I Miss Ya - Pleasantries

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lyrics:
if i could do it all again
i would try to be your friend
life ends before it begins
life ends before it begins for Ruth
i miss ya
had i tried to be your friend
wouldn't have made a difference
maybe you're doomed from the beginning
life ends before it begins
life ends before it begins for Ruth
i miss ya
had i tried to be your friend
would it have made a difference?
life ends before it begins
life ends before it begins for Ruth
i miss ya
would it have made a difference?
maybe you're doomed from the beginning
life ends before it begins
life ends before it begins for Ruth
i miss ya
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[@Pleasantries]

thanks for watching ya'll. if ya wanna help me out, show this one to a friend or two

[@tamplushboy8452]

This is a nice song bro

[@Youtube.Commen-tater]

Thank you for your hard work, we're looking forward to the new album!

[@zerochancem8]

Please don’t put me away sequel is going to go hard

[@Pleasantries]

​@@zerochancem8 you are not ready

[@ebreezyglazer]

@@Pleasantriestheres a sequel coming out? im subbing immediately

[@HydraulicBeanbag]

I absolutely despise how relatable this is, quite the pulchritudinous piece, one of my favorites of yours

[@thedoormatt6998]

Words like "pulchitrudinous" give me ophthalmoplegia.

[@ktatmanaasc]

Yo wsg beanbag I love ur content too man

[@Pleasantries]

you r quite the pulchritudinous pice yourself ( I know what that word means)

[@uberrex8073]

Dang, I didn't expect beanbag to be here. This is quite the pulchritudinous moment. (I definetely know what that means)

[@mariliafreitas7424]

​@@thedoormatt6998it gave me problem sleuth flashbacks

[@landfillmedia]

I love the expressiveness of the singer character here, his wide-eyed nervous gaze is amazing. Awesome animation as always!

[@shyguy5837]

This comment is going to blow up soon

[@milohasbeen1820]

​@@shyguy5837agree

[@CyanAddict34]

im 200th man

[@bagelscoundrel5581]

Why did I think you were mf doom somehow

[@Localcatgirl_]

I read this right as the camera panned on him at the very start and I can’t-

[@maxl5738]

The fact that Andy Mark is the name of the character here and the real name for Pleasantries and the fact the messages dates back to 2015 and 2016 to February of 2024 is a really depressing detail. One can imagine Ruth is actually based on someone he knew and is applied she's gone from his life in some way. Good video, man

[@ChronoTango]

Damn, really picking up on those subtle context clues.

[@Jackapod]

Maybe this is a sort of vent song for him that he made. It would explain the more serious and depressing nature and tone of the song.

[@YehudiNimol]

I get it, honestly. That feeling of being so hyperfocused on your tasks you forget to actually make connections and start living

[@Eggy667]

“Life ends before it begins.”

[@CindyHuskyGirl]

I love how most of your songs are goofy but then there's some really really good serious ones just sprinkled in so they actually hit harder because they aren't goofy.

[@Theshmorple]

Hermitian philosophy

[@J14078]

@@Theshmorplei love hermitian philosophy

[@TehDanxorz]

I was not expecting that kind of a resounding gut-punch of a message. I emphasize with the Andy in the music video (I won't speak to the creator, I don't know him personally) as I too have lain awake at night contemplating the friends, really good friends, I lost for just no reason when I was younger. I just never followed up. Or just started ignoring them for no reason. Leaving people behind who could become awesome folks in your life. And then living with that regret forever. I miss ya. Pour one out for you Andy. Great song and great video.

[@MrSpookmangrungly]

2:42 I love the detail here that he messages back in 2024 while all the messages were from 2016. It just shows how much he’s been thinking about Ruth and how much the guilt of standing by whatever happened to her whether it be suicide, bullying, or any other treatment has been weighing on him. Hits right in the gut tbh

[@McMilkManVR]

I can't get over how talented you are In art in general, rather it be, claymation, 3D animation, playing any instrument, and singing. It's a beautiful concoction.

