Jimmy Eat World - The Middle (Official Music Video)

[@oskytel3780]

This song was playing in the hospital room when my first son was born. It will always be special to me.

[@jeffpelkey6077]

Hope his name is jimmy

[@Brokefumo666]

His name better be Jimmy and you better not wear it out

[@shanesmith1786]

What a cool hospital lol

[@CoachStryker]

⁠@@Brokefumo666😂 Green Day reference

[@youtubegarbage7876]

wow... radio music played in a hospital. Must be punk.

[@theoneandonlyravioli2985]

Can't believe I just found out today that Jim wrote this song for a 13 year old fan who wrote the band asking for advice because she wasn't fitting in with the other punk kids at school. That honestly just makes this song even that much more better to me.

[@mybrothercomes1088]

That makes me wanna 😭

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Except he didn't write the song at all, it was written by a young kid from Canada in the mid-1980s.

[@KaminariHouse]

@@devilsoffspring5519 Re-wrote then.

[@thisISanARG]

Damn. Never knew that. Makes this song all the better.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

@@thisISanARG What makes it better, the official story or the real one? It's a good tune either way, but what exactly are you talking about?

[@isaidwhatisaid8470]

I listened to this as a moody teenager not knowing what would happen in my life or where I would end up. I listened to this a 21 year old in my first proper job as an adult not knowing what the heck I was doing. I am now listening to this in my 30s in a neonatal hospital ward after having just lost my child at 5 days old. This song has been a soundtrack to my life through many hard times. To whoever is listening now, I hope it can be there for you too.

[@thunderbluff3]

I'm so fucking sorry for your loss 💔 words can't describe how it must feel to lose a child, please don't blame yourself.

[@CloeScreams]

Really, really sorry for your loss too! I hope this song can give you some strength and help you get up on your feet again. Praying for you ❤️

[@koreymiller26]

Im 30 and I was listening to this when we found out our newborn little boy had to have emergency surgery and has cystic fibrosis. We were lucky. God bless you bro and prayers are going up.

[@oliviaaajoy]

i'm so sorry for your loss. God bless your soul.

[@isaidwhatisaid8470]

Thank you all who commented such kind words. Very emotional reading them. They are all appreciated so deeply by myself and partner. Stay safe 💜

[@WeathermanMilSim]

This song came on the radio...mid prayer, at the lowest point of my life. Everything else is history. I will always hold this song close to my heart

[@christopherduff1110]

If the Macarena came on “mid prayer” would it be as close to your heart?

[@jenniferbarnes8107]

Nice! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jenniferbarnes8107]

​@christopheyeprduff1110

[@lisaperry5003]

@@christopherduff1110yes

[@deich31]

A lot of us have a similar story. There are plenty of other pep-talk songs, but this one just...works.

[@IanTheGreatYT]

"It doesn't matter if you're good enough, for someone else" This is literally the greatest line, such a great saying to live by

[@ColetteNicoll]

Pretty lame clip though. The record company clearly never sent anyone to check out the crowds at actual shows. You didn't get away without being breathless,drenched in sweat,red in the face & with bruises coming up on your legs. God I miss that

[@lynburt6414]

🇦🇺

[@IanTheGreatYT]

@Brian P "Just be yourself, it doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else" I changed it slightly so I wouldn't have to type the whole thing 😐 and it makes perfect sense, even a 3 year old can understand such a simple concept 😐😐😐😐 not sure why that's somehow so difficult for you to comprehend

[@thisISanARG]

I remember for a 8th grade project, we were supposed to write back to our 6th grade selves and i wrote the song lyrics to this song for it. Because this song was the advice my 6th grade self needed. I got a A on that assignment.

[@HolaMexicoo]

i love the lyrics. it's so chill. yo!

[@IWantaMinecraftCape]

The message of the video is incredibly strong.... shows how everyone is having fun, partying with their clothes off, the kid feels weird taking his clothes off and finally finds someone who thinks the same. You don't need to find fun in whatever everyone else is doing, just find the fun in what you like doing, you dont need to fit in.

[@georgeofhamilton]

Based.

[@everyusernametaken11]

Fine, but going in the pool with your clothes on is a bit weird.

[@TiaCosm]

@@everyusernametaken11 weird is good.

[@tracyhall6195]

.."DARE to be DIFFERENT !!" 🤘🤓👍

[@letusdebatenow]

​@@TiaCosm No. Weird can be good. It is not necessarily good.

[@TheBlondemoment55]

One of the most if not the most uplifting, reassuring songs ever made. I can't count how many times this song pulled me out of a deep sad state. Thank you for this.

[@LaNguyenBTong]

Why didn't I think of that!? I dwelled myself in Skillet's songs instead. I know. I know. I shouldn't have dug deeper into my depression.

[@TheAzureGhost]

i have several songs for when i feel down but atm the one that usually works best is "Onlap - Motivation Song"

[@MeestiMoore]

Same

[@darkblade1014]

Right? I was having a bad day a this came on the radio. I could be over thinking it, but I'm taking as a sign.

[@jpisback]

I neveriked the song, or even knew What they were talking about. But the vibes tho

[@Gxldenx1]

"Just be yourself, it doesn't matter if its good enough for someone else."

[@Gxldenx1]

@@TD75 Quoting the song but thats a damn good point.

[@Gxldenx1]

@@TD75 completely agree

[@leokimvideo]

A song so good it's time stamped into history as the good old days music. Rare to pull it off.

