I taught Adam in 3 classes at Owatonna High School. He was….and still is a CLASS act. We are all very proud of him!

@motorola9049

Жыл бұрын

So cool

@riorovandor317

Жыл бұрын

Awesome😮😮😮

@jnati0n_97

Жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Can't believe you actually taught him, I'm guessing he was a good yet quiet student?

@BC-nb4kt

Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful, what kind of a student was he?

@uhCynical

Жыл бұрын

@@BC-nb4kt he’s lying, he’s just a kid he didn’t teach Adam 😕

“so chase your passion and not your paycheck, be proud of what you have, and put in the work until your signature becomes and autograph” You’re so inspiring, Adam! Thank you 😭😭😭🤍

@themindsetblueprintofficial

Жыл бұрын

Thank you adam!!

@justinmujar

Жыл бұрын

Relatable!

@omegaalphawarrior1998

Жыл бұрын

Life is valuable, and money is not. But most importantly, God needs to be the center of our lives. Thank you, Adam Young.

@LadyLaurk

Жыл бұрын

I tell you that portion of the song has so encouraged me to not give up on trying to work on my own music.

@IanPatrickOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@omegaalphawarrior1998 Amen!

I love how in this song Adam recognizes people who don’t get any credit for the important jobs they do.

@starlegends3092

5 ай бұрын

Yeses!!

Adam doesn't just create music - he creates works of art. I wish he knew how much his music meant to me - it's been there through so many hard moments.

@bradleyenglish1132

Жыл бұрын

Amen.

@mtotowawambo5442

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@calvinredfern8480

Жыл бұрын

Same here. Such a genius 🙏🏻

@cbnh239

Жыл бұрын

Same

@tylerweddington

Жыл бұрын

Something tells me he rests in the peace and joy of Christ that God so obviously grants Adam. So thankful for his music 🙏

The production quality in this song is just stellar! Can't wait for Vitamin Sea and the new album! 😃

@spectacularlysentimental

Жыл бұрын

May I ask if you grew up with Adam? I've seen you in every comment section of his stuff recently, and you even played some Cinematic songs on the end credits of some of your videos. Glad to know there are famous hootowls. Hahaha!

@garrylarry890

Жыл бұрын

Hey it’s you - didn’t expect to see you here!

@casafurix

Жыл бұрын

damn charles you are a pretty huge fan lol

@dakotamartyn6645

Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@gtxvayne3492

Жыл бұрын

@@casafurix I dont blame the dude adam songs touches person heart & it makes him happy in magically way. he is my fav singer actually

❤️ Adam said in the commentary ❤️: “It’s about the first job that I’ve ever had, I was 16 years old and a friend of mine, worked at a local grocery store in my hometown and he was kind of my in for me for working there. I remember I put in my application, I did the interview and I was hired part time after school, five days a week, working in soon be my department in the store, frozen food.” “Whenever there was a wave of customer that came through the store and things got kind of backed up a shift manager would call me over the intercom and that was my cue to drop whatever it was I was doing, run up to the front, uh cash registers and open a new checkout lane to keep the crowd moving through. When they would call me over the intercom, somebody would always say, "Adam, check please.” “My first day on the job, they gave me the name tag, a little clip-on name tag that said my name at the top Adam Y., under that it said the department I belonged to, "Frozen.” And under that it said “Years of Service” with a space. There was a little space in front of it where removeable number would go. The idea was to change the number as the years went up. But somehow my name tag never got the update so I was there for two years and the two years I worked at this grocery store it said, “Adam, Frozen, one year(s) of service.” And I still have the name tag." “And that’s the song. I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to get my first job at the grocery store that I worked at. I’m really grateful for the money that I earned and values that I learned along the way, particularly how to work hard and how to take pride in doing a good job, didn’t matter what I was doing, I learned to take pride in what I was doing and that chapter of my life was really important to me, it was a really important part of my story and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

@MrInterpriser

Жыл бұрын

Does it imply that he was doing cashier’s work during rush hours too?

@Airboy98

Жыл бұрын

@@MrInterpriser yep, his main job was stocking the frozen section but he'd be a backup cashier if they needed him. what an awesome way to tell a story about a childhood job!

@MK12275

Жыл бұрын

He's a good guy he's got gratitude for things like these

@OliviANDixie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, @Erianto Estrada, I wonder where a person could find other commentaries from Adam? I love hearing more :)

@eriantoestrada5721

Жыл бұрын

@@OliviANDixie It was streamed live for the people who won the ARG Adam hosted throughout 2022. (It was streamed on 2022-10-27, starting at 6:00pm CST, but was made private a couple minutes after it ended). During the livestream Adam shared the instrumental for "Kelly Time", "Adam, Check Please", and "Vitamin Sea" along with some commentary. 😊😊

It's 2023 and Adam still writing heartwarming songs with 'innocence' lyrics. I love it. Adam surely a rare breed among artists these days.

