The Airborne Toxic Event - The Common Touch (Official Audio)

[@Moz-ig8xh]

The most underrated band of the last 30 years .. every song is a classic

[@christopherdebaere7486]

I feel like every song speaks to a different point in my life. Their music let's me remember past events, right down to the emotion I felt in the moment.

[@Schmumfkins]

Agreed

[@JoytotheWorld11]

Yes!

[@ronniswonger]

Such a beautifully constructed band and will always be my favorite , Can't wait to see em live some day.

[@jasperoliger]

It's really refreshing to hear a band who's lead singer isn't a tenor lol this guy is a baritone 100% and I love it

[@SuperCacky]

I have no idea why, but listening to this for the first time, brought me to a flood of tears.

[@robertnoeske6393]

SuperCacky First heard it 3 days ago, and I just heard it again and makes me bawl every time

[@megamoodles]

Same here hon, long time since a song had me both in tears and dancing in my kitchen haha

[@SerjioAcevedo]

MiTu. This is truly a FULL ALBUM!!!

[@jennifergriggs3103]

I love these artists

[@SuperCacky]

Still brings a tear

[@misteryne]

This could be my favorite album since their self titled. This song specifically could be the best that Mikel has ever written for me personally. This song is ripping me to shreds and building me up at the same time. It’s art.

[@spider_dude]

I was worried about how this album would sound but omg I love all the songs so far especially this one

[@sueklein3179]

Going to see them in North Carolina this weekend from Florida all by myself ❤️

[@travlaney]

This is some of the best writing I've seen in 30 years.

[@juanpaschke5835]

I love how this has a little sound from each of the prior albums. And one thing about Mikel is his ability to pour so much emotion into 3-5 minutes. I would think it is being a writer to tell such an amazing story in such a short amount of time. Grabs you from the first second the notes of the song hit

[@daveainsworth562]

do you notice how this song was built using space in the song, so different from so many songs today. There's a distinct absence of sound, while at the same time full with accent and accompaniment. My favorite song on the album

[@killerXs3od]

GOD damn this song is so good

[@mandyfowler7250]

This is the standout song on the album for me, it will definitely be a big hit with the live audiences.

[@lonervampire9225]

i can't express how beautiful this song sounds to me. it makes me tear up every single time, and it fills me with something bigger than i can imagine as much as it empties me. there are just so many layers and pure emotion on this song, it makes me feel like i understand exactly what the narrator's been through

[@1B4ND1T]

This song needs a beautiful music video

[@deanmilitello7774]

I could listen to this song a million times over - really loudly. Its very catchy!

[@xSweetLillyx]

Wouldn’t trade the common touch for anything in the world.

[@SpaceCaptnFace]

been 58 since i was 23... fuck me that hits.

[@bezo8162]

New fav!!!! Awesome live concert...I woke the neighbors...69 problems and 1 ain't me!!!! Keep doing what you do 🤘

[@michaelthompson8955]

Very possibly the absolute cream of the crop from this band’s entire discography,which is absolutely immense in both quantity and quality.

[@michaelthompson8955]

Me again. I now totally agree with myself, of all their masterpieces, this is THE one.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@radiojkw]

Brilliant Band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@julieyardis9457]

This, by far, is the most graceful and excellent band I have ever heard of

[@sadieb4420]

Cannot stop listening to this on repeat! Blown away by the album!

[@Lehigh_Sky_High]

At first it sounds like Bob Dylan's "Desolation Row" then it turns itself into one of TATE's most epic songs. Bravo.

[@royiskeen12]

Album of the year for me so far! 🙌🏼❤

[@brandonkempff1234]

Oh man, u always manage to write a song that just hits me at the core... Thank you - Love you guys!!!

[@moonpie1240]

This album is a masterpiece! Amazing!

[@hyderocha-morgan274]

This song is so, so sad. It really makes me feel for Mikel.

[@megamoodles]

LOVE this album so much! Had the privilege of hearing a few songs unplugged on our local radio station about a week ago and I was BLOWN AWAY. Well done y’all, I am obsessed ❤️

[@beckaelizabeth2226]

this song is slaughtering me; new favorite

[@drewbadger68]

12 more days until I finally get to see them❤

[@nickdavis6868]

When he said.. I been 58 since I was 23, I felt that.

[@NiakoChan]

This song is truly special. No band in the world has ever produced a song quite like this one. At least none of the songs i heard up to this point can hold a candle to this one. Just wow.

