I lost my brother 13 years ago in an airplane crash (he was a pilot). He used to love this song. I listened this amazing song and I feel like he is still around, like he is with me listening.
@@lemonz0880 I won't never forget my parents crying and screaming the day of the crash, it was really hard seeing my mom losing her mind that I could hear her yelling one block away from home. Seeing my parents losing their mind, it is something I will never forget, this images on my mind will stay forever. Although I am doing much better, I will miss him forever. I am glad I could find this beautiful song to feel his presence beside me.
Same here. I was starting my senior year when I watched the movie for the first time. This song stuck with me all year till graduation. Really takes me back. My first car, my first road trip with that car. All the possibilities were ahead.
The 90s were so wonderful. Listening to music like this makes me happy and sad in equal measure, happy because of the memories and sad because we will never have times like those again.
Was just a nicer time, people didn't seem so disconnected from each other which is ironic I know as the internet has connected us more with regards tech but the atmosphere was just so much nicer, it's hard to pinpoint what's missing but it just felt a 'lighter' time.
I'm 41 years old and I miss my innocent years of the 90s. I wish i could jump in a time machine and talk to my younger self and avoid/correct my mistakes. I can't so I listen to this song reminding me of my hopes and dreams back then. Amazing song.
Listening to this in 2021. The 90's were something. High school was unique, people were jist free and music just flowed So grateful for the experience ❤
I agree I am almost 41, and amazing were the days no one stared at their phones, actually talked to one another, and enjoyed music together without head phones.
This doesn't even sound like a song from the 90s. If it was released today it would be a hit. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It could also be sung by a guy. It's lyrics are universal. A timeless underrated gem.
I disagree, but I hear what you're saying. It sounds very 90s, mid-to-late 90s. Fits right in there with artists like Sixpence None The Richer, and the like.
you're just looking through Rose-tinted glasses; probably you were a child or teenager back then, but the world has always been shit throughout all of history.
Bic Runga is one of NZ's very finest female artists. Every time I hear this song it brings a tear to my eye and makes me think of home. Aotearoa, New Zealand.
My pa was in the Canadian Navy and went away for long periods of time. 6 months at a time, frequently. He would bring me back the most beautiful worldly gifts. Handmade instruments, a wooden blimp with a little wooden captain that would circle around my bed like a mobile, a ship in a glass bottle, a gorgeous handmade kite... but he also brought home music. I remember him bringing home this album and being so fascinated by it. It hadn't even hit North America at that time, he was way ahead of the game! This song is special to me for that reason. Love you dad.
Can't forget my deceased girlfriend watching American Pie with me and how we liked this song and it would be our Top Song to start any action. JJ. You will always be in my heart. This song, it shall never leave me.
I can't hear this song without thinking about the love scenes on American Pie. I like how they played it on American Reunion during the romantic high school reunion scene.
Tom Weaver Im 36 near 37 I was younger looking back then. I'm still a but young looking but older then you and I still think our generation are time and music eas better then this 2018 new generation.
funny everyone here misses high school but im not liking it. i just want to move on in life . follow my dreams. i feel like everything is in slow motion
@Sam Mmmmm social media has changed a shitload tho, so glad I wasn't in school when it was everywhere. MySpace was only a big thing for the last couple of years when I was finishing high school.
Life is what you make it. Make new memories. High school was great for me but 20s just as enjoyable, just in different ways. Ultimately what we require is a sense of freedom, don't settle for any source of income which doesn't give you that.
I'm proud to say that im a black man from the toughest parts of Miami Dade County 305 and im 100% in love with this song ever since i heard it on American Pie. Memories brought me back
I always wonder, what is time?... Feels like it was yesterday I was a young lad watching American Pie for the first time. Times were different, dare I say times were better? Nostalgia? What is nostalgia? This is a weird thing we are going through. God bless.
I came across this song while searching for something to play on RUclips, and when I played it, everything from my teenage days came back to haunt me. I feel like I've been transported back in time. I remember almost everything... and I remember her.
@Bic Runga awesome to see you reply to my comment. That song sure takes me back to being 19. I am 41 now. Love the song and watched American Pie with my buddy Jim 12 times at the theater!
