I think one of the biggest reasons your songs resonate with us is because you perfectly capture the dual nature of what it means to be 'not alright' in the way you write. It's easily explained through words like "I'm not okay", "I'm sad", "I'm afraid"... But it's never enough to show how we really feel. The psychology behind all this shows there's a war going on in all of us, and you've painted such a beautiful picture of it. Thank you Faith.
Antidote is probably the song ik that I can relate to the most EVERY lyrics in antidote is my story the mirror the " what have I done " part everything and it helped me grow to be a better me because all I ever thought was " I'm not perfect I wish I was then I wouldn't be lonely " but my mother told me no one is perfect she admits she isn't she putt it iwtn a way i could never putt in a drawing with music or anything. And I draw how I feel either it's sad, happy or even insane. But your right it is she is a amazing artist with music and art and knows how to tell people what others may be feeling.
Ikr! I have this habit of writing down certain lines from songs that hit me hard. BUT I JUST CAN'T WITH HER MUSIC. Pretty much every word hits me so effing hard so I wanna write it all...I absolutely LOVE IT. ❤️❤️❤️
i don’t think u realize how much the lyrics “I’m my closest friend I remind myself again better treat her well cause she’s with me till the end” saved my life
@@cfulwiler2791 the nightcore version links to the original video and credits Faith Marie everytime they made a nightcore of their song. It isn't their fault the nightcore has more views
Over achiever. Under achiever. Have often had these toxic thoughts either way. Annoying and scary either way as well. Thanks Faith. I liked the animation.
At first I was like "Oh! That's describing me?" And then it says "The toxic thoughts of an over achiever" and I was like: *Pinkishlyshy offended noises* ...yes
You are *NOT* worthless You *MATTER* Your problems *MATTER* You *ARE* beautiful You *ARE* amazing You *WILL* get through this You *ARE* stronger then you think Let the tears fall now.. but once you wipe them away think to yourself "I *CAN* do this" because you can. Everything *WILL* get better someday Don't let others put thoughts in your head. Don't scar yourself with that blade. Don't listen to the voices. Don't listen to the people trying to kill your light. You will win this. Just give it time. In time it'll all be better. You are worth everything. People do care about you. Don't give up. Don't let it win. Don't let it into your head. Don't worry. Don't rip yourself apart. I promise, if you keep trying, one day everything will be okay.. ~Sincerely Someone Who Cares -I'm sure no one will see this but if you do, I only write the truth.-
I have been listening to this song on repeat for the past days (literally!) and I must say I really love the message of this one. It made me feel so strong and empowered and reassured me that, no matter how dark a time might be, it is only temporary and I can push though. Thank you very much for that :)
I was prepared to take my life today...... I was listening to music as I prepared and then this song came on. You saved me. I finally felt like there was someone who understood me. I can't wait for the day when I can say something nice to myself. Thank you so much....
Are you still hanging in there? Easy to say things will get better, but besides the many reasons you felt / feel that way, i hope you don't mind this thought: in the universe there probably isn't anyone like you. There may also never be anyone exactly like you, ever. That's profound. Also, even though it may feel as though your loved ones don't care much for you, they are probably battling their own turmoil, and their love is not shining thru. Shine your love on them, and maybe together you can make it to the other side. All the best of my love.
Just wanted to stop by to say I’m so proud of you for stopping. I hope you’re still here. The world is a better place because you’re here. You are enough. Thank you for holding on. You got this, warrior.❤️🫂
I completely forgot about this song until it popped up in my recommend today. I listened to this constantly when it first came out. Was really depressed in high school and it helped me feel a bit better about myself during that time. Just listened again and made me cry, it's still accurate for me in a way, but I've gotten so much better. Feels strange to be where I am now when I didn't think I would make it through highschool before
I start this off staring at a blank page An open office document A blinking cursor Passing days Without a single word Some say it's absurd Like I float along a stream of words unsaid Choosing not to cast my net But I spend so long questioning myself If this isn't right Then does that mean I failed? Will my melodies ever live up Will my metaphors be profound enough Will I ever outdo myself The ceiling gets higher and higher It's harder and harder to shatter And when I fall I fall worse than I ever did before Evaluating the damage no I just don't understand it Conflicted by the very air I breathe A love with hatred laced between You can see it in my eyes A child's spark light up the night Constant search for approval, suffocated by refusal Devouring my skull but never feeling full Oh, dear I don't wanna be a burden But could you please be a little more concerned with The overactive mind of a believer The toxic thoughts of an overachiever Oh, dear if only you could feel it The crippling fear of being deserted You can't touch the heat of this fever The toxic thoughts of an overachiever I start this off a little confused Writers block doesn't exist It's not a word I'm supposed to use Because it's all in my mind A parasite I'm supposed to find But sometimes Well most times It's so hard to define So I pour a couple drinks Getting drunk on gasoline Fire pulses in my veins I'm sick of waiting for the day That courage overtakes my brain For someone to say it's okay I've lived my whole life afraid It's time for me to be brave To embrace a forest That's so dark and unknown Because no great adventurer has a paved path to roam They pave as they go Disappointed faces leaving poisoned bread crumb traces I'm not taking the bait Let them rot in their place I deserve to be alright I deserve to sleep at night I'm my closest friend, I remind myself again Better treat her well, 'cause she's with me till the end Oh, dear I don't wanna be a burden But could you please be a little more concerned with The overactive mind of a believer The toxic thoughts of an overachiever Oh, dear if only you could feel it The crippling fear of being deserted You can't touch the heat of this fever The toxic thoughts of an overachiever Sometimes I forget the feeling Of every single nerve tingling Better than any lovers touch I've created tears of pain and burns of lust I've created a forest a safe place for myself That others have found Some attempt to destroy and others feed the ground Fertilize my mind with melodies and rhymes A sorcerer of time, take you back to the night When you pondered your death when somebody left When you lie away broken 'cause your head is unkept And let me remind you That everything is temporary You and I are temporary And this feeling that's so scary Someday you'll realize that thoughts so heavy Don't mean you're unsteady But that you're only getting ready to say nice to meet you To somebody you never knew You
I saw this ages ago, but how bright the video was made me feel horrible. Even the video with lyrics done by someone was a bit bright for me. Then everything fell apart as I started GCSEs, and my emotional stability dropped to nil. My girlfriend linked me this video and even if I do have to have the cover closed on my phone with my headphones in, it‘s a massive help. The line “I’m sick of waiting for courage to overtake my brain” was a real slap in the face, but it’s got me back on my feet and I’m trying to fix whatever mess I’m in, from test scores dropping as a result of anxiety to me hitting myself in the head. *Thankyou. So much. You really have changed my life.*
I love your style. The way your Videos are made, your kind of unique music style and this truly unique voice. There seems to be so much emotion in each and every song. Keep it up, you're creating something that your fans would miss deeply.
