Found your channel. Listened to a ton of your stuff. And then Letters To God came around. And you asked who does this make you think of. And I completely shut down. Sorry. Someone I met back in 2001. And we ended up losing contact for awhile. The reconnected in 2009 and kept up. But then we lost connection again, and I found out they commited suicide. And I had no clue, and I dunno man. They were the one who introduced me to Box Car Racer. And it was just a whole thing. Beautiful cover, brother.
@@mrjoeyrevolver1914 oh man, situations like that are so hard to go through, unpack, and process 💙 i'm sorry i brought all that back for you, especially on a channel like mine where you were probably bobbing along having a fun silly time before this track snuck up on you. i really appreciate you opening up and sharing your story, it's good to get this stuff out. it's a lot to carry around, y'know? i lost one of my close friends growing up, my best friend's brother, in a vaguely similar way (suicide after losing connection). they were the person who actually got me into recording / production, so every time i make something i'm reminded of what they've done for me, and that they're gone. thank you for being here, and for listening to my stuff, and for sharing your experiences man. i hope your day is nothing but up!
THAT'S SO BEAUTIFUL THAT YOU GOT TO SHARE THIS WITH YOUR DAD AND HAVE THAT MEMORY WITH HIM! 💙 🙏🏻REST IN PARADISE DAD BARRIAGE🕊 💙YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB RAISING A TALENTED SON💙
My dad was 54 when he passed and I was in my mid 20's... that was over 10 years ago now... and he left a void that nothing will ever fill. If only I could have one more day with him
Man, that's so rough. I just lapped around 6 months, I'm just beginning to understand what you mean about the void. the active, reactionary sadness fades and there's just... void. it's weird.
@@toddbarriage My mum is here, she's 73 this year (my dad was her toy boy) and so I'll always make sure to look after her - and being as big as a Blink fan that I am, I only discovered Letters to God last year which is how I stumbled onto your cover.. I enjoy playing your song at 0.75x speed mate. The void is always there but sometimes, sometimes I can forget about it for a while.
Hi Todd, I lost my father last January 29. I miss him terribly and there are so many things left unsaid that I wanted to tell him but didn't tell him when I still had time. this cover gives me chills. Hugs to you. 🖤
Dang. Well done. Brought tears to the eyes. That explosive ending caught me off guard (never heard the original) and it came at the right moment. So raw. Love the aggression, and I'm so glad you have that outlet to express your emotions in a way that is creative. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thanks Scott 💙 I’m glad I have this outlet, too. I’m fortunate that my parents supported me and facilitated my musical growth by letting me bang in drums in their basement, make horrible sounds while I learned how to scream, all that stuff. It just made sense to say goodbye the same way my dad helped me live, through music
While I'm a huge fan of your mash-ups and clever takes, I think the more straightforward approach to covering this one is perfect. It's a beautiful tribute and may your dad rest in peace. ❤️
Thank you Brandon 💙 this was gonna end as a Mookie’s Last Christmas mashup, but I wouldn’t have gotten that done in time to show him. I’ll probably do Mookie’s next week and sprinkle a little Letters in there haha
I remember listening to Letters to God during 2005 or so back when I lived up north in MI, when my mom was still alive, it's been a while since I listened. Good cover. It's hard to lose someone.
Bro got me choked up today. i lost my dad when i was 7 and its song like this that make me think of him and wish he could have seen who i have become and so he could see his grand kids.
My brother. He showed me enema of the state when I was in grade 3 and I fell in love with it. After being somewhat disappointed with TYOPAJ years later, he showed me box car and it was my summer album from start of vacation to finish. Love that dude and love this record to death.
This one's is for my grandma Elisa. She's not dead, but she went back to Mexico after years of taking care of me and my cousin. I cry everytime but when I listen to that song everyday it brings me comfort. Love ya grandma! I'll visit ya in summer vacation from College! And also my dad who was deported in 2017.. Hopefully we win the case this year so the family can be happy once again.. that's why I sent my letters to God for everything to be okay.
I can't believe how much this outshines the original -- which is probably in my top 50. The decision to change the key so you could take it up an octave at the end was absolutely money. So so good...
Yo, thank you 💙 that really means a lot. It was a hard one to sing cause I was fuckin bawling the whole time haha, but I’m glad that you enjoy it so much. I really appreciate that
I'm so sorry for your loss, Todd. You are an amazingly talented individual, bringing joy to thousands of people around the world. May you and yours get through this safely and healthy. You're awesome.
This brought tears to my eyes dude. You not only did an amazing cover of one of my favorite BCR songs but the emotions here are so authentic and heartfelt. May your dad rest in peace, he would be proud. ❤
I remember preforming this song to my high school for drama class with a good friend of mine. This cover brought back so many good and sad memories of that time for a song that had a lot of meaning to both of us at the time so so many years ago. Your cover is amazing, and I'm 100% sure your father is super proud of you.
I’m really sorry for your loss. I just wanted to thank you. My father passed away two months ago. And the sincerity in this cover… It makes me feel alive. Thank you again for this. May the force be with you.
