Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life [Official Music Video]

Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life
from I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning
Standard: bit.ly/2kMKL1K
Remastered: bit.ly/2lZfMjd
Directed by John Cameron Mitchell

[@gabiluch87]

I got married to this song. Unfortunately, 6 months later my husband passed away, he had a brain tumor. I haven heard it too much ever since, coz it still hurts so much. The lyrics gave a different meaning now, I'm so happy I met him before he died, and I know he was happy he had met me before he died too. Love you and miss you, love of my life.

[@ausgaze]

condolences.. stay strong. peace x

[@mechemaciel884]

so sorry for your lost...You both were very lucky to have each other I think. stay strong!

[@JanoyCresvaZero]

I’m so sorry for your loss… Here I am using drugs and not caring about my life… And you lost the person you loved most. Thankfully I’m clean now. I admire your strength. I pray I can be as strong as you!

[@dipset6845]

Sorry for you lose😢😢

[@lowercase21]

May God strengthen you during this time and may your husband be in heaven watching over you. I'm truly sorry for your loss God bless you hun.

[@soniac191]

I think of my daughter when I hear this song. I was diagnosed with cancer when she was 2 years old and although I'm not afraid of dying as it is a part of life, I begged God to give me enough time so that she could get to know me and know what my love for her felt like. I was terrified that I would die before she had any tangible memories of me. My biggest fear was that she would know how much I loved her because other people told her and not because she knew what my love for her felt like. "I'm glad I didn't die before I met you." I'm so glad I didn't die before she got to know me. It's been 13 years now, I'm cancer free! We have the best relationship and I'm so grateful for every single day that i get to spend with her. Myabella, if you ever stumble across this comment always remember, i love you the most most ♥️

[@dustinb1070]

I'm not crying, your crying! Such a beautiful comment. Best wishes for you and your family.

[@verelenikaJune]

I'm so glad she gets to experience your love . It's a beautiful thing really a parents love . My dad died when I was 21 and I'm so grateful I got to feel his love ❤

[@wolframmerkel176]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@robin1270]

Miracle god bless you

[@Rasnark]

This is amazing. Hope you are well and healthy and I hope your daughter loves this song as much as you.

[@emmamoodymusic]

My grandparents kiss at 1:07 and I was absolutely floored the day my nana asked “do you like the band bright eyes”. Had no clue they were in this video!!!

[@emmamacdonald9415]

Aww that's so sweet

[@fractaled3129]

That's adorable. They look so in love too.

[@xenostim]

they are fn precious omg. So were you a fan before you found this out??

[@yayichangedmyhandle]

Was it in omaha?

[@emmamoodymusic]

@@xenostim Yes! I was! So crazy when my Nana told me!

[@chaoticbutkind]

“Yours is the first face that I saw, think I was blind before I met you” one of the greatest lyrics of all times

[@chaoticbutkind]

Maybe one of the greatest songs of all time across all of time and space, in all universes and dimensions known and unknown.

[@brandenoneal5642]

It’s a baby being born and sees its mother for the first time

[@natschaefer1044]

@@brandenoneal5642 it's also an allegory for when someone (be it a friend or a romantic partner or whoever) is so important to you that you feel like you only truly started living when you met them

[@happygoluckyrayofsunshine8820]

"I'm glad I didn't die before I met you" why am I crying

[@mysticmae12]

Happy Go Lucky Ray of Sunshine this! Yes! Me too!

[@moankeyman7832]

That part always gets me 😭 that and the last line

[@chanapatata4925]

yeah count me in 😭😭

[@hawkmanz1620]

I sang this to my husband the day before our wedding and when that line popped up, I couldn’t continue because I was in tears.

[@leftoverblunts]

every time !

[@davidpalmer3106]

Me and my dog listened to this as we drove 259 miles back from the farm I picked him up from when he was 2 months old. He is 14 now and all the time that has passed makes this song more relevant to our lives together. I listen to this with him snuggled next to me and I think about how much I owe him for the blind trust he gave me. We have a lifetime of memories together and this song will always be a reminder of where those memories started.

[@lexkeach5726]

This is so beautiful! I hope you still have your baby and are both well and happy

[@jessicawatson891]

i hope your dog is still alive, have a good life

[@lex8239]

❤

[@fabiolawicce9699]

OMG this is beautiful ❤️

[@johncahill1985]

It's funny I listen to this song with my cat he's 11 now he's all I got all the girls I've been with screwed me over and he's always been there he's more than a cat animals are better than people I'm 36 I know it sounds crazy I just hope we go to the same time.

[@crystlesalm8049]

My husband put this song on the mix CD he gave me when we first started dating. I could have been killed when a car rear-ended me on my moped a week before we started dating and he came and brought me treats and was just wonderful. When I heard the line that said, "I'm glad I didn't die before I met you" it really resonated and it became our song. I ended up walking down the aisle to an accustic guitar version and our wedding bands have, "This is the first day of my life" inscribed inside. In September, we'll have been together 10 years and going on our third wedding anniversary. Corny, I know, but I pretty much can't hear this song without tearing up, it's the main soundtrack to my life.

[@mootpointless]

That's beautiful, not corny in any way...Was your husband the dude who rear ended you on moped? If so, you guys really met by accident.

[@GodsOfMW2]

That is awesome, and I hope to end up like this someday.

