Citizen Soldier - Pretend My Pain Away (Official Lyric Video)
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“I’d be a hero, not a liar like you say”
That really hit hard. Just because you can’t see my pain doesn’t mean that it’s not there.
The pain that cuts deepest is the pain no one can see, I feel you my friend
Exactly
So true
This song is amazing it's always so hard when people don't believe what you're going through or make it seem like it isn't even important since it's not really visible
Its like we gotta wear a mask otherwise we are just trying to get attention but the truth is we are cause its hard to fight it alone.
Well said 🤕💙
@@CitizenSoldier thanks guys!!! For putting to words what i cannot. I share these songs everywhere. Cant wait for the next one.
This is honestly what nobody has told me till now, not even family
@@jadensorrows7166 Facts
Today i came out to my parents about my pain.. they told me I'm fine, that I'm not trying hard enough. I don't know how to make them see how I'm feeling. I don't know what to do
This song is just amazing and puts my pain into words. Thank you so much Citizen Soldier for existing
I know how you feel, my boyfriend died a year ago, i told my parents what I feel, I said I can’t forget about him and everything hurts a lot, I haven’t felt happiness in a long time, all they said was “then don’t🤷🏻♀️ what’s the problem?” They said it doesn’t matter and one day I will just forget about the pain… Well they were wrong 😑so… it’s okay, you’re not alone :) 🧡
You need to have your parents listen to this, do they ever complain about being tired, or anything that they are dealing with? Next time just tell them they are fine, they just need to try harder, I'm a 54 year old mother of 2 son's, you don't push your children away
@@IAM_NOTOKAY_ I'm very sorry that your parent's are so dumb, haven't they ever lost anyone? I would ask them, does it still hurt when you miss that person? As time goes by, alot of time, you will find away to remember him, he will forever be in your heart, and there will always be that pain, but it will get easier with time I promise. Sending hugs, and I'm so sorry for your loss
I sympathize. I did this once with my parents. My mom said i was being dramatic. Both of them said i had a good life and nothing to be sad about. Why can't we just be believed?
@@CrystalSetsuna yeah, parents always think they know what’s in our heads, but they are soooooo wrong :(
I told my mom I was tired & sad. I wanted to tell her I’m depressed. She told me “why would you be tired? You don’t do anything” “why would you be sad? I give you everything” “you’re fine” “it’s in your head”. No mom I’m not okay.
I completely understand that. I've told my therapist many times my mom only takes me seriously when I'm having an emotional breakdown, but seems to forget once I stop crying. Just because I can smile and laugh sometimes doesn't mean my heart isn't still broken. Hang in there, and if you ever need someone to talk to I'm here.
I know neither one of y’all know me but I’m always here for any of you!! Just to listen or whatever!!
Just add animalistic fits of rage on top of that, and that's who I'm stuck with.
This is what I’m worried about. It’s the reason I keep everything in my head hidden .
I hope your ok
"I can't stand one second more, In the home you never were"
Also. That end, holy shit, was absolutely perfect 🌹
Thank you so much 🙏💙
Let’s face it, all their songs are really powerful.
THANKS, Kindly keep supporting while I bring more fun and entertainment your way.
I'll love to keep contacts with you apart from on here and get to be acquainted cause you're such a SWEETHEART!!!
fr
I can relate to this song so much...
Right, this song could be a "love" letter to my mother
We hear you 🤕💙
this is so much like me when I am hurting when my first love that was a cat called Randi is dead from being driven over by a car
Same
thats why i love there music hes so good with making songs that hit deep and can be vibed with
'When I needed to be loved
You were the jury and the judge
Refused to understand
Messed me up so bad
The more you tried the less it helped
It only made me hate myself'
Ive never vibed to lyrics as much as I related to this.... pure truth... and pain...
Same
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fr bro
I’m in the hospital right now with depression because of my family abuse. Your music saved my life. Thank you. I don’t feel so alone when I listen to you. I going to be transferred today to the hospital. Thank you for your powerful music and the special person you are. You saved me citizen soldier.
Glad to still have you with us.
How are you now?hope your fine❤
I hope your doing better bro
“I can’t pretend my pain away, I can’t outrun the pouring rain, in my head, in my head it’s like I’m hiding a hurricane!”
I’m not sure I’ve heard a more fitting description of pain. Your songs are truly amazing and speak in ways so many people struggle to.
It's so damn true.
I know that's my favorite part of the song😢😭
if only people know the secrets we hold to not hurt anyone
My Top 5 in CS so far:
1. Isolate
2. Pretend My Pain Away
3. Unsaid
4. Never Good Enough
5. Face To Face
"In my head, it's like I'm hiding a hurricane"
So much emotion and feeling captured in one line, whoever writes the lyrics is a goddamn genius.
