Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades (Lyrics)

[@ElleBeecher]

Also... "Up the stairs: the station where the act becomes the art of growing up." Absolutely brilliant.

[@jacobadam6804]

Heard my 16 year old nephew listening to this the other day. Found out his first serious girlfriend broke up with him. Just gave him a hug and told him I was there for him. Secretly, Im glad hes got great music taste 😂

[@luismanuel5423]

Dang what a story lol

[@toadsucc]

This song has one of the best bass lines and I love the way the song sounds. I like how versatile the lyrics are. They mean something different to everyone.

[@TotalWeirdo101]

This is such an awesome song to listen to but it's so deep and depressing at the same time

[@isenaluna626]

I think this is a story.. If you listen to La Dispute then most if their songs are stories, so thats what I think, that this song is sorta a story from a boys point of view...

[@caramip]

This is one of those songs that you can never really play for someone else.

[@nataliefilaroski9279]

What I think is cool about this song is that you can interpret it anyway you want. Like, yea maybe he was raped by an older woman who he thought he loved; or it could be about how he only seems to date girls who just want sex and he wants more. Brand new is great like that, makes you think for yourself.

[@bmoss6023]

The woman could also be fame

[@wolfandraven891]

An older woman could also be in love with him you know

[@jedimasterobi-wankenobi7926]

I have loved this song for a year and never listened to the words Now I know why I like it. It's my story

[@upthereinlightsillbe]

this bass line is literally sex.

[@lonercs]

How so?

[@shei373]

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE.......

[@shoegazer26]

+hester prynn. i love this comment so much

[@lonercs]

Also I like to point out that the song is about how sex can be a terrible thing for people not ready for it

[@lillysmith424]

yessss

[@ElleBeecher]

You know why I love this song? It's a guy's honest take on losing his virginity. Guys are always depicted as sex-crazed animals, and I feel like this is proof that it isn't always what you'd expect.

[@nikhitaraaj3789]

Elle Beecher well said .

[@matterman7662]

Elle Beecher kek turns out Jersey Lacey was a sex crazed animal

[@solomonnunez8425]

Right, that's why I love this song .... Girls only care about 1 thing

[@aurora8749]

Every guy I've known has been a sex crazed animal. My first pressured me and I was his first too. And every guy I've been with gets mad and starts slamming stuff around if we skip one day of sex...I'm thirty btw and that's still true

[@bubblesnblossom5233]

@@aurora8749 You need to find somebody that values you for the awesome being you are. Fuck these juvenile delinquents 🖤💖🖤

[@brandonbmth0418]

i really dont think this has anything to do with rape. maybe its my own experiences talking, but i thought of it as a guy that was really into a girl, but she simply wanted to get laid while he was looking for more. he was biting his tongue because this was the closest he could get to her, even though it was superficial to say the least.

[@jazzrene7282]

Brandon Martinez I would agree with you but the line; "She fakes a smile and presses her hips into his" makes me a little skeptical about your interpretation

[@thatdude3361]

i think its just about being a boy being pressured to lose his virginity, he wants a real relationship but she wants sex

[@hayleechilders828]

This is exactly how I see it because that's all I've felt

[@hayleechilders828]

Like he really cares for her and maybe she pretended she did to but sex is all it ever is

[@tiffanycarter2376]

The lyrics of "Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades" tell the story of an inexperienced teenage boy being taken advantage of and losing his virginity to an older woman. Lacey stated that "I... figured that I wouldn't really have sex until either I was married or I knew I was with the right person. When you get to being 21, 22, 23 years old... it becomes this whole other thing, like 'Well, what am I doing? Is this really important to me?'"

[@tom4cfc123]

these are the deepest most truthful hard hitting lyrics iv ever heard

[@Josh-lo6ws]

what version of the song is this? I can tell its basically the studio version, but there's a weird synth part in the verse of this version that I've never heard in other versions.. is it like a different mix or something?

