The Drums - Best Friend

[@hoodedman07]

My music teacher showed me this when I was 13 years old in middle school. I thought this was lame and weird. I’m 22 now and I’m realizing this was really a phenomenal song. The Drums are so underrated. EDIT: just found out my music teacher from middle school died of cancer. God bless you Mr.Letso.

[@binho2010ish]

I lost my best friend,this song hits different now 😧

[@yonatanyonatano1192]

Wait, Mr. Letso’s dead? He showed me this too.

[@SAISAI-id4rm]

Mr.Michael Letso?

[@yonatanyonatano1192]

@@SAISAI-id4rm Yeah

[@charliestone4000]

He was your best friend, but then he died....

[@twinsmm1]

I'm a 54 year old guy. My brother (a few years younger) both love 80s stuff; Smiths, English Beat, various other stuff. I discovered The Drums on youtube and turned my brother on to them. On Thanksgiving a few years ago, I arrived at my sisters house, walked into her living room, and sang to my brother, "you're my best friend, but then you died...". my brother (a 300 lb. guy) stood up and did the Jonathan dance from this video. I laughed my ass off.

[@jalisaone5882]

lol its so catchy though

[@pj6083]

+twinsmm1 I can draw the picture haha

[@sugarayofsunshine]

This song helped me - I actually got to see them in concert.

[@twinsmm1]

i'd like to see it!

[@mario6279]

That's halarious lol

[@outdoorcats3688]

his dancing is just so freaking cute

[@mayabased]

Is he dead?

[@lrsss180]

@@mayabased no

[@GodWorse]

I saw them in Edinburgh tonight, we met them outside (perfect timing) and chatted for ages. we were standing at the very front, and the second song they played was this, and he dedicated it to my best friend and I, no gig will ever top that.

[@robo554]

11 years . Though

[@jasonpomeo]

I lost my best friend, he's not died, just the life made us to take different paths, it's amazing, sad and different how this song hit before and after, in fact he introduced to me this group and this song several years ago. Plz if you read this among other several comments, try to appreciate the time you have with your best friend(s), cause omg , I really miss him. Miss u man.

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

All of their music is super upbeat and danceable but the lyrics are so sad. I love it.

[@JudeAngelripper]

New Order style

[@legalljeanmarc7164]

Effectivement..complètement d'accord...j'aime beaucoup...mais très calqué Smiths..

[@legalljeanmarc7164]

The Smiths style...mais excellent comme la Joy ou New Order...

[@Anthony-zz9nk]

Such an upbeat and happy song, about something pretty sad. I forgot how much I loved this song.

[@KitsGravity]

Yeah, sort of like Pumped Up Kicks

[@panicfanatic23]

I love that he dances just like that live.. they are very fun to watch!

[@Pinkberry315]

The drums,one of the best indie bands ever.

[@mrtnpope]

A prophetic video, the band left one by one, only Jonny remains!

[@planetmoises2405]

Killing Moon wtffff ur right

[@huntrrams]

Ikr so sad ;(

[@nowhere2550]

And it's in order

[@VintageFlowers]

Same is the case for the Let's Go Surfing video.

[@cassielavallee9414]

Just found The Drums today...Im loving them so far. My best friend died a couple years ago. We basically grew up together and it killed me and I didn't think I would live through it. But I'm here still somehow. I think she wouldve liked The Drums.

[@there7149]

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[@deanbrown2015]

If she’s anything like her best friend she would have loved them x

[@lukemonteiro]

I met Jonathan Pierce randomly one night walking through Perth city. Such a nice guy!

