Belle & Sebastian - I'm A Cuckoo Lyrics






I'm glad to see you
I had a funny dream
You were wearing funny shoes
You were going to a dance
You were dressed like a punk but you are too young
to remember

Glad to see you
I'm outside the house
I'm not thinking right today
I've got no energy
I'm glad that you are waiting with me
Tell me all about your day

Breaking off is misery
I see a wilderness for you and me
Punctuated by philosophy
And a wondering how things could've been

I'm happy for you
You've made it hard for me
I counted on your company
You are staying with your friends tonight
I'm feeling sorry for myself
I keep taking everything to be a sign

I'm happy for you
Now I know this hurt is poison
Too sharp to be bled
I'm sitting on my empty bed
On my empty bed
At night the fever grows it's pounding pounding

I'd rather be in Tokyo
I'd rather listen to Thin Lizzy-oh
Watch the Sunday gang in Harajuku
There's something wrong with me, I'm a cuckoo

Scary moment, lovin' every moment
I was high from playing shows
We lost a singer to her clothes
My trouble raised its ugly head
I was revealed
And I was home in bed
I was a kid again

Jesus told me, go after every coin like it was the last in
the world
And protect the wayward child
But I'm a little lost sheep
I need my Bo Peep
I know I need My Shepherd here tonight

Breaking off is misery
I see a wilderness for you and me
Punctuated by philosophy
And a wondering how things could've been

I'd like to see you
But really I should stay away
And let you settle down
I've got no claims to your crown
I was the boss of you
And I loved you
You know I loved you
It's all over now

I was there for you
When you were lonely
I was there when you were bad
I was there when you were sad
Now it's my time of need
I'm thinking, do I have to plead to get you by my side?

I'd rather be in Tokyo
I'd rather listen to Thin Lizzy-oh
Watch the Sunday gang in Harajuku
There's something wrong with me, I'm a cuckoo





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  1. j.... ....

    cunts flying all over the city from hyndland to the red road flats must be fit

  2. J.... L....

    Elton John? 😂

  3. D.... P....

    How can you not love this song? It's so joyously catchy.

  4. E.... S....

    The Inbetweeners brought me here

  5. M.... ....

    1.911.810 Aufrufe•01.05.2007

  6. I.... I....

    I'm glad to see you
    I had a funny dream
    You were wearing funny shoes
    You were going to a dance
    You were dressed like a punk but you are too young to remember

    Glad to see you
    I'm outside the house
    I'm not thinking well today
    I've got no energy
    I'm glad that you are waiting with me
    Tell me all about your day

    Breaking off is misery
    I see a wilderness for you and me
    Punctuated by philosophy
    And a wondering how things could've been

    I'm happy for you
    You've made it hard for me
    I counted on your company
    You are staying with your friends tonight
    I'm feeling sorry for myself
    I keep taking everything to be a sign

    I'm happy for you
    Now I know this hurt is poison
    Too sharp to be bled
    I'm sitting on my empty bed
    On my empty bed
    At night the fever grows it's pounding pounding

    I'd rather be in Tokyo
    I'd rather listen to Thin Lizzy-oh
    Watch the Sunday gang in Harajuku
    There's something wrong with me, I'm a cuckoo

    Scary moment, lovin' every moment
    I was high from playing shows
    We lost a singer to her clothes
    My trouble raised its ugly head
    I was revealed
    And I was home in bed
    I was a kid again

    Jesus told me, go after every coin like it was the last in the world
    And protect the wayward child
    But I'm a little lost sheep
    I need my Bo Peep
    I know I need My Shepherd here tonight

    Breaking off is misery
    I see a wilderness for you and me
    Punctuated by philosophy
    And a wondering how things could've been

    I'd like to see you
    But really I should stay away
    And let you settle down
    I've got no claims to your crown
    I was the boss of you
    And I loved you
    You know I loved you
    It's all over now

    I was there for you
    When you were lonely
    I was there when you were sad
    I was there when you were bad
    Now it's my time of need
    I'm thinking, do I have to plead to get you by my side?

    I'd rather be in Tokyo
    I'd rather listen to Thin Lizzy-oh
    Watch the Sunday gang in Harajuku
    There's something wrong with me, I'm a cuckoo

  7. s.... d....

    hi belle

  8. h.... ....

