Long Live The Queen

Directed by Ben Morse.
Video for new single "Long Live The Queen", taken from the album "Love Ire & Song". (c) Xtra Mile Recordings 2008.

[@KiaAmber1390]

this song was dedicated to my strong and beautiful mum, who was a close friend of frank's, sadly she passed away 3 years ago from cancer. the two kids in the video (blonde girl sitting at the front and the boy who does the graffiti) are my little brother and myself, frank called us up and asked us to be a part of this video for this amazing song, he really is an amazing person.

[@rainiest7731]

Quick question, was this filmed at a school

[@johnnyscifi]

❤❤

[@KiaAmber1390]

@@rainiest7731 yes it was!

[@paul42592]

Thank you Saskia. It's great, and also very sad, to see that this song is based on a true story. I think Frank paid a very nice tribute to your mum here. A true friend. RIP Lex.

[@hidingthisaxcount]

@@KiaAmber1390 sorry for randomly replying now, just saw the reply, I think I know where this is (new account)

[@dannyzee4]

10 years later and it's still one of the most emotive songs I've heard

[@gemmawt]

5 years ago today, Lexi, who this song was written about lost her battle with breast cancer. She was an inspiration to many, I am so proud to be able to say she was my friend. She was an amazing woman, always smiling and painting the town pink. had all the time in the world for anyone who needed her. Thank you Frank for writing this song, I know she meant a lot to you too. I hope you still have the frog she gave you. Missing her always, xxxxx

[@PokemonHazCookies]

I saw him live, he said "I will cry, i always do when i sing this song" and guess what..he did. So did every single person in that arena.

[@dh1380]

I met lex. I played at a gig with Frank and I didn't know at the time that it was for her. She was a real firecracker. I cry too. This is such a beautiful tribute

[@FreshTillDeath56]

Used to bawl my eyes out over this, but now, it seems more bittersweet to me. Instead of wallowing in the misfortune of the friend's death, Frank tips the scales towards celebrating her life, and I like that.

[@MsTullerulle]

It still gives me goosebumps for all of the above mentioned reasons.

[@clydefrog50]

Man, I met Lex and Frank at a charity gig in Wimbledon. My band were playing and I didn't realise the gig was to raise money for her. She seemed so happy and energetic. I don't remember much about her bar her friendly and cheerful nature, and her pink hair, but this song absolutely slays me. Tears in my eyes every time. There was never a more beautiful tribute to anyone than this. Well done, Frank.

[@boahneelassmal]

2:25 still gets me every time. doesn't matter how often I hear it or how old the songs gonna be. Voice always gets a bit unstable right there.

[@johnnyscifi]

That, is the silver lining

[@ghastmaskzombie]

"In the Ramtop village where they dance the real Morris dance, for example, they believe that no one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away-until the clock he wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone’s life, they say, is only the core of their actual existence." -Terry Pratchett, "Reaper Man"

[@missakemi5966]

All the best people like FT &STP

[@paulwilson8880]

Thumbs up for the STP quote xx

[@RosesWishes]

My childhood best friend died from a freak accident last December. He slipped on his apartment steps, hit his head just right, and was gone. It could happen to any of us. For reasons unknown, I got the call from the hospital, as his "friends" left them my number and ditched him. I knew my friend was dead before his parents ever did, and I'll never know who gave the doctors my number as "last of kin". But my friend, he opened my eyes to so many things throughout the 12+ years I knew him. He introduced me to The Clash, Sex Pistols, Joy Division, Black Flag, marijuana, all of the greats. I was unable to go to his funeral, despite my personal involvement, due to airfare, but his family wanted it to be a celebration of his life. They said, "please let no story go untold, we know our son was the life of the party and we want to hear it all". I still pour one out for you, bud, and I think I always will. But this song, this utter bittersweet celebration and wishes from the now-dead, really ring true. My friend would've said similar things as Lex; the only people who mourn the dead are the living, so just remember who they were to you and the impact they left, and have a drink or two or five in their honor. They wouldn't want us to be sad; they would want us to go on living while remembering the lessons they taught us while they were here in our lives. RIP BCR, 1998-2017.

[@michaeldunn7572]

Hits real different now and was the first song I thought of when hearing the breaking news. RiP to our Queen

[@Emizws]

It’s crazy how something so sad can bring back memories of such an underrated and excellent song. Rest In Peace

[@StitchwyckCreations]

This is my sad/happy song. My friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer and hugged me and told me not to be sad for him, keep going.

