The Pursuit of Happiness - I'm an Adult Now

[@gregpanek523]

I'm going on 70 and this is still my theme song.

[@skipdadelish3030]

Qq

[@lucbarabe1830]

Im 35 and suprised this isnt band lol. Love it.

[@ThisSourKraut]

I'm 50 and this song still speaks to me as much as it did when I was twenty. =)

[@yeldarbarrow3172]

@@ThisSourKraut 56 same here

[@jezzylawson936]

Your dad is probs dead tho

[@MrOttopants]

I saw these guys one time. They opened for someone, and the singer said, "I'm glad we can entertain you while you find your seats."

[@wesmartyn3829]

Mo Berg is involved with Kim Mitchell writing songs.

[@rickhawkins218]

​@@wesmartyn3829Very talented guy.

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

I would always mock people who would post song lyrics and then say “this song is my life. “But now I get it. This song actually is my life

[@brandonloveday]

Truth...truth.

[@AnnaLVajda]

This was my life at 18.

[@randallreid424]

I hear you sometimes it takes a minute to understand why and then when it hits you and you get that Edison moment

[@TheVivian2727]

Yup... that was me at 25, born in 1959. I'm 62 now. Still rings true.

[@dallastropical]

total video vixen good for you

[@CDmusic10]

Bro, i'm 25😂

[@rickhawkins218]

​@@CDmusic10Haha. I am 65- born in 1959. Those were cool times.

[@michaeldpotter1]

This song came out when I was 18 and I've related to it ever since. I've played it for each of my children on the day they turned 18. That was yesterday for my youngest!

[@ZeroMod]

Had the band for our wedding learn this for our dance

[@marybethdietrick79]

My granddaughter turns 18 tomorrow, and I'm going to send her this.

[@roberthuey7435]

That's what I'm doing the same for my daughter today😂

[@davea5492]

I was in a band when this song came out. Me and the bass player were watching this video one night. He said: "Man, all that brunette chick does is stand there and swing her arms." and I said: "That's all she HAS to do!". Those were the days.

[@tonyroberts9119]

She's a great singer also

[@davea5492]

@@tonyroberts9119 Agreed. Great voice. It's really a shame that she only recorded one album with the band. And here it is 30 years later, and I'm STILL dealing with my crush on her!

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah so can't a brunette girl just swing her arms anymore?

[@Fretless99]

@@davea5492 Me too, I'm now friends with her on FB. Still crushing :)

[@androidemulator6952]

Should be more arm-swinging !- particularly these "politikally KKKorect times".

[@lanier1000]

So overlooked.....even back when it was released. Super-clever lyrics. .

[@wesmartyn3829]

@@lanier1000 last kim mitchell concert i attended, kim said he was working with Mo Berg. Glad he still out there.

[@matthewchance8835]

The whole "Love Junk" album is so-so good, I was working at a record store when this first came out in 1989, the whole CD was on heavy rotation and it was played at least 3 times a day, along with "Cosmic Thing" by The B-52's. That was such an awesome time in my life, I was 27 at the time, great times.

[@alanstrom2221]

This is one of the best songs ever made/produced/recorded. I remember buying the 7"vinyl back in 1990 and by owning it a girl and I became a couple. We saw this Band at The Paddington RSL and they were f%cken' awesome, didn't want the gig to finish.

[@KeironP1]

Saw them The Venue - Dee Why Hotel!! Loved them!

[@kelvinbel8910]

Best song ever. Forever and ever

[@MichaelD8393]

Me: "Siri, how many underrated Canadian bands are there?" Siri: "That question cannot be adequately answered."

[@Dogrockdog]

I’m west Aussie. Mystery machine ?

[@leemark63]

I believe this would be the Todd Rundgren produced version. 1st indy release is a bit cooler. And they made a video too. Lotta shots of downtown Toronto🇨🇦!

