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This song legit speaks for most of my fears. I’m scared of feeling alone, doing things alone, watching the world walk pass me. The line “Sometimes we drift and disappear, with that being said; I’m still here.” Is the the line that gets to me. I see people happy and I’m still here, all alone. I see people I once knew to the deepest parts of themselves, change into someone better-while I’m here, all alone, still the same boring person I once was, still am.
I know that feeling...but I'm sure you're not as boring as you think - that you got to know some people so closely means that there are many people out there who see you as the wonderful person that you are. And if you still feel alone: d e s r a , someone in the whole wide world is thinking of you right now - let's be alone together 😉 All the best to you!
I just read that "butterflies are unable to see their wings, so, they never get to know how beautiful they are". I bet you are a beautiful butterfly too, it's just you can't see your wings for now.
Don't fear the world and the chances you're given. Take risks, meet new people, do something new, and most importantly, love. Love your neighbor, love your enemy, love that stranger. Kindness always comes back to you, and it might help you realize you're not as alone as you think. Keep dreaming.
I recently had a friend say that when she turned 20, she was going try smoking weed because her toxic boyfriend wanted her to. And it was a really big shock to me. She’s a very level headed person but it’s like her boyfriend took the good her away and this is all that’s left. She’s still with him, she’s blind of every bad thing happening. I don’t know what to do. So this song really hit me in a soft spot. Thank you for sharing this song with us Malinda 💜 Edit: They broke up, and she’s heart broken but he isn’t. I’m trying to be there for her (but I’m kinda happy on the inside bc he was toxic for her in a LOT of ways) and help her through this, she’ll be ok but she just needs to take some time to heal.
Abbey Mosteller Weed is not bad as long as he doesn’t push for stronger drugs. Willie Nelson still alive and healthy smoking weed for the past 60 plus years.
Hi Abbey, as I read your comment and contemplated writing, Malinda sang ‘just a few decisions I’ll never understand’ and I think that’s the thing. It’ll be long winded but now I can’t not write. In a lot of ‘level headed’ people is a desire to try being wild, and vice versa. If you’re 20 or thereabouts, the next few years (2 - 5, maybe even more) can be a blur, as relationships and/or career can start to kick to a new level. At 17, I remember as if it were yesterday, my friend group and I were walking around our hometown and someone actually mentioned how we had only a week left until we’d fragment as a group to the various colleges and workplaces and from there our differences would make it hard to relate. Then at 23 I moved to a different country and now 17 years later, only 4 of my friends from back then have ever visited, and it’s not even the ones I ever would have thought. I think what I’m trying to get at is that sometimes friendships are based on what we want them to be rather than what they really are. In your specific case, I’d say be a good friend to her and try to allow her some experimentation (as if it’s in her nature it’ll happen regardless) but DO be on her case if it goes beyond that, and if you are a good friend now, she’ll likely (but not guaranteed) return the favour later. We don’t mature at the same speed and we all have different needs. These things help you find your self, essentially.
My friends taught me all I had to know about drugs, gave me good advice and explanations and a safe place to try what I wanted to try. That's really the best thing that could happen. Make sure your friend is in a good, safe place when she tries weed. It isn't very strong when smoked in a cigarette but a pure blunt smoked whole can be overwhelming. I had muffins with a lot of weed batter, which slammed me for half a day. I was with friends at their place, was cozy, they let me sleep over. It felt good. All my decisions to drink alcohol or eat weed goodies were always conscious, even with a strong social urge to drink one with the gang, I always felt able to say no and I always decided for myself if and how and how much I wanted to get wasted. You know your friend well enough. If she's an anxious pushover who you suspect would do anything for recognition, try to give her a safe alternative to fall back to and try to talk to her about peer pressure. Her first boyfriend could be a big pressure point. Now she doesn't want to mess up. This is all she has, yadda yadda. Reinforce your friendship with her instead of fighting her over your opinion on substance use and abuse. Cause you know that weed is not the issue here. It's psychological dependency on social circles. She may have stayed abstinent and never drank wine in her life but has she partied with people, had regular contact with a group of remote friends, felt like she belonged to her peers, that she had a place? If no, then that's the thing. If yes, and she still has her roots, trust her to make the right decisions. Also, depending on where you're from, if you're from the USA, chances are you don't have anything in terms of educational or ... you don't have anything yet. That always makes things risky. Yeah, I don't know how to finish that thought. Don't be in the USA and you don't have those problems. Lol. Just look out for her if she shows signs of needing someone to turn to but other than that, let her be herself. If you're not in the USA, she'll be perfectly fine, don't worry.
There was this girl I used to be best friends with at school, and we were also neighbours, but we grew apart when she changed and I stayed the same. A few years later, after going to different schools and disconnecting, I saw her again at a neighbours’ get-together, and when we talked, it was like no time had passed. I still get along with her great, even though we don’t see each other much, and she is still a good person, although I thought she had changed for the worse.
This sounds so similar to an experience I had! Recently saw a friend for the first time in ages who I thought had changed for the worse but we connected so well.
