Jim and The Povolos - Holiday Club (Live Backstage at The FunSlam)

A Jim and The Povolos original!! This is us performing our song "Holiday Club" backstage at the Funtastic Slamaganza! The song was written by Meredith Stepien and Mark Swiderski and is about all of us being friends and our favorite place in the world.
Lyrics:
I can't remember when
I truly felt my life begin
So much has changed
I've become a stranger again
You are my life right now and
I can't remember how
I ever did it without you
I'll be thinking about you today
Today, today, today
Suddenly you're there
Everything we share
We play with each other's hair
This can't really be fair
Knowing you're nearby
Keeping our feet dry
Sharing a pizza pie
Don't even need to try.
No hesitations
Need no occasion
Look how much we have done
I'm feeling silly now
Thinking how I could ever doubt
We'd be together
I'll be here whenever you say
I'll bring the DVDs
You bring those chunks of cheese
Maybe we'll dance
Just give it a chance
Let's play
Play, play, play
Laughing til we scream
Better than it seems
Better than any dream
You know how much you mean
Then when the day ends
And if the time lends
I only want to spend
Time with these friends
No reservations
Pure liberation
Look how much we have done
You better meet me at the Holiday Club tonight
(repeat)

[@TheForlove13]

Convinced everyone watching this had the exact same reaction when dylan started singing let's be real here

[@tazialewis4328]

Fainted? Yeah I understand what you mean.

[@ezravandermeer972]

Ashley A. In the recorded version he sounds even better, I don't know how it's possible but it is apparently...

[@rebeccajones9433]

Omg Jamie and Lauren's harmony they sound so good together

[@meredithpearl3047]

Joe Walker doing the low harmony is is something I didn’t know I needed, but I’m thankful

[@elise5560]

@ 0:32 Joe and Lauren make eye contact and Joe's smile is just

[@aeris44]

"I've become a stranger again." The one line defines my connection with this song. Whenever I feel a change in my life, a change in myself, a change in my friends, or a time in my life where I forget where I am, I watch this video. I listened to it in college, and now that I'm out of college I find myself looking back at how much I have changed and how much farther I need to go. All of this, mixed with the nostalgia of the friends I have gained along the friends that have been lost in time, always reminds me to cherish the present. Thank you for this song. It means more to me than you know.

[@aeris44]

And here I am, maybe almost two years later. Needing to hear this song again.

[@hellokittyclawzz]

Some comments I have about this: MEREDITHS SINGING Merediths outfit and her hair holy crap Jaimes voice it sounds so good and relatively high Lauren’s reaction to Jaime singing awww Merediths belting Lauren’s voice and she’s so cute The way Brian has his arms leaning on Jaime and Dylan wow so adorable The way Brian sing “ayyye” How Lauren is bopping to Meredith and everyone singing DYLANS SINGING EVERYONES REACTION TO DYLAN SINGING ITS SO CUTE Lauren’s voice wtf Them all singing together is amazing The only bad comment: The fact that Joe Walker is there and HE DOESNT EVEN SING A SOLO LINE

[@bashcastro658]

Nicole the unicorn :P heck yeah

[@eleanoradams2958]

It's funny how Jim Povolo isn't even in this xD

[@tazialewis4328]

Who's playing the guitar?

[@eleanoradams2958]

I don't know but it doesn't look like Jim Povolo

[@liamcooper6357]

Mark swiderski I can't remember how to spell his surname

[@deppluver623]

Can we just talk about the perfection that is Dylan Saunders. Because seriously. He is perfection personified. I always say he should be on broadway with a voice like his... but then I'd miss him being in Starkid too much

[@ztslovebird]

Emma Reed He can do Starkid stuff & whatever else he wants. Plenty of Starkids have gone on to other stuff without turning in their letters to Hogwarts. AJ's been on and off Broadway, Joey, Brian R., and Corey started their own group Tin Can Brothers, Darren's been on Glee & working on his own music, etc.

[@OllieYao]

I love mere's hair i wish my hair was curly like that

[@19SaraJane]

Mark Swiderski is his name. He played drums on the SPACE Tour, wrote some of the music for Little White Lie, and has been the sound designer for a number of their shows.

[@MicahRion]

Thank you! I was wondering who that was.

[@shroomydunk]

It would be awesome if I just had a group of friends that I could sing with and act like idiots with eachother

[@urius7917]

Michele Johnson I hope you find them :D

[@starkidredvine]

i love how lauren's swaying through the whole thing

[@lucybickerton4573]

My god I haven't seen this in 6 years.

