I sang part 1 at my sister's funeral 7 years ago this August when she died suddenly in a car accident. Part 1 is her story. Since then I have grown, got married, started a family, and found how much more to life there really is...part 2 is my story
I feel this too! I just discovered this song today, but originally discovered If I Die Young when I was 14 years old. The song meant a lot to me then, but seeing the growth and just how far I've come since first hearing the song 13 years ago is astonishing. You're right...we aren't those little girls anymore. I totally cried listening to this song too!
My daughter taught me there's so much to live for. Life is beautiful sometimes it doesn't hit you right away, living for another really opens it all up ❤
I've never shared this in public but here it goes...10 years ago I found myself in a motel room bathtub about to end it all...If I die young part 1 came on the radio and bought me enough time to muster up the courage to get out of that tub...10 years later here I am well and thriving listening to part 2 crying just as much as when I heard part 1 for the first time. I feel blessed to have stuck around long enough to hear the sequel to this song and in a sense a sequel to my own life track...thank you for saving me!!
This is the version of this song that I needed. I haven’t been able to listen to the original since it was played at one of my best friends funerals after taking her own life. This message of hope and growth is what I can take with me moving forward.
Bless you. Living in the aftermath of death by self harm is/can be brutal. I'm living out now. I have one really good resource of you want it. (Not religious based)
This is deeper than the first one. Unreal. And she can still sing! I love how it's more raw and unplolished too. I think what we witnessed in Kim Perry was most likely the most underrated female vocalist of the 2010's-2013. She could sing with any of the rest. Including Swift, Lady A, and Little Big Town.
I was told at 16 that I would not live till 30. I absolutely loved the first song because we knew I was going to die pretty young. I can't explain what this song means to me. It's like a reminder that you never know what tomorrow will bring, but in a truly hopeful and loving way. I turn 35 in August. This song feels like a celebration for all of us who made it when we didn't think we would. Thank you so much for this song. It means the world.
I was a kid when part 1 came out, I didn’t think I’d make it out of school alive. Now here I am for part 2, I just turned 23 a few days ago and I’m going to graduate college soon. I’m proud of myself and all of us for still being here. ❤
Hey Congratulations on your Graduation! Just wanted to say,"I'm thankful and proud that You Are Still Here too"🫂🫶🏻💯🤟🕊️💐 sending so much Love & Liight your way💖🫂💝🫂💖😊
I tell people all the time that I never thought I’d love to see my sweet 16. And this year I’m turning 22. Thank you for creating such emotional, empowering, and moving music
I was a teen when part one came out and i didnt think i would make it out of school. Now here i am i just turned 29, im a sahm to 3 wonderful little boys and a wife to the most amazing sweet and wonderful man!
You get older. You lose people. You either figure out how fight your demons or succumb to them. Every day is a battle, but every day that you're still here is a victory. ❤
Nothing we do matters in the long run. Some day the sun will expand and swallow the earth. Every single piece of evidence that humans existed will be gone, other than the junk we fired into space that managed to get far enough away.
My mom kept hearing pt 1 and always got a bone chilling feeling about me when I was 17. Turns out the end of that week I got in a head on collision on the highway with a semi truck. Pt 2 is nice to hear, glad I'm still here ❤
All these comments are literally bringing me to tears. I know part 1 hit most of us especially myself during some of our darkest times and part 2 is the message we all needed even if we are still struggling. Part 2 was what we never thought we needed but it shows to push through these dark times so thank you Kimberley for this ❤
@@QiuEnnan I was thinking this exact thing myself today listening to this. I feel like part 2 was my story earlier on and part 1 feels like my story the past few years and at the moment. I feel like I'm doing the opposite of everyone else, and feel embarrassed because of it.
The comments are a great example of the healing power of music, so much pain in peoples experiences but the emotional journey that your music inspires has literally healed people of some of their worst experiences & pain in life. Absolutely beautiful, 1 of the greatest part 2’s that I have ever heard.
