@Weston Ellestad I could've told you that really. I get death threats from types of people who would be the types to stand over my open coffin, saying that i went off to a better place, even though there's absolutely no afterlife whatsoever. #inSCIENCEwetrust
I personally feel that everyone is so damn self absorbed in themselves and are so in considerate anymore that it’s all about themselves and not about just being kind to everyone else and not expecting anything in return.I personally love helping out someone and not except anything in return just to know I helped someone out no matter how simple of a act that it was.ppl this day in age are too self absorbed in themselves, their phones and social media.
lmfao its a video not real. Come to south florida and give a handshake. They will spit in y our face. You cant live in reality on a handshake. I give change, hats, shirts, food etc to the ones panhandling in south florida. A handshake is the same as someone saying "Ill pray for you...." Does nothing and no action. Its just the video man. In real life on the streets no bum wants a handshake. They want a beer or money or food
This is sad, I really hope you don't end up homeless, you've served your country and deserve a roof over your head. I don't know what to suggest, maybe the VA can help, or direct you to some help.
It’s fucked up how you and all the other veterans serve our country and you come back and treated like shit, it disgusts me, thank you for your service Jeremiah
Thank you for your service. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers. Hold your head up high. You WILL get through this! I know it may not seem like it but I promise you will.💕
venusenvy2011 thank you. I’m scared and I don’t know what to do. I’ve tried reaching out to the VA, but apparently their options are limited. I have a house full of stuff and a fur baby that I refuse to abandon.
My husband passed away last July in an accident and this was one of his favorite songs. He was a drummer and would play it at home. Always makes me think of him
My rescue dog passed away suddenly last night. After a traumatic night and one hour of sleep I heard this while at work and the lyrics stuck with me through the day. When I got home I googled the lyrics and found the song. The dog in the video looks a lot like the friend I lost and I feel that he sent me a message. Rest in peace buddy. I will miss you forever
@@wearebadflower we watched you guys in St.Pete/FL couple years ago at the State Theater and loved the energy and we were hooked since! We would love to open for you guys in Orlando if possible! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mtkXYL260KY.html
🤓Who says rock music can't teach inspired values while being hip and unpretentious? 🙄 Ummm...millions of LOSERS who are afraid of electric guitars. 😱Oh no! Electric guitars are the devil! 👿That's what I thought, but those Badflower brats are sneaking positive messages into rock music. 😎 Bring rock-'n'-roll back baby!
I can relate to this. Six years homeless- until 5 months ago. This weekend ( Labor Day weekend) I get to hear these guys LIVE at ROCKLAHOMA. I hope they play this, it would make my month.
They we’re just in Ohio this past weekend for Inkcarceration smh lead singer lost his voice so they just played all instrumental & let the crowd sing the lyrics 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 still a good show
well said...life has been really hard on me for a long time but I stopped projecting my pain on to the world and started spreading smiles to others and offering helping hands in any way I can...doing so hasn't improved my life but making people happy feels good
I definitely agree but the world has never been great theres always been violence and hatred since the dawn of time but i do think things in today’s age has gotten more careless and out of hand. People need to show respect and learn to love
I’m seeing them on the 15th in AZ (boyfriend bought us tickets literally two minutes after I mentioned wanting to go ☺️) and I could not be more excited ! Enjoy the show today!
"Is there anybody out there looking out for me just say you want me just say you need me"...Then" Or is every last soul just fucking me over, tears on their shoes and ice on their shoulders ". My God, it's just so poetically accurate. Soul stirring.
@@haydendutton6916 Lots of religious narcissists that want to maintain pretendingly that there's a Disneyland in the sky at the end of life's road are known for sexually objectifying people who for ages have been viewed as 2nd class citizens. One only has to listen to examples provided by humbled people at things such as #MeToo events. Those events are something that Trumpstein types tend to avoid.. The creepy mafia connected president apparently did things such as rape his ex wife after the broke up in 1989, in a building that the mafia poured the cement for during a nationwide unionized strike, and if she didn't take the hushmoney after the courtroom heard her humbling victim's impact statement read aloud, then Trumpstein The Hushmoney Rapists Grabbyhands Gramps of A Man never would've touched politics with his grabby grabby hands really. And, you wouldn't've had ending up hearing about his twitter posting as he wants his religiously narcissistic supporters that are often heavily armed to the delusional teeth to engage in an act of civil war upon his impeachment for his breaking a bunch of rules he was caught doing. You wouldn't even have heard of someone such as Kavanaugh's 1982 rape victim getting death threats from creepy violent Trumpstein supporters, after she was bold enough to mention what happened years prior, in 2017. Kavanaugh is a drunken rapey judge with low moral values, that is now employed by the supreme court panel of very questionable justice's of the peace. Be safe, be healthy, because theres real afterlife as a backup plan. Unfortunately, the hijackers of jets on 9/11 pretended they'd be getting 72 smiley virgins just waiting for them at the end of life's road, because of skitzo affective afterlife expectations disorder left medically untreated. It's too bad that free universal healthcare isn't yet found in the land of the fee, though there's piles of churches and gun stores, and those commonplace mass shooting events, and a sizable prison industrialized complex. They make sure to put a Gideon in each of the cells for the fools to read, as if that's really helping things.. All the best
This really breaks my heart. This culture really does demonize and dehumanize homeless people and it makes me so angry and sad. Everyone deserves to be treated with love and respect.
