COLD WAR KIDS - WE USED TO VACATION

FROM THE ALBUM "ROBBERS AND COWARDS" - V2 RECORDS-2007

[@mediumkimberly]

I used to listen to this song and cry because I wanted to get sober and kept relapsing, my life was so out of control. I’ve now been sober since 12/12/2010. 💜 Recovery is possible 💜✨

[@FortuitousOwl]

Congratulations, I'm almost 2 weeks sober, I hope to be where you are some day

[@mediumkimberly]

@@FortuitousOwl You’ve got this, keep going. One minute at a time if you need. 🩵 It used to drive me crazy when everyone would tell me that it gets better, but it’s true. You can do this!

[@ryans9297]

it took me so long to ever even admit that i had a problem, id make excuses to try and justify myself. i would blame any situation or another person before id admit that it was my own doing. my life too was broken by it. so much time , so many relationships ruined by excessive drinking. I too finally had my fill, reading your comment brings me hope. we can only change of we want to and acknowledge our mistakes. I am so glad you are doing better now

[@FortuitousOwl]

@@ryans9297 it warms my heart seeing others that are going through the same thing and working to make a change! I hope you’re doing great!

[@FortuitousOwl]

@@mediumkimberly thank you so much for saying that, genuinely!

[@carsoncooper6846]

Gives me the chills every time… thank God things changed. Almost 9 years sober. It’s a hard fight that must be tackled every day… and we all don’t make it out alive.

[@Gourmet420]

"It sounds so soothing to mix the gin and sink into oblivion" Jesus Christ that line is so fucking perfect

[@RoswellNM]

their best song.

[@zakk7711]

Roswell, NM 1947 no

[@citizenz4640]

well it is my favorite from them, I could listen to this anytime

[@theamericaneaglepatriot9673]

First is.

[@sauditate4562]

Yes , agreed .that off beat is on beat , its like jazz rock before jazz rock...constant improvation in pocket..bravo..

[@eddieble024]

Hell no. That would be Passing the hat. The shyt goes HARD!

[@MangoSwifty]

This whole album is criminally underrated

[@redheadbandanna1973]

You are godamn right

[@steveyoung650]

This is an extremely accurate depiction of what alcoholism is like on a day to day basis. As a recovering alcoholic now and when I used to drink I loved this song. Long before I ever had met my wife and we had our children. This song will never “blow over in time” for me that’s for sure! 🤣 also Cold War kids are such a great band. 🤙😎

[@nathanr4349]

Exactly man.... i recently hung up the bottle.... song is so accurate it makes me uncomfortable

[@jerryunknown3638]

Listening to this again after my meeting

[@tripthemillipede1988]

still there, stay up

[@richardfiore5731]

3 years clean From alcohol 8 years clean opiates SO GRATEFUL AND MINDFUL! Sending you all love from the universe!!

[@dave-ostanks7672]

Me too man. The summer this album came out I was in full alcoholism. I finally quit in 2014. I used to listen to this song drunk and think that poor guy. He’ll never get to drink again. This song just came up on my recommendations and haven’t listened to it since I quit drinking And was just wondering what the comments were going to say. Thanks for sharing your similar story. 😎👍🏻

[@akoipharoe4638]

Robbers and Cowards has aged beautifully

[@Chimeratics]

This is my "Fuck it, I don't care who is watching me I'm a goddamn rockstar" song on those long drives.

[@styro]

Don't have a wife or kids.. but I've promised this to myself too many times. This will all blow over in time.

[@sxewhil]

As I continue to fight my alcoholism and grieve my best friend’s suicide, this will be my anthem

[@abhijayarjunan1080]

Hope you're still fighting it man. Wherever you are, stay strong.

[@johnhofer3089]

Stay strong. I'm right there with you.

[@linnycrocus6023]

I'm sorry for your loss. I lost a friend a similar way.

[@danielgoodson703]

Best to you. Please hold on.

[@justaname2422]

I hope you're doing alright man.