Aww...something just like that happened to me, but my friend really did change, and now we hardly ever see each other, and i miss her so much, but she changed, and doesn't fit in my life anymore. and now i'm about cry. great.
"though our Neverland days are gone, Peter Pan came back for Wendy before long" is instantly one of my favourite lines, ever. That hit me so hard. This is beautiful.
Late last year I reconciled with an old friend. We met at college and got really close really quickly. We fell out later in the year over what was really a petty misunderstanding and really drifted apart, but the care for each other never left. After coming very close to death a few months after that, I made an attempt to reconnect and she accepted. I’m so glad we sorted things out and now we’re getting back to how close we are. It’s always vital to make amends with people as and where possible!
This song really hits me. After just graduating high school, even just over the summer so far, I've found it harder to keep in touch with friends from high school. I know there's a lot of value in starting over, but I'm sad about losing so many of the friends I had. Even if I still keep in touch with them, it's impossible to be as close as when you see each other every day or every week. Hopefully this song gives me the strength to say that even though we don't see each other as often, or even ever, I'm still here for you. Thank you for everything you do Malinda; your music is so genuine and you never fail to amaze me with how uplifting and just plain awesome you are. I love you!!!!!!!!
I have a friend that I haven't seen in almost exactly a year. He's one of my closest friends, but moved away to serve as a missionary for our church. He was supposed to be gone for another year, but was sent home early because of the pandemic. I now get to see him next week and I'm SO so excited to wrap him in a bear hug and tell him I missed him.
I'm crying like a little baby. I love you for this. My best friend has decided she wants to get married this year. I've not seen her in months due to this virus but I'm still here.
I've kinda been feeling this lately, being between college and university I fear it's a matter of time before I drift away from my friends. I do my best to stay in touch but it's always disheartening when you send a text they never reply to.. Years ago I had a stupid argument with my best friend and we didn't talk for years, then I moved away. She found me on Facebook just last year and the way we message jokes and discuss old times without thinking about what happened makes my heart happy! So, why not send those people a message, just to see what they say? The people who come and go don't always need to stay away 💖
I was just thinking last night about how I need to make the most of my current friends because eventually things are going to change. Very nice. Looking forward to the new stuff. As a bonus I did actually start hanging out with one of my old elementary school friends again just a couple months ago. Keep your childhood friends, they are usually the best ones.
This is what I'm scared of. Being left behind as my friends grow and change, and I'm forgotten as the one who's just...there. This was beautiful and now I'm crying. Thank you for this song.
This song is a warm reminder that even when friends (or more than friends) drift apart, that tiny ember of memory and love and experiences together never really die and go cold. Watching your face is so hard to do without those old memories welling up. Eilonwy, you know who you are if you are reading this. Taran is still here, and like Malinda sang, there are decisions I will never understand. But I'm still here. Hello.
Back in 4th grade, I made friends with a girl in my class that I was friends with for the entirety of that year. At the end of school for that year, she told me that she was moving away down to the southern part of my state. I was really sad and missed her ever since. Recently, though, after 8 years, we reconnected over Facebook and have still remained friends since. 😊
First time I've full on cried to a song. What with quarantine I'm scared of some friendships drifting and this song encapsulated that perfectly - that people drift yet are still there for each other. Plus your voice is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for this 💞💞
I honestly love this song, sure the lyrics could be interpreted as sad but to me it sounds more hopeful than one might expect. To me it's saying "hey, I'm still standing, still alive, still here. You may have changed but I'm still here for you."
I’ve been out of high school for two years now. Things have changed a lot in my life and things have changed the lives of the people I associated with. With them, there have been get togethers, meetups, and even a wedding I wasn’t invited to. I tried to plan something, but they said they were too busy. It makes me sad how easily they forgot about me or don’t care about me anymore. They’ve shown they’re moving on and, I have too. I’ve taken up art, I’m getting through school as best as I can, and I joined Malinda’s Discord (she’s right, we’re very loving). I do feel often mad and shut out, but at the same time, I want them to be a part of my life. They may not be the nicest, yet I’ve bonded with them and I still care. My door is always open if they find me ❤️
This may sound harsh, but sometimes the best way to heal is to move on. You'll find good friends who connect with you and share your interests. A new friendship is as valuable as an old one. I don't mean you should shut off and pretend they don't exist. You've shown them your door is open, if they want to come back, you'll be there, even if it's not waiting by the door the whole time. I hope you have a nice day. 😊
Your voice is so smooth, this is stunning. Such a magical, melancholy song. And there's so much emotion in your voice. I love all the incredible imagery, especially the things we don't often think about in songs, like expecting the cat to greet you- such a personal detail, I love it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful song with us!
This song really hits home for me. The fact that you managed to capture just about every single feeling I’ve had after losing a friend is remarkable. You’re an amazing lyricist; every single word in that song meant something to me.