[@TheBolillo04]

My best friend, just died this november 7th, and this song is the only thing that's been playing in my head. Thank you Drums for putting my thougths in your music, it helps me understeand his farewell

[@Mario21Perez]

soy mexicano y yo los conocí hace dos años por error aquí en youtube me da mucho gusto que a estos chicos les vaya tan bien aquí en mi tierra su música es buena me agrada mucho

[@Gamer23-gf6jf]

10 años

[@saulrangel9764]

Si 10 años 😅😅

[@jaimerivera4248]

10 años y espero aun siga vivo escuchandolos

[@jaack]

sick beat x

[@justheretocommentforyoutob4387]

bruh

[@mrregularword4329]

bruh

[@KyeHayton]

bruh

[@benjaminabe692]

How have I never seen this before 🤣

[@iAple]

Due to recent shows in a bunch of South American countries, The Drums latinamerican fanbase has increased. I saw them in Peru in October last year and comparing their performance there with a lot of other videos i've seen, i can say they seem to enjoy playing for us much more than they do in the US

[@alejandroflores965]

Can't believe this song is about to be a decade old, and it still sounds refreshing. Amazing

[@brazillionairemma1373]

The stories of how ppl discovered the drums warms my heart this is an excellent example of how a comment section should be

[@kuanlingwu3974]

I've been loving the drums for 4 years! From 14 to 18 Thank you guys for being there 💕💕💕

[@autothisw0rld841]

I loved their music in high school!! ❤️ I'm 25 now lol still the best band 😊

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a new indie song and video called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@ozzo870]

Same. Damn we got so old man...i still feel like I graduated yesterday.

[@patrick4662]

is your best friend 23?

[@kennybraun1]

my best mate just died and now this song means more than ever

[@Amr22108]

this video deserves to be in HD. one of my favorite drums videos jonny's dance move never get old

[@JaniRojasButCallMeRabbit]

I love how he's dancing to the beat while singing. It's adorable.

[@bjj1028]

Man was I obsessed with them when they just came out, was in high school. Always blasted their music while cleaning 🧹 always awesome!

[@there7149]

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[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend an indie song & video called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@kolanaflitrova9245]

this dancing... and video... and music... and lyrics... im in love

[@cielciakalon3671]

You're my best friend But then you died When I was 23 and you were 25 You're my best friend But then you died And how will I survive, survive Survive, survive? Oh how will I survive, survive Survive, survive? And every day I waited for you And every day on the top of your car Every day I waited for you And every day on the hood of your car I had a dream of you You were drifting away You were sad and the ocean dripped away And I know, you're gonna be OK 'Cuz I can see in your eyes Your eyes, your eyes, your eyes Oh no no no, I wanna survive Survive, survive, survive. And every day I waited for you And every day on the top of your car Every day I waited for you And every day on the hood of your car And every day I waited for you And every day on the top of your car Every day I waited for you And every day on the hood of your car

[@anyname9117]

Greetings from distant Belarus. This is where Ukraine, Poland and Russia are. Your music has given more than our entire culture and government and ourselves. You make the world a better place, thank you!

[@illhexyou]

Just watched them live last night and their amazing live. If you have the chance to watch in I highly recommend you do. They played all of the favorites!

[@Dalliebearcookie]

10 years later and im still banging the drums all the time.

[@there7149]

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[@chrisa8157]

Still the best

[@there7149]

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[@theterrymeister]

i like the fact this song is actually quite sad but they make it sound so upbeat and energetic. enjoy life while it lasts! :)

[@donalddagobertdunkel8094]

This is a greater classic now than all the 80‘s classics that influenced them, combined.

[@ivansorola1997]

Like how Pierce dances ... This is a happy song.. A drive around song 😊

[@DaSolo363]

but it's about his best friend dying

[@ivansorola1997]

The song is about Jacob 😎

[@sunburnfm]

Explain who is Jacob?