As someone who has been homeless, I can say that homeless people are probably a lot more misunderstood then you realize. A lot of them become content in their situation, while others like myself are serious about their situation and work for change. It took me four months to get out of that life. I saw some shit in that time. While I do feel sorry for some people that are homeless, I would encourage you not to look at homelessness as black and white. Veterans, and the mentally ill can't really help themselves, but I've met some assholes that never cared to change.
@@eugenecaudill5361 As someone who's worked with the homeless, I appreciate you having the courage to tell the truth. So many shades of grey exist. It can only come from the mouths of those who have lived it, or you're suddenly a monster for saying not all homeless are not all angels. Each person has their own story how they ended up that way. Some really are wonderful people down on their luck. There are assholes too. You should be proud of your hard work and that it only lasted 4 months.
Most appreciated, Giovanni. It was an enlightening time for me, and time that I value more than almost anything in my coming to adulthood. I lost a lot of people, and while that hurt it was also liberating. I don't regret a thing about it.
Unless you have been homeless most people cant nor care to put their self in other person's shoes i was homeless when i was a child and seen this couple they were going to have a baby and i remember at 6 years old hating that they had no home i never knew if i would ever see my home again but i knew i had a home i am 40 years old now and will never forget the deep impact that had on me. I have always tried to bring light to homeless people when i was in school or college and would write a paper to let people know but there is so much ignorance and hate these days it is just sad most people are one paycheck away from being homeless just because they have no home does not mean they are not people still. I apologize for my rant.
Every single time I hear a song from Badflower I am reminded of what authentic music is supposed to sound like. There is so much emotion packed into this song...wow....
It’s been a long time since a music video has brought me to tears but this just 😭😭😭 I just discovered this band and I’ve already listened to most of their songs. So freaking talented.
Didn't know the name of it so searched it as "ice on their shoulders" lol. I find this song very touching, I first heard it in the federal prison a few months ago like November, now I'm free. It helped me out a lot, everyone forgot about me every soul fucked me over. Nobody was looking for me out there, i came out to nothing i lost my family, now I'm in a foreign country struggling to survive, to me this song is very special. Life is hard don't switch up on your loved ones. Take care everyone! 👍🏼
Try finding people/ new friends to be there to look out for you. We all need someone to look out for us. My wife looked out for me when I got out of prison. She was the only person who cared. ( we were only friends at the time). She sent me money and provided me a place to live in her home. We were best friends until I realized she was the only one looking out for me. My family wasn't even there.
Man I have so much feels for this song and video. For real it digs deep in my heart and brain. I feel like he is a Veteran, living on the streets trying to make it after a few deployments and he just cannot adjust.
I am 60 years old and I commented on one of their sons before and 2 mi he seems way too young to feel all of this. It just happens to some a lot earlier I'm sure
I've been scammed trying to trust religious narcissists for mucho grande amount$, and have even received death threats, recommendations of suicide from them, had my nose broken without provocation even, lots of creep marginalizing examples i could list off but, you get the picture right? based on the wording you chose there, I'm sure you do, even though bullets bombs bonesaws toxic nerve agents punches kicks clubbings throwing of rocks spears suicides suicided brutal murderous rapes 'nor' hijacked 9/11 jets ever resulted in producing even a single afterlife. Pick up a science book, rather than psalms. #Gravity
@@ryannlarge2004 Because get death threats and have experienced acts of violence on me since my single digit years, from dangerous religious narcissists. I had to move away from my world class city to live in this broken down fixer upper in the middle of nowhere, along with a painful neuromuscular disability that has the elements of Parkinsons/MS since aged 22 because an employer only offered me a dust mask to place DOW Firestop D2000 around plumbling lines that traverse through places such as residential condo buildings. I care IMMENSELY about our planet and its inhabitants. If you are interested in the details why i chose this music video to comment on it after listening to the lyrical content, then please look for a comment threat on this video's presentation that was created by someone named SoiBoi. Maybe you are too busy to want to though, i fully understand that if you are. All the best to you, including all those around you and everyone too.
