Badflower - Ghost (Acoustic)

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  • čas přidán 31. 10. 2018
  • Our debut album “OK, I’M SICK” is available for preorder!
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    Music video by Badflower performing Ghost (Acoustic). © 2018 Big Machine Records / John Varvatos Records
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  • @TheReddog360
    @TheReddog360 Před 5 lety +2729

    Not very often will u find a singer that sounds the same live as they do on the edited tracks true talent 👍👍👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘

    • @izzybladez
      @izzybladez Před 5 lety +69

      Check out highly suspect. Johnny Stevens has an amazing live voice

    • @screamingbunnies9073
      @screamingbunnies9073 Před 5 lety +6

      @@izzybladez Yes!!!

    • @annikafroyum8196
      @annikafroyum8196 Před 5 lety +5

      Izzy Bladez yasss I was just about to say that

    • @Hacate
      @Hacate Před 5 lety +21

      It's acoustic, not live xD.
      Very nice version tho!

    • @magicD53
      @magicD53 Před 5 lety +8

      It’s edited here

  • @Indy-Andrsn
    @Indy-Andrsn Před měsícem +19

    This song came on while I was in the truck with my four year old daughter in the back seat. She asked me why he feels like a freak? I said, “I don’t know, maybe he just feels that way because he can’t be happy”. She said, “I don’t think he’s a freak, I just want to give him a hug so he doesn’t feel sad anymore.” That broke me, only a child’s innocence could show such unbiased love to another human being. We were all like that once. I was in a dark place at the time but that pulled me out. No matter who you are, when you’re feeling helpless and alone, SOMEBODY out there in the world loves you, and always remember that Jesus loves you more. Stay blessed everyone!!

  • @JasonRiveraLongshotProductions

    I'm a retired combat medic with 2 tours in Iraq and 6 tours in the nuthouse. This song has definitely saved my life.

    • @SeaGreenBoii7643
      @SeaGreenBoii7643 Před rokem +6

      Thank you for your service, And I wish you luck in life

    • @JasonRiveraLongshotProductions
      @JasonRiveraLongshotProductions Před rokem +2

      @@SeaGreenBoii7643 appreciate it

    • @djc8951
      @djc8951 Před rokem +4

      Much respect to you. May you find healing and blessing find you. 💛

    • @beezybeez7231
      @beezybeez7231 Před rokem +2

      This is a jam 🤘but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🐺

    • @mattlane2282
      @mattlane2282 Před rokem +1

      OKay, you picked the job....

  • @kelly7929
    @kelly7929 Před 3 lety +110

    This song needs to be publicized much more. A very raw and honest song about living with mental illness and needing help.

  • @TheGoProDad
    @TheGoProDad Před 5 lety +1802

    You can just feel the raw emotion through his facial expressions. It’s rare these days to see an artists who really feels what they’re singing

    • @bradhaines3142
      @bradhaines3142 Před 5 lety +36

      nice to see someone else notice that

    • @infantry0069
      @infantry0069 Před 5 lety +27

      More rare to write and sing their own song!

    • @dreragetv2278
      @dreragetv2278 Před 5 lety +4

      Mac miller was an artist best known for his emotion in his expressions while singing

    • @stephanies9236
      @stephanies9236 Před 5 lety +5

      For real song hits home to so many of us I found them at aftershock fell in love ❤❤❤

    • @stephanies9236
      @stephanies9236 Před 5 lety +1

      Cannot wait for there album to release on my birthday!

  • @SnyderPrime08
    @SnyderPrime08 Před 5 lety +2593

    Never heard someone sound so close to their album since chester

    • @lifeseekerforever
      @lifeseekerforever Před 5 lety +11

      Very good

    • @hmangaiha9581
      @hmangaiha9581 Před 5 lety +25

      I just couldn't not like this

    • @justsomerandompersononyout54
      @justsomerandompersononyout54 Před 5 lety +50

      M.shadows of avenged sevenfold, Corey Taylor of slipknot/stone sour

    • @Dkclemons1
      @Dkclemons1 Před 5 lety +42

      I honestly thought he was lip syncing in this until I saw him on whatever that night show was and he still sounded about the same (but with enough difference to know he wasn't lip syncing). I'm keeping my eye on these guys. They'll surely become popular.

    • @mandlynnkinne483
      @mandlynnkinne483 Před 5 lety +10

      Omg my thoughts exactly

  • @dxrkskies3872
    @dxrkskies3872 Před 5 lety +121

    His smile when hes playing that piano mini solo tho..... I felt that

  • @werefox85
    @werefox85 Před 6 měsíci +17

    I'm almost 40 and this song makes me bawl and cry like a 2yr old. As a multiple time survivor of myself this song is beautiful to me because I understand every heartfelt and bleeding heart word.

  • @akikoyume4722
    @akikoyume4722 Před 5 lety +831

    Sometimes I wonder how he can perform this song without crying...

    • @kevinlewis3500
      @kevinlewis3500 Před 4 lety +48

      There are some songs that I can't even listen to without crying, let alone sing...

    • @mikahbrandon6985
      @mikahbrandon6985 Před 4 lety +69

      You can bet he's crying inside and the tears are the music of the song.

    • @rebeldrip4379
      @rebeldrip4379 Před 4 lety +7

      Just like with anything else you have good days and bad days

    • @darkangelmax005
      @darkangelmax005 Před 4 lety +11

      ALL of their songs are so RAW with emotions, I don't know how anybody can't cry!! I am in love!

    • @jleo8656
      @jleo8656 Před 3 lety +5

      I know I can't sing along without breaking down. Same with A Minute to Breath by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross. These 2 songs always make me weep.

  • @tekk0825
    @tekk0825 Před 5 lety +361

    Only time he smiles throughout the entire song is when he gets lost in his instrument... that's how powerful music is!

