Brittle Bones Nicky was the first song I ever heard from Rare Americans. As a music-lover, the beat and the song itself are incredible. As a story teller, I envy the sheer amount of story you managed to pack into one song. Nicky's entire life, his efforts to make something of himself even if that something was never quite the best person, good at heart just dealt a bad hand and doing what he could with what he had. And then Brittle Bones Nicky 2, his death, his conflict with the good and the evil in his life, the reality that the deck was stacked against him from the beginning. The song was a perfect addition to the original, and ended just as well. To me, BBN means doing whatever you can with whatever you have, and making the absolute most out of the life you're given, whatever form that takes. A mentality I've always tried to live by, and one I can't help but see perfectly showcased in the songs.
BBN is a perfect illustration of how Rare Americans are incredible storytellers! The entire premise of the song being created out of thin air after seeing an old man on a bench while out on a walk is amazing to me, every part of music in the song works together with the lyrics to create a full world to live in for 3 minutes and five seconds (and it slaps!!)
I found this song through RU-vid ads and I would skip them usually but eventually I listened to it and I’ve been listening ever since. Stuff like Ryan and Dave, Baggage and Run the World have been apart of my playlists for a long time
i don’t relate too hard to brittle bones nicky, never went to jail, never got addicted to anything, but i still have a deep connection with the song and it honestly has a special place in my heart. i love how you guys deal with such serious topics in your songs and can tell stories through them at the same time! you’re awesome! (and my fanart pops up in the background a lot, it makes me so excited and happy whenever i see it!!)
"If it cost me my life man id save my only friend. Thats something i could live with. I could take that to the end!" Loyalty in spite of adversity. Solidarity now.
This song was suggested to me right when I came out of incarceration. It hit home on a lot of levels. "If it cost me my life, man, I'd save my only friend."
That part hits me deep, too. I sang that part to myself 2 years ago last week when my dad took my baby bro to the animal hospital to get... I would have given my life to save him, but that still wasn't enough.
Brittle Bones Nicky means to me that when life kicks your ass, you kick it back. I met the band thanks to a friend through this song. Each of your songs has helped me get out of difficult moments believing in myself, and this is the one that has done it the most. Nicky inspires me to never let anyone take advantage of me again. And, one part that I love about this band is the stories it tells. The story behind the Brittle Bones Nicky song is truly amazing and moving! Maybe there are many things that you are not, but for me, for me you are the best ;) Brittle Bones Nicky, a song full of feelings and meanings for me, and Rare Americans, my favorite band 4ever! Thanks for everything guys! :D
Brittle bones nicky along with a bunch of other RA songs have gotten me through so much, school is a huge struggle because of my mental health, i love everything RA stands for, your guys’ songs are a reminder for me to stay strong and stand my ground. They make me feel that i can push past whatever’s going on and i can make it in life. You guys are changing lives, never stop what you do !
Brittle Bones Nicky is what introduced me to the Rare Americans and your style of music. The song in itself is a bop and I love the character, but I'm so grateful to have been introduced to the rest of your songs. There are so many of your songs that hit me emotionally like Walkin' n Talkin', Ryan & Dave, Baggage, Mama Bear, Berlin, PHD (especially PhD, watching that video always brings me to tears).
