Interpol - Leif Erikson

great song by Interpol of their album Turn on the Bright Lights
Eurockeennes 2005 Belfort, France
DVD version

[@joecollado9068]

Once I wrote "it's like learning a new language" in a desk in a classroom at my college and within 3 days different people had written the rest of the lyrics.. that's what Interpol does.

[@youinsilence]

💙💙💙

[@18skeltor]

+Joe Collado Holy shit, that's absolutely amazing in my opinion

[@joecollado9068]

I thought so too, plus the fact that I live in Mexico where english isn't the native language but good music can break those self-imposed 'barriers'.

[@silentshotZz321]

+Joe Collado that didn't happen

[@Ninatoro39]

Joe Collado why do you say they're "self imposed " boundaries?

[@niaknikanik]

listening to this song while I'm all alone in new year's eve but I'm not feeling lonely, and it's because of them. I just love them so much!

[@Totblhgffv]

Same here! Happy new year buddy!

[@miskaam]

We are together man!

[@guillaumefloatin91]

What do you advise for the rest of the year ? Because I don't want to feel lonely at all... ??

[@bodenao]

They're so cool, even their instruments smoke

[@RodrigoMartaFoto]

@conor boden... you are the man!

[@mravalos4899]

hell yeah

[@nurulasriani]

😂so true

[@gabierazo801]

jajaja

[@Protolamna]

Que bueno!

[@Smilthy]

“But if your life is such a big fucking joke, why should I care?” This just couldn’t possibly get any sexier. Priceless. For ever.

[@ImTheFuckingZoyeR]

I know

[@HoudiniJam]

I can't sing this song now without singing this alternative lyric. Really with it was on the album version.

[@Exer882]

Crazy how the word fucking just sends it over the top

[@Ballstain]

I dated a girl for 8 years. Interpol was her fav band. I couldn't fully get into them so them saw them live in Philly and everything too. We broke up recently. Couldn't help but listen to Interpol. Now I can't stop. Now I feel the lyrics. Now I feel every guitar strum and it hits home to what I was missing with her AND Interpol

[@Raskolikov]

Dark my man hope yuo okay

[@justinwallace390]

She had good taste in music. So do you. Hope you find the right one for you. Life is a journey.

[@loodletodeetahmanatan5450]

Dude I saw them live once in austin and at the end of the show they asked if there were any requests so I shouted repeatedly "stella was a diver and shes always down!!!!!" No one else was asking for that one, not a single other audience member yelled that out but I swear Paul looked right at me (I was jumping repeatedly as high as I could and thrashing my upper body as I screamed to try and grab his attention so I guess it worked?) and started strumming out the intro. I've never before or since heard a band that sounds so true to their records while blasting away with incredible energy. One of the single greatest shows I've ever been too.

[@moarroz]

That's awesome. Do you know what that song is about? I was just put on meds for schizophrenia and relate to it. That n drugs obviously. But idk what the song is about. :)

[@dall4553]

Yes! That’s awesome. Paul did the exact thing with me when I saw them in Toronto - I was front row, telling him to play Stella, he looked right at me and started to play it. He’s awesome with fan, met him a few times. Always humble and amazing.

[@shenmue249]

awesome story, Loodle Todeetahmanatan.

[@Daniel_Bianco]

Amazing story

[@El_Chamuco713]

Wow amazing story

[@andreacv10]

The detail of the cigarette put on the guitar KILLS ME. I love Interpol

[@krashd]

It's either that or you stick it in your ear, but if you forget it's in your ear...

[@andreagrimaldi340]

Only Paul Banks can do that without looking ridiculous.

[@senseyl893]

Becouse it's Interpol!

[@btobarify]

very cool...great, great band...on a different note...Eddie Van Halen used to play while his cig was lit on his guitar.

[@chippchipp1]

+Andrea Grimaldi almost every guitarist in the 70s did that. Clapton, Jimmy Page, etc

[@CedCerv]

The best thing about their music is that their lyrics mean different things to everyone. Truly an art. So relatable it hurts and is almost annoying.

[@chinyachinnu]

Paul doesn't even exhale smoke when starts "she says" kill me, oh darn.

