The Decemberists - Here I Dreamt I Was An Architect (Official Music Video)

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[@dustynuggets22]

How depressing

[@lucillenegan]

Ted Mosby, Architect

[@user-vh4yi8yy3g]

That would never work

[@CLuvTravels]

Hah, amazing story, as per use

[@codelicious6590]

Ah...wait for it..

[@nicholeflo3884]

Legendary

[@jojong2114]

"Who the hell is barney?"

[@MangekyoSharingan313]

"Robin took a long walk, that night. She thought about how opening yourself up to another person usually means opening yourself up to going a little crazy; she thought about how much easier it was just to be alone. And then she came to see me.

[@CLuvTravels]

That dialogue followed by this song.....great moment

[@codelicious6590]

How much easier it is to simply open yourself up to going a little crazy, the rest follows naturally.

[@350TPI]

I heard 10 seconds of this song on an old episode of How i met your mother and had to find it.

[@tunz7]

Me too! Haha

[@velocirizzo1850]

Same here

[@jczeibel577]

What episode is this?

[@350TPI]

“Ted Mosby: Architect” (Season 2, Episode 4)

[@nealkapur6061]

Same

[@blueinstagram3951]

This song is perfect.... The sound and lyrics combine to create a medley of nostalgia, happiness, and sorrow at the same time.

[@KlystiEvangelist]

Hearing this song changed my life. I first heard it in 2012 a few months before my mom died. I listed to this song on repeat all summer in my car. It's strange to think that was almost 11 years ago.

[@ginaduarte3001]

I'm almost 62 years old. I've been a fan of the great and one-hit songwriters since I was 9 years old - perhaps younger. The Decemberists seem to me underrated among my age group - maybe even in general. We will look back on this group in the same way we look back at REM - the comparison being that they're both great American rock bands.

[@tombitetto9498]

Hey. Great comparison. Really.

[@Userrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.r]

I wouldn't consider the Decembrists a one hit band

[@patrickcooper8829]

Seems like this band lost their mojo but they are not radio friendly. Their song On The Bus Mall is an obscure work of genius.

[@tuanjim799]

This song is like taking a deep breath on an early spring day, when it first starts getting warmer outside.

[@Topsukka98]

I can agree! (weather is now just like that and it's perfect)

[@dabulls23able]

No it isnt

[@electricovengnomecrew128]

@@dabulls23able you are a fool

[@MultiZABRI]

To me it feels like autumn breeze..

[@codywoodring]

Listening to it today!

[@jmlavergne4629]

Here I dreamt I was a soldier, and I marched the streets of Birkenau. And I recall, in spring, the perfume that the air would bring to the indolent town. . Where the barkers called the moon down, the carnival was ringing loudly, now. And just to lay with you there's nothing that I wouldn't do, save lay my rifle down. And try one, and try two. I guess it always comes down to: Alright, it's okay. Guess it's better to turn this way. And am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect and I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world. . But the angles and the corners, though my work is unparalleled, they never seem to meet. The structure fell about our feet and we were free to go. And try one, and try two. I guess it always comes down to: Alright. Okay. Guess it's better to turn this way. And here in Spain, I am a Spaniard. I will be buried with my marionettes. Countess and courtesan have fallen 'neath my tender hand when their husbands were not around. . And you, my soiled teenage girlfriend: Oh, are you furrowed like a lioness? And we are vagabonds. We travel without seatbelts on. We live this close to death. And try one, and try two. I guess it always comes down to: Alright, it's okay. Guess it's better to turn this... . But I won, so you lose. Guess it always comes down to: Alright, it's okay. Guess it's better to turn this way.

[@freezinginhere]

#notallheroswearcapes

[@devinjennings1120]

Doing god’s work.