[@ivansorola1997]

Astralis Lux watch "the drums" nardwaur video its on youtube and you'll understand

[@DuckstopPT]

I can't stop listening to this

[@ZonaPlaybook]

Los temas que tenían en esos tiempos creo que fueron los mejores de la banda, actualmente no tiene malos temas pero el toque pegajoso que tenían antes creo que eran mejores. recuerdo cuando los conocí cuando había un comercial de MTV "Los nuevos y mejores artistas del mundo" y salían 2 temas de ellos, surfing y forever, cuando los oí por primera vez me exploto la cabeza ya que fue demasiado genial para mi esas dos canciones. Saludos desde Chile - RM

[@timneave3240]

This and a few other of their tunes have made me happier than anything this year. Late adopter, but so glad to have made it here!

[@MGMTtime]

Johnny's dancing is adorable. :3

[@mathewjones3778]

Still loving this song timeless

[@Cavflo22]

Pierce added that the two pals decided to put a surreal twist on their friendship when writing the track. "Rather than simply singing about our friendship, we decided to pretend Jacob died, and the song became much more beautiful to us," he said. "Jacob feels like he died a long time ago anyways. His soul belongs to hell." phone

[@Shiloxp]

My favorite song of all time. definitely

[@jessicaluque4724]

Me encanta esta banda!

[@fennyh2167]

brilliant band, brilliant musicvideo, love the Drums❤

[@lisswuet2156]

El ritmo que tiene esta rolita con lo que dice ufff ❤️

[@RachelD077]

the way he dances. so smooth.

[@philharrison5242]

Love this band so much.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@eXpertHub]

It s make me shiver just like Maria Kallas, verdi and Pucinni in the best motives - Beatufle!!! Real emotions!!!

[@cicadafever3466]

Legend has it, to this day he's still singing behind that curtain.

[@g.w.k.y6869]

Been Listening to their music for a solid year and seriously didn't know this song had a music video, never showed up when I searched it up. Awesome MV though, really has that raw, garage band feeling of their earlier albums. The visuals give me slight nostalgia too for some reason. All around banger video for a banger song.

[@srdan9968]

Man. The fact that all the drums members left in the exact same order

[@moonmush7966]

i love how he dances

[@heladopv]

Heard them first in a shopping mall and I'm so glad for it. Great music!

[@Lambretta1969]

Awesome live, saw them in Manchester the other week - I went to watch the support act, Violens, and was blown away by the songs and the onstage presence of the lead singer. Perfect front man.

[@alanjesra3871]

'' ... ah haa aah, from the hood of yor car ... ah hhuuu haarrrr .. everee dayyeh .. on the hood ov yor car .. evree dayyuh ... ''

[@davidnova9669]

STEREO PICNIC COLOMBIA 2022 increíbles que show para destacar en uno de los festivales más importantes si no el mejor de SUR AMERICA .

[@marlbarat3430]

happy song sometimes sad song.

[@staar7]

His dance moves are off he charts.

[@charlieconneely]

Still such a banger

[@bablooshkalooshka2209]

I just went to their concert last week and it was the best ! And Jonathan danced like this the whole time and I loved it!!

[@bikecurious4978]

I love these guys. They so desperately wish it was 1985.

[@SenorbryanA]

Just found this. I’m so into it you have no understand. Lol the beat, his voice, the vibe. I love it!! It even sounds better when your high.

[@there7149]

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[@SenorbryanA]

@@there7149 thAnk you!! I just looked it up and I fell in love with it!

[@johnfernandez7662]

how time flies... 2010 is already 6 years ago.

[@MarcelMmc]

8 years ago

[@416pp]

almost 9

[@bubustape]

Nine years!

[@azzorarequena]

9 years actually

[@assincrono5872]

Ten now.

[@irvingdelgado6426]

I love his dancing!!

[@marcomariona3944]

Is he the only one who doesnt leaves at the end because everyday even if everybody else did go away, he kept waiting for his loved one?

[@bsteeele1]

his dancing >>>>>>>

[@nyandreaa]

this is the cutest video

[@Elbowdropz]

This song brings back memories of me at 15 going in and out of vintage and charity shops in Sheffield looking hoping to achieve their look days ill never get back but glad i had

[@nellya.g6906]

me encanto esta cancion 😊🎼🎼👌

[@fletcherguan8130]

This music video lives in my head rent free

[@there7149]

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[@JeffreyBrete1]

If you listen to this song more then once.....you're going to have a good time!

