The Wonder Years - Cigarettes & Saints (Official Music Video)

[@alinamichelle2531]

"i'm sure there ain't a heaven but that don't mean i don't like to picture you there" hits me SO hard every time holy shit

[@jamesfleming1155]

same. the lyrics and the way he sings it. god damn

[@mikehedges9624]

It means so much, said in just a few words, i cant even describe the feeling...

[@jacobbecker1905]

lala vasquez I usually don't agree with stuff like this but when that drops I yell it every time I'm in the car.

[@patrickconnolly8548]

Holy shit man. Every single time. Hits me like a ton of bricks.

[@huskyfinn04]

Jacob Becker same

[@federicomoretti3582]

Everytime i get to the "I’ll keep you with me" part i have goosebumps. Almost nine years... Damn, I miss my mom.

[@Forty5Steps]

This might be the best song in the pop punk genre of the last 10 years. Been listening for years and it still brings me goosebumps.

[@lordgruel2006]

Wish you were here - neck deep

[@mossdog050]

bro same man

[@nadabizness2397]

As someone who used to be best friends with them, let me tell you, he is exaggerating what Mike actually meant to him. Mike was my best friend not Dan's. They are making a lot of money writing about his stories though. Mike Kennedy really is a bad friend. I used to be very very very very close friends. He uses people and he really only cares about himself uses and fans for perks.... Like if you bring him food or get him into a theme park, he may talk to you for 10 minutes and for 10 minutes that he cares what you have to say. He does not. I saw it happen all the time. Dan is a good dude though. But the social anxiety thing is an act. His dad is a multi millionaire. He didnt grow up. Mikes parents are psychiatrists. Every single one of you guys come from. These songs about hardship or other people's stories. Not theirs. Also, dan treated all the ex girlfriends he writes about HORRIBLY. He was not good to them. They had enough, especially Jess. I was scared and im sorry was not about him being dumped. She had gotten accepted fo fashion school in NYC and he made her feel so shitty about it. Hey Jess is such a gaslight song.

[@basedtom1]

This song got me fucked up. My best friend died a few months ago after he took bad drugs at a party, the same drugs had apparently killed another person a few towns over. He was 17 and I'm 18. We were never religious and I remember sitting there listening to this pastor go on and I was just thinking how it was all bullshit. I live in northern Canada and the Northern Lights were really bright that whole week. I was walking home just now listening to the album for the first time and this song came on and I broke down crying. The Wonder Years really know how to sucker-punch you right in the feels.

[@madeline4116]

basedtom holy shit...... this song was really for you. i hope you’re doing okay now

[@justinbaronofsky9280]

Who could dislike this song

[@bbqseitan7106]

I haven’t experienced that but even still it fucks me up Hope you’re alright buddy

[@basedtom1]

@@SanguineThor yeah I’m okay bro! The ironic thing is I became more spiritual and now I believe in God. I still think about my friend sometimes.

[@lolk4530]

@@basedtom1 it's wonderful to hear that you're doing better and you found God!

[@Alaspooryorick98]

It's been 6 years since my dad passed April 20th. I always came to this song when I didn't know how to deal with how I felt regarding it all. My mom passed just a few weeks ago and I find myself here again. Life is short, love who you got. I hope you know you're still my patron saint.

[@gezuzkrist8862]

Sorry to hear about your losses!!! Well if no one has told you lately, I love you and just know it will all be okay. Keep your head up.

[@johncarlin5473]

I’m very sorry for your loss, I lost my mom too to cancer. It’s a beautiful song

[@Ricardo-cl3vs]

At least he passed on Hitler's birthday.

[@Rs-xw4bj]

hope you're doing well

[@abcdefghijkayz]

This song came out a couple months before my grandfather committed suicide. I thought it was a good song but I didn't have the connection to it that I do now. The first time I heard it after he died, I couldn't stop fucking crying. Every lyric in this song hits home, from him singing out of key, to the northern lights in a southern town (he was a new yorker who moved to dallas), to the hungry and heartless machine. I just want to thank the band for writing a song that actually means something. It's oddly comforting to be able to just sit in my emotions and cry it out for 5 minutes while listening lol. Anyway, thanks for reading.

[@denithompson262]

When I was just turning 13 , my dad got shot in the head. He survived about 2 and 1/2 years after the fact , but this song always felt like it was made for me and my dad. Because with the drugs that he was doing it took his life in circumstance. My dad was everything to me , we didn’t have a home or money , but we had eachother. I would call him everyday when we lived homeless. I would tell him everything. And he was always there , in a weird sense. My father couldnt provide a home or stability , but my father ensured that I knew I was loved. This song makes me feel everything all over again each time. I play this song in his birthday every year and I cry. It’s been almost 11 years now. What a misunderstood person he was. But I saw him in a whole. And I loved him AND his flaws. As a whole. I miss you daddy … I’m forever 13 due to you leaving me behind on this earth. I love you more than you’ll ever know.

[@Ricardo-cl3vs]

Where does he sing out of key?!

[@BrohamLincolnpanta-ct4ld]

@@Ricardo-cl3vs I think he's just trying to describe the raw, emotional vocals that he does for the chorus

[@Ricardo-cl3vs]

@@BrohamLincolnpanta-ct4ld Yeah, maybe.

