Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds on His Guilt as a 'Unique Mormon' - Extended Cut
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2018
- Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds talked with Ellen about his documentary, "Believer," in which he struggles with his strict Mormon faith and his own beliefs on equality for the LGBT community.
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I just realized that I’ve never heard his voice when he’s not singing.
Kaleid Stone same his voice is like.......so not like his singing voice XD
Omg me too.
Me too!!
I second...
Me too
Imagine Dragons has helped me tremendously through my struggle with depression and anxiety. I owed this band for still holding up
Have a real life girl
@@spunkymaniac9312 Have a real come-back rather than being a troll, clown.
@@MadnessKeeperRen can we be friends 🥺
They helped me in my depression through their song, “Demons”
@@BlendedMozart Internet be like: HaHaHa kingdom go come lol.
Who else says imagine dragons is your favorite band?
My favorites are imagine dragons and linkin park and 1D and BTS and I listen to some of coldeplay songs
Amy Howell by far
You should of gotten more likes. 222 likes is not good.
Same here :)
Hands down. The band and their music are amazing and I love them for it.
I have always loved Imagine Dragons but this interview made me realize that not only is Dan Reynolds an incredibly talented musician, but he's also an amazing human being! That is so rare among celebrities. Loved this!
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it makes me even happier about their success! Big Fan Here!
He is a unique, magnificent performer and a beautiful person, both inside and out. ✌ ♥ 🌎
I'm one of those kids alive because of what he does
Michael O'Brien 💜 Glad to hear it. Thrive, friend.
Hi Michael... I'm glad to know you're here. :)
Hello Michael! I think we have all faced some kind of prejudice or discrimination. I am a Latin girl who lives in Australia, I speak English as best I can and I try to find my place. But I am ME and I am trying to show this society how special I am because I am different. People who do not conform to the mould are original people, more fun and more interesting. I bet you're a very special person. A big hug my friend!
Great, God bless you and Dan
ME TOOOO
He speaks from his heart. Cool guy😎
just like goku. so powerful and amazing
Reynolds is fake
And you know that how?
He manages to be hot,cute,serious,funny and open-minded at the same time omg
Really😂
If you’ve never been to an Imagine Dragons Concert. You’re missing one of life’s best experiences. This band is outstanding, and underrated for their talent level
I wish I could go🥲🙌🥺
I went just a few days ago (02/27/22) and it was the best concert ever.
just saw then the other day, best night of my life
going to Vienna !!!
I saw them in Victoria, Canada last April and I can confirm they are fantastic ❤️ one of the best nights of my life
You know, now I listen to songs like "Whatever it takes" and I see the lyrics in another way..
Someone on Quora wrote this interpretation of their song "Demons" a while back:
"I think it is about someone with depression with the associated guilt and self loathing. They feel everything is hopeless and push others away because they don’t want to burden them. The know they desperately need help but are unwilling and unable to ask for it. At the same time they secretly hope that someone will see through their facade and reach out to them."
This is so accurate.
EST You’re right about the depression part. When I went to their concert, Dan was explaining how Demons was about his depression during his darkest times.
I love how it feels when I break the chains.. the chains are the things that block people in the lgbtq community from feeling normal
“Whatever It Takes” is extremely ambiguous and can be applied to _any_ situation where someone has to overcome something. It applies to every human on Earth.
I am getting to know more about Imagine Dragons and Dan is such a increíble person, strong, humble and amazing. Such a band!! I’m totally a big fan!!!
My 4 yo loves Thunder and sings it when he's scared of storms. Knowing it comes from this guy makes me so proud. What an awesome role model 💖
This is soooooooooo cute.
Thunder is also my 4 year old’s favorite song! :)
My little girls sing this song too during storms. :-)
That's soooo cute!
Mine too! She absolutely loves it!
A wise "Mormon" authority said "Don't judge me because I sin differently than you do." A true member would never shame someone who isn't perfect because we all aren't.
I love President Utchdorf!💓 Great thing to remember.
@@Skyesoceaneyes agreed.
Amen brother
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😁👍
Dan Reynolds is one of a kind. He really is special. So talented, so beautiful in and out.
Bless him and Ellen too, for spreading a bit of love, and sharing and a lot of common sense.
