John, I too am a recovering heroin addict. I'll have 2 years clean this August. I did 3 months in an in patient rehab and 6 months in a sober living house. The only thing that kept me sane and kept me going was Aaron Lewis and his music. His lyrics, and the way he puts his heart and soul into everything he does really makes you feel like you're not alone. I don't know you, but I am so proud of your accomplishment. Kicking the habit is one of the hardest things anyone can do. Kudos!
I know this is ten years old and the odds you'll reply are slim.... But just wanted to say I hope you're well and still sober. It's definitely the hardest thing I ever fought through. And Ive fought through a lot. Heroin is the devil. Congratulations if you are.... Decade clean is worth celebrating.
@@chrisbailey9377 How cow! It has been a LONG time since I posted that comment. Fortunately, I'm sober, but I've only been sober for a little over 6 months. I've struggled with a couple of setbacks, but I'm still here, and I'm still doing the damn thing. How are you? Are you sober? Thank you for the reply... I was feeling a little down tonight and this put a smile on my face. I hope all is well with you. 🖤
That's awesome to hear... I happy for you. You can do it. The main thing is you have to want it. That was my problem. I finally broke that cycle. With God's help. I've been completely sober for close to two years now. And I have no want or cravings for ANYTHING. I quit heroin, weed, cigarettes and anything else I could get when I couldn't score heroin.... Did it all cold turkey ,just me and God... So it can absolutely be done. I was horrible.
Ill continue to come back every once in awhile just to check up.... That's a big factor quitting as well. Having others going through the same thing in your corner . It's crazy that you actually answered..lol. I honestly didn't expect it, but hoped you'd see it.
I love Aaron Lewis so much. His songs are always full of deep and painful lyrics and I love that. I feel like he doesn’t get enough credit. He’s very talented.
Marisela C He arrived on the music scene at a ridiculously-amazing time in music history. Just AFTER countless bands released such timeless music. He kinda blended in while the "pioneers" were getting most of the attention. But I agree with you. Great music is great music. You don't just listen to Aaron Lewis...you feel Aaron Lewis!
He's a good human just like all those listen, and just as torn and like everyone in the world.. he holds a captivating twist within the depths of his realm of secrecy.
I lost so many people and animals to cancer this last year 2020. My heart is breaking and I need some prayers, hope or love, light in my life. Amen. It's hard being human. God bless you all who read.
I love how Mr. Lewis will take all the pain most of us feel and put words to it and is not afraid to bring it into the light instead of hiding it like most of us.
Any therapy is about speaking out what you feel and telling it somebody is healful.. Or sing it out loud.. I think that's the best way at all.. I find so much in his songs that we must have in common❤
It's hard to believe that a song like this can touch down on millions of people's lives bc they are going through exactly what he's singing . I know right now it's spot on for me.. This guy deserves every dollar he makes , he's like a doctor, actually better, I can't tell u how many singers have got me through relationships and healed me from the horrible stuf I been through.. Singers , (music) really can change people's lives .. I know when I was 16 in 97, I was a real over weight boy.. When I saw Jewel for the first time on tv, I was totally in love, not with her but wanting to have someone like her.. So I lost 50 pounds and had my first girlfriend that late summer. So yea music can def inspire u without a doubt
How true that statement is.... I am my own worst enemy. We need to learn to go through day by day. Heal it takes time. It's not over night. I have learned to step outside of my inside feelings to look at the beauty and wonderful things around me. Take it In . Feel the wind in your hair, the sun in your skin. we don't get past things. We eventually get through them. Life lessons
Aaron lewis is the shit! His songs hit me with pain. just by listening to his music you can tell he has seen pain. He teaches me how to deal with pain and how to FEEL. He is the best!
If someone doesn’t feel every single word he’s saying when they listen to this song, they have no soul. It’s like you can feel the pain he felt when writing this. I know I can. He says everything I’m feeling.
He's says.....wtf fuck did you want from me ...what for me to be what of all of you..what of god Satan or the angels.... What of it...what of anything...why do I exsist...why...why do you all exist...love dosnt exsist
One of those nights tonight. Thanks for the help, Aaron. It's amazing how you're able to project your feelings into words and make us all feel like we're not completely alone.
Dude Aaron Lewis is just on a whole other level when it comes to his music as far writing, performing, his voice, u name it he’s just so talented. He needs a whole genre to himself. Like rap, hip-hop, rock, jazz, alternative rock and then just 🤟Aaron Lewis🤟 This man is an extremely rare talent when it comes to all around artistry. I mean this was a live performance for god sake. There’s not a lot of artists out there that u can go and see live or come on RU-vid and listen to live performances and he’s either just as good or way better than the actual record lol or he does a cover of someone elses shit and makes that persons shit a song u don’t even want to listen to anymore unless it’s sung by this dude, 😂. Anyways just wanted to show a little love for Mr. Lewis cuz I’ll be honest his music has gotten me through some dark fuckin times in my life and also have had some really good chill times when I’ve been with the homies, homegirls, family, etc and throwing some back or maybe smokin a doobie or whatever, all I know is I’ve never gotten a complaint. My only complaint I have I’ll b honest with this man is he makes me not wanna sing and write songs anymore, lol. Just kidding, not really tho. 😉✌️🤟🤙
After 21 years me and my boyfriend broke up for the last time . My heart is broke once again but this song helps me to heal. I love to sing it out loud! "What the f*** did you want me to be?? " I love Aaron Lewis! I can relate to most of his songs. As if they were written just for me. Aaron is my mentor 😀 and that voice ,WOW!!