This is so beautiful! I was 18 when the first iteration of this song came out, and I felt like the lyrics could have been ripped from my own diary. At 31 now, I feel the same about this new version. Amazing work, Kimberly 💕
This gives me chills. I remember listening to that song at 10 and romanticizing the day I’d get the courage to end it all. I’m so glad I’m here for part 2
I may be a complete stranger but im genuinely so glad you are still around! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come! I wish you the best in life! You definitely deserve it! Much love to you!! ❤️
It’s like this song has followed my life. I was so depressed and lonely when this song first came out and now I’m content and happy and watched this video with the biggest smile. Congrats Kimberly. On life, finding happiness, and your baby!
My mom died from a car accident 12 years ago, and part 1 was her absolute favorite song.. We played it at her funeral. Crazy that this song came out so close to Mother’s Day. I miss her so much, but through Kimberly, I know she is okay. Thank you for this song. ❤️
I lost my mother May 20 2022 I’m currently 8 months pregnant and it’ll be my first Mother’s Day without her and knowing she’ll never get to meet her granddaughter is like a knife through the heart all over again
@@PinkPaws88 Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this. I am sending so much love and good thoughts your way! I can only imagine the pain you feel, and I am always a message away if you need somebody to talk to. I’m sure you’ll be a great mom❤️
I sang this song throughout my childhood, and I never expected to make it past 16. I'm now 22 and about to marry the love of my life. Part 1 was the story of my childhood. Part 2 will be the rest of my life. Thank you.
8 years ago I lost my first ever friend. "If I Die Young" was her favorite song. The fact that Part 2 came out recently really made me smile. This is really special to me.❤
When the first part of this song came out I was a depressed 13 year old grieving my dad's passing, I also developed hypochondria and in my child's mind I swore I was dying of cancer (my hair started falling out because of my depression). This song carried me that whole year (also my mom was silently battling breast cancer), gave me some sort of peace. I'm now 26 and it's such a wholesome moment to hear the second part. A more grown up and hopeful side. This is the magic of time.
My goodness Kimberly, you delivered this song right at the time I needed it. And I didn’t even know I needed a part 2! I haven’t listened to part one in years, as it came out during a dark period of my life. But I held on, I too bloomed, and now have a family of my own. If I died at 26 (when I tried to end my life) I wouldn’t have this beautiful existence that I have now. God bless, and thank you.
This is the identity that The Band Perry should have stayed with! Kimberly, I hope that you can revive your musical career! As a fan of The Band Perry’s defining sound that brought them to the mainstream stage, I hope you are successful again with this music. Keep on pushing! Your music has passion, meaning, and it makes a difference!
Couldn't agree more. Such a great band & not sure why they felt the need to turn "pop".. it felt like a slap in the face to country fans. We have so many lanes in country these days & I think they could have put out music people liked w/o changing genre. Their pop music didn't seen genuine so I hope they come back to country roots. Not everyone is Taylor Swift. & can male it work switching genrrs like that. Country fans so welcoming. Love new take to this song❤
Because of how successful they were, there has to be a reason they left…we will never know it and it really doesn’t matter. At least we get one of them back. Wish them all success.
Kimberly, I hope you read these comments and see how much of an impact you and your music have made on people. Your voice has gotten people through some of the hardest moments of their lives, and this part 2 brings so much peace, and even a sense of closure. Thank you, from all of us. ♥
When i was in my darkest places i would listen to pt. 1, and my best friend committed when we were 17, and they played it at her funeral. I cannot explain how much this alleviates some of that pain. Thank you for staying.
This song was released on my mom's birthday and she's been gone since 2014.... the first one was her favorite song.... I only listen to it on her birthday and holidays but this... this gave me the closure I needed.... thank you. Thank you much...
This is the most beautiful thing I have heard in forever. I’m 36 now end this perfectly captures so much of what I’ve learned about life since part one came out.
