To anyone listening to this song and feeling the raw emotions taking over, remember this life is all about growth and sometimes the right choice is the hardest one to make
To anyone in this world working on healing, I see you. I’m proud of you. To all the silent battles you have fought and the tears you have shed, I’m sending the biggest hug. To relationships that ended due to unhealed trauma, may restoration find you and meet you exactly where you are. You are still worthy of love and deserve the world. It often rains hardest on those deserving of sun. Don’t ever forget that. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that this is only a tough season, not a tough life. ❤
Tyvm, I never heard of this guy before until I met a person who is a friend now, and he likes this guy's music, and I can see why very powerful lyrics and meaning glad I met him and glad I found out about this music artist wish you nothing but the best in the future for you and your family
Literally! I am going to his show coming up and listening to newer music and I think with this one right here I found a new #1. I’m crying at work listening to this shit😭🔥🖤
I pushed away my angel & soulmate. I’m sorry if you’ve experienced the pain I know we all must at some point & I just pray everyone can make it out truly…. ♾️
I wish your husband nothing but the best! I'm a recovering alcoholic. 8 years sober this May. Tell him life will, and gets so much better..... I found out that even tho I loved that booze, my family needed and loved me more ❤ May he find strength and peace to overcome his battles
Don't. My husband was an addict for 10 years. Army military vet. Only 39. Tried to take his life a few times due to not being able to clean himself up. He's been sober since 2017. 7 years now. The impossible was possible. Days I felt like giving up. It was hard but I loved him that much. He's laying here beside me sleeping now, our kids sleeping in their rooms. U got this. He his biggest support system but don't enable him
@@Jaycee42023 then why does it feel like im more lost now then i ever was? it seems the more i learn of this cold world the less i want to be part of it
@@SiNestEr691 I really understand you on that. Not sure, if you & I are the only ones that feel that way but, if you don’t have kids, it’s harder to understand. Only thing I can advice is putting uncomfortable things into practice and try our hardest not to keep making the same mistakes. It gets lonely & colder the more we grow but we all have a purpose in life
@@Jaycee42023 i feel that i am a father of four and tbh they the only reason im still around once they good idk maybe take a plane somewhere and try restarting fresh
As a veteran these words are my life. After Afghanistan I was so lost for so long, but she stayed, she built a life with me, she helped save me, even today 13 years later. Thank you.
She didn’t stay by my side, she left me as I was working on me while I let her work on her. Now we have to work on ourselves apart, but it didn’t need to be that way…we could’ve done it together. Russ always releasing songs when I need them tho most, that’s why he’s always my top artist.
Breaking the cycle!!! I grew up with a toxic mom and dad who fought every night of my childhood. I grew up to follow that same pattern wit my drinking and fighting, almost 2 years sober 🎉🎉🎉
I have BPD and I relate to this song so fucking much. Are you okay Russ? We LOVE YOU!!!!!!!! Please stay with us 😢 I've been going thru so much lately....I needed an anthem. This is it right here.
I absolutely love Russ & 6lack. Both their music got me thru some of the roughest times in my life. Hearing them on a track that hits so close to home got me feeling some type of way.
Trying to not cry every time I hear this song. But doesn’t help it’s on repeat so the tears eventually fall. I needed this while never knowing I didn’t need to hear the words that were speaking how I have been feeling lately. Thank you for this Russ. I can’t wait to see you on tour next month- to vibe, to cry , to just feel alive
Russ, NF, Logic, the trinity of rappers that writes music they possibly go through along with their fans. This piece really gives you a vibe that allows yourself to be vulnerable while being at peace. Thank you for this, Russ! 🔥🙏🏻
We are living in an era where everything and everyone is replaceable. Like life comes easy and a present is just what it is. Like a Amazon package. If u don’t like what u got u can send it back. We gotta take care of those that lift us up when we are low and remember that they stopped their time to be with us.
Having parents who have been divorced my whole life, this hits me hard. Music has always been my outlet and you have been so helpful emotionally . One day we will work together, I will never stop trying to make it. 🙌🏻🤞🏻
It’s comforting to realize that you’re not the only one to be going through what you believe to be the most difficult time in your life and see that you’re not alone and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
This song hits home all to well right now… I’ve literally hit my rock bottom….. lost my home.. now having to live in a tent at the lake with my mom and boyfriend…. Thank you for releasing this. Love your music
This whole record is so powerful but dude 6lacks verse is so fuckin crazy powerful I feel like he pulled the words outa me. Powerful. Thank you for this both y’all. I needed this record
I relate to every word. Crazy how so many people can be going through the same situations on many level, and a beautiful song can explain or express all our feelings that we don't know how to or can't. Killing Me Softly With His Words!Thank You Russ!!!
