I feel dumb asking, but who is he to her? And what do you mean putting Billies career first. Just found this song/singer right now, and LOVE this song ❤
I’m sitting outside at the recovery home I’m at, smoking a cigarette, and listening to this. I’m finally sober. No more heroin. No more sleepless nights. No more battling to stay alive everyday. It’s over. I’m at peace. I missed this feeling so much
Such a touching song. I cry every time I listen to it. I'll be 60 next year and I'm so aware of how time is passing right before my eyes. First it was watching my children grow and now my grandchildren are almost grown. I'm reminded of all the time I wasted on things that were not important in the end and I'm reminded to make the most of the time I have left with my family that means so very much to me. One of my favorite songs.
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I don't know their entire history or back story, but Finneas and Billie are the by product of what love and family and talent can look like. Their little family is such a beautiful example of how a family should treat each other and live one another.
@@ZoeF.O Ohhh, so growing up without big money is one of her parents having been a Broadway star, and her father in the entertainment industry as well? You fucking Billie Fans really believe anything you see online don't you? She ain't from no fucking ghetto cut it out 😭😭😭
Can we take a moment and praise the fact that this was all shot in ONE LONG TAKE?! ♥️all of his videos are but are, but this one, at the end with the family shot… WOW! Billie, Maggie and Patrick snuck in there perfectly!
@@fuckthehaters..2578 for me, its more about the rage you can have towards your parents or siblings I was so angry at my parents all my childhood and it took me so much time to let go of the trauma and appreciate spending time with them
@@resetedanchorpure i interpret it as anger that might be a result of some childhood trauma and frustration. Like abandonment, abuse or humiliation that might have taken a hold of your childhood. There’s so much built up anger that is justified. Like you are not wrong for feeling that anger but he’s saying “it’s not worth it” because you only have a lifetime. So free yourself from it. ❤️
I lost it with "it's not worth the anger you felt as a child". Damn, Finneas, who's gonna replace all the water in my body I'm losing for crying with your songs?
@@EstherLilyW aw I hope she does too , I love my mom and I might not show it everytime but I'm studying and learning so that one day I can make her actually proud of me.
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I'm sobbing right now. I wasn't expecting the whole family to be together at the end. I'm crying so much. The meaning of this song just speaks so much to my heart, like, I really feel that. This song has a especial place in my heart, especially after this video. You gave me a new philosophy to adjust my life into. Thank you FINNEAS.
I cry every single time I listen to it and it takes me a while to stop and get out of my feelings! So much goes through my mind. It gets you thinking about how precious life is yet how short it is. 😭
"Don't waste the time you have, waiting for time to pass, it's only a lifetime, it's only a while, *it's not worth the anger you felst as a child* " this hit hard
the fact that this whole video is one continuous shot means so much. i’m not sure if that was the intent, yet it just shows the concept of time and how valuable it is. everything follows a sequence yet comes to an end quicker than expected.
As someone who lost their dad almost 3 years ago, and I'm only 29 years old.. this song crushes me. It's really a beautiful song. THIS FAMILY MAKES ME FEEL THINGS THAT NO ARTIST HAS EVER MADE ME FEEL. "It's only a lifetime, that's not long enough"
I'm so sorry, honey. Losing your Dad hurts so much. It's been 7 years since my Dad passed and and I miss him every day. ((Hugs)) Treasure the memories you have of him and he'll be forever in your heart.
This is my favorite. His sister gets so much more attention but his solo songs are incredible. (She sings backup on some of his.. so it’s sweet. I love their relationship. Their family is inspiring).
If you need it, here are the lyrics How do you know If you've done everything right? Is it the love you have at hand Or the cash you kiss at night? How do you know If it was worth it in the end? Did every second really count Or were there some you shouldn't spend On anything but anyone you love? Was this the life that you were dreaming of? A movie night, a yellow light You're slowing down and days are adding up So don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's only a while It's not worth the anger you felt as a child Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's not long enough You're not gonna like it without any love So don't waste it I'm unimpressed By the people preaching pain For the sake of some small gain In the sake of someone's name I'm unprepared For my loved ones to be gone Call 'em way too often now Worry way too much about mom Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's only a while It's not worth the anger you felt as a child Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's not long enough You're not gonna like it without any love So don't waste it It's family and friends, and that's the truth The fountain doesn't give you back your youth It's staying up too late at night and laughing under kitchen lights So hard you start to cry Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's not long enough You're not gonna like it without any love So don't waste it
Sure it isn't "Or the cats you kiss at night?" ("cats" fits the motif far better!!!!) Honestly working out what the actually words sung in pop songs today, is a crap shoot at the best of times!
Instead of mentioning Billie, maybe you should mention Olivia Rodrigo instead. Olivia afterall, is the main competitor of Finneas in the grammy best new artist category.