[@SO4.3]

Anytime I hear a song I haven't heard in a few years it's a good old day song

[@SeattleRaindrop206]

@@SO4.3 Right?! The year/age group can be subjective so I like your synopsis. 👏🏼🤙🏼✌🏼

[@TESMediaGroup]

not so hard to pull off, literally every 90s/early 00s song is praised because of nostalgia. Next it'll be the 2010s and that's already happening.

[@mojojoji5493]

@@TESMediaGroup not really after all these years only the cream of the crop rises the reason people praise the song’s is it’s actually popular throughout the decades

[@mojojoji5493]

@@TESMediaGroup I mean people still listen to Ludwig van Beethoven

[@thecheekibreekiguy5048]

You would not believe how long I have been looking for this song

[@thecheekibreekiguy5048]

zkxe about a year and a half

[@dangelnut]

i looked for 1 for 10 years all i could remember was the chorus i finally found thanks to shazam and a very drunken night that ended in a kebab store

[@ryanhawkins0000]

+david leca what song was it?

[@dangelnut]

Ryan Frisbie faded by kate deruleo or something i built it up so much over the years after the excitement wore off it wasnt that good lol i heard it once while an add for smallville was on.

[@omarghad9865]

Eyyyy smallville that was a great show!

[@dudeeee]

This song hits so much different when you come back to it 20 years later.

[@diannabrenneman]

Absofuckinlutely

[@ZackATTACK42]

POV you're raising a daughter

[@JayMalcom-e1l]

Thanks for remindng me how old I am..this song came out last summer and nothing you say will convince me otherwise!

[@carlosvitorfigueiredo8435]

So true...

[@JenniferSteil28]

20yrs and 4 kids later 😳 I have sent it to my teen daughters though…I remember how it felt when I first heard it at 18…they need this ear worm.

[@glennhaller9783]

I'm 61 and love this song. Excellent message

[@SunniRae-st9sj]

Are you coming to see them in Vegas this weekend? If so, Welcome!

[@glennhaller9783]

I wish

[@walktheline3203]

rock on, my dude ;)

[@Marina-pe1gx]

This song means so much to me. It comforts me.

[@ragejinraver]

The same feeling I get when I listen to this song when it came out I was like the guy in the video

[@nickdan1313]

@@ragejinraver A virgin?

[@haley5472]

Marina Panteli same.

[@nikolamilosevich2874]

Marina Panteli ur welcome for being ur 300 like peep the Instagram @nikolamilosevich

[@alexisotero1]

Likewise , igual pues

[@KaliCush]

“Live right now just be yourself it doesn’t matter if it’s good enough for someone else.” Lyrics I try to live by Stay Blessed y’all😎

[@ed-od9sd]

classical anthem of the youth

[@mariebrown345]

ikr

[@samp1365]

+damien park - I feel so young listening to this... but the reality is that I was 15 then, now I'm 30...

[@ed-od9sd]

yeah I'm the same.....i remembe the term "emo" and stuff

[@tommylee6362]

+damien park haha rip youth.

[@tommylee6362]

***** how old are you now

[@javedk]

This song came out when I was a senior in HS. Now I’m old but still finding hope in its message. Just wanted to say to the young people out there to cherish your youth and don’t stress the bullshit! You’ll never get those years back and one day you’ll be middle aged still thinking about those days and what could have been.

[@dhgrear164]

Widowed at 48.. took this song to heart

[@imca2323]

I'm 45 still have the cd never really listened to the lyrics, wish I did when it came out

[@all_things_beautiful6905]

Best comment here, and so painfully true. Enjoy every moment of your youth and screw the messages of society today!

[@MerryChristmasx2024x]

Jimmy eat world cover on my channel ❤️🙏❤️🎉🎉🎉

[@itsamadworld96]

I think the meaning of this song can still apply if you're middle aged! You should always see yourself as being in the middle of the ride-- be kind to yourself and trust that everything will be alright!

[@xennial80sxberner]

I miss pop/punk from the early-mid 2000s, this style of music was the last time rock was popular...and that alone makes me really nostalgic.

[@Patriceoneal7079]

Dont forget about the punk of the 90s man. You cant forget that.

[@xennial80sxberner]

True, I love early Offspring, Rancid and stuff too with that ska influence.

[@kirk8245]

+JPMcFly1985Two Dubstep has ruined music.

[@xennial80sxberner]

Kirk Wasson Yeah, that ravey EDM influence over so much music since 2013 is annoying. Or it's REALLY slow depressing shit like Ed Sheeran or that "say something I'm giving up on you" song..

[@alijahc038]

This is Emo-Punk

[@MrAMG720]

Major childhood throwback, miss the good old days..kids these days wont understand

[@nez5030]

*cough* i understand

[@RicardoMyles]

At the beginning I wasn't able to imagine I'd love it, and take a look at myself now I'm spreading this myself personally! *watch?v=kFDMJa_fZt0* Damn, I really like it! You'll want to youtube that video

[@XeroWill2Live]

im 14 and i understand i hate todays music

[@GenX74]

If this song is from your childhood then you're still young.

[@chrisbawksL1]

^ did u just fall off from the stupid tree?

[@philly_sports1558]

This has to be one of the most uplifting, wholesome, and heartwarming songs of all time. Such a great message with such great music. Thanks for everything, Jimmy Eat World.

[@stanleypodlinski5384]

Bro I see you everywhere. Fly eagles fly

[@philly_sports1558]

@@stanleypodlinski5384 Go Birds

[@Thullin13]

Always thought that myself... even back in the day when this song first came out, i was a rowdy care free metal head but always loved this song and it's wholesome kind message, it was fucking refreshing to hear in mainstream music and especially coming from a rock band at the time.

