Something that's interesting is that TWY is a band with pop punk roots, a genre that has a trope about escaping your hometown. The album's name, Sister Cities, and the whole cinematography of this video which juxtaposes Philadelphia with various cities in Japan (Kyoto and Nara definitely, possibly Tokyo) is a nice display of the human condition... it expresses that, despite where you're from, we're all much more alike than we might think. Also, in an answer to that aforementioned pop punk trope, the grass isn''t always greener on the other side. Well anyway, that's just my interpretation of the video, and all that said, if you have the chance to explore some of the world, take it. No experience will ever broaden your horizon more than traveling and experiencing foreign cultures.
Yes! People need to realize the world is bigger than their backyard. I was stationed in Japan while in the Navy and the similarities were astounding, but also night and day to living in America.
Think about all of the different lives everyone is living. These shots are absolute beautiful. The transition from Kyoto to Philly is rad. The whole things rad.
When this album dropped it came at one of the hardest points of my life. I had to listen to it hearing Pyramids of Salt. Needless to say, The Wonder Years saved me from a dark time. I instantly bought a concert ticket here in Texas when they went to the Gas Monkey Bar 'N Grill, and it was the most liberating night of my entire life. Thank you Soupy, thank all of you for what you do and your love and care for the fans.
I've lost count of how many times I've watched this video. I'm from southeast PA. While I was in the military I spent a lot of time in South Korea. I had a couple of friends and family members die while overseas and I'm bad at expressing and dealing with emotions so I was both literally and figuratively an ocean away. This is an overly long and earnest youtube comment Also the shot of the deer lowering its head and the woman bowing in Nara makes me smile every time
Does this video make anyone else still cry 4 years later?? My dad died 2 years ago and I still watch this so I can remind myself I’m not alone even when I isolate myself. It reminds me of the human condition: we’re all just people trying to live, connect, find our meaning. We all feel pain, love, hope, grief. TWY will always be my favorite band because of what they make me feel in as little as a 4 minute song.
I know this is an old comment, but I relate man I really do. My grandma just got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after being in icu for the last couple months and I can't even listen to this song without bursting into tears. It's nice knowing that, no matter how sad, there's people out there who understand
I haven't seen any other video that fully completes the connection we must feel to every other soul on the planet. It shows people in world's away who couldn't be less different.
I still cry 5 years later. Lost my grandma in February 2019. Due to going to college at the time and struggling to hold my emotions in, I had a hard time seeing her or calling her because I didn't want her to worry about me when she was going through so much hardship. The last time I ever saw her, I could barely look at her because I didn't want to upset her with my grief for her even though she hadn't yet left. While I wasn't in a band touring, I still inadvertently put myself "an ocean away" from her, even her service didn't feel real to me. As much as it was a hard time for me, it's probably the only period in my life I'd redo if I could. I wish I could've seen her more and been there for her more. This song and dismantling summer really put me back to that place which I sometimes need to go because it's the closest thing to having her back.
Every single time I listen to this, it hits me as hard as the first. One of my favorite songs that I need to hear in order to feel, when my world goes numb. Thank you TWY.
There is something so powerful about this song. Everytime I hear the chorus it hits me like a brick. "You're half asleep, and I bought you a radio to drown out the machines". This is like next level. It just comes to show, that grief and sadness is not just mellow and pity. It's anger and frustration. Over the world, and over ourselfes.
I lived in japan for 2 years. It truly is one of the most wonderful places in the world. The people are respectful and kind, not always, but significantly more than anywhere I've lived in the U.S. I plan to move back soon, just gotta get this degree. Anyways, TWY, keep swinging, mates. You will always resonate with me.
Christian Caldwell Japan is my true home as well, mate. Moving back there in September; I just can’t stay away. Aaron West’s EP was the soundtrack to my trip to Kyoto, and then this song came along. So perfect.
The line “wished they let you die at home” always hits super hard. My grandma passed away in the hospital shortly after slipping into a coma. I know she would have rather been at home, and I wish I had been there for her final moments. I can’t help but think of her every time I hear this song, or really any song off this album.
The Wonder Years are quickly becoming one of my favorite bands. I saw them friday without knowing almost any of their music and i had a blast. Looked up some of their songs when i got home, this one included because of how emotional Dan got explaining the song's backstory before they performed it
I listened to this song a lot when my grandfather died around a year and half ago. He was the first person significant to me that I’ve lost so far in my life. I’m younger so I know there’ll be more losses, but this song being about Dan’s loss of his grandfather really made me feel understood and connected with. Now I can’t hear it without thinking of my grandpa but it’s an incredible song and I’m thankful I have it to remember him.
This is the song that gave strength during my Japan trip. My aunt died of dancer 2019 during it, I couldn´t visit her funeral. She was loved and her spirit lives through all my travels. Much love to all of you.
