What do you do when you're not a band, but you're not a solo artist? You gi… Read Full Bio ↴What do you do when you're not a band, but you're not a solo artist? You give it a name. I chose, "To Have Heroes", to be that name. This is my "project". Over the past eight years of my life I've become friends with some incredible musicians. Some live in Tulsa, some in Austin, Nashville, and New York. Oh yeah, and one lives in American Idol. To Have Heroes is my way of beginning to see what I sound like with the help of all of these different "musically inclined" friends. Right now I'm writing and recording some new songs, and maybe hanging on to a few old ones. There will be new music very soon so please keep checkin' in. I hope you dig it, if not, go somewhere else.

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When You Were Young
To Have Heroes Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'When You Were Young' by these artists:

Abandoning Sunday You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
Astrid Swan You sit there in your, heartache Waitin' on some beautiful …
BEDROOM - The Killers You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
Del Amitri Look at the fool you have been They drained the pool…
Einar Flaa She always longed for a place on her own surroundings th…
Ella Mae Bowen You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful b…
Flickerstick You finally fade away Your face it fades of grace You know…
John Wetton When you were young did you dream? In the shadows of…
Joy Electric You sit there in your heartache Waitin' on some beautiful b…

June Divided You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
KID BRUNSWICK Put on your dancing shoes I wanna make you move It's so…
Killers You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
Killers (US) You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful b…
KITCHEN - The Killers You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
Noisettes La, la, la, la, la. La, la, la, la, la. You sit…
Ofln - The Killers You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
Suede So softly you'll run From the sound of your brother's gun Bu…
The Killer You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
The KillersЀ You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful b…
The KillersԀ You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
The Killers猀 You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful b…
The Killers砀 You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
The Killers＀ You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful b…
The Noisettes La, la, la, la, la. La, la, la, la, la. You sit…
The The Killers You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
The Vaughans Last night when we were young Love was a star, a…
WayBackWhen You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful bo…
Whipping Boy When we were young nobody died And nobody got older The to…
William Fitzsimmons 15 months and they would Drag you from your throne But you…
♫ The Killers You sit there in your heartache Waiting on some beautiful b…

We have lyrics for these tracks by To Have Heroes:

03 Better Day Better Day All apologies my dear, I know you feel…
A Dream of My Own Am I right? I can still do this in my mind But…
Better Day Better Day All apologies my dear, I know you feel…
Better Days Better Day All apologies my dear, I know you feel…
Don't Give Up On Us Stay until the morning and maybe you'll forget Try hard to…
Dont Give Up On Us Stay until the morning and maybe you'll forget Try hard to…
Dream of My Own Am I right? I can still do this in my mind But…
Fairweather Friend Fairweather friend It took me too long to find out What I…
Forever The mornin' light turns you over Wakes you up, and I…
I Bet You're Beautiful I've got a picture Right here in my head I just haven't…
LA Girl Driving down a one-way street underneath the Austin sky Your…
Lost in America New York didn't do it for you The prices, the vices,…
Reasons Come back for another day with me Come back, you'll never…
Story of Your Life Every story has a writer whose life has been inspired…
The Beggar Maybe the fall is what you make I'm tired of watching…

The Story of Your Life Every story has a writer whose life has been inspired…

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

James Mannette

4y↑1K

I lost my father to illness 5 years ago when I was in high school. I think about him every day.

This song is so incredibly powerful in so many aspects ... while my dad may not have built tree-houses, he helped me build many school projects and other fun toys. My dad loved working in his work shop and tinkering around with small engines. My dad let me drive his dump truck down pit roads, and run other heavy equipment when he'd take me to work. My dad fixed everything and anything around the house, and built 80% of our house on his own.

I'm now 21, and going to school at the U.S. Air Force Academy with aspirations of becoming a pilot. I wouldn't have gotten to where I am without my dad's ferociousness, tenacity, and perseverance. I'm working hard every day to impress my hero.

Thank you for being my hero, dad. I love and miss you so much!