[@andydeceunynck1766]

This was the version that was played constantly on KXRX Seattle in late 1988. I was 21 and had just started my first "adult job" in an office building that September so it really hit a chord with me.

[@kanesmillie40]

If you still have that job, Quit now!!

[@eilliwwasniahc]

I sure miss KXRX. That station was the right thing at the right time.

[@62dodgedart]

I just found this I am an Adult at 72 , and I love it

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

Well, they certainly didn't fade out in the end...

[@TheJoebarrett]

Truly a Great Anthem for Millions

[@jackyflowers3493]

2024. Still love this song. 💓🤗🎶🌌

[@STB-jh7od]

I'm 53 and this still rings true.

[@ariholmsten8591]

back in day i got this album my sister said its f g c head of of res its time thank moe and rest of psoh

[@JWCFB]

I consider this to be a brilliant rock song that makes me laugh and it has a tremendous guitar solo by Moe on his telecaster.

[@teamClermont]

Takes us back, way back.. for those who like em... the Lyrics: Well, I don't hate my parents I don't get drunk just to spite them I got my own reasons to drink now I think I'll call my dad up and invite him! I can sleep in till noon any time I want Though there's not many days that I do Gotta get up and take on that world When you're an adult, it's no cliche, it's the truth 'Cause I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now I can't even look at young girls anymore People will think I'm some kind of pervert Adult sex is either boring or dirty Young people, they can get away with murder I don't write songs about girls anymore I have to write songs about women No more boy meets girl, boy loses girl More like man tries to understand what the hell went wrong 'Cause I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I got the problems of an adult now On my head and my libido I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I'm an adult now You might also like Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma - Ella Baila Sola (English Translation) Genius English Translations You’re My Waterloo The Libertines Rare Ralph Castelli I can't take any more illicit drugs I can't afford any artificial joy I'd sure look like a fool dead in a ditch somewhere With a mind full of chemicals Like some cheese-eating high school boy I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now Sometimes my head hurts and sometimes my stomach hurts And I guess that it won't be long Before I'm sitting in a room with a bunch Of people whose necks and backs are aching Whose sight and hearing's failing Who just can't seem to get it up Speaking of hearing, I can't take too much loud music I mean I like to play it, but I sure don't like the racket Noise, but I can't hear anything Just guitars screaming, screaming, screaming Some guy screaming in a leather jacket Whoaah! I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and my libido I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I'm an adult now

[@jimkleiner945]

great band. dont't for get about the genius behind this Todd Rundgren

[@concars1234]

I fucking love this song, Canadian rock classic

[@doetakemeetuseriously2810]

Great cut. Produced by Todd Rundgren..

[@briancornish5857]

I remember this song.👍 I bought the tape "back in the day" in 1988 the Year I graduated from High School..Im an Adult now. Whew, it's been a few..lol

[@Siouxsiebecksable]

This song popped into my head, no idea why. Loved this song when I was a young teenager. Still rembered all the words.

[@mistiroberts1576]

Me too lol

[@cobra5088]

Me three

[@jimm3454]

So true, THEY NEED TO TEACH THIS IN EVERY USA HIGH SKOOL JUST EVEN TO GRADUATE!!!

[@briandoyle3507]

Still one of my favorite bands!!

[@WeazelJaguar]

My gobto when all my kids, Nephews grand pinks turn 18. Rock ON!

[@jbbrowns37]

love the riff

[@StraightFashionMan]

Great song. Why was it not a top ten hit?

[@toddsmith3412]

Because its a Canadian band!!

[@MisterBeauJanGels]

In 1989? Obviously, the sheeple wanted Milli Vanilli.

[@PaulSmith-tt2cy]

Amazing band from our biggest friendly city

[@candelise]

I recall reading a review that said this and were the first great rock band of the ninetees. They really should've been huge!!

