The Menzingers - "America (You're Freaking Me Out)"

[@TheMenzingers]

New Album 'Hello Exile' Available October 4. Pre-Order here: themenzingers.ffm.to/helloexile

[@Donnyf3841]

You guys gonna try and polarize your audience with politics? Not smart. Not smart at all.

[@josephmccredie7997]

@@Donnyf3841 That's punk rock buddy.

[@saral9577]

@@josephmccredie7997 ThAts PuNk rOcK BuDdY. You’re an idiot. It’s soooo punk rock to say what mainstream media is telling you to say. What a moron.

[@MistaMahoney]

​@@Donnyf3841 I dunno, buddy. I came here to confirm that this band was as terrible and shitty as I thought it was, and it is. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if they were awesome people. I can't understand a single fucking word he's singing, but America kinda fucking sucks right now (if you haven't been living under a rock.) Light an american flag on fire and shove it up your ass if you're gonna be a right wing fascist trying to silence dissent. Listen to "You're Wrong" by NOFX. (also NOFX's new song fish in a gun barrel is pretty good.)

[@Donnyf3841]

MistaMahoney 😂 People like you are the reason why Trump will be re-elected! Oh man I cannot wait to see you nerds cry again!

[@swale5oG]

The Menzingers are criminally underrated

[@FilipK123]

That I don't Wanna Be An Asshole Anymore crossover tho

[@gnarlynikki]

Riiiiiiight?

[@aliciabaker2443]

I was thinking the same thing 🖤

[@williamcraig8268]

I’m glad he survived being hit by that car

[@McdonaldeS1986]

Songs how I found the band! KZbin reccomend done well

[@WeWiLLRefuse]

"oh, how do I steer my early 30’s / before I shipwreck before im 40" OMG, that hits me hard because that's exactly how I feel right now. Nobody knows how to articulate and sum up lost loves and an existential crisis like The Menzingers

[@Realricketycricket]

Matt Crash I’ve been aging with these guys, every lyric was hit home since A Lesson Of The Abuse information technology, they never disappoint

[@Realricketycricket]

Berzerker God have you ever had bbq ribs ?

[@connors7078]

Yep. I love these guys... and I have already 'shipwrecked' it seems :D Saw them again last weekend. Last show of tour in Australia.

[@VixPsykohazard]

"Lost loves and existential crisis" that sums up my life :|

[@btagg44841]

The priest looking at the Boy's Life centerfold... Well done gentlemen!

[@cjl3933]

This song keeps getting more and more relevant

[@skrrrt6447]

Always a good day when you wake up to new Menzingers!

[@jackbrown4697]

Very correct

[@jackbrown4697]

@@pjslon2218 but it is good so there's not a problem

[@dangargiullo9634]

This video made me cry. The song coupled with its video is an absolute fucking masterpiece. Great job

[@anarchychicken69]

yeah me too. very real.

[@jensenmac.8416]

it got me choked up.

[@koyotefashion6130]

Over the years I never paid much attention to this band. I knew they existed and heard a couple of their tracks, but I honestly really never listened. This album changed all that and now I'm kicking myself in the ass. Their whole catalog is amazing. Huge fan now.

[@ryanmason74]

Same here, and I'm a couple of years behind you. Strangers Forever makes me cry every time I hear it. I didn't expect to be gut-punched by a band like this, but his lyrics are exceptional.

[@markf3521]

wholeheartedly agree

[@MRJABERable]

Keeping punk alive with a message.

[@ksceltsfan]

Damn this song and video really turned into something I wasn’t expecting. Powerful stuff.

[@REXMAN03]

I'm not one to pick up hitchhikers but I would stop for an alien in a tommy bahama tshirt

[@gerardjerry4637]

Yea think of Paul en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_(film)

[@MelancholicRobot42]

Even more relevant as time goes on...

[@ViktorSarge]

"America, love ya' but your're freaking me out" is a very to the point description of my feelings as a European. Especially in the last few years.

[@jonathanstotz1868]

As an American, I agree 100%. The last few years have been a living nightmare.

[@DamianLoved]

@Hitler.was.right ! shame on you, your ideas and your username are terrible.

