Friendly Fires - 'Skeleton Boy'

[@o.m.2203]

I was still a teenager when this came out, loved it then and still love it now. Time flies kids, enjoy every moment as much as possible. Battling depression and anxiety is a lifelong struggle but know it gets better, you learn ways to cope. Music, dancing and singing along to your favorite songs are just a few great ways to do that. Processing trauma is hard work so give yourself permission to feel something other than pain or stress. You deserve to be happy. You get one life, fight for your right to love it and be happy. Sending love and healing to anyone here listening to this song and reading this comment. ❤️

[@LJEliteVipers]

💯

[@benjiblanch7878]

❤️

[@internetnobody6754]

same; its weird how the smallest things lift you up when you hurt so bad

[@lovehappiness5628]

Ofelia Mallari- Aw that was perfect. Young people really need to know that. Also always pray to our creator Jesus. Just give him a chance genuinely

[@trillionwhite]

Well said. Spread positivity

[@PeopleCanFly23]

2K16 Babyyy!!! Loved this song on 2K12!!!

[@gabe_3483]

2k20!!!!!

[@jersuanjohnson2884]

Factzzz bro @PeopleCanfly23

[@Punchoutmaster1]

Gee _ what

[@mcstudios4374]

Here in 2020, love this on 2k12

[@Adhdliving-]

2k16 gang like if you fw 2k16 I still do

[@kylelebowski6830]

10 years later and still an absolute banger

[@martin_the_artist_]

100% still a banger!!! golden age of indie music

[@gotseoul123]

This music video, what a gem. I'm 31 now and I still remember jamming the fuck out to this on park. 2K soundtracks had incredible variety of artists back then I would've never heard of unless I played the games.

[@christianschmeer]

15 years actually 🎉

[@thetexanladd]

@@christianschmeer In September, yes.

[@b-rare]

Shit hits . Windows down bumping people asking me for title of track lol jokes

[@dariuswatson5652]

Though 2k kinda doesn’t live up to its expectations they were hella good at picking music . They’re the reason that I opened my taste in music.

[@Bongwater2k]

For real

[@trillionwhite]

Sane here bro I was all rap at one point in time. Now I love pop

[@yup8410]

2k16 has the best soundtrack in my opinion

[@leggomaheggo]

When 2K had competition they used to live up and outperform expectations. 2K12 was an amazing great full of content, and even the Legends Showcase DLC was fairly cheap

[@punctuationpatrolman1615]

Bro the 2k16 music was god awful for me. Pretty much every single song just gave me horrible vibes and completely drained me of my optimism and positivity.. but that’s just me ig..

[@depressedheatfan4322]

This song hit different the OG's will remember this song from 2k12 and 2k16

[@quondaplug4015]

On goddd

[@ntongalea]

012 styles man damm

[@zerti86]

the good 2k days

[@himynameiscorey]

2k16 Was the peak 😞

[@zaylinlynn8522]

2k16 made it feel like you’re playing 2k12 for a while

[@RedRushOfTheGuardians]

This song brings so much good nostalgia...

[@aliasanew3398]

rightt

[@evabence2046]

. All u need is a good partner holding u tight. Move me "RIGHT"

[@gabe_3483]

nba2k12 !!!

[@Adhdliving-]

From nba 2k16

[@Fr3sHbOi1000]

Big facts

[@chimeramanticore]

hearing this song again 10 years later and I'm crying from the nostalgia. thanks for the absolute bop

[@zyxxmo]

Chimera Manticore you also came back 2019 huh..

[@Buttington_Headerson]

If youre crying you need mental help lpl

[@chimeramanticore]

@@Buttington_Headerson *lol

[@DenGzzzzz]

@@Buttington_Headerson nah bro im crying too

[@loveofmangos001]

@@chimeramanticore You ruined it with your emotions you fruitcake

[@rmabisnedia5361]

Man this is better than the album version. The video just makes it twice as awesome.

[@Pandadude3000]

I think the album version is much better, but also what I'm used to.

[@537productions]

Shoutout to MTV when they actually played music..

[@kenken21345]

E.R. James fr missed those time early 2000's

[@tixfreak95]

Yep I yoused to listen to it. .')