[@dljennings]

The first time I ever heard this song was at an open mic at a coffee shop by some guy with an acoustic guitar who combined it with “cardinals.” My jaw hit the floor. I googled the lyrics immediately and fell in love. “You were the northern lights in a southern town- a caustic, fleeting thing” is such a marvelously beautiful line.

[@diadorim273]

It's one of my favourite lines ever :)

[@deeznutz3987]

My brother passed a year ago today. I played this song as we wrapped up his funeral. What a beautifully heavy song. RIP to my Brother. Dan, I met you at the merch table at a bar show you played in Cleveland a few years ago. We shook hands and chatted for a minute about the flasks you had. That moment has stuck with me. Thank you for being kind.

[@eanthegreat724]

Just hit the 1 year mark since my brother passed too. This song was one of his favorites. Now I listen to it at least daily.

[@nadabizness2397]

Wow what a pathetic response. You think that Dan is a good person? Speaking from somebody who knows him and knows everything about him, he's fake. The bullshit anxiety that he talks about, that ain't real. Dan doesn't know real actual pain. His dad is a multi-millionaire and they are from lansdale. Why don't you look stuff up before you make such a dumb comment. Why don't you ask my friend Jess who is Dan's ex that he writes about all the time the real story. Dan treats everybody around him like crap. But he's still not as bad as Mike Kennedy.

[@wendyneverland2377]

I can't name a song that has more emotion in it. I cry everytime I listen to it, and think about that line "I lit you a candle in every cathedral across Europe, and I hope you know you're still my patron saint" every time I light a candle.

[@AidanROTF]

For some emotion filled songs check out the band La Dispute or Citizen. It's a little different but you might like it!

[@kaitlynstanisic6564]

Wendy Neverland the line that gets me is ill bet your bumming cigarettes off saints tbh

[@jasonhamm7174]

Wendy Neverland Anything by Brandnew

[@ReturnDivided]

Especially Jesus or You Won't Know.

[@MediaBoy13]

Anything by Old Gray or the song "Three" by I Would Set Myself On Fire For You

[@BadSodaProductions]

anyone else think this whole album is a kind of farewell to a friend whose passed away?

[@lacymueller2040]

It is. It's dedicated to a friend.

[@blairefullagar7910]

they've had songs about him on every album since upsides basically

[@ihatemimes2243]

Only this song directly was written for Pelone.

[@DrEaMiNgHuGe]

"We Won't Bury You" was directly about Pelone..

[@blairefullagar7910]

+Bryce Apodaca We Won't Bury You, You Made Me Want to be a Saint and a few more are about him

[@usernotfound1022]

RIP to whomever you thought about all these years whenever this comes on.

[@nicknovakk]

This is the most powerful song I've ever heard. I've listened to it more than ten times for several days and I have intense goosebumps through the whole 5 minutes every time! It's such a good song.

[@abcdefghijkayz]

Andrew Fackenthall Of course it's all a matter of personal preference but if someone says this is the most powerful song they've ever heard, I wouldn't dispute it because it really is an extremely powerful song. can you say why you don't think it is? The lyrics are very intense and musically, it has a great build up and big moments that really hit you. It might not be the most powerful song you've personally ever heard but you can't sit there and say that this is just an average boring song.

[@kordian8946]

Man, this song is so beautiful. I cry every time.

[@charlesjohnson4372]

i cannot wait to see them in November. I love their music

[@aliviasegal8643]

i'm also seeing them in November and i might just cry lmao

[@v0lcanicash460]

pajpyr I'm seeing them in less than a week and like I'm so ready I'm gonna ball my eyes out when if they play this

[@amydand]

kordian same though

[@erinmcnally7764]

The first time I heard this song it knocked the air from my lungs. I cried and it gave me goosebumps like I just walked outside in the snow without a coat on. every note, every cord strumed, every beat, every word, the emotion of this song just leaves me speechless. When it starts to when it ends no one can talk to me. and all I can do is sit there for a few moments after it ends to take it all in. The emotion is Soupy's voice is just so powerful. I feel like this song is pretty self-explanatory and it's my favorite song on the album.

[@nadabizness2397]

As someone who used to be best friends with them, let me tell you, he is exaggerating what Mike actually meant to him. Mike was my best friend not Dan's. They are making a lot of money writing about his stories though. Mike Kennedy really is a bad friend. I used to be very very very very close friends. He uses people and he really only cares about himself uses and fans for perks.... Like if you bring him food or get him into a theme park, he may talk to you for 10 minutes and for 10 minutes that he cares what you have to say. He does not. I saw it happen all the time. Dan is a good dude though. But the social anxiety thing is an act. His dad is a multi millionaire. He didnt grow up. Mikes parents are psychiatrists. Every single one of you guys come from. These songs about hardship or other people's stories. Not theirs. Also, dan treated all the ex girlfriends he writes about HORRIBLY. He was not good to them. They had enough, especially Jess. I was scared and im sorry was not about him being dumped. She had gotten accepted fo fashion school in NYC and he made her feel so shitty about it. Hey Jess is such a gaslight song.