I dedicate this song to my boyfriend who has stayed by my side throughout my growth, change, and healing stages. He is my foundation and I can’t wait to repay him when I am back on top! ❤❤❤❤
I’ve always heard of people saying/hearing a song and its “speaking to you” and i finally felt that with this track, i even cried… good shit Russ 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@latenightchillin to me it's about he really loves this girl and she's getting tired of his toxic shit and he wants to change but has never known anything different so it's hard for him but the girl is his soulmate so he's healing for her and hoping he doesn't chase her away in the meantime. ♡
To everyone reading this, I hope you know you are valued, you are appreciated, and you are enough. To those in recovery remember that relapse is a part of every recovery story. I made it to 8 years sober this year. Hoping I make it to 9 and so on and so forth. If I made it to 8 years you can too. Remember that that first year is the hardest, but you can do it ..🔥❤️💯🌹
If this song didn't hit home I don't ever know if one will. Thank you for making this song. My boyfriend lost the mother of his five year old daughter whike he was incarcerated a few months ago. He is struggling and he asked me recently to be patient with him. He keeps telling me he is working on him and I just needed to be by his side. I pray he understands sometimes I need to lean on him as well and comes home. I miss him. Again thank you for sharing your talent with the world.!
@@lindsayclark921 Wish I could help but, there's too many songs that had similar riffs, sis... lol could be anything to be real. But the popular bands at the time were like Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Blink 182, New Found Glory...
This hits. i dont get emotional often or quickly, but this is so relatable. Growing up with drug/alcohol abusing parents who were into organized crime, i'm lucky and happy to have found my girl whos been staying by my side for the past 8 years. Its a hard shift coming from where i came from to where i am now and where i will be going in the future. Thank you Russ for your music
LYRICS: Would you stay by my side When I'm working on me? Hey I understand it's hard when none of this is your fault But I'm hoping you don't leave Would you stay by my side (Would you?) When I'm working on me? (When I'm working on me?) Hey I'm unlearning some things, I don't expect you to stay But I'm hoping you don't leave (I'm hoping you don't leave), yeah And all I can say I'm committed to change things I learned growing up But you don't have to wait Sorry, baby, I'm falling Falling, falling down That's why I'm calling, calling Calling now, you Boo-hoo, childhood trauma Fucked up dad and a fucked up momma Taught me that love means drama Hostility was the problem solver Sad nothin' ever got solved Go figure, tryna reconfigure my brain I'm triggered by arguments Reactive, I'm on defense Course my girl is on defense (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) Would you stay by my side When I'm working on me? Hey I understand it's hard when none of this is your fault But I'm hoping you don't leave Would you stay by my side (Would you?) When I'm working on me? (When I'm working on me?) Hey I'm unlearning some things, I don't expect you to stay But I'm hoping you don't leave (I'm hoping you don't leave), yeah And all I can say I'm committed to change things I learned growing up But you don't have to wait Sorry, baby, I'm falling Falling, falling down That's why I'm calling, calling Calling now, you (Calling you, oh, yeah, yeah) Put up with my shit, huh Fixed to a real misfit, huh You been too legit through the times I had you tired and sick When we really coulda split, uh I'm under construction, I see the foundation You holdin' us up like a beam, I'm sorry Who would have known that my past would haunt me? I should have known that this change would cost me It's Wednesday night and I'm lookin' for a flight I can make it to your side by the p.m I spend more time, and I make up for the time I treated the love like a per diem I bottled a lot of my pain And messed up with things I couldn't explain and then, I sip I tried to contain, but then I flip, shit Would you stay by my side When I'm working on me? Hey I understand it's hard when none of this is your fault But I'm hoping you don't leave Would you stay by my side (Would you?) When I'm working on me? (When I'm working on me?) Hey I'm unlearning some things, I don't expect you to stay But I'm hoping you don't leave (I'm hoping you don't leave), yeah And all I can say I'm committed to change things I learned growing up But you don't have to wait Sorry, baby, I'm falling Falling, falling down That's why I'm calling, calling Calling now, you Listen to my song "Shower" ua-cam.com/video/M3co9lQ-Cy8/v-deo.html
Man this song got me crying because every thing this man said hits I have borderline personality disorder and for most people that means I’m too much to deal with but all I do is support love and defend and still feel I get left
I am in recovery and I played this for my boyfriend and he absolutely loved this. He's been by my side while I'm working on myself and has been my biggest support system. Moving away and starting all over again and working on myself wa truly the best thing I could ever done for myself self care. Be the best version of yourself your worth it!!!
