The Shins - Saint Simon [OFFICIAL VIDEO] (Remastered)

[@amev747]

I HAD YEARS, PEOPLE.. YEARS! LOOKING FOR THIS SONG! OMG ... I THINK I'M GONNA CRY, I AM SO HAPPY I FINALLY FOUND IT!, I LISTENED TO IT ONLY ONE TIME IN MY LIFE AND IT'S BECAUSE MY BROTHER HAD A DIESEL U MUSIC.. BUT I ONLY LISTENED TO IT ONE TIME! I WAS A LITTLE GIRL OMG.. THIS MELODY HAS BEEN IN MY HEAD ALL MY LIFE.. BUT I NEVER KNEW WHAT WAS IT NAME OMG OMG IM SO HAPPY NOW.

[@reckonre]

you shoulda just asked me. I could have told you what it was right away.

[@amev747]

lol if i had known you :p

[@IIIlIlIIIIIll]

Your comment is disturbing! I just spent my last 5 complete hours just to find the name of this music! And after I expressed my joyce for listening this song, I see that the first comment is yours, it's not usual to see that kind of comment! Happy for you and for me.

[@amev747]

lol omg amazing! I am happy for us haha

[@ingrid_inthesky]

+Ana Esquivel I know that feeling all too well. Some times I dream shoegazey type tunes and they stick with me for *years*. The la la la's in this song touch me every time - when I first heard it I thought "where has this song been all my life?" and get teary eyed but feel it deep in my spirit as well. A lot of Shins does this to me as well as Queen, The Beatles, The Cardigans first album Emmerdale (check it out if you love The Shins like I do)...so so many. Glad to see you found your beloved song again and music touches you the way it does :3

[@mitsukosuki]

one of the most beautiful songs ever created!!!

[@rebjiii]

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

[@cameronpeterson6734]

+rebjiii The Past and Pending is great as well

[@7evenpm]

5 years ago

[@thefreedommovement]

I made that mechanical caterpillar! Wow, that was like 20 years ago in Portland. The outside body form was dryer tubing and spray foam sprayed with olive oil. The gears and whatnot were being cranked by a few guys behind it. I loved the creative freedom I had with this. I got into props work cause it was like arts and crafts meets puzzle solving. Using creative problem solving to make something fit into the scene. This one was the height of that.

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

@thefreedommovment did you make it for the video or was that footage borrowed? Its very cool!!!!

[@ericwazhung]

Wanna give you a "like"... but it's sitting at 42, and it seems you found the question to the ultimate answer. Cool gig, yo!

[@thefreedommovement]

@@GeorgiaGrowGuy my mate Tyler was hired to make it for the video and asked me to help, cause I’m crafty as a mofo. He’s more mechanical, so he made the moving parts

[@ricklongo]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. And the best part is it's not the tiniest bit predictable. The Shings are definitely in the top 5 active bands as of 2007.

[@fml666.]

Still like the song after all these years?

[@resmarted]

I loved the shins 16 years ago and I still do. They're definitely in the top 5 bands of my life.

[@MyNameIsNeutron]

Who are the Shings?

[@resmarted]

The shins are still in my personal top 5 as of 2024

[@Kate8that]

​@@fml666.Lol

[@floydpinkerton7954]

If the last minute and a half of this song were an island, I'd want to live there forever.

[@christinamarie8352]

The magic I still hear from this song astonishes me

[@angelwolf5089]

Christina Marie you short sentence captures the song perfect perfectly it's one of the songs that sticks with you the first time you hear it never goes away and remains one of your favorites of all time thanks for posting

[@Kate8that]

Fr!!!❤ it's overwhelmingly "hope" that I feel everytime that "mercy's eyes are blue" starts

[@georgearnett3589]

2020 and this songs still one of my faves

[@simonrojascaceres2761]

YESYESYESYES YEEEEESSS!!

[@BigMan_22]

First time listening, I love it. I'm trying to listen to and memorize every one of my favorite bands songs

[@bdaypartymyplace]

100%

[@meloyome]

2021 and this song is still one of my faves :)

[@OverL00k707]

@@meloyome damn you beat me to it

[@leeconstant7261]

I was in love with a girl from grade 9 when I first heard this. She since married and became a nurse. Im also very happily married with kids but its still fun to go way way back in the day and remeber how this song made me feel about somebody. Just for the pure sake of nostalgia.

