Ben Rector - Old Friends (Official Video)

[@1mespud]

The lyric when he goes: "And I've got some good friends now. But I've never seen their parent's back porch". It really hits home. Great songwriters know life. Thanks Ben..

[@brooke7770]

1mespud and “cus you can’t make old friends” ❤️

[@XD-xb8ri]

i dont get it , can U explain ?

[@1mespud]

@@XD-xb8riWhat he means is: He's got some good friends now - but he never grew up with any of them which makes them new and current friends - but not old friends from his past or childhood. Reply

[@wilmafistfit9355]

@@XD-xb8ri everyone has a friend or group of friends from their childhoods where you've been to their parents house, you've seen where they grew up, their family knows you. Hits hard for me too.

[@XD-xb8ri]

@@1mespud thank U . now i get it

[@TenaciouskInk]

Had a reunion this past weekend - 40 years since our high school reunion, but we've been friends for 50+ years though. There were nine of us. Now eight. We lost one of us to cancer last August. We played this at the funeral. Thank you for sharing this song of friendship, Ben Rector.

[@jasonpham4554]

Sorry to hear that. Was it rectal cancer?

[@TenaciouskInk]

What kind of fucked up question is that??

[@landonerickson3850]

Jason Pham that’s fucked up dawg, get out of here with that shit. I’m so sorry for your loss Kim, i hope you are keeping your head up! best of wishes to you

[@canyoulendaniggaapencil8719]

@@jasonpham4554 why would you ask that?

[@elliotbattye6872]

Jason Pham don’t be silly obviously it was terminal

[@visalh2868]

My old friends still owe me money. I remember them everyday

[@kamikazee3071]

Vizalh 😂😂

[@cliffvbajo]

lol!

[@malhotra666]

Lol

[@oskarpuis1341]

That put a smile on my face

[@tonkatsuryu4755]

brooo XD ahahahaha

[@91bravic12]

This hit's me like the quote I've read in the recent year, “At some point in your childhood, you and your friends went outside to play together for the last time and nobody knew it”. These both hit hard.

[@91bravic12]

@@kellymoorewith4 Really makes you think doesn’t it?

[@benjaminhamrick]

Heavy Hit 100%. My remedy is to call an old friend just to have a catch with a baseball or football once in a while. And on the rare occasion a light game of basketball breaks out.

[@jillyann4]

If only you knew back then

[@7marmot]

There's a Last Time for Everything... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojOoKSritt3b5o

[@sandysmith1538]

Did the homeowners know yall were there? 😂😂

[@robertgallentine1095]

"I still find ____ house, riding on my bike with my eyes closed... from my memory dialed his house phone". That hit my heart hard. My best friend, 20+ years growing up. Brothers in all sense of the word, and unfortunately we do not talk anymore. I miss him everyday, but can close my eyes and see every inch of his house and yard. I also cannot express how much I love that you got your highschool band together for a song and made a video with them for said song! All too often we see singers leave behind those that helped them make it in the first place!

[@katrabbit]

I know exactly what you mean. I can still picture everything.

[@cowboyd5673]

I haven’t seen my childhood best friend since my just before my 18th birthday. I’ve reached out once but our lives have drifted so far apart that it’s not the same, but I can close my eyes and take myself back to my childhood where we played together in each others homes. Just like it was yesterday.

[@LaneCarter]

I'm only 22, but I've been thinking about this idea since my junior year of high school. I grew up in a small town, so I had the same friends pretty much my entire life. Moving away from each other for college or jobs or the military or whatever has been hard on me. I wasn't prepared to make new friends. And even though I've made some, they still don't come close to the kind of friendship I have with my old friends. Every time we all get back together I'm reminded of that. So here I am, scrolling through my KZbin homepage, trying to wind down before bed, and I see this interesting looking music video. I don't think I've ever heard of Ben before, but I give it a whirl anyway. And then he sings everything I've been feeling in such a beautiful way and WITH HIS OLD FRIENDS and suddenly I'm crying for the first time in months. Thank you, Ben. I think I will forever cherish this song, now. And thank you KZbin, for mining my data and realizing that I am the exact kind of person to appreciate this song.

