"I used think I was someone, I see that I'm someone else." That line, among all the other great ones, just really hits me in the chest, man. I'm not even fully sure why, but wow.
You may be one of the artists that has impacted me the most in such a short period of time since I found you last year, for that I just want to thank you.
Little update, my wife and I are finally going to see Nick play in Boston in June. It will be surreal to see him perform live about as far away from Alaska as he could get in the States. To see his hard work, passion and dedication pay off is inspiring. Nowadays even with a million ways to connect with artists, I’ve never felt more disconnected to most of them. But with Nick, it feel real, authentic, and brutally honest. In a world where everyone try’s to show off themselves as something they’re not, it’s refreshing to see someone like Nick show you the deeper parts of his childhood and life and it’s something you really just don’t get anymore. Stay true to yourself and for those reading, enjoy the little things, don’t forget what makes life worth living. Honor the past, live in the moment, and have hope for the future.
Smiling, laughing, the helmet, the high-vis vest... It's a little silly, a bit ridiculous at the start... but then BAM, at 0:30 you catch that steely-eyed thousand-yard-stare and the mood changes, it's like you're right back to where you were when you belted this out the first time in your bedroom or garage... intense and honest and fkn real... ty man. There's nothing silly about this.
Would love to have an acoustic version of this recorded for Spotify (or to buy!), same with Men. Stellar voice and lyrics, excited to hear more of your music stripped down acoustically in the future, hopefully.
This song has brought me a solemn peace and acceptance; it's been really helpful in an otherwise tumultuous and tiring time. I'm finding it difficult to articulate, but, man, I wish you would make one million more videos.
You are absolutely amazing man. I’ve been looking into your music since you were on Tiny Desk and this is your best song yet. Please keep doing what your doing! - From one medium build to another 😉
It's sad because I can relate to living a hard life and beautiful because of the unashamed expression of raw emotions. 10/10 I hope I can create something this good someday.
[Verse 1] I find that all my charm wears off after a couple drinks Anyone with their antennas up can see that I’m high A Fatbrokeloser with dishonest thoughts of being somebody A sad dude looking for a ticket to ride I wondered why my nephew scared me so much and then I figured it out I hate myself so much why would I make a new me Maybe he’ll be better, an upgrade, a standout A college essay who overcomes his upbringing [Chorus] I used to talk to Jesus Now I’m drunk and talking to myself Used to think I was someone Now I see that I’m someone else Used to think I was Jesus Sent down here as God’s own son Thought that everybody loved me Now I see I was the only one The only one The only one [Verse 2] Maybe I loved you or maybe just got used to you being here But by the end it was clear that we had drifted apart I wonder what kind of plans God has for you basic bitches People spend their whole life trying to find love Me, I spend more time scheming ways to put an end to myself Or at least pull a blanket over all of the noise But I ain’t gonna give the ghost up ‘til my name’s in your mouth Not because you love me, girl, but because you can’t escape my voice Chorus] Well I used to talk to Jesus Now I’m drunk and talking to myself Used to think I was someone Now I see that I’m someone else Used to try to act like Jesus Sent down here as God’s own son Thought that everybody needed me Now, I see I was the only one The only one The only one The only one The only one [Bridge] Maybe I’ll get better one day When I get all of this shit out of my head Maybe I’ll get famous Take a bunch of pills and wind up dead Who knows Who knows I know, Oh, I know I’m the only one
Man I love how you looked uneasy when the video first started but as soon as you started strumming the guitar it looked like all your worries went away
You deserve the best man. Dont give up on the dream! The sound, the video, your attitude. All exceptional. Take it easy bud, ill be waiting for the new release Oct. 5
That was my comment exactly I but quickly checked to make sure nobody else it beat me to it:) his annunciation is so much like David’s, not to mention the subject matter, chord progressions, etc...
