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The Boxer Rebellion — Love Yourself
Album: Love Yourself
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7.4

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Total ratings: 2289









Released: 2018
Length: 3:52
Plays (last 30 days): 5
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You told yourself
"I'd write a letter today"
Tell the world that you would hurt yourself
Can't look in mirror much less anyone else

You try to move on from here
But you look like a ghost alive
You can't think always running in place
A lost soul that won't show his face

But I know you're just someone who's feeling all alone
You're just someone who doesn't seem to know which way to turn
If you just ask for help, if you just ask for help
First thing I'll say is you gotta love yourself

Find it hard to take
Hard to take even the best of praise
A pair of hands that became too tough
A growing armor for whatever they might touch

But I know you're just someone who's feeling all alone
You're just someone who doesn't seem to know which way to turn
If you just ask for help, if you just ask for help
First thing I'll say is you gotta love yourself

But I know you're just someone who's feeling all alone
You're just someone who doesn't seem to know which way to turn
If you just ask for help, if you just ask for help
First thing I'll say is you gotta love yourself
You gotta love yourself, you gotta love yourself
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This is one of those rare songs that simply makes me feel better no matter if I am having a bad day or an excellent day. I hope this song speaks to those that feel alone and not sure how to get help. 
Posted 3 weeks ago by pa508701    [ Reply ]
Be careful when you click the Amazon CD link , it brings you to a Justin Bieber album 
Posted 1 month ago by BillBlack    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:


Me too... creeping towards 10 with every listen.


9 --==>> 10.

C'mon, creep faster!   

Seriously, this song resonates so strongly with me I'm surprised it's taken me so long to rate it "Godlike."
Posted 3 months ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:


No, no, no.  You're just a moron.  Good song, though.


I've heard it both ways. 🍍
Posted 3 months ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:

9…



Me too... creeping towards 10 with every listen.
Posted 3 months ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
9…
Posted 5 months ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

Very lovely. Me likey.  Wistful, a bit pensive, but very life affirming. I've been there. So have we all. I'll start with a 7. The next time I hear it, could be a boost. 



And, up to a 9 yet?
Posted 6 months ago by edwinsluis    [ Reply ]
 snowcone wrote:


Wasn't the boxer rebellion actually a war on drugs?


Oh my God!!!  That was the best post ever!!!  Thanks!
Posted 6 months ago by andrew2112    [ Reply ]
 jayhamiljr wrote:

I know my ears aren't what they once were thanks to really good music played loud, but I keep hearing "you're just a moron" instead of "you're just someone" .  Time for hearing aids, or am I onto something here?



I heard that forever and seriously thought the song was about the dude in the White House at the time 😂
Posted 7 months ago by ibribe    [ Reply ]
8 to 9 just for filling me with that feeling I get when a song I really love singing along with comes on… I love the vocal melodies…
Posted 7 months ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 Phoenix68 wrote:
You gotta learn to Love Yourself.
Still the most profound lesson - or truth - of all.

As RuPaul says, "If you can't love yourself, how in the Hell can you love someone else? Can I get an Amen?!"
Posted 9 months ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Bill, please replace this radio edited song for the original. I love the full guitar solo and feel that cutting it short lessens the impact of this beautiful song. I understand why the band would release a commercial radio version, but here on RP I expect to hear the full version.
Posted 9 months ago by gallowsj    [ Reply ]
 reallylost wrote:

Just upped this from an 8 to a 9. 


Just upped mine from 7 to 8 after reading the lyrics again.  Good tune.
Posted 9 months ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Just upped this from an 8 to a 9. 
Posted 10 months ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
I saw Boxer Rebellion live in 2016. Made the mistake of taking an ex-girlfriend with me who pronounced that they were clearly "a guys' band"....  No idea what she was on about.  It was an amazing show.  One of those bands that should have been given much more recognition. I would never have known about them if it were not for RP. 
Posted 10 months ago by peter19    [ Reply ]
 snowcone wrote:


Wasn't the boxer rebellion actually a war on drugs?



Brilliant post, the non-photographic reference of which will be lost on most people.  Which is no reason not to post it.
Posted 10 months ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Lostinthedream.jpg
 

Wasn't the boxer rebellion actually a war on drugs?
Posted 1 year ago by snowcone    [ Reply ]
 
 
Posted 1 year ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
 jayhamiljr wrote:
I know my ears aren't what they once were thanks to really good music played loud, but I keep hearing "you're just a moron" instead of "you're just someone" .  Time for hearing aids, or am I onto something here?
 

I came on here for the very same reason!
Posted 1 year ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
This whole album from start to finish is a fantastic set of songs about the grief of breaking up to coming back to life again and all the stages in between. Each song so poignant on each stage of grief. Highly recommended for a listen.
Posted 1 year ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
8 --==>> 9.

This song is resonating so strongly with me these days.
Posted 1 year ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
 rlr511 wrote:
 Edm23Rocha wrote:
Up until 2 months ago I had never heard (of) RP (what?!?!? - Yeah... I know...) - RP's a wonderful companion as I work. And with RP I got to know this beautiful band... this was the first song I heard from TBR at RP... and it is an absolute pleasure. Every time. Thanks RP.

