In an interview, Josh described his motivation for writing this song: “I came up with the lyrical concept right after attending the Grammys for co-writing Call Me Maybe. I felt a ton of internal and external pressure to come up with something as big. I felt like the industry was pushing for everyone to be these clean-cut pop types with no edge. I knew I would never be able to be that, so I decided to write something that went the exact opposite way. I open the song talking about getting arrested for drugs in high school and go from there, embracing all of my downfalls and in fact celebrating them. Besides, all those downfalls led me to exactly where I am today. No one can live up to the perfect clean pop image, nor should they have to.”
Well apparently people are missing the point of this song as well. From my POV, this is a stab at record companies. Josh is actually singing about how crap music is now, and how the fans and his record company were pressuring him to write more. Another sarcastic brilliance. Good work, MT.
Carly came to him for help on a song that she wrote, josh saw the line "hey I just met you, and this is crazy, but here's my number so call me maybe" and scrapped the rest of the song and rewrote it with that as the chorus. So she wrote the catchy line but he made the suggestion to focus on it and then wrote the sonf
I really like that they're toying around with new music styles. It's new and refreshing. And one the many reasons they're my favorite band, I feel like they can rock any type of music genre they put their minds too. Idk, I just love Marianas Trench so much.
I actually think this is wonderful. it's very two sided; older fans can appreciate the references to the origin of their past sound (I.e. Josh's struggles this the heavier grunge sound of fix me), and newer fans can have some upbeat music that's funny and great to dance to. I'm happy that MT is exploring new sounds, and though some will always argue that they've "sold out", at least they are doing it in a satirical fashion that gives a big middle finger to the music industry. They've infiltrated the structure, guys. Get ready \m/
I can see a theme forming... Love it though!! I memorized the lyrics before it even officially came out by listening to the acoustic version I found on RUclips, lol. If his starts playing on the radio... I'm sorry for the hearing damage I may cause to anyone around me.
me too! I woke up at three in the morning cuz my phone buzzed and I'm like wtf? and the I saw the video and I was HOLY SHIT SAVE ME NOW. I sleep next to my cousin... ran into my room like a mad women... she got the notification too...
ah my sister causes hearing damage to my nabers when she sings once they came to my door asking if everything was okay cus it sounded like some one was dyeing and im like "sorry my sister is singing her dumb contory music and she sounds like a dyeing cow! is it bugging u?!"
I love old Marianas Trench. I love new Marianas Trench. I just love Marianas Trench. When I first listened to this it actually made me cry, not because it's extremely deep and sentimental, but because it's upbeat and makes me happy. I've always been bullied, always been a loser, always been a zero. This song reminds me that people like us can still be happy and just dance around to fun music. Thank you, MT! I love you!
I agree that it doesn't have the sound i'm used to from this band, but unlike a lot of 'generic' songs I find the lyrics to be clever not just catchy. I think that's one of the things I like most about this band.
On the topic for lyrics, they actually messed it up. they say down and outs in the video, but the actual lyrics are down and ups. Random to reply to this 5 years later but it's cool
@@Raven5927 bestie i didn’t listen to them during high school but i’m fucking back (this is my original comment) and still crushing on josh!!! i’m literally still obsessing over them and cannot wait to see them in concert one of these days. you’re right it never goes away😭😭😭 my pfp is literally josh
Wow, this song is so great. This is the only pop music I can really enjoy. Despite their changes in genre over the years, Marianas Trench have always been and still are amazing. 💕
I love the fact he talks about serious things but puts it into a catchy tune (the beginning lyrics) and also puts funny things in it. There's not a song I don't like my MT. New or old, they're amazing
He repeats ''You're dead wrong" several times meaning that now everyone is complaining about new music but not all new music is crap because when newer music comes, then the new music now will be missed. I'm just saying new is different and not always worse than the old stuff. Y'all sound like really old people who don't like different music and want to stay ''true'' at the oldies
There's nothing more disappointing to a band than seeing every fan saying "I miss their old stuff" because they're just trying to grow, like the rest of us. And yeah, this song is poppy and not punk but I think the point is that if this becomes a hit then you'll have everyone singing "Where'd the good go? This is where you're dead wrong" and, in my opinion, that's a reference to music nowadays. So a catchy tune where the Top 40 listeners are asking where the good music is? Ironic genius. Anyway, don't get disappointed before you hear the whole album. The first singles rarely ever represent an entire album because the hidden gems are just that: hidden. Have faith and enjoy some good dancing music in the meantime :)
It destroys my brain that people don't realize their songs like this and pop 101 are satirical. It's the point. It's a stab at the way the music industry treats those who create music. It's ironic, because these are the songs that make it on the radio. It's truly genius.
