FINNEAS - The Kids Are All Dying (Official Music Video)

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Director - Philip Andelman
Executive Producer - Jeff Pantaleo
Producer - Melissa Larsen
1st AD - Jesse Fleece
Director of Photography - Pieter Vermeer
Production Designer - Elizabet Puksto
Editor - Marissa Charlwood
Colorist - Emiliano Serantoni
Sound Design - Pico Sound
VFX/Finishing - Kevin Kim
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Music video by FINNEAS performing The Kids Are All Dying. © 2022 OYOY, Inc., under exclusive license to Interscope Records
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[@soydavid64]

Finneas is underrated as a soloist, incredible valorized producer and writer, but his solo songs deserve more recognition

[@livalil]

i couldn’t agree more

[@HayDayEveryday]

You clearly know Ariana Grande is far superior, talented and better than him!

[@AxxLAfriku]

NO, NOW YOU LISTEN TO ME! why should i waste my time at school? i am super famous on youtube. tell me, dear soy

[@Allimichelll]

Fr

[@prbd0985]

You might not like my opinion but I’m just a very blunt person Finneas is amazing I will give him that he is absolutely incredible he can do it all and he is so unique and creative but he also was the lead singer of his own band that he wrote and produced all the music for and he just was not that popular because his voice is not this incredible unique outstanding crazy different voice and you can go back and look at the proof if you want to it is everywhere on the Internet his popularity for his own music didn’t start growing until he and his sister got signed even the music he has done with other artists has been incredible but he does not get the recognition he deserves for that work that he has done but when it comes to his voice people did not find it as good or unique back before they got signed as they do now and I’m sorry but his sister is a huge factor in why he finally has his own solo career and why he’s finally starting to become more popular in his solo career it’s not that he’s underrated it’s that his voice is very similar to numerous artists and a lot of them are not super famous either his lyrics on the other hand are extremely underrated his messages are always incredible his musicality his production is extremely unique but he’s getting the popularity he deserves for those things which is why he works with so many artists but people just don’t see it because they don’t recognize the people that cowrote something or produced something for you they look at the artist is performing it more than anything

[@swan2309]

I will always love the fact that FINNEAS writes, produces and sings his songs... His talent is truly amazing. This song and the whole album are the proof of that !

[@oila6927]

Tamam

[@vyarapetrova7120]

RIGHT!!he is so underrated

[@KrysBowbrick]

100%

[@Urfavvsar4_]

RIGHT! He's sooo talented

[@LilaCaitlynPhavis]

YES

[@i_am_pickle8869]

The line “I tried saving the world and I got bored” was particularly powerful to me. As an individual part of the digital generation I think one of our biggest issues is apathy and it’s cause we have seen how effed up the world is and how polarizing it from a young age until we are just numb and apathetic to it all.

[@Skyler_Momoko]

Agreed. I used to cry and be so depressed for days and even weeks everytime a mass shooting or something majorly fatal happened and I'd be watching all the news clips, surviour stories, reading all the hashtags and reading on every victim, but then I just got so dried out and had to stop because it just kept happening over and over again and by the time I'd finished mourning one incident, some other tragedy happened. Like it just got to the point where I had to unplug myself from that world coz I literally couldn't change anything - I was just draining myself for no reason.

[@heatherdorsey4729]

Compassion fatigue

[@klaudiaczubajewska]

THIS

[@spacestationmir_]

"Apathy's a tragedy and boredom is a crime!" - Bo Burnham

[@jasmine_ism]

too accurate

[@nodosaker6699]

Why this is suits perfectly what is happening in Gazza now ?