[@Austin-kh4un]

Pleasantries has two types of uploads: 1. Super weird and funny songs 2. *songs that hit ya right in the feels*

[@SoulsOfThePeople]

This actually goes so hard

[@johnniejordan564]

Ik

[@Mylifeisagaybitchiswear]

On god

[@Mari-ddd]

It’s pleasantries ofc it does😂

[@MUPPETGOOBER-dp1no]

🍞

[@rigbeta9664]

There was a girl I went to Highschool with that wanted to hang out with me and my friends a bit after the school year started. This music video just reminds me of how I wish I could've been nicer or more inclusive. She was very imaginative and liked talking about a "choose your path" story she was making, and one time was excitedly talking about it with me at Lunch, But my other friends didn't like her; she was religious but ironically cursed a bit and could be hard-headed, but she was very sweet and interesting as well. Basically my brother and I were the only ones out of our friend group that properly acknowledged her or held conversations while our other three friends would be hostile acting towards her, and I remember on that particular day my three other friends got up and left. I remember how quiet and dejected she looked and I tried to make excuses for my friends and also make her feel better, but I should've acknowledged how mean they were being and been a better friend to her. She stopped coming to our table completely after that. In college I actually spoke to her sister, and found out she had been pulled from Highschool to be homeschooled due to her intense anxiety. I just wish things had been a little different and that I had been kinder and more aware.

[@zac9181]

Damn, that’s one hell of a story.

[@rigbeta9664]

​@@zac9181 I regret not acknowledging her struggle and for not saying something to my friends. She just wanted to know us, and even though my brother and I engaged in conversation with her, I would also get annoyed at times because I thought of her as being an intruder at times. It was only after that blatant rejection incident that I really, truly saw how lonely and hurt she was, and realized even if I was "nice" to her, I was just as guilty of being unkind. And that was the last time I saw her directly. Years later, I happened to chat with her sister in my college art class. I just wish I could've been more open, maybe asked her what she was up to later, just been friendly in a way that wasn't just surface-level. I myself went through the very same thing. When lunch hours got merged in middle school, I was able to sit with my brother again, and that's how I met all my friends (they were all his friends first) They didn't like me at the time either, cuz I was the "Weird Intruder" (I was told this only a few years ago, I was oblivious at the time). But we all became close and bonded and still hangout and talk to this day. And yet the very same scenario repeated in Highschool with her, but it ended with her being rejected. The way a song can hold a story that so many others must know at heart; it's very powerful, haunting, beautiful, and sad.

[@LightningShade12]

That girls eerily similar to me. Except I'm not religious

[@thescooshinator]

I knew someone who was similar. I never had a friend group who was mean, but we simply stopped speaking after I left the class we were in together, as we only spoke in there. She was amazing, she loved taking about her story she was making. She was super quiet. On the final prom, she came up to me and gave me her email address on a peice of paper (as I don't use social media), and we had a nice conversation about what we were gonna do after school finishes. Though I lost the paper before I could contact her. Though I remember us both saying that we wanted to go to Surrey University, I'm really desperate to go to Surrey now, as I want to talk to her again. Especially since I have my own little story now.

[@manopie4115]

This song came out the same day i left home. Hit like a truck

[@arandomguy77]

Damn bro It looks painful

[@mr_covey2]

Zamn

[@AniFaulscabek]

“Had I tried to be your friend it would it have been any different.” That hits home

[@limechips4289]

what'd home do to deserve that?

[@thelightlysaltedpotato2123]

I’ve always liked you songs in an silly and memey sense, but this song is something Im genuinely going to be binging for the next couple days lol. Great stuff

[@Theshmorple]

Listen to their albums theyre pretty serious and really good

[@TK0921]

This video really hits hard. It reminds me of a friend I had in high school that I fell out of touch with. A few years after I stopped talking to him he took his own life. Every time I think about him I have pretty much those exact same thoughts. "If I'd kept in touch would it have made a difference? Was he going to do this no matter what? Could I have done something? Is it my fault for not being there for him?" The way the singer isn't able to bring himself to look at Ruth in his memories and tries to avoid looking at her while her face haunts him in his room really hits with the same kind of guilt I still feel. Trying to avoid thinking about something that still clearly matters to you.

[@DZ-DizzyDumm]

I lost a friend in a car crash before he could even finish high school, this really hits deep for me

[@md-xz4sd]

I'm sorry man hope your feeling better now.

[@DunnageGoblin]

This one of the songs that kept hitting harder each time i replayed it, that impending doom bass in the back, and the sway of the guitar is great.

[@bees1471]

Lost one of my friends to suicide September last year. He wasn't even out of high school yet. The detail of Ruth messaging last in the video really hits home. Phenomenal song, I listen to it everytime I think of him.

[@kiranaagni1812]

im sorry for your lost

[@PatchyRogue]

this made me cry for a solid 20 minutes as i recounted my life and all the friends i lost along the way, and how i realized i mattered to none of them, but they were the world to me

[@stanktatiousd7732]

This is absolutely nuts. I have been thinking a lot about an old friend of mine. I had a lot I wanted to say to him. He meant a lot to me. I have dreams all the time that we had that conversation and it went well. I feel like those dreams are from an alternate timeline if we ever had the chance. In this one, we haven’t spoken in 11 years. It doesn’t help that I could make contact today if I wanted to but that ship has sailed. We’ve drifted beyond each others horizons. I miss you Tracy.

