I buried my 3 day old daughter recently. I am a Christian so I know I will see her soon and she is in God's memory. This song makes me feel so good.........
I was given a terminal diagnosis a few weeks ago and I just wanted to say thanks for making the music and this song it's true it is good life is good no matter how bad it seems it IS GOOD I wish I had more time
Heard this song in 1999 when I was 10 years old and I love it ever since now that I'm hearing this song in 2021 at age 31 it does make me feel great to be alive , long live 90s music ,
I can recall first hearing this song back in 2000. I was really stunned. Then began to watch it on MTV. Timeless tune. If more people listened to it, the world could only level up a little higher in virtue. Life Inspiring of the highest order; song and video.
What a powerful song… I cannot listen to this song without breaking down. It makes me think so much about how fast life is passing by. I remember listening to this song a heavily years ago before my mom passed. I knew her health was getting worse and from working in health care I could see what was coming. Now seeing my daughter grow up, is so amazing. My mom was close with her and now things my daughter says and how she act is so much like my mom. Life is beautiful but crazy .
this is one of those songs that makes me appreciate life whenever im in the dumps. i always have a more positive outlook on life and humankind after hearing this song and especially watching the video. other bands like U2 can have that effect too. Beautiful Day, Electrical Storm, Where the Streets have no name just to name a few. I wish this song had gotten noticed more. Its beautiful.
This song was there for me when I felt so 'stuck' in a life I wasn't happy in. I realized that one day, things would change (and they did) and now it's about paying it forward. Sharing this song with my family & friends because I know someone will see it today who needs to hear this message. It is a GOOD day to be ALIVE! :) Namaste.
Back on Thankgiving 2000 I got on Much on Demand and this was the song | requested. Still love it. I met him a few years later at the Calgary Stampede and it was awesome. Pure Canadian talent.
Take chances.. Be scared. Ask that girl out. When she turn you down ask out her friend. It is GOOD to be alive and it's so fucking short. The older you get the more time fly's by and the more trouble you'll have with enjoying it. Don't waste time. Live, Fucking live!
This song is one of those songs that just makes you stop and think about life. It makes me stop and makes me realise that the negativity that I have is worthless! Just enjoy life and all of those things that makes this world worth living for. The ocean, the blue skies, the sun, the moon & stars, the soft sand, the mountains, and the list goes on and on..... I am thankful to be Alive!
I am a total music lover, but when I heard this for the first time, I thought, there is hope for the human race after all. Thank you to the person who posted.
I might be 3 years late, but I fondly remember CBC using this song in their montage. It really was an amazing video to go along with this great song. I cant believe its been 12 years since Sydney 2000!
Always loved this song, especially the video. The soaring vocals, orchestrations and breath-taking vistas-doesnt it just make ya wanna get up off ur chair and go outside just to feel the air, look at the sky and be glad ur alive?
I saw Edwin about ten years ago in concert at a little dance place in Victoria, I went in front of the speakers about ten feet away and let the music blast through me, what a rush, my ears rang for a day or two .... when I hear this song I can tune in to the vibration of all being Alive on Earth Together, 7,000,000,00 of us Alive, I love it :)
wow, has it really been that long?? ever since the 1st time i heard this song it's been in my head.. it just pops in once in a while, i think of it for days afterwards.. it's amazing that way!
Seems the older you get, the faster time goes. I appreciate life more than ever. I never thought I'd hear myself say "life is a gift". Most people take life for granted, but if you think about the many different factors that came about to make you exist.. the odds are possibly in the trillions. So just to be able to look out of your eyes and see the world around you, one is lucky there.
This is an amazing video with so much meaning...the singing is phenomenal...so powerful...really great to see the skydiving and underwater footage...fabulous...5 stars and favorite, Cheryl Cerri-Bruno
Growing up as a young kid I remember this being one of my favorite music videos on the countdown, we're all human in the end, this is a reminder, embrace the life you have now, take a moment to realize this is the only life we have, be happy, to this day I still love this song and as an adult now this song has so much more emotion to it, so much more meaning, life only lasts for so long guys, embrace it, don't take it for granted.