[@mfanakhanyile3635]

I was re-watching HIMYM so I had to come here

[@DevilzzzzOwn]

Same here bro

[@Pookiooki69]

Hey, same here

[@sean7239]

Me too. Love that show

[@shrijeet.gaikwad]

Same here bro

[@ashleymae6666]

Also me

[@greenwave819]

Lyrics: And here I dreamt I was a soldier And I marched the streets of Birkenau And I recall in spring, the perfume that the air would bring to the indolent town Where the barkers called the moon down The carnival was ringing loudly now And just to lay with you, there's nothing that I wouldn't do Save lay my rifle down And try one, and try two Guess it always comes down to Alright, it's okay Guess it's better to turn this way And I am nothing of a builder But here I dreamt I was an architect And I built this balustrade to keep you home To keep you safe from the outside world But the angles and the corners Even though my work is unparalleled They never seemed to meet The structure fell about our feet, and we were free to go And try one, and try two Guess it always comes down to Alright, it's okay Guess it's better to turn this way And here in Spain, I am a Spaniard I will be buried with my marionettes Countess and courtesan have fallen 'neath my tender hand When their husbands were not around But, you're my soiled teenage girlfriend While you furrow like a lioness And we are vagabonds We travel without seat belts on and live this close to death And try one, and try two I guess it always comes down to Alright, it's okay Guess it's better to turn this But I won, so you lose Guess it always comes down to Alright, it's okay Guess it's better to turn this way

[@schnitzelburgs]

(this song) the longest winded metaphor about putting walls up - truly beautiful

[@elizabethbennet4791]

yes. this

[@XDEnd00]

I mean if we're talking about "longest" there's a certain entire Pink Floyd album...

[@JKJefferson]

This song plays in my head all the time

[@suburbansymbolism9382]

I can time travel back to my youth while listening to this record.

[@mulengalungu9602]

Sound track to my senior high school year. Awesome song!

[@texastalent3300]

damn u gotta be like 40 now thats crazy

[@the_bezirksrat]

Well, it’s November again. Time to listen to The Decemberists again.

[@codyash8021]

The decemberists and nick drake make up my fall soundtrack

[@the_bezirksrat]

@@codyash8021 i never heard of nick drake, can you recommend something from him?

[@chrisbryant600]

Haaaaaavvvvvvvvvve you met Ted.

[@andrea7098]

Ted Mosby, architect!

[@VUNguyen-hm4oo]

No, but i heard that guy was awsome, haha

[@uggbootgf]

Have a very special connection to this song as a Black trans girl who met a bunch of really cool Millenial White Indie Dudes who loved me for me and introduced me to a lot of good 2000s Indie music like Pavement, LCD SoundSystem, Built To Pill and the Decemberists 🥹 just makes me imagine being in my friend Chris’s car and knowing that I found my people. My forever family in those guys 🥹

[@mlegacyacc]

trans girls with awesome music taste unite!!!

[@Mutakaliim]

I hope you're doing well today

[@uggbootgf]

awe ty .. we are still in each others lives and everyones busy but the love is still the same and everytime we get together again after awhile it feels like no time has passed at all. They did so much more for me than they probably know. I was a young freshly 21 year old Black Trans Woman in small town indiana who was alone and very scared. and They made me feel safe and protected every night that I went out Those guys are like my older brothers. I feel like they'll be at my wedding. I love them they're my family @@Mutakaliim

[@relativemotion]

This song came out when I was in my teens, and now I'm in my early 30s, and I still get the same feeling when I hear this. 🥰

[@loujenkins3117]

one of my favorite songs by them. To anyone just getting into them and wondering if you should go buy one of their records...DO IT! they're all great. :)

[@AElunCrombiethefishman]

Lewis Issac I'm tempted to report you for shit taste in music. The Decemberists only have two really good album's IMO. "Her Majesty" and "Castaways and cutouts"

[@loujenkins3117]

AElun Crombie sorry to break it to ya kid but the world does not revolve around your opinion. Try not to be so negative and disrespectful. Just because you don't relate to the songs in their other records doesn't mean they aren't good. If you want something universal it's best to stick to the radio. I think Beyonce just released a new single. You should check it out. :) I would rather listen to Picaresque, The King is Dead, or The Crane Wife any day; and I'd suggest to anyone else looking for originality to do exactly the same!

[@AElunCrombiethefishman]

I was joking, it didn't rely come across that way in hindsight, but in all seriousness, I don't like their newer album's because they've become more poppy, more mainstream. Which I am not a fan of personally

[@loujenkins3117]

AElun Crombie Fair enough. I wasn't a huge fan of their latest release either. It seeems to be the way of many musicians; time passes and they experiment with instruments and style to try and stay fresh and relevant. Luckily, there are so many artists out there to fill our hearts and our playlists.

[@henriquecampos2568]

Classic schmosby

[@kgpspyguy]

This song really speaks to me on a personal level because I always dreamed about wanting to pretend to be an architect.

