I lost my brother 13 years ago in an airplane crash (he was a pilot). He used to love this song. I listened this amazing song and I feel like he is still around, like he is with me listening.
@@lemonz0880 I won't never forget my parents crying and screaming the day of the crash, it was really hard seeing my mom losing her mind that I could hear her yelling one block away from home. Seeing my parents losing their mind, it is something I will never forget, this images on my mind will stay forever. Although I am doing much better, I will miss him forever. I am glad I could find this beautiful song to feel his presence beside me.
you're just looking through Rose-tinted glasses; probably you were a child or teenager back then, but the world has always been shit throughout all of history.
Same here. I was starting my senior year when I watched the movie for the first time. This song stuck with me all year till graduation. Really takes me back. My first car, my first road trip with that car. All the possibilities were ahead.
I'm 41 years old and I miss my innocent years of the 90s. I wish i could jump in a time machine and talk to my younger self and avoid/correct my mistakes. I can't so I listen to this song reminding me of my hopes and dreams back then. Amazing song.
The 90s were so wonderful. Listening to music like this makes me happy and sad in equal measure, happy because of the memories and sad because we will never have times like those again.
Was just a nicer time, people didn't seem so disconnected from each other which is ironic I know as the internet has connected us more with regards tech but the atmosphere was just so much nicer, it's hard to pinpoint what's missing but it just felt a 'lighter' time.
Listening to this in 2021. The 90's were something. High school was unique, people were jist free and music just flowed So grateful for the experience ❤
I agree I am almost 41, and amazing were the days no one stared at their phones, actually talked to one another, and enjoyed music together without head phones.
Tom Weaver Im 36 near 37 I was younger looking back then. I'm still a but young looking but older then you and I still think our generation are time and music eas better then this 2018 new generation.
This doesn't even sound like a song from the 90s. If it was released today it would be a hit. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It could also be sung by a guy. It's lyrics are universal. A timeless underrated gem.
I disagree, but I hear what you're saying. It sounds very 90s, mid-to-late 90s. Fits right in there with artists like Sixpence None The Richer, and the like.
Can't forget my deceased girlfriend watching American Pie with me and how we liked this song and it would be our Top Song to start any action. JJ. You will always be in my heart. This song, it shall never leave me.
Bic Runga is one of NZ's very finest female artists. Every time I hear this song it brings a tear to my eye and makes me think of home. Aotearoa, New Zealand.
funny everyone here misses high school but im not liking it. i just want to move on in life . follow my dreams. i feel like everything is in slow motion
@Sam Mmmmm social media has changed a shitload tho, so glad I wasn't in school when it was everywhere. MySpace was only a big thing for the last couple of years when I was finishing high school.
Life is what you make it. Make new memories. High school was great for me but 20s just as enjoyable, just in different ways. Ultimately what we require is a sense of freedom, don't settle for any source of income which doesn't give you that.
My pa was in the Canadian Navy and went away for long periods of time. 6 months at a time, frequently. He would bring me back the most beautiful worldly gifts. Handmade instruments, a wooden blimp with a little wooden captain that would circle around my bed like a mobile, a ship in a glass bottle, a gorgeous handmade kite... but he also brought home music. I remember him bringing home this album and being so fascinated by it. It hadn't even hit North America at that time, he was way ahead of the game! This song is special to me for that reason. Love you dad.
@Bic Runga awesome to see you reply to my comment. That song sure takes me back to being 19. I am 41 now. Love the song and watched American Pie with my buddy Jim 12 times at the theater!
I always wonder, what is time?... Feels like it was yesterday I was a young lad watching American Pie for the first time. Times were different, dare I say times were better? Nostalgia? What is nostalgia? This is a weird thing we are going through. God bless.
I can't hear this song without thinking about the love scenes on American Pie. I like how they played it on American Reunion during the romantic high school reunion scene.
