Brad Paisley - Letter To Me (Official Video)

[@RoryEllisMusic]

“Make sure the tank is full. On second thought, forget it. That one turns out kinda cool” Such an amazing lyric

[@ashleychatfield165]

Plus how true it's, think we all have experiences that if we could go back we would but then the experience was memorable and wouldn't change it.

[@aprisk81]

Agreed!

[@Shellinois]

This song still kills me. I type this at 45 with tears in my eyes. Thank you, Brad Paisley.

[@daniellenelson3263]

Same here. I first heard it in my 20s and here I am at 35. Still crying over this song. So so good

[@Vultain]

@@daniellenelson3263 I think it is one of his most heartfelt songs, relatable, honest, and tinged with overwhelming nostalgia. It's one of those songs that you understand and get the more you age with the passage of time. It's been one of my most beloved songs and certainly my favorite by Brad Paisley.

[@tomkross611]

Jack - I'm 56 and it gets me too - so darn good and I've lived about everything in this song!

[@sandyeriksen7135]

Me too 🥹

[@Mark-eu4di]

Same at 62 😢

[@gp6087]

This song hits me like a ton of bricks. Brad was a few years ahead of me at John Marshall High School. Seeing this video of old friends and my hometown brings back so much. I'm so happy he made it big. Couldn't happen to a better guy. I remember him playing an assembly at my high school before he ever made it. I knew he had the talent. Way to go buddy!

[@tomkross611]

Love reading true stuff about great people. Just by you writing this GP you seem to be great as well! Thanks for sharing.

[@j.s.thomasesquire2388]

That's so rad. Was he great at guitar then, too?

[@gp6087]

@@j.s.thomasesquire2388 yes he was good.

[@DarkenAngel445]

I know it's not much of a comparison between the three but Randy Moss being a West Virginia Native and Chad Pennington not a West Virginia Native but like Randy Moss Chad Pennington played College Football for Marshall University before joining The NFL. But I like I said I don't know if either of them will compare to Brad Paisley because Football and Music Careers are two different animals. But Randy Moss and Chad Pennington did put my hometown of Huntington West Virginia on the map to be noticed by people because of their football careers. And The 1970s Marshall University Plane Crash that killed the juniors and seniors of the team also put Huntington West Virginia on the map for people also. Just wish people would stop seeing all West Virginians as back wood and uneducated hillbillies.

[@lisamartin9935]

WILD WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA!

[@pressley1637]

the lyric about his teacher always hits home. growing up with severe ADHD, school was extremely difficult and a lot of teachers didn't support or care about me the way the did for their other students. but there's a handful of teachers that took extra time in class, gave me any extra credit work to raise my grades, and overall just had more patience with me. those people had such an impact on me and taught me the importance of asking for help and believing in your strengths and showing compassion to your own weaknesses. teachers are all of our unsung heroes.

[@mathewdecorse5748]

Teachers are way under appreciated. They are literally teaching the next generations and they get garbage pay with minimal benefits and still invest their own money to support some class projects. No doubt they are heros. Without them i wouldn't be where im at. Not a millionaire but found what im good at and live a comfortable life.

[@pressley1637]

@Brad Paisley you cant fool me fake brad paisley ! get outta here!!

[@chuckcampbell1946]

I'm almost 76, and I would love to write that letter to me at 17...Yes, you come back from Vietnam, and you do marry the girl of your dreams...and so so much more...

[@MsThorne2009]

Mrs. Brinkman was my speech teacher when I was in high school and I remember how honored she was when he mentioned her in this.

[@laressahall8825]

he went to the same high school that I did. this video was shot in our hometown. we are proud of him and love his music

[@BradPaisleymusicinc]

Hello dear, it’s nice meeting you on here

[@phillipst9823]

I'm 14 and Iisten to this song almost everyday. It reminds you of important things. When you're having a rough time it teaches you life goes on even when it feels impossible. It teaches you that yeah there is a ton of things you get when you grow up but you always look back on these years because it is your foundation for life. My favorite line in this song is the one where he tells himself to hug his Aunt every chance he gets. Teaches you one of the most important things in life: Love your family with all your heart because what if tomorrow something happened to them or you? Would you really want to end on a bad note with your family? This is truly my favorite song and will always be.

[@alicereid1302]

same

[@romansaiz7743]

That's true what you said about this song it makes feel like playing it on KZbin cuz my girl didn't reply and she said she couldn't talk much to me today so she didn't reply no more after awhile so this song is something i play my related to my problem i got wit my girl tonight.😒

[@NeckBallum]

How's it being 20?

[@roooo4616]

r/Iam14andthisisdeep

[@SlobbyNobby_kick]

You’re 20 now bro how is it?

[@richardoseibonsu3819]

I'm 42 years old. This song will always be true. I cry every time I listen to it.

[@michaelpagano7819]

9 yr old kid when I first heard this… got me onto country today. 22 now. It tears still. Thank you Brad for getting me into this genre of music!! It’s beautiful.

[@brenwenmin]

Hello. Can you tell Brad Paisley is a white singer by the characteristics of his vocal timbre?