[@Nazuiko]

At long last. 15 years and this song finally has a new meaning. Sing with all your hearts; "The Queen is dead."

[@00mantara00]

Now in my 30s, I have danced for alot of friends that are no longer with us. Thank you for the peace this song brings.

[@rumblesofrevolution]

same. im 31 this year and lost 3 friends in one week. i have been holding onto this album and song for the last 2 weeks. shared it with a friend who lost his sister today cause it would've been their birthday. I hope it helps them.

[@fromthegamethrone]

For all of us who have lost, Long may our Kings and Queens Live in our hearts

[@HamHatter]

We lost a dear, dear family friend last weekend to her cancer. Will hopefully be playing this on guitar at her funeral next Thursday.

[@jennywinder3807]

Good luck. ;(

[@supernes13]

This song makes me weep for my late sister… she died from battling diabetes. She became sick with it, lost her eyes sight… was in hospital many times, hysterectomy…. Kidney failure… when they told her she would need a leg amputation, she gave up and her health declined…. I stayed by her side until the very end. She was wild fire and had an infectious laugh. She would pull me by the hand and get me to live a little, to dance a little… I miss her everyday.

[@evw665]

I lost my mom to diabetes. She was 36. She died after dialysis, she aspirated in the hospital she always got very sick after dialysis. She lost her eyes and both of her legs and eventually her life to diabetes. I know your pain I'm sorry you had to go through that

[@iNDiRoKandRoLl]

this will forever make me cry.

[@CTMUSIC70]

Beautiful song with a rather apt title tonight. Sleep well your Majesty. 🇬🇧

[@pip4773]

This obscure song I randomly found never fails on making me feel like i’m on the verge crying. Maybe it’s the raw, personal emotions, or the something about the melody? But no other song does this to me. It’s a Fuckin banger too!

[@ElfinWilde]

Frank Turner is one of those few amazing artists who can not only put out amazing songs on an album but can sound just as amazing live

[@TrashManForLife]

This truly the best song about losing a friend and trying to get over it as well, because we all damn well know the last thing they would want of us is to be sad forever about it and celebrate their passing with getting pissed as a fart as well.

[@domsdeath1286]

R.I.P The Queen

[@Francis3acon]

"You'll live to dance another day It's just now you'll have to dance for the two of us, So stop looking so damn depressed And sing with all your heart that the Queen is dead"

[@hidingthisaxcount]

13 years and it’s still amazing, I feel I can relate to every song he makes now.

[@sophiabhamra]

I recently lost the bestest friend in my life to suicide and I believe that the beginning relates to me but in a psychological kind of way. I managed to share Frank with him and we spent a lot of time talking about how he was able to comfort so many people like the greats we love so much. This song really hit me hard as I avoided music for a while because I knew I would feel quite down and not want to hear anything that related to me at all. Frank is getting me through the roughest experience I will ever have and I will always dance for my soulmate. I just felt like it needed to be known that Frank is like Springsteen and Zimmerman, he helps you live it up in the good times so he can help you through the tough times. We made a plan to see him live but I'll go for him while he rocks out in heaven. It would be wonderful to thank Frank in person for all the things he has done for me and how he gave me hope to carry on living

[@darrengough-cooper6284]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@sophiabhamra]

+Darren Gough-Cooper it's okay :) he's not forgotten which is the main part

[@gwynevans4738]

Sophia Bhamra I'm so sad to hear this it's never happened to a lot of people and I guess you're really sad but this song might have the potential to cheer you up

[@sophiabhamra]

It did, it's hard 8 months on but it's just trying to live your life for someone you once lived for that makes it harder

[@jennywinder3807]

That's heartbreaking, I lost my freind to cancer 3 years ago. I wil dance for my freind, just like you.

[@Grunkle2210]

I lost my grandma today, she was wonderful. Not going into details, certainly not on KZbin, but she was the Queen, a true fighter, whose kindness and compassion, as well as strangeness and wonderfulness, would never be forgotten. Long live the Queen indeed.

[@thedunne1980]

I feel bad but seeing this next to a Scarce profile picture made me laugh

[@stansmith8326]

Jaymes Shoreman very very relatable. It’s seems we lost the same thing at the same time. Here’s to one year on🙌❤️

[@RiotSamley]

Wait when did the queen die?

