This song hits hard. When I was 17 I was a nationally ranked swimmer and had a full ride swimming scholarship. I went to freshman year with total freedom and no street smarts. I got involved with some shady people and lost everything. Just 5 short years later I'm unemployed, living with my parents, and recovering from a severe drug addiction. I kicked a heavy heroin habit after a year and a half of hell. Now I'm enlisted in the Navy and making something of myself. Learn from me. Be smart!
As I sit here at 28 years old, it occurs to me that my 10 year graduation reunion is coming up. I think back and realize that I have all but blocked out most of high school in my mind because it sucked so much. I can probably identify with this song so much because I had the teacher that spent pretty much all his extra time trying to help me understand History. As a guitar player, I may have to see if they'll let me play this at the reunion.
I like the comment he made at the beginning and in the song about it being the best years of your life. That helped me so much! The fact that he says this makes me think he was in the same place where I was when I was in school. Brad Paisley is my favorite singer and I honestly think we have very similar personalities and I hope I get to meet him one day and not in one of those 30 second lines. I want to just be able to sit around and talk to him for a while.
I wish to have 17 again;)is wrong to say that you want to change something in your past,I wouldn' change anything!all happens with a reson,and i made mistakes i learned from them.
Great song !!!Thank you Brad Paisley for this beautiful song!!!
I was 16 when this song was relesed to radio...and boy its like anyone can relate to parts if not the whole song! Great song! This man is already a awesome musician, hes my idol, and most of all you can tell he's a down to eath person!
I love the song with a passion but i have to admit....i love how he tells the sad sad truth in the beginning where high school being the best years of your life and at the time you like...just shoot me now.
first time i heard this song was when i was down in Phoenix Arizona with my dad, me and my girlfriend had just broke up, and i was down in the darkest place of my heart, at 17 years old.. and now when im soon 18, i have a girl friend and it's going forward with my life.. i guess that the meaning with this song is that no matter what happens or how down you are, everything will turn out great. Brad Paisley is the man, no matter what! his songs have helped me figure out my mess wich is my life!
Brads amazing...one of my heroes...he just gets better & better & is the nicest guy....im 17 now & i started listening to that song again on my birthday & realized how fast life goes by & b4 i kno it ill be writing dat letter to me....anyways i still say he should have done letter to me at the grammys instead of ticks a few years back....would loved to c ppl like beyonce & eminems reaction to such a powerful song
Watch this man sing. Watch him every single line. He is feeling every single line he's singing. It's obvious how much he's feeling it and how much he means the words of this song. That is one of many things that makes him such an incredible artist. Brad Paisley is phenomenal.
What guitar is that?
rayenantheny 2 weeks ago
Now I'm 26... damn... how true this could be. Makes me tears up...
yuunjac 3 weeks ago
I love Brad, no other to say.
marcobalestra87 1 month ago
This song hits hard. When I was 17 I was a nationally ranked swimmer and had a full ride swimming scholarship. I went to freshman year with total freedom and no street smarts. I got involved with some shady people and lost everything. Just 5 short years later I'm unemployed, living with my parents, and recovering from a severe drug addiction. I kicked a heavy heroin habit after a year and a half of hell. Now I'm enlisted in the Navy and making something of myself. Learn from me. Be smart!
SSweet211 2 months ago
thumbs up if you think he should have a more pointy top hat if you know what i mean
dwichiesa 3 months ago
@dwichiesa ......no
GTH8991 3 months ago
As I sit here at 28 years old, it occurs to me that my 10 year graduation reunion is coming up. I think back and realize that I have all but blocked out most of high school in my mind because it sucked so much. I can probably identify with this song so much because I had the teacher that spent pretty much all his extra time trying to help me understand History. As a guitar player, I may have to see if they'll let me play this at the reunion.
willtoney1 4 months ago 3
Luv his voice! Thanks Mrs. Paisley for sharing your sweetie with us! Thanks kids for sharing your Daddy with us!!!
mamaveros 4 months ago
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male 25-34
wtf??where are the girls xD
seaeable 5 months ago
Love this -3
Serendipity16RN 6 months ago
I love this song, he's a great country singer and very humble. Country music rules!!!
volvoman777 6 months ago
This song is amazing
granadosgonzalo22 6 months ago
I hate only be 16 about to 17 :( its the worst time of my life i lost my girlfriend after 3 years
CoDWithLuunatic 7 months ago
best modern country singer out there hands down. period.
JordonOakley 7 months ago
@JordonOakley I agree. I LOVE BRAD PAISLEY
NASCARfan808 3 months ago
I hope hes right...being 15 sucks but i heard that it sucks for alot of people so idk hopefully it gets better
69AmonAmarth69 8 months ago
I like the comment he made at the beginning and in the song about it being the best years of your life. That helped me so much! The fact that he says this makes me think he was in the same place where I was when I was in school. Brad Paisley is my favorite singer and I honestly think we have very similar personalities and I hope I get to meet him one day and not in one of those 30 second lines. I want to just be able to sit around and talk to him for a while.
