"Kristy is about sexual coercion/molestation and is based on a true story. When I was younger, I knew a girl that was abused. I don't know whether I am the first musician to write about this subject, because it is obviously very delicate and anything but easy to make a song about such a complex theme. I also think or hope that this song speaks to other victims and can help them to talk or come out about their problem." - Dexter
Well, to be fair, he is out of tune most of the song. I remember watching this back in 2009 and noticed how he hardly reaches the right notes. He's talented in many ways, but being out of tune isn't talent.
I can't imagine how bad he felt at school and growing up knowing someone had been sexually abused but not knowing what to do and the guilt he must have felt growing up. he has appologised for not saying anything. him and the girl didn't speak again after school.
I've been listening to this amazing rock band since 1999. They make part of my life so far. Dexter's voice is incredibly the same as that of the records studios. This unplugged version is truly great. Thanks for uploading it!
Wait ?! I'm completely flabbergasted ! I went to see my childhood again ! And what do my eyes see ?! Soooooooo less views ?! How is this possible ?!? This song is amazing and stuck with my for the past 10 years ?? It deserves more recognition !
We've all known a Kristie in some form or another and felt the guilt he is singing about... Kids know alot of things just don't know how to handle them... Here's to another 20+ yrs of offspring... Peace..
A mí tambien me encanta. Es una de mis bandas preferidas de punk rock. Me gusta mucho el punk, tanto el de los Pistols y el de los Ramones, como el actual. Hacía tiempo que no escuchaba esta canción. Quizá varios años. De hecho tengo el disco "Rise and fall, rage and grace". Bueno, en realidad tengo casi toda la discografía del grupo. A tí también te gusta mucho "The Offspring"? Tengo ganas de conocer gente a la que le guste este estilo de música, pues casi no conozco.
There's a moment in time And it's stuck in my mind Way back, when we were just kids 'Cause your eyes told the tale Of an act of betrayal I knew that somebody did Oh, waves of time Seem to wash away the scenes of our crimes For you this never ends Can you stay strong? Can you go on? Kristy, are you doing okay? A rose that won't bloom Winter's kept you Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away Though the marks on your dress Had been neatly repressed I knew that something was wrong And I should have spoke out And I'm so sorry now I didn't know 'cause we were so young Oh, clouds of time Seem to rain on innocence left behind It never goes away Can you stay strong? Can you go on? Kristy, are you doing okay? A rose that won't bloom Winter's kept you Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away Oh, clouds of time Seem to rain on innocence left behind It never goes away (It never goes away) It never goes away Can you stay strong? Can you go on? Kristy, are you doing okay? A rose that won't bloom Winter's kept you Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
first heard them in 7th grade after smash came out. still my favorite no matter if I care for the new stuff or not. I refuse to let anyone change the music if it's them. Growing up blows.
I hope the real Kristy is doing good and staying strong after all these years of abuse. Maybe one day she'll come out of the shadows and speak about it? Only time can tell.
This is the saddest song I've ever heard too. Sexual abuse should never happen to anyone especially a child. What goes on in a person's head. Parents love your children.
...SONG OF THE DAY!!! THE OFFSPRING - KRISTY, ARE YOU DOING OK? (2008) Esta grandiosa canción fue una de las primeras que reseñé hace ya casi un año, sin embargo no la publique en esa fecha, perooo, NUNCA ES TARDE!!!. Y para muestra esta hermosa letra en donde se busca el PERDÓN; ya que DEXTER HOLLAND la escribió para pedírsela a una chica que conoció cuando era pequeño. La chica sufría abusos sexuales y todos a su alrededor tenían conocimiento y no hicieron nada, incluido el propio Dexter, y con el paso del tiempo se sintió atormentado por no ayudarla. NO CALLEMOS ANTE INJUSTICIAS QUE PRECENCIAMOS, NO ES NORMAL NI NATURAL DECIR: "pues así siempre ha sido", "pues nadie hace nada". Prediquemos con el ejemplo!!!!🤘🏿🙏🏿🤘🏿ULTRAMEGAROLOTA🤘🏿10/12/2020
takamine :] i have one dexter hollands acoustics are always well seem to be takamines he uses a takamine in the music video, there like the best make of acoustics in my view and im so glad to have one since dexter and noodles do :] woo
um nt necessarily, it is much more convenient to mute the e and b strings using the lower part of ur index finger plus he does strum all the 6 strings, lifts the pick a bit wen reaching the bottom
@LondonOpinon looking at it, there is already a tab for this (1st result when searching on ultimate-guitar) this version just doesn't have the capo on 1
Kmil3991- Here they play it standard without a capo but on the recording and video they use a capo on the 1st fret but in the video they dont show that!
