Real Friends - Sixteen (Official Music Video)

[@terribletyler1465]

Have to get a parent signature for this feels trip.

[@KevinGarcia-fq3su]

420th like 😎😈

[@katez1365]

This song is so sad by itself, but this video helps it rip your heart out.

[@sufferplenty]

gut wrenching. your comment is 6 years old but i'm discovering this song for the first time today and damn you're so right

[@samwoodson9603]

I thought there was gonna be like a glimmer of hope or something there at the end but then I remembered, oh yeah I'm listening to fucking Real Friends.

[@Spreadthelolz32]

Samuel Woodson lol dead

[@alexismendoza7280]

Lmao. Saaaaaame.

[@356candy]

Seriously me too!!

[@devinruiz8876]

it's reality

[@jakethesavage6509]

That's why I love them

[@alyssaoconnor6056]

Real Friends is a band that has honestly changed my perspective on life and just myself in general. This band adds a message to decode within their lyrics and it always makes you feel something. This band never disappoints with their sound and touches people dearly. Music can really help you through life, and Real Friends is proof. This song is AMAZING and you can tell how talented they really are. This band is amazing and so is their songs. Great song, Great Music Video, Great Band.

[@smoljad]

I'm not crying my eyes are sweating

[@CindyValencia]

This feels like me today spending my birthday alone. My parents didn't say happy birthday they forgot. My twin sister spent the day with her bf after 20 years of celebrating together and now i'm alone at the beach with my hair and makeup done, in my dress staring at the ocean.

[@liamconnor1166]

I know how you feel, friend.

[@katthecaptain2809]

Happy Late Birthday! (if it helps...? :))

[@ubik-sama5349]

Cindy Valencia Jesus

[@JmBvhntnt28]

Luisaldo Mendiola IKR? I was like "damn" after reading this. Feel for you Cindy. Happy Belated. Keep your head raised HIGH! xo ;)

[@ubik-sama5349]

When I said Jesus i actually meant it in the good way

[@ScarsFromTomorrow1]

I'm gonna cry. I can relate to this so much. Not only the song but the video too.

[@hassanhabib2898]

***** Aww, dude, no

[@madisonaustin9394]

***** Don't worry. I'll come to your party!

[@stingray6819]

Watching this on my 19th birthday, which I spent alone like all my other birthdays .-.

[@bb4e724]

hang in there bro

[@diealistair7093]

I would come. We could talk about life while the candles from your b-day cake burn down, I would sing u a song and let you smile, and then the day ends with a great sunset and we watching the sky turns from dark blue to black.

[@PoptartzJess]

Ray McMeme same thing for me today. except for the age. wish i could have wished you a happy birthday

[@stingray6819]

Jessica Valencia Thank you

[@wespapes2054]

My past few birthdays, I've been stuck at work, dealing with people won't give a fuck about me. When I come back home, my family is asleep, and the house never feels so empty. It sucks, but at least I'm not living alone. it will get better. Trust me.

[@laurensabino182]

I love a lot of music, but there's just something so special about these boys

[@samc8458]

Every year I listen to this song and watch this video on my birthday. This is year 9. It hurts in the best way. It hurts in the way I need it to.

[@dantyler6614]

Seems like that kid needs some real friends

[@cassandrahelmick9547]

+Dan Tyler you did not...

[@lunafrost9654]

How dare you..

[@toolatetocolonize]

+Dan Tyler bruh...

[@chloesmart2742]

HAHAH

[@Matt-mo6rn]

haha A1 stuff 👌

[@ThaiGoalie]

"I'm stuck here with the choices I've made, and the chances I was too afraid to take." I'm a lot older now, and thankfully much happier. But I honestly regret so many chances I didn't take when I was younger. I held myself back from being happy throughout most of my teenage years, for reasons I find ridiculous now. I guess what I'm saying is that you absolutely cannot be afraid to take chances when they come your way. And even though things get better, the regret of what could of been always sticks with you. Don't let fear of whatever it may be, hold you back from experiencing those great teenage years to the fullest. You simply have to take chances on certain things and certain people, or you just hold yourself back from living life to the fullest, and all you end up with is the regret and thought of what could of been.