I swear, you guys can't make a bad song even if you tried
Much love 🤕💙
So true
In case you wanted to know I’m pretty sure jake writes the lyrics
Right?. Absolutely Beautifully Real& Raw, with a Voices of an Angel 😇
"When I just needed empathy, you buried me in so much shame"
"You make me feel like such a burden"
These hit so close to home oh my god...
basically sums up my relationship with my stepdad
agree
Those who don't show empathy are likely to be narcissist or sociopaths. I wish you well.
I have problems within my family, but hard to see because I have issues myself that I judge them what they are. I could be wrong and all, but I may not. I have narcissistic tendencies and need help, but of course, there is a part of me that doesn't want the change.
If I have empathy, I'd rather have cognitive empathy, which I think I may have, but not that emotional meaning of empathy.
This song describes my mother's struggle throughout her childhood. Her parents didn't comprehend the agony that she was suffering and that has caused her so much pain throughout her adult life. 💔 I'm here for you momma. Always. ❤
Same to mine one.
If I ever had a single wish. I wish my mom's dad will be burned, tortured, and never leave the hell. *Why ?* Because he *physically and mentally abused my mom FOR NO REASON !!*
I'm not gonna forgive him or even call him as my granpa ! NO !!
*_I really hope he burned in the hell instead.._*
He made my mom's life was suffered, and affect to mine.
*_I hate him with all of my guts !_*
Same here I struggle from abuse in my childhood and no one knew till I was in my 20’s I told my husband and I finally told my parents in my 40’s. I tried to pretend my pain away but it didn’t work unfortunately
@@staceyherrington2340 I understand, that's must be tough, isn't ?
Anyway.. (Give a virtual hugs) 💕
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"The more you tried, the less you helped it only made me hate myself." Shattered me. I cried when it hit that line. I've hated bottling it up and hiding it but when your alone and trapped inside your head what else can you do? Thank you Citizen Soldier. I really needed this song. 💖💞💔
I’m here to talk. I never had those experiences, but I will try to understand where you’re coming from. I care about you! Sorry this is probably excessive 😅
@@wave_gamess6287 no it's not excessive. Thank you. 💗
I remembered when I bottled my emotions and affect my digestion. Yea, remember about the stomach acid ? That's hurted my stomach and my side effect of my stress.
That's tough situation.. 😢
@@fluffybunny0124 I'm so sorry I understand about the stress induced pain of bottling it up. I pray your doing better. 💜🦋💙
@@JC-bq3vd Yeah. It's fine. Thanks, bro. I really appreciate it 💖
"I'd be a hero, not a liar like you say"
That hits deep...
Ikr
So true
truth 100%
Yes. I had to pause and let that sink. I wish I found this song when I was going through this. I love Citzensoldier songs. They're so good at explaining what I could never get out.
truth.
"I wish that you could see my pain just like a cancer..."
I love that everybody here can relate to this song so much. It helps to know that there are people outside, who feel similar to me. You are not alone...
The lyrics "I wish that you could see my pain just like a cancer. I'd be a hero, not a liar like you say" hits me hard. I lost my mom to cancer (she passed away 2 weeks after my birthday) and ever since that day, my anxiety and depression have worsened. My dad doesn't really acknowledge it and tells me that I'm 'making excuses' when it comes to my anxiety & depression or that he's 'heard it all before' when I've tried to explain to him more than once just how bad my anxiety can get. I wish he could see how much pain I'm really in so he could actually understand what's going on inside of my head, instead of telling me I'm 'making excuses' and treating my mental health like it's not real.
As someone with ADHD, OCD, and listening problems. I get judged for what I can’t help a lot, I really relate to this song. And I love your work ❤️🔥
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Ikr? I got OCD too man I get it
I have ADHD and its not cool when someone judges you for stupid shit you cant control.
My parents deny I have ADHD when I know I feel it every day, even though doctors, teachers, and tests, so many tests, that they did on me because I was slower than the other kids. But not once did they believe when some doctors likely said I had symptoms. Even my moms' fiance (Wonderful man, very loving and supportive) has told me I had symptoms of ADHD. Which he never meant to be mean about it, but if it's noticeable for other people, then it can be a huge sign I have it and that I wish either parent quit denying something that they should've educated themselves with or be more open. But I was also born a premature baby, and my parents just sheltered me a lot, mostly my mom. But it just, it stinks when parents deny their children has something, then turn around and explain right to your face stuff about like Autism spectrum, and ADHD, OCD, etc. But they never accept their child is quirky (Like odd sounds or movements)
I apologize if I'd rambled it's 3:08 am and my brain is sleepy. Wonderful music!! Keep it up!! I'm only up this late cause I can't sleep unless I hear one of my family members get home safely
ADHD and OCD? Same pinch lol
Trust me it doesn't hurt much if u stop caring about the ppl who judge u xD
This song is literally how ppl like us feel or used to feel
"I can't stand a second more, in the home you never were" this line hits so deep, as someone who's parents caused him PTSD..
