First thing, we'd climb a tree And maybe then we'd talk Or sit silently And listen to our thoughts With illusions of someday Casting a golden light No dress rehearsal This is our life And that's when the hornet stung me And I had a feverish dream With revenge and doubt Tonight, we smoke them out You are ahead by a century You are ahead by a century You are ahead by a century Stare in the mornin' shroud And then the day began I tilted your cloud You tilted my hand Rain falls in real time And rain fell through the night No dress rehearsal This is our life But that's when the hornet stung me And I had a serious dream With revenge and doubt Tonight, we smoke them out You are ahead by a century You are ahead by a century You are ahead by a century You are ahead by a century You are ahead by a century You are ahead by a century And disappointin' you Is gettin' me down
Gotta say, I really find it insulting that today's radio programming, (which doesn't have a freaking clue about diversity and how widening the scope of an artists catalog for airplay) can literally kill one song through repetitive, mind numbing overplay. Money is the bottom line.
One of the tightest versions of ABAC I've ever heard. To: Mr. Fay, Mr. Baker, Mr. Sinclair, Mr. Downie (RIP), and Mr. Langlois: Thank you. From: a fan.
Sometimes the guitar playing of Paul Langlois goes unnoticed in a lot of videos, but I love his place in the mix here. You can really hear how much he contributes to the meat and potatoes of the band's sound, his introduction in the second verse is really fierce, and the playing he does alongside Gord on bass is fantastic in the outro. I love this video, the band is at its peak here (in my opinion) and they get a chance to really play through the song as they would in any other live setting, the best of the Hip on UA-cam!
I am disgusted with the use of this song in a Canadian Tire commercial. How dare they! Downie is a national treasure - living or dead. Show some respect!
Hung oot with Gord & the fellas in Austin 2009. Brought the entire Texas Stars AHL team with me. Great show. They (Hip) were more impressed with us, somehow.
It still puzzle’s me how they were not more popular down here in the States
Record co's.
Gord Downey was a poet of the highest order. The world was a much better place with him in it. His music will live on for generations.
Gord was a modern day bard. RIP.
Does anybody make music like this anymore? So real so honest so..tragic...
check out a band called Wussy
I did...wow thanks....gives us dad band guys hope ha ha
Try the beths. Their album expert in a dying field is perfection start to finish
First thing, we'd climb a tree
And maybe then we'd talk
Or sit silently
And listen to our thoughts
With illusions of someday
Casting a golden light
No dress rehearsal
This is our life
And that's when the hornet stung me
And I had a feverish dream
With revenge and doubt
Tonight, we smoke them out
You are ahead by a century
You are ahead by a century
You are ahead by a century
Stare in the mornin' shroud
And then the day began
I tilted your cloud
You tilted my hand
Rain falls in real time
And rain fell through the night
No dress rehearsal
This is our life
But that's when the hornet stung me
And I had a serious dream
With revenge and doubt
Tonight, we smoke them out
You are ahead by a century
You are ahead by a century
You are ahead by a century
You are ahead by a century
You are ahead by a century
You are ahead by a century
And disappointin' you
Is gettin' me down
Thanks
And disappointing you is getting me down
Beautiful!
i have been listening to the hip since the 90s wxrt in chicago played them alot
2k views? S/b 200K. This is incredible.
I love that gord gets on the guitar and killing it.
Tão mágica essa música!!!!
@Luciana BarboZSa Demais!!! Entro em outra dimensão cara. Energia boa que transcende
❤
The garage band from Kingston, On xxxxxxxx
Play this back at .75 speed, sounds even cooler!
Gotta say, I really find it insulting that today's radio programming, (which doesn't have a freaking clue about diversity and how widening the scope of an artists catalog for airplay) can literally kill one song through repetitive, mind numbing overplay. Money is the bottom line.
Looked up to the Gord above and said hey man thanks
Get Gord Downie to sing my eulogy.
One of the tightest versions of ABAC I've ever heard.
To: Mr. Fay, Mr. Baker, Mr. Sinclair, Mr. Downie (RIP), and Mr. Langlois: Thank you. From: a fan.
"you're gonna miss me, wait and you'll see"
this year will be four years since he left us and this song still brings me to tears every time I hear it
Amen
Oh, all of a sudden realized the man is gone. I must be living under a stone. Sometimes life goes to fast & all of a sudden your ahead a century.
