I remember seeing AJJ for the first time. This was the last song they played for the show. I don't think I can describe how utterly therapeutic it was, to sing and cry along with them during their performance.
I saw them recently, and same, they played this as their closer, and I bawled like a small child. Their entire performance was so powerful, I spent half of it laughing and dancing, and the other half crying into my beer.
I'm reading the section of my psych textbook on the bystander effect and keep wondering "Why do I recognize that name? Why am I almost singing it?" and then I google "Kitty Genovese lyrics" and am reminded of this brilliant, heartbreaking song. Thank you AJJ for helping me make connections that will stick in my brain
I remember listening to this song for the first time a few years ago, but it's just been stuck in my head recently. every line just resonates with something in my soul and brings tears to my eyes, I don't even have a dog.
me snd my internet friend bonded over this band back in 2019, and this year we met for the very first time in real life :) this was the last song we listened to together in real time in the car, i was sobbing so fucking hard just watching the sunset outside the window whilst he was next to me; it was the best moment of my life, i'm so thankful for this band, and i'm so thankful for my friend to exist. i cant wait to see him again. 💜
I bought this record in hot topic 7-8 years ago. I’ve never related to an album more. The way of the world hurts us and it’s nice to know that someone with a voice feels the same way. I’ll always love this album.
Knowing that i am just gonna be doing a 9-5 job my entire life until I grow old and die of cancer scares me, it really does scare me, and the worse part is, my mom and dad will die by the time I am old...
ik this is two years old but this is the most relatable thing i've ever seen, the best i can hope for is that i find a job i'm autistic enough about i can enjoy and be proud of. it doesn't pay too much but i think maritime is that job.
If you're still feeling this way, it really helps to not stay in one company for more than like... 5-10 years? Soft quitting is so liberating and it improves your mental health. It doesn't fix everything, but at least you don't feel like you're rotting in place, never moving forward, waiting for your life to end.
@@alphasword5541 truth. I remember being 17 always trying to reassure myself with the thoughts like: "it's going to get better". It doesn't, unfortunately. In fact, I think I was much happier back then. I was 17 when I found AJJ.
I truly wish I could connect with others with this rare gem, but only the closest people whom I'd know would at least understand. Truly powerful stuff, no matter how many years pass, this will always be an ageless classic.
the kitty genovese/mob mentality verse couplet has been parading in my mind since October 7th. free palestine. free my loved ones from this mental sickness of ongoing selfish violent oppression.
“Big Bird" I'm afraid of the way I live my life. I'm afraid of the way I don't. I'm afraid of the things that I want to do but I won't. I'm afraid of God. I'm afraid to believe and I'm afraid of all the loved ones that I've made leave. I'm afraid that my dog doesn't love me anymore. I'm afraid of the social laziness that let Kitty Genovese die. And I'm afraid of the mob mentality that makes otherwise normal people go blind. I'm afraid of the way that the world works and I'm afraid of the words in my notebooks. I'm afraid that you all know that I am a pervert. But the big red bird that lives under the city doesn't give a damn about me and it dies every night. By burning alive. I'm afraid of my grandfather's cancer. And I'm afraid of my mom's dying arm. I'm afraid that I've somehow caused my family harm. I'm afraid that the ones I love won't have enough. I'm afraid that the ones I love won't have enough. It's harder to be yourself than it is to be anybody else. I wish I were a little less of a coward but the big red bird that lives under the city doesn't give a damn about me and it dies every night. So I bought a knife. I am a knife. I am a knife man.
I talked today with someone. I understand my feelings and he jad a few words that matched. But this feels so true. Woah. Also he sounds like the singer of pink floyd
Every intrusive thought in my mind clumped together in one song
exactly... it feels good to hear someone understand.
Same 🎉
just do it man
I remember seeing AJJ for the first time. This was the last song they played for the show. I don't think I can describe how utterly therapeutic it was, to sing and cry along with them during their performance.
I saw them recently, and same, they played this as their closer, and I bawled like a small child. Their entire performance was so powerful, I spent half of it laughing and dancing, and the other half crying into my beer.
Saw them a week ago. Searched out this song. The experience was the same
I'm reading the section of my psych textbook on the bystander effect and keep wondering "Why do I recognize that name? Why am I almost singing it?" and then I google "Kitty Genovese lyrics" and am reminded of this brilliant, heartbreaking song. Thank you AJJ for helping me make connections that will stick in my brain
Just saw them tonight in Detroit. This song brought me to tears live.
Thank you AJJ. Thank you for being honest for us.
I remember listening to this song for the first time a few years ago, but it's just been stuck in my head recently. every line just resonates with something in my soul and brings tears to my eyes, I don't even have a dog.
The Knife Man album is AJJ's masterpiece, seriously.
Second only to People Who Eat People
@@julianadeanesavage6724 Yes! That album too
@@GLASSB182 let's not forget about "can't maintain"
@@charliedeese6272 of course!
