I go to the same high school that Ben Folds went to. A couple months ago he returned for a “book reading” which was the first time he’s been back in the auditorium since he graduated. At the end he played this song and said “I finally got to tell you guys this in person” because so many of his previous classmates were in the crowds. Iconic

@MiloGornerDJextraordinaire

3 жыл бұрын

I was always thought this song was a joke but that’s kinda sad if to true

@aperson245

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! He lived the dream! Petty but kind of satisfying too.

@rabekawilson6232

2 жыл бұрын

He spoke out for his pride, if ya'll think that's weak ya'll must feel like shit and not do anything about it. Sucks for you.

@thewkovacs316

2 жыл бұрын

@@aperson245 best way to get revenge on all the bullies

@insertnamehere2635

2 жыл бұрын

Would be more impressive if they were any good, only here reminging people hiw much they sucked

3am on MTV in 1997... I woke up half asleep with my TV on. Saw this. Fan for life.

@mathewdeering

5 жыл бұрын

Ditto.

@jamesparker437

4 жыл бұрын

So right

@ParthaSreenivas

4 жыл бұрын

It's around 3am and I'm discovering this band! 🤘 2020

@wincup

4 жыл бұрын

When MTV was MUSIC TV. I miss that era...

@ChristisFaithful

4 жыл бұрын

3 years late but I think I saw that same video😆 same result...2020 and I'm still coming back!

Damn! Ben plays that piano like it owes him money!

@DOC4724

8 жыл бұрын

stfu

@fringleshnotz

8 жыл бұрын

Somehow I don't really FEEL the "McLovin"

@fordfreak9456

6 жыл бұрын

One of my fav bands still!

@Goodywagon

5 жыл бұрын

And sings like....

@weresmurf5731

5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comment! Made my day lol

Robert Sledge does not get ANYWHERE NEAR THE RECOGNITION that he deserves as a fucking MONSTER on the bass. I mean everyone just pretty much remembers Ben Folds 5 for the piano and vocals - that bass though was the key component in making the band sound HUGE despite just being 3 guys.

@FabbrizioPlays

3 жыл бұрын

It's because Sledge spends so much time synergizing with the piano's lower register. He's elevating the piano, and their combined sound is greater than the sum of its parts, but they're so intertwined that it's easy to forget the bass isn't just part of the piano.

@k-leb4671

2 жыл бұрын

It figures people would remember Ben Folds Five for, well, Ben Folds.

@mattgilbert7347

Жыл бұрын

That's a bit harsh on the Five

@Jarred2000xyz

11 ай бұрын

THIS comment here

@stevenagro7277

3 ай бұрын

SLEDGENDARY

Ben karate chopping the piano at 2:23 is the best.

One Angry Man and a Piano.

@DOC4724

8 жыл бұрын

no, just no

Ben Folds Five is one of the best bands ever. It's a delight to see this music video, I didn't even know a video for this existed.

@hana1130

2 жыл бұрын

It is my delight today! :)

I completely love this track. It reminds me of 1997.

The 'Jimi Hendrix' of the Piano.

My gosh! He is THE master pianist of my world!!! And the lyrics! The vocals! I love Ben Folds!!! Hot Damn!!!! *I seem to be saying that in every comment regarding Ben Folds demonstration of his mastery of the piano!*. He performs with so much PASSION! The piano is like an extension of his body instead of an instrument! I can't believe that the mild-mannered, super serious judge from The Sing-Off is such a force of nature on stage!!!

This is one of the best album openers ever.

actually i think his voice is perfect. its not like a perfect choir voice but he sings what he means and he really shows his emotion through the tone of his voice

Weezer, Beck, Cake and these guys. I forgot how great the 90s were.

@ptyleranodon3081

2 ай бұрын

The Presidents of The United States of America

This was the first song I heard of his. Still one of my favorites. Catchy and creative.

love that piano jam in the middle lol

ben folds make rivers cuomo look like one angry dwarf

I still remember how great they were live. Sounds amazing.

My favorite Ben Folds song.

about 15 years ago, this was my first blast of BF5; being a bullied kid, I LOVED IT! (and Whatever and Ever amen still kicks ass!)

@DOC4724

8 жыл бұрын

no one cares about your petty story m8

@sayastra

8 жыл бұрын

+McLovin You and no one cares about your piss poor attempt to troll, douche bag.

@sayastra

8 жыл бұрын

Also, maybe look up the definition for "petty" followed by "irony" and "hypocrite"

@IluvinortheIneffable

6 жыл бұрын

I care

If you can say nothing else, the man just destroys a piano.

OMG I've never seen this video before! LOVE this song....

This album is ESSENTIAL!

