I love how I can encapsulate all of AJR’s music into the theme of “life sucks, everything sucks, but I’m making the best of it.” Truly inspirational music, nice job guys!
It's so realistic... It's validating the feelings a lot of people have without trying to be a "rescuer" by saying "everything will be fine" like some other messages that go out with toxic positivity
Someone in the comment section of Bummerland said that "whenever they're depressed they listen to this and they're normal again" that isnt how depression works my guy
This song is a double wammy for me. First, its the song that was on the radio while my mom drove me to my high school graduation. Second, I play it after my therapy sessions to help me feel proud of myself. I love you AJR. Thank you so much for writing this.
man, im 62 years old and have never cared to be a groupy and although hearing great songs over the years, nothing really struck me as this is great, refreshing and enjoyable, you are a real dork man and thank you for sharing yourself with the world. I hope your music stays working for you and not working you. yeah the hat is cozy and comfy, id wear mine all the time but it would always get tilted and kicked to a 45 still comfy. good luck in recognizing and achieving your dreams
I love this song because instead of focusing on “I’m not happy yet”, the upbeat beat makes it sound more like a celebration of the fact that “I’m way less sad” and since as the song suggests, you don’t go from depressed to happy at the flick of a switch it teaches people to celebrate their little victories and the small things they can do to improve their state.
Listening to this after Bummerland makes it feel like a story of someone who's hit rock bottom and is slowly working their way back to happiness. Very nice.
Honestly true because bang was they’re lowest like REALLY low there’s a line saying “ everybody come HANG LETS GO OUT WITH A BANG “ and slowly it’s all depressing stuff but getting more happy and bang was the first song of the album
I've recently gotten into AJR in the past year, but every song they drop is *exactly* where I'm at in life... Bang, bummerland, turning out 2, and now this. It's amazing, but I'm getting better..
Yes, but they were probably proud long before. Try having kids- you can't not be in love with everything they do. I'm just saying being proud of them starts with eat, sleep and poop. It's only up from there. LOL
I’m shocked they’re not more famous than they are... like I love how they’re kinda a hidden gem but I know so many more people would/could love their music the way I do
Based on how they sold out the Anthem in DC right before the lockdown last year, and their major commercial features this year, I'm gonna say they're not so hidden anymore ;)
I really hate being "late" to all the great music, but I have discovered something. These powerful songs always seem to come to me when I need them most. I may not be happy, but I'm way less sad. Thank you AJR for another song that sooths the rougher edges of life.
I’m autistic and have adhd so I mostly have trouble sleeping and I’m glad to feel that everyone has felt that and these lyrics were way to relatable 2:11
I think this song is a way healthier than the songs we typically get about depression. Depression is often portrayed as happening to most people because of something bad that happened in their life, and then they get help once and it is like the mental illness is gone! Maybe that happens for some, but for a lot of people, depression doesn’t go away completely. Very, very rarely, it may never actually go away at all. That is terrifying! Many people seem confused by the concept someone can do everything right and still be depressed. They go to therapy constantly, take their meds on time, actively use appropriate coping skills, and always follow the advice of their doctor and yet it doesn’t help. So, what do we do when that happens? What happens when we have tried countless medications, therapies, and treatments and it still doesn’t get any better? Is that the beginning of the journey, or is that the end? This song validates the experiences of those kinds of people. In my opinion, not being happier but being way less sad is a fantastic achievement!
It's just the beginning. It takes a lot of time to realize that there are more ppl going through what you are and still dealing with the same doubt. Success does not have the same measure when you have chronic depression. Wishing you all the best in your daily achievements! And that's how we should measure, day by day going forward not with the yard stick of the past.
My daughter is 6 and has autism. She loves this song and is currently listening to it on repeat. 4 times in a row now with her angelic voice singing the lyrics. She told me she wants to play music like that. Thank you for inspiring her! Much love.
Well, I speak from experience when I say: get used to this. And for her sake, I hope you do. Those of us on the spectrum need our parents to support us, and not get bored of songs on repeat, or infinite dinosaur facts, etcetera. Let her know you're behind her, and I'm sure you'll see amazing things in the years to come. I'm sure she'll be grateful to know you're there.
This is such an important song. Sometimes aiming for ‘happy’ feels like too big of a goal, so for the time being you aim to just be ‘a bit less sad’, then a ‘bit less sad’ turns into ‘way less sad’
Was just having the worst spiral I've had for a while. Finally thought, "I need my anthem" and came back to this video. I'm feeling better now. Thank you.
Babe wake up AJR just dropped another song that perfectly illustrates how you've been feeling for the past few weeks in a way that makes you appreciate the band's existence as if they were designed specifically in this universe in order to comfort you through hard times!
have had chronic depression since my adolescence. when i first heard this song, i was just getting out of the lowest point i had ever gotten in my life. i cried out of happiness because it resonated so deeply with me! it's been a couple years and i finally developed a will to live. still, every time i hear this song, it never fails to make me happy💖
I've been finding their helping me work through depression n anxiety as well, when I feel down I put on of their songs n start dancing n it always helps. I wish they knew how many ppl they are helping
As someone who struggles with depression, this song speaks the language of my heart. It's ok to admit that things are rough, but hopefully today is less bad than yesterday was.