[@arvid6682]

@Hitler.was.right ! What? The electoral college legit makes your country less democratic. Everyone's vote should be worth just as much as everyone else, that is just not the case in america, and therefor less democratic. Not to mention the massive amount of money that is flowing in and basically buying senators/congress people to benefit companies against the will of the people. But again, its just stupid to sit here and argue about basic facts. Go check some democracy index studies and you will find that most western European countries are more democratic than america. If you deny this, you've proven yourself very ignorant dude....

[@MaddestMousse]

Lol with a username like that you're just demanding to be taken seriously eh?

[@raminator1395]

This band is so fucking underrated.

[@mykhailobaturin803]

That alien had a more exciting time on Earth than me so far

[@erikwoll491]

Then start living life friend... We ain't got that much time, so make it a fucking good time!

[@theangry8876]

Well get out an live it up. We all gonna die anyway.

[@blemisheddiscgaming6464]

"Billboards claiming how Jesus felt"

[@CharliMorganMusic]

That experience is actually really typical of someone who really wants to get to know America with an open mind. Like, just get on the road

[@danpeters3258]

Me to , just sad.

[@pdxcarlo6046]

So glad I got to be a part of this project (white tank top, getting deported at the very end)! Thanks for having me be a part of such an important project! Amazing song!

[@PowerBottom3000]

what a great song to catch the climate. these dudes REFUSE to disappoint

[@deandesoto1609]

I was pretty disappointed ngl

[@Donnyf3841]

Dean Desoto I was too

[@alexgauld54]

Dean Desoto Thanks captain buzzkill

[@xx6672]

america for real you are freaking me out

[@nikmona1288]

I was literally JUST thinking earlier today "When am I going to hear my next favorite song for the very first time?" and then I get on KZbin and it turns out it's today.

[@PointlessAggression]

Reminds of Back in the USA by Green Day, just the vibe of where we are today in our country. And the title of this song is how I felt when I watched the Green Day video. As well as anything I see in the news. Cheers!

[@vidooper]

Ohhh, the alien is a metaphor, because he is alienated.... daaaaaaaaaaaamn. srsly though I do love this song and video

[@aintyouthatguy7855]

When your video is the perfect visual representation of your killer song, so much love for the menzingers

[@johnbarry3869]

Hello Exile is one of the greatest albums I have ever heard, I put up with Fables of the Reconstruction. Sound, lyrics, and the band's presence can be felt!

[@tristanstewart]

definitely ready for the new album

[@jackbrown4697]

Arent we all?

[@briellealexis9276]

This... is powerful and beautiful and I'm really glad you made this... wow.

[@artaxAF]

yeah, because attacking conservative views in 2019 is so powerful and brave.

[@cbreezy2395]

Ar†ax the fact that you felt attacked by this shows just how un-American your views are.

[@alexgauld54]

Ar†ax You're offended by a pop punk song pointing out the bullshit in our country?

[@alexonfireee]

They have such a unique vibe. Amazing band, I wish to watch them live one day

[@PowerBottom3000]

they're touring now bud

[@alexonfireee]

@@PowerBottom3000 I live in Greece i don't think they're gonna be here but i will see if they will play somewhere near. Thanks!!

[@Ryan96R]

They are definitely worth it if they're even relatively close to you. They put on one amazing show and thats coming from someone who when I saw them had NO CLUE how amazing they truly are

[@davemorgan4711]

Still one of the best music videos ever all love

[@Gary752ful]

Brilliant stuff. Zeitgeist and all that. Delivers a beaut one two 1. perfect message, when your fave bands feel like you do - there's a tingle 2. the realisation this record is on it's way to my house - sweet extreme

[@ccarta192]

About fucking time... we need more songs like this...

[@thiscataf]

"Ain't it a shame what we choose to ignore? What kind of monsters did our parents vote for?" Damn I felt that 👌

[@jamesoquinn9168]

Word.

[@davep4211]

Bush obama trump...theyre all shit

[@elperry7733]

@thestackedhouse Where in this thread did anyone express support for Hillary Clinton? Stop the unwarranted whataboutism -- unless this is a roundabout argument for Bernie? Because I support it. o7

[@ayela562]

America, still love ya, but you’re still freaking me out.

