Breaking Benjamin - Dear Agony (Lyrics on screen) 

the most heartbreaking moment is when the person that gave you memories, becomes a memory

The worst thing about pain is that it demands to be felt.

I have survived childhood sexual abuse, an abusive ex husband , a current husband who is angry all the time, a diagnosis of a incurable illness. I fight everyday to stay alive. I feel this song.

This song.... My daughter passed away in 2010, which destroyed me. I was in a car accident 10 months later, losing the ability to walk. That was a dark time. A very dark time. I'll admit there was a moment when I was hooked up to machines where I wanted to die. I couldn't do that to my parents and fiance. They didn't need anymore agony. So here I am.

Great song to cry to.

this album was Benjamin Burnley's first album he has written when he was sober. the album cover is the MRI scan of his brain which ties in with his Dear Agony album because of the pain and suffering and neurological issues left behind from his Alcoholism. very great album, great guy, and awesome band.

Back when I was a senior in high school, I wanted to die so bad. I would put this song on and sing along with everything in me and picture myself singing it to my friends as a way of saying “This is it, agony won. I can’t take it anymore.” I tried three times to kill myself, failed all three times. After the third time, I wound up in a crisis unit for 3 days. Now, four years later, I’m still in agony. I still have rage. But I don’t want to die anymore. Keep fighting guys.

I didn't understand why "Faceless enemy" meant so much to me back when I was younger but now, in my late twenties, I realize that my faceless enemy is the amalgamation of all the trauma, the mental illness, the heartbreak, the loss, and the pain and this song hits a thousand times harder realizing that the reason I can't cope with it very well is because I can't look it in the eyes and tell it to go f*** itself. It is something I will live with for the rest of my life and that is something that terrifies me to no end considering that, on several occasions, that enemy has almost cost me my life. Stay strong y'all. You're not suffering alone and you will come out of whatever you are fighting victorious. Even if it costs you your life, the simple fact that you fought like a lioness protecting her cubs proves that you were the victor.

Agony is like a bus stop at 3 am in the morning. You're stuck there, sitting by yourself, maybe someone else crosses your path, but pretty much alone. Your stuck there and you think to yourself, how the hell did I get here, why did this happen to me. Just remember that the bus will eventually come, you just need to make sure you have bus fare first in order to leave, otherwise known as hope.

"Love pull me down, Hate lift me up" deepest lyrics in this song tbh

“Somewhere far beyond this world... I feel nothing anymore.”

As I say goodbye to my best friend today who passed away. Rest in Peace.:S

That sad moment when you realize you failed your life dreams and you have nothing left to chase after, and there is nothing you can do about it. So you just sit there day in day out wondering what to do with your life, but nothing truly fills the void that is there in your heart. The only thing the help numb the pain of the agony is the bottom of a bottle.

when I was 16 I starting having seizures, at one point I was having up to 4 a day. I remember all the pain I was in and I was causing my family. I started to think of this song and I offered it up as a prayer to god to end my suffering. I am 22 now my seizures are still a problem but It has gotten easier to deal with, I have one or two a month now. I want to thank Breaking Benjamin for this song it gave me a great deal of peace when I need it the most.

Song means a lot to me. When I was a junior in high school and was diagnosed with a genetic disorder, I wanted to give up on life. It took away my plan after graduation and closed doors on things I wanted to do in life. For years I was depressed and only kept living because I knew suicide would hurt my family. Life is better now and while I dont have my life figured out, I'm in a better place. Thank you Breaking Benjamin for making a song that helped me when I needed it most.

I miss my daughter so much. I love you Christina Troville. 10/27/02-12/14/20

One of the best voices in music today.

Every time I listen to this I swear I feel a little piece of me die when he sings "I'm so sorry" is it just me or??? I mean the whole thing is heartbreaking but just that one part gets me every time.

To any young adults around 18-20 who are still at home doing nothing after highschool, & apathetically letting depression take over in a dark room. Please, do not make the same mistake I did, you don’t have to hide your sadness, please open up to anybody you trust, or go outside to feel some air. I spent 2 years of my life indoors ignoring my depression & doing nothing with my life, depression is like a cancer, sometimes you have it but don’t realize it’s there & it’s been slowly killing you inside.

