Conor Oberst - Common Knowledge

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  • Conor Oberst's "Common Knowledge," from his 2014 album, "Upside Down Mountain," out now on Nonesuch Records. Video directed by David Altobelli.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 213

  • @arbin.m.5089
    @arbin.m.5089 3 роки тому +93

    I've been coming back to this for almost seven years. Life's a trip. Love you guy's

    • @RajatChandraOfficial
      @RajatChandraOfficial 3 роки тому +1

      I do it too, sometimes.

    • @RDotG41
      @RDotG41 3 роки тому +2

      Take care buddy. See you here in passing again at some point.

    • @wurzermichael
      @wurzermichael 2 роки тому +2

      Kinda wish the audio from this video was in the actual song. I come back for that.

    • @terrence8007
      @terrence8007 2 роки тому +2

      Love ya too, UA-cam bud. El Cielo es azul, just don't go telling everyone

    • @Baizza
      @Baizza 2 роки тому +1

      Life is a trip. Stay wild moon child

  • @justinreitz2132
    @justinreitz2132 6 місяців тому +8

    Been coming here for nine years. Love you all.

  • @haze4894
    @haze4894 3 роки тому +30

    "You were a kind species, but that wasn't enough." will stick in my head like a spike for my entire life.

  • @PartyPandaMoo
    @PartyPandaMoo 9 років тому +32

    Wow. This video is so powerful. I'm in tears, its just showing so much of Conor and the way he used to be. This entire album feels like a reflection and his improved state of mind. The video even bring the words better into focus about what hes singing. I'm so happy this is a series and i hope it continues so there can be a resolution to everything.

    • @tylercooper1551
      @tylercooper1551 6 років тому +1

      Laura Kamienski im a fan of Connor since 2004ish and im curious as to what you meant by the he used to be

  • @adamprivett4779
    @adamprivett4779 4 роки тому +36

    This guy is an introspective genius...truly understands the human condition. My favorite along with Dashboard and Death Cab

  • @Zvn1c
    @Zvn1c 3 роки тому +19

    A brand new life can lose it's luster
    Troubles tend to find eachother
    Call it luck or you can call it fate
    But either way it's how it happened
    Not the life that you imagined
    So just go out with a bang like Hemingway
    Some will say you're brave
    Some will say you ain't

  • @floriantinschert5542
    @floriantinschert5542 2 роки тому +20

    This whole video hits different almost two years into the pandemic.

  • @Kaalyn_HOW
    @Kaalyn_HOW 10 років тому +30

    Aww, I was so HOPING he'd elaborate on this series. So many things to think about.
    There's a teeny tiny bit of this 'invaded world' and the woman talking to him that reminds me of The Host. ....but they would've never referred to humans as kind. I love this song so much; but, I also love that his videos continue the Conor legacy of making you think wayyyy beyond what you're given at face value. ....find all the subtleties, nuances and meanings deeper beneath the surface. :)

  • @SlowDown101
    @SlowDown101 9 років тому +1

    Now I am older and living away from Omaha I respect Conor Oberst a lot more. I thank you. Wish you'd come down to San Antonio and play though. I understand it's a bit further south than Austin but you will still get a lot of people coming to your show. Peace to you brother.

  • @slynngray
    @slynngray 8 років тому +10

    Jesus Christ, this just ripped my heart out of my chest...

  • @adamprivett4779
    @adamprivett4779 3 місяці тому

    I love his dedication....ain't?

  • @XtremelyAmazingPants
    @XtremelyAmazingPants 9 років тому +126

    u never disappoint me conor. love U baby girl.

  • @kevinaeschbacher6164
    @kevinaeschbacher6164 9 років тому +1

    "She moves like a chocolate fountain...pourin'...spillin'...all around him...and he wonders..what else she can do." wow Conor, what a great line! Thanks for another great song. JKL

  • @jesses.7114
    @jesses.7114 9 років тому +29

    another good one conoroberst ... I've always let myself interpret your lyrics in a personal way, which is maybe how you'd prefer, this one in particular seemed an easy connection... But then again, it seems you never release a song that I can't relate to without relative ease... so thanks for that man... As long as you keep making music I'll listen brother

  • @OMStudios-kh3iu
    @OMStudios-kh3iu 5 місяців тому

    Thank you, dear Connor. For the music over the years! What an inspiration over the last twenty years. Your music is substantial and I remember your concert in Berlin in a church. What a lovely show! Love the video about quitting drinking. In case I am wrong, rock on. Thank you for your love in words and chords. Be well and welcome to Berlin anytime!

