Marianas Trench is a Juno award nominated Canadian pop rock band from Vanco… Read Full Bio ↴Marianas Trench is a Juno award nominated Canadian pop rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada signed to 604 Records. The band was formed in 2001 and released their first full length album Fix Me on October 3, 2006. Some of the demos the band sent out four years before appear on the album. The band says their biggest musical influences are Queen, Foo Fighters, The Beach Boys and Ben Folds Five.

The band released their second studio album on February 24, 2009 entitled Masterpiece Theatre.

It takes some real cojones to include the word 'Masterpiece' in your album title, but Josh Ramsay isn't too worried. "I suppose I could be digging myself into a hole calling the record Masterpiece Theatre," he chuckles, "but it's tongue-in-cheek. And I'm not the kind of person that people would assume as being an egomaniac. I hope not, anyway."

Given his feverish imagination and comprehensive musical gifts, Ramsay could probably get away with a little egomania. And with the release of Masterpiece Theatre, the frontman of Vancouver's Marianas Trench makes a iron-clad case for a prodigious set of talents - both his own and those of his bandmates, guitarist Matt Webb, bassist Mike Ayley, and drummer Ian Casselman.

Marianas Trench had already elevated itself above the rest of the pack with a 2006 debut, Fix Me, that showcased a knack for colouring outside the lines of factory-issue millenial punk, shrewdly-built pop, and super-adrenalized modern rock. The single and in particular the video "Shake Tramp" was enough to demonstrate these qualities, coupled with Ramsay's uninhibited urge to be the complete song-and-dance man.

But with both the industry and the fans beating down the door for a quick second album, the Trench decided to put on the brakes. "All of a sudden you have six months to do your next record," Ramsay sighs. "So I really had to just put my foot down and say, 'No, I need the time to do this.' I was not interested in putting something out for the sake of putting something out."

Two years later, Marianas Trench has re-emerged with Masterpiece Theatre. And not surprisingly, it's a work of soaring ambition and decisive technical prowess – that easily might not have happened. "It's one thing when you're Chad Kroeger and you just finished writing 'How You Remind Me'," Ramsay states. "I didn't have some mega-platinum song to back up my argument with, so I was lucky that the band and the label trusted me enough to do it."

By "it", Ramsay means he was allowed to indulge a high-concept fantasy for the band's sophomore album, which is built, for starters, around a song called "Masterpiece Theatre". Adopting Brian Wilson's notion of the 'pocket symphony' and then running with it, the three distinct versions of “Masterpiece Theatre” dotted across the record feature an almost perfect balance between the vocal theatrics of Queen and the more hymnal qualities of the Beach Boys.

By the time “Masterpiece Theatre” is reprised for a final, climactic time, every other song on the album is quoted and incorporated into an intricately constructed dramatic revue that swings from pristine pop, to propulsive riff rock, to quasi-doo wop, to robotic new wave, and finally into a wholly satisfying thematic payoff.

"You know in the climax of a musical, there's always that medley at the end, and I thought that would be cool on a rock record," explains Ramsay, "but it turned out to be a lot harder than I thought it would be. I wrote it in the studio as we recorded it, and it took about three weeks."

After a beat, he adds, "But really it took me two years because it draws from all the songs on the whole album."

Bassist Mike Ayley readily admits, "I don't think any of the three ‘Masterpiece Theatre’ songs could have gone on Fix Me had they been written at the time. ‘Masterpiece’ 2 and 3 in particular are amazing songs that really explore the potential of Josh's writing. You really have to hear them to get it. It's like trying to explain ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to somebody who has only heard Kanye West and Katy Perry."

Ramsay agrees. "I really wanted to have a 'Good Vibrations'/'Bohemian Rhapsody’ style song on the first record,” he says, “but I don't think I was a mature enough writer to have written it yet, and I still feel like I was in over-my-head when we did this one, and I just barely made it."

Ramsay is unnecessarily modest; the whole of Masterpiece Theatre demonstrates a startling compositional maturity compared to the Marianas Trench of two years ago.

