If 'Photograph' was a 2010's Pop Punk Song

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @AlexMelton
    @AlexMelton  3 роки тому +53

    Stream it on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6jIb2kcjSk7v59dIQhKeyE?si=EDiwo-6KQe-MKd0U8VjBHA&dl_branch=1

    • @charlesjirkovsky14
      @charlesjirkovsky14 3 роки тому +3

      Dude I LOVE your covers. They’re better than the originals!!

    • @jerryjanik480
      @jerryjanik480 3 роки тому

      Thank you Alex I came across your channel and your music videos are awesome anytime I listen to your songs that you do covers they just me back to my twenties in teenage years make me smile so good mood when I'm feeling down so keep doing a great job

  • @Kyle_Duffy
    @Kyle_Duffy 3 роки тому +772

    When every 5th word is "remember" or "used to," a song is begging to played as pop punk for that millennial nostalgia lol

    • @12thMandalorian
      @12thMandalorian 3 роки тому +5

      Along side “Nah” they are the three staple words of every pop punk song

    • @jbasti227
      @jbasti227 3 роки тому +9

      And talking about towns or where you grew up

    • @matthewclayton23
      @matthewclayton23 3 роки тому

      Every 5th word? I count two places where he used "remember" and "used to"
      Look at this photograph
      Every time I do, it makes me laugh
      How did our eyes get so red?
      And what the hell is on Joey's head?
      And this is where I grew up
      I think the present owner fixed it up
      I never knew we'd ever went without
      The second floor is hard for sneaking out
      And this is where I went to school
      Most of the time had better things to do
      Criminal record says I broke in twice
      I must have done it half a dozen times
      I wonder if it's too late
      Should I go back and try to graduate?
      Life's better now than it was back then
      If I was them, I wouldn't let me in
      Oh, whoa, whoa
      Oh, God, I-
      Every memory of looking out the back door
      I had the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
      It's hard to say it, time to say it
      Goodbye, goodbye
      Every memory of walking out the front door
      I found the photo of the friend that I was looking for
      It's hard to say it, time to say it
      Goodbye, goodbye
      Remember the old arcade
      Blew every dollar that we ever made
      The cops hated us hangin' out
      They say, "Somebody went and burned it down"
      We used to listen to the radio
      And sing along with every song we know
      We said, "Someday we'd find out how it feels
      To sing to more than just the steering wheel"
      Kim's the first girl I kissed
      I was so nervous that I nearly missed
      She's had a couple of kids since then
      I haven't seen her since God knows when
      Oh, whoa, whoa
      Oh, God, I-
      Every memory of looking out the back door
      I had the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
      It's hard to say it, time to say it
      Goodbye, goodbye
      Every memory of walking out the front door
      I found the photo of the friend that I was looking for
      It's hard to say it, time to say it
      Goodbye, goodbye
      I miss that town
      I miss the faces
      You can't erase
      You can't replace it
      I miss it now
      I can't believe it
      So hard to stay
      Too hard to leave it
      If I could I relive those days
      I know the one thing that would never change
      Every memory of looking out the back door
      I had the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
      It's hard to say it, time to say it
      Goodbye, goodbye
      Every memory of walking out the front door
      I found the photo of the friend that I was looking for
      It's hard to say it, time to say it
      Goodbye, goodbye
      Look at this photograph
      Every time I do, it makes me laugh
      Every time I do, it makes me-

    • @TommyCambron95
      @TommyCambron95 3 роки тому

      Don’t forget graduate!

    • @Snarl_Marx
      @Snarl_Marx 3 роки тому +9

      @@matthewclayton23 obvious hyperbole is obvious.

  • @DaymanOurSavior
    @DaymanOurSavior 3 роки тому +1113

    I unironically like Nickelback, all the right reasons was one of my first CDs as a kid, and now I'm into pop punk. So hearing this is a blast of nostalgia for me, and goes SO well as a pop punk song. Fantastic cover, man.

    • @Hahahahaaahaahaa
      @Hahahahaaahaahaa 3 роки тому +19

      Everyone gets to be wrong about something. Do you.