I love all Faith songs but this one is my favourite. It's exactly how I think, I'm constantly afraid of being a burden and sometimes I really hate mysel. But this song gives me hope that it will pass someday.
I haven't heard this song in 5 years, and I remembered the lyrics "I'm my closest friend', I remind myself again. Better treat her well 'cos she's with me till the end" last night and I had to re-listen to it. It brought me to tears. This was a song that was so important to me at the lowest point in my life, and it made me realize how far I have come as a person.
this song saved me today. I've been lost in a dissociative state, spending weeks feeling like i was unable to breathe. thank you. please never stop sharing your gift.
You know...I've been feeling pretty suicidal lately. Came pretty close recently but these songs that you put out just make so much sense. Honestly you just give me hope. And it helps to know that I'm not alone. I love how your music isn't always just about the sad but the overcoming of that sadness that I absolutely love. So thank you..for being in this world and producing such beautifully written lyrics. Thank you for helping me and all the many others who can relate to your lyrics. 💕
Faith, your songs are amazing, and this one is my favorite so far. The hauntingly beautiful melodies in all of your songs are beyond perfect. Thank you. I'm working on a mashup of all 5 of your songs, hopefully I will finish it before you release another one :)
I first listened to this song roundabouts when it came out. I was in secondary school at the time. I was beginning to feel low and some of the lyrics resonated with me. Especially the feeling of having overachieved and set my own bar too high, dealing with everyone’s expectations. I dealt with writers block, both in terms of the stories i tried to create, but also in terms of my life and what i was going to do with it. I didn’t know what should happen next, I felt as though whatever idea I wrote down would be wrong, and that I couldn’t get the next part of my own story right. Now I listen to this in my final year of university, and I almost cried when i realised how much more it resonated with me. The ceiling has gotten higher and higher. And it’s certainly much harder to shatter than ever before. I don’t like to burden my friends with my concerns , but i want my friends and family to care and to feel valued by them. I told myself it’s just in my mind and not an actual problem. I drowned my problems afraid to face them, drinking to the point of addiction, and then going further. I destroyed myself for the last year and a half, lost multiple relationships and caused my mental state and studies to suffer greatly. I had been hurting myself for 4 at this point, and never said a word to anyone. I didn’t want to burden anyone, i was happy to listen to peoples issues and be there for them, to share their burden, but felt like I had to do it on my own. I thought it was weak for me to break under the strain. That was until last year when a friend told me it was okay and I broke down and cried. I told him everything. For the first time in my life I had someone to talk to. Now I am beginning to open up about things and beginning to accept my self more for who I am. I have sought out medical help, and try to be honest with myself instead of lying and pretending everything is ok. As a result, I haven’t hurt myself in over a year now. This whole process I’ve realised is as the song says; I am getting ready to meet the real me. Honestly i thought I connected strongly to this song before. But now after three years of going my own path, just to come back and find the song mirroring me at every path. It was nearly too much. Now every song about feeling depressed want’s to get the message across that we aren’t alone, and that others have shared the same experiences. But this is a first for me, where just by listening to the lyrics, not only can I tell what the writer has gone through, but I feel as though I KNOW what they have gone through. Now of course I don’t know the writer, nor their experiences, but to me it was a powerful moment all the same. To anyone struggling, stay strong and please please please find someone you can trust, and you can talk to. People care, they always do. It might save your life, because it saved mine. :)
I never knew heartbreak could physically hurt until I watched this song. 30 years. Nobody deserves that after 30 years. I cried for 7 days straight. Thanks for making this song so I could heal.
I know this is a little heavy but I just wanted to let you know that you’re amazing. A few years ago I decided to overdose, and before I went to sleep after taking a whole bottle of pills, the last song I wanted to hear was this one. I kept this song on repeat as I fell asleep, I’m not saying your songs drove me to suicide, I’m saying they gave me great comfort In what I thought were my final moments on this earth. And I will never forget how this song made all the pain disappear that night. Thank you and please, keep making beautiful music. :)
I want to say that this song isn't just relative to those who have something to show of their efforts, it's for those who don't as well. Underachiever, Overachiever, regardless of if you manage to make a noticeable success, the effort was worth it and still is. You'll learn, you'll grow, and you'll take steps at a time as moments pass by. So even if you don't think you're much, please, please be your own best friend when things hurt.
