Real Friends - I've Given Up On You 

Lonely year? My nigga it's been a lonely life ;-;

being in love with someone who doesn't love you back is so exhausting.

when you dont have a dog around to listen to your problems

It's been 5 years for me. That one person you can't seem to replace.

Every time I listen to this song, I'm reminded of my best friend. Well, more like once best friend. I fell in love with her so god damn quickly and I knew nothing could ever become of it, so I kept my mouth shut. I would listen to her talk for hours. A day after her birthday she started dating this guy she goes to school with. Ever since then, she hasn't spoken to me. I tried for awhile, but it was too obvious that she didn't need me anymore. That was nearly five months ago. I just hope she's as happy as I am lonely.

So I'm far from a heartbroken teen at 31 with my own family but this song transports me back to the days before I got my shit together. The real one's on it's way, boys.

The thing that kills me the most is I only have myself to blame.

face it guys, we're all lying when we sing along to the lyric "I've given up on you" Update: It took a lot but. I’m not lying when I sing along anymore.

This is so painfully relatable.

IT'S BEEN A LONELY YEAR.

Happy Valentine's day to all the other sad kids

It's sad that so many people can relate to this. It hurts to care for someone that will never feel the same way...

I love this song.

Instead of making me sad, this song makes me happy, it just reminds me of how far I've come.

it's been 3 Years I just wish she would get out of my head finally...

'You're the reason why I can't listen to the same songs I used to' HIT SO HARD

"You used to make me feel like I could walk on WAHDUR." . .. . . .. . I love this song tho

No matter how much time passes, I always seem to find my way back to this song one way or another

I just discovered this song in an playlist and have become obsessed. Its funny how music from our past captures the feelings we have in the present. It's the usual story. I had dated this woman for a year and I thought everything was going great until she broke up with me.

I found this song at possibly the best time ever

Its been a lonely year

This cuts deep...

it's been almost six months and i'd still run back to him in a heartbeat

I can't wait till I get the chance to listen to this song and not think about him. The whole chorus is very true to what happened.

This fucking song oh my god But reading the comments it's really comforting that there are so many people who are as touched by this song as I am. It reminds you that you're not the only person with a broken heart. We're all gonna make it, guys.

This one’s aging ever so gracefully…

"it's 4am and you're keeping me from closing these sleepy eyes" *looks at time* *says its **4:15**am* me:*realizes why I've been up* me:*is listening to this song* me: "fuck."

this song reminds me of my ex. I turned down my top three schools in LA (dream place) to stay for her because she didnt want to leave home and i ended up going to a junior college. A month into college she dumped me. Two days later i hear shes talking to someone else. Two weeks later theyre dating, two months later she moves to LA with him. Now shes living my dream while im stuck in this shit hole

When you relate to a song so much, it literally feels like it's going to make your world collapse in the rest of the way. Sitting here wishing I could cry. And all I want to know is that it gets better.

When I first listened to this, I hoped I’d never find out what it would feel like to actually understand and be hit square in the feelings by this song. 4 years later, I’d give anything to go back to being that naive.

its so nice that people write on youtube their storys. I was broken so long and listened this song. Now I listen that song after 3 years and I have new love and i love her so much. I hope that everyone finds their happiness. Dont give up guys and girls

not sad, just enjoying the great music

A year and a half spent on somebody that I can truly say is the only one I've ever loved. Just to say it would never work out.

When I'm sad I listen to this song then get depressed even more. #life

I used to be a scene pop punk kid. I miss those days, years and relationships later I look back and think about all the things I would have done better. 27, damn I'm getting old. take me back to 07!

To love someone still, whose loved you but not anymore, eats you alive.

Oh man, i didn't realize how much I missed you until I heard this..

2014 this song saved my life.. miss you Dan..

I can't wait for the day I can say 'I've given up on him'

this is one of those songs you post on FB hoping that someone sees it and knows how you feel. they never do :(

Beautiful song, very relatable, can't wait to see them at slam dunk :)

Been with the same guy since i was 15. We’re in our 20s now. He broke up with me 2 weeks ago , so glad real friends is here to help me through this.

Don't be afraid to walk away from some that doesn't love you for it better to be alone then made into a fool .

This song hits me really hard, especially the line "I bet I don't run through your mind". I've not talked to her (she doesn't want to or can't) since June, and she's been in and out of my life for even longer. I miss her so much, not only as a significant other, but just as a friend and companion. She's really sickly too, and all I want is reassurance that she's ok. The worst part about it would be the fact that it was a long-distance thing and she and I met online, and nobody takes me seriously when I tell them about it (even when we were still together). I guess I just had to let it out somewhere, so forgive me if I talk too much.

