Billy Joel - We Didn't Start the Fire (Official HD Video)

Official HD Music Video for "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel
In 1989, Billy Joel released his album Storm Front, a successful album that hit #1 on the Billboard 200 charts and went quadruple platinum.
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Lyrics:
We didn't start the fire
It was always burning
Since the world's been turning
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it
But we tried to fight it
Billy Joel's official KZbin channel features music videos, live performances, interviews, TV appearances and more. Best known for his first hit song, 'Piano Man', in 1973, Billy has written and recorded thirty-three Top 40 hits in the United States. He is a six-time Grammy Award winner, a 23-time Grammy nominee and one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. Billy Joel is the sixth-best-selling recording artist and the third-best-selling solo artist in the United States.
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[@NekiCat]

It's 2024 and I can confirm, it's still burning.

[@Alpha_Kage1]

🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸

[@Cosmiccarkey1.3]

Yes

[@aphelelempetukana5298]

...when we are gone ,it will still burn on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on🔥🔥🔥

[@firedupplayers]

Its burning more now that 2024 is the year of the dragon 😆

[@burkhardraum1956]

Yes, I agree 😉🍾🎉🇩🇪💯😀

[@Daerento]

It's ironic that to make this music video they did actually have to start a fire.

[@ceka50]

+Ryan Colgan they could have had someone else start the fire

[@apa6502]

+Ryan Colgan Little thing called special effects.

[@apa6502]

+Ryan Colgan Little thing called special effects.

[@tryithere]

+Ryan Colgan They had a guy from a previous generation come in to start the fire.

[@OreoThePanda]

+Just a Gamer Regardless of special effects or not, someone still had to create the fire.

[@schwoedie]

Anyone in May 2024?

[@titanicgaming1148]

“When we are gone it will still go on and on and on and on.” This speaks volumes to every generation. We are not the ones to start it, we are just picking it up from the last and it goes on.

[@Luke_-_]

Obviously it has to burn you plumb, if it stops we are all fcked

[@andynewby45]

It will never end because hate/war and all bad things have been going on since the beginning of man.

[@markbengtson9620]

@@andynewby45 “War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaited it’s ultimate practitioner - Cormac McCarthy

[@teeni54]

Californication- Red hot chilli peppers Sweet dreams - Annie lennox Its all very relevant!

[@user-qx4pz8dc9g]

@@andynewby45Mankind will always have conflicts, there’s only so much of the World to control, give and take. 🌎🔥🌈🙏☮️✌️☮️🕊️

[@arcuslux516]

Proclaims he didn't start a fire But the song is pretty lit

[@vitosurya6109]

So what happened to your house rohan?

[@K.Dayana]

Of course he didn't. Josuke did it

[@theoreoman4597]

Time to turn this reply section into JOJO

[@bintavi7034]

@@theoreoman4597 honestly it's what people should expect when they have a JoJo profile pic

[@columbelt7286]

🗿

[@user-ln6br5md1q]

A history lesson in 4 minutes! That's what I'm talking about!

[@seacucumber6768]

Yes because saying the names of important historical figures is a great form of education

[@hollyg7346]

I'm here for a history project

[@Huszkuss]

+Hollyx x me too!

[@aperry6982]

..for those of us that lived thru all that..no research was necessary but just enjoyed the music.

[@nonplayerzealot4]

He's obviously referring to these things and people IN CONTEXT. That will admittedly be lost upon people who tend to think in literal terms like yourself.

[@YFNLB]

Half of the things he mentions are still very much relevant and still current issues and events. The fire truly does wage on.

[@user-lh8lb9cx1c]

When I first heard this song I was told that it was from a while ago but I thought it listed more modern things as well.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his classics HONESTY and VIENNA on my YT in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace & stay safe.

[@beans00001]

“We didn’t start the fire”

[@YFNLB]

that is the name of the song yes. smh@@beans00001

[@gokugameing4290]

Yeah that because it all still the same people just with new names the illuminati the templars the government and the millions of other names they go by its all the same

[@nancyryan7971]

Watching April 29 2024..hello..wake up

[@miyuruify]

"I can't believe i started the fire" ~Ryan.

[@studiomania9115]

Ryan started the fire.

[@randypowell9792]

@Low xang yen the office u.s.

[@genericname2593]

@Low xang yen the offfice is as good as adventure time and look how amazing that show was

[@cheesytoes2203]

Miyuru Erandahahaha

[@ravijawaniganayake6111]

I was waiting for this Ryan started the fire

[@McBadassish]

Fun fact: Billy Joel had an arguement with a younger person who said that the 50' would be the best time to grow up because nothing happened in the 50'. Billy looked at the person in confused bewilderment and started listing various events of the 50'. The conversation became the inspiration of this song.