[@wendywright5486]

Oh my God that song Still Rings true all these years later I was just sending it to my niece thanks for putting the video up

[@AnnaLVajda]

Sort of, lots of kids these days don't even go through this phase anymore they live at home till they are like 30 and never mature.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Great tune 😛👍👌

[@PaulSmith-tt2cy]

Genious!

[@Hypatia52]

When this song came (1986), I was a jaded 28 year old. I tried so hard to avoid adulthood and it just didn't matter. Although by not having kids, I think I stayed 30 for around 25 years.

[@Dogrockdog]

I bought aTPOH album back in the day. THIS SONG WASNT ON IT !!! gutted. Finally September 2024 found the CD at a CD market fair with this song. The song was played every week at the pub I haunted in Perth west Oz, in 89 when I turned 18. What an anthem. Hadn’t heard it for over 30 years and knew every ( second 😃 ) word. A classic. So much joy this week. It must’ve been played on JJJs first year of broadcast ( for Aussies ) , never seen the clip unless there’s another one ( front dude with glasses , cool ) maybe, via the lyrics 21 is adult up there?

[@rickhawkins218]

Moe Berg

[@chriscollins343]

Wow didnt know there were 2 versions! Love this song! Happy New Year guys! R&R High School Forever!

[@Bigger-Than-Jesus]

to you too in the new and upcoming year! youre even more of an adult nowwwww

[@ИгорьКрылов-э3ж]

Есть у меня эта CD❤❤❤❤ неожиданно хорошая группа: немного недооценены 😢😢😢😢

[@rngkushner]

I love and loved this song. Only problem is now, in my mid-50s, even the "grown up" stuff seems young. I can't call my dad up for drinks, he's dead. Adult sex is never dirty now. Too much effort.

[@67NewEngland]

Saw them at a night club in Boston approx 1989.

[@miless544]

There is an original recording and video for this song that got played to death on MuchMusic.

[@Pinklovers24]

I love this song so much 😍

[@tesseg]

Another great Toronto 80ies New Wave act.

[@MrRoundthetwist]

It’s great fun to be listening to this at 48

[@hippydippy]

Wow! Can't believe I've never seen this video before. I've seen the band many times & actually got to know them. Partied with them after hours one night in a club. Got them really stoned. Fun times.

[@rubenboswall9768]

Must have been quite the memory

[@rogerarsenault8591]

Yess. J’aime ça

[@garycondon7719]

What a cool song and video 👍

[@blmrgtr]

here ‘causa the newest Guitar Player magazine. Great little ditty with awesome lyrics!

[@lothianmcadam1]

Played this song thru our house speakers each morning of my kids' 21st birthdays! Where is the version that say "think I'll call up my dad and have a beer with him?"

[@PsychoticFruitfly]

how TF did this song end up in my rotation????? haven't heard this since "rock n roll highschool forever"

[@gealong2101]

That's me at 62 now born in 62

[@CoffeeAndPaul]

I hope these kids made Screen Actor Guild salaries.

[@androidemulator6952]

One of the best-- even more in 2023 !!!

[@rappy90]

Saw Moe with The Trans Canada Highway Men, amazing line up of artists doing their jams

[@ftutctk]

So LOVE this band GOD bless you all

[@amaplesyrupbottle]

18th birthday today!

[@guyo7351]

Great album this was on. Saw them open for the Replacements. Cool show!

[@Mcbuzz37]

Still love this song!

[@terracat2112]

I miss the days of Boston’s WFNX and this song. I’m 53 now.

[@ChrisYates1974]

Great chune, feeling nostalgic

[@LSommer]

Saw these guys open for Duran Duran one year. Good Show!

[@kristinb8172]

I’m wondering how I lived through the 80s and never heard this song. When I saw Duran Duran, Erasure opened for them. Erasure blew up the following year and are still one of my favorite bands.

[@androidemulator6952]

"... mindful of chemicals like a cheese-eating high school boy...." LOL what a line !

