David Archuleta - Hell Together (Official Lyric Video)
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- Опубліковано 26 бер 2024
- The official lyric video for "Hell Together". orcd.co/helltogether
I wrote this song based off what my mom told me a few days after I said I was stepping away from our church. She said she was going to step away too and then said, “If you’re going to hell, we’re all going to hell with you.” While we didn’t look at hell as many people do as Latter-day Saints at the time, and even now my transition out of religion has shifted the idea as a whole for me, I understood the sentiment she meant in what she said, and it meant a lot to me. Thank you for always loving and supporting me mom. ❤️ This song is dedicated to those who show unconditional love in a world where it’s so easy to judge things we don’t fully understand, the way my mom showed that love to me.
Song Credits:
Written by: David Archuleta, Ryan Nealon, Sam Derosa, Jordan Sherman
Producer: Jordan Sherman
Mixed by: Squids
Mastered by: Squids
Lyric Video: Gabrielle Saydee
© 2024 Archie Music
Hell Together Lyrics
VERSE 1:
Bow your head
Don’t be bold
You’ll survive by
Doin what you’re told
Said love is earned
And we can’t choose
But the more you grow,
You know the truth
PRE 1:
All I want is to make you proud
If I would run would I let you down?
You said
CHORUS:
If I have to live without you
I don’t wanna live forever
In someone else’s heaven
So let ‘em close the gates
Oh If they don’t like the way you’re made
then they’re not any better
If Paradise is pressure
Oh
We’ll go to hell together
VERSE 2:
You and me
That’s all we need
Blood is thicker
than the pages
that they read
I’m afraid
Of letting go
Of the version of me
That I used to know
PRE 2:
Crying tears in Sunday crowds
took my hand, and we walked out
Then you said
CHORUS:
If I have to live without you
I don’t wanna live forever
In someone else’s heaven
So let ‘em close the gates
Oh If they don’t like the way you’re made
then they’re not any better
If Paradise is pressure
Oh
We’ll go to hell together
BRIDGE:
Hallelujah
What’s it doing for ya?
When it’s in the way?
Hallelujah
Wish we knew it sooner
Walking out with grace
CHORUS:
If I have to live without you
I don’t wanna live forever
In someone else’s heaven
So let ‘em close the gates
If they don’t like the way you’re made
then they’re not any better
If Paradise is pressure
Oh
We’ll go to hell together
#HellTogether #NewMusic #DavidArchuleta
I wrote this song based off what my mom told me a few days after I said I was stepping away from our church. She said she was going to step away too and then said, “If you’re going to hell, we’re all going to hell with you.” While we didn’t look at hell as many people do as Latter-day Saints at the time, and even now my transition out of religion has shifted the idea as a whole for me, I understood the sentiment she meant in what she said, and it meant a lot to me. Thank you for always loving and supporting me mom. ❤ This song is dedicated to those who show unconditional love in a world where it’s so easy to judge things we don’t fully understand, the way my mom showed that love to me.
❤ sending love from the Philippines..
I love you man and respect you so much. God loves us the way we are as He made us and He doesn't make mistakes. The one's who make the mistakes are the ones who judge others in His name and one day when they meet God face to face, they will realize their mistake when God looks at them and says: "Depart, I do not know thee."
Beautiful song! I am a gay man who has never been in the closet, never ever believed there was anything wrong with me (there isn't) for being gay, and want religions to stop their nonsense and end all forms of discrimination and hate. Only love, that is all we should ever do for one another. I keep listening to this song over and over and over and over again - it makes me cry. I think about my mother and how much she loved my late husband Jamie and that brought us to healing too.
God loves you and I love you. God created you wonderfully made who you are and welcomes you as you are. Thank you.
I love you David❤
i know you inspired a lot of person to be more stronger..keep fighting❤😊
Your mom's unconditional love is unlike anything the LDS church ever taught me.
❤️🔥✨THIS✨❤️🔥
This song says so much in so few words. THIS is the answer when the church hurts your loved ones. You take their hand, stand up, and walk out together. Don't make excuses and make them walk out alone. Get up and go. We don't stand for anyone abusing loved ones. Ever. Don't make an exception for your religion. ❤
This message ⬆️ says it all. Blood is ticker than the pages they read.
amen
Amen to that!! ❤️
✨❤️🔥YES❤️🔥✨
The answer when people in the church hurt you is Jesus Christ of Nazareth who can heal all broken hearts.❤
I'm sobbing. This is so powerful and so healing for every ex mormon. Your mother is incredible and I wish, I wish, more parents loved as unconditionally as she does. Thank you, David. I've never felt more seen. ❤
I left the Mormon church when I was 19 after coming out and trying to make it work for years. Thank you for this. I’ve survived suicide attempts and am so grateful for people who publicly support and stand up.
I'm glad you're still here. ❤
🖤 it takes time to find yourself after being someone everyone wants you to be. You will make it, be easy on yourself and find a place where you can feel safe to express yourself. Glad you’re still here.
Stay hard brother
I hope people told you how strong you were for that. I grew up in a strict Muslim house and I’ve seen strict Catholic and strict Jewish families as well. And I think out of all of that Mormonism is the hardest to leave, especially at a young age because of how intertwined religion, family, friends, and community are among Mormons. If you leave Mormonism, you have to pretty much leave everything/everyone and start your whole life from scratch. That takes a lot of strength especially when you’re a teenager. I’m glad you lived despite them and I hope you have a happiness in your life.
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So beautiful! After 52 years in evangelical church I walked away. My 91 year old mother told me, “I don’t care what you believe, you’re still my best friend!”
It’s not about getting affirmation from your mother, it’s about seeking Christ and getting HIS love.
@ChristianityRecap well, as soon as Christ shows up, I'll consider it. Meanwhile, I'm gonna love the people right in front of me and seek their love in return. Besides, how else are we supposed to know God's love except by seeing it in other people?
Jesus said people would know who his disciples are by their love, but all I'm seeing in you is religious zealotry and a failure to (one) mind your own business and (two) appreciate a mother's unconditional love for her child, which Christ would no doubt approve of considering he died for everyone regardless. I don't doubt your sincerity, but I feel like you've lost the plot a little.
I left the LDS church last year. I am in my 60s and faithfully gave my life, time, and money to the church. I am now finding true peace, although the family backlash has been awful by some. David, I wish you love and peace as you now embark on your new authentic life. Enjoy the new journey!
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Jesus Christ of Nazareth lived, died, and lived again for everyone. I know his Joy will be that of the father in the parable of "the prodigal son" if you return to him. ❤
My older kids left first. They saw things and understood things that my husband and I had been manipulated to believe. Children are lifesavers to their parents sometimes. This song is so beautiful and important. Thank you. Your vulnerable post in 2022 was one of the things that spurred me to question all the toxicity in Mormonism. Thank you David. Much love to you ❤
This is very humble and honest- wow thank you for your thoughts
This is exactly how it happened for my husband and myself.