    • @briansparrow3255
      @briansparrow3255 Před 3 lety +6

      Would you ever smile to a song, that's suicidal... I love this song but, it has never made me smile... it gives me hope to not being suicidal.... blah blah blah ....but but but ... blah blah blah

    • @mikaylalynn7682
      @mikaylalynn7682 Před 3 lety +5

      Im so happy to see this comment because I realized the same thing ❤❤

    • @jrlawson1633
      @jrlawson1633 Před 3 lety +2

      I never seen him smile once through out the whole video but I knew what you meant or the part your talking about if you are a musician of any kind you know that feeling when you get lost in the music your playing and it just flows out of you I have abunch of recordings of licks I was playing around with and some of the best ones I have a hard time recreating because it just came to me in that moment

    • @cynthiahorvath1368
      @cynthiahorvath1368 Před 3 lety

      A

    • @hinglemccringleberry9389
      @hinglemccringleberry9389 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jrlawson1633 music is a powerful thing. It overrides so many emotions

  • @tiedyetye2169
    @tiedyetye2169 Před rokem +28

    The pain is real. We will all be ok. You got this everyone

    • @beezybeez7231
      @beezybeez7231 Před 10 měsíci +1

      This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🐺🎸🤘

  • @jasonjackson9888
    @jasonjackson9888 Před 2 lety +165

    He's literally speaking what's in my heart I haven't been able to put into words for 36 long years. I cried like a baby.

    • @henningventer6641
      @henningventer6641 Před 2 lety +4

      You're not alone bro

    • @melissaclemmons5675
      @melissaclemmons5675 Před 2 lety +6

      Same. Right there with you. 🤐

    • @christineleatherwood7987
      @christineleatherwood7987 Před 2 lety +1

      Huge hugs to all 3 of you! Remember people do care about you. I care and i do not know you guys. :)

    • @rachaelharvey9880
      @rachaelharvey9880 Před 2 lety +2

      You understand 😭

    • @aminn7743
      @aminn7743 Před 2 lety +5

      My best friend killed himself 30 yrs ago. I have struggled every min of every day grief and guilt has torn me apart. And then I realized when u commit suicide ur pain and suffering is over however it doesn't go away. It transfers to the ppl that love u the most. And I can never pass this to my family. Especially my kids. Everyone at some point in their journey has thought about it. U r not alone in this.

  • @ianmallinson1459
    @ianmallinson1459 Před 5 lety +388

    F--k me I've seen some rock legends over the years but these boys are something different...never seen such raw emotion and intensity. Take a bow... I hope you achieve the acclaim your talent deserves.

    • @craigpitcher4288
      @craigpitcher4288 Před 4 lety +4

      I agree man...just saw them in Toronto...you know they're gonna be big

    • @nban_1238
      @nban_1238 Před 4 lety +1

      I’ve only heard this song of theirs, and yeah it’s good, but not for me. But this song isn’t rock, idk about the band tho

    • @rpkels29
      @rpkels29 Před 4 lety +1

      @@nban_1238 It's alt rock

    • @seanrodman2767
      @seanrodman2767 Před 3 lety +3

      They really are. It's hard to explain but if you're a fan of rock at all, and you know your rock history, then you know something special when you hear it. And these guys are something special.

    • @christinehuff1036
      @christinehuff1036 Před 3 lety

      Seen them at DTE at WRIF Fest in Michigan. Can't wait to see them again

  • @ARTV-
    @ARTV- Před 5 lety +457

    This version is so damn powerful. Josh sounds amazing, + that foot tambourine is a real kicker!

    • @imatoaster7831
      @imatoaster7831 Před 5 lety +6

      ARTV damn I found out about this song because of you, and forgot to thank you! So, thank you Jon, its one hell of a song, you recommend a lot of good Music for me.

    • @tinamoon2785
      @tinamoon2785 Před 3 lety +3

      Literally!

    • @loder6179
      @loder6179 Před 3 lety +4

      i see what you did there

    • @carlmclaughlin8601
      @carlmclaughlin8601 Před 3 lety +4

      its amazing how simple things like a tambourine can drive the vibe in the right circumstances.

    • @rebeccamosley2804
      @rebeccamosley2804 Před 2 lety

      I agree with you

  • @basbrunetrouge
    @basbrunetrouge Před 6 měsíci +6

    Heard this song for the first time in October 2018 while driving to Quebec City for what was supposed to be my last vacation with my boyfriend. I wanted him to have good memories of me… of us. I was so ready to end it all a few days later. This song changed my life for the better. It made me realize so much. In July 1st 2019, we made a trip to Boston to see Shinedown and Badflower was doing one of the first part. To tell you how much I cried when they played ghost.
    Today, my boyfriend and I are engaged, bought a house and are raising our 2 year old son.
    Life gets better. Make sure to be there to witness the beauty of it ❤

  • @taylorjams4845
    @taylorjams4845 Před 3 lety +141

    I cant stop playing this song. I dont know why it resonates so strong in me. But atleast i know I'm not alone. Love this version.

    • @MrWom80
      @MrWom80 Před 2 lety +7

      Not alone man. This song is powerful. Seems we could all use a little help healing sometimes. And we should probably all be a little more kind to one another.

    • @babycaykz
      @babycaykz Před 2 lety +3

      Your not alone

    • @christineleatherwood7987
      @christineleatherwood7987 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MrWom80 not "probably", we should all strive to be more kind to each other and realize we all make mistake and are human...we want people to forgive us so we need to forgive them for mistakes.

    • @nofox777
      @nofox777 Před rokem

      Man, it's his passion singing it that makes a lot of the difference also. It's so incredible.

    • @beezybeez7231
      @beezybeez7231 Před rokem

      This is a jam 🤘but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🐺

  • @amandabendon6676
    @amandabendon6676 Před 5 lety +404

    What hauntingly beautiful lyrics. His voice conveys every single word as the truth which is very rare in an artist these days. We need more musicians like this. Best song I've heard in years. Well done BF x

    • @jennandbren
      @jennandbren Před 5 lety +10

      I heard an interview with them about this song the singer had such bad anxiety attacks and depression with being on the road and in public hes like this is what I always wanted but he had a extremely hard time with it

  • @nicolecleversey1266
    @nicolecleversey1266 Před 5 lety +239

    The main chorus is what we can't understand when we are blind with depression. Thankyou for bringing light in a dark world lyrical sound for the silent and love to the unloved.

