The Shins - Australia [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

[@seadog365]

This has to be one of the most underrated songs of all time. Never fails to put you in such a good mood as well. Great video to boot!

[@ucopiedyibo1959]

Yeah in a world of garbage music that is massively popular this is so low key for some reason

[@thadfreebourn5138]

Agreed: a canon its included in. Great band, thats why

[@timtheenchanter2062]

One of the most underrated bands too

[@saltnugget]

Yes. Been repeating this during work to help me focus, alongside with coffee. Perfect

[@wades2132]

@@MuhMuhMamaLuigi yep. I like it for that. It’s peppy and catchy but the lyrics can really throw you in a funk.

[@eduardoordaz4872]

I discovered this song while listening to an Indie playlist on Spotify and I just found out that it's been 13 YEARS since it was released???

[@dudw_c]

Me too bro

[@jl45000019]

i see question marks but i dont see a question. maybe you are looking for confirmation that it has been 13 year since release, ok yes it has been 13 years, you are correct

[@BartBart22]

Nice, life's amazing. There's always something to discover.

[@hotbun11]

I heard it when it first came out and couldn't find it since then!! My 13y long search is finally over!

[@GabrielCsaba]

Ah, welcome to Mercerland. I't's never too late and we're never too many.

[@Proceed44]

this song is honestly a vocal masterpiece

[@sophieheritage478]

and lyrical

[@melisamendie]

and musical

[@dandelgado11]

So true... His voice and pronouncing is just so unique... What a giant

[@Sumtinrandom]

Ten years ago, when I was lost in Australia (backpacking) I saw the movie 'Garden State' on tv in the middle of the night. Aftar that I looked up the soundtrack, including music by the shins. I then found this song. It felt like destiny.

[@MushroomsMythologyandMedicine]

More like synchronicity

[@ExoticBlue22]

One of my fave films. 😊

[@Beer4Breakfast]

Man 2007 was a rough year for me. Sometimes it's sad hearing songs you like when it vividly reminds you of a bad time.

[@capngio4589]

Ya think?

[@codyschiffel4660]

Your name is " six beers for breakfast" no wonder why your life was rough

[@hazelchief-rabbit5903]

Cody Schiffel hahaha, your comment made my night!!! XD

[@diegocaballero4142]

Six Beers for Breakfast i mean, like, he's not wrong

[@RamiroBelmaresJr]

Still a catchy song though, I'd say this specific song lifts my spirits.

[@andrewhall7930]

The banjo at 1:49 makes this song. Out of the blue, and then disappears just as quickly...

[@floydpinkerton7954]

Agreed. Such a nice touch. (Although it appears in the final chorus as well...)

[@davegairdner2000]

I thought my USB device kept connecting and disconnecting.

[@Keith-dt2yw]

Born to... Born to multiply? Born to gaze into night skies?

[@cristhianianmendozaruiz553]

@Keith Dude, you make me cry, but in an awesome new complete way, thanks!!

[@Cytrus4984]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@travelregina]

Thank you from Russia😂😍

[@McChloeNFries]

Thanku from Chicago! lol

[@swankyj501]

Bump

[@arkadiosvotessocialist8436]

Video looks light-hearted Music sounds happy Lyrics are quite unpleasant. This is my favorite thing about The Shins

[@jessekontrarez1681]

"But nothing happens every time I take one on the chin You're Himmler in your coat, you don't know how long I have been Watching the lantern dim Starved of oxygen So give me your hand, and let's jump out the window" I cant describe how this makes me feel, but its amazing. Amazing vocals and an all-round beautiful song. I'm so glad I discovered the song 16 years later.

[@JaneDoe-zc2zn]

One of the best songs ever. One of my theme songs. Lyricist is talented.

[@JaneDoe-zc2zn]

The planet is infact irradiated. Congratulations. Blackhole. Oblivion. I'm becoming God. I get to enjoy it with God. Didn't care to remember or read anything about the apocalypse, armageddon, or Ragnarok?

[@JaneDoe-zc2zn]

I'm not a serial killer, or a criminal. Ask God.

[@Techsketch]

Oh, I get it. This song is about living the way you want to, no matter how different you are. And in the video they are doing something as strange as stealing balloons from a car dealership, but it's part of their lives and they enjoyed it. I like how these guys can relate the videos to their songs in almost unnoticeable ways sometimes. That's cool. This is one of my new favorite songs and music videos. I love it! Every part of it!