Listening to 'Brittle Bones Nicky' was a life-altering experience for me. The haunting lyrics and soulful melody resonated deeply, reminding me of the fragility and beauty of life. This song helped me appreciate every moment and taught me the importance of empathy and compassion. It's amazing how a few minutes of music can leave a lasting impact on one's perspective. 🎶💫 #LifeChangingMusic #BrittleBonesNicky
When I first heard this song, I realized that I was similar to Nicky. I got picked on by others for being small and skinny even if I did nothing to them. It inspired me to start working out and learning martial arts along with self defense. This song helpede figure out what career I wanted and now I finally know what to do with my life. All because I was recommended this song on Spotify. Thank you Rare Americans for helping me changey life for the better! 💪❤
I love this song, this was actually the first song I ever listened to from Rare Americans, that's how I discovered them. Now I'm a fan and I'm very glad to hear the song again
When I first discovered the music video of BBN I was excited I’ve been a Fan of your music for 5 years. Overall what BBN means to me is that in the lyrics “your not gonna push me around” is fighting challenges in life whenever someone gets you down you have to always get back up again. BBN stands as an inspiration of everyone to always have a second chance in this life. Anyways thank you RA for the music and good luck to everyone that is participating in this contest! ❤️
Brittle bones Nicky came to me as an ad that I’d listen to over and over again till I looked it up and found you guys and your amazing songs. Brittle bones Nicky inspired me to stick up for myself when I felt I couldn’t after being groomed as a child. It means so much to me and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you making this. I love ya man
Brittle Bones Nicky really resonated with me, all your songs are personal and I think BBB is no different. I love how even in a few minutes you touched so many hearts and spoke about so many touching topics. I’m glad to be a SLZ/rare Americans fan so much and I love how none of you let anyone tell you how to do things. Keep it up your all great and I hope you all the best 🍓🍓🍓
I'm now in college and these songs really reach out to me to keep me going and tell me that I need to keep pushing foward. Found my self projected in BBN
I like the song still, but sadly this one had off instrumental pieces that at times just didn't feel like they fit, and the vocals I think when you split the background ground it didn't always get the key correct or something as it just sounded off at times.
Me and my brother (named Nicky but in French), had a Brittle Bones Nicky kind of life. So hearing how Brittle Bones Nicky still got some guts, some desire to live with fair principles made me happy and full of hope. I listen to the songs every morning while going to work. No one's gonna push us around. ♥️ Thanks you guys, you were amazing in Paris 🤜🤛
Aw - glad to hear this. Thanks for letting us in to your world and being in ours. We just announced a European tour this fall! You gotta come to our Paris show and please bring your brother! rareamericans.com/tour
Dear RA, I'm Nick. On Labor Day weekend of 2019, I was staying at my dad's house, trying to find a good video to listen to before I went to sleep. When all of a sudden I kept getting an ad for a music video, I skipped it three times before giving in and listening to it. The lyrics spoke to me deeply, and I clicked on the link and subscribed to the RA RU-vid channel. The next day, I listened to BBN multiple times. I soon found your first album and fell in love with your sound. To this day, I still think about the chorus, You're not going to push me around. You can’t get me down, down, down (down!), and those words keep me going when I'm stuck in life. Don't let the worries and bad times take you out of the game; kickass, take names, and be the Brittle Bones Nicky you want to be.
Honestly the song itself means so much on just being yourself and honestly when I first heard Rare Americans I was just finishing up college and had no idea where my life was heading but your music and BBN filled me with courage and knowing I can do this and if I couldn't I'd keep trying. This has been my motto for a while now
I Discovered you guys by a Spotify ad for BBN and i decided to check it out cause it was catchy af. Best decision since i have all the RA albums on vinyl and cd. You guys are awesome and its been a treat to see how much the RA fandom has grown!
Listening to 'Brittle Bones Nicky' was a life-altering experience for me. The haunting lyrics and soulful melody resonated deeply, reminding me of the fragility and beauty of life. This song helped me appreciate every moment and taught me the importance of empathy and compassion. It's amazing how a few minutes of music can leave a lasting impact on one's perspective. 🎶💫 #LifeChangingMusic #BrittleBonesNicky
Brittle Bones Nicky is the song that really sold me on you guys as a band, and I’ve been hooked ever since. I listen to both Brittle Bones Nicky 1 & 2 pretty regularly, I’m just so invested in the story that the songs tell
I used to get the original brittle bones nicky as an ad when i think i was 9 and I watched the entire thing everytime and i got the song on my fyp once and i knew that i knew that song but couldn't remember it and then i found the video on my youtube feed
hearing Brittle bones nicky for the first time made me discover you guys and the amazing music you’ve all created for us. I’ve practically grown up with your music, and having recently turned 18 i’m glad to say your music really helped me through some really tough times in my childhood and genuinely taught me some life lessons on being who i want to be, and not letting others define who i am. Love you guys! thank you for everything you’ve done, especially making this incredible song!!
When I was in a behavioral health center I wrote down all the lyrics of brittle bones Nicky into my journal because it’s the first song I wanted to listen to when I got out! It felt like freedom and proper healing when I got to listen to that tune again 🖤
I found this song a while ago, around 2021. When I first heard it, I fell in love with the whole band. I became linked. The song helped me get through most of 7th grade, which is when I got diagnosed with moderate anxiety and depression. I had no confidence, I had just been rejected, and I was bullied from all sides. Brittle bones nicky helped me get past this and was the spark that made me love your channel. And on October 24th 2022, I went to the Utah show with my friend and had a blast. I still have a set list hung up on my wall, and a signed hoodie. Brittle Bones Nicky especially helped me get out of my comfort zone and actually start to go and meet people.
