I like how in this version, at the end, you can see the panic that lies behind this question. Like, in the original, you see the "take-back-your-life" side of waking up and realising that you can't stay the same person after you rid yourself of that toxicity; but in this version, you get to see the softer elements and moments of doubt, the quiet panic you don't want anyone to see or else they might doubt that you're actually getting better or that you were genuine when you said you wanted to. This version shows the fact that this fucking question actually haunts you for a while until you start to find yourself. I like that that they're showing both sides and that they're showing this with just as much passion as they did the original instead of just some watered-down quieter version of the original.
This is beautiful. Your voices are amazing and hearing Shawn sing was a real treat. The song being acoustic gave it a quality that lets the words really sink in and hits you real hard. This is amazing and I think I might love it more than the original, though the original also has amazing qualities.
Can you fix this, am I too far gone? I’ve never done this before Don’t know if I’m ready but I wanna move on And I’ve never said that before I don’t wanna be stuck, I don’t wanna be crazy This is the way that my sadness made me Come quick, yeah come save me I don’t wanna be stuck, I don’t wanna be crazy This is the way that my sadness made me Come quick, yeah come save me Tell me, tell me Tell me who I’m supposed to be now Make me better I can’t stay halfway dead forever I fear now There’s not much left of me When you take the sick away Who am I supposed to Who am I... Who am I supposed to be? Recovery time, a condition like mine What are we talking here? Getting so close, I can taste the hope But I still feel the fear I don’t wanna be stuck, I don’t wanna be crazy This is the way that my sadness made me Come quick, yeah come save me I don’t wanna be stuck, I don’t wanna be crazy This is the way that my sadness made me Come quick, yeah come save me Tell me who I’m supposed to be now Make me better I can’t stay halfway dead forever I fear now There’s not much left of me When you take the sick away Who am I supposed to be? Who am I supposed to be? For years, this is all I’ve known, this has had my heart, this has been my home And now I’m scared to lose myself, scared of letting go For years, this is all I’ve known, this has had my heart, this has been my home And now I’m scared to lose myself, scared of letting go Tell me who I’m supposed to be now Make me better I can’t stay halfway dead forever I fear now There’s not much left of me When you take the sick away Who am I supposed to be? Tell me who I’m supposed to be Tell me who I’m supposed to
They are amazing and yes this song is so much more soul grabbing now im new to icon fans but icon is all i listen too anymore having had a daughter who was a cutter i wish they were around then i love you guys thank u
Unless you to are incredible actors, the way you two look at each other in this video, you can just feel the admiriation. also, I may or may not be covering this in an open mic night. Sorry for butching it I'm a terrible singer, but this song has become my theme song.
Shows the group's talents in a stunning new way. Shows the hand of a talented producer. Hands-down the best "unplugged" album I've ever heard and that's saying something. I have a MP3 collection of 60,000 songs and I listen to all of them. We often put acoustic sessions in a special category as we do with live albums. This may be the band's finest album. Period.
completely different vibe from the normal version but also very powerful just in a different way. this one is a lot more sad begging while the other one is more frustrated anger begging
Your guys' song, particularly this one hits me so hard because it's exactly what I'm going through right now. I've been through so much, so many expectations of other people that I forced myself to live up to while continuously ignoring what I FELT, but now that I'm seeing my real self it's so hard to look at the mirror because I know it's a version people dislike. You have saved me countless times from killing myself, and I am so thankful for that. Please continue singing and reaching out to hearts like mine. 💕
This song is so incredibly raw and emotional and seeing such incredible people grow and share their talent with the world is amazing. I’ve been to their concert and I’ve met them, it was one of the most amazing nights of my life and I’ve never met two more compassionate artists. They care about their fans so much and they care about their support like no other musician I’ve heard of. This made me cry so hard, I love them
I have never had depression but of course I can be empathic, supposed to be touch me but this version much more ! I had tears in my eyes. It's SO beautiful ! I congratulate you very much on what you do and help us. And it's cool to hear Shawn singing too. I can'nt wait to hear the acoustic version of under the knife because it was what I lived.