[@codeninja100]

I found this song one early morning as I got ready for school on MTV. Though about it that whole day. Been a fan of FF ever since

[@mynamesdora]

Nicholas God, same here! I’d watch MTV whilst eating my breakfast, before school and can remember this song being played, a fair amount. I don’t think I’ve watched MTV, for years!

[@stfu699]

@@kenken21345 late 2000's ****

[@MrAllie-bf6zt]

Still hits hard in 2022!!!

[@janinekuesters6161]

Even in 2024 ❤

[@spiritualinsiderr]

like no-one understands how happy this song makes me!! i love it

[@Assertivelife]

Still waiting to see them live!!! Captured my imagination too.

[@tenderonilashesla]

A classic. This jam reminds me of my first year of college, joy rides, shows every weekend. FF is the soundtrack to my coming of age years lol. 2020 and I still have this precious song on my playslist.

[@normangarcia8941]

Me this jam also reminds me of My First year in Highschool , very simple that time people doesn't easily get offended unlike today

[@DualerOne1]

2020 and this song doesn't age...let's go ^_^

[@yusukeleiva]

mumble rap will this won't

[@Plinko779]

Whenever I hear the chorus, I hear Olive's 'You're Not Alone'!

[@bzarrazb1648]

I remember waking up at 2 in the morning and hearing this on MTV. MTV is to blame for my early music tastes, found so much good stuff on there lol.

[@sopdiedop]

We need more music like this now. This year was so good for bands

[@leviathantoobz]

This song reminds me of the fall of 2011. I just graduated high school in June 2011 and this girl that I knew from high school went off to a college in southern minnesota and I stayed in Minneapolis. I remember sitting in my garage listening to this song and getting like oddly overly emotional about her lol 😂 I went down to see her one weekend in September of 2011. We got drunk and she rejected me. I was so torn up about it but I moved on. Fast forward 3 years later she hits me up and on the first hang out we bang and it was awesome but we dated for two months and it was garbage. Classic. Its a stupid dumb memory and saga of memories in my life but its one for the books. Thanks for reading.

[@simonecarlomagno]

Great story, I literally imagined the scene. When it doesn't work out, better not to force things. Learned the hard way as well. Wish you all the best.

[@Hvssrgvx6433]

2K12 brought me here and now 2K16 brought me back here again. This is hands down one of my favorite soundtracks of all time of the 2K series, just a great song glad it's back.

[@StefyTwix]

Yea its great that 2k get back this song ,love it!

[@ChattGM]

Was hoping it be in 2K18 but it isn't :( I wanted it to make a comeback so badly

[@anajulietachitara5707]

Skeleton Boy" I close my eyes, on the dance floor And forget about you I lose myself in flashing colours I've gotta see it through You're too much, I take it that we're over Should we even care at all? You're too much, too much Let's shake hands and say good(bye) [X2] Your love is out But even despite it all Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Right by my feet, lay broken glasses You skeleton boy Sweat from the walls, drips on my shoulder I gotta see it through You're too much, I take it that we're over Should we even care at all? You're too much, too much Let's shake hands and say good(bye) Whoo, yeah Whoo, yeah Whoo, yeah [X5] Your love is out But even despite it all Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through

[@valeriemcphie9006]

Your love is off is what I hear xxx

[@CherrypieLola]

@@valeriemcphie9006 I always heard ‘young love dissolved’. Good to know the actual lyrics!

[@Maria_Barcelos]

I spent almost 11 years searching for this song and today I suddenly remembered the TV show where it was featured!!!!!!!! Thank you KZbin

[@VGBNDGRL]

Best breakup song ever. Makes you not even want to cry or mop about it. Makes you want to live in the moment, even if it’s a bad one.

[@diamondeye75]

There is such a frenetic joy about this song, irresistible over a decade on...

[@VGBNDGRL]

the time of my life was when i was a fifth/sixth grader. Listening to Vampire Weekend Phoenix Friendly Fires around the 2008-2011 era. listening to that era of music brings the innocent youth out again. now im 24 and still trying to hold on to whatever kid energy i have inside!

[@bluem30man81]

Song reminds me of playing as the warriors big 3 on blacktop and hitting every three pointer with Steph and klay. Time flies

[@krp977]

Tengo 30 y esto se siente como un viaje en el tiempo. La nostalgia es REAL.

