Belle and Sebastian - I'm A Cuckoo

[@backcombed2559]

This is chicken soup for my soul,whenever I have the impending dark clouds hanging above me ,I come here and listen to Belle and Sebastian and the clouds start to clear,I think where I would be emotionally without Belle and Sebastian and teenage fanclub ,I'm proud to be Scottish ,love from sunny Edinburgh x

[@Aphrobam]

Same. Just last night, a horrible day...but on my way home, I felt better just by listening to them. Works every time. Tears and all, disappeared. Cheers from Greece!

[@backcombed2559]

@@Aphrobam thats it exactly i need not say it anymore than uv put it ,humbled you spoke ,peace RESPECT 2 U

[@backcombed2559]

@Dan Dugan ur a gem for your goodwill peace and love to you and yours thanks for that merry Xmas

[@jasonbrooks1439]

one love, nuff respect! Edinburgh is KINDA sunny... but not like here in Barbados 😀

[@backcombed2559]

@@jasonbrooks1439 respect Jason 😎

[@ianmcarthur3919]

Listening to this in July 2024. Superb song!

[@DIY-wo1tr]

Yeah me in august 2024. Love Thin Lizzy and really like this track and album of Belle Sebastian. Bought the lp around 2004 and really like the clip. Also to see Stuart Murdoch runninv ( who run as a teenager the marathon sub 3) is very cool. About Phil lynott this musical hero should become 75 this month!🙏🏼

[@winterwonderland7445]

november 2024 here 👋

[@Artemisa03]

January 2025 , great song :) , awful video :(

[@doctorworm3735]

Belle & Sebastian was the theme of my late teen years. I had every one of their albums. After 10 years I had almost completely forgotten how good their music was. My ten month old son now listens to "Dear Catastrophe Waitress" and falls asleep within two or three songs. I believe it is their best album.

[@bamadave83]

That's awesome. I was a little late in discovering them, but in my early to mid 20's they were exactly what I was looking for. I didn't realize it until I first heard them. Going to see them live next week for the first time and i'm stoked.

[@SillyCreatureSally]

Oh yes - Dear Catastrophe Waitress is the BEST album from them, it's sorta the Belle and Sebastian equivalent of Jack Haley's role as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz.

[@BLUEROOMEXITPRO]

Boy with the Arab stap is their best album.

[@lazylinescruff]

How do you pick a favourite/their best? Hard to go by Sinister and Tigermilk. But DCW has an unbridled joy about it... Even this song, whose subject matter is actually quite depressing, just feels cathartic. So I'm not saying I agree, but I also don't disagree.

[@FallNorth]

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

[@normanno8514]

a well known steroid abuser

[@ew3666]

norman no No proof, no argument

[@normanno8514]

@@ew3666 plenty of proof in the BBC documentary (Panorama: Catch Me If You Can)

[@scottgilmour749]

@@normanno8514 longer true bro, but thru all r. Its not news, just disappointing

[@littlsuprstr]

@@normanno8514 even more disappointing: the runner is not actually a competitive athlete but a professional musician named stuart murdoch.

[@greenwave819]

every time my heart has truly bled, this has found me

[@russ6697]

I used to sing along to this with my daughter, when she was little. She's away at Uni now and I miss her...

[@pepperachu]

Belle and Sebastian are on a level most wont appreciate

[@GregStallion]

God, the Phil Lynott-inspired lyrics in this song are amazing, as are use of the classic "Lizzy swing" and "twin-harmony"/"dual guitars"! ALSO, Phil-sighting at 2:26!

[@bucolic_3526]

They’ve been my favorite band for almost 20 years and I still get worked up every time I listen to them.

[@JamesGilbert27]

Me too fella

[@chrisduffin6160]

@@JamesGilbert27 blow in

[@chrisduffin6160]

only joking

[@TheSeaTones]

i honestly think this is one of the greatest songs of all time. Proper hits me in the feels :/ :)

[@superdragonslayer69]

ah yep. same. always returning to it. 10/10 :')

[@shortallliam3142]

I've come around to your viewpoint...😁🤩

[@LaPtiteAnglaise]

Saw them at Roundhouse last night. Still wonderful. Love them so much

[@petedavies5067]

Brighton Dome tonight, a beautiful concert. My old friend Glynn introduced me to the band in Soho back in ‘04. Glynn died but that memory lives on in the music

[@shortallliam3142]

He's looking down right now saying: "Thanks for the memories, Mate...😃🧡."

[@pablofitzy]

Great song. Watching him run around Glasgow makes me feel really, really homesick. Especially seeing Buchanan Street again.

[@denyagusman155]

"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...

[@red_ice4912]

Thank you Didi for bringing me here

[@coolchar418]

i used to love this song in 2013, i love it all over again in 2021

[@SillyCreatureSally]

I loved this song! It was - and still is - my favourite song from that particular album.

[@VeixxBeats]

this is so legendary

[@benazalert4774]

Ha ha barny

[@pilarsilva874]

Yes!

[@joeydanielski962]

The Dear Catastrophe Waitress album helped me so much in highschool. It's been fun revisiting the songs this morning. Thank you B&S for everything.

