Nik Kershaw -The Riddle

[@reid3031]

The fact that there is an official upload of a high-effort music vid of a hit 80s song that's over a decade old with less than 100k views makes me feel like I've stumbled on a seam in reality

[@TheNine6]

no kidding!

[@Nope_Tele]

I searched the song up to see what it was about but as it turns out it’s a fever dream

[@jeffmathias5423]

One of my favorite songs of all time, hands down. When I first heard this, I knew right away Nik really knows his stuff about music theory and composition. Such unique cords and rhythms here. Every time I listen, I pick out new things. Plus, absolute genius to write gibberish lyrics on a time crunch and call it a riddle. Nik is such a talented artist and deserves so much more recognition. Huge fan!

[@sandrafaith]

So well said!

[@jigensylvain6833]

Yeah, the lyrics, or so I read were throwaway segments from past songs thus why it doesn't make too much sense. Then again, was he writing avant garde music and we didn't know it at the time?

[@mikehigbee]

One of my favorite songs of my childhood growing up in the 80s.

[@britneyspearsvillarosa]

I love this song thanks to my wonderful dad I'm 39 years old this song kicks ass

[@fhubert]

It still does. The calvary's drumming and whistling near the end always gives me goosebumps across my back.

[@pamelakarp8213]

I listened to this song on repeat as a kid - I’m so glad it came up in my feed, it’s brilliant!

[@sandrafaith]

Such a weird and wonderful video--and a great, great song (and record album, one of my faves from my teens). So good!

[@malklein2938]

Love this!!! So uplifting and shows what an innocent age we were privledged to have enjoyed. Thank you Nik!!

[@mjrussell414]

Gosh - I haven’t listened to this song since I was a teenager but immediately I’m reminded it was one of my favourites - clearly I remember all the words from playing and singing it over and over.

[@smokeycat5609]

Some songs can bring you back to your teens and this is of them.

[@Delenn73]

One of my all time favorite song..!!!!!

[@ShinigamiComplex]

I got two strong arms blessings of Babylon Time to carry on and try for sins and false alarms So to America the brave Wise men save Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of Aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon in the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right But he'll never, never fight over you I got plans for us, nights in the scullery And days instead of me I only know what to discuss Oh for anything but light Wise men fighting over you It's not me you see pieces of valentine And just a song of mine to keep from burning history Seasons of gasoline and gold Wise men fold Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of Aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon in the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right But he'll never, never fight over you I got time to kill sly looks in corridors Without a plan of yours a blackbird sings on bluebird hill Thanks to the calling of the wild Wise mens child Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of Aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right But he'll never, never fight There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of Aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon in the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right But he'll never, never fight over you No he'll never, never fight over you

[@can2835]

thank you for posting these lyrics so i can read them along with the song

[@mykidsarebrilliant]

Happy Birthday Nik! 66 is a lucky number! Much love

[@toffeeblue2201]

Omg I remember he was 25 and he he was singing on TOTP . Where does time go ?

[@isaacbrichta2430]

This guy will forever be greeted at my doorstep with love amazing work

[@outtatime19.85]

I’ve been listening to this on loop it’s SO good

[@Mopar0rNoCar]

Wise men say 😳Near a tree by a river there’s a hole in the ground ⁉️where a old man of Aran goes around and around 🔥🔥🗣️ And his mind is a beacon in the veil of the night 💯💯🔥For a strange kind of fashion, there's a wrong and a right ⁉️😳🗣️💯 But he'll never, never fight over you ‼️‼️

[@amitba36]

My father adored you and now I adore you nik kershaw

[@mazda9624]

Only 100k views? I had no idea this song was so obscure. Even the least known 80s songs have millions of views in my experience. Oh well, at least we all know about this masterpiece, whether it's big or not!

[@zacachuflay]

this song is amazing makes my mind flow away

[@amitba36]

this is my favorite song

[@ogam5]

Yep - know EXACTLY what he's GETTING at lyrically with this - MORE than EVER.....

[@VBaskin2010]

They even got The Riddler from the '60's version of Batman to be in this video too as well, pretty sneaky Nik!

[@Southparkhappy]

🎉 1:25

[@Southparkhappy]

😢😅😮 1:34

[@Southparkhappy]

🎉😅😮😢 1:41

[@ianbissessar6304]

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it love the video.