I'LL BE 43 JULY 7TH... MY FAVORITE SINGER WAS JOHNNY CASH... SANG ABOUT HIS DARKNESS AND HIS DEMONS FROM THE PAST.. WE ALL HAVE DEMONS WECANT ESCAPE.. SOME PEOPLE ARE STRONGER MINDED AND MOVE FORWARD THEN THERE IS US THAT FEELS TRAPPED...I PUT ((Aaron LEWIS ON THE LEVEL AS JOHNNY CASH.,.. THESE TWO ARE MY FAVORITE MOST REAL PEOPLE/ SONG WRITERS EVER.... AARON LEWIS KEEP IT GOING MY BROTHER,, MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT, MIKE PITZER JNT,PA
Agreed but add Johnny found Jesus Christ/GOD. And I so hope Aaron does as well. But this song does not support that idea....unless he is singing to the devil he made his deal with.
Wow this song is deep. Love it. Keep moving forward and don’t look back. Learn and re-learn what your all about and don’t let anyone or anything drag you down. Been there and lost everything but am so grateful see what life is about at all levels. Love is a war.
I am studying to be an Opera Singer, I am hard of hear and have been looked down for years by peers and elders. Ive dealt with depression for a while but Aarons and Stainds music has helped me release my pains and sadness. It has inspired me to love my voice, push passed limits others put on me and prove wrong judgments cased on me. He is my favorite artist, an inspiration to sing from my heart with my voice, not an imitation of another. Thanks Aaron. (:
2020 this still is some of the most genuine song writing to the day.... this gets me buy some days. love you Arron.. glad i got to meet you that day in my home town in Kentucky
John, I am a Meth addict living every day in recovery....I have been clean since October 13th 2011....Kudos to you on your sobriety, I know its hard. Every day it gets easier! Hope you stay on the right track man! Aaron sings songs like they are the blood running through your veins!
his music and his voice resonate so strongly because it is the blood running through his veins, i play mostly acoustic and my musical style mirrors his , i have played the same style before i heard of him , my best music is made when i am really hurting , feeling lost and alone , i pick up my guitar and let my emotions rise to the surface and set them free through the strings , no thought , no planned chords , just there in the moment . i record every session because when i play this way , if i dont record , i wont know how to play it again , pure release of emotion , allowing my soul to speak freely , its amazing , and i feel the same emotions he must have when creating his songs
Aaron is the man!!! this song hit home so much it hurt!!!! I also needed to make changes!! we are now back together after 2 years and worth it!! we see AAron every time he is in Jville!!! Mavericks
I'm obsessed with Aaron. His voice, lyrics. The music. His music saves me, daily. I've been listening to him since I was about 7. Probably didn't understand much then but I understood enough. He literally saves my life.
Very good? Come on,thats more than an amazing song.. Staind - "Something to remind you" live at Mohegan Sun counts to worldsbest songs since and for ever
Absolutely amazing. I have been a fan of Aaron Lewis since I was in Jr. High. He really knows how to get in touch with his inner demons. Everything has so much feeling behind it. I adore this man.
you always hit the spot!! everyday I can relate to your music gives ya that warm fuzzy feeling with a hard core shell.... Thanks Mr.Lewis ~Bow-chicka-wow-wow
First off, I can't tell yall how happy it makes me to see all the support in the last comments. Anyways I love this song.I listen to it many times a day just to get me through
john, im happy for u i really am..ppl really dont understand tha battle with addiction...ive been an addict for 12 yrs ive been clean since may 17th 2013, i kno its not long but im proud soo far..i wish u luck in all that u do...i kno u have found out who ure true friends r by now..i kno i have
I love this song. It so describes my feelings at the moment. Favorite line is "tell me who the fuck you wanted me to be" at this point in time nothing I can do is right in people's eyes, being me isn't good enough.. I feel this song in my soul.
Contessa Patereau I completely understand how you feel..I am never enough for anyone...it speaks to my soul and I believe that being yourself weather or not people understand or like fuck them life is short and I won't give them anymore of my time...keep you faith up we are the Fallon but we are the best kind of people..
Aaron lewis does it again. Always make me depressed and thinkin about past mistakes that i could have easily avoided. This song hits me right in the god damn feels. Im not crying, your crying
This song, about a broken heart sitting in the middle of a broken home, struggling to move struggling to breathe... To merely live... Aaron Lewis great job
This song gets me every time! So many times I gave until it hurts, yet the ones you’d expect to help you in bad times turn their backs. It hurts and they see that and they still don’t care they are tearing you apart. Sometimes it’s best to turn and walk away when their true colors come out.
