Rilo Kiley - A Better Son/Daughter

[@Ihateyoudude]

Jenny is totally crying during a lot of this song. It's like every time I sing along.

[@realitychk69]

true story

[@llamaoffspring]

My god, it's incredible to watch Jenny back then. Comparing how she sings this song now to then... not only did she get very creative with the performance of the song, but she sings it so peacefully nowadays - she's happy. You can just see the pain in her face as she sang these lyrics back in 2002. I love Jenny so much. Her lyrics have always been so passionate and honest.

[@ClassicGarth]

I have never seen a person look so distressed while singing. This is a real heart breaker.

[@takealukeoverthere_]

This song will always apply to me.

[@briannastella5533]

rilo kiley = golden years of early 2000s indie rock

[@imperfectclark]

I see people interpret this song as optimistic, like a rally cry... But Jenny's vocal recording (and personality, imo) point to sarcasm and resentment (regarding the obligation to hide symptoms of depression; leaking it risks pushing away those you care about). This video shows the sarcasm and spite so plainly. It's a middle finger to depression. No other song confronts the topic this adeptly or honestly. It makes me realize others know what this truly is--"You're not alone and this isn't your fault." Society doesn't take it seriously, and we're mad we have to fight it alone (if only to elude the stigma) "We'll fight and we'll make it through, (and we'll fake it if we have to)."

[@kramercapriati]

I love your thought on this..I totally agree...look at her face..that's resentment..and sarcasm in those words...

[@claytonbrown7120]

I’ve never known anyone not to catch the blatant sarcasm of this song 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@maddyjohnston-walker9326]

I totally get this. But interestingly many people also seem to think her tone in this song has changed over time. If you look at more recent performances you can see the optimism that people like to see the song with

[@imperfectclark]

@@claytonbrown7120 I was reacting to comments that gave me that impression

[@imperfectclark]

@@maddyjohnston-walker9326Yes! I noticed this, too. It reminds me of when Postal Service did their 2013 shows... They couldn't help but smile and have fun even though many of those songs are pretty bleak!

[@legend4646]

thanks for this upload

[@nem-kz3mk]

I only discovered this song last year, I was literally a baby when it came out. It amazing how Jenny lewis's vocals just transcend time. I honestly think this is one of the most powerful songs out there

[@briannastella5533]

this is one of my all time favorite songs that I discovered in middle school TO THIS DAY

[@claytonbrown7120]

👍🏻

[@notthisnotthat]

I saw them in Detroit at the magic stick on this tour. Had no idea what I was in for, but fell in love with this band that night. This song crushed then, and now nearly two decades later, it is even more cathartic and beautiful. Thank you to the band and uploader. This is great content.

[@proudhug]

I was at that show. Man, I wish I'd recorded it. I can't get enough of watching their old shows.

[@ashraz0]

Jenny, you are a fucking gem.

[@AbraminWonderland]

Wish I could've been there. I suppose I was nine months old while this concert was going on, but still

[@sawneybean5518]

When was this concert?

[@skylinenumber9]

November 2002

[@robbycox9550]

Saaaaamee

[@Yoriichi-k8i]

I was 6 when this concert held

[@rosscardarelli9700]

Wow I guess I’m the old guy here, I was 18! Love the recording.

[@bruhkearns8632]

Oh yes. This fckn song. I couldn't believe how much I related to every word in every way she conveyed them. Solidified my suspicions that I suffered greatly from depression that stemmed from severe bipolar disorder. My subsequent numerous therapists agreed wholeheartedly. Great fckn song, also helped me to realize that I wasn't the only one whose mother called insane and high with rotted insides, rest in the peace you never found and when saw it in others chased away screaming obscenities at in life.

[@sbirdhouse]

I love this song so much, Jenny Lewis is my hero.

[@ghostsoma]

the lows are so extreme that the good seems fucking cheap

[@courtneymundt2239]

this is the hands down the greatest video on the internet. oh my god what a fucking treasure

[@professormancaptain4210]

Yep. Fucking agree.

[@planetwaves6860]

What an amazing historical record! This needs to be featured in the (I hope soon to be coming) Jenny Lewis documentary!! Staying in tight on her face was a great call. What a performance!!! Thanks to the camera man and to Jenny!

