I think she's dropping some hints to this Archie fella

Heard this song on KDVS 90.3 while driving and it was just one of those perfectly timed moments I like to call "movie soundtrack" moments. The driving speed, the volume level, the time and color of the day, the blur of what's been past on the drive, the head space, the smells, the thoughts and emotions, the vibe the universe was on that very second.. with just me.. and just like that- an ordinary moment with ordinary being. This ..is how memories are made

I didn't know these people until 4 hours ago, and now, fortuitously, I shall go and see them live in Auckland in a few weeks. As a 50-year old, it warms the cockles to see younger folk do baggier clothes and jangly guitars so well.

I recently attended my first Alvvays concert and I couldn't stop crying thinking of how 10 years have passed and this song is still very present in my life

this band sounds like summer and love and happiness

2:48 that final "marry meee archieeee" is so beautiful

Just when you think every possible great song has already been written... you discover this. Music is one of the last gifts you'll have when you get old and your body starts to give out...

This is one of those songs that transports you back in time 20 years when you hear it randomly on a Saturday afternoon. What an excellent song

They should warn you that this song is more addictive than crack before you listen to it for the first time.

Archie: I've expressed explicitly my contempt for matrimony. Haha cool. Hey hey, wanna get married?

this song goes so damn hard i love it and the drums

She has a clarion voice; loud and clear. Just beautiful.

Their music is so warm and genuine. I’m pretty grateful they exist.

I'm really obsessed with this songggggg

[Archie, Marry me] You've expressed explicitly your contempt for matrimony You've student loans to pay and will not risk the alimony We spend our days locked in a room, content inside a bubble And in the nighttime we go out and scour the streets for trouble Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie During the summer, take me sailing out on the Atlantic I won't set my sights on other seas, there is no need to panic So honey take me by the hand and we can sign some papers Forget the invitations, floral arrangements and bread makers Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Too late to go out, too young to stay in They're talking about us living in sin Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, A-R-C-H-I-E, hey

Such a nostalgic sounding song. Great song to listen to during the summer time.

that final 'marry me archie' at 2:50 still brings me out in goosebumps

This song sounds like it belongs in a 90's teen movie, has young love vibes

Here we are 8 years later and these guys are still putting out awesome music. The years 2014 and 2015 were really horrible for me and this album helped me get through some tough times.

If a girl wrote a song like this for me I would sign my soul over to her

Mac DeMarco releases a music video, Alvvays releases a music video, and the new Ty Segall album leaks, what a fuckin good day for indie rock

Lyrics: You've expressed explicitly your contempt for matrimony You've student loans to pay and will not risk the alimony We spend our days locked in a room contained inside a bubble And in the night time we go out and scour the streets for trouble Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie During the summer take me sailing out on the Atlantic I won't set my sights on other seas, there is no need to panic So honey take me by the hand and we can sign some papers Forget the invitations, floral arrangements and bread makers Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Too late to go out, too young to stay in They're talking about us living in sin Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, A.R.C.H.I.E, hey

The section starting at 2:13 builds so perfectly. Gives me frisson when I hear it almost every time.

Never heard of this band until I discovered them just today, really happy I have, love them!

radIO DOBLE 9 BROUGHT ME HERE!

god dammit archie just marry her

This song came out so many years ago. I just discovered this song last week (December 2021) when I was listening to Sirius XM channel 35. I love this song. I’m gonna check all of this band’s music

i love this song! my crush is named archie and i think about them every time i hear this song, it’s safe to say i’ve been listening to it constantly lol

In about 7 months, this legendary song will hit 6 years

Crush talks to me once Me:

I’m gonna cry

"You've student loans to pay and will not risk the alimony" - I can understand where Archie is coming from

If that thing with Archie doesn't work out, I'll marry you.

My husband and I got married right around the same time this song came out. It has been our theme song ever since. Including the student loans! >.

Gonna leave this comment here. Whenever someone likes it, I'll be reminded of this masterpiece

Keanu Reeves got immaculate taste in music! Instantly fell in love with this group!

I love that this band kinda blew up a bit, they fucking deserved it, they're so good.

I think she should Mariachi

Goosebumps on that last "Marry me, Archie."

This is the best pop song ever. Hands down. It will be recognised in due time not now

I love this '97 sound and vibe.

You've expressed explicitly your contempt for matrimony You've student loans to pay and will not risk the alimony We spend our days locked in a room content inside a bubble and in the night time we go out and scour the streets for trouble Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie During the summer take me sailing out on the Atlantic I won't set my sights on other seas, there is no need to panic So honey take me by the hand and we can sign some papers Forget the invitations floral arrangements and bread makers Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Too late to go out Too long to stay in You're talking about We're standing in sin Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey, marry me, Archie Hey, hey A-R-C-H-I-E yeah

I LOVE VINTAGE STYLE SONGS. I DISCOVERED THIS SONG IN 2020

A-R-C-H-I-E I love this song so much. It’s my #1 most played song of all time on Spotify. It makes me so happy and it gives me a vibe of being in high school in like 1969. Just so whimsical.

Alvvays is the happy version of Mazzy Star.

It's been 5 years. Hope Archie already married her

Just discovered this song and band- I have now listened to their first 2 studio albums....I am absolutely blown away with this band. Every single song is so creative and has something different- the melodies are so well crafted, and the soundscapes this band creates are so ethereal and pretty. Absolutely incredible. For this song in particular, this has got to be one of the best songs of all time.

This deserves infinitely more views. Unbelievably gifted songwriting & impeccable vocal melodies.