As a midwesterner who moved to Nashville, no one here knows what Hy-Vee is. Hearing Hy-Vee in a song by one of my favorite artists is extremely validating and nostalgic. Thanks for the old and new memories Adam!

@Algon777

9 ай бұрын

As a midwesterner (Iowa) who also moved to Nashville. I feel this.

@b__w_4565

Ай бұрын

@@Algon777 ya I’m from Ohio….whatever the hell we are and I actually don’t know what Hy-vee is either. 😅 I think of Kroger. Lol.

"Chase your passion and not your paycheck. Be proud of what you have". I OWE YAAAHHHHH!!!!

"So chase your passion and not your paycheck, be proud of what you have" I've got the same feeling to this song, as a working student, I've been struggling a lot of things right now, studying at day, working at night. Life seems hard but I gotta keep going for the future. Thank you Adam for creating a song like this. You didn't just write about your past but you were writing for those who can relate being a working student. God bless you. ❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨

homie makes working at a pharmacy like the hypest experience ever

"Climb The Ladder Of Success. Show The World What You Do Best." Love that verse

I can't explain how much Owl City is important to me

Love you, Adam. Thank you for still making music after all these years.

Being from the Midwest, I always feel exactly where you come from.

Only Adam Young (Owl City) can write a song about working in the most boring and mundane job ever e.g. grocery store and make it sound like the most majestic thing ever. Adam is such an inspiration and deserves so much credit for his work.

Every new song and album that Adam releases is always a journey. I have so many unique memories tied to every song, and it makes me happy when I get to make new ones.

@bradleyenglish1132

Жыл бұрын

True! It makes me so happy that he is sharing these moments from his life and writing the music he wants to write.

@clarenceguardiano2968

Жыл бұрын

It also inspires us to do our best and be happy even in your toughest times

In a world were most pop music sounds boring and unoriginal it's refreshing to hear such original sounds, lyrics, harmonies and music. Well done!

@Iori-kun

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Honestly, Owl City is the only mainstream Western artist I could bear to listen to.

@aronth

Жыл бұрын

Only Adam could turn a day job in a grocery store into a song and made it highly inspiring for taking pride in your work, no matter what it is.

@KAK_PAN

Жыл бұрын

@@aronth Couldn't agree more.

"So chase your passion and not your paycheck, be proud of what you have. Put in the work till your signature becomes an autograph~" Wise words I will forever live by now as I work towards my dreams to become an author. You're such an inspiration Mr. City! We hootowls will forever be grateful for you

I couldn’t help but reminisce days of my first job- with relatable moments of “eating cold pizza in the break room”. It’s such a meaningful song, and a reminder to “chase your passion and not your paycheck .. and put in the work until your signature becomes an autograph”. I love it 🌟

Everything is so beautiful In this corner of the world Where Adam sings kindly And we're wandering in the Owl City!

@iced_coffee_21

Жыл бұрын

❤️‍🔥

If you're from Iowa, this hits you right in the feels.

I can't explain how much this song means to me, my first job was in retail and I'm about to quit and get a different job soon, then here at 4:42 with "help is on the way" in the background, I've been dealing with a serious Eating Disorder my whole life undiagnosed and now we're finally getting help for it. for the first time in 17 years things look bright and it really does feel like help is on the way. I've always been so into music and composing and may want to do it as a career one day. Thank you Adam Young for being one of my big inspirations since I was a child.

@sarahberkner

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're getting help for it, stay positive!

It was a particularly down week at work when this song came out on Spotify. I happen to work at Walmart, and this song actually kept me motivated to finish the week. Thank you Adam. God bless.

This song is already saved on my spotify playlist God bless you owl city✌🏼🎧

This song was me when I was working in a Grocery Store 2011 - 2018. Good times. All these years later and Owl City makes music that relates to me.

I started listening to Owl City since 7th grade and also was around when he became quiet on KZread I'm thankful and happy to hear about him being around since the end of 2022 and me being a 12th grader now ^^ - This is really nice and amazing to listen to

The music, his voice,I like how he still maintains his originality you can tell it's him instantly when you listen to the first note of this song

I love how it talks a story and he still finds a way to inspire others . I also love listening with head phones the music itself is beautiful. So dear owl city “thank you kindly” for this wonderful song

I didn’t know I needed a Hy-Vee anthem until I heard this. Absolutely incredible!

I love this song so much and I’m so grateful that you are sharing it with us! Thanks Adam!