Today is the first time I've ever heard your music and I was captivated by your voice and lyrical talent 30 seconds in to my first song. This song is beautiful and perfectly haunting. Love it
This is perfect. Ariel your voice is beautiful, clear. Your voice colour, unbelievable. Every Acoustic video is better that original. Love to listen your music. And also is awesome when you and Shawn voice is mixed 👌🖤
I'm so in love with her music .... I have three beautiful kids and lost so many people... I'm still hanging on..🌹 there is a strong Storm before a beautiful sunrise 🌄 sunrise.
This song has so much more feeling behind it when with acoustic. The original version is awesome no doubt about that, but this version is even more amazing.
Oof, I cannot turn this up loud enough. I can't breathe now 😍😍😍😍 #iconarmy been here since Scripted and I have loved watching you guys and your music grow. Thank you guys for being who you are and for giving so many of us a voice and and a way to keep pushing through life.
This became one of my favourite songs to listen to, especially with what I am going through mentally. I hope everybody is doing well, as I am trying to as well.
I really like this song. I would imagine I am not the only one it resonates with. Your voices blend so well. It is clear there is a passionate connection for each of you with the lyrics. What a prelude to living life with purpose. For anyone who has struggled to fight through weakness, rage and self-doubt to create positive change this song is like an anthem of breaking through to the other side. Stepping away from addiction, trauma, illness, or anything holding one back, this song sets the stage for the realization of personal strength, inner peace, confidence, and resilience. You two have succeeded in capturing the essence of the moments between thought and action and have expressed the core of a motivated spirit to break free from one stage in life to a new paradigm that serves an individual well. Okay! That was really cheezy I admit!! But I really liked those Shoes with the spiked studs. Blessings to you both!
Hear this song in a so dark period... it just brings tears back, but at the same time it's a safe place where I can cry without being judged or ignored. I feel this pain will never make me numb, will make me suffer on and on. But I can't stay halfway dead forever. Thank you for your support.
Ariel is one of the most genuine, down-to-earth people in the music industry. She reaches out to such a broad audience, and she has had an enormous impact on many people's emotions. i saw them at Download 2019, and I hope to see them even more in the future. Icon For Hire deserves more for what they do, for the effort Ariel puts into this music.
I absolutely cannot wait for this album. If you guys release an acoustic version of Perfect Storm, I think I might actually die. Thank you for everything you do!
OMG When I listened to this I started to cry. This version is so beautiful. To me this version packs more emotions then the original. but I love both. totally cant wait for the Acoustic Sessions to drop.
Ummmmm, I am blown away by this version. Your voices blend so well together, and it just brings out the raw feelings of recovery. I think your music has been the most on point with my frenetic efforts to heal from my past traumas and find who I am, not who I would have been. Thank you so much for putting your hearts into your music. And the concert in Chicago was well worth the trip. You have a lifetime fan in this old lady.
*Oooooo Beautiful! You're Music Keeps Me Living!* I Love You Guys So Much! Keep Up The Amazing Work You Two!💛💛💛 Never Give Up On Your Dreams And Keep Fighting Everyone! It Will Get Better!😊
It isn't often that a song moves me to tears. I thought the original was the among the most powerful songs I've ever heard. I was wrong. This is the single most soulful and heartfelt price of music I've ever heard in my entire 23yrs of living!! Thank you so much this!!!
Her voice in acoustic tracks is just so ethireal and beautiful, but still powerful and strong. IFH expresses strength and vulnerability simultaneously in a way I never thought could be done, I genuinely think this band has a strong impact on my life.
Who am I without your pain? I'm so tired of being stuck in our last day Why can't you let me move on? You weren't the idol I saw you as Why did you let me believe that? You should've leaned on an adult, not a child Why is it I always come back here? I stand in that doorway so much longer than I ever should. Who am I without my pain? I think it's time I found out
This is so much better its so much more personal. Do not stop Ariel, Help the world. Your music is what has kept me going these past few years and I hope for more years to come.
OMG ! Her voice i always end up falling in love all over again! I've always liked her older things because of how "strong " the lyrics were And how powerful they are. She inspired me through so much ... Make a song about losing your best friend... That's what happened to me.. I lost my best friend and I loved her... I was just to svared to admit those ... Feelings to her.. But I don't care anymore. And if she were to ask me out again... I just go back... I would take it... And never let her go...