[@markwhite2722]

this song for teenage girl 13 yo.❤🎉

[@jevinday]

Jim makes me so proud to be from Arizona. Our music scene kinda sucks here so he's known as just a legend. Like the dude went to the funeral of my high school best friend's grandma. Not because she was anyone special, just because he knew her and considered her a friend

[@fodicky4]

I really lived through an awesome age in music. 90s and early 2000s were just 🔥

[@alilagrant3677]

@@fodicky4 the BEST music ever!!!

[@MetalSniper63]

It took me 20 years to pay attention to the damn lyrics and the video and realize they were trying to fit in, but you don't have to... This hits different when you are older.

[@ylrah659]

Holy shit your right

[@darrendarby3338]

Not so my friend,love yourself first,be yourself, if you think you have to fit in to category your wrong. The other people are at fault.

[@JesseDishner]

Absolutely - makes a lot more sense when youre a parent with teenage kids and remembering what high school was like...

[@Lunchpacker]

absolute vibe this, i used to love this song as a teenager for the vibe but now you're older and really listen to it. gosh its magical and hits real.

[@tonypasma1707]

Yes

[@Daehawk]

2001. My dad was still alive. So was my in laws, our 2 dogs, and my wife and soulmate. Everything and everyone is gone now and Im alone with our last little rescue dog and our big dog. Both will be gone one day too then Im truly alone. Hearing this song takes me back to days long gone and amazing life filled with fun and worry free days.

[@mapsandstuff2923]

I hope you have many fun and worry free days ahead. Even if that doesn't seem likely, there will be some good days.

[@LosAngeles822]

Get yourself a good girl

[@Somali.Pirate1]

Hope you take care of yourself brother, we will all leave this earth one day. Inshaa Allah you are well.

[@JayJay-gl2df]

My dad died in 2005 my partner in 2016 and recently my cat in 2020 that I had for 17 years I'm lucky to have my brothers and sisters and Mum still here but I see where you're coming from hang in there

[@xonthebackofmyhand]

Try to cherish the good moments and keep your head up.

[@gata0190]

love him for writing this song, this song got me through so much and it was a well needed song coming through adolescence

[@Kingro619]

Don't conform to what everyone else is doing if it's not you. Eventually you'll find someone who's right for you. Needed this video's message right now. Thank ya guys.

[@ragejinraver]

Exactly how i feel this song was special for me When i was younger and it still is to me even more so now that am an adult

[@Kingro619]

ragejinraver you and me both

[@SF49FAN]

OK Amen!

[@milk8536]

The video is about a girl emailing one of the band members and saying how she doesn't fit. And the band felt sorry and made this song for her. Lol, sorry.

[@comfortablynumb899]

OK I think the music video stems from part of the band being Mormon or ex-mormon and holding yourself to different standards regarding modesty and things like that, idk just a thought

[@skinwalkerbinx]

This was stuck in my head but for the life of me I couldn't remember the name. Well here it is and I'm sobbing. The exact message I needed to hear. Hang in there guys.

[@whatclub3934]

MUFC8 you must be fun at parties

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Eat Drink Middle Finger

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

It's 2022 and I still love this classic

[@RV1701]

Hear, Hear!!

[@javenbarber8298]

Yeah

[@davidsaintjohn4248]

Humanity cries out for uplifting music

[@errollleggo447]

Woowoo, it's a great song.

[@The_personwhoasked]

FRRR

[@rachelfoster5040]

My daughter left these CD when she moved out. Told her I had it and if she wanted it. Great song "In the Middle"

[@adamcook6394]

don't break under peer pressure. there is someone out there who will love you for you. that what this song is about.

[@nicnaknoc]

Adam Cook so why are they all in their underware and all the women skinny ? No short hairy or fat girls

[@gjghjhkkg]

Because all of those women are trying to fit in

[@cuntcrusher9546]

Jezebel von Tex cause being fat is disgusting

[@ragejinraver]

Jezebel von Tex It was the late 90's ugly fat sjws didn't exist yet . Natural hot girls no weird hair colors little to no tattoos no social media . Aaahhh I miss my teen years

[@karenhall7446]

Adam Cook nicely said😀😀

[@DRlFTIN]

As someone born in 1996, I was literally raised with this song. You couldn't go anywhere in the 2000's and not hear this masterpiece.

[@masonf7332]

@@m.u.f.c7086 no one gives a shit.

[@godandanimeonmyside7463]

@@m.u.f.c7086 Basketball is cooler dog. 🏀 Either way no one cares

[@maegangunderson3064]

Did u know the band name cuz I never did

[@CherryFrog321]

Born in 1991. I remember this song being everywhere in the summer of 2002, when I was going into 5th grade. ❤️

[@jayredharpstudios9672]

Born in 2001 and I remember hearing this song everywhere in the 2000s

[@Mum_Dementia_and_Me]

this song legit means so much to me, when i was a kid my dad introduced me to the song as i was a bully victim and i became really depressed, the lyrics of the song stuck with me right threw my high school years into college then now into uni!!

[@Ellipsis-101]

Every song has a special meaning to me and you…!!!

[@TheSwiftie467]

I love this. It’s like no matter how different you feel, as long as you keep being yourself you’ll find the right person for you. So don’t be like everyone else to find someone. I know my someone is out there.

