Stars - Your Ex-Lover Is Dead

From the album - Set Yourself On Fire
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[@DamageControlled]

all the comments are from years ago. i just suddenly remembered loving this song so much that one summer in high school. how far i've come since then. this song brings me back in one of the best ways ever.

[@JoeBore]

a rosetta stone for the world of indie music, 10 years from now people will say they were influenced by these magnificent artists the way people say they were influenced by the smiths today.

[@torsoun]

hi from 10 years in the future, you are correct

[@jakelocker38]

i cant believe how perfect this song and even video goes with the movie Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind... both are amazing :D

[@KenkuCry]

It's strange, this song holds a feeling I can not understand, it is mixture of reminiscence, no regret, the aftertaste of love and something I cannot name.

[@jiulianorodriguez9174]

Nostalgia and sadness perhaps 🤔

[@dextermercado5736]

Saudade perhaps?

[@jenjosh]

You couldn't have said it better

[@1000_sweet_ideas]

Growing pains and unrequited love feelings

[@alexbreck6110]

My ex-lover showed me this band....but ex or not, this song will never be any less beautiful. In fact, now that I understand this feeling, now that he's hundreds of miles away and I may never see him again, I think I love this song even more.

[@sarahking4993]

Same.

[@MrHubey13]

This song is about running into some you used to love and realizing your feelings are gone. Done.

[@michaelh878]

A little simplistic. More like run into someone you have tried to convince yourself you are better off without. Whether they have been successful in doing so seems somewhat ambiguous. She appears a bit more bitter/resentful than she would like to let on "I'll send you a postcard from real love" and the last verse being a duet shows he's also somewhat self righteous about doing all he could for the relation thus it being her fault.

[@anybody2501]

No. It's about realizing that your love for them that you shared for one another in the relationship you once had is eternal. And then realizing that they are a completely different person today than they were then and you only know them as a stranger, so as your ex-lover they are effectively "dead."

[@brandilove4054]

Omg! Long time Eternal Sunshine fan just stumbling upon this for the first time .. loving it!!

[@whitiscool1]

live through this, and you won't look back

[@danielg.5070]

I think this is such a powerful verse. Everyone should take it FOR LIFE.

[@mvptitans09]

it's amazing the change of perspective this song has given me. in december i had someone use me and fake a relationship with me to make their ex jealous. as soon as her ex came back to her, she left this song as her facebook status and never returned any of my calls or texts. i was left alone and dejected and this song made me break down. 6 months later, she came back to me asking for a second shot, and i was able to look into the lyrics of this song. I'm on to bigger and better things now.

[@MedalionDS9]

Every December, I gotta listen to this song... ever since 2005...

[@muham8]

Been doing the exact same thing

[@alexeutin1199]

why?

[@johnfischer4472]

almost ten years later and still an amazing song.

[@SarahEdgar]

I discovered Stars last year at one of their concerts in Toronto and I've been a huge fan ever since. This song is brilliant.

[@RetroChief64]

Hello

[@a.j.wildes4467]

Over a decade later and I’m back here for nostalgia’s sake and to remind myself that I don’t need to set myself on fire anymore.

[@Eliz279009]

Every time the year ends I have to revisit this song. "Live through this, and you won't look back..."

[@girlofglor]

I've listened to this song on repeat so many times on here, that I've probably been the source of 50 of those views.

[@XOhugableXO]

Since the first time i listened to this song, (when I was going through a rough break up with my boyfriend of four years), it touch in me in so many ways. To the point where i would repeat to myself everyday "Live through this and you wont look back" . Now ii got it tattooed on me, so ill always remember to "Live through this and you wont look back". fuckiing love this song!

[@healingv1sion]

live through this and you won't look back is the mantra i live my life by

[@Airceyheart08]

Still it's in my favorite songs list.

[@_Placido_]

Aircey Heart,what is your No.1 Favorite song of all time ?