[@elijahfiore6]

That slow build-up in the song and its emotional climax brought a few tears out of me. One of the few times a song has done that to me. The Wonder Years truly are special.

[@richisnext5370]

The part "ill bury your memories in the garden and watch them grow with flowers in spring ill keep you with me"makes me so emotional what heart felt lyrics

[@Dougzed]

The Wonder Years just transcended pop-punk...

[@ianh2527]

Douglas William this sounds similar to the hotelier.

[@blackzabbathfan]

ian h Didn't realize that till you said it but you're absolutely right. Very similar thematically.

[@ianh2527]

Colin Boyd it's a good thing actually. would like to see more bands doing this.

[@stealthsuit58]

Douglas William They did when they made The Greatest Generation :)

[@bigk73089]

they redefined the genre I think

[@ThatRandomDruid]

4 years... Since my first love died... Heard this song tonight... Good freind of mine recommend it to me... Ended up sobbing on him... Thank you guys... Been so long... Never had the nerve to finally cry and let loose the pain I had... If there is a God... I hope he bless you and your whole band... We may have never met... And you may not know my name... But you are now friends to me... Gave me the freedom from the pain I have held for so long... Thank you...

[@donknotts85]

Let it out buddy…

[@Nlogan668]

First music video ever to have me tear up. Holy hell.

[@lucasbumer6981]

***** indeed! the end was so intense and emotional..fuck...

[@christianpitaccio2671]

***** didn't realize I was crying until I scrolled down and read this comment.

[@AustinDay]

Same here. Incredible. So much emotion in these new songs. Crazy dynamics. This album is going to be monumental.

[@Jvdg3m3nt]

***** Damini by USS

[@dimitradanger]

DUDE SAME. I cried at the part where she was putting rocks in her backpack. Amazing.

[@tiffanyzukow7733]

so emotional. gives me chills every time. may all the lives taken from this horrific disease rest in the sweetest place.

[@Umprella]

Not gonna lie, I wasn't too crazy about the song when I first heard it, but hearing it in conjunction with this video really drives home the emotional impact. I love the woman they cast in this role, she does a perfect job conveying a sense of emptiness and regret while still carrying forth a spark of hope that a better future is possible. That is ultimately what this band means to me, and I'm glad they were able to capture that feeling so well here.

[@ethanprice5972]

Jesus this album is going to change lives if the first 2 singles off of it havent already. This is what music is meant to be - MEANINGFUL

[@JohnnyOutlaw100]

Something so warm and companionable about watching Matt and Mikey play drums at the same time.

[@riverstrawslol]

This and Cardinals hits close to home so fucking hard. One of my best-friends took his life a couple of months ago. He was like family to me. I got a phone call about how they found his lifeless body. It was heart-breaking. I guess what's worse was when people would ask us (me and our other close friends) why he did it, and we wouldn't know how to answer. Because we never saw the signs. He never reached out. It took all of us by surprise. No one knew why he ended his life. But I listen to this song and think that regardless of whether or not I believe in an afterlife- I just hope he's in a better place now. We miss you all the time, Paulo.

[@nickclose-innis5350]

so sorry for your loss i hope it gets better loosing some one is always os difficult.

[@Nicky392WB]

riverstrawslol I hope you friends soul is at peace. Keep head strong for him man.

[@wilkerson427]

riverstrawslol So sorry for you loss. Suicide always hits hard, especially when it's so unexpected. I hope your friend found peace in his decision, and I hope you're able to heal. *hugs*

[@Sam-jy5tf]

This happened to me, too. Now I see more and more people getting pulled toward this and breaking, and I'm gonna light the way home for them.

[@dontshoot42]

Samy B I know this is old, but im sending love and prayers your way

[@sophieh.4097]

This is the most beautiful thing ever. We must thank God our generation was graced with this amazing band.

[@mp7311]

Kind of an ironic comment considering the lead singer doesn't believe in God. Its in the lyrics "I'm sure there is no heaven, but I like to picture you there"

[@nrub-kx8xi]

​@@mp7311thank God still.

[@moto321jake]

I just recently lost my best friend from high school in 2014 he was bad motocross accident when we were riding together. He had to be life flighted and was in a coma for over a week. He had a long recovery and many surgeries but ended up making a full recovery. He struggled will addiction after the accident he was unknowingly sold Carfentanil (100x stronger than Fentanyl) and passed away in his sleep. He had just graduated with a degree in robotics and got a job. He had also recently gotten back into motocross and entered a race without his parents knowing and got first both motos when he was afraid to tell his parents but when he brought home the trophies they were so proud of him for doing what he loved and how happy it made him. I hadn’t seen him in a few years due to life and growing up I was unaware of his problems with addiction and would give anything to go back and spend more time with him. No mater how good the people you care about seem to be doing on social media keep in touch you never know what people are fighting. I’ve listened to The Wondering years for a long time but this song will always be special to me now.

[@viviangarcia1595]

this song just makes me want to lock myself in my room, think about life, and just cry. This is the type of song I would listen to if I'm depressed and stuff.