Dang. I feel for ya Todd. I am taking care of my father with his cancer, but I truly never get along with him. Yet, my Papal(grandpa) was my dad. He did everything in his power to raise my right despite me being a little stinker. I still visit him at his graveside from time to time. I'll always miss him. And only hope he has found peace in anywhere in his life. Love the song man, and I'm glad you shared this song. On Wednesday, I grieved over my unit's passings. They passed away 8 years ago when our helio crashed. Still miss them. And I feel this same way too. Thank you.
You’re a great person, thank you for sharing this with me. It’s easy to feel like we’re in a pit and we’re all alone, but this kind of pain and loss is very human. I’ve had it really easy, as far as this goes, so I’m grateful for that.
@@toddbarriage Your amazing too. The fact that you share what you experience and show it with your music shows me the highest amount of worth you wish to show in others. It's show and tell! 😂 But yeah seriously, Todd. I have the highest amount of respect for you and love your content. I barely know you and yet it's awesome that we can at least share something that so many experience. Both pain and love in the memories we remember of others. 😊
I lost my father in 2019 and I have three Les Pauls upstairs that make me think of him every time I play. All with history, memories, and stories attached. I never considered playing this song on one of them and haven't even thought about this album in 17 years or so, but I'm certainly going to now. Thank you.
So sorry for your loss Todd. I lost my dad 11 years ago. I still have the electric guitar he bought me when I first got into pop-punk/alternative music, and he was a drummer in a band himself. Lately i have been re-inspired to practice on it again. You are doing great :}
I was biting my nails when I read the announcement THIS was your next cover. I knew you'd do at the very least good with it, but I didn't know you'd completely NAIL it. PLEASE do the rest of this album, I NEED it!
That really means a lot, thank you 💙 I’ve got a list of records that I want to cover in their entirety, and Boxcar is in the top 5 of that list. Maybe even top 3 now, since I’ve already done Sing The Sorrow!
@@toddbarriage You know there's a really awesome backing vocal in Letters? Towards the end at the heavy part, if you listen VERY close, underneath the chorus he's saying "I I won't lie I won't siiiiiiiiiiiiiiin" Obviously just the chorus, but the way Tom sings it is so infectious, it ends up being the way I personally sing it when I listen to the song.
Oh jesus... I really feel your loss... Those moments become a treasure and despite the pain you must move on, guarding those valuable memories with great affection... I'm sure your father is now in heaven, resting and at the same time admiring your talent, he is extremely proud of you 💖 blessings!
Todd, this is an excellent cover. This song immediately popped into my head this week, as I am very close to losing my dog, who is my absolute best companion. I have lost a few family members in the past, but this impending loss is hitting me more than any of the others combined. God bless you and I know your father is incredibly proud of the talent that you have. Take care and keep up the great work.
Man, that's rough. I'm so sorry you're going through that right now. I'm with you, I've lost pets as well as friends and family, and for some reason pets hurt so much more. If you need a judgement-free place to express yourself in this time of loss, i feel like the comments under this video are a pretty safe place. 💙
Holy shit, I'm crying to this at 4:00 AM. This song (and cover) reminds me of my dad. He died when I was nine years old (I'm 17 now). I literally just got into Box Car Racer last week after finding my dad's old burned CD (remember when those were a thing?) of their only album. Thank you for this wonderful cover, Todd. And I'm sure you miss your dad just as much as I miss mine.
Fuck 💙 I’m so grateful we have music. idk how the afterlife works but if it’s anything like a heaven, maybe your dad’s getting my dad into Box Car Racer as we speak and they’re up there just broin’ out
@@toddbarriage I think we're very grateful that we have music too. Let's hope if there is anything like that, then maybe they are up there like you said. It wasn't until years after my dad died that I realized he was into punk (among other genres), he loved Rancid, The Offspring, and Suicidal Tendencies. I still have all of his old CDs of those bands. It was kinda cool/funny years later getting into those bands and finding out my dad was a fan and already having some CDs. My Offspring CD's are actually signed, I think he met the band backstage to get in signed back in the '90s. Sorry if I overshared here, anyway, thanks for responding!
@@layne05 yo, don’t ever worry about over sharing! we’re literally having this conversation underneath a video with clips of my dead dad from family footage i keep under my stairs haha, if there’s a time and a place for this it’s here & now It’s cool as fuck that you naturally grew into having similar interests like that. I really appreciate how you seem to naturally take after your dad. I’ve been noticing similarities in myself that I never noticed before, I guess we kinda do have some tendencies baked-in!
Thank you for saying that, I never want to feel like I'm oversharing y'know? It is so fucking cool that I naturally grew into that kind of taste in music. For years I was more into other genres (when I was super young I listened to nothing but pop, and later on I got into metal), but eventually I got into pop punk (thanks to Green Day, whom my dad also had CDs of), which lead me to emo, post-hardcore, hardcore punk, etc. I always wonder what kind of conversations about music I would have had with him. He had a pretty diverse taste (rap/hiphop, punk, metal, rock, etc.). On a similar note, I miss my grandpa (on my moms side) because he died when I was pretty young as well, and he played guitar (I started playing about a year and a half ago), so I wonder what fun we could have had as well. Anyway, I really love this cover, and pretty much everything else on your channel, keep up the great work!
Man i had to come back for one more comment. The love a father has for his son is indescribable. The problem is most old school dads don't even know how to express that love, but it doesn't mean it isn't there. I'm glad your father got to see you excel in something before he passed. My son could be the biggest piece of shit on earth and i would still love him. But if he started showing me videos of him absolutely murdering songs as a one man band, I would be prouder than words could describe. Your dad died a happy man because of what you accomplished and the time he got to spend with you. God bless my friend.