[@bonniedaly9095]

Brad paisley is so under rated .I cant understand why he isnt in the hall of fame fame .he is the best singer hands down

[@timloughrin9935]

Yes I agree , you and I and millions of others.❤

[@peterskiles1725]

Brad Paisley is the most underrated artist of our generation.

[@chuckb1448]

I remember seeing him at the Tennessee Valley Fair when he first started, I said "this feller will do well."

[@Raccoon774]

True

[@billhouse8199]

To others he is but the one's who listen do from the ❤. ✌ OUT friend

[@olafelsberry9271]

He's a great country artist fully agree he's totally under rated

[@samuelenglish7844]

Not by this Country Fan not ever Remember the Paisley

[@scotthunt2479]

"And you should really thank Ms. Brinkman. She spends so much extra time. It's like she sees a diamond underneath, and she's polishing you 'til you shine." Shout out to Brad for paying tribute to a teacher who had such a big influence on his life. I'm not sure if Ms. Brinkman is still alive or not. But if she is, let me just say - "You did real good, Ms. Brinkman. Real good."

[@JuhiSRK]

I knew her as "Miss Mike". She wasn't married when I had her for 3 years in Drama, theatre & competition speech (forensics), 1981-1984.

[@79bonscott]

hits home HARD. Brad Paisley is one of few country singers who came about when he did that i'll look back on when i'm older and say he's still one of the greatest. he puts feeling into his music and it's relatable. THAT'S Country music my friends.

[@whitnilat2626]

😊😊😅😅😊

[@Surryvasquita]

I always finish crying everytime when I listen: " I guess I'll see you in the mirror When you're a grown man..."

[@hikewithmike4673]

ps go hug aunt rita every chance you can gets to me everytime!

[@johnnydepp4472]

Thank you for following my page , Support you showered on me, I hope you never stop listening to my music…I’ll love to honor you by giving you my personal information for a private conversation if that’s ok by you..

[@gothelismyfave]

"P.S. Go hug Aunt Rita, every chance you can." That line gets me every time. Cause I get how it feels to lose someone you took for granted. (Spoiler alert: it sucks)

[@maevemallory2122]

It really does

[@AlaNcithoMUnoz]

Indeed, the part of the songs that really hurts--

[@danielspidell7910]

His aunt Rita is my uncle steve

[@lilbuni2004]

It does me too. My aunt died right before I turned 17. She was like my best friend.

[@gfgd123]

It was my Aunt Rachel for me, not that I feel like I took her for granted, but her along with other family members I wish I could just give one more hug too

[@stacytate6865]

Not my experience at all... My high school sweetheart and I got torn apart by the world. Heart broke, never lost that pain.... Now its 18 years later. Good news is, she felt it too.... We will be married next year.

[@rickybowers1700]

***** Why should you care to comment on this? Damn boy, you oughta go back to minecraft,

[@wescarlson8924]

Cameron Berger grow a pair

[@tylerclarkson1763]

***** dude get a better life

[@brendenhanning874]

***** why are you going to hell then bud😂

[@jerrycrane767]

Stacy Tate thats good to hear

[@hikewithmike4673]

thank that teacher who worked so hard to get you motivated to pass and graduate...and always hug "aunt Rita" you never know when those you love will leave you!

[@peytonruff5954]

I am listening to this song on repeat. What I'm doing in my English class is kind of backwards from this song though. I am in 7th grade and our Literature assignment is to write a letter to our future self, and my Literature teacher will give it to us on our graduation day. I am truly blessed to have a teacher like her because she puts so much work into our classes and is so devoted to her job.

[@TheBasicFisherman1]

So it's your senior year now correct?

[@Growtopian19]

The Real Jerry Rock no jr. 7 plus 4 is 11

[@ashleyjackson4239]

ME TOO I USED TO LISTEN TO THIS SONG WHILE I WAS STUDYING FOR MY SPELLING AND MATH TESTS.

[@alicereid1302]

i did that

[@joeyodell7636]

you get the letter yet ?

[@dfdemt]

This song makes me tear up, honestly. I just think about all of the great times and the friends that I went to high school with. I went to a small school and there were only 46 people in our graduating class, and 90 percent of us had been together since 1st grade. The thing is, when you're in high school having a good time, it never occurs to you that those days will end someday. Hell, it didn't hit me until graduation day. So all you high school kids out there, PLEASE cherish and live every day, every friday night football game, every pep rally, and every party at the kids house who's parents are out of town for the weekend to the fullest. Enjoy it, make the most of it. Have the time of your life. Go to prom, get your heart broken, get your drivers license and your first car, and don't take anything too seriously. Because believe me, I will bet you ANYTHING that you will be like me one day, wishing that you could live those carefree days all over again. I would give ANYTHING to suit up and play just ONE more football game on Friday night in my hometown stadium before my hometown crowd. It goes by way too fast my friends. So PLEASE heed my advice now, because one day you'll be the one typing something similar to this.

