A Normal Life (Official Lyric Video)

[@RoguePenguin95]

Guitars reminiscent of Fix Me. Harmonies reminiscent of Masterpiece Theatre. Orchestra reminiscent of Ever After. Electronic parts reminiscent of Astoria. Ominous parts reminiscent of Phantoms. This song is perfect and I cannot wait for the album

[@codyssmith73]

And the emotions of Josh’s early stuff pre Marianas Trench.

[@Vriege]

Thinking the same thing!

[@MeghanHavener]

HELL YES, YOU PUT MY FEELINGS INTO THE WORDSSSSSS! 💞💞💞

[@iancasselman556]

Well you know your stuff 🎉

[@DesMoris-t9p]

If the next album has a part of every other album it will 1000% be a hit

[@joyholmes254]

So, not only do ya’ll drop a new song, but ya’ll drop a 7 minute straight banger. This is why I love you guys.

[@Mtrench]

💚

[@chanellekirch]

Same👏

[@doughannum6433]

Classic already...listened to it all day🙏❤️

[@macdizzle666]

I just peed a little

[@susannetaylor9914]

Fuck*** Fantastic. So stoked for New Album. You never disappoint. Well played guys...

[@neellie9474]

I'm ready. I'm ready to play their new songs on repeat for the next 10 months. I'm ready for another concert. I'm ready. This is what I've been waiting for.

[@SaltyLemonss]

Yes!!!

[@rowanpalmer1]

Their new releases might just cure my depression 😂

[@Mtrench]

Let's gooo!!

[@rennied88]

​@@rowanpalmer1i was just thinking the same time after listening to this new track💪

[@Logo5599]

I would be ready for that too I would go see them as soon as dates came out

[@danilullabies]

This sounds like an opening Marianas Trench album song🖤🖤🖤

[@lindseymurdock9171]

100% sounds like a first track

[@saturnstellar]

They just confirmed in their twitter that it is an opener song!!

[@Mtrench]

It does sound like an opener doesn't it....... 👀

[@justincarter3033]

I think so as well, because the song is 7 minutes and 2 seconds long like the other Marinas Trench intros. Album Tracklist: 1. A Normal Life 2. Lightning and Thunder 3. I'm Not Getting Better And so on.... Also, some of the other tracks(especially the final song) will have the same lyrics and rhythm to "A Normal Life".

[@zee76326]

HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO SLEEP NOW WITH THIS SUDDEN RUSH OF ADRENALINE??

[@stacicrawford1437]

Right? I was heading off to bed, but now I'm HYPED

[@lauries7650]

Absolutely 💯 💯 I don't belong inside a normal life 😜

[@kebandeli]

SAME I LITERALLY WAS SETTLING INTO BED AND SAW THIS

[@SaltyLemonss]

Same!!!

[@DesMoris-t9p]

Same this is why this is the best Canadian band ever

[@pianodave3]

Three octaves plus an additional major third more in the same song? Now you're just showing off, Josh... (Fucking phenomenal.)

[@whym6438]

I have the range to sing this, but I would sound SO bad doing it. 😭 The level that Josh is on, technique-wise, is otherworldly.

[@A.L.414]

It sounds amazing!! When he hits the high notes I can’t help but get goosebumps!!! ❤

[@breegwendolyn7892]

Josh really said “Nobody can sing my songs but me” 😂 the RANGE! Like I usually have to really practice for a while to get the highest notes in a Marianas Trench song but this song has notes that are too high for me AND notes that are too low for me! It’s going to take FOREVER to improve my range enough to come ANYWHERE CLOSE to being able to sing this 😭😂😭😂😭😂

[@johnnawirth7936]

SAME😮😮😮😮😢😢😢

[@SaoGage]

You guys returning to that epic, proggy rock opera sound is absolutely everything. You do this so incredibly well and it suits Josh Ramsay’s mindblowing vocal range. Can’t wait to hear more!