I've always been partial to "because I wanna move out, I don't wanna move on," "all my new friends, we smile at party time, but soon we forget to smile at anything else," and "all of my life I have been starving - not for a dinner with friends, more of a starving artist."
I know AJR themselves wont see this but..... I have a really amazing friend who introduced me to AJR last few days ago and I already love it, it's so fun, relatable and so interesting, I personally love I won't, Steve's going to London and Drama and honestly they've done an incredible job, I know I'd never see them live but seeing such a close and heartfelt group of friends makes me think that they're still is good in this world, weather it comes in the form of an animal or an Adam, Jack or Ryan it makes a difference in our universe, our world and our community and I would like to say that you've done and amazing job and don't listen to anyone who hates or tries changing your music just tell them that you wouldn't, love you guys ❤️
@@thee-hee8257 that doesn't mean they're underrated. if millions of people around the world play their music and they get millions of views like this so quickly, that's not even close to underrated. A group like hieroglyphics would be considered underrated.
So I've followed AJR since "What Everyone's Thinking" and seeing how large their audience has grown is incredible. I think I can speak for 1.54 million people when we say thank you AJR for doing what you do and giving us all a safe space to just listen and relax. Even if it's just background music while some of us do homework or go to sleep, you three are incredible and do incredible things, so thank you.
Something I love about AJR is that they don't try and make everything seem perfect. In this song and even in bummerland the main theme is compromise. Your depression may not be completely cured and you may not have the perfect life, but at least its getting better. At least you've made progress and honestly thats enough for me
They are realistic and that is comforting. Same with turning out and turning out pt. 2. They take into account realism and makes such great music as a result
I am a South Korean who will join the Marine Corps next week. My favorite artist is AJR. They always make encouraging songs and write influential songs. I'm always rooting for you.
Discovering AJR was a huge mistake, HOWEVER, I feel some sort of nostalgia while looking back at the period where they were my entire personality. Fucked times.
when he is singing the part where he saying, I can't fall asleep and I'm losing my mind. I feel like that's me when I explained to my mom that I couldn't fall asleep, so I was watching my phone and also AJR is the best band I've ever heard in eternity if AJR ever respond to something I say I do I am gonna cry my eyes out of happy tears for five years I love AJR thank you.😊😊😊🥹🥹🥹🥹
This gives me the “enjoy those little moments” type of feeling Like the part that says “Shut up and just enjoy this feeling” followed by “I’m not happy yet, but I’m way less sad” He’s not cured, but he needs to enjoy what he gets
In all seriousness, I get it tho Like when you are in between the process of getting better so you're not happy or "cured" but hey you are learning how to cope better
I’ve been a fan for a little over a year now and they still have this effect on me where as soon as a new song comes out I’m like “eh, it’s ok I guess” then I hear it again and I’m like “oh crap, it’s a bop”
I’ve only been a fan for a few months, but same. Even when I went back and listened to their older songs. Usually I listen to one of their songs for the first time, my reaction is “It’s alright,” but the next day somehow the song pops into my head. So I listen to it again and I love it
What I love about this music video in particular is how it gives some more camera time to people other than Jack, even Arnetta and Chris get a shot to themselves. Nice work 👏
I like how he’s actually doing a bunch of things that kids do to feel happy, like jumping on the bed, or hanging upside down. He just want simple happy.
@@arianabell9351 that one is basically just symbolism for "drowning behind closed doors." You want to press the open button, it'd be so easy to just let go of your issues onto someone else, but you keep them shut because you don't want to flood anyone.
AJR, you make incredible work. I'd say you deserve more, but its your decision of how much fame you want. We're all proud of what you accomplished. And Winter will be too.
“Well I can’t fall asleep and I’m losing my mind cause it’s half-past three and my brain’s on fire” God those lyrics hurt me in a certain way and love how relatable it is
I didnt know about these dudes until this song. Then I checked out the rest of their shit. The album's are like watching a really good movie. Meaning, they're great the whole way through. It's not just one or two tracks, it's the whole damn album that's great. And I mean every album. Thanks God they exist
Yeah same here, this was the song that got me interested and it didn't take long to discover every single album could be played from start to finish without skipping a track. Saw them in Madison in September and it was hands down the best show I've ever been to
Lol I remember when this song came out, I was celebrating my birthday the day it came out and I remember I was going through a lot that year and y'all's music made me so happy! I remember running up to my mom and saying "AJR MADE A SONG ON MY BIRTHDAY!!!" and we played it at my party and everything lol, love y'all!