"Beside You" is a panoramic exercise in big emotions, with a dash of the Dream Academy's "Life In a Northern Town”. "Acadia" begins with a clipped, bright acoustic guitar, and blossoms into something like the Who reconsidered by U2, reimagined for the net generation. In the crunchy "All to Myself", the power ballad "Lover Dearest", and the strident "Good to You" (in which he duets with Kate Voegele), Ramsay pulls out the kind of honeyed vocals more attuned to modern RnB than white, adolescent rock.

"I always had that aspect in my voice but the first record just didn't have songs that were conducive to me singing that way," he states. "I think it's from growing up listening to a lot of Michael Jackson. With these songs, it made sense to stretch out a little more."

On "Cross My Heart" and "Celebrity Status", the band conjures up a kind of perfect pop crossover. Producer Dave 'Rave' Ogilvie was responsible for the latter track, which cops a move he used on Marilyn Manson's "Beautiful People" with three drummers (Casselman, Ramsay and Shane Wilson) playing at once - much to Ramsay's delight. "He's just worked with so many great artists which makes his well of tricks and ideas so vast," he says.

True to Ramsay's quest for "more diversity on this album" - not to mention the indulgence of his record label - Rave was just one of four prominent guest producers eventually roped into Masterpiece Theatre. Their collective resume includes Nine Inch Nails, Sum 41, Iggy Pop, Avril Lavigne, and Hedley among others.

"I feel really fortunate to have worked with all those guys," Ramsay says, "coz they all bring really unique things. Dave Genn and I have a really good working relationship with each other, and he has such a unique style with arrangement and stuff. Greig Nori was a really pleasant surprise. As far as I can tell, he wanted to work with us because he liked our video. The whole time he was just trying to get me to dance around like an idiot. And Raine Maida, man? Raine's a trip!"

Bassist Ayley also credits Maida for encouraging the band to “find a personality-identity that wasn't as evident when we started the production process," while also praising Ramsay for his production efforts. Ramsay took charge of four songs on the finished record. “Josh is really about capturing the emotion and power which isn't surprising considering all the feeling in the writing,” he says.

Oddly enough, Ramsay also wanted Disney's in-house genius Alan (Little Mermaid) Mencken to twiddle the knobs for the climactic version of "Masterpiece Theatre", but admits, "it's a pretty tall order to get an Academy Award winner to come and work on your record."

Still, the album is certainly not diminished by the few things Ramsay didn't get. And once the world gets a load of this Masterpiece, Mencken, Pharrell Williams, Phil Spector... you name it. They'll probably be lining up.

I Knew You When
Marianas Trench Lyrics

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I've been somewhere like this before
To a place we don't make sense together anymore
And if you're saying this is the end
Honey, I knew, I knew, I knew you when

The first night in our first place
We ate on the floor while summer twilight ricocheted
And it was easier back then

Honey, I knew, I knew, I knew you when

I've been loving, loving you too long
To just sudden, suddenly move on from this
(I knew you when)
(I, I knew you when)
We shedded, shedded way too much
To just let it, let it make a mess of us
(I knew you when)
I knew, I knew you when

(You)
(You)
(You)
I knew, I knew, I knew you when
(You) I knew you when
(You) I knew you when
(You)
I knew, I knew, I knew you when

A cabin on a rainy coast
Where you said, "Forever's not enough," while we were close
Been many years to now since then
But honey you knew me, knew me, knew me when

I've been loving, loving you too long
To just sudden, suddenly move on from this
(I knew you when)
(I, I knew you when)
We shedded, shedded way too much
To just let it, let it make a mess of us
(I knew you when)
I knew, I knew you when

(You)
(You)
(You)
I knew, I knew, I knew you when
(You) I knew you when
(You) I knew you when
(You)
Yeah, I knew, I knew, I knew you when

I thought time was supposed to heal it
Don't do shit but keep you feelin'
Older, older
I thought time was supposed to heal it
Don't do shit but keep you feelin', oh