I love that only a very niche percent of his audience lives in the parts of the Midwest where we have Hy-Vee and it makes this song so funny to me bc my siblings worked at Hy-Vee too and I go there all the time 😂

This new Owl City album is gonna break the internet 😏😎

This is brining back VIVID PUBLIX MEMORIES. “Check please” 👍🏼 Worked there for 5 years as my first job. So many good times haha😅 My boyfriend now Husband started off as a bagger, now he is the assistant grocery manager. This song just made me smile so hard the whole time. 😊

Love hearing Adam's works of art!!! Owatonna girl here that worked at HyVee where Adam did.

Im a huge metalhead but i just LOVE your songs dude

@Danilo8208SS

Жыл бұрын

When Fireflies first came out, I’d immediately written it off as another cheesy pop song. One of my friends, a fellow metal guitarist I respected told me I had to give it another listen. I was very surprised to discover the depth Owl City had and still has. I used to regularly go from death metal to Owl City.

@specialeditionmario

Жыл бұрын

same

@Oithissucks

Жыл бұрын

Same! Owl City has been a guilty pleasure since Of June. We metalheads love complexity and there are so many layers to every song. I'm still finding new things in his older work. Just brilliance.

@cabun_copy

Жыл бұрын

As an aspiring musician, I'm always astounded with his lyrics!

@ZekeMinato

Жыл бұрын

Wayback in college when Ocean Eyes was released it really gave me a different perspective about music since I used to listen heavier songs. I never expected that my friends would love it too. We still listen to it and jam whenever we got the chance. You're not the only one :)

Love the backgrounds for this!! Can't wait for more Owl City music 💙

英語全然わかんないけど、やさしい歌声と心地よいメロディと休日のお昼感がすごい好き　やっぱりOwl City 好きだなあ

@ELLIPP

Жыл бұрын

ほうじ茶パフェ 1 month ago 英語全然わかんないけど、やさしい歌声と心地よいメロディと休日のお昼感がすごい好き　やっぱりOwl City 好きだなあ

I need more of Owl city everyday!

Adam, thank you for coming back and sharing your wonderful music with us. We'll still be here :')

I'm glad you're actively making songs again! These sound great! :D

Adam, you are a magnificent man, I hope you never stop doing what you do. You make my life so so much better and I don’t know what I’d do without you making your beautiful and mystifying music. Truly, I can’t live without you. (Pun intended :) )

Soo Glad you're back Adam, soo glad you are back OWL CITY. you guy are soooo underappreciated. NEver stop making music, i want my children to hear your songs. God bless you all.

Excuse me? He name-dropped my local GROCERY STORE? Hy-Vee? I just got goosebumps!

👏👏👏👏 all of his works never disappoint, always comfortable to listen to.

Dang your songs never fail to leave us feeling warm and happy

Love you so much Adam. Your music has influenced me since I was a little kid, growing up and being a fan even still in adulthood is fantastic and it’s so nice to see you still making music ❤ thank you.

I internally scream everytime I get a notification from owl city. Thank you Adam for the amazing music ❤️

Adam never dissapoints with his music; great job!!!

OMG the imagery from the lyrics are so wonderful and surprising. My first job as a teenager was in a grocery store at the chain in Florida that starts with "P". I was the drink/dairy aisle guy. I miss it sometimes. Adam is describing the experience perfectly. It was hard work but I can remember us blasting this on the intercom at 12am at night while waxing the floors. And getting the wax all over your shoes, crap!. But you didn't have to worry about taking the work home. Every day was a reset. I am now an IT professional but would have never gotten there without this experience.

Over 10 years passed and nothing has changed and yet so much has changed. 😌

It’s so baffling how this man finds a way to make very specific songs so relatable to me personally. I’ve never met a single person myself who started stocking shelves and took pride in it, and had it help shape them into who they are. Blows my mind

thank you Adam, you might not read this but your music comforted and continue to comfort me. your songs tell such beautiful stories that transcend our hearts. i started t your music as a dreamy high school student... now that I'm an adult, your music still holds my heart still

ya know I mainly listen to heavy metal but I am always coming back to listen to Owl City, His music is so magical and makes me feel so many emotions. One of my all time favorite artists

@blownaway12345

Жыл бұрын

bro same. rock on

Glad to see the reemergence of a music legend!

this style will always feel so nostalgic to me, i don't think it's the lyrics, but the music behind it and the tone of Adam's voice. I started listening to his stuff in 4th grade when my older cousin introduced me to the music and i couldn't get enough of it. I remember dancing around their room and singing various songs as loud as i could. I stopped listening as consistently as i got older and Adam wasn't as active. But in highschool i remember a day where i relistened to a bunch and just felt like i was a kid again. Owl city is for sure my comfort music artist.