[@RICOCHENG72]

GREAT DANCING, IT LOOKS LIKE 60'S...

[@Lizalbarn1]

Amo esta canción x3!

[@paradiserey5144]

IDC, I LOVE HIS DANCE.

[@Jonathansnake88]

Lo escuché el 11 de octubre del 2010 , hoy me sigue gustando mucho, saludos desde Lima.

[@dedoubecool]

sounds so old, I love that !

[@wesleypaulo564]

Why I dont forget "let´s go surfing"? This song is so addictive!

[@JamilSantiago]

Jonny Pierce your dance moves are flawless.

[@camiloguzman451]

Still dancing on 2018 🎉

[@joaka_chan1254]

Gonna dance in 2019

[@azzorarequena]

2019!

[@chokorollful]

her dancing is great

[@Respiracióndelfuego]

Los amooo 🇦🇷

[@jasoncarter4339]

Greatest dance moves of all time.

[@karinasolis5338]

Los amo!!!

[@HaZzM22]

I'll never forget him.

[@chiefmachine24]

That guy was so late to practice they just left him there with the track looping.

[@johnmodel500]

new fan of the drums. iam 40 but this band sound so 1980s and so cool.....yep the drums rock......love the 80s feel

[@seabea31]

I love johnnys dance move! They get me groovin!

[@ariannalira167]

saw them last night and he performed this song so much more magical live !

[@kevinquintero8525]

es una de las mejores bandas del mundo, Solo les falto mas publicidad. son excelentes! me encantan, sus ritmos, letras, TODO!

[@heatherb1587]

The Drums help me pull out from the life that is so far removed from what was my daily. Viruses & masks & 6ft distancing. Music MUSIC makes me less alone on the loneliest of days, so much more common now. The Drums make me pogo in my room, depsite my cat watching so confused. Love this new wave, tight sound.

[@pedritovargas2116]

Esta canción me recuerda a la época donde vivía en un barrio acompañado de mis amigos por los años 1992.

[@there7149]

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[@santaslittlehelper3091]

One of my best friends died almost 1 year ago... when I was 25. This song makes me think of the good times

[@santaslittlehelper3091]

And I know she's gonna be okay

[@WYSIAI]

I love his dance :)

[@rosaj2644]

Love his dancing

[@Soldadogaucho]

Mi hija de 2 años es fans de uds saludosssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AngelChimalHS]

Que bueno que su hija escucha buena música felicidades

[@Soldadogaucho]

Gracias amigo!!

[@marcopoly4971]

+Angel Chimal esa niña si sabe

[@dannyphantom2341]

I just saw this band yesterday they're awesome!

[@uuguuguug]

Jealous!!!!

[@krnxbuddha]

amoeba?

[@glass-yuzu]

it took me about an hour to find this song, just remembering random bits of it like him climbing in the window and it being about a friend

[@there7149]

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[@Okinawahh]

I love the way john dances.

[@SentinelEx]

The Live version on KEXP is so much more intense. I love The Drums. 💙

[@koalasandfries]

I'm amazed that such an amazing band can recieve so little views. What has the modern music industry come to!!

[@sammyjub8768]

Escuche está cancion el 1 de agosto de 2012, y pensé que debe ser difícil perder a tu mejor amigo a los 25 años, cinco días después me llamaron y me dijeron que mi mejor amiga fue víctima de feminicidio, la mataron el 5 de agosto de 2012, apenas teníamos 17 años, nunca llegó a tener esos 25 años, te extraño mucho Brenda 15/08/1994 - 05/08/2012 And everyday I'm waiting for you, and everyday on the top of your car ❤

[@heavenseventween]

I started singing this to myself, and then picturing his dancing, whilst taking the ACT test today it made it more enjoyable