[@keisarah]

Cried reading this

[@girlspooptoo8567]

Crystle Crubaugh Some people get lucky enough to really find someone they love and someone that loves them. I am one, and it sounds like you are to. Have a good life

[@kenraq2000]

Beautiful

[@Naiant]

The best line is "I'd rather be working for a paycheck than waiting to win the lottery." Everyone who believes in the crap about "soulmates" should keep this line in mind - there isn't one perfect person out there for you, with whom you will be forever happy with no problems. Love is hard work; it's sometimes putting your own feelings aside for the sake of the one you love, it's even (God forbid) being willing to change. Don't stick around in a toxic relationship, of course, but don't bail at the first problem. This is advice from someone who's been married since 1981.

[@trixie87]

i love this so much, thank you

[@MrSack1132]

Thanks I really needed to read this

[@jacindanathaniaaufi3070]

This is someone else’s comment, no?

[@ellaedwards1375]

@@jacindanathaniaaufi3070 shut up

[@ellaedwards1375]

why did i not realize that’s what the line was about?? i’m so stupid

[@ashleygoff46]

My boyfriend loved this song. Said it was how he felt about me. I’ll never forget laying in my bed listening to it together.. He’s been gone 9 months now. I miss you Dylan ❤️

[@renesteegers9858]

Hey stay strong 🤍

[@balladofthebroken7569]

❤️❤️

[@Gingerbear420]

Sending love and prayers .

[@TheCopper321]

♥️

[@lil_nightmares1]

may he Rest In Peace, rest easy Dylan ❤️

[@dwntwomarzgirl]

“I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you” is *THE* thought that jerks my tears and reminds me that all is okay because I. met. *you* ..

[@IAmValefree]

Such an incredible line, so basic on paper but so perfectly delivered.

[@ρους-γ1λ]

this line made me cry for a song for the first time

[@ks42555]

@@ρους-γ1λ welcome to the club 😌

[@rossadams8934]

The woman holding a photo gets me everytime. But it reminds me that I need to be healthy so my girl doesn't have to live half a life without me.

[@saracaceresx]

I’m sure she’ll appreciate that 🌟

[@rossadams8934]

@@saracaceresx Were not together anymore. I had a failing of health and she didn't visit me in the hospital. I lost a job and she left. She wasn't the one. It hurts because I made every effort as if she was.

[@saracaceresx]

​@@rossadams8934 I'm sorry to hear that, I can definitely relate! I hope you can heal soon

[@m.f.3347]

​@@rossadams8934stay strong brother. i hope you're doing better now

[@Rasnark]

Hope you are alive and well

[@anniescott7479]

This is the first time I've ever heard this song and, I'm glad I didn't die before I heard this song. That would have been quite a shame. This has got to be one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard in my life. I am glad to be alive today.

[@rsmania01]

Take care friend 💛 love you.

[@anniescott7479]

@@rsmania01 I certainly will, you too. I love you, stranger

[@LiaaaaaaaaAAAAAHH]

Hi. Do you still listen to this song?

[@beebwanon]

the part with the lady holding the picture gives me chills every time

[@kyela9885]

Same

[@airwriq]

Lol loved ones die, it happens... to all of us.

[@ajbolt7]

Idk why but the stare the guy at 1:49 has gets me personally

[@stargazing7977]

He's holding back tears​@@ajbolt7

[@bobsiyt6548]

The incredible duality of this song... depending on your situation in life, it either brings a smile or a tear. You listen to it when you’re in love and with someone - or you listen to it when you’re missing that person and alone.

[@valija9060]

Perfect comment ✨

[@zerogz1]

Amazing

[@willsuttie3683]

It's like Road to Joy. The first verse is about despair, lonliness and depression. The last verse is about possibility, the peace that can be found in nature and pure joy at being a part of it. The words are the same.

[@kollinbyrne7150]

my love just makes me cry

[@stoopidhead]

Can it be both

[@vanessawiley7477]

In high school my boyfriend learned to play this song for me, we loved bright eyes. We broke up before graduation and he got addicted to drugs after being a straight edge his whole life- he passed a few years later. This song randomly pops up every now and then, and I know it’s him saying Hi. I consider myself one of the lucky few that knew the “real” him. I know he’s at peace now, and “I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you” 💕

[@randomshit65]

Fuck man this made me so damn sad. Hope your life’s treating you well

[@sherrysyed]

Hope you’re doing good 🤍

[@ashthetrashboat1982]

So awesome of you to remember him fondly. My best friends bf died of an OD...and I don't think she has ever recovered

[@ice9557]

I love that you view it that way! God bless

[@maverlyxyz]

2021 anyone? This song never gets old. Reading the comments made me teary eyed. I love how you got to share your stories with us. Happy New Year. I hope you are doing well.

[@coryander4918]

i will forever love this song

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

This song came out my senior year of high school and I've never seen the video. I cried so hard. This song will forever take me to that tender time...when hardly anybody in my current life knew me. I wish I could give my 18 year old self a hug and tell her she will be fine.

[@yoshijazy360]

ur more than right brother keep on chugging into 2022

[@missmama919]

Still love it, had this CD on repeat in my Camry for yrs

[@deadtotheworld]

🤌🏻

[@jrrinka]

It is 2023 and I am crying tears to this song. I find myself coming back to this at some of my lowest and highest points. I have 4 kids and when I hear this I appreciate them for their joy and beauty. My wife of 15 years, we’ve had our moments, but there is no song that more represents us than this. And now I go and cry more…

[@taylor2811]

2023 and the song makes me cry tears of joy hoping to listen one day with a future wife and kids. All the love to you and your fam brother. Pass it on to me one day if you feel you can ❤️

[@amandaboylan9781]

Always sob

[@aprilarmstrong6684]

I sang this to my daughter when I held her the first time. Now I sneak back and listen to it everytime I notice how fast she is growing up.

