The Front Bottoms, "Maps"

[@CyfurixTV]

I don't think I can find a video where Brian isn't smiling. I love this guy.

[@vivr0519]

His smile is so contagious 😭😭😭

[@roroo]

@@vivr0519 fr, ive loved him ever since i met him lol

[@vivr0519]

@@roroo GAH! You met him?!?! That’s so cool!! 😭

[@alleykat4573]

I love: "you are an artist and your mind don't work the way you want it to" I feel that lyric!

[@IanNels]

+Alley Kat he's mocking her...you get that right?

[@alleykat4573]

+Ian Nelson I get it that's why I love it cause I feel like he's talking bout me

[@violetjune5046]

+Alley Kat So you like that he's mocking you?

[@Ocean-ot4zn]

+Towelie i think you mean *Don't be garbage

[@krismer6420]

I feel those lyrics too!!!

[@ifeelfamous]

"If I don't leave now then i'll never get away..." This line always makes me consider running away somewhere.

[@John_Doe742]

Please Come to brazil

[@Leviweyhrich]

This line literally made me move across my country..

[@JennaNicole112]

this is the cutest music video I have ever seen

[@PeepsILoveEllie]

+JennaNicole112 preach :)

[@lovii2296]

+JennaNicol可愛くて楽しい子供パンクって感じが好き

[@Mattasaurification]

Brian is such a good lyricist, and the instruments just play so wonderfully together. Hope they make it far, they're pretty big now

[@samvairaktaris2795]

if only you knew how big they would be now..

[@gasmask7042]

If only you knew

[@gasmask7042]

@@samvairaktaris2795fr

[@sparkkoo0]

@@gasmask7042 Fuck tiktok

[@michaelvazquez6752]

You are gonna cry when you here about 2024

[@rethatvh]

there is nothing simple about this song. i couldn't have wrote this with my wildest imagination.

[@lizzyh9487]

Retha Hussey I know!!! its so amazing!!

[@lizzyh9487]

Retha Hussey I know!!! its so amazing!!

[@skelly1004]

i mean, in regards to music theory it is relatively simplistic in the grand scheme of experimentation and music in general, however, it is a fucking kick ass song that i absolutely adore.

[@imbadatguitar9288]

It’s a great song, but when u break it down (coming from a musician), the guitar riff is a few separate notes all based around a power chord, and the drum beat is simply a disco drum beat mixed with emo influences.

[@lightspeed4173]

Nah, This is just a simple song To say who you love

[@kylesutcliffe9468]

"And you were mad as hell, you felt if you had done anything with anyone else, it would have worked out so well." I don't know that I've ever heard a better line about the aftermath of a relationship.

[@daphne4627]

this music video just look like two friends fucking around I love it

[@tylerparziale868]

that's essentially the band for ya!

[@pdoopy7492]

it's cause girls dont get to be wholesome and we're always the subject

[@DvaDevochkaeatsyourprostate]

Is it a green screen?

[@Matt_Fanta]

It's probably just my friends fucking around I'm sorry

[@matthewjeffers4902]

This is how you get through a breakup 1st listen - ball like a baby 2nd listen - scream the lyrics 3rd listen - be happy

[@randomstuff-dd3mg]

I'm listen 2 even tho its like 20th time lmao

[@roroo]

yup

[@slinkadoo6292]

-Bawl like a baby -Scream at a baby -Be baby 👶

[@rhiannon8522]

This video is so wholesome and pure but the lyrics are so sad

[@PlugsandHair]

Hard to believe I met them and brian signed my guitar and told me to do something cool with it :') I was shaking I was so nervous but they are so chill.

[@calebconnors8352]

Are you doing something cool with it?

[@purple.spoons]

@@calebconnors8352 i was wondering the same thing

[@TheMrsSugar]

this song inspires me in so many ways. It's been 3 years since I first listened to it and I still come back here

[@PeepsILoveEllie]

+Fernanda Cardoso amazing :)

[@zagzig3734]

Now it's been 8! :)

[@palmxr111]

hope you’re still here listening (:

[@selfabs0rbed]

ok but can we talk about how nice brian's cheekbones are omfg

[@punkisdad4005]

meow meow "brains" lmao

[@кальцоне]

skippyjon jones yes !!!!!!

[@gothmoth1616]

brian is a fuckin cutie and i love him

[@vivr0519]

IKR IT’S AMAZING-

[@gregggardiner9942]

my 9 month old daughter Scarlett loves it when i play you dudes in the car. good taste is genetic !!!

[@willow1999]

My parents like country...