[@TheAeromarine]

Best thing they’ve put out in a long time imo. Reminds me of Ever After.

[@Mysticlxl]

Exactly my thoughts

[@rovvanartist3214]

More like masterpiece theatre

[@brynnnorton]

I was thinking like ever after and masterpiece had a baby haha

[@tennyopallas]

While I love Ever After and totally get those fantastical vibes from this, Killing Kind is an absolute banger and prob my favorite single of theirs

[@tennyopallas]

While I love Ever After and totally get those fantastical vibes from this, Killing Kind is an absolute banger and prob my favorite single of theirs

[@juliaphillips9862]

This whole song feels like one big excuse for Josh (and the band together tbh) to show off all their vocal tricks and skills at absolute MAX capacity!!

[@strikepark]

Amen lol He’s amazing

[@beetlebat]

THE GOATS OF CANADA ARE BACKKK

[@Wonderland2097]

Sounds so theatrical like it belongs on a broadway show!

[@skytime9444]

theyve actually NEVER missed on an intro/outro song and i am here for it

[@SydneeStar2100]

Ugh if this is just the intro. I don't know if I can handle the whole album!!! This song is so good. Ugh this is another Mariana's Trench masterpiece for sure!!!

[@Atlaschaps]

I'm going to be listening to this non stop. I want to know every lyric, I need this song to swallow me whole. I'm obsessed. That low note in the first verse? the HIGH NOTES?? THE GUITAR?? THE ENTIRE ARRANGEMENT??? CAN ANYONE HEAR ME? IT'S PERFECTION

[@KimberlyMichelle3]

Exactly all my feelings!! You said it perfectly :)

[@Moon_Fire_Water]

Absofukkinlutely!!!

[@Moon_Fire_Water]

THE CHORD PROGRESSIONS MID SONG

[@Atlaschaps]

@@Moon_Fire_Water YES

[@Ryuzakku]

*Looks at length of video* - "Ah a 7 minute song" *Looks at band* - "Of course, a 7 minute song" We are so back.

[@hottopiccowboy]

you guys released phantoms the day my ex dumped me at my birthday party. it was literally my breakup album. and ofc you guys release this 5 years later as i enter a new stage into my life. i dont even know how to describe your amazing timing of dropping this stuff

[@kelseyreusch8987]

Similar situation! Last album was released the year I met my abusive cheating ex (legit narcissist). This beautiful promise released just months after I escaped. 😭 I was made for so much more.

[@codyssmith73]

It’s a perfect blend of everything Josh has ever done. A person calling out for adventure, seeking a Hero’s Journey. The imagery at first was giving me The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon vibes, but after this… I just want the full album.

[@kelseyreusch8987]

Hero's Journey I'd a perfect way to describe! I just pictured how it sounded like a soundtrack to an epic film of sorts.

[@DarkRacerDryBones]

You guys seriously knocked it out of the park with this one! From the unexpected low baritone in the beginning to the drums showing off Ian's skills, the sick bass lines and the electric guitars blessing my ears with so much raw power, I am left with my jaw wide open! Way to go you guys!! This was amazing! It's gonna be played on repeat until the album comes out for sure! 🎉🔥

[@agentnovazo]

I can always count on Marianas Trench to come save me from a crisis with a 7 minute piece of art at midnight

[@Toaster-yf2ie]

I swear I hear Say Anything’s guitar somewhere in the middle of the song.

[@Leon-ln6qk]

4:44

[@codyssmith73]

2:38 & 4:44 have elements of Say Anything & Primetime. Josh went back to his roots here.