It’s crazy how every time I play this song, I feel the exact same way I did when I first ever heard it. I’m really lucky to not have any bad memories with this song like most of the people who’ve commented. For any one suffering from anything and you’re reading this, God bless you, hope you find your peace❤️

When it relates so much that it legit kills you from the inside out.

i wasn't into rock music until i started listening to BB songs, such a powerful voice, lyrics and music.

I am broken and alone I don't have a lot of friends to talk to my parents are dead and my only brother passed away over a Year ago so sometimes I want to join my parents and my brother in heaven

all i gotta say is the build up to each chorus of this song is the most powerful thing I have felt from a song. the chorus gives me chills from the build up alone.

This is the song I want to be played at my funeral.

Ive listened to a lot of Breaking Benjamin's music but by far this is my favorite song by them

This is perfect for a depressive person.... I love this band but they always make me cry, including evenescence

I am dealing with depression after a heartbrake and I wanna say thank Breaking Benjamin you have been helping me these last 6 monts deal with it. Thank you for your songs I love them and they are really great to listen to when you sit in the dark alone crying.

Ughhh I love this song So sad and beautiful

breaking benjamin is one of the greatest bands of all time, if not the greatest. hands down. there isnt a single song from them i hate or dislike in any way

when you feel all alone and just ready to give up....

I had recently graduated and I remember when I was just starting high school I never made friends and I was always picked on so I was always telling myself that I wasn’t good enough and I deserved to die. I would sing this song with all I had while crying I’m still not in the best spot but I’m still holding on and I’m hoping you are to It will all get better just keep fighting It will be worth it ❤️

"Somewhere far beyond this world... I feel nothing anymore..." WHY IS THIS SONG SO AMAZING?!

Leave me alone God let me go I'm blue and cold Black sky will burn Love pull me down Hate lift me up Just turn around There's nothing left My favorite part...

Wow, this song brings back memories. Back in high school, I was very depressed and lifeless. Listening to this album gave me a temporary escape from the outside world. I still listen to this every once in a while to remember how far I’ve come. I’m no longer depressed, and I finally feel like I have a purpose in this world. All the suffering and agony was worth it in the end.

I have only been on this earth for 18 years and I’ve seen and experienced things no man should see or experience, this song truly gets me, it’s like they’ve felt the same pain as I have.

Dear Agony is one of those songs that is basically just damn perfect. I can listen to it over and over again. Such a beautiful song.

**sings with feeling**

This album helped me going through a lot of mental and physical pain.

I’ve been dealing with chronic illness for the past 2 years of my life. And I have to say, living with something that never leaves you alone can drain the ever-living shit out of you. That coupled with the loss of a dear friend of mine in early 2020 really drained me. I have no idea if I’d still be here if it weren’t for Breaking Benjamin. Thank you Ben ❤️

I love his voice. I can never stop listening to his music...same for evenesence

Dear Agony Just let go of me Suffer slowly Is this the way it's got to be? Dear Agony ...

Ben needs to know the genuine love I have for him, for this song. I rely on this song for so many things. I hate to imagine if he hadn't decided to become a singer/writer. The world would have truly missed out. ❤

The thing that breaks your heart most is the person you care for most tells people about your trauma

The 'Dear Agony' album is just pure masterpiece. I enjoy listening to every of the song. Keep it up BB

This song takes me back to 2014 and beginning of 2015 where I went through the worst phase of my life.. Anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts were all over me now that I listen to this I have an strange feeling and for somehow it makes me feel the same way I used to feel before

This song is so important to me right now.

Nothing in this life that 'Breaking Benjamin' can't fix!!!! Thank you, from my soul for this music!!

top five saddest songs (my opinion) 1.hurt (johnny cash version) 2. snuff (slipknot) 3. Dear agony (these guys :) 4. so far away (avenged sevenfold) 5. wild horses (the rolling stones)

I'm addicted to this beauty

10 years later... This song is still so good

God this song is so beautiful and sad

How can you not feel the pain in those lyrics even if you haven't had to deal with what Ben has been through.

My life completely. This is the kind of pain that you can't fake. Listen to the acoustic version. It's even sadder.