This song always makes me think of my cat that I sadly lost in 2016. I have a perfect picture of her enjoying the "sun, strong against [her] face". Wish I could post it here.
THIS IS the SONG that clearly highlights our need to strive to appreciate What We Have and Value Too many invest their energy and funds pursuing dreams that are Not Their Own and often encouraged by those around them. Try to find what Really Appeals to you... Invest Your Time to explore this. Living The Dream is about THE JOURNEY not the acquisition and final achievements, in my humble view. If someone Gave Me my #career or personal experiences or #achievements they'd mean #ABSOLUTELY Nothing. They're Truly #Valued because their mine and my efforts and memories striving to gain or overcome challenges, though affected by personal perceptions, are what seems to Matter Most as I age and reflect back. Finally escaped a brutal marriage and disruptive circle, and This #Song Says It ALL! Thank You for recording and writing this #masterpiece ALEX LIFESON and EDWIN with your INCREDIBLE musicians, with this Amazing Award-Winning #Rockvideo and #singing performance. #songwriting #amazing #musicmatters #rockmatters #rocksong #rocker #winner #awardwinning #coolvideo #topsong #supportartists #music #chechthisout #amazing #meaningful #wild #wow .
This song gave me a lump in my throat while listening to it, my late step father always use to blast this up when we went on missions our cruises... this was his favorite song. This and the memories we made are the only things that I have left to remember him by... I love this song.
An old all-time favourite of mine. Takes me back to elementary school days. Moving song, good vid, great message that we could all do well to be reminded of every now and then. Don't take it for granted, ever.
Just checked in to watch this on my 72nd birthday. I have 3 terminal illnesses and it's a race to which one kills me. Every year is a good one. Thanks for this amazing music.
This song appealed to me when it first came out and I saw it on television. It was a dark time for me, and I look back on this song with pleasure. I'm a stranger. I wish you all the best, as much as that is possible. I hope you are reading this, and/or at peace.
***** I know heh but still, the quality could've been better the day it was uploaded. Visually, I always thought this was one of the best videos out there. If there's one video I'd like to see reuploaded in HD, it would be this one!
Right? Such a shame that music videos like this, which probably had a budget and crew, ended up uploaded to TH-cam years and years later in the worst quality possible.
You guys clearly don't know much about TH-cam. This was uploaded only a year after TH-cam came out. And no, you could not upload high quality back then. This was as good as it got.
I miss when songs could wait 2:00 before the chorus drops. Never happens anymore. And such a throwback banger of a tune! Makes me think of late afternoons with much music. After jonovision IYKYK
"Doug, No matter how things are going, This song will always lift you up" Brought to me by "Ford". So thank you for reminding me of when I was young and stupid. here we are both broke down
This song completely changed my perspective on life, not going to college after high school any more but going to BC, New Zealand, Australia and all over the world to go hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing and straight up chillin but because of how sick the world is I will have to get a job but that wont stop me from seeing the world and being at peace for every moment of my life. Im 15, I have a job and save 90% of my money so that when Im 18 I can start my journey.
Saw him in concert back in the 90's and he was fantastic. I had honestly never heard of him at the time but his music still pops into my head sometimes. Like this morning, which is why I'm here :)
Whenever I hear this, the homework I'm doing feels pointless. It feels like a song that should motivate everyone to enjoy everything, but all I want to do is live all the adventures I dream up and not the work I have to do :( I just love this song! It brings up all the good times I can remember :)
Holy shit! i havent heard this song in years! i just happened to come across it browsing for Sloan songs. The same feeling I get listening to this, I get when do something slow and peaceful i truly love (hiking in the middle of nowhere, canoeing on glass-like water, jogging down a quiet rural highway smelling nothing but the strong smell of canola in late summer....). Ahhh, life is good.
Awesome tune-reminds me of my brother in law. Never met a more energetic, outdoors type of person in my life. Left me in the dust many a times, but stayed with me always. See you in the next life Stef.....miss you Bro
Makes one think of one's own mortality..doesn't it? At the time this song first came out, I was going through a tough time. I heard this tune, and I thought, some many people were worse off than I. Thank you for posting, and allowing me to take a step back.