[@TheGemstoneMines]

I've had this stuck in my head for 4 days now.

[@jakenelson2681]

YES! FINALLY, A SCREAM IN A PLEASANTRIES SONG!!!

[@gigabytegaming4815]

I love this music video. From what i can gather I'm guessing that the main character never committed to their relationship and when she took her own life he was left wondering if he could have made a difference and if he just talked to her more she wouldn't have done it. This video is sad 10/10 would cry again :'(

[@KewlDood-mk4zn]

I thought the same thing

[@grayrobber]

she died?

[@KewlDood-mk4zn]

@@grayrobber that's a theory

[@Youtube.Commen-tater]

​@@KewlDood-mk4zn_a game theory_

[@gigabytegaming4815]

@@grayrobber that's what I got from this video i could be wrong

[@RDRloverr]

I like this. I love the way andy puts the lyrics on the card and it just has a catchy tone. This man never disappoints

[@Mustache985]

The combination of mediums is done so seamlessly, and I love the impactful use of lighting in the scenes of him in his room, so cool!

[@artimett]

Этот трек, и клип пробирают до дрожи. Каждую ночь мучаюсь подобными вопросами, и приходится точно так же заставлять себя уснуть, укутываясь в одеяло с головой. "Изменилось ли бы хоть что-то, если бы я тогда подружился с кем-то" и не важно сколько я буду мучить себя этим вопросом, лучший ответ который удастся найти это "мы были обречены с самого начала"... не способны сделать какой-либо иной выбор и поступить иначе, застряв в напряженном потоке обычной жизни, с постоянными делами и ограничениями, подобными школе в этом видео, в один момент понимая что все возможности уже упущены, и всё что мы можем делать, это только гадать о том "могло ли всё быть иначе". Спасибо за как всегда прекрасную работу, Pleasantries!!!

[@Pleasantries]

B U L G A R I A N S P O TT E D B U L G A R I A N S P O TT E D

[@artimett]

@@Pleasantries 🤣🔥🔥🔥

[@Guy9580]

MY SON IS DATING A BULGARIAN

[@froobleton]

@@Guy9580 wait do you know bulgarian?

[@Guy9580]

@@froobletonno

[@bleezymcribsss6567]

1:46 i love how this captures the feeling of being in school, all that anxiety and pressure of the gun going off like you better start running for your future but at the same time stay quiet, follow the rules, and stay in line like a good slave.

[@ASingleGreyQuartz]

Ima be deadass this song figuratively and literally changed my life

[@sdbwhateverlol]

After a couple listens and coming to understand what the song means, this is certainly one to remember. Not only does it sound fantastic, but the visuals compliment not only the song itself but also tie so well into the story that its portraying. I love how he initially writes “Would it have made a difference?” More so asking himself the question, which makes him feel uncomfortable with the idea that something possibly could have been done to save them, and it’s “his fault” that they’re gone. As a result, and in order to avoid this thought, he instead writes “Maybe you were doomed from the beginning.” Essentially getting rid of the idea that anything could’ve been done in his mind, shutting himself out from what he knows to be the truth. At least this is what I think happens, but I know it’s up to interpretation. Either way, genuinely amazing work man ❤

[@Darsie7920]

Always a good day when pleasentries uploads

[@fordalels]

i absolutely love this video, my favorite part has to be the amount of detail and energy put into the hand moving towards ruth with the note, both instances. keep up the amazing work!

[@bikeh]

the starter pistol before the test is such a cute detail

[@MAGGOT-INFESTED-6666]

The claymation was pretty awesome as always, imma add this song to my Spotify playlist immediately. It’s a song that seems like a hella awesome song to play while studying. Great song and great claymation dudes.

[@e.m.philyaw]

And once again, Pleasantries makes another masterpiece. This song is beautiful, keep up the incredible work.

[@naswalt]

This has been your best vocal performance, best songwriting and the best visual delivery you've had too. I really hope people take notice of this one.

[@aperson2739]

Genuinely one of my favourite music videos its just so emtionaly captivateing

[@p1rig017]

its sad that these types of music/videos dont get as much attention as the silly ones.. anyways, keep up the good work man

[@bettygrof.]

I have this playing on repeat all day every day (and no I’m not exaggerating)

[@chJohnJobs]

same, its such a good song. if i could do it all again. Id listen to it with my friends. experience ends before it begins, experience ends before it begins for this I miss it.