I'm proud to say that im a black man from the toughest parts of Miami Dade County 305 and im 100% in love with this song ever since i heard it on American Pie. Memories brought me back
It doesn't matter where you heard this first or what film or any other scenario you may associate it with. We're all here because this song is still one of the most perfect pieces of music out there and easily stands the test of time. I hope I can come back online in 40 years time or whatever online means then and still fire this beauty up.
+flippaz (grins) Right in the Feels? I love this! I am totally going to permanently 'borrow' this awesome saying . Its true though, how a song has the ability to take you somewhere or some time else or to someone else. Bittersweet and priceless memories
I came across this song while searching for something to play on RU-vid, and when I played it, everything from my teenage days came back to haunt me. I feel like I've been transported back in time. I remember almost everything... and I remember her.
Still one of my very favorite favorite songs, dedicated to my ex. I can't hear the song without feeling nostalgic, sad, happy and heartbroken all at once.
I Love You Bic Runga. Your music and artistic talent have helped me through the hardest of times. I have shared your amazing music with so many. I still do over a decade plus since first being exposed to your extreme beauty and Talent. Congratulations on 20 years and induction to New Zealand Hall of Music Fame. Just a new beginning of another chapter. Forever listener and loyal fan, Stephen j Ross Rome NY USA
Don't stray Don't ever go away I should be much too smart for this You know it gets the better of me Sometimes When you and I collide I fall into an ocean of you Pull me out in time Don't let me drown Let me down I say it's all because of you And here I go Losing my control I'm practicing your name So I can say it To your face it doesn't Seem right To look you in the eye Let all the things You mean to me Come tumbling out my mouth Indeed it's time Tell you why I say it's Infinitely true Say you'll stay Don't come and go Like you do Sway my way Yeah I need to know All about you And there's no cure And no way to be sure Why everything's turned inside out Instilling so much doubt It makes me so tired I feel so uninspired My head is battling with my heart My logic has been torn apart And now It all turns sour Come sweeten Every afternoon Say you'll stay Don't come and go Like you do Sway my way Yeah I need to know All about you Say you'll stay Don't come and go Like you do Sway my way Yeah I need to know All about you It's all because of you It's all because of you Now it all turns sour Come sweeten Every afternoon It's time Tell you why I say it's Infinitely true Say you'll stay Don't come and go Like you do Sway my way Yeah I need to know All about you Say you'll stay Don't come and go Like you do Sway my way Yeah I need to know All about you It's all because of you It's all because of you It's all because of you
2023 - I met my wife-to-be and obviously the Spotify algorithms knew. We are in a long distance relationship and meeting in France in less than a month - ring fully paid for yesterday. Currently trying to get the restaurant to have this song ready. Thanks guys!! Still timeless 25 years later. ❤️
When I worked in Oman way back in 2005, there were 2 young Filipina singers. They’re great and I always requested them to sing this song in a hotel cafe bar where they were performing.
Watched all the American Pie movies Saturday, Sunday, and today. The spin offs aren’t very good, but Jim’s dad is a gem in all of them, gives him a lot more backstory for his character. I watched American Reunion today and I had to listen to the soundtrack, brought me to this. The 4 original American Pie films are awesome. The spin-offs fell to capture that spirit that all the regular cast seem to have.
I remember my dad whenever I hear this song. He passed away from cancer just 3 days ago. I always prayed hed stay longer but I guess God have other plans 😢♥️🙏
That movie was my senior year in High School. What a movie! My friend's mom saw it and said it's about y'all (close group of friends). She labeled is all a character in the movie but Her son was the guy that wouldn't crap at school and I got Jim! What a great movie! American Pie forever!!!! Class of 2000! Oh the nostalgia!!!!
I was only 8 when this came out, but it brings back amazing memories of the 90's. Everything was so much simpler a couple decades ago. It's scary to think it's been that long.
this song reminds me of a girl in college who used to like me but i took her for granted. she kept on singing this song. after 12 years i realized i also liked her but her feelings were not the same anymore. until know this song still reminds me of her and those 'what if' thoughts if we ended up with each other.