Malinda, I had to say this, I had a great friend and We were drifted apart by my loads of mistakes, for about 3 years now and I reached to her one month ago so I say sorry and know if she was up for another attempt. I gana send her your music and I felt connected so much. Thanks for all you've done and keep on living your best life ❤❤❤💕
ack... i was already listening to one of her videos when i got this notif...so i had to finish that one first ofc xD EDIT: oh my gosh! this was so amazing! it almost made me cry...but it was great!
Beautiful in all ways! Of dozens of friends from all the decades in my life, I am in touch with only two. One is my wife. The other, Bob, a friend who brought the two of us together when we launched a writer's group. We re-launched it recently, the three of us, after 40 years. So, few friends, but yes, a story of happy and creative reunion.
Around the 7th, maybe 8th grade, me and one of my best friends had drifted apart. I still kept tabs on him though, made sure he was doing OK. Then a few days before Christmas in 9th grade we were both at our other best friend’s house. We became friends again and it was great. Especially since I was slightly worried about the following school year. However, sadly in our senior year, his depression won. There isn’t a day I don’t think of him and miss him. He was like my brother, and I’m glad we did make up and became friends again
THIS SONG IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! even though I'm only 12 I still relate to this song SO much (my family travels a lot and my new school is the 4th country i've lived in) .... so many lost friends....we always say that we will stay in touch but it's just too easy to forget to try (and yes I did cry.... such an amazing and emotional song) :')
I find you have such a beautiful voice since your tone is clear and rings so emotionally up in high octaves. As a guitarist I loved the guitar driven backup in your original here since it sounds lively making an alluring contrast to your melody that holds long notes. So inspiring and a wonderful treat it being an original since I person adore original songs especially yours here since your voice is so emotive and memorable. So many cheers!
This song hit harder than I expected. Listening through tearful eyes for those I've lost through the years and those I long to see again. Thank you for this song.❤
This song hit home for me for two reasons. One; I've been in the Navy for 14 years and have met many amazing friends that unfortunately can't stay in one place (or I can't) and it's hard to keep in touch. Also, my best friend and I from high school lost touch, mostly when I was going through a really horrible depression and isolated myself from a lot of people in my life. After getting through it and coming out on the other side; he and I resumed our friendship as if it had been going on the whole time. Thank you for, once again, giving a little bit of brightness into my existence with your music.
This song gave me chills. I love your voice and your positivity I recently reconnected with an old friend I hadn't seen in years, right before the pandemic, and it felt great
Honestly, im scared and nervous when reconnecting to my old friends... i want to always stay by their side and hope to continue our friendship, but when youve grown apart for awhile,it sometimes seems like we dont know each other anymore... And i know i seem unapproachable at times, and thats my problem... nonetheless i still find a way to know what theyre up to, even though they dont know about it, hahaha... Your song hits deep in the feels and memories, and how i wish to communicate with the people i spent an adventure with..💕 Thank you for making this song💕
What a beautiful song dear, malinda! So somber sweet. How very brave of you to confront this and speak your mind throught song. Dearest blessings to you and your family
Of course I’d have to watch this the day I took my friend to the airport and have pretty much been crying all day because of it. I feel these words so much right now..
YAY a new song :D With that being Said I’m gonna watch it now 😝 Edit: wow the likes are coming fast thank u so much also Malinda you’re such a great singer keep up the good work 👍🏼
I belonged to an arts program for people with disabilities. I was part of it for almost twenty years, and we had a lot of people attend who loved it. When Covid struck, our program closed down. Indefinitely. I felt like I had lost someone I loved dearly. We all felt that way. I still miss it terribly. But one of the instructors at the program took a very proactive approach. She contacted another program for people with disabilities that was starting some Zoom groups. My mother and a bunch of other people got involved. Now, a lot of us from my old arts program are participating in Zoom classes. We are reconnecting with each other, and quite a few of our teachers are working with us. I am ever so grateful for this. We have a lot of Zoom classes like theater, life skills, painting, women’s group, and we are going to get more. So, I’m happy about that. That’s my connecting with friends story. Keep singing and keep your heart open.
woah, i relate to this song a bit too much. i love this song a lot already. 💖and i guess with positive reconciling stories, I had to take a break from one of my friends for several reasons but two months later we reconnected, and our friendship is still strong. edit: also yessss, i agree about your discord. It's so positive and amazing, and I'm so grateful I joined. edit #2: also, i love that you put the lyrics up on screen. it was really helpful for me to fully grasp the concept of the song cause i always understand stuff better when i see it.
This song totally brought tears to my eyes. I always say to people that some people come into your life and they don’t always stay forever. Learning to let some people go is okay. Some come for a moment. Some come for a season. Some stay for a lifetime. I have so many friends that I’m on that “moment” basis with. Whether life took me away or life took them away. Had one friend I didn’t talk to for a couple of years and reconnected as though I had never left. It’s a lonely feeling, but some of those lost friends do come back in time, when they’re ready. You don’t have to keep waiting. You can choose whether or not you close or open that door. But just appreciate all the good times had. Those stay with you. Use them to uplift you when you can.