As someone who spent every day, for months, counting down the hours just hoping for time to pass before I ended up completely burned out: I can't even tell you how relatable the lyrics of this song are now I'm coming out of it. Take care of yourselves and each other, it is only a while, so don't waste too much of it on things that don't matter or that don't make you feel good, it really isn't worth it 🖤
Usually don't cry so easily, but this sure did it 😭 "It's only a lifetime it's not long enough, you're not gonna like it without any love" was the breaking point
That was the part that did it for me! That exact part! My daughter’s friend just lost her husband… and he was the same age my brother was when my brother passed away… really hit me hard! I didn’t even know who Finneas WAS until last night and this song just popped up in my feed! Helped me sort out so many of my feelings and emotions! Lovely lyrics… true to life! Every life is a gift! Every day we have is a beautiful gift! And so precious! I want to remember that and not waste any day, any minute and remember to do better at showing my love to my family members, every day, and not waste even 1 day!
My teenage daughter said, "you're probably his oldest fan". Haha oh well, I am 40 and happy that I discovered your music a few months ago. And I am sure, I am not that old. Thanks for the beautiful music!
Nah, I’m 42! 😆 He also messaged me PERSONALLY when Billie wasn’t BILLIE! I had messaged him on messenger years ago asking “how and when to show up to their concert in a venue of 200 people, where to meet Billie as she would perhaps come off her tour bus. I had purchased tickets to their concert for my daughters 16th birthday surprise party. My daughter and Billie are the same age and two weeks apart. Finneas had messaged me back personally and did something even better! He gave us meet and greet passes to meet Billie! It was AMAZING and seeing my daughter open her gift was tear jerking! I’ll never forget that day! Also got to sit in the VIP section watching the show and opening with Finneas singing sitting right next to Maggie, Billies mom! We talked the whole time and got to take a picture with Maggie! 2018 was a good year for Billie, but we have been fans EVEN BEFORE Billie and finneas were huge!
After such a brutal year for our families, this song came in perfect time. I'm bawling my eyes out now but I'm smiling too. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us, Finneas. I'm telling you all, don't waste it.
I'm sitting in the library, and I definitely should be studying for my exams. I wanted to listen to some ambient music in the background so I can concentrate better.. The second I saw that Finneas published a new song, I needed to listen to it immediately. Now I'm almost sobbing here.. This song is so relatable, I've lost my dad 2 months ago and it still hurts so much. I wish I had spend more time with him and the rest of my family.
This song is actually from his new album Optimist (which was published about two months ago) and it is really amazing. I recommend you to listen it. And I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤️
Listening to this while I’m on a 500km roadtrip...driving alone at 2am...no other car on the road...just me listening,feeling every word of the lyrics...best cry in a long time... Finneas is really a great artist...
I'm a Finneas fan now. There's something so tender and so strong about his songs, it scares me like anything and makes me want to hold on tighter to all that I have. Such a gem, you
"I'm unprepared for my loved ones to be gone..." This line hit my heart hard. I lost my Dad a year ago and am grateful I spent every chance I had to fly out and see him whenever I could and we would talk on the phone every Wednesday. When he passed travel restrictions were in place and I couldn't leave the state to attend his funeral. I don't know how many times I've picked up my phone to call him for our "just because" calls, or his birthday, or even on holidays. I never got to say goodbye. Your songs are so emotionally charged. I hope this reaches out to someone who needs to hear this message because life is too short and we never know what the next day brings.
@@insonphillips3696 Thank you. It isn't easy at all. I might have been denied the chance to say goodbye, but I have nothing but great memories of our lives together. I couldn't have asked for a better father.
Finneas' love and support for Billie is unmatched ... it makes me tear up sometimes. He is so underrated as vocalist but he is getting the glory he deseves for his masterful song writing. Their family is truly filled with LOVE and permeates onto the world. Kudos to their parents for modeling so well. The entire fam is so damn authentic, humble and respectful. Hands down my favorite artistic family ever.
My.mom just passed away. She suffered greatly in the last years of her life. Massive headaches, neuropathy from the chemo, the list goes on. Im just now finding the time to listen to this before bed, before work. I don't really know what I'm supposed to do anymore. I don't really know what I'm supposed to believe in except for Love and the Kingdom of Heaven. For my Mom. For my family.
I'm crying while writing this. This song just gave my inner child a goodnight kiss, and a "everything will be fine tomorrow". Thank you for this Finneas
It's 23-05-2023 and it's the first time I am hearing this song, A few minutes before coming across this song, I was talking to myself in the mirror of how I needed to grow past my pain and then this song played👌😊I think it's the universe sending me a confirmation...... thank you ❤ this song truly resonates with me
Something about this song just grips my heart and doesn't let go. The heartwrenching lyrics combined with that gentle piano is so incredibly emotional. "Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass" hits a little too close to home. I can't express how much I love this song. Thank you FINNEAS for this piece of art.
