My lawyer will be in touch.

@lynerob

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@ruth7784

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@crosita1

3 жыл бұрын

Love it

@Shizzy5321

3 жыл бұрын

You look miserable

@Onurb2821

3 жыл бұрын

At least let me see the kids again, Karen

I am living for the day Tim disturbs my journey from security to gate 23 A

@lynerob

3 жыл бұрын

I would have asked if I could get on a later flight and just sat there and watch him create magic!

@allisonbergh4429

3 жыл бұрын

This past December I took my daughter to San Francisco to see Groundhog Day. We departed from gate 23A!!

At 45 this hits home harder than you can imagine.

-*This piano was desecrated by Tim Minchin* lol best ending

The fact that this entire video is one protracted pun gives me such delight, you have no idea. Looks like he had a blast filming it, too!

Why am I jealous of Tim's handwriting skills. The song is ace, too!

I didn't love this song at first hearing. A cascade of brilliant lyrics, I learned when I listened clisely.

This had a very old school Tim Minchin vibe, but with the new found emotionality woven in. I love it. Thanks!

@gbrish1

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveSmith-fh6br I think I know what you mean.. in most of his songs there's usually a lot of subtext and a message underneath it all but on this one I can't find it.

@RobyMBeki

3 жыл бұрын

@@gbrish1 the message of this song is basically don't waste your time on material stuff and focus on being a lighter, more openminded person. But that's only my opinion, although I'm never wrong about song meanings!

@gbrish1

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobyMBeki ah. Okay thanks for clarifying!

@meleach6033

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveSmith-fh6br I don't think this is meant as a personal attack against rich middle aged miserable people, its a song about material things can't make you happy, and if material things are your only goals you'll never be fulfilled or summin. At least thats my take

@Fluffy83b

3 жыл бұрын

Love this Tim 😀

me: doesn't have any inspiration during the entire summer vacation and keeps getting haunted by writers block Tim: writes a banger song on an airport piano while he still has a flight to catch

@wwaxwork

3 жыл бұрын

Deadlines are a great motivator.

@Ocker3

3 жыл бұрын

Write what you see

@seanrooney4847

3 жыл бұрын

Feel better: He just posted on Instagram that he didn’t actually write this song on an airport piano 🤗

He's written another musical without realizing it.

Your flights gotta go when your flights gotta go. that line floors me every time

Tim deserves more views, 130k are not enough for this masterpiece.

@boshjohnson

3 жыл бұрын

Love the pfp

@armaitisalimi7486

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed and your pfp shows you have a great taste :)

@buckcherry2564

Жыл бұрын

He always has deserved more views.

I feel so called out, especially as I have kids with ADHD and anxiety. Thanks Tim 😆.

I’ve literally had this song stuck in my head for two weeks. Woke up today thinking about the lyrics: “Trying to peddle his way back to ninety-four. Trying to wind back the clock to before to before.” Hash tag can relate. :)

@markparker4536

2 жыл бұрын

I was watching this and reading the comments and he said the quote in the song as I was reading your post….eerie

That extra gear that the song kicks into @2:43 elevates this song from fantastic to majestic and earnestly powerful.

This is just the right level of insane and I love it.

@maciek996887

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's just the perfect kind of insane for me, love it!

This is the first time I've ever felt the urge to physically applaud after a KZread video... What an amazing display of Tim's magical ability to expertly write and perform some of seriously silly yet still serious stuff.

@ashleighbrewer6145

3 жыл бұрын

I literally did the same thing. I applauded from my quarantine hotel room.

This song is the definition of "just write what you see"

First time I heard this song was three years ago in London. It's been stuck in my head on and off since then.. Just one verse. With no way of relistening to it.... Thank you for putting me out of my misery

@SamHarrisonMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same with the song 'Beautiful Head' - he played it live at belton house, its my favourite of his, no official version!

@FloydMarsden

3 жыл бұрын

@@SamHarrisonMusic It's being released on this album, which is good because I have the same issue as you haha

@Shizzy5321

3 жыл бұрын

This song was released this year?