[@Gibstack]

Thank you, Michael

[@baxtervideoz1156]

Thanks man! I just finished my freshman year. Highschool was boring but it was the best school year of my life (so far)

[@The-One_And_Only_Station]

graduated in 88 and my wife 89 I still remember the day I saw her I knew she would be the one.. And like you said the song is sad because of the memories that you realize were some of the best times

[@gavinmontgomery253]

Mike105 Sophomore and that really hit me

[@sharpw9761]

Amen! Same thing happened to me! a lot of the teacher talk about “seniorious” but i think those are just trying have fun i don’t think the reality emotionally sets in until the couple weeks! Then it becomes a emotional roller coaster for every this is very true for rural communities where everyone knows each other)

[@RingtailCafe]

When I was a kid, my uncle went into surgery. Everyone said that I shouldn't worry but I just knew it was going to be the last time I saw him. I hugged him longer than I ever had before. The line "P.S. go hug aunt Rita every chance you get." makes me lose it every. damn. time.

[@johnnydepp4472]

Thank you for following my page , Support you showered on me, I hope you never stop listening to my music…I’ll love to honor you by giving you my personal information for a private conversation if that’s ok by you..

[@ARiElTHEGREAT1]

I remember when I was 17 and I heard this song after my first break up and thinking man I hope this song is true and the pain goes away... I'm 24 now, it's true, these are no where near the best years of your life.

[@jaylenenuesca]

This is the advice that I always try to give my younger family members. They never listen, but we all learn differently.

[@ARiElTHEGREAT1]

The song says these are nowhere near the best years of your life. When you get older you may even be grateful for your struggles. You will be okay, hang in there.

[@jordanclubine139]

Ariel Ortiz Last September (I was 17) my girlfriend of 2.5 years broke up with me and I was so upset, I never felt so sad in my life. I never saw it coming. Now, 8 months later I've never been so happy in my life. I've been hanging out with friends, made a bunch of new ones and having so much fun. Sure there's days where I miss spending time with the girl I loved, but I'll get that again but for now - I'm spending time with friends.

[@feministlover2159]

I just broke up with my girlfriend 5 months before graduation and I have faith! Thanks for your comment!

[@matthewtyler7771]

I’m 17 going through my first real heart break with a girl I spent 2 years with and it really hurts but these comments made me feel a bit better

[@aprisk81]

"She wasn't right for you and still you feel like there's a knife, sticking out of your back. You're wondering if you'll survive but, you'll make it through this and you'll see..." Such an amazing song.

[@tambrasatoe1994]

My sweetheart and I broke 2 weeks before my graduation. We got together the middle of my sophomore year. I was so devastated. I didn't even know if I would make it through finals. See I was a teenage mother in 1986. I was the only one to have a baby that year in my class. I met him when she was 2 weeks old. He was only 18 and I was 15. I think for him losing her at the time was harder than losing me. You don't appreciate what you've got until its gone. We both know that now. We split in 1988 it was the most horrible time of my life. By 1990 we were back together with a lot of baggage now in between. We had a lot of issues to work out in our relationship and was not easy, but one thing we learned that no matter how it was to do it together it was even harder being apart. We went to have 6 children.. The baby is going to turn 20 this year. We have never let each go again. We will celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. May 8, 2022...the same date as my Senior prom and the last night we spent together then our breakup May 10th, 1988. Everyone said we wouldn't make because of our History...I say our History is what made us....and We are Truly happy at now...55 and 51...to the Future...May songs like and artists like him.continue to Exist!

[@delaedenbailey]

Songs like this are the reason I love country so much. So glad I saw him live two weeks ago at Country2Country.

[@Realsteviewonder]

Hello, how are you today? It’s nice to me see you here.

[@CRYOburn82]

Today is the 8th of November, and as a fellow veteran and combat veteran. It was an honor to serve. No thanks I will ever ask for nor deny the same. "Your welcome," will not be my words, but "It was an honor!" Will be heard and felt. Because an honor and privilege it was, is, and will forever be.

[@tombeyer5367]

at 17? this song still makes a ton of sense at 26!

[@Hoops-Senior]

Try 56... ;)

[@stevenbrazie572]

Tom Beyer I'm 23 love this song

[@anthonyakers5480]

Steven Brazie I'm 18

[@mceperformance8978]

I'm 60+ and it makes more sense than ever.

[@tinahaller3295]

Try 19 hating your life 😔

[@catfishakaAMC]

My God, if I ever have kids, I want to write them letters pretending it's them later in life to help them along through the rough patches. (especially the assuming you're wrong and dad was right part)

[@charlescrowe9565]

I want to do little videos where they ask and answer questions and at 18 I put it together so they can see how they've grown and changed over the years

[@fiddlestx123]

This is next level big brain moves. Gonna have to steal this plan

[@johnnydepp4472]

@@fiddlestx123 Thank you for following my page , Support you showered on me, I hope you never stop listening to my music…I’ll love to honor you by giving you my personal information for a private conversation if that’s ok by you..