**Edit: Wow, thank you all for the incredible comments and support! Reading each and every one of your words brought both tears and a smile to my face. I currently am less than 100 days out from graduating from the Air Force Academy and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant. About a month ago I received the amazing news that I have been selected to attend pilot training after graduation to become a U.S. Air Force pilot! Life is so good. :)

Daniela Acosta

2y↑87

He doesn't fight crime
Or wear a cape
He doesn't read minds
Or levitate
But every time my world needs saving
He's my Superman
Some folks don't believe in heroes
'Cause they haven't met my dad
He loves his workshop
And rock 'n roll
He's got a hot rod
And a heart of gold
And you could say he's a man of few words
But he talks a lot within
And even though I'm a little taller
I still look up to him
He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive and to fight and to dream
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see that
My dad's a hero to me
Rust ridden fenders
And doors full of dings
Somehow he can fix about anything
I didn't think he knew how to cry
'Til our dog died that year
He doesn't always say I love you
But I can hear him loud and clear
He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive and to fight and to dream
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see
That my dad's a hero to me
He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive and to fight and to dream
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see
That my dad's a hero to me
My dad's a hero to me
My dad's a hero to me

All comments from YouTube:

Parmesh Yadav

5y↑3K

When stupid songs get Grammy awards While this is the pure music. Keep up the good work.

Yosé

4y↑57

Let's be honest, other than the sentimental value of its theme--which resonates deeply with me as well--this song is musically basic.

SportsMusicMovie Fan

4y↑140

@Yosé it sounded good, it has sentiments, the words you can feel, the melody is catchy but basic chords....

Is it not what makes it great? I mean music isnt about difficult riffs, complicated solos,

It can be simple but a very nice listen..

The beatles had really simple musics and yet... 😁😁

Shocking Pikachu

4y↑78

@SportsMusicMovie Fan Sometimes it is the simple songs that resonate with people more than complex ones. I like that Owl City just makes music they enjoy, experimenting with songs like "Fireflies" to see what works and doesn't. It takes one song to get you famous, but talent to keep people interested in the music. Simple chords can be used to great effect with the correct strum pattern, tempo and lyrics. Complexity doesn't make great songs. It is talent, planning and the elements of a song that makes it good

Mej Nyle

4y↑13

Truth.

Sree ganesh s pillai

4y↑40

Doesn't matter if its simple, sometimes simple thing can move our heart much more than other complicated things. Ed sheeran is an example most of his old songs are simple but yet more touching than the songs that wins Grammy's and other awards. Well I love this simple song.

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Mikyla G

2y↑463

My dad passed away tonight. I showed this song to him three years ago and he cried. He really is my hero, I don’t want to live without him. I love you dad, thank you for everything.

Sua Lih

2y↑13

Sorry for your loss
Hold tight sis. It's gonna get better

Ishan katoch

2y↑7

Stay strong ❤️

William Lange II

2y↑14

You keep him alive by talking about him and now we all know you had a great Dad.

rikebw

2y↑4

Feel sorry for your lost darl ❤️🥰

Anna Cairn-Jassylina

2y↑5

Rest in Peace😢🙏🏼❤️

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Carlo Martin Parmisana

4y↑161

Don’t mind the grammy awards, mtv award, billboard awards. Don’t you all worry, Owl City’s music will last an endless lifetime. :)

Lint

Too true, I don't know who won the Grammys or MTV awards or the Billboard awards, but I know an Owl City song from almost the first line.

Chan Ieei

He doesn’t need those trash

James Mannette

4y↑1K

Sophie Jenkins

4y↑32

I lost my Dad too three years ago. It was so sad. But we gotta keep on fighting. We got this. ❤💙💛

James Mannette

4y↑19

@Sophie Jenkins You are incredible. I don't know you, but you are already a role model for me. You are correct, we got this! <3

Sophie Jenkins

4y↑13

@James Mannette thank you and you are too. We are all incredible for fighting despite of stumbling down in the past from obstacles. I don't know you too but I hope every dream of yours will come true. 🌹

James Mannette

4y↑11

@Sophie Jenkins You have no idea how happy your comment makes me, you just made my weekend. I hope every one of your dreams come true as well. You are so loved!

Sophie Jenkins

4y↑7

@James Mannette thaaank you. ❤💙💛💜💚😊😊😊
So glad it made you happy. 😊

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Rakib Rahman

3y↑16

I lost my dad to Pneumonia last night...He wasn't a good father but he was still a human being I cared about. Adam's song is really amazing and it makes me happy that I had a dad to begin with. Hope you guys have a beautiful day! And take care of your parents if they're still around!

Bose

3y↑3

Hopefully you feel better. Thank you hopefully I do have a beautiful day and take care !