JJohnston4Life 8 months ago
The Girl At 2:55 is Way To Cute!!
Ricksymon 8 months ago
@Ricksymon The one at 3:14 is cute... but that's not the kind of cute YOU were talking about, huh?
JJohnston4Life 8 months ago
Fantastic. What a great idea for song.
redwesteastnorth 8 months ago
this song came on when i was studying for an algebra test and i had to stay home while everybody else saw a movie... and i made a C in the class
bhsbuck12 9 months ago
i love how EVERY one who hears this likes it. 0 Dislikes. this is country music . thumps up if you agree with me
jabow15 9 months ago 8
now that is music!
baluderbaer08 9 months ago 4
I wish to have 17 again;)is wrong to say that you want to change something in your past,I wouldn' change anything!all happens with a reson,and i made mistakes i learned from them.
Great song !!!Thank you Brad Paisley for this beautiful song!!!
elyanyha 9 months ago
I was 16 when this song was relesed to radio...and boy its like anyone can relate to parts if not the whole song! Great song! This man is already a awesome musician, hes my idol, and most of all you can tell he's a down to eath person!
urbancowboy41 10 months ago
meganheartsmakeup showed me this song and i love it!
Izmad45 11 months ago
assume dad is right.... exactly best advice i'v heard.. you cant win
Dakotadlb 11 months ago
I need to make high school count now. I wasted over two years of not making it count.
dchang11 1 year ago
this song is the best medicine for my crappy moods
300MUSIC 1 year ago
it makes my flesh creep....great!
theroute66banditaly 1 year ago
Gives me the chills every time.
dogman652 1 year ago 4
I love the song with a passion but i have to admit....i love how he tells the sad sad truth in the beginning where high school being the best years of your life and at the time you like...just shoot me now.
aquamoonlite315 1 year ago
going through a hard time now and this is whats keeping me going
bubba4568 1 year ago
first time i heard this song was when i was down in Phoenix Arizona with my dad, me and my girlfriend had just broke up, and i was down in the darkest place of my heart, at 17 years old.. and now when im soon 18, i have a girl friend and it's going forward with my life.. i guess that the meaning with this song is that no matter what happens or how down you are, everything will turn out great. Brad Paisley is the man, no matter what! his songs have helped me figure out my mess wich is my life!
sebbe941 1 year ago
I love him. So much,
AMK112510 1 year ago
Brads amazing...one of my heroes...he just gets better & better & is the nicest guy....im 17 now & i started listening to that song again on my birthday & realized how fast life goes by & b4 i kno it ill be writing dat letter to me....anyways i still say he should have done letter to me at the grammys instead of ticks a few years back....would loved to c ppl like beyonce & eminems reaction to such a powerful song
Wario3851 1 year ago
There's something about Brad Paisley that captures you and doesn't let you go. =)
aTEEproduction 1 year ago
Brad Paisley is much better live than on the album :D
I'm 17 now, and I know this song is gonna talk about me years from now.
300MUSIC 1 year ago
You are for ever in my dreams... i swear... tina from germany (berlin) you are so great... your songs 2... whow.... delicious
Sweenchen1 1 year ago
This song is reminiscent of all good memories in high school. I always listen to this song whenever I sleep at night with a smiley face.
hiblackie 1 year ago
My favorite song by Brad.
bigboy4evaa 1 year ago
Watch this man sing. Watch him every single line. He is feeling every single line he's singing. It's obvious how much he's feeling it and how much he means the words of this song. That is one of many things that makes him such an incredible artist. Brad Paisley is phenomenal.
Determined2Think 1 year ago 3
this theatre probably has 20,000 or more people in it.
But the video only has 7,000 views. How come none of the people at this concert thought of looking it up on Youtube?
barseroli 1 year ago
the best
Dee16Donegan 1 year ago
Please share with your kids.....some of them just might need it today!
spgofsc 1 year ago 2
I LOVE U BRAD!!! HE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!:)
BpaisleyLbryan01 1 year ago 3
no one can sing this better than brad paisley
AcTommyX 1 year ago 3
Great song by a great artist.
jvm22187 1 year ago
I'm 17 now and damn is Brad right haha
Life seems to suck now, but damn I just gotta believe I'm gonna get through this mess and look forward towards the future haha
thanks Brad... this song hits the bulls eye...
jcjckd 1 year ago 65
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bubba4568 1 year ago
@jcjckd Hahhahaahha too bad it isn't true ... LIFE'S GONNA SUCK THE SHIT FOR YOU! AAAAAAAAAAAHAHHAHAHAH
pubuman 8 months ago
Brad is the greatest!!!
@18, I love this song!!!
nathanaelcrawford 1 year ago
I'm amazed this doesn't have more views!
Sarahhodges2008 1 year ago
I really love this song...How true! I love just the acoustic guitar and him singing. It makes it more personal...
CountryRootsRecords 2 years ago
that song is simply amazing!
Kataylor101 2 years ago 4
Makes me cry!!!
MizzFord100 2 years ago 35
@MizzFord100 be strong
judiciousmirovia 10 months ago