Anybody who likes this but doesn't really know Descendents NEEDS to watch FILMAGE: THE STORY OF THE DESCENDENTS. And then thank the drummer for all the songs being so good.
Nav Boro It's just a stage of life that every teenager in some way or another experiences. We just found it better to process in punk rock form. There are lots of other songs, whether old and new, in different categories that really all appeal to teenagers, from 80s stuff to pop music today.
God damn this brings back memories... I think most of us found ourselves in a situation like this in high school. Milo & Bill were truly speaking for all of the underdogs!!! Amazing stuff...
I remember around a year or two ago I felt this song. But now I do kinda wish I felt it again. Something frustrating about not remembering what love feels like.
I'm lonely today, won't you come out to play When I'm with you all the world goes away Your smile and your eyes, they keep me alive Your voice is a bell that massages my mind And it make me wonder And it makes me sad And it makes me nervous And it makes me mad Because I think about you every night and day And when I could have asked I let it slip away I've got to get to know you, but I'm so afraid Well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way Oh talk to me please, you've brought me to my knees Only your words melt my twenty year freeze I've known you so long I've known all along But suddenly my thoughts of you are so strong Because I wonder if I'm more than just a friend Did I really see a fire - or just inside my head Sometimes I know you just want me to go away Well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way Karen may I see your blue eyes Karen may I tell you tonight That is makes me wonder Songwriters: Milo Aukerman
For all of you wondering about the Smiths, this is an excerpt from an old interview: EI: Are there any old bands you used to listen to, but are embarrassed to admit to it? Milo (singer): Oh yeah, we went through a little Smiths thing. That's like a guilty pleasure thing for me. There's a lot of guilty pleasures like Cheap Trick that I was really into. You know, In Color was another one. I wish this song would get more attention and be played live sometimes, it's one of their very best. I love everything this band has done but sometimes I wish they would have pursued the kind of post-punk/indie pop direction they had on this album instead of what they did on Enjoy!
cardigansarecool I agree nothing to be embarrassed about liking the smiths. I listen to loads of hard-core but always crack out the smiths and stone roses from time to time.
cardigansarecool Same. But one thing Milo Goes To College and IDWTGU have that the later albums don't is Tony Lombardo. He and Frank Navetta wrote a lot of the earlier songs which I prefer. The cool think is before Frank passed away he recorded a bunch of original songs. Also, Tony did to and Bill added the drums. In an interview Tony said this songs are how Descendents would have sounded if the original members stayed together after the IDWTGU album. Something to look forward to.
I used to have a crush on a girl named Karen and I was freaked out listening to this for the first time, because its great when a song describes a situation you're going through almost down to a T, but to even get the girls name the same? Whoa!
"i'm lonely today, won't you come out to play when i'm with you all the world goes away your smile and your eyes, they keep me alive your voice is a bell that massages my mind and it makes me wonder and it makes me sad and it makes me nervous and it makes me mad because i think about you every night and day and when i could have asked i let it slip away i've got to get to know you, but i'm so afraid well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way oh talk to me please, you've brought me to my knees only your words melt my twenty year freeze i've known you so long, i've known you all along but suddenly my thoughts of you have been so strong because i wonder if i'm more than just a friend did i really see a fire - or just inside my head sometimes i know you just want me to go away well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way karen, may i see your blue eyes karen, may i tell you tonight that it makes me wonder"
I'm lonely today, won't you come out to play When I'm with you all the world goes away Your smile and your eyes, they keep me alive Your voice is a bell that massages my mind And it make me wonder And it makes me sad And it makes me nervous And it makes me, oh so mad Because I think about you every night and day And when I could have asked I let it slip away I've got to get to know you, but I'm so afraid Well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way Be in love this way Be in love this way Oh talk to me please, you've brought me to my knees Only your words melt my twenty year freeze I've known you so long I've known all along But suddenly my thoughts of you are so strong And it make me wonder And it makes me sad And it makes me nervous And it makes me, oh so mad Because I wonder if I'm more than just a friend Did I really see a fire - or just inside my head Sometimes I know you just want me to go away Well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way Be in love this way Be in love this way Karen may I see your blue eyes Karen may I tell you tonight That is makes me wonder
this is why i love the Descendents, cuz they have love songs but thay can still have a hardcore punk attitude and they never sold out, but even though i like this album and milo goes to collage better then there newer one.
if steven morrissey and johnny marr we're born in the states................................i'll let you fill in the gaps :) ahhhhh i just like the descendents a LOT. that's alll folks :)
dominic parker i just discovered The Cry thanks to you, they sound like a mix of The Cure and The Smiths... I’m enjoying it, another recommendation? Thanks.
@Shawnd8085 Haha that's awesome dude, I'm only 20 but been a fan of the descendents for a few years now and they're probably my favorite band of all time. =)
does the beginning of this song remind anyone else of the arctic monkeys? every time i hear the beginning i think of the arctic monkeys : / ........descendents r better though B-)
Anybody who likes this but doesn't really know Descendents NEEDS to watch FILMAGE: THE STORY OF THE DESCENDENTS. And then thank the drummer for all the songs being so good.