I love how the whole song is supposed to make people feel it’s message. AJR knows that their music can’t fix someone’s life, but music that makes you feel good and that you can relate too can make you feel, well, way less sad.
So they borrowed the music from Simon and Garfunkel's "My Little Town" which itself is about what it's like to feel restless and trapped in your hometown
I went to your concert last night for May 1st the maybe man tour and after you guys showed how you made way less sad I can’t stop listening to it over and over again as I listen for the beats you talked about!!!! Love the song ❤❤❤
Wow YES
Hi MAX aaaa
You're finally here lol!
my favorite nyc besties
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YOU GUYS NEED TO COLLAB! working for the weekend is still on my ajr playlist lol
Between Bang, Bummerland, My Play, and this, IM HYPED FOR OK ORCHESTRA
Yeah! Im excited for for this album :)
Same
Aren’t we all?
@@kg_sammich I hope so-
Yep
"I 'aint happy yet, but I'm way less sad!"
*Truer words have never been spoken in this realm*
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It was not a rick roll
@@nocow4167 What was it?
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I love how I can encapsulate all of AJR’s music into the theme of “life sucks, everything sucks, but I’m making the best of it.” Truly inspirational music, nice job guys!
LMAO that’s so true lol
Frfr
It's so realistic... It's validating the feelings a lot of people have without trying to be a "rescuer" by saying "everything will be fine" like some other messages that go out with toxic positivity
Yes!
Yeah for sure. Eden, my favorite artist of all time has the exact same vibe.
this made me way less sad
Even more when it was the day after my birthday.
I was about to comment that
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@Jackson
Exactly what I said☺️
"living sucks but it sucks just a little now"
that hit hard
I like how the timing of when I read this comment I was already in that part
@@lion2d945 straight up same
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This is the first song that I’ve heard that acknowledges that you don’t go from depression to good in a day.
you might like don’t be sad by Scotty sire :)
Another good song about that in between depression and 'happy' is a work in progress song is "I don't wanna be sad" by Simple Plan
However they did write a whole musical about that called next to normal....
Thats ajr for you. Always somehow knowing all of us
Someone in the comment section of Bummerland said that "whenever they're depressed they listen to this and they're normal again" that isnt how depression works my guy
To anyone who needs to hear it:
✨ANY PROGRESS IS GOOD PROGRESS!✨
fnf mods when they finally make assets that took more than 3 hours just for 5 frames: 😐
based on a true story 😜😜
@@plainwhitesalternatethe man ment emotionally
The beat drop makes you feel happy and hides us from the lyrics that we're truly feeling
lolz lols
@@blm4225 dude stop promoting you’re doo doo music in the comments 😂
*LORD JESUS DIED & ROSE AGAIN TO FREE U FROM SIN ACCEPT HIS GIFT BY FAITH* ✝️✝️✝️
They are truly a amazing band and deserve a lot more.
Exactly, it feels incredible!
The meaning of half of AJR’s songs are basically “I’m depressed but not that much”
That is the best summary I’ve heard
We're depressed but not that much..........
After we hear this song
true
you dont even know the half of it. the rest of the album is pretty crazy
oh wow
You know it’s good when there’s like 15 Jacks at once
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AJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJR :)
Adam, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, *_g e o r g e ,_* Jack, Jack, Jack, and Ryan.
15 Jacks is too much for this world
@@littlesounder1932 who is George o_o
This song resonates deep in the bones of anyone who's been through depression.
Being way less sad is an accomplishment
I have osteoporosis
So I guess that's why I love this song
It got me through COVID.
I don't know if I've been through depression... but this song explains me... should I be worried?
yo this is sibling goals
also, thank you for making me feel way less sad!
Yes!
Le gasp! I'm a big fan! Do you think you'll use this song for a little pickle town animation?
OH MY GOD I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCHHH I DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE A FAN OF AJR
I didn’t know you liked AJR! Hi anana!
OMG
"Living sucks, but it's sucking just a little now" is the best line I've ever heard in a song. I can't get it out of my head
1:18
@Camryn Taylor noted
That's not a line
That's a quote
Might as well be
@Camryn Taylor what link
@@duckman5545 I'm guessing one reply had a malicious link, which I'll presume has since been removed
Phenomenal
Huh
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I recongize u from im not famous ;)
You're exactly right.
Yea
This song is a double wammy for me. First, its the song that was on the radio while my mom drove me to my high school graduation. Second, I play it after my therapy sessions to help me feel proud of myself. I love you AJR. Thank you so much for writing this.
Whenever a new AJR song releases, it should be a national holiday
AJR DAY!
OMG YES
THE THREE OF US JUST MADE A HOLIDAY XD
It’s official, I’m throwing a party this weekend
i'll be there
Can we appreciate that three dudes that did covers for songs made a band that made so many people happy through tough times
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Yeah. This was uploaded a day after my birthday. I am grateful
They're such nice people, it's amazing.