[@yamahargxa2]

i think im gonna try and hold on to mine

[@aboosermc2794]

Every song of the shins I hear is so beautiful

[@DrPasl]

Lyrics; After all these implements and texts designed by intellects So vexed to find evidently there's still so much that hides And though the saints dub us divine in ancient fading lines Their sentiment is just as hard to pluck from the vine I'll try hard not to pretend Allow myself no mock defense As I step into the night Since I don't have the time nor mind to figure out the nursery rhymes That helped us out in making sense of our lives The cruel, uneventful state of apathy releases me I value them but I won't cry every time one's wiped out I'll try hard not to give in Batten down to fare the wind Rid my head of this pretense Allow myself no mock defense As I step into the night But Mercy's eyes are blue when she places them in front of you Nothing holds a Roman candle to the solemn warmth you feel inside There's no measuring of it as nothing else is love I'll try hard not to give in Batten down to fare the wind Rid my head of this pretense Allow myself no mock defense As I step into the night Mercy's eyes are blue when she places them in front of you Nothing really holds a candle to the solemn warmth you feel inside you ✨

[@bromineandtungsten]

Of all the beautiful songs I’ve ever heard, I continue to come back to Saint Simon. Nothing else compares.

[@erinrothwell4773]

The Conservateur nothing else is love...

[@smallestcharles]

Nothing really holds a candle to..

[@Kate8that]

​@@smallestcharles😂😂❤

[@dbohls]

The part with the strings during the break in the middle of the song gives me chills and goosebumps...I love it.

[@tammytaveras5364]

I heard this song today and got goose bumps

[@tomhotchkin868]

Anne Marie Ruljancich did all the strings and arrangement. She earned her $60!

[@jollestudio1]

I remember my dad playing this song in the car in about 2004, and it was an instant favorite. Can't believe how I still need to listen to it every time it crosses my mind; it just doesn't get old.

[@angelwolf5089]

You're right it never gets old. The writers lyrics are always impressive and take you by surprise and I love the classical bent unfortunately I can tell by your dating the song that I am too old to remember the singer's name but Don was he good can't believe the only two albums out but they're awesome this song is just amazing always makes you feel so warm and good inside it's cool that you learned it from your dad

[@karimalaoufi8160]

Full of optimism and nostalgia

[@lyn.n06]

My mom played this song so many times for me as a baby and it sounds so familiar its unreal. Its giving me memories & flashbacks to my childhood and I may or may not be crying happy tears.

[@user-xg9os7nf2p]

You have made me feel very old. Also, I love this story.

[@tombitetto9498]

I bet money you're lying

[@tombitetto9498]

You'll pretend when given the facts that you thought it was some other song

[@sgshumblecrumb6046]

I was a teenager when I first heard this (the song was relatively new at the time). It feels like it was just yesterday. I am old 🤯.

[@hayleydouglas6296]

This song is my happy place...

[@SheenaRea]

James Mercer, your words are beautiful. This song is profound.

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

Nothing holds a Roman candle to this track.

[@Kate8that]

😂❤

[@Nicksaari]

mercy's eyes are blue when she places them in front of you nothing holds a roman candle to the solemn warmth you feel inside ...theres no measuring of; nothing else is love

[@alliwantisonemoresaturday9605]

I hope I get to meet James Mercer one day to thank him for writing this song.

[@angelwolf5089]

I appreciate that post because I could not think of the main Lyricist name. What a talent for speaking from the heart and the poetic terms of phrases he invented in a way that we don't usually hear. Hi, too, would love to meet -& than him as well. I think that they're all from NM. I just miss them playing in a small venue when I moved there from NJ. Suffice it to say missing a Shins concert in a small, intimate venue by a mere few weeks should have alerted me that things may not bode well for me in NM.

[@franciscobabel7323]

i did and gave him a small heart toy as gift

[@ustheserfs]

The artistry in this song is unparalleled

[@nullbaby]

I woke up this morning with line "Mercy's eyes are blue" over and over in my head. Took the kids to the splash pad. This little girl looks up at me as her dad says "time to go Mercy"... Mercy's eyes were actually brown : )

[@angelwolf5089]

❤️

[@jgroseclose4385]

I woke up today with "I'll try hard not to give in" going through my head and had to hear this

[@boostermoongazer]

2024 I had a dream, and I came immediately to this song. I AM SO THANKFUL IT IS REAL!!

[@libraryquiet]

I remember this one channel on cable TV that would showcase new upcoming bands. I remember seeing The Shins on the list, hmmm, The Shins, catchy name, let me check them out. And it was this video, this beautiful song. The list was long, there were bands like The Battles, Silversun Pickups, Die Mannequin and something told me to check out The Shins. Now every time I hear this song it takes me back to that moment, that time in my life. A nice memory.

[@Crucis119]

libraryquiet Silversun Pickups 💗

[@purplemindarcana533]

I think they got their name from the Chinese symbol meaning "mind, body and spirit."

[@libraryquiet]

I can't believe this song wasn't on the radio or talked about and covered by other artists! It's a beautiful song! Well done Shins!

[@funnyperson7656]

There is a cover, but its a totally different genre. Its a bluegrass cover. The band is called Iron Horse i think

[@vanillabutcher5857]

La la la, La la la, still such an awesome song

[@JustonPayne]

I've always loved this song. Nicely written, boys!