[@Michele1ELL]

yeah i hear it too, what the hell? lol

[@TheCatsMe00w]

I finally got the whole "die young and save your self" lose your innocents or grow up early so you don't get hurt later. Well, that's my take, I could be wrong

[@capostatus937]

brand new has so many styles it's amazing, i swear they can make any type of alternative rock and do them near flawlessly

[@CattleDirtyCurtis]

I am obsessed with this song right now

[@GreenEyedSummerGirl]

I'm not usually into songs like this. But this is like, the only song I can listen to when I'm really agitated. Thank you so so much for uploading!

[@kaitlyn1991]

it's right there all over the place.. Brand New. Thanks for putting this video up! I looove this song :D

[@Zackthedalj]

This IS my first time. Goddammit its nice to know your not alone.

[@spiritslive99]

Frankly, it seems like the girl was in a relationship with the boy, and he was having sex with her because that's all she wanted from him and he wanted to make her happy- or, that he didn't personally want to be having sex and was more or less talked into it. And that, while seeming consensual, really isn't, which definitely chalks up to the whole experience being nonconsensual.

[@xxAlyssaxAddictxx]

Over and Over again i play this song.. ~Never Gets Old....

[@clintjanes3784]

it's about losing your virginity to a girl that doesn't necessarily care about you.

[@blastfiendsunite420]

*Soul

[@alexandersametz122]

This is literally about rape. But the guy is too young to understand that and can’t say no because he feels it’s what he’s supposed to do. Reverse the roles and it’s the same, a woman, not giving consent, but too scared to say no because she feels it’s what she’s supposed to do. It’s rape.

[@clintjanes3784]

@@alexandersametz122 I don't think you understand what rape is.

[@michaelashcraft9098]

@@clintjanes3784 I don’t think you understand what rape is. Rape is a sexual act with a non consenting party.

[@MachinedFace88ttv]

So it's pretty much about being 25 again...

[@sway6447]

do you know how hard it was for me to remember the name of this song?! smh

[@ezravegapaetow3724]

“She keeps his hands pinned down at his sides he waits for it to end and this feeling in his gut to subside” uhhhh pretty sure this very well may be abt sexual assault bro.

[@wesleydvt]

it is about rape.

[@wikydansa]

This song never gets old to me.

[@davidentendu]

Still one of the best songs ever! :) this version too

[@adxndbdfie]

So did I! Hahaha, just loved the sound of their music. Now it hits an emotion note more than anything.

[@tot.taxi.]

my health teacher played this explaining rape to us. noice

[@gemelahfearn3147]

teacher goals 😳 but do you like the song?

[@tot.taxi.]

+Gemelah Fearn yes :3 I love the song

[@TheGothicMother]

They played you a song that could be interpreted as rape, with the lyrics "die young and save yourself." I have mixed feelings about this..

[@tara6510]

wow damn

[@PI37U]

YES! finally fucking found the version of this song where "die young and save yourself" is a constant scream instead of the scream fading under the clean singing. (ref. music video version) Does anyone know why is this version different? And where to a decent bitrate version of this?

[@heathermichelledesig]

I've listened to this song for so many years and listening to it today as an adult I really feel like this song is about a guy who is gay but decides to have sex with a woman (or girl because they're young) for the first time due to peer pressure. I get all this from the lyrics "'This is the first and last time' he says". Very good song. You get go through a lot of emotions when listening to this one. Always one of my favorites.

[@angelbackinblack]

@showXmeXtheXdawn you know at first i was kinda sad about this. Cause in all reality this is a topic that makes us all uncomfortable. But upon re-reading these lyrics and listening to this i realized it had to be said and it gives you a new prospective.

[@ChippyAndBucky]

This kind of reminds me of "lying is the most fun..."by panic at the disco.

[@snoozysux]

Me and my friend Courtney and Dakota are doing a cover of this at the talent show for school.

[@tyroneshoelaces3251]

How'd it go?

[@snoozysux]

tyrone shoelaces LMAOO bro

[@tyroneshoelaces3251]

Haha, i bet you totally forgot about that And this song. Until now of course

[@snoozysux]

tyrone shoelaces haha nah i never forgot about this band just that comment lmao

[@tyroneshoelaces3251]

@@snoozysux you're a saint. I'm so glad you and your friends got to recreate this. Must bring back some memories

[@gaijinnyc]

This song is so sick!

