The Matches - Chain Me Free

[@alicanfly333]

37 & still rocking tf out of this 🥰💯👏 the matches are forever!

[@boostedgt4438]

haha same here. same age. I saw these guys in concert in 2006 when they opened up for Mark and Travis new band, plus 44.

[@thetoyshelf1]

Im 43 and have been following Shawn Harris for years. From the Matches, to Maniac, Fortress Social Club, & St. Ranger to writing & illustrating Children's Books I read with my two girls now... Damn. thank you Shawn for being an absolute Amazing "Artist" in every sense of the word. Youve enriched my life in the way art & music is supposed to enrich it. ❤

[@JaydeLovesYou]

Thank the lord for Fuse. Fuse is the reason i know these amazing songs

[@noahriot2129]

Jade de Santiago Omg miss when fuse used to play stuff like this

[@JaydeLovesYou]

No, i totally mean Fuse. Before Mark Hoppus was a host. When Steven was the shit.

[@noahriot2129]

Jade de Santiago Bring back stevens untitled rock show.

[@JaydeLovesYou]

yessssssss!

[@dsheehan120]

Power Fuse, 11am-4pm... Life was good.

[@quinivere]

adoration. i also love how three of them are all punked out, and then theres the drummer. love.

[@That1mexican10]

MEMORIES. THE NOSTALGIA. THE LAST OF THE GOOD GENERATIONS. HIGH SCHOOL. Good times!!!

[@tHeXeKuter]

what a dope profile picture

[@kgrossmanphoto]

This was my favorite band as a kid. I listened to this album and literally nothing else. Met these dudes at Warped Tour and they were all super cool. Still have these songs repeat in my head 20 years later!

[@chrisitl]

😭 omg I'm gonma cry. Such nostalgia. I miss high school. I'm a married 32 year old mommy now

[@lilguava70]

I remember meeting these guys at Warped Tour '03 They were so damn cool and nice.

[@jakemarley6838]

right!! I remember meeting them in 07 and they were rad, singer REALLY looked like Johnny Depp back then

[@bigdaddyvince182]

i have a hat of the same warped tour lol

[@joneconomidis2125]

1 of the best pop punk albums of all time

[@Bushmonster12]

Saw them live in 2005. Put on a great show back then

[@quietnonsense]

Saw them when I was in high school...some years ago. Literally one of the most entertaining bands to see live. Miss them tons. Great memories associated with their music for sure. :-)

[@fishbird1111]

myspacing so hard right now

[@ashleynicole3217]

Omg, this song, and the look of the lead singer was in my head all night at work last night and I could not for the life of me think of his name, the band, or the song. All I could remember is the fact that the video is backwards lol

[@jamiejones6163]

I’ve spent two days just trying to remember the name of the song lmfao

[@thetoyshelf1]

Check out "Maniac" & "St. Ranger" and "Fortress Social Club". Shawns the man!

[@noahriot2129]

Omg so old skool made my teens I still remember seeing this on mtv back in 2004 back when they actually used play punk and rock music.

[@IainLumsdenFilms44]

I'm 13 and my dad showed me these guys, and they're frickin amazing!

[@RaspBerryPies]

Iain Lumsden I came from a musical that had lead singer in it

[@shotgunh2o139]

I'm 10!

[@friendshiponfire182]

Someone kill me now.....😩🙈🙊

[@yesterdayeyes]

I think I'm considered middle aged now....

[@benjaminbiles5429]

You have a cool ass dad!

[@hey12358y]

A lot of "Forgotten Classics" aren't remembered because they blow, but this is a legit overlooked great tune.

[@chellarain4634]

So many memories coming back. Thanks, guys.

[@nealy555]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. So amazing.

[@crispypoohs]

they were so much fun to see at this point. i was like 15 or 16 and could listen to this album over and over.

[@theedethproof8147]

THE MATCHES ARE TIMELESS LIKE BILLY TALENT

[@mardoggyo6712]

I liked this song when it came out, then I forgot about it for like 16 years. Now looking back this song is still awesome and in my opinion it aged quite well compared to some other tracks from that era.

[@DetectiveStablerSVU]

I just rediscovered it bc I revisited Letterkills and YT Music had them in the related. As soon as I saw the band name I got pumped and remembered this song.

[@Puckuck]

Yeah wow I'm with you guys, first heard this back in like '06 I think on the Punk O rama. Not into any of their other songs but this one is nostalgic

[@mflem2]

I saw these guys in Illinois in 2003. We went to a show to see Don't look Down, but fell in love with The Matches and the Plain White T's who were there....and no one knew who those 2 bands were! It was a school night and I got in trouble for being out too late, lol, but we hung out with 'em for a long time! great guys! glad to see they are doing so well!