[@Kevinelevin92]

Everything that Soupy and the Gang go through everyday enhances the songwriting. Something tells me this album will be a new phase in The Wonder Years. I think since the band has finished the "Upsides/Suburbia/Greatest Generation" trilogy, they've finally "grown up" (they're not 18 anymore, big whoop). But they still manage to hold their own unique style of songwriting and storytelling on a grander scale. I'm interested.

[@majorminorcan7631]

***** I think we all have to agree that the band will never be better than they were when they wrote "Get Stoked On It"

[@majorminorcan7631]

expand your mind and become one with the fandom.

[@Kevinelevin92]

I actually went on a TWY binge two days ago. I must admit GSOI was a fun era given the times. +MichiganMikeKid, you should go listen to it, you don't know what you're missing out. By the time of WBPF/Distances, the band not only hit a growth spurt, but a turning point (listen to "An Elegy for Baby Blue") and that set TWY on a path that allows them to inspire people. Who would guess the band that wrote "Cowboy Killers" and songs about Pirates, Ninjas, and Capn' Crunch would go on to write a solemn ballad about depression or songs about losing friends and family to drugs. It's an interesting career. It's safe to say these guys haven't made a complete disappointment of a record, and given this and "Cardinals", I got high hopes for this NCTH.

[@Kevinelevin92]

I feel ya Mike. Truth is I heard GSOI weeks before seeing them in 2011 (right as Suburbia came out) just to get an idea of what I was in for. Ah, 2007. What a year. Fall Out Boy became every high school/college marching band instructor's go-to band for source material, Yellowcard still had not only LP3 but they still had Pete Mosely :'(, every red-head girl was singing "Misery Business", and every comic book geek was still hyped for Spider-Man 3.

[@rickycarrillo7821]

Kevin O'Brien I have to say the no closer to heaven album is by far the most emotional, and that's why it's my favorite

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

“I know there ain’t a heaven, but that don’t mean I don’t like to picture you there” I love that line so much.

[@emma6665]

Rips me open.

[@jpettway95]

They going down as the greatest pop punk of all time. Wow. I don't even have words to express how good that song is

[@tf2wonders]

Javoris Pettway this isnt pop punk lol

[@blairefullagar7910]

its definitely pop punk. its realist pop punk.

[@robertmccauley754]

Definitely not pop punk. Alternative rock is what it is and that's okay. There aren't any pop punk characteristics here.

[@SkilledTheory]

tf2wonders The Wonder Years are about as pop-punk as you get mate.

[@tf2wonders]

lolololololol

[@kingcal4205]

The lyricism in this song is genuinely beautiful. "I'll bury your memories in the garden and watch them grow with the flowers at Spring.. and keep you with me." - Love that line.

[@TheRealLemon94]

This is more than a just a song. This is some of the most beautiful poetry I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

[@aslye]

Whoa. I need this album. Now.

[@taytnicole8402]

I saw this live AND got to sing with them AND STAGE DIVE

[@kins32]

I saw this song in concert in Spokane, WA 2015. I relate it a lot to a friend of mine that died and have a hard time crying every time I hear it. Wonderful song, great lyrics and I’d love to see this band live again

[@kaiyalong190]

Saw it live in Baltimore. Life. Changing.

[@tylerlarson1972]

@@kins32 this is the only song that makes me cry when I hear it. Every time. No movie, song, book, poem, etc. has ever made me really tear up. This is the only one

[@kins32]

@@tylerlarson1972 Same here, I cry every time. The guitar pick I caught at their concert is definitely one of my prized possessions.

[@emocowboy96]

all I listen to is pop punk. ive heard a lot about this band. never bothered listening to them. accidentally clicked on this vid. im speechless

[@brycebomb131]

Same situation as me. This is just jawdroppingly amazing

[@xJordi86x]

Not trying to sound like a typical fan of practically every band, but check out their older stuff. So much better...i find this hard to listen to.

[@thes7582]

@@xJordi86x I think it depends on the style of music you're looking for. I got into TWY because of their older stuff, but grew out of the whole pop punk vibe as I got older. I love their newest two albums a lot nowadays and prefer them over their older work. It feels more mature and sophisticated to me.

[@brycebomb131]

@@xJordi86x I like a little bit of everything with them. But I can't and won't discredit the new stuff.

[@xJordi86x]

Fair enough. I've been listening to them since Get Stoked On It and I've had a hard time listening to the newer two. Didn't care for much of The Greatest Generation either. To each his own though....we all like what we like. I tend to like heavier music, so the softer direction didn't work for me.

[@richisnext5370]

The part that goes” I’ll bury your memories in the garden and watch them grow will the flowers in spring I keep you with me “ I start crying my eyes out cause it hits so hard to the heart

[@ZTB182]

Idk if there’s a band better at starting a song slow and simple and building it up to be so chaotic and emotional than the wonder years. Dan makes you feel the the emotion he’s feeling and that’s truly the art of a beautiful songwriting and the instrumentals fit perfect. Love these guys.