I'm sure you're wondering
Is this a new beginning or the start of another end?
But if you wanna try again
Honey, I'll know, I'll know, I'll know you then
Honey, I'll know, I'll know, I'll know you then

(You) yeah
(You) now
(You)
Yeah, I'll know, I'll know, I'll love you then
(You) yeah, I'll love you then
(You) oh, I'll love you then
(You) oh
I'll know, I'll know you then

(I thought time was supposed to heal it)
(Don't do shit but keep you feelin')
I
Yeah, I'll know, I'll know you
(I thought time was supposed to heal it) oh, I'll love you then
(Don't do shit but keep you feelin') oh, I'll love you then
Uh, yeah, yeah

You
You

Overall Meaning

The chorus of "I Knew You When" by Marianas Trench seems to be a declaration of love to a former partner, and the lyrics recount moments they spent together. The verses describe how the relationship has changed and how they've both been hurt by it. The first verse compares the present to a place they've been before, but where they no longer make sense together. The second verse describes a happier time in their past when life was more carefree and they were more in sync. The bridge hints at the pain caused by the breakup, and the singer's longing to be with their former partner again. The final chorus is a declaration of love for the future, and a desire to try again.

The chorus of "I Knew You When" displays the theme of nostalgia, while the verses cover the themes of love and loss. The song recounts loving someone too much to just let go when things go wrong. The lyrics suggest that the couple has been through a lot of obstacles and has shed a lot of tears, but they are still holding on to the love they once shared. The song leaves room for hope that the couple could try again in the future.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been somewhere like this before
I have experienced something similar before

To a place we don't make sense together anymore
To a situation where we no longer fit together

And if you're saying this is the end
If you are declaring that this is the end

Honey, I knew, I knew, I knew you when
I remember a time when we were different, but close

The first night in our first place
The first night we spent in our home

We ate on the floor while summer twilight ricocheted
We had a simple and beautiful moment together

And it was easier back then
Life was simpler and better in the past

Honey, I knew, I knew, I knew you when
I fondly remember the person you used to be

I've been loving, loving you too long
I have been committed to our relationship for a long time

To just sudden, suddenly move on from this
To suddenly break up and move on from our relationship

(I knew you when)
(I remember the past)

(I, I knew you when)
(I remember the past)

We shedded, shedded way too much
We have gone through many challenges together

To just let it, let it make a mess of us
To let those challenges ruin our relationship

(I knew you when)
(I remember the past)

I knew, I knew you when
I fondly remember the person you used to be

(You)
(You)

I knew, I knew, I knew you when
I remember the past and the person you used to be

(You) I knew you when
(You) I remember you from the past

(You)
(You)

I knew, I knew, I knew you when
I fondly remember the person you used to be

A cabin on a rainy coast
A memory of us being in a cabin on a rainy coast

Where you said, "Forever's not enough," while we were close
A memory of you expressing your love for me while we were intimate

Been many years to now since then
A lot of time has passed since that memory

But honey you knew me, knew me, knew me when
You knew me intimately during that time

(You)
(You)

I knew, I knew, I knew you when
I fondly remember the person you used to be

(You) yeah
(You) yes

(You) now
(You) in the present

(You)
(You)

Yeah, I'll know, I'll know, I'll love you then
I will love the person you become in the future

(You) yeah, I'll love you then
(You) I will love you in the future

(You) oh, I'll love you then
(You) I will love you in the future

(You) oh
(You) oh

I'll know, I'll know you then
I will know the person you become in the future

(I thought time was supposed to heal it)
(I believed time would heal our wounds)

(Don't do shit but keep you feelin')
(But it only keeps the pain alive)

I
Me

Yeah, I'll know, I'll know you
I will know who you become

(I thought time was supposed to heal it) oh, I'll love you then
(I believed time would heal our wounds) but I will love you in the future

(Don't do shit but keep you feelin') oh, I'll love you then
(But it only keeps the pain alive) but I will love you in the future

Uh, yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement and understanding

You
You

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joshua Ramsay

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Kidzwolf

5y↑14

Lyrics <3

Been somewhere like this before
To a place we don't make sense together anymore
And if you're saying this is the end
Honey, I knew, I knew, I knew you when...