[@kartoffelsaek]

Possibly the best positive lovesong ever made.

[@lucapelo8303]

Are you kidding? This isn't even Conor's best love song, much less the best love song of ALL TIME. Listen to Entry Way Song, or Its Cool, We Can Still Be Friends. They aren't on iTunes but they are on KZbin or on the vinyl version of Noise Floor. Two incredible songs. Who knows, you might change your mind

[@kartoffelsaek]

"positive" As in it's about the fun stuff of love, not the agony that follows a failed relationship. Entry way song has good lyrics, but the song itself is not as good as this one i think. And it's cool we can still be friends is not positive at all. It's a bitter song, that's amazing because of that. Art is subjective, and for me this is a song that describes the good feeling of love perfectly for me.

[@omarsdroog]

Seriously? It's totally about a relationship that's over and he's begging to be taken back.

[@MikeInABQ]

Um, yeah, but I had the impression that it had been his decision or mutual, and sometimes people do go back and forth before a realization sets in. In any case, I heard it as if going back was an option that he was picking up, based on all the wonderful sentiments he attributed to the relationship.

[@idavinkel4873]

2021

[@castronautical7744]

I’m gay and I used to listen to this song all the time as a kid. My dad loved this album and bought me a CD of it for my birthday. I always listened to this song in the dark and think about my crush around middle school and early high school. Now it just makes me happy. I always imagine playing this song at my wedding with the man of my dreams.

[@jessicawatson891]

that's awesome, wishing you the best

[@arvincaneos8699]

Sending you lots of love 😘

[@senyaceey9196]

aw that's so cute !

[@jjfav2231]

love how music can always take you right back to how you felt in the moment even if it was years and years ago.

[@luciustate4386]

😂😂

[@jordanhunt4788]

I can never listen to this song just once. I've tried--can't do it. "I'm glad I didn't die before I met you" I get choked up every time I hear it.

[@TylerDurdenIsRad]

Strong lyric, the thought that your own mortality may prevent you from meeting the love of your life is scary. We only get so much time here, you should never hesitate talking to a pretty girl, after all she might be the one haha

[@mistershroom4847]

She is the one when you ask her :D

[@krishnchipz]

@@TylerDurdenIsRad 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@colin9174]

@@TylerDurdenIsRad sounds like a strong case against murdering a child tbh

[@goeatsanta5600]

Same. My eyes always sweat when I hear that lyric

[@chilla124]

i was in the kitchen with my itunes playing on shuffle when both my parents came downstairs and started listening when this song came on. they both kept looking at each other laughing and smiling. i had never seen them that happy but i suppose i cant be surprised as thats what the power of music is.

[@watercolors5042]

chilla124 lmao this was written 9 years ago , wonder what you’re doing now

[@madgebishop5409]

@@watercolors5042 yeah we need an update!

[@sophieb5537]

Agreed! Update has been asked for!

[@ariavalentinaestelle]

Yes! Update! My thoughts exactly

[@Rasnark]

After 13 years. Hope parents are alive and well and hope you are well

[@TheGreatHuzzah]

This song makes you feel all cuddly if you are in a relationship and lonely if you are single hahah

[@RiippinHeads]

imagine just ending a long term relationship and listening to this song

[@AzazelBathory]

Lawrence I'm in a relationship but lonely tho :(

[@thomaswallay3025]

its hard

[@bigpapaDgaming]

Too true dude!

[@LiuKang7]

Lonely Af now

[@karlechaluse7546]

My partner introduced me to this song when we were still dating seven years ago. I lost her to cancer last Tuesday. Watched this video again today and I'm shattered

[@funnyisfunny1519]

Much love ! I'm sure she is shining bright down on all of us. Take pride and joy knowing you had time with the someone who loved you.

[@Rasnark]

Believe me. Hundreds of us would give you a hug. Ánimo… ánimo

[@Fungoid]

I still don't understand how this song can be so cozy and so lonely at the same time. It's like I'm wrapped in a blanket and completely enveloped in a warm, loving hug, while being the only person in existence, staring up at an empty universe.

[@elenabetel1227]

❤

[@eyyyka]

huhuhu i feel you

[@lilyabrams2404]

The person in the last couple who mouthed "I love her👈🏼" made my heart so warm aww

[@stressedpilots3826]

IKKKKKKKK SO CUTEE

[@matthewbiggin9887]

'Besides maybe this time it's different, I mean I really think you like me.' Absolute genius.

[@kimberlybarrios5526]

africa

[@matthewbiggin9887]

@@kimberlybarrios5526 eh?

[@sij6169]

20 years ago this summer I met my wife, 12 years ago to this very day we got married and danced our first dance to this song, 10 years ago this autumn we had our first daughter together, 7 years ago we had our 2nd daughter, 2 years ago this winter she passed away from ovarian cancer. I still can't help but feel tears roll down my face every time I hear this song. I love you wherever you are. Sleep well my beautiful wife.

[@Rasnark]

God dammit dude. My heart aches for you. She’s hopefully waiting somewhere in the cosmos for you

[@blanaidmcphillips3573]

💚

[@NAETEMUSIC]

This man was out hear featuring every kind of diverse couple in 2006 god bless.