Dont tell the church is wrong its the people that has a problem
A serious question I have. What was some of the toxicity you experience in Mormonism?
I left at age 59. Both my sons left independently of me. I always taught my sons to be independent thinkers and never follow anyone or anything blindly. Unfortunately, I had spent most of my life putting blind trust in the hands of an organization that didn't deserve it.
The reason you were on American Idol all those years ago is so much bigger than a record deal. You are helping so many in a fundamental way.
THIS. It's like that was just one step - and because of your exposure then and all that have followed you since - you are helping SO many people.
fundamental l o l
I left, too. Finally saw through their lies. God loves you no matter what, David.
This isn’t the kind of mom I had, but damn if it isn’t the kind of mom I strive to be. What a gorgeous song and even better story behind it.
I have this on repeat. My dad will never accept me, but my sister does. She walked away from Mormonism a while ago, because it didn't accept her disabilities or my queerness. She's my hell together person when no one else was.
Religion uses fear based tactics to keep members in line, otherwise they’d have none left. Choose love, in every way, for everyone. Hope you’re both healing
In Mormon hell aka outerdarkness...very few if any go there. At the very least you will be in the 3rd kingdom which was recently described by an apostle as much better then the current state of this earth. You will be happy.
@@crewjames2916 none left huh? Not me. I go because I like it. I love The Lord. Join us, you'll like it too.
Wife and I left this church 6 months ago. This song is healing. Thank you David. This is beautiful.
Husband and I (plus 4 children) left this church 9 months ago.
Everyone is waking up to the brainwashing of the church. Thank God!
What you mean? You're now ex-mormon. So what's next of your faith?
Welcome to the community we all know where you’re coming from ❤
@@edisonabenojatv1215 dunno yet! Part of the journey, and I love it.
I don't think you know how big of a deal this song is. Now queer people in churches will feel seen, just by this song, and maybe even get the courage to love themselves enough to leave the churches that hate them. Well done, David. I'm so proud of you.
Queer or not. So many ex Mormons and non Mormons loving this too. This is powerful on a level he may not even understand.
exactly love themselves enough to leave the churches that hate them.
@@ristopherobbins That is me- I did not leave for LGBTQ reasons, but MAN, this song RESONATES!!! I concur with others in these comments- it is indeed and anthem, and a holy one at that; )
And to share with their families and possibly change the way they view it.... and create happier homes❤
This song is so good as a catholic that was raised with everything is a sin, I don’t want your heaven, my heaven is not based on shame and hate
As a mother, I can understand what your mother said. I don’t believe a loving God wants families to be divided. I’ve walked away from the church last year and have realized how loving our God truly is.
I hope David realizes soon that he can walk away from Mormonism and still love the Lord. I was pulled away from Catholicism 24 years ago to a Christian church. I am so much happier now. I never realized how oppressive it was.
God is the constant. We come into this work with God and we leave this world with God. Our faith is something that no one can take away or stand in judgment of. Love conquers all 💕🙏✨
There is no god. You believe a fantasy.
@@calvinbrady9944 My belief in God does not hurt you in any way. Why do you feel it necessary to make yourself feel like a big man by being unkind and rude? Just go live your little life in peace.
God - Higher Power - your Higher Self… whatever you need to affirm a sense of hope, faith, or belief. Sharing a sense of compassion and understanding makes us all better versions of ourselves. ✨
Thank you so much for this song David. I stepped away from the church 4ish months ago after learning the truth about the history. It was right after my divorce and finding out my marriage wasn't what I thought it was. So I lost my eternal family and the church I held onto when I lost that. I told my mom and sisters this past week and even though they say they still love me I know they look at me differently, like i'm being persuaded by the devil. I hate that this church divides families. BUT I am grateful to be living in truth, and I refuse to live anywhere else. I gave up my marriage and the church to choose ME and my peace. Love to everyone healing from the church
We cant lose what we never had but when can chose to get rid of people and organizations that dont serve us. Dont make us feel less than. Focus on healing from trauma so you can be whole and nor triggered by cult members. Your freedom scares them so they have to take you down with them.
I am asking in seriousness. You mentioned in your comment that you stepped away after learning the truth about the history. Were you previously told a falsehood about their history?
yes. Most mormons don't know the truth. The church doesn't teach the truth about it's history. @@zackwagner01
@@zackwagner01 most LDS are taught that the Book of Mormon is a literal retelling and it's been proven that it is factually wrong, The fact that Joseph Smith forced teen girls to marry him, married women that were already married and married sisters is also usually hidden by the church. Really any of the church history that makes them look bad is covered up or if you learn about you are told that it's just stories by people wanting to harm the church.
@@zackwagner01 All members and non are lied to about church history, the manuals obscure things and leave it out. They dont fess up until they have to and then the essays come out. The CES letter for example and what it shares regarding Joseph forcing teenagers to marry him by threatening an angel with a sword...there are witnesses and journals but the church will never discuss it.
As a queer Muslim this song hits hard. I never left my faith but I did leave my place of worship and a lot of friends behind who rejected me. It’s a sad feeling at first but now I can practice my faith in the way I need to for myself.
Edit: wow!! I didn’t expect all these beautiful and heartfelt responses!! Thank you all so much!!
If nobody else has told you, I’m proud of you. ❤
Welcome to the family, sweetie. There's room at the table for everyone here.
May you be happy, may you be healthy, and may your life be full of peace now ❤
*virtual hug* 🩷🩷🩷
That had to take a lot of strength to leave. I know it was SO hard to leave the church for me
All exmormons please rise for the national anthem
Amen
Hahahahaha... Ok...
*stands for the exmo national anthem*
Bow your head and say, yes
Yikes lol. David was very conservative growing up. But don’t go to left. Go woke, go broke.
Thank you for writing this... it has me in tears. As someone who grew up in the LDS church and fought my sexuality my entire life, decades of feeling like ending my life and attempts, feeling I was not worthy of anything, feeling evil from childhood. Finding no joy or solace in the church's teachings. It took strength to come out as a middle-aged adult, it has been really rough and lonely, but I know who I am and am finding joy for the first time in life. This message will truly save lives, we need to support each other, and truly Love One Another. Thank you for writing this song... I fell in love with your mom's story after hearing her on Mormon Stories and her true enduring love of her children and you. You are someone I look up to, thank you.
I am an active member of the LDS Church. Thanks so much for this beautiful, powerful music. May God bless you.