I just dedicated my entire afternoon to learning this on my acoustic guitar - my finger tips are bleeding, my hands hurt & I’m tired as shit.. but I couldn’t feel more excited, stoked and happy. Thanks Nick, you’ve helped me through a lot ❤️
I am so happy I stumbled upon you on here. There hasn’t been a single song that I didn’t want to listen to at least twice before the next. ❤ See you in DC in June.
one of my favorite raw performances ive seen in a very long time. truly speaks to me and hope that more people find you so they can experiance a master of his craft. GL to you man
oh god... I stumbled upon this song couple of years ago (2 maybe?) came back to check AGAIN, and this is STILL SOO UNDERRATED n it's makes me so sad. hope more people find this.
One of my all-time favorites. Been listening to all kinds of music for a very long time. The raw truth brings me back over and aver again. Pure excellence
If you could keep your albums as close to your acoustic, or make an acoustic album, i swear on jesus you would make it....jesus....ive got quiet a few people on to this song...and its the beat version hands down period! I love you, your lyrics, and your raw voice
learning this on acoustic rn and actually dissecting the lyrics ect and wow people spend their whole life trying to find love me, i spend more time scheming ways to put an end to myself or at least pull a blanket over all of the noise these lines
This is one of the most well written songs most people will never know about. Here is to those that found it.
Perfectly said. This song is just absolutely amazing in every way a song can be.
Everyone already knows
Where is everyone at with this song!?? Sooo good!
Totally agree. Some of these UA-cam legends never get the love they truely deserve
The way he carries himself reminds me of all my scumbag skater friends. We all need love too
I just found Medium Build a few days ago and I think this is my favorite track so far. 88k views is absolutely criminal.
235k now. one year later. hes blowing up and i loooooove seeing it. hes so fucking good!
"I used think I was someone, I see that I'm someone else." That line, among all the other great ones, just really hits me in the chest, man. I'm not even fully sure why, but wow.
You may be one of the artists that has impacted me the most in such a short period of time since I found you last year, for that I just want to thank you.
I wish you all the success in the world. A beautiful, raw performance. You’re a candle in a dark room. Thank you.
Couldn't agree more I fuckin love this... especially the moment at 5 minutes when he says I'm the only one with so much emotion. I felt that shit.
Little update, my wife and I are finally going to see Nick play in Boston in June. It will be surreal to see him perform live about as far away from Alaska as he could get in the States. To see his hard work, passion and dedication pay off is inspiring. Nowadays even with a million ways to connect with artists, I’ve never felt more disconnected to most of them. But with Nick, it feel real, authentic, and brutally honest. In a world where everyone try’s to show off themselves as something they’re not, it’s refreshing to see someone like Nick show you the deeper parts of his childhood and life and it’s something you really just don’t get anymore. Stay true to yourself and for those reading, enjoy the little things, don’t forget what makes life worth living. Honor the past, live in the moment, and have hope for the future.
Smiling, laughing, the helmet, the high-vis vest... It's a little silly, a bit ridiculous at the start... but then BAM, at 0:30 you catch that steely-eyed thousand-yard-stare and the mood changes, it's like you're right back to where you were when you belted this out the first time in your bedroom or garage... intense and honest and fkn real... ty man. There's nothing silly about this.
I always end up loving your acoustic stuff so much more, I really hope you drop an acoustic album❤
I came for the helmet and reflecter vest 🦺 but stayed for song and performance 🤘
After all these years I can’t stop coming back to this
I like all the safety in this.
The way his demeanor immediately changes after asking them how they feel
Please release an acoustic version of this song on streaming platforms!
He did! It's called UA-camMusic!
It’s always nice to find the thing you never knew you were missing. Fucking amazing!
Would love to have an acoustic version of this recorded for Spotify (or to buy!), same with Men. Stellar voice and lyrics, excited to hear more of your music stripped down acoustically in the future, hopefully.
This song has brought me a solemn peace and acceptance; it's been really helpful in an otherwise tumultuous and tiring time. I'm finding it difficult to articulate, but, man, I wish you would make one million more videos.
This saved my existence more than a couple times in the last few months, glad I found Nick Carpenter and Quinn Christopherson
You are absolutely amazing man. I’ve been looking into your music since you were on Tiny Desk and this is your best song yet. Please keep doing what your doing! - From one medium build to another 😉
I want to thank you for mentioning the Tiny Desk thing. I cant believe that UA-cam hadnt suggested that to me yet.