[@werewolfcrush2131]

country all day for my mom and dad

[@meowjakx3]

Omg, Scarlett has to be about 8 years old now just like my daughter. I’m glad you taught your kids to have a good taste in music as well. My husband doesn’t care for music or understand why I care so much and that is his biggest red flag. 😢

[@supitzsash_76]

I told my history teacher how much I love this band. We were sitting in class and he puts this on and I literally start crying. I love this band more than anything in the world.

[@writingsongsforfrogs5672]

i aspire for this kind of friendship

[@giygas79]

Don't. It never lasts and only makes life even shittier.

[@AReputableMan]

+LOTTO what do you mean? these two have been friends for nearly their entire lives and they continue to produce music together. They only continue to seem happier as their band grows, too.

[@boogieworm7513]

haha they probably thought castiel was talking about the song

[@Y3LL0WT13]

there isnt a single music video or acoustic video i havent seen where Brian isnt smiling, whether its because hes nervous or genuinely excited theres always a smile

[@d.g8265]

I can see them falling through almost slipping throughoOOO the palms of my sweaty hands.

[@adriannahowell2359]

"There is a map in my room, on the wall of my room, and I've got big, big plans. But I can see them slipping through almost feel them slipping throUGH the palms of my sweaty hands." me as a high school senior rn

[@degrassi420]

Same

[@hankman11]

how did it go?

[@noyamanu1242]

wow isn't this relevant now

[@badtomatobugs8260]

@@noyamanu1242 :(

[@13Vendemiaire179]

are you still kicking? howd that shit turn out

[@meatwoodflac4526]

This song is heroin You will come back

[@nateguerra319]

A Smith if the jam sucks that much why take the time out of your day to go search the vid and comment all this negativity... Cmon man....good vibes from ATX✌✌

[@asmith7651]

"Why would you voice your opinion if you don't like something" maybe you'll realize how your comment looks after I cleared that up for you. Also, you didn't even read my comment.

[@asmith7651]

Aidan Mitchell I "can" post whatever I'd like to post. I posted my opinion that happened to have words that some people find offensive. As I said before "offensive" is different for everyone m8. Also Aidan, Neither Flac nor Nathan disagreed with my opinion so I'm not sure what you're saying there.

[@CallMeCoolHand]

+A Smith gr8 b8 m8, I r8 8/8.

[@asmith7651]

I'm just dicking around boys, stop taking yourselves so seriously.

[@domwalters1294]

This song was another push to get me Backpacking South to Portugal from England. Cheers Guys!!!! Plus I now have a map in my room...

[@thegreatone921]

+Dom Walters Awesome man!

[@caseyjones144]

Brian is the only person who can make dress socks and athletic sneakers look good.

[@tylerward9993]

Just came back to listening to this band and the lyrics never once left my headed , it’s almost like muscle memory . I love it

[@jadakoehler2592]

i love brian's smile so much mah heartt

[@brittondeyoung752]

Simple original. Makes me want to go outside and feel the sun, and smile.

[@sophiev2196]

omg i'm in love with brian's voice. i can't get enough of it. he has such a calming voice to me

[@Sojiebee]

the first time i heard this song I was just like oh my god its almost like this song describes everything i hate about myself in an almost positive way and then i wanted to cry

[@Markforall]

Wow, you're so vain.

[@Sojiebee]

I'm an introspective person. That's just my personality. Besides, who isn't?

[@iKiffers]

You okay honey

[@idgaf277]

Me too

[@mimc6325]

they're so adorable. I'll never get over how freaking adorable they are

[@jennygb5610]

this is the first song I ever heard from these dudes, and now several years later they're huge and I'm so proud of them omg

[@ZzL3G3IVDzZ]

This song will put anyone into a good mood!

[@aprilmonard2303]

actually if you listen to the lyrics, they are kind of sad and angry. To me it sounds like a break up song. This song did definitely not put me into a good mood.

[@percypenatrator9639]

What about holocaust victims? Would this make them happy? You can't just bring up this hitler shit and expect people not to get mad. Fucking racist homophobe

[@apollo8146]

@@percypenatrator9639 what ?

[@auroralong5437]

years later and this is still my favourite front bottoms song, i find i cant stop from returning to it again and again. one of the best songs ive ever heard in my life 💕

[@Cnicastro930]

I will forever love these guys. I saw them for the second time live last night and it was incredible to see how much of a difference it was from the first time I saw them live. The first time, no one knew them except for me and a few others and it was fun because of their perfect energy--last night it was a mosh pit of hundreds of screaming fans who knew every lyric to every song. Rock on, TFB. You guys have a long and prosperous career ahead of you. \m/

[@leighbradburn6918]

Brian is the kind of guy I want as a good friend he is just so fun

[@MsLipsylicious]

...almost feel them slipping throughOUGH! the palms of my sweaty hands. Everytime I hear this my heart jumps out of my chest :)

[@jsudlow12]

The simplicity and creativity of this is so beautiful it just makes me cry

[@thekadju2450]

i feel like this is so cheap like the cheapest you can get to record a song and make a video,and yet it is so fucking awesome!