[@lardog112]

Great song

[@josephpisano6935]

I have tickets for April in Philly. I have wanted to see them for so long! I will miss Anna though.

[@kevincook210]

Without a doubt the best song on this album. 10/10

[@MaryHelenAwakened]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song!!!! Been a fan since the first album & this is wonderful! 😁❤

[@lardog112]

Great song!

[@janicelove100]

Still obsessed with this band and now a new album to just get me deeper into my obsession, this is fecking brilliant 💜🧚‍♀️💜

[@mitchcapps6021]

So glad you're back.

[@BA-wp2hy]

they have to be the best band out

[@anthonyordway8226]

Love this song, especially the live version from East-West Studios.

[@Errkz]

Love it !

[@baldwinvp]

Love you guys! So glad to have new music to enjoy. This one is my favorite so far! I hope you do a lyric video for this!

[@timothyjozeftattoo1541]

Man they’ve done it again! I was worried about Anna leaving but this is probably one of their best albums. This is the best song I feel so far. It’s one of those albums that warms up to you and then you’re like mannnnn that’s a hit! Repeat! Actually “carry me” is my new favorite

[@elainebyrd6464]

Wow

[@Lulu.Perkins]

"The Common Touch" Every night I'm lying here, the world crashing through my ears I always hear the same damn thing: "you can't you're life on a hanging string" He's always saying, "stop complaining You really can't ever expect too much Boy, you were born with the common touch" And we fall and fall and fall and fall With our heads soaked up in alcohol One hand on a cigarette I swear I still got some good moves left I've been fifty-eight since I was twenty-three I got sixty-nine problems but one ain't me And seriously I don't give a fuck If my answer isn't good enough Hey, there, tell me man What's the answer to this riddle then? Is it heroin? Or Jesus Christ? Big-ass books? Or sleepless nights? I had a few of those and everyone knows That the common touch ain't worth the price As we fall and fall and fall and fall With our heads soaked up in alcohol Two hands on our Juliette I swear I still got some good moves left And if you promise that you'll stay with me I swear that I will always see The best of you and me Hey, now tell me this, how these days and nights can coexist A million pieces in my mind, every damn thing at the exact damn time It always seems like the same damn dream My legs don't work and I can't sing I swear I don't feel a god damn thing As we fall and fall and fall and fall With our heads fucked up on alcohol Two hands on my Juliette I swear, baby girl, I'm not done yet And if you promise that you'll stay with me I swear that I will always see The best of you and me And when I wake up I wonder where everyone's gone I just can't sleep so I lay there until the dawn And I wonder if god knows anything Does god know what's going on? 'Cause I can't be alone just yet and you're the only good thing that I got left I know I got these problems still but I swear it's real and I swear I will Maybe we can't ever expect too much but we can live here with the common touch And we'll all fall and fall and fall and fall Get all fucked up on alcohol We're going to have a good time yet Some got more, but some got less And if you promise that you'll stay with me I swear that I will always be Something you can believe! Yeah, they say that Jesus saves but I couldn't write that on his grave So I snuck his ashes through the gate and I threw them on the outside lane Where we watched the horses going by, hoping to keep the pick-four alive I was ten years old, he was forty-five, number nine came through and we high-fived I know it don't amount to much but that's called love with the common touch I lost my shit when I heard the call Felt buried beneath the weight and all Twenty-five tons fell on my chest Every hour, every breath You tell me every day that you won't leave I'm sorry I put this at your feet But tell me can't you see That we fall and fall and fall and fall We meet each other at the end of it all We wonder where all the good time's gone How we carried something so long We made a little something that felt like home So we could face the night to come With that common touch, that common touch, that common touch To make us feel less alone

[@marceladiaz5272]

From Colombia, in love with you since forever!

[@Ivanalunamar]

Que Viva Colombia ♥️🇨🇴

[@leonardogabriel2133]