[@scouthart3062]

And Israel

[@cxffaye]

thats what i was thinking. also the carbon footprint line aligns with the attention celebrities are getting for using their private jets. the "politicians are lying" is applicable anytime really but right now it's even more significant. also, i interepreted the "kids are all dying" as not just the kid's dying from geneocide but also the ones being killed through gun and knife violence which is getting worse at the moment

[@Med.hub26]

This what i though while watching this video

[@soydavid64]

If you guys need it while listening Bang Bang Knocking on my door "Do you have a dollar? Would you like to fund a war? What's your carbon footprint and could you be doing more?" I tried saving the world but then I got bored Ka-ching-ching What you wanna do? Make a lotta money Buy a house in Malibu Show me if it's funny If it's not, you don't need to I tried picking a cause But I got confused How can you sing about love when the kids are all dying? How can you sing about drugs? Politicians are lying How can you sing about sex when the school is on lockdown, lockdown? Now, baby, maybe we're next Maybe we're next So shut up, the internet is mad They say you're problematic and you'd better take it back There's nothing you can do that people won't misunderstand They won't feel any better 'til you feel bad And good God, we never catch a break Whatever's on the news, the other side'll call it fake I wish I was the Queen, I'd tell 'em all to eat their cake Maybe humankind was just God's mistake How can you sing about love when the kids are all dying? How can you sing about drugs? Politicians are lying How can you sing about sex when the school is on lockdown, lockdown? Now, baby, maybe we're next Maybe we're next I know my pool is heated Business class is where I'm seated And I'm whiter than the ivory on these keys I think too much about myself Drink my wallet and drive my wealth But enough about me Bang Bang Knocking on my door "Do you have a dollar? Would you like to fund a war? What's your carbon footprint and could you be doing more?" I tried saving the world but then I got bored

[@lienebaumane2801]

Thank you 🤍

[@simranrana4766]

I am torned between "he deserve more recognition" and "he is our hidden gem"

[@nairakirakosyan3544]

ahahah 😅soooo trueeee

[@hannahstokes1065]

Ikr I saw him on tour at a small venue and I’m like he could do arena tours but I also wanna maintain that personal feeling that you get at small venues💀

[@vibonacci]

I think we're beyond the point to call him 'hidden' gem or deserving of 'more recognition' 😛

[@Chronically_Kimberly]

We all said Billie needed more recognition and look when we are. Let gatekeep Finneas. 😉

[@tarshgambhir9935]

Hidden gem ✨ I don't think he wants to be mainstream because when working with Billie he said he couldn't handle that much fame and give up his freedom

[@lydiaglass5655]

Jokes aside, as someone who works in film, I appreciate all the little things he and the cameraman just went with during this and made it work. Second time he hits the glass it doesnt break how they expect so he hits it again, when he goes for the lock he meant to aim lower so he unlocks the top one instead then moves to the bottom one, keeps hitting the glass in the displays even when they dont break the first time, moves onto the second necklace when the first one catches on the display and he's unable to remove it, cuts his finger & shows it to camera w/o missing a beat... and the camera just follows. Cool to watch

[@Finneasofficial]

Thanks!

[@Finneasofficial]

Magic of a 1 take… gotta roll with it

[@Nehway]

@@Finneasofficial you are AWESOME!

[@hermioneklara]

@@Finneasofficial that is my favorite thing about your videos: the beauty, magic, and simplicity of one shots.

[@petervagvolgyi9084]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gprNgGWkqNWtZ5Y&index

[@AudraAuclair]

That's some of the best lyrics I've heard in the past decade.

[@morganpowers6071]

You guys, need to check of Sam Fender! Woke

[@stresslevel1009]

@@morganpowers6071 What about this is woke?! XD

[@JaneDoe-zc2zn]

You Amanda Mason? Matsuda/Amanda?

[@sarahgbrand]

EXACTLY

[@bassmelody2868]

osc 303 love is

[@bellareader6772]

Finneas will always and forever be someone who spreads messages that are important to him. A truly passionate person.

[@Nitengohain]

The saddest tittle I have ever seen, Finneas spread the reality through his songs, sometimes hard to digest, He really deserves more and more recognition, Huge respect for him!