Tune it to half step down or if you don't want to, just use standard tuning and a capo on the 1st fret . I know how to play it but I don't know all the names of the chords sorry. Look up some tabs if you can read those
Actually, Dexters first wife is dead. He then married Kristine Luna and later divorced from her. I've not been able to locate the name of his deceased first wife only that she is the mother of his daughter Alexa. As far as I can tell, Kristine Luna is very much alive. You are correct though that this song was not about her in any way shape or form. It was a girl he went to school with when they were kids.
Dexter Holland: Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Biologist, Pilot, Legend.. and he has his own brand of hot sauce
Him and Greg Graffin are the best person in punk rock band.
And a PHD
I've so much admiration and respect for him too. Great great man.
Wait......Dexter's a pilot? I didn't know that.
Right! Greg and dexter is the best punkrock, genius,❤️
That was actually beautiful...
"Kristy is about sexual coercion/molestation and is based on a true story. When I was younger, I knew a girl that was abused. I don't know whether I am the first musician to write about this subject, because it is obviously very delicate and anything but easy to make a song about such a complex theme. I also think or hope that this song speaks to other victims and can help them to talk or come out about their problem." - Dexter
Mr Dexter Holland, vous êtes un génie et un être magnifique.
Et tout ce que je dis, je le pense vraiment. Corinne.
Talent. This is talent. He isnt auto tuned. His live version matches his voice on the official music video. Great!
Carie Ferra one note lower
Well, to be fair, he is out of tune most of the song. I remember watching this back in 2009 and noticed how he hardly reaches the right notes. He's talented in many ways, but being out of tune isn't talent.
@@zGrego that is punk, bro ;o)
@@DeddycationMusic on the original video he plays in F#, too. But yes, he is a bit flat here and there, not a whole note lower, though
@@DeddycationMusic half note lower
I can't imagine how bad he felt at school and growing up knowing someone had been sexually abused but not knowing what to do and the guilt he must have felt growing up. he has appologised for not saying anything. him and the girl didn't speak again after school.
I've been listening to this amazing rock band since 1999. They make part of my life so far.
Dexter's voice is incredibly the same as that of the records studios. This unplugged version is truly great.
Thanks for uploading it!
First time I heard them also at 1999. For me they are maybe the most important musicians in my life.
My favorite Offspring song.
I didn't expect to love this song so much
Wait ?! I'm completely flabbergasted ! I went to see my childhood again ! And what do my eyes see ?! Soooooooo less views ?! How is this possible ?!? This song is amazing and stuck with my for the past 10 years ?? It deserves more recognition !
That is one beautiful song. For me... it's a heartbreaker. Nothing better than honest feelings. Thanks guys
A voz da minha adolescência , cresci ouvindo esses caras , bom de mais
Principalmente essa música, tão triste e tocante...
Somos dois
OMG. I cried! love them so much!
He's such a nice guy. This told me to do the best for our children.
Beautiful classic!
I've heard this song many times. I'll hear it many more..... It will never stop having the same effect on me
just beautiful
Saw these guys in the mid 90s at the RPI Field house in Troy NY. First real concert as a kid. Blew me away.
Dexter you shaped my childhood and I am what I am today thanks to you, Nirvana and Green day. Legend.
Probably The Offsprings best song I tend to think.
We've all known a Kristie in some form or another and felt the guilt he is singing about... Kids know alot of things just don't know how to handle them... Here's to another 20+ yrs of offspring... Peace..
