The Starting Line - Island (Float Away)

Music video by The Starting Line performing Island.

[@jvidana86]

Honestly one of the most underappreciated bands ever. This is a band who played a heavy role in the teenage soundtrack of my life..

[@pinchejulissia]

Same 😭

[@jayfron6012]

Seriously. Soundtrack to high school for sure

[@peterwaynepeterson1850]

Call me High School then! Makes me think of my wife every time I hear it. I’m 54 years old!!

[@cxssetteman182]

I think the problem is that Bes Of Me was so good and well known, that it kinda overshadowed their other stuff. Moreover, the aesthetic is also something the didn't make them as popular. They matured a bit earlier than their peers, in the sound, and the fanbase wasn't ready for it. It's as if blink never topped What's My Age Again. I know that All The Small Things is slightly more well known, but WMAA was definitely blink. But blink had charismatic frontmen and carried that Pop-punk aesthetic till the self-titled album. If you ask the average person, they only know The Starting Line from Best of Me, or from the album Say It Like You Mean It.

[@brittxyz]

@@peterwaynepeterson1850 that's so sweet! Highschool for me, but I wish this was my parents looking back on it!

[@ParlanteRock]

Anyone else coming here after Taylor shouts out to the starting line in the black dog? 🤩 This has been a favorite song since I had the chance to hear it, great too see Taylor has also heard about this great band!

[@MarcusIsMarcus]

In every music video this dude has a completely different hairstyle

[@Limedogs]

One day he's Wolfmother, the next day he's Tidus from FFX

[@johnnyvarga6068]

haha love this comment

[@DanielRodriguez-vk5dw]

Me to hahahaha

[@KoalaDonut]

Marcus Campbell He's making a small change to the way that he wears his harrr.

[@boringsauce9468]

He started as Dewey from Malcom in the Middle (three’s a charm video)

[@anaidsergio5226]

Omg, listening to this in 2024 I feel like I just traveled back in time

[@TheBringcoreythehori]

Met my wife in 2015 and this instantly became our song. About to celebrate 7 years and here we are enjoying it again. Timeless.

[@OxidAbsolute]

This song reminds me of simpler times

[@effdatitsnick]

Ahh the highschool days, smokin weed after school not a care in the world lol

[@3martiniplaydate]

effdatitsnick i.m probably from an older generation but nonetheless that. free feeling you get from ditching school and gtg stoned was great!

[@Evelyn-vh1ex]

right. And fun fact apparently these guys were really big LOST fans. I wonder if this was inspired by Lost??

[@algisleonavichus4254]

OxidAbsolute -MUCH simpler times..=\

[@iCeleste7]

So true. Wand be friends?

[@eyelove_owlcity]

I love how the best songs I've ever heard in my life are always the ones that are underrated and not really well-known.

[@jeremylovesmusic]

These guys should have been WAY bigger than what they were

[@fagianoc]

yes. fuck yes.

[@dudefabz1]

they'll always be haunted by not picking Neal Avron, to produce their album, who went on to produce a small album called From Under the Cork Tree by some band called Fall Out Boy

[@tuckerkahler2984]

Yeah I agree man bullshit these good damn people can't achieve more. Hollywood is critical and dumb...

[@jordancarrillo8665]

Nah Kenny does what Kenny wants they chose not to go with that guy and honestly they are better off. I’m glad the starting line didn’t become fob.

[@shotgunh2o139]

Christopher I feel like it was right after they released Based on a true story people were like "wtf is this"

[@samanthacatron3531]

This song still randomly pops up in the back of my head since the first time I ever heard it. It sticks with me. ❤

[@jasonlowery8279]

Fn niiice.

[@toolbrothers1477]

Same i thought about it last night at 3am havent heard this in almost 12 years

[@DavidHernandez-or1dp]

Hi I'm dave.. I listen to this song like every other day

[@3500Turbo-D]

Been married for 30 years. This song brings a tear to my eye and fills me with emotions. Reminds me of all that we have been through and how you have to fight for your relationship to stay great. To my amazing wife Kathy. " Just keep ahold of me don't let go."