I’ve always loved your voice Kimberley I really missed you ! So excited to see you back and sounding better than ever ! Let’s get Bloom to #1 in country albums this year !!!! ❤❤❤❤
I could hardly listen to the first one when it was out because my kids were teenagers, and I just could not fathom them dying young. I'm so glad this version came along
I was in a dark place listening to the original when I was young, but now at 25, I’m so grateful not only to be in a better place, but a place where I made it to see that you did too. Thank you so much for this.
I can’t get enough of this. I have had this song on a loop. I love the original and I have been trying to explain the fact that she changed and updated the lyrics to reflect her current perspective. What an artist. and amazing
The fact for atleast, 13 years I have sang this song and never realised it was song by another Kimberly. This is wonderful and 10000000000% needed. We're healing, so is this song.
I heard this on the Bobby Bones Show today. Such empowering lyrics! Part 1 was my story. Part 2 is my story. Thank you, Kimberly, for reminding us that there's always a light at the end of the tunnel.
I've always been in love with part 1, I listen to it when I lost loved ones and now part 2 has got me sobbing and is my story, my life and I will now have this in every playlist
Having a part two to this song is so therapeutic! I had no idea how emotional hearing this would make me. Thank you for this Kimberly, I hope you know how many people this song is helping ❤
My best friend in the military was a massive fan of the original version. I thought it was a little odd but I didn’t think much of it because I agreed it was a great song. Fast forward a couple of years and he ultimately committed suicide. I wish he was here to hear this version. There are always signs and I am now a major advocate for suicide prevention. I would give anything to be able to “start listening” before it was too late. We’ve all been there and it’s great to see what life is after the “bloom”.
If I die young part 1 reminds me of my mum who died at only 29 yrs old leaving behind 6 kids and with me the youngest barely 3 yrs old. Am almost 34 yrs now but the pain of missing her never goes away.
My Mom just passed. This song meant so much to me. I will play it at the memorial and send her ashes down the river with purple roses. Her favorite color. 💜
I wish my son could have lived long enough to bloom He sent part 1 to his sister 5 times over the last 2 months of his short life (22) we played it at his funeral W
When the song 1st came out I was battling depression. It helped me get through it. Now I have a daughter and am getting married. This is a beautiful song. Thank you Kimberly.
Wow, what an amazing follow up to part 1....this song has gotten me through some rough times and depression..I can't even put into words how much you have helped me. Kimberly, you have the voice of an Angel. Keep up the great work..!!!💙🖤💜💯
This song brought me to weeping tears. It’s everything I needed right now. If I die young is a song I have pros my played hundreds of times since my big sister past away at 20yrs old. She was way to young to go. It has been a struggle the last 19yes growing up without her. This part 2 is my song now. I have overcome so much and am thriving. Such an emotional song and so beautiful. This will be the song I play on repeat every time I think of her now 💕 thank you for this Kimberley 🙏🏽
This song came out when one of my closest friends from high school died from lupus a year after we graduated. It always stuck with me because we were so young and she was so full of life and vibrant.. and nice to hear a different spin on this song!
WOW, this is such a beautiful part two. I also never thought I would grow older. My sister died at 18, brutually murdered and the crime never solved. But, here I still am, BLOOMING. ❤
Hello Brittany 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Hello there 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Oh man this made me howl just as much as part one all those years ago. Especially how much closer I am to my mother now. Being in your late 20’s and realising how your parents are getting older and one day you’re going to have to say good bye to them. It’s shattering. But it’s a beautiful reminder to cherish those you love.
This is absolutely beautiful! I love how you where able to add to your art and make it into something you’re at now in life. It’s such a beautiful take, from the perspective of a young girl, to now a grown woman and mother. 💕 everything about this song is amazing! Thank you 😊
I never thought I'd survive and live to hear Part 2. I'M STILL HERE!