[@kick0ne]

Rewatching this after 13 years... Then, I had nothing but a computer and imaginary friends in World of Warcraft, while living in my parent's house. Now, I have a house I built on my own, a good job, a lovely wife, and a son who just celebrated his first birthday.

[@yeakin227]

I am high schooler. I am having the past you had. Living in my parents house with a computer and some game friends whom I never met. Don't know why your story makes me happy :)

[@saimai4630]

❤

[@sadeyedladie]

what a beautiful thing to read, thanks for share.

[@jessicawatson891]

very beautiful, damn these comments are making me cry so much, i'm so happy for you man

[@mariluuu3371]

Your comment gives me hope for my future 😭 thanks for sharing!

[@jackbutton8240]

1:48 - I've been coming back to this song regularly for about 6 years. This man's face breaks my heart everytime. I don't know what hes thinking about but you can tell hes absolutely crushed by whatever it is.

[@Digmapratama]

I thought too

[@olgawankenobi]

I come back to this video regularly too, for the last 13~ years or so. Each time I rewatch I notice something different or new and I’ve realized it definitely reflects my inner life (what new thing I’m noticing). Today, for whatever reason, is the first time I’ve ever even caught him or registered his face, and I immediately registered it as deep sorrow and regret. He’s haunted by something that ended without closure- whether a sudden death or messy split.

[@blueskaee]

Love the “I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you” Whole other level of beautiful.

[@kubracankaya892]

Tuvba, umarım bir gün çocuğunuz sen ve Ceyhun bu şarkıyı tekrar dinlemek için buraya gelirsiniz ve bu yorumu okursunuz. Sizi küçük kalbimin kaldırabileceğiden çok daha fazla seviyorum. Hayat size neler getirmiş olsa da bu şarkı size hep güç versin. Bu ve üzerine eklenecek bütün yıllarda anneler günün kutlu olsun. 💘

[@beyzaturan6531]

Tuğba'dan gelen var mı diye bakıyordum nasıl bir youtubersın sen kadın birlikte ağladık 😢💜

[@yazkom8945]

Biliyordum birinin bu yorumu attığını

[@medusa1206]

😥🥺😭

[@sudeintheskywithdiamonds5541]

Bu yorum için gelmiştimm :)

[@beatlefreakk]

@@beyzaturan6531 evet ya iki gündür şarkıdan çıkamıyorum zaten...

[@kashalakasha2092]

To me this song is for my older sister. I remember her showing it to me when I was really little, back when she was going through the worst time of her life. She was so deep in depression and trauma, I was so close to losing her back then. Shes told me so many times since that she didn’t know if she would have made it to where she is now if I hadn’t have been there to love her through it, and I believe it. Everything has been worth it to have each other. Every time I feel entirely consumed with hatred for being alive, I think about this song and how she lived because her little sibling loved her and that was enough. I think about how lucky we are that we’ve had that, and that we’ve both managed to live enough to find so many other things to love with that intensity. I’m getting “I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you” tattooed one day, to remind myself of all of the things I’ll be so glad I lived to love, and to remind myself of my sister, who I’ve loved more than anything since the actual first day of my life

[@dina-ls1rw]

im crying this is so beautiful im glad you have each other

[@kashalakasha2092]

@@dina-ls1rw I forgot even leaving this comment thank you for reminding me of it :,)

[@dina-ls1rw]

@kashalakasha2092 of course omg (*´∀`)

[@ash-di5ce]

im crying as a younger sister

[@lauren9547]

I think of my daughter and her birth when I listen to this. That was truly the first day of both of our lives. She saved me. I love this song.

[@starlesslostwords2687]

This is the first day of my life Swear I was born right in the doorway I went out in the rain, suddenly everything changed They're spreading blankets on the beach Yours was the first face that I saw I think I was blind before I met you And I don't know where I am, I don't know where I've been But I know where I want to go And so I thought I'd let you know Yeah, these things take forever, I especially am slow But I realized that I need you And I wondered if I could come home Remember the time you drove all night Just to meet me in the morning? And I thought it was strange, you said everything changed You felt as if you'd just woke up And you said "This is the first day of my life I'm glad I didn't die before I met you But now I don't care, I could go anywhere with you And I'd probably be happy" So if you wanna be with me With these things there's no telling We just have to wait and see But I'd rather be working for a paycheck Than waiting to win the lottery, ah-ha, mm-hmm Besides, maybe this time is different I mean, I really think you like me

[@occupied1111]

I do really like you! I love you! And I miss you ❤️🙏🏼😇😪🥰💕

[@marisatena6830]

I only feel comfortable saying it online, I tried killing myself right now. This song brought me out ...

[@ForBrooke-qq3kf]

@@marisatena6830 I hope you are doing better.

[@joshhale9355]

I think of my parents when I hear this. My mom loved this song and had never heard of Bright Eyes before, I’d been listening for awhile. At my parents 20th anniversary, they danced to this song. My dad passed away 4 years ago, the year they would’ve had their 25th. I miss him, and she lost almost everything when he passed. I got out of rehab a few days ago, I had been struggling with alcoholism for a few years after his passing. She picked me up, and the first thing she told me was “this is the first day of your life”. It made me think about this song, and how happy I was when I heard it.

