Andrew Bird - Are You Serious (Live on 89.3 The Current)

Andrew Bird performs "Are You Serious" live in the studios of 89.3 The Current.
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[@InstrumentManiac]

It's like illegal for Andrew Bird to have anything less than a 5 o'clock shadow

[@TheIndieKitten]

I lol'd super hard.

[@Theonewhoisnomore]

Hahahahahahahah

[@tattarrrrattat]

It's in his contract.

[@kegsofvomitspit]

Glad that he shares the same affliction of other great artists such as myself and Homer Simpson.

[@beenamorar9067]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?

[@ArielWidhibrata]

this man is so talented and brilliant that it's actually unnerving

[@nat.serrano]

Why he didn't include that kick ass violin solo in the album?

[@keksloo]

This live version is perfect.

[@georgehugo561]

Interesting and enjoyable to notice all the small differences between this and his Tiny Desk Concert performance.

[@mazelganguly1022]

George Hugo I too noticed it. Personally I liked the tiny desk version more.

[@georgehugo561]

Yeah. The Tiny Desk version is so so good. Better than the studio recording too.

[@Mrshutter]

The are so many different high quality live recordings of this track. It's definitely interesting to listen to them all and compare

[@fischhold]

@@mazelganguly1022 Tiny desk is almost always the best version ever recorded. And the sound engineer is just incredible too.

[@matthewcaughey2709]

This guy is good at whistling.

[@joltsofdeath]

and piano and violin and guitar XD

[@JasonMacLeod74]

He was really good as Doctor Who.

[@starwhale3797]

God thank you for making me realize why he looked so familiar

[@tianaw1nxm]

The 10th doctor?

[@ronniebillhicks]

maybe sometimes commenting twice seems a bit silly,.......but this will be number 4,.......I seriously 'CAN NOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS PERFORMANCE'!!,.......

[@yomama9567]

Quite possibly the greatest musician we will know

[@eda3k]

I just fell in love

[@oussamalkhouil5930]

[Verse 1] Used to have just one foot out the door Yeah, I always wanted more I always was the one You thought would never marry Used to be so wilfully obtuse, or is the word abstruse? Semantics like a noose, get out your dictionaries [Pre-Chorus] I'm gonna cut to the quick This is all non-fiction Words you beat with a stick These are my true convictions [Chorus] So tell me, are you serious? Are you serious? Cause every night of your life You'll fight for it So mysterious How imperious! But are you serious When it really comes down to it? [Verse 2] I see that you're down there and I'm up here Your boyfriend's gone to get a beer Leaving us crystal clear lines of communications Promise me you won't avert your eyes I'll drop my third-person disguise You know it's time to do or die No useless explanations [Pre-Chorus] I'm gonna cut to the quick This is all non-fiction Words you beat with a stick These are my true convictions [Chorus] Tell me, are you serious? Are you serious? Every night of your life You'll fight for it So mysterious How imperious! But are you serious When it really comes down to it? [Chorus fades to end] SHARE THE LYRICS “ARE YOU SERIOUS” TRACK INFO Produced ByDavid Boucher, Tony Berg & Andrew Bird Written ByDan Wilson & Andrew Bird

[@anowarmohd1386]

"Are You Serious" Used to have just one foot out the door Yeah, I always wanted more I always was the one You thought would never marry Used to be willfully obtuse (or is the word abstruse?) Semantics like a noose Get out your dictionaries I'm gonna cut to the quick This is all non-fiction Words you beat with a stick These are my true convictions So tell me, are you serious? Are you serious? Cause every night of your life You'll fight for it So mysterious How imperious! But are you serious When it really comes down to it? I see that you're down there and on the pier Your boyfriend's gone to get a beer Leaving us crystal clear lines of communications Promise me you won't avert your eyes I drop my third-person disguise You know it's time to do or die No useless explanations I'm gonna cut to the quick This is all non-fiction Words you beat with a stick These are my true convictions Tell me, are you serious? Are you serious? Every night of your life You'll fight for it So mysterious How imperious! But are you serious When it really comes down to it?

[@ronniebillhicks]

Thanks brudda'!!,.....

[@georgehugo561]

Great thanks =) Just one correction: "I drop my third-person disguise"

[@maryscheitler2488]

@@georgehugo561 what's the correction?