[@maybememories925]

Shawn Harris rocks my socks... and always will. LONG LIVE THE MATCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mddfctmn9]

It's hard to believe they're still as amazing as this. Most bands only go downhill. They're the best band I've ever heard. And I love how Matt has a picture of his glasses on his shirt. FREAKIN' CUTE!!!!!

[@Riavan]

The matches have 4 albums, they are all great. I think Decomposer really stands out though, with each song sounding so different.

[@mattmaccay5365]

RI4V4N e. von dahl killed the locals will always be my fave i had it when it came out man i feel old

[@mattschaffer6000]

I have been listening to these guys for sooooooo long

[@adamluckey5232]

Stevens untitled rock show!!!

[@Ookleton]

Adam Luckey yesss.

[@JTDarcy83]

Dude, when I went to Warped Tour '04, I was going to see Guttermouth, but they had left or gotten kicked off, so the Matches took their slot, and they played a show on this little like...10x10 foot grassy area. They put down some boxes for like, a barrier or something, but my friend and I were able to sing with Shawn on a bunch of the songs, and while they only got an audience of like, 20 people, it was the best show of the whole day. And the most raw and real one too. I'll never forget it.

[@InodaDJ]

Haha, man, oldschool. They still are as good as ever, and they always play old stuff. Unlike bands you see today who don't. Such great performers, I can't wait till they hit Australia again.

[@imaginationdoctor]

I;m in Chicago and miss The Matches!!! Amazing band and awesome guys!!

[@AdolphSaxOfficial]

They deserved so much better.

[@KT-mk9dv]

I miss blasting this in my 97 dodge caravan 😂😂😂

[@XUnholyXCombatX]

what happened to the music like this? I miss these days... I will always remember this band for this song

[@DigestedChild]

one of the best bands in the world, at least to me. i feel the same, they are SO GOOD and its confusing how nobody knows who they are. sucks that they broke up

[@16candles]

It took me forever to remember the title of this song. I've been thinking of this video for months. I'm glad it finally came to me.

[@danvov]

I forgot the band's name and have been searching for 2 hours to find it. I'm glad that I finally got to watch this again

[@JJHoser]

I work with the bassists sister. Shes awesome, and so I looked these guys up.

[@xX0MXN024Xx]

listened to the song over and over way back when. Sounds even better now that i listen to it again

[@oheyitskayyyyyy]

I miss this time 😥😭😭😭😭

[@xnoelle25]

Facebook memories brought me here. Thirteen years ago I found out they were playing a free show at my university and even then it felt like a bit of a throwback. Wonder where these guys are now.

[@andybrinks3784]

I just remembered these guys and looked this up! Back when life looked hopeful... Like to think I am fine as long as I can listen to this!

[@JuanEnrique-ot5fd]

hermosos recuerdos cuando tenia 21 años como estraño esos momentos maravillosos ; )

[@iamdanyJ]

OMG middle school is flashing back so hard right now, i used to listen to this song like 50 times a day

[@xo6Escape6The6Fateox]

First heard this on scuzz Tv 2004-5, been looking for it ever since. Glad I finally found it through the power of Google 🤘

[@jonolvera5098]

2019??

[@oheyitskayyyyyy]

2020

[@punkykaela9583]

2020 from Japan

[@lemae7]

ehoa...i saw this video for the first time ages ago on tv and loved it... i never made the connection that it was them. i went to my first and last matches show at the fillmore last week. i miss them so much already.

[@__rubygirl__]

My high school anthem.

[@gnrfreak25]

saw them in concert. sean harris. 1 word. amazing one of my favorite bands and they didnt sell out guys. its their art they can do what they want. he took it in a new direction. it may not be what ur used to but its still good.

[@doubleblueface]

yes! a wonderful videob and song from the best band in the world!

[@miquidee]

Oh god yessss, I remember coming home from school and watching them. Ah, to be 15 again.

[@EMILOOBROWN]

I Love the Matches, I dont know why they arent more popular, there new album is awesome

[@Mocityspirit]

I remember really loving this song.

[@chefantwan6442]

I remember my band opening for them and whole wheat bread, what a show that was

[@ronnidavis7626]

Oh god yess. I loved the dvd.

[@PooNagoo]

God they were so underrated

[@oddblood420]

The line about 17 being to old for him didnt age well at all

[@WomboDubz]

Not sure how it was acceptable back then either but it flew right over me 😅😢

[@adamjohnston9674]

Maybe he was 17 too at the time of the song....???

[@joshuawillard5834]

He starts the line with, “this is how I stalled her..” he may not even being saying he prefers them younger. He was “stalling” her.

[@xPHILBOBAGGINZx]

Yea... I was just about to send this song to a friend and heard that line and was like, nope.... lmao

[@michellehernandez818]

I always took that line to mean that even though she was actually 17 that mentally or experience wise she was beyond him or had more baggage. But I could be wrong, idk.