[@conbaz106]

This video looks like it was just loads of fun to shoot

[@kapricornvidz]

The Shins played such a huge part in my life for many years and when my daughter passed this is the song that didn't make sense until I lost her. Such a great song! So thankful for subpop records and the shins

[@bobbycool504]

I feel really sorry for your loss. Awesome to know that this songs gives you a good feeling !

[@redskies4530]

Hi I Recommend an indie rock song Called 'Looking into the mirror' By Robert Nix

[@hayleyb467]

sending love vibes your way 🎈

[@Michàel-k2o2n]

Catchy!!!

[@javierm3998]

Born to multiply Born to gaze into night skies All you want's one more Saturday Well look here until then They gonna buy your life's time So keep your wick in the air and your feet in the fetters 'Til the day we come in doing cartwheels We all crawl out by ourselves And your shape on the dance floor Will have me thinking such filth I'll gouge my eyes You'd be damned to be one of us, girl Faced with a dodo?s conundrum I felt like I could just fly But nothing happend every time I tried Woo, ooh! A duotone on the wall The selfless fool who hoped he'd save us all Never dreamt of such sterile hands You keep 'em folded in your lap Or raise them up to beg for scraps You know he's holding you down With the tips of his fingers just the same Well, you'll be pulled from the ocean But just a minute too late Or changed by a potion And find a handsome young mate for you to love You'll be damned to pining through the windowpanes you know You'd trade your life for any ordinary Joe's Well, do it now or grow old Your nightmares only need a year or two to unfold Been alone since you were twenty-one You haven't laughed since January You try and make like this is so much fun But we know it to be quite contrary La la la la la la la Dare to be one of us, girl Faced with the android's conundrum I felt like I should just cry But nothing happens every time I take one on the chin You're Himmler in your coat you don't know how long I've been Watching the lantern dim starved of oxygen So give me your hand and let's jump out the window La la la la la La la la la La la la la la La la la la La la la la la La la la la La la la la la

[@YesiVilla]

Thank you for this ♥️

[@katkatkatkat463]

I’m an Aussie expat and this made me miss my home so much, even tho it seems to have nothing to do without Australia lol. When I was in high school I smuggled balloons out of the science classroom in my socks

[@abunny8519]

BORN TO BORN TO MULTIPLY

[@abunny8519]

BORN TO GAZE INTO NIGHT SKYYYYYY

[@abunny8519]

ALL YOU WANTS ONE MORE SATURDAYYYYY

[@RoberioRoberioRoberio]

@@SamirHabibTheKing WHEN ALL YOU WANT'S ONE MORE SATURDAY

[@ftrost7803]

I love how he sings "window" at the end of the song.

[@flerg1495]

+F Trost Favorite part

[@6monthsago941]

F Trost like Morissey:)

[@weeyum99]

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[@rikaokay]

Been alone since you were twenty-one, You haven't laughed since January, You try and make like this is so much fun, But we know it to be quite contrary. my favorite lines.

[@lilysmith3688]

The lines right after that are my favorite

[@henrybyrne4262]

Depends on perspective, if they just turned 22 and it’s February, the lines aren’t quite as meaningful

[@lemmywemmy4998]

Henry Byrne man shut up

[@dixieclinard6305]

I’m six years late but me too !!

[@Lohkee2]

Been on repeat in my head for almost a week. That melody is something else

[@TrailerPoopers]

Time to put ze ear-goggles on!

[@Toniboi]

no!

[@jacksonwrightmusic6805]

wow, never realized what he was saying there, I thought it was German haha. So happy it's that though

[@handronavas6143]

Time to put the earphones on? No!****

[@macewinduhugs3036]

you're everywhere!

[@Ron_Armstrong]

La La La Laaaaaaa

[@melaVOLENCE]

This song instantly makes me feel happy

[@icycatz9408]

melaVOLENCE oh my gosh same!

[@DennisBeaman]

Its kind of bizarre. This video was filmed just blocks from my house. Love the song. The band is amazing.

[@arelcrest5048]

Wow!!

[@Luke-kx5mf]

That is really cool

[@Lonjemoco]

I saw you in the back

[@jevinday]

That's so rad!

[@nicoleclark8854]

i love this song so much. it makes me happy

[@johnnymonsta9743]

+Nicholas Clark Well it's certainly not about the happiest of things but I can definitely see where you're coming from

[@rebjiii]

+Nicholas Clark Yep - this one is of my favorites by the Shins....my other favorites are Simon Saint, New Slang, Turn on Me, Simple song, and Phantom limb

[@bellevanveenendaal5078]

+rebjiii we have the exact same favorite Shins songs :)

[@zzzcocopepe]

and also every other shins song

[@oliviabalman3748]

Nicholas Clark this song, though its about the complete opposite, makes me feel so free

[@couldcarexless]

this song + this video = the definition of joy

[@kaleefisher2928]

My mom went to high school with the brother of the drummer of the shins and they where in the same friend group. I think it’s cool cause this is one of my favorite bands

[@Fr3ckles83]

I remember being a ski bum in Colorado with my flip phone having made this song my ring tone anytime somebody called. I’d listen to the Shins all day while snowboarding in the backcountry before work. Life is wild.