Over three year relationship traded in for college and a new guy. Thank you for reassuring me we'd work out after i was so scared, i put all my hope in you and you spit it right back in my face. I hope this is what makes you happy, you've lost me for good.

Can't believe this is 10 years old wtf...

It's been two years since me and my girl broke up. And after all that time and having other relationships, I can honestly say that after all this time, to this day she's the only one I truly love. Damn I would do anything to have her back again.

He's the reason why I can't listen to those same songs I used to.

Love this song so much. Whenever I start listening to it, I have to make sure I've queued it up to repeat a minimum of 10 times. At the very least! Amazing stuff

My dog is too happy to listen to my stupid problems. Better keep em to myself til i explode

Lyrics: You used to make me feel like I could walk on water Now most nights I'm just sinking down You're the reason why I can't listen to the same songs I used to I write songs about you all the time I bet I don't run through your mind I've given up on you, but it still hurts to know you're not alone Don't worry, I'll keep out of your life and stay awake at night It's four AM and you're keeping me from closing these sleepy eyes Does the thought of me keep you up at night? Like the light on the ceiling of bedroom Lately, my dog's the only one around that listens to my problems It's been a lonely year It's been a lonely year It's been a lonely year It's been a lonely year I write songs about you all the time I bet I don't run through your mind I've given up on you, but it still hurts to know you're not alone Don't worry, I'll keep out of your life and stay awake at night With just my skin and bones It hurts to know you're not alone I've given up on you, and my skin, and my bones

Dammit, why is this song so short. I'm having to hit the replay button to much. Someone needs to turn this into one of those 10 hour videos.

seeing them play this live is magical. Especially with Dan Lambton's fro bouncing everywhere

I forgot how much I loved this song. The nostalgia is really hitting on this one

I wish my dog cared about my problems

This song helped me so much. It helped me to get away from her. It made me realise she destroyed the best parts of me, it helped me going through the toughest time of my life. I listened to this thinking of her, I listened to this while I spent a night in the town where she lived, hoping she would pass in front of my window. Maybe a broken heart can never mend. But songs like these are always there for you. From the bottom of my soul, guys, THANK YOU.

I'll never trust someone again because of her. 3 years destroyed like it was nothing. You used to make me feel like I could walk on water... And you broke me down for a fling.

You know what is the worst part is, actually pulling away and finally saying I’m done. Then you’re left numb for awhile not really letting it hit you, then it does... holy shit does it hurt knowing that you liked them more than they did you. Their face runs through your mind and you know that the action is not reciprocated. They’re fine while you’re here breaking, man I’m going through it now, heartbreak is terrible. It’s like yearning for something that you can’t have and it’s so fucking painful.

"It's 4am & you're keeping me from closing these sleepy eyes" the truth and depth in this simple statement is heart breaking

Finally took the time to fully listen to this band, holy shit. This is my life.

I almost cried.

god this song brings back so many memories. i miss this era of real friends and dan so so much 🥺

I was looking at my past projects. Projects that I worked on for my beloved exs in the past. Songs, poems and letters. Now I realize my exs were just a preparation to get me ready to meet my future soul - mater I haven't met yet. And this song just came on. And I broke down in tears to this song. Again.....

this is one of those songs that make you think back to a particular time and a particular someone.. i still feel so much for him. i still think about him all the time. so fucking relatable.

Man, this song gets to me everytime. Every girl that's dumped me, every time I've been left out by people I thought were my friends, so much of this resonates with me.. Love this band.

When you've been in love with your best friend for years, this song and Aware by Front Porch Step are good.

Hang on tight, boys. Gonna be a rough winter.

I saw these guys live yesterday and I only knew this song by them. It was just one song but it makes me so emotional. I sang my heart out and knew every word by heart because of the amount of times I've spent listening to it when I felt it was the only thing that truly understood my problem. Cheesy, I know. But I'm serious. I love this song so much

I feel like this song should have just played for another full minute at 2:44 just the band jamming without vocals.

she's not worth it friends. but shes's still a part of your life. stay strong.

I wish giving up was that easy

THIS SONG IS AMAZING, I'VE MEMORIZED IT, I SING IT IN THE SHOWER AND I ALWAYS REWRITE THE LYRICS ON A SCRAP PIECE OF PAPER WHEN I'M BORED. ITS JUST SUCH A GOOOD SONG.