[@nadabizness2397]

If you only knew how much they all hate each other. These guys used to be some of my best friends. Especially Kennedy. Me and my husband were thank in the lyric book for Suburbia. Soupy didn't grow up for he grew up rich. The guys are singing about was also a very dear friend of mine. They weren't that good of friends. Sleeping feels guilty and Mike Kennedy feels guilty that they weren't really talking to him a whole lot when Mike was sick. It's a wonderful testament to Mike because I love him dearly. But soupy's been embellishing. If you was really all that set this would have been on the greatest generation. Mike Kennedy just uses people. We went on vacation with him and his girlfriend and they expected us to pay for everything even though he probably had more money than we did. Soupy is actually a very good person though. Matt brash is a sweetheart. Casey is quiet and sweet. Nick is better at everything than they are but he is much more humble than the rest of them. Josh is cool but he's an alcoholic. I will never forgive my because that was somebody I looked at as a brother. And when I can no longer hook him up with certain perks while they were on tour we just started me like trash. And he does that to people. Great drummer though and I do wish him well. But these guys haven't gone through as much as they pretend that they do

[@tyfeldman2241]

A few years ago I lost one of my best friends to depression. For a long time I couldn't listen to this song without then reliving that numb feeling all over again. But today I listened to this song, and I felt okay :)

[@iamrjdennis]

"I'll bury your memories in the garden, I'll watch them grow with the flowers in the Spring; And I'll keep you with me" Gets me every damn time.

[@Puhaboy99]

"I need someone to blame and I know how they blame me." This line alone evoked so many past emotions I felt after mourning the loss of a dear friend of mine who took her own life. Occasionally when we lose someone to suicide, we tend to want to force blame onto someone to make an understanding out of something that we cannot comprehend. Sometimes, we force that blame upon ourselves, resulting in a deep feeling of regret and guilt. Questions like "what could I have done?" or "if only I had messaged her in time.." all flow through our minds when we are trying our best to cope. I feel like this entire song is something beautiful and brutally honest. No allegories or fillers, just a beautifully written song, and something that was desperately needed by myself and many others before it was released. Thank you all, your music has forever graced me with the wisdom that I'm never alone, and the strength to carry on. I love you guys, especially you, Soupy. God damn I want that beard.

[@wonderbink8409]

The album seems to center around the themes of death/loss and regret. I can already tell the album is a serious AOTY contender for me.

[@Wobez]

I dont know what it is but when he says "I'll keep you with me" theirs so much emotion in it and i always get that tight feeling in my throat you get before a good cry

[@ScottRoberts86]

Ugh, when the "No saviors" bit from Cardinals came in again. My feels.

[@psymonthegreat]

this band has evolved so much, and their lyrics are just so heavy man, theres little to no bands who actually adresses topics like depression, stress, anxiaty, death and loneliness quite as the wonder years.

[@stealthsuit58]

It's been a real pleasure to watch these guys improve. So much passion in this song. Can't wait for the album guys!

[@rayr1306]

One of my best friends killed himself seven years ago and this song hits just as hard now as it did back when I was a scared and lost teenager. He smoked cigarettes religiously, and if there is a heaven, he's sure as shit chain smoking with saints. I miss you, Will

[@TheiTzBros]

This is incredible. The double drums at the end makes for an interesting effect

[@jaydott215]

First a new Front Bottoms video now this, it's a good day

[@alivexeyes]

Couldn't have said it better myself

[@Zlaytone]

Yes. Very well said.

[@TheBajaBabe]

Jay Anthony NOT TO MENTION FRONT BOTTOMS TOUR ANNOUNCE ALSO TWY SAID AT MKE WARPED THEY'RE ALSO GONNA HAVE A FALL TOUR

[@alivexeyes]

Jessi Falk TFB RELEASED TOUR DATES?! OMG YESSSSSS

[@tornadochasing]

and UNDEROATH is alive!

[@dljennings]

I first heard this song played as a cover by a guy in a coffee shop on an acoustic guitar. I went up to him afterwards and made him write down the band and the song. I’ll never forget it, and this song is incredible.

[@TheLopsidedturtle]

As a person with four brothers, and having lost two friends to suicide, I feel this song intensely. They can't have my brothers, they cant have my friends and I'll be damned if they have me.

[@Ricardo-cl3vs]

Who is "they"?!

[@blokkyboi7384]

@@Ricardo-cl3vs have a look at the lyrics, friend; the story of a funeral, seemingly caused by desperation and addiction, the deceased blamed for their own death despite those pill-pushers profiting off of people's misery and getting away with it. People often turn to dark things in their desperation- the entire album has this theme running through it. "Got fistfuls of pills to make sure you don't hurt no more, don't gotta feel anything"

[@TheAluvisify]

@@Ricardo-cl3vs Not sure if OP knows, but the song is referring to the pharmaceutical industry.

[@vicdarockstar]

So much feels. :') this is beautiful. My theory: this is about his friend that died in cardinals, and talks about how soupy isn't religious to pretend that his friend went to heaven because it's all made up, but he still wishes that he's doing alright in some afterlife.

[@jordandavis4764]

I thought it was about his grandma which is a running conflict he had through the greatest generation. I always thought a lot of tgg was about her getting sick right when they were supposed to take a European tour and he went. I just figure she passed while they were gone.

