Alkaline Trio - Emma (Live acoustic)

[@tonymgc82]

Dan is one of my favourite singers his voice is brilliant

[@PachaMuirine]

+jon doe lately that's for sure.

[@tylerh4376]

Dan is so goddamn underrated. 10/10 lyrics and voice.

[@possumlodge5368]

I wouldn't say he's underrated, just not as well known as he could be. Every one who knows of him loves him. At least it seems that way to me.

[@classonbread5757]

@@tylerh4376 these lyrics were from Matt.

[@joshuaschmidinger3993]

😊👍

[@tylrbass]

skiba's harmonies during the hook are what make this song for me, it's a shame he didn't sing them in this performance

[@samuelstalcup]

TYLRbass I think he might have had a migraine I seen an interview where he said when he wears glasses he has extreme migraines because he got stabbed in the eye by a tree branch when he was a child mowing the grass that's why he's always wearing glasses

[@jarretttindle6902]

skiba wrote this one

[@alextaylor8011]

Wasn’t this about Dan’s daughter? And the stress behind it?

[@jarretttindle6902]

@@alextaylor8011 Dan said that Matt wrote it about a little dog he had that died named Emma...who knows

[@alextaylor8011]

I think your right the lyrics make sense, I saw Dan at a solo acoustic show a few years ago in Dallas and he started talking about his daughter when he mentioned this song so I guess I just assumed. That’s really cool to know though thanks!

[@Jackdesj]

I like to come back here, every once in a while. It takes me back, to a sadder time.

[@napoleonblownapart1141]

WHY THE HELL WASN'T THIS ON DAMNESIA?!?

[@joshuaschmidinger3993]

Agreed 😎👌 maybe it can be on a 2nd album 🤔

[@dempman]

9 yrs late but it should be here instead of olde english or something

[@LazarWolf07]

I would love a second Damnesia with about 15-20 other songs! Their catelog just has too many gems.

[@LazarWolf07]

@@dempmansad you really don’t like Olde English 800!? It’s one of my favorites on Damnesia.

[@SA-wy8xq]

One of my fave Alkaline Trio songs… even though Skiba’s voice and songs dominate the rest of my favourite list. Impeccable.

[@Jtotherowe]

Love Dan's voice, his lisp adds just that much more uniqueness to the song

[@johnnomonno]

Amazing performance, Alkaline Trio can do no wrong. And I don't understand how Derek can be so chill, if I were drumming to this song I'd be going all out LOL

[@USIndoorChamps]

This is one of my favorite Alk Trio songs, so brilliant.

[@AlejandraMolano108]

Andriano's voice soothes my soul. *-*

[@DookieAdz]

yea over the years dan's voice has stayed consistent. You listen to dan's songs from Goddamnit and listen to his songs on Agony and Irony and his voice has barley changed, which is brilliant.

[@fatguy666]

14 years later and he's still fucking solid. Skiba on the other hand....

[@joshuaschmidinger3993]

Dan andrino is my hero(this is one of my favorite songs 😊), what a voice 👏 trio is so blessed to have 3 great vocals and players 😎👌

[@rech7097]

I never knew Matt wrote it till a few days ago. But now its so clear. Its a very Matty lyric lol

[@eheraldez]

God I love this song. Probably one of the best Dan's written

[@donbeck8835]

eheraldez This is one of the few songs that Matt actually wrote and gave to Dan.

[@jasoncoker1625]

I have loved this band my whole adult life..... Its starting to get hard to listen to...cuz... Too many memories keep hitting home.... So many years...❤

[@ganjabukannarkoba7666]

Emma appeared like an angel. Emma fell like rain Into my lap like a heart attack. Like lightning from her name I'm running dry of bad excuses. Don't want to lie or seem intrusive, but Time hasn't told me anything, And neither has she A poinsettia in poison rain... Traded true love for insult and injury We washed it down the drain with One silver bullet and two vicodin Emma woke up in darkness, Suitcase already packed Note on the bedstand signed in blood, "sincerely, never coming back." A nightmare on my street the day she arrived A nightmarish household in which she died, 'cause it made her feel at home Somehow made me feel at home A poinsetta in poison rain... Traded true love for insult and injury We washed it down the drain with One wooden stake through the heart, and two vicodin A poinsetta in poison rain... Traded true love for insult and injury We washed it down the drain with One silver bullet and two vicodin And we watched the sun fall crown On a city that sleeps in a world upside down A slow ticket straight out of town You went out with a bang when you took With you all my dreams underground

[@TheHOWARDROBINSON]

Nothing like working all night finally getting home drinking listening to ALK3

[@seitanicmechaincmama8948]

My friend in middle school painted a picture that was inspired by me and this song. That was so dope. I miss those friends.