[@georgehugo561]

Anowar Moh'd fixed it already, so now my comment doesn't make sense any more ;) There was a mistake on the "third-person disguise" line.

[@maryscheitler2488]

@@georgehugo561 oh ok

[@askarabubakirov9353]

Из-за этой песни я опоздал :). Послушал несколько раз и не мог оторваться. У вас было такое :)

[@mathiasontheweb]

Andrew Bird is a genius.

[@charlizepeace9752]

I LOVE THIS GUY SO MUCH I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO HIM SINCE I WAS LIKE TWO YEARS OLD NO I PLAY VOILIN AND HE ISPIERS ME EVERY DAY TO DO SOMETHING AWESOME

[@maryscheitler2488]

That's great sweetheart but could you please use your indoor voice?

[@brendilladederp]

@@maryscheitler2488 Damn, you ended her.

[@theinfideluk]

Was a pleasure to see them play in Edinburgh this week. What a talent...

[@kawthersadeq3296]

lucky you

[@svaldocastroauthorsecondfiddle]

Can’t get enough of this brilliant musicians....amazingly talented.

[@ohno2449]

I love this song with my soul.

[@annamaryharutyunyan1384]

Idk how did I know this song, but today I just remembered it's lyrics and here I am...............

[@skasurikat1179]

Обожаю эту песню！

[@user-tt4ls3dw3z]

Love this beyond belief.

[@AbiMac88]

These guys are serious.... About musicianship and artistry!

[@ronniebillhicks]

I agree,.....fully,......I seriously hope this song (alone), brings a little notoriety,.....maybe not so much 'fame', but recognition'!!,......

[@octaviogomes6134]

Another Beautiful song from Andrew Bird...job well done..

[@myles3765]

loving this new recording! andrew is better than ever

[@loolamaranga5478]

He's a genius lyrically and musically!

[@especial2484]

I LOVE THIS SONG!He is SO TALENTED!!!!!!!!😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@Confusedramy]

this tune slays

[@ryanfwood]

A lot of people don't realize this song is just Hit Me Baby One More Time.

[@mellowyellow6729]

He is so good at whistling!

[@LaurasRoses22]

Used to have just one foot out the door Yeah, I always wanted more I always was the one You thought would never marry Used to be willfully obtuse (or is the word abstruse?) Semantics like a noose Get out your dictionaries I'm gonna cut to the quick This is all non-fiction Words you beat with a stick These are my true convictions So tell me, are you serious? Are you serious? Cause every night of your life You'll fight for it So mysterious How imperious! But are you serious When it really comes down to it? I see that you're down there and on the pier Your boyfriend's gone to get a beer Leaving us crystal clear lines of communications Promise me you won't avert your eyes I drop my flippers in disguise You know it's time to do or die No useless explanations I'm gonna cut to the quick This is all non-fiction Words you beat with a stick These are my true convictions Tell me, are you serious? Are you serious? Every night of your life You'll fight for it So mysterious How imperious! But are you serious When it really comes down to it?

[@franslenzen3544]

This is seriously awesome!

[@annalaura1093]

Great performance, you can tell he is vibing.

[@papanchopo]

fantastico!

[@emmalinebride19]

Here in 2022 because I just rediscovered this masterpiece

brilliant...

[@cookiemonstera9218]

yeah yesah he is a genius musician like obviously, but THE WAY HE USES WORDS(*CHEFS KISS)

[@rohinikejriwal]

So blissful!

[@albaflores83]

Esta canción es excelente...! saludos..

[@grayfetus5343]

This man has a perfect voice

[@marcob5032]

Semplicemente fantastica

[@ronniebillhicks]

this is sooo fucking AWESOME'!!,.......

[@PezDeNeon]

What a banger!

[@Franzie2105]

Oh god this is good 😍

[@519forestmonk9]

Well done!

[@LoungElite]

semplicemente fantastica. scoperta ieri in duetto con bollani...

[@XerxesTheGreatOne]

Absolutely brilliant...

[@philosyche]

I love it when musicians do this shit. Be cool and stuff.

[@user-yg2qt6sg5u]

めちゃかっこいい

[@marigoro]

He broke through another wall. I love it.

[@brucechuff8430]

Awesome!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@rickfricano]

This is a great Song!