Leonard Wang

4y↑331

I want owl city to be crazy famous so more people can know him, but I also don’t want him to be disturbed when he make these wonders

KINETIC

4y↑8

I want that too my broooo😭😭❤️🔥

Kinda Lost

2y↑1

yeah, I hope there's a place where he can stay pure w/ much eyes from people, I doubt it

David BaGuetta

2y↑1

He chose to not being famous like other pop single

EsoTerrestrial

He was almost there a while back. With Fireflies, he gained more notice than a lot of people thought he ever would as a kid with a synth, and an autotune (i love adam but in the beginning he was heavily autotuned, cuz lets face it, it was the trend) . a long way from where he was when the Of June EP came out. and in only 2 years. This sparked the collab with Carly Rae, and got him on the Wreck it Ralph soundtrack. He never struck me as someone who wanted to be in the lime light. He's just a guy, who makes music, to make people feel things. and I for one, am glad he's here. <3 cheers!

Sabrina Pederson

4y↑1.8K

I showed this song to my dad, and there were tears in his eyes.

To all dads, you're awesome!!!

Leaving my original comment for context, but I'm changing it a bit. When I wrote this, I didn't know about how broken this world really is. I was naive. So many people have commented on this though, and I've actually seen more since I finished high school, and I know now, that as sad as it is, there are absent fathers in the home.

To all REAL dads out there. The ones who are there for their kids, and who care: you're amazing.

Reaumur

4y↑57

Sabrina Pederson i showed this to my dad, and nothing happened. My dad dont understand english :(

Meda Had

4y↑7

You are Lucky! Enjoy your moment.

Amy Burkum

4y↑5

Same here! My dad also loves Owl City and it made him tear up with joy when i told him he’s my hero

cator wibawa

4y↑2

Except my dad 😩

Gayle Williams

4y↑16

Not all Dad's are heroes. It breaks my heart how my estranged husband has broken our son's heart. Luckily there's enough LOVE on his Mama's side

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Kaleb Advent

4y↑35

I don't usually tear up when I listen to these kinds of songs.

But this. This one got me.

Wilted Vulture

38w

Seriously. I cried in the middle of class breaking down sobbing bc of this song.

Daniela Acosta

2y↑87

Fauzi I

1y↑1

Oh man

Tamika Jones

1y↑3

This song is my dad to a T. I'm his female version twin of him in many ways.
My dad cried when I showed him this video. He loved it. And now I cry every time I hear it, because my dad is still kicking and it's gonna hurt when he's no longer around.

Ben

4y↑2

I'm a dad of a 3 and a 2 year old and frankly I really aspire to be half of what these super dads out there are, including my own. You don't really fully appreciate them until you are one yourself and truly see the sacrifices they make for you. No words can ever express our love and gratitude for them and they never ask for anything in return.
The real underdogs.
Hug your dads when you still can.

Jacob Summerlin

4y↑244

As much as I listen to Owl City, this is my first time hearing this song. It was beautiful. I can’t relate because idk my real dad and the dad I grew up with was an abusive piece of garbage. I have 3 sons of my own now and living every single day trying to be the best I can be to them so that they have a hero to look up to and look back on when they’re older.

Mifta AL

3y↑14

May God bless you and your family 🙏

Axelotl

3y↑5

Im so sorry for you i wanna be like you some day

~Xyzm Tsmbi0~

3y↑1

Be a good family man brother 😌

Moalong Patnaik

2y↑2

Wow that touched my heart

Charles S. Go

1y↑1

Spoken like a true dad. Proud of you man

Manthan Gupta

7y↑3.2K

Adam Young is like one of those musicians who doesn't give a fuck about what's going on in the world. He just keeps making music in his basement.

Kathleen Belleza

7y↑187

that basement will become a historical place sometime in the future lol

John Rey de Guzman

7y↑91

+Kathleen Belleza and that place will be known as the basement where the best music were made

Abhishek Dodake

7y↑34

Manthan Gupta that's why I like him!!

HappyBee

7y↑44

That's a big part of why I like him, too! XD

Abeyshe

7y↑20

Manthan Gupta omg you said it! 👏👏

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Aijiya

2y↑38

Someday I'm gonna learn a guitar and I'm gonna sing this song in a big event and I'm going to dedicate this song to my father who is gone but not forgotten.
Miss you Dad you'll always be my hero taught a lot of things which I'll remember a lifetime.

