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I always share you songs with people who reach out to me for help. They even said that your songs describe very well what they feel and they feel less alone after listening :> I am thinking about writing you guys a letter on your page. Hopefully I find time for it one day.
as a female survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Life Sentence hits SO, SO , SO hard!! 😭 . Thank you, Citizen Soldier for writing a song about CSA. I feel heard, known, seen and loved. ❤
When I was a child, my biological mother would bring home different boyfriends every week and I can’t tell you the nightmares I suffered back then. There was a hospital down the street who knew me by name because of how often I was admitted for “falls” or “self harm” when in truth it wasn’t my own hands that had done those things. It wasn’t until they ran tests that the staff realized it went deeper than that and revealed I was suffering from sexual abuse as well. Those men responsible were never persecuted and I’ve forgiven by then to help my growth but that doesn’t mean I can ever forget. THANK YOU for helping me to be heard…to be seen…that there are people out there who will believe and want to understand what I went through.
I have never seen a band like citizen soldier that drop so many good songs at a time especially the ICU album, I haven't heard a bad song from your great team Jake even the old piano songs you wrote way back in the day.
To all involved in the production of this music, thank you for giving us an outlet that helps us feel understood, even if it doesn't get rid of the anger, sadness and pain, we at least know that we're not as alone as we may feel. May our anger be channeled into positive change in this world, for I can't fathom a world that lets the awful things that hurt us continue to hurt us and those we care about. That's why I'm still fucking here, even if I can't bring myself to stand up as much as I want to the fucked up hell we're all facing, I will NEVER abandon those I care about. May we all one day have the courage and power to stand up for our lives and the lives of our closest loved ones. I know it got a bit preachy there but I am tired of letting those in power hurt me and those I care about, and I imagine many people reading this feel the same. To all those who feel powerless, please know you are never alone and I believe in you, and I sympathize with your pain. Please don't ever give up the hope of a better life, we're all in this together. Much love to everyone here, you're all loved and valid, and your value is made evident by your existence alone, not any lies of those trying to control you. Always be kind to yourself as much as you can muster, even if it's only a little bit at first. ❤️
My little brother was diagnosed with cancer. I'm feeling like my whole world is falling apart but you're here to help me❤ Thanks for everything that's what I needed the most instead of million words and advices. Because of you I won't throw the fight
Really hope he gets well soon, so sorry to hear about his diagnosis, having lost people to cancer myself i know the pain youre in. All my thought and prayers to your family
“‘Til Death Do Us Part” is easily my favorite. The lyrics hit so close to home (unfortunately), and the delivery is perfect as always. These b-sides are absolutely phenomenal. “Chasing Your Ghost” also has that sound from “This Is Your Sign: Part II”, but in a way that just fits “ICU”. I can’t wait to see what’s coming next.
Me: *listening to some good tunes from Citizen Soldier* Also me: *Hearing Life Sentence* Also me: *pulling the heavy metal breakdown face* Holy shit, the heavy vocals were awesome. Why are these B sides? Added to my playlists ;)
Chasing Your Ghost hits me so hard.. though in a healing way? When I first listened to it.. it just got me to realize how my bio father ultimately let me go.. without getting too much into it, i ended up getting disowned in my young 20s and.. It honestly made things worse than it already was.. he abused me a lot as a kid, hell if he knew I didn't identify as AFAB around the time he disowned me, and even now?? It'd be far worse.. its likely for the best he let me go, yet it'll never heal the wounds i carry from never having a loving and caring father. As someone abused and then ultimately disowned and abandoned by his bio father... Thank you. Thank you so much, this song helped me realize how much I need to let the pain go and not chase his ghost anymore- even with how much it hurts and how much I'm struggling with the mental and emotional scars from what he did to me- i.. just feel like I'm heard with this, and regardless of how much I cry at times listening to it, it helps remind me I'm not alone and that i can get through this. Sorry for the wall of text, i tend to ramble a lot- esp when I'm really emotional
Legendary album, hope for the "Victim or Survivor" and all the B-side songs, "Bottom of the ocean" in the digital deluxe version of the ICU! "Life Sentence", "Til Death Do Us Part" - new mega dope bangers 🤘💯🔥🔥🔥
Ty for sharing your music, literally saved myself from self destruction, I appreciate the strength and courage it takes to put your vulnerability/ music out there. Ty ty ty
Your music is really powerful and has helped me through so much. Ive even included you guys in my research paper on mental health awareness and research. hope to share music that can help others to just like its helped me. Thank you guys ❤❤
Let me tell you when I saw these songs last night I screamed! THANK YOU Jake for sharing these on the streaming platforms! 🥹 different kind of animal was sooo worth the wait 🫶
I finally ended an abusive 2 year relationship with a covert narcissist. Years of mental and emotional abuse. These songs could not have come at a better time. Thank you for everything you do. Your music is the only music that has ever made me feel understood.
I'm glad you are out of it. ❤ I've been there and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Covert narcs....god they really do a number on you. They love bomb you, they slowly isolate you, they trap you, they abuse you. But both of us are out of it and I wish you you absolute best for the future 💜
Thank you so much for posting these songs Citizen Soldier these have helped make my day so much better than it was. It helped me get through the day feeling better than everyone around me has made me feel
Needed this!!! Very happy theyre put now, eepecially when you "released" life sentence to SFuture for reaction. Cant wait foe all the official lyric vids for these!
Love those! Just what I needed! " 'Til Death Do Us Part" is my favorite! Would love to hear some background story about it Will you release lyric videos for those? " 'Til Death Do Us Part" lyric video for Valentine's day would be fitting
I recently discovered your music on my own, and I want to congratulate you on your talent. Every time I listen to his songs I feel motivated to move forward in the face of my problems and inspired to write. Several of my characters have been formed thanks to you, so keep going and don't stop, because I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.
As a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Life Sentence captures every single emotion that festers in me. As I fight every single day with PTSD and anxiety disorder, this song gives someone like me the loudest voice.
Holy I’m so happy I’ve been wanting these songs for FOREVERRR! Different Kind Of Animal has the most relatable track (my ex who emotionally abused me). Amazing songs and much love to anybody who relates
I freaked out when i got that upload notification lol I love all of these (though i heard Chasing Your Ghost on TIYS 2 & Life Sentence in S Futures video, the other 3 are new to me other than the teaser clips). I still collect all the physical CDs though so during power outages etc type issues i can use them in my battery powered CD player as background noise cause i hate silence 🤣💕