    • @jeffbrannon1793
      @jeffbrannon1793 3 роки тому +62

      Nickelback is legitimately so damn good I’ll never understand the hate

    • @pwnzorder
      @pwnzorder 3 роки тому +5

      If I unironically enjoyed this cover, what bands should I look at?

    • @Jourmand1r
      @Jourmand1r 3 роки тому +17

      most people who hate Nickelback dont know anything about music.

    • @seanswanson660
      @seanswanson660 3 роки тому +10

      @@Jourmand1r is that sarcasm? Lol If not, nearly every song is interchangeable with the next. They have 89 different titles for three songs. Song structure, chords, and lyrically. They are great at what they do. True. But, cmon?!

  • @dylananderson310
    @dylananderson310 3 роки тому +63

    L O O K
    A T
    T H I S
    G R A P H

  • @DeadTempoPromotions
    @DeadTempoPromotions 3 роки тому +339

    The lyrics are actually quite pop punk, never noticed that haha

    • @noseblind2088
      @noseblind2088 3 роки тому +28

      Same with the song structure... like this was always secretly a pop punk song

    • @Proudmoore3377
      @Proudmoore3377 3 роки тому +16

      Pop Punk and Rock (at least the kind of rock that bands like Nickelback make) sometimes has very similair vibes.

    • @x3mbr
      @x3mbr 3 роки тому +25

      The only difference is that it's about "i miss this town" instead of the usual pop-punk theme of "I hate this town / let's leave this town"

    • @brett-1261
      @brett-1261 3 роки тому +4

      School, where i grew up, too late, goodbye, remember, listen to the radio, town... very in fact😂

    • @michaelmccann9200
      @michaelmccann9200 2 роки тому +2

      @@x3mbr can't kick up the roots by deep neck is definitely a similar vibe just harder

  • @toxicdrummer333
    @toxicdrummer333 3 роки тому +255

    Immediately felt the perfect blend of FOB, Boys Like Girls, The Maine, and a little Jimmy Eat World all together, and it was DAMN delicious!
    Also, my wife (who hates Photograph, mind you) said, “Wow, I can really dig this. It feels like this was the song it was always MEANT to be”. She’s a tough critic, so that’s saying something!

    • @TheMarkandErik
      @TheMarkandErik 3 роки тому +2

      Agreed. I even felt some of The Starting Line on that very last line he sang.

    • @lekoman
      @lekoman 3 роки тому +1

      You forgot My Chemical Romance

    • @toxicdrummer333
      @toxicdrummer333 3 роки тому

      Agreed! I can definitely hear both!

    • @deadman7624
      @deadman7624 3 роки тому +2

      Definitely getting some The Wonder Years vibe in here too

    • @toxicdrummer333
      @toxicdrummer333 3 роки тому +1

      @@deadman7624 Honestly, I hear a ton of The Wonder Years through his stuff, and that’s something I love. I love how so many people hear so many of his influences.

  • @loganflowers3133
    @loganflowers3133 3 роки тому +107

    Absolutely love every reference photo used!

  • @mista414
    @mista414 3 роки тому +55

    Gold as always. Photograph was never a bad song, but this version is unquestionably more enjoyable.

  • @myblueheaven4424
    @myblueheaven4424 3 роки тому +234

    I get the chills every time you do one of these pop punk covers. I think I speak for everyone when I say... WE NEED MORE!

    • @jeffreyfulmergardner478
      @jeffreyfulmergardner478 3 роки тому +1

      yeah I totally agree I wish there was a way to get them on a music platform so I listen to them all the time

    • @handyjobson5900
      @handyjobson5900 3 роки тому

      @@jeffreyfulmergardner478 they are all on Apple Music and Spotify

    • @MHomer5401
      @MHomer5401 3 роки тому

      Yes!

    • @pacorka9943
      @pacorka9943 3 роки тому

      Yes!

  • @MirorR3fl3ction
    @MirorR3fl3ction 3 роки тому +45

    That chorus is a perfect pop punk adaptation, love it. Whole song absolutely slaps

  • @wildchild0003
    @wildchild0003 3 роки тому +353

    My question is...who disliked this video??
    Literally everything Alex does hits fuckin hard.