Can already hear the links with this and the last song. Such a great writer to be able to create an album that transitions between each song on the album.
congrats boys!! can't wait to hear what's next - please don't make me wait too too long for the album to come out... don't know how much time I have left. love you guys... love the tunes. love what I'm hearing from you guys... always topping the last one - and having fun on this one too. so how ARE you going to top 'call me maybe'? ;)
I am a new fan here, and I honestly have listened to their past albums for weeks. If you haven't noticed their transition, refer to Ever After. Their style of music is portraying in the album. Aside from that, I have loved them a lot more, and I also love how they're hitting society with their lyrics. :)
It makes me really proud of the Trenchers to look in the comments and see the ones saying they aren't to fond of the song still be positive and not like "OMG THIS IS DIFFERENT AND IT SUCKS!!!!111!!! GO BACK TO THE REAL MT!!!11!!!!" I love you guys.
Its so good to hear this version, all the other ones i saw were at concerts early last month and were not very great quality. I have been waiting for this one for so long!
I get that everyone's talking about the sound and I get that people don't like change (Dont deny it, everyone gets like that lol) but my favourite thing about marianas trench has been their lyrics (especially lately). Maybe just watch without audio and read the lyrics. That's the main reason I like this song and so many of their other songs
So proud of the boys!!! :) been waiting all month for this one and I have to say it was worth it! while it doesn't have the same sound as ever after or masterpiece theater, I do want to see them branch out and play with different styles :) great job guys! release the album asap or I swear I'll explode!! ((also do another US tour!!))
I keep listening to it over and over and hoping to hear the sparkle the guys have always had! I really can't hear it in this new song and its such a shame, such a lot of potential with this song and I don't think they have maximised the effect this song could have. so much more could have been done to create a less generic sound. I still love them very much I just hope they haven't catered to the radio so much that they lose what makes their music so special!
I love MT!!! I liked them back when they first started and while they've changed their style a bit I still can't help but love them and their last two satire songs have cracked me up!! I can't wait to hear the rest of the album!!
i loved this way more acoustic, but can't wait for the new album to come out!! Excited for the video as well.. Hoping it will be just as good as all the other videos they do! Love MT, Josh is so inspiring LOVE HIM!!
In an interview, Josh described his motivation for writing this song: “I came up with the lyrical concept right after attending the Grammys for co-writing Call Me Maybe. I felt a ton of internal and external pressure to come up with something as big. I felt like the industry was pushing for everyone to be these clean-cut pop types with no edge. I knew I would never be able to be that, so I decided to write something that went the exact opposite way. I open the song talking about getting arrested for drugs in high school and go from there, embracing all of my downfalls and in fact celebrating them. Besides, all those downfalls led me to exactly where I am today. No one can live up to the perfect clean pop image, nor should they have to.”
Well apparently people are missing the point of this song as well. From my POV, this is a stab at record companies. Josh is actually singing about how crap music is now, and how the fans and his record company were pressuring him to write more. Another sarcastic brilliance. Good work, MT.
I have a feeling this entire album will be satirical.
L0chPlays I hope not, it's been a while since they've released an album, and if this one is completely satire that will be a little disappointing.
MrsHarryPotter0308 Welp this is what happens when you rush a band - shrug -
L0chPlays is it really rushed though? Ever After was released in 2011 :P
If you have writers block and are rushed into writing something, it'll turn out pretty crap.
Damn Ramsay*. I laughed when "top Call Me Maybe" it was a joke, he co-wrote it! Merry Christmas!
According to him he wrote the entire thing. I don't know that's what he told my mom XD
Carly came to him for help on a song that she wrote, josh saw the line "hey I just met you, and this is crazy, but here's my number so call me maybe" and scrapped the rest of the song and rewrote it with that as the chorus. So she wrote the catchy line but he made the suggestion to focus on it and then wrote the sonf
*Ramsay
It's Ramsay* :)
HPsPinkSunglasses No he cowrote it with Carly and produced it.
