It really is. I still come back to listen to this!! But you're right, his backing is what makes it so good!
@julie-wk7eu5 жыл бұрын
this is the best version of their best song
@bryonmyers10585 жыл бұрын
So underrated. Shame it isn't on any of their records
@help_me_rhonda4 жыл бұрын
@@bryonmyers1058 In a way i'm glad it isn't on any of their records, makes it just a bit more special.
@raoulduke87204 жыл бұрын
i prefer 'carol brown' but this is awesome too
@NidorinoAlliance4 жыл бұрын
My favourite songs of theirs are the ones that are filled with so many excellent little details you get listening again and again. And when the characters feel super thought through, and like they aren’t just set up for a comedic situation. And there’s a bit of sadness. I think that’s why this really speaks to me. Like with Father and Son. And Carol Brown.
@LeFaisDoDo4 жыл бұрын
lol i think “jenny” is pretty great
@craigyoung239011 жыл бұрын
Honestly, the vocals on this are so good. Incredible harmonies.
@NeverLow97810 жыл бұрын
i think its generous how these guys use all this musical talent to make everybody laugh
@lollic3074 жыл бұрын
Aw
@rtbarshaw37662 жыл бұрын
They had no musical experience before starting the band. They got the idea for FOTC and then learned how to pay various instruments. They're self-taught if I'm not mistaken.
@benjaminjeffares46542 жыл бұрын
@@rtbarshaw3766 Brett Studied music at uni, and has a bit of musical experience in and around Conchords, Video kid CD I have was prior to Conchords, and of course he's done pretty well composing since.
@jamievazey790 Жыл бұрын
@@rtbarshaw3766 what are you talking about? Brett was in The Black Seeds before FOTC. A well known NZ band
@lou40735 ай бұрын
Absolutely, we’ll said.
@buzhichun5 жыл бұрын
That suddenly quieter, more intimate _If this old coach could go back in time_ _I'd drive to 1979_ has to be my favorite part of this beautiful song
@eyesofnihility8 жыл бұрын
this is actually a fucking beautiful song
@thedr008 жыл бұрын
+m0ni I agree, their songs are funny, poignant, stupid, sweet and sound great too. It's magical.
@beckgrayson42548 жыл бұрын
yeah its the lyrics that make the song humorous. the melodies and chord changes are incredible, they make great fucking songs
@beepandpeep21987 жыл бұрын
m0ni e I agree
@yairgoren64426 жыл бұрын
So true, was it in any of the episodes? I couldn't find it (this is probably my favorite song from them)
@theoriginallisa5 жыл бұрын
The album unfortunately, I couldn't see this being on the show unless the plot was that they travelled back to NZ and ended up on a bus tour.. or it could be a dream sequence
@sickrandy2946 Жыл бұрын
"to the family next door, take me back next door" 3:41 they KILLED that harmony, god damn.
@zoologistsnightmare Жыл бұрын
that part made me ASCEND omg
@hackabilly4787 Жыл бұрын
Paula Thompson nee Paula Wright
@ButterflyGhostBFG4 жыл бұрын
Still think this is the best I’ve ever heard them harmonise, genuinely beautiful.
@blufire9722 жыл бұрын
In my opinion the "but she's no Paula, no" line ties the entire song together and is what gives it that strangely good feeling a lot of us feel.
@Mike_TNVol4Life Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's my favorite line in the song. He delivered it perfectly too. (Even though it's just imaginary, I still hope he at least got to hook up with Paula even if only once, lol 🤣)
@vmah01118 жыл бұрын
This song is hauntingly beautiful. "take me back.. take me back"
@pearls-for-cats27097 жыл бұрын
I'm never going to get over how genuinely amazing they are at music, I really hope I can see them live some day
@frederickpearsall36386 жыл бұрын
You've got to see them. They're hilarious live, so worth it
@TomRNZ6 жыл бұрын
Pearls-for-cats I saw them years ago in Wellington, New Zealand before they were famous. I remember thinking at the time that they would be big one day.
@beaverbicycle9 ай бұрын
Did you ever manage to see them?
@march.75612 жыл бұрын
3:45 I just noticed this, but I want to commend Jemaine on his singing during this song. Some of those intervals he sings are hard, especially because he sings the harmony. And his singing is in tune. Well done.
@FlamingZelda32 жыл бұрын
you're right, there's a whole lot of tricky ups and downs that aren't even in the same key with each other.
