Yes! This song and the obscurity of the lyrics, yet the certainty in the way he delivers them just gives me Bowie vibes. To add to that, his onstage personas though not as distinct as one Ziggy Stardust they are still present.
I remember when the first videos of him performing this live were posted years ago and I told myself I was going to wait until the official release to listen to it and I think it paid off
Today , I'm really sick, i've gotten cold. I sleep for hours but then I saw a notification of this...Now I'm feeling more alive :] Thank you Mckenna ,words can't describe how wonderful your music is
Daniel, do you remember? You were in such a state The boys that wait Outside your house I've got your number And I’m not afraid to use it They’ll probably give it up to anyone they see, including me They’ll probably make up your mind as if you want them to Oh you Those boys tell you what to do all the time On and later on you said I could be just what I want And they said stop lying You were born to be an astronaut And you’ll do that or die tryin’ What a way to live and die And you wonder why Boys will cry Boys will be boys Don't you listen? Do as their mothers tell them If you know what’s good for you Behave yourself this time, for me If you know what’s good for you Don’t lay around complaining all day Oh my The boys that wait along the line, and they’re not crying On and later on they will tell you what went wrong And they’ll say stop lying And you were born to be an astronaut And you’ll do that or die trying There’d be nothing wrong with it Huh-Huh Oh you waste your time! Come waste mine! Oh my The boys that wait along the line, and they’re not crying On and later on you will tell them what went wrong And they’ll say you’re lying Well you were born an astronaut And you’ll do that or die trying There’d be nothing wrong with it
my guess is he's an alter ego- type character within declan himself. i assume daniel also comes up during the rest of the album lmao so we'll wait to see whether he's chaotic good or neutral evil yk
Declan said in an interview he was writing a song for zeros (I think it was be an astronaut) and he just needed a name for a character that was going to be in the songs and he just thought of Daniel randomly.
if you rearaange all the letters in declan's name it will make danCel and then if you replace the C with I, well that makes Daniel. and so maybe it's directed at himself, but also at everyone. this is what i initially thought
Que hermoso es escuchar esta canción en tu álbum Declan. Te ama México. Ojalá un día des una gira por acá. Eres grande y un importante ícono artístico para Latinoamérica. :')
@@Marii_9711 Perdona no había visto que se interpretaba a su nacionalidad, pero en este caso me refiero a que es un ícono para Latinoamérica. No fui muy claro
@@azaeljuarez6458 ahh, oki :) no hay problema. Hace poquito descubrí a declan y me encanta, ojalá venga al lolla del 2021 o 2022 (que a este paso no se sabe cuándo van a volver los recitales)
Concuerdo! Yo también lo descubrí hace poco y me encanta. Ojalá algún día haga tour por Latinoamerica aunque no sé si en Perú haya gente que lo conozca
@@sitzpinkler1294 yo creo que debe haber fans❤️. Sí, estaría bueno que venga con su tour. Yo soy de Argentina, espero que algún día venga, hay que cruzar los dedos😊
i was literally just listening to the live version of this, it's incredible, i am at loss for words the vocals, the bass, the drums, just everything- how can something be so perfect the studio version is so much more beautiful than i could have ever imagined. edit: also, apparently Daniel is just a name Declan though of while writing this(he said it in a Radio X interview) so the real question is *WHO IS EMILY?*
@@user-qj2wy for me, vocals are better, I love how the piano sounds, like more "natural" They gave it that touch to the song that sounds like an "old song" I don't how to explain it, but the live version makes me feel like that I'm listening a Beatles song or something
@@joseisaacholguingandara7575 You’re right, but they’re different things. It’s the charm of live shows: they give more emotions. (Paléo Festival Nyon, 2018)
I remember long before “ What Do You Think About The Car?” Came out. I’m still here and nothing has changed other than the fact that he’s much more powerful with his voice and the confidence he holds. All the love. This man is a legend. People are missing out on his music, istg
This song has always been the one that hits home the hardest. I had always hoped for a studio version, and the way this maintained the same live performance feel and PASSION absolutely did not disappoint
Bowie ( first of all), Beatles, Elton John, Queen, Marc Bolan, Seventies... Yes, old fascinating atmospheres. Vibes that move me. But Declan is young, brand new. Here is, above all, his own peculiar talent!
