"By eleven we all wanted to grow older quicker" Damn, if you say you don't relate to this, you lie.

I loved how he changed the words to match his own life and make it really relatable. This gave me chills and made me realize how fast live actually goes by.

The fact this was posted “7 years ago” iconic 😂

the video is 7 years old....

This song makes you see how fast life goes by.

Mad respect for him, singing in front of his friends and everyone in the gymnasium.

Man, he probably made all the parents tear up and definitely a lot of the students

Once i was 7 years old My momma told me go, make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely Once i was 7 years old It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker By 11 we all wanted to grow older quicker And all our lives we couldn't wait until our senior year Once i was 11 years old My daddy told me don't, live your life too fast or you'll regret it Once i was 11 years old I always had that dream, since my freshmen year, to walk across the stage and hear all of the claps and cheers I don't what happened but now I'm right here It all went by so fast and now it just seems too surreal Now that we're seniors we're grown And i, want to thank everyone who, came in my life and made high school a great one Now that we're seniors we're grown I know the future is scary, and it's hard to be ready cause all the possibilities, I know that there's so many But no matter how it goes, i hope that everybody knows That you all mean so much to me and you're my future goals Soon we'll be getting our degrees and we'll, have our own house keys And we'll be telling high school stories to our families Soon we'll be getting our degrees And It's a big big world, we may not all stick together But I know that every one of you, I will remember And i wont forget how you changed my life for the better So i won"t tell you good bye, i'll just say see you later Now that we're seniors look around we've, made our parents proud we’ve Worked so hard and now we get our cap and gown Now that we're seniors look around Now that we're seniors look around we've, made our parents proud we’ve Worked so hard and now we get our cap and gown Now that we're seniors look around Once i was 7 years old My momma told me go, make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely Once i was 7 years old Once i was 7 years old

when he starts singing again at 2:41 it makes me so emotional because the people you're friends with in your school days you don't always keep in touch with a lot of the people that were your friends

It's so hard to think that after we graduate, half of our friends, we won't ever see again. All this work and strain we went through together, and we just lose it. Nothing but memories.

if this was sung during my graduation, i would definitely burst into tears

Just passed out this year ... Lifes hard just pray to God and move forward 🙌

Forget that degree son....and start a music career! That was unreal! Give that dude a record deal RIGHT NOW...what a voice!

Once I was seven years old, my mama told me, “Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely.” Once I was seven years old. It was a big, big world, but we thought we were bigger. Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker. By eleven we all wanted to grow older quicker. And all our lives we couldn’t wait until our senior year. Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me, “don’t live your life too fast or you’ll regret it.” Once I was eleven years old. I always had that dream since my freshman year, to walk across this stage and hear all the claps and cheers. I don’t know what happened but now I’m right here, it all went by so fast and now it just seems so surreal. Now we’re seniors we’ve grown, and I want to thank everyone who came in my life and made my school a grapevine. Now we’re seniors we’ve grown… I know the future’s scary and it’s [hard to be many] because all the possibilities, Lord knows they’re so many. But no matter how it goes, I hope that everybody knows that you all mean so much to me I know my future goes. Soon we’ll be getting our degrees and we’ll have our own house keys and we’ll be telling high school stories to our families soon we’ll be getting our degrees. And it’s a big, big world, we may not all stick together, but I know that every one of you, I will remember. And I won’t forget how you changed my life for the better, so I won’t tell you goodbye, I’ll just say see you later. Now, seniors, look around, we’ve made our parents proud, we’ve worked so hard and now we get our cap and gown. Now uh… seniors, look around. Now, seniors, look around, we’ve made our parents proud, we’ve worked so hard and now we get our cap and gown. Now, seniors, look around… Once I was seven years old, my mama told me, “Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely.” Once I was seven years old, once I was seven years old…

I'm 75 and I relate to this young man. I too was 7 years old once. And the memories are like a kaleidoscope. Tempus fugit.

I'm a grown 35 year old man shedding a few tears listening to this. I can't believe it's been almost twenty years

This honestly makes me cry because it felt like yesterday I graduated high school and now I’m 24 with my college degree and full time job. Don’t wish away your childhood

This kid needs to be heard!!! Come on what's his social media

Thank you KZfaq for recommending this video ... damn been 6.5 years already since I graduated high school . And 2 years since I finished my time in the marine corps. I can't even believe how fast time flies. I still feel 16. I miss the old days. The days are long but the years are short. What's even more surreal is those who have passed on and will be forever young .. hope you're still singing wherever you are JP.

