The Academy Is… - 2005 (Official Music Video)

Jan 14, 2026 #2005 #TheAcademyIs #AlmostThere

Almost There, our first album in 18 years, will be released on March 27 on I Surrender Records. Produced by Snow Ellet. Almost Here was the beginning. Almost There is the reflection. It’s about being alive in this moment, checking in with who you thought you’d be, seeing what changed, what stuck, and what still feels like home. Pre-order the album on vinyl, CD and other exclusive merch at https://shop.theacademyis.com Pre-save and pre-order everywhere else https://theacademyis.ffm.to/almostthere The first single, “2005” is out everywhere now https://theacademyis.ffm.to/2005 Come see us on tour in 2026, tickets on sale now: https://www.theacademyis.com/#tour Directed and edited by Tyler Common DP, lighting, camera operation: Luke Becker-Lowe Color grading: Erin Elders Additional Camera Operator and photography: Jonathan Weber Production Assistant: Kevin Brown FOLLOW THE ACADEMY IS… https://www.theacademyis.com/   / theacademyismusic     / theacademyis     / theacademyis     / theacademyismusic   http://laylo.com/theacademyis Call TAI: +1 (847) 916-0501 LYRICS Got a new dog, Three little boys A nice husband I heard he’s loaded Well good for you Still looking good With the windows down in the left hand lane Close your eyes, picture us back then Oh, kiss me Oh, right here Oh, like its the summer of 2005 Oh, meet me Oh, right now Oh, like its the summer of 2005 Got a new job & A nice little house I’m writing songs again Might even bring TAI back from the dead Would you look at that? With the windows down in the left hand lane Close your eyes and picture us back then Oh, kiss me Oh, right here Oh, like its the summer of 2005 Oh, meet me Oh, right now Oh, like its the summer of 2005 I remember driving downtown Listening to “Stay What You Are” And I know its complicated You don’t have to say it Well I actually want to thank you For all the memories And I wanted to text you Wishing you well, no Oh, kiss me Oh, right here Oh, like its the summer of 2005 Oh, meet me Oh, right now Oh, like its the summer of 2005 Ooo - ohh, Ooh - ohh, Ooo - yeah Ooo - ohh, Ooh - ohh, Ooo - yeah #TheAcademyIs #2005 #AlmostThere

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