Looking back at against me videos after not listening to them for years, makes you realise how fucking badass they were. Now that you know what Laura was dealing with in her head back then. They're the ultimate punk rock band.
+svengoolie007 You're having a little difficulty understanding but that's OK. We all have a brain and we all have a body but it is the brain that defines us. We emotionally feel things and one of these things is the gender that we are but in many cases does that not align with the body. For example, one may feel like a male but may have a female body. This presents itself with desires to remove the parts that a male should not have (in this case, breasts and vagina). It's not the brain that has to align with the body, its the other way around as it's the brain that controls the body. It's similar to a driver and their car in that they will often buy a car that they like and that reflects their personality. If you owned a car you did not like one bit, you would not be very happy with it and would either try to modify it or trade it in for something you do like. It is obviously not you that has to align with the car but the car has to align with you because you cannot change how you are. Hopefully this makes it more sense for you to understand.
+Jean-Luc Tallis Oh, I certainly understand the concept of it. It's just that back before our society lost their collective minds, we called that insanity. If you think your mind belongs in a different body, it's because you are insane and need treatment. Instead of celebrating insanity, I urge people to get the help that they need, and if they're beyond helping, they should be committed to asylums.
Punk is not the sound of the Music, it's the message of the song. This is as "poppy" as The Clash. No rightful "Punk" fan will say The Clash is NOT punk. There are many Punk artists who have Acoustic songs. For some reason People think Punk should never evolve, and if it doesn't fit THEIR definition of Punk, or if they sell more than 100,000 records then they are NOT Punk. Punk is NOT just playing as fast as possible, playing very loud, screaming into the mic, and moshing, it's about sending a message. IMO, Punk would do the world a lot better if they were able to spread their message to as many people as possible. You get popular and get your music playing to as many people as possible, THAT's the best way to do it. However, then you have people who think Punk is just doing what the majority of people don't do and "sticking it to the man" and not conforming to what corporate America wants you to be, which in that case, they really don't give a shit about Punk music, they just care about being against the grain.
I listen to the music and stand up. I'm open minded to other definitions. punk is a mindset and music. but if others have a different definition that's fine. punk is about being ur self and standing up what u believe in and sending a message
It's just that the Clash always flat out sucked. I hate lefty politics mixed with my music because I hate lefty politics in general and "woke" P.C. culture in particular. You boring nimrods spend your sad little lives looking for so-called "injustices" to be offended about.
I'm reading all of these hateful comments and really, all its making me think is how inspiring Laura is. She knew that she would get all this criticism but yet she still took such a grand leap of faith, setting such an amazing example. We love you hun, no matter who you are or what you do. Stay strong.
In the past 15 or so years Laura has made fantastic, succesful music that she has had the fortune to broadcast to the public. shes famous, rich successful, she has an amazing wife and a kid she loves greatly, now shes doing the last thing she needs to do to make herself truly happy. It wont be easy but when all is said and done she'll be happier than ever and she will still be the badass mastermind behind Against Me! and I still fucking love her!! Laura Jane Grace... Real Rockstar!
You guys were my heroes back in the early 2000s. You got me through drug addiction and a rough time in my teens. Thrash unreal was my theme song of the decade. Props to the against me fans That's been following them since sink Florida sink! And pints of Guinness make you feel strong. I had your eps on vinyl.
Love this song... My mums boyfriend always played it in the cAr so I thought why not I'll search it on RU-vid and now I can't stop watching it!!!!!!! 😍😍😍
Tom Gabel has always been my idol and Laura is now my godsend, I came out to my best friend as Trans one week ago and a few others. I mean for her to come out now has only helped me, Laura I wish you the best of luck! You've changed my life more than anyone in such a positive way from angst teen years to dealing with my gender issues. THANK YOU!
this has to be my favorite against me! song. i adore laura’s vocals and the style of the band. i just got into them so if you have any recommendations, i’m open to them
Saw these guys live opening for the Red Hot Chili peppers like two years ago... This song was the one that really grabbed my attention. Good stuff, yo.
I've loved Against Me since "Re-inventing Axl Rose". Transgender Dysphoria Blues is (in my opinion) is their best work. But damnit, I have to be honest. I miss Warren!
How come is it that I'm a fan of Against Me! and that I've heard this song many times in my life yet haven't realized it was by them... Somehow the connection never even happened in my head!
Let's say you are an incredible baseball player. Everyone loves you because you're great with your fans, and you put up a good performance. But something about hockey is more appealing to you. So even though you're great at baseball, you're never reallyfeeling like yourself. Same applies here. Tommy was a dude, but never felt like he was truly being himself in a certain aspect of life life. Call it a choice, but its an incredibly brave and honest one to make. Best of luck Laura!
Im so happy laura is becoming who she is. Its so good shes breaking through no matter what others think. Rock on Laura i will love you no matter what. Haters grow up plz!
Thomas is growing into where he feels comfortable. i cant appreciate the journey, but i respect the person and the music. However saying he is a she because he wants to be recognised as a she is ridiculous. the band rocks. the lead singer is obviously a dude, with an amazing voice. saying he is a she is a lie because at the end of the day its sad that he has struggled with this his adult/teenage life it really is, but a chic doesnt have a dik. simple as that. and if society says a circle is square they can jam it because in time we will appreciate what a stupid statement that is. for reference, love the band, love the music and appreciate that each persons journey is different. but if you expect me to pretend that a circle is a square, you are dillusional...
@Rattnuff Its what ever you want it man dont let people tell you what it is, if you like it listen , dont like it skip it. I see every one makin it harder than it realy is.
Laura is going to be kick ass! Seriously thank you for your courage! I love this band and everyone in it. Regardless of bigots, there are always people who have your back.
I feel like when Against Me! was up-and-coming, music videos directors couldn't really figure out what to do with their vision and what they had to say. "Oh, you guys are like...edgy! Let's do edgy!"