I came across this by sheer luck...this describes exactly what I'm going through right now. I don't expect my friends and family to be there once I'm done healing (maybe I won't ever be done) but I need to do this for myself so I can say "I'm back" stronger than before. I hope not only me but also all the people who identified with the lyrics as I did find their peace...that's what I'm looking for. "I bottled a lot of my pain" and I do not wish to hurt those around me for it. Sending all of you a big hug 🫂
It is always a positive surprise for me that some artists unwaveringly uphold the principles of mental health, heart, and soul. Thank you, Russ, for consistently providing your listeners with what they need through your music ever since I started listening to you. 💚
"fucked up dad and a fucked up mamma..." Honestly we need more songs that make us feel and relate to our family lives. None of us had a perfect childhood yet that's not in any songs. We need to feel to heal. Music heals. I hope he makes more like this. I notice the songs he pours more heart and truth in go bigger as in more viral. Keep being real the world needs it. Thank you
Beautiful song. The truth is that most of us give our inner child up to our intimate partner, hoping they can take care of us and love us. But until we are able to take responsibility for our own needs and fill our hearts with love. We will forever get stuck in loops of control as both parties fight for control to get the love they desperately need.
I feel like Russ drops songs just for me constantly! This one dropped when I really needed it. 60 days sober today! I’ve been working through my recovery for the last 5yrs now, most of that time it’s been Russ’ music that I’ve relied on to get me through some of the toughest shit. The end of my 8yr relationship with the father of 2 of my children, which was a blessing in disguise considering how toxic it was. I can’t thank you enough, Russ for doing what you do and writing real shit! You’re my favourite artist for a reason, you changed the game! Santiago is my new playlist!!!
This song could not be more relatable! Currently feeling this way but I am blessed with such an amazing partner in life. The trauma is real even if I think I have it figured it out but working on me. Thank you Russ and 6LACK for this song.
I been going through a lot. Literally my life in one beautiful harmonic melody by a passionate & talent artist. 😔 my heart has never felt more broken & tender but yet strong & healing than it does listening to this masterpiece. Please Lord just give me a spot close to the gates so I can still keep an eye on my babies and my baby girl.. 💙💙💙💚♾️🖤💔 Jasmine I love you. Eleazar I love you. Jordan I love you. Aiden I love you. I will always love you my angels. ♾️😔
It’s been 4yrs and my girl still by my side through my addictions from drugs and alcohol and my past trauma she’s still here with me she’s a real trooper love ya ❤ and thank you Russ for leading me to this song!
The way I felt like I couldn't breathe holding back tears listening to this for the first time..all of the pent up emotion and pain that I didn't even know I still felt anymore came pouring out. I needed this song.
I felt Russ verse coming from a background where your parents don’t understand the damage they do to you and you become the same person as them brings tears to my eyes. Thank you Russ I needed this !!
This song hits so dang deep I’ve lost so many family members this year and dealing with child abuse and neglect from terrible parents, I’m so thankful my fiancé hasn’t gave up on me
Creo que eso es lo que tienen las canciones.. lo que no sabemos expresar nosotros mismos, están ahí para ayudarnos a entender, expresar..el desorden que tenemos en nuestra alma.
Creo que en eso están las canciones, para ayudarnos a expresar,entender lo que no sabemos decir nosotros mismos y las canciones nos ayudan a ordenar el caos.. el desorden que tenemos en nuestra alma.
Two of my FAVORITE artist Russ being #1 always and 6lack being shortly after if not second... what a BLESSING this song is. Roll on yall. Sending love and blessings your way. This one will be on repeat. Xxx
This song brings up some memories. When I was trying to get sober I was really hoping my girl was going to stay and be by my side but it didn’t workout that way. Russ music always brings up memories.
The timing for this track to drop could not have been any better! This hits deep but I needed it. I shared a snippet on my social media and in minutes had a message with my mother saying sorry. Parents don't understand the damage they have caused and left u to heal and be better on our own.
6 months(yeah I changed it from 50 days!) sober today for anyone who cares, thank you RUSS. My whole family thanks you. I owe you big time.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
congrats man ur doing amazing
@@codichristman51 thank you for real, it's not easy.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Went from drinking everyday couldn't function without it to 2 plus years sober , it does get easier , congratz brother keep it going
To anyone listening to this song and feeling the raw emotions taking over, remember this life is all about growth and sometimes the right choice is the hardest one to make
Me 😢
Thank you ❤
100
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I wasn’t crying yet. - holding back tears. Until, I seen your comment.