[@youngwarriorpopocaca]

Los mismo 🥺🥲

[@brunopetrilli1306]

Exacto

[@esther589]

Cant believe its been 10 YEARS wow where did the time go 😭❤️

[@ty_2rell528]

Yeeaaa I'm lost 2

[@jerseykid9528]

I can't believe it's not butter 😭

[@danielnyc20]

Can't avoid these tears.

[@dancinginmyslippers]

7 years ago, doesn't seem like that long ago. I'm 24 and I feel well old. Bloody hell. Great song, saw them years ago and the frontman was busting the moves and it was a great gig. What a great band. Memories. 2009, you are missed, haha

[@gabe_3483]

10 years ago , now your 27

[@benclark41]

15yr wait and finally fulfilled a dream to see friendly fires live. And boy did they not disappoint!!. Made me soo happy, the energy and positivity. Just a great, fun evening. Oh and the snake hips do not do it justice!! 😂❤❤

[@guilhermedecastro6294]

Oh man... 2011 newly divorced with just 29 years... this song made me believe in love again. When I listened, I used to feel like invincible, and that everything would end up all right... in this night listening to it again, I can feel the exact same feeling... such a misterious thing life and music are...

[@TXFolk]

I loved this song when it came out and more than a decade later, I still listen to it. Even when I go through break ups

[@chocolate001able]

Daughter and I loved this tune......love the drumming.

[@PLBIV]

God this version was soooo much better than what was on the album

[@onlyone23km]

4-year gap between now and 2K12 and this song still kicks major ass!

[@adriancasado9035]

I close my eyes on the dance floor I forget about you I lose myself in flashing colors I've gotta see it through You're too much, I take it that we're over Should we even care at all? Too much, too much Lets shake hands and say goodbye Your love is out But even despite it all Give me your hand Lets face this night and see it through (repeat) Right by my feet, lay broken glasses You Skeleton Boy Swept from the walls, drips on my shoulder I gotta see it through You're too much, I take it that we're over Should we even care at all? Too much, too much Lets shake hands and say goodbye Before the sun comes out Shake hands and say Your love is out But even despite it all Give me your hand Lets face this night and see it through

[@richardjamison7757]

Tears of NOSTALGIA!!

[@dalehaworth123]

6 YEARS AGO. MAD.

[@MapsDou]

I KNOWWWW, I WAS LIKE 17 AND I´M STILL CATCH BY THIS SONG

[@dorasaurr]

***** hahah I was 15 :D But I'm still in love with that song

[@V340E419]

One of my fav songs, can't believe how time flys.

[@catastrophe4525]

8 years... :O

[@Ryu98Drummer]

I was Like 13

[@FantasyGarnet]

They are just awesome, I fell in love with this band! It's like depressing lyrics but when I listen to it I don't feel sad at all.

[@MrAllie-bf6zt]

Right, it's not what you say, but how you say it.

[@dlythgoe5404]

The drummer is unbelievable

[@AndrewJSmith-mk4vh]

This is still to me one of the coolest music videos ever.

[@mozzarelov5657]

Those beautiful days when Kobe was still in the league... I miss those days

[@RoamingApollo]

FINALLY. OH MY GOD. I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU BOYS ALL DAY. My brother showed me this band when I was 11, now 24, FINALLY. STAY WHERE YOU'RE AT, BROTHERS. You've brought back wonderful memories. Hurting video still makes me laugh. 🤣

[@sherylsimmons8111]

My son was a baby when this song came out. Still a great song! I can't believe that it's been 11 years already. Still one of my favorites!😃💃👍

[@zashiworld]

god his dancing is the best lol

[@mendrelx8445]

❤❤❤❤

[@TheeRemnants]

Facts. So saucy!

[@madebychikar7651]

@@TheeRemnants thats green screen

[@tastemountains6704]

I close my eyes on the dance floor I forget about you I lose myself in flashing colors I've gotta see it through You're too much, I take it that we're over Should we even care at all? You're too much, too much Let's shake hands and say good Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Right by my feet, lay broken glasses You Skeleton Boy Sweat from the walls, drips on my shoulder I've got to see it through You're too much, I take it that we're over Should we even care at all? You're too much, too much Let's shake hands and say goodbye Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through

[@dontewright3057]

This song never gets old

[@ShawnDionJr]

Still hits hard in 2024!!!!!!!!