@serenap4981

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shizzy5321 Most (if not all) of the songs on this album have already been performed live at his shows. I had Leaving LA stuck in my head til it was officially released.

@Shizzy5321

3 жыл бұрын

@@serenap4981 sorry

You ok Tim? Blink twice if you've been kidnapped and trapped in a garage and forced to write songs.

@DomenBremecXCVI

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, I let him out now... Just really needed some new songs.

@travcollier

3 жыл бұрын

I think this might be his version of a midlife crisis... Given the state of the world right now, that is entirely appropriate.

@lyricbot8513

3 жыл бұрын

That's just what lockdown is like

I love tim but no one mentions the irony of people watching a blank screen on KZread for 4 hours waiting for the premiere of this song, then they hear a song about wasting time.

@mastermarkus5307

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like a lot of people probably pull up the video, but don't just sit there...

This phenomenon is called "impact bias". Humans suck at estimating how happy or sad a particular thing will make them, so we make the wrong decisions chasing happiness. "It was the worst thing that ever happened to me" and "it's the best thing that ever happened to me" - one of these comments is about winning lotto and one is about someone having both their legs blown off in a war, and each is not the one you think.

@ca1110

3 жыл бұрын

Sage wisdom indeed

@OrigamiMarie

3 жыл бұрын

This is why chasing happiness itself is one of the sure ways of not getting it.

@mirkinzaathnar3167

3 жыл бұрын

how could having your legs blown off in a war possibly be the best thing that happened to someone? they must live the worst life...

@dskay211

3 жыл бұрын

@mirkinza athnar: Having your legs blown off (in war say) & surviving opens you up to many other experiences that you never would have had otherwise and gives you a fuller appreciation for life than some able bodied people have. I’ve heard many stories about people that won the lottery and lost everything important to them (I’ve never been lucky enough tot try and beat the odds).

@mirkinzaathnar3167

3 жыл бұрын

@@dskay211 I know about how people who win the lottery can ruin their lives but debilitating injury in war is usually, as a rule, a bad thing

After listening to this so around 30 times I only now realized "I wrote this song on an airport piano" has 2 meanings.

@victorsjostedt4393

3 жыл бұрын

Could you elaborate a bit on what you read in that line? I thought it was about the irony of finding meaning sitting still where people are so busy try to find meaning by going places; maybe also some lighthearted admittance that Tim is spending a lot of time traveling himself and puts himself among the same crowd he makes personal judgments on in this song. Seems like Tim subtly telling us ”But hey, I’m there too lol”. I wonder if this song was inspired by Billy Joel’s ”Piano man” or if the resemblence is a coincidence?

@notapplicable7292

3 жыл бұрын

@@victorsjostedt4393 bro he both wrote the song on a airport piano (he composed it on one) and literally wrote it on a piano (in the video)

@victorsjostedt4393

3 жыл бұрын

@@notapplicable7292 Aha, I was so focused on the song and the lyrics and not paying enough attention the video. Thank you!

@ArvisTatom

3 жыл бұрын

@@victorsjostedt4393 Coincidentally enough, I took the comment as a comment on the fact that he's a traveling musician. Writing songs on the road. Secondly, I get a very prophetic, self fulfilling prophecy vibe here. Like saying, all these things are either already true, or well on their way of becoming true. Although, I understand his marriage to be in good standing, it's not uncommon to at least have these fears.

@victorsjostedt4393

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArvisTatom I think there's some truth to that, especially in conjunction with other songs. On another single that will probably be on this album, "I'll Take Lonely Tonight", he seems to feel wary of the fact that he is one bad impulse away from forsaking his marriage, and of some temptations that he will experience that would lead him astray were he to act upon them. He seems to feel very sorry for sometimes regretting not acting on a bad impulse, and such feelings can indeed feel very tainted and irrational upon examination, to the degree that they damage our moral image of ourselves.

