POP-PUNK PERFECTION?? (Neck Deep "STFU" reaction) 

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'Ben seems very angry and negative.' He's just from Britain. Being miserable and complaining about everything is a much-loved national pastime over here in the UK.

I think Ben getting his older brother in the band was a great move and likely will spur a new era. Must be surreal having the brother who got you into pop-punk now in your band and just trying to chase the dream of being Blink-182. I hope they totally embrace that for the next album and just have fun with it. I actually loved the last album and the experimentation on it but think a pure pop-punk album would do them well in 2022.

The lyrics, to me, sound like someone playing a character who's extremely dissatisfied with modern life and 'the state of the world' or whatever, while the chorus is a reality check answering that negative character with "STFU and move on". I'm not sure the verses 100% reflect anyone in the bands' views

Boomers dont even know that nft exists. It really is a young topic for people who are deep into internet stuff

Ben talked about when writing this song he just wanted to vent a bit in this one particular song. I don't think this is his permanent headspace from what I've heard in interviews and when he talked about it on stage a couple days ago. So I think putting the emphasis on him living his life like this is not exactly right. Anyway I think the song is a banger and it absolutely went off at Slam Dunk Fest this weekend so I'm happy

Angry boomer calls young man angry boomer

Dont you think hes making fun of the people complaining about the things he mentions in the song? I mean he's telling himself to shut the fuck up after saying that stuff. That's how I interpret it at least.

I think its fair to say Neck Deep are THE leading band from the 2010-2015 class of pop punk

Could the meaning of the chorus be Ben telling himself to shut up about everything he’s complaining about in the verse 🤔

I think part of the beauty of this song is that the lyrics do come off kinda boomer-ish and cringy, but I'm pretty sure the chorus is Ben being a bit self-aware about it. Like he realizes the shit he's saying is kind of eye-roll worthy and he's telling himself to shut the fuck up about it.

LNOTGY is one of the best pop punk albums of that decade for sure, love that they're channeling that sound. Everybody reactivate your tumblrs, we need to go back to defending pop punk.

Finn. They opened with this at redrocks last week and even though it was literally freezing and freezing raining they had the venue bumping. Such a fun jam, too bad Dani isn’t on it tho😞

I love that you're keeping up with new music for reaction videos. They make for great recommendations (esp the context section). Keep it up!

One of punks defining elements is to criticise the man/the system but you're outlining that a pop-punk song SHOULDN'T touch on these points? Cringey execution or not I think this is a wild statement

Ben's look reminds me of a dude who would wake and bake and was the on campus weed dealer in 2002.

I'll never forget selling my boombox that looked like that at a yard sale when I was 15. I accidentally left my CD of The Poison by Bullet For My Valentine in it. I was devastated when I figured it out hours later :(

In my opinion this is the EPITOME of 2020s pop punk! Please bare with me and hear me out. Musically, as you said you can't get any more pop punk. Lyrically, I think it was great the man spoke his mind out and basically talked about his thoughts and interests, if you follow him on instagram you probably know what I'm talking about. On the same time they've covered almost everything that happened in the past 2-3 years or so. Lastly, pop punk (and punk in general) lyrically is based on pop culture, politics, whining and overall giving you that suburban feeling like you listen to your friend bitching about his problems. Sorry, if that was too long. Keep up the good work man

The boom box turning to a Transformer comment is gold hahahahaha YES

The complaints about the lyrics here are strange to me. While pop-punk has often focused more on personal life/issues, punk at its core has always been rooted in social commentary and critique, and I think this track in particular really threads the needle in a very clever way.

Do you advocate pop punk bands writing songs about The Man like the punk bands of the late 70s did? I much prefer non-political songs but I think it's fresh to hear a somewhat political song in the pop punk world

I’ve been listening to neck deep since rain in July and seeing them progress to one of faces of pop punk in 2022 is just remarkable, always gonna one of my favorite pop punk bands. Really one of bands in the 2010s that kept pop punk pushing forward when it went through the “pop punk is dead” phase in my opinion.