The first night in our first place
We ate on the floor where summer twilight ricocheted
And it was easier back then
Honey, I knew, I knew, I knew you when

I've been loving, loving you too long
To just sudden, suddenly move on from this
(I knew you when)
(I, I, I knew you when)
We shedded, shedded way too much
To just let it, let it make a mess of us
(I knew you when)
I knew, I knew you when

You, you, you
I knew, I knew, I knew you when
(You, you, you)
I knew you when, I knew you when
I knew, I knew you when

Cabin on a rainy coast
Where you said "forever's not enough" while we were close
But many years to now since then
But honey you knew me, knew me, knew me when

I've been loving, loving you too long
To just sudden, suddenly move on from this
(I knew you when)
(I, I, I knew you when)
We shedded, shedded way too much
To just let it, let it make a mess of us
(I knew you when)
I knew, I knew you when

You, you, you
I knew, I knew, I knew you when
(You, you, you)
I knew you when, I knew you when
I knew, I knew you when

I thought time was supposed to heal it
Don't do shit but keep you feelin'
Older, older
I thought time was supposed to heal it
Don't do shit but keep you feelin' (Oh)

I'm sure you're wondering...
Is this a new beginning or the start of another end?
But if you want to try again
Honey, I'll know, I'll know, I'll know you then
Honey, I'll know, I'll know, I'll know you then

You, yeah, you, you
Yeah, I'll know, I'll know, I'll know you then
(You, you, you)
Yeah, I'll know you then
Oh, I'll know you then
Oh, I'll know, I'll know you then

I thought time was supposed to heal it
Don't do shit but keep you feelin' (I'll)
(You, you, you)
I'll know, I'll know you
(You, you, you)
I'll know you then, I'll know you then
Yeah, yea-ah
You
You

All comments from YouTube:

Meaghan Heimbach

5y↑275

This music video is so visually artistic and compliments the song's composure so well. This is so impressive and just amazing ❤

Cassandra Nicole

5y↑3

Meaghan Heimbach agreed !!

LemmingYellow

5y↑477

I love that you've updated your sound while staying true to what you always were. I bought tickets to see you guys when you come my way early next year. I can hardly wait!

Allie Arnold

LemmingYellow me too! So excited!

Dog lover

I am going to! I'm so excited

Unique ru

me too

Wolxx-I-Am

Aww wish they would come to my country as well :0

Tiffany Hanson

5y↑385

I love that these girls aren't all a size 0 - Everyone looks amazing and the way Josh's eyes match his hair is enough to melt my heart! Beautiful video guys!

Jay

5y↑8

YES thank you someone else noticed this!! Love it :)

Amy Kearsing

5y↑4

Yes!!!

CleanReal

5y↑9

Oh god its annoying that you even have to point this out.

Fancy Charmlet

5y↑8

Who cares if they all were size 0?? Dancers bodies come in all shapes and sizes!

GenX Wild Child Creatress

5y↑3

Was just thinking that about the ladies as well ❤️😍❤️

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Mrs. T

5y↑188

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ Met my handsome man at your concert in AZ when I celebrated my 19th birthday. Now we have tickets to see you guys again in SLC as husband and wife. You will always have a special place in my ♥️ love you guys and your music!

missSwimmerChick

5y↑4

Hey awesome! I will be there in salt lake too! Congrats on the marriage and stuff!

Amy Kearsing

5y↑2

That's so cool! Congratulations and have fun

Shermaine Loh

5y↑1

Awww 🥰

Magical piece of pugtato

Erin Todd awww that’s beautiful!! 🥰 I hope one day I will find the man of my life. 😆

DontWakeTheAnts

5y↑2

This band knows what I need. This song makes me cry, because I understand what he means in this song all to well. I'm going through something similar right now. It always amazes me how brilliant they are, and how amazing each of there songs are. This is one of my favorites by far, next to end of an era. I cant wait for the new album

Teo Espinal

5y↑1

One of the most consistently quality bands. Just a solid pop rock ground that hasn't deteriorated in over a decade. It's commendable, there is nothing left of my high school years music wise... Except Marianas trench. I can't believe how long it's been and I'm still finding them listenable well into adulthood. Fascinating.

chintsy

5y↑64

The choreography is so beautiful in this. This entire video is gorgeous and the women are stunning!!