[@jasoncarfagno6607]

Frank T is such a gem. I feel bad for people who don't know/listen to him. One of the tunes of his that makes us all remember important people who are no longer with us.

[@emmagraeauthor933]

Unusual day, but here I am.

[@YourComradeChris]

This song is a genuine work of art. I've probably listened to it over a thousand times on here. I don't think anyone has ever managed to so perfectly capture what it means to lose a loved one, and to place that sense of loss so perfectly into context. I plagiarized this song shamelessly when writing the eulogy for my grandmother, who was also one of my best and closest friends.

[@RebeccaBratt90s]

Lost my friend to cancer today. This song is a comfort

[@shitbag6559]

I lost my mother a month ago to this date.. you have no idea how much this song has helped me and I just wanted to thank you so much for everything. Long Live The Queen. I love you mum.

[@rdavis15242007]

Just lost my friend to cancer... This song always hits hard, but today it's really good to hear.

[@Killerator80]

Just heard this for the first time in my life last night, and i can't get it out of my head. I've said goodbye to too many, but i guess thats life.

[@Chrizzle1988Chrizzle]

i cried...seriously i cried. All money in this world isn't worth such friends! long live the queen!

[@00mantara00]

I just lost another friend this week. 2 friends killed by drunk drivers in 2 years. This song has given me so much comfort. Miss you Dusty. Miss you Charlie.

[@davidhipo3396]

Lyrics: I was sipping on a Whiskey when I got the call My friend Lex was lying in the hospital She'd been pretty sick for about half a year But it seems like this time the end was drawing near So dropped my plans and jumped the next London train I found her laid up and in a lot of pain Her eyes met mine and then I understood That her weather forecast wasn't looking too good So I sat and spun her stories for a little while Tried to raise her mood and tried to raise a smile But she silenced all my rambling with a shake of her head Drew me close and listen this is what she said now You'll live to dance another day It's just now you'll have to dance for the two of us So stop looking so damn depressed And sing with all your heart that the Queen is dead Yeah she told me she was sick of all the hospital food And of doctors, distant relatives, draining her blood She said "I know I'm dying, but I'm not finished just yet I'm dying for a drink and for a cigarette" So we hatched a plan to book ourselves a cheap hotel In the centre of the City and to raise some Hell Lay waste to all the clubs and then when everyone else is long asleep We know we're good and done You'll live to dance another day It's just now you'll have to dance for the two of us So stop looking so damn depressed And sing with all your heart that the Queen is dead And South London's not the same anymore The Queen is dead, and the last of the greats has finally gone to bed Well I was working on some words when Sarah called me up She said that Lex had gone asleep and wasn't waking up And even though I knew that there was nothing to be done I felt bad for not being there and now, well, she was gone So I tried to think what Lex would want me to do At times like this when I was feeling blue So I gathered up some friends to spread the sad, sad news And we headed to the City for a drink or two And we sang We live to dance another day It's just now we have to dance for one more of us So stop looking so damn depressed And sing with all our hearts, long live the Queen

[@eldirtyone]

Oh my god.... what a moving song this is. It has a positive message in there, but it's still a tear-jerker. I love it.

[@bassrockergonewild5716]

This song means so much more to me today. Miss you.

[@dimcam4026]

September 22. Here we all are.

[@sarahl5363]

Miss you Nanna my heart will hurt forever we will meet again x

[@mikalagoodwin]

One of my favorite coworkers passed away unexpectedly yesterday morning. Music is how I cope, and I was listening to Let it Be by The Beatles because it’s got a nice message, but I feel like this song hits a lot closer to the situation. He’s been in and out of the hospital as long as I’ve known him from various auto immune diseases, and he’d been battling pneumonia for the last 3 months. I just love the lyric “Stop looking so damn depressed” because he was such a bubbly guy and was always making us laugh, even on the super busy and tough days. I know he wouldn’t want us to be upset. This one’s for you, Wendell. We’ll be dancing for one more of us from now on 💕

[@libbygoesmeow8299]

This song was by a friend of my drama teachers. We listened to it in class today, the saddest lesson I've ever had.

[@M.S.M.111]

A very dear colleague of mine lost her fiance just a couple of weeks ago, just moved in together a few days before, he was found dead by her little daughter while she was at work, later she found the wedding ring, he wanted to give her on that weekend 😭 I will raise my🥂 to the loved ones that have been taken away from us too early

[@michaeldobson4847]

some reason I find it hard to listen to Frank Turner at times just cause the raw emotions his music can make me feel this song is so beautiful makes me so sad yet so happy at the same time but hey that's what music's about its got to connect with you in someway or another.

