This is not the music for the masses. *This is the music for the fans.*

Used to listen to the original version constantly as a teenager. Never knew that this version existed, and here I am as an adult now with tears in my eyes. Nostalgic, beautiful, wonderful.

"I guess this is growing up" Tom really did it, for real

This calms my anxiety. So pure.

Goddamn. Tom makes me literally feel like a little child again, young and free. Where I could literally have the widest open imagination possible. It truthfully hurts me when people talk down on this band or him and his work. This man is making music that transcends through space and time. A sound, a voice that'll be heard and echo through many years to come. His voice, his lyrics and his music makes me feel innocent again. Like every bad thing I've ever done never happened... goddamn people need to open their hearts and their minds to his work.

This song is so absolutely beautiful. My wife had never heard it. She suffers everyday from depression and anxiety that she’s had almost her whole life. I woke up today and went to work but I sent her this link and told her to please listen to this song and I that I love her…and that the part when he sings “Hey-oh, here I am” - that’s me. She texted back and said she absolutely loves it. Have to admit I teared up when I saw that text from her. I promised I will sing it for her next time we go out for karaoke. It prob won’t be the acoustic version of course but I just can’t wait to see her reaction when she sees me belt out the original version. Thank you Tom, and AVA

My heart. I love this song, this band, and Tom DeLonge so much. I can't believe I'm alive in a time that he's here, writing, living, expressing himself through music and books. I will never forget this band.

I wasn't expecting an acoustic version to sound so... big. I love that it retains the energy of the original and doesn't go for the typical "slow" version. Love it!

After all these years since the first time I heard it, this is still one of the best songs I've ever heard.

62 yrs young and still listening to this masterpiece and still loving it....Pure poetry....

Tom, wherever you are at this moment, I sincerely thank you. Just as many others have said in this comment section, your music has gotten me through some rough times in my past. And even though I'm not where I thought I'd be, once again, this song comes at a time when I needed it to help me find hope. Thanks for The Adventure ❤

Just wish it was 2006 again..

This is more than a song, this is a vision of something big, a call for awakening.

This was the first song I turned to when my first childhood dog passed away. Today, my last childhood dog just passed away. Thanks for making beautiful songs that lift us up when we’re thinking of loved ones we lost.

Tom's smile is everything !!! I love his voice, love the way he writes songs, he is my favorit artist. And i am sure he is a great human too

I'm here on June 1st 2024 for men's mental health awareness month. This song has helped me through another day.

This song is never wrong. It helps me through my anxiety for so many times... love you Tom 🤘

Toms brain must be a magical place, his artistic talent is something that has kept me inspired to stay creative and not be afraid to think big. Tom is a beautiful man

RIP “Critter”... Such an amazing guy and producer!!! Made this song and album what it is... Don’t doubt that.

I remember the first time I heard AVA. It was The Adventure on the first day it was released in '06. From then on, they've been my favorite band. They've helped me through a lot. For the past few years, I've dealt with stress and depression and it can be pretty hard. When times do get hard, I just sit outside, put in my ear buds and put on AVA. It's the lyrics. It's the music. It's the goosebumps the songs give me when my favorite parts come on and it helps me keep going. In 11 years, I doubt I've gone 4 days without listening to Tom. He's inspired me to write and writing is one thing that helps keep the shitty thoughts out of my head. Music is my life.. And to be honest im not so sure I'd have a life if it wasn't for music. Thank you, Tom.

His matured voice is so well suited to acoustic stuff

This was the favorite song of my best friend. He passed away january 3th 2014 and I miss him since then. Thanks for that, it remind me of him and the good time we had together. The lyrics hits me way too hard L(VE

Nostalgic. The great Tom!

The nostalgia, the memories, the tears, the happiness, the sadness, the joy, it all hits me at the same time when I hear this song.

In 2006 I was obsessed with 2 things; this song, and The Big Lebowski. Every day I would get off work, blast this song, and then watch the movie. Not every day anymore, but to this day I cannot live I cannot breathe unless the dude is with me.

This is an absolute treasure! 🤯

RIP Critter. They'll beam this out into space one day and you'll be among the stars like you deserve

Over time Tom's vocals have progressed, they've been messy these last 5 or 6 years but this was the best I've ever heard him write or sing. I havent felt this good listening to Tom in a long time.