[@Spoinzy]

Big “POV YOU’RE IN MY HEAD” vibes, honestly love the more introspective work. Love and crave all your bonkers shit, but keep coming back to this type, and the “GREATEST SONG” type.

[@oofman9009]

Honestly medicine was my favorite but this tops medicine by a longshot, good stuff man

[@zac9181]

I'm kinda going through something like this. Won't go into it, but to get the gist, I got a friend with lots of issues. I can't exactly sit there on the side lines, so I've been trying to help. She tells me a lot of stuff, and lately it's been making me straight up cry. To help, I play this song on the drums. I was literally just playing before, with tears in my eyes. Thank you Andy, I need this right now.

[@detroit.warner]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen, the mixture between 3D Animation and Claymation is nothing but incredible. You deserve way more recognition and appreciation for your work. You put so much and effort! I hope you make more quality videos like this.

[@Isaac-LizardKing]

I was like "haha i should send this to a friend i havent seen in a while" and then i realized it was about suicide

[@robotabo4485]

RIP Ruth, I didn't really know you in high school but if you meant something to Andy you must have been a real one. May your memory live forever with this song.

[@zac9181]

What?

[@grayrobber]

How did you get her dying outta this

[@grayrobber]

I don’t understand

[@zac9181]

@@grayrobber Because Edgyness is cool.

[@blazesalamancer8767]

​@@grayrobber context clues

[@annettesalvatore6756]

out of all of your songs, this one is probably one of my favorites! me and my friends really enjoy your music!

[@MVDSYNISTERPRODUCTIONS]

The production on this is amazing

[@oofman9009]

I like the detail where in his room everything is full of color but at school it's all gray, implying the moments at school are mere memories

[@vlastasusak5673]

This channel is the emotional equivalent of tearing off a fresh scab twenty fukcing times instead of letting it heal and fall off on it's own.

[@SmashyPlays]

Your video and musical skills are super underrated, i find myself listening to the i love this album a ton! The line "life ends before it begind" goes so hard and i would love to title one of my songs that🙏youre doing gods work with this channel dude, just incredible

[@emmanimate]

Andy this one hurts my soul a little bit!! But the song is so good and god. The expressiveness you get out of your characters. It’s genuinely mind boggling. I can’t wait for the album (and the upcoming songs beforehand!). What I love so much about your work is that you oscillate between the absurdly silly and emotionally profound stuff like it’s nothing. You’ve become my go to artist over the past year or so and it’s always such a treat to see new stuff!! Keep it up!! :)

[@Tuundrraa]

i cant stop listening, its too good

[@CCClosedCaptions]

10 seconds in already sounds fire.

[@jalanedon596]

This song came out in a perfect timing for me. I love the concept of the song thank you again!! ❤❤❤

[@BENANAZAUCE]

LOVE THIS!! the guitar, the melody, it all captures the feeling perfectly. it was a BEAUTIFUL song. pleasantries never disappoints!

[@lnvxlid]

Jeez another song that I relate too but even more, I love you PLEASE keep making more music

[@Yessercenak]

IM SO HAPPY ITS HERE ❤❤. This is one of your most well made songs. Cant wait for the whole album.

[@someguy9130]

Wether it's laughing or crying, this channel always makes me do something uncontrollably.

[@MasterManMasterRahj]

1:58 hits so much

[@Skeeww]

Mom wake up, Pleasantries just posted!

[@SwawsGoblin]

Honestly this feels so different, the animation is extremely fluid st some times. The best I've seen from you! Awesome as always!

[@trexpuppet3377]

Dude…. Seriously amazing. Your songs never fail to impress. ❤

[@pegasins]

God, words cannot express how amazing this song is. Your work is always so incredibly inspiring. Thank you for another fantastic banger ❤❤❤

[@Julesieboo.]

I love every single song you make, This one is SO GOOD. I love how so many of your songs have deeper meanings into them if you look, the detail of their messages in the computer??!!!!!! UGGH LOVE ITTTT 🫶🫶🫶💗💗

[@dante7665]

man i really love the mix media in your videos, it gives them a unique style in each one. also i love the story telling in this one, the emotion in his face when he sees the exam and the fact that he doesn't sees her face after that, the dream sequence of guilt and sadness, the chat showing the relation between the two, a the faq that one can deduce even the date of the incident, man 10/10

[@Itsme_baby_kata]

“I miss ya too”

[@LaPizzaKiller]

A MASTERPIECE! IS A MASTERPIECE!! :DD

[@LADON94]

Thiz song lowkey made me feel a bit emotional if I’m being honest- But the amount of work put into both the song AND animation has got to be impressive!!! The animation alone is bringing back my motivation to animate aaa Amazing work as alwayz!!!! ^_^

[@KraneqRL]

This song fits so well to my story. I had a female friend wich i sit next to and I wanted a better relationship with her but I was shy, now we don't sit together and I want to do it all again. Wouldn't have made it a difference. Life ends before it begins. Edit: Thanks for the like...