I'm my closest friend, I remind myself again Better treat her well, 'cause she's with me till the end I relate to this line because even when i am alone and have no one to turn to or have no friends left it's not true i have myself and i will always have myself so i better treat my self well till the end! I onestly love all your songs tho they have so much meaning and aren't like any other songs i've heard before keep up the good work!
As someone who is struggling with panic attacks, anxiety, depression, trauma and my sensory processing disorder… this song helps me so much. It makes me feel less alone, that indeed these panic attacks, these scary feelings- it all temporary, and that I will get through it. I may be suffering, feeling hopeless and alone- but I’m still standing. Those who have read this, remember you’re not helpless or hopeless, you may be suffering and it may be hell for you, but you can get through this, all of this is temporary. This is all temporary no matter how many years you’ve been suffering, because you’re still standing and the fact that you’re still standing will pay off, remember to love yourself. I know saying things like “love yourself” is easier said than done, I get it I’m still working on that. What’s helped me start it in the first place though, is just talking to myself and getting to know me and saying positive things. I know this is all over the place, but I wanna let everyone here know that I love them and I care.
Had chills throughout but the last line got my eyes stinging and dripping... damn ghosts cutting onions in the corner 🤣 how are you so amazing I seriously enjoy and relate to each song 💖
“Oh dear, I don’t wanna be a burden. But could you please be a little more concerned?” That hits hard. I know I come with a lot of drama and problems and I don’t wanna push that onto someone. But at the same time I don’t have any close friends. It’s hard to form connections and I need so much more than someone asking if I’m okay. I need someone who’s willing to get to know me and actually desires my company.
I've been in love with all ur works since devil on my shoulder and u deserve so much more, a lot of recognition. Every word oozes so much meaning that I just can't stop thinking about and replaying ur songs
This hits me right in my heart. People see my as an outcast, but also someone with a creative point of view. Online people look up to me. But no one knows the toxic thoughts that plague my mind. I have everything, people would be jealous of me, but i cant bring to love me like others love me.
“No great adventurer has a paved path to Rome; /they pave as they go./ I’ve had this lyric on my cork board in my room for a few years and it’s always helped me when I felt lost or like I had to fight for every inch of ground I gained. Thank you Faith, for helping me believe in myself.
You have nailed this on the head for me. I've been feeling burnt out, really hard in myself and anxious. Not being able to focus at work and not achieving my goals like I want to etc. It's just the toxic thoughts of an over achiever, we need to stop being hard on ourselves. Perfectionism causes anxiety in me
I just discovered this song in VRChat and had to search for it the moment I heard it. I’m glad I did, because your music isn’t like anything I’ve ever heard. It’s extraordinary.
This song has been with me for a while, the message it conveys reminded me that I am responsible for looking after myself not just the others around me. It helped me push out though and past my situation and respect myself once again. I never thought something as simple as chorus to a piano could be so life changing. Thank You
There are some songs of hers (though certainly not all of them) sound better faster. In my opinion, "Dig the Crazy" is a little sluggish, and while the nightcore is a little faster than I would prefer, it's better paced than the original. Furthermore, nightcore songs usually have the song in a different key as a side result of the speedup, giving a new perspective to the song. There are songs that sound better to me in the nightcore's key ("NVM" in Bb minor is something to behold), songs that sound worse to me ("Little Girl" was never meant to be in C major), and songs that, though definitely different, are about equal on my scales (I'll prefer "Antidote" in A or C minor depending on my mood). To each man his own, though.
Exactly. The first time I heard this song was the nightcore addition. I hated it and was hoping for a better song based off the name. Then today, I was shuffling through songs. I came across the original and it’s been on repeat ever since.
This is beautiful no that word doesn't nearly give this piece of art justice. I have never heard anything that has fit my feelings in the past few years so well. I look forward to listening to more of your work. Thank you! :o)
I am amazed. For the first time a song has touched my heart so deep. I can relate. I am looking forward to the day I can say 'Nice to meet you' to, me. I have created my own personal place as well, but someone always digs their way through. But, you just have to stay strong and fight it. You know you're better, you're strong, don't let things take you down. I have been treated like nothing, but I know I am something. So people who are struggling, take a deep breath. Look at yourself in the mirror. And say, 'I am beautiful, I am strong, I am wonderful. I am me, and that's all I wanna be.' Don't let anyone bring you down. Pull yourself high above them. You can light up darkness in just a second.
This song will never cease to not make me cry. This song is my main song that I listen to when I'm feeling overcome by my intrusive thoughts and feeling like I'll never be good enough
Wow...just wow. So deep. Amazing the way you are able to express the internal struggle so many go through. Thank you for giving so many of us a voice. Simply beautiful.
This song really hit me hard, for the past year I have been working on a novel. I started it when I first got out of the Air Force then didn't touch it for four years, I just couldn't figure out how to write the very last chapter writers block. I finally came back to it, and it is the one thing I am proud of myself for. I finally got the courage to share it with friends, asking them to read it and give feedback before I publish it. I had such a strong outpouring of verbal support and five friends all readily agreed to content read it for me. I posted the first six chapters in a server so that they could start. And it's been six months with no one reading or commenting a single thing. It kind of hurt, because I've made public appeals about how much it meant to me. Then I invite a random friend of a friend and he is the first person to start reading and commenting. No one else has yet, but it's given me the courage to want to continue. Because even if my story only reaches one person then I have succeeded. I have finished all fifty chapters and am just waiting for the final content reading before I publish. I'm still nervous, and I am still wanting so much from this story that means the world to me. But having one person who is concerned about my story is all I needed.