[@avanulaneway8418]

tittle😂😂😂

[@wendygomez9081]

The concept of this video is absolutly mind blowing. When he's breaking the glass he's actually breaking the silence by saying everything he's wanted to say also known as the truth. And the fact that's he's a robber, shows how society treats people who tell the truth. With pitty and calling the police. and in the end when he walks out the door, normally, he doesn't break anything. This shows that we're all human in the end

[@tricktrick4940]

Great observation 👍

[@heatherhuo6903]

omg truee

[@CDNinEGY]

nah he's just glorifying antifa and blm retards

[@CDNinEGY]

@Do0m3rdude1995 yeah... basically what antifa retards think. or they just like to use it as an excuse to get a free tv or whatever

[@scottrandolph9629]

@@CDNinEGY He literally sings about how split people are when it comes to politics, are you okay?

[@mon9100]

Bang Bang Knocking on my door "Do you have a dollar? Would you like to fund a war? What's your carbon footprint and could you be doing more?" I tried saving the world but then I got bored Ka-ching-ching What you wanna do? Make a lotta money Buy a house in Malibu Show me if it's funny If it's not, you don't need to I tried picking a cause But I got confused How can you sing about love when the kids are all dying? How can you sing about drugs? Politicians are lying How can you sing about sex when the school is on lockdown, lockdown? Now, baby, maybe we're next Maybe we're next So shut up, the internet is mad They say you're problematic and you'd better take it back There's nothing you can do that people won't misunderstand They won't feel any better 'til you feel bad And good God, we never catch a break Whatever's on the news, the other side'll call it fake I wish I was the Queen, I'd tell 'em all to eat their cake Maybe humankind was just God's mistake How can you sing about love when the kids are all dying? How can you sing about drugs? Politicians are lying How can you sing about sex when the school is on lockdown, lockdown? Now, baby, maybe we're next Maybe we're next I know my pool is heated Business class is where I'm seated And I'm whiter than the ivory on these keys I think too much about myself Drink my wallet and drive my wealth But enough about me Bang Bang Knocking on my door "Do you have a dollar? Would you like to fund a war? What's your carbon footprint and could you be doing more?" I tried saving the world but then I got bored

[@madeinbusanjkjm]

Amazing lyrics.

[@grantezell9497]

His lyrics are always beautiful. An artist that expresses how he is really feeling in a poetic way.

[@happymonkey9416]

Totes.

[@happymonkey9416]

Too good.

[@billies_avocado]

@@grantezell9497 like billie lol

[@BlockDefender]

Amazing lyrics say this through metaphor and storytelling; this is just too on the nose for me and comes across as cheesy and distasteful take to gatekeep songwriting.

[@dewberrystar]

This song is a masterpiece. Also the fact that he robs a jewellry "store" in broad ass daylight using gloves which he then removes, touches the spray can and leaves it there is somehow just hilarious.

[@SingingRox4]

I interpreted this as the gloves being protection from the glass more than preventing fingerprints- in my opinion it symbolizes that he can get away with anything because of his position in society since he doesn’t even care to cover up his tracks, and has the luxury of getting away with all of this without a scratch

[@noraskarpodde-sundsli7790]

I love it because he just don't give a fuck. The world are already so fucked up, that it doesn't matter.

[@dewberrystar]

@@noraskarpodde-sundsli7790 I agree, that's what I found so hilarious. The video as a whole gives off major idgaf energy and I'm all here for it.

[@avtboss7918]

Yo ..i think he was never there to steal stuff from the beginning... that's why he was so sloppy ,he was there just to make a statement, that's it and police were there in the end ,so he might have been caught...my thoughts..what say?

[@amy5133]

I read it as money takes away consequences. Apathy is so easy to fall into & we can so easily turn off from injustice because power & money tend to win. It’s sad & it’s honest. Edit * day later * I’ve had another thought. Maybe it’s meant to reveal that feeling of nothing being able to give pleasure or not being able to feel anything but flat when you are depressed.