[@Brolael]

This is what I love about these types of artists, they love playing music and it is so apparent in their videos and performances.

[@Harleytail]

I love this. My favorite song ever now. So glad I got to meet them and got pictures with them in SF!

[@abbylax1984]

I can't believe I'm gonna get to see these wonderful people in July

[@Imiluvsnoodles]

i saw them yesterday and I'm still recovering it was amazing and i am in love with brian sella

[@randomdrops2891]

does ANYONE realize this sounds like it'd be on The Sims soundtrack (in a good way)

[@ansmft4946]

YESSSS OMG

[@kaylariley9413]

Well now that you mention it lmao

[@DanimaraMusic]

OMG BEST CALL haha

[@eloisegoldup6652]

omg yaaaaas

[@Ebabybibliogato]

I can't unhear it.

[@RickshawWreck]

He has the best smile…it’s like he knows how big I’m smiling

[@lilyf.d]

am I the only one who feels Brian looks kinda like Dan Howell in this?

[@softcorelemon]

EXACTLY

[@shebrat8359]

i think he looks a bit like jack falahee here

[@SuperMcmasters]

personally, this is the most inspirational band ive heard in a decade.

[@imdeleted3234]

Their music always makes me happy! 😊

[@meatwoodflac4526]

To be honest it usually shouldn't...

[@sarrendale24]

Meatwood Flac amen

[@debmx8669]

Some songs

[@noobless7713]

This song and the band are really amazing... I hope some day see these guys!

[@jackiebravo5688]

But you are an artist and your mind don't work the way you want it to. That line it's just, everything.

[@celebrityguest.9530]

I'm bopping around to this and my cats judging me but ok this is adorable

[@nateguerra319]

This is the song me and my boys always roll up too smoking fine herb and dreaming of better days to come...much love from small town Austin Texas

[@funeralgrl]

Love TFB. Stuck at a dead end job where I am nothing but a number.

[@pasqualemarchesijr.9080]

I can't believe I've never realized how similar these guys are to They Might Be Giants. The resemblance is almost uncanny if you think about it! haha -Both consist of two guys that everyone who has heard of either band knows about, plus a supporting band with a bunch of people nobody really cares about. -Both are/were signed to Bar/None Records -Both play strange, catchy indie rock songs with humorous and slightly cryptic lyrics. -Both use instruments that aren't used very often with the type of music they play. -Both have excellent fanbases -Both are from the same area (TFB are from New Jersey, TMBG are from Brooklyn)

[@urlocalghost]

Ok but am I the only one who ADORES the cinematography in this video- I mean the song is amazing as it is but the video paired with it just makes it ten times better

[@389MRS]

All their music videos are so great.

[@mannykrause1804]

Crazy how big you dudes have gotten, but the classics will always hold a special place in my heart

[@Shrewwwwwwwwwww]

Whats more bands like these guys? I like his voice and the fact that most of their songs use an acoustic guitar vs electric guitar.

[@EmoEthann]

Check out Modern Baseball. Pretty similar.

[@hellomynameisbrett]

Rome Taylor Duuuuuuude. Modern baseball was my segway to these guys....

[@EmoEthann]

Brett Lewis Its hilarious because thats the same for me

[@Hoov3r707]

Check out The Wonder Years! Hands down one of my fav bands!

[@Shrewwwwwwwwwww]

The Wonder Years are nothing alike The Front Bottoms.

[@tatumsheppard4669]

brian is the cutest thing i've ever seen

[@RickshawWreck]

I love that little puppet…oh and the song is amazing ha

[@Emmikatkate]

They are so adorable in this video! I have listened to this song like ten times today.

[@TheChainsawbox]

Poor poor replay button you don't deserve what I've put you through. Yeah you do! Take it, Take it again. Sooooo good

[@somethingaboutgaming9102]

Thank you so much, this song actually get me out of bed in the morning, i love you guys so much.

[@aleelappa7394]

Absolutely perfect.

[@neros12346]

I don't think i've ever been as happy as Mat is in this video

[@zombiekillin91]

Just want to say amazing band with lyrics that are true and easy to relate with on so many different levels to anyone who gives it a fair listen.