 Welcome to the family.  Your musical galaxy has just exploded.  I've loved RP for 16+ years.  a constant in my house and at work


 

Thank you! It's been a wonderful ride. RP's is great companion.
Posted 1 year ago by Edm23Rocha    [ Reply ]
 pcicatar wrote:

Welcome aboard!  RP has been constant friend in every job I've had over the decade or more.  It's been a really welcome source of new and forgotten music to this close-minded music grump.  Cheers, friend!
 

Thank you!  - "New and forgotten" you said... and that is exaclty what RP is all about.
Posted 1 year ago by Edm23Rocha    [ Reply ]
 Edm23Rocha wrote:
Up until 2 months ago I had never heard (of) RP (what?!?!? - Yeah... I know...) - RP's a wonderful companion as I work. And with RP I got to know this beautiful band... this was the first song I heard from TBR at RP... and it is an absolute pleasure. Every time. Thanks RP.

 Welcome to the family.  Your musical galaxy has just exploded.  I've loved RP for 16+ years.  a constant in my house and at work


Posted 1 year ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
You gotta learn to Love Yourself.
Still the most profound lesson - or truth - of all.
What a clear, beautiful and gentle way to hear it. Never too many times . . .
and let's keep giving our few dollars each to support the hugely important and uplifting part of our lives that is the amazing RP. 
thank you thank you thank you . . . 
to the incomparable Bill and Rebecca, to all you glorious fellow listeners and commenters, to all the astounding artists we have the privilege of hearing, to the dedicated Wikipedia volunteers  . . . what a wonderful world this truly is. 
We got ourselves through 2020 and the best  is yet to come.
Posted 1 year ago by Phoenix68    [ Reply ]
Twenty songs, and this is the second time ... a beautiful song, but mix a little ...
Posted 1 year ago by salupi    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
You're just a Mormon?
 

No, no, no.  You're just a moron.  Good song, though.
Posted 1 year ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Album cover is reminiscent of War on Drugs 🤔
Posted 1 year ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
Yes, Rebecca and Bill do us all a wonderful service for our souls. Consider kicking in coupla bucks every month. It makes the feelings even better. I've been part of the trip since 2004 and I get a smile every time that charge comes across my ccard statement.  JMHO
 

Posted 1 year ago by indatube1    [ Reply ]
 Edm23Rocha wrote:
Up until 2 months ago I had never heard (of) RP (what?!?!? - Yeah... I know...) - RP's a wonderful companion as I work. And with RP I got to know this beautiful band... this was the first song I heard from TBR at RP... and it is an absolute pleasure. Every time. Thanks RP.
 
Welcome aboard!  RP has been constant friend in every job I've had over the decade or more.  It's been a really welcome source of new and forgotten music to this close-minded music grump.  Cheers, friend!
Posted 1 year ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
Up until 2 months ago I had never heard (of) RP (what?!?!? - Yeah... I know...) - RP's a wonderful companion as I work. And with RP I got to know this beautiful band... this was the first song I heard from TBR at RP... and it is an absolute pleasure. Every time. Thanks RP.
Posted 1 year ago by Edm23Rocha    [ Reply ]
7 —> 8

This gets better every time I hear it. 
Posted 1 year ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:
Album of the year for me.
 
It's superb and needs more recognition.  The first track is a stunner...
Posted 1 year ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing Kloot. Which is just fine because I really like Kloot.
Posted 2 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Still a solid 10.
Posted 2 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Lostinthedream.jpg
 
Nice shot, OTB
Posted 2 years ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
6 to 8 .. incredible!
Posted 2 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:
I find it remarkable that more fuss hasn't been made about this exquisite album. I cannot tire of it. Beautiful.
 
Absolutely, friend.  Wonderful album from start to finish.
Posted 2 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I know my ears aren't what they once were thanks to really good music played loud, but I keep hearing "you're just a moron" instead of "you're just someone" .  Time for hearing aids, or am I onto something here?
Posted 2 years ago by jayhamiljr    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:
Still stops me in my tracks.
 

great song indeed.
Posted 2 years ago by nickmetalx3317    [ Reply ]
Still stops me in my tracks.
Posted 2 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
I find it remarkable that more fuss hasn't been made about this exquisite album. I cannot tire of it. Beautiful.
Posted 2 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone".  Cool tune.
 

Sounds like moron to me too.
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 StfuDonny wrote:
This makes me stop and reflect on the gift of having finally learned to love myself. So grateful to have found that peace and even more grateful to have this beautiful song to remind me. Thank you, Bill and RP!
 
Kudos for a) LOVING yourself and b) a great nickname.....Long Live StfuDonny….and RP!! 
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
bad advice - would not work for someone with this kind of trauma. 
Posted 3 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
yeah, this song would resonate better if I didn't also hear "You're just a moron...".
Posted 3 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
This makes me stop and reflect on the gift of having finally learned to love myself. So grateful to have found that peace and even more grateful to have this beautiful song to remind me. Thank you, Bill and RP!
Posted 3 years ago by StfuDonny    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing you're just someone as you're just a moron
Posted 3 years ago by DChas    [ Reply ]
True story...