  • @RCScorch
    @RCScorch 2 роки тому +1

    I always come back to this.

  • @ErikSkaldeman
    @ErikSkaldeman 3 роки тому +2

    My favorite music video

  • @khalina420
    @khalina420 5 років тому +15

    Elliott’s Ghost ? 💔
    Conor I absolutely adore you. I’m stuck on your mind and would travel around the world to get a chance to shake your hand. To thank you for all you’ve spoken, sung and the beautiful music you’ve brought into this world.
    Just hoping you’ll read this one day and hopefully you’ll see/know deep down in your beautifully tortured heart that you were never alone in your feelings. You always had me, feeling better, empathizing with your pain and suffering. Beauty has come from the things you went through. The way your life went. Although I don’t know your exact pain I do feel that you know my pain. My respects and sad heart goes out to you Conor. My imaginary friend, Forever ♾
    I promise. I’m here for you.. if you want or need.

    • @JAnda-wu2nd
      @JAnda-wu2nd 10 місяців тому

      Meet you between the bars

  • @4IndieForever
    @4IndieForever 9 років тому +6

    love respect this man

  • @captaincanti
    @captaincanti 10 років тому +87

    Conor Oberst should be a religion.

    • @noodraider
      @noodraider 10 років тому +6

      It is haha

    • @kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832
      @kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832 10 років тому +5

      noodraider yup, facebook.com/pages/The-Elite-Cult-Of-Conor-Oberst-Worship/158150737576260. and oberstcult.tumblr.com/

    • @captaincanti
      @captaincanti 10 років тому +2

      how did I not know this was a thing? thank you for showing me the light

    • @TheHarrisontemple
      @TheHarrisontemple 10 років тому +1

      steadfastcoward he is more interesting and insightful then any god I've heard of lol.

    • @Maja-ek2mc
      @Maja-ek2mc 10 років тому +2

      Hahaha, we are Oberstians :-D

  • @tomb613
    @tomb613 4 роки тому +2

    A brilliant end to a phenomenal album. Bravo!

  • @michaelp8995
    @michaelp8995 6 років тому +1

    timeless song. .legendary work

  • @SlowDown101
    @SlowDown101 7 років тому +2

    Conor I'd like to thank you for booking a show at The Paper Tiger here in San Antonio, Texas. It's been quite a while since I saw you play in Omaha, NE. I heard the news last night from a bar tender at The Mix. a Bar across the street from The Paper Tiger here on St.Mary's Street. Just letting you know I will be there along with as many people I can drag along to come. It was an honor to watch you grow up in Omaha through your bands wherever I saw you at The Cog, Sokol Hall or where ever through your bands like Commander Venus, Solo stuff, or Bright Eyes. I never got to see you play in The Desaparecidos when I lived in Omaha for the 26yrs. I was there. Well Cheers and thanks for booking the show. San Antonio is kind of an untapped market for music I hope you take the time to check the scene out on youtube before you come. I suggest a band called "War On Sunday" also a musician named Ila Minori is pretty amazing I've known Erica almost since I got here from Omaha 4yrs. ago.

  • @theworldsnotbad
    @theworldsnotbad 10 років тому +3

    Amazing. Loving this series of videos for "Upside Down Mountain."

  • @lisahorth8430
    @lisahorth8430 2 місяці тому

    Genius.

  • @sl33pyyy
    @sl33pyyy 10 років тому +1

    I love the feel these two music videos give off, futuristic, kinda creepy with the end off that voice, and questionable. "The event" causes the watcher to question what is going to happen in the future. Then boom the song starts, conor has such a brilliant mind. I'll be listening to his music for years to come.

  • @margaretmarguerite
    @margaretmarguerite 3 роки тому +3

    this (edit) IS one of the best songs in the world

    • @roydouglas3947
      @roydouglas3947 3 роки тому +1

      i think you misplaced this, here you go, "might be"
      i think you meant, this is one of the best songs in the world, mate

    • @margaretmarguerite
      @margaretmarguerite 3 роки тому

      @@roydouglas3947 damn you're right my bad

  • @AudenxRyan
    @AudenxRyan 10 років тому +2

    Also, I really hope he continues with the music videos for this album, I can't wait to see where this story goes.

  • @Gamecube-ds5qt
    @Gamecube-ds5qt 8 років тому +2

    Beautiful song.

  • @skifullydone8165
    @skifullydone8165 2 роки тому +1

    This song is damn beautiful! It's in my auto mix but never heard of it before. This song slaps Conor! See you next year!

  • @beccaleigh7744
    @beccaleigh7744 3 роки тому +5

    This series of videos tastes so different this year.