Man no kidding. Lately so much shit in my life has dragged me down, and I felt so depressed. But I came across this song and it really raised my spirits. Working at bettering my life. Afterall, we only have one.
What else could you ask for, just proves hes lived his dream and has found the place he wants to be. Congrats man couldn't ask for a better job or place to have it.
I remember this from when I was growing up. It struck something in me and was so different from the usual music I would listen to. So uplifting. Especially now as an adult. Thank you!
I buried my 3 day old daughter recently. I am a Christian so I know I will see her soon and she is in God's memory. This song makes me feel so good.........
I am so sorry for your loss. You may not be able to feel it, but I am hugging you right now..❤
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you've found solace in this song. Music is very healing.
god bless her little soul and god bless you
❤
I was given a terminal diagnosis a few weeks ago and I just wanted to say thanks for making the music and this song it's true it is good life is good no matter how bad it seems it IS GOOD I wish I had more time
Sometimes you can extend the contract.....
Still with us?
I'm hoping the best for you! I'm with you!!
God bless you
I hope that you still with us and if not we will see you in heaven.
In 99 this was my go to song, mother dying from cancer and just starting a marital break up. 20 years later it is good to be alive!
Sorry for your loss
condolences for your loss glad you made it through , keep on trucking my dude !!
We are all gonna make it, bros.
Same situation at that time ....but still here !
Peace.
Heard this song in 1999 when I was 10 years old and I love it ever since now that I'm hearing this song in 2021 at age 31 it does make me feel great to be alive , long live 90s music ,
long live the 90's bro
I feel badly for today youth never getting to live through the 90s.
I was 17. A favorite of mine.
Yes bro I was also 10 years old in 99 when I heard this song 😢 makes me miss my dad who passed away in 2001
I grew up on edwin and I mother earth, and am still listening to it. Haven't taken "Better days" out of cd player in forever :)
Seriously this has to be one of the best ever genuine unselfish awakening music videos of all.
This dude walked away from a killer band to go solo and dropped this. lirl. Irony is fun.
This song is WICKED plus the video is beautiful.
I agree 100%%
The primary ditty of loving and appreciating life today
Always thought that him being the center of the camera makes him look like a douche but heh
I can recall first hearing this song back in 2000. I was really stunned. Then began to watch it on MTV. Timeless tune. If more people listened to it, the world could only level up a little higher in virtue. Life Inspiring of the highest order; song and video.
Back when mtv still played music miss those days
I can feel the blood pumping through my veins and feel so alive and appreciate life when I listen to this song. It truly is good to be alive
A pint of beer raised towards a better day..... ❤❤❤❤
I still love this song after 20 yrs. Its a praise love be-strong song. Makes me feel something each time i hear it.
What a powerful song… I cannot listen to this song without breaking down. It makes me think so much about how fast life is passing by. I remember listening to this song a heavily years ago before my mom passed. I knew her health was getting worse and from working in health care I could see what was coming. Now seeing my daughter grow up, is so amazing. My mom was close with her and now things my daughter says and how she act is so much like my mom. Life is beautiful but crazy .
this is one of those songs that makes me appreciate life whenever im in the dumps. i always have a more positive outlook on life and humankind after hearing this song and especially watching the video. other bands like U2 can have that effect too. Beautiful Day, Electrical Storm, Where the Streets have no name just to name a few. I wish this song had gotten noticed more. Its beautiful.
Just heard this song randomly on the radio and it instantly brought me back to the 90's when music had some great lyrics. It's been on repeat all day!
It's hard to listen to this song just ONCE!
This song was there for me when I felt so 'stuck' in a life I wasn't happy in. I realized that one day, things would change (and they did) and now it's about paying it forward. Sharing this song with my family & friends because I know someone will see it today who needs to hear this message. It is a GOOD day to be ALIVE! :) Namaste.
*****
Thank you
*****
Thank you - I am happy too..everything at the right time...just believe in your life path unfolding as it's meant to! :)
yes indeed woman props to ya!!!
I'm stuck myself
@@Yippa391 Stay strong my friend 👍🤙
Damn...what marvelous lyrics....I must say that there are many Canadian bands that express quite an unique / awesome mindset.
