@@SURFERGRL72RAKM Right on...👍 pure shit really!! Literally *unwatchable* Mind-blowing..how anyone with 2 functioning brain cells would find _any_ of the crap the least bit appealing. MTV has _nothing_ to do with music anymore, sadly. As once was. And just look at the popularity of those staged shows! _Nobody_ would pay any mind to it, back in the day.... Zero audience for it right... Now they're among the most watched programs of all time 🙄🖕🏾 Goes to show how well the deliberate *dumbing down of society* is "progressing" 😂
It was even better in the early-mid 90's. I was nine years old when "Smells Like Teen Spirit" opened the door for a new era of rock, which can only be matched by the late 60's / early 70's. I was in high school when Oleander, Third Eye Blind, Our Lady Peace, etc., dominated the unfortunate end of this era. God bless them all.
Us teenagers didn't realize how good times were in the late 90s...we all tried to pretend that things were so tough and unfair....they were not....now we have children and would give anything for it to be 1997 on this day
It wasn't. That's prob y I still look back on this song .. Im still a runaway kid. I'm just in my 40s now. I honestly forgot about oleander. I only vaguely remember I walk alone from the top of my head.
One of the songs that were buried in my mind for some reason and than it popped up on Spotify and I had the greatest feeling ever remembering it. This band rocks.
When I feel too far away From where I want to be There's nothing left for me, yeah When I feel too close to breathe Like a baby cutting teeth In you I find relief 'Cause when it's more than I can take I pushed and pulled to break A sucker for a saint in your eyes Criticism comes in waves Numbering our days But only you can save me Is anybody even there who doesn't just pretend to care This time I need to know - are you there? Does anybody think they can Begin to even understand This time I need to know - are you there? Hang on, hang on I know, I know It's the lie that we believe A truth that we conceive That lies inside of me When I leave it all behind Something hypnotized The moment that it's mine Is anybody even there Who doesn't…
I learned of Oleander at Woodstock 99 and I have been a die hard fan since. Why do all the great bands break up????? You guys need to get together again and go on tour. I'll never forget Woodstock 99 thanks to Oleander!!!!
I never realized it back in 2001 but listening to this song Some 20 years later I realize how much it depicts that era, the sound, the feelings and everything about it
This song flashes me back to Spring of 2001 and my junior year of high school is about to wrap up. I saw them play at Live 105’s BFD 2001 at the Shoreline in Mountain View, CA. Only time I caught them live.
This song fully represents a time in history that was absolutely amazing to be alive in. Thankfully, it was during my formative years, which had the best music, culture and standard of living.
I first heard their music in concert. These guys opened for Fuel and Three Doors Down and outperformed both other bands. It was funny because the lead singer announced, "You still don't know who the fuck we are!" and I didn't! That's when I became an Oleander fan. I mean, that guitar solo, man. This stuff is better than recreational drugs!
@@RCmack Oleander was better than 3 Doors Down but not Fuel. Everyone at the show said 3 Doors Down was the worst band on the bill and so did the radio guys after the show on the car ride home.
When I was in college in 2004, the library I worked at signed out CDs. Someone donated a large box of CDs and this album was in that box. I signed it out and never returned it lol. This is as good as it was then.
loved this band since high school, 1999... they had hard voice and soft voice... excellent guitar solo and rhythm, smart talented all around sound!! why did it fall apart. why werent you there?
I love this song. I love his voice, that...almost...Whiny...tearfull voice....like, he could be crying while he sings...or something! I love it! I miss thes guys!
I used to love this band when they came out. Fast forward to about 2 to 3 years ago. I had forgotten the band name and song name. It was terribly pissing me off. All the sudden, I remembered it had a girl in the video that played in a lot of movies that I also couldn't remember. Then i remembered Manning? Was that her name? Then I looked up actresses with name Manning. There it was, Taryn Manning. So then, "music videos with Taryn Manning. And finally, "Oleander - Are You There". Then I remembered Oleander was freaking awesome!. They had a bunch of great songs!
I've actually heard that about these blokes, I've never met them but I love hearing stories like that. It makes the music that much more personal and gives the listener a feeling of connection.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! "Are You There?" When I feel too far away From where I want to be There's nothing left for me, yeah When I feel too close to breathe Like a baby cutting teeth In you I find relief '
When I feel too far away From where I want to be There's nothing left for me, yeah When I feel too close to breathe Like a baby cutting teeth In you I find relief 'Cause when it's more than I can take I pushed and pulled to break A sucker for a saint in your eyes Criticism comes in waves Numbering our days But only you can save me Is anybody even there Who doesn't just pretend to care This time I need to know - are you there? Does anybody think they can Begin to even understand This time I need to know - are you there? Hang on, hang on I know, I know It's the lie that we believe A truth that we conceive That lies inside of me When I leave it all behind Something hypnotized The moment that it's mine Is anybody even there Who doesn't just pretend to care This time I need to know - are you there? Does anybody think they can Begin to even understand This time I need to know - are you there? Is anybody even there? Who doesn't just pretend to care This time I need to know - are you there? Does anybody think they can Begin to even understand This time I need to know - are you there?