[@jackhammer363]

That’s a great interpretation of this song. As I listen, it actually does have a hopeful and persevering sound. Congrats to you and your wife!

[@benvlam9451]

So happy Real Friends are doing a cover of this song

[@kenneth5595]

+Ben Vlam It's an awesome cover

[@somereformedtheologian8129]

Ben Vlam bruh moment

[@sehnc17able]

This is actually one of my favorite songs. lyrics are meaningful. The lead singer has a great tone to his voice. The video is simple but we'll made. I'm really surprised how underrated this song is! Such a shame, music today compared to this.

[@joeniedesmilitante]

i agree..this and their music should be more appreciated ..meaningful

[@saintluke2510]

This is what happens when they bring in writers to help. It's why it stands out and was the single. They're a great band but need help to be radio friendly. They should have done this way back in 2005-07. They would have been much bigger. That album they released back then was pretty good but it could have been on fall out boys level kinda. Not quite as popular. But I think they could have stretched out 3 more popular albums had they just listened to the label back then. Early November too. Same thing. Singer wanted creative control and the label spent a ton of money on an album that didn't take off like it needed to. It's too bad too cuz I've seen a few recent interviews from the singers of this band and early November... They look broken. Fall out boy crushed the morale of all the bands back then and the scene fucking died. Difference between fall out boy and the rest was... That dark skinned guitar player... He's the brains. Watch a quick video on how he basically drove that band to stardom from the start. Then compare that to the starting lines documentary from that time period. Decisions. Boils down to decisions.

[@ridgerunner7602]

All of you saying this song should be bigger than it was.... history will come and thank you one day. It was before it's time, and missed the mark from the novice perspective. Trust me, it will be amazing to us one day.... (until then let's enjoy it as the select)

[@Ti4nayyy]

I still come back to listen to this song! Love it 😊

[@robertv4384]

Underrated band! One of my girst CDs i bought was "Say It Like You Mean it"... this song reminds me of when i used to work at Hollister a year after senior year! Good old days!

[@Drankit188]

It's legit criminal how underrated these cats were. Like it bugs me.

[@Fabregas200788]

straight up and this song especially, such a neat flow in the ears, magnetic

[@kelseym7442]

I think this has to be my favorite song by them, I never get tired of listening to it after all this time

[@edwardvalencia9873]

Kelsey M for sure! I still have this song in my top played on itunes and I come back to it all the time.

[@melnlove]

Same here. And I'm not like that with other songs. My favorite song by far. Repeat! 2021 been hearing since I was in 9th grade Im 29 now

[@kylecorrales9962]

I remember this used to be in the Playlist at the Hollister I worked at when I was a teenager

[@emorox836]

me too, for aeropostale

[@BrandyBarner]

+Kyle Corrales Are you serious? I work there now! I wish they'd play this kinda stuff over the crap they play now!

[@EntryLevelLuxury]

+Kyle Corrales wasn't that long ago...

[@slymancollector4157]

Kyle Corrales dude yes haha I remember working there back in 2007. good times

[@francismotionless393]

Kyle Corrales same

[@millieme123]

This was my ringtone on my Motorola ROKR back in '08

[@richardrice8195]

I remember seeing this music video for the first time on MTV in the morning as I was getting ready for school. I had to be in 6th or 7th grade at the time. I paid $1.50 for the music video. And that’s all I had to say about that.

[@linds3685]

shit, i would have paid, too!!!

[@michaelkilmartin1653]

Me too bro in 4th grade my moms credit card lol

[@zalmalak2478]

😅😅😅same experience with me.

[@Landonio]

Legend.

[@34ImpossibleShapes]

Literally same. Hahaha

[@ryantabi4062]

Underrated .. my goodness what a song. Brings back good memories

[@horrorview]

Stupidly underrated song. This should have been HUGE.

[@victorthai250]

The fact that it wasnt makes it even more great

[@logancorbino1622]

James Reilly fucking agreed man!