To anyone in this world working on healing, I see you. I’m proud of you. To all the silent battles you have fought and the tears you have shed, I’m sending the biggest hug. To relationships that ended due to unhealed trauma, may restoration find you and meet you exactly where you are. You are still worthy of love and deserve the world. It often rains hardest on those deserving of sun. Don’t ever forget that. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that this is only a tough season, not a tough life. ❤
Thank you so much , I needed this comment ❤ and hope that you'll stay blessed and keep your crown up 🤗
Thanks
Needed this
Much love ❤️
My best friend sent me this .. she's the best one.
It’s ok not to be ok. Anyone reading this, you will prosper.
Tyvm, I never heard of this guy before until I met a person who is a friend now, and he likes this guy's music, and I can see why very powerful lyrics and meaning glad I met him and glad I found out about this music artist wish you nothing but the best in the future for you and your family
@@Mike-lp4iqyou got it! Same to you and yours brother! Keep fighting 🎉
Agree to disagree..?
- Xxxtentacion
I fucking hope so… depression sucks big time
“Boo hoo childhood trauma Fucked up dad and fucked up mamma taught me that love means drama hostility was the problem solver ” felt that sh*t🖤
Triggered by arguments. 😢
yep
Hits real deep
Explained what I've been trying to for a long time.
Every line hit me hard 😫
There’s a special kind of feeling when your favorite artist drops a new song and it’s as if they know what you are going through. The chills I have!
FELT Bro spot on🤟🏽✅😭
Slow down play speed to 0.75. For me personally it just got even better. ♾️🤌🏽
realllll
Rs!!!
Came here to say the same thing. Needed this so bad rn.❤🤙🏽
It's crazy how after all these years Russ is still dropping new songs that are my favorite of his. He doesn't peak. just keeps improving.
Exactly my thoughts
Literally! I am going to his show coming up and listening to newer music and I think with this one right here I found a new #1. I’m crying at work listening to this shit😭🔥🖤
“I don’t expect you to stay, but I’m hoping you don’t leave” 😩😮💨
I pushed away my angel & soulmate. I’m sorry if you’ve experienced the pain I know we all must at some point & I just pray everyone can make it out truly…. ♾️
😭😭😭😭
🖤🌹
I felt that
@@5uicidal.King541felttttttt
“You stay by my side when I’m working on me” is a commitment that not everyone can commit to.
Facts
Factuals
You be a real one to hold it down through the bitter and the sweet
But who sets the timeline on how long to put up with the hard times going through it?
You do @ethanmccroskey8039
Me and my husband love this song. My husband is an alcoholic trying to get sober. I’ve been with him 11 years and not giving up on him! ❤️
He’s lucky to have you
Tell him I'm 4 months sober. I get $80 back a week👍
Thank you queen. You are a blessing!!
I wish your husband nothing but the best! I'm a recovering alcoholic. 8 years sober this May. Tell him life will, and gets so much better..... I found out that even tho I loved that booze, my family needed and loved me more ❤ May he find strength and peace to overcome his battles
Don't. My husband was an addict for 10 years. Army military vet. Only 39. Tried to take his life a few times due to not being able to clean himself up. He's been sober since 2017. 7 years now. The impossible was possible. Days I felt like giving up. It was hard but I loved him that much. He's laying here beside me sleeping now, our kids sleeping in their rooms. U got this. He his biggest support system but don't enable him
Reading the comments and listening to the song. So happy I’m not alone. Love you all. It gets better!!!
I hope so
Amen 🙏 💯 right
Love you too beautiful soul ❤ we in this together!
Me too
❤
Workin on yourself is a never ending process
10 through 12 Daily 💪🏻
We should never stop working on our self’s. We don’t get old we only get better
@@Jaycee42023 then why does it feel like im more lost now then i ever was? it seems the more i learn of this cold world the less i want to be part of it
@@SiNestEr691 I really understand you on that. Not sure, if you & I are the only ones that feel that way but, if you don’t have kids, it’s harder to understand. Only thing I can advice is putting uncomfortable things into practice and try our hardest not to keep making the same mistakes. It gets lonely & colder the more we grow but we all have a purpose in life
@@Jaycee42023 i feel that i am a father of four and tbh they the only reason im still around once they good idk maybe take a plane somewhere and try restarting fresh
I love how smooth this song is
*Late night highway drives, ashin the blunt in the ash cup 😮💨
Both floating on the beat
Callin callin out ✔️🎵
real af❤
As a veteran these words are my life. After Afghanistan I was so lost for so long, but she stayed, she built a life with me, she helped save me, even today 13 years later. Thank you.