[@bestekaraca2450]

“Maybe human kind was just God’s mistake” im always amazed with his lyrics. He is always pointing out the truth

[@jamesbaxter5978]

Don't wanna be a dick, but to me that's one of the least interesting lyrics in the song. It's a cliché, and it's not subtle at all. I just think there's far more unique lyrics which creatively allude to issues in society and expressions of the narrator's dissatisfaction with it.

[@myunghea1645]

@@jamesbaxter5978 maybe, but nodaways people do not search a lot for smart songs anymore. So whenever they hear a catchy song that say something they are amazed.

[@goodnightngo4270]

@@jamesbaxter5978 exactly

[@stars_and_roses3716]

Except it's a complete lie.

[@imageez]

That verse shouldn't be read alone imho. He talked about nothing you can say that will not be missunderstood, how he would want to tell people off like the famous Marie Antoinette myth of "let them eat cake". He didn't really believe humankind was God's mistake, it's just a snark of an individual tired of being held responsible for shit they don't have power to change, even with your privileges. I do want to see other musicians covering this tho, I like the idea, but it does miss a bit of the tired snark Daria Morgendorffer vibe

[@boaz8174]

I love how there's the lyric ""I'm whiter than the ivory on these keys" while he is stealing without ANYONE caring or trying to stop him. we do hear sirens at the end but he just walks away as if already knowing he will get away with it. I love this song and the clip.

[@rosegrangerw]

Well he wouldn't get away with it because he's white if that's what you're saying. But sure, he'd get away with it because theft is being decriminalized in a lot of major cities.

[@ferreynosoo]

the career of FINNEAS as a solo artist is so underrated, it should be recognized more he is extremely talented!

[@virginiasantana9970]

The fact that he is so young and writes those kinds of lyrics make me love him, he's so mature, I have to admit I only have like 1 month listening to his music and he has blown me away with every single song that I have heard.

[@wanderleydan6527]

You're absolutely right

[@kindlyhelpusreach1ksubswit680]

Honestly, we need more songs like this. Or at least more people trying to fix this broken society.

[@YandereDay]

I mean, the song is about how tired he is of trying to fix society

[@ryoki84]

Try Stromae songs 💜👋🏻

[@courtneyharrell7758]

Let’s start with ending abortion… the kids are all dying

[@iloveshrek4834]

@Melc Sv 🔞👇 your the reason society sucks

[@bassmelody2868]

osc 303 love is

[@genesisstyles_]

Finneas is so underrated but Everytime when he writes a song the lyrics are amazing.

[@annekelagerwaard]

1,36 mln. abonnees thats underrated?

[@UncleFemale]

@@annekelagerwaard i think underappreciated would be a better word. hes pretty popular but is ignored, unlike his sister, who is popular and is almost never ignored

[@paulidiazm]

I love that you manage to spread reality and make people conscious through your songs. sadly, the title of the song is a literal meaning of what's going on nowadays, and the fact you could put it into a song a write all the lyrics to it, makes me proud. thank you

[@jenn4119]

I just need that Finneas has more recognition.He is a good singer his songs are really amazing

[@MachaSavageBunny]

He will be recognise, by his amazing works✨🌅

[@underscorerea]

i kinda wanna gatekeep

[@unoriginal2489]

@@underscorerea SAME but i think thats just my individuality talking

[@Maria-ob7ii]

@@underscorerea same, i can’t explain why. i think mostly cause i have started to listen to artist when they were smaller and now that they are bigger, i don’t feel the same connection with them as fan especially since once an artist gets famous, sometimes they produce what the people want and not what they want which affects the relationship between a fan who has loved their music since the beginning and the artist. idk i’m going on a rant but sometimes when i mention this, people don’t understand so 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@manuba_]

sometimes I can't stop thinking about how Finneas has said that he originally planned for this song to be the intro of optimist, wich means he genuinely wanted his album to start with "bang bang" 💀💀💀 it would be iconic but I'm glad he changed his mind tbh

[@BelieveInMyDaydreams]

Love the double whammy of the chorus where it points out the frustrating ridiculousness of all the shallow distracting things we turn to despite knowing the world is on fire and yet also pointing out the impossible pressure and judgement to be focusing on important issues and saving the world all the time which none of us can realistically do no matter how dire the situation.

