by just listening - and i mean real listening, on headphones or something like that - you can FEEL that they are real, that there's a deep passion, and a lot of bands are passionate about their music and their craft, but it's hard to transmit this emotion to the listener, and they manage to do it somehow in such a raw and deep way . they are incredible
These guys have helped me through everything when I was homeless living in Denver. Lots of loneliness, depression and late night drives without a destination. Just a list of my favorite RF songs to keep me company. And it helped me through it all. I know it did. Their music puts me in a better place. A place where someone totally understands and knows where I was coming from without even having to physically be there with me.
Dear Real Friends, My name is Michael Knight, I'm 21 years old. I live in a small town in East Texas, I grew up in some less than ideal circumstances. But I just wanted to let you know, that the music that you make, and the thought that there are other people that have gone through the same things I have, has honestly saved my life. I can't explain how. Just know that you guys have impacted my life is such a huge way. thank you so much for everything you've done for me. Sincerely Michael Knight
I've only been listening to Real Friends for 8 months or so, but already they have had such a tremendous impact on my life. My life was feeling pretty rough. Depression had a pretty good grip on me because I was feeling so alone. The Army stationed me across the country away from all my friends so was feeling isolated, since all I had was myself. One day I was listening to some TSSF and noticed Real Friends as a suggested band. I had heard of them but never had I listened to them before, so I decided to give them a listen. As soon as I heard the line, "I guess to took a year to realize that what I had was everything I needed to feel okay" from Floorboards, goosebumps ran across my arms. At that moment, all those feelings I had lifted away. The same feelings that I was having seemed like they were being expressed through their music. The connection I made to their music was such an awesome feeling. I just really want to thank this band for all the effort and emotion they put into their music, because I know that what they create helps so many people get through what ever difficulties they may be going through!
The amount of love that I have for this band is ridiculous. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't listen to at least one of their songs. I connect with the lyrics, and there is nothing like going to a Real Friends show. All I can say is thank you.
it's a fuckin' trip to see where they came from, who they were, what they did to what they are now. They've gone from a "group of 5 guys... [some] who don't quite fit in yet." to "Playing with my best friends and doing what we all love most." Then to see the impact they have on everyone? I mean read the shit down below.. Saw these guys in SF a few days ago. I always wanted to play music but i don't have anyone to play with. They've inspired me to just do this shit myself (since I'm able to pick up anything and play.) This is what they've done for me and hopefully I'll make it out there on tours. Keep inspiring and healing. Fuckin' amazing.
I love this band so much. ❤ They have changed the way I look at things, they have made me cry almost every night because there has never been a band that has related to me as much as Real Friends have. Kyle, Dan, Dave, Brian, and Eric are my medicine when it comes to heartbreak, the sad boys have kept me going for the past few months. And idk where I'd be without them.... ❤
I love how much heart they put into their band, their music, and their fans. They've helped me with a lot of my own personal problems, because I feel like someone understands. And that's really important. Thank you, Real Friends.
The part where Eric talks about working at target makes me want to give him a big hug. You guys sacrificed so much to bring us your beautiful music. Even though you're gone now I will have these memories forever. Thank you Real Friends.
"This is Eric, first he was working at Target across the street, now he's playing Warped Tour!!!!" *Eric starts dancing* -Dan (Warped Tour 2014) They have done great over the past year. ❤
Whenever one of them said "fast forward" I was hoping they'd follow it with "to 2am". Either way, this video is awesome. It reminds me how much music means to me. Thank you, Real Friends.
It's so cool to see this. Not only is it amazing to see this much-deserving band get the credit they deserve, but to see Dave (a hs buddy of mine) & his bandmates doing this in such a familiar place
This band has undoubtedly changed my perspective on life. I'm so happy to be a part of this kind of music scene because these guys are so humble. They've inspired me to start writing music.
Much love to Real Friends. The fact that you guys put your heart into it really shows. I'm in a hard time in life and your lyrics definietly help me get through it. Please never stop making music.
So much inspiration. This makes me want to start a pop punk band and influence people with our music just like these guys. Thank you Real Friends, from all of us,
Fuck, it makes me so happy to see that y'all still have jobs and still work part-time. It lets me know that you can still do shit you wanna do, even though you have to do shit you don't wanna do. Y'all are fucking awesome. Hope to see y'all when you come to Texas with Senses Fail!