    • @billygoggiojr7257
      @billygoggiojr7257 Před 7 měsíci

      I'll get right this time 3000 miles ago from anyone will look me 😢

  • @BobbyBrown46772
    @BobbyBrown46772 Před 2 lety +56

    I love the regular version, but I feel like the acoustic is so much more powerful. Great job guys

  • @jimvaughn8075
    @jimvaughn8075 Před 2 lety +3

    “And I should’ve told my mom, ‘mom I love you’…like a good son. So powerful.

  • @adamnkrishajessee7365
    @adamnkrishajessee7365 Před 5 lety +567

    thank you Badflower for writing this song. When I was 13 I clinically died for 48 seconds from an overdose and I used to cut my arms and wrists up alot. I met my husband 2 years later in high school. We are married with children now. He saved my life. He loved me when I couldn't love myself. I listen to this song everyday because I've been there. This song speaks to me.

    • @nathantalkington9944
      @nathantalkington9944 Před 5 lety +13

      I'm glad you survived and made it through it all. You deserve to be happy I have tried it once before but I got caught in the back of my mind I think how easy it was mabe I'll do a better job next time

    • @Andi_andI
      @Andi_andI Před 5 lety +9

      Your story gives me hope and I'm really glad you're alive and found your wonderful husband. Thank you for sharing.

    • @xxpatrick204xx
      @xxpatrick204xx Před 5 lety +9

      Wow you're married and you have children. You're such a success story.

    • @-Coyote-Blood-
      @-Coyote-Blood- Před 5 lety +2

      Adam N Krisha Jessee

    • @sorrowlove27
      @sorrowlove27 Před 5 lety +5

      I read your comment and it brought tears to my eyes as I remembered my past. I'm happy you made it out the dark.

  • @RocknRollSandra
    @RocknRollSandra Před 5 lety +105

    I love how the drums sound like a single heartbeat after the line "I tried it once again and I think I might blackout".

    • @Anathica
      @Anathica Před 4 lety +22

      That's the point, and he plays the keys to sound like a heart monitor. In the album version there's actually a heart monitor beep after that part.

  • @savannahsalinas8127
    @savannahsalinas8127 Před 4 lety +37

    for every person who struggles with suicide and is reading this while listening ... I'm so happy you made it ♡ sweet Angel never give up the world needs you

  • @johnwittner4168
    @johnwittner4168 Před 5 měsíci +6

    This version is so much more powerful than the normal video!!! Love the emotions,so powerful, and raw!!!

    • @beezybeez4207
      @beezybeez4207 Před 4 měsíci

      This is so good but you must hear “Live Not Survive” or “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🐺🤘🎸🤘🐺

    • @johnwittner4168
      @johnwittner4168 Před 4 měsíci

      @@beezybeez4207 will definitely listen..thank you.😎

  • @davidfilip5700
    @davidfilip5700 Před 5 lety +435

    This song destroyed me, in kinda good way.

  • @AutoAuctionRebuilds
    @AutoAuctionRebuilds Před 5 lety +374

    Dang man this one really has had me thinking for the past few days. Best song I've heard in years.

    • @heathbyerly8806
      @heathbyerly8806 Před 2 lety +1

      @@GroggyFive59180 his

    • @GroggyFive59180
      @GroggyFive59180 Před 2 lety +6

      I hope you guys are doing okay these days. I don't know what you are going through, but maybe professional help is the answer, or talking to a trusted friend about what you are going through. People care about you, even if it may not feel like it at times. Be safe, I wish you the best.

    • @autumngreenough9413
      @autumngreenough9413 Před 2 lety

      Conor

    • @GroggyFive59180
      @GroggyFive59180 Před 2 lety

      @@autumngreenough9413 Hope you are doing okay these days. Take care.

    • @jayshurock6893
      @jayshurock6893 Před 2 lety

      I’m too scared to pull the trigger I pulled the trigger

  • @lyvsix
    @lyvsix Před 3 lety +59

    I've cried so much with this playing in the background...I'm not suicidal anymore but I was for a few yrs. According to doctors I should be dead, I guess my body is strong as fuck idk but this song captures perfectly what it feels like to be suicidal. Probably the best song out there on the subject.
    To everyonethinking about doing it...I respect your choices but know that for most survivors or those who don't attempt it gets better and this is a true fact, plus it is proven that even a homeless guy leaves behind at least 7 ppl behind grieving. Your death will bring even more pain, I know the pain is overwhelming but be strong. Please.

    • @jacquelinehaag6468
      @jacquelinehaag6468 Před rokem +1

      Woke up on my Bday 3 yrs ago n the ICU after having been put in a medical assistated coma to stop the effects of several hundred 💊. But said that I was having delusions from detox barbiturates n got COTARDS thought I was already dead and in purgation and everyone were demon's pretend to be my family. But as I was getting better I lost my Love of 21 yrs so now I'm Sober and determined to deserve my place in heaven next to her

    • @j.alexander4948
      @j.alexander4948 Před rokem +2

      "Even a homeless guy" ... those guys are people too and weren't always homeless. You're message was a good one tho and I'm glad you overcame. Suicide is a lie from hell

    • @heythatsnotmywalrus2819
      @heythatsnotmywalrus2819 Před rokem

      @@j.alexander4948 Fuck that religious horseshit. There is no god.

    • @j.alexander4948
      @j.alexander4948 Před rokem

      @@heythatsnotmywalrus2819 The Fool says in his heart "there is no God"
      True religion is loving your neighbor and helping people in their time of need.
      Everything Jesus said was the realist and truest words ever spoken. Frankly I dont give not one fuk what you think 💯

    • @beezybeez7231
      @beezybeez7231 Před rokem +1

      This is a jam 🤘but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🐺

  • @berrygyrl4134
    @berrygyrl4134 Před rokem +10

    It's so RARE to hear an acoustic sound EXACTLY like the enhanced and tinkered with version!!

    • @beezybeez5971
      @beezybeez5971 Před rokem

      This is so good but you must hear “Live Not Survive” or “Winding Road” by SLT 🤘🔥🥁

  • @Meh-fn3ol
    @Meh-fn3ol Před 5 lety +201

    This song makes me so emotional, no many how many times I hear it in repeat. Hearing the lyrics triggered a memory. It feels almost traumatizing that I've tried as many times and the lyrics described exactly how it felt every single time you try.
    Depression fucking sucks but the fact that there are so many people who struggle with makes you feel a little less alone.
    Whether it is a chemical imbalance or something else, the struggle to wake up everyday is so unreal.
    Music like this helps so much to heal..

