Big Thief - Cattails (Official Audio)
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- 'Cattails' by Big Thief, from the new album 'U.F.O.F.', out now on 4AD. Listen here: bigthief.ffm.to/ufof.oyd
Caroline, Caroline
i never could leave you to struggle
hold the line, hold the line
i’ll be there on the double
in time, in time
everyone does see trouble
and you don’t need to know why
when you cry
you don’t need to know why
you don’t know to know why
when you cry
Violet’s eyes, Violet plays
going back home to the great lakes
where the cattail sways
with the lonesome loon
riding that train in late June
with the windows wide by my side
with the windows wide
with the windows wide by my side
and the clusters fell
like an empty bell
meteor shower at the motel
where the empty space
is a saving grace
making good time and doing well
Still the question sings
like Saturn’s rings
Maybe she knows and she won’t tell
but you don’t need to know why
when you cry
you don’t need to know why
you don’t need to know why
when you cry
and i find you there
in your country flair
middle of the river in a lawn chair
with your wrinkled hands
and your silver hair
leaving here soon and you know where
to where the cattail sways
with the lonesome loon
you’ll be riding that train in late June
with the windows wide by your side
with the windows wide
with the windows wide by your side
you don’t need to know why
you don’t need to know why
when you cry - Hudba
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My grandma was a powerful country woman who lived in the hills of Idaho. Her name was Carolyn.
She walked barefoot on gravel, preferred to spend her time alone, and took no shit.
When I hear this song I picture her, middle of the river in a lawn chair.
Thank you, Big Thief.
My room was painted red when I was growing up.
My favorite food is lasagna.
Sometimes my legs hurts after walking for a long time.
I've never gone skydiving.
Thank you, Big Thief.
“You don’t need to know why when you cry” is such grace about shitty circumstances.
That guitar is taking me to heaven
Amen brotha
Yeah the instrumentation is excellent
You’re already there, otherwise you wouldn’t be hearing this. ❤
What a beautiful punch the phrases of guitar have and her beautifully refrain, 'you don't need to know why when you cry.' Love it, so true.
So awesome. So beautiful. Strength, sorrow, and beauty. Thank you.
There's something about Adrianne & this band that goes beyond just their wonderful music. Words cannot define it. For those who feel it, you already understand.
weird awesome appalachia
Be there now in a minute...
It’s like a cathartic release from the vessels we call our bodies.. their sound takes me back to the stars and makes me feel what we’re really made of. It’s like meditation. All we need is love ❤️
I heard this song at a record store and immediately bought all of their albums and a ticket to their next show in my city. I never do that kind of thing. That's how good this band is. Don't even really listen to any current singer/songwriter, indie rock type music or whatever you might compare this to. Best rock band in years.
❤️ it
Joseph knows ☺️
what do you think of their recent record?
I fucking love it when that shit happens. You stumble into a forever band. I heard Sigur Ros first time getting drunk under a bridge traveling in Italy.
A record store
God how i miss those words
Those ancient places
Sacred spaces
Esoteric to modern minds
In this time of suffering pride
always by my side
Not on my time
I ll always fight that tide
For time and place
Not some stupid pride
I refuse to take That ride
I ll make my own if i hafta then
I will ride
I will ride
found this from yeules cover!! love this song
Me too. I tweeted Adrienne to check it out and maybe just say hello. I don't want anything. If she does, I hope yeule says something. But most likely won't. I just thought her cover is just too beautiful to be ignored.
@@xerotonin6776 Yeule uses they/them pronouns btw!
@@deactivated9188 so?
@@xerotonin6776 You misgendered them. I was correcting you.
@@deactivated9188 I know, so?
Two chords in and I’m openly weeping.
Get a grip
i think this song perfectly encapsulates how minnesota feels n the summertime.... going back home to the great lakes where the cattail sways with the lonesome loon.......
Big Thief is a tremendous band plus the solo stuff is also excellent.
this album is a masterpiece. it just grows on every listen
No, that's their debut ;)
Smh ive been sleeping so hard on this band. This is the best song ive heard all year.
Yeah, you think that now, but have you heard the UFOF song yet?? It's even better!
i’m originally from Northwest Indiana and this song weirdly makes me feel nostalgic for a place I genuinely disliked when I was growing up. Part of me wants to just be back up there sitting on lake michigans shore and watching the cattails sway in the wind.
Adrienne is the best singer songwriter working today, and they're my favorite band. So nice to have a band I feel this excited about again. I feel like everyone who knows them knows how special they are. It's awesome!
I agree, I can't really think of anyone writing songs as strong as hers at the moment.
@@Thisispants Adrianne with an "a." ;-)
I’d put my money on Courtney barnett and Kurt vile but this isn’t a contest good music is good music & taste is subjective. still love big thief tho, Adrianne is an amazing songwriter.
I’m obsessed with this band. Just learned of them yesterday.
The glorious new single from Big Thief - 'Cattails' - is out now
Whoever would have guessed
I feel like a wild horse !
Bit of musical theory to help explain why this song is so mesmerizing: the song alternates between the 5th and the 4th chord without (I think) hitting the 1st, kind of unusual..
They do hit the 1, though weakly, mostly when the melody hits its highest note in the verse. But I agree, the sense is of no resolution, and the lyrics add to that.
Also, the time signature is a little ambiguous at times, which adds to it. This song is so interesting to listen to from a musical theory perspective, and so beautiful just to listen to :)
Reminds me of Trout Mask Replica
I knew there was something!!
Thank you BBC 6 Music for playing this while I was listening. Awesome tune from a very talented group.
This tune is amazing ❤
This is not a song, but life.
I love this band so much!, the album is perfect in every way.