Every night I'm lying here The world crashing through my ears I always hear the same damn thing "You can't you're life hanging on a string" He's always saying, "Stop complaining You really can't ever expect too much Boy, you were born with the common touch" And we fall and fall and fall and fall With our heads soaked up in alcohol One hand on a cigarette I swear I still got some good moves left I've been fifty-eight since I was twenty-three I got sixty-nine problems but one ain't me And seriously I don't give a fuck If my answer isn't good enough Hey, there, tell me man What's the answer to this riddle then? Is it heroin? Or Jesus Christ? Big-ass books? Or sleepless nights? I had a few of those and everyone knows That the common touch ain't worth the price As we fall and fall and fall and fall With our heads soaked up in alcohol Two hands on our Juliette I swear I still got some good moves left And if you promise that you'll stay with me I swear that I will always see The best of you and me Hey, now tell me this How these days and nights can coexist A million pieces in my mind Every damn thing at the exact damn time It always seems like the same damn dream My legs don't work and I can't sing I swear I don't feel a god damn thing As we fall and fall and fall and fall With our heads fucked up on alcohol Two hands on my Juliette I swear, baby girl, I'm not done yet And if you promise that you'll stay with me I swear that I will always see The best of you and me And when I wake up I wonder where everyone's gone And I just can't sleep so I lay there until the dawn And I wonder if god knows anything Does god know what's going on? 'Cause I can't be alone just yet And you're the only good thing that I got left I know I got these problems still But I swear it's real and I swear I will Maybe we can't ever expect too much But we can live here with the common touch And we'll all fall and fall and fall and fall Get all fucked up on alcohol We're going to have a good time yet Some got more, but some got less And if you promise that you'll stay with me I swear that I will always be Something you can believe! Yeah, they say that Jesus saves But I couldn't write that on his grave So I snuck his ashes through the gate And I threw them on the outside lane Where we watched the horses going by Hoping to keep the pick-four alive I was ten years old, he was forty-five Number nine came through and we high-fived I know it don't amount to much But that's called love with the common touch I lost my shit when I heard the call Felt buried beneath the weight and all Twenty-five tons fell on my chest Every hour, every breath You tell me every day that you won't leave I'm sorry I put this at your feet But tell me can't you see That we fall and fall and fall and fall We meet each other at the end of it all We wonder where all the good time's gone How we carried something so long We made a little something that felt like home So we could face the night to come With that common touch, that common touch, that common touch To make us feel less alone

[@calebcuster6896]

Wow how is this song not more popular. Seriously what a beautiful song. Was suppose to seen them in October. Fuck covid

[@kaspermunch600]

Best song on a great album

[@lardog112]

Love this song.

[@nattypants5303]

My fav song from the El Rey shows, so happy it’s finally out!!!

[@rickbrecht4272]

It was my favorite at the El rey too. Hopefully they play it tonight during the virtual concert.

[@mariamusic22]

This and carry on are my two favorites ❤️made me cry. The whole album is great!!

[@randomgirl2173]

There's an extra verse in the description. Does anyone know if its in any versions of this song? ..does God know what's going on? Every night we fall asleep practicing our eulogies. You're two or three lines in front of me. I get lost in the memories between four and four and forty-four. I know we always want the exact same score, but you're smart than I'll ever be. You got to promise me that you'll never leave. Cause I can't be alone just yet, and you're the only good thing I've got left.

[@ghostiq1473]

This is to insane

[@KennyVeltre]

I cant help but hear similarities between this and Reba's "I'm a Survivor"

[@garygilkenson]

Been waiting a couple years for this to get released. I hope they play it live how they did at the El Ray. it was a little faster.

[@anthonyspitlerod3894]

My favorite song. All are great though.

[@jacobpope4435]

Every night we fall asleep practicing our eulogies. You’re two or three lines in front Of me. I get lost all in the memories of four and four and forty-four. I know we Always want the exact same score but you’re smarter than I’ll ever be. You got to Promise me that you’ll never leave.

[@matthewlaughlin7082]

Under-rated

[@dshaw9209]

🙌

[@jengwang5472]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@adminsfm]

Con Movistar todo es posible!

[@bezo8162]

Where could one find the chords???👍

[@Jesus-un8ok]

Vengo de doble nueve xd.👋 saludos

[@nialldonnelly8712]

Best band since Oasis

[@adminsfm]

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY ALBUM

[@zbsanders]

The one line I did NOT agree with is “I can’t sing.” As far as your voice goes…I am a female vocalist…so I don’t normally care to enjoy male voices. I listen to other musicians to “study” them. I love how you go ahead and scream-sing to emphasize your points. It’s a good voice. I don’t understand where you got it. According to your book you never studied, you just decided one day “ I’m going to do this”

[@keithhopkins4718]

Read the lyrics again: "It always seems like the same Damn dream my legs don’t work and I can’t sing.". Mikel is having a dream where he can't run and he can't sing. I agree; he has an incredible voice.

[@zbsanders]

@@keithhopkins4718 You are totally right. I needed to really listen...thanks for digesting it for me!

[@garygilkenson]

Best song covering race horses since Fugue for Tinhorns