    • @kilgirlietrout
      @kilgirlietrout 3 роки тому +11

      It's probably some really dedicated Nickelback fans

    • @JoshuaPagan
      @JoshuaPagan 3 роки тому +17

      Some guy called Chad

    • @madx85
      @madx85 3 роки тому +9

      @@JoshuaPagan last name kroeger

    • @High_Gain_Pity_Party
      @High_Gain_Pity_Party 3 роки тому +2

      @@madx85 lol

    • @rottbot3361
      @rottbot3361 3 роки тому +8

      Probably the people who clicked on this to hear a cool Def Leppard cover and got fucking Nickleback instead.

  • @stk9463
    @stk9463 3 роки тому +32

    I unironically like Photograph and never clicked so fast on a video. I always thought it work with a bit of screaming but this jams too

  • @inspectorvoid
    @inspectorvoid 3 роки тому +53

    And they say that hero can save us, Alex isn’t going to stand here and wait 😂

  • @mobius3466
    @mobius3466 3 роки тому +20

    Alex. You have the ability to make me feel like I'm listening to a song for the first time and also something I've known my whole life. I know that's the point of these songs, but you have no fucking idea how good you are at it.

  • @flamoctapus4445
    @flamoctapus4445 3 роки тому +21

    This one has some strong Wonder Years vibes on it, HE DON'T MISS

  • @onerandomvtuber7173
    @onerandomvtuber7173 3 роки тому +144

    This has no reason to slap as hard as it does

    • @TakeWalker
      @TakeWalker 3 роки тому +3

      this

    • @anduril2695
      @anduril2695 3 роки тому +3

      Me: *headbanging for the second verse*
      Wife: tf are you doing?

  • @AodhWolfe
    @AodhWolfe 3 роки тому +217

    You could do so much with "Something Like That (Barbecue Stain)" by Tim McGraw as a pop punk song. Awesome job as always Alex!

    • @dameanwhite
      @dameanwhite 3 роки тому +6

      And to maintain equilibrium, a y'allturnative version of Stay

    • @Rossco139
      @Rossco139 3 роки тому +12

      I keep asking for a pop-punk "Ain't Goin' down till the sun comes up" but no traction yet....lol

    • @brenttaylor4245
      @brenttaylor4245 3 роки тому +1

      @@Rossco139 this!!

    • @maxonmendel5757
      @maxonmendel5757 3 роки тому +2

      @@dameanwhite Stay by Mayday Parade?

    • @mimmikyute
      @mimmikyute 3 роки тому +1

      @@Rossco139 I am ENTIRELY down for this omg

  • @ryancameron9281
    @ryancameron9281 3 роки тому +18

    Dude, the harmonies during the chorus are so tight, and the layering is so punk man I love it! Thanks for sharing your gift with us!

  • @smackofalltrades
    @smackofalltrades 3 роки тому +50

    I clicked in not sure whether to expect Def Leppard, or Nickelback.
    But i knew either way it was gonna be awesome, and i was right

  • @juliaemery9600
    @juliaemery9600 2 роки тому +3

    That second “goodbye” in the chorus with those harmonies… that takes me back.

  • @YUSoMadTho789
    @YUSoMadTho789 3 роки тому +18

    You are seriously one of the best musicians on UA-cam. Your genre bending songs are imaginative & well done. I’ve never not been hella stoked to see a new video out

  • @guugoal1943
    @guugoal1943 2 роки тому +4

    His calico cat is the icing on the cake!!! 🥰

  • @lukascastor3414
    @lukascastor3414 3 роки тому +18

    I was waiting for a midwway segue into "Memory" by Sugarcult-- might be a fun way to play it live. Either way, more incredible work, Alex! Keep 'em coming!

  • @joshparker9606
    @joshparker9606 3 роки тому +28

    Excellent pick and very well executed! It's nice to see you on drums again (:
    P.s. I love that the 2010's literally has it's own flavor of pop-punk. Wonder what 2020's pop-punk will ultimately be...

  • @Marshall42195
    @Marshall42195 3 роки тому +21

    This is so sick, man. I’m constantly blown away by how good these covers turn out.