Really beautiful cover and a touching video. My condolences on the loss of your father. I’m sure he was very proud of you. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us.
I actually felt emotional during this cover. You were dedicating it to your dad and the whole time I couldn't stop thinking about my grandmother who used to mean the world to me. Ironically I was listening to boxcar and angels heavily the year she passed. You have brought a whole new meaning to this song for me and I think that is the defining factor as to why I personally feel this cover is better than the actual song. Amazing!
Tom Delonge is a special man!! I'm glad we've had his music to get us through some difficult times 💙 Thank you for really *hearing* this cover, and for sharing how it made you feel, that means a lot to me.
Exceptionally produced as always, and everything sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing such a lovely cover with us. I didn't know the song prior, but now I wish I did!
Thanks for sharing that 💙 it’s certainly not a fun experience, but I think you’re right. I’m pretty convinced as I age I’m just gonna gradually *become him* lmao
As a father you just hit me hard with this one. I have a blink tattoo on my forearm and I will admit this was better than the original in my opinion. Explosive ending. I'm sorry for your loss. I know some time has passed but rest in peace to your dad. I'm sure he was a great man.
Yesss, been looking for a decent cover and this is easily the best. Fab stuff matey, love yer voice Edit: need to expand on that a little - what range! That you sound kinda sweet and high pitched at the start but by the end I can hear a roar when you do the final chorus. Spine tingling stuff. I might even dare to say on par with the original... 👏
@@toddbarriage and the same to you, I wasn't expecting a direct response! Thanks very much for the smile 🙂 I've shared your version with two others so far, one of whom asked me to send her both your version and the original as she can't decide which one she prefers. Keep up the good work! You have (at least) two new fans 🤟🤩🤙
P.s. I was only mainly listening the first few times I played your video, but I've just watched it. A lovely, heartfelt tribute to someone who clearly loved and was loved. My condolences for your loss. There's a quote from the legend that was and is Terry Pratchett (in his book Reaper Man) that I hope brings you some peace. It always does for me. _"No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away, until the clock wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone’s life is only the core of their actual existence."_ *GNU Terry Pratchett* 👆 (That tribute above can be found in code all over the world. Worth a Google to understand why.) R.I.P. to two men who, despite having left this earth, through their teachings and the tributes of those they left behind, are still very much alive as far as I'm concerned (according to the logic of the above quote).
for real i cried after i listened to this again i actually rote a hole paragraph of a story that happened recently but i don't think im ready yet. maby some day but not today. but that's how life is your never really reedy when it actually hits you.💙 keep living the good life also SoundCloud
Maybe or maybe not some tones touched my soul. Maybe thats just how it goes but i know this was awesome. Im a grown A** man teared up because i felt it.
Hey todd, 2 years late to this but i love this song i love this cover and i really appreciate the story behind it. Sadly (on two fronts), i lost my dad this summer but unlike you, he never supported my desire to play music, regardless of how passionate i once was. The world works in weird ways, and in a strange way reading your words about your dad and the experience brought me great comfort. So... thanks i think?
@@toddbarriage 13 or 31...still feel, still cry. The fact that you didn't feel the need to embellish says a lot about the song and about you. I'm sorry for your losses and so happy for your wins.
The integration of your father was gut wrenching. Many people don't know what it's like to have a father, or are stuck with an abusive one. Guys like us were blessed beyond belief to have dad's that actually cared. I'm sorry for your loss. We will all be reunited in the end weather you believe it or not. God bless my friend.
No, thank YOU for sharing this. I'm glad you got the chance to share with your dad. Not that you signed up to be like a barber or bartender and forced to listen to random folks on UA-cam, but you've inspired me to overshare from my own life... I wish I'd had the chance to do something special with and say a real goodbye to my hero, Grandma Dot. She had to put up with being woken up by little me going through her hair looking for the eyes in the back of her head that my parents told me she had when I was staying at her place one weekend. She was one of the OG van nomads, taking off on her own in a little VW camper bus in the 80's and for one of my birthdays she took me to Broadway to see Sandy Duncan as Peter Pan, not that I cared for the play or performance, but it was the adventure of a lifetime for little kid me. The stubborn old broad hid from all of us that she was dealing with pancreatic cancer until about a week before the battle ended and I was probably the last person to talk to her (by phone). I won't say that I have any real regrets, because I'm sure she knows; she was a clever one. I do wish I'd had more time with her though, and that I knew there were things I needed to tell her, but I had no clue that I needed to say them or even how to say them.
Oh, frick... that last part really hit. I had no idea what/how to say anything to my dad the last day I had with him, just this cover of a song I didn't even write. But I guess we're all just the living embodiment of recycled thoughts and ideas that surround us, y'know? Plus those that know us, and love us, I think they just kind of know already. Whatever it is. Like those friends you can go 5 years without speaking to, and pick back up like no time had passed. They know 💙
that video and song broke my heart, all the strings of my soul was touch so much. big hugs for you man and thanks to apple music where I’m randomly found that cover and then your youtube chanel. I’m fan of your talent right now. greetings from russia (we are not evil here. not all of us..)