I've only heard selected tracks from the band, but this song struck a chord with me immediately when I heard it last year. I lost my grandfather tonight and came looking for this again. He was a missionary who worked across the world and was a man of remarkable passion and kindness. Even though I have so much doubt in my life and don't feel like I have his same faith, I have learned there is always regret in losing the people we love and who matter most. It always leads to pain and questions of what we could have done as the end came, but I remember everything I did say and that we did share. That is eternal.
whoever edited this deserves some kind of plaque on a wall somewhere, that transition around the bridge at 3:13 is beautiful showing the switch back to philadelphia and the ben franklin bridge
in love with this video, it makes me feel so nostalgic bc l was in japan when the album came out and this song brings me right back. beautifully shot!!
Less than a tenth of the channel's subscribers have seen this video. Guess we'll keep it between us, cause this is possibly the most impactful music video of the year. What a brilliant song by these guys.
This video came out the day my Aunt died after a long battle with cancer and I'm half way across the country and will not be able to make it the funeral, this song means so much more to me now.
Everytime I miss my grandpa, I play this song. The rest hears pop-rock, I hear sad lyrics. I always remember and cry how my grandpa died. Alone, and we aren't allowed to come near him. COVID sucks.
Granted the song’s lyrics and theme were never intended, who would have thought that this song (even the video) is eerily relatable to everything we have gone through this year?
This video is the most succinct demonstration of just how similar we all are as people. Despite our numerous differences, there are things that we all experience. We're just people. It's just life. Whether you're in Japan or the US.
Idk man I get people maybe not understanding no closer to heaven, but this album was such an amazing feels trip I don't get how people couldn't get it.
I've loved this song for years but it's randomly shown up as a recommendation on YT. odd timing too. My grandpa died 3 weeks ago. I didn't get to go say goodbye or attend the funeral because I had (and am still recovering from) covid. I've been too ashamed to go to the cemetery either. I don't know why.
This needed a cardinalesque video, best song on the album deep and powerful. Get why they would steer away from making a grief filled video again but i think this needed more Soupy in fact only soupy. Love them til i die though.
My grandma just died a few weeks ago, and I've just been coming home after work every day to listen to this and Dismantling Summer on repeat while crying on my couch. I also wasn't able to make it to her funeral.
Something that's interesting is that TWY is a band with pop punk roots, a genre that has a trope about escaping your hometown. The album's name, Sister Cities, and the whole cinematography of this video which juxtaposes Philadelphia with various cities in Japan (Kyoto and Nara definitely, possibly Tokyo) is a nice display of the human condition... it expresses that, despite where you're from, we're all much more alike than we might think. Also, in an answer to that aforementioned pop punk trope, the grass isn''t always greener on the other side. Well anyway, that's just my interpretation of the video, and all that said, if you have the chance to explore some of the world, take it. No experience will ever broaden your horizon more than traveling and experiencing foreign cultures.
spot on, dont think a lot of people may have picked up on that
beautiful interpretation
Yes! People need to realize the world is bigger than their backyard. I was stationed in Japan while in the Navy and the similarities were astounding, but also night and day to living in America.
it's about his grandfather passing away. You can feel his pain through your whole being. haunting beautiful song
Think about all of the different lives everyone is living. These shots are absolute beautiful. The transition from Kyoto to Philly is rad. The whole things rad.
Lifes beautiful, never let it get you down
I didn't realize they were in Philly too, thanks.
My parents didn't sign a permission slip for this feel trip.
His voice.....just damn. A lot of depth, you feel like he means every word. Definitely have to appreciate that in a vocalist
Bold claim here but to me he's the new Chester from LP
When this album dropped it came at one of the hardest points of my life. I had to listen to it hearing Pyramids of Salt. Needless to say, The Wonder Years saved me from a dark time. I instantly bought a concert ticket here in Texas when they went to the Gas Monkey Bar 'N Grill, and it was the most liberating night of my entire life. Thank you Soupy, thank all of you for what you do and your love and care for the fans.
I've lost count of how many times I've watched this video. I'm from southeast PA. While I was in the military I spent a lot of time in South Korea. I had a couple of friends and family members die while overseas and I'm bad at expressing and dealing with emotions so I was both literally and figuratively an ocean away. This is an overly long and earnest youtube comment
Also the shot of the deer lowering its head and the woman bowing in Nara makes me smile every time
Does this video make anyone else still cry 4 years later?? My dad died 2 years ago and I still watch this so I can remind myself I’m not alone even when I isolate myself. It reminds me of the human condition: we’re all just people trying to live, connect, find our meaning. We all feel pain, love, hope, grief. TWY will always be my favorite band because of what they make me feel in as little as a 4 minute song.