[@bridgetcaton2881]

I'm doing a speech about this song and the impact of it, this comment helped alot with my lyrics analysis. Thank you!

[@BelieveInMyDaydreams]

@@bridgetcaton2881 That's awesome!

[@rvs9279]

The chorus of this song is powerful and true as well. For God's sake, Finneas is a genius!

[@emma.doc3]

All of his songs talk about something really important and true, that's why I love this artist he show us the Bad side of the World with honesty and creativity. His an amazing artist

[@myunghea1645]

Can you see the people on the street ? There is also someone filming what he is doing ( blue phone). But nobody is moving. Really, reall well done

[@official3LISS]

My song story of jason touches on addiction

[@JordynLaRee]

Here in 2024 this song is ringing truer & truer each day that passes .

[@sherymalik389]

I attracted to this song from YOU season 4 episode 1, who came after watching YOU ?

[@k3nobi697]

~LYRICS~ [Verse 1] Bang, bang, knockin' on my door Do you have a dollar? Would you like to fund a war? What's your carbon footprint and could you be doing more? I tried saving the world, but then I got bored Ca-ching, ching, what you wanna do? Make a lot of money, buy a house in Malibu Show me if it's funny, if it's not, you don't need to I tried picking a cause, but I got confused [Chorus] How can you sing about love when the kids are all dying? How can you sing about drugs? Politicians are lying How can you sing about sex when the school is on lockdown, lockdown? Now, baby, maybe we're next Maybe we're next [Verse 2] So shut up, the internet is mad They say you're problematic and you better take it back There's nothing you can do that pеople won't misunderstand They won't feel any bеtter 'til you feel bad And good God, we never catch a break Whatever's on the news, the other side'll call it fake I wish I was the Queen, I'd tell 'em all to eat their cake Maybe humankind was just God's mistake [Chorus] How can you sing about love when the kids are all dying? How can you sing about drugs? Politicians are lying How can you sing about sex when the school is on lockdown, lockdown? Now, baby, maybe we're next Maybe we're next [Bridge] I know my pool is heated Business class is where I'm seated And I'm whiter than the ivory on these keys I think too much about myself Drink my wallet and drive my wealth But enough about me [Outro] Bang, bang, knockin' on my door Do you have a dollar? Would you like to fund a war? What's your carbon footprint and could you be doing more? I tried saving the world, but then I got bored

[@gianna3766]

One of the best songs on the album. I can't wait to see the MV!!

[@iim188]

It’s so comforting that there are so many people like this song. It seems like this world is not entirely hopeless.

[@lucasst.pierre3557]

“how can you sing about love when kids are dying, how can you sing about drugs when politicians are lying, how can you sing about drugs when schools are on lockdown, and we’re next” FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT!!!!

[@thisisme95379]

I think it’s “how can you sing about sex when schools are on lockdown”

[@kaushik5349]

...it's satire. he's talking about how people don't let other people just live. they want everything to be a message, to be progressive. that's implied from the lyrics: "They say you're problematic and you'd better take it back There's nothing you can do that people won't misunderstand They won't feel any better 'til you feel bad" and "I know my pool is heated Business class is where I'm seated And I'm whiter than the ivory on these keys" this too: "And good God, we never catch a break Whatever's on the news, the other side'll call it fake I wish I was the Queen, I'd tell 'em all to eat their cake"

[@KrysBowbrick]

@@thisisme95379 you are correct

[@SuperstitiousWolf]

@@kaushik5349that specific part is not a satire , because in that he was pointing to things that truly matter as he compared it to all the other things people worry about when talking about why can't we just let other people live

[@pwnwin]

@@kaushik5349 shhhh they dont need to know that it's them he's singing about ; )

[@swarnadipsinha9352]

I really love his songwriting skills and the sound he brings to the table is just overall beautiful✨✨

[@swarnadipsinha9352]

@Swifties' Diary nice lyric video... Good work.