[@Cuidavo]

Every time i hear this i also think of my parents, sometimes i just feel that the lyrics show the love of a parent. i dont know man. I hope you are getting better, and i also hope your mom gets through all the problems. Much Love.

[@joshhale9355]

Galarza3 she’s happy now, she’s been dating someone for almost a year and I admitted myself into rehab because I got tired of being a worry to her. Things are still rough just because, but we soldier on every day. Thank you for the care ☺️

[@sairakhan7082]

Sending love ♥️

[@Daervar]

Sending some love to you as well :). I hope you and your family are ok. ❤️

[@ctextoris]

In case you needed to hear it today, this is the first day of your life ❤️. I hope you’re still living one day at a time and on your journey in recovery.

[@Saverguy09]

2024? anyone still listening to this banger?❤

[@angelamack2720]

Walking down the aisle to it in 27 days to meet my amazing fiance 😍

[@Saverguy09]

@@angelamack2720 good for you bro❤

[@strattondolatabadi1183]

The lady at 1:34 perfectly encapsulates the wistfulness of remembering a long-time parter and listening to ‘our song’. My grandmother has the same expression when she talks about my grandfather who passed away fifteen years ago. He was the love of her life, then, now, and forever.

[@sheetschandler]

Watched this on the hosipital bed this morning with my partner and our 46 hour old baby girl. Sitting behind her on the delivery bed helping her push and cradling her when she rested was Truly the most powerful experience imaginable. We both wept with joy listening to this beautiful song. The first time we had heard it. Thanks to uncle H for sending it our way.

[@warrenhillis8262]

My first bf attempted suicide shortly before we started talking. He always said after that dark time I was the sunshine that came to save him. He's been gone 10 years now from seizing in his sleep, a few months after we decided to be friends. He was in my life for 2 years. He helped me be comfortable in my own skin and always listened to me and gave me advice. Especially when I felt the most misunderstood at school and home. How I wish I could hug him one last time and apologize for not appreciatating him more than 17 year old me ever did. You never know who means the most to you until their gone.

[@rebeccaverhoef6311]

Grace is coming soon...so please stay strong and know you will meet and hug your love again as it has never left you even in death, have faith xo

[@cgx6751]

I’m so sorry ❤️❤️❤️

[@hasbroclankus6190]

I'm so sorry. If you need anything, as a person with humanity, I'll be here.

[@houcineabdelhak3177]

I'm sorry❤😥

[@AdamBlack]

I really know what thats like Warren. < I lost my best friend at 18 , weeks before i was going to see him. And I lost a lover in 2006 to Borderline. > .... He made you feel at home, wherever you were... you never had that before and now you are supposed to live without. ( ok maybe thats me ) HE KNEW, i promise you. He KNEW I hope you do have someone now, if not a lover, than an intimate friend. 154 strangers think you are great. and for a few minutes* , one stranger Really wished after reading your comment , I could be that person for you . but thats probably just the magic of rock and roll, right? Warren this is for your boy, Young Boys aint supposed to die on a Saturday Night kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLPomdmqbdqaLM < * i havent stopped. i just realize its a bit ridiculous. Your honesty touched me >

[@antisocialmedia2507]

I remember the day I met my soulmate. I was introduced to her on the first day of a new job. I jumped out of bed every morning after that to get to work so I could see her. The problem was she was married with two young boys and I was a nomad with a drinking problem. I decided that I needed to quit drinking and become a better man so that I would be worthy of someone like her. We were friends and would talk at work and I hung on her every word. I was in love and she was unavailable. She would introduce me to her girl friends and I really did try to date a couple but they all knew. As time went on, problems developed in her marriage unrelated to me. Well, I have not had a drink in 22 years and we have been married 18. We have raised 3 boys and have a wonderful life. I feel the same way I did on that first day, I was born right in the doorway.

[@lindagalloway6029]

What a beautiful story. I’m so happy for you. 🙂

[@mojogustavo336]

Simp

[@serZemain]

@@mojogustavo336 hes the sigma simp

[@andrewdavis8203]

I put this song on a CD for my wife back in 05-06. We got married in 2012 and the idea of working for a paycheck instead of winning the lottery has always stuck with me. It’s true, no matter how comfortable you feel in a relationship you have to keep working to show you care. Never take love for granted, it can be easy to obtain but hard to hold.

[@richardwildlife88-wj6kl]

That's a beautiful story, I remember this song back then... but I never found love. It has always been me, and I'm 35 now. Life being single is easier.

[@owenicewater9704]

My favorite lyric has to be “but I realize that I need you.” It feels so personal and just makes me happy every time I hear it

[@plutosdeli]

This music video is absolutely phenomenal. The way that it captures pure romance and intimacy between the two people, it’s amazing. True love.

[@allstarwatt7246]

👍

[@peccantknavery6356]

Love does not discriminate. Beauty is in everyone.

[@TransRoofKorean]

If we believed that there would be a campaign to encourage some to fall in love with us ugliest few -- but it doesn't happen for a reason, because it is simply not true. At least, not for the most part. Love discriminates a lot. And that's okay. Telling people they cannot pick who they love is far more insane... The simple fact is that discrimination is literally necessary.

[@TransRoofKorean]

I'm a 50yo virgin and I'll die somewhere between that and a 70yo virgin that's literally just life; y'all are kinda insulting to pretend it's somehow otherwise.

