Razorlight - America (Official video)

[@trancelover1992]

I remember hearing this song a lot on the radio when it was first released. It continued being popular throughout the year of 2006/2007. It is nostalgic for me now. It reminds me of being a carefree teenager of 15, going to a snooker bar with my friends, drinking Pepsi, and eating chips. Worrying about the future, school, and trying to connect with girls and diminish my social awkwardness. Good times. A British youth faded in time.

[@leep8308]

Same here man 👌

[@lornatw]

You’ve encapsulated the very feeling ❤born 1998 and still feel this so hard

[@Patrick-ux8sd]

Stop making us all sad!

[@tramlad2]

Just a brilliant song, love Johhny's voice . Great band

[@ElCampeador99]

This song will ALWAYS be relevant.

[@Overjoy888]

Unless the US splits like Rome

[@James-cg2wc]

I Only until the US isnt..

[@notserp1836]

Are you sure about that?

[@SocialMediaInBio]

@@notserp1836 yup.

[@tompike4116]

Too true my friend …peace and love to you 🇺🇸

[@obi-wankenobi3643]

My dad used to play this in the car all the time when I was younger. I'm glad I''ve finally found it

[@ajcoghlan9056]

I am so happy to say, this is now me as well. I've spent the entire day looking for this :)).

[@paulburrows8165]

What his career no his car stereo

[@samvrs]

That’s exactly how I found this song too

[@ryancowie6318]

Exact same memory for me used to always hear this in my dads such a nostalgic song

[@EvaPapadimitriou]

Hello there

[@Ingens_Scherz]

Such a brilliant, satirical, textured song. A total classic.

[@daytonaschmidt4472]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jakewilkinson520]

@@daytonaschmidt4472 What's funny? This is a complete classic

[@daytonaschmidt4472]

@@jakewilkinson520 😂😂😂😂

[@rorypeel173]

This song is just pure nostalgia of long drives in the British countryside at night coming home to our small humble home looking out the window and having day dreams about America

[@anaspelic8509]

song of the day

[@wlewisiii]

As an American, we're damned if we do and we're damned if we don't. And it's still an exquisite and true song.

[@jimygod]

The demonic entities in America are not happy right now. A baptism in the waters of Trump is what's needed.

[@billyhowell6484]

As an American…yeah.

[@ch.s.6756]

​​@@billyhowell6484what american- cherokee, navajo, choctaw, blackfeet, sioux, apache, that type of american? Sorry, you are not an american, you are invasive spicy.

[@LewisOfAranda]

It really is almost impossible to adequately describe how beautiful this song is.

[@sophieb3905]

"There's nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio, that I can believe in...".

[@robertblackie2473]

Seems like that no a day's

[@YuvalGal7]

I was surprised to read the wikipedia page for this song and learn that it recieved negative reviews, it's so good!

[@falloutgirl902]

This was a time. Lily Allen, Duffy, The Streets, Amy Whinehouse, Corin Bailey Ray, The Kooks, Razorlight, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Hoosiers, Kasabian, the list goes on pretty much all bringing our their debuts in the same year some of them living round the corner or just seeing them around London all the time actual artists on MTV singing in British accents such creative moving music it was so new and different like our generations Brit Pop- we were spoilt. I miss it. And we all thought the Killers we’re British hahaha the good old days.

[@DancinJim]

It was a shit time. Literally every band you listed were poor and the music scene at that time was dire.

[@gamingbiker0023]

Same i guess. It is definitly the geniration i was ment to be in. Todays "music" is basicly white noise, a constapation groan, and "musicians" forcing what they think is right or wrong and basicly their opinions down out throughts.

[@GregKeaton]

The Hoosiers?! LOL.

[@harrygraves6870]

@@DancinJim your music playlist consists of the who, tame impala and greta van fleet, be quiet

[@derry646]

falloutgirl902 the automatic and scouting for girls

[@jezzaus2124]

The beginning of this song really does transport you back in time. Hit to the feels.