Tom's music sounds timeless, I celebrate this material even though it's 10 years old music.

One of my favorite songs ever. I can’t stop listening.

tell me why i didn’t know this existed until today and now im bawling at midnight on a random tuesday

Thats why we love you Tom because you put everything you have into every song you write and then theres your one of a kind riff's tom is irreplaceable a true icon and i hope that you never stop making music and movies and please keep us in the loop about other life and hopefully friendles out there its job st a matter of time that we will all know the truth about other beings thanks to you Tom Delonge keep on rocking the free world

Here is the Tom DeLonge that I remember. This is the real Tom Delonge, and this work speaks directly to the soul. Blessed are the creators!

My favorite band forever 🥰

All goosebumps from start til end

Nice one! Every morning I'm playing the original version after I wake up which gives me the feeling that "I can conquer the world" (as Tom said in an interview) and it really does. 💪🏼 Thanks Tom for the inspiration! Oli from Germany

give me back my 2006

What a time to be alive .. Thank you AVA

With a tear in my eye, I can wholeheartedly say this version is dam near perfect...

Your music changed my life. Taught me who I am . Im forever thankful for you tom.

Tom, you are an amazing man. Your music has changed my life. I am forever indebted to you for what you have done for me throughout the last 18 years of my life. Thank you.

This is so amazing! The vocals are on point and the music is so captivating! Amazing job AVA for life😀

Love You Tom and all of your bands, you are the one of my favourite Supeheroes! ❤ Greeteings Love and Peace from Hungary 🐑🙏👽

In memory of Jeff "Critter" Newell

This put a smile on Criiter's face out there! 🤘🏻

It may be greedy, but I'd love to hear acoustic versions of all AVA songs.

3:33 has always been my favorite part, I love singing in the blanks before Tom joins in lol "I can't live, I can't breathe unless you do this with me"

Such a good song I get to come back to once in a while. Tom's Music is very special to me and I love him.

I love this acustic version from The Adventure !

Now if only he would sing like this live..

at the 33 second mark his smile makes me smile. contagious.😁

Never, ever will there be a better singer. Hes been singing for over 20 years and hes still better than 90% of the world. My Hero.

Thank you tom for making my day

Thanks Tom. For all you've done for me.

Omg Tom and that smile. Swoon.

So much pain in one song. Keep it up TOM, I'm with you!

This is pure gold

Tom Delonge is really an inspiration for me as a musician. He combine two of my passions : space and music. Tom, you're a genius, being in a punk rock style to another genre of music is very special and you do it perfectly well. You have created songs that breath space, dreams and love. Thanks for makin that possible for me and many others.

Lovely

I'm really satisfied with this. Literally my four favorite songs in the original wdntw, AvA is where tom belongs.

such an intimate recording of an already beautiful song. i absolutely adore it. Mr Delonge you never cease to Inspire me.

I got chills watching this. I love the beginning. You do you Tom. Don't feel pressured to put out any music you don't want too

Just beautiful ♥️

I love this, I love blink, I love Tom, I love Skiba, I love California, I love Mark and Travis. Just... I enjoy the music.

I want to have the same last dream again The one where I wake up and I'm alive Just as the four walls closed me within My eyes are opened up with pure sunlight I'm the first to know, my dearest friends Even if your hope has burned with time Anything that's dead shall be regrown And your vicious pain, your warning sign You will be fine Hey yo, here I am, and here we go, life's waiting to begin Any type of love it will be shown Like every single tree reach for the sky If you're gonna fall, ill let you know That I will pick you up like you for I I felt this thing I can't replace That everyone was working for this goal Where all the children left without a trace Only to come back as pure as gold To recite this song Hey yo, here I am, and here we go, life's waiting to begin I cannot live I can't breathe unless you do this with me I cannot live I can't breathe unless you do this with me I cannot live I can't breathe unless you do this with me I cannot live I can't breathe unless you do this with me I cannot live I can't breathe unless you do this with me I cannot live I can't breathe unless you do this with me Hey yo, here I am, and here we go, life's waiting to begin Hey yo, here I am, and here we go, life's waiting to begin Life's waiting to begin

Thank you Tom, this video gave me the strength to go on!

One of my favourite song forever.

Absolutely incredible and raw rendition of my favorite song ever created. I'm in heaven right now!