  • @GrayWoIf
    @GrayWoIf 3 роки тому +22

    Alex has a gift some might consider to be unnatural he clearly didn't learn this power from a jedi

  • @Katsoup98
    @Katsoup98 3 роки тому +3

    Expected the Def Leopard song, but this was amazing. Honestly, every Alex Melton video I see blows me away. He's awesome.

  • @LeoAndMeaganFloresMusic
    @LeoAndMeaganFloresMusic 3 роки тому +3

    Why did this make me cry so much!!! Wow dude…well done. Much respect

  • @SayKyleNotCow
    @SayKyleNotCow 3 роки тому +294

    Alex’s friend: “Bet you $100 you can’t make people like a Nickelback song.”
    Alex: “Where is my money?”

  • @CANONdog
    @CANONdog 3 роки тому +232

    Everybody hating nickelback knew all the words before hearing this awesome version lol

    • @dameanwhite
      @dameanwhite 3 роки тому +13

      It's just like Taylor Swift. Great songs... that are even better when someone else sings them lol

    • @kalliste01
      @kalliste01 3 роки тому +2

      @@dameanwhite Same for Billie Eilish

    • @GeorgeS1
      @GeorgeS1 3 роки тому +2

      I haven't heard the full song in I think over 10 years. It's been a long while. I saw all the memes about Nickelback and how everyone hates them but I didn't feel one way or the other about it and none of that was enough for me to look at their music again. Hearing this I'm about to go back and listen because I feel like I'm really going to like it. I'll report back.

    • @maxonmendel5757
      @maxonmendel5757 3 роки тому +2

      @@GeorgeS1 pls report back. I loved them back in the day. I loved Spiderman so my first music video was nickelbacks hero as a special feature on the first Raimi movie

  • @loompy1440
    @loompy1440 3 роки тому +4

    That’s so much better than most 2010’s pop punk honestly. You sound like Bert from the used and arranged the heck out of that cover beautifully ❤️ got my subscribe

  • @PauloGGarcia
    @PauloGGarcia 3 роки тому +4

    You’ve elevated this song to a whole ‘nother level bro!!! He’s done it again!!!

  • @violentendbts785
    @violentendbts785 3 роки тому +1

    This is unbelievably good, dude. This is gonna blow the fuck up

  • @mikadegis5447
    @mikadegis5447 3 роки тому +3

    When the covers are better than most real pop-punk songs. More please

  • @gooswan
    @gooswan 3 роки тому +9

    This is my FAVORITE Wonder Years song! I'm telling you guys, this should've been one of the singles in The Greatest Generation!

  • @Distantfoot
    @Distantfoot 3 роки тому +1

    Only Alex could make Photograph a good song, great cover my man!

  • @JBDuncan
    @JBDuncan 3 роки тому +19

    I heard the first five seconds of this song, paused it and thought "I need to go somewhere private"
    Time to dance because nobody's watching. Nobody gets to see how hard I rock out to an Alex Melton cover.

  • @dickeymantle
    @dickeymantle 3 роки тому +3

    This just feels right. You've singlehandedly rekindled my love of pop-punk. Love your channel.Great work man.

  • @MitchelClay
    @MitchelClay 3 роки тому +3

    Infinitely better. The double-time part was fantastic. Keep on killing it one video at a time! Another Half-Time video would be great!

  • @dari9616
    @dari9616 3 роки тому +4

    The lyrics of this song always gave me emo energy hahah, great cover as always :)

  • @KonaiNobi
    @KonaiNobi 10 місяців тому

    You know you're kicking ass when your cover dominates the original :D freaking outstanding!

  • @JamesTheSmithy
    @JamesTheSmithy 3 роки тому +2

    Everything you touch turns to gold my dude!

  • @finniganmcasscrackin373
    @finniganmcasscrackin373 3 роки тому +1

    My god dude… I’m floored by everything thing you do! I need a Spotify playlist with nothing but you like yesterday!!! Killing it dude nothing but nostalgia as wel

  • @findtherightoneover
    @findtherightoneover 3 роки тому

    One video was recommended to me. Why is your voice so good? Why haven’t I heard it before now? 4:33 am, and I’m listening to a pop-punk remix of a song I used to love, and THIS is how you remind me

  • @spcysos
    @spcysos 3 роки тому +2

    I love that your version sounds so good in production! The original is great as well, but dang! This sounds awesome! Good job on the mix.