[@lattehatte4104]

Everyone: OMG did you see Lauren and Joe’s eye contact? So cute XD uwu Me: Jaime and Lauren’s eye contact and smiles will be the death of me

[@akitchenchaire338]

i feel this needs more meredith appreciation she frickin WROTE the dam song along with mark swiderski and they look BEAUTIFUL and her singing is GORGEOUS anyway i love meredith very much (also the jaime and lauren harmonies are so lovely and when the whole group sings in i feel like i slightly ascend to another plane of existence........ i really like this song)

[@jane.jewelll]

Is anyone else crying at this? It's so beautiful and their friendship is so pure. I discovered this like an hour ago and I've already watched it like 7 times

[@forafinalgirl]

BREREDITH IM CRYING

[@TheA6P]

Damn, I can't believe I found this song again, after all these years. For some reason makes me happy and nostalgic and sad and all the emotions for the old friends and past times. Love you guys, Who would thing one song from ages ago could make me feel so much.

[@christinman]

Everyone's reaction when Dylan starts singing.

[@jennyjones8433]

The harmonies and the way the blend are all just so amazing. I love this

[@savannaherickson6895]

this song always comforts me

[@karina5186]

I couldn't stop singing this song and my sister yells "Karina, stop singing, it's stuck in my head!" I feel incredibly accomplished.

[@0guacamole]

years later and this still makes me emotional

[@KaitoKid156]

I was depressed the last few days, because Pottermore didn't send my stupid welcome email. But now I'm smiling again, and 'm already singing along. Thanks, guys.

[@christaryan556]

this song is perf for the starkids. i will eternally love this group of people no matter what.

[@birdman6025]

i can't help but hear brian's *ayyyyyy* in the middle of his line every time i hear this song

[@beccabowdich5169]

I just love hearing Lauren's amazing soprano voice over everyone else's

[@BingleBanner]

I just freaking can't believe how much I love these people and this song and omwg.

[@ScouseStarKid]

Not even the tiniest bit autotuned, they sound unbelievably perfect, and this song is bootiful.

[@LOLProdutionStudios]

Reasons I love this video 1) the song is awesome and catchy 2) they have amazing voices!! 3) thiis just shows how close they are and them having fun backstage U r awesome Jim and the povolos!! Keep on making amazing songs! -3

[@tasmynjean3900]

Just noticed that Jaime is only wearing one earring. I love the way Brian puts his arm around her waist and she leans on his shoulder at the end. They are such great friends. So sweet

[@littlewhiteliarstarkid4100]

the moment when it is acceptable to spend hours watching these videos cause u have a music project. 😀

[@mandiliciousish]

I can't get over how happy this song makes me :o)

[@vivienkelly5017]

One of my favourite parts of his video is just the little glances they give each other

[@MsRavinglunatic]

You can just tell when people are music lovers. Their bodies just move with the music without even trying. Like these guys. :)

[@cullengrl96]

I've proly watched this 6 times and I have no intention of stopping. It makes me cry.

[@Hollywoodx4323]

Lauren dances just like I do when I'm excited. This made my life :)

[@laughlovelaila77]

HOW ARE THEY ALL SO IMPOSSIBLY PERFECT. Their voices=The sound we will hear in Heaven.

[@Nicaraguaful2]

Brian and Meredith stares and little smiles, I ship them completely! :D

[@AlexJamesBritt]

The last minute of this song...is the best last minute of a song in the history of music. It is beautiful...

[@milliewhelan39]

I just cant stop coming back to this song

[@MoonShoesPotter89]

When Dylan starts singing it makes everything better. He's Dylan Saunders. :D Gah they're all so amazing!

[@StarKidWannaBe]

Ok WHY(!?!?!?!) do I get the chills everytime Lauren sings....I mean her voice is so amazing. I really wish I could sing like that.

[@RockMySox32]

This song makes me want to sponsor a child in Africa, that's how joyful it makes me feel.

[@elphabamimi4]

I showed my mom this video and she said that she would pay to see them preform live =D

[@emcat1523]

this song really needs to be on iTunes..it would legit be on loop for the rest of my life...

[@dani4ever92]

This song reminds me of summer.. and now the go-out-without-a-coat-weather has arrived again, I keep getting this song stuck in my head.

[@Carina5707]

It's so refreshing to hear pure talent, unlike the autotuned crap that the radios seem to choke on. This was fantastic.

[@pixel_tree]

Perfect just perfect. What I love about them the most is they don't use anything when they sing except a mic, no voice effects. They are real

[@PopcornCreature]

This is the most heavenly song I have heard. Tears of pure joy.

[@alinberg1]

This is the only song I've had stuck in my head all week. It's wonderful.

[@slammusaran]

I think we're all in the agreement that these are the best people on the face of the planet. :D

[@PopcornCreature]

This is incredible. I would pay for music like this anytime. It's the kind of music that could make you grin no matter what.

[@cricesinn1246]

I can't stop looking at Joe looking at Lauren and how he smiled when she smiled. Aw c:

[@noelmescher]

IF STARKID HAD A TV SHOW I WOULD WATCH IT EVERY SECOND OF EVERY DAY!!! WE WOULD GET TO SEE STARKID MANOR, HOW THEY LIVE THEIR LIVES, THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, EVERYTHIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGG!!!!! :D

[@AiShA56]

This has been stuck in my head ever since the concert. 3 weeks now!!!