That means a lot, thank you Phil 💙 i'm really happy you're enjoying my stuff, and I know you aren't evil :) governments rarely represent the people who actually live under them.
u can stream this now💙
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Don't you dare...
@@MrJoeyRevolver hm?
Found your channel. Listened to a ton of your stuff. And then Letters To God came around. And you asked who does this make you think of. And I completely shut down. Sorry. Someone I met back in 2001. And we ended up losing contact for awhile. The reconnected in 2009 and kept up. But then we lost connection again, and I found out they commited suicide. And I had no clue, and I dunno man. They were the one who introduced me to Box Car Racer. And it was just a whole thing.
Beautiful cover, brother.
@@mrjoeyrevolver1914 oh man, situations like that are so hard to go through, unpack, and process 💙 i'm sorry i brought all that back for you, especially on a channel like mine where you were probably bobbing along having a fun silly time before this track snuck up on you. i really appreciate you opening up and sharing your story, it's good to get this stuff out. it's a lot to carry around, y'know?
i lost one of my close friends growing up, my best friend's brother, in a vaguely similar way (suicide after losing connection). they were the person who actually got me into recording / production, so every time i make something i'm reminded of what they've done for me, and that they're gone.
thank you for being here, and for listening to my stuff, and for sharing your experiences man. i hope your day is nothing but up!
@@toddbarriage
THAT'S SO BEAUTIFUL THAT YOU GOT TO SHARE THIS WITH YOUR DAD AND HAVE THAT MEMORY WITH HIM! 💙
🙏🏻REST IN PARADISE DAD BARRIAGE🕊
💙YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB RAISING A TALENTED SON💙
The little pain in that voice. i shed a tear even im in very good mood. I feel the same 4 my brother.
The most beautiful way to say goodbye. 💙
💙 I couldn’t think of any other way
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thank u for al gore and thank u for all the kindness forever
Amen and amen
Todd, you had me weeping. Beautiful cover. RIP to your father and peace to you and your family.
💙 you’re an angel, thank you so much dude. It’s hella appreciated
I am forever excited for this cover. Box Car Racer is one of my absolute favorite albums of all time.
it's one of mine too, I've got a short list of Perfect Albums i wanna cover in their entirety some day, and Boxcar is one of them💙
My dad was 54 when he passed and I was in my mid 20's... that was over 10 years ago now... and he left a void that nothing will ever fill. If only I could have one more day with him
Man, that's so rough. I just lapped around 6 months, I'm just beginning to understand what you mean about the void. the active, reactionary sadness fades and there's just... void. it's weird.
@@toddbarriage My mum is here, she's 73 this year (my dad was her toy boy) and so I'll always make sure to look after her - and being as big as a Blink fan that I am, I only discovered Letters to God last year which is how I stumbled onto your cover.. I enjoy playing your song at 0.75x speed mate. The void is always there but sometimes, sometimes I can forget about it for a while.
Hi Todd, I lost my father last January 29. I miss him terribly and there are so many things left unsaid that I wanted to tell him but didn't tell him when I still had time. this cover gives me chills. Hugs to you. 🖤
I forgot how absolutely awesome this song is. Thanks for bringing it back.
it packs a wallop, I’m happy I could bring it back for you!
Dang. Well done. Brought tears to the eyes. That explosive ending caught me off guard (never heard the original) and it came at the right moment. So raw. Love the aggression, and I'm so glad you have that outlet to express your emotions in a way that is creative. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thanks Scott 💙 I’m glad I have this outlet, too. I’m fortunate that my parents supported me and facilitated my musical growth by letting me bang in drums in their basement, make horrible sounds while I learned how to scream, all that stuff. It just made sense to say goodbye the same way my dad helped me live, through music
You make me cry
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I actually never listened to this song before but I've listened to other songs from this album. I'm excited to hear your heart felt cover ❤️🔥
it's such a good record, i hope one day it finds you when you need it
@@toddbarriage well I've spent a good chunk of the morning listening to the whole thing thanks to you 🙂
@@ckxcore yooo I just finished doing the same!
My man, that's just a masterclass of a cover song. Keep strong. Keep doing what you doing.
Thanks Nick 💙 I’ma keep at it for sure, I can’t imagine stopping
While I'm a huge fan of your mash-ups and clever takes, I think the more straightforward approach to covering this one is perfect. It's a beautiful tribute and may your dad rest in peace. ❤️
Thank you Brandon 💙 this was gonna end as a Mookie’s Last Christmas mashup, but I wouldn’t have gotten that done in time to show him. I’ll probably do Mookie’s next week and sprinkle a little Letters in there haha
I remember listening to Letters to God during 2005 or so back when I lived up north in MI, when my mom was still alive, it's been a while since I listened. Good cover. It's hard to lose someone.
It’s not easy, that’s for damn sure. Thank you for sharing your memories, I’m glad we’ve still got those
Really excellent cover as always Todd, so sorry for your loss.
Thanks Jase 💙
Bro got me choked up today. i lost my dad when i was 7 and its song like this that make me think of him and wish he could have seen who i have become and so he could see his grand kids.
He’d be so damn proud of you, you grew up awesome 💙
@@toddbarriage thanks buddy. And thanks for the flood of emotions and memories
And I’m sorry for your loss
@@mattpowell3691 love you dude
Wow, I'm out of words. Beautiful tribute to a man that was clearly very proud of you, I'm sorry for your loss.