So much nostalgia for this track. I remember when I was 9 or 10 or so, the older brother of a friend of mine would burn these Dragon Ball Z AMV's onto CD's. So I had this CD with these 10 videos, and one of them had scenes from the Fusion Reborn movie set to this track (the AMV is actually up on YT). And man, I loved it. It's how I discovered this band, Linkin Park, I think Korn as well.
Is anybody even there, that doesn't just pretend to care? Simple answer: No. Life sucks. You don't get rewarded for being "good". You just survive the best you can, and maybe try not to hurt people as badly as they hurt you. The sooner a person realizes that, the better off they are. Wish I'd learned that long ago...
This is the album where Mike finally used his voice and the experts say this is their worse record. I bought this in '97 for Last Cup of Sorrow. They sound best on this album. They be bigger. Epic made everyone think they were punk.
If you saw this video when it was being played on tv, chances are you watched MTV2 when it was good and you are awesome.
I miss that channel so much. I would have it on for hours at a time while doing whatever.
I recall..Before it was ruined into a wasteland of teenage pregnancy "reality" shows, "Catfish" episodes and celebrity perfume ads...
@@rg2027x Yes MTV music videos were everything, our reality TV. Not this garbage out there now, especially the teen mom's show's. What garbage 🗑️ 💯
@@SURFERGRL72RAKM Right on...👍 pure shit really!! Literally *unwatchable*
Mind-blowing..how anyone with 2 functioning brain cells would find _any_ of the crap the least bit appealing.
MTV has _nothing_ to do with music anymore, sadly. As once was.
And just look at the popularity of those staged shows! _Nobody_ would pay any mind to it, back in the day....
Zero audience for it right...
Now they're among the most watched programs of all time 🙄🖕🏾
Goes to show how well the deliberate *dumbing down of society* is "progressing" 😂
Back when MTV played music and not BS.
Here in 2024. The 90s were a truly great time to live.
True. But this song was released in 2001.
Strong
Anyone who remembers this song is an OG
I'm from the era, they never got that big. I don't remember any of their music and I was into all kinds of underground music
Mannnn, talk about nostalgia. Music was so good in the late 90’s & early 2000’s. Let’s go back.
It was even better in the early-mid 90's. I was nine years old when "Smells Like Teen Spirit" opened the door for a new era of rock, which can only be matched by the late 60's / early 70's. I was in high school when Oleander, Third Eye Blind, Our Lady Peace, etc., dominated the unfortunate end of this era. God bless them all.
Plus more women sported full pubic bushes back then
@@layersofjade5197 what the fuck dude lol
Great rock singles unlike now
Haven't heard this song in so freaking long. It's just as awesome as I remember.
Also, his eyes 🥰 🙈
I requested this song on an American hard rock radio station on November 11, 2022 the same day I am writing this.
"Are You There" is one of the post grunge era's best songs.
Us teenagers didn't realize how good times were in the late 90s...we all tried to pretend that things were so tough and unfair....they were not....now we have children and would give anything for it to be 1997 on this day
Smart'5koopa
It wasn't. That's prob y I still look back on this song .. Im still a runaway kid. I'm just in my 40s now. I honestly forgot about oleander. I only vaguely remember I walk alone from the top of my head.
One of the songs that were buried in my mind for some reason and than it popped up on Spotify and I had the greatest feeling ever remembering it. This band rocks.
Haven't heard this in prob 15+ years. But it's like I visited my early 20s again.
Imagine completely forgetting about this band until 2022. I haven't heard this song in 20 years!
This band is excellent and very under rated. Great stuff!
20 years.. Damn.. kids that graduated 2 years ago were just being born... Time goes by. Enjoy it.
This is the best I've heard from them I can't believe I just found it the other day😂
Get ready…because you are about to play this song on repeat for a long time.
2021 and this song still kills it!
And now 2023.
Thanks for bringing me back around to it!
It’s 2023, can verify it still slaps.
2023*
and now 2024.. Was a bodyguard all of the big bands out there for 27yrs.. These guys are the best I have ever seen or heard.. EVER! @@wyliecoyote09
This song just randomly popped in my head at 345am in March of 2023. Hadn't heard it since. Just came out of nowhere into my thoughts. So strange.
Thomas Flowers has a very haunting voice. Awesome band!
Especially in Why I'm Here
Thomas Flowers in a band named after a flower. How precious.
