The Amity Affliction - Open Letter [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
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- čas přidán 29. 04. 2013
- The Amity Affliction's music video for 'Open Letter' from the album, Chasing Ghosts - available now on Roadrunner Records.
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LYRICS
This is my open letter,
this is something to remember,
I won't be buried before my time,
I'm not searching for forever.
I've got my eyes opened wide.
I've been searching under rubble from the past,
just looking for a reason to make your life last,
No need to look skyward for you to find hope,
no need for redemption to be saved from the rope,
fuck no.
I'm not searching the sky for a reason
to live 'cause I found beauty right here
and found the passion to give,
so let me give you my heart,
let me give you my tears,
let me give you my life,
let me give you my fears.
Just so you can hold on and sing while I do,
sing these words out so loud,
like I sing them for you.
This is your open letter,
something to remember,
we can still keep on fighting
even though life is not forever.
This is my open letter,
this is something to remember,
this is my open letter,
I'm not searching for forever. - Hudba
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“Well I’m not searching the sky for a reason to live cuz I found beauty right here” this song never gets old ❤
This song saved my life
me too.
❤💯
Same .. music is about the only thing that can always save my life
Mine Too 💯♥
Saaaaame. This and Deaths Hand saved my life from opiate addiction. This song will ALWAYS move me to tears and chills. Every. Time.
I love you AA, thank you for saving so many of us ❤️
This song will always be special to me, it was the first song I ever heard by the amity affliction and I've been following every since. Litterally my favorite band of all time.
Same here!
Same
This song got me on to them as well! Can't believe it's been almost 10 years! How time flies man... I'll make sure my kids are Amity fans 🤘
When I first listened to this song it brought me back to the OG TDWP and Attack Attack days
Same and it was after my daughter was born so it hits differently
"I'm not searching the sky for a reason to live, cause I've found beauty right here, and a passion to give."
What that means to me is I'm not searching for happiness because I've found happiness in my own life and enjoyment in giving and seeing others be happy.
These lyrics are deep
I got those lyrics tattooed on my collarbone when I was 18 and I don't regret it one bit. 😅
Same here. So happy to read this!
@@charlotteangel5949 that sounds so cool! But, how do have such a big collarbone?
To me it means theres no need to search to a god or a religion for the meaning of life because hes found it right here and that is what he is passionate about
Been going through a period of heavy depression since November and this song hits me hard. For anybody else suffering through depression we can all get through this with the help of great songs like this.
Fuck yeah we can mate, hope you're doing okay now
@@semenmuncher69 yeah man i appreciate it. I still have days but nowhere near where I was.
Let's do this ;)
Thank you
ONE MORE TIME!!!
Im not searching the skyyy for a reason to live
when I found beauty right here and passion to give
+CUTY TIGERAJ NAhhhh fjhhsnanff hhshj ghjivrbdhbjd bhjj
+CUTY TIGERAJ i need to learn the piano version to this song
Brandon Moore same
Oh hell yes ONE MORE TIME
3:25 was the beginning of the most beautiful and majestic part of both the song and the video.
LMAO!!!
Dude, I think you are my favorite person on the internet
Samson Lee
I'm no hero, I put my bra on one boob at a time like everyone else.
That was so majestic! He is the last of his kind we must nurture him and raise him back to health... Dear god he found more tassels... :)
Lmfao best moment HAHAH
This song is what made me fall in love with this band. I heard it in 2013 and NEVER turned back! And I finally get to see them live THIS THURSDAY IN PHILLY!!! I HAVE GOOSEBUMPS
Same here. Same year same song! I seen them for the first time in Asbury NJ in April had the opportunity to do the photo shoot with joel and just seen them again at the Phillmore.