I know this is an old comment, but I relate man I really do. My grandma just got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after being in icu for the last couple months and I can't even listen to this song without bursting into tears. It's nice knowing that, no matter how sad, there's people out there who understand
I haven't seen any other video that fully completes the connection we must feel to every other soul on the planet. It shows people in world's away who couldn't be less different.
I still cry 5 years later. Lost my grandma in February 2019. Due to going to college at the time and struggling to hold my emotions in, I had a hard time seeing her or calling her because I didn't want her to worry about me when she was going through so much hardship. The last time I ever saw her, I could barely look at her because I didn't want to upset her with my grief for her even though she hadn't yet left. While I wasn't in a band touring, I still inadvertently put myself "an ocean away" from her, even her service didn't feel real to me. As much as it was a hard time for me, it's probably the only period in my life I'd redo if I could. I wish I could've seen her more and been there for her more. This song and dismantling summer really put me back to that place which I sometimes need to go because it's the closest thing to having her back.
The wonder years is the greatest band of the 21st century. Prove me wrong.
Every single time I listen to this, it hits me as hard as the first. One of my favorite songs that I need to hear in order to feel, when my world goes numb. Thank you TWY.
Wow I literally just made a similar comment. I listen to this when I need to remember.
No one makes me as proud to live in Philly as this band I swear. This is so beautiful.
Natalie R but pop punk 101 you hate your town.
Tarandeep Saini hate your town and love your friends lol
XchuggsX And pizza. Always pizza
Natalie R I love the eagles fan shoutout, and I’m a Dallas fan. TWY are the only reason I’m not pissed they won the Super Bowl. Congrats :D
There is something so powerful about this song. Everytime I hear the chorus it hits me like a brick.
"You're half asleep, and I bought you a radio to drown out the machines". This is like next level. It just comes to show, that grief and sadness is not just mellow and pity. It's anger and frustration. Over the world, and over ourselfes.
Love this video, oddly liberating
Right? I'm so happy my favourite song on the album got a music video. The downside is that I now cry every time I watch it.
Agreed, Jon
I lived in japan for 2 years. It truly is one of the most wonderful places in the world. The people are respectful and kind, not always, but significantly more than anywhere I've lived in the U.S.
I plan to move back soon, just gotta get this degree. Anyways, TWY, keep swinging, mates. You will always resonate with me.
Christian Caldwell Japan is my true home as well, mate. Moving back there in September; I just can’t stay away.
Aaron West’s EP was the soundtrack to my trip to Kyoto, and then this song came along. So perfect.
How expensive is it to live there in comparison?
@@dabirl6763 It depends, if you live in the city it can be rather expensive. That said it's pretty reasonable if you work full time.
The line “wished they let you die at home” always hits super hard. My grandma passed away in the hospital shortly after slipping into a coma. I know she would have rather been at home, and I wish I had been there for her final moments. I can’t help but think of her every time I hear this song, or really any song off this album.
The Wonder Years are quickly becoming one of my favorite bands. I saw them friday without knowing almost any of their music and i had a blast. Looked up some of their songs when i got home, this one included because of how emotional Dan got explaining the song's backstory before they performed it
I listened to this song a lot when my grandfather died around a year and half ago. He was the first person significant to me that I’ve lost so far in my life. I’m younger so I know there’ll be more losses, but this song being about Dan’s loss of his grandfather really made me feel understood and connected with. Now I can’t hear it without thinking of my grandpa but it’s an incredible song and I’m thankful I have it to remember him.
This is the song that gave strength during my Japan trip. My aunt died of dancer 2019 during it, I couldn´t visit her funeral. She was loved and her spirit lives through all my travels. Much love to all of you.
I've only heard selected tracks from the band, but this song struck a chord with me immediately when I heard it last year. I lost my grandfather tonight and came looking for this again. He was a missionary who worked across the world and was a man of remarkable passion and kindness. Even though I have so much doubt in my life and don't feel like I have his same faith, I have learned there is always regret in losing the people we love and who matter most. It always leads to pain and questions of what we could have done as the end came, but I remember everything I did say and that we did share. That is eternal.
That “Goodnight goodnight goodbye” always gets me
whoever edited this deserves some kind of plaque on a wall somewhere, that transition around the bridge at 3:13 is beautiful showing the switch back to philadelphia and the ben franklin bridge
Didn't think I could like this song even more, but here we are
songs about dead grandparents always hit the hardest, bless this song
in love with this video, it makes me feel so nostalgic bc l was in japan when the album came out and this song brings me right back. beautifully shot!!
Less than a tenth of the channel's subscribers have seen this video. Guess we'll keep it between us, cause this is possibly the most impactful music video of the year. What a brilliant song by these guys.