It doesn't matter where you heard this first or what film or any other scenario you may associate it with. We're all here because this song is still one of the most perfect pieces of music out there and easily stands the test of time. I hope I can come back online in 40 years time or whatever online means then and still fire this beauty up.
Still one of my very favorite favorite songs, dedicated to my ex. I can't hear the song without feeling nostalgic, sad, happy and heartbroken all at once.
I Love You Bic Runga. Your music and artistic talent have helped me through the hardest of times. I have shared your amazing music with so many. I still do over a decade plus since first being exposed to your extreme beauty and Talent. Congratulations on 20 years and induction to New Zealand Hall of Music Fame. Just a new beginning of another chapter. Forever listener and loyal fan, Stephen j Ross Rome NY USA
this song reminds me of a girl in college who used to like me but i took her for granted. she kept on singing this song. after 12 years i realized i also liked her but her feelings were not the same anymore. until know this song still reminds me of her and those 'what if' thoughts if we ended up with each other.
I remember I was listening to this song in my room in college dormitory while having some beer with my roommate. It was winter in January. It was kinda gloomy to go out to but those were the good times. This song gives me the feeling of youthful college life and adventure.
When I worked in Oman way back in 2005, there were 2 young Filipina singers. They’re great and I always requested them to sing this song in a hotel cafe bar where they were performing.
I was only 8 when this came out, but it brings back amazing memories of the 90's. Everything was so much simpler a couple decades ago. It's scary to think it's been that long.
Watched all the American Pie movies Saturday, Sunday, and today. The spin offs aren’t very good, but Jim’s dad is a gem in all of them, gives him a lot more backstory for his character. I watched American Reunion today and I had to listen to the soundtrack, brought me to this. The 4 original American Pie films are awesome. The spin-offs fell to capture that spirit that all the regular cast seem to have.
I woke up this morning with this song on my head... definetly brings back a time in my life that was very important!! 23 years and gave me chills hahahaha
+flippaz (grins) Right in the Feels? I love this! I am totally going to permanently 'borrow' this awesome saying . Its true though, how a song has the ability to take you somewhere or some time else or to someone else. Bittersweet and priceless memories
ive been looking for this song for 6 years now! This whole time I thought it was in the movie "Cant hardly wait". I didnt even check american pie! soo stoked!
I lost my brother 13 years ago in an airplane crash (he was a pilot). He used to love this song. I listened this amazing song and I feel like he is still around, like he is with me listening.
That's beautiful!...
RIP to your brother, songs make us remember what was good, take care.
hope you are doing okay!!👍
@@lemonz0880 I won't never forget my parents crying and screaming the day of the crash, it was really hard seeing my mom losing her mind that I could hear her yelling one block away from home. Seeing my parents losing their mind, it is something I will never forget, this images on my mind will stay forever.
Although I am doing much better, I will miss him forever. I am glad I could find this beautiful song to feel his presence beside me.
love you im sorry
Turning 40 this year, this song brings a tear to the soul thinking of years gone by
Very true
I know how you feel
I know. Why can my baby drive a car now?
Its a great song but so far its forgotten to certain sliver of people
Same here. I was starting my senior year when I watched the movie for the first time. This song stuck with me all year till graduation. Really takes me back. My first car, my first road trip with that car. All the possibilities were ahead.
Most of the comments are about American Pie and I'm here because I grew up in New Zealand where Bic is from and this song was a hit.
I'm a proud kiwi
Churr
Was a hit over here in Australia before it was in the American Pie movie too.
Well...then NZ has mountains, hobbits and good music.
Congratulations. Would you like a medal?
The 90s were so wonderful. Listening to music like this makes me happy and sad in equal measure, happy because of the memories and sad because we will never have times like those again.
Exactly this 100%
Best times!!!
Music now is mostly talentless auto tune on avatars who can't play an instrument. It's embarrassing.
Was just a nicer time, people didn't seem so disconnected from each other which is ironic I know as the internet has connected us more with regards tech but the atmosphere was just so much nicer, it's hard to pinpoint what's missing but it just felt a 'lighter' time.