So excited to see some new stuff from Tim. He's one of the most talented artists I've ever seen. I was lucky enough to see him in Chicago about 10 years back and got a high five from him.

@mirimiriela480

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!! I can't believe it's been 10 years!

@rottworks

3 жыл бұрын

I missed the Chicago show 10 years ago and so flew to LA to see him whenever he was there after. I also visited family but I bought the ticket to his show before the plane ticket. I'm not often anywhere near as impulsive, but I'm glad I was then. I got a signature, a doodle, and a bad photo. Lol

honestly i'd miss a flight to listen to you play anywhere between security and gate 23A, you are bloody brilliant and hope you make it to the Netherlands one of these days so i can go and see you live

@Audenius

3 жыл бұрын

Same

I drove up from Liverpool to Edinburgh last Friday to see him play in the Queens Hall and he played this song. Just him and a piano. What more do you need in life? What a guy.

Listening to you on a airport piano would lessen anyone's interminable wait to enter the gate

SO WORTH THE TEASE-TEASE-TEASING TIM! THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE LOVE YOU ❤️

its rare that a song ends and all i can say is Wow

Woah that took an unexpected turn near the end. Almost made me cry.

@dnd1007

3 жыл бұрын

And I feel like not many people are getting that hit in the gut...but me too. What a great song about existential crises and what we do to avoid them. (In my interpretation, of course!)

@lexyeevee

3 жыл бұрын

it did make me cry. did not expect that from tim minchin

@BenThere_DoneThat

Жыл бұрын

​@@lexyeevee If you don't expect to get hit in the feels by Mr. Minchin, you've got some more listening to do! "White Wine in the Sun", "I'll Take Lonely Tonight", "Not Perfect", "If This Plane Goes Down", and "Apart Together" are all tear-jerkers in my book.

Pop music with lyrics that contemplate the modern human condition. The best kind of pop music.

MY GOD I’m not sure why I’m surprised because it’s Tim fucking Minchin, but I never imagined a song written on an airport piano could make me emotional :,)

Well, that was a lot deeper than I'd thought it would be...

@wendycohen9038

3 жыл бұрын

Proper deep, bro

I met Tim during a bender i was having and he was the coolest guy and we were drunkenly singing together (I dont know if he was drunk but I definitely was) great dude super down to earth

@isaacpianos5208

Жыл бұрын

Literally my dream

@Jakeyisdead

Жыл бұрын

@@isaacpianos5208 The full story is so much better like it was 1am in Sydney he was walking down a side street with 2 chick's and me and my mates were chanting "chicken chicken chicken and cheese" because we were going to Maccas (McDonalds) after and he just joined in with us it was great even got a pic with him

@isaacpianos5208

Жыл бұрын

@@Jakeyisdead DUDE that's perfect. I would never stop telling people this story if I were you loll

@Jakeyisdead

Жыл бұрын

@@isaacpianos5208 Trust me this happened late 2019 early 2020 and I tell this story at every chance I get. The amount of times I've opened a conversation with "Hey do you know who Tim Minchin is" 😂

@isaacpianos5208

Жыл бұрын

@@Jakeyisdead lmao that is so great This little story made my night, have a nice day!

That guy buying subway bit gets me every time. 🤣😂 Another masterpiece Tim, almost cried at the end.

That pen is the same colour as your beautiful eyes mate

@thecrabmaestro564

3 жыл бұрын

New colour: 'Minchin Blue'

@wendycohen9038

3 жыл бұрын

He wears colored contact lenses.

This is hitting all sorts of nostalgic style buttons. Sir Elton would be proud and envious!

@deltav864

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day he'll be as good as Elton John! Thinking about it... one of those women in the Porche SUVs is probably that stock broker's wife :P

Why can’t this song somehow be 10 mins long. Soo bloody good

@J.o.s.h.qwertyuiop

9 ай бұрын

He got kicked off the piano by airport security

Tim you are an angel. I don't believe in angels, but I sure believe in you 😍😘

5:30 pm on a Friday, this is going to be a bangin’ start to the weekend!! 🎹 🍷

This song just gets to me. I just keep listening to it over and over. It's funny and horrible and wonderful. And sometimes it makes me cry. A doozy.