Faith, I want to let you know that there is always an open door for peace and love in your soul. When I was younger, I went through a lot of what you're speaking of in your music. I know a lot of people call this cliche but I hope that you listen. I don't know if you know the Lord, but I think he would like to speak with you. 1 Timothy 4:12 has rang in my ears lately and I think it was for you. God be with you, and happy thanksgiving. ❤
This song is so powerful, it gave me chills the first time I actually heard it. There's so much to this song that I can relate to, you put the pain and confusion that blankets my mind into words.
I just want to say thank you. Your music got me through the darkest parts of my depression at 15. I never felt alone listening to this song, I finally felt a small amount of being understood and peace. I'm almost 20 now, and I always listen to your music when it starts to get bad again and I feel that safety all over again. Thank you💜
I will never be able to put into words of how much I love Faith’s music. I remember listening to her when I was younger and even though I don’t listen to her as much anymore, her melodies have such a place in my heart. Her lyrics and melodies have brought me so much comfort and she made me feel understood. It was like someone was telling me, “I understand, It’s okay.” And that brought me to tears. thank you faith, you have given me and others something I’ll forever cherish.
Wow, your singing voice has gotten even better with time Faith. I saw you live when you were young, and have been a huge fan ever since. I am sorry you are hurting, I used to too, especially when I went against some beliefs I once had, but I have healed, seen a Therapist to vent, haha, and I am doing well. Happy and whole again, and I wish that for you too!!! Keep singing Faith. Your Mom gives me updates ad it's nice to see your voice becoming perfected, take courage and SING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For that is what you were born to do!
Ok for the entirety of this song I was just like holy fuck this is a whole new realm of relatable and I want to just cri because for once someone gets me and then from 3:34 I knew that this hit an even deeper level of real it's part from 3:58 to the end that really had me breaking into tears on my couch though q~q
I just discovered your music. I've now listened to all of your songs on repeat for three days. So many of my own thoughts and feelings and emotions are here in your music. Singing is my passion, but the only thing I can write is poetry. Your music means soooooo much to me. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I don't wanna be a burden but could you please be a little more concerned"
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Me too. Just WOW
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Ikr I'm sitting here wondering how these songs can get me more than human beings
I think one of the biggest reasons your songs resonate with us is because you perfectly capture the dual nature of what it means to be 'not alright' in the way you write. It's easily explained through words like "I'm not okay", "I'm sad", "I'm afraid"... But it's never enough to show how we really feel. The psychology behind all this shows there's a war going on in all of us, and you've painted such a beautiful picture of it. Thank you Faith.
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Arcile so true.
Antidote is probably the song ik that I can relate to the most EVERY lyrics in antidote is my story the mirror the " what have I done " part everything and it helped me grow to be a better me because all I ever thought was " I'm not perfect I wish I was then I wouldn't be lonely " but my mother told me no one is perfect she admits she isn't she putt it iwtn a way i could never putt in a drawing with music or anything. And I draw how I feel either it's sad, happy or even insane. But your right it is she is a amazing artist with music and art and knows how to tell people what others may be feeling.
@@HERO-dz3cc antidote is the song i relate to the most too, i listened and was crying through half of it because of how much i relate to every lyric.
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how is it that I relate to every song of yours? seriously, every word has so much meaning, makes me love you more
That’s EXACTLY what I was thinking!!
cherub subs i do to
Ikr! I have this habit of writing down certain lines from songs that hit me hard. BUT I JUST CAN'T WITH HER MUSIC. Pretty much every word hits me so effing hard so I wanna write it all...I absolutely LOVE IT. ❤️❤️❤️
SAMEE IMMA DO THIS FOR SINGING CONTEST AT SCHOOL BECAUSE ITS SO LIKE ME
Omg samee
i don’t think u realize how much the lyrics “I’m my closest friend I remind myself again better treat her well cause she’s with me till the end” saved my life
You are one underrated artist. You and your songs should be known worldwideeee
layna kayl thank youuu love! also loveee your icon
@@FaithMarieJ This is late but I would suggest getting the nightcore version taken down so people will realize that this is the original. Cheers!
@@cfulwiler2791 the nightcore version links to the original video and credits Faith Marie everytime they made a nightcore of their song. It isn't their fault the nightcore has more views
@@cfulwiler2791 Lol, people just have driffent taste... And the nightcore artist are giving credit to the song owner
noo around all the universe :>
Over achiever. Under achiever. Have often had these toxic thoughts either way. Annoying and scary either way as well. Thanks Faith. I liked the animation.
over achiever dont want to let everyone down, under achiever fear they will never do anything worthwile, both are terrifying mindsets to be in.
I really needed to hear a song like this, this is amazing! Keep it up!
"The toxic thoughts of an overachiever."
That hit me.................
That's what I am.
Same
At first I was like "Oh! That's describing me?" And then it says "The toxic thoughts of an over achiever" and I was like: *Pinkishlyshy offended noises* ...yes
You are *NOT* worthless
You *MATTER*
Your problems *MATTER*
You *ARE* beautiful
You *ARE* amazing
You *WILL* get through this
You *ARE* stronger then you think
Let the tears fall now.. but once you wipe them away think to yourself "I *CAN* do this" because you can.
Everything *WILL* get better someday
Don't let others put thoughts in your head.
Don't scar yourself with that blade.
Don't listen to the voices.
Don't listen to the people trying to kill your light.
You will win this. Just give it time.
In time it'll all be better.
You are worth everything.
People do care about you.
Don't give up.
Don't let it win.
Don't let it into your head.
Don't worry.
Don't rip yourself apart.