Is this not the cutest band in the world? If there was an award for cutest band, Alvvays would win every year.

Something about this song really makes me want to cry but also happy at the same time and I love it

This song was on a work playlist that I could vaguely hear in the background but now I have finally found it! Prepare for repeats!

I was surprised to have never heard of this 90ies alternative band. I got fooled. Great song.

If I ever feel down and depressed, I come to this video. This song is so awesome and uplifting to me.

Without Molly singing, their songs wouldn't even be half as good as they are. She has the voice of an angel.

This one girl was absolutely crazy over me. I was at the time too, i was on a trip in hawaii staring at the sunset and she sent me this song, one of the happiest moments in my life was hearing this song knowing she had nothing but love in her mind when she sent it. The sunset and all these feelings im processing while hearing this amazing song, I’ll never forget it.

my dog recently passed away,his name was archie,this has always been his song and it was the last song he heard before we put him to sleep.i’ll always remember him while hearing this amazing song 💗

all the comments here are so nice and positive to read!

I've expressed explicitly my contempt for macaroni

My husband and I walked down the aisle to this song. As soon as we heard its opening line “you expressed explicitly your contempt for matrimony” we just knew. We were always both so adamantly opposed to marriage when we were in our 20s. Flush with the arrogance and certainty of youth. The coy, tongue in cheek tone of the song struck a cord.

I love the way the guitars fade out and you hear that bass line in the second verse. Great song. Addictive.

My new favourite song. Love the catchy tune, the mix, the distorted guitars with feedback(particularly in the second verse) , the jangly guitars, and the lyrics are just beautiful. Pure Genius! Wonderful vossonation!

I can't wait to sing my heart out to this song tomorrow when I see them live!!!

This will always remind me of my college days. Thank you Alvvays, for being that band for me

This song plays so much in my head and i have never yet once looked this up intentionally until now

This comment section is like: No pressure Archie but...

The greatest pop band of the last decade. Over and over again this band proves themselves to be capable of writing airy gems that have lyrical gravity. Molly is nailing it.

An example of perfect songwriting.

i fell in love with someone called archie once. this song never fails to remind me of being very young & experiencing those feelings again. ♥️

The visuals in this song remind me of my childhood. Goofing around and having fun, around the water. Now even the opening guitar line sounds like youth to me. And that wishful dreamy echo on the vocals. :)

Where has this song been all my life?!? It's perfect.

I’m about to watch this video and listen to this song for the first time

This is a gem and I am so glad I came across it. You know how some songs you carry with you all your life , this is it. Loved it .

Why did i found this gem today 2019, what am i doing in 2014?

So many good bands keep coming from Canada so happy to live in a land of good music

If anyone was wondering, 1:24 is asl for "the hand" and at 2:57 it's "Archie" :)

still one of the best releases in Indie Rock scene ever, impressive debut album

i really think this song will become a classic

This is one of the very few mainstream contemporary songs out there that demonstrates undeniable quality. Well written, produced and sung. Graceful middle eight. Lovely melody. Great guitar sound.

I tend to like heavy metal, hard rock, ECT. But I saw Alvvays at a festival recently. Never heard of them before. The song came on and the crowd went nuts so I thought "this must be their big song". Ever since then this song has been stuck in my head. You know you have a great song when it reaches across to other genre lovers.

One of the most beautiful songs written in the last 25 years…

me: talks to a cute guy for 0.000001 seconds. blares this song in my room, bus and everywhere else.

Sure but maybe we should go on a date first

Like 7-8 years ago I always listened this song on my work commute, hoping to find my ''Archie'' -And I did! My now wife, is perfect in every way, she's everything I could've dared to hope. ''Hey, hey, marry me, Archie!'' Popped often in my head whenever I thought about proposing her and being married to her. After wonderful 6 years she told me she's not happy anymore, so I'm back here listening Alvvays and reminiscing, trying to hold it together.

This song as well as the video hit me with such a high dose of Nostalgia that it's literally the most painful thing I ever experienced while being so beautiful at the same time...

I really like that 90's Britpop vibe of the song.

Beautiful song and melody. So wistful and longing it actually brings tears to my eyes. Sort of like The Vaccines. Great stuff. Guess I'd better buy the album.

Look at all us 90s kids, knocking on 40, gathering here to listen to some more 90s kids make beautiful nostalgic music in the 21st century. Remember when “the 21st century was THE FUTURE? It was sci fi and we never guessed it would sound like this

I haven’t heard this song in years, and now I’m crying as my mind ties it to the last two. We never listened to this song together, but hearing this now I can only think of her. I broke up with her months ago, and did so because I knew it was best for me and believed it was best for her. I still believe this, and yet the pain seems no less for being the one who chose to leave. Although I know she cannot see it now, I believe a happiness awaits her that is far greater than what I could give. Such a gentle soul deserves no less, and I pray she finds it soon. Love you still, Samara.

In case anyone wants to play it on their guitar: Chords: G, D, Am, C (Repeat)

Canada you're Indie music scene is amazing

My dad would have loved this song.

if anyone was wondering, i slowed down the video to see what was being signed. the letters spell out “the hand” (i’m pretty sure)

summer song for 2015

I am now on a rabbit hole of Alvvays songs Thanks Keanu

Omg just found this! Very 90s sound and vibe. Love it

We spend our days locked in a room content inside a bubble =(

I am 53 years old and I think this a GREAT song!

I'm 64 years old and absolutely love this song

Still thinking about how Alvvays just casually dropped one of the greatest songs of the last twenty years. Timeless sound

I bet this song would've been more huge in the 90s....