[@jawilliams5739]

That bass part

[@angelbackinblack]

@MrGobBluth You're right, i suppose i didn't ask the right question. Who else would dare to make an entire song about the deeper meaning behind sex and not just the pleasure?

[@mxdom]

What an absolute slammer wow

[@avgmatt]

join the club, brother. still a bad ass song though after all the years, so at least there is that.

[@isenaluna626]

Ummm, I am obsessed with this song, bye.. cx

[@SeismicJack]

Why would they take out those keys in the other version? They fire.

[@anarchobaby]

In love with this song

[@chadhowe5770]

does anyone know how to play this on guitar or know of someplace where i can get the proper tab i have already tried ultimate guitar and tabcrawler. If you can please help me

[@cmc8787]

Great song. Depressing though.

[@shaneistheog]

You just made me feel OLD. Lol Fml.

[@multitim83]

Best album!

[@axm44451]

Thanks you so much

[@hollyrawks88]

best song everrrrrrr!!!!

[@music_lovver1282]

Someone help, I feel like there’s a song that sounds exactly like the part “up the stairs, the station where the act becomes art of growing up” is there a song like that or am I just tripping?

[@krisstinalewis6347]

Do they have anymore songs like this? Or any other bands with songs like this? Recommendations please

[@michaelverdugo3968]

Krisstina Lewis the sound wise or lyrically like this?

[@krisstinalewis6347]

Haunting Melody the sound

[@jenniferbrown5820]

Love this song

[@manuelmirandawtf8345]

this hits so hard

[@JoeOldest]

Great song.

[@volcomx14]

@showXmeXtheXdawn I totally agree with you. But just remember what mark twain said.." Everyone is like a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows anyone." Never rush into relationships.

[@guenievresatu]

That sounds like a great idea, acutally.

[@angelbackinblack]

@Cullenzz678 I believe rape suggest using violence or force. I don't think she threatened or hurt him. She simply had some power over him (because he was in love with her) which made him succumb to her requests.

[@alexandersametz122]

I don’t think your understand rape then. Imagine your female and your boss makes sexual advances at work, you can’t say no, you feel pressured, and you do it. It’s rape. You never said no, you never were threatened, you never were hurt. BUT ITS STILL RAPE If you think rape needs violence or force your wrong. The guy felt he couldn’t say no, was pressured, was manipulated by emotion into doing something he didn’t want. It’s rape.

[@cityandcolor8]

you wanna know how i know?? same thing happend to me

[@michellemaesimplicio3412]

my college soundtrack

[@nwatna06]

@angelbackinblack a ton of country and rap singers make entire songs about sex but those are usually sensual love songs or dirty hook up songs. Brand New's the only band to do it like this and its f***ing amazing!

[@BENZYteevee]

I remember when i cared about sex and love being one in the same. Now this song is an echo of my past.

[@Nominator546]

@angelbackinblack a lot of people, just a lot fewer would take it to a deep spiritual level like this.

[@superbassman2678]

@Chad Howe go to songstter for tabs bro they have some of the best interactive tabs ive found

[@ItsMyTimeToRule14]

Dare I ask what this song is about, though I believe I know?

[@Violetraieyes]

Lovee this song :3

[@CreepIt100]

Reminds me of high school...

[@smokeldogg]

The song is about whatever it is about to you. God, don't any of you understand Brand New?

[@jarredharding979]

This reminded me of when I was molested when I was 8 by my babysitter....... I'm going to try to repress those memories again....

[@gemelahfearn3147]

is it the actual situation or is nostalgic?

[@jarredharding979]

+Gemelah Fearn i don't understand the question your asking me....

[@gemelahfearn3147]

+Jarred harding like how does this remind you of getting molested..does the lyrics of the song describe your situation or were you listening to it when you got molested. Is that clear?

[@jarredharding979]

+Gemelah Fearn The lyrics....

[@jarredharding979]

+Sara G Oh....That makes sense....