[@letsgobrandonantibidencamp42]

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[@ngndnd]

im sorry but the person who said that must be dumb as hell

[@thunderbolt64_]

We know

[@tappajaav]

@@ngndnd Yea you better be sorry if you can't see the difference between intelligence and lack of knowledge

[@ngndnd]

@@tappajaav they teach you this stuff in elementary/middle school... unless a 7 year old said that then that person is dumb

[@user-un1cl4qy4l]

Even in 2024 This Still Rings True Today!! Something To Think About!

[@codyeaster290]

I could be wrong, but I don't think they started the fire.

[@Opana223]

I think they tried to fight it even tho they didn't lit it

[@codyeaster290]

@@Opana223Nice try, but it's "light" not "lit".

[@Opana223]

@@codyeaster290 I’m embarrassed ima kill myself now

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Thats right​@@codyeaster290

[@sonyaunderwood933]

🧐

[@yourwetsock]

This song got me through my History final no lie

[@IN-gx9oq]

“Kids, i am billy Joel, and today I’ll be teaching you history!” Edit: I have more likes on a reply than on some of the comments here, wow!

[@bugjuice039]

good job

[@wonder9383]

congratulations

[@mynameisjeffy3822]

I came bc of tub o singing it

[@lemoine5]

@@mynameisjeffy3822 , who is Tub O?

[@theknightsofawesomeness2701]

learning history with Billy Joel

[@jeangentry6656]

I learned more history from this song and the old Carmen Sandiego cartoon then I ever did in class, lol :-)

[@RichieJR1115]

+Jean Gentry yeah same

[@dodgydave1053]

So knowing the titles of historical events is, 'learning history'. Sure thing...

[@silverman1205]

I learned more history from this song and school house rock than I did in class.

[@ricksauce8039]

just look shit up as he sings mahboi

[@Joseph-fq9jv]

Anyone here in May 2024?

[@djmeowzz]

This song amazes me, but also confirms how much I thought things are still happening today, 40 or 60 years later. The mention of wars, certain disease outbreaks, major social events. The other mentioning of new things starting, like the “new Queen of England” whom died, and what’s even better is the new song says that. This song even mentions some wars that I’ve known about but something that people rarely spoke about until now in the more 21st century, things like Palestine, which is something me and everyone is starting to address much more than before. Some fires are extinguished, but some are just starting to burn, too.

[@roberterlandson8234]

This whole song is a history lesson

[@ahsanfarazansari4770]

This is the Forrest Gump of music

[@rotting.kin11]

69 likes

[@haveanotherpinacolada]

It's a better song than history lesson.

[@brendastark5824]

@@haveanotherpinacolada Ha Ha, its pretty much the story of my life

[@stevenporter7459]

A bullet point list of the last century

[@zAlphii]

Sounds like something someone who started the fire would say.

[@albertpringle4918]

FOESHOW

[@calmarsden8692]

You’re onto something here

[@jpog7060]

Hi albert

[@jpog7060]

Sorry just trying socialize during quarantine

[@wadena__support3057]

ye exactl... i mean i wouldn't know

[@alanfox7312]

This was about world history from 1949-1989. Billy Joel own lifespan. Would be nice to do update version with additional lyrics to celebrate his 75th anniversary.

[@mattkielbania9082]

Fallout boy did an updated version

[@Matt-mh5ud]

@@mattkielbania9082 Yes, but although it's a solid continuation lyrically, the play style and vocals are too hipster pop - just doesn't have the same raw angst Joel had doing this one.

[@KeanuLeeves]

@@Matt-mh5ud while I hear what you mean, there’s not someone else like Billy Joel right now. You take what you can get

[@icantthinkofaname_-vd7pt]

@@mattkielbania9082we need to wait for 2029

[@DaveBruhn]

He’s been asked many times if he would ever update the song, but he doesn’t want to do it

[@martyncivil45]

Its a pity nobody took his words seriously. A very wise man.

[@Mackie-li4ue]

wise he was! he made all the truth in songs, so those who decode it have a better understanding of the world.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes hexwss

[@mogerus]

This song should become a decade tradition. A new version would be sung with lyrics referencing the past decade's world events.

[@soarinskies1105]

How bout I star the trend

[@AlexNuget]

well your Idea failed 16 years ago

[@Froget_]

Brilliant idea!

[@de4dgirlmolly]

Vine, cringe, cancer, death oh last year was such a mess

[@aintnoslice3422]

EM CONWI As if 'social justice' is a bad thing. Would you prefer racism, bigotry, prejudice and ignorance?