The only song that doesn't refer to the ocean
lololol
lol or the word drown
+Matthew Butterworth he said refer to the ocean you dumb fuck
+Matthew Butterworth looks like youre the dumbass now
+Ryan Hicks you're
People interpret songs in different ways. This song helped me through a rough time and to me, this song is about finding your way out of a dark place, finding a reason to live and appreciating what you have. I found that this song also inspires me to use my dark experiences to help people who may be going through similar situations. No two situations are the same, no matter the amount of similarities. That doesn't mean you can't help. Use your experiences, don't let them haunt you.
this is probably one of the greatest songs I have ever heard
I just read the chorus at the end of my wedding vows 9/29/18 thank you for such a beautiful song
First off to any of you wondering why this music video is the way it is. Look up the amity affliction. And look back there past a bit. You will understand the video. They put so much into this band and music for the best friend who passed away. This is exactly why they're even in a band. Look at all names of each song. Look at all the passion and listen to the words these guys have in they're music. This is all for they're best friend. RIP!
This song still gives me goose bumps 😍😍
how
+Zachary Wolff because its an awesome song tf😂😍
It's about depression
(Sadness)
Amen
This band will always have a place in my heart.
his screams have to be the sexiest ive ever heard
+TysonIsKetchy would be better if they werent so edited
+insane .zebra i agree. you'd be kinda disappointed if you heard them live in comparison to in their videos. they're still rad, just too much editing.
+Jenna Gibson They sounded pretty much the same live as they do in the videos the last two times i saw them.
+Jenna Gibson seen these guys live 8 times they sound fucking great don't know what you're on about
YulluH theyre' coming here in a week so reckon i should go see them
Body covered with chills, this song means so much to me.
I never wanna forget having this song sung tome every night, just to make me feel alive...
Although that time has long since past, i can relive it every single time i hear it.
Everyone is complaining about it being a generic clip. For Amity, a generic clip is the song being dubbed over a live performance. The song is about appreciating everything and everybody you have while you're alive so why not have it themed as a party?
Cuz this is the most meaningless part of life and it doesn't fit the song? JS
surfingshewolf nah
@@surfingshewolf parties are meaningless? like none at all? youve been to the wrong ones then
This has been one of my favorites since it has released. The music the lyrics it’s just so amazing ❤
AHREN TEAM!
^
It was 2 years ago, jeez. =.=
People still listen to the Beatles.... so...
Rosy salinas how bout team amity affliction -.- theres more people then just ahren ya know
Josh Gruenhagen yep
I still dig this hit, and what 5 years later?
Good shit guys
my mom said that if I keep playing this song she will smash my head into the keyboard but I dont djdispqna329210sjeje
Sean Solomon I'm concerned that she hit enter after that... she must have voted Hillary.
Jesus this band is amazing and this song always gives me the chills when Joel says "One more time." This band never ceases to amaze me and theyre going to get really far
where the hell was my invite that party looks EPIC!
papakfmcnados king who dosent want to dance around high af covered in drywall
+papakfmcnados king Yeah, parties aren't like that in real life
*****
If there was arguing, drunk assholes, jealous women, awkward gossip, sick people, and fighting couples, then it would be more like a real party. Lol.
I did have a party kind of like the video once, but it was like me and 5 other friends who all get along. That was fun as hell.
+bike4aday that's sounds pretty amazing, and yeah I think it's better when you are with the people you really love, but c'mon we all need rock n' roll all night and party every day :P
Why wasn't I invited 😭😭😭
my first tattoo was inspired by this song. The Amity Affliction is my all time favorite band. I haven't heard a single song that I don't like by them. I love them with all my lonely heart,
Hannah Lovelady what does the tattoo look like
Man my life has been like an amity song lately. You guys, if you feel you need it do see a mental health professional. I'm glad I did.
Ahren's voice. Unf. I love it.
This song speaks dephts to me along with their newer release Pittsburgh. This one in particular lets me know that there is more to life and one should enjoy it to the fullest.
I’ll keep it brief, TAA has saved my marriage, saved me seeing my son, SAVED MY FUCKING LIFE. I owe them so much. It’s weird to think that a band could do so much. Lyrics make you think about what you really have and how you should take advantage of what you really have.