Big Wreck! Check them out. Best kept secret in Canada
Back on Thankgiving 2000 I got on Much on Demand and this was the song | requested. Still love it. I met him a few years later at the Calgary Stampede and it was awesome. Pure Canadian talent.
They should play the song on the radio again 😀
Can’t listen to this song without breaking down. Makes you think how fast life passes.
Take chances.. Be scared. Ask that girl out. When she turn you down ask out her friend. It is GOOD to be alive and it's so fucking short. The older you get the more time fly's by and the more trouble you'll have with enjoying it. Don't waste time. Live, Fucking live!
amen!
Okay!
Amen
amen brother
What is this logic? Life is short so embarrass yourself?
Still listening in 2019 👍🏼
best song ever has helped me through some rough times in my life.
This song is one of those songs that just makes you stop and think about life. It makes me stop and makes me realise that the negativity that I have is worthless! Just enjoy life and all of those things that makes this world worth living for. The ocean, the blue skies, the sun, the moon & stars, the soft sand, the mountains, and the list goes on and on..... I am thankful to be Alive!
I am a total music lover, but when I heard this for the first time, I thought, there is hope for the human race after all.
Thank you to the person who posted.
Back in the much music days. This song always stood out to me couldn't wait for them to play it
I might be 3 years late, but I fondly remember CBC using this song in their montage. It really was an amazing video to go along with this great song. I cant believe its been 12 years since Sydney 2000!
Haven't heard this song in so long. Just awesome!
When ever it's a really pretty day out, this song pops into my head.
Me too, that's why I played it today
Haven't heard this song since I was a teenager. Absolutely love it
Great song. Much Music fucking rocked back in the day. Found so many great bands, including my favorite - Matthew Good.
much now is trash
This song makes me appreciate everything and everyone in my life and thankful I wake up everyday
Who's here 20 years later? 😢
I am
me
More like 30 years ago. Lol
Yes sir ❤❤
haha yup I am here too
Always loved this song, especially the video. The soaring vocals, orchestrations and breath-taking vistas-doesnt it just make ya wanna get up off ur chair and go outside just to feel the air, look at the sky and be glad ur alive?
24 years ago .time flies insane
I saw Edwin about ten years ago in concert at a little dance place in Victoria, I went in front of the speakers about ten feet away and let the music blast through me, what a rush, my ears rang for a day or two .... when I hear this song I can tune in to the vibration of all being Alive on Earth Together, 7,000,000,00 of us Alive, I love it :)
wow, has it really been that long?? ever since the 1st time i heard this song it's been in my head.. it just pops in once in a while, i think of it for days afterwards.. it's amazing that way!
most positive music video ever made. i dont think people realize or even remember how amazing this video truly is
This and Let's Dance are my go-to songs during the Cornovirus Quarantine.
Seems the older you get, the faster time goes. I appreciate life more than ever. I never thought I'd hear myself say "life is a gift".
Most people take life for granted, but if you think about the many different factors that came about to make you exist.. the odds are possibly in the trillions. So just to be able to look out of your eyes and see the world around you, one is lucky there.
This is my funeral song, although i plan on living forever...
Muchmusic Countdown March 10, 2000
+Erato IsYourMuse i was 10. i love this!!!!
Yaaaaas!
I Was 6!
I was 29, didn't know how true this song was at the time. Savor the ages, you will miss them when you're gone
randy ravivann this came out on my 19th birthday
Spinning this CD constantly the last couple days. Lots of good memories from it. Thx Edwin.
i hadn't hear this song in years! i just love this song when it came out, and it's still sounds great today! :)
This is an amazing video with so much meaning...the singing is phenomenal...so powerful...really great to see the skydiving and underwater footage...fabulous...5 stars and favorite, Cheryl Cerri-Bruno
2021!!! Brings me back to music music days when i was once innocent. Now im living in a pandemic
His solo is awesome.. i played it so many times.. the whole album is amazing !
Growing up as a young kid I remember this being one of my favorite music videos on the countdown, we're all human in the end, this is a reminder, embrace the life you have now, take a moment to realize this is the only life we have, be happy, to this day I still love this song and as an adult now this song has so much more emotion to it, so much more meaning, life only lasts for so long guys, embrace it, don't take it for granted.