この曲からOvertureの流れ最高すぎた！！

@SO_neru

5 жыл бұрын

それな！！！！自分前から2列目で、しかもちょうどスピーカーの前だったのでクソ大音量で聴いてました！！本当に身体が音量で震えてて、ちょっと面白かった、笑

@user-xn6ed2qr7p

5 жыл бұрын

最前ええなー。ほんと演出が神だった…。

I'll always love how in pretty much any instance where Ben is expected to pretend to play piano along to a track, he'll do the most intentionally shitty job of it leaving the video editor to cobble together something that makes it still look somewhat like he's actually playing the song

@TornadoHound

4 жыл бұрын

Keith Moon used to do the same with his drums. 😆

probably one of my fave songs ever this slaps so hard

What a great song. I'm a piano player and this music rocks on the piano :D

@mikeymillions1486

8 жыл бұрын

+Filipe Patrocínio most of his stuff does!

@DOC4724

8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the insight filipe

@Goctagon

8 жыл бұрын

All of his stuff does

This album strangely sounds more relevant now than when it first came out. A Timeless classic!

Still Watching this in 2015? Yeah!

@marssem30

8 жыл бұрын

+Chloe the great 2016 :) and going!

@shroomgerm

7 жыл бұрын

Marce Sol 2017!

@absolutelybagel2218

5 жыл бұрын

2019!

@mitchell3483

4 жыл бұрын

2020!

@ghostiger3279

3 жыл бұрын

Cough... 2021

I like how Robert somehow regains his shoe after they take it. They even make it a point at the end that he lost his shoe.

I wouldn't doubt that Ben could play piano with his elbows. He's a god at piano. lol

Simply the most underrated, misunderstood band ever!

@chellehavis303

3 ай бұрын

❤

oh man, I still love this whole album :)

Interesting note: There is no guitar in Ben Folds Five - just piano, bass and drums

@user_jack

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting note: There is no five in Ben Folds Five - just three

@LuisDiaz-zr2vs

3 жыл бұрын

Just one instrument above Keane, who have a drummer, a keyborad player and a singer that doesn't play a single thing.

@DexterMorgan

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting Note: Ben Folds is actually his name, not just the name of the band.

My 5 year old got bullied....makes me think of this song...I forgot how good he/they are. Havent listened to him in a while.

Happy birthday Ben Folds!

Oh my God! This song rocks so hard, haven't heard it since high school...

Those piano chords are next level

Ben Folds is a true gem! 😍

I'm tempted to start giving 1/5 stars for every video that has an advert. regardless of how much I like it

@marcusatiusvirilis7723

4 жыл бұрын

If you could see it now

This should be a major clue to all psychologists, guidance counsellors, bullies and so-called experts who study behaviour, wondering how to stop highschool shootings......introduce them to the power and cathartic release of creative musical composition. You think I'm joking but this song is a revenge and "I told you so" to the folks who tormented poor Ben and he did it through art and commerce. People will misinterpret this and maybe accuse me of oversimplification......but ya'll know I'm onto something here.

Never has the gap between a song I love so much and visuals I hate so much been so wide!

Loved this CD back in 2001 when I was in middle school and its still amazing !!

BEN FOLDS FIVE IS BACKKKKKKK. Helllzzzz yeah. Loving "Do it Anyway".

Man, love this song.

Total genius love you shirt Ben

Hadn't played this in years and just put three on my iphone (after loosing the cassette so many years ago) Man, memories indeed.

This song slams so hard, there's nothing quite like it.

This is an absolutely epic song

Hell of musician... Ben's from my home town Winston Salem

I LOOOOOOOOVE THIS BAND!!!!!!!!!

Ben folds is one of the coolest men alive

the title of this song sums up my life pretty well

jesus this song is like my whole fucking childhood wrapped up in the fist 2 lines of this song, and now you can see me any sunday on tv playiing golf and laughing all the way to the bank. life is cruel but it all evens out , i know one day my day will come but untill the KISS MY ASS

Great songwriter, amazing pianist (who is also a multi-instrumentalist in playing bass and drums), Ben Folds is a total package of talent.

Best Ben Folds Song By Far!!!

My nephew is 16 and he was playing this group on Instagram ,different song.. Im proud of his music tastes ..

Love The Piano,DruMs, Guitar, Etc. Love It All. I SorrY I did Not KnoW This Musical FooL BeFoRe My Time Ben FsF Rocks Any Generation.

I love how the band in the music video is playing Underground, like their other song

September '75, I was 47 inches high My mom said by Christmas I would have A badass mother GI Joe for your little minds to blow I still got beat up after class [Chorus] Yeah, now I'm big and important One angry dwarf and 200 solemn faces are you If you really want to see me Check the papers and the TV Look who's tellin' who what to do Kiss my ass goodbye [Verse 2] Don't give me that bullshit, you know who I am I'm your nightmare little man Vic, you stole my lunch money, made me cry Jane, remember second grade? Said you couldn't stand my face Rather than kiss me You said you'd rather die [Chorus] I'm big and important One angry dwarf and 200 solemn faces are you If you really want to see me Check the papers and the TV Look who's tellin' who what to do No, kiss my ass goodbye [Bridge] You'll be sorry one day Yes you will, yes you will You shouldn't push me around Cause I will, yes I will You will be sorry when I'm big Yes you will, yes you will You will be sorry [Chorus] Now I'm big and important One angry dwarf and 200 solemn faces are you If you really want to see me Check the papers and the TV No, look who's tellin' who what to do Kiss my ass Kiss my ass Kiss my ass goodbye now Kiss my ass Kiss my ass goodbye now Kiss my ass Kiss my ass goodbye now Kiss my ass Kiss my ass goodbye now September '75, I was 47 inches high September '75 September '75

if only i could play jazz piano and drums like Ben Folds and Darren Jessee

dude this is like the best freaking song ever lol i love

Such an underrated song!

