Owl City - Be Brave

[@kiitsune2321]

I feel like Owl City is so underappreciated and underrated.

[@KimPossible.]

I totally agree with you, DiamondDPS. Most people only know him from fireflies when he has so many other wonderfully magical songs too. We should spread the word about how amazing Owl City is! :)

[@wipeout456]

Definitely.

[@bananawolf_8583]

Totally

[@skingplays]

I know it sucks

[@skingplays]

@@aaedrik8365 bro I'm saying it sucks that owl city isn't popular I love all his songs he is soo good and all his songs are amazing

[@DanSweeto]

This has absolutely blown me away. In my opinion, I think this is one of the best songs you've ever written Adam. I can hear the new things you've tried with this song, the piano is stunning and the orchestral sounds compliment the song incredibly. You've REALLY outdone yourself and now more than ever I'm even more excited to hear what comes next from you!

[@kirara2516]

Jordan Sweeto same, Owl City has always been amazing and he never ceases to surprise. His way with words is so out of the box, yet we can still connect with them.

[@ridingatractor7616]

They are always amazing

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

Jordan Sweeto “Fireflies” is still my favorite. It and the whole “Ocean Eyes” album (which I own) remind me of fifth grade from 2010..... Good days....

[@Xero0G]

Jordan Sweeto Hey Jordan!I think you should make a cover of this song! 😀

[@ethanmarshall1426]

MORE MUSIC??????

[@PN-fw4tw]

There hasn't been a single year that I didn't come back to listen to this incredible masterpiece!! Criminally underated but that is fine!! I love it and thats all that matters

[@Ai_s_a01]

Dang sure

[@krismatl25]

Dear Adam, Its been 3yrs and so much has happened and it would be so lovely to hear from you. In these dark times your songs lift us up and help us to form to be better. Your storytelling it reaches so many of us who've gone through similar experiences but to be Brave and push forward and not turn back. We all love you and hope your doing well

[@KuronaHana]

In all seriousness, this song is amazing. I've been listening to your music for nearly 9 years now, ever since I heard Firefly for the first time on the radio. Your songs have helped me in dark times, whenever I felt sad or afraid. One of my favorite songs during these times was Tidal Wave, because of the line "but I don't need a telescope to see that theres hope and that makes me feel brave". That line always rang out to me in the dark and reminded me to hang on and not give up. I remember bawling when I first heard This Isn't the End, because my father committed suicide 6 years ago and that song shook me to the core. Owl city, Adam Young, I love your music so much. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you evolve as I've grown up, and I hope I can continue to enjoy your music for years to come. Thank you so much

[@KoloKent]

😊

[@mikasafan9872]

Owl city is truly amazing. Adam's music always seems to comfort in the hard times. We are all so blessed to have him making music for us.

[@kevinjblanc]

I've grown with him too, it's just so special to me

[@dropme7778]

Your comment is really beautiful

[@ayylmao93_12]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@rayrecca]

As soon as he says be brave i have shivers and goose bumps around my body

[@HernandezAlaska]

Specially the one at the end, holy shit.

[@christinelesniewski3135]

Very true

[@arkplaysgg]

His shout at the end too.

[@MxShadow8]

Same

[@plum7t]

The fact that this song makes me visualise the lyrics without thinking.

[@KoloKent]

i always imagine these lyrics like a movie or short story, visually, every single time i listen to it. I imagine a young adam young 😁 with his old car in the New York City song. also the paper ,like a paper tiger note. and the cosy & snowy minnesota during a winter night

[@miamondschein3328]

Truly cinematic :)

[@starmario15249]

and also the visuals can be seen in the visuals on the TV :3

[@infinitegodaikinbrent8174]

Okay I’ve gone through everyone of his songs carefully. From words to music, this song is probably his greatest masterpiece. And it’s about his fiancé, I think now wife per Coco Moon’s last album song. But anyway, composing, to words, to finish, this song is thee culmination of everything he is, his love and emotions, and the gifts God gave him, to blast it into 1 beautiful masterpiece about meeting her. God bless you Adam and thank you.