Thanks, my guy 💙
who does this song make you think about?
My brother. He showed me enema of the state when I was in grade 3 and I fell in love with it. After being somewhat disappointed with TYOPAJ years later, he showed me box car and it was my summer album from start of vacation to finish. Love that dude and love this record to death.
My friend Aaron. He showed me Blink for the first time and we used to scream covers of BCR in his garage.
This one's is for my grandma Elisa. She's not dead, but she went back to Mexico after years of taking care of me and my cousin. I cry everytime but when I listen to that song everyday it brings me comfort. Love ya grandma! I'll visit ya in summer vacation from College!
And also my dad who was deported in 2017.. Hopefully we win the case this year so the family can be happy once again.. that's why I sent my letters to God for everything to be okay.
My daughter
Makes me think of my mother I lost to cancer
Just came across your stuff today for the first time. Appreciate this all the more with your story behind it. This was beautiful, sir.
Thank you for being so kind, I’m happy you enjoyed this 💙
I can't believe how much this outshines the original -- which is probably in my top 50. The decision to change the key so you could take it up an octave at the end was absolutely money. So so good...
Yo, thank you 💙 that really means a lot. It was a hard one to sing cause I was fuckin bawling the whole time haha, but I’m glad that you enjoy it so much. I really appreciate that
Yeah same! I agree fully 😢😢😢 This made me cry! Beautiful voice and your version of his song ❤
never seen him before... about tqo seconds when he started to sing, i'm a new subsciber..
thank u gorilla nipple 💙
I'm so sorry for your loss, Todd. You are an amazingly talented individual, bringing joy to thousands of people around the world. May you and yours get through this safely and healthy. You're awesome.
It's always a good day when I see you in the comments 💙 The Barriage clan is doing alright, thanks for lookin' out. I hope you're doing alright too!
Oh my God Todd this is so special - thank you - keep doing what you do man.
Thanks Kaden 💙 imma keep on doing it forever
Fookin' Nice m8, that gravelly bit near the end made me feel things. *ahem*
Thanks Cody 💙 that’s tears and snot you’re hearing lmao I was not happy when I tracked those vocals
@@toddbarriage No way! Makes sense, I like the raw stuff :D
Happy accidents kind of rock like that.
This brought tears to my eyes dude. You not only did an amazing cover of one of my favorite BCR songs but the emotions here are so authentic and heartfelt. May your dad rest in peace, he would be proud. ❤
Thank you, man 💙 I’m so thankful he got to hear this before he dipped
Wow Bro amazing Job. Again I am so sorry don't forget your are family man, and we are here for you.
Thanks man 💙 I really appreciate it
I remember preforming this song to my high school for drama class with a good friend of mine. This cover brought back so many good and sad memories of that time for a song that had a lot of meaning to both of us at the time so so many years ago. Your cover is amazing, and I'm 100% sure your father is super proud of you.
This made me cry, made me miss my own dad so much. Beautiful cover. Hold on to those magical memories
Amazing job man! Boxcar Racer got me through college back in 2002.
Thanks! Boxcar is such an amazing album. Not a lot makes me Feel Things™️ like that record does haha
When talent and passion collide 🙌🏻
💙🙏🏻thank you thank you thank you
Man that’s powerful. So good. Thanks for sharing this part of your life.
Thanks man 💙 even though this channel is for cover songs, I try to make sure it’s all as personally relevant as possible
I’m really sorry for your loss. I just wanted to thank you. My father passed away two months ago. And the sincerity in this cover… It makes me feel alive. Thank you again for this. May the force be with you.
dude that was powerful. looks like your dad loved you very much, thanks for sharing the memories x
Grossly underated song! Epic cover.
Thanks so much!! BCR is a classic record 💙
Todd I need you to know 7 month later I still listen to this almost every day. It's so heartfelt and emotional. You're an incredible artist.
i appreciate that , and you, more than i can express. thank you so much for listening to the stuff i make 💙
Beautiful tribute, my friend. May your Father rest in power.
Thanks Ryan 💙🙏🏻
Adored the original version back in the day, love your cover. Chills. So sorry for your loss, but I'm so happy for you that your dad got to hear this
Thanks Martin, this song is a big deal to me so it means a lot that you like this cover 💙 I’m happy he got to hear it, too
Dang. I feel for ya Todd. I am taking care of my father with his cancer, but I truly never get along with him.
Yet, my Papal(grandpa) was my dad. He did everything in his power to raise my right despite me being a little stinker. I still visit him at his graveside from time to time. I'll always miss him. And only hope he has found peace in anywhere in his life.
Love the song man, and I'm glad you shared this song. On Wednesday, I grieved over my unit's passings. They passed away 8 years ago when our helio crashed. Still miss them. And I feel this same way too. Thank you.
You’re a great person, thank you for sharing this with me. It’s easy to feel like we’re in a pit and we’re all alone, but this kind of pain and loss is very human. I’ve had it really easy, as far as this goes, so I’m grateful for that.
@@toddbarriage Your amazing too. The fact that you share what you experience and show it with your music shows me the highest amount of worth you wish to show in others. It's show and tell! 😂
But yeah seriously, Todd. I have the highest amount of respect for you and love your content. I barely know you and yet it's awesome that we can at least share something that so many experience. Both pain and love in the memories we remember of others. 😊
What a crazy good cover! Love the emotions when you sang the last part, that little peak in your voice is fabulous. Wonderful tribute. Much love mate!