[@andyharrier]

My girlfriend just got out of rehab this song is such an accurate description of alcoholism I'm about to cry I just want this to all blow over in time

[@asceticblur]

This is my father. I never had the bravery to admit it. Thank you.

[@pickledclips]

“We still got our health My paycheck in the mail” Coronavirus: *Yeah, about that...*

[@alexandrecloux790]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@PaperIdol]

we used to vacation:(

[@dsm3759703]

Corona is a hoax.....0.1% fatality.....hide in you house for fear of a 0.1% fatality rate

[@charlottela401]

Years ago...in my dorm elevator. An ipod with headphones stuck in my pocket. Confused and lost and lonely. This song was such a friend.

[@ramonmartinez4996]

"I promised to my wife and children I'd never take another drink as long as I live, but even if it sounds so southing to mix a gin and slip into oblivion"

[@jeffersonforrest]

*"but even then" not "...even if..." ----- it's an American phrase. "but even then" We use it when we are giving consideration to a controversial point but still think out point prevails logically.

[@LickMyMusketBallsYankee]

Soothing*

[@Joshheymer]

Cold War Kids are definitely one of the best bands I've ever heard. They're lyrics open your mind to things that we don't think about on a regular basis. They have such deep meanings and they're so emotionally enthusiastic in their songs. That's real music

[@alifewithoutsolace]

"gets all his anger from me" so deep. still things could be much worse right? so we should just accept it. it sounds so soothing to mix a drink and sink into oblivion. jesus it gives me the shivers.

[@kemchobhenchod]

fuck man my life has really fallen apart

[@trogjr8882]

in the same boat brother.

[@Ben-rz9cf]

+kemchobhenchod ditto... broke, nearly homeless, nearly hopeless, troubled by a past i dont deserve and a future that seems nonexistent... but even then it sounds so soothing to mix a drink and sink into oblivion

[@Ben-rz9cf]

looking for financial assistance from non profits today. hard to "make something happen" when you can't even afford to show up at job interviews.

[@pressurize-8863]

Do a part time fast food job and LOOK for a better job while you are there.

[@Ben-rz9cf]

dude you think i didn't try fast food places?

[@shipwrecked560]

Man, this song. As an addict myself, even though alcohol isn't my drug of choice like in the song, this is still one of my favorite musical depictions of addiction. It really captures that feeling of helplessness as you watch your drug use ruin your life, yet the only way you have to cope with any of it is to use more drugs

[@sydneyandesper]

im going through a really hard time right now......and i just keep singing "it will all blow over in time" and "still things could be much worse" and i cant wait for the day when its just all over. The day when i look back on bad memories and remember this song was what helped me get through it

[@amla2263]

I don't know you, but I kind of need to know of you're ok and that things did indeed blow over for you, 9 years on. 2020 is rough, but this, too, will blow over in time.

[@MrJames-tw3so]

​@@amla2263now 2020 over,so been years since then and now 12yrs for the OP. I'd like to know where both you are and how each are doing. I'm in my own time where I have to tell myself is will all blow over in time(yet with me I don't believe it will at all, except maybe with my demise) I wonder if in 5-10yrs I could find this comment and have someone positive to say,anything at all.

[@thehurtshoulder1143]

"punched the nipples boy".....What?! lol

[@newphonewhodis]

Nichols boy :)

[@thehurtshoulder1143]

ahhh okay lol. Ive been thinking he said nipples boy for years now, im glad you cleared this up for me

[@xxmdogxx1ify1]

+TheHurtShoulder only part i could relate too.

[@iamghost7803]

+Oli Freestone it's only in the (Mel Gibson Edit)

[@dustyluminox]

Any alcoholic can truly relate. Stay positive & grateful for every opportunity life brings. Just remember “Still things can be much worse” “This will blow over in time. This will all blow over in time”…

[@Sharon-lz3fq]

I return to this song like another drink at the bar. Always. It's so soothing cuzbmyboaychecks in the mail.

[@MrSilenus12]

Good luck to everyone who has struggled, or still is. There's always light at the end.