@@melonballer8475 his band even died out like a flower, but that's sad
When I feel too far away
From where I want to be
There's nothing left for me, yeah
When I feel too close to breathe
Like a baby cutting teeth
In you I find relief
'Cause when it's more than I can take
I pushed and pulled to break
A sucker for a saint in your eyes
Criticism comes in waves
Numbering our days
But only you can save me
Is anybody even there
who doesn't just pretend to care
This time I need to know - are you there?
Does anybody think they can
Begin to even understand
This time I need to know - are you there?
Hang on, hang on
I know, I know
It's the lie that we believe
A truth that we conceive
That lies inside of me
When I leave it all behind
Something hypnotized
The moment that it's mine
Is anybody even there
Who doesn't…
Thx
This song just plain flippin' ROCKS!!
For what it's worth, this is one of the better underrated songs out there.
I learned of Oleander at Woodstock 99 and I have been a die hard fan since. Why do all the great bands break up????? You guys need to get together again and go on tour. I'll never forget Woodstock 99 thanks to Oleander!!!!
Sadly the bad shit from Woodstock was all people talked about. The music took a backseat to it.
Can't believe it, I haven't heard this song 4 so many years, good remembrances!!
I never realized it back in 2001 but listening to this song Some 20 years later I realize how much it depicts that era, the sound, the feelings and everything about it
This song flashes me back to Spring of 2001 and my junior year of high school is about to wrap up.
I saw them play at Live 105’s BFD 2001 at the Shoreline in Mountain View, CA. Only time I caught them live.
It’s 2019 and guess what........ Oleander still kicks ass!!!!!
I appreciate this music masterpiece! Strong, melodic, energetic - greatest rock song by legendary band Oleander!
I just woke up and this song popped in my head
This song fully represents a time in history that was absolutely amazing to be alive in. Thankfully, it was during my formative years, which had the best music, culture and standard of living.
I first heard their music in concert. These guys opened for Fuel and Three Doors Down and outperformed both other bands. It was funny because the lead singer announced, "You still don't know who the fuck we are!" and I didn't! That's when I became an Oleander fan.
I mean, that guitar solo, man. This stuff is better than recreational drugs!
I agree Oleander is a very good band.
But there's no way in hell Oleander is better than Three Doors Down.
@@RCmack Oleander was better than 3 Doors Down but not Fuel. Everyone at the show said 3 Doors Down was the worst band on the bill and so did the radio guys after the show on the car ride home.
Great song. I love how they blend the vocals into the guitar solo. Great mixing on this song
When I was in college in 2004, the library I worked at signed out CDs. Someone donated a large box of CDs and this album was in that box. I signed it out and never returned it lol. This is as good as it was then.
I'm still listening in 2019 Oleander !
Rock on brother!
I'm listening in 2021.
loved this band since high school, 1999... they had hard voice and soft voice... excellent guitar solo and rhythm, smart talented all around sound!! why did it fall apart. why werent you there?
So glad I found this blast from the past!
I love this song. I love his voice, that...almost...Whiny...tearfull voice....like, he could be crying while he sings...or something! I love it!
I miss thes guys!
Oleander was the shit!!! Saw them in 2000 damn
One of the best songs ever created.
Had this song in my head all night, can't believe I could easily remember the name when I forget most of things daily
It was Oleander sage from rdr2 that sparked the memory for me
One of the most underrated bands. This is really a timeless masterpiece.
I put aftermarket speakers in my first car in high school and this was a hard BANGER back then. Used to jam it SO LOUD. Still goes hard in 2020
Holy crap this brings back memories of high-school
I used to love this band when they came out. Fast forward to about 2 to 3 years ago. I had forgotten the band name and song name. It was terribly pissing me off. All the sudden, I remembered it had a girl in the video that played in a lot of movies that I also couldn't remember. Then i remembered Manning? Was that her name? Then I looked up actresses with name Manning. There it was, Taryn Manning. So then, "music videos with Taryn Manning. And finally, "Oleander - Are You There". Then I remembered Oleander was freaking awesome!. They had a bunch of great songs!
I like her but I don't remember this vid at all. She still kinda cracks me up as Karen. I mean it's funny but it isn't 🥴
This should have at least 1 million views. MTVX introduced me to this song and amazing band.
I missed this band in their prime i guess, found on xm, one of the best ever, I crave more music from them.
Holy shit I remember seeing this music video so many years ago. Thats fucking Pennsatucky right ?!
2023 Are you guys still there listening this? Keep Rockin!
Rediscovered in 2024! 🤘😎
2024!
I began misspelling pleasure and remembered these guys...good times.
Also is this the girl from hustle and flow?
This band is so amazing live!!! And super nice humble people as well!! I've seen them 2 times and met them at both show!