[@tobyclarkthomson8443]

This still remains one of my favorite songs

[@Driver8takeabreak]

It's always amazing to rediscover this song after not hearing it for a bit. Just incredible.

[@austinlovesasians]

This song is so great, I can listen to this all day. SO PEACEFUL.

[@ahmetkurt2295]

yaşıyor musun hala dayı 11 yıl olmuş :)

[@resmarted]

Nothing holds a roman candle to the shins

[@allenrm120]

One time I was driving from Los Angeles to Phoenix and the butterflies were migrating through the desert. Glorious.

[@ducdeblangis3006]

Magnifique, on ne s'en lasse pas!

[@deathkampdrone]

The first time I ever saw The Shins live was also the first time I heard their music. Just stumbling into a random festival tent on a sunny day in 2004. What a set they pulled off. Needless to say, I stayed for the whole thing. Those two first albums are indie perfection. :)

[@darkveder100]

the beach boys of newer times. love

[@ineffablemars]

darkveder100 not really. more something you would hear on sgt pepper from the beatles.

[@BrianCronin56]

I grew up with the Beatles, and Beach Boys; these clever boys have taken that legacy and built on it. Borrowing from them of course but adding their special approach. But who hasn't? Even Mozart was "borrowing" from Bach(JC and JS) - fact.

[@BeckenV2]

nah, more like something you would hear on Sunflower from the Beach Boys

[@endofthewtr]

i had this song on my mp3 player when i was like 6 years old. it was my favorite song. this is the first time ive been able to find it in about 13 years, i honestly didnt think i would ever find it again. also wow 6 year old me had interesting taste for a child 😂

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

you was into some heavy shit as a six year.

[@zoflo728]

It’s a very child friendly melody.

[@Noanator]

The most nostalgic album. Of all time.

[@ejshultz]

This song makes my brain float between my ears

[@Kate8that]

Yes that's where the brain usually is😂❤

[@Ryufire]

One of the greatest songs ever.

[@tobyclarkthomson8443]

This is my favorite songs ever. It’s so underrated

[@IcedMalaChaiTea]

Woke up with this song stuck in my head today

[@resmarted]

love that

[@mellah027]

~ Damn. This song is so fierce. I love it. The lyrics and words are so deep and lovely. If only all the music of this generation had that same type of theme. Damn, this world would be a better place already.

[@lmbutz11]

This song screams beatles to me. A perf combo of beatles and ben folds

[@gavobentlo5833]

This song has meant a lot to me for a long time.

[@jmill2828er]

One of the most beautiful sounding and written songs ever.... genius

[@arnaudgouedan7651]

Cette chanson me fait penser à mon papa qui m'avait offert ordinateur Dell sur lequel cet 'album de the Shins était enregistré. J'adore cette chanson ❤

[@SheenaRea]

That's so cool 🦋🥰❣

[@inkspooky7244]

this song is a beautiful masterpiece.

[@angelwolf5089]

Yes those five words couldn't have expressed it better

[@liamreid5407]

"Mercy's eyes are blue when she places them in front of you" will always be one of my favorite lines from a song.

[@Glub2]

Known about The Shins for a long time now but just barely dove into chutes too narrow for the first time and jesus christ have I been missing out. This one gets stuck in my head the most “nothing holds a roman candle to.....”

[@mudhoney110283]

one of the best songs ever written

[@menteregular8083]

Dato curioso, este video musical fue grabado en Mexico, en la reserva El Rosario en Michoacán.

[@thebigjimmyd]

Low key possibly the best song off Chutes Too Narrow which was easily one of the top 3 albums of the early 00s Indie scene.

[@resmarted]

Best shins song period. High key. Major scale.

[@gorillashop337]

I used to have this album on CD, Lost it I forgot how much I love this song.

[@Soup-Dragon1]

I don't agree that they are better than the Beatles, but I do understand where you're coming from. They have some fantastic vocal harmonies, as in this song, and they have a knack for really sublime melodies. I love 'em!

[@ienyams]

Im beginning to love all their songs

[@rvbarnesboy]

this song is like a glimpse through the veil. absolutely beautiful. without being corny. love them shins.

[@slapslicks7531]

Makes me cry everytime.

[@andreamacri]

my god, I've discovered this song today and I'm gonna destroy my forefinger on the replay button. Love this song.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

Mercy's Eyes are Blue...

[@tycobb8621]

Lucy's. Saint Lucy had her eyes gauged out and was usually painted with them in her hands

[@VeritableSmorgasbord]

I don't know...he pretty clearly says Mercy the second time. 3:33

[@johnscov1917]

When she places them in front of you

[@MichaelNates]

I cant see the comments

[@armandovesa7333]

Saint Simon Saint song classic alternative from all rock times yeah! I love Saint Simon la ra la la 🎵🎶

[@ennisjones]

One of the most underrated bands; just love this song!