💔💔💔😭💔💔💔
I'm 41 years old and I miss my innocent years of the 90s. I wish i could jump in a time machine and talk to my younger self and avoid/correct my mistakes. I can't so I listen to this song reminding me of my hopes and dreams back then. Amazing song.
There is still time to have fulfillment in life...
I'd love to go back to 1998 and have a second go of everything.
@@pauljordan4452Nah. Embrace it. Life is a beauty
@@pauljordan44521999 for me
Most iconic teenage song. It's not about sex, it's about romantic and love. Good luck young people.
One of the songs not to skip no matter how many decades have passed
Still a regular on my playlist.... This song is fire 🔥
Listening to this in 2021. The 90's were something. High school was unique, people were jist free and music just flowed So grateful for the experience ❤
Found this song only in November 2021)) I’m 40
Yea high school for me was holding me back creating a obscurus not the free-flowing happiness in which you say this song sway seems to enlighten
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I agree I am almost 41, and amazing were the days no one stared at their phones, actually talked to one another, and enjoyed music together without head phones.
It was more magical and the connections were deeper
Oh the 90s ❤️ still amazing till today
I would give my left nut to go back to the 90's and leave this nightmare of 2020 behind forever.
It's the best time ever...so proud to grown up and graduate high school in the 90's
Golden decade ❤️
THE BEST MOMENT
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Listening to great 90s/early 2000s music is such a bittersweet experience
kingzfan2000 agreed
kingzfan2000
Yay it sucks... Literally u can never kno where will u end up. Greetings from Deutschland
Nice Matchbox 20 album cover.
try being my age and listening to great 70's songs and the bitterbittersweet memories
Pearl Runga (Bic's sister) Was my school teacher in Year 3 :D She was amazing at guitar like Bic.. Miss those days :/
That’s cool
This doesn't even sound like a song from the 90s. If it was released today it would be a hit. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It could also be sung by a guy. It's lyrics are universal. A timeless underrated gem.
Nobody makes songs like this today.
I disagree, but I hear what you're saying. It sounds very 90s, mid-to-late 90s. Fits right in there with artists like Sixpence None The Richer, and the like.
This is the 90s I'm 36 and been listening to this my whole life
I walked by a girl in Dublin once singing this. Her accent singing swayyyyyyyy my way was one of the beautiful things I've ever heard.
Yeah BTS should cover this.
Oh, the 90's...
The times of hope and innocence.
And now for reality & fuckin shit 🙄
Makes you feel melon collie fo a time fo no net and no mobile !
Bid runga
melon collie.. lol *melancholy
you're just looking through Rose-tinted glasses; probably you were a child or teenager back then, but the world has always been shit throughout all of history.
Bic Runga is one of NZ's very finest female artists. Every time I hear this song it brings a tear to my eye and makes me think of home. Aotearoa, New Zealand.
edi meow
I don't live in NZ but after reading your comment, I miss it too
Yep, bro
Can't help thinking about American pie listening to this beautiful song
New Zealand is a beautiful country
If you came here because of American pie and is 2024 let’s gather here
Of course
🤚
I'm here brotha
Watching the reunion as of now 💜
we've been here for 20 years mate 😂
My pa was in the Canadian Navy and went away for long periods of time. 6 months at a time, frequently. He would bring me back the most beautiful worldly gifts. Handmade instruments, a wooden blimp with a little wooden captain that would circle around my bed like a mobile, a ship in a glass bottle, a gorgeous handmade kite... but he also brought home music. I remember him bringing home this album and being so fascinated by it. It hadn't even hit North America at that time, he was way ahead of the game! This song is special to me for that reason. Love you dad.
Can't forget my deceased girlfriend watching American Pie with me and how we liked this song and it would be our Top Song to start any action.
JJ. You will always be in my heart. This song, it shall never leave me.
I'm sorry for your loss
Damn, bro. That's rough.
Que triste
&&
Bro, I'm so sorry to hear that.