These are the correct lyrics:) Daniel, do you remember? You were in such a state The boys that wait outside your house Have got your number And are not afraid to use it They'll probably give it out To anyone they see, including me They'll probably make up your mind As if you want them to Oh, you (Oh you) Those boys tell you what to do All the time On, then later on You said I could be just what I wanted They said you're lying (You're lying) For you were born to be an astronaut And you'll do that or die trying What a way to live and die And you wonder why boys will cry Boys will be boys, they should listen Do as their mothers tell them If you know what's good for you Behave yourself this time for me If you know what's good for you Don't lay around complaining all day Oh my, the boys that wait are on the line And they're not crying On and later on, you will tell them what went wrong And they'll say you're lying (You're lying) For you were born to be an astronaut And you'll do that or die trying There'd be nothing wrong with it, oh Oh, you waste your time C-C-Come waste mine! Oh my, the boys that wait are on the line And they're not crying On and later on, you will tell them what went wrong And they'll say you're lying But you were born an astronaut To do it or die trying There'd be nothing wrong with it, ah!
Conozco a Declan desde 2017 y en 2018 no pide ir al concierto en CDMX así lo ví en UA-cam y cuando escuché que cantó esta canción la ame, cuando anuncio el álbum estaba esperando los singles, y cuando salieron me decepcione un poco y más cuando retrasó el álbum, hoy por fin la escuché oficialmente y estoy muy emocionado porque ya sabía que sería mi canción favorita de este año antes de "escucharla".
Guys listen to declan's singles in this order. 1. Be an Astronaut 2. The Key to Life on Earth 3. Beautiful Faces 4. Daniel, Your Still a Child I always listened to them in order of release date, but this is the order they are in the album and it sounds so much better.
Daniel, do you remember? You were in such a state The boys that wait outside your house Have got your number And are not afraid to use it They'll probably give it out To anyone they see, including me They'll probably make up your mind As if you want them to Oh, you (Oh you) Those boys tell you what to do All the time On, then later on You said I could be just what I wanted They said you're lying (You're lying) For you were born to be an astronaut And you'll do that or die trying What a way to live and die And you wonder why boys will cry Boys will be boys, they should listen Do as their mothers tell them If you know what's good for you Behave yourself this time for me If you know what's good for you Don't lay around complaining all day Oh my, the boys that wait are on the line And they're not crying On and later on, you will tell them what went wrong And they'll say you're lying (You're lying) For you were born to be an astronaut And you'll do that or die trying There'd be nothing wrong with it, oh Oh, you waste your time Come waste mine! Oh my, the boys that wait are on the line And they're not crying On and later on, you will tell them what went wrong And they'll say you're lying But you were born an astronaut To do it or die trying There'd be nothing wrong with it, ah!
dec doesn’t have one bad song, change my mind.
i see harold as your pfp 😼 but dec truly doesn’t
trick question, you can’t
Amaka 08 correct ;)
"Daniel, You're Still A Child"... Haha
The only one i can't like is beatiful faces
this song is the love child of David Bowie and Elton John.
I couldn't agree more
it’s fucking perfect
Lol I thought the same
RIGHT?!?!?!
Lmao I thought so too
🅱️EAN ASTRONAUT
hahah yeees
He really had the opportunity to name it that and keep on with the Bean branding but he just let it slide smh at Dec
I don’t think about Elton or Paul, I think about David. And I'm happy.
* but Declan is Declan: always new and original
no
👌👌👌
all his music is golden.
Facts
Absolutely
Certainly
emilyyyy, yea
(im so sorry its been stuck in my head since zeros came out) 😭😭
@@carol.mp4 SAME AHHHAHA
This song has a different style.I get a vintage vibe.
I think it has something of Bowie's songs
it feels like a Queen song!