[@mightypoopie6884]

I had a Cold War history assignment, so i listened to this song for revision... I mean I failed but it was a good song at least.

[@jackskellingtonsora]

You actually have to study the things he mentions in the lyrics. :P

[@candypaperheart]

I remember playing part of this song for a project about political statements in the media. It was a good fifteen years ago that I did that.

[@aaroncarolan820]

You would have missed the Cuban missile crisis then lol

[@MrIrishscouse]

You shoulda got at least a pass, if not a straight A! Shame on those examiners! 😄

[@cheng3580]

Thats like 50 years of history. A song seriously can't put all in a nutshell. Though this was a good attempt to do so. Seriously, read into more or watch some videos on it. Its interesting.

[@LeHonks]

I like the idea that this song is passed down from generation to generation being resung by newer artists to keep up with the fire.

[@marksmith6868]

This is one of my favorite songs ever played in 1989 and now even in 2024! Rock on Billy Joel

[@iandhr1]

"Trouble in the Suez" seems pretty relevant right now,

[@Troygdesign]

My thoughts exactly

[@mrssarahlove]

This song was on the radio yesterday and I had the same thought!!!

[@basedbattledroid3507]

Literally came here to say that

[@isol330]

Yo I was gonna write that!

[@aosundragonkiller11]

I hate you. You stole my idea that I came here specifically to write.

[@josephlungu1619]

Strangely, this song seems fitting for our times

[@DonnieDarko1]

🙁

[@dephotic]

@@DonnieDarko1 🙁

[@Sp1Tz_2nd]

@Nicholas Bray we didn't start the fire remasterd

[@gramstrap]

China did hahahaha

[@Sp1Tz_2nd]

@Smokey McB what thank you

[@thebadbandint]

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” -Ferris Bueller

[@agatenby41]

this song references over 100 historical events.

[@breathewoody7035]

"We didn't start the fire" or "Billy Joel becomes increasingly aggressive as he explains 20th century history"

[@platinumpim1]

But he's so right with what he is singing about..!!

[@jockeyfield1954]

"JFK, blown away!"

[@whenfunnydancingcockroach4625]

@@jockeyfield1954 "What else do I have to say!"

[@mr.battle20]

The song is an indictment of human civilization as a whole. It's showing that there really wasn't a "golden" decade. Horrible crap's been happening since the dawn of time. While it might not be an American thing to say, it's certainly a Christian one, whether Billy Joel was going for that or not.

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

"might have committed arson"

[@mr_chocomec]

For someone who didn't start a fire, Billy Joel sure is defensive about it.

[@jacklyn6253]

He DID

[@Robby4291]

@@jacklyn6253 AND he has every right to be ...it IS his song. Legally & otherwise.

[@earlefrost5512]

lol BEST comment so far. Made me laugh, and that's a GOOD thing!!

[@Bob-np2uc]

That's EXACTLY what someone who started the fire would say!

[@pato2200]

He is defensive about it because the accusation is always that they, the Jews, started the fire and this led to terrible persecution throughout history. This was a persecution his father has suffered keenly .

[@setek15golr]

A powerful song. Holds true no matter the decade youre in.

[@killerjoke2945]

It should be mandatory that somebody update the lyrics to this song every end of decade.

[@Fede_uyz]

"England got a new queen" words that would not be repeated for a century. Edit: for all 'this didnt age well' folk .. does england got a new queen lately?

[@krystiankaczmarczyk8019]

Or even for more

[@okas425]

She’s only 94 not even that old

[@leeneedsfriends6750]

could be even longer bc there arent any girls close in line ://

[@timothychristensen343]

@@okas425 smh, shes actually 19463824 years old

[@dilthepickle5346]

Only if you don’t count 1985

[@joeyrobinson1632]

He is right he didn’t start the fire Ryan started the fire

[@Noowanda]

I've been scrolling looking for this comment x)

[@bdawg1182]

@@Noowanda same

[@Robert-io5mi]

By dwight and michael

[@fzrrest]

Copued

[@joeyrobinson1632]

@@fzrrest i haven’t seen one like this but spell correctly it’s Copied not copued

[@kevinchandler179]

I think Billy Joel is a little bit underrated? He is a legend, and he doesn't have 1 bad song, literally!!!

[@sethterwilliger9434]

billy joel is a legend def not underarrted

[@ctrc5541]

He is like Bowie or Elton John level famous he’s not underrated

[@sharonozvenom]

Always impressed that Billy Joel can remember the lyrics to this song . So many names to remember . Great song !

[@Omeganed0]

"Is that Billy Joel tapping on our pickle jar?" "Yes, dear, he came with the house!"