[@RareMusicLJM]

It is 2021, and I heard this song playing yesterday in a book store I was shopping at. A lot of old memories instantly came flooding back to me because I had completely forgotten about this song. I came out 11 years ago, and I used to listen to this song alot during that time. Thinking about who I was back then and how I felt about myself, all because of this song, sometimes the smallest things take you back to a different time so vividly.

[@varg1231]

It's 2021 and I just rediscovered this song. A year and a half ago I broke up with my girlfriend of 6.5 years and through 2020 and early 2021 I went through a reckoning in myself where I retreated inward and addressed the things in me that led to the deterioration of that relationship. It was miserable, paying penance like that, and for so long. It was long enough that I started to wonder if I'd ever be happy again. Then I moved states, got my own place (first time ever living alone), and am building a new life that is all my own and I can't remember the last time I felt this happy. Soon after I started to feel this "complete" feeling in myself, someone I used to know and liked a lot reconnected with me out of the blue, and over the last three months we've been cultivating this friendship that I am certain will turn into a relationship at some point, but for right now we're taking things slow. She is quickly becoming my best friend and today, when I rediscovered this song, I realized that I am in love with this woman. Everything's changed and I feel as if I just woke up. She doesn't know this. Not yet. When we're ready to move forward, though, she is going to know. If you read this far, thank you. Love to all of you listening to this song right now.

[@aileenrose6786]

Any updates?

[@vaenkhar7236]

So what's new?

[@dylanbarnes9195]

Hard to believe it been ten years sense this song came out. It aged like a fine wine, and tastes amazing!

[@veritas1073]

yeah when you're coming here, youre drinking.

[@footywooty2]

posh

[@sonicfoxxmusic4281]

..best comment on here...TRUE.

[@hollyobaby6949]

Holy shit it’s been 13 years now... I remember seeing him play it I was still in high school. Wow.

[@naveedfarooq3155]

It's 17 now ! 😂

[@kenzaalioua9793]

I used to listen to this song in my high school hallway, and I used to sit in a corner balling my eyes out, feeling soooo lonely, and imagining a different life. And here I am, 11 years ago, listening to this song again, feeling as lonely but what I learned is that too shall pass just like many other times and life is full of ups and downs that we need to embrace. I am sending you love for whoever feels lonely, may your dreams stay big and your worries stay small.

[@MaryRowen]

My husband and I have been married 23 years. We couldn't afford a band at our wedding, but we're hoping to renew our vows for our 25th. If it happens--if we make it--this will be the first song we dance to.

[@user-vj2de7vm7q]

Hello Mary, how are you doing, hope you are having a great day?

[@3000A.D]

This is more diverse than any video I've seen in 2018. Considering this vid was 2006. Wtf. Great man

[@FranciscoGomez-dn8py]

Make America Emo again

[@Ninja563]

More realistic too

[@Hunter-xv7kz]

Only interracial straight couple is a Black Man and a White Woman... wonder why

[@krashd]

@@Hunter-xv7kz Probably because that's who happened to be there on the day...

[@Ninja563]

@everydayidie alilmore have you been outside? Definitely more freaks

[@Hortonheardahoe]

I’ve been searching for this song for years. I heard it on a movie and thought the first line was “this is the best day of my life”. 😭 Today is THE best day of my life. I found you.

[@eryqsummerlott9828]

Our first dance as husband and wife. I didn't get much time, but it was the best thing I ever did. I will never forget you little bird

[@WHITEPERSUAS1ON]

♥️

[@aldenansbergs3941]

I had the luxury of seeing Conor play this at the Columbus show, absolutely gorgeous. The whole night was perfectly imperfect. Such is life. Bright eyes is gonna become legendary.

[@bluemarbles1]

I'm leaving a message for my best friend and my true love, which I lost because I was young, confused, and stupid. Lukas, if somehow you read this, in whatever accidental funny way, I think about you daily. I'm still listening to this song, one of our songs. I'm glad I didn't die before I met you.

[@itstenebro]

Tag their KZbin name. Make amends, even if you don't get back together, at least you both know

[@LMackleless]

There are too many Lukas everywhere. That's why my friends call me Luke. Wish you would talk about me, but chances are low

[@bluemarbles1]

He reached out. He hates me, and that's for all the right reasons, and I will continue to love him. I am grateful to have met such a genuine and beautiful person. It's not a happy ending, but I will forever have all those memories with him that I can cherish. I will also have my regret but, as we well know or should know, we have to pay for most of the mistakes that we make. My biggest mistake was that I did not appreciate, at the time, all the good things he did for me. Kind as he is and always was, he gave me closure. Once again, even though I didn't deserve that. Cherish the ones you love, be kind, genuine, and always consciously appreciate what you have.

[@jstraight1667]

@@bluemarbles1 My fiance, the only woman I've ever loved, betrayed me so thoroughly, harsly, and repeatedly that I will never be able to forgive her. She said she hopes I can forgive her one day but also refused to do anything to deserve it. She even refused to give me closure when I thought my life depended on it. But her place in my heart is still there a year later. I am still trying to get rid of it or fill it with something else but maybe, no matter how little someone deserves it, we will always carry those people for life. I bet he still has you in his, even if it's tarnished beyond repair. You are still a part of each other.

[@yigitbozkaya845]

This song is waking up to a rainy day at noon and feeling all alone in your home while looking towards bookshelf and thinking all those rainy days that you’re with the person you loved

[@greenchug2871]

This came out on my birthday, so I guess this really was the first day of my life?