[@swarnadipsinha9352]

@Swifties' Diary You're welcome. Btw I'm also a swiftie!

[@youngorangee]

Legend

[@willowbeatricesheer]

Hey Orange! 😊

[@myunghea1645]

Can you see the people on the street ? There is also someone filming what he is doing ( blue phone). But nobody is moving. Really, reall well done

Finally a young orange comment without self promotion lmao good start!

[@udvaltsolmonkhuu8219]

I love how the realizations that I’ve been having are expressed in his lyrics; I’m glad to know that I’m not alone in my thoughts or concerns. Love your music.

[@wlc2130]

Ditto

[@sanctuary5556]

2023 over 8000 children from Gaza got killed.update💔

[@danteandkyler7954]

Bro that was sick dude

[@abyadame7644]

I Love seeing how the fandom is getting bigger 🤩

[@perpheny]

its in the first episode of YOU season four yaaayy

[@MaxyP_guitar]

His talent is actually insane. The production, his voice, honestly the combination is incredible.

[@boyke112]

Haha i was here when he had only 200k followers :D Very VERY undervalued. Why? BECAUSE he TELLS the FUCKING truth.

[@myunghea1645]

Can you see the people on the street ? There is also someone filming what he is doing ( blue phone). But nobody is moving. Really, reall well done

[@gayamarina]

this one and "Medieval" are my two favorites off the album. great job with the music video as well!

[@justdwivedis9993]

"Why do people call him underrated"?! Trust me he is so good from others, his lyrics touches the"infinity" OF HEART!!❣️🍺!;

[@prbd0985]

What you just said about him and his lyrics and how much you like them basically is why people are saying he’s underrated because they’re saying that not enough people feel that way about him

[@justdwivedis9993]

@@prbd0985 emm!!hmm❣️🙃

[@mahedihasan3146]

'YOU' series director have good taste

[@arwaalsaad60]

I came here because of what is happening in Gaza now .. I pray for all the civilians, for the dead , their memory, their hopes and dreams #ceasefire #freePalestine

[@ParadoxicalSerenity]

Finneas is like the star that everyone wants to keep it as a secret but fail to do so bcuz they are born to be legendary

[@musicismoreimportantthanyo9246]

He should collaborate with Harry styles Lewis capaldi or Justin Bieber

[@HDpiano]

Does this... need a tutorial? ❤

[@rylieruiz5447]

Yes!

[@ellekalcik5533]

no

[@chellaaa]

just do only a lifetime please♡

[@Razzles819]

I'm so glad you posted this because I feel like I need a brief tutorial to make sure I understand ever metaphor and nuance. The song itself, I'm good. And the video is amazing as always, I just need a little cliff notes to make sure nothing goes over my head!

[@mariyapikul5102]

LIFETIME PLEASE

[@rishabhchandra1514]

he said cake because during crises in french the queen also said that lol

[@luciamwale8695]

I love how hes calling out different musicians for not using their voice to point out what going on in the world today.

[@ajgerbi]

It’s not their responsibility to talk about what’s going on in the world. Musicians should have the freedom to make whatever kind of music they want.

[@luisanagyidaiviau9916]

This music translates so well what I'm feeling these last few years.. It seems like even with everything that's happening, people are still living life superficially, as if there's no realer shit going on. Thank you for your honesty Finneas, I love your work and how you always speak up!