[@pizzadanitza]

“Her rabid glow is like Braille for the night” happy Leif Erickson day 🤍

[@zkentzkentzkent9004]

This would be Ian Curtis' favourite dance song!

[@byebyebrain138]

her love is a pony. it's young, wild and free. his love is subliminal, its there but she can't see it.

[@anachubinidze5428]

You confuse pony with a foal.

[@albertpaints]

@@anachubinidze5428 You're absolutely right, that must mean that her love is majestic, fantastical, but lacks in giving a proper amount of love, and wanting impossible sugar coated expectations. Then that, his love is subliminal, subtle, different, observant, but with immense meaning and passion behind it.

[@El_Chamuco713]

It’s phony

[@bearzdlc2172]

@@El_Chamuco713 pony

[@schweppesenegger]

a pony my /eponymy

[@Puppy_Puppington]

I’m so insanely jealous at everyone who got to experience this performance. I think if I had to choose just one INTERPOL song that through the its entirety makes me feel so much passion. It’s this song. I’d do anything to be here. This is the greatest rendition/performance of it ever.

[@garyr6097]

I love the healthy way he doesn't smoke his cigarette

[@JoseLuna-iw1ly]

Gary r it’s for aesthetic purposes. Paul Banks is effortlessly cool.

[@garyr6097]

@@JoseLuna-iw1ly of course ...he found the coolest way to smoke a cigarette

[@andrewcameron3043]

I miss this era of interpol

[@jakegotcher3590]

Andrew Cameron God, I miss Carlos. I’m not crying. You’re crying

[@garyr6097]

Its the only era of interpol I listen too...well their first 3 albums is my favourite era

[@xigbar1994]

​@@garyr6097Absolutely, in my mind it's the perfect trio of albums

[@OscarGaitan-lk2dl]

Carlos D era!

[@whateverforever5910]

Paul Banks is the sexiest man in the universe. nobody can change my mind.

[@adamcastelsay]

One of the best songs of the decade

[@deadfresh5]

At 46 years old I can tell you right now this is still the greatest band I have ever seen live. They sounded better life than on the album which is unheard of. Paul Banks is an absolute genius the rest of the guys are fucking amazing.

[@bearzdlc2172]

no bud they dont sound better live especially leif erikson, paul's voice is nowhere near as cleanly singing and especially for the end of this tune they're not playing carlos d suddle piano parts at the end

[@martymckay297]

This is the final song I want to hear as I pass onto the other side

[@danielamartelli2592]

For me it would be my blue supreme

[@martymckay297]

Hopefully that is a long time from now

[@corning1]

I Just love this damn solo at the end. It's pretty simple, But I just love the way it sounds. I love their guitarist.

[@kylehedrick9653]

Its definitely one of my favorite guitar parts of his. Poignant and perfect.

[@roxxette27]

His voice is so fucking awesome live! I love it! Im addicted to Interpol

[@Daniel_Bianco]

Still addicted?

[@chloenickel2303]

SHE SAYS BRIEF THINGS HER LOVE'S A PONY MY LOVE'S SUBLIMINAL

[@jacksonvoase2556]

YOU COME HERE TO ME!! SO COLLECT THOSE LONLEY PARTS AND SET THEM DOWN!! YOU COME HERE TO ME!!!!!!!!........Chloe Nickel knows my soul.

[@Room-xi6nb]

What I wouldn't do for someone to say this to me.

[@i4zetec]

I love you!!!!

[@filmrerun1973]

My boss told me once that he hired a kid who would only play this band on repeat everyday and they put up with it for months until finally they asked him to change the music and he put in his 2 weeks. True story.

[@harryportfelikartakredytow8907]

Anyone ever commented on interpol's keyboards? I think they're quite awesome and make their songs sound unique.

[@SanchezS1998]

Harry Portfel i Karta Kredytowa honestly I’d love to hear the stems for the keyboards On the 15th anniversary video for TotBL they commented on how Carlos was seemingly making entirely different songs with the stuff he wrote on the boards, but somehow it worked with the music in ways that they didn’t expect. Unfortunately with Carlos gone those subtle details in the Interpol framework are lost, but I do still love El Pintor and Marauder.