[@jefftaargus6672]

I'm watching this on my birthday today, now I'm gonna youtube some BelaFleck!! peacenlove

[@videoman7659]

What day

[@latitzouri]

Well no but it was exactly "insert age" ago ;P

[@tylerheard3982]

Green Chug and you can write full sentences now?! Fuck, I’m old.

[@tylerheard3982]

I’ve always loved this song, but the video always made me feel lonely as fuck... I’m basically the dude sitting on the couch by himself looking confused and depressed

[@ash-di5ce]

i always cried listening to this song and after watching this and reading the comments, i'm never not going to cry.

[@jettisonjackie]

Laura loved this song; I can never listen to it again. R.I.P.

[@lexkeach5726]

I knew a Laura who loved Bright Eyes and committed suicide. :( I'm sorry you lost yours too

[@shavedparmesanprosciuttoan4317]

I’ve got a song like that myself. Do yourself a favor, don’t listen until you’re ready.

[@destructiveblade7446]

Definitely don't listen to Laura Laurent either then.

[@stargazer45100]

One of the best love song music videos to one of the best love songs ever.

[@Bhetacarn]

+Juice Box TWDG My Friday Alarm is this song, it always puts me in a great mood.

[@20nico00]

No matter where I am in my life, I will shed a tear or 10 watching this video

[@alec5400]

Dude same every time I watch this video I cry. The woman with the picture of her late boyfriend/husband and the pregnant lady alone gets me every time.

[@lilapeck]

I wish I had found this song earlier. I’ve never had a song affect me the way this one does. It encapsulates all feelings of life. It’s so comforting to listen to. I recently got into Bright Eyes and found that one of the earliest songs they have is titled “Lila,” which is my name. I’m not sure why but it made me feel like this was my calling. Like this song and this band was meant for me. Anyway, this song has been on repeat since I found it about 6 months ago. First time I listened I felt a certain feeling, and I put it on repeat for 2 hours after. What a beautiful and perfect song.

[@ipekcalskan4252]

Teşekkür ederim Tuvba...Sayende bu şarkıyla tanıştım çocuğun için çok mutluyum. Eğer ilerde bir çocuğum olursa benim de ona adayacağım bir şarkı.

[@ezgisahin1598]

🥺🥺💖

[@gabriellegraham4103]

This is the first song I learned to sing The first album I bought on vinyl The first lullaby I sang to my babes

[@Rue18223]

My wife and I instantly knew this was the song we would get married to, we just had our 14th wedding anniversary. I often listen to this song and remember that boy and girl from back then, when life was so simple. We have been through a lot of happiness and heartbreak over the years. This song in 2024 still brings up warm feelings of how much I love her, more today than all those years ago!

[@devils_dragon2557]

When I was a baby, my dad would sing this to me, and now I still come to this song for some form of comfort no matter how many years pass by

[@DisconnectedAutomaton]

This is my favorite song of all time. Hands down. For real.

[@Sporkyspoonz]

If you watched this because you needed to..I love you now

[@jamesbk4395]

Almost 4 years later and I still love it

[@littlejohnnyturtle8770]

Cheers mate.

[@michellesanderson4316]

Love you, too. I needed to hear it now.

[@tia3006]

I needed to :')

[@nadarobin8228]

@@jamesbk4395 I was about to say....five years late...much love brother

[@shawnvagnier5107]

The girl with the photo always makes me cry… seeing life in so many dimensions

[@savannaclausen4271]

the loveliest song and loveliest video

[@sampalmer7946]

I was holding the tears back until I saw the pregnant woman holding the headphone to her tummy. I couldn’t help but smile and shed a tear. Beautiful & heartwarming video.

[@Driftgroundhog]

I dedicate this song to my mom and I’m really glad she is still alive and well with me. There is no one else who comes to mind when I think of this song and that’s a nice change. Love this song. Wish everything made me feel this grateful

[@robin.watermelon]

This song and music video always makes me cry. Love comes in so many forms and all of them are so beautiful ♥️ Stay strong out there everyone, you’ll find a love like this someday (I’m still looking too)

[@olimpiart]

Every time i listen to this song i think of someone that i dedicate it to. Today was for my mom, and i thought about how i got born and hers was the first face that i saw, and how she was probably the only person that i thought existed. And anywhere i went with her i was probably happy. I love how this song can be about so many relationships and people

[@turbokittylol]

the point where this song makes you smile to the point where it makes you just cry is so close together, amazing song

[@xenostim]

I loved this song so much as a teenager. I forgot that this is one of the cutest love songs ever.

[@edwardtaylor8971]

i pray i will feel like this about a person again one day

[@iPhake]

You will

[@edwardtaylor8971]

@@iPhake thank you, this means a lot

[@iPhake]

@edwardtaylor8971 I just fell in love again a month or so again. I just shared my screen with her and we watched this together. Was pretty cold and disheartened from previous relationships but I let go and allowed myself to find and be loved after working on myself a lot. It'll come to you too.