[@dreamland3658]

Victor Bonilla its about a close friend that had died (maybe from an overdose) and the pharmaceutical industries pushing medication on people who don't need it, its in this months AP he didn't go into a lot of detail about it but ya that's what its about

[@chloecade9360]

+Victor Bonilla Mhm indeed. This song, Cardinals and The Bluest Things on Earth are all about Mike Pelone

[@KeramatZMode]

I just discovered this song today. Truly a hidden gem, I was looking for more songs with similar vibe.

[@alexlamerato660]

i love the dynamic where they had matt hop on drums also and dan plays guitar for the last part of the song and honestly i hope they play it exactly like this live too

[@CeCeHoran22]

My friend just died of a heart attack last night. He didn’t deserve this. I didn’t get to say goodbye. I’m just in absolute shock. I can’t believe I’ll never get to see him again or hear him laugh. I can’t stop crying to this

[@cmwrules]

everytime i hear this song i cry. i've never had so much love and respect and appreciation for a band. thank you so much.

[@emo_LeBron]

these guys are amazing, one of the few pop punk bands that doesn't settle for the cliche & sometimes mediocre sound of the genre like a lot of the other pop punk bands out there right now.

[@rothefoe11]

My buddies birthday is today who died from a fentanyl poisoning back in 2020. I just wanted to say that this song struck a cord and I know he sings along with me. Love you guys everyone have a blessed summer

[@tonygiammarino5552]

Well, Soupy does it again and not only writes a beautiful and poetic song. But illustrates it in a music video with practically perfect imagery. The girl in the start of the video is writing what appears to be a suicide letter to her family and is obviously suffering from depression. She then takes that note and puts it in her book bag along with a bunch of stones. Making it look like she's going to commit suicide wearing the bookbag. But instead she chooses to throw the bookbag into the water before she jumps. Meanwhile Soupy is yelling "You can't have me". She refused to let the pharmaceutical companies and depression drown her and have her. This is so beautiful. Well done .

[@emoplankton]

Tony Giammarino I don't think Soupy have directed the music video. If the music video is great it's because of the screenwritter and the director. And after thanks to the actor and the band.

[@iMaggot1337]

Thibaut Infray The director of this video is one of the band members in Driver Friendly. He also did the vid for "There, There", and Soupy did a feature on DF's newest album. They probably collaborated and came up with the idea together.

[@mekotan6106]

There is so much emotion in this song through the lyrics, his vocals, and the music. It is utterly beautiful.

[@roseannafox6218]

I dedicate this song to my awesome, handsome, and strong son Jason Atom Ryan 1980-2017 And my sweet, beautiful, and loving daughter Raven Jessica Kunze 1985-2015. I love and miss them so much, my heart' breaks that they were taken to soon. They were great people, unfortunately they had the terrible disease of addiction. Good people make bad decisions sometimes, and bad people sell 'HERION" without caring how it kills, and leaves families hurt, and broken. This drug is the DEVIL! 😈 Please if you or anyone you know is addicted PLEASE GET HELP! You deserve to be happy and alive!!!! May my children RIP... From A Mother left broken, sad and lonely...God Bless! Rosie Santos

[@Jessicahernandez-if1sy]

Shits very hard to quit. I was on oxy for years and am still in and out of active addiction to heroin. No joke. RIP to your lost loved ones.

[@roseannafox6218]

Jessica Kak I understand how hard it is to recover, I had 4 of my 5 children addicted to drugs... Recovery is possible, my 28 year old son has 5 years clean and is now helping other addicts recover! My 30 year old son has 3 years clean, my granddaughter got her Daddy back, my daughter got her brothers back, and thank God I got my 2 sons back! Please don’t ever stop trying, recovery is possible and unfortunately 💀 death is real. My sons also helped friends they used to use with, what a gift, life is worth living and your worth it! The only choice is to choose recovery and a better way of life. I’ll be praying for you! I’m just holding onto hope, unfortunately I lost 2 children, but I have 2 who were saved... You can do it, I’ve seen both sides XO [e-mail] if you ever need help, I’m here for you

[@johnharris1867]

​@@roseannafox6218 Mike Pelone, the topic of this track, was my best friend from 2000-2003. His brother and parents understand your pain, and I'm sure it would bring them some peace knowing your surviving children are defeating their addiction and this song helped you cope with such a painful loss. May God be with you!

[@bostonemily617]

Im the addict in the family. My younger brother dedicated this and cardinals to me. Im so sorry. I understand from both sides and I hope you find peace in knowing they are no longer sick or suffering. I am currently struggling. Im recovering from being poisoned (shot me up with strychnine) But i come back to these songs. I lost my fiance best friends and hundreds more family co workers fellowship friends. If no one told you they loved you today... from human to human I LOVE YOU

[@隠れた花]

I feel ur pain mamas but the unfortunate truth is most ppl that sell heroin and users themselves and sell it to pay for their own habit. Instead of hating them hate the drug itself and the stigma that keeps ppl from reaching out for help. Rip to ur two children I’m sorry🖤

[@skippy7865]

Two years later and still one of the most powerful music videos I've ever seen.

[@yuh253]

Literally THE BEST song I have ever heard in my entire life. This is the definition of a masterpiece. Every time I listen to it I get the chills and tear up. The emotion, the vocals, the lyrics, the everything. Perfection at it's best. The Wonder Years will forever be my favorite band and this video is an example why.

