Okkervil River - Unless It's Kicks Lyrics
What gives this mess some grace unless it's kicks, man
Unless it's fictions, unless it's sweat or it's songs?
What hits against this chest unless it's a sick man's hand
From some midlevel band? He's been driving too long
With the towns flying by and the ground getting soft
And a sound in the sky, coming down from above
It surrounds you and sighs and is whispering of
What pulls your body down, and that is quicksand
So climb out quick, hand over hand, before your mouth's all filled up
What picks you up from down unless it's tricks, man?
When I've been fixed I am convinced that I will not get so broke up again
And on a seven day high, that heavenly song
And I know it's a lie, but I'll still give my love
Hey, my heart's on the line for your hands to pluck off, oh
What gives this mess some grace unless it's fiction
Unless it's licks, man, unless it's lies or it's love?
What breaks this heart the most is the ghost of some rock and roll fan
Floating up from the stands with her heart opened up
And I want to tell her, "Your love isn't lost,"
And say "My heart is still crossed!"
I want to scream, "Hey, you're so wonderful!
What a dream in the dark about working so hard, about growing so stoned
Trying not to turn off, trying not to believe in that lie all on your own."
Other Lyrics by Artist
- Okkervil River - Plus Ones
- Okkervil River - Rider
- Okkervil River - Lay Of The Last Survivor
- Okkervil River - White Shadow Waltz
- Okkervil River - We Need A Myth
- Okkervil River - Hanging From A Hit
- Okkervil River - Show Yourself
- Okkervil River - Your Past Life As A Blast
- Okkervil River - Wake And Be Fine
- Okkervil River - The Rise
- Okkervil River - It Was My Season
- Okkervil River - On A Balcony
- Okkervil River - Down Down The Deep River
- Okkervil River - Piratess
- Okkervil River - The Valley
- Okkervil River - A Girl In Port
- Okkervil River - You Can't Hold The Hand Of A Rock And Roll Man
- Okkervil River - Title Track
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Okkervil River Unless It's Kicks Comments
My Moms Boyfriend Is The Drumner
I was first turned on to these guys with "Lost Coastlines" and soon discovered some of their others like this one were just as good. No reason why they should write themselves as a midlevel band when their talent screams mainstream! I love their vocals and lyrics.
My moms boyfriend is the ex drummer, Travis nelsen
ill bill!
getting some strokes vibes here.
This song usually makes me tear up a little.
Legends are alive
Really makes me feel so good
Okkervil river
Just listened to ben mendelshon performing this song he did a great gig
Thanks bud for the upload
I just came across this song in a video and cant stop listening to this.
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Oh, the song that still gets me off... "What picks you up from down unless it's tricks, man?
When I've been fixed I am convinced that I will not get so broke up again" <3
Last 2 verses of this most awesome song are me, absolutely true. Not me in their life but in my own.
"When I've been fixed, I am convinced
That I will not get so broke up again."
[To serve as a reminder to myself.]
LOVE this band. Love love love. Come to East Coast of UK PLEASE, no sod comes here.Brilliant, underrated, criminally good. Peace.
Gregg Rosenthal brought me here
XO!!! Holy GEEZ!
what lol
I have been searching for this song
Forever XD
And i found it :D
Adorei som dos caras magnifico show sem comentarios..........
What gives this mess some grace unless it's kicks, man
Unless it's fictions, unless it's sweat or it's songs?
What hits against this chest unless it's a sick man's hand
From some midlevel band? He's been driving too long
On a dark windless night, with the stereo on
With the towns flying by and the ground getting soft
And a sound in the sky, coming down from above
It surrounds you and sighs and is whispering of
What pulls your body down, and that is quicksand
So climb out quick, hand over hand, before your mouth's all filled up
What picks you up from down unless it's tricks, man?
When I've been fixed I am convinced that I will not get so broke up again
And on a seven day high, that heavenly song
Punches right through my mind and just hums through my blood
And I know it's a lie, but I'll still give my love
Hey, my heart's on the line for your hands to pluck off, oh
What gives this mess some grace unless it's fiction
Unless it's licks, man, unless it's lies or it's love?
What breaks this heart the most is the ghost of some rock and roll fan
Floating up from the stands with her heart opened up
And I want to tell her, "Your love isn't lost,"
And say "My heart is still crossed!"
I want to scream, "Hey, you're so wonderful!
What a dream in the dark about working so hard, about growing so stoned
Trying not to turn off, trying not to believe in that lie all on your own."
copy n paste my dick man..if you have kicks
Replay <3 What gives this mess some grace unless it's fiction Unless it's licks, man, unless it's lies or it's love? What breaks this heart the most is the ghost of some rock and roll fan Floating up from the stands with her heart opened up And I want to tell her, "Your love isn't lost," And say "My heart is still crossed!" I want to scream, "Hey, you're so wonderful! What a dream in the dark about working so hard, about growing so stoned Trying not to turn off, trying not to believe in that lie all on your own."
Best song about love/drugs ever.
3:35 and on, what a finish to a good song
gbay pls
Sharing again because this song rules!
I just came across this band, they're pretty damn good.
MOTD2 thanks
the strokes are from nyc....
Thank you Match of the Day 2.
*Air high-five*
Match of the Day 2
Match of the Day 2 montage!
Shut the fuck up.
Sweet sound!
fucking awesome!!!
He's talking about the drawbacks of being a musician, but also talks about how much music can mean to people emotionally. "Mid-level" bands maintain a symbiotic relationship with their fans, on can not live without the other. Also, he talks about how Sheff, the character in the song, may be unpopular and low on the scales, but he touches people with music, and that is his legacy.
To sum it all up music is freaking important.
3:50, *me gusta meme face*
Holy fuck, I can't stop listening to this song.
awesome
@river750777 just as well i have taste then makes up for having no tast! hate it when my tast runs out, means a walk to the shops! ;)
This song is so underrated!!
fucking love this song
@dwest10 because most people have no tast
Why does this only have 80,000 views?!?!
This song is hell good !!
This reminds me of "Born To Run" by Bruce Springsteen
so fuking good, anyone notice a little strokes resemblance in this particular song?
Our Idiot BROther
What picks you up from down unless it's tricks, man? When I been fixed I am convinced that I will not get so broke up again.
Truth.
I think its impossible for okkervil river to make a bad some and i dont understand why more people dont listen to this music. this is one of the only bands i can listen to and never get bored just so amazing and good.
this is pretty much amazing.
"But I know its a lie... but I still give my love" One of the best modern day lyricist. Im always drawn to his flurry of verses. He is so good at pulling the trigger.
Duuude! Sweeet!! Two thumbs up and the arm why not !!
This song is so kicks.
Hello World!
Where the fuck did you guys come from? This song kills!
@ljleonheart hahahahahhahahahah
@pirokitsune i think this song's about hugging the shit out of the next panda you see. and then, dance it off with the pretty girl u saw by that last tree.
awesome song :D
@austingunsmoke Why Hello there!
@austingunsmoke Hi guy!
This song is most definitely super-fantastic. I think I've listened to it a few dozen times this week.
Is it me, or is this song about not giving up hope untill your dead.
One of the best songs ever written!
Amazing song, heard it on the radio once and i haven't stopped playing it :D
me encanta! mucho
This is rediculously good it's amazing
Holy shit, I frggin love this!
2:20 is my favorite part
Pure awesomeness.