Fun fact bill stevenson (the drummer) is also in a band called black flag and they make really good music
@dipsyshit471 you say this as if black flag isn't one of the biggest punk bands of all time.
that guitar solo might actually be the most wholesome sound i've ever heard
I'd like to imagine the Descendents being a bunch of teenagers in adult form, because their songs are spot on on teenage romance and struggles.
Nav Boro
It's just a stage of life that every teenager in some way or another experiences. We just found it better to process in punk rock form. There are lots of other songs, whether old and new, in different categories that really all appeal to teenagers, from 80s stuff to pop music today.
they were a bunch of kids when they did this
@@johnspencer1314 Exactly
I love how this sounds like something Johnny Marr would’ve written, such a great underrated song. Fantastic band!!!!!
That last verse at 2:08 is so damn catchy, it's one of my favorite pieces of music ever.
I dont think they've ever played this live. its such a good song
Absolutely! I found the Descendents when I was 13, got me through some real rough spots. I'm 33 now, and they still affect me the same way.
You’re 39 now. How’s it going. ?
So, at 43, do you still dig this or have your kids pounded Demi Lo-fucking-Vato into your DNA by now?
@@heisenberg6334I bet he’s living like a docta!!
5 months ago, I was here feeling this song in my heart. 5 months later, I'm back with the same feeling. I'm such a fool for love.
As we all are pal
IT’S SO HARD TO BE A FRIEND AND BE IN LOVE THIS WAY.
^my current situation in a nutshell.
simp
They're all great! give "Good good things" a listen, one of my favorites!
This song appeared in my life in the right moment, when I felt the very same way. This is so cool! Thanks!
One of MANY of the Descendents gems...
God damn this brings back memories... I think most of us found ourselves in a situation like this in high school. Milo & Bill were truly speaking for all of the underdogs!!! Amazing stuff...
Hidden gem
The best band a growing guy could find hit the mark every time. I'm pushing 40 still hits me
I remember around a year or two ago I felt this song. But now I do kinda wish I felt it again. Something frustrating about not remembering what love feels like.
One of my favourites
My favorite Descendents record!
Ray and Doug underrated!
romantic song!
Milo great vocal!
descendents shoulda been headlining with this song every show...very underated song
I love the descendents. I don't wanna grow up is one of my favorite albums c:
this is my favorite by the descendents
I'm lonely today, won't you come out to play
When I'm with you all the world goes away
Your smile and your eyes, they keep me alive
Your voice is a bell that massages my mind
And it make me wonder
And it makes me sad
And it makes me nervous
And it makes me mad
Because I think about you every night and day
And when I could have asked I let it slip away
I've got to get to know you, but I'm so afraid
Well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way
Oh talk to me please, you've brought me to my knees
Only your words melt my twenty year freeze
I've known you so long I've known all along
But suddenly my thoughts of you are so strong
Because I wonder if I'm more than just a friend
Did I really see a fire - or just inside my head
Sometimes I know you just want me to go away
Well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way
Karen may I see your blue eyes
Karen may I tell you tonight
That is makes me wonder
Songwriters: Milo Aukerman
toe tappin awesome song. been a huge fan since 84
For all of you wondering about the Smiths, this is an excerpt from an old interview:
EI: Are there any old bands you used to listen to, but are embarrassed to admit to it?
Milo (singer): Oh yeah, we went through a little Smiths thing. That's like a guilty pleasure thing for me. There's a lot of guilty pleasures like Cheap Trick that I was really into. You know, In Color was another one.
I wish this song would get more attention and be played live sometimes, it's one of their very best. I love everything this band has done but sometimes I wish they would have pursued the kind of post-punk/indie pop direction they had on this album instead of what they did on Enjoy!
cardigansarecool I agree nothing to be embarrassed about liking the smiths. I listen to loads of hard-core but always crack out the smiths and stone roses from time to time.
cardigansarecool Same. But one thing Milo Goes To College and IDWTGU have that the later albums don't is Tony Lombardo. He and Frank Navetta wrote a lot of the earlier songs which I prefer. The cool think is before Frank passed away he recorded a bunch of original songs. Also, Tony did to and Bill added the drums. In an interview Tony said this songs are how Descendents would have sounded if the original members stayed together after the IDWTGU album. Something to look forward to.
@@punkxxt Damn, you were right. That ended up being 9th & Walnut
absolutely. No pop punk without them. 1 of the greatest bands you'll ever hear. Good taste buddy.
underated descendents song one of my favs
Milo Goes To College is my favorite album by far, but this song is amazing.
this song putt a smile on my face :)
i LOVE this band!!!
Good good things is a great song!!!!
I used to have a crush on a girl named Karen and I was freaked out listening to this for the first time, because its great when a song describes a situation you're going through almost down to a T, but to even get the girls name the same? Whoa!
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Reminds me of my boyfriend & I , this is definitely a one of a kind song !
Surprised not to see any comments about 1:48. Beautiful guitar tone.