Hope you doing good my brother. That's a Real women❤
this🥹🥰🥰
reminds me of my mammaw & pap💕
Thanks for your service brother 🇺🇸 and she’s a real one 💯 protect her
That’s awesome, one luv brother!
That’s awesome, one luv brother!
Literally crying those first words about childhood trauma got me what a beautiful and amazing song yet again always making such incredible music
She didn’t stay by my side, she left me as I was working on me while I let her work on her. Now we have to work on ourselves apart, but it didn’t need to be that way…we could’ve done it together. Russ always releasing songs when I need them tho most, that’s why he’s always my top artist.
🥺🥺.......
I’m in the same boat my friend
Same here
Everyone’s just goin through it rn huh…let’s all come together and just exist..🖤
Same bro, she wasn't there when my nan passed and now my mums on end of life
Be careful with your thoughts because your thoughts become your actions and actions become your habits life gets better
Art n music is subconcious gravity
Ppl need sum defence against da dark arts 💀💯🔥
Don't let voldy noseless ass get u - A/V
@@Ezcape0Tf u just say?
@@jerryross2463 some k-rino already said 💀
Breaking the cycle!!! I grew up with a toxic mom and dad who fought every night of my childhood. I grew up to follow that same pattern wit my drinking and fighting, almost 2 years sober 🎉🎉🎉
I am proud of you
I feel you so much❤
@@NatH-nr5bm thank you!!!
@@Kiingmax18 keep going!!!
Congrats on your sobriety 🎉✊🏽💯
I have BPD and I relate to this song so fucking much. Are you okay Russ? We LOVE YOU!!!!!!!! Please stay with us 😢 I've been going thru so much lately....I needed an anthem. This is it right here.
Same and same... Sending love babe 🖤😢🖤
Same and I’m really struggling 🥺💔
Also got bpd and it really is relatable When they mention I’m under construction I see the foundation-I learnt about having a foundation in therapy
I was recently in rehab that's where I heard this song and i can relate too because of Bpd.
I absolutely love Russ & 6lack. Both their music got me thru some of the roughest times in my life. Hearing them on a track that hits so close to home got me feeling some type of way.
Trying to not cry every time I hear this song. But doesn’t help it’s on repeat so the tears eventually fall. I needed this while never knowing I didn’t need to hear the words that were speaking how I have been feeling lately. Thank you for this Russ. I can’t wait to see you on tour next month- to vibe, to cry , to just feel alive
This is deeper than the ocean, and higher than the sky.
This is a bar.
@@vision.94 Very much so.
Russ, NF, Logic, the trinity of rappers that writes music they possibly go through along with their fans. This piece really gives you a vibe that allows yourself to be vulnerable while being at peace. Thank you for this, Russ! 🔥🙏🏻
We are living in an era where everything and everyone is replaceable. Like life comes easy and a present is just what it is. Like a Amazon package. If u don’t like what u got u can send it back.
We gotta take care of those that lift us up when we are low and remember that they stopped their time to be with us.
Hahaha indeed.
"Fucked up Dad, and a fucked up Mama. Taught me that love means drama. Hostility was a problem solver" That hit deep though💔
real
❤❤ we all deserve a new beginning with someone willing to understand and help us grow 🔥
❤️🔥
Having parents who have been divorced my whole life, this hits me hard. Music has always been my outlet and you have been so helpful emotionally . One day we will work together, I will never stop trying to make it. 🙌🏻🤞🏻
It’s comforting to realize that you’re not the only one to be going through what you believe to be the most difficult time in your life and see that you’re not alone and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
This song hits home all to well right now… I’ve literally hit my rock bottom….. lost my home.. now having to live in a tent at the lake with my mom and boyfriend…. Thank you for releasing this. Love your music
Sending love and prayers xx
God bless you keep ur head up don’t stop 🛑 trying until you get what you deserve!!!!!!
Saved my life
This whole record is so powerful but dude 6lacks verse is so fuckin crazy powerful I feel like he pulled the words outa me. Powerful. Thank you for this both y’all. I needed this record
I relate to every word. Crazy how so many people can be going through the same situations on many level, and a beautiful song can explain or express all our feelings that we don't know how to or can't.