David, stay listening to YOUR heart & stay on your course. I'm sure you've heard the saying, "It gets greater later" Well, I'm living proof. I came out at age 22, eight months after I became a father. Now, at age 53 I have a 31 year old son, a 3 year old granddaughter, and my partner/husband of 22 years. We all get along beautifully and I feel so blessed. And if and when you decide to become a dad, I'm sure your Mom would be so excited.
How can I let go of the version of me I use to know. I was found out while working with a well-known ministry. They made sure I lost everything. They called my home church, my local church and every person I thought of as a friend. I was told to never come back, and for 23 years I drifted. I even stopped playing music and the piano because my safe space - piano was gone I thought. starting last year I started to find me and this song, you nailed it, David. Thank you. I am finding my music again and playing the piano is now safe again.
You're allowed to name names.
I know I’ve already commented but David the joy that this song makes me feel is the exact same feeling I got when I heard you sing all those countless worship songs before you left. And now here we are, out of the cult. We’re free.
As an ex-member of a Christian cult, this song pierced through my heart deeply especially as a long time fan of David (ever since he joined Idol). Thanks a lot David for always giving me the inspiration and strength I need. I'll forever love you.
I went through my faith transition in spring 2019. Music has been a fundamental part of my life forever, but since 2019, I just haven’t been able to feel anything. I’ve missed feeling inspired by music. I’ve missed having a song move me so deeply that it made me cry. Until now. Thank you David. I feel more seen than I have in a long, long time.
I left in 2015 and also lost the ability to "feel" things. I was so much more peaceful and safe and happy but life lost it's mystical/magical quality. I also quit writing. It took about 8 years for the magic, emotion, and feeling of connection to start to come back. I think those blank, solitary years were a necessary part of healing and protecting myself. Now that I'm feeling things again, I've had to be in therapy to process through all of the past trauma so that I can integrate all the parts of myself and not compartmentalize or dissociate. Good luck on your healing journey! Music is am amazing tool to help you access your inner world.
I used to watch internet adult videos every day, three or more times per day. In August, 2021, my cat, Cupcake, a beautiful black and white Tuxedo cat, passed away. I loved my cat unconditionally. When she passed away, I started looking into NDEs, to see if I would be with her in the afterlife, and I have since watched over 1,000+ NDEs. I can tell you, beyond any doubt, that there is only one way people can go to Heaven and it is by accepting the forgiveness of the Lord. Following your lusts will never fulfill you: love is not lust. Gay love is by definition lust because it isn't actually mutual, it's 1 at a time, plus it's a twisting of what our Father intended. Only true love can make you happy, this is lust, not love. I also enjoy the math miracles of the 'Hidden Code in Genesis 1:1' by The Living Word, as well as the 'middle math of Psalms 118:8', and so many more examples. There are tens of thousands, if not more, of math miracles in the Good Book. I encourage you all to look into what I'm saying so you can do your own research and judge for yourself if what I'm saying is true. Say this prayer: "Jjeessuuss, forgive me. I want to encounter you." Have a good day, be blessed and Saved: be sure you will enter Paradise after your last day of life.
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@@MoreWordsPleasethank you so much for this comment. From my limited perspective even my exmormon friends seem to be doing so much better than me and I’ve been so frustrated with myself over not having the same drive/motivation as most people in their interests. Leaving Mormonism dealt a huge blow to my motivation to do/feel anything but it’s comments like yours that remind me that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel ❤
I missed singing with people so much, and feeling the messages of hymns. It's taken me years to start rebuilding my own personal "hymnal"--mostly not filled with religious music. I feel your loss.
I recently let go of the LDS church. The last few years I have grown closer to God and understand him on a deeper level. I did not leave God and I did not leave Christ, I just left an organization that kept me living in fear and judgment. Fear, guilt and judgment is not God - at least not the God I have become to know. We don't need to be "organized" to know God's love. Truly it's about loving ourselves and others as he loves us.
If you have accepted Jesus as your savior then you are saved. It's pretty simple He did all the hard work for us because he loves us. We are made clean in Christ.
You don't need any religious institution in the world in order to have a relationship with God. Much respect lincolsheri.
It is good to know that you still follow Christ. Too many people believe that ex-Mormons are devils. God bless you.
You don't need to believe in a god to be happy. If that works for you and you're not pushing your beliefs on anyone else, great - but if you come to find that those beliefs aren't actually working for you, it's okay to let them go.
@@kristinfleming3616 is it ok to rape,, to kill and to do many sins then just accept him in order to be save?
I'm an ex-Mormon and have a trans sibling, and my mom texted me today that this song made her sob and that she's having a huge tug of war in her heart😭♥️ This song will help so many people.
The message of this song is wrong. it is opposing God to use the voice he gave you, to say " we'll go to hell together" and to deceive others to go to hell with you, because music has a hypnotic effect, so you are leading others to hell with you by singing this. You need to take it seriously and repent, not hate someone for giving you a warning.
You don't know your Creator, you need to know Him and stop assuming false ideas. God loves you, but he does have rules for our wellbeing.
I'm glad your mom cares about you, but she may not be following Christ herself if she does not call you to repentance. If she would rather die than be with Jesus because of her love for you, or encourage you to do the same, that it's better to die than to let God work in your heart... that is a deception. A person who knows God will not forsake communion with God because of a human they love. Instead, you should feel you want to give up your life, so that the other person might be saved.... And sometimes that takes risking the relationship, in order to tell them something that is hard for them to hear, in hope that it may save them.
You might think pressure is negative, but it takes pressure to make a diamond too.
@@peachbun Yo, I know you're very committed to your faith, but you're talking a little crazy now. Ain't nothing wrong with loving people.
The song isn't about literally going to "hell together". It's about accepted those who have been cast out by a church/society who may not accept them. And saying: "hey if they think you're going to hell for your doing your best to live a good life, then I'm going with you," showing that you'll love someone even when other people look down upon them.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Jesus loved those, even if they were cast out, or considered "sinners" by the predominate religion at the time.
@@peachbun If God's rules involve suppressing your born nature to fit into his cult, then his rules aren't worth following.
@@peachbunright, right, the only one who knows what God really thinks is you and your church right? 😂
Do you know how dumb this sounds? Literally every denomination thinks they've found the righteous path and everyone else is wrong
Have you ever considered maybe the people who taught you the Bible had an agenda?
And that agenda made you think hating people is a Christian value
It's not
Because I studied the Bible for years, from the historical perspective, and I can tell you that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality in the way you've been lead to believe
First off, King James had male lovers, this is historical fact 😂
And the translations they used in the passages referring to homosexuality were inaccurate, they are referring to the Roman/Greek custom of older men having young male "lovers", though the young man didn't usually have a say in the matter
These passages in the NT are referring to pedos, not homosexuals
@peachbun You're an awfully judgemental and hateful person to be saying the things you are, especially with so much conviction.