Im a vet, Recently discharged after 6 years of service. Best and worst thing I could of done with my life. Met a lot of good people and bonded in ways I cant explain unless you have served overseas. Im home now back to normal life or whatever you call normal I don't even know what is anymore. I struggle day to day. There are days I want to go back just to get away and be with my brothers again. This song hits home real hard.
I know whats your missing, its a lack of social bonding in a group verses the one on one bonding normal people do and even bonding in a group you still feel lonely id rather be shot at again then to explain to the VA why i feel the way i do
Did you know that the pope maintains a sexual abuse pedo fund provided to him by means of donations from cognitively dissonant religious narcissists with the usual skitzo affective afterlife expectations disorder left medically untreated-like? Even mr bonesaw over in bonesaw country knows about 'mo' marrying a underage kid after sexually abusing her for a few years prior. Suicides have occurred by victims of pedos in the church, after the pedo's enabled their sexually abused victims that there was a Disneyland in the sky just waiting for them, at the end of life's road. Not even $anta could walk on water. Though you sure see a lot of drunken seasonal $antas in malls with kids on their laps as the kids observe the broken blood vessels on $anta's face from putting away too many bottles of vino, or whiskey etc. Interestingly enough, your comment within 1 day has received 88 likes. Though that might not be related to what was mentioned in this comment you probably wont respond back to after reading it. Right?
@@truetech4158 WTF, dude? Pearls before the swine. Put your shit up on a billboard or start a movement to make the change!! Donations could go towards airtime for you to get the message out!! Truth, Brother ✌️👍♥️😎🎼
@@truetech4158 you seem like an interesting person, what with this comment, the one comment on your profile and the about of your channel it seems like you're trying to make the world somewhat of a better place, correct me if im wrong in that though. Though your comment does seem somewhat random in response to the original but i guess that was the point? the more people that like the original and the more people replying to the original the more people will look at this thread and see your comment. Hopefully someone with some connections will see this and do something about the big problems. tho i spose it starts with the little people.
@@anametuerartist2250 True Tech 2 days ago I've been scammed trying to trust religious narcissists, and have even received death threats, recommendations of suicide by them, even though bullets bombs bonesaws toxic nerve agents punches kicks clubbings throwing of rocks spears suicides suicided brutal murderous rapes 'nor' hijacked 9/11 jets ever resulted in producing even a single afterlife. Pick up a science book, rather than psalms. Oh, and please ask cognitively dissonant religious narcissists to stop issuing me things such as death threats in various ways, those are rather concerning really, and there really isn't any real Disneyland in the sky at the end of life's road. The New Colossus By Emma Lazarus, 1883 Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" #TheStatueOfLiberty Be on the correct side of history, in the information age. It's getting less and less bronze everyday. #inSCIENCEwetrust Repair the planet. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qf0qVVbMckU.html
"lord I live to entertain, all my pride is in my praise" as someone who has been a victim of abuse, this hit me hard. It really does get to the point where all you want to do is try and make other people smile and be happy because you truly believe that that is all you are worth. Your only worth comes from what you give to others and how you make their lives easier. Thank you guys for putting such a complicated emotion into simple song lyrics, it makes myself and others feel less alone.
When I first heard this song I always imagined a more sinister/dark music video. I never would have expected this video. It actually let me think of the song differently. I really like it! Great song and a good video.
Had no clue who the hell this band was or how I ended up here but I'm damn glad I did!! Amazing song and moving video with a message that touches the soul.
I'm a vet who has dealt with PTSD pretty bad. I was a mess until I adopted my dog and ended up training and certifying him as a service dog. He is my best friend. as he got older I realized I needed to learn to cope and let him retire to the couch instead of following me around everywhere. I now let him come with or stay home when he pleases. At first I felt like I was giving up my only friend but over time it made me stronger to make the choice to not rely on him for my sanity. so many nights I wondered if there was any one out there looking out for me, for years i felt like sometimes only my doggo was.. then I re-learned to stand again. I'm a grown man and this song made me ugly cry. good job boys.
