you have to be a light to yourself, not the light of a professor, or an analyst, or a psychologist, or the light of Jesus, or the light of the Buddha. You have to be a light to yourself in a world that is utterly becoming dark. This is the real second quote
Getting my first tattoo soon. It's gonna be a diamond with the lyrics "This is my life and this is my diamond." I'm honored to say my first tattoo is going to be a STYG tattoo. Thanks for being awesome, guys.
in this day's no teacher no pupil, theres no leader theres no guru, theres no master no savior, you yourself are the teacher and the pupil you're the master, youre the guru, you're the leader, you are everything to understand is to transform what is
I know that what’s in front of me Is a reflection of what is inside of me And I see I need to be myself ‘Cause it’s so lonely in the eyes of someone else And I feel, oh how I feel Yeah I feel and I always will I starve to live free from fear To free myself before I disappear I am forever more than just surviving This is my life and this life is my diamond
I think the song's about perspectives of the world. People perceive you different from how you perceive yourself. A lot of people live up to others' perceptions instead of being who they actually are. Life is worth a lot, like a diamond. If you hold yourself back from being yourself, you won't enjoy life the way you would if you were yourself.
Jiddu is a known occultist and new ager, and was actually suppose to be their " savior ", but ended up denouncing his title. He still taught these ideologies that each of us are god with in and have the potential to be god-like beings. On the other hand... STYG is talking about liberation from this exact philosophy in this song. Its like the artist here was showing you the threat posed to them, as well as showing you the answer, through their eyes. Wow... Amazing artwork here. Great song guys.
you have to be a light to yourself, not the light of a professor, or an analyst, or a psychologist, or the light of Jesus, or the light of the Buddha. You have to be a light to yourself in a world that is utterly becoming dark
there is no teacher, no pupil, there is no leader, there is no guru, there is no Master, no Saviour. You yourself are the teacher and the pupil, you are the Master, you are the guru, you are the leader, you are everything. and to understand is to transform what is. -Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jesse wrote this song drawing heavy inspiration from the book, "Life of Pi". It's a wonderful book/movie. If you watch/read it, this entire song will make SO much more sense. The main character, Pi Patel, survives a shipwreck on a small life raft with a tiger. It's all about how Pi is able to conquer his fears in so many ways. It's an unbelievable story, and it's entirely true. Thus Jesse wrote his lyrics based on it. Hope this helped!
"Life of Pi" is Jesse's Inspiration for this song. "This is only an illusion that makes us pant." (Life of Pi by Yann Martel) I know that what's in front of me is a reflection of what is inside of me. And I see that I need to be myself, Because it's so lonely in the eyes of someone else. And I feel, Oh how I feel Ya I feel and I always will. I starve to live free from fear, To free myself before I disappear. I am forever more than just surviving, This is my life, And this life is my Diamond.
Haha, in the pamphlet where the songs & lyrics are listed, STYG puts a quote from inspirational speeches and books before each song. The quote "Time is an illusion that only makes us pant." -Pi Patel, (Life of Pi by Yann Martel) and after reading the book, I made that connection. I actually have no evidence that "Life of Pi" inspired Jesse, I just assumed =]
You have to be a light to yourself. Not the light of the professor or the analyst or the psychologist or the light of jesus or the light of the good heart... you have to be a light to yourself! in a world that is approximately becoming dull!
Why the fuck is there so much hate and arguing in the comments of a stick to your guns video? These guys are the most positive band you'll ever find. They're all about bettering, and believing in yourself and knowing with the power of yourself alone you can make it and not give up no matter how bad things get in this shithole of a world we live in. There shouldn't be one negative comment anywhere on this page. Sorry about the rant.
A man wanted to get these lyrics tattooed on his neck. He wanted the tattoo to say "This is my life and this life is my diamond." Unfortunately, though, the tattoo artist was drunk at the time he made the guys tattoo, so he completely misheard what the guy wanted. So now, the man has a tattoo on his neck that says "This is my wife and this wife is a guy, man."
well I understood exactly what jesse was saying with the lyrics. did you actually hear from jesse that he did use the book for inspiration or are you saying this because you've read the book and strongly believe the lyrics to be connected? Just wondering!! d:
Can someone please explain what this quote is about in this song, what is the meaning? -"I am forever more than just surviving. This is my life and this life is my diamond" / Thx
I know that what's in front of me is a reflection of what is inside of me. I see that I need to be myself, 'cause its so lonely in the eyes of someone else. I feel
you have to be a light to yourself, not the light of a professor, or an analyst, or a psychologist, or the light of Jesus, or the light of the Buddha. You have to be a light to yourself in a world that is utterly becoming dark. This is the real second quote
No matter how much times passes, this song hits me in the soul. Incredible sound and lyrics are unforgettable!