The song itself and of course the movie, there's nothing more "90's" than this
No. 1 in Philippines Karaoke Song List. This is the only song I know to sing without looking at the lyrics 😂
The Philippines is a beautiful country. I used to live there. I hope to go back again one day.
What is your favorite song from the American pie soundtrack
This was the song that was playing when my husband proposed 19 yrs ago 😍
I can't hear this song without thinking about the love scenes on American Pie. I like how they played it on American Reunion during the romantic high school reunion scene.
Songs are like whisky in wooden barrel they get old and aged by time. The older it gets the more feelings and taste it got in our heart
"Aged 18 years.....just the way I like it"
+billydeeuk Stifler's mom. Lol
Beautifully said!!
@@billydeeuk hard to forget that memories built at that time. Sadly time does not make things stay of the good times we have at that age
I really like that analogy♥️👍
2019?
Forever American Pie! Spirit of a generation ❤️
But the song never even made an entry into the Billboard Charts
American Pie will live on forever! They're some of the best movies ever made. Nothing beats the late 90s and early 2000s.
@snazzgers yackers 2021 American Pie
There are times I wish I could go back when I was naive and stilled optimistic for my future.
Don't give into despair. There is a very good chance that Trump will win reelection.
this song is underrated
way too underrated bro..!!
Victor Hutabarat a Lot
The most famous song by one of the most famous artists in NZ... is underrated?
I love this song but "underrated" isn't a word I'd use to describe it.
Yeah, most underrated love song ever
"Underrated" is an overused word.
Oh damn this was 20 years ago. I can't believe I'm 35 already...
Fuck off. I'm in my goddamn 40s. And not the first half either. So what are you bitchin' about? LOL
hahahaha. 34
Tom Weaver Im 36 near 37 I was younger looking back then. I'm still a but young looking but older then you and I still think our generation are time and music eas better then this 2018 new generation.
ikr....
Don't feel bad I'm 55
The simpler times. Never to be lived again. Oh what I'd give to go back to High School...
Outdoor Life great comment .... before social media dominated the world. My daughters will never know that feeling.
me too. my high school years were 94 - 97. such a good times :)
funny everyone here misses high school but im not liking it. i just want to move on in life . follow my dreams. i feel like everything is in slow motion
@Sam Mmmmm social media has changed a shitload tho, so glad I wasn't in school when it was everywhere. MySpace was only a big thing for the last couple of years when I was finishing high school.
Life is what you make it.
Make new memories.
High school was great for me but 20s just as enjoyable, just in different ways.
Ultimately what we require is a sense of freedom, don't settle for any source of income which doesn't give you that.
Turning 48 this year, and I still listening to this one of masterpiece ❤
I'm proud to say that im a black man from the toughest parts of Miami Dade County 305 and im 100% in love with this song ever since i heard it on American Pie. Memories brought me back
Привет тебе от белого брата
I know what you mean brother
For me this song is timeless. Classic 90s
linkiedabrat It is its a great song of the ages. On live the 90s. The 90s best era of music in the 9 realms.
me too..my timeless favorite..❤
Pure 90’s Gem. Infectious verse hook takes no prisoners. Swimming in the sea of singer songwriter awesomeness.
And I was her son's guitar teacher.
I always wonder, what is time?... Feels like it was yesterday I was a young lad watching American Pie for the first time. Times were different, dare I say times were better? Nostalgia? What is nostalgia? This is a weird thing we are going through. God bless.
😢😢😢
American Pie has always brought me here. Genuinely one of the best songs of its era.
This song makes me want to cry, I hope that still makes me a man. :(
TheMainMayn It ok bro, doesn't make you any less of a man
I have cried quite a lot the last 6 months. In front of my mum and dad, it feels liberating being able to finally say that everything isn't okay.
TheMainMayn LMAO. You're still a man bro....just don't tell any of the homies. You'll lose the man card for sure.
TheMainMayn me too tbh. Brings back memories
it doesnt your a pussy..... but the song is good for sure
I came across this song while searching for something to play on RUclips, and when I played it, everything from my teenage days came back to haunt me.
I feel like I've been transported back in time. I remember almost everything... and I remember her.
