The Menzingers - "Strangers Forever"

[@rivalmindss]

At 33 the Menzingers are impacting me the same as Blink-182 when I was 13.

[@jhix9155]

Imagine being 33 and only finding out about menzingers. Must be a gai

[@sebastianjimenezgalindo4094]

proper angst por the still functional adult

[@kristakollman6781]

Yessss 34 feel this 100%

[@ladybirdehrmantraut1245]

Yeah dude

[@thegoblonoid]

It's pretty good way of putting it. The Menzingers is Blink-182 for 30 year olds.

[@elamb390]

You know you've made it when you have an underwater music video

[@ergoth154]

This is more true the more I think about it.

[@printsignalsoma1248]

let alone an underwater 4k video

[@maeaomalley972]

Shut your face. Yea...just shut your face.

[@josiahsdays]

The Menzingers are one of those bands that instantly put me in a great mood. Their lyrics are real, the music is upbeat and it just makes me feel alive.

[@devdecker7812]

Spot on my friend . And they have consistently wrote good music , this entire time .

[@devdecker7812]

It’s a nostalgia and theme that most millennial Americans can relate to hard

[@josiahsdays]

@@devdecker7812 Very true!

[@spaghetti941]

I guess. I mean this song does have a fast pace up beat energy but the lyrics and the song itself is depressing as hell.

[@angryorgans4107]

They have that beautiful punk energy with amazing lyrics, musicianship, and talent. Will forever be one of my top bands. I love the way their music makes me feel at 35. Especially after growing up in the NY and Boston punk/hardcore scene

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

aging like fine wine, gentlemen. I cannot wait for this new album!

[@Murderofon3]

a fine wine bottles in the 00s haha

[@luckielydo7365]

Just found em last year, now it’s my shit, they just get better and better as each album comes out

[@Toad_Moto]

The Menzingers are way better than an overused cliche, but yeah, got you, dude.

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

@@Toad_Moto fuck off Toad

[@bryantrudy568]

@@DooDooDaddyTV I mean, he's not wrong. Plus, fuck wine. Drink vodka.

[@RejectedTheOnes]

Notice how, whenever the "she stranger" is in frame, the lighting gets brighter, and the colors get more vibrant, but, whenever he is in frame, the colors become more muted, and the lighting darkens and gets a colder, blue overtone.

[@micky1484]

I do now.

[@youclown5878]

I've listened to this song 10 times in a row now and I've come to the conclusion it's not long enough. These guys really know how to tickle my taint.

[@lesliedom6055]

Right on

[@tamiharrelson2552]

I agree.

[@BradApplesMusic]

I listened to it one day like 20 times until "I finished the housework" , hence why it was 20 not ten hahah

[@ryanmason74]

For real, this song does NOT feel 3 minutes long. It's like it's over as soon as it starts.

[@mirraco323]

Greg Barnett is simply one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation.

[@TUSOLeo]

It had to be The Menzingers to come out with the best antidote for the depression caused by After The Party video.

[@stryprks]

IKR

[@ryanw1634]

Greg's voice at parts is like Roy Orbison gone (very) electric.

[@williamdubois6353]

How do I already know I'm going to listen to this album on repeat for a solid month?

[@tylermartin6407]

Did you do it??

[@treesfallshort1650]

actually been listening so far

[@daisiesatlantic]

U already did bro is like ur food u eating everyday

[@MartyMcFly88]

This band is awesome, I love his voice. These guys always put me in a good mood.

[@hunterkowalski5583]

This is going to be the best Menzingers album yet. All three singles they’ve released are some of not only the best Menzingers songs I’ve ever heard, but just songs in general. These guys are the literal best.

[@planetfrank1994]

There's still gonna be a slew of guys saying "This band is dead. Chamberlain Waits/On the Impossible Past is still the best" lol

[@hunterkowalski5583]

ch-ris127 lol fuck em, more for us

[@christopherdainty82]

This song saved my life .

[@rbpercussion89]

Life gets hard sometimes and then The Menzingers come out with a new album and things make sense again

[@random__itch]

Dedicated to my ex-friends. I forgive you. Goodbye forever.