[@beverleymason9038]

@@jezzaus2124 really atmospheric. A sitting or strolling on the beach song like David Gray's Babylon. Great music.

[@Stephen_-my9uq]

Razorlight,a great band who never really got the attention they deserved!

[@ZEDI5]

I totally agree with you, they are so underrated! I remember hearing this song when it came it, I so loved it :-)

[@genericname9660]

Are you kidding? From 2004-2007 they were one of the biggest bands in the country, 5 top 10 singles, 1st album 4x platinum, 2nd album 5x platinum. They got loads of attention.

[@moe17moe]

yeah but only in England

[@surrealismomuto]

+moe17moe Yes here in italy nobody know them... i discovered it in london 10 years ago... after that i feel this Song part of me

[@pingwang6831]

the band became famous quick and faded away quick... a UK No 1 single only got 6 million views!

[@mjustinmeyase1568]

When I first heard wire to wire I was just another 17 year old boy having no access to the internet nor had any money. Now I am grown 27 and I always had the song stuck on my mind. It was not the only song I was determined I would listen to once I grew up and had money of my own. It's a different kind of life out here for me at least. Nobody would know. These are just pure gold. The bands and music from 2000s. It's like these bands were giving out their last big first shot.

[@detruckendoos361]

What a drag it is The shape I'm in Well, I go out somewhere Then I come home again I light a cigarette 'Cause I can't get no sleep Theres nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio That means that much to me All my life Watching America All my life There's panic in America Oh Oh Oh, Oh There's trouble in America Oh Oh Oh, Oh Yesterday was easy Happiness came and went I got the movie script But I don't know what it meant I light a cigarette 'Cause I can't get no sleep Theres nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio That means that much to me Theres nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio That I can believe in All my life Watching America All my life There's panic in America Oh Oh Oh, Oh There's trouble in America Oh Oh Oh, Oh There's panic in America Oh Oh Oh, Oh Yesterday was easy Yes, I got the news Oh, when you get it straight, you stand up, you just can't lose Give you my confidence, all my faith in life Dont stand me up Don't let me down No, I need you tonight To hold me, say you'll be here Hold me, say you'll be here Hold me, say you'll be here Hold All my life Watching America All my life There's panic in America Oh Oh Oh, Oh She's just in America Oh Oh Oh, Oh Tell me how does it feel Tell me how does it feel Tell me how does it feel Tell me how does it feel

[@thatonetictac3998]

Ahhh, childhood nostalgia...

[@amalakin4444]

facts bro gonna have to stick scouting for girls on next hahah

[@rhyssutherland149]

@@amalakin4444 after them put some of the feeling on

[@D34DParadise]

This song came out when i was a little kid. I didn't understand the sentiment of the song back then but now as a 26 year old the lyrics hit really hard.

[@OppToo]

2024 check in for this timeless ballad

[@theodorescottcook1944]

Possibly one of the greatest songs in history.

[@covereye5731]

Never heard a song of which the lyrics remained this relevant.

[@lucyholmes673]

The song I will always associate with my Step Mum who sadly passed away just before Christmas ❤❤❤

[@mariannepaton96]

💓

[@tommaertens1600]

I can still remember joining the same stage with them.. Time flies by….But am honoured to have played on the same festival!!

[@Hello_there_obi]

I remember so much good music coming out at this time. To me, this was a golden age. We are starting to see a return with new artists but my god things were coming out left right and center here. Bands that actually wrote and played their own music. And what music!

[@paddygall6797]

Thought this song would have way more than 13mil views, amazing song

[@robertnelson8992]

No 2023 🎉

[@scrummpybear]

14m now.. you did some work

[@malcriadamedina5358]

half of those views are me

[@electricmastro]

On the other hand, it has over 100 million Spotify streams.

[@jamesiyer4937]

One of my all time favourite songs I reckon. These guys definitely deserve more appreciation

[@sobster123]

And I'm back 10years later lol. Jeez . These guys need to play live again.