I don't know your "god", but I wonder if they would be happy that you took the time to write what you did.
You're telling others how they should express themselves and live their life. If you're a Christian, is that way of thinking, judging and trying to control someone eles's life part of Christian values and beliefs? If so, I don't know who would want your religion or the people like yourself that come with it.
I am in awe of the parents who are able to walk away from the church for the sake of their children. I might not ever get that level of support and understanding from my own parents, but I will absolutely be that for my kids someday.
You will be! YOu will be
Thank you for being that for your future kids. 🙏🏼 so glad for your kids and hopefully more and more folks will understand that choosing family over dogma is how to be a loving human. ❤
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Same. I'm being the the support I never have. Allowing freedom and unconditional love in my home.
Beautiful song, I do believe David’s mom could just have much loved her son unconditionally by staying with her faith.
Heaven just wouldn’t be heaven without the people I love. Thank you for this beautiful song David!
Exactly 💖
Agree. And It wouldnt be heaven for me anyway if it will be full of people who made my life on earth hell
@@daryllaldrich6376 I don't think you're abusers would even be in the same heaven. Because abusive people don't necessarily go there
Jesus taught that those who prioritize family over him are not worthy of Him
@@TravelLoverForLife Cool, sounds like he had an ego problem
This song will save lives. Truly. I left the church 3 years ago at age 23 and lost my entire community and 95% of my family and extended family. I lost network connections and left Utah. Even to this day, I work remotely with some active members who have made it clear their distaste for who I am. Its been the toughest, but best years of my life leaving the church and being 100% myself. So thankful I grew to see the truth and leave the Mormon church. Youre right. "If paradise is pressure, we'll go to hell together", all of us. All of the exmormons, those of us lgbtqia+. So glad to be finally free.
My heart goes out to you. Thank you for your comment ❤️
If you come back to Utah and need a mom here, I will be your mom. I cry at every wedding and I will hug you as long as you need.
There is a global family for you and I am one of them. Much love to you ❤
My son's join the Mormon church. My son know how I feel and there dad will not convert to there ways. I was raised in the church of Christ. We went as a hole family. God said come as you are. Not as someone else. If you do not dress up or look nice you can still come to my church. O
You're not alone, there are many of us like you
I left the mormon church 30 years ago. I sacrificed everything and lost everything and everyone on the altar of being true to myself. I would do it all again. My life has been rich, fun, and full of amazing people that as a mormon I would never have known because I'd have pitied them. I have been in a non traditional relationship for 28 years. Again, we never would have met if I hadn't been brave, mustered all my courage, and ended the abuse of living in a cult. We can only be as Brave as we can be. I love how your mother supported you. Mine told me I'd be better off in a pine box (dead).
I'm so sorry your mother said that to you. She did not do her job, and that's to protect, comfort, and support no matter what. I'm glad you found your special person.
Vitual hugs.
Mormon is not a cult ,i am member of the church for 25 years .Probably you are member of other church who claimed they were mormon it is The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints which is associated with polygamy.
@@rochellesantillan9481 no, the LDS church based in Salt Lake City is very cultish in many ways.
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Jesus Christ of Nazareth lived, died, and lived again for everyone. I know his Joy will be that of the father in the parable of "the prodigal son" if you return to him. ❤
Me and my family left the church and this song is like therapy! Thank you David!! I always knew I liked you ❤
David thank you for being yourself. Your voice is still amazing. Congratulations 👏 👏 👏 👏 ❤
I got baptized and 5 months later, I left the church. That was 9 years ago. Though I didn't grow up in the LDS world, I understood that wasn't my place, especially when I felt lonely and was trying all sorts of things to find happiness. I felt A LOT better after I left the church.
Way to go, David!! 💖
I am proud of you for recognizing that early on and glad things are better!
Having the courage to leave the church after finding out the Church's narrative doesnt hold up only to be met with my parents, siblings and closest friends seeing you as a troubled and lost person has been the hardest thing feeling alone and isolated. This song hits differently. Thank you David. Wish my relationship could be like yours and your mom. Beautiful message
Hugs!!
You are not alone. I wasnt gay but I got divorced and saw more hate than anyone needs to see and I wasn't going to raise my kids in that mess. I have found true peace outside the so called religions of peace.
I’m really sorry Jordan. I know your mom loves you more than anything. Sometimes it’s hard when you put so much into giving your kids a belief system and they don’t agree. We’re all just doing the best we can in this life to make sense of why we are here and what to do to find meaning and purpose in it. I haven’t spoken with her about any of this, but I’m certain if you are feeling alone that she probably misses you too.
Some of my brother and sister in laws have left the church, but it hasn’t changed our relationships. We’re all okay with each other and are even getting together for Easter Sunday. It’s really as though nothing has changed, even though they don’t believe anymore. My advice would be to just be unapologetically yourself, but don’t pull away, even if it feels uncomfortable for a while. Please please please stick around. I may be wrong, but in my experience they will adjust and it will all work out❤
If you ever need to talk, please reach out. You aren't troubled or lost but empowered with new knowledge.
David I’m so proud of you ❤ i was probably 10 or 12 when you were on American idol, and I was just a little Mormon boy then and looked up to you so much. Now I’m just myself and I still look up to you. This song is so powerful, you have such a wonderful family ❤
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I slowly walked away from the church 3 years ago. But I learned the truth about the history over the last year through my husband while he was going to his faith crisis.
I’m so glad that I listened to my gut and left. As I got older none of the rules made any sense to me anymore. I met incredible beautiful people outside the church, and was tired of trying to be this perfect version for everyone else in the church. I was dying inside. completely lost myself. Leaving was the scariest thing to do because I didn’t know who I was or what I believed in anymore, and I was afraid of hurting members of my family and losing friends.
I can’t change how certain family members or friends feel about me leaving. I wish they understood how hard I tried to stay in and how painful it was for ME to leave. I was not lazy in it like so many assume.
Now I feel so free and so grateful to have left. A huge weight has been lifted and the world doesn’t look so scary now that I don’t believe in these days being “the last days”
I get to see the beauty in so many people, make new friends that love and accept me for being me, and choose how I want to live my life.
The church’s talk on having “free agency “ was never true. Now, after leaving I feel that I finally have that free agency.
Thank YOU so much David for sharing this beautiful song. It’s going to help so many people. ❤
So eloquently said! I left the Protestant religion because of fundamentalism. I cannot believe in hate rhetoric and choose to have Faith and believe there is a higher being of LOVE.