[@dankguac1563]

"This will all blow over in time" if you're an alcoholic and have never had that thought then you're a liar

[@MrKeibeaves]

Dank Guac same goes for any addiction to be honest..ive had my fair share

[@samuelfawcett6246]

how are you doing now mate?

[@noveleden]

I was 15 when I first heard this song. Now I’m 30.

[@MrTrhoppy]

2009 was a good

[@ge2623]

I was 42. Your mom and dad were in grade school

[@noveleden]

@ge2623 is that your kink or something?

[@areabass]

Nathan has one of the greatest voices

[@DuffMcGruff101]

My brother just called 2 mins ago. He is at their concert as i type this.This song is all i heard when i answered the phone. I love this band especially this song. It does my heart good knowing while he was having such a good time he keeps his family in his thoughts.I love you bro, Good lookin.

[@father_opan4358]

Good comment

[@DuffMcGruff101]

@@father_opan4358 thanks man. 12 years later still here

[@RoswellNM]

"still things could be much worse. we still got our health, my paycheck in the mail."

[@johnhofer3089]

I'm about to take step 1, I am absolutely powerless over alcohol. I keep coming back to this song when I reach a low point mentally. I want off of this roller coaster. I know how much worse it gets from here, and I don't want to reach that point.

[@albertofalcon9219]

Hope u'r ok.

[@dsm3759703]

The guilt is worse than the disease. You're an alcoholic. So what. You killing anyone except yourself??....So you say things when you are drunk that upset people people from time to time...people say things that upset me when they are stone sober.... you don't see me preaching at them that they are morally corrupt.

[@jacobgutierrez9231]

I watched "Maid" on Netflix the other day. The husband who is initially seen as a horrible man but then is portrayed as a man with a good heart struggling w/ a drinking addiction reminded me a lot of this song. Phenomenal song and a phenomenal show. It was a missed opportunity for them not to use this song. But I guess it wasn't his story..

[@stephaniecollins6052]

"I give a check to tax-deductible charity organizations." Love that line

[@richardadams7252]

+Stephanie Collins Its a Bob Dylan lyric, the one they are taking the bass riff from!

[@richardadams7252]

president comacho yes, from ballad of a thin man!

[@millathebee8959]

I kissed the kids at noon Then stumbled out the room I caught a cab, ran up a tab On 7th and Flower Best recital, I had to run Missed my son's graduation Punched the Nickle's boy For taking his seat He gets all that anger from me Still things could be much worse Natural disasters on the evening news Still things could be much worse We still got our health My paycheck in the mail I promised to my wife and children I'd never touch another drink As long as I live but even then It sounds so soothing This will blow over in time This will all blow over in time I'm just an honest man Provide for me and mine I give a check to tax deductible Charity organizations Two weeks paid vacation Won't heal the damage done I need another one Still things could be much worse Natural disasters on the evening news Still things could be much worse We still got our health My paycheck in the mail I promised to my wife and children I'd never touch another drink As long as I live but even then It sounds so soothing to mix a gin And sink into oblivion I promised to my wife and children That accident left everyone a little shook up But at the meetings I felt so empty This will blow over in time This will all blow over in time

[@jimsouthsea]

Beth's recital*

[@thecustardguys]

My life...

[@kyledouglas1018]

*cheque ;)

[@monsieurG_]

I kissed the kids at noon Then stumbled out the room I caught a cab, ran up a tab On 7th and Flower Best recital, I had to run Missed my son's graduation Punched the Nickle's boy For taking his seat He gets all that anger from me Still things could be much worse Natural disasters on the evening news Still things could be much worse We still got our health My paycheck in the mail I promised to my wife and children I'd never touch another drink As long as I live but even then It sounds so soothing This will blow over in time This will all blow over in time I'm just an honest man Provide for me and mine I give a check to tax deductible Charity organizations Two weeks paid vacation Won't heal the damage done I need another one Still things could be much worse Natural disasters on the evening news Still things could be much worse We still got our health My paycheck in the mail I promised to my wife and children I'd never touch another drink As long as I live but even then It sounds so soothing to mix a gin And sink into oblivion I promised to my wife and children That accident left everyone a little shook up But at the meetings I felt so empty This will blow over in time This will all blow over in time Mm la da da da da ah da da da da ah oh Ah la da da da la da da da da ah la da da da ooh