[@S0cialCrisis]

Soupy's lyrics, the desperate passion of his vocals, the swelling orchestral wall of sound... TWY has such an incredible gift for songwriting that keeps me coming back, particularly because of the progression of the band through their albums. The heaven line, of course. Also "My whole generation got lost in the margins. We put our faith in you, you turned a profit" is such with such anger and disappointment, but the gang vocals bring in this sense of camaraderie and mutual resiliency. Well done, boys.

[@nadabizness2397]

As someone who used to be best friends with them, let me tell you, he is exaggerating what Mike actually meant to him. Mike was my best friend not Dan's. They are making a lot of money writing about his stories though. Mike Kennedy really is a bad friend. I used to be very very very very close friends. He uses people and he really only cares about himself uses and fans for perks.... Like if you bring him food or get him into a theme park, he may talk to you for 10 minutes and for 10 minutes that he cares what you have to say. He does not. I saw it happen all the time. Dan is a good dude though. But the social anxiety thing is an act. His dad is a multi millionaire. He didnt grow up. Mikes parents are psychiatrists. Every single one of you guys come from. These songs about hardship or other people's stories. Not theirs. Also, dan treated all the ex girlfriends he writes about HORRIBLY. He was not good to them. They had enough, especially Jess. I was scared and im sorry was not about him being dumped. She had gotten accepted fo fashion school in NYC and he made her feel so shitty about it. Hey Jess is such a gaslight song.

[@WalkerBest5624]

Two years ago my friend and I couldn't imagine how they could top The Greatest Generation. I'm happy to say that I get it now.

[@serenam.819]

When the climax of the song hit, I completely lost it. This song is so powerful and I'm sure it hits home to unfortunately, way too many people. The Wonder Years are such an incredible band, and No Closer to Heaven is going to be absolutely amazing.

[@akathatdude]

It’s been one year today since my best friend died. I know he’s bumming Cigarettes off Saints. I miss him so much

[@tysonf89]

I found this song at the point where i almost made my people feel what i feel about who i lost. Now its an anthem of survival for me. Music changes lives. Music SAVES lives. It saved mine.

[@ferdel4nce]

As always, you continue to out-do yourselves. The Greatest Generation is a hard album to out-do, but wouldn't be surprised if you did. Roll on!

[@nathanparry205]

Been thinking about this song a ton lately. It’s always been super relevant, but current events, and memes after finally make it seem like it’s not an isolated feeling, but a societal one. I’ve cried to this song more times than I can count, but I felt a lot more alone in those feelings before this past week. I’m so glad to see people united under class consciousness, and realizing we can’t fix any of this alone.

[@erikjensen5678]

Every single time the music picks up in this song I lose it

[@CharlesHammy]

That hit me hard. I swear this band is the best at being powerful, sad and beautiful.

[@samblake1746]

i have only listened to about three TWY songs, but this songs is one of my favourite songs of all time.

[@MegaD96]

Listen to more! Twy is incredible! Dan is a wonderful songwriter

[@mugmen]

my uncle died of cancer almost four years ago from cancer, its not drug addiction but this song the first thing I thing I think of when I remember him. I've been afraid to visit his grave since he died, this song resonates with me but brings me immesurable amounts of pain. I miss him dearly, It's been nearly 4 fucking years. It wasn't until The Ocean Grew Hands to Hold Me when I finally realized it wasn't my fault.

[@wholewheatcracker3561]

I just found my new favorite band. I'm so glad Dan was in an AH let's play or I would've never found this amazing band.

[@Sluggwurth]

+Tardisman That's exactly how I found out about them

[@otakuattack321]

+Tardisman Yooooo I didn't even know he was in a let's play--looking into it, probs because it was a Madden let's play and I hate sports games. But like... how did I not notice this shit thanks for pointing that out ahhhh, people I like have interacted and get along.

[@wholewheatcracker3561]

+Lady Bosie I hate sports too but I was really bored and had nothing else to watch

[@DylLynn]

+Tardisman Honestly when I saw that video in my subscription feed I almost jizzed in my pants

[@rooseveltlives3350]

+dylwalsh what video was it?

[@dysenterygary11]

I can't stop listening to this damn song. Soupy delivers one of the most emotional vocal performances I've heard in a long long long time. These guys hit it out of the park with this song, and I honestly didn't think they would ever beat "Came Out Swinging" but holy shit, this band is legit.

[@GRG4s]

Who's cutting onions, I think I just fell in love

[@cptnmochi]

I lost my best friend on Saturday and this song is helping me grieve. once again, thank you twy.

[@Kyubi230]

Rest in power Dad. I miss you more and more every single day. These are the first holidays without my best friend and It's so fucking hard.

[@mrcantaberry]

it's ridiculous how twy only gets better

[@romancasillas2123]

This album is honestly amazing

[@FLUFFERKINZ]

I regret not finding this band sooner. Ever since I found them I few weeks ago and they just so happened to be releasing new music for their new album, everything I hear just makes me love them more and more.

[@seangrocott2147]

I discovered them right before The Greatest Generation album came out and They've been my favorite band ever since, They're everything I love in music and I feel privileged to be able to listen to their music.