I promise, if you keep trying, one day everything will be okay..
~Sincerely Someone Who Cares
-I'm sure no one will see this but if you do, I only write the truth.-
Thank you
This made me smile after a bad day, thank you.
Nothing matters we are screens, nothing more or less
Thank you, this means a lot to me
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'I deserve to be alright
I deserve to sleep at night'
this struck a lot closer to the heart than I thought it would....
I have been listening to this song on repeat for the past days (literally!) and I must say I really love the message of this one. It made me feel so strong and empowered and reassured me that, no matter how dark a time might be, it is only temporary and I can push though. Thank you very much for that :)
Agreed! I have been doing the same 🙄
Please keep pursuing your music career. People need more music with actual behind the lyrics and chords.
NF IS YOUR GO TO GIRLIE
@@hayaqazi1160 OMG I LOVE NF
The chorus is the past three years of my life. No... The whole song is my life. 💙💚
I was prepared to take my life today...... I was listening to music as I prepared and then this song came on. You saved me. I finally felt like there was someone who understood me. I can't wait for the day when I can say something nice to myself. Thank you so much....
I'm so glad you chose not to. You are loved and you are worthy. Bless you.
I’m glad you’re here.
Are you still hanging in there? Easy to say things will get better, but besides the many reasons you felt / feel that way, i hope you don't mind this thought: in the universe there probably isn't anyone like you. There may also never be anyone exactly like you, ever. That's profound. Also, even though it may feel as though your loved ones don't care much for you, they are probably battling their own turmoil, and their love is not shining thru. Shine your love on them, and maybe together you can make it to the other side. All the best of my love.
Wow powerful. I hope you're still around and doing okay. 🙏
Just wanted to stop by to say I’m so proud of you for stopping. I hope you’re still here. The world is a better place because you’re here. You are enough. Thank you for holding on. You got this, warrior.❤️🫂
As a writer who struggles with OCD and anorexia, I really needed this. Thank you.
"The toxic thoughts of an overachiever"
My classmates always called me an overachiever and i've always bottled up my feelings..
me too
I completely forgot about this song until it popped up in my recommend today. I listened to this constantly when it first came out. Was really depressed in high school and it helped me feel a bit better about myself during that time. Just listened again and made me cry, it's still accurate for me in a way, but I've gotten so much better. Feels strange to be where I am now when I didn't think I would make it through highschool before
Faith has an acoustic version of this on her other youtube channel faithmarie2ndchannel
I start this off staring at a blank page
An open office document
A blinking cursor
Passing days
Without a single word
Some say it's absurd
Like I float along a stream of words unsaid
Choosing not to cast my net
But I spend so long questioning myself
If this isn't right
Then does that mean I failed?
Will my melodies ever live up
Will my metaphors be profound enough
Will I ever outdo myself
The ceiling gets higher and higher
It's harder and harder to shatter
And when I fall
I fall worse than I ever did before
Evaluating the damage no I just don't understand it
Conflicted by the very air I breathe
A love with hatred laced between
You can see it in my eyes
A child's spark light up the night
Constant search for approval, suffocated by refusal
Devouring my skull but never feeling full
Oh, dear I don't wanna be a burden
But could you please be a little more concerned with
The overactive mind of a believer
The toxic thoughts of an overachiever
Oh, dear if only you could feel it
The crippling fear of being deserted
You can't touch the heat of this fever
The toxic thoughts of an overachiever
I start this off a little confused
Writers block doesn't exist
It's not a word I'm supposed to use
Because it's all in my mind
A parasite I'm supposed to find
But sometimes
Well most times
It's so hard to define
So I pour a couple drinks
Getting drunk on gasoline
Fire pulses in my veins
I'm sick of waiting for the day
That courage overtakes my brain
For someone to say it's okay
I've lived my whole life afraid
It's time for me to be brave
To embrace a forest
That's so dark and unknown
Because no great adventurer has a paved path to roam
They pave as they go
Disappointed faces leaving poisoned bread crumb traces
I'm not taking the bait
Let them rot in their place
I deserve to be alright
I deserve to sleep at night
I'm my closest friend, I remind myself again
Better treat her well, 'cause she's with me till the end
Oh, dear I don't wanna be a burden
But could you please be a little more concerned with
The overactive mind of a believer
The toxic thoughts of an overachiever
Oh, dear if only you could feel it
The crippling fear of being deserted
You can't touch the heat of this fever
The toxic thoughts of an overachiever
Sometimes I forget the feeling
Of every single nerve tingling
Better than any lovers touch
I've created tears of pain and burns of lust
I've created a forest a safe place for myself
That others have found
Some attempt to destroy and others feed the ground
Fertilize my mind with melodies and rhymes
A sorcerer of time, take you back to the night
When you pondered your death when somebody left
When you lie away broken 'cause your head is unkept
And let me remind you
That everything is temporary
You and I are temporary
And this feeling that's so scary
Someday you'll realize that thoughts so heavy
Don't mean you're unsteady
But that you're only getting ready to say nice to meet you
To somebody you never knew
You
natsu waifu
Thanks...even though I knew the lyrics, ty!!
The lyrics are in the description
natsu waifu the lyrics are at the desc -.-
Guys it doesn't matter if it's int he description let then do their thing
natsu waifu I wish people could use proper grammar.🗿
I saw this ages ago, but how bright the video was made me feel horrible. Even the video with lyrics done by someone was a bit bright for me. Then everything fell apart as I started GCSEs, and my emotional stability dropped to nil. My girlfriend linked me this video and even if I do have to have the cover closed on my phone with my headphones in, it‘s a massive help. The line “I’m sick of waiting for courage to overtake my brain” was a real slap in the face, but it’s got me back on my feet and I’m trying to fix whatever mess I’m in, from test scores dropping as a result of anxiety to me hitting myself in the head. *Thankyou. So much. You really have changed my life.*
She always puts words to the chaos in my soul
I love your style. The way your Videos are made, your kind of unique music style and this truly unique voice. There seems to be so much emotion in each and every song. Keep it up, you're creating something that your fans would miss deeply.