[@marcioaugusto66]

Random__itch yes!

[@francmeister420]

played this shit as i was dumping my girlfriend. :D

[@validore1]

My inner monologue is writing S.O.S on deserted islands And there's no one out there to read the signs Just distant oceans and great blue skies But my miserable memory is making me more miserable My mundane mind is waiting on some kind of miracle Maybe it's for the better we both stay strangers forever Maybe it's for the best we pretend like we never met Forget everything that we've ever known Maybe it's for the better we both stay strangers forever Strangers forever Strangers forever Strangers forever Well I built a raft out of total desperation And I got kidnapped by a pirate nation Now somewhere out there I ramble and roar You wouldn't recognize me anymore But if I come into your periphery Please just act like you don't see me Out here looking for a glimpse of shore A mirage of the life that we had before Maybe it's for the better we both stay strangers forever Maybe it's for the best we pretend like we never met Forget everything that we've ever known Maybe it's for the better we both stay strangers forever Strangers forever Strangers forever Strangers forever Strangers forever Strangers forever Strangers forever Strangers forever

[@staygold902]

These lyrics hit right square in the ball sack

[@spicy_toilet_water]

@@staygold902 like a bag of bricks brother! ☯️

[@spicy_toilet_water]

My brother David Dillehey passed away from a O.D. And it’s was September 29th of 2020. I listen to this songs on that night because we knew so much about each other, but he was such a hard working fella that I didn’t mind. He did everything for everyone; and he had so much pain and sadness hidden along with his addition, but he never let it fully consume him. My families heart and soul were crushed because we had something beautiful not last long. But alas he touched all our lives and he lives on through the Indiana Organ Donation center. My mother actually got a letter from a man that revived one of his kidneys and we all were in joy. Because he still lives on, not just through that encounter; but everything he’s taught us. My brother David had so much darkness but he kept himself still. I don’t look only at his death; but his life 🖤

[@ryanmason74]

@@spicy_toilet_water RIP David, I'm sorry that you took your life, but words can not express how thankful your family and I are for saving someone else's

[@spicy_toilet_water]

@@ryanmason74 I’m just thankful I stick to weed. But I’ve been grateful for him. His ghost makes itself known 🖤 I miss Him like hell

[@tigressjolie]

Greg Barnett you have cut me to my core. The timing of this song is insane. As soon as the chorus hit I was sobbing. I can’t believe how this song completely captures my breakup, the circumstances, and the emotions.

[@andrew9868]

completely ended everything with my ex today. Quoted this song when I told her I was done.

[@PlatniumProductions]

@@andrew9868 i did the same and the couple times shes tried talking to me since i just tell her "Strangers forever". Works like a charm

[@thenotoriousced1099]

This screaming "maybe" makes me goosebumps!!! F...ing love The Menzingers! Greets from Austria

[@samandaaguinaga3084]

THESE GUYS REALLY KNOW HOW TO PUT ON A BADASS SHOW!! SAW THEM YESTERDAY AND I'M STILL IN AWE!! LOVE LOVE THEM SOOO MUCH!!! ❤

[@baranobama5375]

I saw them in 2018 in Germany. It was a blast.

[@ladybirdehrmantraut1245]

That's what's up

[@Swisspaynie]

The best and most underrated rock band in the world ATM

[@shimmymonkey]

Amen to that.

[@TheRussianGamer]

facts! this ^

[@Admjoh]

I am a simple man. I see a Menzingers Video, I click and like.

[@colderclimate]

Brilliant song.. made the mistake of listening to the From Exile version and now picking up pieces of my heart.

[@bryanmartin8336]

You know that feeling you get when you hear a song and you're sure you've seen the band before, but you can't remember where, when, or with who? Here we are.

[@TheMingharre]

Love you guys so much! Especially the "screaming" Parts. Looking forward to your new album :-) Greets from Germany

[@greatest-man-alive]

:-) Greets from Sénégal (West Africa)

[@thunderspud4181]

Miserable memory is making me more miserable... God... dammit... That hit deep.