Amen
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Me too! Congratulations 🎊
EVERY DAY IS WONDERFUL , some are just better than others … that is my go to response. The Lord woke me up today , and I thank him always…
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I sang part 1 at my sister's funeral 7 years ago this August when she died suddenly in a car accident. Part 1 is her story. Since then I have grown, got married, started a family, and found how much more to life there really is...part 2 is my story
God is sooo good🙏
What a tragically beautiful life. ❤️
You said that so beautifully.
Yes you really did say this beautifully! Wow. Incredible
So sorry. 😔 I lost my dad same time 7 yrs ago August just before his birthday. They are all in heaven together ❤
i cried so hard blasting this... we really made it, we arent those little girls anymore...
Guys jam Perry’s songs too
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I feel this too! I just discovered this song today, but originally discovered If I Die Young when I was 14 years old. The song meant a lot to me then, but seeing the growth and just how far I've come since first hearing the song 13 years ago is astonishing. You're right...we aren't those little girls anymore. I totally cried listening to this song too!
A song that helps all of us who has dealt with depression know there’s life at the end of all the darkness ❤
Why to kill a song I love
Death is not the end of life. It's just the end of your time in that body. That body wears out but you do not.
I'm really wanting to find out what's at the end of the tunnel. Time to venture towards it.
My daughter taught me there's so much to live for. Life is beautiful sometimes it doesn't hit you right away, living for another really opens it all up ❤
Donald Marshall wrote this song :)ha ha ha Do YOU Know HIM ?
I've never shared this in public but here it goes...10 years ago I found myself in a motel room bathtub about to end it all...If I die young part 1 came on the radio and bought me enough time to muster up the courage to get out of that tub...10 years later here I am well and thriving listening to part 2 crying just as much as when I heard part 1 for the first time. I feel blessed to have stuck around long enough to hear the sequel to this song and in a sense a sequel to my own life track...thank you for saving me!!
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I may be a stranger. But I am glad you are here to listen to part 2 with us.
Stranger here also, but let me tell you, I'm proud of you and I'm glad you get to hear part 2. ❤
The world is a better place with you in it.
Thank you for staying! Life definitely isn’t fair, but it’s also beautiful!
Years later and this woman’s voice is as beautiful as ever. This was fantastic.
Simply stunning 😍
True
Beautiful voice, buts let’s call this song “If I Die As a Middle Aged Woman”
This is the version of this song that I needed. I haven’t been able to listen to the original since it was played at one of my best friends funerals after taking her own life.
This message of hope and growth is what I can take with me moving forward.
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Bless you.
Living in the aftermath of death by self harm is/can be brutal.
I'm living out now. I have one really good resource of you want it. (Not religious based)
My ex boyfriend committed suicide. In July on the 18th is the anniversary of his death.
You never know this could be her message to you 💗
Donald Marshall wrote this song :)ha ha ha Do YOU Know HIM ?
This is deeper than the first one. Unreal. And she can still sing! I love how it's more raw and unplolished too. I think what we witnessed in Kim Perry was most likely the most underrated female vocalist of the 2010's-2013. She could sing with any of the rest. Including Swift, Lady A, and Little Big Town.
I was told at 16 that I would not live till 30. I absolutely loved the first song because we knew I was going to die pretty young. I can't explain what this song means to me. It's like a reminder that you never know what tomorrow will bring, but in a truly hopeful and loving way. I turn 35 in August. This song feels like a celebration for all of us who made it when we didn't think we would.
Thank you so much for this song. It means the world.
Gonna be 40 in August!!! Guess it's 'too late' to die young at this point!! Lol.. gotta keep going just to spite them!!
Sometimes it feels to late but if u keep going u'll be ok ❤🎉😅😊😂@@michellestyles3993
I was a kid when part 1 came out, I didn’t think I’d make it out of school alive. Now here I am for part 2, I just turned 23 a few days ago and I’m going to graduate college soon. I’m proud of myself and all of us for still being here. ❤
Hey Congratulations on your Graduation! Just wanted to say,"I'm thankful and proud that You Are Still Here too"🫂🫶🏻💯🤟🕊️💐 sending so much Love & Liight your way💖🫂💝🫂💖😊
Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on graduation. :) So glad you're here. 💙
Stay away from ppl and things that can steal your life. You deserve better.do better. Congrats
We needed this part 2. It’s honestly pretty weird that nobody else does this.