Kobrabiss :) yes
Every time I listen to this it just feels like the first time . Unlike some songs , I never get bored of playing this one over and over .
When you can relate to a song and every word holds more value
Goosebumps
Chloe Iversen
Sammmeeeeee
Especially at the end when she said, "You."
And I suddenly knew exactly what she meant
Ermahgerd my friend...ermahgerd.
this video is so good im actually crying and your voice is lovely as always
When I first found this song yesterday I cried too.. I also listened to Little Girl and it made me cry more.
I love all Faith songs but this one is my favourite. It's exactly how I think, I'm constantly afraid of being a burden and sometimes I really hate mysel. But this song gives me hope that it will pass someday.
I HAVENT EVEN LISTENED TO IT ALL YET AND IM IN LOVE
I haven't heard this song in 5 years, and I remembered the lyrics "I'm my closest friend', I remind myself again. Better treat her well 'cos she's with me till the end" last night and I had to re-listen to it. It brought me to tears. This was a song that was so important to me at the lowest point in my life, and it made me realize how far I have come as a person.
this hits hard, having been "that one overachiever kid" their entire life
A collaboration between Faith Marie and NF would create something epically epic🙏
this song saved me today. I've been lost in a dissociative state, spending weeks feeling like i was unable to breathe. thank you. please never stop sharing your gift.
What I love about Faith Marie is that her voice, lyrics, and music are all so real and so beautiful.
The toxic toughts of an overachiever...
:(
You know...I've been feeling pretty suicidal lately. Came pretty close recently but these songs that you put out just make so much sense. Honestly you just give me hope. And it helps to know that I'm not alone. I love how your music isn't always just about the sad but the overcoming of that sadness that I absolutely love. So thank you..for being in this world and producing such beautifully written lyrics. Thank you for helping me and all the many others who can relate to your lyrics. 💕
Teddioosa ave i’m so glad you didn’t. the world needs your profound soul. thank you for understanding and connecting 💗
YES
UGH
GOLD
I can't explain how much I love this song
Just
Chills
Chills everytime
Not even a minute in and I already love this.
So obsessed and glad I found you ♥️♥️
Faith, your songs are amazing, and this one is my favorite so far. The hauntingly beautiful melodies in all of your songs are beyond perfect. Thank you. I'm working on a mashup of all 5 of your songs, hopefully I will finish it before you release another one :)
I first listened to this song roundabouts when it came out. I was in secondary school at the time. I was beginning to feel low and some of the lyrics resonated with me. Especially the feeling of having overachieved and set my own bar too high, dealing with everyone’s expectations. I dealt with writers block, both in terms of the stories i tried to create, but also in terms of my life and what i was going to do with it. I didn’t know what should happen next, I felt as though whatever idea I wrote down would be wrong, and that I couldn’t get the next part of my own story right.
Now I listen to this in my final year of university, and I almost cried when i realised how much more it resonated with me.
The ceiling has gotten higher and higher. And it’s certainly much harder to shatter than ever before. I don’t like to burden my friends with my concerns , but i want my friends and family to care and to feel valued by them.
I told myself it’s just in my mind and not an actual problem.
I drowned my problems afraid to face them, drinking to the point of addiction, and then going further. I destroyed myself for the last year and a half, lost multiple relationships and caused my mental state and studies to suffer greatly.
I had been hurting myself for 4 at this point, and never said a word to anyone. I didn’t want to burden anyone, i was happy to listen to peoples issues and be there for them, to share their burden, but felt like I had to do it on my own. I thought it was weak for me to break under the strain.
That was until last year when a friend told me it was okay and I broke down and cried. I told him everything. For the first time in my life I had someone to talk to. Now I am beginning to open up about things and beginning to accept my self more for who I am. I have sought out medical help, and try to be honest with myself instead of lying and pretending everything is ok. As a result, I haven’t hurt myself in over a year now.
This whole process I’ve realised is as the song says; I am getting ready to meet the real me.
Honestly i thought I connected strongly to this song before. But now after three years of going my own path, just to come back and find the song mirroring me at every path. It was nearly too much.
Now every song about feeling depressed want’s to get the message across that we aren’t alone, and that others have shared the same experiences. But this is a first for me, where just by listening to the lyrics, not only can I tell what the writer has gone through, but I feel as though I KNOW what they have gone through. Now of course I don’t know the writer, nor their experiences, but to me it was a powerful moment all the same.
To anyone struggling, stay strong and please please please find someone you can trust, and you can talk to. People care, they always do. It might save your life, because it saved mine.
:)
It’s satisfying that this video is exactly 4:20 minutes
Holy sh** how do you make stuff this good!? I swear it feels like you share my mind 😱😱😱😱😱😍😍😍
I never knew heartbreak could physically hurt until I watched this song. 30 years. Nobody deserves that after 30 years. I cried for 7 days straight. Thanks for making this song so I could heal.