Sin duda esta maravillosa canción es mi favorita. Es un extraordinario placer oirte cantar esta preciosidad. Poniendo alma en cada nota. Disfrutando de una ejecución perfecta. Es un lujo impagable. No hay más que verte interpretándola. Felicidades.😊😊🤗
You voice is so mellifluous when you sing it makes me cry with happiness which I have not done in a while so I really needed this as my aunt has just died from organ failure so thank you so much. Also my friend was going through a dark time then she found you, and now she is as bright and happy as ever so thank again so much.
This has made me realise that it's 50 years since I met my friend that I've known the longest. That makes me feel very old! We were both seven and met on our first day at a new school. He lives in Europe (Germany at the moment) and I'm still in the UK so we don't see each other much; but when we do we just carry on from where we left off.
Sometimes when you're looking for reconection, it's best found in yourself in those moments. Whoever has been and gone, connect with that internally and allow yourself to flourish as you make new and beautiful memories. Thank you for the music, super nice.
I recently reconnected with and became FB friends with someone I used to date. We had had a difficult breakup 26 years ago and couldn't be around each other or talk to each other. I never thought I'd hear from her again. So it was a really nice surprise to be wrong about that. It was interesting to see how her life and my life had changed as we had traveled different paths. And the really great part about this is that we were able to talk out what happened and offer grace to each other so that there would be no more lingering guilt from what had happened when we were little more than kids. And now we can just be friends, something we couldn't seem to be all those years ago. It's restored hope for me that not every bad ending has to stay that way. Thanks so much for your music and your channel, Malinda. It's very special and you give so much to so many. I hope you keep at it for decades to come. Thank you.
Thank you for giving this song to the world. Some of my friendships feel this way too right now, so thank you for letting me know I'm not alone! This is the magic of writing songs. I love what you do.
I don't know how nor why but Malinda is able to get me somewhat easily emotional which is rather difficult to get me emotional so not many things are capable of this but to me this just goes to show how wonderful and talented she is
This came at the perfect time for me. I’ve been having a lot of uncertainty with my friends over the past year, and this made me feel so at peace. Thank you.
Hello friends! I'm releasing this track on Patreon, so if you want to download it you can! www.patreon.com/malinda
Also if you want to support my work as well as The Trevor Project and The Loveland Foundation AND sport a message of love and inclusion, check out my merch at shopmalinda.com/. Love y'all xx
Thank you for making beautiful music even through there tough times.
Thanks for making our day Malinda!
Heh, i was going to sleep. Now I have a lullaby to listen to! Thank you Malinda
@Emii Wright nopee
This is one of the few videos on UA-cam that makes me wish there was a like^2 button.
Absolutely loved it. Althoug it is a bit sad.
The fact that this song doesn’t have a proper “home” in any album or as a single is really fitting with the theme of it
Yeah 🤔🤔🤔
It’s still here
I was thinking the same thing uwu
yes,its so deep
True, but I wish it did.
Its so crazy how well she conveys emotion in her singing. I can hear the hope, sadness, and her smile.
Because she does not just sing the songs, she performs them. She allows their meanings and themes to infuse her
This song legit speaks for most of my fears. I’m scared of feeling alone, doing things alone, watching the world walk pass me. The line “Sometimes we drift and disappear, with that being said; I’m still here.” Is the the line that gets to me. I see people happy and I’m still here, all alone. I see people I once knew to the deepest parts of themselves, change into someone better-while I’m here, all alone, still the same boring person I once was, still am.
It just seems that way I'm sure the other people feel the same way just dont let that feeling take over. 😜😜😜😜
i know that we don't know each other, but maybe we could chat on ig, because same! maybe it could be a bit refreshing to have someone to talk to? ❤
I know that feeling...but I'm sure you're not as boring as you think - that you got to know some people so closely means that there are many people out there who see you as the wonderful person that you are. And if you still feel alone:
d e s r a , someone in the whole wide world is thinking of you right now - let's be alone together 😉
All the best to you!
I just read that "butterflies are unable to see their wings, so, they never get to know how beautiful they are". I bet you are a beautiful butterfly too, it's just you can't see your wings for now.
Don't fear the world and the chances you're given. Take risks, meet new people, do something new, and most importantly, love. Love your neighbor, love your enemy, love that stranger. Kindness always comes back to you, and it might help you realize you're not as alone as you think. Keep dreaming.
I recently had a friend say that when she turned 20, she was going try smoking weed because her toxic boyfriend wanted her to. And it was a really big shock to me. She’s a very level headed person but it’s like her boyfriend took the good her away and this is all that’s left. She’s still with him, she’s blind of every bad thing happening. I don’t know what to do. So this song really hit me in a soft spot. Thank you for sharing this song with us Malinda 💜
Edit: They broke up, and she’s heart broken but he isn’t. I’m trying to be there for her (but I’m kinda happy on the inside bc he was toxic for her in a LOT of ways) and help her through this, she’ll be ok but she just needs to take some time to heal.