Me too.
Just passed 4 years. Still painful, he lives through his music.
I hear ya, me too!!
Sometimes the guitar playing of Paul Langlois goes unnoticed in a lot of videos, but I love his place in the mix here. You can really hear how much he contributes to the meat and potatoes of the band's sound, his introduction in the second verse is really fierce, and the playing he does alongside Gord on bass is fantastic in the outro. I love this video, the band is at its peak here (in my opinion) and they get a chance to really play through the song as they would in any other live setting, the best of the Hip on UA-cam!
I've always loved Paul's playing on the outrow on this song, especially live. You really can hear his influence when you listen to his solo album.
This is the best version of the best song.
life is never quite the same once you discover the 'Hip'......
Aprendi a amar essa música e conhecê-los por causa do seriado Anne.
@Isaac Gonçalves Junior Sério? Que pena!
Negona Flor ele morreu :(
Isaac Gonçalves Junior ele morreu :(
@@Alefe Nossa! Triste saber disso. Obrigada!
That's unfortunate..
one of my fav songs of ALL time.....can listen to it over and over an over an over an over and over again.
Absolutely incredible footage and sound quality. Miss ya Gordie 👌
Anne With an E.. Musica tão linda quanto a série.. 😍❤
I've listened to this about 20 times in the last week, great version.
Kingston needs a statue of this poet. We all miss you Gord.
Gord was ahead by light years.
Beautiful bass... Wow we miss you guys
Saw them three times in two countries, Gordy was unreal. Wish he was still here. Rest In Peace, amazing poet man.
Love the energy and the speed of this version..quite the groove. Masterpiece. Everyone clearly all in on it...can't stop eavesdropping on this!!
I will send this as a request song to all the music channels in the world. Is there an app that can do that automatically?
What an awesome version! Saw them do an acoustic version of this at the Troubador in LA! Gonna sing it tonight for my best bro's 50th! RIP Gord!
So missing Gord. RIP, sweet soul. Thank you Tragically Hip for everything. 💖💖💖💖💖
WOW! Great live studio performance. Love the Hip. Rock in Peace, Gordie
I can't stop listening to this ❤️
Such a wonderful song ❤
The best band that nobody outside of Canada or the Northern fringe of the US has ever heard of.
some of us appreciate it.
This is True. Just discovered. Amazing 👏
More people than you may think!!! Hip hip hip hip
They were known in Chicago because WXRT had this song in heavy rotation.
I turned a few Mexicans on to the Hip. They love it.
Linda, linda!!💖💖
I looked up to Gord above and said, hey man thanks! RIP Gord
Pure genius!
I am disgusted with the use of this song in a Canadian Tire commercial. How dare they! Downie is a national treasure - living or dead. Show some respect!
Easy buddy. Look into it. Watch the commercial. It's about supporting women in sports and diversity in general
I actually like the version, the kids did well
Hung oot with Gord & the fellas in Austin 2009. Brought the entire Texas Stars AHL team with me. Great show. They (Hip) were more impressed with us, somehow.
1997 - omg ... seems like yesterday -- a CD bought from hearing on car radio.ouuuff no more need to be said ........
Zo erg dat deze man zo jong overleden is, dit nummer is briljant ❤❤
What an amazing band !!! Thank you so much Hip!!!😊
The greatest EVER! We miss you Gordie ♥️
These are the Moments When a Song Touches my Soul Deep Deep Deep Inside ❤ thanks Guys for this beautiful Moment
R.I.P Gordon Downie
Thompson Maria Robinson Kevin Walker Sharon
You sir, is ahead by a century.
This song gives me chills every time. RIP Gord
flawless
Ummm....holy shit.
than maybe nut dutch oil bid edge coverage figure view later.
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Anne with an E now I see the word in a different way, I was living in the dark
Anne with An E...🥰🤩😇🤣😂❤😍😭😢
How could one ask anymore?? ouffffff - such wonderfulness xxxxxx
like the Beths! even as "Future Me"....
BRITNEY SPEARS IS REAL TALENT.
Awesome!!
Eternal...🌿🌳🍃🍂✨
Stellar!
🤘🏻
Greatest band ever all Canada 🇨🇦 awesome
*RUSH
I’m ahead by a century and the disappointment’s getting me down.
Que session irada, amei o som 🩵