@@GLASSB182 We can all just agree, AJJ is the new messiah and we need to form a cult where we all wear nikes
me snd my internet friend bonded over this band back in 2019,
and this year we met for the very first time in real life :)
this was the last song we listened to together in real time in the car,
i was sobbing so fucking hard just watching the sunset outside the window whilst he was next to me; it was the best moment of my life,
i'm so thankful for this band, and i'm so thankful for my friend to exist. i cant wait to see him again. 💜
thats beautiful
I bought this record in hot topic 7-8 years ago. I’ve never related to an album more. The way of the world hurts us and it’s nice to know that someone with a voice feels the same way. I’ll always love this album.
Knowing that i am just gonna be doing a 9-5 job my entire life until I grow old and die of cancer scares me, it really does scare me, and the worse part is, my mom and dad will die by the time I am old...
Might become a left-terrorist before I hit 40. Needs a reboot imo
ik this is two years old but this is the most relatable thing i've ever seen, the best i can hope for is that i find a job i'm autistic enough about i can enjoy and be proud of. it doesn't pay too much but i think maritime is that job.
If you're still feeling this way, it really helps to not stay in one company for more than like... 5-10 years? Soft quitting is so liberating and it improves your mental health. It doesn't fix everything, but at least you don't feel like you're rotting in place, never moving forward, waiting for your life to end.
Google recommended this song to me three days ago. I have since listened to it two dozen times. Such raw, honest, and relatable lyrics
Goosebumps, sheer goosebumps
Im 17 and feeling the weight of the world crash onto me
Thank you AJJ for this amazing song, it's such a shame more people don't know about this
It's only downhill from here, but it's all real
@@alphasword5541 truth. I remember being 17 always trying to reassure myself with the thoughts like: "it's going to get better".
It doesn't, unfortunately. In fact, I think I was much happier back then. I was 17 when I found AJJ.
Don't lisen to those idiots, you'll find your way, and it'll be nice once you've gotten back up.
@@alicamilletti469 Lmao
I'm 18 and I just feel worried constantly
I truly wish I could connect with others with this rare gem, but only the closest people whom I'd know would at least understand. Truly powerful stuff, no matter how many years pass, this will always be an ageless classic.
the kitty genovese/mob mentality verse couplet has been parading in my mind since October 7th. free palestine. free my loved ones from this mental sickness of ongoing selfish violent oppression.
vive
Solidarity, comrade. We will see your land free from Zionist oppression.
My sweet Alex sent me this song. God do I love him. What a beautiful song. I feel this on such a deep level.
Wow no comments. well I guess hi to the person who is reading this... I hope you have a nice day and stay hydrated.
Have a good day
@@cameraman2208 thanks! it is 11.44pm though so I will carry that til tomorrow
@@goddessglobalxnp5776 no problem
Thank you so much🌼❤️💟
you too
I just saw AJJ at the Pageant in STL. I had not heard of them before and they closed with this song, it was a religious experience
I listen to this when I'm extremely sad..
It's not as hot as Phoenix here but goddamn do I hate summer and AJJ seems to have written the only music on that subject.
I hate summer too
“Big Bird"
I'm afraid of the way I live my life.
I'm afraid of the way I don't.
I'm afraid of the things that I want to do but I won't.
I'm afraid of God.
I'm afraid to believe and I'm afraid of all the loved ones that I've made leave.
I'm afraid that my dog doesn't love me anymore.
I'm afraid of the social laziness that let Kitty Genovese die.
And I'm afraid of the mob mentality that makes otherwise normal people go blind.
I'm afraid of the way that the world works and I'm afraid of the words in my notebooks.
I'm afraid that you all know that I am a pervert.
But the big red bird that lives under the city
doesn't give a damn about me and it dies every night.
By burning alive.
I'm afraid of my grandfather's cancer.
And I'm afraid of my mom's dying arm.
I'm afraid that I've somehow caused my family harm.
I'm afraid that the ones I love won't have enough.
I'm afraid that the ones I love won't have enough.
It's harder to be yourself than it is to be anybody else.
I wish I were a little less of a coward but the big red bird that lives under the city
doesn't give a damn about me and it dies every night.
So I bought a knife.
I am a knife.
I am a knife man.
Bemular I don’t hear “man at the end” but I do hear it says “I am a knife” twice so I updated it. Thanks for commenting ^~^.
Bemular :0 guess I’ll change it then
this rly hit in the late 2015 nervous breakdown i had
I like the Kittie Genovese reference
I am scared all of time
im sad
i just accidentally discovered this and holy shit.
Welcome 🙏
Andrew Jackson Jihad
I talked today with someone. I understand my feelings and he jad a few words that matched.
But this feels so true. Woah.
Also he sounds like the singer of pink floyd
Lol he did do a Pink Floyd cover in ugly spiral
I wish this was popular
shout out to blu in the shag camp
the fucking best mate =D
I really did expect that he was going to be afraid of Big Bird.
One of my mates is afraid of Big Bird.
I kind of understand what he means.
Lol, big bird is kinda intimidating
@@texasfly8865 Yeah, the guy is color blind in some way that apparently makes Big Bird deeply menacing.
@@firetarrasque4667Jesus, what colour does he turn 😅
.And it dies every night.
I'm afraid that my dog doesn't love me
Get Out Of My Head!!! 🫠🫠🫠
Whos kitty genovese
No Roger Waters influence at all :)