[@CTBCplays]

The fact that you can see that when Finneas is taking the rings he cuts his finger and still continues just shows Finneas is so underrated, talented and driven and we don’t deserve these incredible music videos and songs he makes

[@myunghea1645]

also, do you see the people watching him robering but doing nothing ? There is a man with his phone just filming (on the right) ... The message becomes more deep, insane.

[@morts3803]

"You" season 4 episode 1 brought me here

[@markchina843]

YOU Season 4 ♥️

[@theblerick6290]

Me encanta el toque que este hombre le da a su música, siempre es tan artístico

[@gadieloconell5793]

Es que Finneas crea una buena combinación entre su instrumental y sus letras de la canción

[@lukeheasley5404]

Sí, estoy de acuerdo. ¿Que piensas sobre su vídeo de música?

[@edith_alas]

lo amo

[@Junekiri_rai]

Te amo

[@kiranjeetkaur3184]

The writing, the feeling, everything is just perfect.

[@joaovitormelo6398]

YOU S4 brought me here. I can't stop listening. This song is amazing and has an incredible social commentary.

[@sajidahakim5455]

Finneas you’re so fucking cool, the world every once in a while needs an eye-opening song like this, with great lyrics and production I’m so proud of you and love you I want be your friend

[@gsiya4023]

I agree How are not more people paying attention?

[@thanosnoctem4473]

@@gsiya4023 Not everyone has great taste.

[@shradhaburle5070]

i love how finneas defeats cliches and produces pieces like these and brings real world problems to peoples awareness, that’s what we need these days

[@nicolls_brave28]

My god my favorite song is going to become a single!!!! Finally!!! Thank you Finneas

[@oluwafisayoadeoye7746]

thinking about this song again after recent events. :(

[@aria3120]

:(((

[@ananyaj8065]

I love how he said 'humankind' instead of 'mankind'

[@mira-vv5nq]

one of my favorite songs on the album!! so excited

[@nanditaroychoudhurymaulik5834]

I first got to know him in "I lost a friend". Been following him ever since. Later I also got to know his sister is Billie. He's come a long way. He's ahead of his time. People don't understand. His songs are lyrically masterpiece. I hope @finneas you know how much you mean to me, to us. We love you. So proud of you.

[@myriam1462]

The song, the lyrics...this is another level

[@sanctuary5556]

Fits well with Gaza Children😢❤

[@redmoon2813]

This is a fucking masterpiece, the rasp in his voice? The lyrics? I can’t. This man is a true artist PERIOD!!!!!

[@an.august.sunflower2110]

Finneas is such a good soul. The rasp and earthy tone he's got and the lyrics' meaning all corralate perfectly. There's been so many tragedies these past few years, it's too overwhelming to hear on the news every single day another horrifying murder or natural disaster that takes another one's precious life. I pray this stuff gets better, and I'm glad he's acknowledging all this.

[@thebestfinneasstan]

God, this should be viral, the message that Finneas wants to convey is very important for this song to be ignored, the song and Finneas deserve much more recognition

[@ogatahyakunosuke]

Finneas is simply a genius both musically and lyrically. I'm blown away by how amazing almost alll his songs are

[@kickacoffee3117]

FINNEAS is like soooooo underrated like he needs more recognition.

[@InaTheTeaLady16]

Optimist is an exceptional album!! Seeing FINNEAS live this year was an honor, he truly deserves all the praise. This song was stuck in my head for weeks!

[@mariaromanova3218]

The fact that the song was stuck in your head for a weeks means that he did something right. :-)

[@wonderlust8191]

From You❤

[@arish_xo]

SAMEE

[@KikiPlish]

I felt like that “shut up” was a “wake up” 😉🙌🙌

[@shivanshi4178]

I’m so glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves

[@marvl03]

OMG THIS IS AN AMAZING SONG... THE LYRICS... THE MUSIC VIDEO... HIS VOICE. WOW! THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!