[@ewanlaw8219]

😂😂😂😂

[@suppersdinner119]

I'd love that

[@joshuaary3191]

😅😅😅

[@bushidotestu1997]

Hell of a deal

[@703kan]

​@@bushidotestu1997 what else do i have to say

[@AgentofChaos315]

I just realized that the theme of this song is "Don't blame us for the world being screwed, it was like this when we got here." I've been listening to this song for years and just got that.

[@grandmasteryoda4829]

He is the Messiah

[@joe6269]

@@grandmasteryoda4829 Jesus is the way truth and the light

[@NoBody-qj6fp]

@@newrev9er Hope one we will get there,mate.Salutes from Brazil.

[@delete---7593]

.🤔😑🖕.

[@user-jn1wm3tb8v]

It's a message lost on a lot of people, even people who really like the song. *Looking at you, 50 year olds telling 15 year olds they caused global warning.*

[@Propsman416]

I love how the "Cola Wars" finally pushed him over the edge.

[@StarPlaty]

Well, yeah... If someone tried to give me Pepsi instead of Coke back then, I'd be flipping tables (that weren't bolted to the floor).

[@vBordzYT]

It is our responsibility to recreate this every 20 years until the second coming

[@user-gw5qz4wy5d]

I think the main telling of this song is "Every generation has their own story, so don't fight each other on this"

[@Cursedwolf22230]

Summary:Cold War

[@jonathanmckarlison1203]

I think it about the problem each generations face and they deny that they start but still won't solve it

[@nazariit171]

@@DrifterZigzag what?

[@Driver-qt9jh]

Also partly about separating every day life In these times from what actually living in them is like.

[@m1h1ka.76o]

no

[@samueo7033]

Ryan started the fire, it was always burning since the world's been turning ( *everybody* )

[@eternallyuncertainty5156]

Oh how the turns have tabled

[@gamerpolice8235]

well then gwyn is keeping it burning, we gonna rekindle it?

[@debbieguccione6707]

Best comment ever? Ryan started the fire😂

[@samueo7033]

@@debbieguccione6707 Thx bro :)

[@ryanfrische1571]

Dwight lol

[@joshuasoldaat2349]

Billy Joel is the King of Piano

[@yonnawood3081]

Gen-x, “don’t blame us for all the problems!” According to Billy Joel, We didn’t Start the Fire!”

[@ninedaysjane2466]

Billy Joel is a Boomer.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Thatscright

[@yonnawood3081]

@@ninedaysjane2466 yes, he is! I assume you limited your musical taste to only artist 25 and younger? That is a shame. Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks released some amazing music!

[@SEANALPURVIS]

Gen xer here. I can tell you that even though we didn't start this fire, sometimes I worry that we didn't do more to try to put some of it out

[@starkravingralph]

Dude needs to write a Part Two, cuz the damn fire is still raging...

[@duypham6683]

I came back to this song when ever the world lit again

[@alink8687]

Many people have updated it if you look on KZbin..

[@Thrillseeker666]

Afro-Americans and Antifa burning down America and the national guard does nothing.

[@brandondavidson4085]

@@Thrillseeker666 Police tear gassing peaceful protesters and pushing senior citizens on the ground

[@starkravingralph]

@@Thrillseeker666 And anti humans like you are the exact reason the fire is still raging. Bounce bigot, stupid isn't welcome here.

[@alexcarratu5554]

A 40-year history lesson in one song. Genius. Well done, Mr Joel.

[@SirSamuel_Smith_Squirrel_TheIV]

I know the entire cold war

[@alexcarratu5554]

@@SirSamuel_Smith_Squirrel_TheIV must be hard for Mr Joel to sing this live though due to all the events he mentions in this song from 1949-1989. Great song, though. From the hand of a genius clearly.

[@SirSamuel_Smith_Squirrel_TheIV]

Exactly! He’s amazing

[@alexcarratu5554]

@@SirSamuel_Smith_Squirrel_TheIV, Mr Joel sure is amazing. He grew up in a great time in music history. Great tune this.

[@shaunroberts4533]

Not really a lesson he just mentions everyone

[@phosphore_squad]

RYAN STARTED THE FIRE!!!

[@DebateBoyzPodcast]

100 Year history Lesson in 4 minutes 🔥

[@dawnfulwood5855]

"Ryan started the fire" -The Office

[@jennyalcala5871]

Finally found someone that also watches the office

[@alexanderselman6373]

I came here after watching that scene

[@alexh6913]

Yes

[@bandit_rides2700]

Yes.

[@jda5814]

I'm not a big fan of "The Office"

[@gregorybader7135]

I am 73, and I lived through all of these events or almost all of them. What amazes is how much has happened since the song was put out. About 30 years afterwards, I think as much stuff has happened and five times more than is referred to in this song. Good lesson for people who thinks that their lifetimes are the ones that are most important. History goes on long after everybody dies.

