Me Like Bees - Pneumonia (Official Audio)

[@agiantmanatee3116]

I just wanted to say, that I have never found a song like this, that helped me through every major crisis of my life. The lyrics are so beautiful and bear so much truth. The emotion is so raw. Just a big thank you to this band, you have impacted my life in the most beautiful way.

[@caitlinjopepe541]

I ALWAYS get a shiver when the drums kick in at the beginning. Everything about this song is fantastic.

[@V0ll0x]

Spotify Discover Weekly brought me here. I really like this one - can't help getting a strong Modest Mouse vibe, but the vocals are more "in control" so to speak than Isaac Brock.

[@MeLikeBees]

Thanks Paul. Glad you like it

[@justinethatsme]

Same! I was thinking Modest Mouse too

[@erricred2]

Paul Cole plus the hauntingness of brand new. Probably my favorite song I’ve found this year

[@Paddyjay12]

I agree with modest mouse.. Just sent that same message to buddy.. I just got it in my discover weekly today.. I love Mondays

[@nerdyhamiltrash5873]

Definitely. I'm a huge Modest Mouse fan so I REALLY like this band when I'm not in the mood for any of MM's songs, I get something different but similar.

[@andershoffman7196]

6 years after I found this song, I still think it's the best fucking music I've ever heard. This track is beat-for-beat perfect. And the lyrics? Been thinking about them for years. Absolute masterpiece.

[@MeLikeBees]

thanks Anders!

[@johnsheafer1995]

I'm the original producer

[@valeriejones7884]

[Verse 1] I have this problem where I'm already measuring how you'll react Before I even finish what I was gonna say I dance around my thoughts like they're a fire And if I order my steps in just the right sequence I could make it rain And it isn't a joke; or some poem I wrote It's the shadow tracing back to every word I've spoke Burn brighter, if you can't fix the house that you were born into Well, put a match to work and see what fire can do Cut cleaner, if the hanging fray causes you to cling to the old Ways and means and methods then the knife was too dull And so the lesson becomes; how you fix a problem Can yield a grimmer consequence than what you kept from [Hook] And I, I Have found this And I, I Have found this [Verse 2] A full measure shaken down, spilled over was the cup I had drawn Took me one little tumble and the thing was half gone And half-full is a fool's assessment when the ledger is red And the deficit is only ever making ahead And though a slow motion spill looks real cool in a film In either case the result is typically a mess [Hook] And I, I Have found this And I, I Have found this [Verse 3] My soul held a measure and the ledger was null My feet found a dry place to count in the cold It's all coming due now I felt my soul pulling in on the fabric of days All of time bunched up, converging like a senator's blade And my mind raced over all of everything that happened then But it halted at the thought of things about to begin Cause my heart held a ledger and my credits were full When my feet set to walking out all too alone And my heart held a ledger and my credits were full When my feet found a soapbox to stand in the cold [Chorus] Now about how one goes on one's own Saying "Hey babe, this place ain't so cold." Well don't you know, there's only one of ya You just might end up with pneumonia And about how one might slow one's fall To an amount down to faking control Well I guess that would depend on it The kind of time you want to spend on it Stand-offing often pays off, but I am pondering well Might be stepping down wasn't really so low My feet found a soapbox to stand in the cold And my lungs were full [Verse 4] And praise be to the father forever Who can take a dead thing and make it green Only ever restoring And my soul held a ledger and he paid it in full When my root was a dead snag out in the cold And then the drums kicked in And I was spilling out some feverish thing But the amps were cranked up so loud Well, I didn't think you'd hear Well, how about them something or others I had seemed to say Well maybe listen closer and I'll try to sing clear My tongue held a ledger and my credits were full When my feet found a soapbox to stand in the cold And my tongue held a ledger and my credits were full Consequences of grandstanding out in the cold [Chorus] Now about how one goes on one's own Saying "Hey babe, this place ain't so cold." Well don't you know there's only one of ya You just might end up with pneumonia And about how one might slow one's fall To an amount down to faking control Well I guess that would depend on it The kind of time you want to spend on it And when it comes to gallows humor it's a slippery slope You see, you never ask a hangman to show you the ropes I know you meant it as a "Ha ha ha!" You just might end up with a twiney collar And about how one goes on one's own Saying "Hey babe, this place ain't so cold." Well don't you know there's only one of ya You'll only end up with pneumonia Heey! (Heey!)

[@randombozo1306]

you sir, are a legend

[@acc2876]

Thanks

[@amy6555]

Thanks for this. ✌😁

[@Capn_Jack]

I’m obsessed with how cleverly written these lyrics are. Wow.

[@wuttheglob]

🙏

[@cresscressington714]

The first verse means so much to me. It took over 30 years but finally somebody was able to articulate the mess in my head

[@cungus9635]

Years later, still responding to comments. Really shows how amazing this band truly is. I love you guys

[@brookeschoen7586]

Just discovered this song today by good ole Spotify discover weekly and have already listened to it more than 8 times. Absolutely obsessed! I haven’t felt that moved by a song in a long long time. Thanks Bees!