I listened to one of you're songs and I liked it. Then I seen this video and this video ment a lot to me just to see people who actually aren't in it for the money and the fame and they are just in it for the fun and to hangout with friends and touch people with their music, I want to thank you guys for what you do and standing out from every other band.
this band means so much to me, honestly. I have only recently gotten into them about last year, but every minute of every day, I still think about their songs and their lyrics, and how much they mean to me. They have helped me get through so much, including depression, recent loss, and other things. I fell in love with these guys the moment I heard the first song by them. You guys mean so much to me, and thank you for all that you have helped me achieve.
hey guys! thank you very much for yoour work, hope you'll find this letter to you. you music halp me to live and sometimes i think that you writing songs aboub my life! really, it's awesome. thanks so much. Never Growing Up, Never Giving Up - yeah, this is rule of my life. i love it! from russia with love. thnx, dudes. hope to se you soon in russian tour.
I love you guys. I can not wait for the new record. And I love Luke's spoken word videos as well. You guys are so great. Keep doing what you love and never change. I am planing on seeing you guys with senses fail and such gold.
saw you guys for the first time at chain reaction on the 19th; it is so damn inspiring to watch you guys play. i've never felt more at home then in that crowd, with all those random people shouting the words to your songs. you've changed so many peoples lives, including mine, for the better. thank you, so much.
If you actually knew them, you'd realize they definitely never expected any of it. Soo many bands go on tours where they play to 5 kids a night, lose tons of money, and then are forced to make Kickstarter pages to fund future things...honestly it's a stupid deicision and waste to go on tours where you play for no one. As someone who played and toured for over 10 years, I think it is smart of them to make a name for themselves before touring...and obviously it shows it was the right decision.
real friends has definitely made an impact, but i suggest to create more songs that arent about relationships and i love the mad and sad stuff but add in a happy song
by just listening - and i mean real listening, on headphones or something like that - you can FEEL that they are real, that there's a deep passion, and a lot of bands are passionate about their music and their craft, but it's hard to transmit this emotion to the listener, and they manage to do it somehow in such a raw and deep way . they are incredible
These guys have helped me through everything when I was homeless living in Denver. Lots of loneliness, depression and late night drives without a destination. Just a list of my favorite RF songs to keep me company. And it helped me through it all. I know it did. Their music puts me in a better place. A place where someone totally understands and knows where I was coming from without even having to physically be there with me.
Dear Real Friends,
My name is Michael Knight,
I'm 21 years old.
I live in a small town in East Texas,
I grew up in some less than ideal circumstances.
But I just wanted to let you know, that the music that you make, and the thought that there are other people that have gone through the same things I have, has honestly saved my life.
I can't explain how. Just know that you guys have impacted my life is such a huge way.
thank you so much for everything you've done for me.
Sincerely
Michael Knight
I've only been listening to Real Friends for 8 months or so, but already they have had such a tremendous impact on my life. My life was feeling pretty rough. Depression had a pretty good grip on me because I was feeling so alone. The Army stationed me across the country away from all my friends so was feeling isolated, since all I had was myself. One day I was listening to some TSSF and noticed Real Friends as a suggested band. I had heard of them but never had I listened to them before, so I decided to give them a listen. As soon as I heard the line,
"I guess to took a year to realize that what I had was everything I needed to feel okay"
from Floorboards, goosebumps ran across my arms. At that moment, all those feelings I had lifted away. The same feelings that I was having seemed like they were being expressed through their music. The connection I made to their music was such an awesome feeling.
I just really want to thank this band for all the effort and emotion they put into their music, because I know that what they create helps so many people get through what ever difficulties they may be going through!
This band is the reason why I am alive now
I hope dan lambton watch this again, i'm crying
The amount of love that I have for this band is ridiculous. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't listen to at least one of their songs. I connect with the lyrics, and there is nothing like going to a Real Friends show.
All I can say is thank you.