  • @jannielsen9893
    @jannielsen9893 3 роки тому +1

    Dude...you are just....awesome!

  • @mortamarkahn
    @mortamarkahn 3 роки тому +3

    Damn Alex, your jams never miss! I didn't know it was possible to feel multiple nostalgias simultaneously, FANTASIC cover!

  • @Itsyourboyben1
    @Itsyourboyben1 11 місяців тому

    The Starting Line type of voice and vibe! Would love to hear this song with some chorus high and low vocals.

  • @Whoisbu89
    @Whoisbu89 3 роки тому +1

    this cover blows the original out of the water. One of the rare times a cover is better than the original. Damn this is good.

  • @jordanrobinson9797
    @jordanrobinson9797 Рік тому +1

    A Day To Remember - Right Back At It Again

  • @EricBourassa
    @EricBourassa 3 роки тому

    this is proof that every song is better as a pop punk song

  • @CameronSandersonUK
    @CameronSandersonUK 3 роки тому +9

    this is so gooooddddd

  • @konnosaeko9874
    @konnosaeko9874 3 роки тому

    Bro how don't you have more views, these song covers you make are so good.

  • @lewiswise257
    @lewiswise257 3 роки тому +3

    How are you so good at everything, always? This is class yet again.

  • @demetrelontos1359
    @demetrelontos1359 3 роки тому

    That little dance you do at 2:11 is everything hahah love it

  • @Dhoing
    @Dhoing 3 роки тому

    I know I'm late, but is no one talking about the hand gestures and face mimics of the "lead singer"? So perfect!

  • @stevebyrne1506
    @stevebyrne1506 3 роки тому +11

    People only dislike Nickelback cause it's a "Cool" thing to do.
    Their earlier albums such as "Silver Side Up" and "The Long Road" had some great songs.

    • @chiepah2
      @chiepah2 9 місяців тому

      I thought hating Nickelback was a meme, I didn't realize people actually did.

  • @jerryjanik480
    @jerryjanik480 3 роки тому

    I just got to say I found your channel by accident in this channel is awesome awesome keep up the great work I love your videos they make my day and they make me smile and need a good mood I'm a good mood when I'm feeling down

  • @marlinbrawndo404
    @marlinbrawndo404 3 роки тому

    You did with this song structure and tempo exactly what I would have.
    Excellent.

  • @mrsir3658
    @mrsir3658 3 роки тому +1

    This is an absolute banger

  • @morgan8
    @morgan8 3 роки тому +1

    Dude .. Damn man you are just so talented.. I absolutely love these pop punk covers!!

  • @MHomer5401
    @MHomer5401 3 роки тому

    This was awesome. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed it. Thank you!

  • @AgentFranks16
    @AgentFranks16 3 роки тому

    How are you not a superstar yet? Amazing stuff man. Job well done!

  • @kamcalste
    @kamcalste 3 роки тому

    your videos always make me smile. thanks for being you. :)

  • @andremello4953
    @andremello4953 2 роки тому

    Dude, one of your videos popped up for me, and now I just can't stop watching them all. You're awesome! I subscribed to your channel, followed you on instagram and put your songs on my spotify playlist. Cheers form Brazil!

  • @bitsy00005
    @bitsy00005 3 роки тому

    I think this really worked. Also, the pictures you chose were great. Made me laugh.

  • @FBPrepping
    @FBPrepping 3 роки тому +1

    Dang Alex. I was already laughing trying to imagine what you come out with now while I was expecting your adds to finish so you could get a few cents. You're talented and your content is fresh and fun. Keep them coming!