[@ineffable50]

still one of the most ingenious video concepts to date. so much love!!!

[@adamkumpmusic]

One of my favorite videos ever. I wish this was in HD!!

[@SiobhánRose-k]

I remember this came out around the time I was 18 and left home to go to university, full of excitement and hopes for the future

[@Greene269]

Love, love, love. Met Ed at Bestival one year - what a beautiful boy!!

[@iMxMall]

11 years later and this song still holds up. SOO GOOD. ❤

[@Cesar1492Enjoyer]

Damn this song brings me back memories of grinding in Mycareer on 2k12

[@VeggieTwelve]

I remember seeing this video the day it debuted on MTV. Cool to see some love from the 2k16 players checking out the soundtrack.

[@marianafonzar2942]

OMG OMG OMG I've been searching this video for 4 years, finally I found, YEEEEEEY!!!

[@selaxiuniverse7145]

Mariana Fonzar same

[@maevemaiden]

When you come in your son’s room and hear this playing and realize you are a great parent for introducing him to good music at a young age😍😊

[@SXI96]

👏👏👏

[@keithcunniffe4462]

You fuckin rock !

[@85260az]

I have always really wished I could dance so smoothly. Nice video concept, too. The straight lines contrasted with the fluidity of the dancing, etc.

[@samsonbrand4041]

Bloody Brilliant.

[@michaeszczynski3098]

NBA 2K12 best soundtrack

[@Huelehuele912]

Michał Łeszczyński nba 2k16 is better

[@peterrusso1950]

It was but this year's may top it

[@tycarr1009]

Christian Miguelo not really 2k only got bout 6 good songs 2k12 whole soundtrack was boomin

[@itsclevantho1274]

+Christian Miguelo HAH no

[@ninjatheif6824]

Michał Łeszczyński true 2k12 was lit

[@AD3Supa]

I FINALLY FOUND IT! YEEEEEES! This used to play before I went to school in the mornings. Ended up finding it by hearing "You're Not alone" from Olive and then typing "Skeletons" after it.

[@mooreoftre]

This group has so many really good songs its almost a shame for this to be the one most know. PALA was a great album!

[@nkha23]

Chimes is my ultimate favorite from them. I was introduced to them when I first heard Chimes while shopping at American Eagle. I love this group and can't wait for new music by them. It's too bad they never perform in the US

[@lifeoftaj786]

This is my Favorite Song

[@SebLucas1998]

*favourite

[@user-hy4qh7hf9f]

I remember the first time I saw this video or even heard of FF, was in 2008 and I saw this vid on a music channel whilst I was getting ready in the morning. I was so mesmerised by the video that I had to look up the band on KZbin and ended up being late to school that day. Ten years later and I still love FF 💀 ♥️

[@YvetteMirandaJ]

His dances moves never get old!

[@jonasehlersnilsson835]

This is what I heard :) "You're not alone, I'll wait till the end of time Open your mind, surely it's plain to see You're not alone, I'll wait till the end of time for you Open your mind, surely there's time to be with me"

[@joakinsa]

At first I thought it was a cover haha

[@jonviper1]

Had this come on afyer jump in the pool and i started singing it but realised they weren't?? Blatant rip off if you ask me. Identical.

[@healthjay4253]

I remember grinding 2k for hours, staying up all night playing it & falling asleep & waking up to this song 🎶

[@RUFU58]

What an enormously underrated song. They’re the best ones though. Not the filth that’s shoved in everyone’s faces nowadays. Oh my gosh, did I get old?!

[@CarpetStainRemover]

First song I heard when I first moved to New Zealand, that has nothing to do with anything but this is such a tune and reminds me of the best decision of my life 👌

[@youtube4bums876]

Everytime I hear this song it takes me back to when I was 13 and would stay up all night on 2k creating players or doing fantasy drafts☺️

[@laserspewpew_7175]

Still a banger in 2023!

[@matheuspimentel4075]

2021 and I'm still in love with this masterpiece.

[@Jerichoholic-1999]

NOSTALGIAS OVER 9000!!!