[@michaelsuezo]

Say anything has been in every album probably

[@musicalrattlesnakes]

DUUUUDE FIRST TØP AND NOW YOU GUYS?!?! CHILDHOOD DREAMS BEING FULFILLED Both Josh and Tyler referencing old songs from all albums, including those that they wrote during extremely hard times during their lives. Gosh, it's giving me such whiplash cause I grew up listening to all of those songs and now I'm older and I can understand and relate to them. I'm so excited for what this year has in store

[@MeganWeber-f2g]

AND DOWN WITH WEBSTER IS BACK

[@musicalrattlesnakes]

@@MeganWeber-f2g BROOOO

[@WastelandrZyria]

@@MeganWeber-f2gW H A T

[@devinvenne]

I was so confused I thought you were talking about Josh Dun hahaha Edit: stupid autocorrect

[@dancingllama2392]

I love the racing sound of the instruments. This song is already growing on me.

[@dogthievery101]

This. This is absolutely what pop/punk should be. It's lost its meaning over the years, so it's honestly thrilling to see a song honor is roots in such an amazing fashion. And the angular, stop motion type of animation? Perfect. Everything put together reminds me of the late 90s to early 2000s.

[@iancasselman556]

Love this message. You know what’s going on.❤

[@nadiuhh98]

I'm UGLY crying on my bathroom floor rn. this music video and the lyrics are all so well done and I think we all can relate to wanting to just break out of our "normal lives". and stop listening to what other people say "normal" is. this song has a little bit of everything from fix me to phantoms. It's the classic MT we all love (synths, orchestra, screaming, harmonies, repeating chord progressions) but there's also something ELSE. Something NEW. and I'm crying bc I remember the first time I heard this band in middle school I KNEW there was something great about them. And now I'm 25 still rocking with them because they still somehow have even MORE in the vault???!?? Beyond excited to purchase this album and be blessed with another era of Marianas Trench. 🥂🥹🫶🏾❤️🥲

[@pennylawley6093]

BRUH IM SAYING!!!! STRAIGHT FUCKING SOBBING OMFG.

[@canileaveplease1461]

I WAS ABOUT TO GO TO SLEEP HELLO

[@emonix05]

literally me too

[@Ektrix]

And I just woke up to go to work 😅

[@StumpedByTacoPizza]

Right?!

[@lunaticberries_]

THIS. I don’t know how I’m expected to sleep now 💀

[@mizflowers]

Yesss!!

[@carlysaunders9286]

You have no idea how long I’ve waited for this and it is beautiful ❤

[@maplemanicures]

Wasn't expecting to relate so hard to this first song from your new album!! Can't wait for more!!

[@tia323araceli]

My soul needed this so badly

[@rschiel50]

Another symphony courtesy of Josh Ramsay and Marianas Trench...feels like Chapter II of Phantoms!

[@daddldett9899]

it’s so strange… only yesterday I was recommending some Marianas Trench songs to a friend of mine, telling her about my favourite albums etc. but then I said “but they haven’t released new music for a while now” - and today, I open KZbin and WHAT DO I SEE? this made me so happy!!

[@Mtrench]

We read your mind 😈

[@gingermlg]

IT'S SO GOOD. THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER

[@elihill543]

IMMEDIATELY brought me to tears in the BEST WAY

[@nikkinichole202]

THIS IS GOING TO BE SUCH A GOOD YEAR?!?! 😭

[@JessicaLM87]

This release was for the TRENCHERS 😍🔥

[@iancasselman556]

Indeed, it was, got to give the people the love❤

[@JessicaLM87]

@iancasselman556 only the true trenchers understand the significance of the opening track on the album. Releasing this first is just so thoughtful to the true fans who have loved and supported from the beginning ❤️

[@kaipo_0603]

that end note are you KIDDING?! 🤯🤯 you can’t release a song at 12am and expect me to not wake my entire family up screaming

[@BandAddict364]

Its been so long since jve been around for the drop of a song, if the whole album ends up like this, its gonna be a straight banger.