'this should be a cricket bat' killed me and yes, it should be

Nawh, I ADORE "Life's not out to get you" but there is something special about how raw and honest "Wishful thinking" is as an album. "Zoltar Speaks" bangs and "Growing Pains" is pretty perfect.

Love the chorus and video/ that dudes vocals work for the kind of pop punk they’re doing. I don’t mind the negativity in the lyrics. I think it’s called stfu to highlight the same thing you’re saying Finn. The references to the same old talking points you hear constantly ❤️

In the UK we have rounders which is similar to baseball and uses a bat like that. A lot of British kids play it.

IMHO lyrics are just fine and fun, and they have the right "social critique" style i like in a punk (even pop punk) song. Sometimes it's simply fine to be "negative" about something, in order to gain more awerness of problems and try to solve them, it doesn't mean to be a "boomer" c'mon man. The history of punk it's full of examples: think about American Idiot!

"this punk group complains about the man too much" fucking WHAT

Every time neck deep shows up as someone’s victory music is csgo I wanna pull my fucking hair out.

A no pressure review would be nice!

Finn, do a review of the no pressure album.

Hi Finn, do you ship to China by any chance? If not I’ll have to wait till I get back to Toronto to order something.

Bro said he looks like a VHS porn collector 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣☠☠☠☠☠ im a Neck Deep fan but man that killed me

You didn’t even mention the paneling in that room. That alone makes the video S tier.

All I heard when I first saw this on my feed was "New Found Glory".

Windows 95 those were the days, that dial up sound

Just wondering, what streaming software do you use? I’m looking for suggestions so I can start streaming?

I had the exact same reaction when Ben started to take out the CRT. Then breathed a sigh of relief when he didn't smash it. Emotional rollercoaster.

Finn, please check out No Pressure. Their EP and new album are both 🔥🔥🔥

Finn is the guy that got beat up in high school.

this is great!! i like you doing videos on things you like

This is a great song and I actually rather like the lyrics. I think it’s easier as a homeowner in your 40s to say “he should be less negative” but as a guy in his early 20s these lyrics feel more honest than positivity just for the sake of it. The MGK thing was lame as hell though lol

So awesome you used Over and Over as the song when you started talking about them. That is my favorite song, from any band, and sadly I’ve seen them live 5 times and they just don’t play it anymore

This second channel is becoming the goat! Is there a reason why Kelen was kicked out of tssf? Saw them at slam dunk the other day, pretty sure their drummer was playing bass or something

If you don’t complain about “the man” then nothing changes

What’s your opinion on post punk? So many good bands came from that genre like the chameleons and the sound. Just curious what you like about that scene if you do or why its not your thing

Of things you’ll always love you in videos you forgot to say “Austin 3:16” shirts. Timeless

5:37 sounds like a shot at NOFX. Fat Mike has 100% become that guy. 🤣

That merch is fucking cool!

It's official! I'm selling my TOOL albums, to follow these guys on the road . Thanks , Finn !

So fun! Hope they continue with this sound they do it so well. Love the new state champs too back to that fun vibe . I'm not as picky with the lyrics as much, you do you personally as long as it's not that crazy lol

The start of STFU sounded like Down by Blink-182.

Can we expect a vid on the Dance Gavin Dance situation soon?

TBH that NFT metaphor could potentially be expanded really well IMO. "Make a deal with the digital devil and sell my soul as an NFT." ... ... ... ... ... Royalty free writing prompt if anyone wants to steal my crappy idea.

I saw them live some 6 months ago and he went on a 10 min rant about "the politicians".

100% spot on with the cricket bat comment.

I mean the whole boomerish negativity seems to be ironic with the fact he’s telling himself to shut the fuck up and get over it repeatedly during the song

Cricket reference on point, Finn.

Woah! 4:34 What's with the hate for VHS porn collectors living in their parent's basement? It's called a lifestyle choice.

Can someone link when Kelen said Neck Deep was the UK Story So Far? I've been saying this to my friend for years and want to show him that lol

To answer your question, yes I have picked up some of your merch. "Pop-Punk With Breakdowns" for ever!