I'm sorry! I hope she's okay. But as much as you want to help, you can't blame yourself. You can only try to help where you can.
Abbey Mosteller Weed is not bad as long as he doesn’t push for stronger drugs. Willie Nelson still alive and healthy smoking weed for the past 60 plus years.
Hi Abbey, as I read your comment and contemplated writing, Malinda sang ‘just a few decisions I’ll never understand’ and I think that’s the thing. It’ll be long winded but now I can’t not write.
In a lot of ‘level headed’ people is a desire to try being wild, and vice versa.
If you’re 20 or thereabouts, the next few years (2 - 5, maybe even more) can be a blur, as relationships and/or career can start to kick to a new level.
At 17, I remember as if it were yesterday, my friend group and I were walking around our hometown and someone actually mentioned how we had only a week left until we’d fragment as a group to the various colleges and workplaces and from there our differences would make it hard to relate.
Then at 23 I moved to a different country and now 17 years later, only 4 of my friends from back then have ever visited, and it’s not even the ones I ever would have thought.
I think what I’m trying to get at is that sometimes friendships are based on what we want them to be rather than what they really are. In your specific case, I’d say be a good friend to her and try to allow her some experimentation (as if it’s in her nature it’ll happen regardless) but DO be on her case if it goes beyond that, and if you are a good friend now, she’ll likely (but not guaranteed) return the favour later.
We don’t mature at the same speed and we all have different needs.
These things help you find your self, essentially.
@@styvieagget4580 Well, this hit home. I can say from personal experience that your words are true to the point!
My friends taught me all I had to know about drugs, gave me good advice and explanations and a safe place to try what I wanted to try. That's really the best thing that could happen. Make sure your friend is in a good, safe place when she tries weed.
It isn't very strong when smoked in a cigarette but a pure blunt smoked whole can be overwhelming. I had muffins with a lot of weed batter, which slammed me for half a day. I was with friends at their place, was cozy, they let me sleep over. It felt good. All my decisions to drink alcohol or eat weed goodies were always conscious, even with a strong social urge to drink one with the gang, I always felt able to say no and I always decided for myself if and how and how much I wanted to get wasted.
You know your friend well enough. If she's an anxious pushover who you suspect would do anything for recognition, try to give her a safe alternative to fall back to and try to talk to her about peer pressure. Her first boyfriend could be a big pressure point. Now she doesn't want to mess up. This is all she has, yadda yadda. Reinforce your friendship with her instead of fighting her over your opinion on substance use and abuse.
Cause you know that weed is not the issue here. It's psychological dependency on social circles. She may have stayed abstinent and never drank wine in her life but has she partied with people, had regular contact with a group of remote friends, felt like she belonged to her peers, that she had a place? If no, then that's the thing. If yes, and she still has her roots, trust her to make the right decisions.
Also, depending on where you're from, if you're from the USA, chances are you don't have anything in terms of educational or ... you don't have anything yet. That always makes things risky. Yeah, I don't know how to finish that thought. Don't be in the USA and you don't have those problems. Lol. Just look out for her if she shows signs of needing someone to turn to but other than that, let her be herself. If you're not in the USA, she'll be perfectly fine, don't worry.
This is bringing me so many sad memories and making them happy. *I'm not crying you are*
Someone, we both are…
With that being said,
Malinda is an amazing,
Singer
song writer,
Dancer,
And everything
Elalae La have you seen her Surrender music video?
There was this girl I used to be best friends with at school, and we were also neighbours, but we grew apart when she changed and I stayed the same. A few years later, after going to different schools and disconnecting, I saw her again at a neighbours’ get-together, and when we talked, it was like no time had passed. I still get along with her great, even though we don’t see each other much, and she is still a good person, although I thought she had changed for the worse.
This sounds so similar to an experience I had! Recently saw a friend for the first time in ages who I thought had changed for the worse but we connected so well.
Aww...something just like that happened to me, but my friend really did change, and now we hardly ever see each other, and i miss her so much, but she changed, and doesn't fit in my life anymore.
and now i'm about cry. great.
That's nice
"though our Neverland days are gone, Peter Pan came back for Wendy before long" is instantly one of my favourite lines, ever. That hit me so hard. This is beautiful.
Late last year I reconciled with an old friend. We met at college and got really close really quickly.
We fell out later in the year over what was really a petty misunderstanding and really drifted apart, but the care for each other never left.
After coming very close to death a few months after that, I made an attempt to reconnect and she accepted.
I’m so glad we sorted things out and now we’re getting back to how close we are. It’s always vital to make amends with people as and where possible!
This song really hits me. After just graduating high school, even just over the summer so far, I've found it harder to keep in touch with friends from high school. I know there's a lot of value in starting over, but I'm sad about losing so many of the friends I had. Even if I still keep in touch with them, it's impossible to be as close as when you see each other every day or every week. Hopefully this song gives me the strength to say that even though we don't see each other as often, or even ever, I'm still here for you.
Thank you for everything you do Malinda; your music is so genuine and you never fail to amaze me with how uplifting and just plain awesome you are. I love you!!!!!!!!
