The Academy Is...: We've Got A Big Mess On Our Hands [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

[@florenciadavis9623]

It's been about eight years since this video came out and I still want a Bill Beckett to come out my mirror.

[@valexkill]

Same ._./

[@dilegox]

10 years now. how about that.?

[@deviction6530]

Diego Sanchez 11 years now how about that

[@kidsfromthenorth3191]

William*

[@pauutelloo]

13 years. Same, i wait in front of my mirror everyday.

[@SupaSmartCellistGirl]

Damn that was one heavy music video. That was literally an emotional rollercoaster right there in just 4 minutes.

[@TheRealGuitarGamer]

yeaaa

[@Jaachi_Aaron-CJ041]

God Damn, This is 2024 and This nostalgia is rocking in December for all eternity. 🤘🏾🤪🤘🏾

[@1gopifatimah]

1st time- amazing

[@sorcha9915]

I have a feeling that this music video was Pete's idea, because with his bipolar disorder, it makes sense that he would feel like this sometimes, and he wasn't suprised when Bill told him about what was happening, just said "Yeah, happens to me all the time."

[@littleruka]

This is fantastic. A lot of people don't seem to realize that, according to an interview with TAI in Alternative Press, this song is actually really heartbreaking and is about an extremely painful/hopeless time William was going through a few years ago. When I watched this after reading that interview, I cried at the end when William started crying after beating himself/the floor. Haha, I know this is a really emo comment, but just sayin'!

[@rhiannairwin9716]

Love how this video links in with Fall Out Boys Thnks Fr Th Mmrs video!

[@AFarmerCalledChicken]

I always loved that fact

[@rabbit0664]

Same

[@Goth__Siren]

They had a whole universe also including Gabe Zaporta

[@nanapoohsmom4927]

Does it??

[@kacieg5063]

William looked really good in that red shirt and leather jacket tbh

[@47instagramfollowers58]

Kacie Guy it actually wasn’t him, they were able to find a look alike to play the bad version of will. And also when when the real will punched the fake one, he actually punched him and he lost a tooth.

[@samb1232]

@@47instagramfollowers58 its only not him on the punch scene lol any other time you see him its william

[@antigeptigoandopmfanboys2]

That's not That's his doppelganger

[@nanapoohsmom4927]

@@47instagramfollowers58seriously? He looks exactly like Will though! 😮

[@kailynstump5142]

Oh my gosh I was so young when this came out. I listened to this one, slow down & almost here RELIGIOUSLY as a kid. What a blast from the past. Simple times I tell y’all what!

[@gm6034]

Same I was 12 when I first saw this video on mtv and became a fan. I just can't believe it's been 15 years crazy how time flies.

[@HeyHiHelloMomo]

For real I was like 11 when this came out and now I’m almost thirty it’s crazy

[@emv8869]

Wow 13 years later and I’m still crushing on William Beckett

[@ChristianMercado-41hornet]

Yeah and more handsome than kpop idols

[@nicolelando5360]

WHY IS THIS GUY SO BEAUTIFUL LIKE SRSY HIS BEAUTY IS HURTING ME

[@andresvergara8587]

Pete Wentz should change his name to Pete Waldo, bc he always has a cameo in every Fueled By Ramen and DCD2 video like Brendon Urie

[@cosmo_junk]

OMG

[@FootofaFerret]

so these are the guys i saw open for KISS, i didnt know they were with FBR :P thats awesome

[@ShannonsCompany]

wow ok hi ryder

[@ryanr0ses-p5i]

omg hi I didn't know u liked emo music whats up

[@ArdiantyAmalia]

LOVE HIS HAIR!!

[@holybangtan37]

Man.. I wonder what it was like to be a teenager back then! you guys had some good ass music to listen to. Fall Out Boy and Panic right now aint that same.. :/

[@joeking6534]

Holy Bangtan I was in my sophomore year of high school when this came out. It was a pretty good plethora of music back then

[@celinejewell4919]

it was litttttttt

[@Kiya4ever]

I was a sophomore too! I feel so old haha

[@Dayz_Ex]

It was shitty because this wasn't popular....crank that and party like a rock star were popular

[@ryrolove1829]

Yeah we were so lucky ❤️ when i was kid Ryan Ross was still in the p!atd

[@Nossody]

The academy is was one of my favorite bands , i wish they saw more success

[@123KandieGirl]

OMG. cannot believe this song is almost a decade old. I remember when I drooled over boys with this hairstyle and FUSE played something besides Lil Wayne takeovers.