I have been an admiring fan of Imagine Dragons, but from this interview
I have gained a deep respect and appreciation. As a Jew I can still relate to this and feel gratitude toward Dan Reynolds. Thank you for your wisdom.
I went to see him in concert and he gave this amazing speech that really touched me, it changed my life ever since and I thank him for it. ❤️
He's extremely handsome and is such a great presence.
Devon Zastre
Yea, he is very handsome I agree
He should be in the "Sexiest Man Alive" list.
Agreed. He should get the title of sexiest man ever. Not the sexiest man alive for a year. He gets it forever. Lol he’s like perfect.
instead of chris hemsworth dan reynolds
Uhmm, is it me or is he kinda hot?
laila1989ism kinda???? He is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Definitely not just you. Yum!
Ya he is 😍. I love him 😍😍😍
Oh yeah, he's hot. Also, I've seen him shirtless and not to objectify him. HOLY FUCK!
Nope not only you he is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is why I love Imagine Dragons songs. Written essays on them, listened to them in my down time, and now the writer confirms that it's about this.
I was raised Mormon and I’m bisexual, and the inner conflict was rough as hell. I’m so glad he’s talking about this openly. It NEEDS to be talked about.
💗💜💙
Me too
I’m Mormon and I support 100% 💞
Me too
I really love Dan, he seems so sweet. Even live, he just cares about fans. He spoke about depression at the concert I went to.
"I'm different from the rest, do I have to run and hide".(Imagine Dragons - Monster).....He knew what he was saying.
I never said that I want this
This burden came to me
And its made its home inside
@@forgottenkoopaling9534 hes talking about the demons he sold out too
I couldn't agree more with with Ellen And Dan reynolds. Religion is for peace,You shouldn't use it to threaten people for who they like and who they want to be. At last we are all people,Why spread hate when we have the ability to love
Very well put.
I’m Mormon too
well said. Love is always the Answer!!!
Random Craft Stuff it's ok as long as you don't spread hate
mormons dont threaten lgbt, we just dont agree with their ways, that is literally it and its the same with muslims, other christians, jews, hindus, etc. so why is ellen ONLY shaming mormons?
This is probably the best Ellen interview I've ever seen. I teared up watching it. Dan is such a kind, intelligent, powerful person and seeing him talk about these difficult things with such love and grace is really inspiring.
I can totally relate to this as a Muslim, my family do put alot of pressure on me to follow my religion. So i have to keep my thoughts to myself. Love dan so much 💜
Cool hi al salamulaycom
Cool lm also mislim but I can’t relate, my parents are open and they respect everyone
@@garciagar64 being a Muslim is like following a lot of rules like things you should do and you shouldn't do
Follow your heart and always be you. You are never alone and have plenty support
@@5yara if they’re open, they’re not really muslim. You cant just bypass those islamic rules. They Chose to be open and I salute them for it.
Dan is an actual angel.
These are the kind of conversations that change the world. Thanks for this interview. I too go to therapy, it's life changing.
My mom took me to a imagine dragons concert willingly because of how great of a person Dan is
What an absolutely amazing guy. I can see why my daughter loves him so much. Such a wonderful message and great role model for young people.
I never realized how hot he was. And really smart. Wow. Daddy AF.
Red 17 I know right
Red 17 agree
Red 17 "Daddy"!?
And most important of all, kind, compassionate, real, and brave.
EST exactly. The rest is just a topping :)
I just saw him on tour, and I know from that that he is the sweetest person ever. He truly is a person who speaks from the heart and he is amazing
I love this man so much. His music, the whole band helped me through depression and today I am blessed with life. Blessed to see a new day. Thank you Dan. Thank you Imagine Dragons.
This music has been with me since I was seven. I needed it. I couldn't live without it. It saved my life. Thank you
We don’t deserve Dan Reynolds😩😩😩
Zuzanna Stępień What do you mean??
Helena Martínez López i mean he’s such a good person and we need to protect him at all costs
Zuzanna Stępień I'm agree with you!!😘👍🌍
We don't :(
Love him so much
This is so awesome what he‘s doing.
Geocentric Kingdom I'm perfectly fine and not religious.