Nevessy Mwale

48w↑2

It's my dad's birthday today. Came here looking for a song that best suits him. He is my hero ❤

DJ TheMan

1y↑42

Mt 14 year old played this to me today. Nothing short of tears. We try and be the best for them as we can be

EZI

3y↑16

Why does this never get played on the radio?? This is such a heart-felt song... it's absolutely criminal that so much trash music is played everywhere all the time while treasures like this never get the spotlight!

Lawrence Dhayanidhi

1y↑7

I dedicate this song to my dad who passed away 9 days before... He lived a beautiful and meaningful life, Thank you Dad.. You are my hero ❤

MAHESH Dalle

7y↑4.5K

"even though I am a little taller, I still look up to him"
how can anyone think that beautifully. wow

Joko

7y↑57

Shiva Sharma such a beautiful lyric

Ulyses Pedroso

7y↑22

Shiva Sharma I cried 😭😭

Philip Wapaño

7y↑27

Shiva Sharma Bo Burnham

halo kid

7y↑6

Ulyses Pedroso I did to

Ripter

7y↑4

lmao you're right

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necrode

3y↑40

I still listen to this song every year since my Father passed away. Thank you, Adam, for putting into words how many of us feel. Especially today

1000 Assia

This song hit my heart

Serah John

3y↑9

Can't believe I didn't hear this gem before this. Always loved Owl City but this song just blew me out of the water. It's perfect. LOVED it!!! Thanks guys, you are amazing... "Some folks don't believe in heroes cause they haven't met my dad" & "He doesn't always say I Love You, but I can hear him Loud & Clear". Absolutely beautiful. Definitely doing a cover of this for this year's father's day.

Jerome Flores

4y↑143

Producer: So you want this song to be played by intruments and by yourself?

Owl City: YES!

LorenzoWoodMusic

4y↑16

Producer: Is owl city

Jennie /

4y↑14

So he was talking to himself?

Issac Clarke

4y↑3

@Jennie / lmao

protect tomato

Nope my dad will play his own instrument. Hammer, and grinder rock and roll.

KJ and the Crew

2y↑12

My wife put this song on an Instagram reel of me and my little boy yesterday. Made me cry. 😢

Pragyan Protim Goswami

2y↑2

I used to listen this song with my dad at my childhood....this is so nostalgic...All the dads are our heroes

TheToweler

7y↑3.9K

When Owl City says its Acoustic it actually means.. out of this world <3

HappyBee

7y↑40

Amen!

Ray Jensen

7y↑27

XD amen to that! I'm just still so surprised on how he's not as popular as he is with all of this...

TheToweler

7y↑5

Yeah i agree!

Ambergris

7y↑17

I was about to say that XD

Darin Wierenga

7y↑30

TheToweler absolutely love the guitar, makes it so much more sentimental, definitely has to make more songs like this... because he's totally right

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Chan Ieei

1y↑9

You don’t need the devil to be a superstar!

Rodelito Miral

2y↑4

Growing up without experienced the Love of a father but still thankful for showing me this world💖

Trisha O'Brien

2y↑2

I played this song at my dads funeral, whilst showing photos of all our happy memories- it was beautiful. I still play this song whenever I just want to think about him, it's sad but really comforting.

Marty Jay The DJ

1y↑6

This song choked me up at a wedding I was working omg this hits so hard on the feels.

Lexi Phillips

2y↑1

How do you beautifully portray how I feel about my father? What an amazing gift you have. Thank you. I'm sure your dad is so proud of you.

Jolie Carroll

7y↑209

I think you've captured something that many artists have forgotten: Simplicity is best. This song is melodic, moving, and beautiful, in a simple, real way. Thank you.

I am A Potato

7y↑1

Jolie Carroll yeah

Kristen K

True that

Itz Artsy

3y↑8

3:40 is where it just feels magical 😁✨

21Canonballs

4y↑2

This song is really heart warming I love it

Dnieto

2y↑8

Such a sweet song brings tears to my eyes

Dwayne Jones

1y↑2

My son ask me to listen to this song the other night! It means so much to me! I am still crying every time I hear it!

Ijah and Jer

4y↑8

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE AWESOME DADS OUT THERE. Treat them extra special today and always say I love you! Have a great day!😄

Rhittick Chatterjee

6y↑2.5K

No vulgar words, no half dressed woman, no alcohols nothing only pure music
Edit :- Never got so many likes.