I think I love these guys because I know they're real people.
i started listening to these guys in afghanistan - thanks a lot guys, helped me out at the gym.
it's a fuckin' trip to see where they came from, who they were, what they did to what they are now. They've gone from a "group of 5 guys... [some] who don't quite fit in yet." to "Playing with my best friends and doing what we all love most." Then to see the impact they have on everyone? I mean read the shit down below..
Saw these guys in SF a few days ago. I always wanted to play music but i don't have anyone to play with. They've inspired me to just do this shit myself (since I'm able to pick up anything and play.) This is what they've done for me and hopefully I'll make it out there on tours. Keep inspiring and healing. Fuckin' amazing.
I love this band so much. ❤
They have changed the way I look at things, they have made me cry almost every night because there has never been a band that has related to me as much as Real Friends have. Kyle, Dan, Dave, Brian, and Eric are my medicine when it comes to heartbreak, the sad boys have kept me going for the past few months. And idk where I'd be without them.... ❤
I work at Target too babe I feel your pain
I love how much heart they put into their band, their music, and their fans. They've helped me with a lot of my own personal problems, because I feel like someone understands. And that's really important. Thank you, Real Friends.
The part where Eric talks about working at target makes me want to give him a big hug. You guys sacrificed so much to bring us your beautiful music. Even though you're gone now I will have these memories forever. Thank you Real Friends.
"This is Eric, first he was working at Target across the street, now he's playing Warped Tour!!!!" *Eric starts dancing* -Dan (Warped Tour 2014)
They have done great over the past year. ❤
One of the most underrated but soon to be biggest bands in the scene. Respect to these boys.
Whenever one of them said "fast forward" I was hoping they'd follow it with "to 2am".
Either way, this video is awesome. It reminds me how much music means to me.
Thank you, Real Friends.
Real Friends can do no wrong, so much respect for these guys.
Amazing tunes, amazing band. Keep making awesome music
Wherever I’m really bummed (like right now) I watch this doc thank you RF
I love everything of this band.
Real Friends - Helping sad, pop punk reject kids get through the day one song at a time (myself included).
I'm in this around 10:08. Screaming along with Dan. Real Friends means the world to me. Love this documentary. So proud of them.
It's good to know that dan is still the same guy he was when we were kids threw high school
Really love seeing them film all these places where I live it hits even closer to home knowing they come from the same place I do
that long island show was off the hook cant wait till you come back!
just saw you guys in Saginaw, drove 3 hours to get there... thank you for your music.
i love this band an infinite amount
real friends changed my life
It's so cool to see this. Not only is it amazing to see this much-deserving band get the credit they deserve, but to see Dave (a hs buddy of mine) & his bandmates doing this in such a familiar place
Thanks for coming to my small hometown of Punxsutawney. I'll never forget it :)
i love this band so much
7.40 - these words made me cry a bit...love you guys
This band has undoubtedly changed my perspective on life. I'm so happy to be a part of this kind of music scene because these guys are so humble. They've inspired me to start writing music.
Much love to Real Friends. The fact that you guys put your heart into it really shows. I'm in a hard time in life and your lyrics definietly help me get through it. Please never stop making music.
So much inspiration. This makes me want to start a pop punk band and influence people with our music just like these guys. Thank you Real Friends, from all of us,
You guys are exactly who I want to be. You are all so kickass and inspiring. Keep doing you, dudes.
I love you guys. Every few weeks I come back and watch your documentaries about the band. It gives me so much inspiration to keep going with my music.
Fuck, it makes me so happy to see that y'all still have jobs and still work part-time. It lets me know that you can still do shit you wanna do, even though you have to do shit you don't wanna do. Y'all are fucking awesome. Hope to see y'all when you come to Texas with Senses Fail!
I listened to one of you're songs and I liked it. Then I seen this video and this video ment a lot to me just to see people who actually aren't in it for the money and the fame and they are just in it for the fun and to hangout with friends and touch people with their music, I want to thank you guys for what you do and standing out from every other band.
Get to step 1 to step b... Words of wisdom
You guys are so RAD! You're all so modest and real quality pop punk is the result. Keep up the amazing work!