[@Robin.Of.Loxley]

This is the new Menzingers song I've been waiting for

[@ryanmason74]

Parts of this song give me strong The Cure vibes

[@ThroughTheTubes]

Loving the bouncing stereo guitar effect. Menzingers and Will Yip bring the best out of each other. Can't wait for Hello Exile!

[@dca9143]

Dammit Greg, what did that guitar ever do to you? I would have given it a good home 😢

[@vaughngoatson3922]

This is one of the only bands that has the perfect balance of great songs and great videos.

[@ergoth154]

I don't really watch music videos anymore but I will for The Menzingers.

[@jrg1231]

The guitars!!! 😭😭😭

[@BlueHouseSoundStudio]

It’s intense how good this song is production and all!

[@matiaslisandro1377]

The lyrics are so genuine. Love you guys from Argentina 💙

[@jbc2cbj147]

Keep it up fellas! You bring me back to my youth in Omaha Styleeeee! Thank you😂❤❤❤

[@ryanpittenger939]

I dig this. Still Menzingers with a bit of growth or change..its written so well..I've loved every album for different reasons. Good is good even if it's a tad different!

[@BiteTheCurbNow]

Wow this is a JAMMMMMMMM

[@damienkern6446]

Annnnnd new favorite menzingers song lol thanks guys.

[@americanlettermail]

Jesus, these lyrics hit in the fuggin’ heart...

[@christopherdainty82]

This song has just hit me like a ton of bricks 😪😪😪

[@kepijensen]

Man, the new songs sound great! I can't wait for the album.

[@aj2326]

You have easily become one of my favourite bands after I have stumbled upon by accident about a year ago Needed music to relate with in my late 20's and this is fitting perfectly!

[@grolribasi]

New album you say? More like new hitbox from Menzingers.

[@TheSwearingScientist]

Seeing them tomorrow (11/9) in SF, can't wait to hear this song live!

[@jasondodd7770]

You guys are hands down the best in the biz. The writing is so good.

[@ikerenrique2000]

The Menzingers never disappoint.

[@jacobschutz2592]

After the party was the anthem of my ex and I, now this is the post relationship anthem... fuck I need to see you guys live.

[@reliablechild]

Here for the record. 🙌 Floored by this album. 💯

[@trackingtim]

Damn. This is a beautifully shot video. The colors. The composition.

[@krisclark8619]

Out here lookung fir a glimps of shaun.

[@marchoebel3474]

Great Album Guys... CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU PERFORME LIVE AT TECHNIKUM MUNICH 1/31/20...😘 🌹 Love Marc from Germany... ❤️🎸... PS. And thanks for the Amazing Support Bands opening for you...

[@HighlyContrasted]

it's really quiet laughable at this point just how good they are at creating songs

[@Azerothic]

First song I've ever heard of these guys, I'm in love

[@ILVeNoFx]

Check out Chamberlain Waits, great album.

[@Azerothic]

@@ILVeNoFx listening to it rn, it's very good indeed. Thanks a lot 👍

[@bcallan85]

This band is so good

[@MikeHarris-ub4fr]

Not sure how you continually put out great music. Thanks for being awesome!

[@omarbaytalmal]

This is totally my new best song!

[@mgphoto84]

This song is all of the feels. The lyrics hit me. 💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️

[@xpunkinpiex8416]

Another great song!! Can’t wait to see y’all in a couple months! 😁🤘

[@niksmith7105]

Can't wait to see you on Boston!

[@every1getready]

They just keep knocking them outta the park, love the old greaser vibe the songs have with keeping them super melodic, or as like to call them ..”head bobbers”

[@heraldofthegospel]

Just now hearing of these guys, hooked! Great song

[@LJY985]

This is even better than the first 2 singles which were both completely awesome

[@bowieoliver555]

Greg can always make me happy. Secret crush for sure.

[@v.vaskivskyi]

The Menzingers in October exactly what the doctor ordered, сan’t wait to new album

[@peterttse]

These guys have to be playing this live This and freaking me out back to back could be the whole show

[@joeywoodpieces4209]

I wish my band was 10% as good as this band...smh Love these guys!