@Nina-gf1fv5 жыл бұрын
"G'day, my name's Tony. On behalf of myself and the coachline I'd like to thank you for choosing to drive with us today. I'm a local, I hope I can impart some local knowledge. you've got any questions don't hesitate, just sing 'm out. For those who are interested, there's the Old Bridge, that was replaced by the New Bridge back in 1972. Funny thing, the Old Bridge used to be called the New Bridge. Yeah, bit of a funny one. Up ahead there's the bronze of Bluey, a local sheepdog, who became a member of Regional Council. It was a bloody great day for dogs, not just here, but throughout the entire country. There's the town's oldest street. That's the Museum of Meat. There's the town's largest industry, 'course that's the sock factory, hence the giant sock." [Sings] The town hall Note the mosaic wall Well, there are 5,600 tiles on that wall I know, I counted them all The local school, the local swimming pool, Which was opened by the Governor General, Back in 1952 Where I was caught with a friend aged 11, sniffing tractor fuel We thought we were pretty cool, breaking them changing shed rules But do you see up there? The banner hanging in the air? The Presbyterian Fair Well, I never go, there's too many Presbyterians there But if you're interested, the fair's in the third weekend of August every year But don't bother entering the raffle, It's always won by some kid of the Mayor Do you hear that sound? The town clock, heard from anywhere in town, Until 1960, it was a little place in Norway We bought it for a hundred pounds Rumor has it they sold it cheap because the chimes were too loud But every time I hear that sound it makes me so proud Look to your left, what a beautiful sight, It's Paula, Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright. Look at her hair, it's still gorgeous, even now. Flowing like the Womahonga River, Which incidently, is to your right. And it's the largest, in the area In terms of volume. Everybody, look at Paula, look at Paula Thompson I always thought I'd marry Paula But some things just don't work out that way Well, that's the most important thing you'll learn on the tour today That, and the fact there'll be a toilet break At the information center near the manmade lake "Yeah, I'll just ask you one favor, if you do see Paula in town later on I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention the details of my tour. Same goes for my wife, Gloria. who You'll recognize cause she looks a hell of a lot like Paula, actually, but, she's not Paula, that's for sure, no." Paula Thompson, born in '54 To a family of four To the family next door Take me back next door Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright. That's her old house, number 39 Number 41 was mine If this old coach could go back in time I'd drive to 1979 Take me back... Take me back, take me back (Take, take, take, take me back) Take me back, take me back (Take, take, take, take me back) Take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back...
@firstgan1145 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Cheers!
@HassanSra4 жыл бұрын
2:06 Jermaine playing out the chimes of the bells has always been my favorite bit these guys have ever done. Really sells the song.
@danieldouglas46732 жыл бұрын
Same.
@AndyVDLam10 жыл бұрын
There's something about this song that just sounds really nice. Like it's a sad song but the tune of it is like I don't know just really soothing I guess and reminiscent.
@lawrencecalablaster5686 жыл бұрын
This song actually almost made me cry. This is a wonderful song.
@Venomousse12 жыл бұрын
Ah, the long lost art of tragicomedy. Probably my favourite conchords song.
@alasdairm51719 жыл бұрын
I swear I will take this up to 1 million views by myself.
@anzac90vap9 жыл бұрын
i will assist you in this noble endeavour my good sire
@mawstrange52699 жыл бұрын
I too wish to join you on your quest...
@alasdairm51719 жыл бұрын
Any other noble men/women to join me on my quest?
@shmshrbali1239 жыл бұрын
Alasdair M Ofcourse sir. count me in on this most endearing endeavour.
@mickmickymick69279 жыл бұрын
Alasdair M I watch it at least once a day, so that's only about 430,000 more days, which is only 1,178 years (not including leap years). With both of us doing it, it'll only be 589 years. but including Shamsheer Bali, it's 392 years, which is practically nothing.
@kingBenTheBadger7 жыл бұрын
IN TERMS OF VOLUME
@grendelum5 жыл бұрын
I keep pointing out in social groups things that are the biggest in terms of volume hoping someday someone will get it...
@hobobazaar81964 жыл бұрын
@@grendelum I have a short peen, however it is record shattering in terms of volume.
@Quintusblake4 жыл бұрын
But only in terms of volume you understand.