Totally agree. The sound of bittersweetness. Love the transition to G-Em-B chords.
"it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way"
Fucken love the descendents!!!!!
Awesome track
"i'm lonely today, won't you come out to play when i'm with you all the world goes away your smile and your eyes, they keep me alive your voice is a bell that massages my mind and it makes me wonder and it makes me sad and it makes me nervous and it makes me mad because i think about you every night and day and when i could have asked i let it slip away i've got to get to know you, but i'm so afraid well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way oh talk to me please, you've brought me to my knees only your words melt my twenty year freeze i've known you so long, i've known you all along but suddenly my thoughts of you have been so strong because i wonder if i'm more than just a friend did i really see a fire - or just inside my head sometimes i know you just want me to go away well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way karen, may i see your blue eyes karen, may i tell you tonight that it makes me wonder"
nice run on sentence, dipshit
Your challenge for next week 🤘
What feelings gives this song to me
this is kickass
i love them
Awesome song :)
Good Good...Good Song!
Love so much
best descendents song
damn. this song gets me
best love song
I'm lonely today, won't you come out to play
When I'm with you all the world goes away
Your smile and your eyes, they keep me alive
Your voice is a bell that massages my mind
And it make me wonder
And it makes me sad
And it makes me nervous
And it makes me, oh so mad
Because I think about you every night and day
And when I could have asked I let it slip away
I've got to get to know you, but I'm so afraid
Well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way
Be in love this way
Be in love this way
Oh talk to me please, you've brought me to my knees
Only your words melt my twenty year freeze
I've known you so long I've known all along
But suddenly my thoughts of you are so strong
And it make me wonder
And it makes me sad
And it makes me nervous
And it makes me, oh so mad
Because I wonder if I'm more than just a friend
Did I really see a fire - or just inside my head
Sometimes I know you just want me to go away
Well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way
Be in love this way
Be in love this way
Karen may I see your blue eyes
Karen may I tell you tonight
That is makes me wonder
this is why i love the Descendents, cuz they have love songs but thay can still have a hardcore punk attitude and they never sold out, but even though i like this album and milo goes to collage better then there newer one.
Tune 👌🏻
I can definitely relate to this song
Kick ass
I love
i think it's pretty cool that my other fav band is sonic youth, and they have some love songs about karens too :)
So real to me right now...
WTF? Where has this album been all my life?
My Fave!! Dedicated to me, by a past boyfriend.
if steven morrissey and johnny marr we're born in the states................................i'll let you fill in the gaps :) ahhhhh i just like the descendents a LOT. that's alll folks :)
@787Dusty, totally agree about the love songs...
Ohh i want my youth again...
Esta canción me pone muy feliz y triste a la vez... No sé
bump 4 life
the guitar really sounds like the Smiths haha
I've always said Johnny Marr could have easily written this riff!!
Sheep Grinder have you listened to the cry, they sound like the smiths but are american
nah dude I will tho x
dominic parker i just discovered The Cry thanks to you, they sound like a mix of The Cure and The Smiths... I’m enjoying it, another recommendation? Thanks.
This just go to show how versatile the descendents are....
@isaidFugoff I think it's safe to say The Descendents never wrote a bad song!
No lol this album was from 1985. Blink 182's Josie was in 97 i believe.
Reminds me of The Cure
***** As a Cure fan and a Descendents fan, I would have to say... I... do not see any similarity. But ok.
***** Yeah, actually I totally see what you mean now.
Sounds like something from their first album
Aw . You have good taste in music
@Shawnd8085 Haha that's awesome dude, I'm only 20 but been a fan of the descendents for a few years now and they're probably my favorite band of all time. =)
why they take this off Spotify
In the gift shop.
Well it's so hard to be a friend and be in love this way
I'm in love with fu*king this song!
Ronda Brought me here.
What's Ronda?
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♥ juliana
is nice too,,, but this is like "THE SONG! " hahah ,,, i like hope too,, and from this album Christmas vacation ,, ,, cheerS !
Oh makes me wonder.
I love you Karen :)
@DeliciousTrousers
me too!!!
This song is even better than GCF as far as i can tell.
my college has no radio station. so i made 1 on here.
I'm lonely today, won't you come out to play?
Kinda sad milo never preformed this live
The Smiths goes pop punk
Am I the only one that thinks this song is really Beatles-esque?
Not many Punk rock love song's I think they wrote all of them
Too sad :’(
Nooooooo he is in love with a KAREN. WHy Milo whYyyyyyyyy???!!!!
Top ten greatest groups of all time. But. This song is not in their upper echelon.
:)
Sounds a lot like Bad Religion
Javascript Kiddie How?
the chord progressions. make them more noisy and up the tempo by about 10 and theres the formula.
Ronda brought me here
+tabesink I came here because of The Ronda, as well.
Who's Ronda?
You know, the "Ronda", it's sorta sharp with long, pointy-things on one side and mostly sponge-like on it's underside.
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does the beginning of this song remind anyone else of the arctic monkeys? every time i hear the beginning i think of the arctic monkeys : / ........descendents r better though B-)