[@BrennenJSkits]

I fully agree with you. This is his best song. What would you say is top ten?

[@godspringirl1]

When he yells out Brave at the end it always sends shivers down my spine. Truly one of the best songs Adam has ever written!

[@nickdaone]

Came back to see what new music he has up his sleeves. He still seems to be the same. Still love his music.

[@RottenLegacy]

_"I'm blown away, with no words to say."_ Perfectly describes me after hearing this song

[@johncrow273]

One of my favourite songs tbh owl city music helps me get through most of my toughest days

[@Stinkyshark2001]

Same

[@christianguild780]

Adam Young, my favorite artist of all time. Thank you for all your projects.

[@Asg1804]

Christian Guild aww me toooo:)

[@craiggurnham]

This song is a masterpiece in my personal opinion. The story told simply from the instrumental is perfection, from the lonely somewhat sad build-up of the slow piano to the large grand feeling that hits when the all the instruments come in. Especially towards the end of the song, i could really feel the emotions as if he let everything out to his partner. It might not be my personal favourite from the album at the moment, but this song is perfect.

[@monsterjamin24-79]

This is the best Owl City song. Even better that Fireflies.

[@FenFenWebWeb]

I have never really listened to any of your songs at all before but I found the love of my life a few months ago and you have produced quite a few of her favorite songs. As a result, I have started listening to you, and your music seems to touch me. Especially this song which I just listened to for the first time- literally touches me in so many different ways that I cannot explain. Thanks for providing me and so many others with legendary music.

[@YouDontWannaFightMe]

If this song doesn’t make you tear up or feel butterflies in your stomach, then you definitely have no soul. This song is absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait for the full album to release.

[@katarzynamysluk3801]

Butterflies? Isn't that supposed to be Fireflies?

[@eme574]

The people that gave thumbs down for this song have no soul whatsoever

[@wajihaalam]

MY SOUL BLEEDED FROM MY BODY THE OTHER DAY...

[@kaylaroy1851]

I had goosebumps the entire song

[@infinitcheez]

I associate this song with the depression I struggled with back in 2019, so all I feel is sadness now

[@kimberlycarr2928]

When you think Owl City can’t get any better and then he blows your mind with this...

[@boeing818]

His best song since Beautiful Times in my opinion. The mix of orchestral sound, pop rock, and a hint of trademark Owl City synth ... I've never heard anything like it. And it works oh so well. It's like a sequel to his rendition of 'Waving Through a Window', in that its lyrics and style are inspired by Broadway music ( I bet Adam would love to be a composer/actor for a musical ). Please make more songs like this one, Adam!

[@donnycorn3086]

The song used the melody from his personal album, Apollo 11, the song's Return to Earth. Just thought you might be interested.

[@philipb7400]

@@donnycorn3086 I think a lot of cinematic was based on his soundtrack/score-like albums.

[@onefleathelich5539]

Adam, I've been grieving the loss of my mother for a while now..and your music is one of the few things that makes me smile these days.. Never stop being such a beautiful human being..

[@brimstoneclub]

"Be brave." My grandma's most powerful message, only two words. Thank you, Adam. Thank you, Grandma.

[@katarzynamysluk3801]

Gotta love Granny.

[@wumpa18]

You know Owl City is one of your favorite music artists when you already have a big smile on your face by just getting the notification.

[@ender7278]

This feels so existential and transcendent.

[@stellardisposal]

I've been coming back to this song every few times when i feel like sleeping is hard or a day is a bit too dark for me to bear, it honestly warms my heart despite yet not having someone to truly share this or think about when i listen to it Adam's music is such a dreamy thing and his voice encapsulates a certain type of innocence and wonder, and makes me think Okay, i'll be brave

[@vaporcolesynder6594]

This is my favorite Owl City song- it's so intense and strong, with so much emotion. So beautiful.

[@christianfortner]

Instantly became one of my new favorites out of all Owl City songs. So many of Adam’s songs are full of emotion but this has something extra special.