This song means a lot to Dex.
10 ppl are not feeling okay! Long Live The Offspring! Long Live Rock!
Best Song 😍
My favourite band growing up
Que pedaso de tema , aguante THE OFFSPRING CARAJO!
beautiful
They are so awesome!
Absolutely perfect!
live @ Nova Rock 2012. Tears in my eyes !
very very nice song... LOVE IT...
love the song,great acoustic
magnificent!!!!!!!!
epik band me encanta
A mí tambien me encanta. Es una de mis bandas preferidas de punk rock. Me gusta mucho el punk, tanto el de los Pistols y el de los Ramones, como el actual. Hacía tiempo que no escuchaba esta canción. Quizá varios años. De hecho tengo el disco "Rise and fall, rage and grace". Bueno, en realidad tengo casi toda la discografía del grupo. A tí también te gusta mucho "The Offspring"? Tengo ganas de conocer gente a la que le guste este estilo de música, pues casi no conozco.
My fave Offspring song
This song is so nice...and it's a very good medicine after school or after work :D
God, I love this band
i like this song!
There's a moment in time
And it's stuck in my mind
Way back, when we were just kids
'Cause your eyes told the tale
Of an act of betrayal
I knew that somebody did
Oh, waves of time
Seem to wash away the scenes of our crimes
For you this never ends
Can you stay strong?
Can you go on?
Kristy, are you doing okay?
A rose that won't bloom
Winter's kept you
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
Though the marks on your dress
Had been neatly repressed
I knew that something was wrong
And I should have spoke out
And I'm so sorry now
I didn't know 'cause we were so young
Oh, clouds of time
Seem to rain on innocence left behind
It never goes away
Can you stay strong?
Can you go on?
Kristy, are you doing okay?
A rose that won't bloom
Winter's kept you
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
Oh, clouds of time
Seem to rain on innocence left behind
It never goes away (It never goes away)
It never goes away
Can you stay strong?
Can you go on?
Kristy, are you doing okay?
A rose that won't bloom
Winter's kept you
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away
The best song by The Offspring and much better than the album version.
love them
Gosh, the Offspring. The memories.
Great song
love everything about this video :D
I love The Offspring, my favourite band
fabulous !
Dexter Holland for president
Yesss ...
I love The Offspring and I Love the film "Back to the Future", too. Marty McFly. Where are you from? I'm from Spain.
He'd be better than Trump or Biden truth be told.
Why not he has done damn near everything wlse
Excéllent of france i like your song, ilke you for ever!!
Probably the best song ever from The Offspring. How does that voice come out of him??
awh! its adorable when he nearly did :] hes amazing
dude the offsprings bringing punk and pop punk back into the Mainstream, keep it up you guys rock on
GRANDE DEXTER.....PLEASE COME CHILE DUDE.....!!!!!
Flawless
first heard them in 7th grade after smash came out. still my favorite no matter if I care for the new stuff or not. I refuse to let anyone change the music if it's them. Growing up blows.
Kimberly Michelle it's better than the alternative.
Not always
I hope the real Kristy is doing good and staying strong after all these years of abuse. Maybe one day she'll come out of the shadows and speak about it? Only time can tell.
Love this...🤗
j'adore this song ^^ fr
My name is Kristy! oh my goodness
Kristy Mscpherson are you doing okay?
Kristy Mscpherson are you doing okay?
are you doing okay?
A beautiful name...
Can you stay strong, kristy? Can you go on, kristy? Kristy, are you doing okay?
Это просто супер!
i was listened this song for 5times in a hour
I love the guitar at the end! I think they should have made their song longer!
haha I love the last few seconds where Noodles plays the last little tone and fixes his glasses, and then looks pleased with himself =)
Magnifique ! *O*
i love the way noodles looks over at Dexter. Ahh. Magic.
theyre like brothers and i love all of it.
The guy who was the biggest white knight with dreadlocks is the same guy here singing the saddest song ever created (imo)
He was better with dreadlocks
This is the saddest song I've ever heard too. Sexual abuse should never happen to anyone especially a child. What goes on in a person's head. Parents love your children.