[@lindabyrne4965]

Shhh. Get out

[@Bruh234]

@@lindabyrne4965 shut up dude

[@user-jn1wm3tb8v]

It's less more happened it's more stuff became seen worldwide. The internet means the world is pretty connected, meaning everyone in Russia sees the funeral of a Taiwanese leader while a Spaniard could see a British coronation. As much as today was happening people just didn't see. The only case I'd say more happened since the 80s is trends and fashion, which pretty much changes every week due to trends becoming so fast paced due to the interconnectivity of the internet. 2020 was packed though.

[@maxonator3913]

I'm here when this comment has 111 likes, I bet it will hit 5K in the next few months

[@erinmarie99]

@@user-jn1wm3tb8v It was actually John Lennon's son's friend...Cant remember if Sean or Julian.

[@daniellebyrd899]

This song is like a time capsule... events in order, if you know history you know exactly what hes talking about in each verse. Unlike fall out boys scrambling of events .

[@larrychuchua6287]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ O God and Heavenly Father, Grant to us the serenity of mind to accept that which cannot be changed; courage to change that which can be changed, and wisdom to know the one from the other, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

[@MarkGales]

Once at college, our tutor dedicated the whole lesson to teaching us the meaning of these lyrics. Best lesson I ever had!

[@lizfair3581]

Mark Gales I had a HS teacher do the same thing and then we had to write our own versions of the song at the end of the semester. So much fun and interesting.

[@killer25014]

My 8th grade History teacher did the same thing, only we had to actually explain one of the events mentioned in this song. Shit was fun at the time.

[@BlueMatty]

Liz Fair t it's not like there is a lack of stuff to write about as of event XD for lyrics

[@block672008]

you must have obtained a great deal o knowledge during your studies...:)

[@hughmunguss5182]

Mark Gales gay

[@itsmepaulaw]

I wish he would write 3 more verses, covering 1990-2019.

[@me0101001000]

It's your chance, buddy. Go for it!

[@gekyumecircumcised6535]

Aku i agree with your positivity

[@TheJagdog]

9/11, Gangnam style, whip nea nea, Logan’s apology,KZbin disses, KZbin boxing, Epstein’s cover up, “guns started doing the shootings now!” Gave you one verse you take over xD

[@caelidhg6261]

yeah, I was thinking the same thing.....

[@anonrandom7765]

@@TheJagdog Who cares about whip nae nae and Logan Paul and other gay KZbin stars? Get a life.

[@valleyviewing]

We didn't start.... April 2024

[@CynthiaSimpson-fm3iv]

One of Billy Joel's greatest works depicting events from America's Twentieth Century. Brilliantly put together. Explosive 🔥

[@Piledriver86]

"Hey honey, why has Billy Joel been hanging out in our kitchen for the past 30 years?" "I think he came with the house..."

[@thatguy8607]

Good, now tell the piano man to play a song

[@brainnuggets8601]

He's one of those presences that just never leaves

[@LimaLima95]

Brilliant✌

[@julioortega5310]

Ryan started the fire! it just started burning Hey the temp’s still learning!!

[@suyashsinha1547]

I was waiting for someone to say that

[@notzeckie9132]

why isnt anybody talking about ryan starting the firee!!!!

[@biruly]

I was searching for THE OFFICE related comment.😂

[@aarushi3844]

Many people do not know the iconic song behind this dialogue!! xD

[@templings9263]

No I'm not, I'm not laughing.

[@ThreeCharacters3]

One word: nostalgia. My grandpa introduced me to this song and I now know every single lyric to the song, it is perfect. Not many things I say is perfect so this is special to me. Real special.

[@garlle9986]

Still burning, May 2024

[@Maverick512000]

So the story goes Billy Joel wrote this after being told by a 21 year old that nothing of interest happened while Joel was growing up. You know you're good when you get a hit out of an F you song you wrote to someone.

[@DavetheDiabetic1]

Maverick512000 he literally took Time magazine titles

[@sentzeu]

That boy was the son of John Lennon btw.

[@GermanRocket7]

Close, but still incorrect. It was a friend of John Lennon's son.

[@sentzeu]

I stand corrected.

[@dawnm.divincenzo7774]

Maverick512000 that is typical of all lot of the younger generations.

[@jcahill277]

An example of a song that becomes more powerful as it ages.

[@teresadalessio1]

And the comments as well

[@Spark-In-The-Dark]

jcahill277 because people become aware of its honesty and warnings...

[@pizzatime4700]

onyourleftbooob billy Joel said that he hates this song so I doubt

[@christipherseswick9185]

@onyourleftbooob we didnt start the soc jus youtube.