[@tamrobertson3232]

Who's here in 2024 banging tune

[@matrixdevonshire]

yup as our rights and freedoms are being taken away.

[@SandsFloor]

For real man Not heard it in ages

[@connorhatfield7430]

Ohhh ohhhh

[@karensymington9952]

Me

[@Ben-zg4vg]

bangin tuneee

[@adamowen4980]

It was early 2008, I was passed out on my friend's step-dad's floor after getting pissed for the first time. I had a hangover the size of America itself and would have remained firmly in the foetal position for the whole day had it not been for my friend's polyphonic version of this song playing for what seemed like the 28th time separated by ten minute intervals after he'd set it as his alarm. My eardrums and brain as a whole have a permanent imprint of this song and I can't hear that riff without smiling. Nee-nee-nee-neeneenee

[@markbarclay02]

Did you play Snakes game on his Nokia 8210 after the Polyphone Ringtone stopped? :D

[@sarahjenkyn-jones2439]

My youngest son 16 years old has just been to their concert in the U.K. ❤️ April 10 2023

[@MarkVador-pq1lm]

My favourite band, takes me back to the good old days 😊😊

[@hanzfranz7739]

One of my all time favourites. Such a cool evening/night tune!

[@Frank-fx7zp]

Hello dear

[@MujaffaElAchmedAlSharif]

This is my favorite song, and it probably has been since I first heard it playing in the TV. Whenever I feel down, this is the song I listen to. Whenever I am filled with joy, this is the song I listen to. It has so much meaning to me, and it is impossible for me to explain why! I love this song, on so many levels.

[@tompike4116]

Stay strong brother …I like replying to 6 year comments lol …peace out xx

[@lukesullivan52]

Goosebumps, one of my all time favourite songs I remember the day they released this.

[@alinmonawar4241]

This song just needs to play in the right movie and it will be eternal..

[@joelrv79]

The next terminator or zombieland movie

[@paulcarney7748]

Yea either opening scene or endin

[@killkamilka]

This song will get more recognition once it's used in some cool movie or show

[@9876bbb]

I think it’s pretty recognised

[@karlmchugh695]

@@9876bbb just watch the news

[@jiggles4629]

Damn, i remember listening to this from my iPod as a little kid. Just starting elementary, parents were still together, my sister who is now a grown-ass teenager was just a newborn baby. Life was so simple.

[@Atlas1198]

Just seen these live at trentham gardens ! Absolutely amazing , well done and thank you for the experience

[@beesechurger4688]

I was there too it was crazy when Ricky Wilson was climbing up the scaffolding I also got some sort of substance thrown at me I would like to think it’s beer but who would throw a £10 pint

[@beesechurger4688]

I hope Ricky got his belt back from Johnny

[@Atlas1198]

It was a fantastic performance, a shame trentham made us walk the long way back to the car park 😂

[@semirlivadic]

I was 18 years younger when this song came out. Boy, what a great time back then. Now I am 36. Man, what a shitty time in wich we're living today! 😑

[@Tad1945]

I was 21

[@hvacrwrld1402]

These were defo better days.

[@ataylor3543]

With you there dude, saw them at the Double Door in Chicago back in 05 or 06, was awesome, great times back then

[@hichamelbakali1993]

Me too

[@ataylor3543]

@@hichamelbakali1993 they ended the tour after that gig I think too, ended it early

[@nooooobingo]

Randomly remembered this today, such a great song. To anyone who comments about bands being underrated, it's the job of the music press to keep the good bands in mind and for new bands to namecheck and introduce their influences to their own fans. That’s how a healthy appreciation of music grows, and of course the amazing playlists that people put together on this app. Why not do the same if you want to pass on your recommendations rather than just lamenting that a song isn't more well known.

[@Burns1993Joe]

One of the greatest songs of the 21st century so far!