[@ericjace84]

I had this song as my ringtone

[@robbyranderson2411]

its good sometimes it sounds so stupid though

[@robbyranderson2411]

admit it this guy has a great voice he just needed the right hits to make it

[@rafaeljoseacosta]

No me canso de escuchar este tema. Aún buscandolo en 2024 ¡Saludos desde Venezuela! ♥

[@joshsa4935]

No ways!!! I had this video on my old Samsung D600 as a teenager. I downloaded it from random wap enabled website. It was one of like 5 videos I had on my phone. Completely forgot about it - didn't even remember the bands name. BUT when I saw the thumbnail on youtube I KNEW it was that video. So friggin awesome.

[@leahsbokboks]

Came here to say I totally forgot about this song until I heard it the other day. I graduated the year this song came out and I listened to it with my boyfriend in 2007. I will be playing this song with my husband now 🖤

[@jackiediamondz2747]

I remember seeing this on MTV2 🙌🏼 Love this song!

[@Sazza1992]

Reminds me of when I was obsessed with them in my final year of high school. Amazing song. What I'd give to go back to the simpler times... :(

[@Ascension646]

Its really nice digging into the past and revealing the stuff you use to listen to years ago.

[@sehnc17able]

Ascension646 I AGREE! DOESN'T IT PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE?

[@ldunn2]

Isn't it? So glad I added songs like this to my playlists when they came out. 😁

[@jackmarlow4355]

Went to my first & last warped tour in 2019... and this band was playing and I never really knew who they were but when I heard their music I was astonished. Bands like blink, all American rejects, sum 41, the offspring, the used and all that jumbo jumbo are phenomenal but these guys are just wow. That summer was boring but this reminds me of how great warped was

[@maurice482390]

I was at Warped Tour AC when I seen them last year it was a fun ass weekend

[@AdamOSretro]

This is one of my favorite songs ever, hands down! A far cry from their first few albums and honestly, not a good representation of their later career but god damn... I can listen to this song on repeat for years and never get sick of it! I will NEVER call them a one hit wonder nor will I ever say that their best songs were in their earlier years...but I will die with the mantra that this is, without a doubt, their best song.

[@markwilson7487]

Say it like you mean it is a timeless album.

[@tman916x]

This song was such a sleeper! So great yet so un-appreciated

[@MetallicaRush101]

I remember when this song was constantly on MTV and all those channels for a solid few weeks. you couldn't turn it on without seeing this

[@abcSHELBY]

I am so old lmao 😭. I remember seeing them at warped tour in 2005 after Based On A True Story came out, they were so good live. I was 13. They should've been much bigger they got, so talented.

[@jims355]

What a great song, never gets old 👍

[@John-rambo84]

Absolutely love this band! High school memories

[@SWGreenBoy]

Man, I miss listening to this song! Used to cruise all night w/my gf and listen to it. It was our song. Crazy .... Seems so long ago.

[@maddee4543]

bruh this is so good. so so good. main goal is to meet someone who i can listen to this with fr.

[@marinkoska216]

Real

[@SpiritofVersaille]

I have listened to this band since their debut, they are talented and I hope they continue making music.

[@PerfectaRhyme]

I remember shaking Kenny's hand outside of Stubbs in Austin, Texas. he was by far The best artist I ever had a chance to meet. I even got his picture taken with me. The Drive-Thru records Fuse tour in 2002.

[@oscarmarek7746]

Can’t wait to see them at Wet Hot All American Summer this September!

[@nicolenorton2437]

Dude love this song

[@kagenoseirei]

Taylor Swift brought me back

[@TrainableGirl]

SAME!!!

[@RolodexEnigma]

I’m completely stoned and just remembered the chorus of this song from my teenage years when I was suffering with insomnia up for three days straight. This used to come on Fuse very late at night and I was always up. I just moved to the NYC suburbs after attending high school in the Pennsylvania country. Times were hard. I’m 32 now… And I’m in love…

[@joer736]

I remember when i got my first cell phone this song was a free song. This became my favorite song in 2006!

[@bieflegit]

I mean come on. This is what i listened to while dating my high school sweetheart when we were 15... we're married now. 23. Oh the simple life.