[@kingbucketz182]

This will be on nba 2k16, and it was on nba 2k12. Anyway I've loved this song since when it first released.

[@D3structive]

Damn I just came to post this but you beat me to it lol! Can't wait to jam to this song while playing ball!

[@ffaganskouarneg5897]

king Dione And NHL2K10 :p.

[@peterrusso1950]

Hell yeh this was on 2k12. I always thought 2k12 had the all time best track but this 2k16 playlist may top it

[@ChkOSRS]

Pete B prolly because theres over twice as many songs

[@utleychase7]

And NHL2k10

[@yeahiguessso5815]

It finally makes sense! In the beginning they where just aces, then progressively they became stick figures then skeletons then humans show a growing relation with a girl

[@interstellar3167]

Yeah,i guess so your comment and username go so well together

[@AdrianRivera813]

They played this song at club Czar here in Tampa,FL...cool effects.

wow,i just now realize this song sounds a lot in the chorus like You're Not Alone by Olive. mindblowing. i wonder if it was a coincidence or not. i need a mashup now.

[@ChattGM]

I love how they be getting down when they turn into skeletons. Felt the groove all the way from here lol. This is definitely one of my favorite songs. Became obsessed after awhile when I first heard this song in 2K12. Hope it makes a comeback in 2K18 because this will never grow tiresome on the ears.

[@warwick802]

ChattGM it didn't sadly The good ol days of actually grinding just to lose to the 2012-13 miami heat Are over 😭 And now the soundtracks are ass I mean look at 15 and 16......Hopefully the days come back

[@djcalmstorm8117]

TheRightPerson 16 was good to me..? I thinm it was one of the better ones.

[@gabe_3483]

too bad its not on 2k20

[@michaelosterman536]

Such an amazing song and tune. One of my favorite of all times.

[@WackyWitchTV]

One of my very favorite songs ever and best video!

[@davecroft]

I am soooo glad they're back making new music again in 2019!!!

[@GreasedSwine]

No song has ever really made me tear up before. This is just different. All the memories came flooding back at once during the chorus

[@xxenonn]

Extremely underrated UK Indie band! Only album I've been listening to lately.

[@butwhythough7134]

Any Millennials here in 2024? 🎉

[@stephordless8876]

👍🏾

[@ChristianCordan]

Yup yup!!

[@Sagings427]

Still my go to bop

[@pacovillafane80]

forever one of my fave tunes, i need to find the tabs

[@davidandersen1053]

🎶Gimme your hand👍🎶

[@japhyryder66]

I cannot get enough of this song or this band!

[@imarealboy3657]

Gonna be skeleton boy for Halloween 🎃 hahahaha. Thank you 2k for helping me find these masterpiece .

[@CrazyVowa]

What is this version called? And the other one

[@SupaDupaFlyGirl]

I first heard the song in Forever 21 when I lived in New York City. At that time I didn't have a license or drive and I remember thinking that I couldn't wait to blast it and my car one day. Fast forward 11 years and you better be dam sure this is one of my go to jams for joyful car rides! So timeless and fun!

[@heightpharoah2609]

Will be on NBA 2k16

[@nerdfantasyreviews2357]

ahhhhahhh I remember seeing this on amtv

[@dregod4l448]

Man brings me back to all those countless times practicing alone getting better!💪🏾🙌🏾

[@usagiyojimbo5630]

LOL, the comments on this shit. You people are really THAT concerned about the lead singer's sexual preference? I think this was musically and aesthetically better than the original track, it has more modern flavor and it's truly a brilliant track from both renditions. Who gives a fuck if he dances? You mad he can have fun while you're sitting back talking shit?

[@SwissMarksman]

Usagi Yojimbo this.

[@LadyGemini12]

Here in 2024❤

[@daneuking3262]

❤️

[@reallybiglizard]

This song gets better every year

[@kiiny2k303]

this video never gets old

[@markfrancisco5729]

2021 still listing to them

[@gtmobayer]

Totally awesome song from 2009! Hope it won video of the year and male vocals of the year! The video is a masterpiece of a thought! Kudos to the people/persons who brought this to life! I still listen to it nearly 6 years later, and it's fresher than ever!

[@joshmclovin]

Still slaps in 2022, I miss this Era of MTV

[@jcpnike]

I watch this 8 times a week.