[@milescox1792]

Thanks for sharing. This is a great snowboarding song.

[@FutureInventions]

The peak of this band's awesomeness. Amazing song.

[@jhunterpdx]

This was our wedding song... so to say I love these guys is an understatement.

[@solinca5645]

your nightmares only needed a year or two to unfold? i hope not

[@lifeisawackything]

@@solinca5645 lol

[@Jono.]

Reminds me of driving through mountain ranges with my ex at a very peaceful state in my life. This song is happy and calming to me

[@amauricom11]

I don't know why, but every time i watch this video and hear this song, I shed in tears. Weird. But awesome.

[@manuelirvingzarate]

The Shins has that effect. I can't help but cry every time Simple Song comes on.

[@sunshinemarmot7070]

+Irving Zárate God yes. A comet leaves me an emotional wreck every single time too

[@tarynparadis240]

+Alvaro Martinez me too

[@user-sn7tk6de6f]

The guitar.and the harmony in their voices . Ugh gets me

[@cupofchaffee8875]

Alvaro Martinez me to

[@whited08]

The wonders of James Mercer. In my opinion, the best lyricist alive, and if he were a "poet" (which he is...), one of the best of our time.

[@chazdomingo475]

I do believe he is the unsung Bob Dylan of our time.

[@geordiesmith3996]

Favorite line: "Your nightmares only need a year or two to unfold"

[@Civilian08]

I love that line too, even though it feels me with stress and anxiety. It's worth it in the end when they're able to escape.

[@Kennedy640]

Song makes no sense. Video makes no sense. Title makes no sense. But I love it.

[@fatihkececi1890]

Kennedy640 this song is about boring 9-5 jobs and how they drain the life out of humans. if look closely to the lyrics you'll understand. Also, you can imagine the balloons "workers" at the auto dealership, they are tied up to the cars: they are restrained. The video is about the balloons "jumping out the window" or becoming free.

[@Kennedy640]

Fatih Kececi Why is it called Australia?

[@torscabinetofcuriosities]

Kennedy640 Because the Shins are crazy. And crazily awesome. Much like the Beatles.

[@torscabinetofcuriosities]

Tor Parsons Did anyone else notice that at the very end, the balloons appear to spell "australia" in the sky? That may be where the song's enigmatic title comes from. The lyrics kind of remind me of Zager and Evans' 1968 hit "In The Year 2525 (Exordium et Terminus)". The Zager and Evans song is about technology taking over the world and humans rendered useless, which is almost what this song sounds like it's about as well.

[@abunny8519]

Kennedy640 Australia was a prison colony.

[@Spider_7_7]

I like the way it is modern rock and yet it has a retro flavor to it.

[@Errekchen]

Love this song. So artistic. The lyrics are pure poetry.

[@laylaberries89]

This is my life's anthem. You'd be damned to be one of us girl Faced with the dodo's conundrum I felt like I could just fly But nothing happened every time I'd try Been alone since you were twenty-one You haven't laughed since January You try and make like this is so much fun But we know it to be quite contrary Faced with the android's conundrum I felt like I should just cry But nothing happens every time I take one on the chin 6 years later and i still feel like this song is written about me for me

[@giorjett13]

laylaberries89 I can relate, I feel like this is my anthem

[@zzzcocopepe]

this was all i listened to senior year

[@claudettes9697]

I want one more Saturday, more than anything. I love how things find you when you need it.

[@tayb.3417]

How can anybody not like this song!!!! This song is amazing i fell in love with it the first time i heard it. 200 something ppl need to get their ears and heads fixed.

[@izaactheberean6860]

602 now. Hope this reminded you of this song.

[@tayb.3417]

602 ppl are probably Addison Rae fans. I was jamming with my friends yesterday and I played this song and Phantom Limb on guitar. Never gets old. They are dear to me.

[@nahomelias2237]

2022 world cup Argentina.. next to it is this is the music I can get joy too💜💜💜💜

[@ZsaZsaGalore004]

the tempo of this song's chorus reminds me of being a little kid on a bright summer day,swinging on a swingset in the park

[@greej7259]

Amazing tune. One of my favourites, from now until the end of all time. Thank you The Shins.