[@readsnw]

Fell in love with these guys probably 15 years ago but hadn't really kept up with anything new since then. All I can say about this is WOW! They've obviously come a long way. Not sure what demographic the normal fan base encompasses but to this older fan this really feels a lot like Queen when they were at their best, and that's quite a compliment. Can't wait to hear more! It might just be the best thing...😉

[@iancasselman556]

Welcome home😊

[@CassidyRose8806]

I cannot believe I'm saying this because I LOVE Ever After, but I think this might be my new favorite album opener from you guys! Absolutely smashed it!! 🖤

[@MDev1997]

I will never stop being in awe of how intelligent your music is. The lyrics are so well put together and evoke so much feeling from us listeners. The musical arrangements add so much to the storytelling of the albums. Not to mention all of the ways you call back to musical motifs from past albums, but adapt them to the current album's style. This is exactly why you all have been my favorite band for over 14 years

[@JessicaLM87]

This is my absolute favourite part of what makes them who they are as a band. It's unique and just incredibly genius in such a subtle way!

[@KidderRachel]

Why is it that every ballad song ever released by Marianas Trench, I feel like it has been a song known by my soul since forever?? Like, Ive only listened to this song for the first time a couple of times tonight but I feel like I could belt it right here right now. Truly a bizarre feeling, but I'm here for it always

[@DF-tq2vl]

You have no right making a lyric video this amazing. It's just gorgeous. And the song! Just goes to show that sometimes when you are super excited for something, that thing totally delivers.

[@pocketsnail]

"I could leave tonight and run and make a bitter fool of everyone" YES, PLEASE! MORE!

[@Mattscreative]

This had that arcadia feels i wanted thank you!

[@GoodByeKitty995]

Nothing like a brand new song from your favourite band right before bed!

[@kebandeli]

HOW DO I SLEEP 😭😭

[@それな-l9g]

マジで良い... 素敵な曲をありがとう

[@nyssalynn5216]

Your long songs are honestly the best, the way they evolve is incredible. Keep it up, the talent hasnt stopped

[@nyssalynn5216]

Fuck I love this song

[@austinpierce6746]

IM SOOOO EXCITED to see what you guys have in store for us soon. I have so many memories of jamming out to you guys during my childhood, and forcing my friends to listen to you guys in the car 😅. I’m so happy that you guys are still making music, and after all these years, hitting home runs after home run. Praise god!

[@ShinyKettle]

This is proof the wait between albums was totally worth it. That took me on such a journey and I can’t love this enough. Cannot wait to hear the rest of the album, guys!

[@JoshM1212]

10 years a fan now, and you’ve never let me down a single time.

[@bugaboobebe]

So ready for this new era!

[@Mtrench]

Us too!

[@Yunakura]

Honestly, living for these 7 minute masterpieces. Killing Kind was an on-loop song for me, this too :)

[@cherryblitzxo]

It'd been awhile since I kinda checked in with what ya'll were doing and OH MY GOD THIS IS PHENOMENAL????? You guys are absolutely still rocking it!! An ex introduced me to you guys way back in 2019 sometime before Phantoms came out I think and I loved it all then and I still love what ya'll are doing now!!

[@bloodybaronesscosplay]

I live in Europe, first thing I did when I woke up today was checking your social cause I saw that hidden little message Mike put out the other day. Let's go, new song on repeat!!

[@meredithjoy7551]

I've been a fan since Masterpiece Theatre, and I've loved every album since. I was literally hoping YESTERDAY that you guys would release new music soon. Thank you for fulfilling my wishes! Another stellar song! ❤️

[@charley420]

I see you Josh Ramsay, mirroring the final chord of Sgt. Pepper (Reprise) from the Love Album. It lines up so well, I'm going to pretend that was intentional whether it was or not.

[@Jarednune]

This is bohemian rhapsody and styx level writing. Beautiful.

[@rickmassie2209]

I literally ran to the computer room and turned up the speakers right away. My daughter was so confused, until I loaded up KZbin. We sat silent and listened to every last second in bliss. Amazing. Just incredible. I get vibes of Devin Townsend's "Genesis" at times in this one! Uplifting and hope-filled.