Thanks, that means a lot to me 💙 Glad you dig this!
Damn what a great cover! The ending part was so powerful, congrats man!
Thanks, that really means a lot!
I lost my father in 2019 and I have three Les Pauls upstairs that make me think of him every time I play. All with history, memories, and stories attached. I never considered playing this song on one of them and haven't even thought about this album in 17 years or so, but I'm certainly going to now. Thank you.
So sorry for your loss Todd. I lost my dad 11 years ago. I still have the electric guitar he bought me when I first got into pop-punk/alternative music, and he was a drummer in a band himself. Lately i have been re-inspired to practice on it again. You are doing great :}
I’m happy you still have that guitar & am glad you’ve picked it back up 💙 thank you for sharing that with me & for checking this out
I was biting my nails when I read the announcement THIS was your next cover. I knew you'd do at the very least good with it, but I didn't know you'd completely NAIL it. PLEASE do the rest of this album, I NEED it!
That really means a lot, thank you 💙 I’ve got a list of records that I want to cover in their entirety, and Boxcar is in the top 5 of that list. Maybe even top 3 now, since I’ve already done Sing The Sorrow!
@@toddbarriage You know there's a really awesome backing vocal in Letters? Towards the end at the heavy part, if you listen VERY close, underneath the chorus he's saying
"I
I won't lie
I won't siiiiiiiiiiiiiiin"
Obviously just the chorus, but the way Tom sings it is so infectious, it ends up being the way I personally sing it when I listen to the song.
@@sumspring4112 I do :) I sang the same part in this, just down the octave instead of up high. It’s one of my favourite things about the original
Truly amazing. Such heartfelt nostalgia baked into the song for me. And all of it is brought to life with you fantastic performance. Thank you.
Thank you, David 💙 this song struck a chord with me when I was younger that I never truly understood until a couple weeks ago. Music is magical stuff
Oh jesus... I really feel your loss... Those moments become a treasure and despite the pain you must move on, guarding those valuable memories with great affection...
I'm sure your father is now in heaven, resting and at the same time admiring your talent, he is extremely proud of you 💖 blessings!
Thank you for this 💙 I appreciate it a ton
Todd, this is an excellent cover. This song immediately popped into my head this week, as I am very close to losing my dog, who is my absolute best companion. I have lost a few family members in the past, but this impending loss is hitting me more than any of the others combined. God bless you and I know your father is incredibly proud of the talent that you have. Take care and keep up the great work.
Man, that's rough. I'm so sorry you're going through that right now. I'm with you, I've lost pets as well as friends and family, and for some reason pets hurt so much more. If you need a judgement-free place to express yourself in this time of loss, i feel like the comments under this video are a pretty safe place. 💙
Holy shit, I'm crying to this at 4:00 AM. This song (and cover) reminds me of my dad. He died when I was nine years old (I'm 17 now). I literally just got into Box Car Racer last week after finding my dad's old burned CD (remember when those were a thing?) of their only album. Thank you for this wonderful cover, Todd. And I'm sure you miss your dad just as much as I miss mine.
Fuck 💙 I’m so grateful we have music. idk how the afterlife works but if it’s anything like a heaven, maybe your dad’s getting my dad into Box Car Racer as we speak and they’re up there just broin’ out
@@toddbarriage I think we're very grateful that we have music too. Let's hope if there is anything like that, then maybe they are up there like you said. It wasn't until years after my dad died that I realized he was into punk (among other genres), he loved Rancid, The Offspring, and Suicidal Tendencies. I still have all of his old CDs of those bands. It was kinda cool/funny years later getting into those bands and finding out my dad was a fan and already having some CDs. My Offspring CD's are actually signed, I think he met the band backstage to get in signed back in the '90s. Sorry if I overshared here, anyway, thanks for responding!
@@layne05 yo, don’t ever worry about over sharing! we’re literally having this conversation underneath a video with clips of my dead dad from family footage i keep under my stairs haha, if there’s a time and a place for this it’s here & now
It’s cool as fuck that you naturally grew into having similar interests like that. I really appreciate how you seem to naturally take after your dad. I’ve been noticing similarities in myself that I never noticed before, I guess we kinda do have some tendencies baked-in!
Thank you for saying that, I never want to feel like I'm oversharing y'know? It is so fucking cool that I naturally grew into that kind of taste in music. For years I was more into other genres (when I was super young I listened to nothing but pop, and later on I got into metal), but eventually I got into pop punk (thanks to Green Day, whom my dad also had CDs of), which lead me to emo, post-hardcore, hardcore punk, etc. I always wonder what kind of conversations about music I would have had with him. He had a pretty diverse taste (rap/hiphop, punk, metal, rock, etc.). On a similar note, I miss my grandpa (on my moms side) because he died when I was pretty young as well, and he played guitar (I started playing about a year and a half ago), so I wonder what fun we could have had as well. Anyway, I really love this cover, and pretty much everything else on your channel, keep up the great work!