@@taralamlam1287 Damn, that's crazy, but I don't remember asking.
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We will hear this super often on the radio 💥
I hope!
I think they are going to replace Bang! on the radio
Hopefully!
*LORD JESUS DIED & ROSE AGAIN TO FREE U FROM SIN ACCEPT HIS GIFT BY FAITH* ✝️✝️✝️
I hope we will!
man, im 62 years old and have never cared to be a groupy and although hearing great songs over the years, nothing really struck me as this is great, refreshing and enjoyable, you are a real dork man and thank you for sharing yourself with the world. I hope your music stays working for you and not working you. yeah the hat is cozy and comfy, id wear mine all the time but it would always get tilted and kicked to a 45 still comfy. good luck in recognizing and achieving your dreams
Saw a lot of older fans at the show I went to last night. The age range these guys attract is so wide.
I love this song because instead of focusing on “I’m not happy yet”, the upbeat beat makes it sound more like a celebration of the fact that “I’m way less sad” and since as the song suggests, you don’t go from depressed to happy at the flick of a switch it teaches people to celebrate their little victories and the small things they can do to improve their state.
Cheers, ill drink to that step-sis
Yes!
@@noonelooksatusers f
@@brandonmaher6793 why f i didn’t say anything sad
❤️🔥
Wooooo!
Huh?
I’m glad they are getting their recognition
Sup josh
I like your channel
sdfg
Listening to this after Bummerland makes it feel like a story of someone who's hit rock bottom and is slowly working their way back to happiness. Very nice.
Maybe an unannounced continuation of turning out?
Honestly true because bang was they’re lowest like REALLY low there’s a line saying “ everybody come HANG LETS GO OUT WITH A BANG “ and slowly it’s all depressing stuff but getting more happy and bang was the first song of the album
I've recently gotten into AJR in the past year, but every song they drop is *exactly* where I'm at in life... Bang, bummerland, turning out 2, and now this. It's amazing, but I'm getting better..
Wait a second maybe that's what they're doing
Or starting with my play as a prequel and then bummerland and then way less sad gives a reason too
This song helped me so much when I was going through depression and anxiety 🎉
Hope you're doing ok
Their parents must be so proud that they raised 3 amazing musicians.
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I think they most definitely are :)
more importantly, how they named their kids decided the band name
Yes, but they were probably proud long before. Try having kids- you can't not be in love with everything they do. I'm just saying being proud of them starts with eat, sleep and poop. It's only up from there. LOL
@@carcattty why? Because they’re successful and you’re not?
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU DO NEXT
I like making pizza
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-Finale
Nevermind if you dont get the joke XD
We my friend we
As I also can’t wait
I’m shocked they’re not more famous than they are... like I love how they’re kinda a hidden gem but I know so many more people would/could love their music the way I do
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@Tyler Nelson and we'll never know what their habits are or that they spent 20 grand on shirts
Based on how they sold out the Anthem in DC right before the lockdown last year, and their major commercial features this year, I'm gonna say they're not so hidden anymore ;)
agreed
Exactly, their music is really unique and they don't just make music about love and breakups, they're really special.
I really hate being "late" to all the great music, but I have discovered something. These powerful songs always seem to come to me when I need them most. I may not be happy, but I'm way less sad. Thank you AJR for another song that sooths the rougher edges of life.
This has gotta be one of the weirdest all over the place music videos they've ever done and I LOVE IT
Even more than 100 Bad Days?? Actually yeah you’re right, this one pretty out there...
Yea
I agree this is very weird but it is now one of my favorites
100 bad days is kind of trippy
Nah. Still thinking 100 Bad Days still takes the cake.
Jack's whole personality is just mountains of unjustified confidence and its so inspiring.
AJR’s Video Editor - “I’m a-okay! I’m a-okay!”
Me watching 2:56 - “You say it but you just don’t mean it”
They really are putting them through the ringer 😂
100 Bad Days be like
_Now that's a lot of Jacks_
@@littlesounder1932 it takes me over 40 minutes to clone 2 people-
I am so impressed with their editor like wow pop off
I’m autistic and have adhd so I mostly have trouble sleeping and I’m glad to feel that everyone has felt that and these lyrics were way to relatable 2:11
Can’t wait, I’ve been running out of good music this is just what I needed
hey the entertainment's here!
@@HomeOfTheFrogGames yayyyyy somebody finally got it
@@BallinnnFr i saw the name and immediately got it.
@@HomeOfTheFrogGames I figured if anyone would get it, it would be people early for an ajr song premiere lol
Oh my oh my god
I think this song is a way healthier than the songs we typically get about depression. Depression is often portrayed as happening to most people because of something bad that happened in their life, and then they get help once and it is like the mental illness is gone! Maybe that happens for some, but for a lot of people, depression doesn’t go away completely. Very, very rarely, it may never actually go away at all. That is terrifying! Many people seem confused by the concept someone can do everything right and still be depressed. They go to therapy constantly, take their meds on time, actively use appropriate coping skills, and always follow the advice of their doctor and yet it doesn’t help. So, what do we do when that happens? What happens when we have tried countless medications, therapies, and treatments and it still doesn’t get any better? Is that the beginning of the journey, or is that the end? This song validates the experiences of those kinds of people. In my opinion, not being happier but being way less sad is a fantastic achievement!