[@slarbiter]

Belle & Sebastian brought me here

[@bighendo7]

@Talorc MacAllan eh he was being sarcastic

[@itw1931]

In person

[@indiesongwriter5474]

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

[@TheTesemeau]

Quiet and forever beauty and joy, thank you

[@chimpanoo]

I love watching this and recognising places in Glasgow I saw earlier today.

[@litani9098]

saw them in Melbourne last night, what a great live band

[@lazylinescruff]

Was at that gig. It was joyous, as they always are.

[@oscarfeverr]

Dìdi and nostalgia for a 2000s song about nostalgia brought me here.

[@paulv514]

💯 love the soundtrack

[@red_ice4912]

just finished watching Didi

[@DevLearn-lv7nr]

Wow lovin' the cameo by the scottish olympian - sprinter Alan Wells !

[@niffyat]

Belle and Sebastian are brilliant. :D The have such vivid lyrics.

[@wubbzyaaaplanner7024]

Yellow + viral = music video!

[@thfmadmax]

The boys are back in town!!

[@karlashnikow]

listening belle and sebastian is my little glasgow in austria!!

[@wubbzyaaaplanner7024]

Fantastic!

[@nibbio83]

After watching this video 16 years ago I start running: in may I'll runy first 52 km hilly ultra marathon in Malta

[@WortelAight]

Crail Couch! I'm so glad I found this song (:

[@UB30]

i love jogging whilst listening to this song

[@MelchBurg]

Same

[@SpaceExplorer]

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

[@dannywilson5526]

ive never heard more than the first 24 seconds of this song until now

[@iCourtneyCheyenne]

This is so classy. Like this is one of those songs everyone would like they don't admit it.

[@caronmacisaac4321]

Great song. Glad so many people listened to it. Listen to the rest of their songs...Glad for youtube..xo

[@APoxOnNordStream]

it's so beautiful - the song and video, that i'm actually weeping real tears right now, on to my laptop.

[@tarheel8494]

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

[@justindavidable]

There's something altogether redeeming about this band. You feel cleaner, fresher for having listened. It's sexy in the least 'sexy' way possible, it's cheering without being corny or unreal. It caters to the most fragile moments of your soul whilst also being light and listenable. It's like finally getting around to washing your favourite shirt.

[@bookbabe001]

Beautifully said. Life can feel crass and cold and dark and ugly, and within 10 seconds of listening to them, I feel better, not in any facile, shallow, Pollyanna-ish way, but in a way that says, "Yes, all of that, and even so, it's beautiful and profoundly OK."

[@jessicasimunek1710]

It wasnt shallow. It was hope. That a light could restore my destroyed heart to functional. I did not hate on my own, it was conditioned in me after many, many attempts at love. People see what they want to see. I had the heart of a child that was just dissapointed too many times. Like my little girl was probably.

[@richardtuson605]

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!

[@joelkeller7910]

Richard Tuson Stuart Murdoch

[@corkscrewfoley]

Are you kidding me? That's what makes it such a great video...

[@zurichgnome6073]

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!

[@maineroad7429]

What a track and what a band it has cheered me up and pulled me out of the shit on more than one occasion..

[@893thewaytobe]

Boys are back in town.

[@jasonpedler8017]

I wonder how many other skateboarders who have wondered, "who sings this" and tracked it down to you guy's ( including myself ) because we have always called it the Crailtap theme and it's so damm catchy.

[@seek1007]

you can include me too

[@debomb721]

Same

[@janeskies]

Really catch 😊 - I just caught a few notes of it on Only Connect the TV Quiz on BBC 2 when it popped up as part of a question. Liked it so much I looked it up! 🎉😂❤ FAB! 👏👏 Thanks for the 🎶

[@weaselkenievil]

That’s cool. I’m a former skateboarder and always follow the sport, love it. No idea what you’re referring to tho! Skating vids were a huge influence on my music taste, Firehose from the Natas Kaupus bit, the whole H Street series, Powell vids, Girl soundtrack was brilliant, I really could go on and on. Hip hop was the same, taught me about so much different music. Music is beautiful:). Anyway, I’m drunk and waffling shite. Enjoy yourself bro

[@thurtletoncrackwinnet1779]

You can join the mod revailists

[@SomethingCleverable]

Now there's a star of track and field that really is beautiful.

[@username4996]

the boys are back in town!!

[@dooovde]

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

[@hirotakainami3559]

と或る日の平和な日常っていう感じが素敵です。

[@chrisware9265]

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

[@alexandrebarros4188]

I love this song...one of the best from B&S!!!

[@stephengreen3552]

Keeps me sane

[@ianmc42]

Thank you Rough Trade Records, an independent island of hope in a sea of multinational mediocrity.

[@JoeyHumble]

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

[@darkandsweetfairy091]

It's alright, there's really no such thing as "bad" taste in music, just different. The fact that something can cause such a reaction in humans is an amazing concept.

[@declancochran2882]

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

[@declancochran2882]

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

[@kevmud]

Declan Cochran Possibly my favourite comeback....