[@whatclub3934]

Woah, thanks

[@dHybrid_351]

Be yourself ❤

[@sarthakrawat7748]

CM PUNK

[@Tre16]

That someone is you. Never look for happiness in people. You'll always be disappointed

[@darkmessiah9566]

If only she was... :( I'm 31 already and i don't think i'll ever find her...

[@214cena]

I saw this video when I was like 9 and I thought this was how all high school parties were gonna be like I was a very disappointed freshman

[@bvswtwolves21]

+Guns N' Roses maybe like the 80s...

[@KristenZianourry2015]

+Liam Connery i'm a 20 year old female and i have still never been to a party... i just really h8 people

[@bvswtwolves21]

Kristen Zianourry wow you're lame

[@emiliotrevino7315]

+Kristen Zianourry wow you're lame

[@KristenZianourry2015]

yas i am so laem man i am so sorry id rather stay inside and fangirl after i get my school work and work out sesh done because people out in the world we live in are just the greatest

[@davewilson9738]

Written for a young girl who was a fan and felt she didn't fit in...a perfect message to live by.

[@timetravelingoldman6839]

Is that actually true?

[@davewilson9738]

@@timetravelingoldman6839 it is. He told her not to worry and school isn't life, be who you are.

[@timetravelingoldman6839]

@@davewilson9738 Wow, these guys are amazing

[@jessica-bookslit4953]

Still one of my all time favorite songs.

[@MikeyGeenius]

15 Years Later... Can't believe how much rock has changed over the years

[@xanity2435]

Mike G. Just music in general is shit now .-.

[@Space_math.engineer]

rocks dead! you didn't hear? rocks final form died in the mid 2000s

[@UNKN0WNSHAD0W]

Mc_Claw Larsen no

[@butchcassidy5440]

Mc_Claw Larsen No it didnt

[@rampageclover9788]

changed for the worst...

[@MakimasGoodBoy]

Moral of the story: don’t try to fit in and be fake, there’s someone out there just for you

[@justjess4450]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

I thought it was, if you are invited to a party, make sure you dress the attire or get out.

[@TheEchelon]

@ben the last It makes perfectly sense...

[@matthewsisto2908]

@ben the last Jeez, you two should just date already and stop fighting

[@theknightsofawesomeness2701]

Let's rephase that into something less corny: Just don't give a fuck about being cool cus you'll end up being cool anyway.

[@kierluke2018]

Lost my mum this year. Went for a smoke outside. Looked up and said "miss you mum". Came back in house, this song was playing. Chorus hit me. Thank you for the message.

[@ShaneliusPrime250]

Sorry for your loss

[@stuartburns8657]

Just do your best Kier 🙏

[@Rzrbldkss66]

Better stop smoking or your friends are gonna remember you the same way.

[@jacklaurentius6130]

Sorry for your loss. May she rest in God’s arms peacefully. Everything will be alright, Luke.

[@marcobarsi7578]

I am very sorry for your loss.

[@R03a_v]

This song used to comfort me through a lot of tough times. It makes me sad when i hear it now, being reminded of my past situation, but even so i love it.

[@migueladona4396]

still one of the best songs ever

[@hoichiman2385]

Totally agree

[@lookitsaburnoutfan]

agree to

[@trevorthompson7909]

Anthers , oh yeah, JEW rocks Arizona, not too many good AZ bands out there

[@lollolo9492]

this is my favorite best song....

[@Alejandro-wc5qd]

nah in the end by linkin park is the best lmao

[@ersonvelasco2531]

This song is ageless... one of those that crosses generations... betcha, still gonna sound current decades from now...

[@Ponyboy_Curtis]

After many years... I have found it. Now I can rest

[@isaacgarcia7001]

Deeegy YOOO SAMEE!

[@syckIy]

Deeegy I agree

[@robertbridges6271]

George Costanza rest? Listen to it a lot lol

[@therealpowder]

Searched for that song many hours.. finally found it.

[@musicopoetayloco1]

i actually never looked it up it just came out of youtube red!

[@steveashworth4615]

my friend had this played at their funeral and for the last five months i’ve had to excuse myself whenever i hear it being played by our musicians at work. it hurt too much, but i wanna love this song again because it’s the healing message they wanted for us after they were gone, but i’ll never get the image of their casket out of my mind whenever i hear the middle. i miss you, pal ❤

[@jenjerx]

Top of the introvert playlist of your iPod​

[@artemmovchan2265]

jenjerx introvert? I think you meant neurotic

[@a.citlalminaxochitlrios522]

This song has saved my life sooo many times. My family, my friends, and even my kids randomly send me this song. I’m seeing y’all in Bend this weekend. Two of my kids are coming with me. We got our tickets on VetTix, as I’m a Marine Corps veteran. At 47 I still just put this song on and remind myself not written myself and a lot things are in my head. I do my best….see y’all Sunday.

[@Innatefulness]

Thanks for sharing, enjoy the show!

[@xyrt00]

Thank you for writing this song, it kept me from suicide in my 20s , at 40, you were right, everything is alright. I would have missed meeting my wonderful husband and having my beautiful children. Thank you forever.

[@jay17764]

U kept fighting And things got better. I recommend the song “hold on” by good charlotte.

[@VeganPopTarts]

Last summer my dad passed away and I've been very upset. One night I was particularly depressed and stressed out as I was driving home. This song came on the radio and it made me cry because I felt like it was from my dad saying everything will be ok

[@tracyhall6195]

💙 🙏 💪

[@cathlic2007]

I remember coming home from school and going out with friends and listening to this, God I miss it, Back then i was happier and life was better. I'd give anything to be a kid again and go back to the early 2000's

[@Youreeffingangel]

Baba Yaga I remember the early 2000s... my first day of kindergarten 😂😂😂

[@coolguy10098]

I remember the early 2000s... I was still a sperm cell swimming!