[@TheMichaelk12345]

this song is by far my favorite song by the shins.

[@TurboWheeler]

I can listen to this song, especially the solo, all day.

[@aob6033]

the most wholesome heist their ever was

[@Jeremy-wj4qx]

PGR 4, friends, 6 years ago , i miss those times

[@JaneDoe-zc2zn]

This is one of my favorite songs.

[@ThisIsKindaFunny]

This song makes me think of easier times. So much has changed haha god where did it all go?

[@alphakennyone8]

It stays with the children as it should

[@plumenth]

Happiest song on the planet

[@jnewsham4567]

do you even hear the lyrics

[@hlvrn]

This song ALWAYS makes me so happy. Love it! I would also love to have one of those fir-costumes...

[@ctmdoh6542]

Why aren't they superstars? Baffling

[@Lieopluradon]

I mean the main singer started the Broken Bells, they're pretty popular!

[@cara8220]

This music video is literally my childhood. I remember my dad would always play me this music video as I sat on his lap. Nothing about it makes sense, but that’s what makes it perfect.

[@Kaerikillington]

I found this song 12 years ago while playing a racing game on xbox 360 lmao This was my cruising music! God, I wish I could remember the game... I love racing games.. Edit: it was Project Gotham Racing 4 😂👌

[@TurboWheeler]

That game had an amazing soundtrack

[@Scalesofnight]

HEY I'm here because PGR4 too!

[@Kaerikillington]

@@TurboWheeler 100% agreeee, so many good bands I found through that one soundtrack lol

[@Kaerikillington]

@@Scalesofnight wow really, that's awesome hehe, I miss gaming. Esp. racing games!

[@xxthisisyournamexx5073]

thats how i found this song and band too!

[@MrJohnstonJohno]

This is one of my favourite music videos.

[@koolobeans]

The perfect crime. Still love it in 2015.

[@imnotmakingvideosrry]

this was my summer song this year 😭 it makes me so happy

[@torscabinetofcuriosities]

Time to put ze ear goggles on! No! At 0:08, the Shins are driving under the Fremont Bridge, an iconic Portland highway bridge which was referenced in the lyrics to "Port of Morrow" from the eponymous album: "Through the rain / And all the clatter / Under the Fremont Bridge / I saw a pigeon fly". Sorry for my outbreak of encyclopediaitis there: there just aren't a lot of famous people from my home state, and I like telling people about it when there are.

[@aboosermc2794]

Port of morrow wasn't out yet

[@torscabinetofcuriosities]

+AbooserMC Of course it wasn't, what does that have to do with anything?

[@aboosermc2794]

+Tor Parsons how could they be alluding to something that didn't exist yet?

[@aboosermc2794]

+Tor Parsons Nervermind. Sorry. I misread your comment.

[@KennethWilliamElkington]

WooHoo! I really do hear a BANJO in this tune at around 1:50 in.... which of course, I play... but um, not in this song... or um, with this band.... but in other songs, with my band:) The 'jo always adds... a "touch of class". Cheers Mates!

[@eeek30]

bass line is awesome

[@kenobigirliz]

THE SHINS = AMAZINGNESS! I will never forget how I got introduced to them. It was senior year in high school and everybody started talking about "Garden State," and I had to find out what the big deal was. Saw the movie, heard the shins, instantly fell in love...and the rest of my senior year was amazing even though it started out crappy.....

[@talitasala]

esse clipe é lindo, fazia tempo que não via

[@karyskoo]

this is my morning song. My day can't go wrong after listening to it.

[@UnderdarkDrow_]

only just discovered this on a Spotify playlist o.o how come? this is amazing

[@conguito24]

same here! Totally Stress Free playlist?

[@theflyingegg3557]

Conguita23 I found it on ultimate indie

[@rohandas3573]

And i found it on feel good indie

[@shannonb7122]

Whoa me too.

[@fanjaningrum]

i just found this song about a month ago and now it's stuck in my head

[@ZackJ721]

This song makes me full like I just ate a big bowl of sunshine.

[@jfkdsljfklsjoif]

Ahhh, I Live like literally 4 or 5 blocks away from these guys. they rock.

[@legendofFranktheTank]

WE STOLE A BALLOON!

[@mirthfulArtist]

Frank Da Tank 😂

[@guit4rguy]

YOU ATE MY CHOCOLATE BAR

[@florsantos5769]

This song just cheered me up in 2019 ... thank you 😊

[@AxisWolfheart]

God, how was this 8 years ago?!