If you ever want to talk, i left the church as well. I’m still (after many years) dealing with the aftermath, and honestly the trauma of everything. It’s very difficult and I’m not sure anyone truly understands unless they were in our shoes. So much to deal with when you leave….
These comments from others who left the church/religious institutions are so uplifting. When I stepped away, there were days when I felt isolated. Christians would try to invalidate my trauma -- gaslighting me into thinking I was the problem.
Seeing this community of ex-sufferers is HIGHLY validating. Thank you David for creating this safe-space through your gorgeous song!
There's more unconditional love with ex-religious people than there is within the churches. It's a beautiful thing.
Genuine Christians can *never* be _narcissists_ who "gaslight" people because we have the Spirit of Christ. When people turn their back on Jesus Christ, it is a sad day. Leave religion and cults yes, but never Jesus Christ.
It's a hard road. Especially coming from more fundamentalist beliefs. But anyone who leaves and feels all the complicated feelings that come from it should know there's a line of people who did it before and are there. Even if only online. Good luck and ignore any hateful comments on here. They are either trolls or those lost in a world that only allows them one view. We're better off out here with our eyes fully open. As his beautiful song says.....we'll go to hell together.
Leaving the church was the best thing I’ve ever done. This song is absolutely beautiful
SAME!!!! Leaving has been amazing! I feel I love & see people more authentically!
I'm a lesbian and have stepped away from the church as well. My mom then later stepped away from the church when she found out about the bad history around it. My mom sent this song to me today and I really appreciate the message of this song and I feel like crying now, thank you for speaking your truth David!
I was choking while reading your comment.
🖤
That your mom sent this to you is so precious 🥹🫶
As someone who's gay and trans this reminds me so much of my fiance and I. I don't wanna be anywhere they're not.
Not exmormom, exevangelical christian. This song will help heal a so many who have left any church or religion. Thank you for telling your truth.
Any church or religion, yes! Agreed.
Have you heard the song Hell as Well? It deals with deconstructing from evangelicalism though the first part deals with CSA so might be triggering, I think it's really powerful in a similar way
Beautiful song, David. And a beautiful story about your mother. My honest reaction hearing this was, "I wish someone loved me that much" and then it hit me that I love myself that much. I left the church because I learned to love and accept myself. I reject the message that "faith" equals righteousness. I am not bad for not believing what they told me to believe.
This song has touched me in ways I can't even explain. I've been stuck on it for weeks now. It really heals childhood religious wounds.
This song will literally save lives.
Yes!
I lost my son to suicide in 2014. He had left the church, and the judgment he received from people he thought friends was heavy on him.
After his death, I thought my life was over. As I learned to live again, I found pieces of me that were truth. No matter how I tried, I couldn't be part of this church anymore. I couldn't be where they taught my child would not be aloud. There are so many layers to my leaving. Letting go of what who I thought I was. It's been an amazing, heart-wrenching journey, but full of love I never understood before.
This song hits so many of those notes. Thank you
@@ljhen6727 i’m very sorry about the loss of your son. I hope music helps comfort you. 😊💙🙏💙
@@ljhen6727 I am so very sorry for your loss. I left the Mormon church in the 1980s after I seriously thought about suicide on my Mormon mission. Life is so much better outside of that church
@@Donnie-Lee-Gringo❤ thank you, i am too.
I'm so glad you are here! Keep showing that brave heart!
Just gonna listen to this a few hundred times
I used to watch internet adult videos every day, three or more times per day. In August, 2021, my cat, Cupcake, a beautiful black and white Tuxedo cat, passed away. I loved my cat unconditionally. When she passed away, I started looking into NDEs, to see if I would be with her in the afterlife, and I have since watched over 1,000+ NDEs. I can tell you, beyond any doubt, that there is only one way people can go to Heaven and it is by accepting the forgiveness of the Lord. Following your lusts will never fulfill you: love is not lust. Gay love is by definition lust because it isn't actually mutual, it's 1 at a time, plus it's a twisting of what our Father intended. Only true love can make you happy, this is lust, not love. I also enjoy the math miracles of the 'Hidden Code in Genesis 1:1' by The Living Word, as well as the 'middle math of Psalms 118:8', and so many more examples. There are tens of thousands, if not more, of math miracles in the Good Book. I encourage you all to look into what I'm saying so you can do your own research and judge for yourself if what I'm saying is true. Say this prayer: "Jjeessuuss, forgive me. I want to encounter you." Have a good day, be blessed and Saved: be sure you will enter Paradise after your last day of life.
Same here ❤
A Grammy winner song 👏👏👏👏God Bless You David!! im so happy for you . Be free ❤ 🌈
Thank you for writing this song, thank you to your beautiful mother for setting such a loving example to all mothers on how they should treat their children. Beautiful, just so beautiful!!!!!!!
"I'm afraid of letting go, of the version of me that I used to know". I hope that fear is dwindling David. You are doing wonderfully. Congrats on this song, and congrats to Ryan and Sam too. And to Lupe, what an inspiring person you are!
As a somewhat active member of the church, I was actually very worried about this song. I knew it was about him leaving the church and I was worried it would go against my beliefs to support it. However after listening to the song I completely changed my mind. It’s just about a guy who was trying to figure things out for himself and having someone support him. I really felt some of the pain during “crying tears in Sunday crowds. Took my hand and we walked out.” While I have not gone through the same experiences as he has, I do understand how it feels to hear things in church that don’t make sense to me. While I still consider myself an active member of the church it doesn’t mean I don’t question things and I think this song will speak to anyone that has questions about any religion. It’s a beautiful song.
Your humble response means a lot to me, a random stranger. Thank you
i have the same feeling. i am an active member of the church and felt like i am abandoned not only by the members of the Church but also my friends and my brothers. i am still going to church though but it hurts to see that when you are not doing your best to be obedient with the Lord's commandments you feel like you just want to be in hell with your wife. we are all trying to please the Lord but we don't need to please people in the Church. you do you guys... same to you David.
Go listen to the mormon Storys podcast Davids Mom had a beautiful Interview there
It's really great to see such a kind comment from a current member. I hope you'll continue looking into those things that don't make sense. If you're open to it, exmolex is a great channel - she's very very kind and does a great job of sharing her sources for things she talks about. Highly recommend checking her out! (There are plenty of other channels if you don't vibe with her style, but many are a bit more confrontational and sometimes less understanding/generous..)
As someone sitll part of the church, I think this song is dope. We should love all and not judge!
Thank you. I'm a momma of 6. I left the church for many reasons. I told my children I didn't want to live in the Celestial kingdom with those people. IYKYK
Right??? 😅 Thats the kicker. If they are there, no thank you
I do know.