No kidding
Simply, the most powerful lyrics ever made. Love what you guys are doing, keep doing it.
"Be a light to yourself" so simple, yet so powerful.
is STYG supposed to give you an over-whelming feeling of hope?
cause I feel something
means your doing it right
Couldn't agree more.
Slayer Rules Jesus Christ, tip thy fedora dear sir.
Yes
That's indigestion
Getting my first tattoo soon. It's gonna be a diamond with the lyrics "This is my life and this is my diamond." I'm honored to say my first tattoo is going to be a STYG tattoo. Thanks for being awesome, guys.
"This is my life, AND THIS LIFE IS MY DIAMOND!" this song is so sick
To understand, is to transform what is.
jiddu krishnamurti
I can't help but cry and just let out all my rage when I listen to this song it makes everything better
in this day's no teacher
no pupil, theres no leader
theres no guru, theres no master
no savior,
you yourself are the teacher and the pupil
you're the master, youre the guru,
you're the leader, you are everything
to understand is to transform what is
feeling so good coming back to this music after all these years
Memories are strong. When we relate to a piece of media, it's like a tattoo on your soul. This song keeps me keeping on.
This song is so much more than a just a song to me. Those lyrics keep me going.
I know that what’s in front of me
Is a reflection of what is inside of me
And I see I need to be myself
‘Cause it’s so lonely in the eyes of someone else
And I feel, oh how I feel
Yeah I feel and I always will
I starve to live free from fear
To free myself before I disappear
I am forever more than just surviving
This is my life and this life is my diamond
1:06
I like this song a lot. STYG are epic to see live.
I hope so, I'm probably going to see them next month
Jinx Sixx i saw them 5 time they're always good !
Sim Daigle That's great, I wish I could go x( Parents won't let me because it's on a Sunday >.>
Jinx Sixx sad, but you canlistento the new album today :D
Just got my Stick to your Guns tattoo today.
I can't stop smiling every time I look at it. This band has helped me so much.
So stoked to see these guys on the 25th
what are you talkin about ? the whole album is AWSOME ! all the songs are great. just like this!
I think the song's about perspectives of the world. People perceive you different from how you perceive yourself. A lot of people live up to others' perceptions instead of being who they actually are. Life is worth a lot, like a diamond. If you hold yourself back from being yourself, you won't enjoy life the way you would if you were yourself.
the best song ever
Best band ever. Saved my life.
This goes so hard, I lost this album awhile back but I need it again the feels
So many deep thoughts and perceptions. These guys have really figured life out man and they have helped me to do the same.
I think the quotes are what makes STYG that much better.
Jiddu is a known occultist and new ager, and was actually suppose to be their " savior ", but ended up denouncing his title. He still taught these ideologies that each of us are god with in and have the potential to be god-like beings.
On the other hand... STYG is talking about liberation from this exact philosophy in this song. Its like the artist here was showing you the threat posed to them, as well as showing you the answer, through their eyes.
Wow...
Amazing artwork here. Great song guys.
Fallen for this band recently. Most meaningful lyrics in my opinion.
Somthing this good needs to be longer.
I appreciate the J.K. sample. I needed this this morning and didn’t even know it.
STYG lyrics have some sort of straight edge meaning and i love it
" I Fucking Love This Band... They Are The Best Band Ever!! PERIOD!!! ... ... .. .
This song hits home.
a truly epic track and album. Enough said.
good lyrics awsome song and great chords
STYG's saved my life, funny how 2:28 can change your life in one second
Their best album. Seeing them next Jan!
Jiddu Krishnamurti, such an inspiration. Much love from France.
this song nor any of the others would be the same without them. STYG makes their music mean something.
Dope intro! Stoked to hear the upcoming split with TSSF
you have to be a light to yourself, not the light of a professor, or an analyst, or a psychologist, or the light of Jesus, or the light of the Buddha. You have to be a light to yourself in a world that is utterly becoming dark
this shit is giving me chills over and over again
:') still can not believe I saw these live at hit the deck they were so bloody awesome and so bloody amazing
they add so much to the song.