This song sounds like the soundtrack of a movie or film that would have touched your heart and your being so deeply, it would be impossible to forget. If anyone knows of Gregory Alan Isakov, this sound reminds me of his music, it's the kind of music you should listen to at least once in your lifetime, the kind of music that makes you glad to be alive, just to be able to experience that moment.✨
Dear Finneas,I am listening to your music for 4years now. Your music means a lot to me in my life.I felt very conected to it from the very first day of listening. At first,it was hard to explain why but then as I held myself to it for longer time and I discoverd that everything in it maked sense to me in my life,beaty of life,the sadness,the pain,how everything blended in my mind and I also realised that your music makes me happier and more thoughtfull. To this day it is giving me inspiration for my paintings and it is helping me to understand myself. Thank you Finneas for making with your music my life better. Love you.
I'm not living right now. I'm just surviving in such a hard way. I lost all the purity, the love, the joy, the excitement I used to have. I look at life with anger, with doubt, with lies and when I hear this song, a part of me really wants to start believing, loving, caring and living again..
When I first heard that song, I was listening to the whole album while going home. The moment I heard the chorus of Only A Lifetime I stopped in the middle of the street and started crying. That period when the album was released was unbearably tough, my life was like hell, but I got through that with you, Finneas. Thank you so much for that album and this song specifically, I love you and I will never find any better words to say how much you and your music mean to me
this is my favorite song from the album and i’m so glad it has a video now 😭 the vocals are so stunning and the lyrics just hit. easily top three from finneas’s discography
this whole album encompasses such common, hard-to-explain feelings so perfectly and humbly, and this song in particular just explains a feeling that most of us probably have, but can’t quite put into words. he is a true artist… i’ll forever cherish his music.
hey finneas i wrote a editorial review on your latest album for penn state. i’m a writer in the communications school. i’m film major too. my brother just got in and committed to penn states film school as well and is going in the fall. all that to say i appreciated the videography and the music. it’s a complex unique sound and i wrote about it in my piece. i tried to give the album justice
This song means so much to me. I spent most of my early teenage years always being angry with my mom and just counting down the days until I could move out. Looking back I wish I appreciated her more and didn’t miss out on so many memories. We have a great relationship now and this song gave me the healing that I needed. Thank you!!!
one of my favorites off the album. i tear up every time i listen because the lyrics are just so relatable. you are a genius finneas i love you ❤ edit: ok i started bawling when i saw billie maggie and patrick. this is too sweet
I just love the fact that his videos are simple but the lyrics of his songs bring to life everything around him. It's beautiful, I think he is one of the best artist of this generation.
This is just Wonderful.... It's an amazing song and we all can agree, finneas's never lets us down. He deserves more attention, it's really nice to see that he actually wrote this abt his family, the whole album infact is very selfless, and that's just very sweet. I hope this song is still gonna be heard years and years later, and we're all gonna make that happen for him. He deserves it.
This is by far the most honest and heart-felt song I've heard in a while. FINNEAS is fresh and real and such a gift. Finneas if you are reading this, I wish to thank you for reminding me and (all of us) to not waste the time we have... well done. I cried both times I watched it. What a coincidence that I was telling my husband last night exactly what you are singing about in this song. Funny, then I bumped into you in my American Songwriter BLOG announcing this song. Your timing is perfect. I plan to share it with every friend I know (especially my music students who could really use this message right now).
I'm blown away! Just discovered this and am honesty stunned by Finneas' beautiful voice and song itself. A God given talent - these two talented siblings are a gift to us.
This song literally made me pause and think about how much we take for granted. The most basic things like your loved ones. Finneas is a beautiful soul
This guy makes suchhhhh deep songs , he's an intellect , a sensationalist , a incredible artist , just how can he know the tons of different feelings we all have inside our chests !?
Да согласно, видимо сам все это почувствовал, так как иногда некоторым даже молодым людям даётся быстро пройти какие-то переоды. Текст безусловно цепляет за душу. Я в восторге от этой песни 🧡
I needed that this morning. I just lost one of my best friends this week and I've lost numerous other people I care about. This is quite literally my favorite song now.
Beautiful song! With a deep meaning! My Dad and Mom are gone to Heaven now. I am forever thankful for the family time I shared with my brother, mom and dad! Enjoy the time living your life through the good and the bad.
Finneas is underrated as a soloist. He's still the kind of artist that does his own songs and really feels them
hes a mastermind. literally writes, performs and produces. so rare these days
i loveee it
Honestly I think he does more for Billie than she would have done if the roles were reversed and she helped him focus on his music firstly.
@@alexanderbarnett4948 I agree with you, Finneas has something in his mind, a successful behavior that makes him being that dedicated to others music
Agreed 💯
He releases absolute gold like this, and he still says he puts Billie's career first. This man is the ULTIMATE human being
He’s literally so amazing i can’t even
I agree he is the ulimate human being. Him and Claudia and their whole family even their dogs are true gems in this world.