[@ajo5359]

The amount of excitement i felt when i learned you guys dropped a new song, and this song is such an experience

[@rosiered3403]

His range!!! I just can't...

[@MxBrock]

beautiful visuals, message, song, everything!❤ so so happy to have a new release

[@celialynn1994]

I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BANGER!!! DANG THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT!! Another with all the ERAS COMBINED!!

[@swirlshine]

DUDEEEEEEE I AM IN AWE AT NOT ONLY THE SONG BUT ALSO THE ART OF THIS LYRIC VID????? Absolutely stunning, 100/10 work from everyone involved!!!!

[@ChaiElemental]

1:36 Excuse me sir who allowed you to have a range that sick 5:18 OH COME ON I REPEAT who allowed you to have a range that SICK

[@caifabe8050]

i absolutely fucking ASCENDED and cried tears of joy when i heard those distorted guitars kick in during the chorus and i realized the OLD sound is BACK

[@ongersjay]

The guitar at 4.44 is straight 🔥 I could listen to that loop on repeat.

[@alessandrapuglielli22]

Thank you guys for releasing the new album opener!!! The song is giving me Astoria vibes and I love that!!! The whole adventure narrative is wonderful and the graphics are definitely giving me Vancouver nature vibes!!! I'm so excited for the new album and the tour that comes with it!!! And if y'all are looking for any independent visual artists to contribute to anything for the new album, I'm available!!!

[@tennyopallas]

was also thinking very BC vibes

[@jasdenyer9080]

I'm convinced that y'all are so damn talented, that you're literally incapable of holding back. 🔥🤘 I've had this song on repeat all day long.

[@awkwardfunny8868]

💯🤘

[@Goland454]

You have to go to Broadway with one of your albums. I mean come on. Also why are you singing my current life story? 🥹😊✌🏻😎

[@starflayers]

so glad ive seen someone else say this! astoria or phantoms would kill on a theatrical stage!! (masterpiece theater as well)

[@Goland454]

@@starflayers seriously! The choreography, the visuals would be STUNNING!!!!!!! And a live orchestra. 🥹🥹

[@dillydallylovesvids]

I needed this so much- my favorite band is back and I’m so happy 😭🥰

[@LisaPegeloo]

GUYS, WHAT? This absolute masterpiece managed to capture the feel and sound of every single album. I’m even hearing some of the runs from Miles and Miles on here. This is truly some of the best work to come from you guys and Josh in particular as a producer engineer and composer omg.

[@isabellam.402]

Omg I can’t believe this!!!!!!! LOVE ❤

[@harrisontaylor20]

Love how we progress from the voices in the night whispering, then speaking, then screaming 🥰🥰🥰

[@danielwarren8117]

AHHHHHH IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS OMGGGGGG

[@beefbossee807]

saw y’all live literally tonight, best performance i’ve been to hands down. love you guys, can’t wait to see more in the future

[@estelle8584]

this a awesome i can’t wait hear the rest of the new album

[@dancingllama2392]

I'm so excited. This has only made me more impatient for the album release.

[@kiraleong9135]

This is so nostalgic. Reminds me a LOT of masterpiece theatre. Please tour again. I’ll be ready in Toronto 👀

[@strikepark]

No wonder those who love this band freak the F Out when we know a new album is coming out … Cos we know complete bangers like this and Lightning and Thunder are close to being in our ❤️

[@KSavage77]

JESUS TAKE THE WHEEEEEL IM CRYING ❤

[@iancasselman556]

I don’t think he knew how to drive 😂

[@Justcallmestyles]

And THIS is why you guys are my favorite, you guys never disappoint. This song is amazing ❤

[@JMBAD_art]

Binging the album to learn as many words as possible before the Dallas concert next week. I feel like I’m studying for exams, but… pleasurably.