[@TwhyLERofficial]

This song hits 10x harder now that I’m 27 and had this on repeat at 19

[@r6ast]

Feeling you bro. Been playing this since I was literally 16 now I’m 24 🥲

[@margaritaramirez4262]

One of their shortest songs but honestly it's my favorite haven't listened to every song but got taken aback by this no matter how cringey I feel for watching it can't help but watch it over and over~♡10/10

[@AleyRose]

This was literally me at my childhood birthday parties. The thing is these bad memories don't go away because it was much more than people not arriving. Overall, you just have to keep smiling through any bad situations. Basically, what I'm trying to say is that you have to try to be happy without anyone else and let your struggles make you a stronger person.

[@anthonymiro9155]

It was my birthday 2 days ago and I still come back to this song every year. I'm now 31, I have been doing a lot better since last year. A lot has happened but I can say I am happy now because I found someone that loves and supports me in whatever I do. Still a sad boy, but a bit less sad now.

[@Brexotic]

This song reminded me of myself when I was 16. I had nobody in my life, my best friends abandoned me, I had no girlfriend, and I also contemplated suicide. Now it's years later and I still have nobody.

[@insighting7609]

Same but hey you're a stronger person!

[@dipperpinesmabel1398]

You are worth it and you are awesome keep your head up bro

[@mari0403]

i hope you guys are doing better now

[@elhaus5037]

Comeback here whenever you feel sad

[@Jimmy-no5gp]

Better start reflecting on why that is and working on it then bro. Nothing will change if you dont

[@Rizz3n]

Wow, this video really got me. Fits perfectly to the song. Amazing.

[@izzy8221]

this song touched my soul.

[@JackoReaper]

i think i cried inside. i can relate to this because im a true loner.

[@B-Rai87]

+Jacko Reaper don't worry so am I ..

[@Damon597]

+Jacko Reaper I wonder if we "loners" would meet, would we be friends?

[@argistreetlight7302]

+Roxana Mariana sure :)

[@Damon597]

[@Feljx.]

@@Damon597 damn, i guess theres a reason for loners being lonley. It isnt that simole im afraid. But i wish.

[@anthonymiro9155]

It's my birthday today, May 17, and I'm now 29. The song always gets to me, and I can also relate to the music video. I always come back to Real Friends from time to time cause I will always be a sad boy.

[@kathy022599]

This music video is something different than before. It's not like others. When I saw it, I cried. It shows how at some point in life we've maybe felt or been alone but we grow up and meet new people. However when we leave that life style, someone else starts it. We're not the only one.

[@enthymeme4856]

First time REALLY listening to RF and I immediately got the chills.

[@vicdarockstar]

50% of their songs are like this concept and give you chills

[@Hachibearz]

+Jay Vee (MrTectonicFusion) *feels

[@Hachibearz]

+Victor Bonilla feels*

[@chessboxing552]

+Jay Vee (MrTectonicFusion) omfg I can't believe you can say this seriously with a Filthy Frank picture haha

[@enthymeme4856]

John Titor vs. the World For sure

[@katemyers1407]

There needs to be this kind of honesty in more songs today. love this.

[@raeannbaumgardner2100]

this is the first time a music video has ever made me feel any kind of sharp emotion. another fantastic music video from real friends.

[@MoniqueTx]

Im speechless over how much I relate to this and I'm 16 wow

[@vicdarockstar]

I see you everywhere

[@MoniqueTx]

+Victor Bonilla I've had a lot of free time on my hands the past few weeks haha

[@vicdarockstar]

+Monique T. You got good music taste and understand pretty much all that I understand lolol, If we knew each other irl I bet we'd be Real (good) Friends ..hehehehe

[@vicdarockstar]

Lol* not lolol what even

[@MoniqueTx]

+Victor Bonilla That reference though aha. You obviously have a good music taste too since we see each other on the same videos 😂

[@thatoneguywiththebeard]

This is how it feels growing up with an anxiety disorder. the line about now feel old and desperate is how I feel being almost 30 and still not having a good grasp on my emotions. If not for my loving wife of 9 years I don't know where my life would be!