Fan for life is the long and short of it.

"September 75, I was 47 inches high." I LOVE this song so much. It makes me laugh so hard.

Only one million views for the one of the greatest if not the greatest piano players of our time ... and then there is my bro who should get his break.

YES! for all the shorties that got out of small town nowhere and made something of themselves!

@tinybunnymelody

10 жыл бұрын

is a sentiment taken from an interpretation of lyrics, perhaps colored by a listener's own experiences, that serious for you?

This is one of the greatest "fuck you" songs ever!

just saw him last night in Charleston, wv. great show even without the band. worked the crowd all night. great time had by all

I have shared this with so many folks-was bullied, and LOVE IT-thanks Ben!

September '75 I was 47 inches high Mom said someday I would have A bad ass mother G.I. Joe For your little minds to blow I still got beat up after class Now I'm big and important One angry dwarf And 200 solemn faces Are you If you want to see me Check your papers and your T.V. Look who's tellin' who what to do Kiss my ass good-bye Don't give me that bullshit You know who I am I'm your nightmare little man Vic you stole my lunch money. Made me cry. Jane remember second grade Said you couldn't stand my face Rather than kiss me you said You'd rather die Now I'm big and important One angry dwarf And 200 solemn faces Are you If you want to see me Check your papers and your T.V. Look who's tellin' who what to do Kiss my ass good-bye You'll be sorry one day Yes you will, yes you will You shouldn't push me around Cause I will, yes I will You will be sorry when I'm big Yes you will be sorry

@natebit7167

4 жыл бұрын

🙌

Saw him live in Adelaide a few weeks ago, Such a great show with not a single dull point; Gotta love his signature stance at the piano!

This song (and whole album) was the start of my lifelong obsession with Piano (not playing it mind you, I have no actually skills at anything). This song was our generations Billy Joel/Elton John.

Ben karate chopping the piano is the best

Ben Folds. So awesome, he defies gravity.

Piano never sounded so rock & roll. DAYUM!!

This song makes me think of Tyrion.

@arieltaylor735

8 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that! It pretty much fits him in King's Landing.

@ScottKornfeld

8 жыл бұрын

+Anaryl That is a great idea. Before Game of Thrones I'd thought it would have been a great video if Ben Stiller sang (or lip synced) it, it seemed to fit his younger self.

@kieransaul2711

6 жыл бұрын

Hah! I think that exact thought crossed through my mind when I first heard it. This is like his theme song.

Now that's a glory hole!

@donbrogan3158

7 жыл бұрын

PHOENIXZERO haha. It certainly is....but only 4 thumbs up!

Even the most interesting man in the world holds the door for Ben Folds.

This song always rocks my socks! ! ! !!!! !! !! !! ! !!! !

@DOC4724

8 жыл бұрын

!

Love it....love it love it love it

"Is THAT an OSTRICHE or an EMU" ? - St. HMAJW.

Saw Benny play a few months ago, I so badly wanted to hear this song live but alas he kept to more of his solo work.

cumon guys. the whole upside down thing is symbolic of how he turned eveyones world upside from high school. They were all popular, now their nobodies. He was a nobody, now hes the f@#*ing man. Ben Folds kudos to you. way to be a genuis.

Sledge's tone is Fire!

I loved living this it still reminds me.... don’t sweat the little people lmao

I have lived this band since 1995ish

Great song!

@DOC4724

8 жыл бұрын

!

Awesome!

The drummer is amazing. The whole bad is.

@SlicedNToasted Rejoice bro! They may have never cracked the top 40 but they are known the world over. Hell, a few months ago Ben Folds himself played a show in Ireland.....IRELAND. Forget the charts man, these guys have a worldwise fanbase.

밴드 이름도 몰라 제목도 몰라 22년전에 친구가 들려줘서 가끔 듣다가 한참 잊고 지냈는데 작년부터 너무 듣고 싶어서 제목을 기억할려고 해도 전혀 기억 안나고.. 3인조밴드 라는거 피아노 연주가 인상적이라는거 제목에 dwaf가 들어간다는걸로 엄청 찾았는데 드디어 찾았다ㅋㅋ

Joe Jackson's "On Your Radio" for a new generation.

just brilliant piano playing ... they say it all and i wish they would sill keep playing.....

so good

Siempre ame esta canción y nunca daba con ella no recordaba más que el vídeo 💚💚💚💚

this was there best song i think, anyway im old.

神曲です。

Best bully revenge song.

What a pianist

Whoa, Vevo actually left the word "ass" in the song! Edgy!!