This music video is still powerful. There are people we may come across in life that may have a scar of trauma. Physically or mentally, they have managed to make it far.
"Change my attempt good intentions Crouched over, you were not there Living in fear, but signs were not really that scarce Obvious tears, but I will not hide you through this I want you to help them, please see The bleeding heart perched on my shirt Die, withdraw, hide in cold sweat Quivering lips, ignore remorse Naming a kid, living wasteland This time you've tried All that you can turning you red Change my attempt good intentions Should I, could I? Here we are with your obsession Should I, could I? Crowned hopeless, the article read living wasteland This time you've tried All that you can turning you red, but I will not hide you through this I want you to help Change my attempt good intentions Should I, could I? Here we are with your obsession Should I, could I? Heave the silver hollow sliver Piercing through another victim Turn and tremble be judgmental Ignorant to all the symbols Blind the face with beauty paste Eventually you'll one day know Change my attempt good intentions Limbs tied, skin tight Self inflicted his perdition Should I, could I? Change my attempt good intentions Should I, could I?"
I instantly choked up when he yelled _"I want you to help."_ with that new imaging, ngl Like, I've loved this song ever since I was a kid - and I never really knew _why_ that was, I just knew I understood it on some deeply intimate level. That it was important to me. For those of you who have seen the original video: I felt like the fish was me. A lifetime later, the reasons finally make sense. I didn't know how bad off I was back then, how monstrously I was treated by not only family, but society - it's to such an extent that even if I was to explain it, most people likely wouldn't comprehend the severity of what I'm saying. It's even hard for me to, most of the time. Not because I'm unaware of what I've been through, but because I feel as though I'm not allowed to acknowledge it or what it's done to me. And that has a lot to do with people around me and the expectations that they have about each other. It's assumed that if I look and act okay, then I have nothing to complain about. That, because it's "hard all around", that should somehow nullify that I was hurt and that I am still hurting and that healing is hard when you've been given no space to heal. _"I will not hide you through this_ _I want you to help them, please see_ _The bleeding heart perched on my shirt"_ To me, it's about the inability to help one another. Be that the person suffering and unable to help themselves or the people watching and unwilling to see that someone needs help. _"Should I? Could I?"_ Yes, you can and yes you should. The only ways in which I have ever been able to move forward from my traumas is with a hand in my hand. It takes more than yourself to get better. It's a rare thing for someone to truly save themself by themselves and, honestly, I think you lose something very innocent in yourself when you have to - something you can't replace. It's tragic and it shouldn't have to happen. We and the world are a wasteland because we let each other waste away - no well, no water, no life. Suffocating on this barren earth because no one will check if they have a drink to spare. I suppose this song has always reminded me of how often it was that I felt alone. Truly, terribly alone in this world. In my worst days, I would look out my window and wish someone would see me, would save me, or at least help me save myself - but they never came. Not back then. I went through a lot more than I ever had to because no one wanted to look at the kid crying for help until it was almost too late. Every day, I feel a little more wasted away, even now. These days, I take a great deal of solace in the people I've chosen to see, in the people I've tried to help, along the way - and watching them make it, where I didn't, is enough sometimes to keep going until the next day. But, I still remember this. This feeling, this loneliness. This song reminds me that I still wish that more people would help - because I've cared for so many crying children, and that there are still so many more tells me that there are still not enough people choosing to help.
Your comment broke me 😢 I have Lived similar experiences as you, and it's nice to know that I wasn't the only person. It's okay to accept that you went through hell in life, it's okay to take note of how it hurt and can still hurt. That makes you human honey. If your pain does not feel justified, that will place guilt on top of the pain. Your feelings do matter and they are important to me and everyone else with an open loving heart in this world. Being so utterly alone, lonesome and lost in this world... You don't have to be alone in it. I know You don't know me, but if you ever want to talk I'm here for you.
Well said and you’re SO RIGHT, too!! A fellow US Veteran calls it, “3-Seconds of Waiting!” If we could ALL Wait 3-SECONDS EXTRA When You/I/WE Approach or Meet someone else.., then imagine what views & thoughts might open-up to us ALL..??? 3-SECONDS Of WAITING For More PEACE, LOVE and EMPATHY.😎🇺🇸
the videos are clips from amnesty international. its a website that publishes human rights violations in an attempt to fix the problems. truly amazing.
This will forever be my favorite song ever written from one of the most underrated bands ever. I absolutely LOVE this song for it's powerful message and equally powerful delivery. A work of art, for sure.
@katiekat1398 It is a great song, these guys are beasts on their instruments, power chords, gotta love it, Incredible sound. If I was them I'd be damn proud of this one. 🙂🙂🙂🙂
what do you mean 100s of millions of views? this only has 3.9 million..... OHHH you were saying this is one of the good songs that doesnt have enough views...
