What I learned from Phyills in this song, is to learn or know how to love yourself until you are 100% sure you know what you need and how to take care of you, before you allow anyone in your life as a mate/partner and then you will avoid living in confusion with someone else and their b.s.!
T Dixon/ Absolutely correct, society had such a negative status on needing help that people fight mentally alone. The stigma causes people's jobs, housing, their children. Especially in minority communities. There were many stars, Donny Hathaway, another great singer we lost in the same way. Your comment brings attention to the issue. Thank you.
She was actually vocal about being in therapy for years. She had a therapist for almost a decade and went to rehab multiple times before her passing. Currently, reading her biography Strength of A Woman. It really gives insight on the literal fight of mental illness. People seek help but they (we) simply grow tired of the ongoing battle.
This new generation of artist don't know nothing about old school music but I was told by my aunt who had known Phyllis Hyman for years even before Fame and Phyllis Hyman had went through some real bad depression and was real pain . I hate she had took her own life I wish someone in her family or friends could gave her help and better life yes she would been alive but life goes on May God rest her soul
Socially Challenged/ You are so on point. I love for a movie producer to make a movie about her life story. I miss seeing her sing. I saw her at a concert twice and can remember it like yesterday. See commanded the stage, and she was beautiful
She has a lot of pain... When I'm depressed I always listen to her I can relate so much.. she helped realize that ending life will not resolve problems.. instead seek help
When you hear hit that note "Leave me alone..." I felt my heart break and my soul shake... Whew Jesus, whatever pain that was inside of her must have been gargantuan... That voice is a force of nature though... The power behind her delivery is always something to marvel at... she may be gone here on this Earthly plain, but she is quite alive on the other side...
Amen to that she had a dude that she was in love with and he keep playing games with her, which lead her to commit suicide she also was suffering from depression. She truly is missed 😔😔she’s my go to whenever I’m going through something she helps me put things back in perception
I love Phyllis she was the best. Her style her voice. She was indeed a very classy lady. Who ever that fool was that was taken her thru all that pain and greif I hope got karma back ten times worse. People need to stop trying to mess over good and valuable people. Just let them go and go on your merry way.
When you are going through a depression never keep in silence always seek God for help which that is only person that can do it " BUT " can't say everyone don't have same believes as I do. But anyways speak out to people who you trust and know that they will not going to judge you like family members, close friends, or therapist . And lastly never judge people young or old based on what you heard or think you know until you started go through what Phyllis Hyman or other people currently going through or went through its best to keep to yourself .
@@lifeofneacy3891 agreed I'm suffering depression through heartbreak. And it's became worst at the age of 45. I read these comments for hope. You know people will never know what u grow through. They just use you and when they know you love them it gets worst 🤧I'm trying to hang in there. Depression is deep worst poetry of the mind 😪
Although I seek God. And come from a family of God. How many times can a person to ask God for things. When in life the true fact is life is what u make it. Some are born to these deck of cards that they can't change. Your life is written right, so this is a life of depression I barley eat. When you loose love and you see nobody around you. Like me I stay 2 myself cause nobody can help me. God has a task and I rather not bother him with my sorrow. Ijs
@@shelleybaggage5853 There people out there, who can help you. A counselor, a therapist, a close friend, a trusted relative. Please talk to someone, you might get a different perspective on things.
Phenomenal,classy, beautiful ❤️, gifted, talented and highly underrated. She suffered from a broken heart due to depression. Her soul was just overwhelmed and she couldn't take this brutal life anymore. I miss, love, and will always appreciate the gifts of her talents that she left us all with. I wish she could have beat that horrible depression of which I know too well myself. God brought me through. I hope this beautiful song bird 🕊️ is free at last!
Jeannie, Thank-you for your beautiful and heartfelt words. I saw her twice in concert in NYC; 1988 and 1989. She was THE REAL THING. And I'm still listening. Peace, AK.
Phenomenal lady... makes my heart skip a bit and my blood come rushing .... I get goose bumps just listening to her voice. She sometimes make my sorrows and pain go away .
@Jeannie Jones, I couldn’t have said it any better or clearer!!! I was supposed to see & The Whispers during the time she died 😢. May God Bless her soul 🙏🏾🙏🏾. She was such a Force to be reckoned with in song and Beauty 🙏🏾💔💔😢🕊🕊
Beautiful stated. She was loved by everyone but herself. Depression is a killer. I like you struggled and yes Christ Jesus finally redeemed me. Live well sister.
I have been celibate for some years now. Don't plan on getting into a relationship (marriage) unless I know it is from God 🙏🤗😁💜❤️💖! I'm not going to put myself through this torment,if it means living with me, myself, and I for the rest of my life! I kid you not.