[@TheBarr1000]

I'm 36 and my best friends today are my best friends from 2nd and 6th grade. Some of moved to various parts of the country but we still keep up and visit occasionally but communicate regularly. I found this song in much the same way that you did and it hit so hard. I'm lucky to have made many more amazing friends in the past 15 years who I would do anything for but when I heard this, it took me back. The nostalgia and appreciation for what I have with my "old friends" was powerful.

[@TheRisskee]

Same here, buddy. I think this just brought a lot of people together with the same feelings. The human experience is so fascinating and heartbreaking and beautiful.

[@crewstyles]

I’m 22 and I feel the same way way, this life can be real hard 😪

[@jubindeka8087]

19 and pretty much feel the same. Moved to new college and so did my buddies. Hope we get whatever we're looking for.

[@psn.panicrev]

im 22 too, im the last of my friends to have stayed in the same town all these years, i love my buddies more than theyll ever know

[@Bannannah]

The parents' back porch line is an ingenious observation of intimacy, and also the point when the floodgates broke in my tearducts.

[@KingpinSuited]

That one hit home for me too. I have chill bumps as I type

[@gabrielleandia1572]

I cried too

[@davewest136]

me too.. reminds me my closest childhood friend.

[@WordUnheard]

Song: 10/10 Video: 10/10 Old friends: Immeasurable

[@marv92]

for everything else, there is Mastercard.

[@J_Lups]

Hotel: Trivago

[@woolfy02]

Al lies

[@arthurzaring1053]

Rod 😊

[@paradoxapple6614]

I'm a senior in high school right now and listening to this song makes me sad. I already know when I'm older, I'm going to be reminiscing and missing the very moments that I am living right now with my friends. I won't take my time with them and my youth for granted any more.

[@wonder6013]

Paradox Apple ayy I'm a senior too. #Classof2020

[@daytonhunt2406]

I’m feeling it and I’m a sophomore

[@paradoxapple6614]

@@daytonhunt2406 enjoy every moment bro that shit flies by soooo quick

[@daytonhunt2406]

Paradox Apple I go to a private school where every one has a plan for after high school but I can’t see myself with any of them in the future. Cuz I have plans to move away and live a life of joy by doing what I waNt to do for my career. But I makes me so sad bc I have this painful feeling that my four best friends will move on with life and leave me wishing I hadn’t moved away

[@paradoxapple6614]

@@daytonhunt2406 I get you bro. You've got two more years to make memories with them so get out there every chance you get. Do what's best for your future though man. Just make sure you stay in touch after you move away.

[@RagebrosINC]

Went to the same high school as Ben but graduated a few years later. Everyone at the school was his biggest fan. He is such a nice guy and a beautiful voice.

[@lookingforsanjunipero4542]

RagebrosINC That is sooo sweet 😭❤️

[@drsafiakhan468]

gmkoonnvvx

[@bigmike7463]

He went to Metro right?

[@pixelchu]

The vibes I’m getting from this music video is relatable nostalgia and a happy-sad hybrid. ;P

[@estebangutierrez1458]

Pixelchu is called bittersweet ;)

[@dakhaikh]

Esteban Gutierrez Ouch.

[@weirdisspeltweird]

Real nostalgia is always bittersweet

[@BXvdV92]

It's them lyrics and that chord at 1:04 in the progression that makes it sad

[@PatchesJr]

Friends are great

[@StephanieKPhoto]

Ben's bouncy piano playing is the best

[@VegHui]

hahaha I love itt

[@lochtessmonsterxoxo]

This is my favorite comment, I was 100% thinking the same thing

[@pratyushbadrinath3420]

Reminds me of Chris Martin

[@MiChJeSu22]

Reminds me of Peanuts

[@diederickdippenaar9735]

Reminds me of nuts

[@Yikwai1999]

The sad truth is I dont know who to think of while listening to this song

[@gusalthorp6138]

I'm think of all the friends that's no longer in my sphere

[@colorfulmimic9464]

me neither

[@dakhaikh]

Right in that old ticker of mine 💔

[@bry593nna5]

I moved away three times... I don't have old friends

[@여느-u8z]

Make one now, and someday that person will be your old friend.

[@MitchPhillips]

This was an unexpected gem. As a 34 year old father of two boys aged 3 yo and 6 weeks, this song made me yearn for my childhood again, but be so excited for theirs. Brilliant tune.

