"I'm a work of amber and *rain."* "Our shared lives, mistaken for *sunshine."* "If I want grow. I need the *sunshine* and the *rain."* _Ah, I see what you did there with the lyrics._ :) Rain is usually a symbol for sadness, grief and tears. However on the new verse, is a sign that is a necessary element for our growth, mental and physical, as individuals. Pain is often unfair yet necessary for us, to learn from it and to be better. The sunshine i's used for the context of positivity. But you can tell from these lyrics, that same shining can be blinding --- hiding our flaws and issues behind a façade. However, even at the low point, if we want to be better, it's up to us if we can seek that sunlight --- the happiness, the healing and moving foward with our life.
@@CalebHyles Ahhhh! Thank you so much for the kind words, Caleb! I heard the lyrics few times and realized those words repeated two times ans got my attention, and taking account what is going with the character (that by extension represent us) going through many up and down of life.
For the non-imagery-inclined, here's what I take from the visuals that accompany the song: A young girl, teenager in high school. She's facing the pressures of growing up, probably bullying at school, and feels isolated and alone. She feels safe in her room, her own space, but she's also alone and lonely there, even as she runs back to it when things become too much. Her mother is a source of love and support for her, comforting her when she's crying and lonely, making music together, watching videos on the laptop, then finally helping her get ready for graduation. The scene shifts then to what I interpret as funeral/mourning clothes, with the young girl - now an adult woman - sitting on her bed, holding a picture of herself and her mother, crying. Two friends come to comfort her and buoy her up in her grief, and she finds the strength to grow and leave to live her own life, packing up her childhood and directing movers to take it out of the room. She looks around a final time, saying goodbye to her past, and leaves, shutting the door. As someone who has lost my mother, this one hit like a ton of bricks. I loved this song when I listened to the whole album, so I'm very glad it's a single as well. Thanks, Caleb.♥
Why does this home so hard. It’s like looking in a mirror. When the mother showed up she reminded me of my grandmother that always looked out for me always keeping me company. I love my mom she a great person and no one can replace her but the closest to my heart ever since was my grandmother, I visited her grave yesterday and I couldn’t hold back my tears.11 years I still miss her so much. Thank you for this beautiful song Caleb and johnathan
This is probably the most astounding, sad, and banger ever you've truly made Caleb Hyles like really you made another successful song that you could make once again man
I'm not going to lie. I cried from this song and the art. Both beautiful and tragic. My parents has been so supportive of me when I was hurt or upset. I am fortunate to still have them both in my life. 10/10 😭💖
@@dewmilk7266 Jonathan Young (the guy who did the backing vocals) Did a stream with Caleb where he reacted to the album freshly for the first time, and he constantly raved about 'that flat 7' during it.
@@dewmilk7266 Caled constantly used a Flat 7 chord in every single song of this album, but for the two that Jonathan helped produce Caleb didn't write the chord, Jonathan did. And yet, Jonathan still ended up using Flat 7 chords at important moments of the piece.
A few days ago I wrote about how we need happiness and pain to grow stronger and more mature emotionally. And now I hear this song and it passes exactly the massage I’ve been trying to give with my writing
This is probably my favorite song of yours, Caleb. Along with "Leave a Light on for me" Those are just two that impact me greatly, but to be honest, your entire album hits hard in the feels. I think I cried the entire time when I first gave the album a listen, all in one go! Every song was a masterpiece! Your work is outstanding, Caleb. You are such a huge inspiration ♡♡♡♡♡
"And the tragedy is knowing that we won't know who we are. Because who we are is resting in the knowledge of whose we are". Very power, it hits so deeply to me. It means you will never truly know yourself as a human, if you don't have anyone else in your life to encourage you to keep going, and will always love you for who you are, because we know whose we are, and what we are to their lives.
This song was amazing and I felt it in my bones. About six months ago I had to move away from everything I've ever loved and try to restart in a small town with almost no one my age around. Loneliness adding value in time sounds like how reclusive I've become as of almost a half year with no one but my family around to talk with. But the line that hit me the most was we need both sunshine and rain to grow. I have been in a low point for a long time because of the move and I realize now that I needed that to grow. You and other creators are what kept me sane and happy these past few months, and I am glad of what you have done in my life for me. I hope you have found new happiness in making both covers and original songs. Thank you
This song... hit me hard. Life can be difficult and unfair. Us not knowing what lies ahead of us and how to get to the point we want to be at. I always struggle with myself and hearing this song makes me want to try and move even further. This song is art and magic. Thank you for making such an amazing song Caleb ♥
This is my favorite off the album, and the animation along with it made it even better! Everyone involved did a FANTASTIC job with this! Can’t wait to hear more from you!
this whole album was a whole gosh darn experience...I cant just listen to one song and not listen to the album....and shed a tear or two but thats another story....REALLY LOVE THIS WHOLE GOSH ALBUM!!!!!!!!
This song, the album....I have heard so many songs about dealing with all aspects of life, from rage to regret, from hollowness to just being empty, from beginning to end. None capture it quite as well, not because there is a perfect summary in these songs, but instead because there is enough space for our own lives to fill the holes and make it feel about our own. Truly works of art in a very unique way. Thank you, keeping me moving forward. Love you man, stay good
Been listening to you for years and it's great seeing how you keep growing as a person, and a musician, and it's an honor that you've taken us along for the ride. Thank you Caleb.
This was so well made & the story is so deep I started crying. Absolutely amazing work, Caleb. Bravo from a man with Alexithymia being provoked to tears by a song.