Even to this day when hear this song I get nostalgic. It's a wonderful song. It's one of those songs that move you. You can't help but feel..
This song always makes me think of my cat that I sadly lost in 2016. I have a perfect picture of her enjoying the "sun, strong against [her] face". Wish I could post it here.
When you get to heaven, you only have to call for her and she will be there. Otherwise its not heaven.
almost died 2 years ago fn covid glad im still here
I heard this once mashed up with One Republic's "Apologize", and it was incredible! Would love to find it again
Has to be one of the most inspirational songs ever made, and the video just gives me goosebumps!
I love Edwin solo or in I mother earth this man deserves more credits
THIS IS the SONG that clearly highlights our need to strive to appreciate What We Have and Value
Too many invest their energy and funds pursuing dreams that are Not Their Own and often encouraged by those around them. Try to find what Really Appeals to you... Invest Your Time to explore this.
Living The Dream is about THE JOURNEY not the acquisition and final achievements, in my humble view.
If someone Gave Me my #career or personal experiences or #achievements they'd mean #ABSOLUTELY Nothing. They're Truly #Valued because their mine and my efforts and memories striving to gain or overcome challenges, though affected by personal perceptions, are what seems to Matter Most as I age and reflect back.
Finally escaped a brutal marriage and disruptive circle, and This #Song Says It ALL!
Thank You for recording and writing this #masterpiece ALEX LIFESON and EDWIN with your INCREDIBLE musicians, with this Amazing Award-Winning #Rockvideo and #singing performance.
#songwriting #amazing #musicmatters #rockmatters #rocksong #rocker #winner #awardwinning #coolvideo #topsong #supportartists #music #chechthisout #amazing #meaningful #wild #wow
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This song gave me a lump in my throat while listening to it, my late step father always use to blast this up when we went on missions our cruises... this was his favorite song. This and the memories we made are the only things that I have left to remember him by... I love this song.
I havent heard this song it years. Love it. Brings back good memories
An old all-time favourite of mine. Takes me back to elementary school days. Moving song, good vid, great message that we could all do well to be reminded of every now and then. Don't take it for granted, ever.
Still listening to it. 2006, i can't beleive it.... I'm old !!! This is one of a powerfull song.
This is the life you should live!!...
Forget about money and fame... experience with the 5 senses is more powerful than all ELSE!!
loved this song! still great. and Edwin is back with with I mother earth. it is good to be alive.
Great song! No one could of done it better than Edwin. Thanks for posting!
Randomly thought of him and had to play this song and I still love it and he is STILL HOT!!!!!
good memories with this song... love the bass line. Go Canada!
Just checked in to watch this on my 72nd birthday. I have 3 terminal illnesses and it's a race to which one kills me. Every year is a good one. Thanks for this amazing music.
This song appealed to me when it first came out and I saw it on television. It was a dark time for me, and I look back on this song with pleasure.
I'm a stranger. I wish you all the best, as much as that is possible. I hope you are reading this, and/or at peace.
I can listen to this any day, everyday. cheers me up everytime
this song saved my life, to whomever wrote it, I am forever grateful.
Edwin! Good ol' Canadian boy!
this song is incredable, making you think of all the good thigns in life.. peace and love.. waves.. what ever make u feel good.
This video deserves more than 240p for fuck's sake.
I think some people are uncomfortable with a
" good to be alive " song
I Luv this song.
*****
I know heh but still, the quality could've been better the day it was uploaded. Visually, I always thought this was one of the best videos out there. If there's one video I'd like to see reuploaded in HD, it would be this one!
Right? Such a shame that music videos like this, which probably had a budget and crew, ended up uploaded to TH-cam years and years later in the worst quality possible.
You guys clearly don't know much about TH-cam. This was uploaded only a year after TH-cam came out. And no, you could not upload high quality back then. This was as good as it got.
1M now 🧡
Beautiful Song!!
It does feel so good to breath the air and be alive! God bless Edwin!