@laurenhahn85697 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Flight Of The Conchords song
@DuncanWLievi4 жыл бұрын
The wholesome mix between commentary and singing, along with the beautiful harmonization by Jemaine makes it probably my favorite by them. It is almost too good to believe.
@shadow1029949 жыл бұрын
I un-ironically love this song. If I didn't know it was a FLight song, I'd think its just a really good folk song with dark humor.
@hamooon9 жыл бұрын
shadow102994 sthe thing bout them isn't it
@michaeljenkins70249 жыл бұрын
shadow102994 You could easily imagine Ray Davies singing this during his prime.
@stvbrsn4 жыл бұрын
Michael Jenkins absolutely. Nailed it.
@simargl24549 жыл бұрын
This song is so fucking chill
@myoung8951 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this FOTC tune, sad, funny, moving, beautifully harmonised, perfect timing and storytelling, great backing from Germain... "Gloria looks a lot like Paula, they're often mistaken ... but she's not Paula ... that's for sure..." Good on you! xx
@shassafrass17703 жыл бұрын
Been watching this video every once in a while for 10 years now. These guys will never get old.
@JazzRadioFfm3 жыл бұрын
there are days when i have that song on repeat...
@Habilecho9 жыл бұрын
I love how Bret sheds a tiny smile when he talks about "the most important lesson." 2:55
@Cerise46977 жыл бұрын
I legit can't stop listening to that part and the bit that precedes it. HOW do they even harmonize so well?? Is it small-town witchcraft??!!
@PodmornicaFTW10 жыл бұрын
this song is so sad and funny at the same time.
@insolentwhelp23598 жыл бұрын
+SubmarineFTW Everything comedy should be
@marius4985 жыл бұрын
This exactly!
@nikoincroatia13 жыл бұрын
I didn't know comedy could make you incredibly sad
@kevinschulze52584 жыл бұрын
It's just supposed to provoke emotion, what emotion is up to the listener
@rareosts57523 жыл бұрын
@@kevinschulze5258 Many of the comments are clearly discussing the sadness in this song lol your comment is written like you were mad you didn't realize it was sad and are trying to argue that it isnt
@kevinl86595 жыл бұрын
Hearing this at the end of the Live From London special gave me emotions. The changes in audience, the band itself, and even the musical differences showed their progress over so many years. Love this band.
@themilkmon5 жыл бұрын
Me too, man. Me too
@cyrilbone75914 жыл бұрын
Wow, I called my son a day after his birthday and he sent this great set.
@georgezakusilo15845 жыл бұрын
I think this is my favorite FOTC song. Its slightly different from their other brilliantly funny songs. While also full of their deadpan humor it also intertwines more serious themes like a feeling of the lost time and love-induced nostalgia for what could have happened. It mixes its components so masterfully and paints a picture of slightly dull life in the small city: "The town hall / another mosaic wall / well, there are 5,600 tiles on that wall, / I know, I counted them all", where wisdom of "some things just don't work out that way" is next to the importance of the location of " the toilet break". Also, the way they hit harmonies and play off each other is exemplified in this song as well. They are coming back to HBO, much more accomplished now, and I cannot wait to see whether they can eclipse their previous run
@Hans-nr4im5 жыл бұрын
Well written.
@crcoord5 жыл бұрын
great way to put it George, we can all relate i'm sure
@desg43814 жыл бұрын
Jesus
@DigiPowerPT4 жыл бұрын
Hit the nail on the head George.
@kevj45843 жыл бұрын
Well said. I think the ability to weave serious widespread emotions with funny wit is also what made Tim Minchin's early material so great.
@MrKalgra11 жыл бұрын
I can't get over how much I like this song. I've always loved Flight of the Conchords, but this song in particular is something special.
@assclownmcgraw56345 жыл бұрын
I love the longing and sadness tone of this song, which is discreetly tucked below comedy. This is genius.
@GregariousBant7 жыл бұрын
This is my favourite FotC song, some of the best jokes and it's damn beautiful
@danm20845 жыл бұрын
A god damn masterpiece. My brother actually teared up the first time he heard this song lol. OKAY IT WAS ME.
@georgethornburg92592 жыл бұрын
I don't even have a brother, it was me. I ate sheep shit.
@warrenwightman44132 жыл бұрын
Yeah I totally relate , what is it with these guys , and the mosaic wall , their great musicians fabulous absolutely fabulous
@oscarking48918 жыл бұрын
I live in small town N.Z and this describes it so well
@elredfern14568 жыл бұрын
yessss I totally agree!!