[@TheVestini]

Thankyou Hannah Gatsby

[@3alexander3]

Sometimes in the morning I am petrified and can't move Awake but cannot open my eyes And the weight is crushing down on my lungs I know I can't breathe And hope someone will save me this time And your mother's still calling you insane and high Swearing it's different this time And you tell her to give in to the demons that possess her And that God never blessed her insides Then you hang up the phone and feel badly for upsetting things And crawl back into bed to dream of a time When your heart was open wide and you loved things just because Like the sick and the dying And sometimes when you're on, you're really fucking on And your friends they sing along and they love you But the lows are so extreme that the good seems fucking cheap And it teases you for weeks in it's absence But you'll fight and you'll make it through You'll fake it if you have to And you'll show up for work with a smile You'll be better you'll be smarter And more grown up and a better daughter Or son and a real good friend You'll be awake and you'll be alert You'll be positive though it hurts And you'll laugh and embrace all your friends You'll be a real good listener You'll be honest, you'll be brave You'll be handsome, you'll be beautiful You'll be happy Your ship may be coming in You're weak but not giving in To the cries and the wails of the valley below Your ship may be coming in You're weak but not giving in And you'll fight it you'll go out fighting all of them...

[@djee02]

Love that keyboard run she does in unison with the guitar at the end of the solo 3:20

[@greatleapforwards]

Always my standout rk song...I never tire of listening to it. So full of emotion... What a video

[@gentrol1630]

This song has effected me so much since I was just 13. I had no idea what it would really mean to me until I'm 31 and drenched in depression.

[@RIPDrakeinpeace]

To: The brooding 16 year old girl who wears long sleeves in the summer, in all of us; 𝐼 𝓈𝑒𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊, 𝒷𝒶𝒷𝑒... -- Rilo Kiley 2012

[@TransRoofKorean]

I think this was 2004, maybe 5

[@Thatcleverkid]

Wow if it weren't for orange is the new black I would have never found this song. It's so beautiful I love it!

[@kriszsten]

YASSS this is Rilo Kiley

[@puppetchildgirly6065]

I wasn't existent when this song came out

[@CgGoil]

Sounds like there is a crowd of 30 people... Should be 30.000!

[@kramercapriati]

This is Golden!!!

[@queerasaclockworkorangehor1776]

Tight!

[@mikequinlivan8842]

God, I had that strat model. Had to sell it when I got divorced. Seems sort of fitting, when looking at Rilo Kiley as a whole. 🤔

[@colinz24067]

Looks like an older Pennsatucky

[@em13108]

im so glad i found this song :) thxs orange is the new black

[@MxMattieMcD]

Holy shit i think i was at this show!

[@georgiabruno7568]

Thanks so much Orange is the New Black!! This song is fucking amazing.

[@adriel3836]

oh, is part of soundtrack? i didnt know it

[@darksideofthetube3027]

Damn

[@dlm2434]

Great song

[@bryansmith9431]

Wow...

[@JMoMo17101]

Fuck, I wish I could have been there.

[@awkwardboy]

Jason Boesel is one hell of a great drummer.

[@raindaresmusic]

THIS.

[@MEBOEFEBOE]

Jesus the voice crack

[@spektorologist]

Jenny is so chiquita here awww

[@ChrisGimbel]

Wounded Jenny is so wounded

[@shannonshannonbobannon5040]

🫀

[@liveitup6105]

I guess the Orange is the new Black show brought this song to light some. Good. Awesome song and band. I’m sure plenty of people will love getting into them even if they may be a little late to the game. Brace yourselves. It’s a rollercoaster.

[@TW-gr4qh]

Love, but rough.

[@elisha_jane]

Ow.

[@CJinSD1]

She was so authentic back then.

[@volvoguy804]

Reminds me of a female version of Conor Oberst.

[@patrickhennessy8040]

Rilo Kiley...No wonder Justine Pierre and Beb Gibbard respect her so much

[@ihavesoul4real]

She stole Rose’s teddy bear.

[@112233jjooee]

i miss when indie was underground

[@claytonbrown994]

112233jjooee Hasn't been since 85

[@lauraannevely]

Clayton Brown I

[@mikequinlivan8842]

It was never underground.

[@paulthepainter2366]

@@claytonbrown994 85 was our best year

[@eddy5485]

this song made me feel better about being trans before i even knew what it meant.

[@Livi2112]

As a depressed, possibly bi-polar, trans girl this song helps me a lot too

[@Teheeheeable]

Orange is the new black?