[@dolour]

didnt realise how long ive loved this for, timeless

[@Danny.0788]

+Genevieve Davis Congratulations, wishing you nothing but the best for both of you!

[@samanthasmith309]

+Genevieve Davis Oh darling, I'm right there with you

[@karaganion9571]

Genevieve Davis how bout i was listening to them in my mid 20's and i am 37 and still listening lol

[@jjames6990]

This is their best song ever written. There I said it.

[@richardmedalle8972]

10/12/23 and still listening to there songs

[@jonmichael3280]

This song came out when I was 20 and whenever I hear it or see the video it instantly transports me back to that time. It's bittersweet because not everyone I loved or cared for around that time is still here! ✌️

[@stormy32316]

the melody is so beautiful in chorus

[@dyreforls]

Super nostalgia.

[@papapedsy9711]

Discovered this in 2021. I now have regrets.

[@caitlinissocoollikes]

I'm watching this for the first time since 2008 on the 1st of january 2012.... 4 YEARS.

[@mauvemaude]

I remember meeting these guys outside The Chance in Poughkeepsie when I was about thirteen or fourteen years old, I'm twenty-six now. Today I found out they released an EP this month. I cannot say how overly ecstatic I am. This band is by far one of my most treasured. So happy you guys are back.

[@i_luv_pizza_11]

I live in Dutchess County , so many good bands used to play at The Chance back in the day ! Wish I got to see these guys play there !

[@mauvemaude]

@@i_luv_pizza_11 Whoa! A comment after 6 years to remind me of how great this song still is! Made me create a Spotify playlist of all the bands from those days. I bet you and I probably attended a few shows together at The Chance! So awesome that you left a comment. Thank you!

[@Wazowski730]

I miss those good ole days! The nostalgia

[@KotaMichaelChild24]

One of the most amazing and most underrated and unknown songs of all time (in my opinion anyway)... I absolutely love it!

[@WillisFitzgerald]

How does this only have half a million views? The Starting Line are godly.

[@bombventure]

This song was way ahead of its time.

[@bombventure]

I still stand by this.

[@brett2015]

The chorus to this song is so good

[@KolossalYouth]

Been looking for this song for years!

[@tinman6076]

+Restless N Relentless That's the best feeling haha

[@EmosNotDead]

Damn this song still rips

[@goldplate7960]

Song is so nostalgic for me. Damn.

[@thedevilhimself6557]

I was 10 years old when I met this girl in an online dancing game and we got became friends and eventually got married in game. We always selected this song to dance to in the game. I don't have any friends in real life. The people who I thought were my friends all left me. I was a loner throughout elementary school, bullied in middle school, and depressed in high school. I'm in college now and after all my years of pushing myself to get out of school because it was such a living hell for me, I realized I don't know what I'm going to do with my life after college. After just one year left to go... I listen to this song occasionally and it always brings me back to the simple times. Just a 10 year old boy and a 10 year old girl who lives in the other side of the world, someone whom I've never met but feels like my best friend just makes me really upset. Hannah from Texas is all the information I have of her... This song and the memories just chatting and laughing with her made my living hell so much simpler.

[@ssination]

If you dont drink you should start Edit: to make friends of course

[@zakaryfink]

I'll be your friend dude, hmu

[@recklessIsOurEra]

Yeah bro I'll be your friend. Life is meant to be lived. You need to listen to there old stuff and taking back Sunday. The ataris. New found glory. Music saves lives And it's a good way to heal 👍😀

[@somereformedtheologian8129]

I’m sorry man, that sucks to hear. I know you’re feeling, and the only way I’ve found true and genuine satisfaction is through God and salvation through Him which is attainable by faith alone. All have sinned and fallen short of His glory, deserving of death because of our sin. But God, rich in mercy, came into flesh to do one thing, save sinners. See, all of us (yes including me) have broken God’s law, the 10 commandments. Go through and see for yourself: Have you ever lied, stolen, lusted in your heart? Well we all fall short of the perfect standard, but through God sending His son, Jesus Christ into the world, fulfilling the law we could not keep by being sinless, getting crucified, dying and raising again 3 days later, making all who believe a new creation through Him alone. To be made new, 2 things are necessary, you must repent (confess and forsake) of your sin and believe in the Gospel. Belief is like a trust and it’s similar to trusting a parachute. That’s all man, I pray that you may find salvation through Christ. Have a good one dude