    I love you.

  9. s.... s....

    To powstało w moje urodziny lol

  10. B.... ....

    I'm glad to see you
    I had a funny dream
    You were wearing funny shoes
    You were going to a dance
    You were dressed like a punk but you are too young to remember

    Glad to see you
    I'm outside the house
    I'm not thinking well today
    I've got no energy
    I'm glad that you are waiting with me
    Tell me all about your day

    Breaking off is misery
    I see a wilderness for you and me
    Punctuated by philosophy
    And a wondering how things could've been

    I'm happy for you
    You've made it hard for me
    I counted on your company
    You are staying with your friends tonight
    I'm feeling sorry for myself
    I keep taking everything to be a sign

    I'm happy for you
    Now I know this hurt is poison
    Too sharp to be bled
    I'm sitting on my empty bed
    On my empty bed
    At night the fever grows it's pounding pounding

    I'd rather be in Tokyo
    I'd rather listen to Thin Lizzy-oh
    Watch the Sunday gang in Harajuku
    There's something wrong with me, I'm a cuckoo

    Scary moment, lovin' every moment
    I was high from playing shows
    We lost a singer to her clothes
    My trouble raised its ugly head
    I was revealed
    And I was home in bed
    I was a kid again

    Jesus told me, go after every coin like it was the last in the world
    And protect the wayward child
    But I'm a little lost sheep
    I need my Bo Peep
    I know I need My Shepherd here tonight

    Breaking off is misery
    I see a wilderness for you and me
    Punctuated by philosophy
    And a wondering how things could've been

    I'd like to see you
    But really I should stay away
    And let you settle down
    I've got no claims to your crown
    I was the boss of you
    And I loved you
    You know I loved you
    It's all over now

    I was there for you
    When you were lonely
    I was there when you were sad
    I was there when you were bad
    Now it's my time of need
    I'm thinking, do I have to plead to get you by my side?

    I'd rather be in Tokyo
    I'd rather listen to Thin Lizzy-oh
    Watch the Sunday gang in Harajuku
    There's something wrong with me, I'm a cuckoo

  11. J.... ....

    I liked them back when that emerica video came out and i dont love anyone was a song on there.

  12. d.... b....

    420th comment

  13. K.... B....

    Inbetweeners anyone?

  14. I.... G....

    Before the reference to listening to Thin Lizzy came in. My initial thought of this song was. This sounds like something you'd here on Thin Lizzy's album Fighting. I had The same feeling when I heard Wigwam's song called International Disaster. Both superb songs.

  15. �.... �....

    Crailtap!

  16. P.... f....

    I don't like running, but this music video makes me want to take it up.

  17. K.... H....

    You just ran past 213 Petershill Drive, Red Road Flats lol my old flat x

  18. C.... D....

    Much love always!

  19. R.... R....

    The better!

  20. C.... W....

    "I'm a little lost sheep, I need my Bo Peep..." is a great line

  21. R.... T....

    The lead singer is a keen runner. I'm pretty sure he did 2:52 in Edinburgh marathon. Also off memory they did the song The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner influenced by the book.

    He is Scottish as is Alan Wells 1980 Olympic champion now a coach.

    Not sure but think the video is about sticking with your dreams despite wanting to give up. Something musically this band have done being something of a slow burner. Has nothing to do with the song lyrics though! I'm guessing they he had the chance to work with Wells and just went for it!

    I'm a running coach by the way!

    R.... T....

    Richard Tuson Stuart Murdoch

  22. Z.... G....

    Brings to mind the scene from Chariots of Fire where Eric Liddell explains that yes God made him for a purpose (missionary to China), "but He also made me fast, and when I run I feel His pleasure." Well Stuart's purpose is spreading joy through music, but God also made him FAST and it is a pleasure to watch him run!

  23. N.... ....

    is that the same running track that was in an episode of the Book Group? i think i recognise the surroundings.

  24. L.... P....

    It was the late 90s, not 2013.