Killing Me Softly With His Words!Thank You Russ!!!
I dedicate this song to my boyfriend who has stayed by my side throughout my growth, change, and healing stages. He is my foundation and I can’t wait to repay him when I am back on top! ❤❤❤❤
U really did it🖤my 2 favorite artists on one track🖤🥹🫡
is what i'm sayinggg
Honestly thou favvv
Swearr 😩
For real!
❤❤
6Lack kills every feat he is in 🔥
6made the song fire 🔥
This song hits home so hard when you have BPD. It literally explains how I feel so well. 💔
You're not alone... feels it I know lol. But you're not alone 💜 We, like you... we get it
I got it too .. we will be alright I promise 💪🏻
This🎯 bipolar one here
We feel you. You’re not alone
I've been waiting to hear this. My 2 favorite artists together FUCK YES!
Russ is a Machine
He don’t stop
Yeahhh
I’ve always heard of people saying/hearing a song and its “speaking to you” and i finally felt that with this track, i even cried… good shit Russ 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
What does this song mean
@latenightchillin to me it's about he really loves this girl and she's getting tired of his toxic shit and he wants to change but has never known anything different so it's hard for him but the girl is his soulmate so he's healing for her and hoping he doesn't chase her away in the meantime. ♡
To everyone reading this, I hope you know you are valued, you are appreciated, and you are enough. To those in recovery remember that relapse is a part of every recovery story. I made it to 8 years sober this year. Hoping I make it to 9 and so on and so forth. If I made it to 8 years you can too. Remember that that first year is the hardest, but you can do it ..🔥❤️💯🌹
If this song didn't hit home I don't ever know if one will. Thank you for making this song. My boyfriend lost the mother of his five year old daughter whike he was incarcerated a few months ago. He is struggling and he asked me recently to be patient with him. He keeps telling me he is working on him and I just needed to be by his side. I pray he understands sometimes I need to lean on him as well and comes home. I miss him. Again thank you for sharing your talent with the world.!
The early 2000s guitar is perfect. 🔥🔥
I feel like I've heard it before, what's it from
nothing, nowhere vibes
@@lindsayclark921it sounds something similar to lil peeps nothing really matters.
@@lindsayclark921 Wish I could help but, there's too many songs that had similar riffs, sis... lol could be anything to be real. But the popular bands at the time were like Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Blink 182, New Found Glory...
This song came at the perfect time
I like this vibe the best out of a lot of his last singles! This feels like the real authentic Russ no gimmicks! Raw.
This hits. i dont get emotional often or quickly, but this is so relatable.
Growing up with drug/alcohol abusing parents who were into organized crime, i'm lucky and happy to have found my girl whos been staying by my side for the past 8 years.
Its a hard shift coming from where i came from to where i am now and where i will be going in the future.
Thank you Russ for your music
"A moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory." - Louis Zampareni
LYRICS:
Would you stay by my side
When I'm working on me? Hey
I understand it's hard when none of this is your fault
But I'm hoping you don't leave
Would you stay by my side (Would you?)
When I'm working on me? (When I'm working on me?) Hey
I'm unlearning some things, I don't expect you to stay
But I'm hoping you don't leave (I'm hoping you don't leave), yeah
And all I can say I'm committed to change things I learned growing up
But you don't have to wait
Sorry, baby, I'm falling
Falling, falling down
That's why I'm calling, calling
Calling now, you
Boo-hoo, childhood trauma
Fucked up dad and a fucked up momma
Taught me that love means drama
Hostility was the problem solver
Sad nothin' ever got solved
Go figure, tryna reconfigure my brain
I'm triggered by arguments
Reactive, I'm on defense
Course my girl is on defense
(Course my girl is on defense)
(Course my girl is on defense)
(Course my girl is on defense)
(Course my girl is on defense)
(Course my girl is on defense)
(Course my girl is on defense)
(Course my girl is on defense)
Would you stay by my side
When I'm working on me? Hey
I understand it's hard when none of this is your fault
But I'm hoping you don't leave
Would you stay by my side (Would you?)
When I'm working on me? (When I'm working on me?) Hey
I'm unlearning some things, I don't expect you to stay
But I'm hoping you don't leave (I'm hoping you don't leave), yeah
And all I can say I'm committed to change things I learned growing up
But you don't have to wait
Sorry, baby, I'm falling
Falling, falling down
That's why I'm calling, calling
Calling now, you
(Calling you, oh, yeah, yeah)
Put up with my shit, huh
Fixed to a real misfit, huh
You been too legit through the times I had you tired and sick
When we really coulda split, uh
I'm under construction, I see the foundation
You holdin' us up like a beam, I'm sorry
Who would have known that my past would haunt me?