This song is what got me into you guys. Your music really helped my find who I am, who I want to be. It taught me how to live free. It helped me and my girlfriend meet too. It all started from this song. Thank you guys for being amazing
That's not rude at all it's just the truth. I'm not a big fan of Rare Americans anymore due to them changing their musical style so much. I prefer their earlier music much more and I honestly wish they stuck with that style.
I first heard you guys from my aunts on a long car journey and I’ve been obsessed every since, the meanings behind the songs are amazing and I relate to them so so much, your music will forever be my therapy❤️
Brittle bones Nicky was like many, not a song that hit personal chords but got me into a band with many other songs that do. Certainly still a song I’m proud to add to near every playlist I make!
this makes me want to jump up and down screaming the lyrics because some of this just hits so close to home and i love this version so much!! congrats to 5 years and many more to come!!!🫶
I love the songs. The one phrase that stuck with me is "this is not fair, you dealt those cards , i made the best out of a terrible start" And yeah, life is not fair, but you have to play the cards anyway. You can complain all you want, but you still gotta play
This song brings me an unbelievable amount of joy! To me it symbolizes that resilient spirit that resides within everyone. Nicky just happened to tune into it full force - he has a very strong connection with his own self that makes him unstoppable, (represented as his skeleton, the very structure that keeps us from collapsing). Theres also an irony in the name *brittle bones nicky* because the truth is his bones- his spirit - is a lot stronger then many, and that’s what keeps him fighting, even in death! I strive to be that strong in myself because Ive had a bit of a journey of learning to accept validation from myself, and listening to the inner voice that’s encouraging instead of the one that tells me I’m nit enough. This voice tells me to live as happily as I can if only just to rebel against that negative self talk that brings me down. Nicky has his own set of morals, and a big part of that for him is doing anything for the people he cares about. So not only is he highly connected with himself, but he puts just as much importance in other people, which I am also entirely about! Sorry for the essay but I am very passionate about this haha. The concept of this character is just brilliant and deserves every last bit of attention it receives. I’m so excited for this next bit! P.s. one more thing. My online friend showed me this song like 2 years ago i think and we were both HOOKED for MONTHS. Then i showed my friend and he got addicted to it too! Something about it man just ah a work of art
I'm gonna write thia un spanish because I don't know alot of english, so here I go... La canción no tuvo un gran impacto en mi vida, la conocí mientras escuchaba otras canciones y la verdad es una gran canción tiene buena melodía y una gran letra, amo a éste grupo y sin decir mentiras es mi grupo favorito de música
I was browsing youtube, saw the song and thought hey that looks cool, gave it a listen and its hard to say how much this song meant to me. I have constantly struggled with being smaller, skinnier, weak and at the time i was dealing with depression, anxiety and a lot of family problems. It was amazing to see a character i could relate to and the fact that even if i mess up for a long time as long as i make up for it, take care of the people who matter to me and live my best life in the future I shouldnt be too hard on myself. Since hearing this song for the first time, its still one of my most played songs, i have recieved help for my mental health problems, found out i also had adhd and autism. and am now living a good life in a job i love. Thank you so much for all the amazing songs and heartwarming feels you have given me and the rest of the fans!
brittle bones Nicky was my intro into not just you guys, but musical storytelling as a whole. the way the first single captured a story was awesome and the 2nd one was magnificent. the series made him a fan favourite and a legend to not just your community but to the animated musical videos community. continue rocking on, you guys are who i say when someone asks who my favourite band is
love this version, this song is in my live since a long time now and I still love it so much. Thank you Rare Americans, you are such great artists !🔥🔥🔥♥
Well, crap. RA knows what's going on, but I rewatched probably 5 times and still can't figure out what you're looking at. Edit: I would have completely understood if you were talking about 2:25 . Dude looks uncertain AF. But RA knew what you were talking about, so it can't be that...