It's just the beginning. It takes a lot of time to realize that there are more ppl going through what you are and still dealing with the same doubt. Success does not have the same measure when you have chronic depression. Wishing you all the best in your daily achievements! And that's how we should measure, day by day going forward not with the yard stick of the past.
y'all these were worded beautifully ? like damn didnt need to have me crying in the club
People mess up their own lives all the time, getting over depression is really easy with the right mindset.
@@hllyenaylleth9576 wtf dude
@@vasconcelos7356 still true. And what, is everyone a dude on the internet?
How does ajr manage to make songs about depression an absolute bop
you have 1 stack of likes
They mastered Pumped Up Kicks genre
I know like Ⴙიw
Ikr
@@benkimballbk.5809 was it 64?
He’s a-ok! He’s a-ok ‼️
WE'RE A-OK WITH THIS ONE🎺🎺🎺
My daughter is 6 and has autism. She loves this song and is currently listening to it on repeat. 4 times in a row now with her angelic voice singing the lyrics.
She told me she wants to play music like that. Thank you for inspiring her!
Much love.
Well, I speak from experience when I say: get used to this. And for her sake, I hope you do. Those of us on the spectrum need our parents to support us, and not get bored of songs on repeat, or infinite dinosaur facts, etcetera. Let her know you're behind her, and I'm sure you'll see amazing things in the years to come. I'm sure she'll be grateful to know you're there.
I also have autism and I can confirm that this song is amazing and I too am inspired!
I know your daughter will be great.
I'm sorry, this is just so cute-
I hope you and your daughter have an AMAZING day!!!
So sweet, bless your heart
This is such an important song. Sometimes aiming for ‘happy’ feels like too big of a goal, so for the time being you aim to just be ‘a bit less sad’, then a ‘bit less sad’ turns into ‘way less sad’
This comment describes my life right now. Thank you and AJR for putting this feeling into words.
@@Chaseman-pq4mq of course! I’m glad it resonated with you
@@danastoyanova2970 lol yeah it really describes life
This almost feels like a sequel to “Don’t Throw Out My Legos”
Same. It’s kinda similar.
They're wearing shirts with "The Band Name" on it... so definitely feels that way
for me it sounds like the sequel to the entertainments here lol
Yeah, both are about moving
For me, it’s a sequel to Karma
Was just having the worst spiral I've had for a while. Finally thought, "I need my anthem" and came back to this video. I'm feeling better now. Thank you.
Babe wake up AJR just dropped another song that perfectly illustrates how you've been feeling for the past few weeks in a way that makes you appreciate the band's existence as if they were designed specifically in this universe in order to comfort you through hard times!
I might not be your babe.... but this guy agrees with you. :)
The worlds still not doing any better then it was last year, but here is hoping.
Yes honey :|
i wish i could unread this
Ok
"I'm not yet dead , so I guess I'll be alright" . Line hits 💥💥
It's "I'm not DEAD yet
Also I agree
They put that line in “OK Overture”
Yes! Your so right!
sure he's not dead but that poor, poor hat
"I'm not dead yet so I guess I'll be alright"
I'm crying cause I FEEL it
good for u
I love this song. It sums what I feel perfectly.
"No, I'm not happy yet, but I'm way less sad!"
🖤
AJR: *gets on trending*
Me: Im way less sad
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I like how Jack still can just *feel himself* even tho the lyrics are not happy yet
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Aaaaaaaaaaa i love it alreadyyyy
Hello
whats your favorite song btw? mines gotta be sober up
sdfg
sameeeee
Blackie Im a fan because of your "im not famous vid" (P.S. i didnt know you were a real ajr fan so 👌👌👌👍👍👍)
have had chronic depression since my adolescence. when i first heard this song, i was just getting out of the lowest point i had ever gotten in my life. i cried out of happiness because it resonated so deeply with me!
it's been a couple years and i finally developed a will to live. still, every time i hear this song, it never fails to make me happy💖
Glad to hear you recovered. You go king
This Band truly helps my anxiety and Depression. Ik AJR won't see this but thank you!
I saw it using the newest first thignie
I've been finding their helping me work through depression n anxiety as well, when I feel down I put on of their songs n start dancing n it always helps. I wish they knew how many ppl they are helping
When ever I'm having a really bad day which is every day I just go blast AJR. NO ONE CAN STOP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@fletrir_ so everyday is a bad day, kid?