  25. F.... ....

    Rather listen to Thin Lizzyo, that's the bottom of a Thin Lizzy poster above the girls head when he's in bed :)

  26. F.... ....

    The guy "coaching" him is Alan Wells, who won the 100 meters gold medal for Britain in 1980.

    F.... ....

    norman no No proof, no argument

    F.... ....

    @Lord McLeod Versatile Sportelli 2 plenty of proof in the BBC documentary (Panorama: Catch Me If You Can)

    F.... ....

    @norman no longer true bro, but thru all r. Its not news, just disappointing

    F.... ....

    @norman no even more disappointing: the runner is not actually a competitive athlete but a professional musician named stuart murdoch.

    F.... ....

    @Ray Purchase hahahaha

  27. d.... ....

    The girl with slicked back hair looks like Cadey Mercury.

  28. M.... ....

    1660329

  29. D.... R....

    love this song but...

    why does he litter at 0:48?

  30. T.... T....

    Constipation brought me here.

  31. K.... S....

    💕 One of my fave 🎶 💕

  32. E.... T....

    Wait... Did stuart really also act or is this just a narrative music video ?

  33. D.... H....

    the single was released 16 February 2004, the album 2003, not 2013 as the info states below the video

  34. B.... C....

    Has anyone else noticed the Tardis 00:09 ? 😮

    B.... C....

    In Glasgow the old police boxes look like the tardis

  35. w.... ....

    got to be the first time stuart has seen a high rise close up.......

  36. A.... P....

    weedy voice, lame lyrics, bad production, they will go far!

  37. B.... ....

    i brought myself here and imma stay awhile

  38. t.... ....

    Jesus, 2003 not 2013. You sent me on a weird time confusion there for a minute.

  39. J.... H....

    This is an awesome song, why isn’t it more popular?

  40. S.... C....

    Brain Aid needs ya! Facebook.com/brainaidfest <3

  41. C.... D....

    Intro--- [F#] [B] [F#] [B] [F#] [C#] [B] [F#] x2

    [F#]I'm glad to see you
    I [B]had a funny dream
    You were [Bbm]wearing funny [Abm]shoes
    You were [Bbm]going to a [Abm]dance
    You were [Bbm]dressed like a punk
    But you were [B]too young [Bbm]to reme[C#]mber

    [F#]Glad to see you
    I'm [B]outside the house
    I'm not [Bbm]thinking right to[Abm]day
    I've [Bbm]got no ener[Abm]gy
    I'm [Bbm]glad that you are [B]waiting [Bbm]with me
    [C#]Tell me all about your day

    [D#m]Breaking off is [C#]misery
    I see a [B]wilderness for [F#]you and me
    Punctua[B]ted by phil[Bbm]osophy
    I'm wo[C#]ndering how things [B]could've been [F#]

    [F#]I'm happy for you
    You [B]made it hard for me
    I counted [Bbm]on your compan[Abm]y
    You were staying [Bbm]with your friends to[Abm]night
    I'm feeling [Bbm]sorry for mys[B]elf
    I [Bbm]keep taking everyth[C#]ing to be a sign

    [F#]I'm happy for you
    [B]Now I know this hurt is poison
    [Bbm]Too sharp to be [Abm]bled
    I'm sitting [Bbm]on my empty [Abm]bed
    I'm on my [Bbm]empty bed
    At [B]night the [Bbm]fever [C#]grows
    It's pounding, pounding

    I'd [D#m]rather be in [C#]Tokyo
    I'd rather [B]listen to Thin [F#]Lizzy, oh
    Watch the [B]Sunday gang in [Bbm]Harajuku
    There's [C#]something wrong with [B]me, I'm a cuckoo [F#]

    [F#] [B] [F#] [B] [F#] [C#] [B] [F#] x2

    [F#]Scary moment, I'm [B]loving every moment
    I was [Bbm]high from playing [Abm]shows
    We lost a [Bbm]singer to her cl[Abm]othes
    My [Bbm]trouble raised its [Abm]ugly head
    I was revea[Bbm]led
    And I was [B]home in [Bbm]bed
    I was a [C#]kid again

    [F#]Jesus told me, go [B]after every coin
    Like it was [Bbm]the last in the [Abm]world
    And prot[Bbm]ect the wayward [Abm]child
    But I'm a [Bbm]little lost sheep
    I need my [B]Bo Peep
    I [Bbm]know I need my [C#]shepherd here tonight

    [D#m]Breaking off is [C#]misery........