[@mikaylaanderson9529]

It's cool, I'm not crying. I just have something in my eye- like a twig or a branch. Seriously, this song is amazing. Perfect video for the perfect song.

[@kaievans]

Sad song, sad video. BUT I LOVE IT. Really pulling the emotions their shows live have into this video. Cant wait to see them again.

[@Jade-by5or]

This is one of my favorite songs by real friends, it really speaks to me and they die a great job with this music video! Love you guys

[@KurtWarnerMovie]

"I look for all the right things in all the wrong places" really hits me every time I hear it. Heck, this song as a whole hits me every time. This video just emphasizes the sad. Still, great job guys.

[@tvommy]

Crying myself to sleep while listening to, this song always made me cry, when I saw them live for the first time, they performed this, and I just collapsed and balled my eyes out.

[@smithtierra05]

My heart was just ripped out.

[@RyanCSchultz]

fuck, now I'm sad.

[@kantKillKenny]

Seeing dan look at the kid and the expression on his face..You just feel the emotional impact of this song...I got so many tingles in my head from this song..because I can relate to it. Although I might not be 16 anymore..I still have that lonely feeling.

[@edd7531]

saddest song ever :'( he had a cake and didnt eat it.

[@laurengabriel2381]

Even if he was trying to be dramatic he should have came back for the cake bc cake

[@harlowwaltz1528]

The cake is a lie

[@FabiooPRC]

+Harlow Waltz and we all gonna die

[@hunt3rk31m4]

+Harlow Waltz ha this guy has portal puns

[@jaimeeashley]

I've watched this clip at least like, twenty times and it still breaks my heart and makes me cry when the mom tries to smile after she lights the candles.

[@DemonRage90]

I miss Dan on the band. I still listen to them and I’ve seen them with the new front man but, idk, 2014 was a great year for me and this band helped me through it.

[@lucasconnell4726]

It’s 1:26 am on my 18th birthday, I’ve spent almost all of my birthdays like this. Every year I come back to this video to remind myself that I’m not alone. Till next year, hang in there guys.

[@zacharyrene2824]

The message embedded in this song is so deep. I love it.

[@alyssaoconnor6056]

I LOVE THIS SONG AND THIS BAND SO SO SO MUCH. THIS SONG TOUCHES ME SO SO MUCH. IF YOU LISTEN TO THE LYRICS LONG ENOUGH, IT REALLY CHANGES YOU. ITS SUCH A GOOD BAND AND SONG.

[@madelinecronin7675]

This song is seriously one of the most emotional songs I've heard in a while and the dudes in Real Friends do a good dob at bringing the song to life and show what it means. For all the kids or people that feel alone in life, Real Friends knows what your feeling and you can see it in the video.

[@AhoyDeana]

Thank you for always being my safe space. I love you Real Friends, and I love you Dan. You're always where I go back to when I feel alone, you help me to know I'm not.

[@leonardoh94]

this song.... this band.... always take me back to that time....

[@mishealarussell981]

Every time I listen to Real Friends, I just get the sense that their music is just so personal and I love it. Through instruments and lyrics, they're able to paint a feasible picture to anyone listening of love, hurt, guilt, confusion, etc. Their thoughts are clearly stated in their music, and to see it visually through a sad dude with only his mom to celebrate his birthday speaks volumes. Beautifully done video. I love you, Real Friends! :D

[@MonicaLethbridge]

i didn't want to have a birthday party for my 16th because i thought nobody would like/care about me enough to actually come to the party but my dad ended up throwing me a surprise party i guess what i'm trying to say is you may feel alone but people are always there for you ( even if you don't notice )

[@lenka8045]

Dan, *don't just scream the lyrics at the kiddo,* join his birthday party already

[@ReconOne123456789]

I’m pretty sure that kid understands what Dan is doing (singing his feelings to let it all out) as much as Dan understands that kid (because I met Dan in person and he is hella understanding)

[@drumsno]

@@ReconOne123456789 this music video is fiction 😂

[@ReconOne123456789]

@@drumsno That's a Doylist or IRL interpretation of this work of fiction (the music video). What I wrote above is Watsonian or in-universe (mixed with the non-fictional fact that I met Dan Lambton in person: a fact according to the author, basically "Word of God" in TV Tropes terminology). I can tell fact from fiction. Basically, I filled a plot hole in a fictional universe with an IRL explanation.