I'll be sure to turn to your imaginary friend who will torture me for touching myself or eating shrimp but allow me to sell my daughter into slavery or trade her for a cow.
LOL well you only have to do it that way if you want to try to earn your way into heaven but since the theocratic nation of Israel has been replaced, the easier way is to believe the gospel. You can eat all the shrimp and bacon you want!
Cal 99ers so it's okay to be gay as long as you never act upon it? Mmmkay.. you are one who needs to watch this documentary clearly.
Corie Burk
Well said!
I'm so proud of him.
So happy to be a fan of Imagine Dragons 💙
My daughter got me listening to Imagine Dragons. I Love them and even braved 17 degrees cold on New Year's Eve to take her to see them. Changed me so much.
so important. love for him for being this discussion to light.
Who thinks imagine dragons are best
Wow! As someone who was raised Mormon like Dan, I applaud your bravery and strength. Because when you are raised believing one thing your whole life, then as an adult have that question of why am I not good enough, there is so much shame. I’ve learned to look past that and to not feel that way. How amazing to be a public figure and to be able to make such a wonderful, positive impact on the youth! Keep it up!!!
Dan speaks to me. In every single song I hear a story of him struggling. He has come so far and with every song I listen to keeps me alive. I am a struggling girl and since “it’s time” I understand him. Radioactive has a huge meaning to me. Hopeless Opus has a even bigger meaning to me. I think that society is taking huge steps back. I am happy he is talking about this. This is an issue. He has been depressed I am depressed but he keeps me alive and I bet if he knew this, I bet knowing he keeps millions of people alive keep him alive so he can save more, not all heroes wear capes, not all have powers. Imagine Dragons as a whole is the reason I am still here. Have a nice day or night!
This video and the point of this conversation are very important! Thank you Ellen and Dan.
He does ALL of this while also suffering from an auto immune disease called ankylosing spondylitis which I also have. He speaks out on the disease to bring awareness and does a live show called This AS Life live. These videos have helped me SO much to not feel alone with this disease. What an amazing human being!! 😁❤
I always relate to their songs, I felt an attachment. Their songs felt like a friend for me. Thank you Imagine Dragons for your masterpieces 💕 Dan reynolds will always be my inspiration 💕
Listening to this was difficult to because it hits too close to home. Thank you for your strength, and giving a voice to those who feel or have felt hopeless. Thank you Dan!
This is such a coincidence. I'm a mormon myself. The other day I was having a conversation with one of my family members about how Imagine Dragons can still keep all the commandments while thriving in the music industry. And his comment was they're probably not devoted as much as before. I know I'm not active anymore but once you're a mormon, you are a mormon for life. The sense of guilt is kind of cemented in your head all the times.
Amen. You risk losing your family, friends, everything. You don’t have a choice.
Unfortunately, I can relate to that to some extent. Where I live, a lot of members of my church are accepting and would be fine with LGTBQ members, but some of them are very strict and upturned against them against what we're being taught, and it makes me sad. The one kid in my seminary class intentionally walks away or ignores people he knows to be LGTBQ. (He's also the kind of kid to go around telling non members not to drink coffee).
I am also a non-attending mormon and I still love the teachings but am aligned with Dan. He's legit.
Wow, thank you Dan. You speak for so many. "Sometimes you have to offend people." really resinated. Guilt is incredibly powerful and can be soooo devastating. To do the work, overcome your guilt, embrace who you are and own your truth is pure joy and beautiful freedom.
Possible one of the most beautiful, real, and important interview ever. Congrats Dan and Ellen 👏🏻❤️
I knew I liked him, but now I know he is an amazing artist and I love him as a fan!
The message of this is *everything*
This men is so kind and self aware, it is such a pleasure to listen this interview.
I love Imagine Dragons!
I think this is such a cool segment. Im not mormon but its cool that you still have your own beliefs but still believe in what they consider is wrong! So right you need to be in it for change ! Hopefully these stats change 💜
nakitamurrin h
I love how he can make amazing music, and an amazing role model
It's so amazing to learn that the people you looked up to because of their talents are also so good at heart and sensible. These are the kinda people we need to make more famous.
