Yorn started as a drummer who also played guitar. In 1990, he was drumming for his band in a high school talent contest when someone suggested he sing the Replacements song "Talent Show." That went over so well, a competing band asked him to sing Neil Young’s "Rockin' In the Free World" with them.
He was first recognized when the Farrelly brothers picked "Strange Condition" for their film Me, Myself & Irene.
He has gained increasing popularity following the use of his song "Just Another" on popular WB television show Dawson's Creek.
Another of his songs, Murray was used in the credits of the film Igby Goes Down
The song "Undercover" was used in the first Spiderman movie and appears on the soundtrack.
The song "Lose You" was used in the closing of an episode of House on Fox.
Crystal Village
Pete Yorn Lyrics
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Come with me
Into this crystal scenery
And wait, 'till I retain the ticket
You would never have the time
I would love to change your mind
You were there
And it was good in the beginning
Over here, see the lights
Arranging twilight sages
Commence to reveal it to the others
You would never have the time
I would love to change your mind
You were there
And it was good in the beginning
You were there
We were good in the beginning
Yeah, take my hand and come with me
Into this crystal village
And see the lights so fried in brightness
'Cause you will never have the time
I would love to change your mind
You were there
And it was good in the beginning
Take my hand, come with me
I see the lights so brightly
And we fall as if we never really mattered
'Cause you will never have the time
I would love to change your mind
It was there
And it was good in the beginning
We were there
It was good in the beginning
The song Crystal Village by Pete Yorn is a beautifully written piece about memories of a past love that have left a deep impact on the singer. The lyrics speak of wanting to take someone on a journey, to show them a world that they have never experienced before, but realizing that time is not on their side. The crystal scenery represents something pure, beautiful, and unattainable. The singer wishes to go back to the beginning when everything was good, but time has passed, and things have changed. The lights symbolize hope, love, and faith in the future. The lyrics are romantic and nostalgic, and they make the listener feel the pain of a lost love and the desire to turn back time.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, reinforcing the idea that the beginning was good, and that there is a longing to go back to that time. The first verse explains that the singer wishes to experience something with someone, but they may not have the time for it. The second verse speaks of the lights revealing themselves to the world, and how the singer wishes to show this beauty to their loved one. The final verse speaks of the singer falling, as though they never mattered, but at the same time recognizing that the beginning was good and that they were there for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my hand
Join me on this journey
Come with me
Let's explore together
Into this crystal scenery
Explore the beauty of the surroundings
And wait, 'till I retain the ticket
Stay here and wait while I secure the passage
You would never have the time
Without me, you would not have the opportunity to see this
I would love to change your mind
I hope to change your perception and broaden your horizons
You were there
You were present in the moment
And it was good in the beginning
Everything was great in the start
Over here, see the lights
Take a look at the lights over here
Arranging twilight sages
The sunset is providing a beautiful backdrop for the landscape
Commence to reveal it to the others
Share the moment with others
We were good in the beginning
Everything was fine at the start between us
Yeah, take my hand and come with me
Join me on this journey
And see the lights so fried in brightness
Appreciate the vibrant, luminous scenery
'Cause you will never have the time
You may miss out on this experience
I would love to change your mind
I hope to show you something new
It was there
The beauty was present
We were there
We shared the experience together
And it was good in the beginning
The start of our journey was positive
Take my hand, come with me
Join me on this journey
I see the lights so brightly
The colors are vivid and lively
And we fall as if we never really mattered
The world disappears and we are the only things that matter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter J. Yorn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ebtesamgamai4388
Take my hand
Come with me
Into this crystal scenery
And wait, til I retain the ticket
You will never have the time
I would love to change your mind
You were there
And it was good in the beginning
Over here I see the lights of arranging twilight sages
Commence to reveal it to the others
But you will never have the time
I would love to change your mind
You were there
And it was good in the beginning
You were there
We were good in the beginning
You take my hand
And come with me
Into this crystal village
To see the lights of fried in brightness
Cause you will never have the time
I would love to change your mind
You were there
And it was good in the beginning
You take my hand
And come with me
I see the lights so brightly
As we fall as if we never really mattered
Cause you will never have the time
I would love to change your mind
It was there
And it was good in the beginning
We were there
It was good in the beginning
It was good in the beginning
It was good in the beginning
Here take my hand
It was good in the beginning
Oh take my hand
And it was good in the beginning
Oh take my hand
It was good in the beginning
Oh take my hand
Here take my hand
And it was good in the beginning
Oh take my hand
And it was good in the beginning
Oh take my hand
It was good in the beginning
Oh take my hand
Oh
Yeah yeah
@josephepiayu
00:33 The in beginning, mood enhancing neurotransmitters are activated.
00:39 You body temperature rise, causing blood vessels in the skin to dilate.
01:02 Norepinephrine, otherwise known as adrenaline, activates sweat grlands.
01:31 When you touch, receptors in your skin are simulated, causing the tinglingn sensation.
01:53 Airborne chemicals known as pheromones play a rol in attraction.
02:05 When you feel butterflies, you are experieneing inhibited digestion.
02:35 When you are in love, dopamine and serotonine are released in the brain, causing feelings of euphoria.
00:33 Al principio, los neurotransmisores que mejoran el estado de ánimo se activan.
00:39 La temperatura de tu cuerpo aumenta, causando que los vasos sanguíneos en la piel se dilaten.
01:02 La norepinefrina, también conocida como adrenalina, activa las glándulas sudoríparas.
01:31 Cuando tocas, los receptores en tu piel son simulados, causando la sensación de hormigueo.
01:53 Los productos químicos en el aire conocidos como feromonas juegan un papel en la atracción.
02:05 Cuando sientes mariposas, experimentas una digestión inhibida.(se retiene la digestión)
02:35 Cuando estás enamorado, la dopamina y la serotonina se liberan en el cerebro, causando sentimientos de euforia.
@frasermoreland959
I'm 60
Petes' MFTMA single handedly carried me thru the most difficult time of my life. T story story
@adriaanschepel9001
Been listening to Pete Yorn since 2003. Never understood why he didn't blow up. Dude wrote magic stuff.
@TheRealPapaChico
I still don't get it
@jasondonato5515
How does this not have millions of views?!???!
@clvrswine
Because it was uploaded in 2009, not 2003. Get it?
@mmedrano21
Most people need to be told what to like.
@b.p.3011
@@clvrswine even then youtube was big even in 2009. Especially to those that grew up listening to this song. I mean Pete got famous for strange condition was featured in 3 big movies.
@terrismith3168
I am 63 and love his music!
@TheBricetune
I feel ya! right there...
@jamesfagan9818
Thank you