[@benjaminhamrick]

Yes! And now I love thinking about all of the yard games my kids play with neighbors and the relationships they'll be reminiscing about when they are my age.

[@clareu9539]

For those of us who moved around a lot and didn't have the stability to make lasting friendships as children, two things: you are not alone, and - it isn't too late to make new friends who can become old friends. I have friends now who know me far better than my childhood friends. I didn't meet them until we were adults, but we've been friends now for almost two-thirds of our lives.

[@AmericanDoughnutWizard]

This might just be one of my favorite music videos of all time.

[@josephpace6859]

you piece of crap. get off this man's comment

[@919284]

I know, WTF is that all about?

[@tientrinh943]

Frankie zBillington why don’t you just tell us here?

[@whiskeyraccoons2323]

100% with you!!

[@MrMrJIGo]

Inspired by Wes Anderson

[@katmcdowellmusic]

This video was so touching.. takes me back to my high school band practicing in Stefan’s garage and the adventures we used to go on. Stefan passed away from cancer a couple of months ago so this made me teary and touched me deeply. I’ll share this with the rest of my band mates. Thank you Ben!

[@mmx123]

sorry for your loss

[@TonkaJay]

Oh the adventures you can recall. The beauty of friendship are the memories that are forever burned into your memory. I'm sorry for your loss. It's awesome how music an bring you back and help you recall.

[@moonishome7896]

R.i.p 🌹🌹

[@Inflake]

katmcdowell My deepest condolonces

[@thefutureinvestor]

Sorry for your loss...

[@rachhafreakk123]

This song made me realize that I have had my "Old Friends" by my side this entire time and I am SO thankful for that. Find your people and never let them go.

[@bry593nna5]

You are so lucky...

[@smartereveryday]

Gorgeous video. I like that it was filmed at blue hour.

[@sanguinelinguine]

Glad to know you’re a fellow Ben Rector fan!

[@jakehero95]

Well what do you know, hey Destin 👋. Not even surprised to see you here, figured you'd like a song like this. Cheers to good music 🍻

[@susannashenouda7145]

good observation

[@naomigrace8261]

"surround yourself with people who strengthen your character, and remove yourself from people who compromise your character."

[@allison_eide]

aaaaand Ben Rector wins the most simplicity-rules making creative genius music video award.... again

[@tientrinh943]

Allison Eide I agree.

[@laurasherman99]

I love the little comments on the lyrics, they really added to the video

[@keanureeveskeyoudoingtoday5191]

Hey

[@rulelove1]

I know somebody already say it but the "and I've got some good friends now but I've never seen their parent's back porch" is truly, truly amazing.

[@jarojoe67cox27]

Running from the past it is all barbed wire green roses

[@cowboy_levi6283]

Ik I've had 5 friends back in my old town whos parents back porches I've seen now in my new town ive seen none of my friends back porches

[@jasonchui5317]

same energy as 'castle on the hill' by Ed Sheeran. though this is better

[@MarthaGustavsen]

Old high school friends are the best! We just had our 65th class reunion and it was just like *yesterday *!! 😊

[@rhondamahr7716]

Cool

[@alexquarles1703]

This is the first song that played in when I got into my car the morning I found out my oldest friend had just died in a car accident. We both grew up playing music together from age 11 and shared the stage for the last time only a couple of months prior to him passing at 30 years old. I appreciate this song more than you’ll probably ever know because everytime I hear it, my mind flashes back with the thousands of hours we spent together making music and creating memories that I’ll cherish forever. Just want to say thank you for that, because life becomes so much different when they’re gone.

[@timouwinga]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute. May they fly high and free.

[@JJ-Malone]

When I randomly click videos In hope of finding something good! And it pays off :-)

[@stephiereimer8729]

same (:

[@teresamurray250]

JJ's Life I do the same thing and find some amazing music often...no exception here!

[@garylibra]

Yep, totally. I was watching Weezer and next thing I knew I found this guy and now I'm a fan. Life's great, huh?

[@Hakajin]

Found most of my favorite bands that way!