Both are absolutely incredible artists. Both have serious masterpeices. I love Both of them!
Oh ffs 🤦🏽♂️
I feel dumb asking, but who is he to her? And what do you mean putting Billies career first. Just found this song/singer right now, and LOVE this song ❤
I’m sitting outside at the recovery home I’m at, smoking a cigarette, and listening to this. I’m finally sober. No more heroin. No more sleepless nights. No more battling to stay alive everyday. It’s over. I’m at peace. I missed this feeling so much
I am proud of you!!
🤩
Thanks wonderful congratulations ❤
Wonderful! I’ve left my food addiction too.
Im exactly where you at! EXACTLY 😂🙌
Such a touching song. I cry every time I listen to it. I'll be 60 next year and I'm so aware of how time is passing right before my eyes. First it was watching my children grow and now my grandchildren are almost grown. I'm reminded of all the time I wasted on things that were not important in the end and I'm reminded to make the most of the time I have left with my family that means so very much to me. One of my favorite songs.
I am 63 and understand , feel the same way. Raising a family keeps us very busy ,before we know it , the last chapter comes all too soon.
The most important thing is to love and be loved for your loved ones
Yes! I'll be 60 in March. I feel it too. i'll likely never have the grandchildren I thought I'd have. I'm beyond grateful for my son's.
Raise your hands if you believe this song sums up how you feel in your 60's, looking back and moving forward.
What does it mean?
Something so pure and genuine about his music. He's the definition of an "artist".
*fart*
@@iSuckGT fart? 😂
I believe the calmness of all his music represents the state of mind he is in.
@@upstate5101 yas it exemplies the fartness
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"Don't waste the time you have, waiting for time to pass" this really hits me hard
same 😭😖❤️
Same😭
Same... 🥺🙏🏻
Yep, that line stings the heart😓
Sometimes I sing that line as "...waiting for time to start"
Man this guy deserves a Grammy for his solo work
good thing he has a bunch of them lol but yeah he truly deserves it
he did win sum grammys heheh
Kandipa thala
he literally has 8 of them
He deserves ALL grammys🤝🏻
I'm a psychotherapist treating abuse survivors, being one myself. This made me sob. Thank you.
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I'm crying right now, and I see that I am not the only one... This is so beautiful... you did it. AGAIN!
@@1...MusicVideo me too ... this is so emotional .. and have a lot of meaning that make you feel alive
@@asmaeka2174 🌟🙋♂️ 🇫🇷
You should see a doctor about it . The song is cheap trash !
The lyrics have been my thoughts for the past two years, and I just today found this song.
@@visnjavisnja1470 if you think this is trash then god only knows what you listen to
I don't know their entire history or back story, but Finneas and Billie are the by product of what love and family and talent can look like. Their little family is such a beautiful example of how a family should treat each other and live one another.
Love, family and money and talent.
@@mannyoftheeast3318
They grew up without any big money FFS, stop it already with money.
Beautiful 😍
@@ZoeF.O Ohhh, so growing up without big money is one of her parents having been a Broadway star, and her father in the entertainment industry as well? You fucking Billie Fans really believe anything you see online don't you? She ain't from no fucking ghetto cut it out 😭😭😭
@@ZoeF.O I also love how I said love family and money and talent and you got upset I mentioned that money played a role in their success 💀💀💀
Can we take a moment and praise the fact that this was all shot in ONE LONG TAKE?! ♥️all of his videos are but are, but this one, at the end with the family shot… WOW! Billie, Maggie and Patrick snuck in there perfectly!
GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! I want to cut my toenails... NEVER! I am the feet RUclipsr. Thanks for being a fan, dear miss
@@AxxLAfriku what? Who are you? I’m so confused! 🤦🏻♀️
YES!! I WAS THINKING ABOUT THAT SAME THING!! 😍✨
Does this in a lot of his videos actually
Allll his videos
At the end, when you can see Billie smiling at him, the way he lowers his voice at the end, everything is so thoughtful with this family. ❤❤
“it’s not worth the anger you felt as a child” MAN! that hits home
What does that mean? Does he think we are angry when we are 10 years old? I was happy and naive.
@@resetedanchorpure i think it means like whem you were a little child and you got mad at really small things.
@@fuckthehaters..2578 for me, its more about the rage you can have towards your parents or siblings
I was so angry at my parents all my childhood and it took me so much time to let go of the trauma and appreciate spending time with them
@@lucievid1710 exactly
@@resetedanchorpure i interpret it as anger that might be a result of some childhood trauma and frustration. Like abandonment, abuse or humiliation that might have taken a hold of your childhood. There’s so much built up anger that is justified. Like you are not wrong for feeling that anger but he’s saying “it’s not worth it” because you only have a lifetime. So free yourself from it. ❤️
I lost it with "it's not worth the anger you felt as a child". Damn, Finneas, who's gonna replace all the water in my body I'm losing for crying with your songs?