Man i had to come back for one more comment. The love a father has for his son is indescribable. The problem is most old school dads don't even know how to express that love, but it doesn't mean it isn't there. I'm glad your father got to see you excel in something before he passed. My son could be the biggest piece of shit on earth and i would still love him. But if he started showing me videos of him absolutely murdering songs as a one man band, I would be prouder than words could describe. Your dad died a happy man because of what you accomplished and the time he got to spend with you. God bless my friend.
My condolences Todd ♡
Beautiful cover. Keep blessing the rest of us with your light.
Thanks so friggin much 💙
Really beautiful cover and a touching video. My condolences on the loss of your father. I’m sure he was very proud of you. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us.
This means a lot, thank you 💙 he honestly was proud of me, maybe disproportionately, but that’s okay ‘cause it just gives me something to live up to
This was amazing man. Your father is in a better place and you will see him again some day
Thank you so much 💙 that’s what I told him, “I’ll see you in like, 30 years”
How did I miss this one!? Easily the best track on the album and holy fuck, the raw passion and emotion you put in to this cover
Thanks man, I really appreciate that. I'm happy you enjoyed this cover, too, it did a lot for me and it's nice to know it doesn't stop with me
Love you so much Todd
I love you a ton 💙
This is beautiful, such an amazing job on the cover and the video 💙
Thanks Sophie 💙 this was the most difficult but necessary song for me to get through, I’m happy it checked the boxes for you
@@toddbarriage you smashed every box a long time ago, you always put out the bangers. this is truly special
I actually felt emotional during this cover. You were dedicating it to your dad and the whole time I couldn't stop thinking about my grandmother who used to mean the world to me.
Ironically I was listening to boxcar and angels heavily the year she passed.
You have brought a whole new meaning to this song for me and I think that is the defining factor as to why I personally feel this cover is better than the actual song.
Amazing!
Tom Delonge is a special man!! I'm glad we've had his music to get us through some difficult times 💙 Thank you for really *hearing* this cover, and for sharing how it made you feel, that means a lot to me.
Exceptionally produced as always, and everything sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing such a lovely cover with us. I didn't know the song prior, but now I wish I did!
Yoooo you gotta check out Box Car Racer when you have the mental energy for an un-/semi-familiar album. It’s a GOAT-tier record 💙
The feels. Just wonderful!
💙 I thank you
Dude that was amazing, love your work, I listened to you since 10 months ago, you done amazing job. Have a good night/day ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎♥️
there goes my hero 💙🖤 thank you so much for being so kind and accepting all the time always
@@toddbarriage no problem brooo ❤️
Thank you for sharing this with us. It's beautiful.
Thanks Alex, I appreciate you letting me sing at you a little today
This is amazing, man, you’re a master of your craft. I hope you’re doing ok
thanks Jobe 💙 I'm alright, all things considered!
Oops now I'm crying. This was really beautiful.
I’m sorry I did this to you 💙
@@toddbarriage haha I did it to myself when I watched the video after reading the description 💖
Made me feel your pain. I've lost my father years ago but I still remember how it felt. But he's always inside of your heart. 💜
Thanks for sharing that 💙 it’s certainly not a fun experience, but I think you’re right. I’m pretty convinced as I age I’m just gonna gradually *become him* lmao
I was waiting for this video to upload. But I wasn't ready for this.
Awh fuck, I can believe I’ve done this 💙
As a father you just hit me hard with this one. I have a blink tattoo on my forearm and I will admit this was better than the original in my opinion. Explosive ending. I'm sorry for your loss. I know some time has passed but rest in peace to your dad. I'm sure he was a great man.
Thank you algorithm for bringing me here.
That song ❤.
Congrats for your talent!!!
its a beautiful song, but you made a beautiful cover of it. Much love to you.
thanks Bryce, i really appreciate you
Yesss, been looking for a decent cover and this is easily the best. Fab stuff matey, love yer voice
Edit: need to expand on that a little - what range! That you sound kinda sweet and high pitched at the start but by the end I can hear a roar when you do the final chorus. Spine tingling stuff. I might even dare to say on par with the original... 👏
Oh wow, thank you 💙 That really does mean a lot to me, you've made my day. I hope you're having a great weekend!
@@toddbarriage and the same to you, I wasn't expecting a direct response! Thanks very much for the smile 🙂
I've shared your version with two others so far, one of whom asked me to send her both your version and the original as she can't decide which one she prefers.
Keep up the good work! You have (at least) two new fans 🤟🤩🤙
P.s. I was only mainly listening the first few times I played your video, but I've just watched it. A lovely, heartfelt tribute to someone who clearly loved and was loved. My condolences for your loss.
There's a quote from the legend that was and is Terry Pratchett (in his book Reaper Man) that I hope brings you some peace. It always does for me.
_"No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away, until the clock wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone’s life is only the core of their actual existence."_
*GNU Terry Pratchett*
👆 (That tribute above can be found in code all over the world. Worth a Google to understand why.)
R.I.P. to two men who, despite having left this earth, through their teachings and the tributes of those they left behind, are still very much alive as far as I'm concerned (according to the logic of the above quote).
That was really good!! Keep going strong dude you got this!
Thank you, & thank you 💙💙
@@toddbarriage Do it for him! Do it for us!! We all love you!