[@stewwart6060]

@@kgpspyguynothing is greater than architect

[@abartel6]

such a great unique voice, I love how be pronounces his vowels

[@leninhana]

really? i mean i love the song & voice, but his voice reminds me so much of Placebo.

[@LaraLinx]

It's the beauty of a true PNW accent, I think

[@JohnPaulUnderwood]

Dare I say, isn't he English?

[@Idonknowwhat]

I have a vague memory of this song being preloaded onto my first mp3 player, I think it was an iRiver and I didn’t even need to find new music because of it

[@mauonline]

Decemberists never go wrong in my book.

[@fennelcomeaux9663]

I love this! it makes me think of Sarah Lynn, though, and that makes me sad. but it's a nice kind of sad

[@kasper3085]

Yea, me too, me too...

[@donut_touch_me]

Damn it Patrice, stop SMOTHERING ME!!

[@yael6516]

Such an amazing song. I love it so much.

[@JamesPippin]

One of my favorite songs...

[@nxmjinnnie]

2:00 is the moment you all are looking for

[@fredericalbiac3753]

Wonderful song and nice voice!

[@chocmint]

love this song so much

[@shvendog2522]

Colin Meloy ....you are a genius...BRILLIANT

[@MsRawrasaurus]

I have loved this song since it first came out haha, those lyrics and the melody are what get me. I sing it to myself in the shower at times or whilst driving :-D

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

Really attractive lyrics.

[@nazraxk]

I be happy when the song starts then get sad midway thru😂

[@liamhenry7829]

If anyone reads this... the lyrics to this song ring true to my feelings of isolation, naivety and melancholy of my first sweethearts. My first long term partners were two polyamorous girls. All three of us tried to build this balustrade. Late nights of boundary discussion, oversharing and so much hope. Now, I am free to go. Oh to be in love 😔

[@mrhairston1387]

had forgotten about this song until ted Mosby reminded me.

[@Unused50]

The first time I heard it, i knew no worries in life. :')

[@Bosoxist]

This came as a free song on the Motorola Pebl. I haven't heard this for about 15 years. Brilliant.

[@shepmathe]

Patti Smith n her group put out a free "45" cover of this tune w/her album of covers "Twelve". It's a beautiful version. Didn't know the original came out as a free 45 also. Thanks. I only found this band through the PSG. Great song.

[@chibuezeegwuibe9489]

S02E04 if you know you know

[@puzzles7413]

Oh I know

[@Andye1892]

Ted Mosby.......Architect

[@CLuvTravels]

I watched an adult movie with a guy named Ted Mosby....same guy?

[@chemromance]

Such a brilliant song.

[@Gadgetsinno]

How i met your mother. Its 2021 am still here

[@es1495]

it's 2024 and I'm still here ;)

[@tom-four]

This is why I have the Castaways & Cutouts album cover tattooed on my thigh. Who am I kidding it’s because of California One/Youth and Beauty Brigade.

[@blitz3703]

Took me hours to find this and it was worth it.

[@fettahfaouzia5147]

its like the know my life just love it !!!!!!!!!

[@kylabotting]

such a beautiful song!

[@ScottGreen-ej4ii]

Such a great song 🎵

[@raquelamodio97]

Stories to pass down to generations, Of getting to credit for your hard work.

[@deadrem]

This song sounds like the first thing you would hear waking up in an afterlife.

[@jcamp187]

Wow blast from the past with this one 🥹

[@timneave3240]

It's just one of the finest songs ever written. Furrow like a lioness, I dares ya!

[@FellDestroyedMusic]

Masterful tune

[@alecwomack6718]

Masterpiece

[@alienated9341]

way aee aee aeeeeeee ae ae aeeee

[@bmdola]

countess and courtesan, fall beneath my tender hand, when their husbands were not around

[@rogerwilco4283]

Great song, need I say more

[@thatoneguy6466]

I love this song, but I can’t listen to it without being absolutely emotionally destroyed.

[@d3lil4h_]

Who’s here after watching Ted Mosby, Architect #HIMYM

[@jessieiverson8335]

i want to travel with this guy.