I have nothing left to give I have found the perfect end You were made to make it hurt Disappear into the dirt Carry me to heaven's arms Light the way and let me go Take the time to take my breath I will end where I began And I will find the enemy within 'Cause I can feel it crawl beneath my skin Dear Agony Just let go of me Suffer slowly Is this the way it's got to be? Dear Agony Suddenly The lights go out Let forever Drag me down I will fight for one last breath I will fight until the end And I will find the enemy within 'Cause I can feel it crawl beneath my skin Dear Agony Just let go of me Suffer slowly Is this the way it's got to be? Don't bury me Faceless enemy I'm so sorry Is this the way it's gotta be? Dear Agony Leave me alone God let me go I'm blue and cold Black sky will burn Love pull me down Hate lift me up Just turn around There's nothing left Somewhere far beyond this world I feel nothing anymore Dear Agony Just let go of me Suffer slowly Is this the way it's got to be? Don't bury me Faceless enemy I'm so sorry Is this the way it's gotta be? Dear Agony I feel nothing anymore

I feel nothing anymore 🎵🎵 Benjamin voice is awesome

Oh man, haven't listened to this song in freaking years. used to be my favorite one.

When you're eating milk and cookies and half of the cookie breaks off and sinks into the milk

This was the first ever rock song I heard in 2009 during my high school days and ever since then I've been a rockhead. It's 2023 and I still listen to it. So many memories and nostalgia Thank you Breaking Benjamin for being a part my childhood. ❤

Thinking about my past is causing me to cry my eyes out. I don't have any family or friends to confide in. Who would have known that this would be so painful.

Leave me alone GOD let me go Im blue and cold Black sky will burn Love pull me down Hate lift me up Just turn around there's nothing left AMAZING !

Is it weird that this song actually makes me feel happy? It makes me feel like all my stress is gone.

Who is here after listen the aurora version with Lacey Sturm?

dear inner child please forgive the past, I just want to move on my live

every line relates to my life,,,every damn line ..........

I love this song and Breaking benjamins other albums aswell..but..sometimes i honestly feel abit lonesome when everyone always says i will not bow and so are their favs while i'm sitting here with Polyamorous, Simple Design, Follow and Rain :x

I love this song. Speaks to me in so many ways

This song helped me through depression and drug addiction after a bad car accident left me feeling like I just wanted give up. 11 years later it's hard to not have tears to this song always be proud of how much you have grown through. It's the reason your still alive today.

I love Breaking Benjamin. this song reminds me of the time I was.finally able to say goodbye to an old friend ( depression) dear agony is saying I am finally done with you and being kept locked up in darkness. able to see the light now.

Why did I only get into this band 6 months ago???? So many wasted years of my life without :)

I had a friend in high school who had severe burn scars on his face and always told everyone it was a car accident. He was found hung by the neck in the bathroom one day. I talked to a cop about what happened to him in the car accident. The cop replied "it wasn't a car accident, his mother lit him on fire." I woke up to reality that day. I hope anybody going through pain can understand that they are loved by people who they may never meet and that that's good enough to keep going. You can't please everybody, but if you exist, somebody will appreciate it. Much love from the United States.

God damn. As someone who suffered for a long time from severe depression and profound existential sadness and confusion, this song still gives me chills and makes me cry. So powerful.

this video was also released two days after my 6th birthday. Those were the best times of my life, I was so happy during those times. Playing PS2, watching WWE (when it was awesome) every week, my VERY FIRST CRUSH, damn. The best times of life passed by so quickly. I was pretty dumb during these years, but so what? Id do anything, ANYTHING to relive these times again

I love how somebody can pour their very heart out in a song, and you can feel it yourself when you listen. After a while you can sing along.

I love the fact that there's not one bad song by Breaking Benjamin. I love how I can just listen to their music and disappear into the music and forget bout the pain that still taunts me.

My sister and I listen to this song, not long after her husband took his own life, in 2014. We both bawled our eyes out. It's a song that also reminds me of my nephew, my sisters son, after he took his own life, in 2018. My nephew fought so hard to keep it together. He just never could cope with his fathers death. We could never get him to talk to anyone about his feelings either. My nephews passing is still so raw in my mind. He was my first nephew and we were so close, until his fathers death. I miss him everyday. The anniversary of his death, is just 2wks away. That's why it's hitting me even harder right now.