    • @nathantalkington9944
      @nathantalkington9944 Před 5 lety +4

      I tried it once before and my only mistake was getting caught

    • @lorenfriend5518
      @lorenfriend5518 Před 5 lety +8

      Couldn't have said it any better. And yes, we are never ever alone in our struggle/fight/battle with depression. When it gets bad again to the point of suicidal thoughts or tendencies, I listen to music first and foremost because it's my depressions kryptonite. And with all that said, I love this band and this song, both helped and are still helping me now with the BS I been going thru the past month . Thank you badflower

    • @garrett9562
      @garrett9562 Před 5 lety +8

      In the end we all have our demons but all you can do is wake up everyday and just keep on trying

    • @coopdavillage1
      @coopdavillage1 Před 5 lety +5

      @@garrett9562 sometimes you run out of the energy to try anymore.

    • @-Coyote-Blood-
      @-Coyote-Blood- Před 5 lety +2

      what time are you going to Disney is but I want I can loan from a d ick and it hasn't answered the phone to be a 80s late night at home P000P0 to do with 9990001234556

  • @talynziemer1479
    @talynziemer1479 Před 5 lety +608

    This song gives me chills every time I listen to it because I can relate on a personal level! Thank u so much for making this song!!

    • @garrett9562
      @garrett9562 Před 5 lety +4

      It gives me chills to man its crazy lol

    • @scottfprichard
      @scottfprichard Před 5 lety +11

      Same here. I hate the fact that I like this song so much. The pain is so visible.

    • @heweltjrjeffrey155
      @heweltjrjeffrey155 Před 5 lety +2

      The video is even better

    • @lorenfriend5518
      @lorenfriend5518 Před 5 lety +7

      Same here. It's always a beautiful thing when an artist puts the most incredible melody and sounds to words you feel like u have wanted to say but didn't know how to put them to someone or even yourself. I just found this song and band about a couple weeks ago...I almost cried the first time I listened to it. It's sad but also comforting to know that we're never the only ones suffering, hurting or in pain. This song reminded me of that and it was right on time since things have been trying lately...to say the least

    • @tonivk8960
      @tonivk8960 Před 5 lety +2

      This is an amazing song. I can relate to it so much.

  • @mistycombs792
    @mistycombs792 Před 3 lety +48

    I know it's cliché but this song saved me in my darkest times and stopped me from doing things to myself that there's no coming back from. Thank you. 🖤
    To anyone out there thinking about hurting themselves..please don't. It's such a finite solution to things that will pass. It does get better, I promise.

    • @prmac3071
      @prmac3071 Před 2 lety

      Not cliche if it works

    • @jg1772
      @jg1772 Před 2 lety

      That means if you hear the wrong song at the wrong time you’ll not be able to stop yourself from hurting yourself

    • @allenrose8159
      @allenrose8159 Před 2 lety

      I still haven't seen better it been years

    • @kristinanordendahl3536
      @kristinanordendahl3536 Před 2 lety

      So glad to hear that! It is an amazing song!

    • @elizabethmoorman9988
      @elizabethmoorman9988 Před rokem

      I❤if it is not your time to go it doesn’t work tried at least 7 times I only died 4 times and somehow they always bring me back I’m now in DBT and I have hope

  • @justanaveragejess86
    @justanaveragejess86 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I wasn't aware of the existence of the acoustic version. When I found it, I listened to it more than I would like to admit! NEVER gets old ❤

  • @giannalee6493
    @giannalee6493 Před 5 lety +100

    I know someone who this song means the world to. This acoustic may be the reason she stays alive. That’s how much this means to her. 🖤

  • @timidickason3915
    @timidickason3915 Před 5 lety +139

    I tried it once before but I didn't get too far
    I felt a lot of pain but it didn't stop my heart
    And all I really wanted was someone to give a little fuck
    But I waited there forever and nobody even looked up
    I tried it once before and I think I might a messed up
    I struggled with the veins and I guess I didn't bleed enough
    But maybe I'm alive because I didn't really wanna die
    But nothing very special ever happens in my life
    Take the blade away from me
    I am a freak, I am afraid that
    All the blood escaping me won't end the pain
    And I'll be haunting all the lives that cared for me
    I died to be the white ghost
    Of the man that I was meant to be
    I tried it like before and this time I made a deep cut
    I thought about my friends and the way I didn't give enough
    And I should a told my mother 'mom, I love you' like a good son
    But this life is overwhelming and I'm ready for the next one
    Take the blade away from me
    I am a freak, I am afraid that
    All the blood escaping me won't end the pain
    And I'll be haunting all the lives that cared for me
    I died to be the white ghost
    Of the man that I was meant to be, yeah
    I tried it once again and I think I might black out
    I should a left a letter but I had nothing to write about
    My blood is all around me, I get dizzy if I stand up
    The cutting part was easy but regretting it is so fucked
    Take the blade away from me
    I am a freak, I am afraid that
    All the blood escaping me won't end the pain
    And I'll be haunting all the lives that cared for me
    I died to be the white ghost
    Of the man that I was meant to be
    I tried it once again and I think I went too far
    The man that I was meant to be
    I cut a little deeper and the pressure stopped my heart
    The man that I was meant to be
    I couldn't tell my mother that I love her, I'm a bad son
    This life is overwhelming and I'm ready for the next one

  • @user-vk5fg8lk8t
    @user-vk5fg8lk8t Před 6 měsíci +3

    When the singer smiles that little grin for 2 seconds as his piano playing speeds up...... gets me in the uterus😊

  • @smurfkillah10
    @smurfkillah10 Před rokem +13

    I don’t usually share but I’m just a random person posting a random comment. This song stopped me from ending my life. I listen to it anytime I can’t take things and I think about my mom and how much she loves me. I love this band.

    • @guestlast8312
      @guestlast8312 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Any day you are still here is a good day.