[@gmakerc1]

I love the message behind this song. He's so desperately trying to justify his slovenly actions and total disregard for his family. The alcoholism isn't want gets him, it's his own selfishness. He thinks that if he just keeps his head low and does whatever he wants, the consequences won't matter.

[@achilleous]

anyone having a drink while listening to this?

[@danielrojas509]

Ivan Delgado having a whole bottle of vodka mate

[@georgeparsons260]

Yes I am but it's my inspiration cause I have to stop

[@caitlink9374]

This song collaborates an alcoholic's state of mind so well.

[@noofalata]

so close, but you don't know what collaborate means.

[@MercysV]

@@noofalata corroborate

[@goldsmithstrings6842]

Innit blud

[@dangerous.jay2000]

I know what you meant... but you meant to say *my alcoholic state of mind. Or wait... that's just me. Lmao

[@growwiththeflow4854]

Noofalata, your comment has me ☠.

[@joshbrz8902]

I love the lyrics its like i can picture the story hes telling great song ive had it stuck in my head since i was like 17.. 26 now

[@dcpusher]

Listen to Ballad of a Thin Man by Bob Dylan, there are some striking similarities in tempo and lyrics. I found it very interesting. Love this song too

[@victoriarobertson8795]

I would like to thank you for finally bringing me to the song with the same lyric. Heard it once and couldn’t find it again!

[@rickenbacker1996]

You either love his voice or hate his voice and I definately love it.

[@lukeallison1182]

When you realize that 2007 was almost 10 years ago...

[@bellissimo999]

10 years Impossible!

[@aquamech154]

It was 10 years ago now lol

[@cmerenuge]

holy shit!

[@Psychobillysi32]

12 years now

[@riverx6802]

13 years now

[@liamdodd4921]

Great song... not familiar with Cold War Kids but I remember hearing this track 10 years ago and loved it then.... Got an email today saying they're touring and recognised their name so stuck it in KZbin and this came up. It's nice to be back!!!

[@Mark-pm8qt]

This should be the theme song to the show shameless

[@specialbrownie5862]

Marky Mark fits Frank an Lip but not the rest, I would at least use the song in a scene

[@AlpenViews]

I give a check to tax-deductible charity or-gan-i-za-tions.

[@GaryMillyz]

Got a real Fiona Apple vibe, musically

[@pmax67]

More like Jill Scott's Hate On Me

[@dsm3759703]

She could sing this....or could have....

[@TheFeliciaGodfrey]

I lost my dad to alcoholism last year. This was the first song I ever heard from Cold War kids when I was in middle school. It has such a different meaning after witnessing a life half lived

[@jules10109]

Besides being awesome! I love CWK's because I can't imagine anyone else sounding like them. Am'I right or Am'I right? ;)

[@garrytisdell7534]

at the meetings i felt so empty....... this will all blow over in time lol

[@garrytisdell7534]

+Garry Tisdell this will all blow over in time

[@garrytisdell7534]

+Garry Tisdell lol

[@Tuckneeshaw]

yea im a recovering alcoholic too, just found this song, speaks alot to me, congrats on your dad and the others as well! much love

[@andyzanzibar]

'He punched the Nicolls boy, he gets all that anger from me' As a dad who see it that line cuts fucking deep.

[@sanitythroughmadness]

when they say 'I gave a check to tax-deductable charity organization'

[@konradmikey]

Spilling my vodka elderberry drink while drinking and singing this song on my own lol

[@PrincessFunni]

It took forever for me to find this song I love that part at 1:23

[@aquamech154]

I know right that's the best part! XD

[@kemchobhenchod]

Alcoholism is a horrific disease. Takes your family, friends and life.