I’ve always understood the meaning of the lyrics the first time, it is so touching!
Dans the type of person that you should never let go of in a friendship or do him wrong. He's so real and opinionated in a good way. I wish I were friends with him.
Love this guy, his voice, his Truth, his music. Thank you for speaking out against judgment. 💖
I have always been fascinated by his songs and felt such a pain and then a release. It was like I felt peace after hearing him. The first song I remember was "Demon" and then I never stopped. All of his songs, almost all of them are in my every day playlist. I owe him lots of night when a single piece of music saved me from doing harm to myself. I promised to live for another day. And today, I can't stop living enough! I partially owe that to you Dan and I love you for that.
As an LGBT youth raised in the mormon church, this interview is one of the reasons my mom accepted me. She even left the church because she couldn't be apart of a religion that treated LGBT people the way that they do. I have nothing against the mormon church and am only speaking through my own experiences. But thank you Dan Reynolds for what you've done for me and my family just through speaking your truth
You are loved 🤍
We are proud of you 🤍
I love Dan and Imagine Dragons as a whole. But man I didn’t know this much about Dan
Two very beautiful human beings - who happen to be beautiful on the outside as well - talking about universal truths..Thank You both.
The reason of why Imagine Dragons is one of my favorite band is because of the deep meaning of their songs. They have helped me so much so please remember you didn't born to live up people expectations♡
Wow. 1st time Ive seen an interview. I like this guy.
Yeah I remember at the evolve tour in Dublin he said "it's ok to have a therapist" and I don't know why but those words stuck with me even though I don't have depression or any mental illness.
Could genuinely listen to him talk for hours
I relate to him so much. For once in my life I can say that there is someone that I can relate to. This is amazing!!! To hear him say this just made me feel so at ease. Finally. Oh and hes just Beautiful!!!!
I remember being suicidal, I hung to cliff (yeah, now I'm good), fought hard with OCD, they were there for me as music
I love the Imagine Dragons I've been a huge fan of them for years now. After watching this the song Demons makes a whole lot of sense to me now. Love from Fiji🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯✌✌✌
I hope anyone who watches this that wants less judgement in the world will extend that same idea to religions as well. I am a member of the LDS Church (A Mormon) and I care so deeply for those in our religion that feel like outsiders or feel lost and alone. Anyone truly living our religion would only show love and kindness to anyone who is struggling. I know our church leaders are very aware of the suicide crisis and are working so hard at being part of the solution. You can be religious and be kind.
I went to their show in Mansfield this month. It was that day I had a PTSD break down as I had CPR for work and I watched my husband 5 years ago die and have CPR for 45 mins. I felt like a failure.. and at the show he talked about mental health. How we are one and it's ok to feel this way... I left feeling ok about how I felt and felt so much better.
I am soo sorry❤
very much needed this 💪🏽💪🏽
So much respect for Dan and Imagine Dragons as a whole
Well done, sir. Take inspiration whenever and wherever you can. Follow your own heart and path. And beware of any organization or person claiming to know all the answers.
I wish that I had someone like you Dan in my life, it would helped me to speak out against the ones that abuse me during my childhood. It wasn't easy! And still comes back in my head. Today I'm 44yrs and I so shar my stories with my friends and people around. I hope that i can help then to protect they kids, telling then what happened and how it was it may ill make a better future to us ❤️
I come back to this video when I’m struggling with how the church makes me feel. I’m heading down the same path as him and know that you can make it out happy
If you ever get a chance to see this band live...DO IT! They are amazing.
He is such a handsome man and I love what him and the rest of the band do. They are truly amazing.
I love her, I love him I love all his words and I wish society starts to grow up a bit more FASTER. So we all could be accepted, respected and loved. All my love from Iceland guys
As a devout Christian I know Jesus Christ commands us to LOVE whether or not we agree with someone. He also does not want us to judge others. I am proud to be a born again Christian and I am also proud to love.
I've been listening to Imagine Dragons for about 5-6 years, I've always known his songs were about sadness or some sort of angry feelings. That's why some of his songs are completely weird and very not straight forward, a lot of metaphors. Like, I'm So Sorry, Friction, The Fall, Bet My Life, TipToe, Amsterdam, and almost EVERY song are unordinary but amazing. I love both his mainstream songs but if yoy love Believer, Thunder, Radioactive I suggest his old songs too their simply incredible and so damn catchy!