    • @user-ci1om9rs6r
      @user-ci1om9rs6r Před 5 měsíci

      As a father who lost his son to suicide, I can’t thank you enough for your mother. It’s been five years and I cry everyday. I would trade anything to have him back…you’re post needs to be shared.Icam so glad you are here.

  • @zibergg
    @zibergg Před 5 lety +92

    the lyrics hit close to home but hid voice is amazing. this band deserves recognition

  • @everythingrandom2237
    @everythingrandom2237 Před 5 lety +115

    Just when I thought I couldn't love this song anymore... ❤

  • @ChrissyGilliam-lq2el
    @ChrissyGilliam-lq2el Před 11 měsíci +4

    This is the only song that gives me any comfort
    when I am down and out.

    • @beezybeez7231
      @beezybeez7231 Před 10 měsíci

      This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🐺🎸🤘

  • @gr8tdnz
    @gr8tdnz Před 4 lety +10

    If you’re looking for a sign not to kill yourself, this is it. You may have messed up your life. You may have completely pulled the pin out of the grenade, and laid on it with your own choices. But I can tell you... I can PROMISE you... with every ounce of my being- your life is not over. You are not a waste. You still have meaning and purpose. Your life can still make such an enormous difference. It may make an enormous difference just for your own family.... or more families than you can count.

  • @priddyfit6331
    @priddyfit6331 Před 5 lety +123

    Release the new album already. This band is fixing to be the next big thing.

    • @priddyfit6331
      @priddyfit6331 Před 5 lety +2

      Rob Holloway Can’t wait. Really like the new XanaX song.

    • @robertlarson3197
      @robertlarson3197 Před 5 lety +1

      It's been released as of February. Called Ok, I'm sick.

  • @artisticwizard1016
    @artisticwizard1016 Před 5 lety +113

    2:59 omg he plays that piano soooooooooo good😮

    • @yearofthekilljoys
      @yearofthekilljoys Před 5 lety +6

      Well*

    • @andreasfrost-blade4689
      @andreasfrost-blade4689 Před 5 lety +2

      2019 year of the killjoys dude, don’t correct idiots then they might be able to trick someone into procreating with them, then there will be more of them.

    • @yearofthekilljoys
      @yearofthekilljoys Před 5 lety

      @@andreasfrost-blade4689 shit you're right

    • @kylafluff2774
      @kylafluff2774 Před 4 lety

      Ik very talented. I wish i could play piano.

    • @dansbigfanguitarist
      @dansbigfanguitarist Před 4 lety

      Kronik 72 ohhhhhhhhhhhh
      Kronik 72, you’re the real MVP, you just slayed these guys. Although, not a fan of using queer like that, but these guys deserved some social judgement.

  • @annatilley5082
    @annatilley5082 Před 4 lety +18

    as someone that has suffered most of my life with severe anxiety and depression this song touches me so deeply and has gotten me through many dark times. thank you for putting this out there for the world!

  • @NicoleSandersNAU
    @NicoleSandersNAU Před 6 měsíci +3

    thank you for writing this.

  • @imanfuntube4322
    @imanfuntube4322 Před 5 lety +423

    He sounds exactly like he does in the video

    • @hairbrushmicrophone9130
      @hairbrushmicrophone9130 Před 5 lety +8

      ImanFunTube no ..cuz he full voiced “I’ll be haunting” while here he did it in head voice ...so that proves he is a great singer and can perform in both situations

    • @bradhaines3142
      @bradhaines3142 Před 5 lety +9

      its called talent. hard to find on the radio these days

    • @megb5196
      @megb5196 Před 5 lety +5

      @@bradhaines3142 the band is on the radio now

    • @elijahcoon425
      @elijahcoon425 Před 5 lety

      Meg B damn i need to start listening to the radio now because this song randomly started playing on spotify and i fell in love like 3 weeks ago

    • @DamonCampbellTV
      @DamonCampbellTV Před 5 lety

      ImanFunTube seriously!

  • @coffeewithkarlie
    @coffeewithkarlie Před 5 lety +55

    The way his facial expressions are while singing literally made me cry. You know he felt this song and used his soul. Amazing artwork

  • @katieharrison8386
    @katieharrison8386 Před 2 lety +29

    Just saw these guys live last night and they absolutely killed it. His voice sounds exactly the same live and the instrumentals are insane. If you get the chance to see them live, take it!!

    • @deserayhughes7752
      @deserayhughes7752 Před 2 lety +1

      Commenting because I'm jealous!! I'd LOVE TO SEE THEM LIVE!!! dude is amazing, and you can tell his acoustic version of this song sounds just like he does on the record. Amazing!! Not to mention, the lyrics are Top Notch!!

    • @ryanscott7799
      @ryanscott7799 Před rokem

      I think we r just getting started

  • @TheOriginalAcoustic
    @TheOriginalAcoustic Před 4 lety +23

    This is one of the most haunting and painful songs I’ve ever heard in my 29 years of life. Thank you for baring your soul to us. “The cutting part was easy, but regretting it is so fucked” - it’s the truth. All my love, respect, & admiration goes out to you guys 🙏

  • @hellishound
    @hellishound Před 5 lety +86

    So when heard this song in concert I had no idea who bad flower was. But I had recently had a suicide attempt and listening to this song hit me hard. It was overwhelming at the time for me to hear. But now. Months later. I’m a better state of mind, I’m glad I found this song again. I connect so much to it. With Everything described I feel like I could have wrote it.

  • @heyitsme6067
    @heyitsme6067 Před 5 lety +36

    Sad song but so hauntingly beautiful. I could listen to this on repeat for hours.

  • @livehardsellhard5674
    @livehardsellhard5674 Před 4 lety +22

    I cried my eyes out when I heard this song.

  • @Samantic2332
    @Samantic2332 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This song will forever be my soul saver.
    Remember fondly the nights in which I lay restless, tear stained with an excruciating pound behind the darkness of eyelid. Prayers to never wake, only to offer a silence to the defeaning voices that were my own thoughts.
    Am so deeply proud of myself for everything I have conquered these last three years. Due to reflection, maturing, and many learned lessons - I now have an entire faith in myself to carry through this life. Without the suffocating feel of gasping for every shallow breathe.
    Now and forever, breathing deeply. Steadily. Happily.