[@LordGecko9291]

I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but Adam here reuses part of the melody from Return to Earth from his Apollo 11 soundtrack. It's really cool to hear it especially since it is so good and very moving in this song. It's nice to recognize some things from this album connected to his original soundtrack pieces.

[@EmilyRobertsMusic_]

I’m Listening to “Be Brave” again and it’s making me smile. It’s reminding me of how my partner and I met and when I realised I have feelings for him when he showed up again. We’ve been best friends for 4 years and just got together back in June. These couple of months with him have been the best months of my life. Be brave 🩷

[@ItsHenryHwang]

I haven't listened to Owl City since Vanilla Twilight/Fireflies and it's nice to see you're still making the same quality of awesome music. What a throwback.

[@sexyfly5252]

2020 is almost ending and I'm still listening to Owl City..I wonder if the others are too. His songs really light up my dark days and I can't believe how old most of his songs are right now :( he deserves more recognition tbh but I don't think it matters to him. He doesn't want fame, he wants to help people with his music. That's what I love about him.. I hope you keep on making music, Adam. I miss them :')

[@EARLy0]

Same bro. same ❤️

[@luthers3275]

his newest post was like 2.5 yrs ago i know it sad :,(

[@TrailblazerProductionsLLC]

....Okay, I know there's over 900 comments here, but if anyone reads this I just found out something really interesting. If some of you don't know, Adam took some time off and did some thematic orchestral-style music. I just listened to his Apollo 11 album and song "Return to Earth." If you listen all the way through, you can hear VERY similar chords to what he used for THIS song! So, yeah, if anyone reads this, please check out the melody and tell me I'm not crazy! xD

[@BRAINROT91]

Wow! It does!

[@DVeck89]

Yep noticed that immediately

[@calebweathers2788]

Adam actually used his instrumental works to lay the ground work for cinematic.

[@braedenfullam7936]

That's exactly what I was about to comment dude. His scores are just as amazing as his Owl City work

[@hobeaus7123]

Check out the "Return to Earth" track from the Apollo 11 album. Be brave has the same melody as that song.

[@UbaMckay]

be BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYVE (That belt at the end tho!!!)

[@thamdaohan311]

Uba Mckay that felt goooood

[@katarzynamysluk3801]

Yeah, that was ONE HELL OF A GOOD BELT.

[@dougdimmadome7529]

There's something really special about Adam Young; I'm so thankful. Whenever I listen to your music, I can't help but have a big toothy grin on my face as I'm taken to another place. Just like the lyrics, "I'll forever be amazed" :)

[@solstudios941]

This is by far my favorite song on the album so far. It brings tears to my eyes!

[@phillkard]

I almost never comment on KZbin...but man, i can't describe how i feel when i listen to your songs! thank you for being such a greatest artist and for bringing out the best of our feelings

[@hey_jack9319]

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in a long time. The piano, the orchestra. The way the melody just swims into your ears...absolutely magical.

[@samisaleem1643]

His songs is rare different unique When I listen to owl city I feel like i flowing in the space

[@tjitslovesmonk]

I love how he combined this with the melody of "return to earth" from the Adam Young Scores.

[@needheartranken]

Tjitske Cnossen have to search that up!

[@Sqvusz]

I really love how you combined your orchestra skills with this. Please make more songs integrated as this one is!!! sounds very original. I don’t know any other artist who had originated from synth pop and diverged to a soundtrack like style, which is quite unique. Please do more songs like this, Adam! It would be like a new branch of music.

[@Little_Louie]

I agree

[@Jessica-eq2zy]

I love how personal this song is for Adam. It's like we're there with him when he met Abby for the first time

[@sunshinecircus7254]

This is mind blowing! I love the new techniques you’re using in “Cinematic”, and how close this song is to your heart. Just amazing.

[@Yachiruchua]

I should be brave and do my revision for my finals.

[@rifkynurikhsani6620]

Joseph Chua Me too, Good Luck for Us

[@tirthankarsarkar4206]

Good luck to both of you fellas, Be Brave :-)

[@TimmyTheTimeTraveler]

So how did it go?