[@tidymedia]

my nephew put me on to this, i have cancer and it reminds me of being in hospital too. my best friends mum has passed away at the weekend from cancer too. i have sent her a link to this track. shes the other side of the world right now. my nephew and i spent a few days in london seeing john butler...we got ourselves a cheap hotel in the centre of the city and raised some hell!! and made some memories, thanks Frank, you are right on with this track!! dance on! xxx

[@69Fawn]

Today makes 1 year since you've been gone. Every day I'll dance for you. Love and miss you Auntie ❤

[@MappleMeater]

8th Sep 2022, who's listening today?

[@MrAddy49]

If you don't cry listening to this song, you have no soul.

[@diggykid]

Can help thinking of my mum whenever I hear this song, She died of cancer nearly 5 years ago and she used to always make jokes that if we didn't carry living life to the fullest like we always had that she would haunt us. This song just reminds me that as crappy as things can get, you can't let it ruin you! Never really listened to frank turner until Reading festival this summer but i can truly say he has become a hero of mine!!!

[@EmoTimeLord]

I remembering seeing this live at Leeds Festival back in 2010, barely two weeks after my school friend passed from cancer and just weeping. Still hits hard, man.

[@shellykummer8400]

This song clear has a different meaning today, God Bless her Soul - Queen Elizabeth

[@itsalexbruh95]

No, it doesn't. This is a very personal song to Frank. Don't diminish that by attributing it to an overprivileged old woman

[@ExUSSailor]

Best songwriter of the last 20 years!

[@goldenfunder5]

this song brings back memories of a best mate who passed away 6 months ago, he loved frank turner, miss you so much mate. thankyou frank for this beautiful song which will be remembered by many x

[@renattoarceruiz3152]

Today i'm talking about this beautiful song in my Storytelling class, later. Thanks for sharing this video! Big hug from Perú.

[@angelsinger4574]

I found this song while Googling songs to dedicate in my blog to my best friend, who left this world after a long battle with lung cancer last October. She was every inch a queen, and I miss her so dearly. Thank you for helping put words and music to what is in my heart. I did not know you or your music before, but you have a new fan in me. May G-d bless you.

[@MrsLepetit]

Long Live The Queen...Happy Christmas to Lex's family....hope you are all living to dance another day like she wanted xxxxxxxxxxxx

[@justinhaubrich9638]

RIP Queen Elizabeth

[@Jarrett_will]

Omg dude I was so young when this song came out I'm 17 now

[@bradneff6678]

Still young, friend

[@Tiger89Lilly]

Nowt but a baby you have you're whole life in front of you. I was older than you when this came out

[@ExUSSailor]

I saw him last summer in the living room of a row house in Philly. Just him, and his guitar. Was the most breathtaking show I've ever seen.

[@daveenglish1270]

In my top 5 songs ever actually the album is amazing

[@BronteJaii]

Frank you can write moving songs, reminds me of something my Grandpa said to me just before he died, such a beutiful song

[@tylerw.5065]

Frank Turner is one of my favorites of all-time. And we can't be friends anymore if you don't agree.

[@ipodurs]

want b m8's

[@GobaithaChariad]

Genuinely the most beautiful song ever.

[@doinkwood]

I just lost my wee sister who was only 26 to cancer on boxing day. This song is very fitting and touching. RIP Vix

[@Misskatiebeee]

Dedicated this to my brother who passed at 16 from MD and now to my sweet grandma, the only mom I had, who is ready to rest after battling cancer. This song has gotten me through the toughest of times. 💙

[@TDCornwell]

yes, i saw him recently and he told us that it was a true story and that lex was the coolest girl he had ever met. it is a truly beautiful song

[@flossdeakin3756]

I brought my brothers bracelet to frank's concert, and I remember when frank played this song I danced so much omg. Sam was such a big personality, I'd have to dance enough for 4 people. The people around me must have thought I was crazy but this was something that he loved and I wanted to bring him with me and dance for both of us

[@inktrump]

Flora Deakin I imagine most of that crowd was dancing for more than themselves. I know I was!