অঘৰী যাযাবৰ

6y↑61

Yes this is called the real Music

Lia

6y↑32

Rhittick Chatterjee and that's why I love the songs from him❤

MonotoneYay

5y↑51

And a humble person singing

Mic Norton

5y↑9

Rhittick Chatterjee ..but you can tell he snorted a little coke though lol...

DetroitGT

5y↑14

Yes much better then other stupid music

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Chris and Courtney Family Channel

1y↑11

I lost my dad in ‘05 and this song...dang...brought tears to my eyes. Adam’s one of my all time favorite songwriters and all around musicians.

Jamze Robson

3y↑7

My dad found out he has esophagus cancer a few weeks ago, and we found out this past weekend that it had spread to his lymph nodes and is inoperable.
This song genuinely helps so much. It's keeping me sane. I know they'll never see this. But, thank you Owl City.

Zelda Chick

1y↑5

I'm playing this for my father-daughter dance. Thank you, Adam! No song fits my relationship with my dad better than this song.

Derick John Barcelo

4y↑1

This song is everything. I love every words you put to this. Thank you. Our father is indeed a hero👏

Ruby Rosebuds

3y↑5

Thank you Adam for the beautiful song. Our fathers (and mothers) can be blessings to us. Although my father died many years ago, I still can see his eyes smiling at me. He was my hero.

Esther Mowforth

7y↑811

I just love how most singers are writing songs about sex and then there's Adam who writes a song for his dad for father's day. This is why Adam will always be one of my favourites <3

Angga Negara

7y↑21

I agree.. he's such a rare gem in these days and age

Rahman 313

7y↑12

this is sad but true....the next generation is doomed..

Kaeleb Clark

7y↑21

katten elvis but most mainstream music is about sex. Maybe not all the modern music, like there's a lot of great Christian songs out there. But mainstream music is 95% about sex, drugs, or money

I am A Potato

7y↑2

Centelam yeah

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Si Thu Oo

1y↑1

Everytime I listen to this song, my tears automatically comes down. I really love my dad and he's the forever hero for me.

Delma Quezada

39w↑1

Your father produced a one man band. He's pretty cool. Enjoyed the video.
Nice song. Almost cried. May you have many viewers.

IceNinja

1y↑1

This bought tears to my eyes, which rarely happens whenever I listen to music.

Thank you, Owl City, for making me cry to your music

Mauricio Camarena

2y↑2

I didn’t know you guys until q few days ago, and it was with this incredible song, ouch my eyes! I’ve been listing to tour album all day long, my heart melts with Always as well, keep on going, bravo !!

Trenton C.

4y↑10

This song hits so much different after actually losing your father. I didn't expect to need to cry every time I came back to this. But they're tears of joy. Everything in this song describes him to a T. For a few minutes, it's like he's back with me; So beautiful and impactful. Owl City is God's gift to this earth. I miss you, Dad. I'll see you again one day.

svjetlana colic

4y↑1

I can feel u even if my dad didn't die. but he is acting like we are not here. he is not drinking or smoking but he said how much he actually hate us...

Nicole M

7y↑246

I love the progression of Adam's music... From silly and sweet to personal and heartfelt. This is lovely ❤️

Wagner Nóbrega

7y↑11

Sunshine I love his music like this, but I still like silly and sweet 😁

jakes fares

7y↑1

Sunshine Wagner, slick move😂

Fitness with Francis

7y↑1

exactly

Wagner Nóbrega

7y↑1

jakes fares I didn't get it bro 👀. What's a slick move? English isn't my first language so... can you explain it to me?

Salahudin Mao

1y↑3

My dad passed when i was 4, but this song remind me how much he loved us. And i wish we still have him .

Ariel Marie

3y↑21

Adam your voice is magic, i love this song.

wrenasa

2y↑1

This is the kind of man we need more of, this dad. I will forever be moved by the music of Owl City. <3

Alice Paradise

45w↑3

Какая душевная песня!!! Спасибо ❤

Barbara Reinert

4y↑28

Adam, I love all you do. You're a music genius. Keep on creating this amazing music and sharing it with all of us. God bless your family and thanks to your parents for upbringing so incredibly talented person.😍

Sol Studios

7y↑27

I'M SO HAPPY! I love your music. I'm loving the acoustic songs, and your voice works so well. You are just literally the best artist out there and somehow you manage to make every new song unique and individual in its own way. Thank you!