It's also a song of hope. As in, "don't let what happened to you destroy you"
...SONG OF THE DAY!!!
THE OFFSPRING - KRISTY, ARE YOU DOING OK? (2008)
Esta grandiosa canción fue una de las primeras que reseñé hace ya casi un año, sin embargo no la publique en esa fecha, perooo, NUNCA ES TARDE!!!. Y para muestra esta hermosa letra en donde se busca el PERDÓN; ya que DEXTER HOLLAND la escribió para pedírsela a una chica que conoció cuando era pequeño. La chica sufría abusos sexuales y todos a su alrededor tenían conocimiento y no hicieron nada, incluido el propio Dexter, y con el paso del tiempo se sintió atormentado por no ayudarla. NO CALLEMOS ANTE INJUSTICIAS QUE PRECENCIAMOS, NO ES NORMAL NI NATURAL DECIR: "pues así siempre ha sido", "pues nadie hace nada". Prediquemos con el ejemplo!!!!🤘🏿🙏🏿🤘🏿ULTRAMEGAROLOTA🤘🏿10/12/2020
Don't waste your whole life trying to get back what was taken away 🎶
I love the offspring they are my favorite BAND EVER
Love the Acoustic Version :D
i hope Kristi heard this. Sincerely
awesome
Noodles is great! I liked his solo!
Kristi, Be Proud!!
Love
Me too!
I agree with you all.
Vamos offspring vaaaamooos vamos yo soy de argentina soy de otro pais😊😊😊😁😊😁😊😂
I
semplicemente fantastici!!!!
qnd di nuovo in italia???
Awesme.
how old are they now? i can still remember fasting in my lunch time when i was in grade school so i can buy offspring's casette tape =)
I'm a little late to reply to this, but they've been around 30 years this year
The band is 36 years old, Dexter is 54
Good to ketchup to this 🎶 song
takamine :] i have one dexter hollands acoustics are always well seem to be takamines he uses a takamine in the music video, there like the best make of acoustics in my view and im so glad to have one since dexter and noodles do :] woo
Amazing! I like it so much =)
I am Jpaneres.I like music THE OFFSPRING!! No1!!
Way Back when we were just kids... =/ I wish I could turn back time a few years... hm
This acoustic shit realy rocks!
I agree. Especially the LP part :D
great song. the affspring is a kick ass band. i think the acoustic version of this song is best.
um nt necessarily, it is much more convenient to mute the e and b strings using the lower part of ur index finger plus he does strum all the 6 strings, lifts the pick a bit wen reaching the bottom
@LondonOpinon i'm tabbing this version now, or attempting to, i'll post lead guitar part if i get around to it
@LondonOpinon looking at it, there is already a tab for this (1st result when searching on ultimate-guitar) this version just doesn't have the capo on 1
Kmil3991- Here they play it standard without a capo but on the recording and video they use a capo on the 1st fret but in the video they dont show that!
Класс!
CHE FIGATA!
i fucking love the offspring!
hard to believe that these guys are getting old
que pena que não tem o videoclipe oficial dessa música
Emerson Cassiano Tem sim, cara. No OffspringVEVO.
2022 ❤️
HAHA! Never thought I would hear the word "Neatly" come out of these guys!
Tune it to half step down or if you don't want to, just use standard tuning and a capo on the 1st fret . I know how to play it but I don't know all the names of the chords sorry. Look up some tabs if you can read those
ништяк!
Actually, Dexters first wife is dead. He then married Kristine Luna and later divorced from her. I've not been able to locate the name of his deceased first wife only that she is the mother of his daughter Alexa. As far as I can tell, Kristine Luna is very much alive. You are correct though that this song was not about her in any way shape or form. It was a girl he went to school with when they were kids.
wait he had 3 WIFES I all this time I thought he had 2
That is only a rumour to explain Gone Away. Dexter has never publicly stated the true meaning behind Gone Away and he was dating Kristine since 1993
@@Alicekirchthurn wives