[@ruthmusic8122]

I'm serious-this is seriously good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tammypm82]

Wonderful

[@Diego.Alonso.Music.]

That outro violin solo- holy Lord!

[@NikaDan]

Это прекрасно!

[@rowan_jalso]

I am 90% sure you arent supposed to strum a violin like a guitar, but it sounds so good that I dont care.

[@BrentZahradnik]

Chekov's bow.

[@maenolasco8836]

I love it -/

[@145inA]

Oops!...I Did It Again

[@lucasfcds]

What?

[@dabneyrossjonessoprano506]

145inA but it's more interesting....

[@mrjpb23]

Yes, I'm not alone! I got this song totally stuck in my after watching the video but by the day's end it was being unconsciously substituted by Brittany Spears' oops song. Several of the melody intervals are identical, in addition to the same chorus motif of descending bass notes contrasting the ascending melody overtop.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

Which has been done since the birth of music... Passacaglia, canons, counterpoint... it's all been done before. However, Andrew Bird, unlike Britney Spears, a face marketed for money is actually original. He's so bloody talented.

[@nathanblake8423]

Woah the guitarist looks JUST like Cory Stoll!

[@nathanblake8423]

Woah the guitarist looks JUST like Seth Green!

[@FQMendonca]

👌🇵🇹❤️

[@yumimirai_1998]

For some reasons reminds me of a song Tim burton would use in movie 😂😂😂

[@jeremy3591]

he's the doctor of stringz

[@marie-pierottawa3636]

[@celinaperalta7142]

What guitar does the guy on the left have?

[@mariahilf3690]

WHO is the the left musician? Please, Tell me🙏

[@miriam4951]

If you mean the bassist, that's Alan Hampton. If you mean the guitarist, I don't remember but if you watch Andrew's Tiny Desk, he announces it there.

[@mariahilf3690]

Adorable.....and really sexy.

[@destekbilisim2487]

selam türkler burada mı

[@martywhitevan]

isnt this a rip off of "i am a woman in love" by barbra streisand?...oops i did it again

[@user-li6gd2bv1x]

스타벅스

[@cappuccinosteve9251]

He looks like john Oliver

[@seanl548]

There are elements of latin music in this song. In today's woke climate, this song is racist. It's still fucking awesome though.

[@D-OveRMinD]

While this was better than anyone else could have done it, it was trash compared to his previous outings. Tiny Desk was 1000 times better than this. I felt like they were trying too hard to make it different.

[@laurar4266]

This is my favorite version of this song

[@robc1509]

great cover of Britney Spears. "oops I did it again" nice job. lol

[@lucasfcds]

What?

[@maryscheitler89]

I can hear the similarities, however, Andrew Bird actually has Talent where all Brit has is stage presence. And I'm sure she didn't write that song herself.

[@JonPaulDiefenbach]

It uses a similar chord progression/melody, but by that meter "Oops" was a cover of Hotel California. Look up Axis of Awesome - Four Chords. You'll love it.

[@andromedaspitz9302]

Jon-Paul Diefenbach Yeah, that is pretty awesome! Once you have seen that you get it It's all patterns that have emotional resonance, so they get used over and over. I learned that I n theory class.

[@InvestorNT]

Thanks

[@marcob5032]

Used to have just one foot out the door Yeah, I always wanted more I always was the one You thought would never marry Used to be willfully obtuse (or is the word abstruse?) Semantics like a noose Get out your dictionaries I'm gonna cut to the quick This is all non-fiction Words you beat with a stick These are my true convictions So tell me, are you serious? Are you serious? Cause every night of your life You'll fight for it So mysterious How imperious! But are you serious When it really comes down to it? I see that you're down there and on the pier Your boyfriend's gone to get a beer Leaving us crystal clear lines of communications Promise me you won't avert your eyes I drop my flippers in disguise You know it's time to do or die No useless explanations I'm gonna cut to the quick This is all non-fiction Words you beat with a stick These are my true convictions Tell me, are you serious? Are you serious? Every night of your life You'll fight for it So mysterious How imperious! But are you serious When it really comes down to it?

[@phemar9722]

I see that you're down there and I'm up here Your boyfriend's gone to get a beer Leaving us crystal clear lines of communication Promise me you won't avert your eyes I drop my third person disguise You know it's time to do or die No useless explanations*** Fixed that for you.