[@2wheels4ever17]

Respect

[@leahsmommygarnica6157]

I'm 30 years old and I could write a novel on the things I would have done differently at that age....but the main thing that I'd want at least one kid to hear from me (because in reality it isn't advice to the past me) is NEVER let ANYONE make you change you....don't try to be who you're not....don't worry about fitting in with the "cool kids", BE YOU and LOVE YOU and you will develop friendships that are authentic and genuine....THOSE will be your shoulders to lean on....the arms you can run to....the encouraging conversations when all feels lost....and the LOVE that will pull you out of your darkest pits....and don't be afraid of being who you are because YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL....YOU ARE DESERVING OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP....AND YOU ARE WORTHY OF LOVE....I truly wish that I'd have had someone to say those things to me because I allowed myself to lose ME by trying to be who everyone else wanted me to be and I spent so long not knowing who I was, therefore not blossoming into who I COULD HAVE had I made wiser decisions....That's why I HOPE that this resonates with SOMEONE because at least then I can be content in knowing that THAT one of my many, many, MANY (lol) mistakes wasn't for nothing....it was so I could be the one to say these words to someone that needed to hear them....

[@benczar3]

First time I heard this song I cried I wish I heard this in highschool. I struggled with family, being socially awkward never fitting in in highschool, im 21 I still have issues and depression but a lot of people do. But I joined the military and even though I struggle I have a lot of good times yes I still face depression but I dont cry anymore. I have good friends that are like family now that helped me mend and heal overtime. Im a lot more social go to parties have a good time. I losten to this song and realize how true it is and how much stronger ive become. He put a lot of heart into this song and it is truly is amazing. I will keep fighting on and will not accept defeat and the day I do completley overcome the things I struggle with ill look back and smile at how far ive come. Just believe in yourself you can make it through

[@minaalvarado3713]

When I first heard this song I cried as well... I never fitt in highschool, ever. I was the weird one, and.. the one people laugh about. I cried a lot... and I was not strong, but... I wouldn´t change anything... the things people did or say to me are the ones wich made me a better person... I´m 25 now and I don´t cry anymore, I have the best friends, i finish college... I am strong because of those people.

[@FionaIrishCountry99]

Im in high school right now its hard everything i do doesnt seem to help all the stress from school getting to me is causing depression , there is this bully always putting me down making me feel worthless every day . I feel like i never will belong at school

[@FionaIrishCountry99]

And i just lost my best friend since kindergarten everybody says its her loss but it still really hurts i was always there for her . High School can be horrible as can be

[@Dani_pro_]

I am a senior in highschool right now and times have been thought for me. I have never been the most popular, or the prettiest girl, or have the most friends. But I have enough to make me happy. I've met amazing people and have learned so much about myself. I am not the same person I was 5 years ago. People I hated in 9th grade are now some of my closest friends. Sometimes highschool is shitty and unfair, but things tend to work out. I look back at all the people who put me down and told me I would never amount to anything and now all I have to say to them is fuck you I am going to college with scholarships. I have schools fighting for me. Things get better and years from now you will look back and say I really got upset over that? Wow I'm glad I didn't let those people effect my life. I know it's easier said than done but trust me bigger and better things are coming for you. Some of my best friends I met doing sports in high school. These are people I wouldn't have ever talked to outside of athletics. But now one of them is like my brother he's amazing. But if I let people put me down and discourage me I would have never met him. I know it's hard and I know it seems like everyone says this but it's true. What happens in high school doesn't define who you are or what life holds for you. It really doesn't. I know it's hard to think about the future when right now everything is so crappy but please trust me, everything will get better. The feeling you get when you can look your bullies in the eyes and say improved you wrong is the greatest moment you will have and it is a great feeling. Remember, you don't have tot prove anything to them. What happens to you doesn't affect them in anyway if you succeed it doesn't affect them, you fail it doesn't affect them either. Do what makes you happy and what will get you through your high school years bey case as long as your making yourself happy that's all that matters. I wish someone told me this when I was younger, I need to do what makes me happy and not worry about what everyone else is saying or doing, in the end if I'm happy and I'm succeeding dies it really matter what people say or think? I learned the hard way that it doesn't matter.. I don't know if this will help you but I truly hope someone reads this and it helps them!

[@benczar3]

Danielle Leffand That's a great story :). one of my favorite quotes is "judging a person doesn't define who they are it defines who you are"

[@nikkilacroix910]

I love how everyone is putting their sentence that touches them the most. Mine is "and I'd end by saying. have no fear, these are no where near the best years of your life." ugh it touches my soul lol

[@bradpaisley1025]

ARe you one among my huge great fans out there?

[@loraarmstong1206]

@@bradpaisley1025 yes Brad Paisley thanks

[@williamtaylor1136]

He understood the pain, his accent is natural. He's there, and he cares. I just hope Brad is happy.

[@FredPickett-q8z]

One of the best Entertainers We ever had.

[@OlaoluMMatem]

I remember listening to this song before I turned 17 and trying to take in the message. Still feels unreal that I'm turning 32 next month.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

I was 61 this year. Imagine how unreal that feels! I remember 17 like it was yesterday. 🤣 {:o:O:}

[@everyday1232]

Thanks. Brad for NOT forgetting where you came from, and whom helped make you ! That's what makes you the 💪 and coolest down to earth country star. Congrats...Deb M.

[@ZacCoxTV]

I graduated in May 2016... This song resonated with me that whole month. It's so crazy that it's already been three months but it's even crazier how much my perspective on things have changed from listening to this song before I graduated to now, three years later. Life is flying by.