Dude's got me in tears over here. I don't even know y'all but I'm so proud that you made it through this chapter in your life. Go forth, follow your dreams and be successful!

He kinda sounds like the original singer

Hey!! I’m the singer in this vid, I was just wondering if you include my name in the title (JonPaul (JP) Wallace)? :)

The professors beeing emotional is everything.

Your version of 7 years old is so amazing!! What a great song and you have such a nice voice. Live every moment in joy and laughter - live goes by so quickly.

In the song it says "we might not stick together forever, but I'll remember the memories" It is hard going your separate way, and leaving the ones u love behind. Can anyone relate?

why am i crying in the club right now

Those teachers behind him holding their tears😭

I always come back to this song once in awhile, watching some of the teachers in the back tearing up, I know they were reminiscing their younger days too.

2020 seniors cried after watching this

He killed that no lie #Salute

How sweet he injected so much gratitude towards his peers.. plus, dang.. great voice! Great job brotha 👏👏👏

The lyrics tore straight to my core. I just graduated high school in 2020 and my graduation got pushed back multiple months to the point I wasn’t sure I would have it. We did in the end, and this video just encapsulates what high school is all about. You’re forced to be around people you wouldn’t normally be, but you learn from each other and grow together. There’s a special bond formed from being around each other every day at that age, and this man’s beautiful voice and lyrics portrayed that perfectly.

"Everyone Deserves A Standing Ovation At Least Once in Their lives, because we all overcometh the world." -R.J. Palcio

I listened to this when I first entered Highschool as a freshman, now I’m graduating Time does go by fast man

I know this was a while ago. But I hope wherever you are now, you still sing. Bless your soul.

Shedding tears while having goosebumps all over! Time flies at any age! Beautiful tribute to the parents too!

I cry every time I hear this song

I sang this at my graduation. Thank you JP Wallace for this lovely version of the song.

Cried from start to end, I don’t know how some of those on stage held it together 😭😭😭

This is legit gold🤯🙌🏻 Protect my man at all costs❤🙏🏻

I just realized ima be a senior this year. And just saw all the memories fly by like it was a gust of wind. Life is so short, make the best of it.

he is great at singing

My heart is already beaming for this young man. I pray the best for you son. Kick life in the fu(kin pants boy! 🙌👏👏🤝

May 24 2021 The world lost a beautiful soul 🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼

This guy has guts😱 I would never have done that. This guy needs to be heard!

Where's the tissues? I'm in tears. Great job! It does make you wonder where time goes. Always cherish those youthful years & friends in school.

Loved his rendition...and I'm so happy he got a standing ovation. 👏👏👏

Ugh, time flies. What wonderful vocals. Hope he kept singing what a gift!

Standing ovation! Love his voice every time, no matter how many times I have watched it over the years!

I hope Lukas graham sees this ❤️❤️

It's crazy watching all the older gentlemen sitting behind him fighting back tears cause they all felt these words at their ages

THIS SONG MAKES ME EMOTIONAL EVERYTIME I WATCH IT

Holy shit didn’t expect it to sound this good.

I’m graduating in four days and this made me so emotional omg

That was beautiful so well done! Lyrics were wonderful and the voice was incredible too

I mean ABSOLUTELY breath-taking! A beautiful way of "giving his speech". Wishing our young people much success. ❤️

I'm not crying. You're crying😭😭

Wow. He's an incredible singer. He's going to do great things in life.

What an amazing job, you made me cry! You have a bright future ahead of you, bravo!

I just found this… many years later! AWESOME! So proud of him and I got teary eyed. Amazing young man!

it was so good I stared to cry

This video will forever be touching!

I graduate next year in June of 2024 this definitely left me in tears I cant wait for senior year its literally in a couple months like gosh when I'm in college I will definitely look back and remeber this video like this is a work of art ❤

Wow. Why is this not played for every graduation? Amazing!!! I still have chills

Okay this song hit me so hard, I felt I was there! My graduation was boring and not wholesome as he made me feel hearing those lyrics finally. Beautiful, I wish you all the best.

It's actually like i will cry it was so touching🤧i'm in senior yr this year and it's really touching to see what he has done with the song

This dude is a legend loved the personal lyrics in there. Way to own it your way. But vocals are still on point. Watched it 2 times back to back enjoyed it thank you for capturing this moment.