  • @PatrickBoberg
    @PatrickBoberg 3 роки тому

    That Yamaha looks rad as heck. Love it

  • @byelochka
    @byelochka 3 роки тому

    Dude. I always thought this song had potential. Finally realized. Well done. More please.👍🏻

  • @RGH-CarpFarm
    @RGH-CarpFarm 3 роки тому

    I'm getting some heavy The Swellers vibes on this!! Amazing job I love it

  • @adamr1162
    @adamr1162 Рік тому

    That hook is where it’s at! Exactly what it shoulda been in the original! Love the whole creation brother

  • @basscaptain26
    @basscaptain26 3 роки тому

    You really need to go on tour... ill will drive hours to hear your music live

  • @kyzer8525
    @kyzer8525 3 роки тому

    every move of you is like all of my 20's
    you make me reminds what I fogot, thankyou

  • @creedjm
    @creedjm 3 роки тому

    LOL at the Toby Mac picture! Awesome cover man!

  • @PhoenixRacing07885
    @PhoenixRacing07885 3 роки тому

    Been listening to your music for the past few months now and decided to look you up on UA-cam. Crushing it with these pop/punk covers dude. Keep em coming!

  • @thekadju2450
    @thekadju2450 3 роки тому

    I was so expecting those drums on the second verse, it never felt better!

  • @ElmoTinker
    @ElmoTinker 3 роки тому

    Beautiful rendition

  • @Skunkworks43
    @Skunkworks43 3 роки тому

    Would have loved a "goodbye" screamed in the background, like a long drawn out one. Like some old Fall Out Boy stuff. Great adaptation as always! Keep up the good work.

  • @06pyroman
    @06pyroman 3 роки тому

    Insane man. Awesome work!

  • @GOREilla.
    @GOREilla. 2 роки тому

    I just love what you've been doing!!! Keep strong my man

  • @DominikWernerCreativeArt
    @DominikWernerCreativeArt 8 місяців тому

    when I saw the title I thought about nickelbacks photograph, but after clicking on it I thought to myself "aawww dang it's probably ed sheeran's version" - when I heard the first few seconds I was happy :))) great job

  • @wriglarzzz
    @wriglarzzz 3 роки тому

    Fantastic as always! Nice job

  • @carminenapolitano8986
    @carminenapolitano8986 3 роки тому

    I was expecting Def Leppard's Photograph. Awesome job as always

  • @mrbriantheross
    @mrbriantheross 3 роки тому

    I needed this today, and Alex provided. 🙌

  • @nero91
    @nero91 3 роки тому

    You are my favorite music channel on youtube, by far! Well done!

  • @Belushibrotherfan64
    @Belushibrotherfan64 3 роки тому +3

    Please continue to make songs into punk rock

  • @jimbeam4694
    @jimbeam4694 3 роки тому

    love your work man! nice job!

  • @jacobbowman8776
    @jacobbowman8776 3 роки тому

    This was so good (as are all of your covers and videos). Now it's a banger

  • @andrewmorin898
    @andrewmorin898 3 роки тому

    You always have dope covers, but this one is so surprisingly awesome

  • @wendyheatherwood
    @wendyheatherwood 3 роки тому

    How dare you make me like this song! I'm going to have to listen to it again now!

  • @jacereber4469
    @jacereber4469 3 роки тому

    One of the best yet. This is incredible.

  • @chrisccain
    @chrisccain 3 роки тому

    The Frame tv looking nice on the wall!!! Can’t wait to hear your next cover! Always amazing!

  • @jarebear182
    @jarebear182 3 роки тому +1

    Hands down, one of his best covers.

  • @JamesFluhler
    @JamesFluhler 3 роки тому

    so good and nice photo selection

  • @chadjenkinsmusic
    @chadjenkinsmusic 3 роки тому

    I love what you do, man. Thank you for keeping the pop punk alive!

  • @_h1ghl4nd3r
    @_h1ghl4nd3r 3 роки тому

    This song works so much better in this style. Nice job.

  • @enigmasky1680
    @enigmasky1680 3 роки тому

    Yes! You always post the best covers when I need them!!

  • @twoleftsright
    @twoleftsright 3 роки тому +1

    I hate this song normally but this cover is spectacular. It's so much better. Gives me The Academy Is' Fast Times at Barrington High vibes

  • @stphngrnr
    @stphngrnr 3 роки тому

    Stop it Alex. I can't take much more of this awesome!

  • @ArcticRise
    @ArcticRise 3 роки тому

    Now this is definitely the better version of this song! Love it!!!