[@adrianjuarez1162]

Bruh same it’s crazy that time flies so quickly.

[@matthewavery2934]

From listening to this song, it feels like a dagger struck the strongest part of my heart, and shattered it. I graduated in 2018, and I’m already a junior in college. why does time have to go by so quickly? So many things have changed, and I’m almost crying typing this, I honestly wish I could have those high school days back. Life is flying by faster than a rocket in the sky.

[@whenthetacoisjustright3973]

didn't expect to see you here lol

[@QBall4283]

@@matthewavery2934 same dude...

[@matthewavery2934]

@@QBall4283 wish time would slow down and let me enjoy life.

[@Kurasai56]

I first heard this song when I was 17 and I didn't realize the significance of it until now, granted I'm only 22 now but I have a strange draw to this song and the message it portrays, it's crazy

[@luthermoore7071]

same here if I could write a letter to me back then I probably wouldn't have read it because that shit would be a book

[@tinahaller3295]

Same Luther

[@maryelizabethhughes-riley]

Brad my whole heart is with you on the loss of all the streets of Bakersfield and it does get better than this..and what inspiration you are to me..since my young years in the streets of Bakersfield..God is with you..and i thank you and thank them.

[@crosswise98]

As a freshman I have yet to experience the events in this song, but it will keep me going through those times

[@aligncars10000]

Best advice is make good choices in life. Here I am close to 30, and wish I could write a letter to my 15-18 year old self.

[@eugenesampson5151]

aligncars10000 I am 50. You have enough to write a letter every 10 years.

[@websmads]

Your about 22 or 23 now how is life?

[@deannabrouns3479]

I grew up listening to Brad Paisley and funny enough I was 17 when this song came out. Lol what an age I had just gotten broken up with by my first boyfriend and remeber listen to this song on repeat along with a couple others and thinking life was so hard and it wasn't fair. I agree with the lyrics no where near the best years of your life, I feel like those are just getting started now I'm thirty married and having a kid in June. I'm excited for what comes next but everytime I listen this song it's like a little time machine and I'm back to 17.

[@loyaltyisroyalty5616]

You are coming up to the best years of your life. Having kids and watching them grow…. it’s a true pleasure. Make sure you don’t put that baby down bc they grow too fast. Best wishes ❤️

[@CCreativegenius]

I’m a long time Brad paisley fan, but somehow today was the first time I’ve ever heard this song. This was the first time in my life I’ve ever cried listening to a song. At 16 this song cuts deeper than it should. Thank you Brad, I appreciate you more than you could ever know.

[@newcountrymusic5750]

Whoever reading this, God knows what you are facing through, he heard your cry, He is going to deliver you. Just trust in him. Amen. 💞

[@Chanel00007]

Amen!

[@HANKFC]

Amen

[@JebusMatoi]

"And i'll end by saying have no fear, these are nowhere near the best years of your life" As a 2014 college grad, I can assure you Brad hit it right on the dollar bill with this line. College will blow any good day high school gives you right out of the water.

[@carnsolus]

+Jebus Matoi high school didnt give me any happy days I can quite well imagine college would be worse life ends at 22

[@JebusMatoi]

It isn't, bro. College is amazing and is literally a second chance at who you want to be.

[@Doggoofborth]

+Gar Tahk I hated school but loved most afterwards! There are good times, alright times, seriously bad times and the other times. Life has this annoying habit of being a bitch and what is good for some isn't always good for others. I hope you find something to love, even after 22 :)

[@eldenstrawder6176]

+Jebus Matoi THE COLLEGE IS WHAT IS TURNING OUT STUPID PEOPLE, MASS DUMBING DOWN , WHY GO TO COLLEGE GO TO THE LIQUOR STORE BUY BEER KILL YOUR LIVER , THATS ALL THEY LIVE FOR IN A COLLEGE IS PARTYING NOT EDUCATION,,,,GO TO COLLEGE LEARN HOW TO BURN A FLAG BE A DRUNK TAKE STUDENT LOANS RUN THE DEFICIT UP MORE , THEN COMPLAIN YOUR OVERQUALIFIED FOR A JOB ,,,OVER RATED OVER PRICED BULLSHIT THIS COUNTRY DONE FINE UNTIL COLLEGES NOW LOOK AT IT

[@mtggeeksgaming5064]

+elden strawder I dont know what you have against colleges but to be honest that is the most ignorant thing I have ever seen on a youtube comment and trust me ive seen alot. College is not about partying, yes some may over due partying as a freshman or maybe a sophmore but the people who can even become "over qualified" for a job will have to try atleast a little bit in college. I am not you or even know you so i cant say for sure if you were joking or just have so sad of a life that you need to complain that your boss is 20 years younger than you. Also college is older than this country dumbass.

[@dragracer7643]

I really wish we could all go back in time and do exactly what this song says

[@kaseyc1898]

My all-time favorite Brad Paisley song. My middle son was one of these. He walked a hard road, but as a Marine and now a college student...I'd tell the high school misfit...trust me...you're going to turn our amazing!