[@redkellysox]

The backing singer, Ezra Holbrook and his obscure band "Jacob Marley's Ghost" Album - Sympathy for Toys and Puppets released 2000 severely underrated

[@ojuca]

thank u ted i love you

[@yahyaphysics4018]

i love this in 2018

[@glo22222]

best song on the album

[@thomaswiesner2670]

Anyone in 2019?

[@MSIturnedmegay]

Not enough comments.. Damn good song!

[@passau6803]

I am here again and again

[@iremsubaraz5587]

Ted Mosby, Architect❤

[@ecrin435]

aha bi Türk daha buldum 🇹🇷

[@bookerherro]

this song a banger no kizzy

[@TheUnitedthugrecords]

I heard it half way through on “How I Met Your Mother” then I had to check it out

[@remfanbeforu732]

I was introduced on "Scrubs" and now am a die hard fan.

[@MrMuel1205]

Don’t remember this on Scrubs. I remember Crane Wife 3 on that. I remember this on HIMYM. Still, Zach Braff is definitely a Decemberists fan.

[@calviniturralde9995]

Whats being said at the beginning? Is it spoken in russian?

[@itsSimonLemongaming]

My depressed thought brought me here.

[@mcortezwriter]

here i dreamt i was an english major and i listened to decemberists or, wait--maybe: here i dreamt i was in grad school and i listened to decemberists and i recall in spring the black horn rims and skinny jeans i'd wear to seminar

[@jacobperry3857]

Marisol Cortez nice surprice

[@teddycouch9306]

Reminds me of a hybrid of k flay and the decemberists

[@suicidejon]

Weird thing is I actually had a dream and I was listening to this song throughout my dream it was playing in the background and I was under this tree and I am morphed into Jesus and then Krishna and then I was put back in the womb and then rebirth it was weird.

[@Coryiodine]

Sounds like youre crazy

[@FellDestroyedMusic]

reminds me of wandering around Europe :)

[@raquelamodio97]

🎉

[@CLuvTravels]

Won’t say what brought me here but I will say that it was legend wait for it............

[@adamnugent57]

dary

[@VelveteenRecords1994]

A True Beauty

[@legendofFranktheTank]

what the hell man, i never used to like this band and now i do

[@shiinaanon8008]

Greetings from Germany

[@relativemotion]

May 27th, 2014 and it's still in 360p. Wtheck...

[@Lyricon24]

The actual music video was likely recorded shortly after the song itself came out, but apparently it just wasn't released on this channel when it was completed. That's my guess, at least.

[@konijnism]

Lyricon This video has been around since 2006-2006ish, if I'm remembering correctly. I always thought it was someone's personal project. Perhaps its been "adopted" as an official video?

[@relativemotion]

@@Lyricon24 I figured. I was probably bored that day and tried to sound edgy.

[@relativemotion]

@@konijnism probably. This song still gives me a lot of nostalgia, even today. 🥰

[@hunterdaniels1790]

Always thought this was sunny day real-estate

[@KidCorporate]

If I may offer some advice; make love to this song.

[@loucat2779]

k

[@Shricx]

"I wanna be an Architect..."

[@jaredsmallwood6100]

Lol I always picture a disgruntled carpenter tired of heavy lifting and hard work wishing he could be an architect with his own office.

[@sebby2494]

0:39

[@ZERO-dan1]

Ted mosby, O Arquiteto...

[@SwishMajor]

Thank u Ted mosby

[@thestar4358]

I always find myself here

[@osbornemnisi3315]

Wouldn't know this song if it weren't for How I Met Your Mother

[@jasjongalvan1544]

This is the only song I like by them. It really moves me.

[@mr.samurai901]

I only like this one too, it's fantastic though.

[@tom-four]

How is that possible

[@n0denz]

This reminds me a lot of Destroyer.

[@gabrielpantoja4178]

Destroyer? Band or song?

[@n0denz]

@@gabrielpantoja4178 Band

[@johngraydon7441]

Legen wait for it

[@vyshakmalige3617]

Legendary!

[@raquelamodio97]

😅😊

[@dadams5040]

I'm so sorry for you.

[@HeyitsUY]

HIMYM Season 2 episode 4 18:40

[@langdon88]

TED MOSBY FTW

[@KidCorporate]

You're thinking of her again, aren't you?

[@darsoulr]

aman can dream cant he...damn it........lol i had a dream speech reimagined

[@BrunoPereira-py8wd]

Ted Mosby, the architect...😉