@chylimzbydzi8 жыл бұрын
+Oscar King Is it as beautiful as I imagine it to be?
@oscarking48918 жыл бұрын
Michał Chyliński yes it is
@chylimzbydzi8 жыл бұрын
+Oscar King I'm listening to the song again... NZ still so beautiful?
@ShellysAshes7 жыл бұрын
I thought they were doing an Australian accent in this song? Wasn't quite sure what was intimated by that.
@Augustwi11 жыл бұрын
It is nostalgic, but that is what makes the song sad. He is looking back and longing for better times and realizing how his life doesn't compare to it, i.e. his wife who looks like Paula, but isn't Paula.
@ashtree999 жыл бұрын
Bret's voice is so lovely
@megansalt9 жыл бұрын
Bret has a harmonious and soothing voice.
@happy_labs6 күн бұрын
I've been coming back to this video for like 5 years now. It's just so good
@JEXVI2 жыл бұрын
The thing I most love about this is hearing Brett’s Aussie accent.
@mako48745 жыл бұрын
funny, sad, nostalgic, charming, witty with the general tone of longing and whimsy- and it sounds amazing too. "if this old coach could go back in time"
@roccobierman49853 жыл бұрын
Very Beatle-esque. Great song.
@nickchambers3935 Жыл бұрын
The part at 3:35 genuinely sounds like an Elliott Smith song
@JordanMillsTracks5 жыл бұрын
i'm not a very emotional person, but i cry pretty much every time i hear this song. the way it mixes sad and funny perfectly amplifies the sadness and nostalgia. always hits me when he says 'I always thought I'd marry Paula, but some things just don't work out that way'
@unpackingpig91445 жыл бұрын
Me too lol
@Nikkiwhatarethose2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone noticed this small tidbit: the song is about a bus driver in love with someone named Paula who he thought he'd always marry, meaning he's known her for a long time, possibly since childhood. In season 2 of the show, the Prime Minister brings in his new assistant Paula who was his neighbour when they were kids, he obviously is in love with her and has been since childhood AND in the episode he begs Murray to be the tour bus driver of New Zealandtown. Did they bring this detail into the show as a nod to this song????
@smelliiee2 жыл бұрын
🤯
@p4pking393 Жыл бұрын
dang!!!! thats some sharp observesment
@TenDividedBySix10 жыл бұрын
Love this, actually quite a sad song despite the laughs :)
@EvilSamberry10 жыл бұрын
Yup
@thedude671118 жыл бұрын
+TenDividedBySix just like bittersweet chocolate.
@mbwhly3 жыл бұрын
Loved these guys growing up in Australia, a lot of their best performances were performed for a little network called SBS and it takes me back to a simple time when I’d just look forward to one of their shows. Their comedy is so deadpan and genius in this song in particular.
@JordanMillsTracks6 жыл бұрын
so awesome, I saw them play this live 3 days ago on their 2018 UK tour!
@sarahl7016 жыл бұрын
JEALOUS AF
@djlongneck216 жыл бұрын
Damn, mine got postponed
@sarahl7016 жыл бұрын
poor Bret, hope his arm heals quickly
@JordanMillsTracks6 жыл бұрын
yeah im in portsmouth, i can't believe they did a small select of giant cities and countries and then by chance also chose the small south england city i live in :D
@bryansuburbansealing6 жыл бұрын
Awesome 😎
@MasterJakeStudios8 жыл бұрын
2:05 Jemaine's accompaniment on the guitar always gives me the feels.
@kimberlystephenson8308 жыл бұрын
same!
@GerryBolger8 жыл бұрын
Because they're a comedy act it's far too easy to forget that they're also extremely talented musicians. They would've done very well if they played serious music but thankfully they chose comedy.
@percussionjamz67046 жыл бұрын
id be thankful either way because they'd still be showcasing talents.
@GoldPhoto6 жыл бұрын
I've never focused on that part, but it's really unique for this song, is he doing the clock chime?
@OwainOwine6 жыл бұрын
Didn't expect to see you here Ricky
@dererlenkonig12 жыл бұрын
A beautiful story of regret and nostalgia. Just beautiful.