This is pretty cool. It's unusual to hear an archaic battle march played in contemporary alternative rock style
The New Yorker brought me here. I had never heard of them before and I'm two songs in and I can already tell that they are incredibly special. Wow.
To remind me: Hey, there is still good in this whole big, hard thing.
*cough that’s what she said cough
Caroline, Caroline
I never could leave you to struggle
Hold the line, hold the line
I'll be there on the double
In time, in time
Everyone does see trouble
And you don't need to know why when you cry
You don't need to know why
You don't need to know why when you cry
Violet's eyes, Violet plays
Going back home to the Great Lakes
Where the cattail sways
With the lonesome loon
Riding that train in late June
With the windows wide by my side
With the windows wide
With the windows wide by my side
And the clusters fell, like an empty bell
Meteor shower at the motel
Where the empty space is a saving grace
Making good time and doing well
Still the question sings, like Saturn's rings
Maybe she knows and she won't tell
But you don't need to know why when you cry
You don't need to know why
You don't need to know why when you cry
And I find you there in your country flair
Middle of the river in a lawn chair
With your wrinkled hands and your silver hair
Leaving here soon and you know where
To where the cattail sways with the lonesome loon
You'll be riding that train in late June
With the windows wide by your side
With the windows wide
With the windows wide by your side
You don't need to know why
You don't need to know why when you cry
I like this man.
Incredibly beautiful and poignant lyrics.
This new album is going to kill me.
Peyton Scarpaci fantano killed it
I’m dead
Damn this is good
Thank you "Eating Cattails Meme" for showing me this song
holy shit...this is...this is so good
2019 has already been a strong year musically, with great albums from Deerhunter and Sharon Van Etten etc, but this album just blows them away yet seems so effortless.
I need this album more than anything
You're hot!
Jezza Lenko LMAO thank you ❤️
I think this and Titanic Rising are going to be the best albums of 2019.
Joaquín Jiménez i think so too
This was the first song I ever heard from this album think thins is amazing song! Keep sharing your music this really amazing tune. Thank you was so happy to hear this song!
This was my first Big Thief song. I smell a Grammy and more beautiful music
A stunning song, as always! Cannot wait for the new album.
Thanks for showing me this :) im really sorry that we can't listen to it together now
This is my new favorite song at the moment! love it
Awesome.the drummer is fantastic. Their music is awesome
this was my 2019 summer song ❤
black diamonds: you could cry inside my arms like a child
cattails: you don't need to know why when you cry
This song/album for me harkens back to the sounds of Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, and Patti Smith. I fucking love it
My biggest regret this year is not seeing Big Thief live in Atlanta ☹️
A Perfect band for a Perfect label! 🖤U both! 4AD since the early 80's! Thank you, obrigado!
Absolutely great songwriting! Thank you!!! Keep going!!!
This song is one of my current absolute favourites
So thank you
To sit down and write something like this is absolutely incredible 🥹
God i need this album bad
Can't stop listening to this. Soooo beautiful!
Hot Christ this album is going to change folks’ trajectories
This is a not a song, this is a marvelous trip!
I love it!
Beautiful ending to a great song guys :). Anxious to see how it ties into the full project. Keep up the wonderful work.
So excited for the tour. Can't wait to hear Century!!
"Cattails" debuted at #11 on the New Alternative 40 Chart this week!
Really touching and loving song! great band!
Just heard this on an ad and I’m obsessed
love the photo...enchanting and tender
song is like cool morning air
While enveloped in cool morning air, this is ethereal
Beautiful song and album.
Never have I been so excited for new music to release.
My favorite song recently :)
Love this friggin song!
unbelievably beautiful as usual
Beautiful like a rainbow
what beautiful music.
I think this album is going to be better than the last...and that's sayin' sumthin'!
What a voice what a song !!!
So good!
nice rhythm in the melody
if i havnt said it before . im gonna say it again . this is sonic perfection .
If you haven't said it before, how can you say it again?
Love this song
This is fantastic!
El mejor tema del disco, lejos!
Such a good band
This year are really good albuns, Big Thief, Alfa Mist, The Comet Is Coming, Fontaines DC and possible Flying Lotus new LP will be great
What about Aldous Harding?
gorgeous!
Out of nowhere at 5:06 am
This magic
This song rlly inspired me to get a guitar off ebay and learn
I LOVE SO MUCH
Another jaw dropper. Wow.
Reminds me of Death Vessel. I love it!
Very good !!
can't wait!!!!
First listen I cried at the end, didn't know why
Sometimes you just hear what you need in the moment. Youre lucky you caught it. Some never do.
@@eliyates1691 how kind and sweet this comment is. Thank you
@@eliyates1691 ive never cried at music before ):
I dont really listen to music. When I do it is this band.
Thank you loves
this is a banger
I liked the Bunker Studios version, with the harmonies, where she is singing outwardly.
I was just about to comment that the basement version is somehow much more emotional, for me.
"Hold the line, hold the line".
I didn’t know about “Big Thief” until a few months ago. I wish I knew of them earlier :(
Tonight’s entertainment in town x
Wish there was a video to go with this beautiful song.
Banger
I like this
Googled "best new music" and this came up..........
Uma lindeza 💚
This song is a beaut
it's like this song always existed
Fantano’s inability to describe this song brought me here
Sometimes that Melon does have good musical tastes, who knew
Did he review this?
My newfound group😘😗😙
❤a good 🎉song 🎵 👌 ♥️
So fucking good
How can something be so beautiful? Just 2 chords... but the melody just wants to keep lifting you. It's scary and comfortable at once.
I know there's some sort of time signature illusion going on here... but I can't figure it out
This is really good. Supernaturally good. It's a special thing that happened
I’m back a year later. To talk more about how good this is.
I just heard “Change” today.
That song is also good.
I hope everyone reading this is ok.