I miss when songs could wait 2:00 before the chorus drops. Never happens anymore. And such a throwback banger of a tune! Makes me think of late afternoons with much music. After jonovision IYKYK
The music video just screams 90's.
Brings back epic memories..
"Doug, No matter how things are going, This song will always lift you up" Brought to me by "Ford". So thank you for reminding me of when I was young and stupid. here we are both broke down
Thank you Jesus, for the gift of life
This song completely changed my perspective on life, not going to college after high school any more but going to BC, New Zealand, Australia and all over the world to go hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing and straight up chillin but because of how sick the world is I will have to get a job but that wont stop me from seeing the world and being at peace for every moment of my life. Im 15, I have a job and save 90% of my money so that when Im 18 I can start my journey.
Saw him in concert back in the 90's and he was fantastic. I had honestly never heard of him at the time but his music still pops into my head sometimes. Like this morning, which is why I'm here :)
Best use of a stunt double in a Canadian music video in the last decade. Period!
Is Canada near Alaska?
@@user-wr4uz8pg7m - Alaska is near Canada.
There are no stunt doubles. Edwin did this all himself.
2:24 you were saying?
@@dorfone I'm in British Columbia ... are you *sure* Canada is near Alaska? Asking for a friend.
Whenever I hear this, the homework I'm doing feels pointless. It feels like a song that should motivate everyone to enjoy everything, but all I want to do is live all the adventures I dream up and not the work I have to do :(
I just love this song! It brings up all the good times I can remember :)
His solo was more IME then anything ime DID AFTERWARDS,. i STILL LISTEN TO HIS STUFF. I think this is an amazing solo. i play edwin all the time!
Holy shit! i havent heard this song in years! i just happened to come across it browsing for Sloan songs. The same feeling I get listening to this, I get when do something slow and peaceful i truly love (hiking in the middle of nowhere, canoeing on glass-like water, jogging down a quiet rural highway smelling nothing but the strong smell of canola in late summer....). Ahhh, life is good.
...another spin around the sun. Always liked that line. Great song. Leaves you feelin better everytime.
I remember the first time I heard this song I had to ave the CD. Both are amazing!
Fuck I heard this in grade 8 back in the late 90s 2023 still brings a tear to my eye. Reminds me of my best friend that I don’t see anymore 😢
I'm 24 now.....this song was wicked back in junior high. Makes me feel good listenin to it.
This is the first song I remember hearing when I was 4 or 5 years old. So beautiful
Love love love this song!! So glad I bought this CD back in the day!
I just remembered this song from the 90s. Always loved it. Had forgotten about it for many years. It's just as touching and inspiring as it once was.
Awesome tune-reminds me of my brother in law. Never met a more energetic, outdoors type of person in my life. Left me in the dust many a times, but stayed with me always.
See you in the next life Stef.....miss you Bro
I love this song and video, makes me feel better everytime I hear it...I love how he can be free...wish I can be free like that...
Always loved this song!!! Such a good message
Beautiful landscapes' pics, extraordinary extrems sports and good lyric. Thank you Edwin, you rock !
Makes one think of one's own mortality..doesn't it? At the time this song first came out, I was going through a tough time. I heard this tune, and I thought, some many people were worse off than I.
Thank you for posting, and allowing me to take a step back.
Just reading comments…. I am honoured to hear all your stories. It’s nice to see the support for others!
Man no kidding. Lately so much shit in my life has dragged me down, and I felt so depressed. But I came across this song and it really raised my spirits. Working at bettering my life. Afterall, we only have one.
I love this song......reminds me how precious life is.
Great Song. I use to hear this song over and over back the years
I keep downloading this video since ... nearly 10 years, i really love this song thank you for posting it.
I remember hearing this song on MuchMusic many years ago. Such an incredible song that's stuck with me.
What else could you ask for, just proves hes lived his dream and has found the place he wants to be. Congrats man couldn't ask for a better job or place to have it.
I remember this from when I was growing up. It struck something in me and was so different from the usual music I would listen to. So uplifting. Especially now as an adult. Thank you!
Thats bullshit, man.
I'm 17.. and I fully appreciate it.
I love being alive, its a blessing. Everyday and everything is a miracle.