Tell me I'm not the only one who keeps coming back here
Hard to believe this came out 25 years ago.........beautiful song. Still on my playlist after all this time.
Takes me back to 1999 when I heard this song on American Pie. Good times for sure!
@Bic Runga awesome to see you reply to my comment. That song sure takes me back to being 19. I am 41 now. Love the song and watched American Pie with my buddy Jim 12 times at the theater!
It doesn't matter where you heard this first or what film or any other scenario you may associate it with. We're all here because this song is still one of the most perfect pieces of music out there and easily stands the test of time.
I hope I can come back online in 40 years time or whatever online means then and still fire this beauty up.
This is the best song to come out of New Zealand.
Aw my childhood summed up in one song. God I miss the American Pie years
Tell me...
Sadie Jarvis The sad truth is that we've all got to get older, but your memories will stay with you forever.
Sadie Jarvis tell me about it Sadie.. 😔
Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
Ha ..We were American Pie! Crazy thing is.. It's true,..the pie ..the milfs..all of it,it's all true. ( . ) ( . )
I know it's 4 years old, but man your comment is spot-on.
Ah, the 90’s… the further away they get, the more i miss them 🥺
Back in high school era, burning CDs for friends and including this song all the time 🥰
Still one of the most beautiful songs on the planet. Love her!!! Forever!!
I so wish I could go back to when I was a young teenager. Growing up really sucks :(
+Thomas Williams Back then wasn't that great either, but the music was better.
+zuikisnostalgia maybe just for you. my childhood was great
Perfect
what? growing sucks? really nigga? now you can smoke crack and smack bitches......bad example........but you know what i'm saying.....probably
+Pan Kakao growing up does suck. family dies friends grow apart!
My wedding song. The best time of music life ❤
Oz and Heather... one of the best love scenes in American Reunion. Amazing movie, amazing song:)
***** yeah
It was Oz and Heather in the first movie: American Pie.
1000000% agree !
Just finished re-watching it.
Finally watched reunion 22/7/18
FINALLY AFTER NEARLY 7 YEARS I FINALLY FOUND THE SONG
This song never gets old... it brings me back to 1999
One of the best rock ballads ever.
I love this song...reminds me so much of the 90s...romance, heartbreaks...
Im from the philippines i always hear this song in my neighborhood... its so nostalgic!!
hard to hear this and not think about American Pie
me too. just watched it actually.
im watching american pie right now lol
I'm watching American reunion right now... Whoa how weird. Haha
+Alicia Duncan True Dat
+Alicia Duncan Perfect song, for a perfect scene! American Pie is epic!
Me and my wife's first dance at our wedding. Lots of memories ✌🏼
thats so sweet 🥺
Still one of my very favorite favorite songs, dedicated to my ex. I can't hear the song without feeling nostalgic, sad, happy and heartbroken all at once.
Jessica Atanasova Sorry go out with a sugar daddy sugar mama
this is the song my fiance proposed me to... 13 years ago!! God i am old!
I was working in NZ when this blew up. Memories :))) Great memories..
I Love You Bic Runga. Your music and artistic talent have helped me through the hardest of times. I have shared your amazing music with so many. I still do over a decade plus since first being exposed to your extreme beauty and Talent. Congratulations on 20 years and induction to New Zealand Hall of Music Fame. Just a new beginning of another chapter. Forever listener and loyal fan, Stephen j Ross Rome NY USA
Steve Ross my wife has always been a fan of Bic R. Greetings from California.
Thank you american pie for making my childhood awesome
These are the days with just unique and beautiful voice,no auto tune needed, 90's is the best!
Still a very most loved song. It grabs you doesn't it? Just beautiful. ❤️
I always come back to your music... Thank you Bic.
American Pie brought me here! :) Lovely song!
+Wave Control me too
me too :)
+Wave Control mee tooooo haha
me too
I lost my friend all at once my brother. He introduced this song to me
Coz this him favorite song
R.i.p my brother
Why she never got popular is beyond me. A+!
her voice gives me goosebumps its amazing
Bic Runga is just straight up talented.Her voice is that of an Angel!