[@theradiance2530]

@@ReconOne123456789 I think that Dan is actually that kid, grown up, and he's screaming about the hard times when he was 16...this song however is perfect in everything

[@yrantiquebrand]

that kid is Dan.

[@mitchjensen2622]

This song is so raw and just hits home for a lot of fans. Easily one of the best songs Real Friends have done.

[@semz469]

I love their music videos so much and how they really capture the meaning of the song. They're so amazing I need to see them live again.

[@kassandrasanchez2243]

I feel like this song demonstrates how every single one of us goes through a time of loneliness and the video just adds an amazing story to go with it. This song really gets to me..but I know there is a time where the loneliness ends.

[@TyStone80]

So much emotion put into such a simple music video. Real friends is the shit.

[@kristenpizzo6472]

Such a simple but incredibly powerful video. I love the song, and to see it played out visually was beautiful. It captures the pain of being young and feeling out of place and disconnected with both the lyrics and the visuals. Well done, Real Friends You guys give me all the feelings in all the right ways 💖

[@Scott_Santos]

I find this song really powerful and relatable. Thank you, Real Friends, for creating and sharing it with everyone.

[@samanthahernandez3920]

I have watched this a few times and I tear up a little each time because I find it so relatable. It's so accurate and to put it in words is just crazy. It's a really a great song.

[@kristinery808]

Real Friends really know how to effortlessly compliment such an emotional song with an equally aesthetic video. I love this song and this band!

[@metalneverends7155]

I remember I had no friends, now I do

[@metalneverends7155]

Skyline_R2D2 how did that happen

[@metalneverends7155]

Skyline_R2D2 sorry about that. You'll find new ones, everyone does :)

[@metalneverends7155]

Skyline_R2D2 welcome :)

[@PerpetualInferno0316]

LETS ROCK Guess you could say you have some Real Friends now.

[@metalneverends7155]

InsidiousHate yah, I went through hell, but i got real friends now :)

[@Dittojessx]

I love this video. Sixteen is one of my favourite Real Friends songs and the this video goes with it so well

[@VenoFluffehKitty]

THIS IS ONE OF THE FEW MUSIC VIDEOS THAT MAKE ME CRY. BRAVO!!

[@katekubik2010]

As soon as the video started playing I was like Kate are you sure you want to watch this you know you'll be sad for the rest of the day if you do

[@hvnteruanity6466]

THIS VIDEO MAKES ME EMOTIONAL EVERY TIME I WATCH IT OH MY GOD. anyways, Real Friends continues to kill the music game, and they're getting better and better. I'm proud to call them my Favorite Band. keep up the good work, guys. I love this!

[@skylarnikholle3939]

I love this song and all the emotion put into it; and this is why I love Real Friends.

[@cigarettpuppy6958]

turned 22, been listening to this every year since I was 16

[@misfitalix9663]

Crying at this because i remember all my last birthdays and important moments of my life being alone...Thanks guys for be my company

[@TabbysTrench]

This song gets me emotional just as it is, but the music video just killed me. Been there too many times to know how that feels. 😨

[@brayzo2729]

Jesus Christ, I've heard this song so much. But this is the first time I'm watching the music video and it made me cry. Not to mention that since after high school I lost touch with all my friends and now have no friends other then a few I met online who live on the other side of the world. I can't even remember the last time I felt another humans touch. And I feel like shit for feeling this way, since I know people have it worse then me and I should be grateful for what little things I do have. EDIT: Well about 2 months after I posted this I also lost my online friends so now I literally have none, that's fun.

[@still_fatmatic]

5 years ago I was 16. been listening to them for 7 years.