This gives me goosebumps.
there is no teacher, no pupil, there is no leader, there is no guru, there is no Master, no Saviour. You yourself are the teacher and the pupil, you are the Master, you are the guru, you are the leader, you are everything. and to understand is to transform what is. -Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jesse wrote this song drawing heavy inspiration from the book, "Life of Pi". It's a wonderful book/movie. If you watch/read it, this entire song will make SO much more sense. The main character, Pi Patel, survives a shipwreck on a small life raft with a tiger. It's all about how Pi is able to conquer his fears in so many ways. It's an unbelievable story, and it's entirely true. Thus Jesse wrote his lyrics based on it. Hope this helped!
This means that there is more to life then just being alive, the second part means that his life is impordent to him and is worth alot to him.
I have these lyrics tattooed on my chest with my daughters initials inside. TlDR I Love this band.
This song is AWESOME !
this is so good, glad im the 200th view (just stating a fact), such a great band, great album
Thank you all, because of you all are here
amazing album
This band is amazing live
to live free from fear!!
Six years on and this song is still a fucking banger!!!!
Holy crap, wish I found these guys sooner!
This therapy session was presented by Stick to your Guns
great song guys !!! spread the message far and wide!
I Love The Way He Says "Guru"
Time to hit a PR
Chills every damn time..
EXACTLY! ----I UNDERSTAAAAAAAND!!!
I need to get tattooed "Forever more than just surviving" on me.
Couldn't agree with you more bro!
This band helps me get through depression every fucking time.
"This is my life and this life is my diamond!"
"Life of Pi" is Jesse's Inspiration for this song.
"This is only an illusion that makes us pant." (Life of Pi by Yann Martel)
I know that what's in front of me is a reflection of what is inside of me.
And I see that I need to be myself,
Because it's so lonely in the eyes of someone else.
And I feel,
Oh how I feel
Ya I feel and I always will.
I starve to live free from fear,
To free myself before I disappear.
I am forever more than just surviving,
This is my life,
And this life is my Diamond.
Haha, in the pamphlet where the songs & lyrics are listed, STYG puts a quote from inspirational speeches and books before each song. The quote "Time is an illusion that only makes us pant." -Pi Patel, (Life of Pi by Yann Martel) and after reading the book, I made that connection. I actually have no evidence that "Life of Pi" inspired Jesse, I just assumed =]
Sick band.
Can someone please explain to me in depth, what the lyrics in this song are exactly talking about? Would be much appreciated. Love this song so much.
killedddd itttt
THIS IS MY LIFE AND THIS LIFE IS MY DIAMOND!
You have to be a light to yourself.
Not the light of the professor or the analyst or the psychologist or the light of jesus or the light of the good heart...
you have to be a light to yourself!
in a world that is approximately becoming dull!
i Love dis song x)
im really into sumerian right now :D
Agreed!
still the hardest lyrics ever written
Why the fuck is there so much hate and arguing in the comments of a stick to your guns video? These guys are the most positive band you'll ever find. They're all about bettering, and believing in yourself and knowing with the power of yourself alone you can make it and not give up no matter how bad things get in this shithole of a world we live in. There shouldn't be one negative comment anywhere on this page. Sorry about the rant.
MY LIFE IS MY DIAMOND
oh didn't know! thanks!
when drums start you know that I am .
It's part of the song, you don't have to listen to it. you can take it upon yourself to skip past it.
A man wanted to get these lyrics tattooed on his neck. He wanted the tattoo to say "This is my life and this life is my diamond." Unfortunately, though, the tattoo artist was drunk at the time he made the guys tattoo, so he completely misheard what the guy wanted. So now, the man has a tattoo on his neck that says "This is my wife and this wife is a guy, man."
Krishnamurti
who's the guy talking on their songs..he speakin the truth
well I understood exactly what jesse was saying with the lyrics. did you actually hear from jesse that he did use the book for inspiration or are you saying this because you've read the book and strongly believe the lyrics to be connected? Just wondering!! d:
when im hear this music
i feel so fresh again wkwk
FYI : Jiddu Krishnamurti is the man speaking at the beginning of the song.
Son lo mejor!!! :)
every time i hear that voice in a STYG song, i imagine that guru lady for the movie HOLES.
I listen to this and everythings okay.
yep
❤️💎❤️
Can somebody tell me where I can buy this hoodie ?
Can someone please explain what this quote is about in this song, what is the meaning? -"I am forever more than just surviving. This is my life and this life is my diamond" / Thx
amen.
i fold my socks to this song
Can't wait to see them at Warped13!
Great stuff!
Look up
Stradaphera-Clocktower of Sosao
I know that what's in front of me is a reflection of what is inside of me. I see that I need to be myself, 'cause its so lonely in the eyes of someone else. I feel
This song should have been longer man :(
Thats Jiddu Krishnamurti. I have a playlist of him if you want to check it out.