My god, I love you all
this band means so much to me, honestly. I have only recently gotten into them about last year, but every minute of every day, I still think about their songs and their lyrics, and how much they mean to me. They have helped me get through so much, including depression, recent loss, and other things. I fell in love with these guys the moment I heard the first song by them. You guys mean so much to me, and thank you for all that you have helped me achieve.
I love the begging of the video because that's in my home town and it's super small and idk it warms me up seeing that c:
@Ria Arteaga He's saying that sometimes the next step in moving forward isn't always what you would expect.
This rocked so much. I am so proud of them,.
hey guys! thank you very much for yoour work, hope you'll find this letter to you. you music halp me to live and sometimes i think that you writing songs aboub my life! really, it's awesome. thanks so much.
Never Growing Up, Never Giving Up - yeah, this is rule of my life. i love it!
from russia with love.
thnx, dudes.
hope to se you soon in russian tour.
Awesome Dudes, Come to Philadelphia soon!
They deserve their sucess so much im so happy that it worked out for them to do their band full time 🖤 -missing dave tho :(
My friend told me about you guys, and now your on my top list of bands to see on Warped!
Real Friends music has helped me get through so much. Thank you
I have so much respect for you guys, keep killin it!
THIS IS SO FANTASTIC.
so much more respect for you guys after watching this
I love you guys. I can not wait for the new record. And I love Luke's spoken word videos as well. You guys are so great. Keep doing what you love and never change. I am planing on seeing you guys with senses fail and such gold.
Wow... I just watched this vid now and after seeing you guys live was just inspiring.
Such a good band.
Can't wait to see you guys in Portland OR!
This made my entire week.
saw you guys for the first time at chain reaction on the 19th; it is so damn inspiring to watch you guys play. i've never felt more at home then in that crowd, with all those random people shouting the words to your songs. you've changed so many peoples lives, including mine, for the better. thank you, so much.
I remember seeing one of your first shows and it's awesome at how well you guys are doing with this band. good luck with everything! :)
I JUST LOVE THESE GUYS SO MUCH
So many of those shots are in my hometown at the venue my band plays quite a bit
Played a ton of Thompson house shows and that upstairs floor is 200 years old ready to come down any day now lmao one good pit away from disaster
These guys are amazing
Best line ever, haha.
This is truly amazing
step 1 to step b i love english
I thought I was the only one that caught that
Bump 🤣😭
loved this, hell yea!
You guys are awesome ! Love you babes
Love this so much
Can't wait to see you guys next Saturday!
Can't wait to see you guys on the 17th here in Philly!!! See yas soon!
I love you guys
Last Saturday I was talking to Kyle and he said the same exact thing he said in the beginning of this.
I love this documentary so much but it also makes me so overwhelmed thinking about my future:(
You guys are great, keep up the good work. :)
Hey I was in this. Weird. This was very cool, btw. Miss y'all.
Wow! Two people can have the same shirt! I never knew that!
I liked it guys, keep up the good work. :)
Gooooooooooood job!
Really cool documentary. kudos!
st louis misses you come back
Seriously! That stuck out to me as much as step 1 to step b
didn't think I'd watch the whole thing. watched the whole thing.
yeah. it's too bad, i really dig that EP. maybe they'll play it again one day
got into this band then grew out of them in the span of like 3 weeks
You guys are fucking awesome.
They will be at The Barbary in Philly on July 17
Also lol at all of your friends being kids
Dan with that heavy Chicago accent!
14:50
There is a Justin Bieber poster on the door of the trailer. That is perfection
buncha dorks. 💘
is there a way to get just the guitar part as a track cuz its fucking rad and i want to listen to it always
What does kyle mean by step one to step b? I have my own interpretation of it but im not sure if it makes sense
If you actually knew them, you'd realize they definitely never expected any of it. Soo many bands go on tours where they play to 5 kids a night, lose tons of money, and then are forced to make Kickstarter pages to fund future things...honestly it's a stupid deicision and waste to go on tours where you play for no one. As someone who played and toured for over 10 years, I think it is smart of them to make a name for themselves before touring...and obviously it shows it was the right decision.
❤❤❤❤
real friends has definitely made an impact, but i suggest to create more songs that arent about relationships and i love the mad and sad stuff but add in a happy song
Lol he said step one to step B