First three lines and I was hooked! I normally just listen to your music, but I decided to watch the video with this one, and when she went from smiling in a graduation gown immediately to stone-faced in a black dress, I felt like I had been thrown against a wall. Then it continued, and her entire life up to this point was broken down, boxed up, and hauled out. I'm really glad that you had her leaving with a smile, remembering all the good that happened in her room there rather than focused on the loss. This was a really uplifting piece, Caleb! I loved it!
"And the tragedy is knowing that we won't who we are..because who we are is resting in the knowledge of "whose" we are" - Beautiful, this resonated so much with me, I wish it wasn't so hard to relay this message to some people who struggle and focus too much on that question
this is by far, the most beautiful original collaboration with Caleb/Jonathan song yet, this wholesome song is something we all relate to, thank you for the yet another phenomenon song, we'll always looking forward, for that majestic voice of yours!
So far in my 20+ years, I’ve never been moved to tears by any form of media, and it’s very hard to make me tear up in general. (unless it’s physical pain)… this broke me.
I immediately remembered the music from the album- clearly the animation is really cool! the tenderness of all your part, and the power of Jon... perfect choice, to be honest- and maybe like that I relate more to the music! an evolution that I'm... kinda afraid, tbh xD living all alone, with all the psychologic sickness that I have, and having to find a new home because of an art school in France, and having to find a way to have my meds, I'm... yeah. I 'm really afraid about that for the few years coming in few months for the restart xD but well... I will try my best! and this music remembers me that... trying to do my best!
This song broke me. The feelings, the emotions, the journey that this shows. Sorrow and hope and determination and confusion all wrapped up into one. I was not prepared for such feelings tonight. But I guess that fits the song. I need to check out the rest of the album, but I'm going to wait until I have time to truly feel it.
Man this storyboard paired with the music speaks a lot like moving on and out of yourself comfort zone in order to grow and it was a beautiful depiction of life as many of us would love to just say inside of our room and try to avoid the trials we will eventually have to face and get through them strong!
Oh God, I miss my mom... another beautiful song made into a beautiful video. Please never stop creating. You're saving lives by reminding people even when they have lost everything, their hope and faith can't ever be taken.
Absolutely loving these original songs and their videos♡ This song in particular gives me big dreamtheater's scenes from a memory vibes in the best possible way
Caleb I love this! This song is one of my favorites from the album and I've listened to it so many times, the lyrics are truly beautiful. I'm glad you uploaded this video for the song, the artist did a wonderful job, I love that each frame tells a story, near the end I was almost tearing up. I guess the mix of the art, the story, and the song, it all hit too close to home. But thanks for all the feelings!
Honestly, its a bit late now even known i follow you on youtube alot caleb, but i loved this song but never saw the srt for it, my grandparents/parents raised me as their own and when they passed it always stuck, this song had always hit home for me and definitely now with the art, the wound never closes, but with the love that was given we find our value in what they left, and tahst waht matters, amazing.
This was absolutely beautiful! Both the music, lyrics, and animation!!!! I actually started tearing up it made me so emotional!!! Great job Caleb & Jonathan
Bro, why did you have to make me cry so hard from one of the greatest songs I've ever heard?! 😭😭This is a godly masterpiece!! Thank you so much for this!
Oh thank god you are releasing them as singles. I've heard the shit out of the album and this is exactly the thing I need to mix in with the rest of my playlist. Any chance that In One Breath will be out as a single too?
The first like 15 seconds I thought I had accidently clicked on an ASMR video and then the song comes through. It is really great and I am glad that you were able to work on an original album after all these years of your covers.
I started cry a lot. I dont have many words to add. A song that vibe directly inside your heart. I love your voice Caleb, thx for all the time and music that yoy give to us. English is not my main lenguage, is hard to explain how much time I spent with your voice inside my ears, saving me from really sad moment. I love music
OK this is what I get for not keeping up with RU-vid! I didn't know you had original music and I LOVE THIS!! I'm in tears. Gorgeous as always, Caleb! And the video is perfection
Fantastic song from the album. Got my signed copy of the album last week (great late Christmas present to myself) and I’m honestly psyched to get my first car and pop it in the CD player for my first drive.
Man I found this channel through a damn JOJO cypher rap and saw this, went from laughing to crying quick. It both hurts and is nice to see a healthy and happy relationship between child and parent, it's hard to look at something I never had and not cry.
“And the tragedy is knowing that we won’t know who we are because who we are is resting in the knowledge of whose we are.” Easily the most powerful line in the song in my opinion. Just because of how factual it is. As the saying goes: “Everything happens for a reason” and one’s life is no different. Every person that is brought onto this planet unknowingly has something to achieve that will make them stand out, a purpose to make their mark, even to a single other person. And so many people go through life wondering what that purpose is, especially if they’re given the worst possible hand starting out. But the fact is, no one can achieve the goal they were sent to accomplish until they know who they’re supposed to achieve it for, whether it be a spouse, a family member, or even themselves.
Hey Caleb, althoough my english isn't good so I didn't proberly understand everything, this song really touched my heart. I really love your voice and the Video (of course Jonathan as well!). Thank you for this awesome song and doing a lyric video, which made it easier for me to understand on the 1st time listening. Sorry for my bad english and greetings from Germany! Please do more of this. Much love
I seriously can't. It's hard to see what each song represents in the album since all of them I can only describe as motivational, yet this art helps alot in seeing how unique this song is out of the rest along with the art of Goodbye Monday. I can't wait to see how you'll make out of your other songs in the album, cause its going great so far, especially for Privilege.
I imagine this in the background of an X-men Villain’s backstory flashbacks. In fact I’m writing a fanfic about a character I made up and this song fits the movie in my mind about this character.