I really like that they're toying around with new music styles. It's new and refreshing. And one the many reasons they're my favorite band, I feel like they can rock any type of music genre they put their minds too. Idk, I just love Marianas Trench so much.
I actually think this is wonderful. it's very two sided; older fans can appreciate the references to the origin of their past sound (I.e. Josh's struggles this the heavier grunge sound of fix me), and newer fans can have some upbeat music that's funny and great to dance to. I'm happy that MT is exploring new sounds, and though some will always argue that they've "sold out", at least they are doing it in a satirical fashion that gives a big middle finger to the music industry.
They've infiltrated the structure, guys. Get ready \m/
I can see a theme forming... Love it though!! I memorized the lyrics before it even officially came out by listening to the acoustic version I found on RUclips, lol. If his starts playing on the radio... I'm sorry for the hearing damage I may cause to anyone around me.
me too! I woke up at three in the morning cuz my phone buzzed and I'm like wtf? and the I saw the video and I was HOLY SHIT SAVE ME NOW. I sleep next to my cousin... ran into my room like a mad women... she got the notification too...
I agree. They've made 2 albums of theatre-type music. Now they're releasing two parody-type singles. But I do miss the old MT
ah my sister causes hearing damage to my nabers when she sings once they came to my door asking if everything was okay cus it sounded like some one was dyeing and im like "sorry my sister is singing her dumb contory music and she sounds like a dyeing cow! is it bugging u?!"
I think it's going to be a more pop theme. LIke they're going to make it mainly like the pop these days and how they're all so similar..
***** Well both songs are mocking the pop music industry. Typical Josh sass but with a nice melody.
Question: What the fuck is Mike gonna do when they play this live
Um... dance awkwardly?
He can sit awkwardly like Ian does when they do acoustic lololol
I heard it live when they played it for the first time ever. It sounds a bit different live. Obviously.
Play the fucking guitar... songs are played slightly different live...
Cowbell?
I love old Marianas Trench. I love new Marianas Trench. I just love Marianas Trench. When I first listened to this it actually made me cry, not because it's extremely deep and sentimental, but because it's upbeat and makes me happy. I've always been bullied, always been a loser, always been a zero. This song reminds me that people like us can still be happy and just dance around to fun music.
Thank you, MT! I love you!
I don't know what it is about this song in particular but it just gives me the good vibes in my soul
My Christmas is sucking so far so this was really nice to wake up to. ^^
I hope your Christmas gets better!! :)
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Their lyrics are so clever and honest haha can't get enough of their music!! :D
They need and deserve more fans and success. The song is 4 years old and not even 2 Mil views. UNACCEPTABLE.
I agree that it doesn't have the sound i'm used to from this band, but unlike a lot of 'generic' songs I find the lyrics to be clever not just catchy. I think that's one of the things I like most about this band.
this song is honestly so good. Their old albums are amazing, and I feel like this one will be too.
Mad respect for people who still be listening to this song in 2021
Marianas Trench is my favorite band. Their songs never fail me.
"..High-ity..."
and then his cute little giggle afterwords like he knows what we're thinking
+50 Shades of Way hahahaha yeah.
I forgot I put this comment here. XD
I thought for the longest time he said Heidi lol
On the topic for lyrics, they actually messed it up. they say down and outs in the video, but the actual lyrics are down and ups. Random to reply to this 5 years later but it's cool
@@Jyro099 Would be crazier if I replied after 5 years too
Am I the only one who thinks this reminds them of raise your glass? Don't get me wrong I love my trench but I miss their old sound
It's because of the pre-chorus, the melody is similar, though I like how MT implements so many harmonies in it
I was thinking the same thing!! I was like this sounds like one of Pink's songs xD
YES. It sounds like Call Me Maybe also. He's tryinhg to make a ssong as good as Call Me Maybe again.