[@mthomer]

To just give a check To tax-deductible charity organizations

[@KlugmanTube]

This song breaks my heart every time. Hopeful and doomed all at the same time.

[@badmoofish]

“But at the meetings I felt so empty” I’m tired of the AA broken record, but “this will blow over in time, this will all blow over in time”

[@krisdinajutras2433]

It's amazing what I find by going down the rabbit holes. Awesome song!

[@huwrobinson2750]

Can we all acknowledge the Dylan influence in the lyrics and 'tax deductible charity organisations'

[@chesterpuffington8368]

But at the meetings I felt so empty..... My brother is slipping into his third serious relapse and will certainly die this time. This song was written from personal experience.

[@laurenamess7965]

Chester Puffington

[@chesterpuffington8368]

This will all blow over in time. It sounds so soothing to pour a gin and sink into oblivion. Beautiful and eloquent.

[@lightningthompson9640]

I heard them play this live, never hearing it beforehand. Stuck with me ever since. ❤

[@nosferatumann7521]

Gives me chills...

[@rodyys]

I just discovered this band and also this song and i'm in love with this part. ''I promised to my wife and children, I'd never touch another drink as long as I live'' Idk why, i dont even hace children or wife LOL.

[@KCGIG1]

Best song from their cd in my opinion, since the first time i heard this song i thought it was amazing. Their music is a breath of fresh air compared to other recent music, which mostly sucks. Bravo Cold War Kids.

[@micheledimauro9820]

A great song featuring the worst guitar solo ever

[@FahrvergnugenTaglich]

I think you misinterpret the song; the guitar solo is as if a drunk picked up the guitar and tried to bang out a solo. The entire song is like this; that is why it is so disjointing and then becomes harmonious when he is thinking in his head how he will try to be better. Then back to being a drunk and the disjointed, off-key, roughness.

[@willziez5354]

😂

[@tamy80]

And you know something is happening, but you don't what it is... do you, Mr. Jones?

[@iamgodofrain]

'i give a check to tax-deductable charity organisation' love it

[@redheadbandanna1973]

I'm still a drunk and it still hits every time

[@LittleWillard22]

This song offers a variety of sounds that makes you want to listen to it again and again and again.

[@gfarrell3]

makes me double check my shit...hardcore

[@tennesseejed2121]

R.I.P. Dustin Blaine Willis. You always loved this song, buddy.

[@trogjr8882]

"to mix the gin and sink into oblivion." that line speaks a lot to me. being the alcoholic I am. I tell everyone I quit an I'm happy but there's always that craving. I miss that numbness to the body and mind. things seem too real now.

[@antoniaparish150]

Soldier on

[@antoniaparish150]

I mean that in a supportive way, not in a 'get over it' way.

[@trogjr8882]

+Antonia Parish I try. but thanks. bout the only support I've gotten. an it comes from a complete stranger. ha. I'm working on it day to day. but still, on what feels like a downward spiral.

[@Ben-rz9cf]

+trog jr i wish i could drink alcohol for relief... it does terrible things to my stomach. the joints arent working anymore

[@HookedonChronics]

I feel ya, I boozed hard for years and when I stopped all these thoughts, memories, and anxieties overwhelmed the hell out of me. used booze to run away from them but that took its own toll on me.

[@131500719]

Speechless...

[@littlealyssa88]

such a beautiful song..when alcohol controls you. so sad that I understand it fully

[@MrOmnieyes]

2018 still on my playlist

[@marvinjones5000]

“This will all blow over in time...”

[@KerreyTheBitterSugar]

I love love love love love love love (...)

[@MabusBeats]

I'll never touch another drink as long as I live...... of water that is.

[@noveleden]

Two week paid vacation. Getting a job usually makes the addiction worse because you can fund your addiction. You end up working just to stay high

[@johnb8739]

Great song. Their best...