[@Nether_Child19]

Anyone else here listening in 2024?

[@Nford02]

1 minute is crazy!

[@Nether_Child19]

@@Nford02 Yeah bro I respect you

[@lynntaylor6686]

Yep I've loved this song since I was a teenager in the 90's.

[@talonbowen6062]

4 hours hi

[@AndreiS26]

fr

[@olivertedkupsy24CBU]

-find girl of your dreams -ask her out -get married -get a house -billy joel ?!?!?!?!?!

[@Bubbet007]

Listen grateful songs

[@swain-Ix1tv]

the plan is to marry billy joel eventually

[@vincetravis8701]

2015 is almost over with and the fire is burning brighter than ever.

[@Sandbar3D]

Vince the Deer Not really, were like two thirds done it...

[@clay391]

Vince the Deer Thats exactly what the song means. Your generation tends to think that the fire is much worse then the older generation. Billy Joel wrote the song because a youth told him things are really bad now and tried to tell Billy Joel that nothing happened in the 50s, which wasn't true at all because their was the Korean War and Suez Canal. So the song is about how the younger generation tends to overthing how problems now are much worse than years before.

[@chasmatix7186]

+Clayton Berry Yeah. Especially with the creation of the internet, it's much easier to see the bad in the world, despite the fact that it was *much* worse less than 50 years ago.

[@bjornancraite2266]

+ilovemywife Sannhetsverd that's rich.

[@k35magnum]

+Vince the Deer But never forget.. we didn't start it.

[@dankore6966]

“JFK, blown away” I mean you need courage to say this in a song

[@agustinaranguiz3164]

Russian in afganisthan

[@dreadlock1433]

misfits "bullet" listen to it and come back XD

[@nevergivingup3434]

My favorite part of the song is that he ends with the cola wars. Why the cola wars?

[@dankore6966]

@@nevergivingup3434 guess we will never know

[@user-pq9ri3lt2g]

@@nevergivingup3434 Why not? Perfectly summarizes the time of mass-marketing and TV

[@user-ev9rg1tp8o]

Billy Joel's ability to tell a story with such unique lyrics, & being able to put them to music, is astounding! This is my favorite song of his by far.

[@corykaniatobe7330]

who's still listening to this is 2024

[@TheWitchesCastle13]

You... clearly

[@joeessen1059]

You

[@demoncrushersoul893]

You g aha

[@yvonnewalker3453]

Just saw him in concert and loving listening to him

[@DavidThomas658]

not only 24mins past eight but throughout 2024!!

[@WoAiTuMadre2698]

Nobody’s gonna talk about the fact that this song is basically going over historical events of the Cold War while the family grows up?

[@ALT-vs6qy]

true

[@beastmerc84]

I think Vietnam too. That's when they were burning their draft cards.

[@deerejohn7209]

thank you Captain Obvious

[@deerejohn7209]

@@beastmerc84 ..and moving to Canada, do they not teach history anymore?

[@deerejohn7209]

@@beastmerc84 ... back then they were burning bras too, look it up and they actually spit on returning vets from that war look up the song "5 dead In Ohio"

[@alexal2966]

I respect people who could sing this song without looking at the lyrics.

[@juanayon231]

2 years ago me and my friends learned this but instead of singing it we just talked normally and everyone was confused

[@MrShuckedSean]

Aaah. The fruit of low hanging expectations.

[@zarakikon6352]

I can sing along most of this song but that's about it :)

[@jamessummers5946]

I can sing it but mis-pronounce a lot of the words

[@Mackenzie_985]

i can only sing like 4 of the parts fully

[@nicolediamond7261]

2024 still on fire ❤

[@regalcartoon3952]

Ngl, we need a 2024 version that covers from 1989 through 2024.

[@demowotv]

21 mins ago what

[@Blake2000]

Fall Out Boy did one 9 months ago that's pretty good

[@regalcartoon3952]

@@Blake2000 yeah I saw it after posting this comment. But the way they make the chorus sound is horrible.

[@marceltelang7825]

​@regalcartoon3952 There are others, just look up"We didn't start the fire 1990-"

[@troggrog9136]

fam we could barely fit the last 10 years in a 4 minute song

[@EdreiZahari]

If this song were written today, it would probably cover the entirety of 2020.

[@qsc_slime2448]

True

[@whitevan9908]

Edrei Zahari lets start with us killing the leader of Taliban

[@despacito4668]

World War 3, Corona. the problematic rise of athoritarian leaders around the world, often using the current crisis to enhance their power, Killer Bees....