Hello Kayla 👋 how are you ?
Rick branstane did on his Jessie's girl song
@machocrew777, you mean Rick Springfield? I'm not sure if I've heard the part 2 of it.
They made a sequel to Convoy of all things
listen to NF
I tell people all the time that I never thought I’d love to see my sweet 16. And this year I’m turning 22. Thank you for creating such emotional, empowering, and moving music
I was a teen when part one came out and i didnt think i would make it out of school. Now here i am i just turned 29, im a sahm to 3 wonderful little boys and a wife to the most amazing sweet and wonderful man!
To everyone sharing their stories in the comments, I’m so glad you are still here. ❤️ I wasn’t expecting to be sitting here weeping, but here I am.
You get older. You lose people. You either figure out how fight your demons or succumb to them. Every day is a battle, but every day that you're still here is a victory. ❤
The best answer I've ever heard is "learn to die before you actually do and you won't have anything to fear or lose" ....basically ego death
Nothing we do matters in the long run. Some day the sun will expand and swallow the earth. Every single piece of evidence that humans existed will be gone, other than the junk we fired into space that managed to get far enough away.
Well said. You're blessed if you're fighting the good fight. Keep fighting. Stay blessed. ✌️
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I love this reply but the original.... even at almost 54, even too old to die young!!!
My mom kept hearing pt 1 and always got a bone chilling feeling about me when I was 17. Turns out the end of that week I got in a head on collision on the highway with a semi truck. Pt 2 is nice to hear, glad I'm still here ❤
Hello Kimberly 👋 how are you ??
Even though I don't know you I'm still glad you are still here too. God is good
Honestly learn to drive then
All these comments are literally bringing me to tears. I know part 1 hit most of us especially myself during some of our darkest times and part 2 is the message we all needed even if we are still struggling. Part 2 was what we never thought we needed but it shows to push through these dark times so thank you Kimberley for this ❤
Omg. Thank u!! Part 2 giving me a new hope of changing my own tune too!!
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I found the original when I was in my brightest times and now I am in my darkest listening to this. I feel like I've both grown and regressed.
@@QiuEnnan I promise you you haven’t regressed as much as you think. We all gain wisdom as time goes on. You will overcome this dark time!
@@QiuEnnan I was thinking this exact thing myself today listening to this. I feel like part 2 was my story earlier on and part 1 feels like my story the past few years and at the moment. I feel like I'm doing the opposite of everyone else, and feel embarrassed because of it.
I don't know if I've ever seen such a beautiful representation of an artist's personal and professional growth. This is so amazing ❤.
Hello Chasity 👋 how are you doing today??
This song really hits deep. I am glad that she had gotten over her suicidal thoughts. Spread love and be happy ❤️ ❤.
Thank you Kimberly. A lot of us needed this. "There's no such thing as enough time." You nailed it with that line....
I always thought part one was beautiful and dramatic. Then I became a widow at 33. Part 2 is speaking to me at this point in my life ❤️
Hugs love
The comments are a great example of the healing power of music, so much pain in peoples experiences but the emotional journey that your music inspires has literally healed people of some of their worst experiences & pain in life.
Absolutely beautiful, 1 of the greatest part 2’s that I have ever heard.