I agree. Favourite band but I do miss their old tunes
***** Actually he only Co - wrote Call Me Maybe
Are there any UK Trenchers out there? I'm trying to get my friends into MT, but I feel like the only one :'(
Hey I, a uk trencher
I am😄
Hello;)
Hey😂
This isn't as good as their older stuff but bands need to evolve
This band will never cease to amaze me with there rad music
I haven't listen to Marianas Trench in over 2 years, holy fuck this brings back so many memories of me crushing on Josh. XD
Steph Manson lol is mine
Stephanie C it never goes away. I saw him on pandora YEARS ago and I was like 🤩🤩🤩🥳🤩
@@Raven5927 bestie i didn’t listen to them during high school but i’m fucking back (this is my original comment) and still crushing on josh!!! i’m literally still obsessing over them and cannot wait to see them in concert one of these days. you’re right it never goes away😭😭😭 my pfp is literally josh
Im just gonna disappear into the back and get serious with the replay button ;)
When the video coming out for this song. I keep checking hoping to see a video for this song.
Wow, this song is so great. This is the only pop music I can really enjoy. Despite their changes in genre over the years, Marianas Trench have always been and still are amazing. 💕
I love how he writes about his life like this. I love his music!!
I love the fact he talks about serious things but puts it into a catchy tune (the beginning lyrics) and also puts funny things in it. There's not a song I don't like my MT. New or old, they're amazing
He repeats ''You're dead wrong" several times meaning that now everyone is complaining about new music but not all new music is crap because when newer music comes, then the new music now will be missed. I'm just saying new is different and not always worse than the old stuff. Y'all sound like really old people who don't like different music and want to stay ''true'' at the oldies
I'm sooooooo in love with that song :) !!! I listed it all the day, this is THE best Christmas present ever !!
Omg yes!!! Great Christmas present to wake up to! Thank you so much MT for this, and all of your great songs. Merry Christmas!
There's nothing more disappointing to a band than seeing every fan saying "I miss their old stuff" because they're just trying to grow, like the rest of us. And yeah, this song is poppy and not punk but I think the point is that if this becomes a hit then you'll have everyone singing "Where'd the good go? This is where you're dead wrong" and, in my opinion, that's a reference to music nowadays. So a catchy tune where the Top 40 listeners are asking where the good music is? Ironic genius.
Anyway, don't get disappointed before you hear the whole album. The first singles rarely ever represent an entire album because the hidden gems are just that: hidden. Have faith and enjoy some good dancing music in the meantime :)
It destroys my brain that people don't realize their songs like this and pop 101 are satirical. It's the point. It's a stab at the way the music industry treats those who create music. It's ironic, because these are the songs that make it on the radio. It's truly genius.
Waking up on Christmas to this song is probably the best thing ever, it's amazing!
Heard it live at the NZ concert, has been in my head since then! So happy to hear it again!! Love it!! ♡♡
love it i just hope they make another cd here soon:( but i do miss there old style of music more
I just love the fact that he's so open about his past.
MERRY CHRISTMAS MTRENCH AND ALL YA TRENCHERS!!
gonna have this on repeat all fricking day like screw Christmas carols
This song has been stuck in my head for the past week.
This made my Christmas. No Christmas has been this amazing now.
Been dying to here this version , the acoustic is awesome too! Awesome song!
Hands down best song ever to hear from you guys ...... love you Josh Ramsay 💘
Thanks Josh, Matt, Ian, Mike for the song! merry x-mas
best christmas gift ever
Thank you for making my Christmas infinitely better.
Can already hear the links with this and the last song. Such a great writer to be able to create an album that transitions between each song on the album.
This song was posted on my birthday!!! I absolutely love this keep making songs like this plzzzz
Amazing!!! I'm already in love with this song
Awesome song! I love your guy's music! Stay awesome!!!
So so so so happy that they're back
BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER!!
I CAN ALWAYS TRUST THE TRENCH TO MAKE FUN MUSIC AND I'M SO GRATEFUL.
A song about how pop music today sucks. So true it hurts. ☺
But, it's an awesome song
+QueerGoth Roshi Agreed, but other pop songs suck.
Julia Berglund, Adam Lambert and Marianas trench are the only "pop" bands/artists I like
QueerGoth Roshi I like a few other but yeah.
Julia Berglund, Yeah, I'm not really into pop
I love the song I can't wait to hear the rest of the album! This seems like it would be a fun song live, I hope they tour in the US again soon :)
yup, this is my fav band. after listening to only EDM since 2008 i can still come back and know Marianas Trench still making amazing music
I love how every album of theirs has a different sound! excellent song writing, way to change it up!
