This song can be a great comfort in the darkest of times. You owe nobody an apology for crying. It resonated with you and pulled your heart strings. It is a beautiful yet sad song.
I don't see it as a sad song. I see it as a hopeful song. If listening to this song stopped only one person from committing suicide... how can it be considered a sad song?
Acknowledging that you feel bad, and that's ok, is important. Acting that, just because someone has it worse, you should be happy, can sometimes be really dangerous.
It help me somtimes,the mess I'd leave my ocd lady is the other 80% that keeps me here but then I listen to ffdp wrong side of heaven it reminds me its ok to fail but Never give up..your a good person be blessed kin
@@verushka22 I'm dealing with depression, people tell me not to listen to sad songs like this one , it's gone make it worse. Listening to songs like this tells me I'm not the only one hurting. I don't know how to explain it , but it gives me comfort, lm not alone.
Back in the good old days when artists used their platform to actually try and make a difference, all we have today is some Hog Beast telling us about her WAP...
@@lindap8101 I’m glad you heard something that pulled you back linda sometimes people don’t understand our feelings we can find an outlet with music YOU keep fighting good fight because you worth it ok
You have every right to cry about dark memories, its natural, it's ok. Life gets better after facing your demons - hold on, you are loved and worthy of love
Not only urging you to hold on, this song also comforts by reminding you that you are not alone when you feel this way. Everybody has hard times and struggles, but we all pretend everything is great all the time. Being sad and feeling hopeless is normal, we all do from time to time. But old on, because the world is better with you in it. Hugs!
When my father died my mother thought about ending it , she said he was the only man she ever knew...then she heard this song on the radio broke down in a flood of tears...........so this song gets me every time i hear it..........my mum has pass away since at aged 84 to be reunited with the only man she ever knew some 15 years later.......love you both
My dad died in January 2019 and mum nearly died 3 months later. My sister and I said that if she died, we would end it. We didn't want to be on our own. She made a full recovery.
@@vincenthewlett4329 me too! My parents are fantastic and had been through some rough times in places we lived. They gave us a lot of love, kindness and understanding. Mum is doing great, just miss dad so much that there is a constant pain inside.
@@suejaneuk1681 I know how you feel , i just felt sad that if your mum passed that you and your sister felt the way you did , i am glad to hear your mum is doing well....wishing you all much love...this might be early...but Merry Christmas to you all x
Sometimes, everybody cries.. I remember watching REM headline a festival. A woman stood next to me warned me she'd be in tears for this song.. When they played it, she looked at me, and I was in tears too.. Gave her a quick hug. People need to be there for each other.
The lead singer, Michael Stipe wrote this song to reach out to teenagers. The teen suicide rate is so high, and Michael wanted to let them know they should hold on, they're not alone. This song is for everyone. I am happy you are no longer in a bad place. This song reaches right into our hearts.
If you don't cry hearing this song, you're not human. "Everybody hurts..so HOLD ON." Sometimes, that's all we can do. Don't feel the least bit sorry. The best music speaks directly to your soul, and this reached yours.
Coming from a guy who has been fighting my internal demons for 35 years, I wanted to say, “I’m glad you’re here.” I cried right along with you. Keep fighting everyday, but know that it’s okay to let go of the anguish. We love ya!
Bless you we men are supposed to be tough but inside we have been smashed and the inner demons ,like you each day is a step forward you are NOT on your own we are out here
Hey, like the song says, everybody cries. And everybody cries the first time they hear this song. It really is a song of hope. Really listen to the words. Take comfort in your friends and hold on. And never apologize for real emotions. Big hugs girl!
Xa Granberry me too.. lost my husband in 2012 It gets better, that dark place rules you for a while. Eventually the light rules again. Love to you and Jayy ❤️
This is a beautiful song. You made this 16 stone 6' 3 35 year old man cried along with you bless your heart ❤xx im glad you got through your dark time.