@@fletrir_ therez always a sliver lining
As someone who struggles with depression, this song speaks the language of my heart. It's ok to admit that things are rough, but hopefully today is less bad than yesterday was.
times are rough, we just have to make the best of it. keep thinking positive thoughts!
same bro
Y’all’s comments are making me cry in a bittersweet way and idk why 😩🥹✨
“I may be wrong, it’s stupid but it’s all I have”
That is one of the greatest lyrics AJR has ever written and nobody can prove me otherwise
brb proving you otherwise
Agreed
“I been counting sheep but the sheep all died” a bit disturbing but catchy!
I've always been partial to "because I wanna move out, I don't wanna move on," "all my new friends, we smile at party time, but soon we forget to smile at anything else," and "all of my life I have been starving
- not for a dinner with friends, more of a starving artist."
@@strawberrana THANK YOU! i was about to mention those!.. ok maybe not all of em but definitely don't throw out my legos.
This song has gotten me thru some dark days. Thanks guys ❤
Same
Same
Anyone else noice how every time they say “I’m A-okay” is when they’re underwater about to drown?
Yes :')
Yup. It's odd, but that's what makes AJR awesome. The odd things.
@@stargazer0365 or maybe not 👀
Yeah it's like the This Is Fine meme while they're on fire
@@cosmicofthestars3095 they never actually went underwater, its jst camera tricks
This song has helped me come to terms with my mental health, over the years, sure I'm not happy yet but I'm way less sad and that's fucking progress.
Same!!! It’s like a mental health anthem!
And any progress is great! I might be a stranger on youtube, but I believe in you
@@enderlemon890 Thanks friend, keep the positivity flowing!
"Over the years"
"2 months ago"
@@levilivesinwisconsin My poor mental health pre-dates the song....so yea over the last few years of dealing with it thesong has helped me out
FACT OF THE FACTS :
AJR DOES NOT HAVE BAD MUSIC.
All those haters are too blind to realize what they’re missing
I first heard Sober Up and Burn the House Down a few years ago, and I've loved everything I've heard since I started listening to them.
@@cxiong21 those are exactly the same songs that brought me in, I cannot stop listening now
@@cxiong21 it was Weak for me
@@cxiong21 hhh I heard I'm Ready for the first time maybe a year ago and that's how I started listening to them
I'm convinced that if this song was sung by any other band it would be the saddest song on the iternet
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The amount of manic energy in this video is incredible. If you search up “personification of an absolute fuckin meltdown” you get redirected here
This is an appreciation comment for the trumpet girl, Arnetta.
Arnetta is the trumpet girl, Chris is the drum guy. JJ used to be on trumpet but he left to make his own music
@@rencantspel4628 Thank you
@@kornova4343 I miss JJ :( but Arnetta is cool
yes absolutely
Like, damn. I miss JJ, but Arnetta is real cool
The “way less sad” part sounds JUST like the “still turning out” in Turning out in the click‼️
Ya but happier
Exactly what I was thinking
@@UnknownUser-ty5ux you mean way less sad?
@@julie717 ba dum tsss
Ah so truee!
after an hour of crying, suppressed internal screaming and angst, I DO feel way less sad :)
Somehow every AJR song sounds exactly the same yet completely different at the same time
Ikr 😭❤
It has the AJR charm but its unique too 👌
So true
like its sound boring at first but afterwards you ove it
Right?☺
I'm so excited, and I've been avoiding the spoilers all day, I should just "shut up and just enjoy this feeling"
I see what you did 😂😁
I like that lol
Damn you man. Good joke though lol
I'm going to wait till it's official release in my time zone, I'm so excited!
@@malgs9418 me too
Jack vibing crazily throughout this video is proof that he is my spirit animal.
I know AJR themselves wont see this but.....
I have a really amazing friend who introduced me to AJR last few days ago and I already love it, it's so fun, relatable and so interesting, I personally love I won't, Steve's going to London and Drama and honestly they've done an incredible job, I know I'd never see them live but seeing such a close and heartfelt group of friends makes me think that they're still is good in this world, weather it comes in the form of an animal or an Adam, Jack or Ryan it makes a difference in our universe, our world and our community and I would like to say that you've done and amazing job and don't listen to anyone who hates or tries changing your music just tell them that you wouldn't, love you guys ❤️
The underratedness of AJR is killing me
Yeah and when people say famous singers who are known to most people are “underrated” ( justin Bieber, Ariana grande etc.)
They have 9,864,106 monthly listeners
and this got over 1million views, how are they underrated?
@@craig205 It's still underated, all people i've met haven't even heard about them
@@thee-hee8257 that doesn't mean they're underrated. if millions of people around the world play their music and they get millions of views like this so quickly, that's not even close to underrated. A group like hieroglyphics would be considered underrated.
@@craig205 For the music industry, it isn't that much, but i get your point, some artists are REALLY underrated.
So I've followed AJR since "What Everyone's Thinking" and seeing how large their audience has grown is incredible. I think I can speak for 1.54 million people when we say thank you AJR for doing what you do and giving us all a safe space to just listen and relax. Even if it's just background music while some of us do homework or go to sleep, you three are incredible and do incredible things, so thank you.