Will always hold a special place in my heart, my husband used this song when we were dating to tell me he loved me for the first time ❤
this song reminds me of a girl in college who used to like me but i took her for granted. she kept on singing this song. after 12 years i realized i also liked her but her feelings were not the same anymore. until know this song still reminds me of her and those 'what if' thoughts if we ended up with each other.
I remember I was listening to this song in my room in college dormitory while having some beer with my roommate. It was winter in January. It was kinda gloomy to go out to but those were the good times. This song gives me the feeling of youthful college life and adventure.
This song always makes me tear up, so touching
A very good friend introduced me to this song. And it will always remind me of them. They were in a much better place back then.
What a beautiful song. I miss the 90's
Absolute bliss! Love from 2022
The lyrics is so sweet and sincere. Not exaggerating anything. The melody has accompanying me when I was happy or mellow. Great song.
Why does this Song really make me wanna Cry? 😭 It makes me think of good things & people of the past.
What a pure and beautiful song…. It has aged exceptionally well
I put this song in a karaoke club, and all my 33-35 y.o. bros almost started crying and asking me where I found the key to their teenage times
Please,this is one of the best song ever
Just done an American pie marathon and I feel sick with nostalgia, life was so much better back then 🤘
That song sounds so much like you're struggling with Such a beaufiful person to hear what you feel for and see that you both belong togheter 🙃
I hadn't heard this song for so long ..I had forgotten how much I loved it
When I worked in Oman way back in 2005, there were 2 young Filipina singers. They’re great and I always requested them to sing this song in a hotel cafe bar where they were performing.
I was 15 years old and I was secretly in love with someone. The video and the music show exactly my fellings in that time. Good times.
Nostalgic moment from the nineties. What a beautiful song and voice
I was only 8 when this came out, but it brings back amazing memories of the 90's. Everything was so much simpler a couple decades ago. It's scary to think it's been that long.
One of the best songs, ever. Bic, I was there in Manchester when you performed this beautiful song, I hope you will come back to the UK soon.
@Bic Runga Hi Bic, I am from North Wales in the UK, I saw you when you were touring some years ago. My email is mbco@totalise.co.uk Best wishes, Mike
私が一番楽しんでた時代の曲
Gorgeous lady. Gorgeous voice. Gorgeous lyrics.
Beautiful song i heard when i was living in New Zealand during the end of the 90s , it was magic and still magic on 2018
Hi from new Zealand
The 90s were amazing. This world is just messup now
October 2019 and still love this fab song. Love Bic - kiwi homegrown 🥝 big love from a fellow kiwi lass living in UK 🇳🇿🇬🇧
Chur
feeling nostalgic had to look up an oldie but ohhh so goodie .... American Pie years 💜💜💜💜
Jeez! This is Timeless! I still love this song!!
Watched all the American Pie movies Saturday, Sunday, and today. The spin offs aren’t very good, but Jim’s dad is a gem in all of them, gives him a lot more backstory for his character. I watched American Reunion today and I had to listen to the soundtrack, brought me to this. The 4 original American Pie films are awesome. The spin-offs fell to capture that spirit that all the regular cast seem to have.
I woke up this morning with this song on my head... definetly brings back a time in my life that was very important!! 23 years and gave me chills hahahaha
Everything about this song is just gorgeous.
Saw her in Wellington after she'd been in Paris "eating chocolate cake". Acoustic just her and a guitar, such an amazing voice in the church hall.
Watching American pie and this song comes up. Right in the feels
+flippaz (grins) Right in the Feels? I love this! I am totally going to permanently 'borrow' this awesome saying . Its true though, how a song has the ability to take you somewhere or some time else or to someone else. Bittersweet and priceless memories
+Brittannia Moon
I couldn't have said it better.
Still listening 2019?
Here here !
OMFG I didn't even want to scroll down cuz I knew there would be a year comment drone SHUT. UP.
Annaliza Flores Yes, ma’am!
hell yes
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ive been looking for this song for 6 years now! This whole time I thought it was in the movie "Cant hardly wait". I didnt even check american pie! soo stoked!