NEVER EVER apologize for showing emotion.....that is a good thing....we all have things that make us break down and there is no shame in being human. Let it out girl....💗💗💗💗
This song resonates with anyone who has been in a dark place, whether it be contemplating suicide or losing a loved one. Just remember someone loves you and never be afraid to talk about your feelings or just cry it out.
This song has saved me more times than I can mention. I always cry when I hear it. To see you cry helps me to know that I'm not alone. Thank you for doing this. You have a huge hug from me. I love you. Keep doing what you do.
It's really emotional. Don't apologize for having feelings. You are a wonderful and lovely lady, not a robot. It's good to feel. As the song said take comfort in your friends. Love you!
No need to be ashamed of showing feelings, we men are also humans. The thing that scares me is those who see or hear this and feel nothing. I'm 48 year ole man btw.
I've had a lifetime of depression and I understand what you're saying. This song has saved me so many times. Every time I feel the darkness approach I play this. Sometimes over and over. It always lifts me. It's a song of hope. I even got a tattoo on my arm with the lyrics so they're always visible when dark thoughts approach.
Hya Gofaster. It's 3oclock on a Saturday afternoon. Crying too. It's what makes us human. You have millions of brothers and sisters. Everybody hurts, but we laugh and love too.
Hey im 66 and doing the same life has alot of pain at times and these songs help let the steam out, so go ahead and cry and let that pain out . If it takes you to a dark place in the past let it free you from that barrier you build to protect yourself
@@kenperry6379 Hey Ken I know sometimes driving I'll be listening to the radio and just break down and let it out. If I did that with all the kids around they would think I'm crazy and having a melt down. Although I just took up a new hobby, pipe smoking lol. I sit on the deck take out the briar pipe get some apricots and cream tobacco and watch the birds fly by. I was working about 75hrs per week, the stress level was at an all time high so I've learned to slow down and take a look around. Sometimes family does not understand the stress I carry.
@@federico02072 yep i agree im at that place at the moment my wife and kids just dont see whats going on ,you are supposed to be mr can cope but inside you are shouting help
Even after hearing this song for the umpteenth time, it still, to this day, gets to me. It is such a great song. Any song that stirs such emotions out of us is a blessing, even if it makes us cry.
Hey, I just want you to know that your reaction to this song was so pure. I am tens of thousands of miles away from you in Australia and the way you opened yourself up to this song was brave and I am so happy you and I made it through. p.s. you look healthy and happy and this year will bring you wins, trust!!
Oh Baby Gurl, I cried with you. As well, I have attempted to take my life twice. There is something about these lyrics, his voice, and the music that creeps right into those deep, hidden crevices and meets you right there in your darkness. He lifts the shade just enough so a little light gets in and you don't feel so alone. Perfection. Sending you a virtual hug.
I feel your emotion lass. This song stopped me when I was part of the way down a line of pills I'd made to end it when I was in a dark place. I tear up every time I listen to this tune and thank REM every day.
I, too, had a dark period in my life where thoughts of suicide were there. Thankfully, I never acted on it. I’m gay and it took finally accepting it and not letting anyone else define me for it (because screw then!) for me to move on from that dark place. I still live with and sometimes struggle with depression but I no longer have those bad thoughts. This song came into my life around the time of me beginning my darkness. Looking back, it may have been one of the background reasons why I held on. Thank you for sharing your story. You apologized several times but I don’t believe you need to. I understand the reason why you apologized, but it’s not needed. To hijack a quote from the great Noxeema Jackson in “To Wong Foo”, “Apology neither desired nor required.” (Yes, she says “approval”, but I say this a lot.). Sending you hugs. ❤️
I think sometimes we all find ourselves in a dark time. This song reminds us that there is a way for everyone to find their way out if the dark. I am happy that you found your way out too because the world is a better place with you in it. Love your work.
I am sorry this song brought back painful memories. We must not be afraid to reach out to someone who is in pain and also do not be afraid to reach out to someone else who is in pain. You do not need to apologize. Sending you hugs!