[@Airceyheart08]

Mickel Berment I listen to every song and each and every song becomes special to me for some specific reason. But watch me bleed by scary kids scaring kids is very special to me among them.

[@_Placido_]

Aircey heart Why is it special ? :)

[@FoggamingMc]

Aircey Heart how about now? Still on ur list? I just re discovered this song after years of forgetting about it never actually knowing its name

[@nyearseve93]

This is so similar to "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" - minus the ice-skating, but with the lying-on-the-ice. Beautiful.

[@yeafunky8746]

When I was in a bad place in life I used to listen to this and just cry..it's so emotional

[@TyGuyness]

Reminds me of A) Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and B) The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | AKA two great movies.

[@timothymatwey]

The ice scene is eternal sunshine. Totally.

[@demiart]

This song grabs my heart within my chest, bruises it against my ribcage, and then gently caresses it.

[@cyspeckeen]

i cannot tell you how much this song has gotten me through. truly grateful

[@eyaluvz1234]

i love it when he's like "and all of the time you thought i was sad, i was trying to remember your name" damn. you can't get anymore bitter than that. haha

[@camille2216]

I've literally listened to this 300+ times and I never get tired of it. Hearing it live last month only made me appreciate it even more

[@tideoftime]

One of *the* most beautiful, sad songs... and very honest, resonating a very powerful truth...

[@musiclver333]

It always reminds me of the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

[@kaitlynaffuso9596]

I thought the exact same thing when I first watched this!

[@Spiralsmile]

Haha was just coming to make the same comment

[@Hogy58]

the imagery from the movie is intentionally heavily referenced in the video (frozen lake with crack in it)

[@boricuadelight]

this song is so beautiful. to me it just makes me feel like something better always comes along. it might hurt in the moment but take it a day at a time and one day you'll look back and see you survived and everything is ok. just beautiful

[@sarie37]

Just when you think your can't love a song anymore, you see the video and you're even more in love. This song has changed me forever. Thank You.

[@NikoBleau]

this reminds me of sleepless nights in my friend's ranch house, tucked away in the wilderness and surrounded by 50 acres of orange groves. We'd watch 'Wristcutters' and 'Garden State' to the soundtracks of our lives. I miss those days spent without saying a word and understanding each other perfectly.

[@trinibaccs]

One of the greatest songs and albums ever made.

[@kellanplanes]

God that was strange to see you again Introduced by a friend of a friend Smiled and said "yes I think we've met before" In that instant it started to pour Captured a taxi despite all the rain We drove in silence across Pont Champlain And all of the time you thought I was sad I was trying to remember your name... This scar is a fleck on my porcelain skin Tried to reach deep but you couldn't get in Now you're outside me You see all the beauty Repent all your sin It's nothing but time and a face that you lose I chose to feel it and you couldn't choose I'll write you a postcard I'll send you the news From the house down the road from real love... Live through this, and you won't look back... Live through this, and you won't look back... Live through this, and you won't look back... There's one thing I want to say, so I'll be brave You were what I wanted I gave what I gave I'm not sorry I met you I'm not sorry it's over I'm not sorry there's nothing to save I'm not sorry there's nothing to save...

[@DeathAndSyntax]

I watched the movie for the first time because of your comment. Thank you.

[@Pinkyfusia1]

"If she looks back, then everything's okay" i remember hearing this on Degrassi a few years ago and been trying to find it, finally. the best song i have ever listened to.

[@symmy74]

Ever had a song just give you chills.... This is on of those songs

[@BrightEyes8666]

Great song. They seem to play London, Ontario every February. A perfect time to hear it.

[@shnoo8900]

only 281k views?!?!? I heard this on Degrassi and it instantly gave me goosebumps so I had to find it out. Now i'm in love with this band.

[@WhyDoesSheLoveHim]

I was listening to this last night.. and then I realized where I heard it from right now. I love it. :)

[@shamus8687]

any fan of Eternal Sunshine is a friend of mine

[@hayuningratriani4747]

Me

[@kimalice2884]

Here!