@DonPancho18 жыл бұрын
2:25 has to be my favorite part of the song. It really speaks to me; that harmony is incredible, while at the same time 2:56 is true to life for being so unpredictable. It's been years since I listened to flight of the conchords, but never heard this one before. Amazing
@louflight28346 жыл бұрын
Pancho yeah I agree such beautiful harmonies. Their voices work really well together. Beautiful song
@grendelum5 жыл бұрын
Pancho - it’s on their 2002 *”Folk the World”* (iirc) album but this is a *_much_* better version as the album cut is _slower_ and doesn’t have the same passion and impact.
@grendelum3 жыл бұрын
3:36 i’d add this section as well ;¬)
@emily-tg8wk2 жыл бұрын
i’m so glad these two met
@mikeyrt1610 жыл бұрын
This is too good.
@ladycebula5 жыл бұрын
this song actually makes me cry
@FnSCHR157 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorites for sure it's funny but it has soul.
@PurpleLolipopProduct8 жыл бұрын
My favourite song of all time is in comedy folk....well then.
@grendelum5 жыл бұрын
2:56 _”I always thought I’d marry Paula / but some things just don’t work out that way”_ that bit is just orgasmic !!
@TheMijoAaron8 ай бұрын
One of my favorite songs ever
@ShellysAshes7 жыл бұрын
This song wouldn't be out of place on the white album!
@vanillajack59253 жыл бұрын
Very true! And it would be better than half of the songs on that album 😂
@user-od9pj3vq8y3 жыл бұрын
Jermaines voice support is amazing. I’ve listened to this performance a hundred times, but never really listened closely to Jermaines voice. Especially 3:35
@JohnSmith-mu5qh6 жыл бұрын
I'm actually listening to this less than an hour before brain tumour surgery. It's making me cry...
@spagootest21856 жыл бұрын
You still with us?
@JohnSmith-mu5qh5 жыл бұрын
I am. Thanks x
@spagootest21855 жыл бұрын
Swaggy
@demounit5 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSmith-mu5qh glad you're still around
@Andrea-xs4ny5 жыл бұрын
John, How did it go, mate?
@dorrolorro9 жыл бұрын
Really nice harmonies!
@Cerise46977 жыл бұрын
The harmonies on this song make sawblades of joy rip through my heart. In a good way.
@basscataz11 жыл бұрын
sometimes the best comedy is very sentimental
@STStudios988 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful
@Pumitis11 жыл бұрын
3:36 - 4:46 shows their potential to be non-comedic musicians. You can find bits like this in all of their songs. I hope they release a non-comedic album.
@Katortainment2 жыл бұрын
Bro how you got two extra seconds of video
@KenrickLeiba Жыл бұрын
Well Bret released a non-comedy album recently.
@theseanlegacy17958 жыл бұрын
This song really reminds me of The Kinks.
@duke32508 жыл бұрын
good call. awesome song this.
@robbiesize6 жыл бұрын
Conchords would like that omparison. I agree with you and also point out that this speaks to older men..so maybe my favourite.
@benhall85702 жыл бұрын
yeah, a lot of the same kind of wistful pastoral imagery
@IRDean2 жыл бұрын
The mix of comedy and tragedy makes this my favorite FOTC song.
@deklinjj10 жыл бұрын
easily one of their best live songs
@grendelum5 жыл бұрын
I didn’t love the _”Live in London”_ version much... I’m spoiled on this amazing performance I think !!
@Magooch863 жыл бұрын
I remember watching Standup! when it aired on the ABC and seeing these guys for the first time and being blown away by how much better they were than all the other acts. I'd pretty much just try to catch the end of each episode coz they closed em all!
@Brdr6855 жыл бұрын
I been listening to this song for ages. Memorised it years ago. So nich nostalgia with it. Reminds me of the small town I grew up in, the small towns i have driven through and of course that one girl when I was younger. And the laughs just top it off
@yanzixix32435 жыл бұрын
Honestly, their songs are amazing.
@HopeHendershot-Moskal9 жыл бұрын
I'm a sucker for Jemaine.
@pixievomit47708 жыл бұрын
+Hope Moskal MEE TOO!
@iggyeo64582 жыл бұрын
i always listen to this song when i feel like i need to reinforce my broken heart with more sad.
@JohnRomero102 жыл бұрын
Still come back here for a little listen every now and again. Great song.
@joelwallenius28775 жыл бұрын
Some late night FotC to ruin my sleep schedule. Hells yes. They're so friendly I feel like I'm socializing!