[@wolterfox1332]

Time to make a comment since it looks like people forgot about this version of the song

[@paulineavis9009]

Another Absolute beautiful song 🎵 😍 iam going to play on my drums 🥁 Dolly Parton,you are the best 👌 Polly Avis drummer ❤️

[@jivepsilocybe993]

Just thought of this song today wild its his birthday and I didn't even know!

[@l-l]

I can't believe the version of the music video uploaded by the actual creator only has 31K views as of writing this. Criminal.

[@RobKaiser_SQuest]

The green dude is what Danny Elfman looks like in my head lol

[@RobAdieComedy]

I love how the lyrics sound like a man high on laughing gas trying to come up with his own religion.

[@Southparkhappy]

🎉 1:16

[@BeauBiden-em9sv]

2024?

[@ManekiNeko1972]

The key changes in this are batshit insane.

[@Cubanzombie1]

80s music hits different. I didn't even know this was the original. I knew this song's remix before I knew about the original. Not gonna lie. Original is best version

[@neonvoid]

awesome. greetings from 2024

[@timelink3315]

I think it's criminal that this original song and music video has such few views and likes while a cover of this song by another big musician with a video with less effort put in it has a crazy amount of views. Also the cover doesn't shout out the original or link to the original which doesn't sit right with me.

[@breakcor3]

Agreed. I really wish I knew about this version sooner.

[@GreenToothPaste193]

The song will get the attention it deserves some day…

[@divamoosic]

good song

[@rewmoto]

Best Bilbo Baggins-in-Wonderland ever.

[@infinite_hyperspace]

This could easily be a marching song...

[@danielmarquis5258]

2:18 Is that cat's cradle?

[@Generalkenobi325]

This song reminds me of the original Star Wars trilogy maybe it’s because he sounds like a young mark hamill of the time! Great song never the less

[@pigfish99]

the music video really helps out the song. gives it a nice sense of mystery, which goes along with the nonsense lyrics!

[@davidwatkins1059]

The first ever Riddler trophy 3:55

[@joylindadichamounix]

I miss the music & videos of Gen-X.

[@joseeduardorojassilvalinares]

Temassoo 👌👍

[@RetroKingOG]

Pretty sure that translated wrong lol

[@JohnDoe-mt7si]

Who remembers Gigi D’Agostino’s cover? 😊

[@andrewbriggs6083]

I dedicate this production to Ron disastrous of Florida

[@troyhonda71]

Get help

[@djmars1983]

Exactly ​@@troyhonda71

[@AW336Lab]

When an Italian remixes your song and gets more views

[@prikershaw27]

To aqui ehhhh s2

[@stokrotka48]

Today is Sept 13 Friday 2024

[@missyflutter5562]

Still is

[@Yisrael_Teshuvah]

I got two strong arms Blessings of Babylon time To carry on and try For sins and false alarms So to America the brave Wise men says Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of Aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of Aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right He'll never, never fight over you Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of Aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of Aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right He'll never, never fight over you I got plans for us Nights in the scullery And days instead of me I only know what to discuss Oh, for anything but light Wise men fighting over you It's not me you see Pieces of valentine With just a song of mine To keep from burning history Seasons of gasoline and gold Wise men fold Near a tree by a river There's a hole in the ground Where an old man of Aran Goes around and around And his mind is a beacon In the veil of the night For a strange kind of fashion There's a wrong and a right He'll never, never fight over you I got time to kill Sly looks in corridors Without a plan of yours A blackbird sings on bluebird hill Thanks to the calling of the wild Wise men's child

[@Legendaryfig]

Ah so this is what DMT looks like

[@jerrelgeorge4142]

Nik Kershaw good as fuc

[@AlainPelletier-j6u]

👎👎👎👎👎

[@GollyImSorry]

Вить, зачем?

[@nutriaoso]

Mono tho?!?!?😡

[@bobleaver5399]

The Riddle; does extreme left wing nonsense mean that we should all surrender our rights particularly for Men, when lesser specimens rise to the top.

[@alejocollantes]

So gigi d'agostino didn't create the song? Everything was a lie? 🫠

[@GeneSeamer-dz2ej]

Born In 1958