While definitely not as big as Neck Deep, As It Is had definitely been killing it and making really great bangers. I feel like they’ve been getting bigger here in America, but it could also just seem that way because of our local musicians from our small area in Indiana made it into the band lol

My only complaint is that the lyrics sound like diary entries or extended social media rants that rhyme. Call me artsy-hipster-trash but I actually miss more ambiguous lyrics.

Kinda reminds me of The Click, the Good Charlotte theme song to Undergrads

Well Finn he's British. They love complaining BUT they usually make it funny which is likeable.

"Make A Wish" - Kyle Dunnigan

By Neck Deep I like Don’t Wait with Sam Carter of Architects. Check that song

This song is about online discourse not “the man”

Finn is really one to tell anyone they sound like a boomer. Nobody tries harder to hide the fact that he's out of touch than the guy who stans mgk

We should talk about mechanical keyboards.

I'm sure there are a lot more baseball bats in London than cricket bats. Lighter to carry for runners.

Guy cared more about the CRT monitor than the song. Idk why I’m surprised he doesn’t get what the lyrics mean.

Talk about the new No Pressure album

assholes like me used to snatch the keys off those mechanical keyboards back in school in the 90s. im wondering where the vid was filmed it really looks like here in the states, theres not really houses like that in england

Sounds like an angry New Found Glory

this just makes me want to listen to new found glory.

I kinda get the whole "please stop complaining about the world" stuff. But like, British politicians literally stole like £300bn from the public while the cost of living has gone up like 40%. I feel like it would be pretty weird to not be pissed off about it

why do you protect mgk so much LOL!

lol since when was punk not complain-y about the man

The song is good and all but the lyrics are going to be incredibly dated really quick

i don’t like this guys criticisms not very objective and his opinions are so lame

Please review no pressure

How bout that new No Pressure album tho Finn 👀

I'm pretty sure that he's telling himself to STFU about what he's talking about in the verses. Also, it's a baseball bat because they filmed the video in Louisville, KY....home of the Louisville Slugger. Not sure if it was on Neck Deep or Max Moore's page, but they had a promotional shot of Ben holding the bat with the Louisville Slugger logo out.

I've never heard of necks deep but some of the references are to do with British politics at the minute and partygate

I can't deal with people in the chat that say UK not in europe anymore like the did move country to different continent

Shoutout to throatzilla

the point of the song = flew right over your head 🤣🤣

Finn…. Boris Johnson looks EXACTLY like trump tho… hair and all. 🤣 that’s why he referenced him. Don’t do Ben dirty. Lol

Hey finn, if you're wondering what England listen to it's Pop: Ed, Dua, Anne Marie Grime: AJ, Aitch, Ardie, stromzy Literally that's it. No rock music I'm afraid 😅

I really don't understand why a lot of people - including you here, Finn - always think that a Song has always be the actual thinking, behaviour, meaning or else from the Songwriter. I just don't get it. Do you guys also think about Theater or Movie like that? 🤔 Like "okay, The Actor is behaving like this and just said these lyrics. That is clearly his own opinions."? What about writing a Song from the perspective of another person that you as the Songwriter just tried to put yourself in the shoes? Another good example is in my opinion "Pretty Fly (for a white guy)" from The Offspring. Clearly, this Song is mocking those white overconfident self-loving idiots, not praising them. To me, this is the same with "STFU". My two Cents here. Anyway, Finn. As always, I like your style on how you approach the Video.

Are planning to adres and give your take about the whole thing with Tilian and DGD?

I hope he's not on drugs he looks a little scant around the eyes. Hope the singer is doing well.

Lol Finn I feel like you're just picking on Ben at this point just because you have bad taste in your mouth from the MGK comments. Pop Punk has had angsty lyrics since the beginning of time.

Definitely more "pop punk" than anything MGK has ever put out. No disrespect to MGK.

If you wanna see real american cosplay in punk watch hopeless case by roam

Do people actually listen to pop punk for it's lyrics?

On the next episode of living with the Trumps, he goes on to name check Boris (Johnson) which is basically the British version of Trump and their current Prime Minister.

5:30 ok but what about when people say “LGB” or “Let’s go Brandon”? That’s super cringe too.

Big LOL @ the British Story so Far