Just watched Upright and have to say it was the best Aussie stuff EVER. Thanks mate

I am desperately trying to listen to the music but it is difficult when you can't stop giggling through it. I always think art should make you feel something, yours is pure joy. You bring light into my day in these trying times. Thank you.

Just watched this four times in a row. Probably will keep going. Think this is my new favorite song.

@joeyg.3423

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good, I'm not the only one watching this on an endless loop! 😊

Can't experss how much I admire this! The lyrics, the timing, all those words together are brilliant, they shine. English isn't my native language (butI love it), I am having hard timessinging along with the song, it is so fast, but I have to make it because it is such a pleasure pronounsing these sequences, an the combination form and meaning... speechless.

The music is like Elton John, queen and ELO had a love child, and the lyrics are reminiscent of Jethro Tulls goofiness, and I love it.

@rusy7406

Жыл бұрын

spot on

I don't even know what to say except that I now have a new go to video if ever I want to hook someone onto Tims work. Pure silliness and endlessly GIFable, this video is exactly the lighthearted distraction that we need in this utter shit storm of a year. Not to mention the song is a proper banger that will be endlessly replayed on here and all other streaming platforms. Fantastic work as always Tim

Thanks Tim ya' spazz, made my day

I wish I was you, yes you. Listening to the song instead of staring at a blank screen for hours waiting for it to start.

@fredted9550

3 жыл бұрын

Says the guy with the time machine

@darklin333

3 жыл бұрын

Wonder if he climbs out of the piano ..22 hrs until I find out

@blackbudgetsecretagency9403

3 жыл бұрын

@Deborah No.

Such neat hand writing. Impressive.

This album is incredible. This video is incredible. Both should be world renowned.

Utterly magnificent! There are not superlatives enough to do justice to this.

My wife drives a Porsche SUV. Can confirm she's miserable.

@mr1zzle

3 жыл бұрын

LS S this made me laugh heard, both the original lyric and your comment. Well played both.

@laytonbfc

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr1zzle glad it made you laugh my friend. Wish the wife laughed every now and then but what can ya do

@chocoholicanon

3 жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud at both too. Thank you for the laugh.

@laytonbfc

3 жыл бұрын

@@chocoholicanon Laughter is important these days! Have a great day.

@jillfarwell7363

3 жыл бұрын

Bahahahahahaha

No one properly articulates my LAX-AUS airport thoughts better than this man.

BRILLIANT!!!! Absolutely brilliant lyrics and melody. How am I just now discovering you? Subbed, liked, and belled.

I'm a groundskeeper at a high class expensive golf club, and this song always reminds me of the members I see there.

The 70s rock influence is very apparent here, I love it =) Getting lots of Elton John (the chorus is very Crocodile Rock) and Blue Oyster Cult (cowbell lol) and the last verse I feel a lot of Under Pressure (Queen). Probably plenty of other styles thrown in that I'm not familiar enough with to name. Beautifully mixed into something wholly original, absolutely wonderful.

@diddleysquin

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much had this playing on repeat trying to figure out what "that one bit" really reminded me of. Yesterday I loudly proclaimed "CROCODILE ROCK!" and gave my partner quite the startle.

@aussiebloke609

3 жыл бұрын

I get a '70s Billy Joel feel from the "guy in Air Jordans" bridge - maybe a little "Eleanor Rigby" in there too.

I just wished I had enough money in my bank account to be able to purchase this piano from Tim

This song grew on me a great deal halfway through.

Only a true artist can do this

Not gonna read the lyrics until after I hear the song!

@darklin333

3 жыл бұрын

Ironic how Tim wrote them on the piano...L👀ked cool tho 👍

I feel this could be a straight replacement for "Start a Fire" in Lalala land if only the Porsche SUV reference wouldn't be outdated. Then seemed to stick to making some kick as sports cars. Love your work Tim!