Agreed!
Agreed it's been a ride
Agreed
Yup
Definitely. I’m really glad to say I knew them since Living Room, but DAMN, have they come a long way
This music video is lit!!! 🔥🔥
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definitely the lyrics are really deep as well.
Exactly!
This song played on repeat for a very long hard time in my life and I still relate to this day 😂❤ I love it my husband loves it. It’s healing. ❤
Something I love about AJR is that they don't try and make everything seem perfect. In this song and even in bummerland the main theme is compromise. Your depression may not be completely cured and you may not have the perfect life, but at least its getting better. At least you've made progress and honestly thats enough for me
They are realistic and that is comforting. Same with turning out and turning out pt. 2. They take into account realism and makes such great music as a result
I feel like this song connects with a lot of us.
Absolutely
"and im not dead yet, so i guess ill be alright" honestly mood
I am a South Korean who will join the Marine Corps next week. My favorite artist is AJR. They always make encouraging songs and write influential songs. I'm always rooting for you.
Rooting for u to hope it goes well
good luck!
That's incredible, I wish you the best of luck!
Best wishes, hope it goes well and luck is on your side.
Good luck
Discovering AJR was a huge mistake, HOWEVER, I feel some sort of nostalgia while looking back at the period where they were my entire personality. Fucked times.
bummerland: shirtless ryan being filmed!
way less sad: shirtless JACK being filmed!!
we all know who's next
@@mia.sciabica Finally, we'll have them all
Wait where??
@@DreamlandRoses 3:12
@colelycraft Funny part is that it’s the same director too.
Editor: How many Jacks do you want?
Jack: YeS
HAHAHA
I thought the same thing lol
I checked three times there’s twenty three
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if i had a therapist i would definitely be bringing this song to our next meeting
Thank you for giving me this idea😂😂😂 I will be doing this on Friday
If you brought this song to a therapy session, I would definitely want to be your therapist
@@prawnking6061 lol same
I literally showed my therapist some of AJR’s songs yesterday and she’s probably more concerned now 😭
@@lexigavin3745 DID YOU LET THEM KARMA?!?! *MAD LAD*
気持ちがブルーな時はこの曲を聞いて日々頑張っております！とってもいい曲🎶❤
Amen 🙏🏽 ❤❤❤
finally, an anti-depression song that not depressing
look at like all of their songs, humpty dumpty, bummerland, and a lot more song by them, it's just kinda their theme
Yes
i can’t act like i don’t know, these guys are one of the only ppl i listen to
Hey come on man, the sheeps all die
What about maps?
“People want shirts with the band name on it”
Jack: wears a shirt with “the band name” on it
All of us: you naught naughty, you teasing me
Mane-
he takes it off at the end, maybe he doesn't want anyone to buy them :(
@@elielelias24 well I want one :(
@@cadoncastrechino9586 I think they sell it on their merch store
@@tmp123ful if they sell an actual shirt that just says “the band name” on it I need it in my life lol
Me: I don't know how to describe this moment in my depression.
AJR: It's THIS.
Yup
Fuck, this is so accurate...
Haha .. Y e a h
*sighs* w h y
When people ask how I'm doing I just say, "I'm way less sad then yesterday"
when he is singing the part where he saying, I can't fall asleep and I'm losing my mind. I feel like that's me when I explained to my mom that I couldn't fall asleep, so I was watching my phone and also AJR is the best band I've ever heard in eternity if AJR ever respond to something I say I do I am gonna cry my eyes out of happy tears for five years I love AJR thank you.😊😊😊🥹🥹🥹🥹
This gives me the “enjoy those little moments” type of feeling
Like the part that says “Shut up and just enjoy this feeling” followed by “I’m not happy yet, but I’m way less sad”
He’s not cured, but he needs to enjoy what he gets
thats basically what ajr songs all about
@@nanand.r yea I guess ur right
Me on a daily basis
@@nanand.r unus annus maybe?
In all seriousness, I get it tho
Like when you are in between the process of getting better so you're not happy or "cured" but hey you are learning how to cope better
i love the fact that AJR just feel like 3 buddies fucking around and thriving doing so
brothers*
@@mysteriousforest9077 Which makes it even better
@@themightypancake5695 Honestly it does. I still don't understand how they get along enough to make a band tho
@@mysteriousforest9077 Some siblings have a special bond like that. Unfortunately it's a rare thing to see nowadays, especially in mainstream media
That's what makes them hella cringey. Their lyrics are such shit
I’ve been a fan for a little over a year now and they still have this effect on me where as soon as a new song comes out I’m like “eh, it’s ok I guess” then I hear it again and I’m like “oh crap, it’s a bop”
dude sameee!!! only difference is that ive been a fan a lil longer but doesnt matter. we still a part of the same fam base :)
same!!! it always hits with some delay lmao
I’ve only been a fan for a few months, but same. Even when I went back and listened to their older songs. Usually I listen to one of their songs for the first time, my reaction is “It’s alright,” but the next day somehow the song pops into my head. So I listen to it again and I love it
yea i started listening to him when weak came out and never stopped
same
What I love about this music video in particular is how it gives some more camera time to people other than Jack, even Arnetta and Chris get a shot to themselves. Nice work 👏
I like how he’s actually doing a bunch of things that kids do to feel happy, like jumping on the bed, or hanging upside down. He just want simple happy.