[@Charzz01]

Doing revision for Gcses good luck guys

[@anhero2377]

How did that revision go? Did you get your degree and start job hunting?

[@Super_Hambone]

This is easily one of the best songs Adam Young has ever made.

[@johnferris7906]

I'm starting to realise how beautiful Owl city's music is. Its amazing and something I need.

[@AmeliaLidstrom]

back again. this is literally one of the best songs ever

[@Endless20162]

I will be your Eternal Fan OWL CITY!!

[@yourcommentmightnotworksop9987]

If people knew peace, theyd know OWL CITY.

[@wajihaalam]

I WILL JOIN UR CULT, TOGATHER, OUR SECRED CULT WILL RULE THE WORLD!!!

[@notchieuwu]

i want to join your cult too

[@thisisjoel691]

Me either

[@Anne-vt1fv]

Yes 🙌

[@kaguya-samaisacutieuwu2864]

By far the best song in the album in my opinion. Great job Adam!

[@sportslover7219]

Nyorky Dee same here

[@UselessJack]

Oh 100% agreed!

[@monsterjamin24-79]

Absolutely

[@jasonliang7309]

😊 I don't need a telescope to see that there's hope. And that makes me feel brave.

[@katarzynamysluk3801]

Galaxies reference?

[@philipb7400]

@@katarzynamysluk3801 Tidal Wave from "Ocean Eyes"

[@adelynolson5661]

Words can't describe how beautiful this song is. I want desperately to try, but I know anything I can say wouldn't come close. This song has tapped into something unknown and more beautiful than itself. I wish more people could hear this and truly understand that, I think, I can feel this in my soul. No one I know, however, can appreciate this. To them, it's just a song. Words and notes strung together. Their interest lasts only for the length of the song, and then, they move on. It doesn't affect them. I wish they could know.....

[@SipheleleCele-u9r]

Favourite song of all time out of every song I know

[@vagabondharshitjoshi8341]

I know owl city is most underrated but wait most angelic and beautiful things always bloom silently,they dont cry for attention. Our Adam is Angel.❤️🌍🍃

[@suaveaurelius35]

[Verse 1] In a basement of an empty house I slept on the floor like a vagrant I braved a Minnesota winter night And drove to a movie feeling lonely And as I thawed my heart out by the light Of the silver screen I was unaware that you were there In the dark A silhouette was climbing up the stairs And what I thought in the parking lot Was like I just wanna know your name I drove away with not much to say But in my hand I held the paper bird And written on it were the words "Be brave" [Verse 2] Wildflower knew I wasn’t well But on the kitchen floor I got better again I grabbed my keys and drove toward a star And there I was understood for the first time in my life Cause that’s when I was introduced to true serendipity I knew it when you showed up again In the snow yeah I was always told Your heart is where you’re home And what I thought in the coffee shop Was like the last eight hours was a dream I drove away with not much to say But in my hand I held a paper bird And written on it were the words [Bridge] Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh "OK, I'll be brave" Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh "OK, I'll be brave" [Verse 3] And in my mind After all this time I think "Ain't life beautiful and strange ?" I’m blown away With no words to say Cause I’ll forever be amazed How I learned the meaning of the phrase "Be brave" "Be brave" "Be brave" "Be brave"

[@CapaSlapa]

Badr Noukh the lyrics are in the description 😂

[@Ji596]

Moow, that's still nice. It's more simple to me to translate when I can see the lyrics. Thanks ;)

[@jasenemo5786]

Badr Noukh Thanks

[@kahyee5815]

Badr Noukh Thank you !

[@Human79070]

Thanks so much!

[@rpieces2056]

"Serendipity" huh I kinda like that word too

[@atyourlyrics4668]

Serendipity means: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

[@mansie.]

I love the fact he has never changed. All these years, he's still the same. The same Adam, who records music in his basement.