[@sashabanks9075]

Thanks for your utmost love and support has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this, but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. i do read your heartwarming comments and i truly appreciate all. It's the season of love for me & so i decided to put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through old posts on my official page and hitting up random fans, So i can get to relate with my fans better through discussions of depth and humour, listening to compliments and criticisms on my career work.

[@richardquinones4943]

I’ve been a Brad Paisley fan since 2004 when I first started listening to country. “Mud on the tires” was the album

[@thomasbutler]

This song describes me down to a T. I am 17 and just recently had a 7 month relationship crash and burn. And yeah, it does feel like there’s still a knife in my back. And even as I write this, I am studying algebra to get a good grade on my test tomorrow. All of Brad’s lyrics resonate with me. But don’t think I am looking for pity from anyone. Trust in the Lord and He will bless you. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Be not wise in thy own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil.” Proverbs 3:6-7

[@kylefredericks6211]

I’m 17 currently and I can honestly say I’m at the biggest possible “rock bottom” point in my life that any given 17 year old could be at. My birthday was a few days ago and my cousin suggested this song to me. I’m not an emotional type, but when I listened to it in my room later I couldn’t help but start bawling. I hope when I’m Brad Paisley’s age I can turn on this song and look back at my teen years and see how far I’ve come.

[@sethjones2316]

It’s a tough time to Be 17 but don’t think To Hard. Everything will work out for a reason. Don’t be pressured to Be 18 yet pal it will come and that last year of 17 will fly so enjoy

[@SpexMusic]

Time goes by EXTREMELY FAST PLAYER, I'm 28 Now and the OLDER YOU GET, THE FASTER IT GOES. Words of Advice: ALWAYS BE WISE, Ignore ALL NEGATIVITY And Drama, Push away the bad groups of people if any, And FOCUS ON YOUR DREAMS MAN..... I Wish I could go back in time and fix my mistakes but nobody can. Good Day to you buddy.

[@raeofgayshine]

This song has actually helped me to not become one of those people who are focused on being popular or dating or anything like that. It helped me realize a long(ish) time ago that there is more to life than just high school and that I can't sweat the not being liked thing or the being cursed at or hated thing. Whenever I need a reminder of that, this song just always appears. Like this morning when I was feeling a bit down and worried, or just a bit ago when someone I thought was a friend did a big so friendly thing. This song just popped into my head and listening to it has reminded me that I'll be okay. Thank you Brad Paisley. Thank you.

[@JorRob001]

Same way i feel :p

[@SKIUPOD]

3:41 gets me every time. Uncle was diagnosed with cancer shortly after I moved away to college. Died a few years later. Wish I could go back and really cherish the times he wasn’t sick

[@aleksandragulakova2086]

I'm 16 now and I feel like I'm in my 20s listening to it to make the best out of my high school years, I was always quiet and didn't follow the crowd or get involved much, I just wanted to finish high school and leave, I have not much time left but I've dealt with so much past 2 years and I know better years are only to come. Country music speaks to me on a whole new deeper level.

[@courtneyvega8]

This song was released when I was 17, didn't know then how true this song would be then! I'm 25 now and it hits me right in the feels...definitely don't miss high school tho.

[@MrLtwilliam]

I don't miss it either

[@dchang11]

+william mc gregor for some reason, i actually miss high school. some of the best memories of my life happened there. i think it varies from person to person.

[@MrLtwilliam]

I'm glad you miss but I don't

[@takidabossen]

+Courtney Harris this song has always been my favorite ever sence i was 18

[@laurenhaley8113]

I have grown up listening to this song, I knew all the lyrics when I was 4. I didn't understand the meaning then but now I do, it really speaks to me :) way to go brad!

[@theresamcdonald1943]

I was just writing a letter to me of my childhood, don't do it at Christmas, makes me cry. but your song makes you sing.

[@michaelrust9798]

This song depresses me but it shows that even through tough times, you can still make it through. When Brad says "You", "Your", or any of the words that sound like this song is directing to me it field like this song is speaking to me

[@sashabanks9075]

Thanks for being and I hope you never stop listening to my music

[@simplified-code]

R.I.P to all aunt Rita in our lives. Let's all make a deal to be aunt Rita in someone's life.

[@markrenzella2825]

Brad went to the same school I did . At 1:36 my nephew is on . This is what West Virginia is.... Wish all America felt like . We would be much closer ...

[@coltonhauptman992]

I was a teenager when this came out. This was my favorite song. Brings back so many memories. I just turned 30 in July. And life does pass you by.

[@dekuchan9757]

Im in my freshmen year, I'm so glad my teacher played this song when we were writing letters to ourselves. I use to hate middle school, but when I graduated middle school, I was devastated. The amount of friends I lost, the memories. I'm going to cherish these 4 years of my life. Im going to have fun and have no regrets because...time doesn't stop nor rewind.

[@Pigeon__Man]

Oh man. With my first son on the way I want this to be our song. I wish I took this song seriously as a kid, I never thought I'd be here waiting on our baby. High school is not the best it gets. After my first major breakup with my high school sweetheart I met my, now, wife. It hurt so much but it got better. You could never have convinced me that the cute girl in the bakery would be my baby's mama one day. Life gets better.

[@urbanredneck74]

I can’t stop listening to this song. It is my all time favorite country song. It has so much meaning. They really don’t make em like they used to.