[@mohineshraman8101]

Same

[@SaltySam43]

This song leveled me. Sobbing while driving to a buddy’s place. I’m in my 40’s, and seem to get softer every year (physically and emotionally). Initially it made me think of my high school buddies. But my youngest just moved out and went off to college. I immediately thought of him, and his set of buddies. His senior year got screwed by COVID. Its all so fleeting. But those memories stick with you forever. Tell your friends you love them! Keep in touch. Raise good kids and love their friends, too.

[@robertward4785]

Wait til you hit your 50's brother Wtf

[@mhalsmith]

this is true! feeling all the similar-feels, bro.

[@margaretflynn6682]

I'm gonna be listening to this song 40 years from now, reminiscing.

[@whiskeyraccoons2323]

Love it!

[@olivia16000]

Blue Wolfard Definitely.

[@crushman3504]

今は遠くで孤独だけどまたいつか親友たちに会えるかな I love this song

[@SevenEightHeinz]

Hey Ben and the EuroMart, I just want you guys to know that I found myself straying from my old friends and on top of many factors this song came into my life when I was down and it encouraged me to reach out to Matt and Nathan. Our relationship/brotherhood is rekindling and I want to let you guys know that it touched me so deeply that I reached out and it’s flourishing. Thanks for the push back in the right direction. I wouldn’t have had the courage without this last push. Much love and respect. Thanks y’all.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

This is what music is for. Keep on keeping it real.

[@rupaullechtzino232]

FULL LYRICS: I can still find Wiley's house Riding on my bike with eyes closed I could name every girl that he took out And from my memory, dial his house phone Can you take me back when we were just kids Who weren't scared of getting older? (yeah, yeah) 'Cause no one knows you like they know you And no one probably ever will You can grow up, make new ones But truth is there's nothing like old friends 'Cause you can't make old friends (mm, yeah) I can still feel the windows down Listening to Jimmy Eat World Riding 3-wide on Blake's bench seat (yeah) My God, it's been ten years now I would have his back tomorrow And he'd still fight anyone who tried to touch me Can you take me back when we were just kids Who weren't scared of getting older? (yeah, yeah) 'Cause no one knows you like they know you And no one probably ever will You can grow up, make new ones But truth is there's nothing like old friends 'Cause you can't make old friends And I've got some good friends now But I've never seen their parents' back porch I wouldn't change how things turned out But there's no one in this time zone Who knows what inline skates that I wore Can you take me back when we were just kids Who weren't scared of getting older? 'Cause no one knows you like they know you And no one probably ever will You can grow up, make new ones But the truth is That we grow up, then wish we could go back then There's nothing like old friends 'Cause you can't make old friends

[@RogueJedi501]

@@oliviapedersen8008 to read them with the music video. Sometimes you miss a word or two and it helps to follow it

[@ejoe8261]

I remember the last hangout night with my best bud before he took off for the Marines. We camped up on our favorite spot as a last hurrah to the good ole days. We were 17. This was in the summer of 2001 (pre 9/11) Little did we know what was to take place. Sometime after boot camp, he got sent off to Iraq and almost lost his life in the war. He was a changed person after all of that- he had grown into a man and the pastimes of our childhood were over. He’s still my closest friend but life isn’t as sweet as it was when we were kids. We’ve had to help each other through life’s greatest hardships, painful break ups we both went through, him loosing a lot of his friends in the war, me loosing my Dad… I am so grateful to God for him. So this song hits deep for me- if you’re young and reading this, cherish your friendships, call your friends and tell them how much they mean to you, take them out to lunch and pay for it, because one day you’ll wake up and it’ll be a distant memory in the past.

[@UrboyBB4K]

Great song and lyrics

[@McjeamAriexs]

I'm crying right now but in a good way because of this!

[@huss2600]

It hit me hard "Who Weren't scared of getting older"

[@MadeByIsmael]

its "we weren't scared of getting older"

[@huss2600]

@@MadeByIsmael haha bro I just realised.

[@Koko-wl1mm]

shout-out to my fellow loners who were either too shy to make any real friends in high school, moved around too much to get to know anybody, or just lost their old friends for a number of reasons. We may not have old friends but we're sure as hell never truly alone 💖 Hope you're doing well despite it all :)

[@Crashentyre]

Thank you.

[@megansouty1391]

Moving a lot when u are young sucks cuz of the friends u leave behind

[@maxwolthuis]

Dude this song had me in tears, I look back on my childhood and feel like my youth was wasted

[@nathaniel4869]

Nah way, your story is your story. Live your life and be grateful!