    • @beezybeez4207
      @beezybeez4207 Před 4 měsíci +1

      This is so good but you must hear “Live Not Survive” or “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🐺🤘🎸🤘🐺

  • @KayluhRuhnay
    @KayluhRuhnay Před 5 lety +15

    in my teens i used to self harm when i felt overwhelmed, 5 years clean and recently i had been struggling again but then i found this band and this song in particular so now when im overwhelmed or upset i listen to this song and take a few breaths. the line "the cutting part was easy but regretting it is so fucked" particularly speaks to me because it reminds me that while it may help in the moment ill be so ashamed and disappointed after the fact. so i owe this song a lot.

  • @ValerieMae
    @ValerieMae Před 5 lety +54

    This talent is unmatched. So raw and exposed. Stunning.

  • @natedowning5388
    @natedowning5388 Před 4 lety +10

    Music like this helps people get through some major problems. Great lyricism

  • @Melissa-sk8ub
    @Melissa-sk8ub Před 2 měsíci +1

    This saved more lives then they’ll probably ever realize, but truly thankful they have ☺️🖤

  • @FranciscoGomez-dn8py
    @FranciscoGomez-dn8py Před 5 lety +10

    Can we just appreciate the technical piano playing and vocals at the same time?

    • @IdahoRanchGirl
      @IdahoRanchGirl Před 3 lety +1

      Piano playing so unique and awesome! Vocals as well. But that piano sound!

  • @tombradbrady7412
    @tombradbrady7412 Před 5 lety +152

    This song gets me by everyday, ty guys I appreciate you!

    • @rowlandgal7477
      @rowlandgal7477 Před 5 lety

      So damn good, mind blown dudes

    • @deenaward9065
      @deenaward9065 Před 5 lety

      Bring reality to perspective.. I try so hard to be the person I'm meant to be.. This song touches me so deep.. Because ending my life wouldn't end the pain. It would absolutely transfer to the ones who love me.. Thank you guys for making a song that touches the heart as deeply as this.. 💓

  • @brucehoneyman2945
    @brucehoneyman2945 Před 3 lety +4

    you know unlike so many artists he had to be involved with this there's just to much raw emotion. He has probably touched so many with this song and helped them through horrible times.

  • @jadeglavieux2580
    @jadeglavieux2580 Před 5 lety +6

    I love the fact that he seems so happy just playing the piano. Such a beautiful version

  • @MrsTeenagewiccan
    @MrsTeenagewiccan Před 5 lety +22

    Ahhhhhhh the way he piano In this seriously made my heart skip a beat . This whole thing is just beautiful 🙌

  • @mammashona5846
    @mammashona5846 Před 5 lety +76

    Best version yet.. Love the piano

    • @danielsmith5360
      @danielsmith5360 Před 5 lety +3

      yes LOVED the piano -- must hear more in future songs and arrangements. Really really good stuff.

    • @DamonCampbellTV
      @DamonCampbellTV Před 5 lety +2

      Shona Colson nice touch for sure!

  • @Gruezi583
    @Gruezi583 Před 4 lety +6

    " This life is overwhelming and I'm ready for the next one "-- love it

    • @karencraig2452
      @karencraig2452 Před 4 lety

      This hits home for soon many people I know including me. Having suffer from depression since I was 15. I'm 57 now dealing with life one day at a time. I'm still here. Music is my therapy and the grand talent we have with this band is nothing more than good medicine. Thanks guys. Excellent

  • @kirsten1355
    @kirsten1355 Před 4 lety +6

    I legitimately have no idea how josh performs this without crying. The acoustic version hits on an even deeper level 🖤

  • @braindeadgoldfish
    @braindeadgoldfish Před 5 lety +19

    This song destroys me every time I listen to it, but I keep coming back to it because it's so perfect.

  • @andrewhockenheimer8956
    @andrewhockenheimer8956 Před 5 lety +113

    I love this so much you guys are gonna go places, I found you guys when I heard Ghost on the radio and I definitely am a life long fan now

    • @mikedouglas1226
      @mikedouglas1226 Před 5 lety

      Me too what u just said

    • @DamonCampbellTV
      @DamonCampbellTV Před 5 lety +1

      Andrew Hockenheimer their future is bright!

    • @russelllynch7606
      @russelllynch7606 Před 4 lety

      Sirius xm plays Badflower alot. My local channels never play them or any good music. #iheartradio destroyed Louisville, KY rock.

  • @amysinger7229
    @amysinger7229 Před rokem +5

    I just found this band yesterday and was just speechless by the official video of this song. I just watched this version and ...... I am blown away. I am pretty biased when it comes to music and have not really cared for any new bands because they have no talent!!! But I am in love thus far and I can barely type because I want to listen to all of the other songs y'all have!! BRAVO!!!!

    • @stacyn.t.turner1609
      @stacyn.t.turner1609 Před 10 měsíci

      Same here & in agreement with u! This is absolute talent and, and well speechless right now bc of how great this is & in this day and age at that. Great job Badflower!!!❤🎉😊

  • @Vault127
    @Vault127 Před 2 lety +1

    The voice in combination with the poetry *chefs kiss*

  • @tripxez8478
    @tripxez8478 Před 5 lety +11

    2:45 is why I listen to music..one of my favorite bands to date.

  • @Roamingraven37
    @Roamingraven37 Před 5 lety +31

    I heard you on octane on XM radio and I have axienty and depression like you and I can relate to this song. Thank you for it. Can't wait to see you in Pittsburgh in March

  • @WinyanHanhepiwi
    @WinyanHanhepiwi Před rokem +8

    Really looking forward to seeing these guys live. This is some serious talent, here. The raw, emotional songwriting and vocals - wow. And can I just say, speaking as a classically trained pianist, that is just some beautiful, clean, effortless piano technic right there.

  • @1223LCM
    @1223LCM Před 4 lety +39

    Badflower: *are rockstars*
    Also Badflower: "Nothing very special ever happens in my life"

    • @NOTMEORYOU69696
      @NOTMEORYOU69696 Před 4 lety +1

      I thought the same thing lol

    • @palaye_everyday114
      @palaye_everyday114 Před 4 lety +12

      I think he means that nothing special ever happens to him that he hasn't had to work for, being a band and doing what he does requires a ton of dedication and effort, and it can take everything out of you, hence the reason why this song might have been made....maybe instead of working his ass off, he just wants something good and "special" to happen that he can enjoy without pressure from everyone to make it better.