Jackson

4y↑1

The one with the puffy hair is my cousin her name is Halle gall

Harmony Brown deMelo

5y↑77

I'm honestly loving the fact that there is actual instruments used in this piece and not just synths. Especially at the chorus with the "Whomp" that was played on a brass instrument of sorts (it sounds like a baritone or trombone but it's hard to tell since I don't play brass.)

Collin Pizzo

5y↑1

Harmony B. i play trombone, it was probably a euphonium or a tuba

Lokesh Thakur

it is probably still synthesized

Mady Littler

4y↑2

His vocal range, my gawd. Why is it the best artists never get super popular?

WolfBløød

5y↑1

I just love all your songs! ❤ True talent

IceCubes LPS

5y↑18

Why does this feel like Marianas Trench ultimate comeback, after Astoria they've come back stronger and I love it your pitch has gotten even more amazing and so did your range I love it!!! I hope I can get tickets to go see you guys for the first time even tho I've been a trencher for 2-3years now can't wait and great job guys this video is fantastic!!!
Also at the ending am I the only one who's getting this means war vibes???

December 23rd 2018 Edit: I just realized my grammar mistake whoops my bad it was late when I wrote this comment also thank you for the likes it means a lot that people read my comment!!! Have a nice day and Happy Holiday and Happy New Year!!!

Briley McAnulty

5y↑70

OBSESSED!!!
Your voice is so incredible! I'm just as shook as I was the first time I heard So Soon!
Much Love from Austin, Texas!!

Corey Tucker

5y↑2

Totally love this. I've been dying for more Trench content and this delivers so well.

dantedoomsday

5y↑2

I accidentally went to their show in Atlanta yesterday. I was unfamiliar with the vicinity and that there were multiple concerts playing in different venues across from each other. After listening to Marianas Trench for 1 hour, I can say I'm not into their music but they were entertaining. The vocalist engaged the audience constantly and even went into the audience which I thought that was cool.

Michaela Vinyard

5y↑3

seriously this band is timeless. they’ve basically grew up with me by this point and this song is going to be my theme for this yr

thewinterizzy

5y↑5

Shout out to those four dancers, they’re lovely. I can’t wait to see this song performed live on tour! So good. 💖

Jackson

The one with puffy hair is my cousin

BellaW0lfe1986

No matter how bad I feel, I can always listen to your music and feel instantly better as long as the music doesn't stop. I was in a very dark place earlier this year and I found your music and it literally saved my life. I'll be forever grateful for that.

ilovel3opards

5y↑20

I love how Josh looks in this one. 0:38 - 0:48 How he looks into the camera, it's like you get a quick snippet of his true self and all the love and care behind his eyes. It's a blessing ❤

Aster Smith

I adore this so much. This band is my childhood and watching their music videos was and is such an amazing time. This new song has such a new tone to it and the video is so creative and colourful. This entire video from the music to the people in it is gorgeous and just makes my heart fill with joy.

Emma Shular

This is absolutely phenomenally done!! The song is totally a bop and the video is beautiful

Sid Lowery

I love how all these songs are both my crying my heart out songs and my dance my cares away songs. Marianas trench was there in the highs and lows 💕

CW

So happy this is out now. Marianas Trench, you have been my favorite band since college and have continued to not only impress but connect so deeply with your music and videos. Your creativity and ideas for songs and concepts always evolve and everything is always one step up from your previous work. So happy for you guys and wish you nothing but great success in the years to come. Happy holidays and congratulations again!

Charlene McGregor

5y↑1

Ugh I just love these guys! I get so excited everytime I hear they have new music!