[@skullcaptincture]

Just saw them Saturday and I fell in love immediately. Completely obsessed with all of their music. Love these guys and the dummer absolutely kills it.

[@ughhheather]

when I watched the tøp music videos I always get reminded of this video

[@karolinabrhelova8934]

I'm falling in love with this song more and more every day! This describes my emotions and the desire to leave this country and see the world. This is describing why i learn languages. I can't get enough of the joy and dreaming-ness of this song

[@happynotes5106]

13 fucking years ago. Crazy. I will always come back to these guys when I’m having a moment of turmoil.

[@midnightskys12]

they look like they are having so much fun in this video. they are living the dream, playing music, traveling the world with their best friends

[@samaxion93]

I break the replay button on every one of your songs

[@pipinacarathanasis]

This is so cute omg I love his smile so much whenever I watch this I turn into a puddle of helpless fangirl gaaaah

[@MotoGraham]

“If I don’t leave now then I will never get away” - these words had a profound impact on me, I chose to leave my job and start a new career about 5 years ago because I knew I could stay in my old job forever but I wanted more out of my life than just ticking over in a dead-end job. I love this song.

[@ideedkindsir]

Brian!! Great! I have loved this since the beginning and now everyone else does!!

[@miami2801]

Everyone always mentions how cute Brian is and how they 'relate' to Brian but in all honesty, personally I think Mat so fucking chill and is actu me (only he is very adorable whereas I am not)

[@jasonmelanconjm]

Agreed. I love Brian but I relate to Mat more

[@RanaAref]

A song that is extremely unique. One of the very few songs that make my day.

[@cantstopthebananaman]

I've seen these guys live 4 times, and each time was in someone's basement or living room. They're both great guys, and the other members that have joined since are also awesome.

[@luckyxstar7]

I saw them open for Say Anything in Michigan! I bought the CD, a T-shirt, and got autographs and talked to Brian! Awesome guys!

[@ANBUxHATAKE]

This band reminds me A LOT to "Angels & Airwaves". What a great memories. Nice!

[@karolinabrhelova8934]

Dayemone Zelliture I THOUGHT I'M THE ONLY ONE! ava is great man!!

[@dustinhemmele8318]

Cant't tell you how much I love these guys.

[@josephbullington2689]

i saw these guys in macon ga and since then i have not been able to get in a car without playing this song... i cant wait for more material keep up the great work guys

[@iTrixon]

just saw them in Philly tonight. Had one of the best times of my life

[@itsjuliarenae]

Brian's cheekbones are so perfect

[@AdrianaBarron1]

One of my favorite songs someone has shown me.

[@NOPE7711]

this is all of my greatest hopes and fears all packed into 3:53 of music.

[@Alex-Defatte]

I love the Front Bottoms, but I don't think anything they've written since this has ever been so good. I feel like they did everything they ever wanted to in one song and this was it. It's one of the catchiest and most original songs ever. Brian is a poet and an amazing musician.

[@gh0stkt]

This is the kind of quality content I want to see

[@jackobsladder999]

soooooooooo good. so many bands from jersey are killing it lately--this is by far the best from that state--right in front of screaming females and the lips! cant wait to see these guys EXPLODE.

[@dj_chelli]

Great job guys. I show my friends this song all the time lol. and dad plays this at bourbon street all the time, and jessie plays it at the grasshopper. great song!

[@kaylastone5531]

their music is great and they're beautiful

[@zzzboogie]

this is the most addictive song on my playlist

[@boogieworm7513]

brian is so cute in this video

[@lokiloki1431]

thank you

[@shespeaks2easy]

One of the first songs that got me hooked!

[@howtoletsplayccrs]

This is so going in my favorites :D *loading playlists* Any day now... Any day now..

[@devildoc310]

Say you guy open for Say Anything in Lincoln, Ne and thought you guys where the best band of the night. I am now a fan for life, come to Omaha sometime!

[@Ekwenox]

From memphis. Your cousin, Connor, brought me here. Thank him. You guys are good.

[@Coolmemesoda]

i just can't get over how wonderful this band oh man i don't know what it is but man. so great.

[@kittyintree]

that little part where his voice lifts when he sings 'slippin' through' kind of fills my soul with light or something

[@HalfABurger]

2:17 I have watched this video a couple of times and only just noticed what's wrong with this picture. Did anyone else not notice that?

[@olly9685]

they're so happy and this is so badly made and i LOVE IT so much

[@mochanat]

"now I would do anything to get the taste out of my mouth" -love that line

[@christophersanchez4839]

I remember listening to this with my gf all cuddled up next to me, that was happiest memory of my life.