[@AnonURnot]

what was your major? im assuming you graduated and im lost just like you. keep your head, my gf left me the night of the 18th of october and my bday was the 19th. this week has been rough and ive been drinking but im optimistic. hmu bro

[@Porsche997911Turbo]

Everything about this song is just EPIC :)

[@erikkenrick5791]

This and up and go!!!

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

This band is proof that talent doesn't get you everywhere and that good luck matters just as much. Vastly superior than 99% of their contemporaries that enjoyed more success. Love this band more and more as the years go on.

[@jrdnmcknzrtlff]

This was my everything when I was a teenager. Now I’m 25 and it is still my everything.

[@TikiOperator]

How's it treating you at 29?

[@jrdnmcknzrtlff]

@@TikiOperator feelings haven’t changed

[@TikiOperator]

@@jrdnmcknzrtlff Outstanding! 😊 Hope you and yours are well!

[@destinyholguin7820]

Let's sail away Find our own country We'll build a house And get tired of palm trees Let's get away Let's push our lives aside I'll sport a smile Take in some color Under the stars I'll be your lover With no distractions I'm gonna treat you right And it seems like things are only getting better Well it seems like we can never catch a break Just keep a hold on me Don't let go If you float away If you float away Waited too long for a ship to come Don't you float away Don't you float away Let's go to bed Let's stop debating Look at the time We're always waiting But we're in love And that should be just fine And it seems like things are only getting better Well it seems like we can never catch a break Just keep a hold on me Don't let go If you float away If you float away Waited too long for a ship to come Don't you float away Don't you float away Just keep a hold on me Don't let go If you float away If you float away Waited too long for a ship to come Don't you float away Don't you float away And if you like And if you like Some other time I would like to introduce you to the finer things If we survive If we survive Yeah and I'm alive I'd like to say how beautiful I think you are Keep a hold on me Don't let go If you float away If you float away Waited too long for a ship to come Don't you float away Don't you float away Just keep a hold on me Don't let go If you float away If you float away Waited too long for a ship to come Don't you float away Don't you float away Just keep a hold on me If you float away If you float away Waited to long for a ship to come Don't you float away Don't you float away

[@Acard89]

This song takes me back to the simpler times of summer 2007! Happy 10 year anniversary, TSL!!

[@spacepotato3099]

Real Friend's acoustic EP brought me here. This is a jam.

[@michellemaesimplicio3412]

I got butterflies when I saw Kenny in this hairstyle.

[@ughh8u323]

Such a highly underrated band.

[@kpad5592]

Who ever underrated them? They're one of the most influential and loved pop-punk bands of the early 2000's

[@ughh8u323]

I know a lot of people who don't know this band and people who don't like them so...

[@Spooky_boo22]

Still of my favorite bands

[@AxelHeadBethany]

favorite song since 08 and always will be

[@lowwwgan]

I love how the singers hair looks different in almost every music video. Like one video it’s short and bleached and spiky, the next it’s curly and full, and the next it’s long and straight. I swear the next time we see him he’s gonna have either a man bun or a Mohawk at this rate

[@amalox9906]

If you love the starting line , you're gonna love ''parade of lights'' and ''angels and airwaves'' these are my 3 best band ever ♥️♥️♥️

[@Montserratx]

My favorite quarantine song. ❤️

[@stinamariemorrow]

I remember the moment I first saw this vid 🥹 it was on MTV actually, and I fell in love with the track immediately. In my 9th grade speech class, I was paired w/ my crush named Sammi and he had to introduce me, my favourite song is Island by The Starting Line, etc. 🫢 best thing ever I'll never forget that moment

[@KenerdG13]

This has an angels and airwaves vibe :P

[@millennial_falcon2240]

It’s a shame this and other ‘00s emo/pop punk music videos aren’t uploaded in better quality. They deserve better!