[@melvinareynolds4365]

Hello friend😶

[@feferrer_S]

this song is part of the soundtrack?

[@RiddLs]

Stephanie Ferrer No, but this video is pretty clearly influenced by it.

[@MacCoinneach]

This music video is on the basis of the film "Eternal sunshine of the Spotless Mind". I enjoy seeing that the video took from the film given its inclusion.

[@skymelts]

You don't actually have to watch the video, just sit some place preferably quiet, and let their beautiful, quiet voices wash over you. I love this song because of the way it's able to so perfectly convey that message of loss, with hints of regret but also with the knowledge that you've gotta to move on with life. I guess overall, it's just a lovely, poignant song and you've just gotta love the drums, the violin and the plink-plonking of the piano (: Best song ever

[@bon2yan888]

live through this and you won't look back.

[@TheDormantPsycho]

the beginning of this song reminds me of the Over The Garden Wall soundtrack. Anyone else hear a resemblance?

[@tepni]

absolutely omg

[@evan-qq6qd]

Probably because of the instruments for me

[@xCarmmy]

This song is so beautiful. I especially love the cello, it makes the song that much awesomer.

[@owlandpenny]

This band, song, album, video, and movie are flawless in every facet.

[@noliprovoste622]

this song is a magical composition created with the wonderful essence of the real love... inspired in the best movie that i have seen...

[@jesterkp]

This might be one of the most beautiful songs ever.

[@rasanjanabhandari702]

@Tumakas That's because Stars wrote this song about the movie itself. If you listen to the lyrics, it talks about how they forget each other, but they have feelings. The movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" has a specific quote in it, "You can erase someone from your memory, removing them from your heart is another story." That's what this song is about. :P

[@JoneNRandy]

This is such a beautiful and sad song and after I heard it on Degrassi I needed to hear more!

[@burghcity86]

"live through this and you won't look back" Those words right there kept me alive

[@FizzleBurger]

I couldn't listen all the way through, but I'm favoriting this video just for that opening quote. I am a huge advocate of setting oneself on fire!

[@kokujin]

1408 thumbs up, and only 18 down. God I love this song so much. It's really hard to get sick of.

[@theJerkson]

I totally agree with you on that!!! It reminds me of that movie, which just so happens to be my favorite movie too!!!

[@tayshun12]

Ahh just remembered this song after hearing it on The OC. Memories!

[@kAOTHIKK]

first time i listened to this song i was watching the perfect show "THE O.C"...since then...I fell in love for the stars ...Their music is just so...unique and lyricly perfect...

[@florencelove1895]

LOL @ the guy playing drums laying down on ice. I couldn't help but find that hilarious.

[@callingyourbluff92]

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. It truly digs deep into the soul and brings something out that is indescribable. "You were what I wanted / I gave what I gave / I'm not sorry I met you / I'm not sorry it's over / I'm not sorry there's nothing to save"

[@rawcoyote]

STARS. what, I don't know. I think they are soooooooo awesome that I can't say. I think that everthing that can be posted should be, please. It's not just this song, but all of them. My night is complete, just listening to them. I'm whole again. Post all you can, it's never enough. thanks

[@Meligali16]

I listen to this song in Daydream Nation, a great movie, i love it since then!

[@freeme1071]

And all of the time you thought I was sad, I was trying to remember your name.

[@wonwonluva]

This song is so beautiful.

[@alexmeyer5260]

I first heard this song on Degrassi: The Next Generation's season 5 finale "High Fidelity: Part 2."

[@annaboooo]

+Alex Meyer me too haha... spinner and darcy

[@vegetassaiyanqueen25]

+annaboooo me too ugh I adored it

[@Spiralsmile]

Oh my god

[@Gedu1988]

How happy is the blameless vestal's lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd;

[@nomie220]

I saw them live on Halloween 2010. They were on their Five Ghosts tour. Isn't that the greatest thing ever? This song live was the most amazing thing I have ever seen and will ever see in my life.