Amen
No no a lot of comments are related to suicide 👀
Too much in my opinion music distracted your brain or can put dark thoughts in there
This is so beautiful! I was 18 when the first iteration of this song came out, and I felt like the lyrics could have been ripped from my own diary. At 31 now, I feel the same about this new version. Amazing work, Kimberly 💕
This gives me chills. I remember listening to that song at 10 and romanticizing the day I’d get the courage to end it all. I’m so glad I’m here for part 2
I may be a complete stranger but im genuinely so glad you are still around! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come! I wish you the best in life! You definitely deserve it! Much love to you!! ❤️
@@Datfoxboi that literally made me sob reading it thank you so much. ♥️
im so happy you're still here. I felt like that often as a kid too. bless you!!!!!
I have the chills. The original was my anthem when I was younger, struggling with depression. So happy to have part 2 now ❤
MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY GOD!!!! I love thissssssssss so muchhhh!
this made me cry
The Band Perry is an icon of my era of country music. I am 100% so happy you gave us part 2 of this iconic song. I love it Ms. Kimberly! Thank you!
It’s like this song has followed my life. I was so depressed and lonely when this song first came out and now I’m content and happy and watched this video with the biggest smile. Congrats Kimberly. On life, finding happiness, and your baby!
My mom died from a car accident 12 years ago, and part 1 was her absolute favorite song.. We played it at her funeral. Crazy that this song came out so close to Mother’s Day. I miss her so much, but through Kimberly, I know she is okay. Thank you for this song. ❤️
I lost my mother May 20 2022 I’m currently 8 months pregnant and it’ll be my first Mother’s Day without her and knowing she’ll never get to meet her granddaughter is like a knife through the heart all over again
@@PinkPaws88 Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this. I am sending so much love and good thoughts your way! I can only imagine the pain you feel, and I am always a message away if you need somebody to talk to. I’m sure you’ll be a great mom❤️
This comment made me emotional😢❤ she’s looking down with love
@@PinkPaws88I’m so sorry😢 but it will also be your first Mother’s Day with a new baby to be a mother to ❤ happy Mother’s Day
@@PinkPaws88I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost my mother as well.
I sang this song throughout my childhood, and I never expected to make it past 16. I'm now 22 and about to marry the love of my life. Part 1 was the story of my childhood. Part 2 will be the rest of my life. Thank you.
8 years ago I lost my first ever friend. "If I Die Young" was her favorite song. The fact that Part 2 came out recently really made me smile. This is really special to me.❤
This is it. This is beautiful. This is GROWTH BABY!!!! ❤
When the first part of this song came out I was a depressed 13 year old grieving my dad's passing, I also developed hypochondria and in my child's mind I swore I was dying of cancer (my hair started falling out because of my depression). This song carried me that whole year (also my mom was silently battling breast cancer), gave me some sort of peace. I'm now 26 and it's such a wholesome moment to hear the second part. A more grown up and hopeful side. This is the magic of time.
My goodness Kimberly, you delivered this song right at the time I needed it. And I didn’t even know I needed a part 2! I haven’t listened to part one in years, as it came out during a dark period of my life. But I held on, I too bloomed, and now have a family of my own. If I died at 26 (when I tried to end my life) I wouldn’t have this beautiful existence that I have now. God bless, and thank you.
How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
This is the identity that The Band Perry should have stayed with! Kimberly, I hope that you can revive your musical career! As a fan of The Band Perry’s defining sound that brought them to the mainstream stage, I hope you are successful again with this music. Keep on pushing! Your music has passion, meaning, and it makes a difference!
Couldn't agree more. Such a great band & not sure why they felt the need to turn "pop".. it felt like a slap in the face to country fans. We have so many lanes in country these days & I think they could have put out music people liked w/o changing genre. Their pop music didn't seen genuine so I hope they come back to country roots.
Not everyone is Taylor Swift. & can male it work switching genrrs like that.
Country fans so welcoming.
Love new take to this song❤
Because of how successful they were, there has to be a reason they left…we will never know it and it really doesn’t matter. At least we get one of them back. Wish them all success.