    • @baileylarson2661
      @baileylarson2661 Před 3 lety +3

      Could also be a metaphorical song not even about his experiences, a lot of suicidal people have “boring lives” or think they never get what they need in live.

  • @Karli841
    @Karli841 Před 5 lety +49

    I don’t even have words to describe how perfect this is. Thank you so much for sharing your passion with the world 💚

  • @bhoogie237
    @bhoogie237 Před 5 lety +80

    “This life is overwhelming and I’m ready for the next one.”
    Same same same. Idk what to do with myself anymore.

    • @KareenBurgosPappas
      @KareenBurgosPappas Před 4 lety +11

      Fight! Fight every day and keep fighting! Fight against the dying of the light... You are not alone.

    • @peachy8027
      @peachy8027 Před 4 lety +6

      i know im late, but are you okay? you can always talk to me. i know it’s not much coming from a stranger on the internet, but ill listen

    • @bhoogie237
      @bhoogie237 Před 4 lety +3

      Bean Child no, thank you for reaching out. I’m not really ok at all right now. I just feel very empty and useless. I actually forgot I posted this a while back and came back to post something tonight because I’m really going through it right now. I just don’t know what to do or feel.

    • @bhoogie237
      @bhoogie237 Před 4 lety +2

      Kareen Burgos thank you so much. I’ll keep fighting, it just feels pointless to sometimes.

    • @RedBandanaGarage
      @RedBandanaGarage Před 4 lety +3

      Bdoogie bro...it always feels that way. Then it doesn’t. Then it does again. It’ll yo-yo with you , but remember this is just your consciousness being an ass. In this era, we don’t have anything to live for anymore other than each other, we don’t have great wars or famine to survive. Or anything for that matter, so our minds try to give us ideas of no hope to cope with the lack thereof.
      Just remember, the candle is still lit and we need to ensure it stays that way for as long as possible. Don’t rely on your brain but your heart. It is the feelings you have for every small thing that will keep you going. They will give you the joy you miss, and you should cherish those moments because they are worth living no matter how twisted it may seem.

  • @avamarie974
    @avamarie974 Před 4 lety +8

    my best friend died almost a year ago, he took his own life. This song is meant for you gagey, I love you so much

  • @crystalhandley3541
    @crystalhandley3541 Před měsícem +1

    This is the first time I saw this version it's absolutely beautiful the raw emotions I love it

  • @amandahale7510
    @amandahale7510 Před 5 lety +35

    rip to my Big Brother Samuel Mark Benslay. MAY 4TH 2007. The day part of my heart died, and slowly kills the rest. I think at times he was the smart one. But my 2 year old MEAN ASS, reminds me why Im here. My brother took enough drugs "EVERY SINGLE DRUG ON THE MARKET IN 07" to kill 10 people and then hung himself in the woods behind his house. When my son was born in 17 (10 years later) he has a birth mark on the back of his neck.. I think my brother came back to me. We shall see as he gets older. My mom says my brother and I acted the same way as toddlers and Raiden acts just like that. Another irony, My mom made my brother a crosshatched blanket YEARS ago, When raiden saw it, He said mine... BTW my child doesn't talk much at all.. There was 18 years between me and my brother Sam.. LOVE YOU BUBBA THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY...........

  • @daisygirl315
    @daisygirl315 Před 5 lety +38

    IM SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS, I’m amazed at how far you guys have come. I feel like I’m not alone and Thankyou for saving me

  • @ThrasherMadDog
    @ThrasherMadDog Před 3 lety +13

    Thank you, so much for this. When I found out my friend died, I planned to commit suicide...I made a deep cut and I couldn't stand up. I thought about my friend and the pain of his death was more overwhelming than the pain in my arm. I was overwhelmed by grief and sadness, I could have done much worse...but here I am 14 years later, scarred and burned, inside and out...but i'm here. I miss him every day, but music, songs like this help me see what I could have done, and what I need to fight the demons and anxiety.

    • @IdahoRanchGirl
      @IdahoRanchGirl Před 3 lety

      I'm glad you're still here. Everyone has a purpose in this life. You included.

  • @justamotorcycleenthusiast9800

    When a great produced song is published and then you hear an acoustic version and your mind is blown!

  • @taylorwall3292
    @taylorwall3292 Před 5 lety +37

    I’ve listened to the original so many times bought it on iTunes because I loved it so much I think my husband is growing concerned with how much I love this song ! 🙈

  • @nightchild8324
    @nightchild8324 Před 5 lety +104

    I think I might be in love with this version even more than the original! When are you guys coming to Denver Colorado? I would love to see you guys play at the Roxy or an equally intimate setting!

    • @CaraLucky777
      @CaraLucky777 Před 5 lety +1

      They are playing at the marquis theater on the 14th of this month and then will be back in CO February 26 @ the Ogden with nothing more! Can't wait for these shows!

    • @nightchild8324
      @nightchild8324 Před 5 lety

      @@CaraLucky777 omg!! Thank you so much! I can't make this month but Feb 26th is my bf birthday!! And I've seen nothing more twice already!! What a great damn show! I will be there!
      Thanks for sharing

    • @DamonCampbellTV
      @DamonCampbellTV Před 5 lety +1

      Night Child hell yea!

  • @user-nx4ss5ix9h
    @user-nx4ss5ix9h Před rokem +3

    The guy behind the singer, on percussion, he takes a few looks at the singer, Sorry idk his name, that guys watching out for him. He knows why this songs was made.

  • @cghurst328
    @cghurst328 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You see the pain and deepness of this song in his face as he is performing. Been here and work daily to ensure my head is in a good space.

  • @jimschoeff4185
    @jimschoeff4185 Před 5 lety +13

    I'm a 62-year-old musician, and I've been playing and have seen all of the great bands from the 60s to today and I know raw talent when I hear it, and this is it. Bands like this let me know this generation is keeping the music alive.