This song pumps me up!!!
Hell yeah!
Josh Lynch it's makes you feel better about yourself whatever situation you may be in. Works for me all the time!
+Cody Walter yeah me too! :') fell in love with this song the first time I heard it. this song always make me feel better.
the fucking chorus has been in head all day & night!
fucks sake its too good
Holy shit. Amazing song.
Wow never thought I'd see you here Zynov :D
Chasing Ghosts is definitely the best album from The Amity Affliction. The band expanded on their first two albums by adding more meaningful lyrics and overall messages, while also keeping the same powerful transitions from clean to unclean vocals. Repetition is one key component of this album. Longer, catchier choruses take place at least three times on each track. Another concept that’s repeated is the overarching theme of the album. It is known that Chasing Ghosts is based on suicide, and some topics that branch off of this are support, and the act of not coming back from death. Amity completely set the pace for years to come, in terms of success.
Chris Baker I wonder if that opinion has changed.
BLAM! They drop Misery 😊
Swear they are so underrated!
4 years later❤
No worries I still keep coming back. There is a meaning to this so very few understand.
when im listening to this song.... i feel that i have another reason to live :)
I hate that it's now 2020 and I just discovered this song. One of the best bands I've ever listened to!
3:30 LOLOLOLOLOLOL
lmao
I am proud to say that that, is my older cousin! :D
7 years. Damn. I feel old. I have Ahren’s flash for this song tattooed on my arm.
This song really got me into the metalcore genre and I'm happy i did.
Year 2012 summer, I was young like 11 years old when I first heard this song. Now this is 2021 and it has been 9 years. What a crazy times back then
0:49 lol the way Joel hits himself and a cloud comes up. Like jeez, he must've of done that pretty hard!
+Shirley Mcgonigle Um...what? I'm a girl.
As I stand in my shower crying and wanting to take my own life… I remember what Joel has gone through and how much they’ve helped me 😭💔
this has always been my favorite song from TAA, the lyrics and the amount of energy in the song is amazing
Love this song! Favorite band also!
The lyrics are so powerful in this song. Such an amazing track.
This song brings back so much memories. Still one of my favorites from this album.
This band has saved me more times than I can count.
Thank you Amity.
This is my open letter,
This is something to remember.
I won't be buried before my time,
I'm not searching for forever,
I've got my eyes opened wide,
I've been searching under rubble from the past,
Just looking for a reason to make your life last.
No need to look skyward for you to find hope,
No need for redemption to be saved from the rope,
Fuck No!
I'm not searching the sky for a reason to live
'Cause I found beauty right here and found the passion to give,
So let me give you my heart, let me give you my tears,
Let me give you my life, let me give you my fears.
Just so you can hold on and sing while I do,
Sing these words out so loud,
Like I sing them for you.
This is your open letter, something to remember,
We can still keep on fighting even though life is not forever.
I'm not searching the sky for a reason to live
'Cause I found beauty right here and found the passion to give,
So let me give you my heart, let me give you my tears,
Let me give you my life, let me give you my fears.
This is my open letter, this is something to remember.
This is my open letter, I'm not searching for forever.
I'm not searching the sky for a reason to live
'Cause I found beauty right here and found the passion to give,
So let me give you my heart, let me give you my tears,
Let me give you my life, let me give you my fears.
One more time!
I'm not searching the sky for a reason to live
'Cause I found beauty right here and found the passion to give,
So let me give you my heart, let me give you my tears,
Let me give you my life, let me give you my fears.
take this down, it's just clogging the comments up. they legit put the lyrics in the description. thinks and pay attention
Almost Best song Of The Amity Affliction!2015 and still Listening!
zTQS69-PS3 what's your best song by them??? this is definitely one of my top favorites. got me into the band, and i have no regrets
+WhosTQS 2016*
I’ve listened to the amity affliction since they started, they messaged me on Facebook and asked them to review their first song they dropped and I can’t believe it’s been over 12 years
The chorus is amazing... I always think about the lyrics when I'm down, how fun the video is and my own reasons to live and I feel fine. Sad tone, inspirational lyrics.
this brings me back to when i used to listen to metalcore alot, now i listen to tech death metal or black metal
but i still like this, it gives a sentimental feeling
When you're applying for the job:
"This is my cover letter!"