[@Sean-v3j]

Favourite song when I was three years old. 18 now, it’s still my favourite

[@THADDAUS-vm5qp]

God I love this song

[@КириллМихалин-ю5ы]

Wow. Such a nostalgia. This song, many years ago, really helped me to get through the darkest times when i no longer saw any meaning im my life. Thank you guys for it 🙏🌈✌

[@Blessed_V0id]

Vedyot, Soldat, Vedyot. Its translated Russian. Best of luck to you my friend

[@FigoTheCabbage1875]

This songs absolute class. I moved to America and I missed home a lot but this song got me through. Razorlight.. absolute genius lads!

[@daytonaschmidt4472]

Razor light are watching you in America

[@DB-yt9uh]

Mon the Hibees

[@markrayne5382]

+1

[@markrayne5382]

@ian5158 +1

[@Hercules003]

I love this album. So many memories...sad and happy.

[@jamiehemmy8698]

Nothing on the tv nothing on the radio I can believe in

[@maddythegunner941]

This song is by far one of my favourite of all time😊 got it stuck in my head out of nowhere the other day and can't stop listening to it!

[@molkoette4449]

I loved Razorlight when they came out....brilliant....he was a bit of a Richey Manic fan......xxxxx

[@kevinAGACM]

This came on the radio a lot when I was about 10 years old, I loved it but I never knew the name of the song or band. My english wasn't really good back then so I didn't know what they were singing about, I kinda forgot the song when the years past but now, 8 years later, this song is playing on TV and I finally know the name and artist, still love it as much as I did back then.

[@dondraufi]

+kevinAGACM Exactly the same for me, didn't really understand it at first, but listening to it years later made the song even better!

[@daytonaschmidt4472]

If you love this your English needs more work Kev.

[@stephengeddes1985]

This song is simply fantastic. I defy anyone who dosent like this. 16 Years on and it's still in my top 5.

[@shaunyip2153]

Stumbled upon this catchy song after watching promos for the gritty documentary series 'Our America with Lisa Ling' in around 2014/2015. It was a match made in heaven: probably the most compelling doco I've seen, combined with a beautiful melancholic tune.

[@Bleebleeblahblahblah]

2023. The world is not better off. Take me back to these days.

[@badger8925]

I get this song, the lyrics, the vibe… what an amazing song ✌🏼

[@YenneyRossi]

Grazie mille per la condivisione di questa bellissima canzone 🙏✨🎶🎻👍 Eccellente video 👌 Complimenti ed Applausi 👏👏 A presto 🇮🇹✔️💙🤗

[@jbcentral1545]

This song gives me bitter waves of nostalgia. I remember my mum used to take me to this big indoor play centre with ball pits and slides and I remember this was playing on one of my visits there - it had just come out. I remember hearing it on the radio in the car a lot of times after that and it makes me remember the shopping trips we used to have together. But now that's all gone and I am booking an MRI scan and am terrified that my whole life is going to be torn apart due to my health deteriorating. If ever there was a song that makes me cry it is this one. It holds so much value for me. Ahhhh man... why isn't time travel possible? I'm 19 and already want to go back in time to my childhood; this isn't a good start :(

[@survivalisme88]

I can't believe this was released in 2006. Time has literally flew by.

[@el_Lucho92]

Yes... I think the same

[@leonwns610]

2006... good times.

[@badgoat666]

Hahah you blinked, now it's 2022.

[@richcupit4542]

Still a great track, haven’t heard this in years.