[@seanbeck9991]

its " a mind full of chemicals" as in stoned out of his mind on recreational pharmaceuticals

[@metalmanmike3815]

i'm an Adult Now too, was a child then....Love this song...but i've never seen this video version before....THANKS!! :)

[@kay9334]

Never seen this version of the video! Yikes i like the original from 1986. 🖤🌹

[@musicfan6575]

Great jam.

[@skullduggery3377]

this was a cool album.

[@GreatWhiteDog711]

I understand this song now

[@LivewireT]

This song was from the movie Rock N Roll High School Forever.

[@3orangeDots]

saw them with Legal Reins who opened for them. good show. small venue called Bogarts in Long Beach CA.

[@sunnysmith6535]

this song hits hard !!

[@schirpik]

Whole album was great altho me and my family and mom(bible loving) were driving to St.Louis when Killed by love played scared my brother,sister,mom to death when i yelled for them to stop before the line"that the kinda girl i wanna f---"

[@diannamcgee6769]

great song to send to your kids on their birthdays!...lol

[@Vospader21]

I’m 28 now, this song started to resonate with me about 2 years ago.

[@dj7973]

Great song.

[@RadioLaPrincess]

I saw them open for Duran Duran in 1989 and this was a great opener.

[@TubbyBenAKAEricCartman]

TPOH in high definition!

[@TubbyBenAKAEricCartman]

Moe and Kris look so young in this video.

[@MikmawWarriorBrave]

I'm here because my 19 year old daughter said, "I'm an adult now"

[@MsAlliwannadoisdance]

Damn, Dave Mustaine looks so young in this video.

[@geofftestpilot9076]

🤯ONLY 2,000 LIKES?😖😵‍💫🤪

[@timothygreer188]

2:14 Moe doing the original palm-to-cam-swipe like some cheese-eating KZbinr

[@donpeace894]

So young

[@paul_daniel_gaming]

Love this song but I'm partial to the original ultra low budget video that featured downtown Toronto landmarks.

[@sargentthiccboi9333]

I found this song for a KZbin comment and it’s awesome

[@tmac8892]

Ya cheese eating high school boy.

[@piccolo54trunks2]

Did the original get taken down? I love this song :(

[@stephenwatt7140]

Well, all I can say is......I am a member of the class of 73 and I have a large bitchin vintage guitar collection, several rare vintage Marshall amps and I crank them up on a daily basis. My stereo system is always pounding and I have a 30 yr old girlfriend! Let's hear it for dispensaries....too bad no psychedelics but, I'll take what is available. Rock On bitches!!!!😎

[@fayyoung8324]

Fucking someone young enough to be your daughter is such 'made it far enough but not really far enough' behaviour. I'd know, my 74 yr old father does the same thing and it's hella gross.

[@chrisrenwick5627]

I use to think he was saying im on the doll now 😅😅😅

[@PaulSmith-tt2cy]

Toronto❤

A Todd Rundgren production!

[@mazzoh2454]

Never realized how much the verses in this song are like Megadeth"s Peace Sells...

[@LivewireT]

Omg you are so right!!! WTF!!!!

[@AnnaLVajda]

Lol. Peace sells but who's buying yeah I can hear it.

[@fayyoung8324]

Yea except if someone karaoked this I'd be stoked not annoyed and bored by a 3000 bar long intro so there's that

[@playlistismo]

@ ▷ The Pursuit Of Happiness 🎶▷ I'm An Adult Now [vr. 2] 💿▷ Love Junk 📅▷ 1988 🎬︎▷ Scott Kalvert

[@michaelquast7001]

No more boy meets girl, boy loses girl, more like man tries to understand what the hell went wrong. Yes, yes and YES.

[@salvatoreturieo5803]

Hidden gem

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

Produced by Todd Rundgren!

[@ProVision3187]

Canadian Rock > Anything else

[@glaframb]

Does the backup singer is Alannah Myles ?

[@wvloony]

The theme song for gen x

[@jeffreyness9741]

I sent this to my neighbors to explain things