I've actually heard that about these blokes, I've never met them but I love hearing stories like that. It makes the music that much more personal and gives the listener a feeling of connection.
cheers from brazil, im hear that song since 2003 year after year, 2019 and counting
flashback to be being a teenager at the mall... waiting in line at the arcade ....
Yeah getting stoned in the mall parking lot then spending hours at the arcade. I wish I could have those days back
2023 I just said this on one of their other videos... these guys are so good!!! His voice is so good and their song writing is epic
Sacramento!!!
From 95 and still banging in my car
Seen these guys back in 01 in Erie Penn. with Shades Apart and 3 Doors Down.....they kicked ass.....
I seen Oleander at Bele Chere in Asheville NC early 00's, not a bad show.
2022 here and still rocking!!!
a song that i heard it twice in a radio station 8 years ago, i finally found it... thanks :D
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
"Are You There?"
When I feel too far away
From where I want to be
There's nothing left for me, yeah
When I feel too close to breathe
Like a baby cutting teeth
In you I find relief
'
this song is absolutely bad ass
March 6th 2022.. getting my nostalgical fix for the day!
My very favorite from these guys. Can't believe it's been 20 years omg. They are a diamond in the rough. Very underrated!!
Excellent song
Dang it I wish I could go back to this!
Need this one on Apple Music 🙏🏾
It is
BUMPITY BUMP! Great song, brings me back.
6th grade staying up all night watching MTV X before it was called mania and I was just an energetic kid with a head full of hopes and dreams
Most underrated band in rock history.
Very, very good solid band. Love em. Wish there was more from them after Something Beautiful...
My second Oleander CD. Played this on repeat...dangit all, I am getting old!
Amazing 🎶🔥🔥🔥🎶
Love3....this s0ng booyahh!!!....
When I feel too far away
From where I want to be
There's nothing left for me, yeah
When I feel too close to breathe
Like a baby cutting teeth
In you I find relief
'Cause when it's more than I can take
I pushed and pulled to break
A sucker for a saint in your eyes
Criticism comes in waves
Numbering our days
But only you can save me
Is anybody even there
Who doesn't just pretend to care
This time I need to know - are you there?
Does anybody think they can
Begin to even understand
This time I need to know - are you there?
Hang on, hang on
I know, I know
It's the lie that we believe
A truth that we conceive
That lies inside of me
When I leave it all behind
Something hypnotized
The moment that it's mine
Is anybody even there
Who doesn't just pretend to care
This time I need to know - are you there?
Does anybody think they can
Begin to even understand
This time I need to know - are you there?
Is anybody even there?
Who doesn't just pretend to care
This time I need to know - are you there?
Does anybody think they can
Begin to even understand
This time I need to know - are you there?
Yes.. I am there
I miss this band. 💜⭐️
are you there? oleander you are amazing guys
been trying to find this song since like 2001:)
Old times never come back
Awesome!
When you had to go to Sam Goody or Karma records miss them days
Best fucking song ever recorded, that guitar solo though!
So much nostalgia for this track. I remember when I was 9 or 10 or so, the older brother of a friend of mine would burn these Dragon Ball Z AMV's onto CD's. So I had this CD with these 10 videos, and one of them had scenes from the Fusion Reborn movie set to this track (the AMV is actually up on YT). And man, I loved it. It's how I discovered this band, Linkin Park, I think Korn as well.
Sactown homies!
This is a GREAT ALBUM
great song :))
Awesome time to be ALIVE 🙌
Is anybody even there, that doesn't just pretend to care?
Simple answer: No.
Life sucks. You don't get rewarded for being "good". You just survive the best you can, and maybe try not to hurt people as badly as they hurt you. The sooner a person realizes that, the better off they are. Wish I'd learned that long ago...
Nostalgia overload.
It's fine for me. Excellent quality, too. Well done, Vevo.
The girl is Taryn Manning shes been on Sons of anarchy lately and Hawaii five-o.
Orange is the new black
Taryn Manning looking all badass riding a skateboard. ❤️❤️❤️
Scrolled all the way down here to see if anyone was gonna mention her.
Man their joyride album is a rock God classic in my opinion
2019!
2022 and it still rocks 🙌🏽
Doug us awesome I met him after I saw them for the first time in 1999.
I saw them open up for Creed back in the day. Kick ass show
Pure class.... I love this shit..
2022 still listening this golden music age
This is the album where Mike finally used his voice and the experts say this is their worse record. I bought this in '97 for Last Cup of Sorrow. They sound best on this album. They be bigger. Epic made everyone think they were punk.
Hey look it's Pennsatucky
I second that one
2024 and keep going on 🔥🔥💪🏻💪🏻
C/O 05 what what!!!