I read a lot of Badflower comments and every once in a while I read one that hits me really hard. Red man, your comment hit me like a bullet right through my heart. To me, your comment was more emotional than the song and video. I know Josh and the band pretty well and I'll make sure they read it also. Thanks for sharing your story - Lisa
Like a jester at the ball Rub my shoulders with the kings I was draped in gold and velvet Breathing in applause While I was jumping through the rings And then the cooks would sound a bell And all the kings would lick their lips But I couldn't find a placemat The dinner table's full And there's no room for me to sit Is there anybody out there Looking out for me? Just say you want me Just say you need me Is there anybody out there Looking out for me? Does anybody need me? Is every last soul just fucking me over? With tears on their shoes And ice on their shoulders Is there anybody out there Looking out for me? Lord, I live to entertain All my pride is in my praise I hum along with this vibration And hope to God I make it If any chord that I could strum Make me feel less like a man I'd slam my fingers in the doorway And shatter all the bones So I could never strum again Is there anybody out there Looking out for me? Just say you want me Just say you need me Is there anybody out there Looking out for me? For me? Is every last soul just fucking me over? With tears on their shoes And ice on their shoulders Is there anybody out there Looking out for me? Woah, Is there anybody out There looking out for me? Just say you want me Just say you need me Is there anybody out there Looking out for me? For me? Woah, Is every last soul Just fucking me over? With tears on their shoes And ice on their shoulders Is there anybody out there Looking out for me? For me Is every last soul just fucking me over? With tears on their shoes And ice on their shoulders Is there anybody out there Looking out for me?
Being a vet after coming home from deployment is the hardest thing I've done and I respect and support anyone who understands the hardship. Thank you guys for you're amazing talent, I'll be in the crowd cheering y'all on to the big time! You guys are trailblazers! Keep breathing life in this music 💪
Txvet Dan thank you both for your service 🙏🏻 the average citizens of our country will never be able to repay those that served for keeping our country safe while you often get ignored and lost once you get home
People don't understand. I didn't adjust to civilian life for years after getting out of the USMC. Some people never do and then are looked down upon. I have lost quite a few brothers over the last few years to drugs and suicides.
as someone whos been homeless off and on for past two years, it sucks cause the system is rigged to keep you down. it takes a emense amount of effort and bending the rules just to get back on your feet. and worse part of it all is keeping moral up in a hopeless situation where you are struggling to get a leg up and everyones looking down on you because of it
dusty crow I was homeless at the age of 19 and pregnant fresh out of foster care. I found a homeless shelter in a small town got a job at Taco Bell and worked my way up and out of being homeless. It was hard being pregnant then a single mom. But I’m 31 have 2 kids and no one would ever believe I use to be homeless. And being pregnant did not give me hand up at all.
Starting in my youth listening to Elvis on my aunts Magnavox Stereo, music has never let me down. I'm 60 now, and these young men carry on that trend for me. Powerful stuff.
@@mrlonely5465 2yrs late but it isnt about the dog, it's the fact that he was taking care of the dog, got beat up right after feeding it, and now he sees the sign for a lost dog which happens to be the dog he was taking care of. Basically he lost a companion because he was doing the right thing. In a world where he's alone he finally found a companion and then he finds out someone lost the dog so he returned it, losing his newfound friend, thats the point, not that people feel bad for the dog itself, but the message behind it
We need to do better 💛 Badflower is the most amazing band that can blow you away with killer lyrics, thoughtful videos and some of just the most beautiful music in 2023 ❤
"Ghost" and "Heroin" are my absolute favorites! "The Jester" is pure awesomeness too. I love you guys! Hopefully will be able to see you guys perform. 💚💚 from Indiana
I think there was a rumor that "Heroin" is nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Song and "Ok, I'm Sick" is nominated for Best Rock Album, but I'm not sure if it's true. It was put in a magazine, I think, but again, I don't know if it's been confirmed since I don't even think the Grammys have completed their debate over who to nominate.
The whole album is seriously amazing. 😩 been listening to it on repeat for 2 full weeks now. Except “Daddy” I skip that song 90% of the time...too many feels on that one.
I love how this video tells a completely different story than what I imagine when I listen to it without the visuals. Great job by the director, and also kudos to the band. That's a sign of quality art.
I'd actually love to know the backstory to Jester and Move Me and all of those songs, because there were already acoustic versions out "from the hideout", and I can't any information about that...
The acoustic performance of The Jester they announced on facebook was going to be taken down but they provided a link to a dropbox to download it. However I think the link no longer exists. I have it in my drop box if anyone would like it. I also think someone has already reposted it on youtube. For Move Me, that performance is still up on youtube on the Badflower account.