Feels like late beatles era to early bowie and elton john kind of vibe tbh
BRUH HE LITERALLY IS GIVING US MASTERPIECE AFTER MASTERPIECE
This isn't a new song
@@bavieolie3331 yess ik it's the studio version
And he is still so underrated
This feels like it's so Bowie inspired. What. A. Tune.
I stg its impossible for Declan to release a bad song like its just bop after bop
Right Declan and Mitski never miss a goddamn beat
@@filo4854 and cavetown
This is amazing, it feels Bowie inspired without trying to be Bowie. honestly a credit to Declan how amazing this song is
That's exactly what I thought. It's amazing
PreciSELY! lol he takes influence from other past great artists, but he still remains original to himself :) its a wonderful balance innit?
Zara Malik I replied my reply before reading yours and... I think I actually just parroted you lmaO
sorry, which Bowie?
I feel like my parents probably felt when they found David Bowie
Holy shit that's exactly what I was tinking about I swear
AWWWW WAIT AW-
Yes! This song and the obscurity of the lyrics, yet the certainty in the way he delivers them just gives me Bowie vibes. To add to that, his onstage personas though not as distinct as one Ziggy Stardust they are still present.
Wow
OMG YESSS
Until I see a video of this mysterious “Daniel”, I’m just gonna pretend he’s singing about me sksks 😂😂
HAHAHAHA
Sameee aha
Same 😂
same here. daniels unite, am i right
uh i love this comment section lol
DUDE I'VE BEEN WAITING 2 YEARS FOR THIS PIECEOF ART
Ola jafet
Cuando sacas el video de. IN THE MIDLLE
FRIJOLES
Declan es gei vdd
I remember when the first videos of him performing this live were posted years ago and I told myself I was going to wait until the official release to listen to it and I think it paid off
SAME DGSJSUAIAOOAOA
Same. It definitely didn't disappoint. This reminds me of 1970s Bowie.
Gyro o_o
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SONG FOR SO LONG FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY
OMG SAME
YESSS I HEARD IT IN CONCERT IM SO GLAD ITS FINALLY OUTTT
dec really doesn’t get enough recognition, HE’S LITERALLY THE BEST ARTIST OUT THERE!!!
@@katelynbuckley7071 I think that'll happen without your help tbh
Not the best he is one of the best example cavetown is also really good and so is half alive
Rikki Beard cavetown is okay but got boring and half alive are shit
RIGHT
Today , I'm really sick,
i've gotten cold. I sleep for hours but then I saw a notification of this...Now I'm feeling more alive :]
Thank you Mckenna ,words can't describe how wonderful your music is
I hope ur fine
@@gonppash_ Thanks!
get well soon!
Hi stranger I hope you are doing well and better now ✨🦹
@@wings1402 Thanks a lot :]
Daniel, do you remember?
You were in such a state
The boys that wait
Outside your house
I've got your number
And I’m not afraid to use it
They’ll probably give it up to anyone they see, including me
They’ll probably make up your mind as if you want them to
Oh you
Those boys tell you what to do all the time
On and later on you said I could be just what I want
And they said stop lying
You were born to be an astronaut
And you’ll do that or die tryin’
What a way to live and die
And you wonder why
Boys will cry
Boys will be boys
Don't you listen?
Do as their mothers tell them
If you know what’s good for you
Behave yourself this time, for me
If you know what’s good for you
Don’t lay around complaining all day
Oh my
The boys that wait along the line, and they’re not crying
On and later on they will tell you what went wrong
And they’ll say stop lying
And you were born to be an astronaut
And you’ll do that or die trying
There’d be nothing wrong with it
Huh-Huh
Oh you waste your time!
Come waste mine!