Stand strong none of us are ever truly alone as long as we reach out to each other in times of need
I know this is a little heavy but I just wanted to let you know that you’re amazing. A few years ago I decided to overdose, and before I went to sleep after taking a whole bottle of pills, the last song I wanted to hear was this one. I kept this song on repeat as I fell asleep, I’m not saying your songs drove me to suicide, I’m saying they gave me great comfort In what I thought were my final moments on this earth. And I will never forget how this song made all the pain disappear that night. Thank you and please, keep making beautiful music. :)
I want to say that this song isn't just relative to those who have something to show of their efforts, it's for those who don't as well.
Underachiever, Overachiever, regardless of if you manage to make a noticeable success, the effort was worth it and still is.
You'll learn, you'll grow, and you'll take steps at a time as moments pass by.
So even if you don't think you're much, please, please be your own best friend when things hurt.
No matter how small or grand improvement and growth are worth celebrating no matter how small
I'm my closest friend, I remind myself again
Better treat her well, 'cause she's with me till the end
I relate to this line because even when i am alone and have no one to turn to or have no friends left it's not true i have myself and i will always have myself so i better treat my self well till the end! I onestly love all your songs tho they have so much meaning and aren't like any other songs i've heard before keep up the good work!
As someone who is struggling with panic attacks, anxiety, depression, trauma and my sensory processing disorder… this song helps me so much. It makes me feel less alone, that indeed these panic attacks, these scary feelings- it all temporary, and that I will get through it. I may be suffering, feeling hopeless and alone- but I’m still standing. Those who have read this, remember you’re not helpless or hopeless, you may be suffering and it may be hell for you, but you can get through this, all of this is temporary. This is all temporary no matter how many years you’ve been suffering, because you’re still standing and the fact that you’re still standing will pay off, remember to love yourself. I know saying things like “love yourself” is easier said than done, I get it I’m still working on that. What’s helped me start it in the first place though, is just talking to myself and getting to know me and saying positive things. I know this is all over the place, but I wanna let everyone here know that I love them and I care.
Had chills throughout but the last line got my eyes stinging and dripping... damn ghosts cutting onions in the corner 🤣 how are you so amazing I seriously enjoy and relate to each song 💖
“Oh dear, I don’t wanna be a burden. But could you please be a little more concerned?”
That hits hard. I know I come with a lot of drama and problems and I don’t wanna push that onto someone. But at the same time I don’t have any close friends. It’s hard to form connections and I need so much more than someone asking if I’m okay. I need someone who’s willing to get to know me and actually desires my company.
I've been in love with all ur works since devil on my shoulder and u deserve so much more, a lot of recognition. Every word oozes so much meaning that I just can't stop thinking about and replaying ur songs
here before faith becomes the next big thing. i love her so much.
This hits me right in my heart. People see my as an outcast, but also someone with a creative point of view. Online people look up to me.
But no one knows the toxic thoughts that plague my mind. I have everything, people would be jealous of me, but i cant bring to love me like others love me.
“No great adventurer has a paved path to Rome; /they pave as they go./
I’ve had this lyric on my cork board in my room for a few years and it’s always helped me when I felt lost or like I had to fight for every inch of ground I gained. Thank you Faith, for helping me believe in myself.
One of the greatest song ever written. ♥
your lyrics are insane.
"The overactive mind of a believer
The toxic thoughts of an overachiever"
I can relate to that -w-
You have nailed this on the head for me. I've been feeling burnt out, really hard in myself and anxious. Not being able to focus at work and not achieving my goals like I want to etc. It's just the toxic thoughts of an over achiever, we need to stop being hard on ourselves. Perfectionism causes anxiety in me
I just discovered this song in VRChat and had to search for it the moment I heard it. I’m glad I did, because your music isn’t like anything I’ve ever heard. It’s extraordinary.
I found this song 5 years ago and it saved me. And now, it still save me again. Thank you.
God I love this song. really inspires me to write more because of all of the beautiful language she uses to express her feelings.
Why is this so underrated? The lyrics’ meaning is so relatable and just amazing overall.
Well done Faith! This is beautiful, you have so much more to give to the world. Keep teaching these valuable life lessons 🌸
A lot of songs don’t have serious messages like this, like a breath of relatable fresh air
I think that some of us relate to this more than we’d like to admit
This song could have been written by me, that's how much I relate. Thank you so much for writing it.
This song has been with me for a while, the message it conveys reminded me that I am responsible for looking after myself not just the others around me. It helped me push out though and past my situation and respect myself once again. I never thought something as simple as chorus to a piano could be so life changing. Thank You
Jesus Christ, this is beautiful
I'm so mad that the nightcore versions of your songs get more views.
Zeiyuu Lysierra me too. The pacing of their cover is horrible
My mind can't comprehend such thing. I mean, you high-pitch the song and slap some anime-wallpaper-thing and boom. Million views.
Bruh
There are some songs of hers (though certainly not all of them) sound better faster. In my opinion, "Dig the Crazy" is a little sluggish, and while the nightcore is a little faster than I would prefer, it's better paced than the original. Furthermore, nightcore songs usually have the song in a different key as a side result of the speedup, giving a new perspective to the song. There are songs that sound better to me in the nightcore's key ("NVM" in Bb minor is something to behold), songs that sound worse to me ("Little Girl" was never meant to be in C major), and songs that, though definitely different, are about equal on my scales (I'll prefer "Antidote" in A or C minor depending on my mood).
To each man his own, though.
That’s how i found her and then her voice is like 100x better then the nightcore edited audio
Exactly. The first time I heard this song was the nightcore addition. I hated it and was hoping for a better song based off the name. Then today, I was shuffling through songs. I came across the original and it’s been on repeat ever since.
You'll never know how much I needed this song.
My mind goes to the toxic thoughts of a people pleaser. But every other lyrics are the same.