[@cydramirez8567]

Love how you’re using your platform! Dope new song

[@Imbadatmodelkits]

Really felt his heartbreak when watching tv. Well done.

[@VeggieNostalgia]

Same... (My country) I love you but you're freaking me out, been there, done that. Here a Mexican follower, you've been here on my best and my worst times, and I know The Menzingers will still here on my future best and worsts.🖖

[@tonakobe]

So good!! Love this song.

[@craigcarlyon5776]

Awesome! See you guys in Manchester UK next year!

[@MrTeems]

Just saw these guys in concert! They have a hell of a stage presence!

[@BikesAndBatallas]

I saw them in Madrid. [I'm (originally) American and (later naturalized) Spanish and went to school Philly and group up a punk kid (Social D, Descendents, Suicide Machines, etc.), so the Menzingers are such a great fit as a band for me.] And this song, man, it really hits that nostalgic part of my heart and the horror of seeing my country be ripped up by a wannabe tinpot authoritarian whose daughter I graduated with (Penn 2004) as well as from the judge overseeing one of his Federal cases (Michigan 2007). America, you're freaking me out.

[@planetfrank1994]

Anna hasn’t even got off my replay list yet and this drops. Mezingers you just keep giving

[@CharliMorganMusic]

These guys are the best punk band in the last decade. Like, this is beautiful. It is exactly what America is.

[@thexneo]

This song makes me happy. Things are weird right now in the real world but seeing Jason Voorhees from "I don't want to be an asshole anymore" cameo in this gives me hope.

[@yup735]

Genius message from vide well done

[@ConnorMacleod420]

No idea why this came in my feed but I like it

[@ddog2549]

Connor Cochrum Same

[@bryantrudy568]

Glad to have y'all aboard. Now go listen to everything.

[@127ibenedict]

Just wait till you see em live. It'll blow you away.

[@CriticsConfession]

Worth listening to their older music tbh. On The Impossible Past and Chamberlain Waits wipe the fucking floor with this and the last album.

[@bryano52]

Praise Zorlak!

[@christiankettlewell]

as i watch nothing happen over Jan 6th and it seems like everyone is running out the clock or burning everything for money, this song is one of a handful that keep me sane in my fight against reality gaslighting me into thinking all this is ok

[@awiseguy4u607]

What do you want to happen over 1/6?

[@UberTheRandom]

A year later and still not much has happened.

[@TheRyskwic]

Love Menzingers.

[@johnsmith-so5do]

I’ve always been a fan of Epitaph but now that I’m 30 it seems like this song really hits home !

[@jakecarter6743]

I love this man.

[@alexdinan9709]

These guys tells a story through their music and videos. They're like the Stephen King of Punk Rock.

[@alexdinan9709]

@@iwillsurvivethehighfivecau7504 I just think they were trying something a little different with this one. I didn't fully understand the song until I watched the video. They tie in together nicely.

[@amanpossessed7334]

10/10. Im a new fan that has had a great time enjoying the back catalog and new stuff. Im just glad i got on the ride before it stopped. Thanks.

[@kokos89891]

how can a band be so good?

[@chilenoharcore3006]

I really feel that

[@damondelmont1289]

I can not like this enough!!! Such a powerful message and video. Punk Rock is alive and well!

[@brendengarnett5620]

extremely powerful song and video, love the sound, love all of it

[@onelastsalute1014]

It's the end of may 2020, I keep finding a new season to play this song every month (besides it being fucking great)

[@TheNoise]

Thank you The Menzingers for being you

[@Wilbrown89]

This song is what I needed.

[@charlieaames1]

Saw them last night. Super awesome live band.

[@darkcaballus]

Yup this about sums it up.

[@Aurellio1984]

Beautiful song!

[@Samantha-kd9xr]

These guys just officially grew on me.

[@bashed6811]

Best post-punk band I've heard in a while

[@LSPig]

Bro this band, The Gaslight Anthem, and Against Me have literally been playing like a drug for the past several weeks and I wouldn't change that for a second.

[@jasonenz4238]

The title of the song is spot on!

[@kingmatt54]

I love this so much.