I always felt that Jester was about their feelings as musicians being only entertainment for people but never actually getting recognition. Just a Jester for all the king's. And they would shatter all the bones if they ever felt that music made them feel less like a man
I'm not crying, you're crying. But seriously, I started crying even more when the poor guy started to get beat up. And he even bought all that stuff for the dog instead of stuff for his self. I'm not okay right now. Oml.
How can these guys touch me the way they do? They are intergenerational, timeless in a way that I hope the rest of the world recognizes. They deserve to be up there with the great rock and roll messengers, the soul-movers whose music and lyrics carry through all the years. This video made me cry like a baby. The timing and theme were so exactly right for what I was and am living now that it was as if he were singing specifically for me. I first heard Ghost when I was going through the pre-steps myself....I pulled back from the abyss because I could hear something in the song and I was curious where this "new" group was going.....I don't know too much about them but plan to learn more. Damn. This is what music is about. Thank you, Badflower.
Your song just touched my heart my wife and I were homeless in California I have seen every terrible thing that happens out there and all the good also our lives were saved by souls who cared enough to consider some one's life worth while and I am forever grateful and humble. You have earned lifetime fan's thank you. Love and peace to all
I loved hearing this song live. This story is so much different than I ever imagined this song being told with, but it makes so much sense. It's nice to see the song from their perspective again.
I was so happy to see Badflower, Paris Jackson, and Incubus last month! One of the best of the many, many shows that I have seen. I was there to support Paris, and fell in love with all 3 bands!
Then he had to give back the only friend he found omg I bawled...I had a brother who never called me when he became homeless he was ashamed to. Someone said they saw him and I scooped him up. I wish the military did a wellness transition into civilian line program...I knew he got out of the military but he just went ghost on me. I never cried so hard in my life he said he felt worthless and thought I would think less of him.
@@moonlight02161 that's sad to hear and I wish the best for your bro. Whenever I have a bad day at work, or I have a hard day I always think that their is someone else who has it worse. That's why I'll always support our troops 💪😊
As a Veteran who spent a little time in a position like this while going through my divorce, I really feel this. This is one of a few songs I have had on repeat since I first heard it.
Never heard of you before. Stumbled across this song then searched for it on RU-vid. F’N powerful. Brough tears to this 51 one year old man !!! 10/10. Love it
Today is the first time I ever saw this video and I had to go hide in the bathroom because I was sobbing and didn't want my son to see me. I've been on the verge of homelessness and this video really hits me in the heart.
@@Joye6877 All of their other songs and videos are amazing but this one and "Promise Me" have the saddest/sweetest videos. I just saw them live last month and they are definitely just as great live. I highly recommend seeing them. ❤️
This song connects to me on a personal level... I'm a veteran that was wrongfully diagnosed with PPMS (primary progressive multiple sclerosis)....I began treatment 2011 using 20mg Copaxone, then went to 40mg Copaxone when it got approved by the FDA. I never had MS.......I had a staph infection that got missed, and macular retnoscisis caused from a parsitic infection that migrated to my right eye. This wasn't discovered till 2018.....
Best way to show compassion for those living a different life. Some struggle is more difficult and I give back to my community bc I have compassion no longer a duty of my past. Hugs and hope others realize their are awesome living breathing souls in each of us 🥰hugs and know there are many of us doing our part to assist! HOPE, Food, prayers, clothing, shelter & jobs!
Just got home from seeing them. I attribute this video to opening my eyes. Be kind! The homeless are great people down in their luck. They aren’t all drug addicted alcoholics. This video was my inspiration to help them. Working on assignment in San Francisco for 9 months I used my per diem money to prepare food to hand out to them from my hotel micro kitchen. Back in Tempe now and I continue to hand out healthy lunch bags including water and vitamin packs to anyone I see in need. Thank you BADFLOWER! Being a former drug addict and alcoholic myself, please show compassion without judgment. Help your fellow man. Most addicts don’t wanna be that way. Give a little. Don’t think about what they’ll use it for. If they use it for auction purposes, they may just be trying to wean themselves off of the demons. #helpothers #thoughshaltnotjudge #goodkarma #feelgoodbygiving
Heard this on the radio on the way to work and was in love. Found and watched this video and did NOT expect to feel myself choked up as heck. Compassion is free.
This band is absolutely amazingggg live, heard a few songs before I saw them and then fell in love with them after watching them live, I suggest you make it to a concert
I wanted to go to that show so bad the other day but was so broke 😭 I'm glad to hear it was a great show! I will definitely be catching them next time they come to Seattle.