I don't think those people will get to the Celestial Kingdom Either. Being self righteous it not the way to heaven. You might even have a better shot of getting there.
Many are leaving because of stupid behavior by a Bishop or other leaders/members...Im staying because of Jesus Christ. Its hard but when it makes sense it becomes easy.
@@RoRo0211Christ would never be part of an organization that hurts this many people in so many ways
I deconstructed when I was still working at a church owned retail store and David’s voice was playing every shift. Hearing him sing words that feel so validating now, feels so good! It’s beautiful, thank you!
Absolutely beautiful and poignant song. We are so happy you are still on this earth blessing us with your talent. So much love to you and your sweet mom. ❤️❤️❤️
“Wish we would have known it sooner.”
The only regret I have about leaving the church was not doing it sooner.
Yu activa mormón te estraño
I left when I was 21, I’m 36 now.
Hateful place under guise of “loving religion” when it is so not.
I understand your regret. The only thing worse than not leaving sooner, would be to have delayed leaving one more day than you left. Bravo for freeing yourself when you did! I’m still a PiMO at the moment, but at least I set my kids free… and my mind is free. I’m reclaiming more and more of my own authority every day.
My husband and I are part of The Disciples for Christ community. We are very open and affirming. My daughter is welcome there, and that matters to me. David, I am so glad your mom is supportive. My daughter bought my husband (her step-dad) a t-shirt that says, "Free Daddy Hugs" and has asked him to go with her to a Pride March so she can share him with those who don't have an accepting parent...like her and her biological father. I am glad you are still singing and sharing your gift. You make a difference.
Yes!!!!
My wife and I left the Mormon church in 2022. The hardest part is the family members that are still in and make us feel like we are leaving empty chairs in the Celestial family gatherings. But I wouldn't want to go there anyhow. We can all go to hell in the company of the best (you included). Thank you for this beautiful song and its inspiring message!
Set a boundary, people who make you feel that way have no place in your life. Period. Otherwise its like you stayed in the church. They either respect your choices or they arent in your life. They church teaches us to not have boundaries and accept mistreatment for the sake of family and when we follow that we raise our kids in an anxious trauma filled life and set them up for failure. Protect your kids from this life and the abuse of cult members no matter if their name is grandma or not. Why break free and still keep a few shackles on?
@@lifeaccordingtotheo9643what cult are you pertaining to jackass
There will definitely be better music in the terrestrial and telestial kingdoms. Thanks, David.
Yes!!!! They can have their Celestial Kingdoms. I’ll be here with genuine people like you.
Exact same situation with my wife and kids in 2022! See you in the terrestrial kingdom!
Knowing you can be your true self is your best accomplishment in life. You are loved no matter what, period.
Thank you for sharing your heart, David. So personal, so moving, you’ve moved on, but you haven’t forgotten those who walk behind us in fear. You’ve brought together that love, unity and solidarity to this beautiful hymn.
In tears...thank you for sharing your journey.
Since the song came out, I have listened to it 63. I don't ever want a day to go by without listening to his song. Whether it's one time, two times or four, I will listen to it everyday.
I’m so happy that you left. I’ve never felt more ME, more alive and more happy since leaving 4 years ago. Love and best wishes. Thanks for your beautiful voice and light.
Man. I admit David isnt my type of music usually. Not denying the talent at all. But this song hits hard. It beautifully done and as an ex-Mormon myself. This sums up all my feelings perfectly. Thank you.
A tribute to actual unconditional love. So beautiful. Love your mom for this! I know she healed your heart with that message, and now - through your song - she is healing many LGBTQIA+ hearts all over the world (mine included), not just from within Mormonism, but within every religion and culture that has made people doubt whether they could ever be loved unconditionally by family and society. This is an anthem. Thank you so much to you, your mom and everyone involved in this piece of art.
I’m an ex-Mormon turned witch who has finally come into her sovereignty and power. Every word of this song honors my journey. Thank you for sharing your authentic self/light with the world! You are healing the masses with this one ❤
My wife left the church in 2015..found the occult/tarot cards/witchcraft/astrology. Shut everyone out of her life that caused her stress (the church friends, her mom, dad) quit her job because you know just like church it was a toxic environment...eventually divorced me and living off my child support. Nine years later our teenage kids no longer want to be around her because her obsession with spirit guides and light angels turned out to be voices in her head (aka schitzophrenia), she is depressed, suicidal and an angry bitter person, she left Jesus and satan slowly manipulated her into a living hell. My suggestion for anyone who leaves organized religion...DO NOT LEAVE JESUS!
@RoRo0211 Jesus Dude schizophrenia has nothing to do with what one believes 😂
Im a born Atheist and Satan is my Bae and Im fricking healthy
I also left the church and became a witch. It’s been the best thing for me.
Thanks for being bold in sharing this.
It can be hit or miss with sharing who we are for most witches out of the broom closet. We frequently get a lot of hate. I’ve been blessed to be supported. Thank you, God (and Goddess)!
Most non witches tend to believe there are only dark witches, but that’s not the truth. There are dark, grey, and white witches.
Blessings upon you.
@@RoRo0211 Considering that most people who become atheists end up happier than when they were believers, I'd say this is less a problem of "leaving Jesus" (who never existed btw) and more of your ex-wife just having a mental disorder.
@@RoRo0211 schizophrenia is an illness, not a spiritual condition. Folks, don't listen to people feeding you toxic messages that the only thing saving you from horrible mental illness is Jesus. It's a lie.
This song has given me the courage to tell my family I've left the church.
For a while, it seemed better to pretend, but I'm getting tired of lying to protect the people who taught me not to lie.
I already know what they will think because of how they talk about others who have left behind their back.
I just want to be fully authentic, but I'm scared to find out if their love for me is as unconditional as my love for them. Can they set aside what they form their whole life around in order to love me? Will they only love me in hopes of bringing me back?
I dont want them to mourn me, but shielding them is hurting me in the process.
It makes such a difference to see the people this song has brought together. It's gonna be a good hell with you all there 🙂
Good luck! It’s hard but is so worth it and gets easier and easier over time.
Years ago, my trans daughter told me that she hopes heaven is not real, because there is no room for people like her there. That hit me so hard, that I left the church, and eventually religion.
Thank you for this song! ❤
I’m really sorry for that but that’s the point of it. No one is perfect, we are all sinners. Your daughter is trans, i’m lustful, a liar, a cheater, a prideful.. everyone is, who say who’s perfect no? Everyobe in the bible weren’t perfect, they all sinned and still sinned after but that did not stop God from loving them, so who to say that God will stop loving us? Sadly, we christians condemn eachother, it goes farther than what God intended.