[@tinaritz]

i found this song on Steromood, and this is the second time i have heard it. i am completly blown away !

[@tsixeuoy]

I've honestly listened to this on repeat at least 70 times.

[@irlfc9]

God I can't believe this song which was a good chunk of my teenage youth is nine years old, Damn I'm old

[@HINOMNOM]

Listened a million times. I still get chills.

[@ageepageee]

This music video is just sooo perfect. It captures exactly how the song makes me feel and i love it!

[@jessers900]

the lyrics to this song are so perfect. i feel like they read my mind. and put it in a song. i absolutely adore this song, despite the memories it brings back.

[@hyst3ricglamour]

I've loved this song for a while.. the video is nice.. Sometimes the video changes how I feel about a song but I still love it..

[@KristaC1220]

A beautiful song. Love the cello and the opening proclamation--- "When there is nothing left to burn, you have to set YOURSELF on fire."

[@SUPERyoshi95]

I can't stop listening to this song!

[@pinkstarlight7640]

I'm so glad I found this band

[@desireealongi7406]

So obsessed with this song. How could anyone get tired of it...

[@WHO19]

Stars are the best, largely undiscovered bands, that I've ever heard. I love them with everyone in my being. :D

[@ang30825]

I watched it today and thought of this song Immediately !

[@kafilahm5715]

I really love this song!

[@TheInundation]

I miss you Abby...R.I.P. November 18, 1986 - April 29, 2010

[@wooper4000]

One of my all time favorite movies, hands down.

[@modest_meghan]

Perfectly expresses the feeling of how surreal it is to get over a relationship you thought you'd never get over.

[@kaimon96]

I was listening to my friend's ipod in class and this song came on! Thanks to him, I've found another awesome band to look into :)

[@megiemoo03]

The beauty articulated in the these lyrics are as stong as the hate I feel for my ex.

[@moneystinks]

This song makes me all tingly, I love how the stars do such a great job of harnessing life and presenting it through song. .. .. .

[@pigtail203]

This video reminds me of "Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Mind" - great movie.

[@lajillycat]

Live through this, and you won't look back. I love this song, but I hate how close to home it's been hitting lately.

[@teakonorth4393]

"live through this and you won't look back." so true, and i never thought it would be.

[@SerendipitalAmity]

God, this song just makes you feel GOOD.

[@LakshithaRamesh]

IKR. I just watched that movie 3 days ago and the similarity is uncanny.

[@descendantofsomeone]

that part, "Live through this and you won't look back", as pitiful as you feel at the moment, it's completely true.

[@kissyface456123]

Stars helped me sooo much. whenever i was in the right place it was becuase of songs like this.

[@andre19891]

"There's one thing I want to say, so I'll be brave You were what I wanted I gave what I gave I'm not sorry I met you I'm not sorry it's over I'm not sorry there's nothing to save"

[@22jdyer]

I am so in love with this band and have been for years!

[@celtics3456789]

One of the greatest songs of all-time.

[@SafiaOs]

Trying to remember where I heard this song.. and I ofund out I got hooked with it as I watched the ending of the movie Tanner Hall

[@samchho]

i love the cowbell sounds at the second half of the song!

[@ThatMint240]

this song makes me cry! its the most beautiful songt in the world!

[@SonofKiernan]

whoever they are would want you to have grieved, then remained happy, then built yourself a life, one that honoured their memory. Self-loathing and misery is not what they would want for you

[@anybody2501]

I don't know man, that's the way I feel about her when I look back at the time we shared together. When I reflect on it though I wish I had treated her better and that we had ended things on different terms. It's only now that I realize how grateful I am for what she gave me. I want to tell her this, but unfortunately we went out separate ways and it probably isn't right to do so.

[@80marillion]

just caught the 15th anniversary of this album live!!!

[@sarahintoronto]

i love this group...theyre amazing....and theyre canadian! awesome.