[@herrerajoey2]

Excellent song. I've listened to it many times and sent it to many friends. Fantastic work fellas.

[@nomadDerelct]

Still after all these years, one of my favorite songs ever. Thank you for making the hard times easier.

[@tylerlimpert]

You sound exactly like Isaac Brock and I absolutely love it! LOVE ME LIKE BEES from Appleton, WI MILE OF MUSIC 4 LYFE

[@music4life654]

Where has this been all my life! A gem like this doesn't come by often :') thank you so much, from one musician to another this is beautiful.

[@MeLikeBees]

new record coming this year, keep your eyes peeled!

[@WarrenMontague]

Great find to come across this song on Spotify. Love the contrast of softness with the heavy parts.

[@MeLikeBees]

thank you!

[@insanepykl3603]

Instantly turned them into my top 3 go to bands. The inspiration for this music came from beyond just this little earth. These guys nailed something that many artists spend their careers trying to find. In today’s world this kind of thing is so much more priceless..

[@andershoffman7196]

You guys don't get enough love so I'mma say it. You're my favorite band ever and as far as I'm concerned, this song is absolutely perfect. Eight and a half minutes of chills. Keep up the great work you guys.

[@Nicholasryan17]

Love this song, you guys have quickly become one of my favorite bands and deserve way more attention

[@magvad6472]

Shocked I only found this song now, So happy it showed up in my Discover Weekly. This song hit me like a truck, something about it really filled in a void that I was feeling and the beauty of the lyrics and simplicity of the sound just drew me in. Just wanted to say artists work their whole lives to make a song with this kind of impact on people and it was worth the whole project to make this alone, it's been a long time since I've felt this way about a song. Just found you guys and am ready to dive in but just want you to know this song showing up in my ears was a breathe of life in me. Just wanted to thank you for that and you've got a fan.

[@MeLikeBees]

thanks so much for the kind words. so glad you found us, hope you stay awhile

[@TwiSagaSan]

Best wake up song ever!

[@NM-nk2ol]

Such an absolutely fantastic tune. Grips you right from the beginning. Although the whole album is great, this song ends it beautifully. I've been showing all my friends that appreciate crunchy tunes and havent disappointed anyone. I doubt I will. I just listened to "Run" today on spotifizzle, I'm glad you guys are making good tunes again!

[@DannyDingo9228]

These guys are so amazing. It blows my mind that I'm only just now hearing about them! I really want to see them live. So bad.

[@northparker9508]

Thank you. For real. Thank you.

[@MeLikeBees]

thank you for the support!

[@northparker9508]

@@MeLikeBees I have a question. Could you guys answer it?

[@MeLikeBees]

@@northparker9508 we sure will try

[@northparker9508]

@@MeLikeBees wow this is so awesome. My girlfriend and I love you guys. I guess my question is, who or what bands do you draw inspiration from... I'm a huge fan of modest mouse along with you guys, and I feel some similarities in music. Am I right or am I off for thinking that?

[@MeLikeBees]

@@northparker9508 when we started and were writing a lot of The Ides, there was definitely a heavy Modest Mouse influence. as of currently and lately (our last 4-5 singles), it's The Killers, Bleachers, The Strokes, stuff kinda like that

[@LeighErwin2616]

I'm a bit obsessed with this song, to be completely honest. Then again, I'm a bit obsessed with this band

[@MeLikeBees]

we're obsessed with you

[@nerdyhamiltrash5873]

(Lenny face intensifies)

[@jinguzu]

3:55 - that sudden shift feels like driving off a cliff and hitting freefall...

[@MeLikeBees]

glad you enjoyed it

[@stevanmacwan2503]

Best song to listen to on sunday morning lying on bed

[@JohnSmith-kt3yy]

I love this song so much. Thanks spotify!

[@naystack]

I'd share this song with the world 🌎 I find something new in the verses almost every time. This is my version of that rEaL ish... true art

[@fm.3456]

This song is amazing and means alot to me... thank you.

[@skoms2024]

Shoutout to Specialized for including this song in their new Trail Hunter - Frames video. I almost cried. 👨🏻‍🌾🚵🏻‍♂️

[@MeLikeBees]

thank you! super honored that they reached out to us to use it - what a cool piece of art they created with it!

[@dylanoverhouseproductions]

so good

[@koofdome]

Congrats on 2M Spotify plays

[@enzomaran1119]

It sounds like modest mouse! Amazing song!

[@barrachmedosama]

Such a good album, but this masterpiece takes the cake. Hope to see you up in KC someday!

[@MeLikeBees]

we play KC all the time - keep an eye on our website or sign up for our email list to stay in the know!

[@ImperfectChristian2024]

You see you never ask a hangman to show you the ropes. I love this song and the lyrics soooo much ❤️

[@albertopinto4685]

I love this song. So melancholy :,)

[@everest_bound]

I am hearing Modest Mouse, Wolf Parade and Manchester Orchestra. Good song.