I should have known that this change would cost me
It's Wednesday night and I'm lookin' for a flight
I can make it to your side by the p.m
I spend more time, and I make up for the time I treated the love like a per diem
I bottled a lot of my pain
And messed up with things I couldn't explain and then, I sip
I tried to contain, but then I flip, shit
Would you stay by my side
When I'm working on me? Hey
I understand it's hard when none of this is your fault
But I'm hoping you don't leave
Would you stay by my side (Would you?)
When I'm working on me? (When I'm working on me?) Hey
I'm unlearning some things, I don't expect you to stay
But I'm hoping you don't leave (I'm hoping you don't leave), yeah
And all I can say I'm committed to change things I learned growing up
But you don't have to wait
Sorry, baby, I'm falling
Falling, falling down
That's why I'm calling, calling
Calling now, you
Listen to my song "Shower"
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Healing isn't the easiest. Yet I'm committed to change things. This 🎵 has made my self healing process even more worthwhile
Man this song got me crying because every thing this man said hits I have borderline personality disorder and for most people that means I’m too much to deal with but all I do is support love and defend and still feel I get left
Felt this ❤
I feel you
i felt this 🖤 you’re not too much for the right ones! don’t give up
I feel this in my soul
🫶🏼🫶🏼🩵
My favorite kinda music is timeless records that I can go to to move my spirit. This is that. Not many rappers can do this 🔥
we're all working on ourselves the best we can.
Take your time give it all you got baby. Your worth it. You matter.
I'm solid. I got you.
Who's still listening in 2025
always
Well duhhh❤❤❤❤
Yes sir🙏 stay blessed
👍
Go ask this on a older song
Whoever read this I hope you make it big In life 🤙🏾
Thank you, I hope you do too!
Hope you making it big G! ❤
Received. Thank you. Best wishes to you as well ❤
I am in recovery and I played this for my boyfriend and he absolutely loved this. He's been by my side while I'm working on myself and has been my biggest support system. Moving away and starting all over again and working on myself wa truly the best thing I could ever done for myself self care. Be the best version of yourself your worth it!!!
I've been listening to your music for a lil while now as a teenager you have helped me RUSS thank you so much I owe you
I came across this by sheer luck...this describes exactly what I'm going through right now.
I don't expect my friends and family to be there once I'm done healing (maybe I won't ever be done) but I need to do this for myself so I can say "I'm back" stronger than before.
I hope not only me but also all the people who identified with the lyrics as I did find their peace...that's what I'm looking for. "I bottled a lot of my pain" and I do not wish to hurt those around me for it. Sending all of you a big hug 🫂
Definitely agree 💯 percent
@@RichardRogers-y5r thank you for your comment. A friendly reminder to always come back here. Big hug to you, Richard 🫂
We’re both working on ourselves and I’d never think of ever leaving him at his most vulnerable place just as he never left me 🥺🫶🏽
116 days sober 🎉 I had to leave everything and everyone behind to get better for myself, especially my mentality. 🙌💞 one day at a time.
Every person in the world should hear this song at least once even if they don't like this track
It is always a positive surprise for me that some artists unwaveringly uphold the principles of mental health, heart, and soul.
Thank you, Russ, for consistently providing your listeners with what they need through your music ever since I started listening to you. 💚
"fucked up dad and a fucked up mamma..." Honestly we need more songs that make us feel and relate to our family lives. None of us had a perfect childhood yet that's not in any songs. We need to feel to heal. Music heals. I hope he makes more like this. I notice the songs he pours more heart and truth in go bigger as in more viral. Keep being real the world needs it.
Thank you
This is easily One of the best songs he’s released
Beautiful song. The truth is that most of us give our inner child up to our intimate partner, hoping they can take care of us and love us. But until we are able to take responsibility for our own needs and fill our hearts with love. We will forever get stuck in loops of control as both parties fight for control to get the love they desperately need.
I feel like Russ drops songs just for me constantly! This one dropped when I really needed it.
60 days sober today! I’ve been working through my recovery for the last 5yrs now, most of that time it’s been Russ’ music that I’ve relied on to get me through some of the toughest shit. The end of my 8yr relationship with the father of 2 of my children, which was a blessing in disguise considering how toxic it was.
I can’t thank you enough, Russ for doing what you do and writing real shit! You’re my favourite artist for a reason, you changed the game! Santiago is my new playlist!!!