[@angelbackinblack]

@ilikebearz Hahaha... Saw it. Amazing. Different kind of music than Brand New but sure is special.

[@kingexclusivo]

Bruuuh a month ago I heard this song and I thought it was terrible, hated the yelling part, so I Started listening to Taking Back Sunday instead. Then, a month later here I am loving this song. It's hella weird.

[@angelbackinblack]

It describes the 'act' in a rather deep , albeit a little angst-driven, way. I like it. It's dangerous in its topic and pulls it off greatly. who else would dare to make an entire song about sex?

[@big_man1234]

Steel panthers whole shtick is about having sex-

[@Romanoct.]

Still here in 2023

[@d8752rq]

i never knew there was an organ in this song 😮

[@d8752rq]

oh so this is actually the alternative version not the one on spotify thats why i got so confused XD its still a good song

[@d8752rq]

i know how to play this on guitar .

[@Mramerican21]

Good song

[@NoxAmante]

What I think it's about is the boy was raped by another man when he was younger and now every relationship he has is broken already and the part with the girl is him trying to cope with sexual relationship in general and not taking it well because it wants more then that. But the girl used him for sex and as he tries to be OK with it he can't get past his memories. But that's just me. Great song and very strong.

[@twines2804]

Actually, she couldn't stand it because it wasn't leg day.

[@caramip]

Thumbs up if this reminds you of your first time.

[@GameGenies]

Looks like I forgot to save myself. Oops.

[@SoundStation98]

Awsome

[@shintaro8596]

too relatable

[@philbateman1989]

I get the whole thing that he's being pressured into sex with a girl he knows doesn't actually lovie him and just wants sex, but what's with the "die young and save yourself" part?? It's the most accentuated part of the song, but it seems to have the least relevance to the rest of it.

[@TheCatsMe00w]

actually that would be cool. ill listen to it

[@LtUnreal]

what exact genre of music is this?

[@gummy892]

Emo/screamo/punk

[@Urmom-zo3fu]

I'm 13 and here in 2021🖤 I officially have the best music taste in my generation.

[@nate-likes-bikes]

15 and here in 2023🖤

[@chloweful]

my favourite song

[@flyersfan223]

that's like the part two of this song in a way

[@samsmith6601]

@cono1999 np and it wasnt stupod I was thinking the same till I googled the album and it said

[@JayZombie1216]

Fuck yes.

[@Eve6fangirl]

haha i love this song and its soo messed up, but it has a good story/meaning behind it

[@LethalBrawler]

I can't help but relate to this song as a 20 year old. I lost my virginity and had my first kiss on the same night with a woman who I thought wanted to be my friend only for her to kick to me to the curb afterwards. I now feel like a worthless sex toy and don't know if I'll ever be the same again :/

[@jayyy1677]

I came here from yiu

[@epicmetod]

best sibling love themed song ever

[@energeticeg8243]

*My reaction to this song* *’Nosebleed’* *’Sniffles’* *This song is so H o t*

[@TransmutedCuppyCake]

This song’s about a guy getting raped and traumatized. Maybe not the “hottest” thing unless you’re really awful.

[@isenaluna626]

666 likes.. Ok. Cool!

[@samfletcher70]

@angelbackinblack What a song completely about sex, bad touch by the bloodhound gang

[@hehungblameless]

if you know how to play this bass line, you are cool

[@aleksmonoxide2910]

Aaron Cochran hehe I know how to play the guitar and bass c:

[@anajordan9107]

This song makes me more afraid of losing my virginity 😱 Really cool though 😅

[@adxndbdfie]

I feel naughty just listening to this song. Ugh, so good.

[@myrandablax]

its at least 5-6years old

[@ezravegapaetow3724]

Ummm listening to the lyrics and REALLY looking at them kinda makes you wonder if the song is about sexual assault..? Just me..?

[@404Rainbow]

Ughhhhhh Jimmys still my family

[@donkeykong502]

Yeah I noticed that too, what's up with that

[@Allyourbase1990]

One of

[@blastfiendsunite420]

Who has felt this song??