[@Kristina-kl3ey]

Had to jump on KZbin from Apple Music to listen again and watch the lyric video. You guys frickin killed it yet again. Totally worth the 5 year wait, and I love the choice to make the album opener the lead single it totally sets the stage. You guys have outdone yourselves yet again❤

[@StillAmanda]

Respectfully, HOW am I supposed to come down from this energy at this time of night with this dropping?

[@tiffanyrichard1709]

I simply CANNOT wait to hopefully hear this live ❤

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Me too can’t wait!

[@jonathannewman8078]

Man you guys created a MASTERPIECE!!! Good job 👏

[@maryz3625]

This is why you'll always be my favorite band. You guys are seriously in a league of your own - thanks for another phenomenal song!

[@ThrifterPickerShipper]

OMG NOOOOOO WHY NOT KANSAS CITY????? I HAVE WAITED 18 YEARS TO SEE YOU GUYS IN KC USA AGHHHHH PLEASE I AM NOW 59 AND BEEN WAITING SINCE MY 30s LOL

[@TheBardBackstage]

The absolute joy I have while hearing this is unmatched. It’s been a long while since I’ve been able to feel such a good rush and feel what it means to be alive. I can’t wait to hyper obsess over this for the next year.

[@Brittybear53689]

I got chills 30 seconds in Josh you kill every song you do your amazing. ❤ don’t change I’ve been a fan since all to myself if not longer and I always will be

[@justinmacdonnell7479]

Man, I love these guys! They do such a fantastic job combining all their albums. It makes them such a unique band. They have their own style of music, not rock & roll, pop, or even alternate. Their style is Marianas Trench, and that's what makes them awesome.

[@AquilaSky21]

This song made me feel pure bliss the entire way through!! Thank you all so much for coming back after 5 years!! You guys are all amazing and I can’t wait to see what you all bring next! ❤

[@thepokepoet9482]

This song is screaming with references!!!! I love it already!!

[@noisia4515]

다음 노래까지 기대하게 만드는 사운드. 언제나 완성도 높은 음악을 보여줘서 좋아합니다. 마리아나 트렌치는 제가 제일 좋아하는 가수예요. 한국에서는 비교적 잘 알려지진 않았지만 광고음악에도 나온적 있고 좋아하는 분들이 꽤 있습니다!! 새 노래 너무 반갑네요

[@PopRokkProductions]

I didn’t know how you were going to do something I loved as much as Phantoms, but here I am. Gasping. Crying. Listening on repeat. The magic is back and stronger than ever!

[@joannydube5111]

Omg this is a true master piece this was so worth waiting 5 years. You guys are absolute legends I would love to meet you guys and to get the honor of signing with you guys one day

[@ericr471]

Here's a little breakdown of the sections I'm noticing, might not be accurate but I have some hunches!! Beginning -> 2:06 Phantoms Era, full of spooky motifs and backwards sounds 2:06 -> 2:30 Astoria Era, using retro synths and that token quick fading harmony 2:30 -> 3:05 Ever After Era, pure very driven modern rock 3:05 -> 4:10 Maybe I'm missing something but this section doesn't seem too easy to pinpoint, might just be a mix 4:10 -> 4:44 Masterpiece Theatre Era, sound reminds me a lot of Lover Dearest and the inclusion of the word "bitter" supports this theory 4:44 -> 5:09 Fix Me Era, very obvious! Pure 2000s grunge rock and I think this melody is from that album or a bonus track 5:09 -> Everything combined and used together beautifully

[@asyrdal4059]

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! Just discovered y'all a few months ago, and I'm *so* stoked for new music!!! 🎉❤

[@Iownacoat]

So excited! Can’t wait for the full album and more live shows 🎉

[@Casboot10]

Amazing Guys! I love the video art and the music, well....masterpiece.

[@Akearsing0603]

Love it. Reminds me of words my son would say at times. He passed away at age 26, November 2022. This next concert will be the last one my daughter and I will likely attend together 😢 she's turning 18.