[@EstebanMenchacaGamboa]

I remember the 2000's as if it had only passed 17 years (I was in kindergarden)

[@agarza3891]

yes

[@agarza3891]

yeah it's okay

[@aceyboy]

If anyone else struggles with social anxiety, listen hard to the lyrics and realise how relevant and practical they are!

[@dephinitely]

This is so true! :)

[@jamesharry8504]

My name is Jamie Hand, I have been struggling with social anxiety for years and years. Every time I would give a presentation in school I would always get so anxious and nervous all the time. I always would call in sick or just not go two school. How can I stop these feeling from happing again.?

[@QuinnArgo]

I understand it, in combination with the video, as about asexuality, but maybe I'm interpreting too much and projecting a bit. That's the point of music though, is it not?

[@ramen947]

It's about jimmy eating the world 😔

[@BunnLilah]

@@QuinnArgo Yes! You take what you see from it. Nobody decides what is the right or wrong interpretation of art. If that's what you get from it then that's completely valid.

[@grethamelanitowanda912]

Still amazes me how a song can transported you back to an exact time in your life. Altho you can't never be that same version of you again. This song did it everytime i listen to it.

[@C0NC0RV]

My second grade teacher introduced me to this song. He is still my favorite teacher to date.

[@kalimarnakanak]

Was crying from an anxiety attack so I listened to this. Still crying, but it's from relief now instead of anxiety. This song feels like it reaches into my heart and scoops out all the bad feelings. I won't say it cured my depression and anxiety, but it was definitely a puff of fresh air from the stifling emotions. Edit: Thanks everyone for all the support! I wasn't expecting that at all! I do want to say though that I'm not looking for advice, because I'm doing a lot better now! Have a wonderful day!

[@aaronsheppard6246]

I have bad anxiety too but don't worry it will pass you can beat it

[@farraht1215]

You got this, Love! It is such a therapeutic song!

[@mikecandy2830]

Same hope it gets better

[@oliverkent9936]

Just hang in there and soon you will be better👍

[@tysonz3]

Anxiety is a b****

[@jordandodson4566]

When I get depressed and down I listen to this song its very uplifting

[@mazxbv]

it's only temporary relief, I recommend reading/learning new things

[@ts-wo6pp]

@@mazxbv not how depression works

[@mazxbv]

@@ts-wo6pp what do you suggest? laying in bed all day/sleeping your life away? talk to people, read books, find something to distract yourself. you have to try new things to get yourself out of it, the answer is not inside you

[@ricardogalion4629]

Not everyone is the same when it comes to depression. That being said, it's better to show some respect towards everyone's coping mechanisms.

[@marcusviniciushenriquebell7937]

@@mazxbv the answer is not inside you?? The answer is exactly inside you! Things doesn,t have meaning, but the way you see them has.... And you can see them on a better way

[@mebankharshiing1093]

this song always helps when you're going through a tough time and you don't feel like you belong anywhere. "it just takes some time, everything will be alright", still holding on to this.

[@chrizzycream]

I am too I feel I'm not good enough for anyone

[@Diimondc]

Today I had to make a decision for my life that some people around me would not like or understand. After I was done this song popped into my head and I almost didn’t play it, but I did and the first time I heard it as I was riding my bike I wasn’t paying attention to the lyrics. It was on repeat so it played the 2nd time and then I caught on and realized how meaningful this song really is to me right now. I’ve heard this song plenty of times growing up but I never even noticed how great the lyrics are until today. I feel really blessed by it right now and I thank God for giving it to me when I needed it.

[@billierey14]

You made the right decision for you ❤ music is healing 😊 proud of you, lots of love ❤

[@Diimondc]

@@billierey14 it really is healing, thank you so much ❤️

[@randomonio]

So many memories from summer of 2002.

[@elmascholo13]

They don’t make music like this anymore. Absolute classic. I can listen to this forever.

[@99xara99]

Of course they do, just gotta look in the right places 😄

[@josephstewart2821]

You won't find it in charts because those are all managed by talentless accountants with no understanding of actual music - small scale live shows are some of the best places to find good bands nowadays

[@J_Caban]

@@josephstewart2821 so the music you like has to be popular in order for you to like it? Who gives a shit if they arent playing it on the radio, listen to what you like. They are def still making music like this

[@maxkshaw]

​@@99xara99 do you have an example?

[@RenegadeGunn]

​@@99xara99 Nashville

[@polarbearsss]

i don't care if it was made in 2001 , it's still my childhood song o*o

[@zachgasiewski]

I feel you

[@jetsrule09]

+Dem Roses bro this is my college song

[@Livelovelifeeleni]

+Dem Roses beautiful

[@nickleppert2965]

I live in 2015 but I consider this my favorite song even though my friends say this song sucks

[@funy1997]

+Nick Leppert don't listen to them, Thai song is amazing

[@Bothrops_Asper_89]

Oh, man. This song in every party in the early 2000s. Fuck, those were the days.

[@wonderwomansays5885]

Such an uplifting, beautiful song. This song makes me feel like everything will be ok (even if for only a few minutes) and sometimes that's the best you can ask for in the moment

[@ttsupra87]

Can we just appreciate they put out a banger about positivity and self worth in a sea of so many other songs on the complete opposite side of the spectrum

[@Whatx22]

This song is one of those gems that makes you nostalgic. Take me back because music isn't this great anymore 😭

[@sethmishne]

it is very hard to find good music today it has all turned to garbage. the only good music is in the 80s, 90s, and early 00s because after 05 music started going downhill.