[@xJakePrice]

Not a country fan, but I’ve always viewed Brad as one of the most underrated artists of my lifetime.

[@ToasterBoss]

Only Brad wrote this song. Very rare in a world of 3, 4, 5, 6, maybe 10 writers.

[@kevinreneau797]

These lyrics were as true then as they are today. That's what makes a great song from a great artist. I my met my wife in High School at age 17 and we are still so much in love as we go through the chapters of our life. I graduated in 1981. I love you honey.

[@lizzyd08]

It's funny how true this song rings now that I look back at High School and all the stupid things I did. I was actually 17 when this song came out and now I'm only 24 but it still holds true. There are a lot of things I wish I could tell myself back then, even before that, and how things will be different.

[@shellyray9088]

Thanks for not forgetting where you come from, Brad.. It's so good to watch this, and see home, our High School, and our classmates.. and my daughters classmates.. Nothing like home.. Thanks for the memories..

[@sashabanks9075]

Thanks a lot for all you do and all your support I really appreciate it and I hope you never stop listening to my music

[@alexpauraabao]

You've got so much up ahead You'll make new friends You should see your kids and wife And I'd end up saying have no fear These are nowhere near the best years of your life Hope is everything a teenager needs

[@slow_joe_fg4134]

This came out when I was 17, senior year. All my friends in arizona, divorce, moved to Tennessee when I was 20. Now 27 loving back in my home state of Michigan. Beautiful 9 month old with the love of my life. Wow. Pulled on a few heart strings there Brad. Man... Lots changed .

[@slow_joe_fg4134]

man oh man :')

[@joshcrawford5734]

The best part about this video is that it takes place in Brad's old high school in Wheeling, WV. He invited everyone that he graduated with to come back and be part of the video.

[@barrybutler8505]

Amazing Song both words and music....HE wrote this himself.....best songs are when he writes it all.....We need more Singer Songwriters....

[@Trevormagnum]

this is my last year of high school, and it's honestly a little scary, I've had people tell me It's not all that bad. this very song fills me with confidence that my best years are still ahead of me and how my life will get better with the years to come

[@kelwheat]

Very insightful Trevor. And yes - the best years are ahead....expecially if you go to college !! Just don't let yorself live in the past like many people do.

[@Smurffitness]

that's a lie bro. shits always gonna be bad. real bad. when you are on top of that moutian...BOOM! you slip and fall.

[@gta4viceman]

Always go that different route that no one takes and take peoples words as life lessons and advice and use that to better yourself!

[@birky0191]

That lyric about talking to your aunt every chance you get is really true if you have older family members talk to them as much as you can because oneday you wont be able to

[@Maples01]

That's right kids, get to your school work, don't sweat the crap, I survived, as did those before me, and believe me, I put up with quite a bit of it, you'll find climbing to the top of the popularity list, or being at the bottom means absolutely squat 20 years from now. You will see at your reunion, those who you wished you were, many of them will not be living the life you are now, often times, they have been put through a struggle, and the fame from high school totally faded away. We all want to grow up so fast, when you get there, you'll find yourself daydreaming about being young, life's funny.

[@zak_87]

I used to listen to this song when i was 22. I was digging in my old songs list and i came i cross it this week. I'm still listening to it since then. Such an amazing song and lyrics, and country style!

[@erkandpent]

“Ps go hug aunt Rita... every chance you can” that line hits my heart like a train... 😭😭❤️

[@edwardannumnortei2105]

Brad Paisley.... God bless you for existing. You have no idea how you have helped me through my life. Thank you soooo much

[@leading4Him]

I think Brad is a lyrical genius, not even mentioning his monster guitar skills (oops, i just did) And he seems like a really good guy. I'd love to hang out with him once.

[@domschannel4795]

If could write a letter to me and send it back in time to self at 17. Man that part gets me every time.

[@maggieg9024]

I love this song so much...I think this song can apply to anyone because we all look back on our lives later and wish we had done things differently at different points in life.

[@Realsteviewonder]

Hello, how are you today? It’s nice to me see you here.

[@ChevroletGirl1974]

This song came out when I was 17. I am not the type to break down and cry. But this song did it to me then and still does it to me now

[@johnnydepp4472]

Thank you for following my page , Support you showered on me, I hope you never stop listening to my music…I’ll love to honor you by giving you my personal information for a private conversation if that’s ok by you..

[@loraarmstong1206]

@@johnnydepp4472 your very welcome Brad Paisley

[@johnnydepp4472]

@@loraarmstong1206 so tired in Sweden had a show last night it’s morning here... Your message popped on my phone kindly send me a direct message mail to mail as said earlier I’ll love to discuss some important issue with you as my loyal fan

[@daniellebarry4593]

I wish I could write a letter to my 14 year old self to help me through the roughest time in my life . That way I could avoid other problems in my life. There are things that I would tell myself and there’s things that I wouldn’t tell myself ether.

[@tartsonawire]

Why does this song make me bawl every single time?

[@judypurkey7459]

Me too

[@johnnydepp4472]

Thank you for following my page , Support you showered on me, I hope you never stop listening to my music…I’ll love to honor you by giving you my personal information for a private conversation if that’s ok by you..