I never like listened to the lyrics before but this gutted me. It was like hearing it for the first time again. So sorry for your loss.
sorry for gutting you, but thank you for getting it 💙
I remember playing this at a talent show back in high school. It was the first time I played in front anyone, well done man well done!
man, thank you so so much. this song means a lot of things to a lot of people, Tom really captured the essence of mortality with this one IMO
Fantastic work Todd! I'm glad you had a dad that believed in you so we could appreciate this.
mannn, thank you. I appreciate the hell outta you
Wooooooooow bro goose bumps. Amazing. Well done.
Thanks John!! I’m glad you enjoyed this 💙
This was a beautiful cover and video. Much love, Todd 💙
Thank you handsome 💙
for real i cried after i listened to this again
i actually rote a hole paragraph of a story that happened recently but i don't think im ready yet. maby some day but not today. but that's how life is your never really reedy when it actually hits you.💙 keep living the good life
also SoundCloud
Life is kinda just a ping-pong game between thinking you're ready & finding out you're not. Feel free to post that story any time you feel ready 💙
@@toddbarriage you said it man
The ratio of how good this is to how many views it has is likely the highest on UA-cam.
hero 💙
I’m sorry for your loss, beautiful tribute to your dad
thank you 🖤
Hope you're alright, thanks for making these covers. Take care!
I’m doing okay 💙 & I hope you are too!
My god everything you do is just perfect and your guitar tone (even distorted) is so clean. I wish I had a friend like you to learn anything from 😂
Maybe or maybe not some tones touched my soul. Maybe thats just how it goes but i know this was awesome. Im a grown A** man teared up because i felt it.
I appreciate you 💙💙
wow. very powerful thank you for sharing this. please do more boxcar im begging you
I love this song. Well done
I really appreciate that, thanks
This is so beautiful dude❤
Thanks B 💙
Hey todd, 2 years late to this but i love this song i love this cover and i really appreciate the story behind it. Sadly (on two fronts), i lost my dad this summer but unlike you, he never supported my desire to play music, regardless of how passionate i once was. The world works in weird ways, and in a strange way reading your words about your dad and the experience brought me great comfort. So... thanks i think?
This really had me in my feels ;(
same 💙💙
Box Car is the most important band of the 2000s. Thank you.
I might just have to agree with you
@@toddbarriage 13 or 31...still feel, still cry. The fact that you didn't feel the need to embellish says a lot about the song and about you. I'm sorry for your losses and so happy for your wins.
good grief this is beautiful
Thanks Mike, that means a lot
The integration of your father was gut wrenching. Many people don't know what it's like to have a father, or are stuck with an abusive one. Guys like us were blessed beyond belief to have dad's that actually cared. I'm sorry for your loss. We will all be reunited in the end weather you believe it or not. God bless my friend.
My favourite song of Box Car Racer. This is good cover.
Love this so much dude ❤️
Love you so much dude 💙
goosebumbs man
I appreciate that, thanks dude 💙
No, thank YOU for sharing this. I'm glad you got the chance to share with your dad. Not that you signed up to be like a barber or bartender and forced to listen to random folks on UA-cam, but you've inspired me to overshare from my own life...
I wish I'd had the chance to do something special with and say a real goodbye to my hero, Grandma Dot. She had to put up with being woken up by little me going through her hair looking for the eyes in the back of her head that my parents told me she had when I was staying at her place one weekend. She was one of the OG van nomads, taking off on her own in a little VW camper bus in the 80's and for one of my birthdays she took me to Broadway to see Sandy Duncan as Peter Pan, not that I cared for the play or performance, but it was the adventure of a lifetime for little kid me. The stubborn old broad hid from all of us that she was dealing with pancreatic cancer until about a week before the battle ended and I was probably the last person to talk to her (by phone). I won't say that I have any real regrets, because I'm sure she knows; she was a clever one. I do wish I'd had more time with her though, and that I knew there were things I needed to tell her, but I had no clue that I needed to say them or even how to say them.
Oh, frick... that last part really hit. I had no idea what/how to say anything to my dad the last day I had with him, just this cover of a song I didn't even write. But I guess we're all just the living embodiment of recycled thoughts and ideas that surround us, y'know? Plus those that know us, and love us, I think they just kind of know already. Whatever it is. Like those friends you can go 5 years without speaking to, and pick back up like no time had passed. They know 💙
@@toddbarriage Again, thank you. Almost everything in life is more bearable when you know that you're not the only one to have gone through it.
I downloaded and listened to this whole album after this video.
TINY VOICESSSS 🎶
MAKE THINGS HARDERRRR 🎶
My favorite UA-camr covering my favorite song of all time 🤯
oh shit lads I’ve peaked 🥺
that video and song broke my heart, all the strings of my soul was touch so much. big hugs for you man and thanks to apple music where I’m randomly found that cover and then your youtube chanel. I’m fan of your talent right now. greetings from russia (we are not evil here. not all of us..)
That means a lot, thank you Phil 💙 i'm really happy you're enjoying my stuff, and I know you aren't evil :) governments rarely represent the people who actually live under them.
Damn good cover dude, I have loved this song since I first heard it in 2002 at the age of 16
Thanks so much Andrew! Same, but I was 12. This song fucked me up early lmao
Love Boxcar, beautiful cover dude
Thank you, this is one of my favourite songs/albums of all time. Glad you like it!
Todd you amaze me every day
When you put the old video, damn it just hit hard bro.