The same happened to me omg
@@EstherLilyW aw I hope she does too , I love my mom and I might not show it everytime but I'm studying and learning so that one day I can make her actually proud of me.
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@@EstherLilyW she will one day… it may take a while, as a mom it take patients and hope. 💓
@@JYYB She's 28 soon 29 with a 4.5 yr old who I've not met. I'm losing hope and patience, I'm beyond patient, I've had to move on.
I'm sobbing right now. I wasn't expecting the whole family to be together at the end. I'm crying so much. The meaning of this song just speaks so much to my heart, like, I really feel that. This song has a especial place in my heart, especially after this video. You gave me a new philosophy to adjust my life into. Thank you FINNEAS.
it's amazing how 4 minutes and 23 seconds can impact someone's life
same
I cry every single time I listen to it and it takes me a while to stop and get out of my feelings! So much goes through my mind. It gets you thinking about how precious life is yet how short it is. 😭
"Don't waste the time you have, waiting for time to pass, it's only a lifetime, it's only a while, *it's not worth the anger you felst as a child* " this hit hard
the fact that this whole video is one continuous shot means so much. i’m not sure if that was the intent, yet it just shows the concept of time and how valuable it is. everything follows a sequence yet comes to an end quicker than expected.
It actually seems like a lot, if not all of his mv’s are one continuous shot!
Finneas has some sort of weird addiction attracted to public Aquariums.....
FINNEAS is by far the best musician out right now. This song is the perfect example of that. One of the best songs i've ever heard !
I agree. ♥️
This is Beautiful ❤️
So wise...authentic...artistic... what a talented person.
can we just appreciate the fact all his songs have such a deep MEANING? what a legend, thumbs up for Finneas!!!
i posted a great video i would like your opinion on it please
Finneas is underrated af…
As someone who lost their dad almost 3 years ago, and I'm only 29 years old.. this song crushes me. It's really a beautiful song.
THIS FAMILY MAKES ME FEEL THINGS THAT NO ARTIST HAS EVER MADE ME FEEL.
"It's only a lifetime, that's not long enough"
I'm so sorry, honey. Losing your Dad hurts so much. It's been 7 years since my Dad passed and and I miss him every day. ((Hugs)) Treasure the memories you have of him and he'll be forever in your heart.
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' For my family ' is the most touching sentence here 😭 and his songs are always masterpiece .
This is my favorite.
His sister gets so much more attention but his solo songs are incredible.
(She sings backup on some of his.. so it’s sweet. I love their relationship. Their family is inspiring).
which ones?
@@tessa5207 +???
@@sophiyaborevich8916 which songs does she sing backup on?
@@edp9478 uhm??
Yeah I agree but...she doesn't sing backup on any of his songs?
If you need it, here are the lyrics
How do you know
If you've done everything right?
Is it the love you have at hand
Or the cash you kiss at night?
How do you know
If it was worth it in the end?
Did every second really count
Or were there some you shouldn't spend
On anything but anyone you love?
Was this the life that you were dreaming of?
A movie night, a yellow light
You're slowing down and days are adding up
So don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass
It's only a lifetime
That's only a while
It's not worth the anger you felt as a child
Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass
It's only a lifetime
That's not long enough
You're not gonna like it without any love
So don't waste it
I'm unimpressed
By the people preaching pain
For the sake of some small gain
In the sake of someone's name
I'm unprepared
For my loved ones to be gone
Call 'em way too often now
Worry way too much about mom
Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass
It's only a lifetime
That's only a while
It's not worth the anger you felt as a child
Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass
It's only a lifetime
That's not long enough
You're not gonna like it without any love
So don't waste it
It's family and friends, and that's the truth
The fountain doesn't give you back your youth
It's staying up too late at night and laughing under kitchen lights
So hard you start to cry
Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass
It's only a lifetime
That's not long enough
You're not gonna like it without any love
So don't waste it
Thank you I love you so much🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Real world hero
Thank you king
Sure it isn't "Or the cats you kiss at night?" ("cats" fits the motif far better!!!!)
Honestly working out what the actually words sung in pop songs today, is a crap shoot at the best of times!
Thank you so much
Fact: THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIECE
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Only a Lifetime: “Don’t waste the time you have”
Happier Than Ever: “So, don’t waste the time I don’t have”
Gosh, I love these two siblings
omfg yes
And the rythm sounds a bit like try not to use your power at times
I don’t get how Finneas and Billie both make great music but Finneas is underrated. We need to make this king more famous❤️
Instead of mentioning Billie, maybe you should mention Olivia Rodrigo instead. Olivia afterall, is the main competitor of Finneas in the grammy best new artist category.