[@Sagramortal]

Why are there so many spanish-speaking fans of Interpol? This is sooo intriguing

[@TheSpadesOfAce]

+O Iluminado He lived in mexico and speaks Spanish, so perhaps that's why.

[@jona94KoL]

We have good taste in music, that's the most reasonable answer. ;)

[@CesarRodriguez-ox6wo]

im from venezuela and i love interpol, fuck maduro.

[@talalahmed608]

Im an arab. Go figure...

[@pppipw]

Yeah, he speaks spanish fluidly but it doesn't explains why. I'm also intrigued. (Colombia❤️)

[@aledmb]

2:40 that change in the song progression is amazing!

[@safi6749]

Ikr

[@caeliamoonshadow]

Soul-gasm

[@slayzou]

im so deeply infatuated with this song

[@MissSparks92]

I could watch this everyday on repeat and nothing else and never get sick of it. So dark, mysterious, romantic, Paul's voice and lyrics, Daniel's incredible guitar skills...I am in love with Interpol.

[@MrGrayman]

Been listening to interpol for more than a decade. They got such a unique style cant find no other

[@Rorymcnabb39]

I love how Paul takes a drag and gives the rest to his guitar.

[@Feuerbach1]

Damn Paul just nailed this one, beautiful performance

[@ossemnosoisoslocos3974]

This video is the best performance registered for this song

[@BeataExs]

This is their best song of all... thoughI love all of their music

[@coleriley3619]

Beata X C'mere is pretty good, check that one out

[@Supercoolmary]

I just love Paul's attitude during the performance of the song! Love his voice in this song! The cigarette part was hilarious to me! Interpol rocks!

[@polloyopa]

Back when Interpol were the newest big thing. Paul's got a weird bravado to him. And what a voice. But I like him better now, seems more settled with the years and his confidence is real now.

[@iannsurman]

Never tire of this song, ever! My third favourite track of all time after Love Will Tear us Apart and There is a Light...

[@isaacshore4990]

I never get tired of this song

[@olac1804]

my favorite from em

[@DeSlagen8]

I was backpacking and this song came on on my chill mix and I obviously know the album quite a bit but the song sounded so fresh

[@JohnDoe-kv4ef]

This is so beautiful that I'm crying

[@HoChiMints2007]

Holy shit he puts his cig there SO COOL

[@EdZimmerman]

He is not the first one!

[@MikhailBarachashvili]

I'm interested who was first?

[@EdZimmerman]

Mikhail Eric Clapton

[@MikhailBarachashvili]

Can u provide live performance url?

[@talalahmed608]

+Ed Zimmerman that wasnt the point ya hooplehead, this aint fuckin Guinness world record shit.

[@user-jn3vu8vj4q]

She says It helps with the lights out Her rabid glow Is like braille to the night She swears I'm a slave to the details But if your life is such a big joke Why should I care? The clock is set for nine But you know you're gonna make it eight So that you two can take some time Teach each other to reciprocate She feels that my sentimental side Should be held with kids gloves But she doesn't know That I left my urge in the icebox She swears I'm just prey to the female Well then hook me up and throw me baby cakes Cause I like to get hooked The clock is set for nine But you know you're gonna make it eight All the people that you've loved They're all bound to leave some keepsakes I've been swinging all the time Think it's time to learn your way I picture you and me together In the jungle it will be okay I'll bring you when my lifeboat Sails through the night That is supposing that You don't sleep tonight It's like learning a new language Helps me catch up on my mind If you don't bring up those lonely parts This could be a good time It's like learning a new language You come here to me We'll collect those lonely parts And set them down You come here to me She says brief things Her love's a pony My love's subliminal She says brief things Her love's a pony My love's subliminal

[@anamorel2634]

Paul looks so handsome in this show.

[@RSBurgener]

I was lucky enough to see almost this exact same performance in Atlanta, same clothes, same smoking instruments. It seemed like a time that would last forever but none of us are quite the same anymore. I'm glad for this video, though.