[@tonon_AI]

there is better versions of the clips outside this playlist

[@EntryLevelLuxury]

Warped tour 2001 - saw these guys on some random side-stage. I knew every fuckign word. I love how they've matured, they are just the best.

[@gamer163]

Not even one million views? Sad. I will always love all of their music :3

[@enrique12120]

The Black Dog?

[@dshapiro20]

Thank you Taylor for bringing me home cause I forgot how much I loved this.

[@knke0402]

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[@ericdudley4057]

Real Friends will be releasing a cover of this on their upcoming More Acoustic Songs EP

[@jackmarlow4355]

eric dudley Ethan

[@LocalBandSmokeout]

Still jamming this song on the regular!

[@LocalBandSmokeout]

Went to comment this 3 years later as im stilllllllll jamming this. My favorite song from this band.

[@filipinagurl32]

I will never get tired of listening to this song

[@SmallBusinessFitness]

Just read this band pretty much called it quits after 2 failed record labels and producers, what a shame..

[@ProWrestlingFan1995]

Scary Killer Clowns & I just read that they're back together now.

[@SmallBusinessFitness]

Really?

[@ProWrestlingFan1995]

Scary Killer Clowns Yes.

[@Sweetnuglyproductions]

They got a new album coming out roo

[@darkmatterdharma617]

I saw them this month! they played this! amazing

[@SpringowlGaming]

real friends rocked the cover

[@britttanyx3]

I always listen to this song whenever I'm feeling terrible and it never fails to put a smile on my face.

[@brittanygrice13]

So many years ago this used to be mine and my ex’s song. She broke my heart but this song still makes me smile 😭 so good!

[@jakeloreficemusic]

his new band is RAD. Check out Vacationer

[@olive2494]

i love the real friends cover of this. the original is great too 💜 dan and kenny look alike 👀

[@alexxfromspace5524]

Trippy Kitty Alex they made a cover?! :D

[@olive2494]

+Alex Rangel yesss!!! check it out.

[@azaleaprince3475]

Visiting old songs bc quarantine. This song is sooo damn good bring so much memories.

[@Nickodeemuss]

Impossible for this song to get old. Even after all these years.

[@iwillexistlater]

Real Friends cover of this is soo accurate!

[@child9334]

The singers of Real Friends and The Starting Line kind of look alike in my opinion, do you see it?

[@child9334]

eh, maybe its just the hair..

[@iwillexistlater]

+Oh Jase , Yes I think so too! Their voices are kind of similar as well in my opinion

[@child9334]

+Brianna Arizmendi Either that or the singer in Real Friends is really good at impressions.

[@VaulPianney]

he even got the hair right hahaha

[@BalorClubFandom]

who is watching in may 2016?

[@AveryNoir]

+Dustin Cook me, for the first time. and i covered "best of me" with my high school band in 2002. had no idea they even made music in 2008.

[@TheNeromethod]

here!

[@nicoleruiz5787]

def me!!!!! i cant stop

[@EduardoHenrique-lc2wg]

Me Here

[@tonyc6981]

july 2016 and every once in a while. put it in a playlist so when i get around with other people and just chill at the house it pops on the tv haha

[@ashleyramirez5430]

I LOVED your set at the All- American tour in BRIDGEPORT, CT!! I had very close seats and was singing the whole time. So awesome you opened with Island. You guys were on my bucket list to see! Love you guys!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@joshuaw9922]

My amazing taste of music brought me here.

[@MindstormRecords]

The singer looks different in every music video haha

[@lesliedollface]

Yeah but he hot in this video lol

[@paulaandreacastillo8765]

is the same? hahah :o

[@alexzemaitis1207]

One day he looks like Tidus from FFX the next he looks like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo and the next he looks like Chase from Zoey 101

[@haleyneblo7294]

2019 anyone ?

[@youngrenegade7784]

2020 anyone..?? If u are den ur FoKin awesome...!!!

[@MINDFREAK0048]

Haven't heard this song in 5 years. Thought about it the other day and decided to look it up again. Takes me way back. Love it.