[@katelynbrown98]

Idk how old you are, but I'm 27 & feel the same way. Don't get so lost with your time online that you forget to live in real life. Never be someone you're not. Don't compromise your values or interests to please other people and just live in the moment. Dont be so worried with recording everything & just live in it. You can recover your youth for sure. There's always new ways to make new friends and make up for any time you feel has been lost.

[@civilfree6455]

finally i actually found out someone who got feeling like me

[@bmad8691]

I was crying to. I have no friends now not old not new. My only friends are my kids husband and 2 kitty cats

[@civilfree6455]

@@bmad8691 😢

[@raymondroe8722]

This video just warms my heart to no end. We can’t make old friends and they do know us differently. Played this dozens of times and grateful to have found it. Now I gotta see Ben live!

[@BKHP4EVA]

That is rad - well done 👏👏👏👏✨

[@benderbi]

OMG! I'm not too old but this song bring tears to my eyes! Soooo good!

[@candicekanapu7279]

Nothing like old friends

[@k.v.2049]

ME TOO

[@whiskeyraccoons2323]

Me too!

[@phillkard]

there is no age for tears, my friend! Put it out!!!

[@gabriellemasone3443]

I wish I still had those friendships from high school. Nothing touches that.

[@laramievanhoesen1587]

I didn't want this music video to end. Such a great song and wholesome video. I need a thousand times more Ben Rector in my life.

[@keanureeveskeyoudoingtoday5191]

Hey

[@UrboyBB4K]

Will never forget it

[@mindofmyown333]

This song is such a nostalgia hit and my friends that I grew up with occasionally send this in our group chat. The magical part about this song is that it makes me less afraid of getting older. It’s less of a nostalgic yearning and more like a warm hug

[@biltrex]

Ben's got that straight-to-the-heart emotion of the best Spielberg and Pixar films, plus the infectious catchiness of the best pop hooks, but it all seems so effortless and natural, like a woman who's beautiful even without makeup. Proud to share a home state with such a talent. :)

[@ravenoraka1169]

If only I wasn't at the office right now, I probably already cry my eyes out. Thanks Ben for making me miss all my old good friends, the ones who were there in the beginning.

[@TejuAbiola]

This is fantastic. The video enhances the song so much in its simplicity. Bravo, Ben!

[@corriewingerter6337]

Teju Abiola and

[@360popbuzz]

I so much love this tune. Can't stop listening ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chrisplayzhd6722]

It's sad that we grew up with our childhood friends and now having friends that we didint know in our childhood. I miss you David.🙁

[@kendalfurman2603]

I found my old friend from high school 33 years later at our daughters' middle school! We will never let each other go again. Love you Carole.

[@timeflies313]

Why does this song make me miss and long for friends that I never had...

[@colorfulmimic9464]

because if you feel Some type of way like reminscent then that means you had friends who were better than anyone you've met, you just didn't realize it till now. soon you'll find more friends who'll be your old friends, who you can meet up anytime and not be afraid

[@timeflies313]

@@colorfulmimic9464 hope I find those friends quick hahaha I need them now because of college. Time really flies so fast it's frightening, but at the same time you feel something unknown. Maybe a mixture of some, if not all, emotions and feelings.

[@jubdubz9426]

Because thats litterally the name of the song

[@RamblinAround]

I come back to this one over and over. Love everything about it.

[@docradio]

Some of the most "heart hitting" lyrics i've ever experienced. Thanks you, Ben.

[@saanyofficial6154]

I told God my only wish for afterlife is to be reborn into the same timeline of being a kid again. Playing with my friends, my true friends and to stay and grow in my home town. Ohh why must we grow up?

[@manthatsfunky]

Great call to action at the end! I remember being at summer camp in Lampe, Missouri at K-West (or maybe K-2?), and Ben was a camp counselor that summer for some of the younger guys, but he was also the main worship leader that summer! It's so rad to see where he has come and gone since then. Bless you Ben!

[@louhvie]

this song feels like an old friend. man. Ben, your music is always so good.