[@garyr6097]

If he had smoked all his cigarettes in this way...his voice would still sound awesome these days

[@princessballoon]

Sad but true

[@zamaz99]

Damn. So true. And he wouldn't have aged so rapidly from beautiful boy to leathery middle-aged man. But Paul is still handsome.

[@thegreatgatsby9127]

You are all WHACKED!!! Paul still sounds and looks HOT AS FUCK!!!

[@gorecioran5950]

Paul aged like wine, he looks hottest than ever

[@miscellaneousmedia3753]

I guess Paul needs to... Rest His Chemistry

[@HoursonEarth1]

Great song...and the best live performance I've seen of it.

[@amandap.7096]

I love how his voice doesn't match his face at all

[@sab-ali]

Lol

[@walkingmachine7322]

Wha?

[@rayssa4754]

kkkkk lol

[@Sogonrei]

I love Interpol. Their music hits me in a way I can't describe..but all I can say is it helps and I've followed them for years.

[@KethIx-]

can't believe this is not even half million views...

[@KethIx-]

+Niccolò M hehe i guess this is too much class for an average listener

[@giannipaladini2929]

They have almost always been ignored by critics in favor of other insignificant bands who will leave no trace in the music, preventing many people from knowing and loving them. When I think about it, I have to say that I was very lucky to have known them almost from the start.

[@sentidoofuscado]

Interpol is a great band and I love their lyrics, sound, music and presence. Paul has a smooth voice that normally speak but it has one of the most addictive and deep ... good work guys!

[@aminofuel2801]

I show this song to one girl, she doesnt like it, now i dont know wft is wrong with her

[@aminofuel2801]

+Pooky Charlie I know, I don't even like her now xD

[@chronical]

+amino fuel she doesnt know that you left your urge inthe icebox xD

[@aminofuel2801]

+chronical haha nice one

[@MrJmaldo05]

+amino fuel well, i think that would be because this song is about sex, and i you don't like her... well... she probably feel offend or something

[@overwhelmingself]

she doesnt appreciate good music too bad for her

[@nimorodriguez1927]

one of the very few bands that sound just as good live as they do in the album

[@Roberto_1997]

Recuerdo cuando venía a buscar este video las vistas qué tenia eran de menos de medio millón, hoy después de tantos años puedo ver que al fin llego a más de millón y medio eso demuestra la popularidad qué ha tomado Interpol, mis ídolos, siempre desee qué su música fuera conocida por muchos y ahora eso es realidad y un enorme agradecimiento para el dueño del canal qué fue el que nos regalo este pedazo de video

[@ette_ca]

*Anyone else now sing it with the alternative lyric ("if your life is such a big fucking joke... why should I care?") forever?* P.S. Thank you SO much for posting this ♥ I just downloaded it so I can keep it forever. My all-time favorite performance, of my favorite song of theirs, from one of my all-time favorite bands ♥ (16+ yrs and going strong... still on a hyperfixation, as my youtube watch history can attest 😂)

[@TomMiller89]

Perfect song. Perfect performance.

[@michyrock1]

One of their best songs, amazing.

[@alexiscamacho7121]

THEY ARE LEGENDS! Still listening to them today, nobody better. Even Paul's music now is pure genius👀💓

[@diazdaisy]

My favorite band since i was a teenager 🎸🎤🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@ImTheFuckingZoyeR]

Paul looks like an angel ❤

[@SimonRobeyns]

one of their best live performances by far this live performance just breathes the right atmosphere he's still got the voice and they're still young and hungry

[@entertainer106]

This is a perfect song. In fact, Interpol is perfect in my mind.

[@MikhailBarachashvili]

masterpiece

[@LennyValentino9191]

The best live version.

[@interpol_italia_official]

This live performance is really amazing. Everything.

[@codyharrison3867]

Best performance of this song

[@CallMeBernard]

I was dancing with my girlfriend when we listened this group (She heard them for the first time). And on the same day I lost my virginity.)

[@suiciniv14]

+Vova Kovirin Nice! :)

[@redplague]

+Vladimir Kauffman Hey! That's my Grandma you're talking about!