Rebecca Schmidt-Koser

1y↑5

What an amazing creation, and to hear your natural voice again is a gift

Prithviraj Rock

4y↑3

Damn why this version of the song is not available on Spotify 😑 it was soooo good 😭

The Modern Ghost

3y↑4

Happy Father's day to everyone but specially to those who lost their loved ones in this tough period. You are all heroes!

Road 2 Alpha

45w↑2

i got tears in my eyes... i'm downloading this song to play for my daughter... need to see her reaction ... This is beautiful music

Christy Gibson

1y↑3

This is the ultimate song! We just can't help but to get a little teared up. Everytime! Beautifully done. Here's to the heros!

Kevin Winder

7y↑1.7K

Look out 2017, Owl City is back. This is real, poignant, and magical. Thank you so so much Adam.

Tjitsi

7y↑3

sabrina nightchant

7y↑1

lol

secondxx

7y↑2

😳💖

kaihtheloner

7y↑5

Kevin Winder Sadly, most people don't listen to his songs and the critics hate him. It all started when he confessed his faith and that he dedicated an album to Jesus. The album received horrible reviews. I remember after a while this girl with Pink hair sang a song about anacondas that became more popular despite having no inherent redeeming quality in her song, she was praised to no end by critics.

Ripter

kaihtheloner I'm ready to move to Mars, Earth is compromised.

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random 😁

2y↑9

Makes feel proud to be a dad (superhero)❤️

SilverTide

1y↑3

This is a work of art that has been with me for the past 5 years. I will forever cherish the effort you put into your music. Thank you for helping me throughout the years Adam. Thank you.

Ali Hunt

1y↑6

I chose this song for the father daughter dance on my wedding day in 2019 and could not describe my dad more accurately. My dog even died that year.

Edwin Reay

4y↑4

Amazing song. The lyrics is so pure and true. Playing it on repeat mode

Yashvi Sharma 19_84

2y↑8

This song is an inspiration for me to do something for my dad❤️

Lyly Van

7y↑27

This is the first Father's Day I am spending without my dad, who passed away last November. I really looked up to my dad, and almost every line in this song reminded me of him. Thank you for writing such a lovely song <3

joe Bta

2y↑10

I lost my dad last year November this song is just what I need right now...

olaniyi olakunri

2y↑6

Great song. Lost my dad on the 3rd of October 2022. Pops was 88. Memories. Thanks dad for everything

Bree NarnianWarHorse

1y↑4

Just such a gem of a song, whether the first or the hundredth time listening. ❤️

Mr. Tin

2y↑11

I just heard this for the first time at work today. It almost made me cry 😢
My dad wasn't around all the time when I was growing up because of his job. But when he was at home, it was only him and me. Watching movies, going around together or playing Rock & Roll with the guitar and piano. 100% Father & Son.
He didn't build me a tree house but he did teach me how to fight and dream. His message was something like "You can do whatever you want with your life. Just make sure that it takes you somewhere".
He passed away in 2017 at 55 years old because of a cancer, in México. We spent together all April month of that year together. And we didn't have a good relationship back then until we met again. And in that month we revived the good times together. Father & Son again, knowing that it would be the last time I could be with him.
He died 5 years ago and I still think of him every single day.
Now I'm 33, I have a steady job and living on my own. But I do regret that he's not alive to enjoy all of this with me.
"Not All Heroes Wear Capes". Well, my dad didn't have any cape...but he was and still is...one of my Heroes.
I ❤YOU DAD

Lilz Hub

4y↑1

You sing, you pen beautiful lyrics, can play almost all the musical instruments, you create beautiful music that is soothing to the ears and the heart...and you're one good looking guy too...Adam..you have everything...thanks for sharing your gift to the world...God bless you...i appreciate your songs very much ♥♥♥

Castro Jose Brando

3y↑4

Happy father's day to all the heroes not wearing capes!

SVegan Alf

2y↑1

That’s absolutely beautiful! And he played all the instruments! Amazing

red moon

3y↑1

First Time hearing this but I can feel that he really dedicated this song for his Dad and it's very heartwarming and the instrumental is so relaxing Damn why did I not know about this song sooner. T_T

John Zachariah

3y↑1

Owl City deserves more recognition! What an amazing song.

keith courson

4y↑6

Such a beautiful song. Thanks for making the world a better place because of your music.