Oh my
The boys that wait along the line, and they’re not crying
On and later on you will tell them what went wrong
And they’ll say you’re lying
Well you were born an astronaut
And you’ll do that or die trying
There’d be nothing wrong with it
bless your soul dude
god bless u
damn thanks a bunch i was looking for this !
not all heroes wear capes
U deserve a BOW DOWN
I can’t believe i live in the same era as Declan, it’s so incredible glam rock may be not dead
I've recently become a fan of Declan and his music. I am sooo excited for the album, all songs have been really amazing so far😊💜
Urgh me too and I’m obsessed, didn’t actually realise how many songs if his I already loved until I put a name to the voice ya know
@@Kay-iz1wk yeah i know😁
I’m so happy you like his music many people are starting to listen to his music and I’m so happy for him he deserves all the attention!!!
daniel’s back? who is he?
Himself
my guess is he's an alter ego- type character within declan himself.
i assume daniel also comes up during the rest of the album lmao so we'll wait to see whether he's chaotic good or neutral evil yk
He explained Daniel in a recent interview on Radio X
Declan said in an interview he was writing a song for zeros (I think it was be an astronaut) and he just needed a name for a character that was going to be in the songs and he just thought of Daniel randomly.
if you rearaange all the letters in declan's name it will make danCel and then if you replace the C with I, well that makes Daniel.
and so maybe it's directed at himself, but also at everyone. this is what i initially thought
This song is the ultimate "I really hate that you left my life but I will still push on and be great without" vibe!!!!!!!!!
Que hermoso es escuchar esta canción en tu álbum Declan. Te ama México. Ojalá un día des una gira por acá. Eres grande y un importante ícono artístico para Latinoamérica. :')
Disculpa, ¿Porque pusiste "latino"? Declan es británico
@@Marii_9711 Perdona no había visto que se interpretaba a su nacionalidad, pero en este caso me refiero a que es un ícono para Latinoamérica. No fui muy claro
@@azaeljuarez6458 ahh, oki :) no hay problema.
Hace poquito descubrí a declan y me encanta, ojalá venga al lolla del 2021 o 2022 (que a este paso no se sabe cuándo van a volver los recitales)
Concuerdo! Yo también lo descubrí hace poco y me encanta. Ojalá algún día haga tour por Latinoamerica aunque no sé si en Perú haya gente que lo conozca
@@sitzpinkler1294 yo creo que debe haber fans❤️. Sí, estaría bueno que venga con su tour. Yo soy de Argentina, espero que algún día venga, hay que cruzar los dedos😊
i was literally just listening to the live version of this,
it's incredible, i am at loss for words
the vocals, the bass, the drums, just everything- how can something be so perfect
the studio version is so much more beautiful than i could have ever imagined.
edit: also, apparently Daniel is just a name Declan though of while writing this(he said it in a Radio X interview) so the real question is
*WHO IS EMILY?*
I'm a little disappointed, for me the live version sounds better
@@joseisaacholguingandara7575 out of interest, what do you think makes the live version better?
@@user-qj2wy for me, vocals are better, I love how the piano sounds, like more "natural"
They gave it that touch to the song that sounds like an "old song"
I don't how to explain it, but the live version makes me feel like that I'm listening a Beatles song or something
@@joseisaacholguingandara7575 You’re right, but they’re different things. It’s the charm of live shows: they give more emotions. (Paléo Festival Nyon, 2018)
@@joseisaacholguingandara7575 i see where you're coming from, declan's presence on stage is incredible and live versions do sound 'fuller'
Havent heard it yet but i know its gonna be awesome
This seems like a song you’ve already heard, but u know that u didn’t
It’s just perfect
I HAVE already heard it, a live version of it aired about 2 years ago, haha
FancyRat HOLY SHI-
i knew every lyric lmao
Tonia Milan yeah I’ve been listening to a live version of this for a good while lmaO so for some of us... we actually really do already know it XD
Pained Painter I know lol
I’ve been listening it to
But the first time I listened it felt like this
I guess you could say it’s out of this world ;)
AsTrOnOMicAlly !! ;))
Declan is perfect, omg, this song is gold
I remember long before “ What Do You Think About The Car?” Came out. I’m still here and nothing has changed other than the fact that he’s much more powerful with his voice and the confidence he holds.
All the love. This man is a legend. People are missing out on his music, istg
Wait, it's all beans and astronauts?