[@andrewhertel9421]

I rate him as incredible! Great song writer, excellent singer and a phenomenal guitar player! Not sure how anyone could under rate Brad Paisley!

[@tjwisdom2613]

just ended my senior year and going off to the military. this song explains my high school career perfectly. still remember my first day of freshman year. wish i could do it all over again already.

[@minniebun2803]

I know every single lyric and song from Brad paisley and honestly this is my favorite song ever being honest.

[@jacobblevins7455]

Man I miss the good ole days in high school with all my buddies getting into trouble wish I could go back simply because of all the good memories we all had together

[@odyssey1537]

As someone who just graduated and is going through all of these events, breakups, family deaths, being pulled over and just being stressed, this has become a very comforting song, like my dad is talking to me

[@donnone7295]

This song is VERY much true, even though Brad recorded it over 12 years ago. It expresses Brad's life in high school. I didn't go to school with Brad but he has said so in TV interviews. The School in the video is the ACTUAL school he attended. The "weird" ending with Brad on stage and people around him went there as well. That part of the video was filmed by his parents and a couple of his Buddies.

[@scotthunt2479]

That's not actually Brad getting the crown. According to Wikipedia..... " In the end after the song is done, there is a short outro of footage of Paisley being given a crown during a school assembly in 1991. This scene was not home footage. It was shot in present day, with an actor playing a younger Paisley." Still, it was a cool way to end the video.

[@allenturner3907]

This song still hits even tho I'm already graduated but life is tough remeber that your not alone

[@noahdavidson8733]

This song... I was five years old when this song came out, my dad and I singing along to the lyrics with not a care in the world. Now, here I am at 23, and slowly realizing this song is right, whether it be through confirmation bias or if Brad is just that amazing of a storyteller. Broke up with my girlfriend after 7 months when I was 16/17, eventually got back together with her and now she makes me the happiest man on earth. I get in arguments with my dad even today and still try to remember "Just assume you're wrong, and Dad is right", and that plays out so true so many times. Remembering how much "pressure" I thought was on me in high school only to realize there's a bigger world out there. This is just one of the many Brad Paisley songs that bring tears to my eyes, because they're so true and he just has such a great way of telling a story/promoting a message/lesson.

[@an9el_8888]

"...pain like that is fast and it's rare..." SO TRUE.

[@chelsea6671]

its been a terrible year so far and its my senior year and ill be graduating in less than two months. My prom is in two weeks and it feels too fast. This song has made me realize i should slow down and enjoy these times.

[@DominicBadalamenti]

I remember being 17 when this came out I’m in my thirtys now with three beautiful children. But I remember wondering what my life would be like now. Life goes so quick enjoy the ride !❤

[@donnycharlesvchannel4395]

2024 still listening....

[@Derrickstatler]

I’m about an hour from Brad Paisley home town

[@bd3563]

​@@Derrickstatler I still live in the area

[@Derrickstatler]

@@bd3563 nice

[@briannahawkins8435]

reallll

[@theogoldberg8919]

2024 discovering today

[@igottazayn]

“You should really thank Ms. Brinkman, she spends so much extra time it’s like she sees a diamond underneath and she’s polishing you till you shine” That gives me the chills every time I hear it.

[@elenasalazar4482]

1987...my 17th year... well I'm 47 now and it's still the best of my life

[@tiffanypearson5857]

A soulmate is not a mirror reflection of yourself and neither are your parents. God is into the details.

[@absoluteskater13]

Its crazy watching this video and knowing every single place that it was shot at, especially the riverfront, where i spent the majority of summer 2013. Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.

[@teasis5511]

We had to do this song for our school project listened to it for 2 second.....THANK YOU NEXT🌹❤️

[@avalcallahan]

I wish all young teenagers 15 & up would listen to this song over & over. The song is so real. At 17 you can't see past Friday night & high school IS NO WHERE THE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE!!

[@BRAD-PAISLEY]

All thanks and love to my Fans..keep supporting and shedding your love! you all are the only source to my motivation to work! Are you one of my great fans out there?

[@pattykaypowell]

I love this song. gives a young person hope for a better future than he may see. Brad's songs are full of hope, and a positive outlook on life. I remember high school days very well. I agree those are not the best years. Things will get better. Listen to those who have been there and know...

[@liljoe10169]

+Patty Powell , This song is touching, it also has so many different ways of value, and meaning. If this can touch you as much as it does. Go on and live life, there"s so much more in life to be taught, and learned that this will only be a introduction to real life........

[@johnnydepp4472]

Thank you for following my page , Support you showered on me, I hope you never stop listening to my music…I’ll love to honor you by giving you my personal information for a private conversation if that’s ok by you.. ☺️💋😍

[@XxfallenheroxX1]

I love this song I balled my eyes out first time I heard this song because Ive been through so much hell in my life ive been suicidal just wanted give up... for some reason this song gives me something to hold on to makes me see differently I'll have a bright future just have to push through that bad times and I'll come out even stronger then I started!!

[@aran125]

You're not alone bud, stay strong.

[@deviadhikari2580]

Keep listening man . Life is precious