[@scottishgnome5789]

Rich Cupit me to pal

[@fierybkn2717]

What a drag it is the shape I'm in Well, I go out somewhere then I come home again I light a cigarette 'cause I can't get no sleep There's nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio That means that much to me All my life Watching America All my life There's panic in America Oh, there's trouble in America, oh Yesterday was easy, happiness came and went I got the movie script but I don't know what it meant I light a cigarette 'cause I can't get no sleep There's nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio That means that much to me There's nothing on the TV, nothing on the radio That I can believe in All my life Watching America All my life There's panic in America Oh, there's trouble in America Oh, there's panic in America, oh Yesterday was easy Yes, I got the news When you get it straight, but stand up you just can't lose Give you my confidence, all my faith in life Don't stand me up, don't let me down I need you tonight To hold me, say you'll be here To hold me, say you'll be here To hold me, say you'll be here To hold All my life Watching America All my life There's panic in America Oh, she's just in America, oh Tell me how does it feel Tell me how does it feel Tell me how does it feel Tell me how does it feel

[@phariskimani3436]

The irony 😃😃

[@justin-ns8us]

The band of my childhood,brings back memories of long summer car drives and genuine good times.

[@wildcrawlmadrid3387]

With whats going on , this song comes to mind and here I am. Sort yourself out America, we know you can do it.

[@michellourie319]

the bill has to be paid one way or the other...:))

[@GasketRaygunraygun]

I was on the plane home from Malaysia and I was feeling tired, but looking forward to seeing my friends at school and I was browsing through music on the plane and came across this song. It reminded me of 2006 and I felt so nostalgic.

[@daytonaschmidt4472]

Username-that-sucks tells stories that suck

[@benzedrine88]

2006 was such a great year in music.

[@caseydivall7528]

I know like the Black Parade came out as well like fuckkk

[@Zakkarae]

+Casey Divall The Black Parade is a good fucking album. House Of Wolves is fave.

[@caseydivall7528]

+Zak Storey I love Cancer and Famous Last Words😏 didn't the American Idiot album come out as well?

[@mateobanda6808]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssss

[@kaytormeybannonPatch]

kept me sane ... well almost 😆 driving a lot then for work, loved the killer's too😊

[@JaneDoe-m7s]

Still as brilliant as the first time I heard it !!, outstanding 😂

[@harryelliott2961]

Was 8 when i heard this, reminds me off my Dad, RIP

[@samuelburningham5266]

Harry Elliott keep on going, your dad will always be with you 😊

[@scottgoodlet4511]

Calm doon mate dad would be hitting the heave at that comment ya disgrace

[@FirstLast-vi2ee]

R.i.p

[@deadpaul6415]

💙💙

[@7MarkM7]

Still listening in 2021!

[@manuelquondamstefano6847]

This is my “moved to London” soundtrack…2007-2009 best times of my life!

[@stuartconway153]

This song will always bring me back it's my time machine

[@blursmash7320]

This song reminds me of the best times I've had in my life! Good old iPod Nano 2nd gen times 😅

[@23234]

Welcome back Razorlight....Keep rocking it!!! 😉😉😉

[@jwhgaming3761]

this was one of the first songs I listened to when i was like 4 or 3 years old

[@LauraRibeiro-sj3ub]

I was 16 at the time:) kid you got good taste xp

[@SuperLuke3]

I was 8! what a tune tho. very iconic!

[@albertnobalhead3869]

That must have made you love life

[@davieh6]

god I was 22 when this came out. thanks for making me feel old lol ;)

[@frydsaman6857]

i was 4 when this came out

[@myvesm6345]

Cette chanson est sublime. Trop de beau souvenirs. Merci à cette chaine. So many memories. Old good Times.

[@scopex2749]

This song is STILL rocking it in 2022 - Johnny Borrell has such a brilliant voice. Very appropriate for 2022 for the whole world really!

[@gushy305]

I finally found that nostalgic song that don't know why I know. All I could remember is a single part of the MELODY. I can now die peacefully.

[@IqbalHamid]

Oh boy this song was hard to google when all I could remember is Whoa oh oh something something America!

[@Princess_Lilly13]

Omg 😂 hilarious

[@rutgerdambrink9024]

Same

[@Jb-ws9je]

Loool

[@daytonaschmidt4472]

Some people find Google difficult to use

[@reduxmod9178]

I almost feel shame that I didn't give this band the full attention it rightly deserved at the time. They released some genuinely good songs that hold up still.