@PeteGonzales-lr5ft if I had any advice to give you its just stay as busy as possible. Not sure how far into your journey of unoblivion you are but for me- the beginning was toughest because all of my "friends" were those that I messed around with. The loneliness and isolation was so brutal. It took forever to realize that I needed it though. Haha. Learning how to be ok in the silence, how to withstand the onslaught and monotony of the daily grind. But yeah - staying busy. Doesn't necessarily mean work yourself to death- but it does mean maybe picking up other hobbies. I went the work myself to death route and while it alone wasn't enough- it did at least give me a new circle of friends. And that made all the difference
it doesn't to watch the videos try watching breaking Benjamin diary of Jane ,30seconds to Mars the kill that's a awesome video to see what about Chevelle send the pain below
They are a good band and are just as good live as they are when you hear them on the radio I got to see them and breaking Benjamin live when they came through my hometown
This song is sooooo underrated, the emotions within this video are gut wrenching and its beging for help like how did this song just never get the recognition it deserved. Listening to this song for 15 years im surprised this video dont have millions of views
Addiction is a battlefield. I understand. I’ve always seen it as you feel so good and so numb. Then you come down. And it’s painful. But I’m glad you’re sober and here with us. ❤️❤️
Thank you! It definitely completely clouds your judgement. I don’t know what I was thinking all that time. It’s a terrible way to live, I’m lucky I’m alive tbh. I can’t say the same for a lot of my friends....
have u heard of the group of breaking Benjamin and ,30;second to Mars and our lady of peace have u heard of those groups I love the way they sing hi my name is Jill palacios and I'm from Richmond Texas and Rosenberg TX
I literally had my father tell me as a kid this song was about drug abuse and would punish me if he caught me listening to it. Kind of ironic that it has more to do with reaching out and being kind to those who are struggling or have struggled. Still speaks to me all these years later ❤
Crazy to see this now and then see how good they still are and how it fills my soul and ears with good music then and now thats forever lasting neverwears out
The song is about drug abuse if I'm not mistaken. But clip adds a whole new dimension that makes both even more current. After all, there are certain politicians out there saying that every Iraqi or Yemenite is a terrorist. Well, in the end we are fighting against an adverse physical and psychological environment....
+Dane “Larson” Anderson wow so quick to laugh and judge. I know what I know and that's all that matters. And your comment doesn't matter at all. :) Stay closed minded and stupid Dane
I remember my friend on xbox told me to listen to this song. Never really understood why till I actually paid attention to the lyrics. He knew I was on H and tbh Idk if I would've ever heard this gem.
Gray Wolf Are you kidding? This band has TONS of great work! They're releasing a new album really soon. Listen to a full album(Feeding the Wolves, The Autumn Effect), you'll see how great they are.
Here are the lyrics: Change my attempt good intentions Crouched over You were not there Living in fear But signs were not really that scarce Obvious tears But I will not Hide you through this I want you to help them, please see The bleeding heart perched on my shirt Die, withdraw Hide in cold sweat Quivering lips Ignore remorse Naming a kid, living wasteland This time you've tried All that you can turning you red Change my attempt good intentions Should I, could I Here we are with your obsession Should I, could I Crowned hopeless The article read living wasteland This time you've tried All that you can turning you red but I will not Hide you through this I want you to help Change my attempt good intentions Should I, could I Here we are with your obsession Should I, could I Heave the silver hollow sliver Piercing through another victim Turn and tremble be judgmental Ignorant to all the symbols Blind the face with beauty paste Eventually you'll one day know Change my attempt good intentions Limbs tied, skin tight Self inflicted his perdition Should I, could I Change my attempt good intentions Should I, could I. :)
My heart & prayers goes out to each and every victim of human trafficking and more so for the slaves/victims (no disrespect intended) ... that are today still being exploited. I pray for "HOPE" and relief for all!!!!
this is some real music... I fucking love it.. u cant compare this to a drum machine with a dude rhyming words like nigga, bitches and hoes. go 10 years!
Doctors and nurses trying to safe humanity and the dieing refusing help only to give there life saver, to the young we remeber them all hail the victories dead!
I was bullied hard for a long time in the 6th grade I got tired of it and found some metal head friends and introduced me to music and all that this song was one of the first songs I ever heard and made me feel something I didn’t know music could do that
Just looking at the like count. There are 306 poor, depraved, soulless wretches who have come by here and have felt the need to express their discontent. And if one of them is reading this, we pity you. We truly do.
Hell... I hate my local stations.. Same 8 songs every damn day. I miss '99.. Had to dial in 94.5 the buzz Houston TX to here this again..... June 16 '24...
Yup. I’m about to play this. Using Ultimate Guitar app. Listen to them just before I play. To get the emotional boost so I can play proper. This is a great one- for many reasons.