[@TotemSP2]

outside: this goes hard inside: this hits hard

[@thekrazykraken298]

Though I have a soft spot for the funny songs, this song is absolutely amazing.

[@michaelb2948]

I’m doomed before I even write this comment. Great job andu. Tbh the best way I’ve ever seen a music video put its lyrics in the video itself

[@Pleasantries]

thanks babeh!!

[@robotabo4485]

Certified bongi moment

[@Mothman_The_Moth]

This is way to relatable for my liking. Time to search the walls!

[@creativehands5161]

this reminds me of my friend who left my school, I think about him everyday and I miss him so much.. good video dude

[@mgsilly]

The claymation is phenomenal!!!

[@Pal_EX]

andy your commitment to quality hasn't wavered since the start of this channel! simply incredible 👏👏

[@SpadeFlips]

i love this, the cords, the drums, the mix with stop motion and computer animation. i adore it. pleasantries never fails to make such creative and enjoyable music/content

[@Boicapof_Chronicles.]

This is the exact song type I love.

[@ROMAZIP-d9y]

1:30 epic moment

[@LittleNoah7-dd7ep]

THIS EVEN HAS LYRICS?!? THANK YOU

[@thejudgingleaf]

this one made me a lil emotional, the i miss ya at the end pulled my heart strings

[@loganchitty]

I love how relatable this one is! Another great song!

[@oceanboi8809]

This is the same guy that made “ill suck you off cause im a good friend”? Im literally crying

[@EPICANDOTHERS]

"Life ends before it begins" That mellifluous linen reminds me of a poem called The Four Quartets where there are familiar stanzas to it.

[@EPICANDOTHERS]

Dam it I was workin' on a lil sum'n on homiestyle I said linen instead of linen I am going to report you to Roblox!

[@taiga1279]

i love these songs so much

[@Sheaman]

I love your music so much the way you can make a fun and silly song and then something genuinely beautiful like this not saying the silly songs are bad

[@quirkyhooman285]

Hey I really love your music and I miss ya is my favorite by far. keep making more because your music makes my days lil happier when I listen to them :)

[@ReversedTerry]

Man, I REALLY want an instrumental version of this song! Love this song man, keep it up!

[@schooper]

going through a really bad breakup, this song really helps. thank ya

[@Sleepyjoe231]

Bro I genuinely started tearing up because I saw how much I can relate to that song (in the next minute I’m just gonna watch another video and forget how shit my life is never fixing it)

[@chaoticbonproductions]

i luv it :D

[@TheGemstoneMines]

bro just drops banger after banger

[@KY4LEE4]

This is genuinely a good song

[@scarfguy5337]

I hope we get some sorta deep dive into what this song is about. Great stuff as usual

[@sethkirby298]

Your songs never miss!!!!!!!

[@FrontRoomProductionsanimation]

This is fantastic!

[@BenEnder]

I love seeing how much your style improves with each new song / video, cause they both really do! You’re killing it dude, can’t wait for the album!!!

[@mIstEr1mEmE]

this song came out after a really hard break up. I knew it would hit too hard if I listened to it then. it still does. Eli, I miss ya.

[@archivethearchives]

I’ve been that person a multitude of times and sometimes when I can’t sleep at night, I go through the messages, conversations, and interactions in my head. Especially feel emotional thinking about the people who ended up taking their lives that I wish I was there for. I don’t really have any excuses for myself. I didn’t bully them, I just was not making myself available when they needed it. Maybe it wasn’t my fault but I feel some amount of the blame.

[@archivethearchives]

There is one person who I check their social media three times a year just to make sure they are still alive even though our friendship ended badly and we will never talk again. And sometimes I feel sad thinking about what could have gone differently. I guess I just hate having to be separated from people I have built memories with. Even if those memories weren’t always or mostly good ones. If this song is about someone lost to suicide, you are much braver than I am. Because I could never even talk about it without crying. Let alone make a song about it.

[@nobodyfornow]

hey congrats on making the first thing to bring me to tears this year, oh my god.

[@AKJ7EAAATT]

Even the end credits song was amazing