Nada Surf - Paper Boats (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Nada Surf performing "Paper Boats" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 9, 2018.
Host: Morgan
Audio Engineers: James Perry & Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Scott Holpainen
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www.nadasurf.com

[@patricksanders6597]

Matthew writes such beautifully sad songs. They break my heart and then put it back together, stronger than it was before. This is one my favorite songs of all time.

[@jax4538]

Always a wonderful sound. Have always loved these guys

[@sarahbianeck8402]

so underated

[@Mrludovicwan]

And so good! :)

[@drluch1522]

Keep coming back here . What a song. Its like my favoite fishing spot. Aint gonna tell nobody about it. Dont want anyone fishing it.

[@chad33e]

Man that Middle Eighth-3:30 when he gets to the part about we can’t look, we can’t stop... very emotional. What a great tune.

[@RadioJustin]

Has to be one of my favorite musical moments in any song, ever.

[@vlidi]

-Dad why is my sister's name Rose? -Because your mother loves roses. -Thanks dad. -No problem, Nada Surf - Paper Boats (Live on KEXP).

[@megdog08]

I'm going through the shittiest time of my life...and I honestly feel like this song has saved me many nights...

[@RadioJustin]

It gets better man. Music like this helps, for sure. But don't forget to reach out for help if you need it.

[@vlidi]

same here and your message is written 6 months ago. tomorrow is 6 months how my wife died.

[@thagoff]

Vladimir Vasiljevic man keep on going, it will get better. pozdrav iz zadra

[@patricksanders6597]

Definitely, same here! Such a beautiful song.

[@patricksanders6597]

Vladimir, so sorry for your loss.

[@FerdinandLudens]

Jesus, imagine listening to this on the radio. So incredible.

[@shokovolts]

lyrics Sit on a train, reading a book Same damn planet every time i look Try to relax and slow my heartbeat Only works when i'm dead asleep Been thinking and drinking all over the town Must be gearing up for some kind of melt-down All i am is a body floating down-wind What's wrong? Nothing Are you sure nothing's wrong? Yeah But you're sad about something Yeah So tell me what I don't know I can't tell you All i am is a body floating down-wind As the express train passes the local It moves by just like a paper boat Although it weighs a million pounds I swear it almost seems to float And as we pass by each other Our heads all full of bother We can't look, we can't stop We can't think, we can't stop Because we're stuck in our own paths And it's the way it always lasts But i need something more from you

[@Jascle03]

This might be the best song I've ever heard

[@david_ngo]

still amazing. i never even heard this extended version with added lyrics before

[@vlidi]

echo and the bunnymen - ocean rain ;)

[@Pc-zu3cr]

What a great song

[@blackmondaygirl]

I fucking love this song so much. It feels like the end of everything when you feel like a ghost. Experienced it. And this song stayed with me all the way. Can’t believe it’s been over 17 years since this album has been released. Man I’m getting old.

[@louisrichards3160]

I’m here March 2023❤️

[@sergiohinchado]

6:04 el añadido a la canción le da todavía más fuerza expresiva. Qué gran canción.

[@ismajmarquez]

Letra en español❤: Sentarse en un tren, leer un libro Sit on a train, reading a book El mismo maldito planeta cada vez que miro Same damn planet every time I look Intenta relajarte y ralentizar los latidos de mi corazón. Try to relax and slow my heartbeat Solo funciona cuando estoy completamente dormido Only works when I'm dead asleep He estado pensando y bebiendo por toda la ciudad Been thinking and drinking all over the town Debe estar preparándose para algún tipo de fusión Must be gearing up for some kind of meltdown Todo lo que soy es un cuerpo flotando a favor del viento All I am is a body floating downwind Todo lo que soy es un cuerpo flotando a favor del viento All I am is a body floating downwind ¿Qué ocurre? What's wrong? Nada Nothing ¿Estás seguro de que no pasa nada? Are you sure nothing's wrong? Sí Yeah ¿Pero estás triste por algo? But you're sad about something? Sí Yeah entonces dime que So tell me what No sé I don't know no puedo decirte I can't tell you no puedo decirte I can't tell you no puedo decirte I can't tell you no puedo decirte I can't tell you Todo lo que soy es un cuerpo flotando a favor del viento All I am is a body floating downwind Todo lo que soy es un cuerpo flotando a favor del viento All I am is a body floating downwind Sentarse en un tren, leer un libro Sit on a train, reading a book El mismo maldito planeta cada vez que miro Same damn planet every time I look Intenta relajarte y ralentizar los latidos de mi corazón. Try to relax and slow my heartbeat Solo funciona cuando estoy completamente dormido Only works when I'm dead asleep He estado pensando y bebiendo por toda la ciudad Been thinking and drinking all over the town Debe estar preparándose para algún tipo de fusión Must be gearing up for some kind of meltdown A medida que el tren expreso pasa el local As the express train passes the local Se mueve como un barco de papel It moves by just like a paper boat Aunque pesa un millón de libras Although it weighs a million pounds Te juro que casi parece flotar I swear it almost seems to float Y mientras pasamos uno al lado del otro And as we pass by each other Nuestras cabezas llenas de molestia Our heads all full of bother No podemos mirar, no podemos parar We can't look, we can't stop No podemos pensar, no podemos parar We can't think, we can't stop Porque estamos atrapados en nuestros propios caminos Because we're stuck in our own paths Y es la forma en que siempre dura And it's the way it always lasts Y necesito algo más de ti And I need something more from you Todo lo que soy es un cuerpo flotando a favor del viento All I am is a body floating downwind Todo lo que soy es un cuerpo flotando a favor del viento All I am is a body floating downwind Flotando a favor del viento Floating downwind

[@jddlm1150]

Mi canción favorita, mi grupo favorito .. dice tanto en tan poco. Love u guys! Infinitamente agradecido.

[@danielbenevenut6744]

very nice fellas, thanks from brazil

[@MissGoodintentions]

Beautiful!!

[@surlaroute6455]

Cette musique et cette version sont un chef d’œuvre ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deanparsons9675]

Amazing artists!

[@jonathanlopez2650]

4:28 they didn’t screw the best part up!!! Amazing !

[@JimMartel]

I think about the uptown 4-5-6 pulling out of 59th St in Manhattan every time I hear this: "As the express train passes the local It moves by just like a paper boat Although it weighs a million pounds I swear it almost seems to float" That's gotta be what Matthew is singing about, right? Love this song so much!!!

[@moparsully]

Probably the 5000th time they have played that song but they all look so joyful, especially the drummer, great band. They got a little too poppy for me after this record but their first three records were great

[@monstawild]

Pure pure instruments sound. Beautiful

[@juandominguez7675]

Bestial

[@seristv8366]

"All i am is a body floating down wind.."

[@pedrodavimendes220]

SUBLIME!!!

[@andersondosreissantos2609]

Top

[@farewelltome.]

Sit on a train, reading a book Same damn planet, every time I look

[@DavidMiller-uc2rx]

this would be perfect for adele to cover. she could make this tragically sad song a truly depressing one

[@darrenringer9811]

Haha, I like it. This song deserves more attention for sure.

[@stevewill3572]

They don't sound good live.. great song though, awesome band.. just not live...

[@notquitearmy]

then you must have not seen them live in person

[@stephenbarone4053]

@@notquitearmy Agree. Seen them live twice and they were stellar. Also, they were like 15 years or more younger when they recorded this track.

[@notquitearmy]

@@stephenbarone4053 yes absolutely professional band, perfect performances everytime I’ve seen them (twice, once in 2008, once in 2015) I’ve been a fan since High/Low