I was visiting my doctor, and he said look, you have to love yourself.
I said,
come on doc, I'm up to 3 times a day.
Posted 3 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
                                                       
Posted 3 years ago by Rokanje    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Very lovely. Me likey.  Wistful, a bit pensive, but very life affirming. I've been there. So have we all. I'll start with a 7. The next time I hear it, could be a boost. 
 

I did that already !! 6 - 8 after a coupla listens ;D
Posted 3 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
how have these slipped by me?!
Posted 3 years ago by brogdenstevens    [ Reply ]
I'm still listening to this album the whole time - I absolutely love it.
Posted 3 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Perfect Sunday evening Mix for my part of the world ... somehow RP makes it always work regardless of the weeknight? Think I need to purchase another t-shirt! :)
Posted 3 years ago by sonicsurfer    [ Reply ]
Album of the year for me.
Posted 3 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
quite note for note the Wonderful Life  of bLACK late eighties ...?
Posted 3 years ago by triplixelle    [ Reply ]
 learjet wrote:
I just saw them in Chicago.  Small intimate setting.  Unfortunately the bassist' wife had a sezure in the venue about 45 minutes before playing.  Nate apologized and turned the set into an acoustic concert.  Great anyway!  Keep on playing! And I hope she is doing better.
 

Oh wow. I was at that show. In fact, I saw the seizure. :-( 

Kudos for them for continuing on, and they made the best of it. It really goes to show you how much bass adds to the live experience, but I enjoyed what they were able to put together. 
Posted 3 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
I just saw them in Chicago.  Small intimate setting.  Unfortunately the bassist' wife had a sezure in the venue about 45 minutes before playing.  Nate apologized and turned the set into an acoustic concert.  Great anyway!  Keep on playing! And I hope she is doing better.
Posted 3 years ago by learjet    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:
Absolutely love this and the whole album is a cracker.

 
Agreed 100% on this track...I just went 9→10 on it...sometimes the message/meaning of a song transcends the music itself (like Lennon's "Imagine" for instance) and that's the case w/ me on this one. 

Now, is 'cracker' a good thing...as in should I obtain the album?  Long Live RP!!  And hopefully BnR love RP as much as we do ;-)

Posted 3 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone".  Cool tune.
 
You're just a mome rath outgribing in the wabe.
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
if it had trompets it would be Calexico....
not a rip-off but close. 
Posted 3 years ago by Vakse    [ Reply ]
Good song !{#Clap}
Posted 3 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Absolutely love this and the whole album is a cracker.
Posted 3 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Lovely.  Instant 7 and bound to climb on further listening.
Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
It just grows, and grows, and grows!  Love it! 
Posted 3 years ago by david16    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Very lovely. Me likey.  Wistful, a bit pensive, but very life affirming. I've been there. So have we all. I'll start with a 7. The next time I hear it, could be a boost. 

 
{#High-five}

Pretty much took the 'typed words off my keyboard' there kingart....100% agreement...and I did boost my 7→9 today.  And now I want to hear the full album yet the Amazon Music App only had this one track available from the album....odd....oh well....LONG LIVE RP!!

Posted 3 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 jambo wrote:

wha?
 
It sounds like to me that at least half the times he sings it. Worked its way into my head and I had to look up the lyrics to even figure out what he was really saying.

I suppose it sounds like Yanny to you? ;P
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
You're just a Mormon?
 
Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone".  Cool tune.
Posted 3 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
You're just a Mormon?
 
wha?
Posted 3 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
You're just a Mormon?
Posted 4 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Lostinthedream.jpg

 
Maybe The Boxer Rebellion is sending a message to The War on Drugs?  {#Ask}
Posted 4 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Lostinthedream.jpg

Good eye. The resemblance is eerie.
 


Posted 4 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
Good stuff, indeed.
Posted 4 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Very lovely. Me likey.  Wistful, a bit pensive, but very life affirming. I've been there. So have we all. I'll start with a 7. The next time I hear it, could be a boost. 
Posted 4 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Lostinthedream.jpg
Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I know another song that I love with a similar name, and this one is just as good if not better.
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Posted 4 years ago by boltonblue242    [ Reply ]
I simply cannot get enough of this song right now, such a lush feel and so touching. Kinda has a Daniel Lanois vibe to it.
Posted 4 years ago by tirednotion    [ Reply ]
Good song, but hitting way too fucking close to home right now.
Posted 4 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Sounds unremarkable but somehow this touched me. Well done, RP!
Posted 4 years ago by tichy    [ Reply ]
This one caught my ear.... {#Music}
Posted 4 years ago by slickdh    [ Reply ]
Nice   :o)      Connecticut 
Posted 4 years ago by pfwashburn    [ Reply ]
glad to hear new stuff from these guys.
Posted 4 years ago by ceicilbee    [ Reply ]