I lost you, my best friend, the only person I could trust in this world, because I either loved you too much, or just didn't love you enough. And I couldn't force you to stay. I've become so tired of losing people, but I never thought I'd lose you, too. I'm so sorry for the things I said and what I did. I can't keep you out of my mind. I still love you. I promise I'll be here when you need me. I'll stop asking for the impossible. I will make this up to you, I swear. I'm so sorry, my friend. I'm so sorry.

THIS SONG HAS BEEN OUT FOR YEARS AND NOBODY HAS MADE A 1 HOUR LONG VERSION😠

Lost my wife September 6th 2022 this song cuts through me like never before

One of the best songs ever written. Top 3 for me. This song still gives me the chills, lyrics and vocals are out of this world

Someone I once called my girlfriend hurt me in the way women usually do... I was cheated on. But of course it was my fault... It was my fault I was hurt. I didn't deserve to live. People left my life one by one. I contemplated suicide. but it was worth it. I stumbled upon Jesus Christ and he restored me. i now feel complete. I want to live. I want a future, maybe even to find a good woman.. Who knows. Heh, it's kind of funny. I have no idea about anything in life. I have a (hopefully long) life stretched ahead of me, good times, sad times. Who knows, maybe it won't always be easy to go on. Betrayal, anger, resolution. Jesus. I never have to be alone. No i'm not preaching to you, I just hope some day you find your purpose, friend. Good luck :)

this music is so powerfull, it illustrate perfectly how i feel inside when i feel numb, tired of life and feel like i'm drowning in the darkness

My mom died because of cancer. This Song hurts, but it's such a well written Song!

When I was a kid, I was inlove with this song's rhythm, but now that I've grown up, I fell inlove with it's meaning deeply 🖤

BB-Dear Agony BVB-Goodbye Agony

He has an amazing voice. It goes really well with this song. Thank you for sharing this song with us. You did a great job on the background and the words!

When you loose some one your heart so desired. You've moved on & so have they. But your heart still longs to have them. You dream of them. Even though you know its toxic & things are better off broken yeah.. Dear agaony. Just let go of me please...

I diagnosed with a cronic illness about a yewr ago. Ive lost friends, family, and more while learning to live in hell. I can lose everyone and everything but i cant lose this pain. And i feel like this song really explains EXACTLY how i feel living with this. This band is such a comfort ❤

I have been in agony ever since 2010...

Such a beautiful song... this is now my new favorite band!

the song is keeping me from doing something stupid...

I miss the days and when this song dropped. I miss my brother who passed in 2010

When you shot first but still died

I'm mainly a metal guy, but this song is, lets say, great. Easily one of Breaking Benjamin's best

I found out yesterday that one of my best friends committed suicide. This was one of the first songs she showed me. I love you bree

3 months ago, after 4 months of severe psychosis and overall pain my mom passed. A month ago (on Easter day) I severely injured my already injured back, making my chronic pain nigh unbearable. 5 days ago, I FINALLY felt it beginning to hurt less, let me function more. 3 days I was in an auto crash that's left me with crippling back pain (were still trying to diagnose with imaging). Today is my birthday. I am consumed by grief, that for my own body but above all else for my mom. This birthday I am filled with despair. Yet there is a fire struggling to find oxygen. I am not done here yet: there are things to reclaim. Happiness. Health. This song is helping me cope, process, fight to keep surviving... and reading through the comments it's very clear that I am not alone in this. If you're reading this, and you're hurting: I am so sorry for your pain. This realm is full of it, and if I could have one wish it would be that I might spare you from it. May your day be blessed.

Dear Agony...I love this song so much...

this song made my cry...

After a long search for a meaningful band, I found it in the genre I never thought I’d like. I’ve never felt this happy or peaceful

We all been there. "It" just keep hurting for a long long time. Breaking Benjamin never let me down when I felt that way. Including this time. Their music and message through music prevented the wrong ending in my life. Now I am here, only half as sad as I would be without them. I believe I am gonna get through this. You all will too!