Last year I went to middle school and had to start over with friends it was both good and bad but the good out weighed the bad
I get the chills when I hear your voice.
I have a friend that I haven't seen in almost exactly a year. He's one of my closest friends, but moved away to serve as a missionary for our church. He was supposed to be gone for another year, but was sent home early because of the pandemic. I now get to see him next week and I'm SO so excited to wrap him in a bear hug and tell him I missed him.
Yayyy! 👍
I'm crying like a little baby. I love you for this. My best friend has decided she wants to get married this year. I've not seen her in months due to this virus but I'm still here.
Me too. Crying like a baby. She really gets me. Her tone is so pure.
I've kinda been feeling this lately, being between college and university I fear it's a matter of time before I drift away from my friends. I do my best to stay in touch but it's always disheartening when you send a text they never reply to..
Years ago I had a stupid argument with my best friend and we didn't talk for years, then I moved away. She found me on Facebook just last year and the way we message jokes and discuss old times without thinking about what happened makes my heart happy! So, why not send those people a message, just to see what they say? The people who come and go don't always need to stay away 💖
I was just thinking last night about how I need to make the most of my current friends because eventually things are going to change. Very nice. Looking forward to the new stuff.
As a bonus I did actually start hanging out with one of my old elementary school friends again just a couple months ago. Keep your childhood friends, they are usually the best ones.
Emphasis on usually 😂🤣
@@pranamikaverma oop-
Still best friends with a student from my old school even after I moved countries :)
This is what I'm scared of. Being left behind as my friends grow and change, and I'm forgotten as the one who's just...there. This was beautiful and now I'm crying. Thank you for this song.
This song is a warm reminder that even when friends (or more than friends) drift apart, that tiny ember of memory and love and experiences together never really die and go cold. Watching your face is so hard to do without those old memories welling up.
Eilonwy, you know who you are if you are reading this. Taran is still here, and like Malinda sang, there are decisions I will never understand. But I'm still here. Hello.
Hopefully you’ll find them again
If she were looking into the camera, what little that keeps me from breaking down in tears would evaporate.
Back in 4th grade, I made friends with a girl in my class that I was friends with for the entirety of that year. At the end of school for that year, she told me that she was moving away down to the southern part of my state. I was really sad and missed her ever since. Recently, though, after 8 years, we reconnected over Facebook and have still remained friends since. 😊
This is amazing, I actually cried at the end and it takes a lot to make me cry now
First time I've full on cried to a song. What with quarantine I'm scared of some friendships drifting and this song encapsulated that perfectly - that people drift yet are still there for each other. Plus your voice is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for this 💞💞
The emotions in this song are clear in Malinda’s eyes and voice, and it’s beautiful.
Just heard this song 5 months after it was posted on youtube, and it resonates with me in so many ways. Thank you Melinda for this song.
I honestly love this song, sure the lyrics could be interpreted as sad but to me it sounds more hopeful than one might expect. To me it's saying "hey, I'm still standing, still alive, still here. You may have changed but I'm still here for you."
2:14 The emotion with which Malinda sings that is heartbreaking🥺
I’ve been out of high school for two years now. Things have changed a lot in my life and things have changed the lives of the people I associated with. With them, there have been get togethers, meetups, and even a wedding I wasn’t invited to. I tried to plan something, but they said they were too busy. It makes me sad how easily they forgot about me or don’t care about me anymore. They’ve shown they’re moving on and, I have too. I’ve taken up art, I’m getting through school as best as I can, and I joined Malinda’s Discord (she’s right, we’re very loving). I do feel often mad and shut out, but at the same time, I want them to be a part of my life. They may not be the nicest, yet I’ve bonded with them and I still care. My door is always open if they find me ❤️
This may sound harsh, but sometimes the best way to heal is to move on. You'll find good friends who connect with you and share your interests. A new friendship is as valuable as an old one.
I don't mean you should shut off and pretend they don't exist. You've shown them your door is open, if they want to come back, you'll be there, even if it's not waiting by the door the whole time.
I hope you have a nice day. 😊
still thr best song i've ever heard
Your voice is so smooth, this is stunning. Such a magical, melancholy song. And there's so much emotion in your voice. I love all the incredible imagery, especially the things we don't often think about in songs, like expecting the cat to greet you- such a personal detail, I love it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful song with us!
I totally agree, her voice is amazing. Also , are you a Wings of Fire fan? (I guessed bc of your profile picture).
@@k.a.3519 Yes, actually! FanWings unite
I really love this song.
greatest song ever.................
This song really hits home for me. The fact that you managed to capture just about every single feeling I’ve had after losing a friend is remarkable. You’re an amazing lyricist; every single word in that song meant something to me.