[@flippinin]

I’m a senior in high school and I’ve grown up in a small California town my entire life. The friends I have now are the people I grew up with, for better or for worse. Now that I’m a senior, I’m realizing my time with them is about to expire. I’m moving away with my family to Tennessee since california is getting too hard to live in, but I may never see them again, which is hitting me pretty hard. And don’t get me wrong, I’m excited for a new chapter of my life in a place I love so much, but the love is not the same kind of love that I feel for my little hometown. As he said, the new friends I’ll make will not be the same as the ones I’ve known my entire life. I’ve made a promise to try and come back as often as I can to see them, but who knows what life will busy next up with..?

[@LadyWings-d8b]

Thank you for making me feel again N now I’m scared

[@daveferrara3493]

Had a garage band back in high school in 1967 . Me, Rick, mick and Dennis reminds me of such a great time in life. 70 years old now still see some old friends girls to talk about listen to us playing in the garage.What a cheap ticket back to the future. All the memories start flying by things that you’ve done people that you’ve made friends with and still are friends with. Thanks for sharing your song is Ben!!!!

[@lauravd3113]

We need to never forget how amazing this song and video are. Classic. Ben has so much talent, more than any other artist out there right now.

[@julianm5911]

I’m a freshman in high school and trust me I’ll make the most of it

[@Dreamingroses93]

I hope all is well!❤

[@terencemedeiros750]

So how was it

[@toddharmon8141]

Ben is a fantastic example of great lyrical phrasing. And his songs are almost always easy for everyone to relate to. Not like most music that speaks to a small minority. He's just damn good......

[@DawgPE]

Nothing like old friends 🧡...oh, and every good video has a cheering girl at the end.

[@poptemporanea]

Wow!!! I´m crying. Love the song, the video, the friendship. The old friends are a blessing. My best friend died when we were 16. It´s been 20 years now. But he´s still here wearing he´s band shirt and the dirty snickers. And singing in our favourites chorus. Thanks! Love from Argentina.

[@sheldonstevig7938]

When a song makes you cry within 15 seconds, you know its great.. Wish I still talked to my old friends.

[@breanamalloy137]

I love this song so much. I’ve been a fan since I was 13 entering high school and now I’m almost 20. I just find Ben to be such a down to earth and amazing person. His music is truly one of a kind.

[@mariapena627]

Breana Malloy I’ve been a fan of Ben’s for the same amount of time!! I turn 20 this month. He’s incredible 😭❤️

[@breanamalloy137]

Maria Pena omg that’s so crazy!!

[@alexride242]

I just turned 20 and im remembering all the wonderful times with friends :)

[@TejuAbiola]

Are we the same person, lol?

[@willdathrillafromdavilla]

turned 20 two days ago

[@fionawallace2412]

I listened to this song in highschool with my big friend group that saw each other everyday after school. Now we’ve been out of highschool for a couple years and I miss how often we were able to see one another. We all still talk but I can’t remember the last time we were all together. Thank you for this song.

[@migwelfrancisco5915]

that little fist bump between Blake and Wylie at 2:46 is just one of the many things in this video that hit so close to home

[@TheLiddell4]

You ever just get a sick gut feeling that you will never be young again and all you have left is memories that you wish you could relive? I’m 19 and already have these feelings lmao

[@benjensen8336]

*THIS SONG SHOULD BE A HIT ON THE RADIO!!!!!*

[@jamemceebigbee5631]

Can y'all come organize my garage, please and thank you? The struggle is for real. That's what old friends are for right?

[@lynnhavili5332]

I love it ! Nothing like old friends for sure sharing good memories.

[@Docsamadhi]

To all the seniors/ high schoolers...make the effort, make the time, hug your friends, there's no better time then right now. I know your excited about moving on in life, but take a minute to look around.

[@daniafifaamalia8143]

don't know why I'm crying listening to this song... old friends are irreplaceable forever

[@geekytechycool]

Song literally brings me to tears. Growing up my friends were my family because my "family" was a shit show. I'm lucky enough to still be friends with a lot of my core group 20+ years later. I wouldn't change any of it for the world 🙂 Thank you for writing such an amazing song that speaks to my soul.