My sister being celibate is not a curse. More women should save. More women should think and be that way as well. Growing up in the church taught young people to save God's temple until marriage. God will send that special person to you. Continue to wait on Him. I've been blessed to have a very special wife, and marriage is wonderful. She was sent to me by God, and I make sure to thank Him every chance I get.
Omg It's been damn near 31 yrs ago since I've heard this by the late great Phyllis Hyman that "Leave me alone" part just tears your soul into pieces Rest in peace Queen
This is Jr. High School for me. I was a diehard Phyllis Hyman fan. I used to spend time out in Philly when this album first dropped. They had two radio stations that played this complete album on air-WDAS and POWER99. Philly had so much love for Phyllis Hyman, as well as TSOP. I used to love the musical culture out there. No shit, if anyone knows anything about Philly, they have rich musical culture there. I really liked kicking it out there, and adjusted to moving there to finish high school. RIP Phyllis Hyman.
my sister was driving listening to this back in '97 on the quiet storm radio and 2 hrs later i get a call that she was killed by a drunk driver for you younger folks this is when car phones was the shit, but i was like this can not be real but in reality it was and i'm still living in confusion til this day.
Such a beautiful Sister, so talented. The World truly lost an Icon, RIP love. I saw her perform in Virginia at a concert, she blew the roof off, powerful voice. Love all her music.
That "LEAVE ME ALONE" at the end was powerful!! She meant that wholeheartedly. Ms. Hyman was tired of living in confusion. People should be mindful of the hurt, pain, and agony they put people through when playing with someone's heart. This is beyond sad. The video was sad, the 3 ladies in black👀... Too much, where were the people that truly loved and cared for her??? 😢💔😟💔
@@AngelHoll-pr8fzI honored her on the anniversary of her passing a few weeks ago, too. You can listen to part of her sad biography on my channel. Vid is titled Phyllis Hyman Legacy. She was phenomenal.
Phyllis Hyman was such a tremendously talented and beautiful woman! How sad is it that she couldn't overcome her demons. I always wished she would find the love she longed for. RIP Phyllis!
Yep that's what I said she didn't know how to rebuke those demons sad thing they are powerful spirit creatures you need Jehovah's holy Spirit it's the powerful thing in the universe
Yes Vesta has so much to give even after her weight loss, she was about to make a comeback with her latest album and then tragic struck, such a huge loss to another beauty
Even in her thicker days she still could of got it. I mean she was scared she was going to loose her beauty which is part of the reason she took herself out the game I mean she was gorgeous in her early days and she was still fine B4 she passed and probably would still be fine now if she was still here.
IKR.. it’s a shame that she felt unwanted because men didn’t approach or ask her out because of her height and large frame. She was so sad because of that. I think eventually the right guy who most likely either would’ve been taller than her or didn’t look at it care about her height would’ve came along.
I cried when the news came across the TV about her. I loved her so. Just phenomenally beautiful. Her unnecessary struggle because of the industry. Instead of focusing on her talent they focusing so much on appearance. Hell Luther was no six pack but he had the voice. This woman was beautiful with a magnificent voice. Where she would be today if only she'd lived. Just gone too soon.❤❤❤❤
I wonder, too. Would things have been better for PH? Would she have had her own TV show(s), podcast(s), etc.? The internet would've extended her songs into countless more places. Thoughts?
Her phrasing alone puts her into the elite tier, add to that her passionate jazz infused vocal stylings and you have star with few rivals. Phyliss Hyman was a legend in life and now she is sadly gone from this world, her music remains as poignant and emotion laden as it ever was. The very definition of a Queen.
I love Patty,Anita,Jill etc But no one Compares to Phyllis. She feels all the woman's soul. Every song is telling my life. Good or bad. I swear she is my Twin Flame. Miss you to my soul.
The TEAR in her eye shows us that this was a real torment for this beautiful Soul.. I pray that she made it through the NAROW GATE TO LIFE EVERLASTING !!!
My children know all of Phyllis's songs. one thing I do is play music from the 20's to the 2023's for my children. To expose them to all music. Music is a leavening agent and inspiration for children. It was for me, when I was listening to jazz by Ella, Sara, Dave Brubeck,, Johnny Mathis, when I was growing up. Music was my escape and I learned all the words and notes
I wish I could give her a hug and tell her that it's going to be okay. She is the absolute reason for me as an black man that I'm going to therapy and seek some professional help. If you're going through depression. Please seek professional help asap before it is really too late.
Phyllis Hyman's music has been my solace during both my brightest and toughest moments. Her voice has this incredible power to wrap around you and make you feel understood. Forever grateful for the emotions she poured into her songs. Rest well, Queen 🎵🕊️. #PhyllisHymanForever
After 26 years I'm still broken hearted I was 9 years old when she died I was young but I still understood death and suicide Phyllis you ain't got to hurt anymore baby. You're free from this confusion in this world you're finally free baby.