He doesn't need that. Society doesn't deserve him
As someone who spent every day, for months, counting down the hours just hoping for time to pass before I ended up completely burned out: I can't even tell you how relatable the lyrics of this song are now I'm coming out of it.
Take care of yourselves and each other, it is only a while, so don't waste too much of it on things that don't matter or that don't make you feel good, it really isn't worth it 🖤
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My brother in law just had a heart transplant a couple weeks ago and listening to this song makes me realize that we never have enough time ❤️😞
i cant stop listening to this song, LOVE IT!
Why am I not surprised , this Song has you written all over it 🙏
I love this song, truly a masterpiece.
"IT'S ONLY A LIFETIME, IT'S NOT LONG ENOUGH." TRUE. SO TRUE.
Usually don't cry so easily, but this sure did it 😭
"It's only a lifetime it's not long enough, you're not gonna like it without any love" was the breaking point
That was the part that did it for me! That exact part! My daughter’s friend just lost her husband… and he was the same age my brother was when my brother passed away… really hit me hard! I didn’t even know who Finneas WAS until last night and this song just popped up in my feed! Helped me sort out so many of my feelings and emotions! Lovely lyrics… true to life! Every life is a gift! Every day we have is a beautiful gift! And so precious! I want to remember that and not waste any day, any minute and remember to do better at showing my love to my family members, every day, and not waste even 1 day!
My teenage daughter said, "you're probably his oldest fan". Haha oh well, I am 40 and happy that I discovered your music a few months ago. And I am sure, I am not that old. Thanks for the beautiful music!
I think her music can appeal to all ages. (me:age 30 :))
You're not old at all :). Proceed to punish your daughter lol
Me too! And I’m a huge fan of Billie as well. Music doesn’t know age ❤️
Nah, I’m 42! 😆
He also messaged me PERSONALLY when Billie wasn’t BILLIE! I had messaged him on messenger years ago asking “how and when to show up to their concert in a venue of 200 people, where to meet Billie as she would perhaps come off her tour bus.
I had purchased tickets to their concert for my daughters 16th birthday surprise party. My daughter and Billie are the same age and two weeks apart.
Finneas had messaged me back personally and did something even better! He gave us meet and greet passes to meet Billie! It was AMAZING and seeing my daughter open her gift was tear jerking! I’ll never forget that day!
Also got to sit in the VIP section watching the show and opening with Finneas singing sitting right next to Maggie, Billies mom! We talked the whole time and got to take a picture with Maggie!
2018 was a good year for Billie, but we have been fans EVEN BEFORE Billie and finneas were huge!
@@AlexanderBecerra23 haha! She was just joking with me. 😆💜
This is so perfect. Man never made a bad song.
HIS.EVERY.SONG.JUST.HITS.
After such a brutal year for our families, this song came in perfect time. I'm bawling my eyes out now but I'm smiling too. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us, Finneas. I'm telling you all, don't waste it.
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absolutely agree and feeling the same way as you❤️❤️he is so talented wow
@@gabriellagulyas3778 🌟😀🌟Hi , From France 🌸
I’m sitting in my bathroom, sobbing. What a brutal, beautiful song…
I'm sitting in the library, and I definitely should be studying for my exams. I wanted to listen to some ambient music in the background so I can concentrate better.. The second I saw that Finneas published a new song, I needed to listen to it immediately. Now I'm almost sobbing here..
This song is so relatable, I've lost my dad 2 months ago and it still hurts so much. I wish I had spend more time with him and the rest of my family.
This song is actually from his new album Optimist (which was published about two months ago) and it is really amazing. I recommend you to listen it. And I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤️
Sending you Love as you go through this tough time❤️
@@hi-kw8fx thank you, I will definitely listen to it. :)
@@courteneydaniels thank you 😊
Good luck on exams and rip for your father… im sure he’s so proud of you 😊
This song feels a little too personal and hits home in so many aspects of it. I needed it.
You’re goddamn talented, Finneas.
Wow! This song is deep!
Listening to this while I’m on a 500km roadtrip...driving alone at 2am...no other car on the road...just me listening,feeling every word of the lyrics...best cry in a long time... Finneas is really a great artist...
i posted a great video i would like your opinion on it please
How are you writing this if you are driving? But I agree with you that Finneas is an incredible artist!💜
One of the best songs he's ever written, really emotional
What a talented set of siblings with proud parents to encourage them both. Such a beautiful family.
I'm a Finneas fan now. There's something so tender and so strong about his songs, it scares me like anything and makes me want to hold on tighter to all that I have. Such a gem, you
Why is this not the number 1 song in the US and playing on the radio everyday? Come on, this song is perfection. ❤
He's a singer and a story teller, i love all his lyrics
"I'm unprepared for my loved ones to be gone..." This line hit my heart hard. I lost my Dad a year ago and am grateful I spent every chance I had to fly out and see him whenever I could and we would talk on the phone every Wednesday. When he passed travel restrictions were in place and I couldn't leave the state to attend his funeral. I don't know how many times I've picked up my phone to call him for our "just because" calls, or his birthday, or even on holidays. I never got to say goodbye.