1:19 real emotion
Facts this track is deep as fuck
The amount of people that needed this is unreal. Thank you
🎯
real
6LACK IS AN ABSOLUTE BEAST! This feature is hard🤞🏿🤞🏿
Wtf speaking from my soul in this!! I relate to 100% of this song!! Damn just damn!! 🤯🤯
This song is so raw thank you Russ. Growth is so important in life. You can't love anyone right if you don't fix yourself first.
And that's very much true you got that right 💯 percent
Russ is truly an amazing artist and his lyrics always hits home 4 me. I absolutely love listening to his music its just a whole vibe....
This song hits. EXTREMELY relatable …
This song could not be more relatable! Currently feeling this way but I am blessed with such an amazing partner in life. The trauma is real even if I think I have it figured it out but working on me. Thank you Russ and 6LACK for this song.
My bro played this the other day and it hit hard right in the head and heart. Much love to everyone suffering in one way or another. Y'aint alone.
2 and a half years sober never stop working on yourself
We love you RUSS❤
😪 maannnn, every time I'm going through something this man puts out a song describing it all!!
I been going through a lot. Literally my life in one beautiful harmonic melody by a passionate & talent artist. 😔 my heart has never felt more broken & tender but yet strong & healing than it does listening to this masterpiece.
Please Lord just give me a spot close to the gates so I can still keep an eye on my babies and my baby girl.. 💙💙💙💚♾️🖤💔
Jasmine I love you. Eleazar I love you. Jordan I love you. Aiden I love you. I will always love you my angels. ♾️😔
It’s been 4yrs and my girl still by my side through my addictions from drugs and alcohol and my past trauma she’s still here with me she’s a real trooper love ya ❤ and thank you Russ for leading me to this song!
That was one of the best songs you did man, wow, bravo. You grew so much since 10 years ago. Thank you for growing with us.
Who else was waiting for this notification
Meeee
Most traumas through childhood, takes a lifetime to repair
Every time he drops, it’s like rent due 😂🔥🔥
The way I felt like I couldn't breathe holding back tears listening to this for the first time..all of the pent up emotion and pain that I didn't even know I still felt anymore came pouring out. I needed this song.
They say they’ll stay. Never do. Nothing matters anymore 🖤🌙
Great song keep up the work!! 😍
"Im unlearning some things" ❤❤❤❤ i pray we all overcome the things we learned to do that hold us down
I've been waiting years for this Collab!! 🔥🔥🔥
Crazy how Russ always release a song that relates to my life in the moment.. EVERYTIME ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
I felt Russ verse coming from a background where your parents don’t understand the damage they do to you and you become the same person as them brings tears to my eyes. Thank you Russ I needed this !!
This song hits so dang deep I’ve lost so many family members this year and dealing with child abuse and neglect from terrible parents, I’m so thankful my fiancé hasn’t gave up on me
I've never related to a song so hard ♡ damn! Took the words right out of my mouth
Creo que eso es lo que tienen las canciones.. lo que no sabemos expresar nosotros mismos, están ahí para ayudarnos a entender, expresar..el desorden que tenemos en nuestra alma.
Creo que en eso están las canciones, para ayudarnos a expresar,entender lo que no sabemos decir nosotros mismos y las canciones nos ayudan a ordenar el caos.. el desorden que tenemos en nuestra alma.
I definitely agree 💯 percent it really does
It hits home🥲
Collab I didn’t know I needed
Two of my FAVORITE artist Russ being #1 always and 6lack being shortly after if not second... what a BLESSING this song is. Roll on yall. Sending love and blessings your way. This one will be on repeat. Xxx
This song brings up some memories. When I was trying to get sober I was really hoping my girl was going to stay and be by my side but it didn’t workout that way. Russ music always brings up memories.
One of the best allround artists in the WORLD! From day one, EVERY song hits!!!Appreciate you Russ 🇦🇺🇧🇪
I been needing this one!!! Thank you #Russ & #6lack ♥️💙🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
6lack was the perfect addition to this song ❤❤
The timing for this track to drop could not have been any better! This hits deep but I needed it. I shared a snippet on my social media and in minutes had a message with my mother saying sorry. Parents don't understand the damage they have caused and left u to heal and be better on our own.
Man your voice is so beautiful it's so comforting you did amazing with this song...
Russ is tha GOAT of creating masterpieces that we all can relate to💯🎯🗣️ on repeat 🔁
Literally have cleaned my house and played this about 50 times just TODAY.! That number is gonna keep going up. Absolutely a banger😊