Audrey Lack

This had beautiful cinematography and I absolutely loved the symbolism! Gorgeous music video and it complemented the song so wonderfully!! Your music video are always so incredible!

Emily Love

5y↑9

I absolutely adore this. Definitely one of those videos that you can watch over and over and over again to pick it apart (in the best way!). Completely in love. Amazing work by the boys, the dancers, and the whole production team!!

....And, yes, I am very pleased that the "OG" Josh Hair Color is back. Haha.

Megan Elizabeth

5y↑2

30 seconds into it I'm crying because I'm just so damn proud of the band over the years for evolving but also being true to themselves.
Also I could be emotional because I'm overtired af but oh well

katy

I legit love this band and always will..... every song is a hit

C.M. Leigh

5y↑1

Marianas Trench is the band I listen to when I'm sad to feel more sad, until I'm not sad anymore

montinyx

I love this music video so much!! Can’t wait for the full album to come out!

Lynnette

Omg this is my favorite song right now it’s sooo catchy!! His voice is sooo good, they always have the best bridges!

Michell Hernandez

Love this!!! Just amazing, keep on! You guys make incredible music!!!!!

Carley Woebbecke

I love you guys so much. My sister introduced my to your band a couple years ago. Since then I've made so many people listen to your music. Always going to be a favorite band to sing along to.

Kidzwolf

5y↑14

Meagan McDougall

Can’t wait for the new album! This song and video is perfect 💕

Samantha

Absolutely amazing! These guys just keep getting better, cannot wait for the UK release dates for your will definitely be going! Keep it up guys! 😘😘😘

shan yang

Beautiful song 💙

PiercetheSharlene

Love the vibes the song is giving.

ON TARIO

Great music! Awesome voice!!

sleeping colours

Wow, what a stunning video! Love all the visuals and movement. Perfect. So proud of you guys ❤️❤️❤️

Taylor Havrilla

5y↑2

You guys will never not be so important to me. Been my favorite band for 6 years and I wouldn't wanna support anyone else as much as I love and support you guys <3

Steph K

5y↑1

Still the best band ever. 💕

Noor Al-Huda Adel Ahmed

5y↑3

Lyrics

I've been somewhere like this before To a place where it don't make sense together anymore And if you're saying this is the end Honey, I knew, I knew, I knew you when The first night in our first place We ate on the floor while summer twilight ricocheted And it was easier back then Honey, I knew, I knew, I knew you when I've been loving, loving you too long To just sudden, suddenly move on from this (I knew you when, I, I knew you when) We're shedding, shedding way too much To just let it, let it make a mess of us (I knew you when) I knew, I knew you when I knew, I knew, I knew you when (You, you, you) I knew you when, I knew you when I knew, I knew you when Cabin on a rainy coast Where you said forever's not enough while we were close But many years to now since then But honey you knew me, knew me, knew me when I've been loving, loving you too long To just sudden, suddenly move on from this (I knew you when, I, I knew you when) We're shedding, shedding way too much To just let it, let it make a mess of us (I knew you when) I knew, I knew you when I knew, I knew, I knew you when (You, you, you) I knew you when, I knew you when Yeah I knew, I knew you when I thought time was supposed to heal it Don't do shit but keep you feeling older, older I thought time was supposed to heal it Don't do shit but keep you feeling old I'm sure you're wondering Is this a new beginning or the start of another end But if you want to try again Honey, I'll know, I'll know, I'll know you then Honey, I'll know, I'll know, I'll know you then Yeah I'll know, I'll know, I'll know you then (You, you, you) Yeah I'll know you then, oh I'll know you then I'll know, I'll know you then I thought time was supposed to heal it Don't do shit but keep you feeling (I'll) (You, you, you) Yeah I'll know, I'll know you (You, you, you) Oh I'll know you then, oh I'll know you then Yeah You, you

irv2tube

5y↑2

The song is awesome and the girls' choreography is truly amazing! 😊👍🏼

Amelia Creemer

Another amazing video! You guys always do so good!!!!!!