[@dreamdaily94]

addicted. to. these. lyrics. AND THESE PEOPLE, GOOD GOD. so talented.

[@dewyg]

covering this with some friends and this song is so joyous

[@ollikenmaisey]

they've all got such great voices! makes me smile

[@maralilala]

Lauren just looks like she is having so much fun! She just has so much vitality! It makes so much fun to watch her! :D

[@AussiePrideAlways]

Lauren's hair is fabulous!

[@mothman26]

I was 5 years old when this was uploaded but still WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME ABOUT THIS??

[@tabithamalet574]

That cute lil look Lauren gives Mere at the end

[@halleys.library]

Is anyone else really distracted by Dylan's adorable facial expressions in this? And that man's voice.. ahhhhhhhhh

[@jenstarkidross]

I am soo in love with this song.... Meredith and Mark combined is epic!

[@rtrtrtrtrt23]

I feel like Lauren was really close to Darren and Joey and probably misses them a lot. Also, did anyone else see the SUPER cute looks between Merideth and Joe? Also, Dylan literally has the most beautiful male voice I've ever heard.

[@TheElyonBrown]

This song is so sweet. Makes me wish I had friends like these.

[@jasminepearson1129]

This song is actually perfect

[@fivehundredlux]

Lauren is so adorable just like bobbing around

[@Peachweave]

Holy freaking crap! When you thought Starkid couldn't get much better, they start a band. This blew me away, perfect singing, never hit the download button so fast

[@piasauevey]

This song is perfect. I can't count how many times I've listened to this - brings me to tears sometimes :')

[@TheHarlequinade]

When Dylan starts singing I just like pass out. Jesus christ, he is so dreamy :3

[@Ad0rmidera]

I can listen this song ever and ever... 10 times in two days, I want it for my ipod :D

[@hanzibanbillabongxox]

I've listened to this 150 times since it was uploaded. No joke.

[@shananana2005]

I love how they all start dancing around once Dylan starts singing :)

[@TalzRei]

I just can't stop listening to this song!

[@ZombiesAreYummie1]

I feel like I'm about to cry every time I watch this.

[@keikustar]

How is it possible that this many of the worlds greatest people all went to college together?

[@MsRavinglunatic]

Ugh. Joe Walker's bass singing makes me so happy. So, so happy.

[@ShannonIsJammin]

I love Lauren's little nod at the end, like, "Hmn, that was good!"

[@settheworldonfire94]

I'm having all these feelings and I cannot handle it. Oh my goodness, I need to go cry now.

[@TheMaddyMJ]

I love this song so much!!! I also love very person in this video, even you mark even though I don't know you that well! Meredith you truly are inspirational, your funny, beautiful, a great singer and a wonderful writer. I love you a lot. You guys are amazing.

[@elizabethgetis9279]

I never realized how cool Meredith's voice was until now! I love it!

[@MetroStationBaby456]

DYLAN'S VOICE AND EVERYTHING UGHHH I LOVE.

[@JennaSweeeet]

'yeh, da' feels great.' at the beginning gets me every time.

[@mizzacesproductions]

This song is so flawless. The lyrics, the vocals, their attitude...ahh I love Jim and the Povolos!!

[@bcs92]

Joes harmonies just send shivers down my spine. This needs to be recorded asap!

[@GabCasarim]

I can't stop watching this....... Harmonies are perfection

[@TheMaddyMJ]

I hope i have friends like them when I'm over. This is beautiful but they're all so happy

[@katiesimpson7982]

ugh I would love to hear this live. beautiful!

[@aKitti234]

Everytime I listen to this I find it impossible to do anything else at the same time I just get so lost in the music, it's amazing

[@catiecutie26]

three things i have to say...1) when joe and lauren smile at eachother in the begining i cant help but to smile...2) i cant help but smile when i hear joe singing along....3) and what am i kidding i smile the whole time, i love these people :)

[@ShannonIsJammin]

I cannot stop listening to this.

[@Caketinnn]

This is my favourite song, in the entire world. Thank you Meredith Stepien and Denise Donovan

[@delaneymaggi2646]

This is a beautiful song. It makes me really happy

[@lizardlee10]

Dylan's voice is PHENOMENAL!!!!

[@BingleBanner]

i'm completely addicted to this,

[@sarahcarroll1068]

this video just feels like a warm hug

[@MrSerenityPoo]

within the first 13 seconds joe walker not only picks something from his teeth, but he then proceeds to exam it. he goes on to shake his head in disapproval, pull up his pants, scratch his eye, and then remember he has to sing... i think i'm in love.

[@SamanthaRMcIntosh]

Meredith is so energetic and adorable, I love her