Uhhh 0:35
Should I be concerned about what you did as a child?
@@ryantalley5284 ummm...swimming? Ok, that’s a good question. Or maybe that floaty feeling in an elevator...?
@@arianabell9351 that one is basically just symbolism for "drowning behind closed doors." You want to press the open button, it'd be so easy to just let go of your issues onto someone else, but you keep them shut because you don't want to flood anyone.
yeah bouncing on beds, hanging upside down, hanging out with your 20 clones on a staircase. All the kids happy feels.
@@ryantalley5284 LOL
AJR, you make incredible work. I'd say you deserve more, but its your decision of how much fame you want. We're all proud of what you accomplished. And Winter will be too.
I agree
“Winter would be too” aww🥰
"and life will be too"
This is such a wholesome comment oh my gosh-
100 percent
it's been a year, and this is still my favorite one ♥
:]
Same :)
:}
feels like it was yesterday
It will never get old :]
i love AJR because they perfectly describe how i feel inside
I literally don’t understand how they keep consistently putting out GOLD
That’s all they can make... gold. 😎
Idk, they have high standards?
Agreed.
can't wait to hear this all over the radio
I hope it goes viral
@@HS_521 kids gotta Tiktok it or something
Actually I hope it goes viral but doesn’t reach tiktok. Something this good doesn’t deserve to be on it, in a good way
@@piausc4712 it’s above TikTok
@@Pasquch yes, that’s what I meant 😅
“Well I can’t fall asleep and I’m losing my mind cause it’s half-past three and my brain’s on fire”
God those lyrics hurt me in a certain way and love how relatable it is
Also 3:30 calls back to a previous song
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“I’m trying way too hard but I can’t not try” for me
“I’ve been counting sheep but the sheep both died” 💀
This song just took up 4 hours of my night. And I'm still listening lol I love this band
伸びない
This song really defines their whole thing, being completely unrestrained when dancing, making music, and making music videos
Also being shirtless for a part
@@boxatron8010 yes that too
Yeah this song basically wraps up their whole thing for anyone who is seeing them for he first time
can we consider ajr the master of the “shifting instruments?” like when instruments become different instruments in a super cool way
Lol inventor? I don’t think so- they talk about their influences all the time. Jon Bellion is a huge one.
@Charlei13 challenge accepted
@@playthetutorial7479 challenge failed?
@@subparcrow yes but someone out there has done that before
@@playthetutorial7479 jon bellion
I didnt know about these dudes until this song. Then I checked out the rest of their shit. The album's are like watching a really good movie. Meaning, they're great the whole way through. It's not just one or two tracks, it's the whole damn album that's great. And I mean every album. Thanks God they exist
Imma tell this too my friends thanks man
Thank*
Yeah same here, this was the song that got me interested and it didn't take long to discover every single album could be played from start to finish without skipping a track. Saw them in Madison in September and it was hands down the best show I've ever been to
It's like being on a Netflix trip on my phone
Lol I remember when this song came out, I was celebrating my birthday the day it came out and I remember I was going through a lot that year and y'all's music made me so happy! I remember running up to my mom and saying "AJR MADE A SONG ON MY BIRTHDAY!!!" and we played it at my party and everything lol, love y'all!
Wow that's awesome! Must've been one amazing birthday gift :O
YES! 1 million views in 2 days! AJR is reaching such a large audience, I’m so happy for them!
I know right, it’s amazing
yes, they really deserve this and so much more!~
I wish they never got on titkokt :(
I've been listening to this for 7 hours and counting.. same feeling and energy for each play. Can't get enough
Half a million of those might’ve been me on the day it premiered. 😂😂😂
I love how the whole song is supposed to make people feel it’s message. AJR knows that their music can’t fix someone’s life, but music that makes you feel good and that you can relate too can make you feel, well, way less sad.
And the video makes it even better just seeing them dance around so free spirited!
Preach
So they borrowed the music from Simon and Garfunkel's "My Little Town" which itself is about what it's like to feel restless and trapped in your hometown
Jack's hat is already part of him, it doesn't even fall when he is upside-down
Yep
YOUR SO RIGHT LOL 😂😂
I went to your concert last night for May 1st the maybe man tour and after you guys showed how you made way less sad I can’t stop listening to it over and over again as I listen for the beats you talked about!!!! Love the song ❤❤❤