[@iamashoe1583]

Adam, your girlfriend has to be very proud of the song you made about your first meeting. “I’ll forever be amazed” by your music 😍

[@shymoonvlog6175]

Quiet Room....This song is heaven

[@jo-didthatbeatdirty182]

someone get this to radio stations immediately

[@WatcherKoops4677]

Caribbean Flava they be like “make sure it gets 5 million listeners”

[@petesom1778]

Underrated Masterpiece

[@giovannitocco]

I hope Adam is well and he worked on something that will surprise us but I think and I want to believe he did so. We are missing him but I’m sure he’s coming back with something beautiful. As he did back with Cinematic.

[@mkriyad3526]

I really love owl city and the one ! You everyone should listen while you are being silent.

[@haleyk6359]

Woah i didnt even know Owl City was still making music. Beautiful song!

[@recker9578]

listen to the rest of the songs from cnematic u will love it!

[@RolfCityDirtHunt]

i love u man you got me through my teens im 29 now and i sing and make my own music. forever in my heart buddy

[@yanchu3229]

Owl city..... such a great song 😊

[@gamatastica3478]

Yan Chu artist, dude

[@nicoletaylor1485]

this is ageless and i'll listen to it for the rest of my life.

[@aitchworld4620]

Cinematic is the best work I’ve heard from Owl City and this is one of the stand out pieces.

[@soniafeldmann8207]

100% one of the best songs. It reminds me so much of the Score project. Adam is telling a story and I’m all ears. ❤️

[@bridgetkandi1090]

Why does this make me cry so much?! I just can't help it

[@RHINO-WALKER]

2020 has been a crappy year for us all... just remember, be brave

[@imgdoctaphil3063]

There's two songs from Owl City that make this grown man tear up...fire flies and now, this song.

[@rosyjosy9669]

When the clarinet came in my heart did a lil flip in my chest :')

[@oliviatouba9313]

Do you play the clarinet? :)

[@rosyjosy9669]

I do haha :)!

[@oliviatouba9313]

Sweet! :) I play the flute.

[@katarzynamysluk3801]

Zelda memories?

[@Sautereaud]

Meaningful lyrics associated with powerful instrumental. It is amazing to see how Adam put his heart into this song and how he translated such a personal story into music. The "bridge" of the song is clearly "Return to Earth" from the Apollo 11 Score. It makes the song sounds familiar even if the "style" is different from the other Owl City songs. Definitely, one of the best songs he ever created since Ocean Eyes and ATB&B.

[@mansie.]

If I were to describe his songs with adjectives: warm, affectionate and beautifully encouraging. All from his pure heart.💜 I wish he was my friend:)

[@thatsjustchrisc]

I got chills when he sampled the melody from Cave In… I still do

[@zennedthafkout3417]

Hello worlds! Remember that you are beautiful & to shine through the darkest of times!! , Love you all!!

[@circularboat7429]

As mixed as this album is to people, I personally think this is one of his better album he's released in a while. It isn't no ocean eyes or maybe I'm dreaming, but this album definitely has a style of its own, at least to me. Just like midsummer station, I think this is one of his more underrated albums too. This album has some pretty good songs in it. I love the genuine lyrics in The 5th of July, I love the excitement and positivity that Cinematic gives off, I love the vivid imagery and creative lyrics in Lucid Dream, I love the charming lyrics to Cloud 9 and this song I love it's message and pacing. I personally think that this song is one of the best songs that Adam has made ever. I'd say I put it up there with fireflies, rainbow veins and vanilla twilight for being the best

[@UltraSonicRainboom]

I love this album too! At first I didn’t like it that much, but maybe it was because of how different it was to his other albums. But I now love every song in it! Even All My Friends, which a lot of people don’t like, grew on me and I love it too! I love the electronic rock mixed with orchestra that this album is. It’s so unique to his other albums, but just as amazing.

[@elliemckitt1671]

The preview of this song really didn't do it full justice. This is just an absolutely incredible surprise.

[@amberrizzi1207]

I agree, it really didn't do it justice at all! Based on the preview, I had no idea it would be as powerful as it is AND one of the best songs he's ever written (at least in my opinion).