    [B] [Ab] [Db] [Bb] [Ebm] [Ab] [Db] [B] [Db]

    [F#]I'd like to see you
    But [B]really I should stay away
    And [Bbm]let you settle [Abm]down
    Iove got [Bbm]no claims to your [Abm]crown
    I was the [Bbm]boss of you
    And I [B]loved you
    You [Bbm]know I loved you
    [C#]It's all over now

    [F#]And, I was there for [B]you
    When you were lonely
    I was [Bbm]there when you were [Abm]bad
    I was [Bbm]there when you were [Abm]sad
    Now [Bbm]it's my time of [B]need
    I'm thin[Bbm]king, do I have to [C#]plead to get you by my side?

    I'd [D#m]rather be in [C#]Tokyo...

    [F#] [B] [F#] [B] [F#] [C#] [B] [F#] x2

  42. I.... M....

    Looks like a Killie Harriers and Ayr Seaforth vest at the track.

    Sub 3 hr marathon boy. Talented kid.

  43. B.... P....

    *HOLY FUCK!*

    I just realized that old guy who looks like he could be Alan Wells' father is in fact Alan Wells. Jesus!

  44. A.... B....

    As much as I love Stuart, I almost never watch this because of the verses that were cut :(

  45. Z.... S....

    And just like that, Murdoch deducts a thousands pounds in tax on sportswear :)

  46. V.... ....

    this is so legendary

  47. A.... R....

    bacana essa música gostei bastante!

    A.... R....

    meu Deus um br

    A.... R....

    meu deus 2 brs

  48. J.... B....

    anyone here because your parents had an old record of this

  49. A.... L....

    Que hermoso que es esto !!!

  50. S.... v....

    Looks like it was filmed on the set of Still Game.

  51. B.... C....

    Why do you cut the song, motherfuckers? The music video's song is shorter than in the album!

  52. e.... f....

    OMG cute dog what a star

  53. I.... P....

    Is that the fella from Jossie's Giants?

  54. D.... E....

    I really love this song, but seriously what's the point of the video? I can't understand what is the video supposed to mean or its relation to the lyrics hahaha...

  55. F.... G....

    crail crouch

  56. A.... J....

    this video is like Forrest Gump fanfic

  57. T.... R....

    Is that runner in the band? He's bloody good... er fit, as the old guys say to me, in the built up areas of town, where I run.

    T.... R....

    Brigham Palava
    That's the lead singer

    T.... R....

    @NukeML Well he's good at that too och aye, happy St. Andrew's to you. 

    T.... R....

    Alex Holt aka 'Brigham Palava' : hes the bands founder Stuart Murdoch

  58. D.... A....

    "I was there when you were sad, I was there when you were bad...Now it's my time of need I'm thinking, do I have to plead to get you by my side?"

    Oh Belle! what a lyric...

  59. I.... W....

    well sheeit, belle and sebastian brought me to the crail couch ;)

  60. K.... K....

    Genius tune love it 😎

  61. 8.... ....

    Boys are back in town.

  62. J.... S....

    Heart emoji @shantha

  63. j.... s....

    My youth...

  64. J.... ....

    Soon this beautiful picture might be ruined by refugees from Syria.

    J.... ....

    +Сергей Белецкий Hopefully your face will be first!

  65. F.... ....

    Love this song!

  66. N.... Y....

    Pure brilliant

  67. u.... n....

    the boys are back in town!!

    u.... n....

    +Deluge 73 haha yeah, but I'm too young to remember

  68. d.... ....

    omg, finally footage of stuart running! (he was quite the runner back in the day)

  69. J.... P....

    Miód na moje serce.............

  70. c.... ....

    Who is the little teddy girl? She is adorable ...!

    c.... ....

    +catyear75 Shantha Roberts?

  71. R.... A....

    what the f*ck is crail couch?

    R.... A....

    It's like a skateboarding show where they basically interview pro skaters or just anybody who's cool with them

  72. L.... M....

    Crailtap

  73. T.... ....

    where was this filmed?