[@alanbrito5239]

he's cheating on his gf

[@johnwilloug2717]

@@alanbrito5239 He's running from a relationship - running, running, running...

[@DuskChorus78]

Truly awesome and inspiring band. Seen them a few times absolutely brilliant man! :0)

[@annirunaway]

Musical equivalent of chantilly lace curtains. Love it!!

[@Meganmorton93]

So much happiness.

[@TheWorldsWorstMan]

This was the first song of B&S I remember hearing. Bought the album. Must’ve been 2003 or 2004

[@jamiegoddard562]

Like this never heard belle and sebastian before good song

[@kateyharper1974]

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

[@JamesGilbert27]

The loneliness of a middle distance runner just more polished.

[@vic0mark]

Whoever he is, he's bloody strong!

[@infiimli2561]

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

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Beautifully and poetically put. xx

[@Blinutne]

This video really makes me want to go visit Glasgow.

[@wubbzyaaaplanner7024]

Visit Glasgow! Why don't you then? Go ahead! Grab a map for your guidance!

[@calphurnia2007]

What a great song! The video is also amazing. This would've made a great movie.

[@MrAdamGrainger]

20 years!

[@BreannaHildenxD]

heard this song on the crail couch, watching my favorite skater Sean Malto

[@frankturton6162]

I love that Stuart gets handed an 'Irn Bru'! :D

[@Dexxxtroyer]

loved the song! i didn't know there was a video. thanks for posting! listening to these songs are gem!

[@Remkoe91]

this music makes you smile

[@allieleach]

This song is my mood right now.

[@stellaviolens]

That's the one , thanks. B&S make an effort with the videos, I wish more bands would follow their example.

[@mikemofullyflared]

Top skate tune

[@phatmillips]

This is such amazing music. I love this song.

[@pavelbello2808]

Ok this is my take of the video. Stuart is a runner and a very good one, he's training for something important, he has a girlfriend who doesn't understand his love for running, but his woman friend does! She is with him at the trainings and supports him and secretly loves him, but Stuart doesn't like her that way and because of this he doesn't notice her feelings, mainly because of the girlfriend or maybe he is clumsy, but at the end he breaks up with the girlfriend and tries to be with the other girl but she moved on already. He keeps running but now he is alone without friends or a girlfriend. And from this point onwards, he has the loneliness of a middle distance runner

[@jamesrobinson1844]

That’s awesome. Really helped me get a grasp of the video. It’s funny how you can stretch meaning out of anything. You could argue that the first time it’s hinted that running would get in between him and his personal life is when he (the runner) gets inbetween the friendship/relationship of those two woman by literally running through them and throwing their belongings (life) all over the street. He then has a few relationships where woman try to support him by bringing him drinks and snacks while on his run. He just grabs it and keeps going, not stopping/appreciating them or their gestures because he’s chasing the gold medal. Even his band, starts to fuss about all the time he’s spending with his running.

[@pavelbello2808]

@@jamesrobinson1844 hey, that's really cool too, nice one!

[@pavelbello2808]

Oh! And also, the song is depicting the female friend! Not Stuart

[@pavelbello2808]

Stuart at the end is also running away from his problems/past

[@Steen7777]

I heared this song from this skating video. It fit the song really good

[@didoma73]

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

[@applefieldd]

very nice song...

[@trixapete]

fantastic song

[@wubbzyaaaplanner7024]

Fantastic + Potential + Riveting + Next-level!

[@Chameleam]

Stars of Track and Field are Beautiful People!

[@bitbugsbyte]

He's A Cuckoo!! I Love this band!

[@jocampken]

clean and refreshing for sure...

[@919rickw]

i think it has a feel of inspirational movie like ' chariots of fire ' , thanks for your information anyway .

[@peterbrown6434]

Brilliant and with Allan Wells

[@NewPaltzIndie]

great hook!

[@SiekiGnome]

Saw these guys live in Australia... loved them! I tried to get tix for the other show but they were sold out....

[@jotaemehache]

that's what it makes it even better!

[@weruletheschool]

i like this ... its more like a real life story than a music video.

[@shortallliam3142]

Spot on, Mate😊😂!

[@nobodylivesherenow]

I love this song and the video! I love B&S! :)

[@johant23]

his coach in the video is allan wells who won the gold medal in the 100m at the moscow olympics 1980.

[@freyasinclair-brown6785]

Love this song!

[@imemine3]

My heart❤❤❤❤❤

[@yellow_airman]

i have visited glasgow.... its cool!

[@wubbzyaaaplanner7024]

YEAH BABY!

[@KellyJamesTellez]

Masterpiece

[@newyearrecords1329]

Pure brilliant

[@beanieclockwise]

a real feel-good song!

[@paulluap1604]

Happy 18th year!!!

[@54spiritedwill54]

this is good

[@keithsk8s]

Crail Couch brought me here...

[@anesthetized7053]

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

[@ovechkin100]

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

[@StereoSoundAgent]

crail couch makes me happy

[@lastnameawesome8982]

Probably watching crail couch since i was 11-12, just finally decided to look up the song lmao

[@s.a.l.1974]

Me too