[@nitro7697]

2020’s not over yet, we can still make this a good year

[@foxinc.3153]

@@despacito4668 dont forget Australia literally burning

[@joselozanojr.8233]

"Don't worry . . . Daddy's home!"- Billy Butcher

[@flemingtembo4005]

Im from where you're from lmao

[@PRYDAX]

@@flemingtembo4005 I'm from where you're from where they're from

[@yooSucc]

@@PRYDAX aint you twats lucky i showed up

[@edwardbunndy9451]

You know something 💪🏾😂

[@zorbasmiling5981]

Butcher isn't its Home lander Will Die...

[@mialee5605]

Who's listening in 2024?

[@koppsr]

The video and the song are absolutely iconic.

[@mgo2_zoft]

My sophomore year of High School the History teacher offered anyone in the class 50 bonus points if they could sit down and write or recite the lyrics to the entire song. 11 years later now this song and it's every line live in my head rent free permanently. Easiest 50 points ever.

[@BigDickMcFlick]

Literally came here to write about how my Sophomore year of High School my US History teacher told us we had a choice as a class: Do the final exam created by the school board. Or We have to write a sentence or small paragraph explaining what each reference to the song was about. He played the song on loop the entire hour. It was the most amazing ending to a class. I did fantastic on that exam. Can't believe one of the first comments I see is someone else experiencing something the same as I went through. Best wishes to you.

[@kamikeserpentail3778]

Doesn't really sound easy, but maybe fun

[@siennakfpemployee737]

Yknow whats terrifying, my mom just told me the same thing, but it was her senior year in highschool, Kinda funky,

[@MinerWarrior446]

XD That sounds like the best history assignment ever!

[@BossySwan]

100 points to Gryffindor

[@peacefulleo9477]

"Back in the day we didn't have Wikipedia so I made a song about everything that happened in history" - Billy Joel

[@markk_g]

Ever heard of encyclopedias? Yeah, they were around even before Billy Joel was born.

[@peacefulleo9477]

@@markk_g I was literally quoting what he said, these are his words, he was making a joke in an interview lol

[@airbornenapkin1506]

Didn't he say the song was about notable events he was alive for?

[@SerbAtheist]

We desperately need a 1980-2025 version.

[@vidikman]

Listen The 1975 Love if we made it

[@kimmorris9664]

The fire broke the mirror, not us, we didn’t start the fire either.

[@42LMS]

Comment on this song starter pack: (Choose your fighter) -Someone needs to make an updated version -This aged well -Ryan started the fire -Tubbo started the fire

[@jacklyn6253]

Ryan and Tubbo were starting fires for the first time in history.

[@joshuawarwick2991]

Someone needs to make an updated version

[@bobross7993]

Shut up

[@bobross7993]

@Thot Patrol USA ok

[@joeytwitchell3672]

Turbo started the fire

[@williampaterson7808]

Interviewer: “How many moments in history do you know?” Billy Joel: “Yes.”

[@Marvino69]

I don’t know anything besides that John guy who was shot in the head

[@williampaterson7808]

Ooga Booga President John F. Kennedy.

[@commenterjosh2428]

@@Marvino69 John Lennon

[@bullneck]

Billy Joel is here for it

[@barrydavid6634]

@@Marvino69 than you really haven't lived long have you

[@bishop_98]

So much has gone on since 2020 that each year could have its own verse

[@marclerner5633]

The absolute genius of this song.

[@leonwinchester9865]

One day Billy Joel was thinking. The world fucking sucks let's write an absolute banger of a song about it.

[@PeterNgola]

HAHA pure truth man!

[@ladiesnotfeminists9427]

Actually some kid told him he was sad billy Joel never lived through anything cool and it ate away at him and he said “eff that kid my life is so cool! Check out whats happened in My life time kid.” And thus a legend hit was born. The world should thank that kid

[@gildedphoenix]

Yeap, he made this song to flex on younger generations

[@wham1984]

He wrote it for somebody that said he was lucky because he grew up in the 50's when "nothing happened". Billy was like "excuse me, a bunch of stuff happened" So he wrote this song

[@tuduki5545]

And what he did burn those tunes. Fucking lit

[@MrAnthony1890]

This song should be redone with today's headlines. Instant success.

[@tomthemot]

"Season 1 just begun we were all nooby"

[@thethingcalledlisa]

@@tomthemot between headlines and Fortnite is a big difference but ok...

[@cp30roars91]

@@tomthemot fortnite dinda dying

[@magnusthered271]

@@tomthemotnot that.

[@knifefen9915]

look up "we didn't start the fire 2"

[@lovelylucero]

A song of this genius is helpful to those who weren't paying attention in class... too bad we don't have more like this!