@@AshleySteffen-y9f look up the set with Quinn Christopherson. They went together 😉
I just discovered this music while in a rehab and it has been the soundtrack of my recovery. Thank you
Congratulations friend. I’m proud of you. Sending you love. ❤️
really need an official release of this
The Jerry-Rigged set up is so perfect! Haha!
Music Video of the Century
i keep coming back to this performance. great song, great writing voice. just... wow
I think we just need a raw acoustic album of all your songs. Love this style of jams.
Same.. I much prefer this then the recorder versions
just found this song and medium build as an artist and i'm grateful as hell
It's sad because I can relate to living a hard life and beautiful because of the unashamed expression of raw emotions. 10/10 I hope I can create something this good someday.
[Verse 1]
I find that all my charm wears off after a couple drinks
Anyone with their antennas up can see that I’m high
A Fatbrokeloser with dishonest thoughts of being somebody
A sad dude looking for a ticket to ride
I wondered why my nephew scared me so much and then I figured it out
I hate myself so much why would I make a new me
Maybe he’ll be better, an upgrade, a standout
A college essay who overcomes his upbringing
[Chorus]
I used to talk to Jesus
Now I’m drunk and talking to myself
Used to think I was someone
Now I see that I’m someone else
Used to think I was Jesus
Sent down here as God’s own son
Thought that everybody loved me
Now I see I was the only one
The only one
The only one
[Verse 2]
Maybe I loved you or maybe just got used to you being here
But by the end it was clear that we had drifted apart
I wonder what kind of plans God has for you basic bitches
People spend their whole life trying to find love
Me, I spend more time scheming ways to put an end to myself
Or at least pull a blanket over all of the noise
But I ain’t gonna give the ghost up ‘til my name’s in your mouth
Not because you love me, girl, but because you can’t escape my voice Chorus]
Well I used to talk to Jesus
Now I’m drunk and talking to myself
Used to think I was someone
Now I see that I’m someone else
Used to try to act like Jesus
Sent down here as God’s own son
Thought that everybody needed me
Now, I see I was the only one
The only one
The only one
The only one
The only one
[Bridge]
Maybe I’ll get better one day
When I get all of this shit out of my head
Maybe I’ll get famous
Take a bunch of pills and wind up dead
Who knows
Who knows
I know, Oh, I know
I’m the only one
Bump. Thank you.
3 years later and this song is still an everyday listen. So good!
If you played this song live when I come to your show I will STRAIGHT UP FAINT
In a fucking bad spot at the moment and this song just RESONATES with me man.
I can't not cry whenever I put this on
I feel you mate this song spoke to me too.
Sending you love. ❤️
A fucking masterpiece 🙏
I literally cannot get this song out of my head. Ive woken up with it in my head for the last week.sticks with you.
Man, this song has all the feels. Really appreciate you putting yourself out there.
If I could afford to litigate, you'd owe me royalties on this unauthorized biography.
Sincerely,
a fan
Man I love how you looked uneasy when the video first started but as soon as you started strumming the guitar it looked like all your worries went away
I have watched this multiple times a day since I first saw it. I love it. The delivery, the song lyrics. It is so authentic and real.
deserves more views; video is brilliant, song is heavy
Thanks for being there for me, man.
You deserve the best man. Dont give up on the dream! The sound, the video, your attitude. All exceptional. Take it easy bud, ill be waiting for the new release Oct. 5
This song is everything that’s in my head I just found him and I’m in love
Your words have resonated with me so much. I love everything that you do.. I’m mad I just discovered you this year!
I wish more people liked me, so that all the people I sent this to would like and share. Seriously one of my favorite songs. Thanks man
This has a real David Bazan feel, which I love. Beautiful song
That was my comment exactly I but quickly checked to make sure nobody else it beat me to it:) his annunciation is so much like David’s, not to mention the subject matter, chord progressions, etc...
I love the uncomfortable laugh in the beginning. Its a perfect example of the lyrics.
Beautiful work, dude. I love the chord progressions you build.