@paultom22986 жыл бұрын
There's a real Elliott smith feel at parts with Bretts vocals
@vellamo14046 жыл бұрын
Thomas Limbrey true!
@linseyspolidoro51225 жыл бұрын
Thomas Limbrey I was just trying to figure out what it was about this song and I was just thinking maybe that was the thing. Elliott Smith is probably my favorite artist and now this is probably my favorite of their songs so it makes a lot of sense. I really love the harmonies and the folky upbeat yet perfect biting lyrics juxtaposed with that sad nostalgia feel that is one of my favorite things about Elliott Smith as well. Specifically that, “Oh, you thought you were getting a catchy feel good upbeat song? Well tricked ya, bitch, I’m going to get you right in the feels when you’re caught off guard.”
@JJ_52895 жыл бұрын
@@linseyspolidoro5122 I feel like flight of the conchords could have made it as an actual band if they werent't writing comedic songs. Both bret and jemaine are great songwriters and musicians. bret is a really solid singer too
@paulathomson35345 жыл бұрын
😂😂🤣 it's Paula Thomson 🤩😘 Just heard this first time...hahaha!!! 🖐️👌
@eloril5 жыл бұрын
Take me back Paula
@paulathomson35345 жыл бұрын
@@eloril and I have got plenty volume in my hair 😂🤣 this is so funny..
@paulathomson35345 жыл бұрын
Hello from Wales...I'm going to get our local radio station to play this..😁🌠👌
@paulathomson35345 жыл бұрын
Look at my other Paula Thomson channel..the cows coming home video and check out the Barry Island videos..my friend Johnny and I on the fair..🖐️😁🐣
@paulathomson35345 жыл бұрын
You guys are GREAT!!!
@crowcade4 жыл бұрын
Their best tune. Brett and Jermaine kill the vocals and you can tell they have fun performing it. Hope we get a studio version one of these days.
@joelwallenius28775 жыл бұрын
There's something about this live show in particular that's strangely amazing. Their vocals blend so perfectly, not a single off note. I don't understand. But I like it. I wish there was a HQ recording somewhere!
@elleekdahl97865 жыл бұрын
I found a live version (London) of this song on Apple music and its not half as haunting😕
@jamcdonald835 жыл бұрын
This song is tragically hilarious -- and one of my favorites ^^
@hackabilly4787 Жыл бұрын
Just here listening to this again. I think of this song and smile. Then I come here and listen to it to laugh.
@rebeccafigueredo45826 жыл бұрын
Right when Bret first sings 'another mosaic wall' I'm already feeling emotional
@RachelBronwyn5 жыл бұрын
"And note the mosaic wall".... ;)
@sangelshernandez13 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent find, one of their wittiest songs!
@EMlNEM20206 жыл бұрын
from az lyrics: [Speaking] "G'day, my name's Tony. On behalf of myself and the coachline I'd like to thank you for choosing to drive with us today. I'm a local, I hope I can impart some local knowledge. If you've got any questions don't hesitate, just sing out. For those who are interested, there's the Old Bridge, swaying away. Replaced by the New Bridge in 1972. Funny thing, the Old Bridge used to be called the New Bridge. Yeah, bit of a funny thing. Up ahead there's the bronze of Bluey, a local sheepdog, who became a member of Regional Council. It was a bloody great day for dogs, not just here, but everywhere in the North Island. There's the town's oldest street. That's the Museum of Meat. There's the town's largest industry, that's the sock factory, hence the giant sock." [Sings] The town hall Note the mosaic wall Well, there are 5,600 tiles on that wall I know, I counted them all The local school, the local swimming pool, Which was opened by the Governor General, Back in 1952 Where I was caught with a friend aged 11, sniffing tractor fuel We thought we were pretty cool, breaking them changing shed rules But do you see up there? The banner hanging in the air? The Presbyterian Fair Well, I never go, there's too many Presbyterians there But if you're interested, the fair's in the third weekend of August every year But don't bother entering the raffle, It's always won by some kid of the Mayor Do you hear that sound? The town clock, heard from anywhere in town, Until 1960, it was a little place in Norway We bought it for a hundred pounds Rumor has it they sold it cheap because the chimes were too loud But every time I hear that sound it makes me so proud Look to your left, what a beautiful sight, It's Paula, Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright. Look at her hair, it's still gorgeous, even now. Flowing like the Womahonga River, Which incidently, is to your right. And it's the largest, in the area In terms of volume. Everybody, look at Paula, look at Paula Thompson I always thought I'd marry Paula But some things just don't work out that way Well, that's the most important thing you'll learn on the tour today That, and the fact there'll be a toliet break At the information center near the manmade lake [Speaking] "Yeah, I'll just ask you one favor, if you do see Paula in town later on that you don't mention the details of the tour. I'd appreciate that. Same goes for my wife, Gloria. You'll recognize her, she looks a hell of a lot like Paula, actually. She often gets mistaken for Paula, but, um, well, she's not Paula, that's for sure, no." [Singing] Paula Thompson, born in '54 To a family of four To the family next door Take me back next door Paula Thompson, nee Paula Wright. That's her old house, number 39 Number 41 was mine If this old coach could go back in time I'd drive to 1979 Take me back... Take me back, take me back (Take, take, take, take me back) Take me back, take me back (Take, take, take, take me back) Take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back, take me back... [Speaking] "Yeah, sorry about that. I always get a little bit emotional on the corner of Rutherford and Brown Streets. But, um, that is truly the end of the tour, so mind your step, yeah, good on you."