[@ssseltzer]

If you want you can drool over them again because they're going on a REUNION TOUR!!!

[@AppleJacksAlex]

I appreciate this comment. I miss old fuse 😑

[@shelbylynn7319]

+phanime whennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn????????????????????????????????

[@ssseltzer]

Shelby Mason they did in december, im sure they'll do another one sometime

[@shelbylynn7319]

poop

[@mayleecao3063]

Falling in love with William Beckett all over again! 😍💓💕😙

[@iDoAirGuitar]

This video is so freaking powerful. Never thought I'd relate to a music video as much.

[@whoviantales]

the ending always gets me. ugh hate that they broke up :\

[@xAkeil]

Why has no one mentioned Butch and his brilliant "Tshyeah!" moment? Love it.

[@georgiegreentree1589]

v neck lower than my self esteem

[@devakiareta2703]

Lol

[@itsover666]

😂

[@badtriplloyd]

This song is already 13 years old??! Man time flies so fast. I was in high school when this came out. We had a lot of cool teen emo/pop punk/alt rock music back then: MCR, FOB, P!ATD, RJA, ATL, Alesana, and those other bands who were featured in every "Pop Goes..." albums. I had a lot of good memories, especially the "fun" arguments with the Bieber/Pop fans and the KPop fans (contemporary KPop was relatively new back then) on what is the best music/genre.

[@kalimariah]

When I was like 12 I was listening to this in the car with my earbuds and my mom heard me and turned around and said "you're back there rockin out ain't ya?" And I got embarrassed lol

[@blackdahlia013]

I remember in health class in high school, for our final we had to pick any health topic and do a presentation on it. I chose dissociative identity disorder and used this video. Not to pat myself on the back but mine was good. All thanks to TAI.

[@plpbryt]

These guys were my first concert 6 years ago... William Beckett was my first celebrity crush I can't believe they're not together anymore. it breaks my heart

[@Princess0fAwkward]

honestly this video is so funny until the ending bc the ending is actually kinda sad

[@dilegox]

It's really deep

[@xokilluhkate]

at the end when hes alone on the stage...it always gets me. the academy is, one of my favorites for life hands down

[@ABCDEFGHI3295]

William's run is so adorable (at 1:02). :3

[@Seemannr]

Amanhã faço 15 anos e conheci essa banda recentemente, sem dúvidas vai se tornar uma das minhas preferidas 🚬

[@IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

I made a "big mess" in the kitchen just hours ago that immediately triggered my memory of the song, which I hadn't listened to since it was released. I'm shocked at how well it stands up after all these years, especially for its genre. Shame about them breaking up though, I only just found out about it.

[@T_ootie_x_P_atootie]

after all these years I found out who Pete talks to in Thnks Fr Th Mmrs :D also, the Bob's hoodie. damn, I wish I had it.

[@bluemagpie9117]

Ah yes, the Decaydence Cinematic Universe, brought to you by Pete Wentz.

[@samwoodson9603]

Blue Magpie The Bring It (Snakes on a Plane) music video was my Infinity War as a 13 year old.

[@mesousagaby740]

Directed by Alex Ferguson

[@jimmyeatthemaine4192]

@@samwoodson9603 There is a band from Phoenix, Arizona currently unsigned/independent that need to sign with Decaydence or Fueled By Ramen or BOTH! That band is called Anarbor

[@StephenFrederickMark]

They need to sign Anarbor to their roster pronto

[@lake_effect_tantrum]

im 17 (like this video came out literally the day before i was born) and im a huge fan of the academy is. this mv means a whole lot to me in a way i can’t really describe in words. i always felt the way william in video is, and seeing it for the first time just clicked for me. i could never verbalize those feelings and this music video not only helped me realize then myself but also helped me describe them to my literal therapist. anyway, enough of that, part of me wants to be like one of those “oh i was born at the wrong time” people because i would’ve loved to witness the peak of tai in person, but im actually kinda happy i can be one of the little kids that came later that keep the music going. i love this band to death and owe them a lot. X

[@tthulean]

im also 17 and sammeee

[@MizuhoHanashiro]

This video is deep af

[@goldenblue8991]

I went to the Honda Civic Tour 2007 and I had the chance to meet William Beckett, Mike Carden and The Butcher from The Academy Is and Gabe from Cobra Starship. They were all very sweet and William is even better looking in person! It is my ultimate dream to meet Brendon Urie from Panic! At The Disco someday because I've been a fan of his since the beginning and he's my hero.