[@deadbones1564]

I remember in 2008 when I was 6 I got a MP3 player and my mom put a bunch of her music on it and this was one of the songs. During the time my dad was on a deployment to Iraq and the events happening there were broadcasted on the news so I thought this was a song about service members and war and now looking back it’s kinda funny to see how my 6 year old self saw songs and the world. (P.S. my dad made it back and went on another development during 2012 to Afghanistan and also made it back ok) (P.P.S. He is a us marine)

[@rich4ever223]

The Dead South brought me here

[@alexblum9541]

i used to listen to this song on repeat when i was drinking all the whiskey i possibly could. you guys will be ok...

[@TrenTehGreat]

BOB DYLAN REFERENCE. YOU WIN, NATHAN.

[@TaNgLeD2121]

This song pulled me out of a bad depression… f@ck i dont know how to say this..i have no reason to be depressed, most ppl would kill for my lifestyle.. money means nothing ppl. Being happy in a mansion is the same as being happy in a cardboard box

[@treble473]

I heard this playing as bump music on a Planet Money podcast of all things. I googled the lyrics, found the band on KZbin, and now I'm gonna buy the album from Itunes. Ten minutes ago I'd never even heard of this band. God, I love the internet.

[@socialclub6216]

Makes me cry everytime

[@christopherfresch5297]

So do they always have the random needless piano mash?

[@neghsmoke4562]

The tempo changes and creative timing in CWK songs always catches me off guard but at the same time it's surprisingly pleasing to the ear and I can't help but sway with the amazing beat.

[@orangetoes223]

this is my dads favorite song- prolly has to do with him being a recovering alcoholic

[@MrJames-tw3so]

If the drink was changed to Fentanyl itd be my story. However using Fent is a natural disaster happening all around the user.

[@anasaem]

I saw them last night. Karlistor Germany. :D They are so amazing live.

[@sanitythroughmadness]

they're alluding to dylan's "ballad of a thin man"

[@avirutherford9330]

i keep singing the one part "i promise to my wife and children, i'd never have another drop as long as i live" and all my cousin's hate me now.

[@plumlogan]

*never touch

[@Dubulous111]

it's funny how someone said something along the lines of he really liked this band until he came on youtube and saw that all their biggest fans are psuedo-intellectual hipsters. at first I was like "hmm, what a strange comment." but then I read further...and yo that is so true, a lot of people who are going to be reading this really are a bunch of chuckleheads who will forever be missing the point. I'm sorry for your luck. it's all good tho, virgins are people too!

[@killerbass234]

i dig postal service, never got in2 vital spirit, but ive heard their good, but as for death cab? wtf?!?!? they are in no way similar to cwk and are definitely not good (though that word is completely subjective). sorry, im not really bagging on them if you like them, but personally, i dont think they compare to cwk. they just seem to try too hard to sound indie and it just ruins it for me.

[@AbroLinx]

@bloodarowman3 I find that since they both have strong blues influences, that they are similar in style. I'd say that they're more like The Racounteurs than the White Stripes, but both have Jack White. The Cold War Kids, The White Stripes, The Racouneurs and The Black Keys are the best bands of the general style. if you don't know any of them, check them out.

[@Joshheymer]

@jestiferjestifer Umm, as I see that your comment refers to mine, I have to say that I've made two common grammar errors. I don't see what you mean by "can barely type in coherent *English". Plus this is KZbin, the use of proper punctuation, capitalization, and grammar is scarce among this site. Also, I don't see how my comment "says a lot about this band". Explanation?

[@JIPALIG]

The out of key comment kind of upsets me. I see what you mean but all those out of key parts are intentional and add to the intensity, and without them the song would be theoretically solid but boring as dirt . But anyhow, if you havent already check out the album yankee hotel foxtrot by wilco, they do a very good job redefining the line between music and noise.

[@kartoffelsaek]

great song. I wonder if they where listining to Wolf Parade during recordings. It sort of has this feel to it. And if you`re wondering who Wolf Parade is, then look up their song You are a runner and i`m my fathers son. If you are into Cold war kids you will propably like them also.