[@xShehri21]

Vladimir Kauffman good for you man

[@MVenk]

Plot twist: lost virginity to another girl

[@fofoguti]

So you lost your virginity twice that night. Haha

[@johnpaul706]

One of the only songs that you listen to and come away speechless. I take my hat off to you Interpol

[@moonsmuses]

LOVE INTERPOL, Been listening since 2003, Big hello from NYC !

[@lenakan8990]

Paul Banks putting his cigarette on the guitar tuning keys is my new favorite musician quirk

[@DanielLopez-fj9yz]

This band is my whole mid 2000s with my basement dweller friends smokin the bud and jamming to interpol

[@rockmachine16]

I can't believe this song doesn't have 1 million views yet

[@jakegotcher3590]

Guilherme Augusto Oliveira 100M

[@strangetimes33]

I think it's my favourite live performance ever

[@ManuCrazyBaby]

I watch this like every night before going to bed..this song is magic

[@allanlindsay8369]

What a piece of music, what a performance - with the lyrics so compelling, so enthralling.

[@user-ud4er1su6o]

jeeez, found this in 2020 and I absolutely love this ❤️

[@GabrielVeraCalderon]

Me trae bastantes recuerdos, muy buenos, muy allegados, ojala nunca hubieran terminado, pero nada es eterno, y menos el amor, ¡hay amor, que ha sido de ti! ¿Cuándo vendrás a preguntar por mi? Great song

[@EdZimmerman]

I want Carlos back!

[@kotavu6004]

Holy shit this is already 15yrs old....Man I love this live version...while they’re definitely not as good later in their careers(IMO) this song and album is just perfect...lil depressing but all in all solid as hell

[@nicolinadoe6427]

Omg is it!? Lol

[@balarama77]

love the way the stage is lit, like casting an ilusion on their existence, magical!

[@Bigsbeee]

Imagine only discovering this band at age 59 - I went to buy a drumkit and the seller mentioned them to me .. F*ck yea !

[@Sublime_37]

Love it all! ❤️❤️

[@halexandrevidal]

15 years alter... I still love this performance.

[@veerchasm1]

Craigslist Ad: “Black Gibson Les Paul used in smoke free environment” 💨

[@shashsrivas]

The cigarette was lit only to make it look cooler.

[@Gabzerelli5]

Absolutely love this

[@stoneage1971]

Seeing them in Dublin in 2 weeks, can’t wait..hope they play this 🎸🎸🥁

[@pooppoo8379]

TODAY IS THE DAY!

[@jeffkazaka8721]

This performance is incredible, the outro 😮!!!

[@derekbuckler3859]

God theirs nothing better than interpol, NOTHING, my favorite band in the world

[@synthzz9178]

I just played this song again after 15++ years BC I watched the new Viking series about the life of Leif Eriksson and this was my favourite track on this album. I remember buying the tickets for Interpol @ Scala in Kings Cross just because a review mentioned vaguely Joy Division. Turned out, it was precisely what I needed in my life back then.

[@kerrypainter9095]

These guys are so good!.

[@teecee313]

absolutely one of my favourite tracks of theirs i love them so much

[@joeleonard8863]

Happy Leif Erikson Day!

[@deborahbee]

"it's like learning a new language/helps me catch up on my mind (...)" ❤️

[@jeffgilbert9917]

helps me catch up on my mime

[@barbarakelly4108]

Thank you for this performance today you still appear the same I was very much impressed with you photos you are still #1

[@keithbate9405]

Still their best album . But the new album from 2022 is great too . Into the night is as of August 2022 my fav track of the year . Been a lot of competition too.

[@BrunoSilva-nx9xp]

I've already seen this video a million times but I'm never tired to watch

[@adr1ew]

Incredible song and incredible performance.

[@PT-di4mt]

I love this band more than my first born.

[@jakegotcher3590]

P T I hate it, but when she/he comes, I’ll have that in common with you. Nothing can compete.

[@sab-ali]

Hahaha! Nice!

[@emanuelgermangomez2357]

"her rabid glow is like braille to the night" ...trip tp a soft darkness this song is

[@JoJohanna]

What a voice! Espero verlos en vivo algún día ♡ ♥ ♡ ♥