This song speaks to me on so many levels. I was in a relationship with an addict who broke me down. Who only cared about his addiction and his lies. Now... wants me back!!!! Errr
Lockwood Andrea I can easily relate to you. My wife just doesn't get it. In her addiction and breaking my heart my son's and I don't want this anymore. Every time I see hope theirs always an excuse to go back and use and IDK. Just wanted to share I understand your pain. GL
Did his addiction grow and got worse after you guys having that falling out , I have a friend who was in a similar situation as you describe ,and he really went into a self hateing mentality cause of how he made her feel , and words he said ,he is still very in deep with his addiction but thing he has been dealing with a lot drama for the last year where has made things so much worse cause he feels like he deserves all that he's been dealing with ,but the funny thing is his habit is so much worse now because of his self hate and to be honest he's a lot of the drama sent his way most DEFENENTLY played a big part in his addiction I think he numbs out cause to be sober in the position he will be in socially might be a bit much for who he is ,but the habit would be dropped the next day without question for the right person asking ,to maintaine a friendship ect ect no question he drop the habit ,,,,,,,kb
This is the perfect song for the very narcissistic guy I dated. I never knew what the hell he wanted me to be or what to say or what to do. Constant eggshells. Definitely explains what I was feeling during that relationship. I am so happy that guy is not a part of my life and never will be again.
He should of let you be you and then blossom and enjoy the happiness of seeing a pure sight of a woman thats free and beautiful thats the part every man should know but with time we learn what can't be fixed or what we no longer have because we always destroy it in the end just a strangers opinion
Sincere interpretation, amazing song.. you can just feel the emotion in his singing, words. Everything is just perfect! It's like someone ignited the forest and fire keeps rising and rising, just like the emotion in this beautiful song. And Aaron.. He is so FUCKING true! Timeless..
This song spoke to me on so many levels, hit too close to home. I remember I even started tearing up first time I focused on the lyrics, and realized it resembled my relationship with my father. It hit too close, because no matter what I do in life, I cannot appease him in anyway, shape or form, he's controlling, I hate it. I hate him for that, but even after a couple of years of alienating myself from him emotionally, I just keep going back. I hate to admit it but I am weak... If there is a way that I can tell him how this song told me, if only I had the strength to do that. Just had to share this here, cause anonymity. Plus, I hope I am not the only person like this, I know it is selfish to ask that, but I cannot fathom the idea of being alone in feeling that way.
You are not alone. We are very much alike. Not the same problems but really close and I feel you man. Feel your pain although I'm thousands of miles away from you. I'm also weak on many levels and I ignore everything and everyone. It brings me peace and calm. I think you should try it.. Do the things you want to do and stop thinking of your father, of his idea of yourself. Tell him that he cannot control you anymore because you are your own person and if he really loves you, he will help you to figure out how to deal with your problems and desires. Also tell him that he has to listen to you and empathize with you because this is the only way to your freedom. If he cannot do that than FUCKING ignore everything because you will realize in time that everything you do seems pointless. So it is best that you stop talking, otherwise you will be speaking to a wall!
Please, this I've asked countless times for this pain to go away and I see many get pleasure in someone's pain so please is a waste of time but just incase someone does really care please pray for me !!
and yet another time in my life that i could listen to aaron, and through his talent i am able to forget, for a moment, what being a naive fool is like, lol.
Words from songs are just that WORDS .....UNTIL YOU GET THAT PERFECTLY BROKEN SOUL SOUNDING VOICE 💔..... Aaron Lewis is the epitome of such type singer....you would think this man lives a life of agony the way he can put the brokenness in his songs....
whenever i sing this song i can never finish it as tears start to come down my face, n even when i hear Aaron sing it, it jus hurts like hell n i dont kno how else to say it but this is one of (in my opinion) his best songs!!!
The only version I've ever heard is this one. I can very much appreciate and relate to this, the pain and emotion in his voice...you can hear it all. This place we all visit at least a few times in our lifetime, currently I am there. But sooner or later we are freed from that pain at least enough to the point where we can begin to live again.
Sounds exactly like my relationship with my ex a pathelogical narcissist aka "the devil's spawn". I feel your pain. Excellent job with this one. You nailed it! Both with lyrics and sound. I know I'll never be the same.. . Thank God! He woke me up to narc abuse
Love this song it suits my life at the moment I think I’ll be better off by myself than to be put down all the time and him always blaming me for everything
This is the perfect song to all those in my life that caused irreparable damage to my heart and soul and showed me there is not much hope in life and finding someone that actually gives a shit about anyone other than themselves.
I lost my kids and I will rise above everything and everyone else hatred for me and I make mistakes but I will learning to be a better person and father and I am so tired everyone lies and crap but I always try forgive but still get treated so worthless sometimes
keep doing what your doing. Aaron inspired me to pursue my dream as a singer. Not known yet but just starting out and I won't give up this time cause others told me to. Follow your heart and stick with it...