[@johnnydark6876]

i agree

[@lucristianx]

I was around when this came out. It wasn't great then.

[@Tyzen7]

90's and early 2000's, skateboarding, Nickelodeon, cartoons in general and hanging out with your friends. Man I miss those days

[@zeregaa]

Runescape & American pie x) ah good times

[@mikeyramone716]

I listen to this song every morning while getting ready for work. It’s so uplifting and positive, and gets me in the right headspace to face the day.

[@IMERMAIDMAN]

1'm 6 y3ars old nd member when dis s0ng came out 7 years before I was born but that doesnt matter, I h8 tod@ys moosic and th1s is gud muzik

[@quagenheimer]

100% Genuine Example on "le music defeners"

[@ayeforgot8645]

***** 2 m4ny w0rdz sp3ll3d c0rect1y nd w/ 0ut numb3rz. Th4t wuz 1ik 96.7% rite

[@justyourordinaryalienfromm3912]

Aye Forgot finally someone who actually understands this too

[@blub3816]

*Imagine being a kid in high school, getting bullied for “not being punk enough” by all the popular kids, writing a letter to your favorite rock band expressing your pain to them..* *..and then they make this song*

[@A_Sevenfold]

I get picked on for being too punk

[@blub3816]

Ethan Lambert lol

[@brandon17760]

@@A_Sevenfold funny how shit changes over the years 😂

[@sevdenazsarsoy4809]

i’m criying damn

[@nikkilee3840]

Nobody has ever been bullied for NOT being punk enough, lol.

[@edeyawilson8537]

Musicians should create songs with messages like this song. Its important to keep self esteem at a level that defends you from unwarranted negativity. Thanks Jimmy eat World

[@Orincaby]

2020: wap it like it's hot

[@Modestnomad]

You are listening to this right now for a reason. ♥️

[@feathertopDT]

Liked this song since I first heard it years ago but had absolutely no idea what it was called until today. Great song

[@FailureOfNormality]

I was born in 2001 and I know every lyric to this song. I listen to mainly 70s-90s rock. Keep talking.

[@sasc9142]

wow, you're so cool...

[@bassalomons2082]

Why are you trying so hard to stand out?

[@FailureOfNormality]

Bas Salomons Saskia Colwell I'm just stating the fact that people are saying kids of my generation don't know what real music is and it's only generalizing. When there are many kids my age who listen to what they consider to be "good" music. I wasn't trying to be stand offish or seem cool, I was simply proving a point as to the fact that people over generalize wayyyyyyy too much.

[@bassalomons2082]

FailureOfNormality That's not what I asked for. I observed your name and what you had to say. You are obviously trying to stand out and I asked you why. I'm not saying it's wrong, it's not an attack at you or anything like that. I'm simply asking why you are trying so hard.

[@pleunlenssen9086]

Bas Salomons I like unicorns

[@pietroaretino6390]

Man I miss the 90's. I totally forgot how much this song makes me feel better. Talk about 90's teenage-angst.

[@Im-LP]

Fairly sure this song ain't 90's mate

[@danielboghosian7869]

no it's not. it's from 02 I believe

[@heath1982]

01

[@danielboghosian7869]

Heath don't you EVER correct me. lol. thanks for the correction

[@pieterpohl1991]

In 2016 I still have 90s/00s teenage angst.

[@lctilley]

Thw first time I heard this song was in a show or movie. Now I can't remember which one. And it's driving me batty! Such a great song.

[@ChimkenTheEarl]

Maybe American pie or White castle

[@lctilley]

@shadowgojiro i don't think so. It seems like it was something newer. I keep thinking rhe umbrella academy, but I don't think it's there either.

[@_Jac0bs_]

​@@lctilleyI remember this song from Sorcerer's Appretiance, so maybe...?

[@lctilley]

@@_Jac0bs_ I dont remember seeing that movie. Maybe I did and am remembering it from there. I'll have to look that up.

[@lctilley]

@@ChimkenTheEarl oh my gosh I found where I know it from! Yay. It's from the movie zoom. Great movie. !

[@judas263]

One dark night ten years ago, this song stopped me from killing myself. It will always have a special place in my heart x

[@mitchellima4736]

Glad you made it through that my guy

[@judas263]

Mitchel Lima thank you :)

[@davidcleary9510]

Make sure you keep listening, mate. And talking. There are people out there to whom your story would be like this song.

[@codis5722]

This song is honestly the greatest song of all time

[@elvis1745]

I'm glad you made it, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel and people who love you

[@Aquafeenaa]

I've always known this song but now paying a little closer attention to the lyrics... really hits a LOT differently. Im making a list of the best songs ever and this is definitely on it. It really helps me as a reminder to relax. Life sucks but its ok

[@cyberdragon5074]

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[@Whatupbros272]

Ima always remember that last lil bit @98hardy lol

[@Agilmar8]

Same. Have listened to it for AGES and ONLY YESTERDAY I read the lyrics when the song played on random. And they hit just perfect , it was the words I am needing someone to tell me these last few days .

[@nonstickmeat]

oh yeah yeah dude

[@stumeister5507]

just started to really hear the lyrics for the first time too!

[@mamaneedsagrande]

This song made my first day of high school so much better... damn I'm old!

[@nicholaswealer1497]

I can’t explain to you what this song and its message meant to me when it came out. For many who read this I don’t have to explain because you were there, and you felt it too.