@walterzamalis48465 жыл бұрын
My teacher was shocked when she found out that only me and my best friend had heard of Flight of The Conchords. She asked me to put on any song they’d done, and I chose this one. Everyone laughed about it and she said what the heck, and I felt really embarrassed. Some people don’t appreciate this art unfortunately. They’re probably all presbyterians or something.
@whateverIFeelLike5 жыл бұрын
Never feel embarrassed about taste man. Its subjective. A food one to show anyone is either "Jenny" or "Robots"
@crcoord5 жыл бұрын
or maybe just idiots, this is humor on a different level, you either get it or you don't
@RobertPaulsonGay5 жыл бұрын
To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Flight Of The Conchords. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical listener's head. There's also Jemaine's nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Flight Of The Conchords truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Jemaine's existential catchphrase "It's business time", which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev's Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Bret McKenzie's genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them. 😂 And yes, by the way, i DO have a Flight Of The Conchords tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid 😎
@NinjaKurosai5 жыл бұрын
I'm confused...so your teacher already knew about them? But didnt like it? Waht?
@Farsay5 жыл бұрын
LOL'd at the last sentence. I'm going to steal that.
@ParadigmRabbit11 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying this song on so many levels. Thanks!
@3DCGdesign3 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe there’s a FOTC song I hadn’t heard before- - thanks much, KZbin algorithm!
@TheSkookumchuk12 жыл бұрын
@nikesb That's part of their act man, they're "socially awkward Kiwis".
@pokintherain Жыл бұрын
This song is deffo one of my favourites by Fotc. So many beautiful harmonies, and well constructed balances between comedy and seriousness.
@edwardmanly30994 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad they brought this song back, definitely my favorite of theirs.
@lovelyloni87115 жыл бұрын
This actually got me emotional!! Jesus, I'm such a drip😂😂
@24Matferrari12 жыл бұрын
one of my all time favourite conchords songs
@TheHmmer411 ай бұрын
My favourite Flight of the Conchords song :)
@nikkopayne11 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to listen to their harmonies. Anyone else know anymore songs by ANYONE not just Flight of The Conchords that have harmonies like these?
@brendanswords46597 жыл бұрын
Nikko Payne frodo dont wear the ring has some nice harmonies
@raymondbourke55067 жыл бұрын
The Beatles were known for their harmonies. This song sounds fairly similar to the Beatles.
@AnyoneCanSee3 жыл бұрын
This is a work of art. I love it.
@louisameisen1279Ай бұрын
Ive been having fever dreams of this song but just the paula meeting paula lines... i kept on trying to spotify it or google it... so glad to have found it xx
@laxattack0326 жыл бұрын
1 million view and only 73 dislikes. Testament to how good FotC is.
@MrFisch3r12 жыл бұрын
By far my favorite song by them. Nice change of pace from their normal music.
@fernandohernandez733410 жыл бұрын
Makes me wish I lived in a small New Zealand town
@jared18626 жыл бұрын
basilbrushnz i grew up and am still living in a small town with my brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces who are the same age as me, its great.
@geoffprince22586 жыл бұрын
I grew up in a small town in New Zealand. It was amazing but I think if you grew up before all this technology then chances are you had a good childhood too.