*Always has been.*
Unus annus is everywhere! LOVE IT!
always has *bean?*
@@kathrynbragg9714 always has bean
astronaut
THANK YOU FOR THIS DECLAN YOUR MUSIC IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN 2020
Okay i know this is REALLY random but you should listen to "greer". I promise u won't regret it 🙂
Elizabeth Ahaha wow you literally just handed me a gem thank you very much you've got great taste 😭😭😳
Probably is just me but I'm picking up Paul McCartney/ the Beatles vibes especially with Declans voice.
I heard his Bowie showing. This almost sounds like Superman or Life On Mars. Beatles is a good comparison too
as soon as i heard the piano/keyboard at 0:27 that's what i thought too :O
@@rivaldealer__ yeah people also saying Bowie and a little bit of Elton john with the piano noises ....
Declan reminds me of Paul Mccartney so much 🥺🥺🥺
He likes/listens those two (and more) so I mean,, it’d be natural for him to take after em a bit :)
who dares to give a dislike to this MASTERPIECE?
2:13 i was expecting for more "AAaaaAaaAA" 😔👍🏻
me too!!! like in the live version but i still love this
actually never have been more in love with an artist. never not liked a song, always and forever be my favorite
declan mckenna is one of the most talented artists i’ve heard before and he never fails to make a bad song. i love him :)
FINALLY. THIS SONG HAS BEEN KNOWN TO ME BUT WITH NO STUDIO VERSION ANYWHERE. OH YM GOD.
This song has always been the one that hits home the hardest. I had always hoped for a studio version, and the way this maintained the same live performance feel and PASSION absolutely did not disappoint
haven’t listened to it yet but still, ✨perfection✨
Ok, Daniel
Now you're getting on my nerves
The fact that this was WORTH THE WAIT, and the fact Declan doesn’t have a bad song.
OOOOOHHH THE VOCALS
all of your sounds make me feel alive
When Declan releases a new song and you drop everything you do to listen to it
this artist is pure fireeee
OH MY GOSHHHHH I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SONG FOR SO LONGGGG
The production on this track is outstanding
Declan makes songs that sound so familiar, yet you’ve never heard them before
Bowie ( first of all), Beatles, Elton John, Queen, Marc Bolan, Seventies... Yes, old fascinating atmospheres. Vibes that move me. But Declan is young, brand new. Here is, above all, his own peculiar talent!
Declan McKenna never disappoints 🥰❤️❤️
I fell in love, I love your job Declan. You are amazing!!!
Please go back to Mexico.
it is impossible for one of his songs not to slap i stg
Heard it live March 2018 and I can’t believe it’s FINALLY out!!
I loved the live version and I still do. But I love this one too. Omg, both versions of the same song are incredible! I love this ❤️✨
I am so glad there is a studio version of this song you have no idea how long I’ve waited.
I’m not daniel but I remember listening to this song when it was unreleased
Can you even understand how many years i've waited for this song????
THIS IS GOING TO BE SO AMAZING IN CONCERT I CANT WAIT FOR THE TOUR
I listen to this religiously
Ahhhhh i cant wait for the 21st !!!
Its gonna be great
@@MightBeMilla brb gunna cry
@@MightBeMilla ffs its always being postponed 😂
I'm crying, I love this song, it's what excited me most about zeros. ✨
OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
This man has no bad songs
Is beautiful and perfect, absolutely everything
P E R F E C T I O N!!!!!!! it felt like heaven.
GUYS ITS SO GOOD
this man truly does not have 1 bad song. can not wait for this album
What a tune Declan, absolute banger :) Gutted I could get tickets for the Glasgow shows
This is a strong song!
These are the correct lyrics:)
Daniel, do you remember?