  • @ravenlong9573
    @ravenlong9573 8 років тому +1

    Happy birthday, Conor.

  • @dadcaylor1385
    @dadcaylor1385 2 роки тому +2

    Lookn a lot like Elliot Smith @ the end. Love you brothers

  • @sleepy_teethtv
    @sleepy_teethtv 10 років тому +3

    Godammit, yes. Great stuff.

  • @carolajones13
    @carolajones13 7 років тому +2

    Wonderful lyrics.

  • @uponwingsofthewind
    @uponwingsofthewind 8 років тому +2

    Wonderful message...and your style of singing is so pleasant to listen to. You remind me of Jim Croce.

  • @defnotfrankie
    @defnotfrankie 10 років тому

    I was bummed he didn't play this at his central park show but this video totally makes up for it.

  • @FranGottfried
    @FranGottfried 10 років тому +1

    Brilliant song. I typically don't like music videos but these are vague enough to still let you think up your own context. Well done!

  • @scottgoulet1776
    @scottgoulet1776 9 років тому +1

    Truly amazing.

  • @PicalilyProductions
    @PicalilyProductions 10 років тому +22

    I can almost smell the carpet 2:46

  • @joshuafest8380
    @joshuafest8380 8 років тому +12

    Holy shit. I can feel.

  • @GlassFan13
    @GlassFan13 8 років тому +1

    amazing song

  • @jennifermariedylanjosephwe1345
    @jennifermariedylanjosephwe1345 9 років тому +1

    I love this song. Excellent work Conor.

  • @kahvoonwong271
    @kahvoonwong271 9 років тому +2

    makes me cry silently inside :)

  • @tylervigil519
    @tylervigil519 2 роки тому +1

    anyone still listen 2021?

  • @marygoodin7616
    @marygoodin7616 10 років тому +1

    I love the part when Oberst cuts his hair. I cant wait to hear him live in October as well ♡

  • @jasonthefates7311
    @jasonthefates7311 9 років тому

    To be expected. Nice. Nothing less.

  • @girldlm
    @girldlm 10 років тому +1

    so beautiful :')

  • @russellsartor9866
    @russellsartor9866 6 років тому

    My all time favorite song

  • @alexarchibald2477
    @alexarchibald2477 2 роки тому

    I feel like the world aligns again when I'm calm

  • @jordanleonmusic6852
    @jordanleonmusic6852 2 роки тому

    The frames from 4:38 to 4:41 are so beautiful to me.

  • @sokratesanon1744
    @sokratesanon1744 4 місяці тому

    Damn, Conor predicted my future…!?

  • @gb5020
    @gb5020 8 років тому +7

    such an underrated song off UDM

    • @pinkpony34
      @pinkpony34 3 роки тому

      What the fuck happened to your face?

    • @gb5020
      @gb5020 3 роки тому

      @@pinkpony34 ...... what? Its an illustration lol

  • @dylannmarie
    @dylannmarie 6 років тому +1

    "I've suffered long for you.."

  • @megoozer
    @megoozer 7 місяців тому

    we're like less than a month away from feb 15 '24

  • @nightowlgod
    @nightowlgod 4 роки тому

    straight 🔥fire 🚀🚀🚀

  • @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.

    “A gift lasts only as long as your a ghost now and she’s gone don’t kill yourself, over here she is happy and ghosts are or we’re never born.” ,dan’

  • @ZoidutStudioz
    @ZoidutStudioz 10 років тому +4

    my soul mate

    • @superwaffletacotaco
      @superwaffletacotaco 10 років тому +2

      ya don't even know him :/ he's more of a private guy, likes making music for people but also keeps to himself mostly..

    • @ZoidutStudioz
      @ZoidutStudioz 10 років тому +1

      Kitty Cat um, i don't think you understand what a soul mate is :/

    • @superwaffletacotaco
      @superwaffletacotaco 10 років тому +1

      Zoidut Studioz i understand that you think you're in love with a person you don't know :/

    • @ZoidutStudioz
      @ZoidutStudioz 10 років тому +6

      noun: soulmate
      a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner.
      ...and i'm a man btw

    • @elises716
      @elises716 4 роки тому

      He thinks my similar thoughts too :) I wish he knew truly how deeply he is appreciated and respected. He is noble and brave and sweet. It's that feeling of like... I'm so proud of you. And so impressed and blessed to have something that helps me not feel crazy

  • @danthompson5264
    @danthompson5264 5 років тому

    I had a wish as a young man to be a better writer than you. You were it. The one i wanted to be as good as.