This video came out the day my Aunt died after a long battle with cancer and I'm half way across the country and will not be able to make it the funeral, this song means so much more to me now.
still one of my favorite videos of all time.
Can we just take a second to appreciate how good this band is
Everytime I miss my grandpa, I play this song. The rest hears pop-rock, I hear sad lyrics. I always remember and cry how my grandpa died. Alone, and we aren't allowed to come near him. COVID sucks.
Seeing this band live makes me want to get back with my true love! Love these guys so much! ❤️
First time watching this video and all of the sudden I'm in tears. Its a perfect mix of music and images, just hit me hard!
i am crying, this was so beautiful. Love you guys❤
Granted the song’s lyrics and theme were never intended, who would have thought that this song (even the video) is eerily relatable to everything we have gone through this year?
This video deserves more views than it does... why are so many ppl sleeping on this song and video. ITS SO GOOD
This music video is amazing!! I really hope they play this song when I see them tomorrow!! It would make my life
They played it!!!!!! It was so amazing!
From Pop-Punk to Emo
And you guys nailed it
Its not emo
I saw this band a few years ago days after a friend died. This song makes me cry every time.
This video is the most succinct demonstration of just how similar we all are as people. Despite our numerous differences, there are things that we all experience. We're just people. It's just life. Whether you're in Japan or the US.
amazing song and video as always. fell in love at least 3 times while watching this
This is fantastic however I never thought I'd see a fidget spinner in my favourite band's music video
but in the end, it was the fidget who spun me.
Don't sell out.....but be sure to buy in....
oct 2021 - still slaps - confirmed
The Wonder Senpais
THE WONDER SENPIAS
Notice me Soupy-senpai
The wonder weeb?
Constant vibrating chills all throughout the video.
It makes me so pumped and emotional, it’s a wonderful blend of feelings.
I live in Kyoto now, it’s awesome to see places I walk everyday.
@2:32 absolutely stunning....
love this song, heard it when it premiered on a rainy evening on Sveriges radio P3 years ago
Favorite song off the album, happy to see that they made a video for it
This song makes me think of my dad who passed from covid in December. RIP dad 9-22-57 - 12-9-21
gtreat song, really emotional . (yes, souls can be oceans away, however close they might seem to be)
Hearing this song hits me in the goosebumps everytime!
I've been blessed
Saw these dudes in Berkeley, awesome band
I needed this. I don't know it, but I did.
This track and video are both amazing
These are wonderous years with great music from wonderful beards to erase all fears ❤️🌊
its been eight days how did i not know this existed
It's just my favorite song from my favorite album
What a jam this is.
Aplausos señores!! Saludos desde Argentina
This is their Map Change.
I never want them to stop making music
As someone to has lived in Japan for 5 years, the lyrics resonate with me very much.
Idk man I get people maybe not understanding no closer to heaven, but this album was such an amazing feels trip I don't get how people couldn't get it.
Really enjoyed this video. Just the way that it flows and everything is super cool.
How did this slip under my radar
Best song on the album.
I've loved this song for years but it's randomly shown up as a recommendation on YT. odd timing too. My grandpa died 3 weeks ago. I didn't get to go say goodbye or attend the funeral because I had (and am still recovering from) covid. I've been too ashamed to go to the cemetery either. I don't know why.
Im SOBBING
How does this not have more views
Yep, that stuff makes a fine alarm clock!
3:29 hachiroku love
Best song on the new album
download Festival 2019 amazing band ,loved them ❤
I need to see you live! New album was amazing, which means a lot since all bands i like disappointed me with new released! :D
I'm so happy
The Rocks AF!🔥🔥🔥
Love This song but it’s so sad at the sametime
That ae86 is so clean.
This is pretty good.
Love this
favorite song from the album got a video :)
runningfree86!!! legend!
I wonder if you know,
How they live in Tokyo,
If you seen it then you mean it
Then you know you have to go.
This needed a cardinalesque video, best song on the album deep and powerful. Get why they would steer away from making a grief filled video again but i think this needed more Soupy in fact only soupy. Love them til i die though.
Cool song!!!
god im crying
Summer 2018 ♡
thanks for some rain!
I'm crying
This makes me miss Kyoto
Literal tears.
HOLY CRAP THATS FREAKING KAICHO!!!!! 1:10
Amazing video and song!! :)
Just found this, nice
Holy crap... So fucking good.
incredible
My grandma just died a few weeks ago, and I've just been coming home after work every day to listen to this and Dismantling Summer on repeat while crying on my couch. I also wasn't able to make it to her funeral.
Essa música me dá sei lá, uns negócio no estomago de tão boa
Is that John Dodson at 1:30 ?
...and yet I didn't see one single rain drop in the video!!!