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Still amazing in 2019
One of the best songs I have ever heard. Hands down.
I have listened to this song a thousand times....today I actually heard it...beautiful...
wish I could have gone to warped last year and saw you guys :(
the were one of the best bands there 😍😍
I went but couldn't see them because pierce the veil was playing the same time as them I feel so bad that I didn't went to go see them 😭✨
+Austin Martinez is ok ptv is pretty good to 😜😂
+Austin Martinez you chose A RISE RECORDS BAND OVER THE AMITY AFFLICTION , ARE YOU ACTUALLY SERIOUS?
+Phillip Moore pierce the veil is actually fearless records (:
Okay this band is fucken amazing holy shiit!!! The guy singing clean vocals omg he songs like an angle lol and the guy screaming is great i love the combination of clean and screams...idk there names, if some one could tell me who is who that would be great....this band is honestly very talented and amazing and there lyrics are very meaningful...love this
+Sandy Navarro The clean vocalist is Ahren Stringer and the screamer's name is Joel Birch :)
Thank you....
your welcome and I agree on your statement
Lol and thank you again...
+Sandy Navarro Their studio versions are awesome, I cant stand Ahren's live performances tho. He goes from having a beautiful voice in studio to very bad singing in lives...mmmh..
Just clicked on this on a whim. And I can say that Im definitely gonna check out more from this band. Badass song.
"this is my open letter , this is something to remember" LOVE THIS SONG SOOO MUCH
The lyrics are actually an 'Open Letter' To all the Amity fans. It's more of a fan appreciation than a meaningful anti-suicide song.
I don't think the video has the same energy as the song. I get the meaning behind it, it just dosn't fit. They should have made the video in the same vein as Chasing Ghosts.
I think they thought can we throw a party film it and then call it a video.
+++
This Song means so damn much to me.
The Songs of TAA carried me to my darkest hours.
Now I'm here, deep in the night and hear my favorite song, again and again.... Because I found a piece of happyness again.
Thank you so much for your music.
That tune at the beginning just gives me the chills
I truly love this song and it has helped me through some shit, but does anyone else wish they could have been there for that party?
Same
Getting married soon and this song will be playing!
Are you still married? :D
Do tell
Indeed
That’s fucking epic
This song is so powerful. Thank you for saving my life.
One of the most beautiful songs
2017 and still listening ❤️❤️
Oh hell yeah, this song will never die
its a killer song with beautiful lyrics kinda wish they did more with the video
Kings of their genre and kings of the party scene 🤘🏻 yall saved my life been a fan ever since 2014
I actually cried the first time I heard this song. I absolutely love it.
Howdy to whoever reads my comment. I hope you and your family are well during this. Also if you are listening to this you have awesome taste in music. Have a great day my fellow Amity Afflicters.
I was never really a fan of them but my boyfriend showed me this song and I fell in love with them
awww
p
last year i discovered this song and today i still cant get enough of this awesome song!
This band is so amazing!!!
“Open Letter”: "This really is an open letter of sorts from me to everyone that listens to Amity. I've been through some tough times in the past and I've found that through our music I've been able to feel a real catharsis, and hopefully other people can relate to our music in the same way and feel that same sense of cleansing that I have felt. I wrote the line 'I'm not searching the sky for a reason to live 'cause I found beauty right here and the passion to give...' to directly relay this to the listeners; as far as our music is concerned I am dedicated to giving as much of myself to them as I can to try and help them through whatever it is they're going through. I've really found enough beauty in everyday life to get me through the toughest of times, and if other people can start to open up to it through our music then that's a truly amazing thing."