Your songs are so emotionally charged. I hope this reaches out to someone who needs to hear this message because life is too short and we never know what the next day brings.
So sorry for your loss. Sending you a big hug. God Bless you.
I'm sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the feeling not even able to say goodbye.
@@carolann5959 Thank you.
@@insonphillips3696 Thank you. It isn't easy at all. I might have been denied the chance to say goodbye, but I have nothing but great memories of our lives together. I couldn't have asked for a better father.
Im so sorry for your loss.. he sounds like an awesome dad ...!!
I tool just lost a dear friend 3 days after Christmas. Its been tough..
Finneas' love and support for Billie is unmatched ... it makes me tear up sometimes. He is so underrated as vocalist but he is getting the glory he deseves for his masterful song writing. Their family is truly filled with LOVE and permeates onto the world. Kudos to their parents for modeling so well. The entire fam is so damn authentic, humble and respectful. Hands down my favorite artistic family ever.
My.mom just passed away.
She suffered greatly in the last years of her life. Massive headaches, neuropathy from the chemo, the list goes on.
Im just now finding the time to listen to this before bed, before work.
I don't really know what I'm supposed to do anymore.
I don't really know what I'm supposed to believe in except for Love and the Kingdom of Heaven.
For my Mom.
For my family.
I’m so sorry, I lost my mom too.it’s the worst feeling ever😭💔
His lyrics give me such comfort and healing during hard times. Keep going Finneas! You're amazing
i posted a great video i would like your opinion on it please
I'm crying while writing this. This song just gave my inner child a goodnight kiss, and a "everything will be fine tomorrow". Thank you for this Finneas
It's 23-05-2023 and it's the first time I am hearing this song, A few minutes before coming across this song, I was talking to myself in the mirror of how I needed to grow past my pain and then this song played👌😊I think it's the universe sending me a confirmation...... thank you ❤ this song truly resonates with me
Something about this song just grips my heart and doesn't let go. The heartwrenching lyrics combined with that gentle piano is so incredibly emotional. "Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass" hits a little too close to home.
I can't express how much I love this song. Thank you FINNEAS for this piece of art.
This song sounds like the soundtrack of a movie or film that would have touched your heart and your being so deeply, it would be impossible to forget. If anyone knows of Gregory Alan Isakov, this sound reminds me of his music, it's the kind of music you should listen to at least once in your lifetime, the kind of music that makes you glad to be alive, just to be able to experience that moment.✨
I like Gregory Alan Isakov as well.
Gregory Alan Isakov and Finneas are two of my favorite artists! They both create absolute masterpieces
I cried listening to this song and then started crying even harder remembering “If I go, I’m goin” exists😭😭
I agree, it was also reminding me of Landon Pigg
"It's only a lifetime, it's not long enough" sobbing, as I let this beautiful truth of life sink in 😭❤️
The depth of these lyrics goes way beyond his years. Absolutely love this song. Thank you, Finneas.
Dear Finneas,I am listening to your music for 4years now. Your music means a lot to me in my life.I felt very conected to it from the very first day of listening. At first,it was hard to explain why but then as I held myself to it for longer time and I discoverd that everything in it maked sense to me in my life,beaty of life,the sadness,the pain,how everything blended in my mind and I also realised that your music makes me happier and more thoughtfull. To this day it is giving me inspiration for my paintings and it is helping me to understand myself. Thank you Finneas for making with your music my life better. Love you.
I hope Finneas sees this! What a beautiful message.
@Leah Naumann. Thank you.:-)
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He is a real artist, he expresses his feelings and emotions into a song, and everyone can listen and feel it... Good job Finneas
This song is crazy 😎
I am shocked that i found that finneas is billie eilish's elder brother just 5 month ago but I've been listening to his music from last 3 years.
The timing couldn't be better. It's probably the best song to end a year that's been so hard and yet, a blessing.
I'm not living right now. I'm just surviving in such a hard way. I lost all the purity, the love, the joy, the excitement I used to have. I look at life with anger, with doubt, with lies and when I hear this song, a part of me really wants to start believing, loving, caring and living again..
When I first heard that song, I was listening to the whole album while going home. The moment I heard the chorus of Only A Lifetime I stopped in the middle of the street and started crying. That period when the album was released was unbearably tough, my life was like hell, but I got through that with you, Finneas. Thank you so much for that album and this song specifically, I love you and I will never find any better words to say how much you and your music mean to me
это отличная песня, но я не могу понять, откуда здесь столько русских?