[@Tstormer]

These lyrics mean the world to me I'm glad someone in your position has said it

[@courtneyharrell7758]

Abortion is killing all our children

[@wxbrainiac]

@@courtneyharrell7758 we need more abortions overpopulation will kill us all in 100 years time with this current birth rate you idiot its not even close to killing all our children

[@JuniorCollado1]

Who came here after YOU 4th season?

[@gabriellapeterdi8482]

I wonder how can someone feel the same on the other side of the world and even be able to express this in such a catchy way... this song means a lot for me in truly revealing our senselessness

[@NatalieHolmes]

I love this man's songs, his way with words, the fact he writes about the sickening truth. As a songwriter sometimes I feel obliged to silverline my dark meanings to give people hope, but actually, hearing this makes me feel better, cos we're in it together.

[@xmohd2011]

This is really underrated. Such meaningful lyrics

[@sebastiangalarza8881]

Simple, a piece of art.

[@PROD5VE]

FINNEAS is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for him one day.

[@aloeleaf]

When you do, talk about this comment & how you always knew you would

[@fmgoga]

Finneas is the kind of artist who makes us feel and think at the same time. He never fails to spread a message in a direct, intelligent way.

[@kristieeden1466]

Straight up one of the best contemporary songs I’ve ever heard. Relevant, production is insane as always, and the lyrics….!!! FINNEAS IS THE REAL DIAMOND in a sea of mediocre standard pop singers. I kind of love how no one knows how FU##king amazing he is, and his sister only proves that ten fold. He should continue making the true art for as he can. This song makes me feel a rush of serotonin every time I hear it.

[@freefallingkate]

I'd fund your wars, absolutely mesmerized by your lyrics, seriously, you're my hero.

[@solcaceresvidallascano7184]

I absolutely love the whole album, but this song is my favorite!! Especially the “I wish I was the queen, I’d tell em all to eat their cake” part

[@solsticevocalarts483]

Amazing lyrics...literally summed up life right now in 2 minutes - especially life for GenZ and younger. Such a powerful message, video and song. I'm stunned.

[@WexlerMcGill_ImageConsultants]

Got through the whole music video without committing any violent crime. Respect.

[@mariaeduardafelix7]

Admit, you're here cause the tv show "You"

[@abyadame7644]

This is one of my favourite songs of the album!!! I can't wait for the MV, I LOVE YOU FINNEAS!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@A-na.]

This right here… pure talent, underrated but still a treasure for those who find it.

[@user-vv7og1gt7t]

Love hearing this song, because it’s all so true about life and what’s still happening in our world. Now 2023….

[@SleepyBabyLullabies]

Great beat. Reminds me of Benny and the Jets.

[@sofiasilvabuhrer1086]

que talento hein... parabéns finneas vc é incrível dms. vc merece tudo, serio!!

[@elle7768]

I love everything he has put out. It is so different than his sister’s but it’s just as awesome. I’m so glad to see both of them being so successful and still themselves. I adore Billie. I adore Finneas. Their parents were the perfect combo of good genetics and good parenting. ❤️

[@Sai-ns9ky]

Jonathan Moore has really good taste.

[@speedy744]

Something about the way he says catching ching leaves me in love

[@elizabethm8891]

Everything about this song is so perfect, he’s so underrated.

[@gingergirl1316]

He litteraly did all that disaster at the middle of the day. With everyone THERE, and nobody noticed until the damage was done... BRO THE SOCIAL CRITIC IN THIS VIDEO MAKES STRONGER THE CRITIC IN THE SONG! GENIOUS 🛐. Genious. besides, he stole vanity jewelry. Why? Because that's what society is interested on. Not in things that really matter, no, stupid things , vanal things. I repeat , Finneas is a GENIOUS

[@stevendavis4300]

I love the line about his pool being heated and sitting in business class thats dope. It’s like him saying I have things that are nice but there’s still real issues in the world I love this song

[@maiquynh.2]

The song really touches my heart. Love you Finneas