[@DEdens1525]

One of the best concerts I ever went to.

[@sarahheath8379]

My siblings and I did a road trip and literally listened to this album only. Amazing.

[@michaelfines45]

i used to come home after school and watch this video on FUSE when it used to play music on SURS! good times

[@katiekofoed509]

Still listening in 2021 🙌🏻

[@DrakeW]

God I miss these times !!

[@Christopher_Punty]

hahahaha!!! the dude with the afro!! my hair is just like that except not that long...but it is actually kind of close...not to mush shorter!!! i love it!!

[@autumn2793]

this is definitely one of my favorite songs ever.

[@stikki713]

Underrated for sure

[@chaseskalon3622]

Loved the matches...chilled with them at Warped in Indy back in the day

[@SydewalkClosed]

YES!!!! fell in love with the band at that point

[@markgnarz5399]

There they are! The fools from the Vice DVD. I knew I wasn't delusional

[@AbiLush]

Great song first song from the matches that i ever heard and they matured into some great music.

[@jasontaylor9944]

I saw these guys when they were known as the locals at the oasis venue in San Rafael, ca. Damn that was a long time ago.

[@FoxyFilmsProductions]

This band taught me what music really was

[@sycocoaster]

This video is good competition for the best music video I've ever seen. Pretty catchy song, too.

[@BriLorraine]

this brings back so many memories =]

[@UV661]

This song.... = memories

[@BrotherThump67]

dude these guys are way to poppy for me yet i cant help smile when i listen to this song haha :)

[@sid6608]

I feel like a 2005 high schooler when this song comes on..

[@KELLYKH]

such a great song

[@ashleynoname3580]

So, Punk Rock is Your Friend #5 has THE shittiest live recording of this song but I have always loved it. I was listening to it today and this is the first time I've actually looked up the actual studio recording. I love it. Takes me back XD

[@deraco51]

i started likeing the matches because my sis went to warped tour one year and she said they wwere awesome! and they areee

[@jeff.jc_182]

Still rocking this one.

[@gwmwfirtbb]

Best. Band. EVER.

[@koockie55]

I love these guys. They totally Rock.

[@markmason36]

yes the singer was jumping everywhere. There mental. i saw them when they supported biffy clyro

[@aukleba]

i luvv!his hair!!!

[@MrSarov]

This sounds frickin awesome!!

[@xXxNosPrincessxXx]

omg i love the hell out of these guys...i wish they'd come back to pa.

[@cowardlycurry]

I may have listened to this song approximately 20 times in a row...

[@bigdaddyvince182]

This deserves way more views

[@louminisalouminios9559]

Chain me free Lose the key, right now She was from my home town, I'd never met her Ditched her boyfriends 'Cause I was better She showed me pictures in her car... Pictures of the Beach Boys And Kelly Slater Bounced from the party 'Cause the girls all hate her She said she wants to see the stars She's had some fast times First times always last times Out in the foxglove, I'm in... Chain me free Or let it all fall We can be all, we can be all, I said What's in your head? Lose the key Or please don't call We can be all, we can be all, I said She kissed me dead. She calls me during Loveline And gets the machine She wants to see me But not to be seen As if she's got some mystery (I) Missed her life for a few weeks Before I called her Still didn't get it, So this is how I stalled her: Even though you're seventeen, I've got to tell you You're too old for me She's had some fast times First times always last times Out in the foxglove, was that?. You're all drugged out and delirious Don't close your eyes - are you hearing this? I'm about to say something That I swore I'd never say I gotta get it out before I get away I gotta get away before I get it out I gotta get away before I get it out I gotta get away before I get it out Chain me free Lose the key

[@zacherymiles5721]

Punk-o-rama!

[@paularchambeault3306]

Omg yes with motion city soundtrack My childhood

[@trevor9972]

Going to need an HD version Epitaph

[@aarongtr180]

I play guitar and enjoy doing so, and every single one of my music teachers has said I have noticeable talent. I also have perfect pitch, play in bands, and am in the top choir in my school. And since when do you think I don't know what "real" music is? This music doesn't require talent to play, simple down-tempo major open chords and power chords. Also, ask anyone who listens to this band and they'll say it's pop-punk, a subgenre of punk, sure, but not real, true, roots punk at all.

[@elyg1635]

Still my favorite song 😍

[@SNMD16]

I loved that cd...lol

[@doublestuffed_cookie]

this video is awesome! good idea

[@chompythechomperchomp]

:) nice music to easy my mind to :) awesome band and how shocking that their so under rated i really hope they get really famous man

[@ChrisTheMeat]

epitaph should definitely press the matches' discography to vinyl again.

[@nickolaicrumb3645]

Holy shit! this has been stuck in my head uuggghhh its so good lol

[@cori182]

Okay. They're one of my favorite bands. I only have Fuse to thank.

[@max85ist]

i love the matches!