This is my opinion coming from a straight person. There will be room for all of us. Love is love those people who have mistreated your trans daughter will be the ones that will need to answer for their behavior. I hope one day your daughter will see there are some good people out there and to stick with them and their positivity.
I left the church too. When i grew up my parents never made me go until we came upon hard times and needed help with food and finance then we were forced to go. 😢 i never felt like I belonged. My family would walk in and we would get dirty looks from people like they were better than us cause they attended every single Sunday, and if we were a little late they'd announce over the intercom that our family finally showed up. Super embarrassing. Plus I don't believe that I'm not gonna see family and friends in heaven that are not active lds members or are a different religion. My uncle was catholic and my aunt is lds I am pretty sure. My uncle died like 7 years ago. He lived an amazing life. I don't believe My sweet auntie is not gonna see her hubby in heaven. Another thing is I have a cousin who just came out as gay. His parents are very strict lds. He got outcast and stopped coming to family functions his parents do not support him. Most of my extended family does not support him. I finally got to see him at My grandpa's 90th birthday party and I gave him the biggest hug.
Please Give your daughter a hug from me. And that if God doesn't accept her or anyone who doesn't follow the church's guidelines to a T that all of us who "don't belong" will all have a great time together in hell. I don't want to be in heaven either if they don't allow people for being Trans or gay, or in my case not temple worthy.
@@ShadowFungusWho cares what Christians do? You're literally calling this person sinful for identifying as another gender. You are worshipping an entity condemning a person for wearing a certain set of clothing. Please. That's an evil entity. Who the hell wants to worship that?
No way we serve a God who won’t accept our good, beautiful children
May these lyrics bring love, compassion and kindness to a large group of humans that never deserved the hate that comes their way! Well sung, great voice, great lyrics and most of all……full of love!
I'm an active member. And it pinches my heart that many people resonate with this song. No one should be feeling like you're going to hell together with your loved ones. You are worthy of God's love, just the way you are made. The Lord wants everyone to be happy together with your family.
This song is beautiful. Your mom is a great example of love for accepting and supporting you. ❤️ I've always been admiring you, David. I'm glad that I met you in person. You are a great guy. Keep inspiring many people. ❤
Every religious person believes they will be with their loved ones in heaven. Mormonism is the only religion that puts conditions on that hope, that holds families hostage to enforce obedience. It's repugnant no matter how you spin it.
That's not true.
@@bishdizzle67 What is untrue?
@Larissa-eo3pt no, ex catholic here. The whole of Christianity promises that "you'll see your loved ones in heaven"... but on the same breath sentence it claims that non believers will not make it to heaven. So wich one is it? If your loved ones believe and you don't they won't see you in the "afterlife" or vice versa, if you're the only believer that means all your loved ones will go to hell and you won't see them anymore.
So it's not just mormonism, its every Christian denomination (I believe is every abrahamic religion actually, but I'm not sure).... this is whete you see that religion is even more flawed and nonsensical than the men who created it
@@Larissa-eo3pt it's not true that Mormonism is the only religion that holds being in heaven together over the heads of family members. I came out of Evangelical Christianity, and it very much uses the same tactic. They actively teach that the only way to be with your loved ones when you die is to believe exactly what they teach.
David, you are saving lives and breaking barriers with this song! I have always been a fan of your music, I am so happy to see you living and thriving - authentically!
amazing AMAZING song!! I’m inlove. Thank you David. So many of us are going through the deconstruction right now and this is so needed. Don’t listen to those trying to tear you down from what you’re going through during your journey. Those of us that understand are so proud and thankful for you !! 🫶
The message of this song is wrong. it is opposing God to use the voice he gave you, to say " we'll go to hell together" and to deceive others to go to hell with you, because music has a hypnotic effect, so you are leading others to hell with you by singing this. You need to take it seriously and repent, not hate someone for giving you a warning.
You don't know your Creator, you need to know Him and stop assuming false ideas. God loves you, but he does have rules for our wellbeing.
I'm glad your mom cares about you, but she may not be following Christ herself if she does not call you to repentance. If she would rather die than be with Jesus because of her love for you, or encourage you to do the same, that it's better to die than to let God work in your heart... that is a deception. A person who knows God will not forsake communion with God because of a human they love. Instead, you should feel you want to give up your life, so that the other person might be saved.... And sometimes that takes risking the relationship, in order to tell them something that is hard for them to hear, in hope that it may save them.
You might think pressure is negative, but it takes pressure to make a diamond too.
WOW as a 31 year old, I did not expect a David Archuleta resurgence in 2024 but I am SO SO SO here for it! This is an amazing vocal exhibition, but please also make more pop/dance tracks for us gays who never have enough music like that!
he has a couple of them already :D just look up his recent released singles.
I believe in God and I love God so much, for everything God gives to us. I don’t believe in religion, I don’t believe in hate, I believe God is love and peace, I love your song so much, it’s beautiful!!! Thank you so much David your mom it’s amazing 😊
You might have lost some fans due to your decision to live authentically, but I believe you've gained the freedom to truly be yourself. This song is lovely.
He has and he is aware. I’m proud of him for continuing to move forward.
They were never real fans if the only reason they liked him was because he was once part of their church.
But David Arculeta has gained a new one. Me. I am gay and this song has helped me
And gained fans. I wasn't before. ❤
@@GazelamAle , I only knew of his existence a month ago, and now, I can't get enough of him and his music. I'm just a little too not over him. Why not? His voice is about equal to Celine Dion
What makes me cry more is the knowledge that this is David's mom's message for him.
My 3 adult children left one by one. And it sent down the truth claims rabbit hole. We’re all out and I have more love in my heart for others than when I was “in”. Love this song so much!❤
My mom sent me this.... It means so much to be so seen and loved. I couldnt be more grateful for her.
I literally have goosebumps the first word he said wow
I know we don’t know each other well David. We grew up in the same town and I’m being purposefully vague but I went to high school with your sister and her and I still talk here and there.
This song is perfect. Especially to show my parents that “good Mormon boy and good Mormon mother” left that hateful place.
There’s no way I could even comprehend the BS you’ve been through. Being told you’re not enough. Or wrong or you can change.
Keep being you David. We gotchu. And if you ever need someone to talk to reach out to sister “C” (you know who I mean) and let’s chat.
David, PLEASE KEEPING WRITING AND PRODUCING MUSIC! You have one of those voices that is exceptionally yours. When we hear you 🎶 sing we all know it’s you. What I’m trying to say is, when Gladys Knight 🎶 sing we automatically know whose 🎶 beautiful voice it is exceptional to her! Your voice is like that!