God fucking damn it the things I would let Ahren do to me.....
Saaaaaaaaaame
Kayla Kless Now that's just fucking disrespectful.
Delilah Jordan How?!
same x2
Ughhhh hes mine. dont you know? just kitten. :)
Fellow Aussie here, I've seen yas 4 times and can't wait for more 🤘🖤
The party wasn't there idea it was the manager's.
Days To Waste their**
The manager fucked up
If only if i was the only dude from the United States partying with people in Australia 🤘🤘
I wanna party..
0:33 you know it’s an australian band when they includ the good ol’ shoey in their mv
Can’t wait to see you guys come February!!!! 😍😍😍
The emotional Reverberation in this song shakes me to my core every time. Most of their songs do. Some even bring me to tears. This happen for anyone else?
For everyone wondering about the music video. There is no real meaning as far as the music video goes. We can make an inference though. As I've read on Pandora, and correct me if I'm wrong, but this band was inspired by a friends Death. If you look at the lyric "I've been searching under rubble from the past" it correlates to the music video because the video clearly shows a mess of a party. Maybe this was signaled to represent that they're putting all of their anger and frustration behind them, and revealing strength. Most likely this song is about the death of a friend, as evident in the line "I'm not searching the sky for a reason to live."
On a side note, I hope whoever reads this is having a great day, and know that you're loved by someone and needed by someone, even if they're far away.
I feel like this wasn't a faked party... like they just threw an epic house party and had someone film it and turn it into a video.
I love everything about this!!!!
This song has a one of the best refrain what I ever heard!!! perhaps the best, just perfect...
LET ME GIVE U MY LIGHT LET ME GIVE U MY BEERS
Adam Takacs he says fears not beers 😂
Ashton Pace r/whoosh
Only if they knew how essential that tp would be now
February 2020 here I am 21yrs, didn't expect to be here, but I still am, and everything's changed again.... Once again I'm lost and confused in this stage of my life.... I moved for the first time away from my hometown recently, and now idk what to do, increases my anxiety, which opens the door to depression... Welcome to the world of endless odds, with little motivation, but high passion, little energy, but great ambition. It's always raining here and it's mostly grey clouds this time of yr, in a place I've never been, and no one to talk to around here... Guess I'll just self medicate like I always do
What a great underrated band! Amazing song
I recently had a bad breakup.. going through therapy and trying to eventually get her back.. These guys just are fucking great.
Relate
this is breakup music my friend
When I get out of a bad relationship I jam out to Attila
+Crown SMG blood on the dancefloor saved my life
+lockandload 68 You're being funny right?
These guys were awesome at Warped Tour last year. I was in the pit and when he said "ONE MORE TIME!!" Everyone went insane. It was amazing.
I'm getting real sick and tired of your shit Robin. Getting real sick and tired of it -.-
What are you talking about? XD
Your just rubbing it in my face that I can't ever go to a Warped Tour! Dx
*You're :P
Robin Carey dude they were so good at warped omg. that pit was INSANE
Been singing this in my head a lot lately🎶🎉
Was about to end everything one night and this song came on...I swear it helped heal everything that was wrong inside
When joel beat his chest i saw cocaine fly off of his shirt
SHOEY!
Outstanding.
ILL SEE YOU IN DECEMBER!!!!!!
+DMAN D How fucking good were they? amazing hearing them live amazing night!
Sam uel I didn't see them the tickets were booked out I was too late :(
+Sam uel They are fucking golden live, seen them last year at warped in Toronto amazing!
can't wait to see them in December!!
+Beverly Agius SAME! SO STOKED!
Australia Melbourne for me, hbu? :)
Beverly Agius
Australia Adelaide :D
Should be awesome with day to remember!
Beverly Agius
God I know right! I started listening to Motionless in White because of the bigasstour and I fell in love with them also xD
This is probably going to be an unbeatable concert! So excited :)