[@UNCULTUREDSTEVE]

[@ROHIT_9]

I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them- Andy Bernard Edit: I'm gonna take the opportunity and ask a favor to anyone reading this, I NEED TO MEET RANVEER SINGH(Bollywood actor), im not a fan but see... theres this "GIRL" who is a big fan and im trying to make that happen. Hope it happens someday. yes im also aware this request seems lame... *Edit 11Oct22: update for any1 that cares, "Girl" getting married next month still not met ranveer yet 😕

[@isachuntic]

that hurt my h e a r r

[@greasyclean]

Yeah but also, fuck Andy

[@pickledOnionGal]

There is. It’s literally right now

[@Antoinebech]

The present is the good old days!

[@Joenasr]

You just are. Now.

[@heywilbur]

Every musician worthy of the name has played in a garage like this. SO dang cool, Ben...

[@nitrokcf]

We were a group of 10 called the Lake Vista River Rats, living on our bikes in the 60s and getting our license early 70s. Still friends but minus 2. So happy that the generations that followed us carried on that tradition. Thank You Ben….Thank You

[@jackshadow1234]

Man you never forget old friends, the good old days is a blessing to us all and this world isn't big enough to ruin opportunities that will come to us, ive been really thinking about song writing and now i just might do it. *"Follow your dreams people, words can save a persons life, and rewrite history."* i don't know what kind of person just goes to a video to leave a dislike, they don't know how to live life to the fullest and realize were all in this together. We lift one another up. Hope your all having a wonderful day like i am.

[@love_lyzza]

Wow!! Good music! Walker Burroughs led me here 😍 im so happy to find another songwriter to admire! Praise God for His many good gifts!

[@JadenMaskie]

So underrated. One of the most meaningful songs. Beautiful!!

[@scottbuck455]

My wife and I just got back today from my home town. We got to see some old friends I haven't seen in 25 years and she's never met. Man how a town can change in 25 years.

[@lcolsen22]

I don't of any performer that's as genuinely talented and genuinely good as Ben Rector.

[@loganwright5046]

i just found this song tonight. it brings back 15 years of memories with my best friend and others. i never cry out of happiness but thank you so much for putting this song out!

[@mariapena627]

I’m home for the summer after my 2nd year of college and this video has got me missing my old friends from high school that live minutes away. So sooo cute. Incredible music video for an incredible song!!

[@sephsingko]

Now missing my old friends. It gets better and better hitting the replay.

[@dennisbaran7003]

This is the most realistic synopsis of my life,still have many Friends over 50 years, I'm blessed

[@beans-beans-theyre-good-fo8943]

One of the strange paradigms of life is that you appreciate the old days more once they're gone. ❤️

[@RobertoHernandez-wl1kl]

Listening to it right now while in high school, knowing that this inevitably will happen with the people I know right now.

[@brenna2102]

I moved from Canada to Scotland by myself and although I love it and my friends here, I miss my old friends so goddamn much. "but there's no one in this time zone who knows what inline skates I wore" gets to me every. damn. time.

[@lucianosilvestri8561]

this song is sooooooooooo good. made me almost cry i love it soo much. During thanksgiving all the family cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents, friends and family gathered around a giant table and watched this thanksgiving day.. I love Ben rector a lot. keep up the amazing work man you sound awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@atbattson]

This song is so EPIC!!!!!! Nostalgia, reflection, life x10000000000000000000000000000000. The older I get the more it works. Cannot thank Ben enough for writing it.

[@coachneileaster]

Man this song, love it! Also about 3 people could name my K2’s!

[@jpdempat1]

This makes me long for that small-town neighborhood experience I never had. Not sure if anything else ever has.

[@proskatersf90]

Hasn't gotten any better yet either lol

[@NeekaDaWeirdo16]

Ben’s bouncing gives me life! 😂❤️ I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH!!

[@krismcgarvey45]

Love this! Sharing with all my buddies as we prepare for our 40th high school class reunion this year! Thank you Ben!

[@wcoyote1466]

As a Wylie who values my oldest friends, this song is amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@ryanrogers3610]

Just read this line from Sirach 9:10 (a book of wisdom found in the Catholic Bible and written around 2,200 years ago): "Do not abandon old friends; new ones cannot equal them. A new friend is like new wine -- when it has aged you drink it with pleasure." When I need wisdom in my life, I know I can always read the Bible, or (apparently) listen to Ben Rector! 😂

[@alohacoach8002]

That line, "you can't make old friends" got me