[@LSxAaron8800]

same, had this on in the background working in the shop and had to stop and look because i thought it was MM. lol

[@randombozo1306]

i love them all

[@erricred2]

Justin what about brand new

[@dino3965]

Deer tick vibes

[@drumsandcymbals8779]

I like the bass drum sound a lot. The distorted and clean guitar tones are nice, you didn't shy away from that vibrato on the guitar. I don't know if your using flanger or whatever on that distortion but it sounds great.

[@nativetoe]

love coming across my native Missouri musical groups.

[@SeanDSarcasm]

Cant get enough!

[@blu506]

Loving it 🤘🏼

[@jaimewhite128]

Thanks for creating this.

[@Sollazzo08]

I can across this song about 1 month ago. It’s amazing !

[@anamarques9914]

Melhor msc

[@RaymondGJohnson]

I found this song through Felix Rabito and it sucks that all these small bands don't get as much credit as they should

[@MeLikeBees]

thanks for the comment and the support!

[@jessejarrar]

Digging it too. Saw you dudes with a good life a few years ago. Modest mouse vibes for sure, it's the rhythm of the vocal lines. My guitar dude said you guys are from Joplin. We are in KC. Let's play a show sometime!

[@jjjjjjjesse]

Never realized how long this song actually is. Only ever really listen to it on the CD

[@lionshoot2506]

i love this song so much, it opnes my heart :)

[@dizziestdancer]

Just yes!

[@SirGBocka]

Just discovered you guys. Big fan of the sound! Reminds me of MM and cage the elephant a little bit. Carry on, peace

[@yagmurkaya3509]

Çok çok güzel ❤

[@SIP5060]

There's a lot of lyrics that are clearly biblical, take for example "Praise to the Father" and "Full measure, pressed down, shaken together". I know the band name comes from a verse in the Psalms - they surrounded me like bees - but are y'all like, a christian band, but one that's not as explicit, like Switchfoot?

[@prakriti13]

it's a crime that I found this song in 2021.

[@MeLikeBees]

well we appreciate it! new album coming out this year, keep your eyes peeled!

[@kimberlyh2964]

I found it in 2024 LOL

[@midnick2159]

thank you

[@THEREALDATALORD]

This album is dope. Feels to me a lot like Brand New "The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me"

[@christophercoen2368]

Spank me in the ass this is some head bobbing good shit man you guys keep up the good work.

[@MeLikeBees]

we forgot our paddle at home :(

[@lipsee100]

Yeah stubble across this band,,, its just abit different ,I like...

[@johnbubby2374]

good

[@_Seifty_]

As someone with depression and anxiety, these lyrics are just so damn good. On all fronts, musically, lyrically or just emotionally, it's a masterpiece for me. Good fucking job. also while we're at it, trying to find to figure the themes here. I know the few first verses are about overthinking but what is this one about? i got some loneliness and regret out of it but don't know the rest. My soul held a measure and the ledger was null My feet found a dry place to count in the cold It's all coming due now I felt my sorrow pulling in on the fabric of days All of time bunched up, converging like a senator's blade And my mind raced over all of everything that happened then But it halted at the thought of things about to begin 'Cause my mind held a ledger and my credits were full When my feet set to walking out all too alone And my heart held a ledger and my credits were full When my feet found a soapbox to stand in the cold Now how about one goes on one's own Saying "hey babe, this place ain't so cold" Well don't you know, there's only one of ya You just might end up with pneumonia And about how one might slow one's roll To an amount down to faking control Well I guess that would depend on it The kind of time you want to spend on it

[@MeLikeBees]

hey Seif! thank you so much for digging the tunes. We really appreciate that. the lines you included generally are about our souls/minds being in debt and at fault, in relation to God, then also about how we try to go out on our own in life and how that is detrimental to our well-being. how that situation can't be reconciled w/o someone else

[@_Seifty_]

Thanks a lot for the answer!

[@DannyDingo9228]

Lol just bought tickets. See you in joplin!

[@k.messenger]

Does anyone know the chords?

[@tuktuk7588]

Sound it out. Main riff is really simple - 3/4 modified power chords, remove the middle string, slide between the 3 chords in that patterns. Sorry, don't have my guitar on me.

[@_ge__________]

¿alguien que la pueda traducir? 😢😢😢 por favor 😭😭

[@emmettsageewing]

Aren't these guys from Joplin?

[@goldengungirlz]

Miss you man.

[@MissesChrissi]

this shit made me cry out of nowhere

[@MeLikeBees]

... thank you.... I think?

[@DrunkerDucky]

This is fucking rad

[@MeLikeBees]

yo thank you!

[@DrunkerDucky]

@@MeLikeBees no problem. I have been made a fan for sure.

[@EnigmaticUnseen]

I guess that would depend on it. The kind of time you want to spend on it...

[@mynineridesshotgun6410]

Reminds me of the mouse a bit.

[@justcr00z1ng3]

exactly 1500 subs XD

[@martinbarnes5704]

what?

[@MeLikeBees]

what?

[@cletimdobujao9030]

Wooow 0/

[@anninabreen7099]

Anyone else feel like they can't understand a single full lyric in this song lol