    • @johnkeenum1408
      @johnkeenum1408 Před 5 lety

      I agree, I'm 55 yrs old & I find this song is awesome !

    • @porknbeans6757
      @porknbeans6757 Před 5 lety

      Yeah. I admit I'm a bitter jaded musician (50s) who got really close to making it right before the 80s music scene ended. In a way I'm glad, cuz it forced me to go to school, get a good job. pension, 401k, etc. Many of the guys that "made it" back then struggled when the scene ended...some still struggling now. Thing is, when I watch this band I realize i realize I never had anything powerful like this to say anyway. I see a lot of gimmicky stuff but this is the real deal. I saw them live the other night and they sounded as good as a CD.

  • @atmassylphen6785
    @atmassylphen6785 Před 5 lety +5

    The edited version is awesome but this, with the piano and the Same vocal quality... Incredible.

  • @shyloca668
    @shyloca668 Před rokem +2

    You get me. Thankyou for this . And thank you for sharing your truth with this world

    • @beezybeez7231
      @beezybeez7231 Před rokem

      This is a jam 🤘but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🐺 🎹 🎸

  • @kennymarshall2186
    @kennymarshall2186 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I'm a walking nut job with severe depression, anxiety and PTSD. I play this song a lot. It helps get me through the day especially when your mind goes dark. No one to talk too and even if ya talk they get mad so what's the point.

    • @beezybeez4207
      @beezybeez4207 Před 4 měsíci +1

      This is so good but you must hear “Live Not Survive” or “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🐺🤘🎸🤘🐺

    • @kennymarshall2186
      @kennymarshall2186 Před 4 měsíci

      @@beezybeez4207 I'm looking it up now

    • @Samantic2332
      @Samantic2332 Před měsícem

      If ever you need someone to listen, who does understand this deeply. Am here for you. ( :

  • @ntxoil8894
    @ntxoil8894 Před 5 lety +6

    This is one of the best acoustic songs I've listened to from new age artists.

  • @FaalKoriim
    @FaalKoriim Před 5 lety +208

    As someone sitting on the verge of suicide once again, I appreciate this song. Particularly, "this life is overwhelming and I'm ready for the next one."

    • @Grima3773
      @Grima3773 Před 5 lety +3

      I feel you 😖

    • @HighStakesDanny
      @HighStakesDanny Před 5 lety +13

      There is no next one.

    • @RocknRollSandra
      @RocknRollSandra Před 5 lety +10

      If you need to talk, feel free to send me a message. I mean it.

    • @wtw6474
      @wtw6474 Před 5 lety +10

      As a parent of a son that has and is fighting suicide, again never give in! The pain and sorrow is overbearing that I can not fix this. Never give in to the voices, I pray continually that he will not end today, and that I could bare his pain.

    • @berrygyrl4134
      @berrygyrl4134 Před 4 lety +4

      Agree 100%

  • @GroggyFive59180
    @GroggyFive59180 Před 3 lety +4

    I hope that everyone here is okay. Please be safe and remember that people care about you, even if it may not feel like it sometimes. If you are feeling troubled, maybe professional help is the answer, or talking to a trusted friend about what you are going through. Wish you the best.

  • @dustin106
    @dustin106 Před rokem +2

    Hits me hard when I listen to this song. Coming up on the 22nd anniversary of the night that has haunted me forever. I was going to ask a girl(friend)out the next day that I had known from school. Well, she killed herself that night. I spent years trying to drink myself to death after that. But I always woke up. I haven't drank in years now though. But the trauma has never left. Just compiled on top of all the others that I've lost afterwards. Man. If only she had known just exactly how many people really did care about her. It haunts me that I could've just went into her work that day and talked to her and maybe had given her a little hope. 😥

    • @beezybeez7231
      @beezybeez7231 Před rokem +1

      This is a jam 🤘but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🐺 🎹 🎸

  • @bluejai4212
    @bluejai4212 Před 5 lety +8

    I love this song so damn much.
    The minimalist approach makes it that much more heavy.
    Can’t get enough.

  • @JCL51475
    @JCL51475 Před 5 lety +5

    I’m in awe. I love this so much more than the original. Love their sound.

  • @bayonettakertok2363
    @bayonettakertok2363 Před 4 lety +3

    This song makes me cry every time, never knew an artist could write something so powerful and personal that connected with so many members of its audience

  • @crystleyates2600
    @crystleyates2600 Před 2 lety +3

    This song saved my life. I couldn't feel anything but sadness and emptiness...... and this song 💜

  • @brandyc9593
    @brandyc9593 Před 5 lety +24

    👏💙
    I NEED a Badflower Headset 🎧

    • @brandyc9593
      @brandyc9593 Před 5 lety

      @KingBee _malsman_ I'd buy it!!😁

    • @nicole-sw2et
      @nicole-sw2et Před 5 lety +4

      They're V-MODA headphones, you could customize them on their website to have them say Badflower just like their's.
      p.s those headphones i've heard are reallllyyy good lol

    • @DamonCampbellTV
      @DamonCampbellTV Před 5 lety

      Brandy e would be awesome!

    • @jeff8907
      @jeff8907 Před 4 lety

      @@nicole-sw2et my hero

  • @MsGina
    @MsGina Před 5 lety +10

    I remember first hearing this song at your show last July when you opened for THE STRUTS in HAMPTON NH.and I was just like WOW! I had the same response with this version. I must have heard this song so many times since then and I always have the same response. Thanks so much for opening up to your fans and writing such a powerful song. I feel like you saved so many people and made them feel like they aren’t alone in this world struggling through what people are afraid to talk about. Can’t wait for your new album. Just pre ordered my copy last night. Keep writing!! Love you guys!! ❤️♥️❤️♥️

  • @sydkiller19971
    @sydkiller19971 Před 3 lety +12

    I played this song several times everyday when I first heard it. I still come back to it several times a week. It will probably never stop resonating in my head everyday. This is the best song to describe the way that I truly and deeply feel. Thank you so much Badflower for giving me this opportunity to connect with such a song.

  • @gentle_apathy
    @gentle_apathy Před 3 lety +3

    That piano solo... so beautiful. His voice is very raw and striking. The entire band just stuns me, there is so much talent here.