[@user-ck6ve3ck4v]

I think the latest generations should listen to this and learn. Nobody started the fire. 'It was always burning'

[@marsmurderer9868]

I think enough happened since this song came out to warrant an official sequel

[@Gythem]

Might as well wait and see how COVID plays out at least.

[@bluestreak711]

There is a sequel and it is called Ryan Started the Fire.

[@flamespear86]

I doubt he'll do it. Billy actually doesn't really like this song. He's got a point it's not a particularly well made song. It's just catchy and loops a lot. The history is the only thing that makes it good enough. Honestly though I'm all for more musical history.

[@heatherrussell8255]

Agree. Include COVID.

[@heisensaul5538]

yes, there's lots and lots. However I feel a sequel is almost never as good as the original.

[@caydengary7758]

My 8th grade history teacher played this for us and then assigned us different lyrics to research the significance. Has stayed with me all this time. Thank you Mr. Ellis! Amazing teacher

[@mag8256]

I wish my history teacher would do something like this...

[@lankovnose7193]

@@mag8256 my 85th grade English teacher played it for us

[@mag8256]

@@lankovnose7193 85th?

[@chikosergio]

Wow...that's a cool teacher right there! I wish mine were like him!

[@Jessiiahh]

We did this too! I remember the lyrics because of that and it's a song I'll always love

[@rogermay6070]

We did NOT start this fire, but we CAN stop it! WE CAN DO IT! We just gotta do it together! Come on people!

[@justinguo2060]

This song needs a sequel

[@cynthiaanderson8699]

Fall Out Boy ❤ 🎵

[@_JustinCider_]

No it doesn't. There's a new version out, played way too often on the radio and it sucks.

[@gsgcarreviews]

*"RYAN STARTED THE FIRE"* -Michael Scott & Dwight

[@nogoaway2832]

the most iconic line that Dwight ever read

[@iloveumyisis]

:3

[@stonesmokey1]

Yessssss

[@zipper9198]

Yes

[@msliu9634]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@siriuslee137]

I remember my English teacher in high school had us listen to this song and then choose a lyric to give a presentation on. One of the coolest class projects I ever had!

[@kitsunelee007]

My AP history did this is Highschool along with REM's It's The End of The World.

[@PigZzzZ]

Same man

[@costco_pizza]

Thumbs DOWN if the Fall Out Boy cover DIDN'T bring you here!!!

[@cosmicpanda1914]

My 8th grade Social Studies teacher did the same thing.

[@7n154]

Damn, you guys had GREAT teachers. Taught you guys to actually know history and not be afraid of it. American History is raw and rough, and the best of us can handle its truth and learn from it. Honest American History is a complex story. A lot of good, some great and a bit of conflict to keep it that way. But hearing your generation say things like your comments makes me a proud American. Your positive reactions to this song gives me overwhelming hope for the next generation.

[@comeconcon569]

Billy, and the fire keeps burning on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on.

[@johnMCGOWAN-lb6ym]

This Song Is A History Lesson In Itself !!!!!!!!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yesvitvis

[@GipsyD29]

Family: trying to live their lives Billy: don't mind me I'm just here the whole time

[@saintdaveofl.a4729]

He came with the house. The guy who sold it was like "Well, yeah he's been here since before it was even built trying to use things as instruments. He pretty much eats nothing, is always awake, and will attempt to use your possessions as drum sticks."

[@sebasedtionvettel]

@@saintdaveofl.a4729 ain't no complaints

[@saintdaveofl.a4729]

@@sebasedtionvettel Billy Joel is too powerful to get complained about. The Legends say that if you disrespect him in any way he'll take your toes and use them as drum sticks.

[@lizardguyNA]

At least he helped with the baby, kid probably knows him as "Uncle Billy" now.

[@lisaloves-coffee9429]

@@saintdaveofl.a4729 and he'll entertain the kids for free so you take your Valium and drink your whisky!

[@johnnyc5765]

This song feels it is still so relevant today.

[@MovieReviewGuyOfficial]

Johnny C More verses could be made, that’s for sure!

[@rontayan]

Because it is. The events covered setup the modern world.

[@kstadlerova]

Because it is. All of this truly happened, and less then 100 years ago.

[@johnnyc5765]

Movie Review Guy I want to write to Billy Joel and ask him to update this song to include George Floyd and the Hong Kong protest. (His last line “China under martial law, I can’t take it anymore!” Like coming to a full circle)

[@justice_productions_]

There’s a Band....they will Rise and Bring our focus back to the real issues

[@marcusrich4850]

We didn't start the fire in 2024

[@paranoid_android33]

imagine buying a house with a Billy Joel included ❤

[@balsamspecific]

I’d make him play “Vienna” all the time