[@edwardtaylor8971]

@@iPhake i hope so, Happy for you my friend

[@edwardtaylor8971]

@@iPhake you were right

[@WhoIsCecilia]

This is one of the first bands that my boyfriend showed me when were getting to know each other. I think this might be the song he showed me first. I remember I was alone in the living room of my sisters house, which I was living at at that time, around nighttime and even though I wasnt quite fully paying attention to the lyrics at that time, I began to feel overwhelmed with emotions. My initial thought was "wow, this is something that I would definitely listen to and I've never heard it before". Given the pain and loss I was still grieving at that time, I knew he had a lot of stuff he's been through just by showing me this since I knew all the pain I'd carry and what I'd listen to at that time. I began to cry and just wonder what pain he's been through. I ended up telling him "you've been through a lot, huh?" I normally wouldn't ask things like this straight out but I did it without thinking. I was so comfortable around him, I felt like he wouldn't judge me or think much of it. It of course caught him off guard but it grew us closer. We knew we could confide in one another and we knew pretty early on we wanted to be with each other and that we even needed each other. Almost 4 years later, we live together and have two beautiful boys. This song and band will always have a special place within my heart.

[@deborahmillar7589]

My sister gave me this on a mix when i was in high school dating the guy who is now my husband. It brings back sooo much memories of the pain and growing we had to go thru to get to where we are now.

[@nickcaceresmusic]

Never taken the time to express how much I truly love this song and music video. Thanks Bright Eyes.

[@xragingsamx]

This song used to give me hope, and it still does. When it says "with these things theres no telling you'll just have to wait and see" then, "i rather spend my life working for a paycheck than waiting to win the lottery" to me it means you rather keep taking your chances than give up, hoping things magically happen without trying.

[@TheNashandLukeShow]

My dad introduced us to all his favorite songs and artists. That’s why we are here! 2020!

[@hiddentrack]

I remember listening to this the first time, been a teenager with no love, no future, no money, no problems, only music . Everything is different now.

[@eyyyka]

This will be one of my wedding songs ❤️

[@johnwilliams-dt2je]

Most songs are plastic and only a few are stayers. This is a stayer in a big way, 10 years young and a joy to re-hear!

[@ebysebastian5416]

I like that word plastic ,,,

[@cowgrrl]

I know this is a love song but I dedicate this song to my amazing mom. The one person I know who will love me more than anyone else in the world.

[@aubreegallucci8343]

Everytime I get misty-eyed when I listen to this song. The lyrics combined with the video...It is a very gentle and powerful song. I think everyone can relate to it's message.

[@RickshawWreck]

This song makes me cry…and then smile..and cry..and smile..repeat

[@briankelly9373]

My son and daughter-in-law had their first dance at their wedding to this song. This video makes me cry tears of joy!

[@ohnezuckerohnefett]

10 years on, I still come back to this song in my quietest moments. It's as if someone had poured all my emotions, my sorrows, my love for my wife, my kids, my parents, my friends into one beautiful song. It means so much to me. Thank you, Bright Eyes!

[@daniellegarcia2815]

My mom and I listened to this album backward and forward while we picked up my brother from prison. I was in 5th grade going into 6th grade middle school. I thought it was normal for brothers to go prison. My brother and I are like phoebe and Holden we are still really close to this day and intending on going to a show this weekend. I love him and I love my mom for exposing me to this kind of music.

[@edgynick9808]

I think people need to know what this song is truly about. It’s about releasing what any relationship is truly about in general. You will have some times of disagreement but in the end that relationship is special and nothing like before. I don’t usually listen to a song like this but it’s one of the most genuine songs lyrically. Top 10 songs of all time

[@ashfromspace]

When this video came out in 2006, gay marriage was illegal in almost every US state. It was remarkable and brave for Bright Eyes to feature so much queer representation in this music video (directed by John Cameron Mitchell, a gay filmmaking icon). Thankfully we're now living in a time when it's only one of many music videos like this.

[@richardwildlife88-wj6kl]

I remember them always supporting us. I remember seeing them live at a show in St Augustine, Florida in 2004, I was a gay teen and they hugged me and wished me well. Times were super tough back then.

[@TigerPrawn_]

It’s so beautiful. This was also the time when we had Russell T Davies breaking convention with gay rep on British TV

[@brandtsweet]

The song Makes me tear up every time it's so pure... It makes me miss my soulmate even though I probably shouldn't. My soul was permanently broken at least a little bit.

[@natashastewart4732]

Being single for 3 years now after a traumatizing relationship...I actually forgot what it felt like to be in love ...I haven't heard this song in 13 years, but I remembered today what love feels likes thanks to this song, after losing hope so long ...this brought me back and reminded me what I'm longing for

[@levibugos6006]

you will find love someday :)

[@LMackleless]

@@levibugos6006 That's what my friends tell me for 15 years already now. Not everyone will find love someday. Some are doomed to be alone...

[@dr1kk3r]

Omg and I've just discovered the video of this incredible song and I'm totally blown away.........

[@yalvi]

Beautiful song that can apply to many life situations... my first time hearing this, I was on the bus and I almost cried. I was single and hopeful for love. Then I got married and this song was part of my playlist. Now I’m pregnant, waiting for baby to meet me in a few days and it will be as much the first day of my life as it will be his. ❤️

[@reidhanson4827]

I used to listen to this in high school when I was struggling to accept my sexuality and love myself. And this song let me know what it might feel like to be loved, and it gave me hope.

[@AnnoyinglyIrish]

Loneliness brought me back to this song. Hope you’re all well.

[@brigiddd6306]

fuckin sameeee

[@ramonabehar773]

Loneliness brought me back to this song .too

[@stefanbrust9329]

hope you're doing well man, same

[@AnnoyinglyIrish]

@@stefanbrust9329 Hey! Thank you so much for that. If I’m honest, I’m doing a bit better.. a lot has changed and it’s funny what life can do. Keep on going, life will get better.