I just dedicated my entire afternoon to learning this on my acoustic guitar - my finger tips are bleeding, my hands hurt & I’m tired as shit.. but I couldn’t feel more excited, stoked and happy.
Thanks Nick, you’ve helped me through a lot ❤️
happy to have found your music on my stream- loving it man.
I am so happy I stumbled upon you on here. There hasn’t been a single song that I didn’t want to listen to at least twice before the next. ❤ See you in DC in June.
SO much love for you, brother. Can't wait for you to come back home
This is the most cathartic piece of music ive ever heard fuck me....... so much flooding in.
An all acoustic album would be fantas-great.
I wish I could like this more. I've watched it at least 8 times today
one of my favorite raw performances ive seen in a very long time. truly speaks to me and hope that more people find you so they can experiance a master of his craft. GL to you man
Hi from Yorkshire in the UK and thanks for a breath of fresh air. Love the sound, the vid and the honesty.
This song is pure solid gold, I love how authentic it is. You are a light in the deep cold darkness brother,please stay golden !!!
oh god... I stumbled upon this song couple of years ago (2 maybe?) came back to check AGAIN,
and this is STILL SOO UNDERRATED n it's makes me so sad.
hope more people find this.
@Nick, I reckon if you made an acoustic album with some of these jams, it would really pop
I love this simple acoustic version! ❤
This song hit me at the perfect time.
Cant wait to see you in Toronto brotha ❤️
That nephew line hits so hard my God
Im so happy that this exists.
The realest song I have ever heard. Also love the video and every other thing about hearing and and seeing this.
One of my all-time favorites. Been listening to all kinds of music for a very long time. The raw truth brings me back over and aver again. Pure excellence
I love this song I've been listening to it over and over but why so little views after 6 years come on this needs more views
already obsessed
omfg this is one of the best songs i have ever heard.
Gotta love the people mover and the carousel in the background. Long live Spenard!
Really nice song. I normally do not watch music videos till the end but this time I really enjoyed it. Go your way!
Dude your songs are so unique. Im a musician too n you inspire me alot mate. I appreciate you.
I am happy I found this beautiful piece of music before my death, whenever that'd be. I would have missed on so much if not.
This acoustic version hits deeper than the original 🔥
Really great, love the song. Good teamwork on the shoot :)
Over from reddit, and yeah, that was pretty damn good. Thanks. ✌🙂
How am I three years late from hearing this band? Just heard the acoustic version of Rage and it is fucking relatable. Thanks for doing what yall do.
Please get this version on Spotify 🙏
I just heard this on Oct 2, 2023.
Beautiful. Thank you!!!
LOve it...the idea of riding thru Spenard is qenius.....nicely done.
Come hang out in the Bay after your LA show! I’ll pick you up.
That was pretty awesome 👏
Your feel your acoustic music in my soul. Thank you
Dam this hits me right in the feels
Thank you!
🔥❤️🙏
This might be my favorite song ever man
you are an outstanding songwriter, artist, performer, entertainer, singer. Loved it all and I have good taste
this live is something else
You are good dude! Keep up the good work! Keep making music. Don't stop!
Just an absolute bomb to the soul.
Love it. Found you.
Brilliantly inspired, keep an eye out for the light
If you could keep your albums as close to your acoustic, or make an acoustic album, i swear on jesus you would make it....jesus....ive got quiet a few people on to this song...and its the beat version hands down period! I love you, your lyrics, and your raw voice
This is a masterpiece I wish I couldn’t relate so hard
learning this on acoustic rn and actually dissecting the lyrics ect and wow
people spend their whole life trying to find love
me, i spend more time scheming ways to put an end to myself
or at least pull a blanket over all of the noise
these lines
I need a lyric video
As much as I enjoy this song (which is a ton), I can't get over y'all riding down Spenard casually recording this video 😂😂😂
This performance is so perfect...medium build is the ONLY ONE who could pull this shit off. Fuckin brilliant
I followed along in google maps 😂 it was cool seeing what was the same/different..
for the rhythm!
This is beautiful.
this is awesome
I’m not crying at 6am before work
Cheers man, very much appreciated.
beyond werds... thamk 🙏