Thank you kiiiindly for the new music

Owl city 🥺🥺. Here before this goes viral again

Love the aerials of small town Minnesota, I think Owatonna would be much like Cambridge-Isanti where I did an exchange program as a teenager in 2004. I have such fond memories of small town Minnesota and how genuine and humble the people there are. That's one of the many reasons why I love owl City

I loved Hy-Vee growing up! Had it in Nebraska 18 years ago if I remember correctly. Or it was Missouri.

This is--and I say this with all due affection--such an Elder Millennial song lol. I am exactly the same age as Adam and I can just feel in my soul the flip phones, watching training videos on VHS tapes, the scratchy uniforms we had to wear, stuffy Boomer bosses in their 40s, frosted tips, "non-skip" CD players with pop punk or nu-metal in them, and the cautious optimism about our futures that we still had.

Owl City genre is one of the best and my favourite, it's super aesthetic without any dirty lyrics like other artists make nowadays

This is so wonderfully wholesome and encouraging in this day and age. Humility, respect, kindness, good old-fashioned hard work. God bless. 😊🙏🕊

This was me working my first job at my college campus bookstore. Only Adam could write a song so deeply personal and yet it still resonates with so many people, becoming an anthem for anyone working humble little first time jobs or have memories of doing so. Thank you, genius owl man. Also I must say, job hunting while listening to this song is a mood

Adam uploads a new song Le me : Calls my homies for listening it together!! You rock Adam❤🔥

His songs always bring me back to the early 2000s. :)

I missed you so much! It's good to see that you are back

This song is one of the inspirations for one of my life goals right now - romanticizing my life in general. I think everyone should take the time to ponder how lovely the little things we do and accomplish are

ADAM! YOU ARE ADAMazing! I AM PROUD TO BE A HOOT OWL!

Reminds me of my first job as a carry out at 15 for a local grocery store foodtown. Love this song. So often now we only hear people compliaming about the work they have to do and what they get paid.

Great! and good timing with a new job starting soon, excited for the new Album!

This song is so nostalgic. Your songs are so Awesome Adam (Mr. Owl Man😉) Also many of these videoclips are from Adam’s home town of Owatonna, MN 🏡🦉 👀

Yoooo! Its nice to see that he's still making music.

Owl City just gets better over time. The ability to create universes through his music.

This song makes me both happy, encouraged, and motivated. It hits my heart in all the right places. What an amazing song!

Love your music big fan of your music sensational outstanding voice brilliant 👍👍👍👍

Adam could create a song about watching paint dry and it would be a masterpiece. Words can't describe how much I adore his music ❤️

This music is coming out at the most perfect time for me! Thank you for inspiration!💗🌷

Worked at HV for 35 years, and I love this song. Thanks!

I used to listen to owl city on road trips when i was young. This video is the exact vibe of travelling to country side when i was a kid

Im your number.1 fan from 🇵🇭

I cant describe the good feelings this song gives me. I appreciate my first job too, ive never heard a song quite like this.

Idk why but hearing this for the first time in Spotify just made me imagine a scene from a musical.

First job i ever had was dishwasher at Skyline Chili at 18. They were not hiring but I i needed a job badly. My boyfriend worked there so I would come with him to work and sweep the floor. Then I started helping the waitresses clean off the table. Then that led the owner to asking me to cover shifts whenever people called off. After two weeks of that he said to me " You've worked so many hours I have to put you on payroll now!" I was SO STOKED. He saw my hard work and gave me a chance. I'll always be grateful to him for giving my first "yes" in the world! ❤

Owl city is what gets the best person out of us. Without his music, I would've been really a bad person man!

This is epic and pure legendary of gold, wonderful music Adam Young. 🎗🎗🎗🌟🌟🌟✨️✨️✨️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿❤️❤️❤️

As somebody who also worked in Frozen at Hy-Vee as their first job - this hits HARD

Can't get enough of your music, man

I love the Owl City music

I love this so much! My first job was in the frozen aisle at Hy-vee when I was 16 so I strongly relate!

Glad we're getting more Owl City content 😌

Your songs always make me smile Adam❤️ Keep making wonderful, catchy, and spirit-lifting music!🎶

My first job, a couple years ago, was in a smallish local grocery store. What a great experience! This is a lovely song that tells a lovely story and brings back lovely memories. 💚💚💚

Perú presente, te amamos Adam! Te esperamos con un abrazo y con el corazón latente siempre

Loved the part 'until your signature is an autograph ' ❤️

This song sounds like it would fit perfectly in a musical

This man paints with sound. What a virtuoso you’ve evolved into. I’m real thankful for new Owl City songs when we need them most. Thanks Adam!

After the family reunion dinner: Adam, check please

Adam could probably make an autobiography from all his songs about his life

This is absolutely incredible!