BBN didn't have a huge impact on my life but you are my go to artist whenever I need a pick me up and BBN is a amazing song and a great story. Congratulations on 5 years been a fan since I was 10 (wow) I'm 15 now 🎉
This song brought me back to you guys I remember listening to pay me back and thinking you guys were pretty good and then heard this song and came back and it was the best choice I have made to this day
"If it cost me my life man I'd save my only friend thats something I could live with I could take that til the end" This line always gives me goosebumps ❤
I came across Rare Americans and Brittle Bones Nicky durring a very down part of my life. Going through a separation and therapy. To me I connected with the feeling of abandonment, being teased as a child, but not giving up on things. Though I didnt have a drug problem or went to jail, I hady own vices and dependency problems and felt like i was in a self made prison from my self denial and expectations of being who I thought I was supose to be, dispite being un happy of who that was. The lore of Brittle Bones Nicky that starts here then in part 2, makes me like this sprirt of death that goes after those who made his life hard. He couldn't safe him self but can save others like him. I understood in the first video, that the skeleton character has to be the main character we follow after death. Some how he cheated death and now cheats those that are bullies and abusers. Since this first video, i have been a avid listener of Rare Americans. I need to catch you guys when you come out to KCMO next time.
brittle bones nicky lead me to finding all of your songs at the time around the time halubaloo( i forgot how to spell it) came out been listening to every one since then and before especially garbage day
As much as I hate to agree, you are absolutely right. Honestly I'm not a big fan of RA anymore due to the drastic change of their musical style. Their earlier songs were bangers, and I don't know what happened. In a way RA reminds me of Gorillaz because they are very experimental with their music and never stick to one "genre"
don't get me wrong, its good, but damn your guys animations hit way harder either way, GJ and thanks for everything so far BBN got me into RA and some songs like F**k u pal, Gas mask and Milk man saved me a couple of times
i first heard brittle bones nicky when scrolling through youtube shorts. more specifically that one scene where nicky shoved a pie in shifty’s face. and when i heard it, it really spoke to me. not only is it such a earworm, but also because i resonated with nicky. i’m a recovering people pleaser who has spent way too long trying to please the people around me, determining my worth based on how useful i was to others. seeing nicky stick up for himself without hesitation enlightened me. i have been pushed around because of my yes-man nature and the way nicky defended himself so bravely was someone i knew i wanted to be. from then on, i started listening to your other songs which helped me build up my self-esteem. i’m still working on it, but without that push you guys have to me i probably wouldn’t have made it i hope to be one of the lucky winners to win some merch! i really want to show my love for my favourite band 💕 even if i don’t, i’m grateful that you gave your fans this opportunity! good luck to everybody ✨
I found this song scrolling through fb on one of those sleepless nights. Fell in love with the band, music and haven't stopped listening since. Introduced my friends to it and now they feel the same. Now we stay up late singing random lyrics while gaming. Just another way to bring us closer.
Honestly this song and the channel alone has just gotten me through some really shitty times and I always found myself listening to your guys music and it's always uplifted me
im listening to your songs since over a year now, your the only band where i like every song, i was on the berlin concert 2023 and it was just amazing, best night of my life, thank you for making me feel better whenever i hear your music😁
Rare Americans is what took me through my early teens. I was always a sad, mad kid, and year after year one of the things that kept me going was your songs. I remember thinking “hell yeah this is real shit” after first listening to RA1. The stories resonated with me.
I first heard this song when it came out I was a bad place at the time I was depressed and had nothing in my life now Im Healty and doing good thanks to the great Music you make the songs always make me Happy
It was the first time i had ever found rare Americans, just a random song on my Spotify, And it started my journey with you guys and your music. I've been through the ringer this year lol but i can always come back to this music, your music. What feels so long ago is that i wanted to take my now ex fiancee to one of your concerts. When that all ended on new years of 2022. I had to change, and i have. My name, my self and my life style. Brittle bones nicky had impacted me in the sense that nothing and no one can push me around or bring me down.
One thing I love about music is that everything is interpretable and I think every time I listen to brittle bones Nicky 1/2 I think of different things but I always feel resilient, like “this is the song that screams I won’t back down even when life has thrown so many bad situations at me”! Listening to the song in general is one of the funnest things too! You can dance, sing, scream, listen intently and you can think, It has every type of beat I love in a song and I just love you guys 😭🫶 it’s so funky