  • @Maja-ek2mc
    @Maja-ek2mc 10 років тому +5

    And is it just me, or this song was longer? I watched it about 2 hours after add it there and as far as I remember this vid lasted almost 7 minutes, and at the end he was sitting again in cap, near the window?

    • @Birddy_
      @Birddy_ 10 років тому

      yes there was another ending to it where he was talking about hot air balloons

    • @Maja-ek2mc
      @Maja-ek2mc 10 років тому +4

      Diane Rubendall Yeah, hot air balloons, and that they more beautiful than planes! Well I commented this "longer" vid, so it shows on my google+, and when I wanted to watch it, I could, but near the title it was something like a padlock. Today I found out that they canceled this vid. It's really strange. Why they did that?!

  • @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.
    @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-. 3 роки тому

    "Born from guilt to gold innocence and lose it by shame. There stands Atlas, tired, weary, hurt."
    ,dan' (silver)

  • @marbarosi
    @marbarosi 10 років тому +19

    Looks like Elliott smith in this video.

  • @jac8137
    @jac8137 5 років тому

    The tears

  • @scottjohnson2588
    @scottjohnson2588 Рік тому

    This is clearly inspired by David Foster Wallace. Even the interview portion is obviously a nod to his 2003 interview with the German journalist.

  • @jamiebourgoin4160
    @jamiebourgoin4160 Рік тому

    ❤️

  • @mathewrichwalski2586
    @mathewrichwalski2586 7 років тому +5

    i could be wrong but this is the antithesis to eminem rapping about only getting "one shot" on about predestination and plans and paths, a spouse selected at birth, that not hitting on the correct note at the right moment makes all the rest of life meaningless and nihilistic, a million dead bodies aimlessly roaming space

    • @Daniel121194
      @Daniel121194 7 років тому +1

      Mathew Richwalski .

    • @zachg764
      @zachg764 5 років тому

      @@Daniel121194 That's so Mathew Richwalski

  • @gungusgoblingungy6212
    @gungusgoblingungy6212 4 роки тому +14

    Well the event came a couple Years early conor

  • @garrethgoodworth2494
    @garrethgoodworth2494 4 роки тому

    Conor's Birthday, 4 years from now.

  • @SlowDown101
    @SlowDown101 9 років тому +1

    A song about addiction.

  • @wrnpuoifsdanjlfdsanrewquop8595
    @wrnpuoifsdanjlfdsanrewquop8595 8 років тому +3

    how u doin conor?

  • @shaneshank466
    @shaneshank466 9 років тому +8

    It's nice to see Conor with his wife, after four years of keeping her hidden.

    • @kilejungst4198
      @kilejungst4198 5 років тому

      He didnt keep her hidden. She has her own stuff. Corina oberst is has nothing to do with you. Shes a sweet, talented woman. God damn you are hungry.

    • @smaller_cathedrals
      @smaller_cathedrals 5 років тому +2

      @@kilejungst4198 God damn, you're overreacting. Jesus fucking Christ.

  • @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.
    @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-. 3 роки тому

    "The good stay when chased."
    ,dan'

  • @user-gx7qu4in1n
    @user-gx7qu4in1n 8 місяців тому

    My mom has this kinda çement plaster thing with two little girls (I imagined being my sisters) and a little boy (I imagnied me) and it says bright eyes under the faces, weird right?

  • @ivegotpetercriss
    @ivegotpetercriss Рік тому

    Never realized this was St. Dymphna

  • @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.

    “Cutting hairs to split. Don’t meander.”
    ,dan’

  • @carolineykins
    @carolineykins 5 років тому +1

    Money clips, alligator shoes ❤️

  • @cinthya2879
    @cinthya2879 3 роки тому +3

    Connor me recuerda un poco a Tom waitts , elliot Smith y Bob Dylan.... Un grande de estos tiempos!

  • @cameron9815
    @cameron9815 10 років тому +1

    What city is this?

  • @Maja-ek2mc
    @Maja-ek2mc 10 років тому +1

    His smoking is so so so perfect 3:45 . Well, I hate smokers but Conor does it in amazing way and it doesn't really annoy me. Wish, that every smoker will does it in "Conor's way".

    • @ryanwilson7391
      @ryanwilson7391 8 років тому

      Hypocrite

    • @Maja-ek2mc
      @Maja-ek2mc 8 років тому

      Ron Swanson Who? Me?

