@@josephlambert9100 i think Capt means instead of being all like, hey can I have a picture? can I have your autograph? Just give him small props and move on. Don't ask him for anything.
When someone battles depression, the thing people need to watch for but is usually overlooked, is when that person has become calm, cheerful, almost euphoric. This is typically a sign that they have made a decision and are ready to leave. Too many times, people find out that someone took themselves out and say: “They were so happy and cheerful yesterday”. Please, everyone, let’s all keep an eye on each other and be ready to help. #hangovergang forever 🤘🏿🤘🏻🤘🏽🤘🏼
My friend is a nurse at old folks homes. The same thing happens to old people when they're ready to go. They get their "second wind." I never want to dampen a friend's joyful moment. But I do always keep an extra eye on them. Manic highs can be just as dangerous as the lows.
Tom is truly the real deal. He is open, honest and brings awareness to mental health, addiction and personal battles. Mad respect for him. #hangovergang
This beat is fire. This song is clearly him expressing some serious shit he feels. I worry for people like him. People that create change and make a difference while battling their own demons.
Yes. I worry about him, for a few reasons. He is an exceptional talent, he has a lot of people who love him and, on a greedy note, I don't want to outlive him. I'm 58 years old and have lost enough people.
Yeah, I agree... Everyone's been saying 'Oh, he's doing better now', but if they've really experienced depression like they claim, they would know that this shit doesn't disappear. He has better days, that's it.
I felt this! I feel all his songs, but I feel this one deeply. In my own mental health journey, one of the things that helped me what write out my pain, so I didn't keep holding it. I am hoping this is #TomMacDonald's way of getting his pain out. We are all the same underneath, like he said in #Castles. Money, fame, accomplishments don't make us happy. Peace is within. War is within. We all go through seasons. # HangOverGang
Wherever you go, there you are. I've said it many times, and I meant it every time: You can take everything I own, pile it up, dowse it with with gasoline and light it on fire in front of me. I wouldn't care. We have to make peace with ourselves and appreciate the people who help us do that.
My comment to Tom ------- Damn bro, I felt this at a visceral level and was brought to tears, for 2 reasons: 1st: because I don’t enjoy seeing anyone this depressed and I wish I could do something to help 2nd: because I’ve been there, not with fame but feeling that I failed my wife and 4 kids. Thinking they would be better off if I was gone is a very bad place to be. I love you man and I really hope you have this version of a demon locked down for a while. #HOG The Army and we are invincible when we are family ✌🏽
I just want to give Tom a hug. This makes me feel for him. I can't even imagine how he feels and how hard the struggle is. I'm keeping him in my prayers and those who struggle as well. Be nice to people, you never know what they are going through.
YOU nailed it! They do not want him move forward without being in their shadow.... ALL because he did it on his own without their help. Much love to you brother
This was really difficult to listen to. My stomach was in knots. I hope that he wrote this when he was down and not recently. Im praying that he's truly ok and that he and Nova are as strong as ever!
I'm actually terrified to hear Tom talk about depression and suicide. Having suicidal phases myself I have no idea how to help, because no one was ever able to help me. I think losing someone, you knew is struggling is even worse than losing someone who hides so well, that no one knows they are in danger. #HangovergangGermany
I'd rather know someone is struggling. From personal experience. When you don't know they are hurting, and they just kill themselves. It's a hard reality slap. (Rip bro) When you know they are struggling, it's more like someone with a terminal illness. Your brain has a chance to adjust before the suicide occurs. When you don't know, you are helpless. When you do know, you will never know how long you extended their life. Also, in my experience. The ones who say something, the ones who ask for help, often battle longer than those who suffer silently.
In my opinion this could be one of Tom's most important contributions To art, and our society . This in my opinion is an Art of war move. Just watch! How many people Will have there empathy Cranked up to 100? To believe in what Tom Is going through is not healthy, you would have to Tackle any Demons That's stalk and chase you. Let's just say tom turned on the self reflection switch. Very positive! Very Much Directly talking to our Lizard brains.🤔
I remember when he did one of the video Live , whatever you want to call it, ads for his new albums ( not the song ) The other one where he's in a white Tee, He said then that you would get everything he was feeling and going thru, he wasn't holding back even stuff he never told his parents in his New Albums. Tom's music is his therapy and I'm so grateful that he is able to vent his own feeling in his songs. Without that outlet who knows what would happen. Tom is a very strong person to be able to share his own problems and also help others that are going through it too. I have Depression and Anxiety and an Agoraphobic so I never leave my house barely leave my room, so I can Imagine all the strength Tom has to be going through all of his mental health issues and still getting out and making it like he does and does inspire so many others, including myself, but this song makes you see what his other side looks like it ain't a pretty picture but again Tom's strong and I have so much respect for him! Always trying to send Prayers and good vibes Tom's way , He deserves every good thing he acquire's in his life hes earned it. Also Greg this was a great reaction!! Thankyou!
I love the “they’re the reason that I’m gone / they don’t want to see me go” line. Deep. Applies to family, romantic relationships, etc. Then when you’re gone, they say “WTF was his problem?”