God I miss being loved. My life feels so empty when I'm alone. but fuck it.. I have friends. they're love may be different. but its love all the same.

I swear Real Friends writes their songs based off the thoughts and feelings in my head. I have never related to a band sooo much and it comforts me a lot knowing that they have been in the same place and situations. I know I'm never alone because I have their music.

This was the kind of music that got me through my first year of college. I actually used a spare notebook I had to write down some of my favorite lyrics from songs including this one.

yeah it's been a lonely year :/

I have just found this song and it describes my situation right down to the dog...

Currently sitting in my room sobbing.. Thank you Real Friends

This is one of those songs that even years later I keep coming back to whenever I’m reminded of my ex. I can literally feel every lyric like it was written just for me...

The most wonderful thing about music is that it resignats with you and your mood. Every word that comes out of his mouth I feel a 1000 times over because its whats happening to me right now. Every single word. My dog is the only one I tell my problems to now. I used to have a best friend as a girlfriend but she split up. its hurts so much because she was the one I told every single thing to, and now I have no one to listen to me. I stay up all night thinking about her and hows she doing and if she ever does the same about me..

Sounds like Sonny Moore when he was in From First To Last.

I haven't listened to Real Friends in maybe two years but I came across this song again and the most relatable time. Everything hurts

I have officially listened to this song everyday for a year and it really has been a lonely year

Vans Warped tour 2014, RF's played at ampitheatre stage in Mansfied, MA annd it was one of the best shows live I've ever seen. RF'S puts on an amazing show, much respect for these dudes

This song in particular got me through a lot. Back in May my boyfriend committed suicide. He meant the world to me. There were so many things we did together, had plans to do together. We met in first grade, we were always best friends. He stood up for me against a bully during recess and so I kissed him. We were always there for each other, we talked for hours each night. He was seriously the one, I loved him more than life itself. One month before he passed he sent me a ring pop through the mail and also sent a letter asking me to marry him. We were so close! Thinking about him is tough but even though he's not here physically, he'll always be with me. There is not a single day that I do not think of him... He is my bestfriend, my world, and the love of my life. On May 9th, I got a letter from his grandparents including an invitation to his funeral and a copy of his suicide note. He wrote two pages to me apologizing for everything that he has ever done to hurt me, he was so guilty of everything he's done wrong. Reading through just tore my heart in half. I wish I could have been there to hold him, let him know he is not alone but I wasn't. Our last conversation was on April 6th and we had a fight. He had to move to Texas with his grandparents because of something that happened and I was having my own problems. I was rude to him, I yelled at him for no reason, I knew he was hurting. Sometimes I feel like it's my fault but I truthfully know it's not. He loved me and hopefully wherever he is, he still does. If giving up everything means seeing him again, being with him, holding him again... I would take it. Living without him has seemed impossible but I'm managing to get through it. But whatever happens in the end, we will be together again and he will be in my protection for good. In loving memory of Brian Alexander White.

i love when he says "your the reason i cant listen to the same songs i used to" because its so true if i hear the same music that i did when we were together i still start to break down as if we broke up over again

You're the reason why I can't listen to the same songs I used to.

"i write songs about you all the time.. i bet i don't run through your mind" yup

this song explains everything.

I'm a 26 year old virgin. You guys have nothing to be sad about.

I just want to say thank you for this song. It literally brought me to tears, that quiet, slow, deep kind of crying. It just helps me to know that I'm not alone in this EXACT type of feeling. I can relate to literally EVERY lyric in this beautiful song

It's funny that the sorts of comments I'm reading, I would've written myself a few years back. But it does get better I promise. 18 years old and extremely happy. If anyone ever needs anyone to talk to, I've been through a shit-tone, so I'm happy to help anyone come out the other side x

it's 3am but same feelings lol love this!

This band is so relatable. With all that life has thrown at me this year, I’m just glad that I’m not alone. It will get better. I know it will. I’m still breathing. I’m still pushing through. I’m not quitting!

Can't count the amount of times I've cried to this song.

Four years dedicated to a girl I love more than life itself. I'd do anything to go back to when we first fell in love.

This song makes me miss what almost was.

You always find what you need when you’re not looking and this is one of those things 🥺

My heart still breaks, I love this song!

If anyone needs someone to talk to or vent to, reply to this. I will try to help as many as I can. I'm here for you.