Oberyn Carzer

5y↑397

The backup dancers are so diverse and inclusive, thank you for the representation!

Carol Stasuik

5y↑16

Oberyn Carzer I so agree with you. My granddaughter messaged me about this because I really like their music, we enjoy watching their videos. If I like it this much then it means their music appeals to all ages! I’m 66 years old/young. 😊 💖

Carol Stasuik

5y↑9

Exactly, as I stated before I’m 66 years old but seeing the dancers representing all types of females is perfect. See, even an old grandma like me enjoys this group! Carol

Matdredalia

5y↑8

So I liked this comment the day the day they released the video but couldn't figure out what I wanted to say. But I think I finally got it:

I grew up hearing my GRANDFATHER call my cousins "Zebra babies" because they're biracial. And I'd stomp out of the room enraged, but I wasn't allowed to "disrespect my elders." As an adult? I tell him exactly where he can shove his racism. I also have cousins who are Latino & White. And I've been fighting bulimia since I was 14, as I've been big since before Kindergarten. Didn't know I had ANY illnesses causing it until I was 15. At 21, found out I have 4 that cause weight issues. When I was a kid? I was lucky if we saw a girl over size 6 on TV.

So seeing this kind of diversity & representation of different types of people, from one of my favorite bands on the planet, means everything to me, because it's so desperately needed. Sure, none of these girls are what I'd describe as "big," but they're realistic representations of average women, that span the size and racial spectrum, and let young girls see themselves. And that's just so damned important. And I love the guys so much more for doing this, especially since "I Knew You When" has quickly become one of my favorites of their songs.

Fancy Charmlet

5y↑2

I know right, i loved it. There's still is so much more diversity in the world, but this is amazing compared to whatusually is portrayed.

Caylah Luloff

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WeirdKailey

Love love loooove this song, can’t wait for you guys to release a album!

Aimmie Nicole

Your music videos are ALWAYS PERECT 😍

LJ Dann

WOW!! this might just be the really big hit you guys so deserve! Fingers crossed.

goldvlogtv

I CANT DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS!!💓💓

Alexandra Augustine

Man your videos are always so freaking amazing!! You can tell it's been carefully thought out. Straight up goals to be in one one day! Cant eait for the new album and to see ya in concert in TO!

Alexandra Narvaez Giraldo

Love you Josh 💕💕 great voice as usual. You are so gifted! Don't ever forget that!

Mia

5y↑2

Dude I just saw you & I’m the one who touched your hand 13 times & I lost my voice & waited 7 hours in 90 degree weather but it was worth it bc it was literally the best concert I’ve ever been to & ive been listening to you since I was in first grade & now it’s 9 years later & I’m still obsessed with you guys also I love the new guy ok bye love you just wanted to say that because you’re amazing & ive been here since day one & I’m very tired but hey I just saw Marianas trench so what do i expect ok love you all especially josh & dimples ok bye

Mi Ja

5y↑4

It has been a long time, but here I am still obsessed with your songs. Thank you for this~

Alix

Such an underrated band!!!!!!!!!!!!😫😍👍🙏🏻

Scarlet Moon

I love the choreography of everyone, it's so cool and beautiful

Trixie Bootle

5y↑1

His voice sends shivers to my spine..such an amazing song. Well done boys!!!!👍👍❤
I thought time was supposed to heal you, dont do shit but keep you feeling.. older..How true!

Trixie Bootle

I love this group. Good job!♡

Peta

5y↑1

This seems really nostalgic to me. It's a beautiful sound, and the lyrics and lighting just reminds me of old friends who have drifted away, and all of the lost memories and times we had together. Truly brilliant.

Natasha Thompson

5y↑7

this is so so beautiful, never fail to amaze me with you're work

ChirashiChef

5y↑1

I love this song so much.