[@carolinafine8050]

Joey Woodpieces you guys suck that much? 10% is pretty low

[@meatguy]

Just discovered this band, and wow what a fucking banger of a rock song this is jesus

[@pryan609]

I got into you guys earlier this year, just stumbled across you by accident and I can't believe I hadn't really paid attention to you sooner. I'm in my early 40's but I still very much relate to your music. It reminds me of my past and songs like this hit home with me due to a recent life changing event. Just solid relatable lyrics all around.

[@nathankearns260]

Wow this album could easily be their best yet !!!! Album of the Year is looking very likely after this

[@McdonaldeS1986]

Can't believe I found this band 5 years ago via a you'tube reccomend lol ta very much ♥️

[@rivasosoriojorgeluis6482]

Love the color grading on this thing

[@hunterkowalski5583]

Now that I've watched this video damn near 100 times, I can say that there is no better band at matching the feel of the song with a music video

[@ellisgreen1479]

Nice work,Thumbs up from ENGLAND 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SGHDrums]

Don't ever change, looking forward to the new album!

[@jdacadventures]

One of my favourites

[@codyatkins4294]

Favorite song 🤘🏻👽

[@kAb1307]

Hadn’t listened to this one in a minute and it popped up in a playlist at the perfect time. Thanks menzos.

[@willoseniman6057]

These band and their music is so spesial for me ❤️

[@joetangradi]

Your records just get better and better with every release. It's quite remarkable really.

[@TheFangforn]

2000 trees festival add brought me.... But god if i haven't listened to this 200 times now

[@GlDSUNA]

Even more excited now for the album

[@elkboy]

After the party took a long time to grow on me but I have revisited it and I get it now.

[@leavingwarren5122]

That music video was fantastic! Great work guys! Thanks for the inspiration, I always wanna write music after listening to you guys. If all the tracks on this record are half as good as the singles you've released, then this may be my favorite record of yours.

[@aestheticallymercury6903]

I love this guys

[@1234-p1s]

Amazing song.

[@classxfied7618]

Freaking excited for all the new music!

[@leodiologent764]

Always perfect. Thanks Menzingers

[@TheNoahdjong]

Holy shit. The cinematography is amazing!

[@MegicShiba]

“But if I come into your periphery, please just act like you don’t see me” hits Amman, cause you know doing that yourself sucks and to know that’s what they are doing as well just, goddamit

[@McdonaldeS1986]

Outstanding

[@sour93]

Another amazing tune

[@locoduende]

This new album promises to be great!

[@postbreakdown9249]

เจ๋งนะ เยี่ยมเลย

[@CU17EN]

I am responsible for at least 300 views on this video

[@luisguillen559]

Color suits? Who are you? The Maine? Love It. It's right a some season In my life :( can't wait for HEx

[@validore1]

New favorite song. Chills. Ghostly chills. Hello Exile come faster!

[@sicktatsbreault2278]

I am so excited for this album. Well done guys 🖤 much love

[@Zingsterazn]

Every album is great for different reasons. Depends on my mood, but in every objective way I can think of they just get better and better with time. Truly amazing and underrated. They're as good as anything Jawbreaker or Social D. or even non political Clash ever penned down. I'm not talking crap about any of those just speaking to the fact that Menzingers trite songs with a similar level of songwriting.

[@jazzyj4126]

All they ever do is create consistently amazing and perfect music that I can listen to on loop. Always a great reflection of progress without compromise and beautiful mood enducing themes that are relatable. Looking forward to another perfectly paced album with suprises great guitar work and passion. And that's just coming off of this single. I swear it's been a good year for rock. All of my favourite bands are lulling out gems whilst the world goes into disarray.

[@greekboy021]

What other rock bands have you enjoyed listening to this year?

[@jazzyj4126]

@@greekboy021 killswitch engage, Blink 182, @ many others

[@lonesharp1106]

Yesss this single is def the best!

[@TheRussianGamer]

Holly shit i was like it would be cool if they fell in the water with instruments the menzingers never fail to make good stuff!