Kimberly, I hope you read these comments and see how much of an impact you and your music have made on people. Your voice has gotten people through some of the hardest moments of their lives, and this part 2 brings so much peace, and even a sense of closure. Thank you, from all of us. ♥
Wow I love this I was depressed at 15 listening to the other version thankful I found Jesus and things are better 🙏🙌
When i was in my darkest places i would listen to pt. 1, and my best friend committed when we were 17, and they played it at her funeral. I cannot explain how much this alleviates some of that pain. Thank you for staying.
This song was released on my mom's birthday and she's been gone since 2014.... the first one was her favorite song.... I only listen to it on her birthday and holidays but this... this gave me the closure I needed.... thank you. Thank you much...
My mom passed in 2014 too. She loved the first one as well
My mom passed in 2014 from cancer
This is the most beautiful thing I have heard in forever. I’m 36 now end this perfectly captures so much of what I’ve learned about life since part one came out.
Love her voice and I’m glad she is returning to country music solo.
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Still has that beautiful voice. Welcome back Kim ❤
I’ve always loved your voice Kimberley I really missed you ! So excited to see you back and sounding better than ever ! Let’s get Bloom to #1 in country albums this year !!!! ❤❤❤❤
I could hardly listen to the first one when it was out because my kids were teenagers, and I just could not fathom them dying young. I'm so glad this version came along
Hello Sherri 👋 how are you doing today??
The sequel I didn't know we needed... love it
This was played at my nephews funeral. He was killed tragically.
On Thanksgiving, I found him. 😢.
I love this song, it has a happy ending 💕
This is hiting me right in the 2010s. Thank you Kimberly. Lovely song!!
I was in a dark place listening to the original when I was young, but now at 25, I’m so grateful not only to be in a better place, but a place where I made it to see that you did too. Thank you so much for this.
I can’t get enough of this. I have had this song on a loop. I love the original and I have been trying to explain the fact that she changed and updated the lyrics to reflect her current perspective. What an artist. and amazing
The fact for atleast, 13 years I have sang this song and never realised it was song by another Kimberly. This is wonderful and 10000000000% needed. We're healing, so is this song.
I heard this on the Bobby Bones Show today. Such empowering lyrics! Part 1 was my story. Part 2 is my story. Thank you, Kimberly, for reminding us that there's always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Aye shout out dmv
We can change our own tune too!! Certainly been enough time to bloom
I've always been in love with part 1, I listen to it when I lost loved ones and now part 2 has got me sobbing and is my story, my life and I will now have this in every playlist
Having a part two to this song is so therapeutic! I had no idea how emotional hearing this would make me. Thank you for this Kimberly, I hope you know how many people this song is helping ❤
Got an old man crying here. You're more beautiful now than ever. Y'all give an old soul hope for the future.
My daughter almost lost her life after giving birth 13 yrs ago. This song was just out and became her anthem!
I love it almost more that the first♡♡♡
She just needs 'time to bloom' like the song says n exit the darkness.. part 2 gives me more hope than anything.. years later changing one's own tune
My best friend in the military was a massive fan of the original version. I thought it was a little odd but I didn’t think much of it because I agreed it was a great song. Fast forward a couple of years and he ultimately committed suicide. I wish he was here to hear this version. There are always signs and I am now a major advocate for suicide prevention. I would give anything to be able to “start listening” before it was too late. We’ve all been there and it’s great to see what life is after the “bloom”.
I’m sorry for your loss 😔
If I die young part 1 reminds me of my mum who died at only 29 yrs old leaving behind 6 kids and with me the youngest barely 3 yrs old. Am almost 34 yrs now but the pain of missing her never goes away.
This holds so much with the fans who’ve grown & matured right along side you.
Both songs represent such times in our lives. 💕 amazing!
My Mom just passed. This song meant so much to me. I will play it at the memorial and send her ashes down the river with purple roses. Her favorite color. 💜
I so missed her voice, so happy she is back❤❤❤❤
Welcome back, we missed this voice in country radio
Kimberly's voice is like a sweet, wise whisper in your ear.. This record is gorgeous, oh so lovely!