This song is the best song ever. I sing out loud to it all the time and it is just awesome.
congrats boys!! can't wait to hear what's next - please don't make me wait too too long for the album to come out... don't know how much time I have left. love you guys... love the tunes. love what I'm hearing from you guys... always topping the last one - and having fun on this one too. so how ARE you going to top 'call me maybe'? ;)
I love this song so much! This is the best christmas present that i got this year ;)
Best Christmas gift! 😊
I absolutely love this song! It's been stuck in my mind all day, can't help but jam out to a little Marianas Trench!! xD
Definitely my favorite Christmas present!
I love me some Marianas Trench !!! Beyond happy for this song
BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER! 4AM!!!!; WOOHOOOO
Loving this song! The Call Me Maybe joke is hysterical!
I am a new fan here, and I honestly have listened to their past albums for weeks. If you haven't noticed their transition, refer to Ever After. Their style of music is portraying in the album. Aside from that, I have loved them a lot more, and I also love how they're hitting society with their lyrics. :)
I herd this song on k945 and I can't stop listing to it!!!!! I love it
It makes me really proud of the Trenchers to look in the comments and see the ones saying they aren't to fond of the song still be positive and not like "OMG THIS IS DIFFERENT AND IT SUCKS!!!!111!!! GO BACK TO THE REAL MT!!!11!!!!"
I love you guys.
Does anyone know what fonts these are? I really like them tbh
Anybody know when the new album comes out?
love this song so much I want to see it live!!!!!
Genial!!!!!!!espero que sigan sacando mas canciones ahhh :3 que emocion
New favorite song by you guys. Love it. ❤❤
Amazing I love this band merry trenchmas all trenchers
when is this hitting spotify ?
Yes an official studio version after hearing it live!! So excited for the album :)
Its so good to hear this version, all the other ones i saw were at concerts early last month and were not very great quality. I have been waiting for this one for so long!
Love the theme behind it and really dig the classic video game type melody for the music :D
This is the only Christmas gift i'll be getting, and i'm okay with that.
I love it, you did awsome...merry christmas.
I didn't know this band was a thing until about... yesterday, but god damn have I been missing out.
AMAZING live performers
Great song! So good live! Keep it up boys!
Best Christmas present ever!
Where is the album
This is all I need for Christmas!!!!
I get that everyone's talking about the sound and I get that people don't like change (Dont deny it, everyone gets like that lol) but my favourite thing about marianas trench has been their lyrics (especially lately). Maybe just watch without audio and read the lyrics. That's the main reason I like this song and so many of their other songs
this has been stuck in my head for days
This is a perfect christmas gift to wake up to
awesome song cant wait for the music video
So very true! Its so awesome that they are back!
So proud of the boys!!! :) been waiting all month for this one and I have to say it was worth it! while it doesn't have the same sound as ever after or masterpiece theater, I do want to see them branch out and play with different styles :) great job guys! release the album asap or I swear I'll explode!! ((also do another US tour!!))
best Christmas present :D amazing song guys ^^
I keep listening to it over and over and hoping to hear the sparkle the guys have always had! I really can't hear it in this new song and its such a shame, such a lot of potential with this song and I don't think they have maximised the effect this song could have. so much more could have been done to create a less generic sound.
I still love them very much I just hope they haven't catered to the radio so much that they lose what makes their music so special!
It's supposed to sound like that...
It sounds a lot better live.
NEEDS MORE COWBELL
+McK K lmao
It does XD
+McK K DAMNNNN YOUUUUUUU!!!! I can't unhear the cowbell :(
+BrickPig My job here is done x'D
POMEGRANATE?! AWWWWWW MAN!!!!!!!! xD
Excuse me while I spend some time with the replay button... ^^
Best comment :)
Adam Bound Why thank you :)
Agreed
YES!!!! New Marianas Trench music! I have been waiting so long and i am not disappointed.
I sing this song all the time
***** cool. This song makes me feel proud to be a zero
I love MT!!! I liked them back when they first started and while they've changed their style a bit I still can't help but love them and their last two satire songs have cracked me up!! I can't wait to hear the rest of the album!!
"How can I top Call Me Maybe?" Gotta love that line. Wish he got more credit for that song..
best present on christmas!
i loved this way more acoustic, but can't wait for the new album to come out!! Excited for the video as well.. Hoping it will be just as good as all the other videos they do! Love MT, Josh is so inspiring LOVE HIM!!
also this was the best part of my christmas... my christmas was full of drama and awkwardness!
Where's the video