[@sakseter89]

Ever heard Derek singing, there are some few rares.! He is AMAZING

[@dmon715]

I still say that this set is the best acoustic set the trio have EVER played. And that's a fact.

[@Brian_Davies]

One of the greatest songs from one of the greatest. Dead on the floor acoustic still my favorite.

[@namelessfinder6461]

This was (still is)my mom's favorite band when she was in college, so I grew up on their music, and this song rlly sticks with me idk it's sentimental

[@paakss]

i can seriously watch this vid 10 times and feel the same exact thing

[@EvilBenson]

Dan's voice is just so mellow, and sweet sounding. However Matt's can be very harsh sounding, and sometimes tinny. But I love both of them. And I love Derek doing the harmonies here.

[@slightsloan]

This and that are both awesome songs. Don't be embarrassed! It's Alkaline Trio either way!

[@HellusRaizen]

Uploaded on 2009,man those times were so simple and fun

[@HellusRaizen]

🥱

[@HellusRaizen]

😞😤🥶

[@HellusRaizen]

😊

[@jakesmith-gl2fv]

Beautiful

[@classonbread5757]

1000th subscriber.

[@anygivenyesterday]

The way he sings it here makes the song sound kinda happy, not that it's bad. It sounds amazing

[@stuk689]

That was sheer perfection.

[@samuelquintanilla6338]

Just doesn't get any better.....

[@SinGinPUA]

Classic. To Emma! The dopest pug. #puglife

[@EvilBenson]

God, I love this whole session. 'Cut here' cover is fantastic as well.

[@elkboy]

I love Dan's holy shit we rocked it face at the end

[@uberhippie666]

this is awsome i love alk3, one of my fav bands of all time!

[@roydagger]

Your spot on.Anyone who knows Skiba can tell this is all him

[@kharlos84]

Thanks for uploading

[@imbadatguitar9288]

Those things Derek is using as sticks are in my schools drum kit, and I love them so much cuz our band director doesn’t like it when we’re super loud on the kit when we’re just messing around on it, but they feel like sticks. They’re rad as hell.

[@PachaMuirine]

So good.

[@ScubzMcTalBowling]

why is dan just so cool

[@sarahneave]

LOL i love dan's face at the end x3

[@jasoncoker1625]

Trio please get back together

[@jasoncoker1625]

They got it together again ❤🤘💯

[@blackrider42]

dan adriano is the most lovable member of alkaline trio..proof that u cn be a dad and still kick ass

[@jamiegentry11]

beautiful

[@everyloss]

Love you guys

[@babygirl63640]

Emma is one of my favorite acoustic songs with Dan

[@christianblack392]

The look Dan gives at the end like "... Oh shit that end...."

[@nrlsky]

@jedipaul9 I'm not sure if anyone has answered you yet, but the album version is in E major. Sometimes they play it live in Eb major.

[@tiffanymajeski9637]

Damn. 15 years ago!!!

[@ShartimusPrime]

Damn, what's with that look Dan gave Derek at the end?

[@sergio895]

"We fucking nailed it, bro"

[@jagarkanan]

Best version of the song (:

[@ryattt]

My obsession with A3 music over the years has been unhealthy....I don't like all their albums, but the ones I do....I can't hit eject!!

[@marleySux]

better than other acoustic versions ive heard

[@Benjiboi87]

they're amazing, why did dan give derek an evil look at the end? hahaha

[@DookieAdz]

@eheraldez actually matt wrote this song, but he gave it to Dan to sing because he thought his voice suited it better

[@182Waterloo]

I play this for my girlfriend all the time! she loves it as do i!