[@Ur-_-Killa-TV]

That awkward moment when you’ve been listening to this song for over 15 years .. and everything still isn’t alright..

[@guhaojoshua8289]

U okay bro?

[@corneliusvaginus5380]

Hey, don't write yourself off yet. It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on. Just try your best, try everything you can. And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away. It just takes some time, Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride. Everything, everything will be just fine, Everything, everything will be alright, alright. Hey, you know they're all the same. You know you're doing better on your own (on your own), so don't buy in. Live right now, yeah, just be yourself. It doesn't matter if it's good enough (good enough) for someone else.

[@corneliusvaginus5380]

@Kristopher Carmona I mean, it'll never be alright properly but you can always make it look and be alright sometimes in life. It'll be alright few times in life but that depends on the person honestly.

[@jodyvaliant]

Or even worse....that...AND you’ve decided your going to learn to play it on the banjo!

[@Zathren]

Sorry to tell you that it's not ever going to be all right. The world is complicated, and all we can hope to do is find someone to survive it with.

[@greenninja222]

2022 still going strong as a damn amazing song I remember when it first came out

[@Kuchnasty]

Don’t ever let this song die. Ever

[@Kuchnasty]

CaliforniaLove8 it’s definitely a powerful mood changer. I was having a bad few days, then listened to this and got inspired again. Found a job that will treat me twice as well. This is one of those kind of songs to push you

[@asquickasquickly]

Never will ever die.

[@maikeru006]

This and My Own Worst Enemy by Lit. 🙌

[@Zzzk23]

I've been looking for the name of this song for years. The Tswift commercial finally gave me the name.

[@ahmadaburass4804]

+agizzy23 shazem

[@bradleymeyer9775]

+agizzy23about 2-3 weeks ago this was on Direct TV's Sonic Tap Channel 817 songs of the 2000s and it was playing but i forgot the name the next day so i looked up songs of 2000s and i fount it

[@Boompass]

why didnt you just google the lyrics?

[@Zzzk23]

Boompass I couldn't make out enough of what they were saying because I would usually hear it at 6flags.

[@franciscoiturriza6462]

RT!

[@blue_fox-6779]

Music is my time machine. This song has kept me alive through the ages. Thank you Jimmy Eat World. For the moment.

[@makegeorgeorwellfictionaga9268]

This song made me realise, you can't get wrapped up in other people opinions of you. This song may sounds cheesy, but there is some divine revalation in this song, follow your true will and the universe will guide you and protect you.

[@arthurmernard5879]

Bruh 😎🤝😎

[@jamesprice2163]

Whats funny is this song and some really strong weed made me hava a realization that i was in a horribly toxic relationship when i was 16 that i needed to get out of luckily im far away from her and her bullshit and have almost everything ive ever wanted lol if i was still with her id be stuck unhappy emotionally alone and hating everyday and i have tbis songs message to thank for getting me out of that life

[@makegeorgeorwellfictionaga9268]

@@jamesprice2163 Can kind of relate

[@silvershelbygt500]

The UNIVERSE will guide and protect you? What a stupid comment consisting of mindless drivel masquerading as something deep and meaningful🙄😩🤦

[@makegeorgeorwellfictionaga9268]

@@silvershelbygt500 Your comment sounds pretty dumb, chidlish and meaningless, do you have anything useful to add?

[@Laur3nBVB]

I always see comments like "kids these days will never understand good music like this" but when I think about it, that's kinda stupid. Yeah okay music like this isn't in the mainstream anymore, which sucks, but it's still out there. It's still there to be listened to, to be liked, to understand, to relate to. Kids can still grow up on music like this, even if they were born in 2014, all they need is someone to point them in the right direction.

[@Laur3nBVB]

This account is like, 3 or 4 years old haha, I rarely listen to them anymore, but that doesn't even matter. Regardless, the fact you saw my comment means you also watched this video, suggesting you also like Jimmy Eat World, which means we have at least one band in common that we like, which makes your attempt at an insult even more ridiculous. :)

[@alchoholicsforthewin]

MrWatchesUsleep the ignorance is strong with this one.

[@alchoholicsforthewin]

MrWatchesUsleep lol you're a funny guy thinking screen names mean shit all about a person. unless of course you actually watch me sleep

[@VieuxSquid]

I was agreeing with you until I see "to point them in the right direction". Who on Earth can say the right direction ? Is there a right direction ? I really don't think so, I just would advice you (if I can) to stop thinking you're right, you're listening to the best music or something like that, etc. Just let your minds open to everything you can discover. I mean, I used to think I'd never like a Rap song, and I just liked one one month ago. Ps: my favorite kind of music is, well I dunno, metal, rock, punk, indie, and all subgenres of them (even if they are all already subgenres of rock).

[@Laur3nBVB]

OldSKid I used that phrase loosely. Believe it or not I'm not so closed minded to think that there is only one "right direction" of music, haha. My own personal music taste is quite varied and of course, people are free to like who and what they want. I mean c'mon, I was singing to Whitney Houston in the car on the way back from an Asking Alexandria gig the other day :')

[@martinsalehi964]

Lyrics: Hey, don't write yourself off yet It's only in your head, you feel left out Or looked down on Just try your best Try everything you can And don't you worry what they tell themselves When you're away It just takes some time Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything'll be just fine Everything, everything'll be alright, alright Hey, you know they're all the same You know you're doing better on your own (on your own) So don't buy in Live right now Yeah, just be yourself It doesn't matter if it's good enough (good enough) For someone else It just takes some time Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything'll be just fine Everything, everything'll be alright, alright It just takes some time Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything'll be just fine Everything, everything'll be alright, alright Whoo! Hey, don't write yourself off yet It's only in your head, you feel left out (feel left out) Or looked down on Just do your best (just do your best) Do everything you can (do everything you can) And don't you worry what their bitter hearts (bitter hearts) Are gonna say It just takes some time Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything'll be just fine Everything, everything'll be alright, alright It just takes some time Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything'll be just fine Everything, everything'll be alright

[@danielwasierski7836]

Thanks

[@merryrpo]

Thanks, gracias!