[@JoanneMaddison3]

Love It!!! ... Frank Turner Is Brilliant ... R.I.P His Mate xx

[@ilovelinx]

I have this family, who don't know what emotion is. They've never seen me cry. I didn't know they COULD cry... My friend gave me this CD. Dad and I were listening to it in the car, this song came on. Not a single word was said, but once it was finished, my dad and I looked at each other, both crying. In a weird way it was almost magic...

[@paddy415]

rip mate....you will always be in my mind and my heart.....a top man taken far to soon......life aint fair........this song helps me.......and makes me cry at same time......be good mate whereever you might be...

[@anmaree]

What an awesome song and awesome way to say goodbye to someone. Whoever Lex was she was lucky to have a friend like you.

[@leway13]

Yes. Saw him live in Glasgow last month and he talked all about it. Everyone should buy the single. The majority of the money goes to breast cancer charities!!

[@annychest718]

It's very sad particularly as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth l l has passed in Sep 22 😭 at 96yrs served as head of Monarchy and State her people of The United Kingdom and the Common Isles for 70yrs Long Live The Queen 🙏

[@michaelwilson8347]

I'm an American and I happenbto be lucky enough to catch him at a concert now hes in my top 5.

[@TragedyTM]

he certainly gets out here in the states. my girlfriend and I had our first real date seeing him now fast forward 7 years and 2 kids later we'll be seeing him for 4th time this summer in a few weeks

[@cuddlepies774]

i really wish more people in the u.s would listen to this

[@TheInterficio]

Its about losing people, it happens to us all, some guy lost someone damn important to him, and we can all relate to that. So its a drink for Spencer, because while he isn't alive any more, we are, and we bloody well better make it one hell of a dance.

[@Rowan1186]

This song made me cry. So beautiful.

[@Zebbadi]

love this song ! he said although he was so distraught about the death of his best friend that she told him to be happy and not to be sad all the time !

[@grum57]

am usually a hard dance or rock fan but loved this song since i heard it on the radio. Nice job

[@nitwitblubberodment]

I can't listen to this song without crying. But it's so beautiful that I listen anyway.

[@myppitches9951]

I had no idea this was so old. No wonder why it slaps so hard

[@AdamPowker]

Every single time this puts a smile on my face and the wind at my back.

[@tracyjcrawford]

Rest in peace Matthew Shumway! Gainesville Florida will NEVER forget you

[@Partyh]

My new favourite song. Fantastic message too. Bless...

[@MrKnuckleheadMike]

Long live Spencer. May he be one hour into heaven before the devil knows he's dead. Cheers!

[@Joeh2o]

RIP your majesty ❤️

[@PI5T0LA]

The best tribute song ever, gets me every time!

[@cumdinewitme]

The only ever song that's made me cry lol. I never cry.

[@lazyycow106]

I love how his songs and videos are so moving yet never over the top or retch-making as some are

[@ewok132]

dunno about anyone else but this song has got me dancing for her too..... very touching way to see off what must have been a very special friend .....God Save The Queen !!!!

[@lennono1980]

beautiful. absolutely beautiful.gets me every time. a really special song.

[@DudeIncognito123]

I like that its people who didn't know Spencer commenting here. Spencer has almost started sounding as a metaphor himself for the other people who have lost someone, when mine goes itll be goodbye to another Spencer, the unanimity of paying respects to him is the same as the individuality of everyone else whose song this will be, so in saying goodbye to Spencer Im saying the same to all of those who will go, and you are to me. I think its beautiful that we can bid farewell to them all together.

[@juliangamble68]

He was utterly superb in Cambridge last night .. This song alwyas brings memeories of close friends lost up ... and makes me smile at what they gave to me.

[@TXKPsurfs]

I just lost a good friend to the bastard of cancer. This touches deep.

[@miraonthewall]

gives me chills. one of my favorite songs. heart-wrenching but so warm at the same time. RIP lexi.

[@wightwitch]

You are not alone there I hear him giving an interview on the radio about his friend then they played this. I had to pull over the car!!!! B-E-A-utiful

[@Chucklehound]

I've used this song many times with my classes. It strikes a chord evey time. Thank you!

[@Punkmausi]

makes me getting goosebumps everytime. love the song and the message so much. frank is just great

[@heno6941]

Such a beautiful song!! He's reflecting back the life she had, and thats just amazing!!

[@EzekielJazz]

This song is pure magic. I only heard of him 2 nights ago but I've been listening to him ever since ... fantastic!

[@blublak]

Ok. I'm weeping. Just beautiful.