Malinda, I had to say this,
I had a great friend and We were drifted apart by my loads of mistakes, for about 3 years now and I reached to her one month ago so I say sorry and know if she was up for another attempt. I gana send her your music and I felt connected so much. Thanks for all you've done and keep on living your best life ❤❤❤💕
omg i got malinda Merch its the best thx so much malinda!!! 😁
ack... i was already listening to one of her videos when i got this notif...so i had to finish that one first ofc xD
EDIT: oh my gosh! this was so amazing! it almost made me cry...but it was great!
Awwww. Beautiful!
Beautiful in all ways! Of dozens of friends from all the decades in my life, I am in touch with only two. One is my wife. The other, Bob, a friend who brought the two of us together when we launched a writer's group.
We re-launched it recently, the three of us, after 40 years. So, few friends, but yes, a story of happy and creative reunion.
Around the 7th, maybe 8th grade, me and one of my best friends had drifted apart. I still kept tabs on him though, made sure he was doing OK. Then a few days before Christmas in 9th grade we were both at our other best friend’s house. We became friends again and it was great. Especially since I was slightly worried about the following school year. However, sadly in our senior year, his depression won. There isn’t a day I don’t think of him and miss him. He was like my brother, and I’m glad we did make up and became friends again
Wow, Malinda, what a nice and kind song! I cried while listening to it 😢. A true MASTERPIECE!
THIS SONG IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! even though I'm only 12 I still relate to this song SO much (my family travels a lot and my new school is the 4th country i've lived in) .... so many lost friends....we always say that we will stay in touch but it's just too easy to forget to try (and yes I did cry.... such an amazing and emotional song) :')
Honestly, i’ve never clicked on a notification faster in my life. your voice is increadible.
Can we just say how she looks like she's gonna cry through the whole video? LIKE GIVE THIS WOMAN A HUG
Omg yes new original Malinda music!!
I'm so happy to see another one of your amazing songs, keep up the great work!
Me Too !!!
I find you have such a beautiful voice since your tone is clear and rings so emotionally up in high octaves. As a guitarist I loved the guitar driven backup in your original here since it sounds lively making an alluring contrast to your melody that holds long notes. So inspiring and a wonderful treat it being an original since I person adore original songs especially yours here since your voice is so emotive and memorable. So many cheers!
I literally can't stop listening to this
I can really feel the emotion put into this piece. It's wonderful...
This song hit harder than I expected. Listening through tearful eyes for those I've lost through the years and those I long to see again. Thank you for this song.❤
t,t what a sad song. Beautiful.
This song hit home for me for two reasons. One; I've been in the Navy for 14 years and have met many amazing friends that unfortunately can't stay in one place (or I can't) and it's hard to keep in touch. Also, my best friend and I from high school lost touch, mostly when I was going through a really horrible depression and isolated myself from a lot of people in my life. After getting through it and coming out on the other side; he and I resumed our friendship as if it had been going on the whole time. Thank you for, once again, giving a little bit of brightness into my existence with your music.
beutifull voice and melody! you are an wonderfull artist!
This song gave me chills.
I love your voice and your positivity
I recently reconnected with an old friend I hadn't seen in years, right before the pandemic, and it felt great
This really hit home today. Thank you.
Honestly, im scared and nervous when reconnecting to my old friends... i want to always stay by their side and hope to continue our friendship, but when youve grown apart for awhile,it sometimes seems like we dont know each other anymore... And i know i seem unapproachable at times, and thats my problem... nonetheless i still find a way to know what theyre up to, even though they dont know about it, hahaha...
Your song hits deep in the feels and memories, and how i wish to communicate with the people i spent an adventure with..💕
Thank you for making this song💕
That was sooo Beautiful!!!!! Thnak you so much for this song!
What a beautiful song dear, malinda! So somber sweet. How very brave of you to confront this and speak your mind throught song. Dearest blessings to you and your family
It's a song of remembering past memories, with family, friends, etc...
Good and sad times
Of course I’d have to watch this the day I took my friend to the airport and have pretty much been crying all day because of it. I feel these words so much right now..
You never realize how lonely you truly are until someone is there and then suddenly not.
so true, sometimes so sad, sometimes better, and sometimes tremendously wonderful.
Thank you, Malinda! This is a gorgeous song. Your voice is like velvet and so comforting!
YAY a new song :D
With that being Said I’m gonna watch it now 😝
Edit: wow the likes are coming fast thank u so much also Malinda you’re such a great singer keep up the good work 👍🏼
You have the voice of an angel, Malinda. Thank you so much for sharing this. ❤️
I belonged to an arts program for people with disabilities. I was part of it for almost twenty years, and we had a lot of people attend who loved it. When Covid struck, our program closed down. Indefinitely. I felt like I had lost someone I loved dearly. We all felt that way. I still miss it terribly. But one of the instructors at the program took a very proactive approach. She contacted another program for people with disabilities that was starting some Zoom groups. My mother and a bunch of other people got involved. Now, a lot of us from my old arts program are participating in Zoom classes. We are reconnecting with each other, and quite a few of our teachers are working with us. I am ever so grateful for this. We have a lot of Zoom classes like theater, life skills, painting, women’s group, and we are going to get more. So, I’m happy about that. That’s my connecting with friends story. Keep singing and keep your heart open.