[@letitialyons8959]

Scary, huh?? Time goes? ??????? 🌠

[@Ron_Armstrong]

+Ryan now 9 bro :C

[@spectrebeast]

+Ryan Because 2015 - 2007 = 8, m8.

[@capngio4589]

+spectrebeast matey it's been 9 Januarys

[@spectrebeast]

Doopcoop Whoop sir, calm down plz.

[@henrybyrne4262]

This song first introduced me to The Shins, still is one of my favorites, and, if you add everything they’ve indirectly done for me, I have no idea where I’d be without this song

[@Yetiliciouss]

Kevin Spacey!

[@davidlowe5845]

Natalie Kay My third favourite Kevin Spacey movie.

[@marshmallowbudgie]

Natalie Kay and Steve Carell!

[@huntrrams]

My favorite Wes Anderson film...that hasn't been made yet

[@koolobeans]

Criminals could learn a thing or two from this video.

[@caseyredden9889]

This is actually one of the most charming videos I have ever seen. Also the song is great. 👍

[@atokugames2880]

Thumbs up if this song makes you feel at the top of the Empire State Building looking down at all the cars and then turning around to see yourself dead in your own bedroom then realizing that you've been dead this entire time

[@raydolph8776]

I remember when I had my first beer and posted on KZbin

[@Heatherosie]

Shins videos are the best. The most recent one for their new single "Simple Song" is free on iTunes right now!! It's so creative (like all their other videos); the video starts with James Mercer dying as an old man and the rest of the video looks back on his relationship with his children. Brilliant.

[@frankey10]

Don't run with scissors

[@allidock11]

10 years. This beautiful thing stays in my head.

[@Fursan11]

James Mercer looks just like Kevin Spacey

[@07julioprado]

Jelly Belly, you should watch "The Usual Suspects",,, Kevin Spacey will surprise you

[@bruhcoochie2169]

Jelly Belly what happened

[@chrisevans2942]

probably not good thing now

[@cynthiachapa3383]

My favorite Shins song.....💕

[@andrewcook5006]

Play this at my funeral

[@janaskibo871]

I can't believe I have just discussed y'all. 😊😊😊😊 Love it.

[@caydec4326]

Anybody here 2020? Did I graduate?

[@caydec4326]

Almost there bud. I understand that Spanish class was difficult and you had to drop it but you can make that up.

[@magical_bean]

@@caydec4326 how did it go

[@joseolvera156]

@@magical_beanhopefully good for lil bro 🤟

[@agdobleu]

This song, I can listen to it over, and over and over...

[@izaactheberean6860]

What is that audio in first few seconds on the video?

[@PossiblyJamesAlexander]

“Time to put the ear covers on!” “No.”

[@TheKarroca]

I forgot about these guys! Love these guys!

[@NotaRussian]

haha German guy at 0:00 German Guy - "time to put the ear goggles on!" Little Kid - "No!" Am i hearing that right?

[@sk8rking1234]

man the first song i herd from these guys was from phantom limb and that song was amazing and the video was to i remember seeing the music video to Phantom Limb in the hard rock cafe in the city and i said wow this song was amazing i have to go home and listen to it again and now there on my lists of favorite bands ever so i thank the hard rock cafe.

[@elinkperez7885]

Proyecto gotham rasing 4 ♥️👌😔

[@n2extreem]

@Dizfunky the shins kept me on this earth period. Such powerful music... powerful art.

[@BloodGuppy]

The things people will do just for a tumblr aesthetic gif.

[@farukkalkan8614]

This guys made me peaceful.Thanks guys.LEGENDS are dead.But never forgotten by really ears

[@theuntergroundman]

This song is 2007 as hell.

[@sophieheritage478]

but also simultaneously very timeless.

[@kaitlynnharrison8083]

all-time favorite song from the shins

[@psychicbyinternet]

I relate to this song so much. I hope I leave my crappy job someday and jump out the window, as the song says...

[@Shawnsrumi]

I always find my way back to this song.

[@lucaspietro6769]

They all look like high school teacher's

[@TelecastPropellor96]

They all look like members of the band, "The Shins"

[@henrybyrne4262]

Positive Comment Hey I noticed too! Wonder why though...

[@ashton5959]

This song is one of my earliest memories

[@TeeDubzz]

I find it funny that in the video clip they are driving the only vehicle guaranteed that you cannot find in Australia

[@annhitchcock3093]

I discovered The Shins when I saw “ Garden State”. I NEVER get tired of listening to them.