As a graduating senior for the 2023 school year and graduating early I can relate to this but this literally gave me chills I cried

Wow, well done. He has a beautiful voice. How truthful this song is. All you graduates don’t wish your life away. Enjoy yourselves as life goes by so fast. Good luck to you all.

It's gonna be 20yrs since I graduated from high school on June 1st 2023 class of 2003. Life does go by so fast lost 3 friends and lost my mom and brother in 2011 and 2015. Enjoy life your family and friends cause it could end in a heart beat

So emotional❤️👏👏👏

The lyrics really hits home hard… I can recall the mixture of emotions when I graduated myself…

A memory he will never forget!! Hope everyone reading this you all have a great future ahead no matter how hard things are at the moment!!

This kid blew me away. What an amazing voice.

Wow. That was really good. This is an extremely challenging song to sing and you nailed it. Your pitch was right on. Thank you and Congratulations. Well done.

Thanks for the memories..... Great song! Great voice and love the rewording of this song....

Ummm, can we hear more of this guy!!!!! He gave me the chills with that amazing voice!

This one was sooo emotional!! Beautiful how he changed all the words🥺 it really touched me!

Recommended to me all this time later and 😔 how relevant to the situation made me tear up a bit I remember my graduation...life is scary but it keeps going 🙏 beautiful voice.

Oh, I had an awful day today and this just filled my heart with so much joy🤯 BRAVO 🙌 THIS IS OUR FUTURE FOLKS 💓

Beautiful, he changed some of the lyrics to make it original, good job.

This young man shows what kind of products this school puts out. Wonderful job. This is amazing/emotional and parents and school should be very proud. Such poise. 👍

Congratulations on high school and for banging that song into e great beyond. I ugly cried. You’re very talented. Your control is amazing.

He reminds me of my eldest son (though my son is only in year 7) I see how my son will be when he graduates 🎓 amazing voice and I love how he changed the words to suit his life!!! Amazzzing!!!

Wow!!! This is beautiful! And then look at that graduating class!! That’s a huge one! Now they’re all about 23-24 years old now. Time still flying😩

Wow this really has me tearing up, it’s so touching. Well done. 🎉

That's was beautiful. Homes!! Congratulations on grads!!!

When I was a freshmen in high school, it was awesome. I made a lot of great friends and a lot of people I call family now. During the last few months of that school year, we went into quarantine and we were all stuck doing zoom like the rest of the world. I haven’t seen some of my friends in over a year now. This school year we’re going to be going back on campus so I’m really excited. I’m now a junior and can’t wait to make more memories with the little time in high school I have left. A lot of people in high school resent going and look at it as a burden these days. But just remember that time is precious and those 4 years in high school go by very quickly. So just make the most of it and make good memories while you can because if you do, one day you will look back and remember all the people you met and all the good experiences you had. Sorry for writing a long paragraph lol but this student really reminded me of what is important in life. It’s the people around you and the experiences you make with those people that makes life special. Hope everyone enjoys their day.

Great voice man! Nothing better than going on stage nervous as fuck then you see a friend/fam member and it just brings you out your shell and you just feel weight lifted off you. Support is key man. We noticed how comfortable you were when you seen someone u know.

Beautiful!!!

This is amazing and beautiful. Some of those teachers were so proud. They actually cared and actually teach and for them to see this young man do this was heartfelt for some of them

This is amazing really inspiring keep at dude you can go places with your voice don’t let people in the comment section bring you down they are just jealous

love this song

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!! I know his mother was so proud that day!!! 🥰

bro brought everyone in Nostalgia 😢❤

Yes I am really late I know, but wow, this was so beautiful, actually almost hauntingly beautiful... he had the attention of everyone in that room, that must have been an amazing feeling for him as well as everyone in that room, great job... I hope all your desires and dreams are coming into focus for you and everyone. and yes, all though life people will come and go, for a reason, season or lifetime...

I was supposed to play this at my graduation this year. Oh fucking well. Rip

Worth it❤️❤️❤️❤️I lov the fact that he change the lyrics related to his life❤️❤️❤️loved it

Love this!! So much heart.

I think the professor on the right really felt it. The feeling of waiting for graduation but then when the time comes realising what they are leaving behind. And thinking how they should have lived it more and take everything from it - but you did. This will stay in memories, time will go by. But we need to enjoy the moment. These moments when we realise something is come to an end we also realise how we should have live the time and enjoy it the fullest. You will be great.