How is this the first time I'm hearing this acoustic version?!?! 0_o ❤️ Lovveee iitttt!!!! Aahahhhh brings me back to the good ol days ❤️

Thank you for your incredible music Tom D, been a fan for many years since I was 14. Your music flows through my whole body and enhances every day.

This might the most impactful song for me in my life, it's just so many emotions linked to me and my life back when this was released. A masterpiece.

I absolutely love this song… thank you for sharing clips of your new journey “back then” with us. God bless.

Tom makes great music no matter what band he makes it with whether it be Blink or AvA. There's no need for hate. He is a great musician. I'll always be a fan of Tom.

seeing all this old footage was so nice, toms still got vibes to send:)

I can't believe it's been 11 years. Thank you for going back to WDNTW and making this EP. It is absolutely beautiful and brings back so many good memories. AVA saved my life and it helps me to keep going. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world, Tom. You've changed so many lives. You legend. I can't wait for the next album. There's nothing like the feeling of hearing new AVA music!

Tom always makes such beautiful music 💗💗💗

The adventure gets I miss you'd.

I am normally on Mark and Travis, but just listening to the new Blink makes me wonder when there voice will mature. This song is 12 years old and it is definitely showed Tom's growth. As a Blink 182 hopefully their paths cross again

Comming back to this every now so often. AVA's Music has a special Place in my Music Biblio

This song always makes me cry, whatever version I hear ❤️

you're such an incredible artist, and person.

You are an amazing human Tom.. From a fan coming from that Philippines. Mabuhay.

Oh..my favirate song .I love you.

The Ambassador of Passion

I cannot live I can't breath Unless Your dude is with me

OMG this made me cry

simply amazing.

so magic...

Man it hits hard

at least, someone is still good and genuine in his business.

I didn't have high expectations for this as I have become less of a fan since the Rubin phase began, but oh my.. My soul did not know how much I would need this today. Tom has created something that makes me want to go out and rule the world all over again.

Undoubtedly, the best AVA line up and the best AVA album to date.

These lyrics was written by the same man who wrote What's My Age Again. Just wow Tom!

critte sempre lembrando como o 5º membro , sem dúvidas minha banda favorita desde 2008 quando estava solteiro e hoje casado tenho uma linda filha e uma linda esposa , vejo como muita coisa mudou a aventura está de volta ... angels and airwaves , me lembro como se fosse hoje eu fuçando o youtube e vendo a musica good day o clipe depois daquele dia nunca mais parei de ouvi-los , parabéns tom a sua criatividade é fora do comum . saudações brasil .

One of favorite bands

Because being around your family and your dogs is way better ! 💕we all love you tom and we support you all the way

Critter 😭😭🤘🏻

I want to have the same last dream again, The one where I wake up and I'm alive. Just as the four walls close me within, My eyes are woken up with pure sunlight. I'm the first to know. My dearest friends, Even if your hope has burned with time, Anything that's dead shall be re-grown. And your vicious pain, your warning sign, You will be fine. Hey Ohh, here I am And here we go, life's waiting to begin. Any type of love, it will be shown, Like every single tree reached for the sky. If you're gonna fall, I'll let you know That I will pick you up, like you for I. I felt this thing, I can't replace, Where everyone was working for this goal. Where all the children left without a trace, Only to come back, as pure as gold, To recite this all? Hey ohh, here I am And here we go, life's waiting to begin, Tonight. Hey ohh, here I am And here we go, life's waiting to begin, Tonight. Hello, here I am And here we go, life's waiting to begin. I cannot live, I can't breathe Unless you do this with me. I cannot live, I can't breathe Unless you do this with me. I cannot live, I can't breathe Unless you do this with me. I cannot live, I can't breathe Unless you do this with me. I cannot live, I can't breathe Unless you do this with me. I cannot live, I can't breathe Unless you do this with me. Hey ohh, Here I am (Do this with me) And here we go, life's waiting to begin. (Do this with me) Hey ohh, Here I am (Do this with me) And here we go, life's waiting to begin. Life's waiting to begin.

I cry when I listen to this... the original song has given me so much hope over the years for a better life, and I love Tom for Angels and Airwaves.

Thank you guys so much for the most wonderful music and lyrics I've heard in my life, I have lost everything and these songs give me hope.