[@JoshuaFishIndeed]

Here after listening to My Muse. It’s so nice to hear that they got married! ❤

[@Brownsugawappa]

Sky Sailing on Cinematic ❤

[@belladelosreyes4008]

Brownsugawappa yes ❤❤❤

[@sucirama258]

Exactly

[@sophiefilo16]

It felt like a mix of all his projects, current and old...

[@jemthehootowl6978]

It'll truly feel like Sky Sailing when you listen to the Alt Version of Montana

[@walkingdrumstepmachine247]

Derp II, I noticed his voice sounds a lot more mature and raspier and just quite a bit different in general vocally in the upcoming Sky Sailing-ified version of Montana compared to his actual Sky Sailing album from awhile back. It's like super matured Sky Sailing. It kind of sounds like he''s trying to replicate his old voice but he can't...he still sings great in it though.

[@Archimedes-v2o]

This song always makes me cry

[@AmeliaLidstrom]

some of the most epic production possible

[@erinlippitt8545]

Why do I want to cry when I hear his music? Whyyyy :( so innocent and pure and I just want to run away to a beautiful place and listen to this nostalgic music.

[@lancekervycomita4180]

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!

[@shxbhangi]

This is so beautiful. Your songs have a different sort of vibe that I love

[@wandermind3586]

*I'm not crying you're crying*

[@placentafluid]

*YEAH*

[@varindralakhan3654]

Who is peeling an onion?

[@its2inthemorning332]

I’m not crying my eyes are just wet

[@varindralakhan3654]

Don't worry just Be Brave

[@daddymememaster7375]

I'm not crying my eyes are just sweating

[@translateconversion8752]

Loving each song from Cinematic!

[@fp-ko7vg]

OMG Adam, your songs can change lives

[@swirlshine]

Okay, I have to admit it... this song is so amazing that I seriously tear up every time by the bridge at most. I love it. So much. SO *SO* MUCH.

[@nisemomo_]

the timpanis really got me here ... oof this is such a powerful piece

[@barbosamada]

this is just what I needed...well, all your songs are just what I needed, all the time. I must admit it, when I feel like giving up or crying, I type your name and just close my eyes. Breath in, breath out, and the lyrics seem to be part of me. Thank you for existing. You are a dream to me, my older brother, that old friend I know I can count on. Love, Bruna

[@netsos980]

Two in a row Wow I'm blessed

[@dorothyritzenthaler823]

The very first song I've listened to this morning, best thing to wake up to.

[@TheR4Music]

Never fails to make me smile like a little kid!

[@amberrizzi1207]

This song almost brought me to tears when I first heard it last night.... I love the paper bird line, in particular. I was blown away by the power behind it.... Well done, Adam, we love you!

[@bethanymeyer6431]

What does he mean by "paper bird"?

[@amberrizzi1207]

Bethany Meyer I don't know. I guess we'll find out when he releases annotations for the song

[@bethanymeyer6431]

He releases annotations?

[@amberrizzi1207]

Bethany Meyer Yeah. They're on Genius lyrics and he lets people know on Twitter when they're up

[@bethanymeyer6431]

Amber Rizzi Thank you. BTW in the picture there is a slip of paper with an owl on it and the words "be brave", there's the paper bird :)

[@shann_rosea]

I feel like, if somebody really doesn’t like this song, they mustn’t understand music. This is such a beautiful song. ❤️

[@victorrow]

This is a very good song. Well done. Powerful meaning.

[@zodiackiaran]

This song is beautiful. My new favourite Owl City song. Cannot wait for this album

[@Itschazmusic]

This is some throwback Owl City vibes right here. Reel 3 is definitely the album’s best songs.

[@alexisballebar8667]

this is beautiful.... poor those people who don't appreciate Owl City

[@dcphotocantu]

Can’t get enough of this track! So much of a Matt Thiessen influence, from the piano lines to the string and horn parts. Love every second of it!!

[@rynecarrie9342]

All your songs make me cry😭 You’re so good!!! I listen to nobody else but you.👏🏾🙌🏾 keep doing Great!

[@vladpavlov4828]

One of the best songs I’ve ever heard, (just in my playlist more than 500 songs). Adam your music is awesome, we waiting for more!!