I just have to add that the majority of Mormons (myself included) are EXTREMELY loving and accepting of everyone regardless of their sexual orientation or whoever they are. I’m happy that Dan can express his views and feeling and I do hope it helps as many people as possible. It’s hard to see the Mormon church singled out however because it’s one of the most loving religions out there
Amen
It is in theory, but not always in practice.
@@annabaxter8655 yes, but that is because it is good principals, being put up to imperfect men
@@annabaxter8655 Same for all religions. Just saying.
@@annabaxter8655 None of us are perfect so we can't perfectly follow our own teachings even though we strive to.
Dan, you helped me understand myself. I really appreciate you speaking your heart❤️ Thankyou❤️
I think now I know why I never ever once got bored of listening Believer since it first came out.
I love Imagine Dragons.
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We know the deep meaning dan. We live it through your lyrics
He is such a sweet heart.
I've been going through bullying and he has helped me step up to my bullies
Wow it's scary how much I relate to his story, growing up mormon and the guilt of being intimate with the person I love was exactly what drove me out of the church. Thank you for this interview and showing me that I'm not alone.
Love love Dan!!! True role model that makes the difference in the world
What a beautiful person
I wasn’t really a fan of this guy or his music but after i saw how genuine he is and heard the message he keeps on saying in every concert and even now on TV. He made me a “believer” again in humanity. We need more guys like him and Ellen in this world who are outspoken about freedom and equality no matter what gender , race , sexual orientation and religion. I hope the next generation will have the chance to live in a better world. Thanks to the effort of these people in changing mentality. It will take time but i have faith that change will happen.
He's a sweetheart, and not to mention extremely attractive. My goodness. I thank him for trying to help people who have his background understand and hopefully try to accept the diversity of human existence. He's also an incredible artist
I love this!!!!! Have lived by this my whole life and still it brings judgement, but hey ho, it’s a step in the right direction for the future ❤️
I love him sm! I saw him in concert yesterday and it was amazing!
Dear Ellen, I want you know there are a lot of Mormons that are loving others and thinking for themselves. We all want these stats to change. We are trying to live by Jesus' example of loving each other and even your motto of being kind to one another. Please be kind to us, and religion in general. We don't believe in all the same things, but I love you, your goodness, and generosity. I watch all your videos! Love, Kat
Kathryn Mitchell you know what, I believe in you, I'm not a mormon and I only know one and she was a good friend to me and has a beautiful soul, so you are. ❤️
Kathryn Mitchell Kathryn Mitchell you know what, I believe in you, I'm not a mormon and I only know one and she was a good friend to me and has a beautiful soul, so you are. ❤️
Perfectly said. We are all striving for perfection, but no one is perfect. We are all trying to live and love as the Savior did. You can still love a person, and not love all the choices they have made in life.
The Tolley Crew Though, falling in love with someone and not falling in love with another is not a choice that people (gay or straight alike) make in their lives. You cannot control whom you fall in love with, and I'm not taking about just attractions. I'm talking about being happy spending the rest of your life with a certain person, the match, the comparability, the feeling you have for that person, the love you feel. You cannot choose whom that person you feel all this will be.
I don't think The Tolley Crew was talking about falling in love as much as just loving everyone around us. It's just like Dan Reynolds said in the video, that when you stand for what you believe there are going to be people that disagree with that, and that goes for both sides. But disagreeing on certain issues doesn't mean we can't love people that are different from us.
I just love him, I love his songs and the first time I heard "what ever it takes " I jumped around like a school girl Helen and I am a 64 yr old women lololol. Love you too Helen way way back in your sitcom show, and I linked how you think. Muahhhh
Yep their songs pack a lot of stories and it's really fun to figure out the meanings of their songs
I can relate so much about the guilt, depression, judgement of being Mormon and being part of that community. Thanks for doing what you are Mr. Reynolds. I left the church (single straight parents don't have a place either) but my family is very active. I understand so well.
He makes me feel tingly when he smiles and speaks from the heart. yeah we are going to meet one day. lol