@@менестрель-р4ь ну, слушай, Россия сама по себе не маленькая, начнём с этого))
@@yasbitch и чо.
the tiny way his voice chances as he says "only a life-time" tickles my brain in such a nice way 🥰
This is a masterpiece, one that only a genius artist like Finneas himself can make. ✨
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I can't get over how beautiful this is, like even the FISH were acting
this is my favorite song from the album and i’m so glad it has a video now 😭 the vocals are so stunning and the lyrics just hit. easily top three from finneas’s discography
That chorus made me cry. He wrote this for everyone who'd hear it.
Who else is obsessed with this song
this whole album encompasses such common, hard-to-explain feelings so perfectly and humbly, and this song in particular just explains a feeling that most of us probably have, but can’t quite put into words. he is a true artist… i’ll forever cherish his music.
hey finneas i wrote a editorial review on your latest album for penn state. i’m a writer in the communications school. i’m film major too. my brother just got in and committed to penn states film school as well and is going in the fall. all that to say i appreciated the videography and the music. it’s a complex unique sound and i wrote about it in my piece. i tried to give the album justice
''For I know the plans I have for you'', declares the Lord, ''Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.''
I needed this ❤
This song means so much to me. I spent most of my early teenage years always being angry with my mom and just counting down the days until I could move out. Looking back I wish I appreciated her more and didn’t miss out on so many memories. We have a great relationship now and this song gave me the healing that I needed. Thank you!!!
Wholesome af :')
same!!
one of my favorites off the album. i tear up every time i listen because the lyrics are just so relatable. you are a genius finneas i love you ❤
edit: ok i started bawling when i saw billie maggie and patrick. this is too sweet
finneas is not underrated! it's just few blessed individuals who can have the pleasure to listen to his masterpieces! love you..yes i do!
The song hits hard on my heart it's so beautiful and it's so right in every word..
Sin lugar a dudad FINNEAS merece un Grammy por este álbum, se lo tendría más que merecido 🤗🤗
I don’t think it’s possible to describe how this song makes me feel
Me too I can't really describe it🥺
Oh, that lyrics with that music makes this song one of the most heart warming and healing songs ever.
I just can imagine how proud his dad to hv such a talented child
I just love the fact that his videos are simple but the lyrics of his songs bring to life everything around him. It's beautiful, I think he is one of the best artist of this generation.
This is just Wonderful.... It's an amazing song and we all can agree, finneas's never lets us down.
He deserves more attention, it's really nice to see that he actually wrote this abt his family, the whole album infact is very selfless, and that's just very sweet. I hope this song is still gonna be heard years and years later, and we're all gonna make that happen for him. He deserves it.
It is really sweet and I love it
Finneas is one of the best singers, I don't understand why he has almost no recognition, he honestly deserves more
Words can't describe how this song makes me feel. It's 02:00am and I'm sifting a pool of jumbled emotions.
This is by far the most honest and heart-felt song I've heard in a while. FINNEAS is fresh and real and such a gift. Finneas if you are reading this, I wish to thank you for reminding me and (all of us) to not waste the time we have... well done. I cried both times I watched it. What a coincidence that I was telling my husband last night exactly what you are singing about in this song. Funny, then I bumped into you in my American Songwriter BLOG announcing this song. Your timing is perfect. I plan to share it with every friend I know (especially my music students who could really use this message right now).
This song is so emotional, another masterpiece
Absolutely beautiful! You are definitely a genius. “Don’t waste the time you have waiting for time to pass” hit me right in the heart. Thank you.
Hello JoLynn how are you doing today. Hope you have a sweet Christmas 🎄
Where are you from?
I'm blown away! Just discovered this and am honesty stunned by Finneas' beautiful voice and song itself. A God given talent - these two talented siblings are a gift to us.
This song literally made me pause and think about how much we take for granted. The most basic things like your loved ones. Finneas is a beautiful soul
This guy makes suchhhhh deep songs , he's an intellect , a sensationalist , a incredible artist , just how can he know the tons of different feelings we all have inside our chests !?
Да согласно, видимо сам все это почувствовал, так как иногда некоторым даже молодым людям даётся быстро пройти какие-то переоды. Текст безусловно цепляет за душу. Я в восторге от этой песни 🧡
Been waiting all day for this
Finneas is the type of artist that will be around for a long time. No gimmicks, or whispering lyrics, he's the real deal!
What a storyteller! Fantastic songwriting and captivating vocals...
his voice is so warm,it gives me feel like home,safety and peacefulness
I needed that this morning. I just lost one of my best friends this week and I've lost numerous other people I care about. This is quite literally my favorite song now.
Sending prayers & blessings sorry to hear 🙏🏽😔
Sorry to hear that. ❤
That should be in Disney movie, I love the way he says thank you for what he has.
"...It's not worth the anger you felt as a child..."
I can't get enough of that line damn
Beautiful song! With a deep meaning! My Dad and Mom are gone to Heaven now. I am forever thankful for the family time I shared with my brother, mom and dad! Enjoy the time living your life through the good and the bad.
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