[@annielamson6572]

Such a beautiful mystical song!

[@LouiseLollipop]

this band is so chill. i could listen to them all day long.

[@simonrecardo4249]

My favourite song by this group. I absolutely love them... play their music all the time...

[@screwball384]

Ahh, I remember always listening to this song last summer while reading the Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, good times, good times.

[@reckonre]

Chutes is definitely the best Shins album

[@HotStrange]

Rick Astley I always say Wincing and Port Of Morrow are my favorites but I find myself listening to Chutes the most. It’s really hard to choose, though.

[@alexisarrizon6083]

Agree

[@lihaniska87]

True,but their debut Oh inverted world was perfect too

[@syncopated84]

The older I get the more I love the other albums. But if there was the one album so sum them up, it’s this one.

[@RottenBrains71]

MEXICO!! such a beautiful country!!!

[@wyzwolenie]

Each song I listen by these guys makes me love them more.

[@ferdianeary822]

This song keeps me alive

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

The way the drummer works that splash cymbal, and then the strings drop...Look the eff out boiii...

[@danaeduclos7479]

One of the most beautiful songs ever created ♥ ♥ ♥

[@cbaker1249]

I must have been deaf; never heard this track until last week, but I love it. I also love their other work and now I'm a fan; fantastic band, with a great style.

[@jmill2828er]

Such a beautiful song.... wow... couldnt stop listening to this all day. then i come home to realize that the video is just as brilliant as the song

[@brentelza7916]

Holy cow I think i've only heard parts of this song never to completion. Amazing!!!!! Thanks for posting!

[@Jacob-cl7hw]

Simply beautiful. The video compliments the song's beauty in so many ways. James Mercer is truly a god when it comes to making music

[@Viriosis39]

Very underrated! Awesome band!

[@gsprmdna3460]

This was in my first computer playlist it came as demo and i remember being so happy having my first computer and always playing this song. The effects , wallpapers the technology of playing my first few online games.

[@smallestcharles]

Pure amber and bliss, I’ve never heard a song like this that just keeps getting better and better until the end, one where you long for it’s melody long after listening. Amazing, thank you James Mercer.

[@DaddyGreer65]

I listened to this 5 years ago on the way home from getting my wisdom teeth pulled. The intense relaxation this song gave me actually made it a positive experience, the novocaine and perca set helped a little too.

[@drobotnikedw]

@BilisNegra thank you so much for introducing me to this band. Its very rare that i find a band with the variety and subtlety that the shins have, sometimes leaving me feeling a bit bored with my music selection. I have a feeling Love will be one of those great bands that only grow on me with time

[@t.c.bramblett617]

Very reminiscent of The Zombies! Love it

[@rebel32degrees]

Port of Morrow is just what spring quarter needed. Perfect for chilling on the porch on a sunny day. Was happy to see a positive review on Pitchfork. Finally, they liked something.

[@garymcbride9403]

James Mercer is awesome, lyrically awesome so nice tight bass and guitar melodie cant get enough. Beatles worthy indeed

[@jonovoss7640]

I picked up on the Beatles and a little ELO ( Jeff Lynne) vibe

[@Supuhfuzz]

I DIDN'T KNOW THERE WAS A MUSIC VIDEO FOR SAINT SIMON. YES PLEASE AND THANK YOU

[@AEWildwoodsman]

Always my favourite shins musical poem

[@odinaodi]

Wonderful 😍 I love this song

[@GSParasite]

The part at the end melts my heart

[@hopen.2487]

such a happy song helping with such a rough time. this was his favorite song. rest in peace 4/3/02-1/9/18💙

[@Crucis119]

my first semester in college I used to listen to this on repeat. but that was back in 2009 before I had a YT account and I've been looking for this since. finally found it!!!! 🎉💗

[@moocowawesome]

One of the best songs ever. It is so beautiful. It has layers of complexity and good lyrics but I wish it had more lyrics about those vexed intellects and finding more in creativity and evolution.

[@buddyearly918]

a damn good tune, you guys never got the recognition you deserved :)

[@garymcbride9403]

Great chord structure , melodic beautiful . 👍👍👍

[@kchano]

I'd be worried about stepping on the butterflies, but the song rocks my socks.

[@andykins118118]

this band is too good. its just not fair.

[@stuffedXcucambor]

awesome song! 1 of my 10 fav songs

[@Scoobin]

Shins are awesome! Nice spot in Mexico too.

[@lamellenpilze]

Memories from long time ago suddenly come to my mind ❤

[@SalaMirandus]

this song reminds me of a dream I had about my mom that past away. Thanks Poly.

[@schu1324]

sure seems so, the beatles are my favorite band. the shins are a very close second. love both of them

[@TheBrokenFrog]

i love every single one of their songs