[@Darkendblue]

god i don't know where i know this song but i am thankful ! these notes from the beginning who continues after in the song... this is pure magic in my ears !!

[@audreychaulet8163]

merci les gars, c'est un pur kiff de vous écouter tous les matins dans ma douche :)

[@E.t.c-]

I remember this playing on the radio when we would get off at Dover on the ferry from Germany on my way to my grandmas. This and many bangers put my pre-pubescent self into a state of trance. And I appreciate finding these old songs. Especially as a weed smoker. My mind floods with nothing but positive memories of childhood.

[@Blessed_V0id]

Smoker to smoker, may nature bless you. Smoke the good shit my man

[@TimmmmmyD]

whole album is a winner

[@jordanleigh6481]

This song is so true. I have spent my life watching America and there is always trouble and panic in America

[@stevenvankoutrik992]

Gun culture doesn't help, and the great divide of the haves, and have nots

[@Zoe-pz2jk]

Сколько лет прошло.., а все равно возвращаюсь часто к этой песне..., пахнет утренним холодным ветерком и навевает самые приятные ощущения. И вспоминаю свою молодость..

[@spbub]

All my life there's panic in America.... Such an underrated song.

[@stephengeddes1985]

It's highly rated by me and loads of others I'm sure. I was 13 when it come out and 18 Year's later still listening to it and still in my top 5.

[@mcwilzer518]

My first job as traniee roofer scotland aberdeen used listen this sleeping in back of van hunover 20 years ago was 19 god how the world has changed 😢❤❤❤love ✌ to u all x

[@benntaylor48]

Here in 2024. Miss you Dave, thought about you when I woke up and had to put this one on for you, you'll never be forgotten brother 🥀

[@arnabdutta5069]

This song always gave me a feeling of solitude and detachment from the world.Love this song:)

[@chelseaeardley8675]

This song is wonderful, maybe people will appreciate it more soon. I've known and grown with this song, I used to be on sing star with this song on the PlayStation 😂 It's just wonderful

[@ShaneH19933]

(:

[@estellelujin1571]

I'm grateful that Shazam exists because i forgot the title of this song, and now i finally found it

[@YARPZProductions]

This makes me feel so old reminded of the days i was 6 i used to play razorlight on repeat; now 24 I got my own flat and still appreciate the music me mother brought me up on!❤

[@celinebocklandt315]

I remember it from I was younger, then heard it on the radio, and all the memories came back :')

[@andrewpearce1723]

Awesome song, love the use of harmonics, and arrangement.

[@eliblake2756]

I’m sorry but this has to be the most underrated song of all time

[@henryj8363]

It was number 1 in the uk dont think you can call it underrated?

[@eliblake2756]

@@henryj8363 I’m from the UK i know, but apparently no one knows about it anymore

[@henryj8363]

@@eliblake2756 you could say that about hundreds of songs.

[@eliblake2756]

@@henryj8363 it’s an opinion, I like this song, I think today it’s underrated.

[@greencatandbluedog]

I didn't know this song until yesterday

[@aviationacegeneral3492]

2006 was the best year of my life

[@bakshoclair2328]

The lyrics are perfect America is lost, lonely, feels nothing it's corrupt.

[@randomhero9919]

How this song only has 11m views is beyond me, it’s one of my favourite songs ever

[@R7Sports]

Because is only popular in England

[@neilpapier7384]

And with the riots, a song that never ages.

[@leeheaps2474]

Going watch em at Warrington weekender on Sunday.happy days

[@FutureSailors2006]

I was there

[@seancabria]

Razorlight have a single America , this is my favourite song all my time .

[@madzbusphotos]

This song will never get old 🙌 one of my all time favourite songs!

[@robertbakker436]

Best song of all time

[@aaliyathorpe9638]

saw these preform this at hardwick festival yesterday they were mint