[@codyatkins4294]

Thanks for creating the song with all my alien sightings this is right up my alley 👽✌🏼💚

[@bjones4777]

Portland Oregon!

[@BradApplesMusic]

This was released on my birthday and I'm seeing it now. See you in Australia!!! Bring an umbrella

[@johnnieriot13]

Great song can’t wait for the record. These guys are on fire

[@CarterGregg25]

NEW MUSIC YES

[@credibilityimyawning]

Man, the Menzingers. They're so good, the kind of band that makes you want to accost strangers in the street and make them listen to your headphones. Part of me wants to shout from the top of mountains about how good they are, and that they deserve it as they're great guys. ...but, another part of me just wants to hold them close and not let anyone know about them, keep them all for myself like fucking Gollum and his precious... Keep it up you talented bastards.

[@BikesAndBatallas]

I get that feeling and used to feel like back in the day. But then I think about Lagwagon's "Know-it-All" and realize it's a billion times better to spread the word. "The bands are good 'Til they make enough cash To eat food and get a paid Then they're sold out And their music is cliché Because talent's exclusive To bands without pay"

[@mardinnewgate5020]

What a good morning song to starting day

[@amekusa.]

The best music video I've ever seen. It felt like a good movie. I didn't know The Menzingers but I love this song also. Nice works guys!

[@VibesAlive45]

check out their other stuff too! just found them about 2 months ago. midwestern states, don't wanna be an asshole anymore, tellin lies, good things.

[@verajune83]

Their music video for "After the Party" is probably the most emotive music video I've ever seen. Kyle Thrash is a genius.

[@ameliabuns4058]

this has surprisingly realistic effects and all for a simple music video

[@Admjoh]

Love it. Absolutely love it like always! Menzingers delivers when we need them the most!

[@bigterrapin5472]

What a tune.

[@SANITIZEDINC]

This was awesome. Great song, great video. Reflects the times perfectly. Bravo.

[@y2jusy]

This guy needs to be dancing on stage for the new tour PLEASE

[@_Liquid_Snake]

Perfection.

[@MartyMcFly88]

Love this song

[@McdonaldeS1986]

I missed them in Belfast last year and still cant forget it! Rage balls

[@darrellhavoc]

Love it. Great song.

[@trollem69]

"New penthouses next to tents in the streets."... Definitely writing about Philadelphia in that line, other places in America aswell. Expensive house with homeless people right up the street from each other. Obesity and starving people live amongst each other. Only in AMERICA.

[@Kekkorox]

Huge video ,Huge Song!

[@amocmofficial]

Fucking love this song! Also Love that they brought Jason back 😂

[@gilbertgrundy4916]

Absolute banger! Love the PDX music video.

[@UnderPrivs]

Heard this song yesterday on a Punk Hotlist radio, and really liked it. Searched it out today, and damn that video hits hard. It invokes much more emotion than just the song, but they work so well together. Thanks for this. I loved it.

[@ashleyboyer-harbison8862]

I miss these times.

[@motnosniv]

I can dig it.

[@mrsd8401]

Astonishing! This could go onto become one of their big classics

[@VibesAlive45]

sign of the times . . . so glad i just found the menzingers a couple weeks ago!

[@TerrorOpa65]

Awesome....can‘t wait for the new record!

[@paydayfilms]

Please come to New Zealand.

[@jamestaggart2048]

This is the song of this year so far

[@CriticsConfession]

James Taggart Think you might need to expand your music palette a bit buddy. So much better shit this year. This is shaping up to be their first underwhelming album tbh

[@HarmonysHangout]

Rocking tune👍💜

[@lepere13]

Home town proud. The Fremont Bridge, Mary's Club and the late, lamented Patty's Home Plate. Bonus, tune killed.

[@briandelano5]

thank you for letting me, be part of your project, love your vibe!!!

[@armadilloracer]

This mix sounds slightly different from the album version. A tad less reverb and more punchy guitars/vocals. Does anyone know if there's a different single version of this out?

[@liveitwisely]

god i love this band

[@kamerongann9289]

They never miss with a music video 👌

[@ZainKhan-we7md]

Anyone know who the black haired girl is at 1:24??

[@marzellow]

This band is great!, Met and loved! continue! 🇧🇷