[@Revo900]

Runs out of money... Takes a taxi upstate lol

[@maraphernalia]

Revo900 dude's got some credit card debt now, that's for sure

[@choklitreighn]

i love the way he runs.

[@bremtz6032]

Holy fuck. I just pulled this song out of the deepest crevice of my teenage memories. *chefs kiss*

[@amazonguitar22]

Jesus i remember watching this when it was in rotation on fuse. Was never a fan of the song but i would always just deal with it because i loved the video lol

[@lally-chan9770]

Top two comments: "WHAT THE FUCK PETE" "PETE WHAT THE FUCK" Lol

[@Ookleton]

😍😍 That shirt Sisky used to wear though.

[@hyukachu9495]

still rocking to this, i love the MV

[@leian.2241]

I still listen to this song often and this music video still hits in a way that my teenage self will never forget.

[@IHCFTW]

all he needed to do is give the guy in the mirror a god damn snickers !!

[@ririjunebug]

+Kara Kodra youre not you when your hungry, snickers satisfy

[@abcSHELBY]

This comment from five years ago is so underrated

[@antigeptigoandopmfanboys2]

That's not him That's his evil doppelganger

[@arielwaters4017]

Idk where I was in 9th grade when this came out but I'm back now and just realizing how deep this music video actually is.

[@ChristianMercado-41hornet]

This song still makes me wanna cry because it has a very deep meaning

[@siannnn_666]

Soooooooo true ❤

[@ChristianMercado-41hornet]

@@siannnn_666 yeah

[@zabidado]

i love this song!!!! and his room is pimp! i love the shear lights in the begining. i want them.

[@mitchelthinks]

2:28 at 14 I didn't get it, but now that's me every time I check my balance lmao

[@iownyewall]

Saw 'em at Warped Tour yesterday.. It was worth it, waiting through all the bands I sort of liked to see the ownage of The Academy Is... BEST show the entire night.. even though MCS did a good one.. I just loved this one.

[@ichigomatcha]

probably one of my favorite music videos of all time! I love the whole concept.

[@corktreeluvr]

1:38 the stay gold hoodie doe

[@becausent]

PETE YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND

[@MissRandiii]

2021 here. 🥺

[@MissPhsycoWeird]

I wish they could remake some of their songs, the quality is really bad but the music is soooooo gooooood

[@empressarisa7079]

Hello ninth grade, I haven't seen you in forever. Miss these guys

[@hellokitty4me]

+Catalina Park they on tour

[@empressarisa7079]

TheBackSeat really?

[@rctecopyright]

Lol. Think I was in 11th or 12th when this was out.

[@kylehegedus5498]

Catalina Park I was in ninth grade too when this song came out!!!!

[@WhenFireStrikes98]

So, I went and looked up William Beckett's solo music. Pretty much cried and had a freak out, and needed to come back here to listen to what was once my favorite band.

[@mrinfamous3277]

этот клип определённо заслуживает больше внимания

[@DotHacker99]

17yrs later and like a gut punch of nostaliga. I heard my crush sing this song and we later listened to other songs at summer camp

[@NickLeppert]

this song is now a part of my soul

[@BSimms]

Haven’t listened to this song in like 10 years lmao let’s go dude

[@laurelb.9504]

music like this is the reason I wish I was born in 91 instead of 01

[@lilmissoldier17]

TAI, FOB, P!ATD, and Cobra Starship. Done. The world has officially exploded from too much awesomeness.

[@az-hz5td]

Pete's shooting the video for thnks fr th mmrs!

[@micaelmeneses3234]

I started jumping like a little girl with the Pete cameo

[@meeryvane1430]

Pete's thnks fr th mmrs part make my life

[@hensoncompass]

Oh my god. Guys? I just realized. There are ACTUALLY other members in TAI besides William. Mind blowing, I know.. o.o

[@JakeTheGuitarGuru]

Ive always loved this band and this music video, but I just thought how did he pay for that taxi when his atm balance was 0?

[@micahjodhan5420]

+Jake Ford SOOOOOO TRRRUUUEEEEE

[@trashaf4983]

perhaps he had been anticipating that the bad him had taken money from his account so he went to check, but he happened to have been carrying a bunch of cash so he could pay for the taxi or something

[@andromeda_andromeda]

2024 and i'm still here. what a great band !!!

[@floydeenapodaca8035]

I wish my hair was as pretty as williams

[@kylestraveljournal]

mine was! was the reason why i had long hair in high school!