I wish my son could have lived long enough to bloom
He sent part 1 to his sister 5 times over the last 2 months of his short life (22) we played it at his funeral
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I am so sorry Wendy. Play this for him…he is with you.
When the song 1st came out I was battling depression. It helped me get through it. Now I have a daughter and am getting married. This is a beautiful song. Thank you Kimberly.
I have missed you so much Kimberly. Thank you for coming back to country music. This song is so hopeful and so different from the original.
I'm happy you're back. I hope you've found your sound. Do you, be you & don't worry about who likes what. It's nice growing up and knowing yourself.
I sang this song at my mom’s funeral at 8 years old I’m now 20 and this is everything to me.
Wow, what an amazing follow up to part 1....this song has gotten me through some rough times and depression..I can't even put into words how much you have helped me. Kimberly, you have the voice of an Angel. Keep up the great work..!!!💙🖤💜💯
Really love this version! Hope comes with years. Don't end your story in the middle.
We have all Bloomed from our past after this song! Thank you 🙏
I'm so proud of you Kim!! Can't wait to hear more of you! 💜
This brought up so many emotions - in some ways I am still healing but this is a great reminder that it takes time and care for flowers to bloom
This song brought me to weeping tears. It’s everything I needed right now. If I die young is a song I have pros my played hundreds of times since my big sister past away at 20yrs old. She was way to young to go. It has been a struggle the last 19yes growing up without her. This part 2 is my song now. I have overcome so much and am thriving. Such an emotional song and so beautiful. This will be the song I play on repeat every time I think of her now 💕 thank you for this Kimberley 🙏🏽
This song came out when one of my closest friends from high school died from lupus a year after we graduated. It always stuck with me because we were so young and she was so full of life and vibrant.. and nice to hear a different spin on this song!
Love this! ❤️
Really like how you weaved motherhood and hope into this song.
So glad to see you back!
Congratulations 🎉 for your baby!!!! 👏 👏 👏 🎉 So happy for you!!! Yay🥳🎉
WOW, this is such a beautiful part two. I also never thought I would grow older. My sister died at 18, brutually murdered and the crime never solved. But, here I still am, BLOOMING. ❤
Wow! I never saw that coming. What a beautiful song!❤️
LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Such an incredible way to deliver a part 2. The timing couldn't be better.
Wow wasn’t expecting that! What a worthy and beautiful sequel.
Glad she’s back. Love her voice!
This is a lovely song. It speaks to the growth and wisdom you can only gain from growing into adulthood and I felt it.
Hello Brittany 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Both songs fit my life perfect, now that I’m over a year sober I’m glad I’m here and not underground😌
Beautiful! Beautiful song too!
Prayers!!
Just simply a beautiful song.
Hello there 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
I'm so grateful for this addition to the song! I hope I get to listen to Part 3 someday.
Love that she did this.
Love you. Some songs hold special memories like this one
I'm so happy for her 💜💜💜
She looks amazing and sounds amazing
Hello Dissa 👋 how are you ??
The song I didn't know I needed 💜
Oh man this made me howl just as much as part one all those years ago. Especially how much closer I am to my mother now. Being in your late 20’s and realising how your parents are getting older and one day you’re going to have to say good bye to them. It’s shattering. But it’s a beautiful reminder to cherish those you love.
Wow I needed to hear that today so beautiful happy to see that Kimberly is back amazing voice!!
This is such a beautiful version ❤
THANKs Kimberly ❤
Hello Joni 👋 how are you ??
Thank you so much Kimberly ❤
Yes,yes,yes Time to crank the music up loud 📢😁 . You let me see that love is what I live for. Thank you Kimberly..
This is absolutely beautiful! I love how you where able to add to your art and make it into something you’re at now in life. It’s such a beautiful take, from the perspective of a young girl, to now a grown woman and mother. 💕 everything about this song is amazing! Thank you 😊
Thank you Kimberly this song is so Amazing
Such a beautiful song