[@RapidFire81]

I don't think I've ever gotten this emotional in a music video Thank you Real Friends for making music for the world, I look up to you guys so much, you are my all time favorite band and I really enjoy ever single one of your songs, I would like to thank you for making this amazing music that helped me so much cause I can relate to it and know I'm not alone, looking forward to what you guys have for us soon, thanks!!!

[@elizabethk339]

This makes me feel all kinds of things, and I really appreciate that. Real Friends has got me through a lot in the past, and now I'm on my way forward. Great video, guys.

[@HanaSixFeetUnderStars]

When I saw that kid sitting alone I legit cried, oh my god I want to reach through the screen and give him a hug. Holy crap, I want to hug him.

[@duranium4445]

This are all my birthdays after elementary school. Last time i had friends and celebrated.

[@laurawesley3522]

This song always makes me feel less lonely and I just want to thank Real Friends so much for that

[@Apex2332]

I love this song

[@rinichristina7345]

they break my heart but i'm in love with every line. real friends just does that to people, and it's an amazing bittersweetness.

[@flacosantana7178]

This is so meaningful that it hits you deep in your heart and makes you cry cause you feel bad for what's happening in this video.

[@alishacrank5343]

This is my best friends favourite song and to know they relate to this song and this band makes me so happy that they look up to people like you , very proud of you and them and when I listen to this song I miss them like mad but it's incredible how music can keep people together

[@Yairsuperlolattack]

when I first watched this I was thinking at the beginning that the video was supposed to be joking. Now the more I watch it, the more I have to hold back the tears. :( it's honestly really sad. They brought this song to a whole new level now.

[@kathrynmilliken6538]

Despite how heartbreaking it is, I love the video. They created a nice balance between the performance shots and the story in it.

[@thehousemaderobot]

When you find the song that explains your life😓

[@anthonymiro9155]

It's my birthday once again, and I am still here. I'm 30 now, and I still feel somewhat same but better. Still the same sad boy.

[@JanoyCresvaZero]

I look for the right things in all the wrong places. Powerful.

[@MrSparkblast]

this is really sad

[@charlieb4526]

I’m watching this on my 16th birthday right now haha

[@kerryirwin881]

I finally found this video.. makes me miss her that much more

[@courtneytaylor00]

ahh yes, this was my old depression song. i remember i would be sad & i'd turn this song on and sing my heart out to it.

[@Neilo1994]

Dude Real Friends knows how to hit you right in the feels

[@LDeep843]

I wish this was longer.

[@cheyenneburns9791]

I'm turning 16 in a month and this is literally what my birthday is going to be like. At least I'll have this to cry to.

[@soccerchamp1610]

This song is so thoughtful and touching. You can really connect with it on many levels! It's really just such a great song!

[@Ozzy432_]

This song always makes me break down nd cry😭😭💔

[@danielleharris1991]

This music video and song is absolutely amazing! It brings back so many memories and made me almost tear up! I definitely recommend this to everyone!!

[@SoldiersPrivate]

I'm not sad. I'm not sad. *tear*. That was really an emotional visual to the song. Well done.

[@jayyflores8338]

My friend loves this song and the guy in this video looks exactly like him and this song describes him perfectly & now I want to cry.

[@jasminmatlala4582]

Just turned 16 and just found this song this says it all about me. How come I've never heard of this band? I sure do live under a rock.

[@Thevolleyballfreak34]

This music just gets me every time. I love this song because it doesn't just apply to me when I was 16 but now as an adult-ish and I'm trying to figure out what to with my life and what to make of myself.

[@Dani-ld5zq]

this is too short, I NEED MORE

[@charlyrose6499]

So much feeling. Awesome lyrics & awsome song. Love Real Friends

[@waldenwonders]

we've all been there, you know? all alone, no friends, or anybody that really cares about you. but i found music, and music kind of found me, so we've been vibing, and music helps my broken heart, my lost soul, my wretched thoughts, and my fucked up brain.

[@StrasnusDude]

im 24 right now and this song brings me back when I was 16 where I used to listen to a lot of emotional songs like these.

[@dianatribuzio2673]

this is such a sad, and weirdly touching music video. all the feels

[@Connor43113]

I love this song.. I used to drive for hours with this one repeat. It's always there for me when I need it.