Hilda Centella Blancas

Me encantaaaaan ♥️ Josh, cada video te amo más 🖤🖤🖤

lila

5y↑1

This is incredible. The production value is so high and the dancers are wonderful! Bravo!

keepfaith

5y↑1

I remember seeing these guys at Mojoes in Joliet, IL.
I was so impressed by how amazing their harmonies sounded live, but all I could say when I met Josh was "Can you sign my pants?" I was intimidated. :D

Mary Beth

This song is AMAZING!!! Music is my life but I would be perfectly happy to only listen to Marianas Trench for the rest of my days. Can`t wait for Phantoms!!

Emma

This is SOOOOOOOO good!!!! ❤️

thecelticlady

Love this song so much, and this video is really cool!!!!

mishyla skye

I love this song so much!! 💓

Alexandra Adams

I found you guys when Josh wrote a song with 5 Seconds Of Summer. Your music has played a big part in my life since, I'm so glad you can evolve without changing completely. Love this.

Katelyn Rosario

I love how no matter how the music changes, they always stay true to their sound. Josh’s voice is so recognizable, and beautiful

Joelle Powell

5y↑1

Easily my favorite band in existence. I've seen them twice, soon to be three times in concert, and I've never been disappointed. I love these guys with every bit of my soul!

Richard H

5y↑2

I love how they still sound original and the same from when they first came out years ago ..Good For You is my fave song 😍😍😍😍😍

Andrea M

5y↑2

My favourite band never disappoints. Can’t wait to see you guys in March! ❤️

RhiniedaGenie

i am in love with this song and video. great job boys!

Aruna

5y↑2

i've only discovered them in 2018 and fell in love instantly. Please do an Asia tour soon!!!!

1295candi

I love you guys so much. I can't wait to hopefully see you soon in Nashville or Charlotte for our anniversary. Ya'll have literally saved my life many times since I was 14. Keep up your passion. You never dissapoint.❤

A L

4y↑1

This song came out when my fiancee died, I've come a long way to be able to listen to this without crying and having my heart hurt

Becca

5y↑33

It's 8 then in the morning and I'm sobbing at how beautiful this is

Heather Carey Vlogs

excellent becca same!

LizzetteTV

Yes another song I’m in love with 💜

Jasmin James

I will never fall out of love with this band

Gadiel Philip

Marinas Trench always manages to rise my spirit

Charlynne Magno

Familiar voice, different style, here for it!

Riley Mist

Looove the female representation in this! You've got poc, different body types, different hair! All gorgeous and great dancers! Love it!!

Chay Dichter

I'm ridiculously excited to watch this 8,o1o,947 more times than I've already watched the lyric video, I love this song! 😍

flying nunchucks

5y↑31

Really excited for the next album!!!!

Mr. Pinkbread

i'm a nunchuck Same! Do you know the release date?

flying nunchucks

5y↑1

They're going on tour a few weeks from now so hopefully they announce it soon

Montse López

I have always loved their videos, and his music and voice... and seeing him again with blue hair is charming <3 can't wait for the next week for the new album!!!

Stealingyoursoda

Love it!!!

austin kuzniewicz

5y↑2

Wow.. 9-10 years ago I heard them for the first time... And just wow... All of the love guys ❤️ thank you

Truly Greg Dolan

The most underrated band to ever be

Hanna Vink

LOVE IT

Jenny Marshall

2019 is starting well, so happy to see some new material, spectacular as always !!!

Miranda Buchholtz

I will always love this man and his amazing voice 😍💜 I cant hate anything he sings or creates. He is so talented holy fuckkk

Ranger H

5y↑19

The dancers in this are so lovely and I just really like how this video looks! I think this is a wonderful start to my birthday.

Kimi Moons

5y↑1

Happy Level Up Day~!

PebblesPeak

I have loved you guys for years, its so fascinating seeing you change and improve your sound getting better every time, i have always wanted to see you guys preform live, is Calgary an option!? or i can take the 2 hour drive to Edmonton!

DeeDee

Sooooo goood and I just started listening 😍😍 one of the few bands where I love every song

Tela Fox

5y↑2

Beautiful. Amazing choreography and such beautiful flow in movement, song flows through each of them. Love it!!! ♡♡ proud 8 year long trencher. Fix Me days were magical.