Jason Teow

6y↑489

One of the most underrated artists in the music industry

amaka oburo

5y↑7

jasonteow very true

The_Green bean_man

5y↑7

no doubt about it

Feumelyn Taylan

5y↑4

Well ur not wrong about that

KINETIC

4y↑3

He must be underrated in the music industry but his talent is NOT UNDERRATED ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

Lionel Ondari

1y↑3

Papa should hear this and know he is loved and appreciated you the hero dad❤

Kiraa

47w↑1

The nostalgia feeling when I hear owl city is out of this world. ❤❤❤

Thrynx

3y↑1

I first heard this song on a Father's Day last year, now I came back here. Have the same feels, this song is amazing and speaks a lot.

Roshan karki

3y↑3

this song deserves more views, greatest song dedicated to father!

🕊Joy Daniella Perriwinkle🕊

2y↑4

This shows perfectly how much I love my Dadee! And every time I play this song for my dad he cry’s and I do too because he’s the best father in the world to me!😭❤️ message to you dad [I LOVE YOU DADEE! You may not have long left but you and Rosie(my sis/bestie) are my whole world!!! I love you!]
God bless!❤️ Keep writing good music for the world! Your songs are my childhood and I love them!🥰

BOLDD

7y↑10

I sense pure love, warmth, happiness, fun, art, and magic in this song..

Seriously.. God bless u Adam..

So Empty Gaming

3y↑6

i dont know how people can dislike this beautiful song.

Amir Haikal

2y↑2

Those people don't have any real dads

Jai Shree Ram 😎

4y↑5

Your songs are pure vocalists type and very meaningful, it deserves millions views, likes and awards.

Michael john Quibete

3y↑4

To all father's out there happy father's day ❤️

Ralph Rex

2y↑4

I just love Owl City and this is a beautiful song. I feel sad as my Dad was stuck in addiction so not really able to be the sort of Dad I’d have liked, happy (and sad) to hear of other people’s positive Dad experiences.

dilfs💅

4y↑9

Adam's songs just make my imagineantive grow and it makes me feel like I'm in a world of magic and dreams.

Eden Bunagan

49w

Just started listening to their songs recently. And heyyy,,,🪄I feel the same.

Lij Gilmour

7y↑196

Absolutely love the main guitar riff Adam, such an inspiration to me and my song creation.

Allison Cann

4y↑4

He is so incredibly talented-most singers have a band so record a video but not Adam—he’s playing all the instruments!!!

Funny Videos & Shorts

2y↑6

Every fathers day i listen this song such a wonderful artist

卵.

4y↑15

I will be back in 6 years when I am 18. :) I will share this with my dad and tell you his reaction. <3 Love your fathers everyone.

David Bunonge

3y↑19

4 years ago, when I listened to this song for the first time, I didn't think much of it not until about 2 years ago when I was accused of aggravated robbery, and my dad it would visit me at least 3 times in a week during the 89 days I spent in detention, jumping on two buses covering a distance of about 100km. Yet, some people I thought were friends and family who were near where I was being detained never even bothered to visit me. My dad is my hero, and I'll always dedicate him this song.

Michael V

1y↑2

Me encanta 😻 my dad’s a héroe for me ❤❤❤

Sunny Pony Studios

7y↑38

Love owl city! His songs always inspire me. He is great because he is a Christian and he loves everyone. Great person.

Sunny Pony Studios

VinceFilms yes. his personality is great too.

Sunny Pony Studios

7y↑1

VinceFilms if your goal was to find a negative effect on my comment then you found it.

Duck

7y↑2

Sunny Pony Studios lol I'm sure he only meant that being Christian probably has very little to do with him being this good.

Blue Peasant

I'm sure his personality comes from his Christian faith... I think that is quite obvious

Drizzle

7y↑1

Blue Peasant maybe partly, but being a good, compassionate person with a great personality can have absolutely nothing to do with faith.

GrOw Natural

31w↑1

The video
The lyrics
The music
The vocals

JUST PERFECTION

Trailer Keller

2y↑4

Man this song is better then anything a rapper or other people can sing about. It’s more emotional then rap can ever be. 🥺🥺🥺

memry lane

4y↑1

this song deserves more recognition than others in billboard.
so meaningful, simply Unique and amazing.

Coffeelover

3y↑7

This song is a gem! 🥰

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