[@nanapoohsmom4927]

Same like I gotta know what shampoo this guy uses😂

[@susbeep1949]

Holy moly. I never realized this video and FOB were connected

[@miriamguerrero1384]

Who is the guy in 2:39. He is perfect 😍

[@the_phrase_that_pays9352]

Miriam Guerrero William Beckett

[@jessicat947]

+Miriam Guerrero That would be the amazingly talented Mr. Butch Walker! Butch is the producer for Santi (the album this song is on) as well as many other amazing albums from artists like Panic! and FOB. He was lead singer of Marvelous 3 in the late 90s and is solo now. He is a musical genius! I absolutely love me some Butch Walker!!!

[@miriamguerrero1384]

+Jessica Truelove thank you so much!

[@BREAD2000yeat]

At 2:00 this video links with thnks fr th mmrs by fall out boy

[@holdenpemberton4341]

he runs like a little girl it's adorbs HAHAH

[@taylorhagler5959]

I was just thinkong that

[@LANCENTER_]

I'm Just coming back every month to check how are you guys doing. by the way, you sure love this song so don't you dare to stop listening to it.

[@Scsigs]

Thnks Fr Th Mmrs, if anyone's wondering about Pete.

[@katjakitty22]

Words cannot describe how much I LOVE everything about this vid. One of my favorites of all time.

[@JaredNotJerrad]

found the second Piece of thnks fr th mmrs

[@LenoGabriel]

10 years later! Oh my God! I remember the first time I see this video here in Braziil!

[@aurasaurus]

Holy crap, hahahaha Pete shows up.

[@EarthToRenni]

I'm crying. I need the guys to come back. My soul requires it. The demons from emo's past won't be pleased until this happens.

[@ellieloll3791]

Ahh yes used to adore william tryna act all tough but hes too cute stop don't hurt urself bae

[@olgasanchez6141]

I'm in love with William!!! I miss TAI, but we will always have their songs.

[@GoForTehGig]

I feel like no one realizes the Pete cameo is from the Thnks Fr Th Mmrs vid..

[@ispuffer]

i did.

[@blackdahlia013]

Everyone did but TAI is better.

[@AntonioVassZanBomber]

One the best nights of my life was at their concert in Chicago at the Metro last week. I'm glad I choose them for my first concert. They also performed with Sing it Loud. To bad nobody was able to hang outwith TAI after the show. I was able to get a picture with Pat Brown, the lead singer of Sing it Loud. I hope to see TAI again.

[@Matthew-wn1qg]

ahh good old days

[@itsveralester]

I wonder how many people like this band for the music and not just because William is oh so adorable

[@alexyverr4389]

Did anyone see santi in the background?

[@kburke1933]

love the song, love the video, love the band.....simply cannot get enough of this one

[@ririjunebug]

im sorry... WHOOOO IS THAT GIRL I SEE, STAARRRRING STRAIGHT BACK AT ME? WHHHYYY IS MY REFLECTION SOMEONE I DONT KNOW?

[@housre]

Hahaa i love the look on Williams face when he sees his reflection staring at him :')

[@nanapoohsmom4927]

It’s so cute (to me anyway 😂)

[@rachelhaleee]

sisky

[@drugrushnikki]

THE NOSTALGIA. MY FEELS. IT HURTS.

[@maddierussell1494]

WHY THE FUCK IS THERE A RANDOM PETE WENZE?!?!?!?!

[@Hickmonsta]

Watch Thnks Fr Th Mmrs

[@maddierussell1494]

okay i shall...

[@awesomellama8141]

Bruh I was at a Panic! concert last night and at one point there was a video in which he kidnapped Brendon. Like it's gotten to the point where i don't wonder where Pete Wentz _is_ , I wonder where he's _not_

[@mkmaguire2911]

William broke Petes heart and got an album and a half written about him

[@foosheezoo]

@@mkmaguire2911 what?

[@125whitney]

i'm left-handed and every time i do something that's harder for left-handed people, this song pops into my head...

[@nanapoohsmom4927]

I knew Will is left handed but it didn’t even click that he was holding his toothbrush with his left hand 😂

[@lovehttyd8189]

I hope my reflection has a much more exciting life than me too

[@whitneyisanerd]

I was so inlove with this band.....still kinda am.

[@Not_Mii_Uus]

this guy is good looking, but he skipped leg day, arm day, he probably just skipped every day.

[@vivishady8302]

Que nostalgia Eu precisava ouvir essa música ❤️❤️

[@Ookleton]

Butch Walker? ?

[@flowersinmyhair55]

He's in the "slow down" video too.

[@luvsyafob]

I love all TAI... videos an enormous amount, but I probably like this one the most.