    T.... ....

    +TheRamboBeast That's Glasgow (a.k.a Glesgae)...in the first image you can see him running down Buchanan Street in the city centre.

  74. K.... K....

    Crail Couch brought me here...

    K.... K....

    crail couch for the win! best outro song for their series, makes me listen every time

    K.... K....

    already knew this song, but yes, crail couch brought me here after hearing it there.

    K.... K....

    crail couch makes me happy

  75. R.... Z....

    Is this from a short film? Where is this from people?!?!?

    R.... Z....

    Woah seriously!? Which episode and series was it in?

    R.... Z....

    please its been a year someone answer me

    R.... Z....

    This is just the music video man

    R.... Z....

    Rami Zayed you got the answer, man?

    R.... Z....

    It appears a few times, but I can remember season 1 episode 2- Bunk Off of The Inbetweeners, right at the start after the series theme

  76. t.... ....

    the horns are just great in this fantastic tune. especially in the final minute.

  77. B.... C....

    The music video's version is shorter than the original. Fuck Belle and Sebastian.

  78. A.... S....

    I luv you Stuart Murdoch.

  79. w.... ....

    Just realised the coach is Alan Wells. God I feel old.

  80. K.... K....

    And as none of you offered to pay for it you can fuck off

    K.... K....

    and i was having a party, with some local adults

    K.... K....

    So I will need some - alcohol

    K.... K....

    You spent all our money on fancy fucking crisps?!

    K.... K....

    Very good, i shall invite you to the party

    K.... K....

    +aaron lee WHATS HE GONNA DO, KNOCK YOU UP A CLOSET TO HIDE IN, YOU BUMDER!

  81. H.... I....

    と或る日の平和な日常っていう感じが素敵です。

  82. J.... G....

    The loneliness of a middle distance runner just more polished.

    J.... G....

    Whoever he is, he's bloody strong!

  83. n.... ....

    Shantha Roberts. Jesus.

    n.... ....

    she's gorgeous

  84. S.... H....

    Crailtap

  85. K.... ....

    anyone else listen to this because crailtap?

  86. C.... W....

    Is Stew a runner?   Look like it.

    C.... W....

    You can spot it he just flows.
    He ran a sub 3hour in 1986..Not Easy!..

    C.... W....

    Stars of track and field are beautiful people. 

  87. U.... ....

    i love jogging whilst listening to this song

    U.... ....

    you only did it so you could wear tarry underwear and feel the city air across your body

  88. D.... C....

    I've never really understood the narrative behind this video, I love it though

    D.... C....

    Ah yes, a personal favourite of Aeschylus, that one.

    D.... C....

    @Declan Cochran Possibly my favourite comeback....

    D.... C....

    It's all about the dog really, don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

  89. G.... G....

    sweet <3

  90. O.... e....

    i wanna be a cuckoo

  91. N.... P....

    white males anthem

  92. b.... ....

    TARDIS at 0:09 (; 

    b.... ....

    That is not a tardis.

    b.... ....

    @Jyggalag (Super late reply) There is a police box visible in the background

    b.... ....

    @Kanasian hi this is a super super super late reply

    b.... ....

    @Depressed Scooby Doo congratulations, indeed it is

  93. �.... ....

    もう、はじまりから、いいもん。ぼくの可愛いあの娘は、ベルセバが好きだった(おかしくなっちまう前のはなし)。タイガーミルクもいい感じ。ぼくもちゃんとお外で遊ぼう

  94. t.... h....

    What is the narrative of this video?

  95. s.... ....

    Belle & Sebastian brought me here <3

    s.... ....

    aye thats the way it normally works......or used tae

    s.... ....

    @Talorc MacAllan eh he was being sarcastic

  96. M.... ....

    Like if Connie brought you here <3

  97. P.... f....

    The first verse is much shorter here than in the album version.

    P.... f....

    They've missed out a whole 2 verses and a chorus! I've never noticed that before

  98. d.... ....

    inbetweeners :3

    d.... ....

    WHICH EPISODE JESUS

    d.... ....

    wait yeah.. i wanna know which episode, too

    d.... ....

    One of the first episodes briefly. Two or three I think