God bless you in your journey of life. I know what it’s like to leave the church but, I still maintain my own virtues that bless my life. There’s a wonderful world out there! Give intimate relations time. Get to know who you’re interested in and don’t jump into a relationship and don’t let anyone do that to you. It takes time to know people. Some aren’t who they project themselves to be. Always follow that “North Star” intuition in our hearts.
Your life of happiness awaits continues ands make decisions always that are in your best interest!
First of all, David, your mother is amazing and you're blessed to have her unconditional love. While the world is a better place for LGBTQ individuals than it was when I was growing up in the 70s-80s, there's still a long way to go and the current political climate makes life scary for anyone who may be seen as 'other'. I could write a book on the topic but just wanted to support you for your courage and honesty. I pray that someday all youngsters will be appreciated and validated for the human beings God created them to be. There are no mistakes or flaws. We are all created in the image of God.
I listen to this song over and over again, I never get tired of it. Thank you David for this wonderful gift you have given us! Greetings and much love to all of you from an ex-mormon from Portugal.
This is a beautiful song, David, with the most powerful message. I am so grateful for my own brave LGBTQ child. They taught me more about being like Jesus and Loving like God than I ever got from religion in 55 years. Like your Mom, I have also stepped away from the church hand in hand with my child. When any religion expects a parent to put the CHURCH over their CHILD, that's when you know, there is no Love in that church, and without true love, there is no God.
God Is Love.
Where Love Is, God Is Also!! 🌈 ❤️
I choose to LOVE my children, with no strings attached. I celebrate their amazing uniqueness. They never needed to change, I did! My life has been more joyful and peaceful than it ever was before since I have released all the the prejudice, intollerance, fear and shame my religion taught me.
My younger self needed this when I came out 12 years ago. Growing up Mormon does a number on LGBTQ people and this song captures the pain and resolution to walk away from the religion that wants to control and mute our true voice. 🌈💖 Thank you, David Archuleta
Heavenly father ibless nio po silang humina sa pananampalataya kagustohan mopa din po ang masunod at hnd po ang sa kanila bless nio po ang lahat nang tao patawarin padin po sila patawarin nio po kaming makasalan🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Such DEEP & POWERFUL lyrics which hit my inner core making me cry thanking God for the most amazing and loving mother a man could have. I could identify with this song. One of the hardest things for me to do was leave the “church”, but it was necessary for me. As a child, I was introduced to a spirit filled holiness church. Later in my teens, I became a member of another spirit filled holiness church in addition it was a sabbath keeping denomination. I wanted to consume all my time “working for the Lord”. Yet, throughout all those years, I had battled with my sexual identity. I was living a double/closeted life. The mental/emotional battle was too much. It often took me to be hospitalized in psych wards diagnosed with a dual diagnosis of major clinical depression with suicidal ideation and chemical dependency. Sadly, I did have two attempts of ending my life and used pills and alcohol to “cope”. Today, I know I’m still a child of God. God my Creator loves me as I am.
WOW!!! Bawling! This is powerful! I grew up in Rexburg, Idaho. Home of Ricks College, now BYU-Idaho coming out wasn’t really an option in Rexburg I. The late 90’s my story is very similar to yours growing up in the church, and having resigned and then watching my mom follow me….. this song is going to change the world for many many people!!! Bless you David!❤
Shelley here! Wishing you well in your healing, hope you find freedom and peace ❤
I always knew that you were special David, in a certain way, your songs have revealed it and now that I see the way you express yourself I feel like you can fly, closer and closer to the true heaven, which we ourselves gain.
It's a beautiful thing to read these comments and see so much support for David. No matter our race or our sexual orientation, we are all humans.
Loving the song, David! Very moving and so much truth in it. So glad that you can live your truth and we, your fans, are able to see the whole "you." Wishing you all the best!
I’m a member of the church and I love you no matter what decision you make. Still going to show love for everyone in and out of the church. We’re all Gods children at the end of the day. Love you David Archuleta.
Not more Love the sinner hate the sin crap. 😢.
I wish I had heard these words from my parents when I needed them. Thank you for speaking to me through this song, David!
I wish my parents left with me. Your mom deserves this beautiful song! Choose your kids not a "church."
As a trans man who stepped away from the church, this speaks to me. Especially since my mom sent me this video minutes after I listened to the song for the first time. You are such a powerful man, and I’m so proud of you for being you. 💖
So glad you have a wonderful mother! Sending good vibes of peace and joy!
fellow exmo trans man here. im so glad you have that amazing mom. sadly i dont but i know there is hope for me and that things will change. thanks for sharing your story.
@@haydenishomo if you ever need a mom, mine adopts trans kids as her own 💖
My wife and two kids have been in the process of leaving the church. It’s felt like making the decision of hell over heaven. But already I’ve seen how my kids are going to grow up in a more loving and accepting home.
Eres un increíble artista en todos los sentidos, tú canción será un éxito, saludos desde Choloma, Honduras 🇭🇳
David Sweetheart, this song will open the doors of HEAVEN ON EARTH to so many... Keep Inspiring! I love you XOXOXO
Breaking the programming is hard. It helps when you’ve been blessed with a mother straight from heaven, like yours ❤
Love this. Your mom is a real one. Id do the same for my baby boy. My heaven is with my kids.
Bawling my eyes out..best song I’ve ever heard!
Ex-mormons know full well that there's no such thing as The Spirit, but the feeling that the church has tried to co-opt and call The Spirit is far more present in this song than in anything the church has ever produced. This is gorgeous and meaningful David. Hugs to your mom from all of us who wish we had a mother like her. My mother would rather never see me again than hear a single word against the church. This song is healing.
Sending you so much love and peace
I left the church. Literally, every part of this song HITS HARD…every single part! Thank you David! I have this song on repeat because it means so much!….and I’ve sent it to everyone i know. So many issues, and so much trauma (with me and my family), with the Mormon church. I can’t tell you how much i love and appreciate this song!!! ❤️
This is exactly what I needed right now. Walking away from this is so scary and yet I know it's the right thing to do for me. I don't want to be representing an organization that hurts people I love. I hope you make bank on this song, because it's beautifully written and helps with people who have gone through religious trauma. It's scary, but we're not alone.
Love this song so much! I left the church for the same reason your mom did. My brother in law (husband's brother) came out as gay and I could not longer be a part of it as someone who loves him. I've know my brother in law since he was a baby and he's like my little brother. Little did I know a few years later 2 of my daughters would come out as gay. I knew I made the right decision to leave because I was able to support them. And I have many other extended family members (including my oldest brother) who have come out as gay. This song holds special meaning to me. Thanks for creating something so beautiful for all of us to enjoy!
Our family left this church last summer. We felt this so much! If we have to go to hell, I’m glad we’re going together.