[@irisfee4958]

Thank you

[@ikkun13101]

thx

[@tattybogle8147]

This is a song I need to remember to play to my 2 baby boys when they learn to appreciate music. Such a positive message. Still listening in 2024 🎉

[@zulimi]

This song always plays at the moment I really need it.

[@DavidsRandomPlanet]

Oooooh

[@samshaw2388]

Same it’s like the universe is trying to hype me up!

[@bobette63]

"THIS IS MY HEARTBEA....." wait a minute?!

[@TheDas1888]

bobette63 xD

[@Kolossusreloadet]

kinda sad, isn't it?

[@bobette63]

surely they could have changed the song up a little bit more I reckon

[@liz6226]

please tell me your either joking or not saying what I think you are

[@Dreababe87]

Lmao!!!

[@ameliearseneault7715]

This song will never be too old. I heard this song when i was 10 years old and ten years later, I still love this song with all my heart. Thank you for this song

[@Dsteven16]

Llevaba años buscando esta canción, de pequeño me fascinaba mucho

[@kvfake]

This song is timeless

[@richardward9961]

Should be - they got the words, music, video spot on. Some songs stay in your head forever and you don't know why. That's a good thing though.

[@Kyle-nz8ci]

I remember listening to this on the radio two months after 9/11 while I was an NYPD officer in my RMP waiting at a road block. And I was listening to the words and it hit me that everything is going to be alright.

[@cognitivephonetician]

My daughter was not even two years old when our doctor told us that she was probably autistic. Even though I had suspected that for awhile, it still a shock to hear someone else say it. When my wife and my daughter and I got back into the car to go home that day, this song was playing on the radio, and it just seemed like exactly what we all needed to hear at the time. Its lyrics are so perfect for a kid on the spectrum, in fact, that I still think of it as the "autism song" to this day.

[@AshleyBrown-tc3bv]

I have two autistic daughters, adn this song is just wonderful :)

[@MrAdamske]

Its a song for anyone struggling to fit in. I know I listened to it religiously in high school thinking im a dork. Things really will be ok in the end and any negativity is in the head. Hope you and your family are doing well.

[@sebastiankovac2704]

@@AshleyBrown-tc3bv I'm an autistic person, i'm livin in Germany and i know other autistic persons and the middle is my new Favorit Song

[@nomadrat]

❤My son has Autism and I could not agree more.

[@SSM24_]

As an neurodivergent person myself I cannot agree more. When I stopped to really listen to the lyrics it really felt like it was speaking to me.

[@charlescarson5318]

I remember watching this on MTV but vh1 top 20 in the am before school. Good times... ♥

[@joeclews392]

If you’re listening in 2020 I Salute you

[@Frid_ayyy]

Thx bro, I salute you back

[@marcoangeles886]

Thanks buddy

[@wandrag1430]

I salute you back big time!!! Timeless this song!

[@tylerhoelscher374]

I didn't even know there was a video lmao

[@TheOneEP737]

A salute to you!

[@jobboyjob]

The message of this song is epic! No matter how down you feel there is always a way out! it just takes some time. If you know someone that's down tell them that, and make them listen this song, So guys lets make the world a little bit better! and do it!

[@Freodeo]

An extremely nice guy the love is strong brah! i love it!

[@jobboyjob]

Freodeo

[@birdyvee]

it's my Ultimate feel-good song for any non-100% happy mood :)

[@marckanatkin7196]

This was for sure on an NHL video game soundtrack and that’s how I remembered it

[@renedy3103]

Who else just scrolls through old nostalgic songs cause u can´t sleep and miss the old times?

[@SlayerRiley]

Eeeeyup, moody fool reporting for duty. Thankfully these type of songs tend to set me straight if nothing else does :)

[@niowen21]

Right now!

[@benchguy69420]

I'm 12

[@timwallacemotorsports]

I do! Right now! Haha

[@isunlloaoll]

24 years old. Would give up my life just to live the 2000s again.

[@riverwashere_]

when you realize you've gone too deep into the black hole of throwback songs and there is no escape

[@BuckeyeM80]

This and offspring self esteem always pulls me on throwback song binge

[@rachelspiderz382]

literally same .. it’s one in the morning how did i get here

[@caralargadelfin4228]

PIXAR ME RECHAZO

[@ramkottapalli3239]

I freaking love this song, it just has a special place in my heart

[@martinsmith9854]

Ram Kottapalli iv been looking for this song for near 4 days had it stuck in my head and couldnt word it together

[@ramkottapalli3239]

i'm so glad you found it ;) !!!

[@DavidsRandomPlanet]

Ram Kottapalli same here hahaha

[@christopherperez5545]

Me too. The song reminds me of an old girl friend

[@diegotavel5872]

I had this song in a cassette in 2001. Those were great times.

[@geowinchester4573]

i always come back to this song when i feel depressed, alone in the world and hopeless for the future. not saying it fixes everything but it is a comfort