Oh hun don't apologize for crying. This song has that effect if you've faced a traumatic time in your life. My family knows this is "the song" which helped me grieve after my first husband committed suicide in 1994. The song had just come out. Heard it in the car radio. I had to stop driving and bawl my eyes out. I had people stop and ask me if they could help. It helps with healing. Getting all the emotions out. Thanks for sharing your story 🌹
Aww beautiful soul that you are Jay. How powerful you are for showing your vulnerability and having the courage to openly show your emotions. Im so grateful for songs like this, that help us release the sadness that is sometimes not just from this lifetime, but generationally held within our hearts and bones. Release is good... its healthy, and if its any consolation I think everybody with a heart and soul cries to this song each time they hear it. I saw R.E.M perform this live in the 90's... there was not a dry eye in the house. Bless you beauty and big hug.x
Never feel sorry for crying or showing emotion, I've been through that really dark place too so remember that you're not alone, it's a really scary place to be and don't wish it upon anybody. I'm glad you made it through it, for me, music was one thing that always brought me back, I still have depression and anxiety issues but thankfully have some really good friends in my life that have helped me too. Wish you all the best!
I love how you were nodding your head to this nice slow-paced melody and then you stoped at the moment you've got the message of the song. You should not be embarassed for your tears, I'm about to cry everytime i'm listening to this song alone. The dark place you were talking about is the weight and struggles of life and this masterpice reminds us to hold on. And this song saved so many lives metaphorically and also literally.
I'm glad to hear you aren't in that place any more, but your resonance with this song is just evidence of your humanness and how this song, this simple, obvious lyric of everybody hurts, is so meaningful. Tears are a compliment to the spirit of this song and to us who watch you for your genuine, heartfelt reactions. I'm sure it wasn't your most comfortable reaction, but it's definitely a good one. Thanks for what you share with all of us!
I’ve heard this song a thousand times, still cry every time. Life is tough, everybody hurts some time, take comfort in your friends, no no no you’re not alone…..so hold on……. Sending a virtual hug from afar! X
I don't normally cry at this song, but as soon as you started I did too - which is a good thing, with everything going on right now I needed the release. Never feel the need to apologise for your emotions - like the song says - everybody cries.
You have reacted to "Losing my Religion" and "Everybody Hurts". Now you need to do "Shiny Happy People" and "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M. Both songs will put a smile on your face.
50 yr old hairy assed truck driver who cried right along with you said it before your reactionns are priceless we've all got our dark times What you sow in tears you reap in joy 👍🏴😘😘
If you don't cry you have no heart with this moving song. Other songs that are moving One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boys to Men and The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics. Just hang on.
My 89 year old uncle asked for this song to be one of the pieces played during his funeral- " to make everyone cry,, at least once". I'm not sure how many did cry. I was too busy trying to stiffen my upper lip . So, now, I can only recall how much I miss my old uncle every time I hear this.
Never be ashamed to show your feelings to us, these songs have affected us the same way as well. It is why they are so powerful & people want to share them with others. It is very therapeutic. We all have times of darkness to get through in life & I think music often has helped many of us to "hold on" as the song says. Strength is found deep within.
Thank you for being brave enough to share your humanity. I don't think there's a person alive who didn't respond that way when they first heard this song. The beauty of this was that it was a catharsis for probably millions of people to just let go. I honor the divinity within you.
I`m 62 years old man and i was crying with you, and every time i here this song i tear up. R.E.M. has some upbeat songe. "Radio Free Europe", "Shiny Happy People", and my favorite, "It`s The End Of The World As We Know It".
Heyy Jayy..... Sending you a virtual hug along with everyone else, hon. This song always makes me cry cause I've seen the darkness of dark too and I agree, this song does send that one ray of hope into that darkness. I didn't know this song when I was there either. Thanks for your reaction. Take care and be well. Peace.
If you are hurt and if you are crying, just let it out. As the song says “every body hurts”. Tears reduces so much stress in your life. Man or woman, no harm in crying, letting your tears out and expressing your feelings. We are all humans and we all have feelings, highs and lows in life… cheers to life!!!