[@starpilotalliance]

I love that there is more than one voice to A3

[@genericusername1245]

I love Dan.

[@cameronharris8848]

I play this song every time I pick up a guitar

[@samuelstalcup]

Look at old Matt skiba with those 8th notes man so good

[@pembawarejekii]

in slapstick dan have a good bassline.. and in alk3 dan have a brilliant voice.. SICK DAN!!!

[@Jnw2044]

How do you not like all their albums?

[@spiffcorgi]

yeah that note at the end of Ruin It.... is epic.

[@eheraldez]

@DookieAdz Stand corrected than. One of the best songs Matts ever written.

[@michaelnottas3727]

Dan❤

[@therainbowbus]

2019 ❤️

[@jb111082]

@DookieAdz yeah, I've seen shows where Matt's voice is strained, but I've also seen shows where Matt is just awesome. When Matt is awesome, then the show is incredible because, of course, Dan is just consistant as hell.

[@Filbunkish]

@DookieAdz which was a good thing, since Matts back-up vocals in the chorus of the original version are insane.

[@amvaddict]

definitely

[@jasoncoker1625]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@hjw9347]

Really like the songs Dan sings on

[@jasoncoker1625]

New album is good 😊😅❤💯🤘

[@DanielThomasDTR]

wow

[@ianhappyface]

@nayzany yeah same here. It's so deep and unique

[@drshields21]

agreed. it just seems to lack something without it...

[@classonbread5757]

Congrats on reaching 1k I did it lol

[@DudeOfTheState182]

The song was named after her, the actual basis of the song was about some girl Matt knew in school, watch the interview :)

[@jabroable]

I read the comment before with someone saying they put too much reverb or something in can't remember who it was but do you realise they are in a room and rooms echo?

[@roydagger]

I know Dan sins this,but its a Skiba song thru and thru. Just read the lyrics!! Also,the last bit wher Matt comes in (on the album) is vintage Skiba!!

[@JackCooksonMusic]

@homisidaltoast a guy with the username 'bane44' did an amazing one, changed the time signature and stuff and it sounds great. hope i helped

[@buddiegreat9226]

13 years?!?! 🤯

[@slashtrio]

yeah, this was a good acoustic set for sure. I have to wonder why they opted to use dean markley pick ups when they could have just mic the guitars.

[@jonasvohrna]

I agree with you, I rather like chorus in original version with two vocals :)

[@Emmarie13]

I appeared like an angel, I fell like rain! I traded true love for insult and injury?! Wait a minute.

[@DaaazzTV]

@sandman481000 his lisp is awesome

[@nrlsky]

I wish Matt would have done his harmonies. And, I like how Dan is the only trio member to do upstrokes.

[@stuk689]

good point

[@natecorning]

i wonder if he ever took vocal lesosns, cause hes wicked good

[@jedipaul9]

Does anyone know what key this song is in? I'm trying to learn how to play it.

[@ardaberkgokhan8575]

Do you have tabs of the lead guitar that Matt's playing? I think he plays different riff in this video

[@ToothPicksInMyEyes]

That was sexual.

[@xsinkingships]

god skiba is so badass

[@jungsbodyguard]

@MoonNymph775 What's Eve 6?

[@Filbunkish]

@ShartimusPrime haha, yeah. what was that about?

[@foxxracer1]

2:50 haha best expression to end a song

[@jaybeckerich]

@asonjdj They had them mic'd as well

[@captainobvious161]

You're absolutely right... for some reason I thought that I was watching Wake Up Exhausted when I wrote that. Very embarrassing.

[@CosmicDestroyer99]

Look at Dan at the end..He is like..Hmm you guys like it

[@MoonNymph775]

reminds me of Eve 6

[@Ferrignohh]

@slotokes hate to tell you but dan was there for god damnit...hence him having a few songs on the album...furthermore, the band would of never took off without him, without his connections he made while playing with slapstick, not tuesday, he took over the all the booking early on, trio may of never even of signed to asain man records if it wasnt for dan

[@DookieAdz]

aw fair enough.......