You were in such a state
The boys that wait outside your house
Have got your number
And are not afraid to use it
They'll probably give it out
To anyone they see, including me
They'll probably make up your mind
As if you want them to
Oh, you (Oh you)
Those boys tell you what to do
All the time
On, then later on
You said I could be just what I wanted
They said you're lying (You're lying)
For you were born to be an astronaut
And you'll do that or die trying
What a way to live and die
And you wonder why boys will cry
Boys will be boys, they should listen
Do as their mothers tell them
If you know what's good for you
Behave yourself this time for me
If you know what's good for you
Don't lay around complaining all day
Oh my, the boys that wait are on the line
And they're not crying
On and later on, you will tell them what went wrong
And they'll say you're lying (You're lying)
For you were born to be an astronaut
And you'll do that or die trying
There'd be nothing wrong with it, oh
Oh, you waste your time
C-C-Come waste mine!
Oh my, the boys that wait are on the line
And they're not crying
On and later on, you will tell them what went wrong
And they'll say you're lying
But you were born an astronaut
To do it or die trying
There'd be nothing wrong with it, ah!
Just gets better and better every release, absolute best artist out there right now
can't wait for this albumm i just now every song will be amazing
declan is just brilliant, bop after bop after bop absolute king
YES YES YES
this just makes me feel so good
This song is great Dec and although I’m upset that the album has been pushed to sep 4 release date, I know it will be worth it and I can’t wait
This man never makes a bad song he is saving 2020!
idk why my fav part is "they say stop lying" ahh
I had to pause Declan to play more Declan 🤤 I feel like I’m doing quarantine right
Só posso dizer que mais uma vez,Declan fazendo as melhores músicas que já ouvi
Definite Bowie vibes here. Well done Dec
This is giving me vibes
I just love this song
I LOVE THIS WITH ALL MY HEARTTTYT
Conozco a Declan desde 2017 y en 2018 no pide ir al concierto en CDMX así lo ví en UA-cam y cuando escuché que cantó esta canción la ame, cuando anuncio el álbum estaba esperando los singles, y cuando salieron me decepcione un poco y más cuando retrasó el álbum, hoy por fin la escuché oficialmente y estoy muy emocionado porque ya sabía que sería mi canción favorita de este año antes de "escucharla".
I thought I’ll tell my kids about the Beatles first but I’ve change my mind to declan
why is every song perfect, like literal perfection
Omg I’ve been waiting months for this and it’s finally here! Aaahhhhh
I've been waiting for this song ever since his last tour when he sang it live 🥺🥺💖💖
Guys listen to declan's singles in this order.
1. Be an Astronaut
2. The Key to Life on Earth
3. Beautiful Faces
4. Daniel, Your Still a Child
I always listened to them in order of release date, but this is the order they are in the album and it sounds so much better.
In every song of Declan’s I feel personally called out and understood.
the 11 dislikes are from people who died trying to be astronauts
Already my favorite song from Declan!!
Daniel, do you remember?
You were in such a state
The boys that wait outside your house
Have got your number
And are not afraid to use it
They'll probably give it out
To anyone they see, including me
They'll probably make up your mind
As if you want them to
Oh, you (Oh you)
Those boys tell you what to do
All the time
On, then later on
You said I could be just what I wanted
They said you're lying (You're lying)
For you were born to be an astronaut
And you'll do that or die trying
What a way to live and die
And you wonder why boys will cry
Boys will be boys, they should listen
Do as their mothers tell them
If you know what's good for you
Behave yourself this time for me
If you know what's good for you
Don't lay around complaining all day
Oh my, the boys that wait are on the line
And they're not crying
On and later on, you will tell them what went wrong
And they'll say you're lying (You're lying)
For you were born to be an astronaut
And you'll do that or die trying
There'd be nothing wrong with it, oh
Oh, you waste your time
Come waste mine!
Oh my, the boys that wait are on the line
And they're not crying
On and later on, you will tell them what went wrong
And they'll say you're lying
But you were born an astronaut
To do it or die trying
There'd be nothing wrong with it, ah!
This is everything. Everything.
if you're here you have THE BEST taste in music
I LOVE IT SO MUCH WTF
Elton John + The Beatles + David Bowie
= this song
it's his best song nobody can change my mind
Senti a vibe, vai ser tipo história
I couldn’t believe it and I had to play it again. Mr McKenna this is a masterpiece