[@DickslapMcgee]

Work back through their discography, they never fail to make great stuff

[@Mrpolonog]

The way Soupy really emotes when he "sings" gets me every time I listen to this song

[@rjurmanovich]

I'm very religious and I've dealed with depression/suicidal thoughts for about a decade and I lost one of my really good friends to suicide about 3 years ago and holy shit, this song, this video spoke to me. Her throwing the bag with rocks was one of the most powerful images I've ever seen and there's not a day that goes by that I wish my friend was still here, that he made the decision to throw the bag and not let it pull him down, but I know he's walking with Jesus and looking down on us. Whether you believe in a great beyond or not, if your dealing with depression, seek help, I beg you. Your loved, your needed and the world is a little less beautiful without you in it.

[@madisonhill2495]

Everything they do is so powerful and this is no different. This resonates.

[@lucky1atlas2]

Simply, soupy is the re-incarnation of ernest Hemingway. They write very very similarly: very unadulterated, blunt, short phrases. This lends to very understandable songs, with a certain transparency that creates a work of art beyond comprehension.

[@uns33n]

except hemmingway hates women.

[@vmanus]

+sean sales good he should

[@Lucols4]

No he didn't.

[@SuperShrooms]

The emotion is so real in his signing. You can feel it. Beautiful stuff.

[@Z0RSY]

This song is beautiful made me cry just reading the lyrics.

[@micky8fish]

Literally made me cry. The band as whole is so strong and it shines through so much here. I'm in agreement with him, this is my favorite song to date. Thanks for never letting me down.

[@DylLynn]

My mom hates every song I play in the car except this one

[@madeline4116]

Dylan Walsh i’ve definitely cried too many times in the car with my mom listening to this song

[@nmpete3365]

Oh my god, I was thinking the same thing. My mom always says , “put that cigarette and angel song on. “

[@edwardmcdonough189]

Having a friend die over an OD two years ago, this hits very close to home. I haven't been able to listen to it without eyes full of tears. In a good way, though. Thank for everything, guys.

[@PsilocybeFaerie]

goosebumps every time. Such an incredible song

[@apgagn157]

There’s only so many songs that after a million listens will still bring me to tears like this does.

[@nadabizness2397]

As someone who used to be best friends with them, let me tell you, he is exaggerating what Mike actually meant to him. Mike was my best friend not Dan's. They are making a lot of money writing about his stories though. Mike Kennedy really is a bad friend. I used to be very very very very close friends. He uses people and he really only cares about himself uses and fans for perks.... Like if you bring him food or get him into a theme park, he may talk to you for 10 minutes and for 10 minutes that he cares what you have to say. He does not. I saw it happen all the time. Dan is a good dude though. But the social anxiety thing is an act. His dad is a multi millionaire. He didnt grow up. Mikes parents are psychiatrists. Every single one of you guys come from. These songs about hardship or other people's stories. Not theirs. Also, dan treated all the ex girlfriends he writes about HORRIBLY. He was not good to them. They had enough, especially Jess. I was scared and im sorry was not about him being dumped. She had gotten accepted fo fashion school in NYC and he made her feel so shitty about it. Hey Jess is such a gaslight song.

[@H0TR0B]

Can't believe Mumei sang this, one of my favourite songs ever, last place I expected to hear it being covered was on a hololive channel.

[@vacantly]

just how i felt, happy to see it. hope it sends some new fans this way

[@airu7342]

Pop punk gang getting hit with nostalgia 😭😭😭

[@yoricusrex]

it's always great to find fellow vtuber and pop punk fans

[@another_pibe]

I didn't know this one and I'm really glad she took me here. I've been hearing some of the songs she sang and youtube is recommending me some other nice ones. Would you like to recommend something similar to this or from a similar genre?

[@vacantly]

@@another_pibe welcome!! she sang Story So Far too, if you didn't check them out already I highly recommend. Maybe try out Man Overboard, and Modern Baseball too if you wanna branch out a bit! I could recommend more but I don't wanna overwhelm you ha ha.

[@bonelson1714]

It’s been 9 years and this song gives me chills and goosebumps every time still.

[@andrewpeach8385]

TWY forever. Lyrically and musically above and beyond any band I'm yet to discover. I bet Dan can write some incredible poetry.

[@Ahmalik_Yaaz]

I can already tell this album is gonna have me in tears

[@mo12331]

Man. Seeing him today was unreal. There was so much emotion in his voice you could feel his/their pain. It was truly sad. Lots of tears were shed, especially from Soupy. He practically ran off the stage at the end of the song. This is a great song and a wonderful album.

[@ghostbile3421]

This song reminds me so much of my friend who committed suicide; he was such a positive force in our lives and kept my little friend group together. I still listen to this a lot, it helps me remember him the way I think he'd like to be remembered. Love you, Xavi. "I bet you're bumming cigarettes off saints."

[@davidkirk4449]

Dan's lyrics are so unreal.

[@lamtwentythirteen]

that twist at the end has me holding back tears. new favorite music video, wow

[@ErinHonor]

The tears. They won't stop. This is incredible. The Wonder Years' lyrics never fail to hit me hard. Also, Soupy's vocals have never sounded better.