I forgot how talented Tim was, it's great to come back to him after several years and find all this wondrous new art. Thank you Tim

@aussiebloke609

3 жыл бұрын

He's a little like Weird Al in that way. Under all the comedy and goofiness, it's easy to forget there's a musician with some serious chops hiding out.

We can always count on you, Tim. Thank you.

"Women in SUV Porshes always look miserable." I want this on a mug! Or a t-shirt. Gem of a line!

Yes, I’m going to set the reminder for Friday 3:30am Toronto time so I can be among the first to see it. Can’t wait!

@allyson5380

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, a fellow Torontonian and Tim fan. Good to see it’s not just me 😂

@johnt4222

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Texas, and I did the same.

@DanSchaumann

3 жыл бұрын

Allyson - cross fingers he tours he as soon as he’s able to! I missed the 3:30 wake up call by 2 hours :(

Just heard this on radio 2 ... just what we all need right now 🤙

Happy Birthday Tim!! 🎉🎉🎉

Damn that dude can really do a bit with a tune

Written by a great comedian and musician, this is the best song I've heard in decades. Hope it hits the charts BIG TIME!

Awesome comment on the disappointments of chasing material desires.

that up right piano should be in some kind of museum

I love this song. ❤

Pro level lettering skills.. Doesn't surprise me at all

Just woke up in the US to the Facebook reminder for this. Excellent, well worth the teasing wait! It is going to be a great day, because I also get to listen to the David Tennant/Tim podcast AND finally watch Upright tonight!!! (Long suffering American here!) Yay!

Keep cranking them out Tim you’ve still got it. On a side note...good choice in paint marker...coming from an artist

The only thing wrong with this song is its too short! I know it's deliberate, for radio listens but i need more!!

Three things you need if you have a great song - white piano, blue marker & Tim Minchin! Loved it!

Well, I bet someone's glad to be home :)

That was fantastic! Not only the song, but the video as well. 👏👏👏

Imagine how much this piano is worth after this video? Haha LOVE IT! Thank you Mr. Minchin

This feels like your old songs and i mean that in the best way its amazing

Bloody genius.

This song is catchy as all get out. Really enjoyable.

Applauds - always love anything by Tim.

Ahh. I didn't know I needed this. Thank you.

Thanks for the music Tim, made a miserable day less miserable. God I'm glad my wife's Porsche has a Spotify link.

Musically this is a complex masterpiece lyrics are brilliant

This is going to be stuck in my head for ages. Much love from Chicago!

Will there ever be a song that Tim writes that I won't enjoy? Love his style!

I REALLY REALLY REALLY NEEDED THIS TODAY - - - I LOVE MUSICIANS - (i probably would a put my head in a bag years ago) Thank all the groovy gods for these talented folk

Tim Minchin, you are a beautiful bright light in a dark world! Shine on your crazy diamond! Much Love

CBS Saturday morning news brought me here. Love this song. He's a great writer. Edit: The bridge is kinda beatley ❤️

@aussiebloke609

3 жыл бұрын

The bridge sounded a bit Eleanor Rigby to me...and maybe a touch of Billy Joel with the guy in Air Jordans.

Satirical Tim. My ❤favorite critical thinker. USA wants you to come tour; we adore clever you.

That brilliant combination of comedy, casual life and existential philosophy. I started out smiling and ended up crying. Music really does manage to fluidly alter with ones own mental state. Beautiful as always Tim.

2:34 similar to when your burrito expert wraps your burrito and causes half the contents to spill out.

Okay. Listened to this at least 10 times. Woo. I didn't even know about you a month ago. Thanks so much. You go!

Ok - well that's just made me feel even worse about what I didn't achieve during quarantine! Thanks for creative souls like you who make life so much better

This was striking. Also, Tim is a pretty sharp lookin' dude. also also, Tim Minchin/Bo Burnham colab when?

We just made a karaoke track of this. Looking forward to trying it out tonight. Software is amazing these days.