I was lucky enuf to see him in concert in 2019 when he was just blowing up. And he still stayed and took pics and autographed with EVERYONE at the venue even if it took til 3am. Hes a real one and glad hes so transparent about what he goes thru
Greg!!!! Thank you this one, we love Tom so much we love the Fam so much we love you so much. I really appreciate everyone who has helped me to get out of this hole I'm been sitting, afraid to make friends afraid to make mistakes. NO MORE #HOG4EVER ❤️😭
I love this song! Best hook yet! He’s just saying sometimes he has bad days.. we’re all addicted to his awesomeness I have a job that I’m entertaining 8 hours a day. I have to be funny/fun and believe me I’m tired of it and get burnt out quick I can’t imagine being Tom Great reaction!!
Nothing touches deep down more then watch strong man break down and I some people will say it’s just a song but you don’t now him you don’t now what he been through and was he going through sometimes when people see him he just wanted them to say hi and not take millions of pictures just say hi and go on with his day Love for Tom #HOG
At first I couldn’t listen to this. My nephew took his life this April. But my nephew never expressed his pain. Nobody knew. It’s important that men know they can say they are not alright.
This really breaks my heart bc Tom is a genuine & sincere person. I hate knowing he's struggling. I know first hand what depression & anxiety does to you but to add all the stress of being famous is a whole nother story. My heart & prayers are going out to Tom.
All i can say is Tom, have a seat in the darkness man, i dont mind sittin on the floor. There are ppl that are out here that need you that dont need anything FROM you. Get off the ledge man you cant come back from it once u take the step..... God Bless you and Nova man.. fk...
I worry for Tom, I live with someone with depression (35 years) it is so hard to really understand the destruction they feel towards themselves, just being there and not judging…. Just being there is all I can do ❤️🏴
man.... i am glad this is the song tom dropped. it was my second choice from the album. but i love the chorus this is a great song!!!! btw i wanted. just like me # 18 fav song off the album. hog4life!!!!!!!
This track IMPRESSED me on his album....but it BLEW MY DOORS OFF on video. ITS A SUPERBEAST BANGERRRRRRR....and why I'm a #HOG4LIFE....!!!! BTW GREAT REVIEW AS USUAL
It has got to be so hard for Tom and other public figures to deal with the love hate relationship with fame. It also has to be so hard for Nova and his family and close friends to watch him go through this. And if he talks about it and gets it out esp in the form of a song in a big way that is a huge form of therapy for writers like him. But we all should learn to love and appreciate public figures not worship them and suffocate them. I feel bad for public figures losing just about every bit of their privacy and hope it gets better for Tom.
14:55 to add to this thought...when you run into a friend or an acquaintance in person...you move naturally, right...you smile and wave or smile and walk towards them and shake hands or hug or just smile and make eye contact and let them.know you see them and that the ball is in their court to approach you...right? But how do these TOTAL STRANGERS approach Tom?? Guess, lol...he says they pull out their phones...and they take pictures of or with you...give the phone a thumbs up...they EXPECT you to be cool with their high energy and camera in your face and them in your space...they feel ENTITLED...like you're some monkey in a cage...its dehumanizing...and you are expected to just smile and act like you showed up there just for them...that's tough, man. And that's if the stranger thinks they are a fan...what if they are your haters? Spit in your food? Make crude gestures underhandedly to you..or your girl?....or worse... Its nuts.
Depression comes and goes. He usually lets us know when he is or has been having a bad time. Im sure he probably wrote it when he was struggling. When you are in a depressed state of mind everything in life appears different to you then when you are not. Im pretty sure he doesn't feel like this all the time. But writing and making music is his therapy, he wont take meds. So we end up with art like "Balloons"
i feel like he worries too much what others think about him but only when its the negative things - i know he has struggles with the world we are currently in, but it just seems like he is failing to appreciate all the beautiful things that he has while focusing entirely on the dark stuff that is trying to defeat him. not hating but its just an observation. he needs to connect with Source (God) nothing else will ever satisfy him if he doesn't get right and in tune with his creator. he's letting the bad outweigh the good
When Tom hits the wall and can't write, can't produce beats, can't release videos, he really could off himself. Nova needs him and he knows it. His family loves him and he knows it. I just pray he understands that nothing in life is permanent. Only death is. Or, as it is said best, "This too shall pass". If it takes too long or the mental torture is too strong, people forget that in one fatal moment. I'm kind of nervous because his last release, "America" had been around since last December or January until he finally put it out. This song is on the album "Us Against the World". Tom does seem to have stopped writing new material. If he doesn't force himself to leave Nova at home (since she can't be out in public) and go somewhere so far back in the brush that no one knows who he is, he's in danger. He thinks he should be able to stand up to this He thinks he has to have the work and the attention to keep himself straight. I just wish he'd shake loose with the idea in mind that just BEING is job one. Hard. Very hard. And it takes time to peel off the layers you've added to your life that seem like they ARE your life, or even that they are YOU. They're not. Go away and look for an answer to the question: "Who are you, alone and nameless?".