You are insanely talented, and you should never doubt that.
Wow. This song is so beautiful. I feel tears in my eyes.
I can’t wait to finish listening, this has made my day 💕
W o w
I expected it to be really good :>
And it was
And it was
Someone yes it was
@@izawawa Lol yay!
It was extremely good
marn200 y e s lol
I almost cried before u even began to sing. This is beautiful, just like u and ur voice
woah, i relate to this song a bit too much. i love this song a lot already. 💖and i guess with positive reconciling stories, I had to take a break from one of my friends for several reasons but two months later we reconnected, and our friendship is still strong.
edit: also yessss, i agree about your discord. It's so positive and amazing, and I'm so grateful I joined.
edit #2: also, i love that you put the lyrics up on screen. it was really helpful for me to fully grasp the concept of the song cause i always understand stuff better when i see it.
Brilliant song! So much emotion in your voice. It's lovely!
This song really hits. A few days ago, I reconnected to someone I haven't talked to in over seven years. It's so strange how people come and go.
This song is amazing! She has a wonderful voice!!
This song totally brought tears to my eyes.
I always say to people that some people come into your life and they don’t always stay forever. Learning to let some people go is okay. Some come for a moment. Some come for a season. Some stay for a lifetime.
I have so many friends that I’m on that “moment” basis with. Whether life took me away or life took them away. Had one friend I didn’t talk to for a couple of years and reconnected as though I had never left.
It’s a lonely feeling, but some of those lost friends do come back in time, when they’re ready. You don’t have to keep waiting. You can choose whether or not you close or open that door. But just appreciate all the good times had. Those stay with you. Use them to uplift you when you can.
Sin duda esta maravillosa canción es mi favorita. Es un extraordinario placer oirte cantar esta preciosidad. Poniendo alma en cada nota. Disfrutando de una ejecución perfecta. Es un lujo impagable. No hay más que verte interpretándola. Felicidades.😊😊🤗
You voice is so mellifluous when you sing it makes me cry with happiness which I have not done in a while so I really needed this as my aunt has just died from organ failure so thank you so much. Also my friend was going through a dark time then she found you, and now she is as bright and happy as ever so thank again so much.
This is so beautiful and touching! Love it Malinda!
malinda, you truly never dissappoint. ❤
Great song, Malinda. This summer, even during COVID, I reconnected with friends that I haven't seen in person in YEARS.
I love your videos!!! Excited to listen to this!!!
This is beautifull. Love the tranquility of this song.
😮😯😯😯😲😲😲😲 such a beautiful voice
This song hit me in the feels...made me cry. What a beautiful song ❤️
I miss my friends but it was your beautiful voice that brought me to tears❤😔🙏
This has made me realise that it's 50 years since I met my friend that I've known the longest. That makes me feel very old! We were both seven and met on our first day at a new school. He lives in Europe (Germany at the moment) and I'm still in the UK so we don't see each other much; but when we do we just carry on from where we left off.
Love it!
Your voice Is so awesome I can't-
Sometimes when you're looking for reconection, it's best found in yourself in those moments. Whoever has been and gone, connect with that internally and allow yourself to flourish as you make new and beautiful memories. Thank you for the music, super nice.
I really like this. It’s really sweet. I like sad songs like this.
I recently reconnected with and became FB friends with someone I used to date. We had had a difficult breakup 26 years ago and couldn't be around each other or talk to each other. I never thought I'd hear from her again. So it was a really nice surprise to be wrong about that. It was interesting to see how her life and my life had changed as we had traveled different paths. And the really great part about this is that we were able to talk out what happened and offer grace to each other so that there would be no more lingering guilt from what had happened when we were little more than kids. And now we can just be friends, something we couldn't seem to be all those years ago. It's restored hope for me that not every bad ending has to stay that way. Thanks so much for your music and your channel, Malinda. It's very special and you give so much to so many. I hope you keep at it for decades to come. Thank you.
So beautiful. Hit me right in the nostalgic feels. I love your voice. Thanks for sharing this sing with us
The song is so pretty and the guitar playing the main tune is perfect I love it so much emotions!
This is a beautiful song.
Lovely. Just lovely. I lost someone I cared about today, and I really needed this.
Thank you for giving this song to the world. Some of my friendships feel this way too right now, so thank you for letting me know I'm not alone! This is the magic of writing songs. I love what you do.
This is beautiful!!!! ❤❤❤
very beautiful song Malinda. you look so emotional when singing and i feel that is also part of why it sounds so great.. keep up the amazing work.
Wow 11 seconds ago. Haven't watched it yet but sure it'll be great!
I don't know how nor why but Malinda is able to get me somewhat easily emotional which is rather difficult to get me emotional so not many things are capable of this but to me this just goes to show how wonderful and talented she is
that was a great one, well written and very relatable as they say.
This came at the perfect time for me. I’ve been having a lot of uncertainty with my friends over the past year, and this made me feel so at peace. Thank you.