I miss u so bad Phyllis Hyman u one gorgeous queen rip queen rip stands for replacement isn't possible never with our gorgeous Phyllis Hyman never 🔥💋💋🔥💋💋🔥 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋 🔥💋💋💋💋💋🔥 🔥🔥💋💋💋🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥💋🔥🔥🔥 Miss you so much!
I’m in sync with your reverence and respect for this Goddess, and because of you I will now use that very fitting acronym for R.I.P., if you don’t mind. Wow, replacement isn’t possible! 🔥🙏🏾
I am a huge Phyllis Hyman fan‼ I don't care what she sings. Her powerful talented voice is friendly to my ears. I just bought her CD box set of her album catalog on Amazon and i am absolutely lovin it. 🏝 Rest In Paradise Miss Phyllis Hyman 🏝 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Miss you aunty reminiscing on our times when I was a kids such an amazing soul I wish I cld talk to you again and go swimming with you🕊😢😇💞 such great time’s🥰🤗
I'm so sorry,she was one of my favorite artists of all time remember many Friday nights and Saturday nights going to clubs in state and out of state. Playing her music on the road ..sistah,sister, I ask you a question. Several years ago I was told that a lot of her problems begin because of trauma in her childhood. Is that true.. sometimes we as men fall our daughters by not validating, whooing,teaching, loving and put not putting that imprint that gives them structure and soundness within them to avoid these terrible consequences .RIP Soul Queen
@@barryshumpert6944 unfortunately that is true she also had addiction issues as well especially fr back in her hey day it was a thing in the 70’s and 80’s and she got caught up in the wave of the madness😢🥺 mental health is real and it get to some of the most amazing people sometimes…. Rest in love aunty🕊 truly missed so many memories and fun times as a kid she spoiled the hell out of me every time she saw me I miss her a lot….
This angel was going through more than anyone can withstand. Her voice was and will always remain. The words speak for anyone going through situations unspeakable. This song defines hurt. The "Leave me alone " part was genuine and heartfelt. Hurt is a silent killer. I feel as many do.
Such an underrated artist gone way too soon. I too suffer from major depression, I can definitely relate. Depression is a disease that no one wants discuss. I often have thought about suicide myself. Thinking of my child is what has kept me from doing the unthinkable. My child needs me. I love me as well. Thank you momma for teaching me how to pray. Missing you like yesterday. #babygirl❤️
I’ve loved this woman the first time I heard her voice, I had the chance to tell her, An she gave me a personal autograph Photo...Missed But Never Forgotten ..,Stay Safe ... Peace Mustafa
I am going to need an HBO documentary on her, same to the likes of Tina Turner and Donna Summer... the world needs to know, she was the apex of the pyramid when it comes to singing
Now that I Know about Narcissist. I truly believe she might had been dealing with a Narcissist. Back in the day we didn't know who these crazy people was. We just thought. What is going on with me? When in all actuality it was the mind games of the Narc. I really miss this beautiful Queen and her strong voice and good Heart.
One of her most heartbreaking songs. She could stand up against any of the top female vocalists today or earlier. The sad issue is that all her music was about heart break. I first saw her sing with Norman Connors at Nixons Farm in Maryland. The last time was a Hampton University's Home Coming. Years late, she committed suicide. The crazy thing is that no one sounds right, singing her songs.
I will always remember her in School Daze...she came on there with a low cut dress and she looked so Beautiful & Classy, these artist now that are out wearing next to nothing do not have any class could never compare to this Empress...she was sultry, she was It, I just wished she could have held on to life more and not compare herself to other singers who were out at the same time....
I love this lady she sings the truth and I suffer from depressed and PTSD and was in some very abusing relationship and it really hurts when you give your partner your all and then they mentally abuse you 😢
My husband it's going through the same thing depression is real it's hard that will keep the faith it's hard people understand they're my sometime be scared music sucio a long haul I've never give up I love my husband to the Grave understand her the Darkness is real depression nobody understand music soothes my soul as well ask me keep me calm but having a bad day God is good keepsake a safe thank you Melissa
I miss Mz Phyllis, she was Awesome. Checked her out at The Caravan 🎉of Dreams 🎊 in downtown Fort Worth, Tx back in tha day. One of my bestie's was at the show and I didn't know she knew her thru her Father and got me and my current at the time back stage for a autograph and some conversations. May the Lord please rest her Soul. 👏🏼😎🙏🏼
I'm going through it right now I love all her music her and Keyshia Cole have always helped me get through all my shit may Phyllis Hyman rest in peace she is truly missed ❤️❤️❤️❤️