I struggle often and we all break down at 1 point or another. Don't apologize for showing feelings and emotions. Once you stop feeling, its already to late
REM are four guys from Athens Georgia that dropped their first major label album sometime in the early to mid 80s, and absolutely blrw everyone that was into the Rock genre, away! They were fresh and new, and most of us had never heard songs, and a voice so distinct as the voice of Michael Stipe. I think rolling Stone magazine voted their first album as best album of the year, and has been in the top 50 rolling Stone rated best albums rock/alternative albums of all time. You are definitely not alone. I can't count the times I've cried while listening to this song. I hope you check out some of their other stuff. Maybe some of their earlier songs. No matter which songs from whatever era REM is an incredible band, and have moved millions of people. Some songs want to make you bounce off the wall and some might cause you to cry, but no matter what songs you listen to you will always feel the belief in Michael stipes voice that he believes music can and does change the world, and people as a whole. I'm so glad a new generation of people like yourself are discovering groups that at one time would fill stadiums and go five times Platinum. Peace ps. Check out REM's: it's the end of the world (as we know it.)
Sometimes the darkest most emotional songs can also be a very positive motivation. I find songs like this help me be a more respectful and more mindful person.
If you are my age, odds are you have sat alone in your room, your car, a church, somewhere and listened to this song when you felt like there was no light at the end of the dark tunnel called life. You couldn't imagine how you would make it. It took more strength than you thought you had to get up every day. But guess what, you made it. Those days you didn't think you would survive are in yoir past. You made it through your darkest, hardest time. You made it through what you didn't think you could. You are strong enough, you are good enough. The world is better with you in it.
Big hugs sweet Jayy- with myself being wheelchair bound and so limited, with a chronic disability, it get rough- I dive into music to TRY to help- love you girl-❤️
awww... I'm so glad I chose to watch you're reaction instead of others.. I'm 36 and Know this song well and it STILL gets to me. I just want to hug you! I've been there! Hold on..... I loved your reaction so much
This song kept me alive on several occasions, the catharsis it provided was needed so badly. I still can't listen to it without the tears running. Suicidal thoughts have left me since it was discovered I was bipolar, and was put on a drug regimen that has helped immensely. insufficient...
There are many people who wish they could keep it together during this song. It may sound crazy, but it's good for that dark place to resurface just to let you know where you are now. It's a great point of reference. Look where you are, you're alive, you're striving and you're beautiful...keep that going, because you deserve it.
I go back to this song time and time again to remind myself that quite literally "everybody hurts" Great reaction, I love all your reactions, and a big hug from Scotland
I am laying here in my bed with tears running down my face. Thank you for sharing this song with me and for your words. It helps to know I'm not alone.
Jayy - It's OK. Like the song says, we all cry from time to time. This is the wonderful thing about music, it can help release emotions and inspire, all at the same time. Just this week, I woke up from PTSD nightmares (4 years Firefighter / 20 years police), one of which was a scene that happened almost 25 years ago, but still haunts me to this day. But you saved the day for me because I had just been on your channel a few hours before and you reacted to a song that I really liked but had 'forgotten' about until your reaction. By making / editing a music video to that song with images I found on the internet to express my emotions and letting the inner demons out, I started to feel much better. See, by doing your reactions, your help others with themselves too, so never apologize for how your express yourself and your emotions. Much Love...
Power of music. Thank you for a real reaction. This is a powerful song. It talks of the human condition. Everybody cries, everyone gets down. But u got through it. U are a strong person. Thank you for keeping it real!
Awee Sweetheart..I'm still there from losing my daughter to cancer..I didn't want to go on..but I have grandkids who need me and I need them..and God had a plan for you Jayy..no shame to feeling pain . sending you much love and a big hug. God has a plan for you..and you have many arms around you and your Beautiful family..we all can embrace and lift each other up on the daily..thats what love is.. Thank you for you..you are much appreciated always🙏💖💖