    • @Renegade7990
      @Renegade7990 6 років тому +1

      Lmfao dumb fucking comment. “You’re cool at smoking”

  • @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.
    @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-. 3 роки тому

    "Give me eternity and I would spend it."
    ,dan' (I'd break it down and give some to my friends even if it meant that I would die. Forever is in the blink of an eye, never comes but once a year)

  • @azenethmendoza.
    @azenethmendoza. 6 місяців тому

    Just 14 days

  • @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.
    @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-. 3 роки тому +1

    "Let me do the wondering Atlas I am devined not with it or beside. Divination is political."
    ,dan' (if I knew what I wanted to say I wouldn't keep talking)

  • @emilyludovise279
    @emilyludovise279 Рік тому

    2:49

  • @emilyludovise279
    @emilyludovise279 Рік тому

    1:59

  • @noneofyoucanspell
    @noneofyoucanspell 9 років тому

    is there a reference to big star in the lyrics?

  • @AudenxRyan
    @AudenxRyan 10 років тому

    i really want to see the other music video that was released on Friday, with the hot air balloon dialect.

  • @acslater9118
    @acslater9118 Рік тому

    This aged well

  • @adamprivett4779
    @adamprivett4779 Рік тому

    I agree with the younger me!

  • @spankeedee
    @spankeedee 5 років тому

    Is this about his brother? I am confused.

  • @justinfearior357
    @justinfearior357 5 років тому

    Nice statue. I'm glad you drank it before you broke it.

  • @iphamp
    @iphamp 8 років тому +3

    The setting and concept of this video appear to be simillar to that of One Direction's Perfect music video .

  • @pukeyourguts
    @pukeyourguts 5 років тому +1

    lol doesn't he look like a chris lilley character at 1:13

  • @americannightmare2109
    @americannightmare2109 6 років тому +1

    this is how I use all my 4 gig lol totally what better way than Con? check out his cover btw papa was a rodeo!

    • @pinkpony34
      @pinkpony34 3 роки тому

      Hope u got a higher data plan

  • @gb5020
    @gb5020 8 років тому +1

    black keys attack & release poster in the background

  • @StephenAndrew777
    @StephenAndrew777 8 років тому +5

    He hasn't uploaded a You Tube video for 2 years. Doesn't he understand that You Tube channel statistics are somehow related to your talent and/or worth?

    • @lu-lu85
      @lu-lu85 7 років тому +2

      he took time off for personal reasons

    • @StephenAndrew777
      @StephenAndrew777 7 років тому +5

      Laurie Martin I was clearly being facetious.

    • @emilyspinach4603
      @emilyspinach4603 6 років тому

      StephenAndrew777 shut up

    • @kilejungst4198
      @kilejungst4198 5 років тому

      Personal reasons? You mean being publicly accused of rape?
      It was a fucked up false accusation, but thats why.

  • @jessicareynolds4737
    @jessicareynolds4737 8 років тому

  • @roydouglas3947
    @roydouglas3947 3 роки тому

  • @christopherdonovan588
    @christopherdonovan588 5 років тому +1

    Oh how I loathe being a fan boy. Fuck it

  • @CharnekieBoss
    @CharnekieBoss 3 роки тому +2

    He's my friend but he's no friend to me
    Ask him why, he'll tell you casually
    Washed up, bitter, broken, busted
    Backstabbed everyone he trusted
    Says he sees what no one else can see
    And if I had half his guts I'd want it
    To chase that fatalistic comet
    Die young in the dark, that's poetry
    But it was not to be, it was not for me
    He's always sad but I've never seen him cry
    When he comes to, sure he'll apologize
    Find his car, assess the damage
    Still drunk but he likes the challenge
    Hold on to his mind just like a kite
    But a good strong win can keep you honest
    Fill you with some common knowledge
    Things when we were young we never tried
    Just figured we had time with such a long life
    Money clips, alligator shoes
    One more dance, he's in that champagne room
    She moves like a chocolate fountain
    Pouring, spilling all around him
    Makes him wonder what else she can do
    How bittersweet is love's illusion
    Feelings that cannot be proven
    Trust me, you'll see, my aim is true
    I've done this all for you, I've suffered long for you
    So many times he's tried to play it straight
    Worked and worked until his body ached
    But a brand new life can lose its lustre
    Troubles tend to find each other
    Call it luck or you can call it fate
    But either way it's how it happens
    Not the way that you imagined
    So just go out with a bang like Hemingway
    Some will say you're brave
    Some will say you ain't

  • @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.
    @the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-. 2 роки тому

    “If you line up all men and woman and see who can see furthest into the distance without landmarks, I got you by a mile. My name is Daniel and I dunno why I am better than you but I don’t care either.”
    ,dan’ (find out why)