I'm in love with this. Your voice is so beautiful ❤️ it's obvious you put a lot of work into it and it's amazing.
This song honestly frightens me with its accuracy of how I feel with depression and anxiety while knowing I'm supposed to "Just get over it"
This is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your songs with the world.
I feel this deep in my bones
I admire her for her ability to actually find the words to describe these feelings and thoughts
I love you so much. You have helped me to manage my mental health and your music is one of the things that makes me try to stay strong. ❤️
Two years have passed and this song still blows my mind
This is beautiful no that word doesn't nearly give this piece of art justice. I have never heard anything that has fit my feelings in the past few years so well. I look forward to listening to more of your work. Thank you! :o)
I am amazed. For the first time a song has touched my heart so deep. I can relate. I am looking forward to the day I can say 'Nice to meet you' to, me. I have created my own personal place as well, but someone always digs their way through. But, you just have to stay strong and fight it. You know you're better, you're strong, don't let things take you down. I have been treated like nothing, but I know I am something.
So people who are struggling, take a deep breath. Look at yourself in the mirror. And say, 'I am beautiful, I am strong, I am wonderful. I am me, and that's all I wanna be.'
Don't let anyone bring you down. Pull yourself high above them. You can light up darkness in just a second.
oh shit. that last part,
'you'
caused goosebumps and made me want to cry. wth.
This song will never cease to not make me cry. This song is my main song that I listen to when I'm feeling overcome by my intrusive thoughts and feeling like I'll never be good enough
Love how this relates to anxiety so much ❤❤ you never disappoint with your songs
Wow...just wow. So deep. Amazing the way you are able to express the internal struggle so many go through. Thank you for giving so many of us a voice. Simply beautiful.
Every single song has touched me. Keep being you ❤️
This song really hit me hard, for the past year I have been working on a novel. I started it when I first got out of the Air Force then didn't touch it for four years, I just couldn't figure out how to write the very last chapter writers block. I finally came back to it, and it is the one thing I am proud of myself for. I finally got the courage to share it with friends, asking them to read it and give feedback before I publish it. I had such a strong outpouring of verbal support and five friends all readily agreed to content read it for me. I posted the first six chapters in a server so that they could start. And it's been six months with no one reading or commenting a single thing. It kind of hurt, because I've made public appeals about how much it meant to me. Then I invite a random friend of a friend and he is the first person to start reading and commenting. No one else has yet, but it's given me the courage to want to continue. Because even if my story only reaches one person then I have succeeded. I have finished all fifty chapters and am just waiting for the final content reading before I publish. I'm still nervous, and I am still wanting so much from this story that means the world to me. But having one person who is concerned about my story is all I needed.
You are on point...speaking thoughts of the masses. Relating on s deeper level than most others. Very well done.
Faith, I want to let you know that there is always an open door for peace and love in your soul. When I was younger, I went through a lot of what you're speaking of in your music. I know a lot of people call this cliche but I hope that you listen. I don't know if you know the Lord, but I think he would like to speak with you. 1 Timothy 4:12 has rang in my ears lately and I think it was for you. God be with you, and happy thanksgiving. ❤
It really shows how hard you worked to get this good, keep it up!
Don’t cry when the sun is gone, because the tears won’t let you see the stars
"I deserve to sleep at night," I sing at 3:37 am.
This song is so powerful, it gave me chills the first time I actually heard it. There's so much to this song that I can relate to, you put the pain and confusion that blankets my mind into words.
YASSSS I'VE BEEN WAITING THANX YOU BABY ILY💖💖💖💖
I just want to say thank you. Your music got me through the darkest parts of my depression at 15. I never felt alone listening to this song, I finally felt a small amount of being understood and peace. I'm almost 20 now, and I always listen to your music when it starts to get bad again and I feel that safety all over again. Thank you💜
Your songs tell me things I didn't know I needed to hear, thank you
I will never be able to put into words of how much I love Faith’s music. I remember listening to her when I was younger and even though I don’t listen to her as much anymore, her melodies have such a place in my heart. Her lyrics and melodies have brought me so much comfort and she made me feel understood. It was like someone was telling me, “I understand, It’s okay.” And that brought me to tears. thank you faith, you have given me and others something I’ll forever cherish.
Well, I didn't plan to sob uncontrollably at 4 pm in the middle of my living room with all my cats watching, but here we are.
OMG I AM IN LOVE with your work. This is so me. I just..I'm in tears. Thank you for this amazing song!
This song helps me so much, the melody has been stuck in my head in the best way!! thank you from my heart to yours!
Wow, your singing voice has gotten even better with time Faith. I saw you live when you were young, and have been a huge fan ever since. I am sorry you are hurting, I used to too, especially when I went against some beliefs I once had, but I have healed, seen a Therapist to vent, haha, and I am doing well. Happy and whole again, and I wish that for you too!!! Keep singing Faith. Your Mom gives me updates ad it's nice to see your voice becoming perfected, take courage and SING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For that is what you were born to do!
Ok for the entirety of this song I was just like holy fuck this is a whole new realm of relatable and I want to just cri because for once someone gets me and then from 3:34 I knew that this hit an even deeper level of real
it's part from 3:58 to the end that really had me breaking into tears on my couch though
q~q
Yeah the ending hits so hard but provides so much healing
I just discovered your music. I've now listened to all of your songs on repeat for three days. So many of my own thoughts and feelings and emotions are here in your music. Singing is my passion, but the only thing I can write is poetry. Your music means soooooo much to me. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your style, as far as I know, is really the most original style of music I've ever heard. It's like actual poetry and I love it