Are you ok?
My parents plus my brother caused mine
I feel that. I'm 32 and I still have a jacked up relationship with my mother becuse she'll never change. And nothing was or is ever her fault. And she wonders why I won't talk to her. Like lady, it took me 27 fucking years to get over the shit you did and get to a decent place. And i'm damn sure not gonna let you into my life again just so you can screw it all up
I can relate
As someone with emotional religious trauma from their parents this hit home
“In my head, in my head, liking i’m hiding a hurricane”
Damn it, two weeks later the song has taken a deeper meaning for me
DAMN
TWO DAYS LATER IT HITS HARDER
Lets just say, this song reminds me of my problems with my father
“In the home you never wore”
"Judge me for what I cannot change" that right there is the only line that is a big issue in people's live bc no one sees that is ok to have feelings or emotions or problems that we can't control or fix bc it's unfixable like damn. It's not our fault that reality twists our fantasy into a nightmare
Nice. One of the first here. And it’s a great song. The lyric “When I just needed empathy, you buried me in shame” and “I wish you could see my pain just like a cancer. I’d be a hero and not a liar like you say” was really relatable and hit me especially since I’ve had some loved ones die from cancer and they are remembered so beautifully while people who die to suicide are often just shamed.
Well said 🤕💙
Been listening to citizen soldier for almost a year and every new song I feel like is just an exact representation of the words I don't know how to say myself
Thanks for being a part of the family Tyler! Much love 💙💙💙💙
I started listening to Citizen Soldier in December, last year, which is way too late, but from that day till today, I havent stopped listening to their songs, its just a treasure that I found.
I'm mad at myself because i skipped your videos before 😭😭😭😭
“When I just needed empathy, You buried me in so much shame” hit home. My parents are extremely religious and I grew up thinking I was a freak or some kind of monster. I needed support from them when I realized I wasn’t straight, and because I had my awakening in 2015 when my church was more homophobic than ever it made things so much worse, by the time I was 12 the depression had started cause of it but my parents literally told me that something was wrong with me and that that wasn’t normal. I still live with them as a minor and the shame and self hate is a burden I live with constantly cause of them, but this song really describes those emotions!
Same here, But my mom was unequally yoked with an unbeliever. I feel you, religion is just the embodiment of hypocrisy.
My parents have always told me the same thing
@@grimslaughter1311 Don't get it twisted. It's not the religion at fault, but the people who represent it.
As a Christian, I find it remarkably unacceptable to treat someone differently because of their gender, identity, or sexuality, and I shame anyone that does so.
I may have beliefs that conflict with what others find acceptable in today's society but that doesn't give me a right to shove doctrines down peoples throats.
I'm sorry if either of you have had poor experiences with any religious person as those people do not accurately represent what religion is supposed to be. A beacon of light, love, faith, and hope.
I know this may be too little and make you think it’s not enough, but virtual hugs anyone? 🤗🤗 Also I support you Kesp Blaze!
Hang on! Some day you will be free of them. I wish you a life of love and acceptance! It's out there! DON'T give up! We CAN choose our family and you WILL have SOOO much love ❤️
"I'm not dead, no not yet."
This hits so close to home. I may not be dead yet but life is making it so hard not to wish for yourself to be dead.
Thank you for another amazing song that helps me to keep going, Citizen Soldier 💜💜💜
We hear you friend 🤕💙
I know completely how you feel. Just know your loved and worth so much and you have purpose. Remember this if nothing ever changed or if pain never changed then there would be no such thing as butterflies cause they go through the hardship and struggles of a caterpillar and then become something gorgeous at the end of their pain they become a butterfly their life changed and they became something beautiful at the end of their pain.
@@meadowfawn9987 very well said. 💝
@@JC-bq3vd thank you it's what I'm here for 😊💖
I got chills when it said "Tell my mother, tell my father, I'm so sorry, I was never good enough" I don't know why, but your songs always give me chills but in a good way, keep it up!!! 💜💜💜
So many of us are trying to live our lives "pretending the pain away" and it doesn't work. I can relate to hiding away the turmoil inside. This is real music. 🔥❤
Thanks Sarah, you're such an amazing lady. I promise to give you all my possible best big time. You're a SWEETHEART!!
I am going through alot right now, and your music just helps so much. Even though you dont know me and I am just 1 of 8 billion people in this world thank you for being here when I need you most...
damn.. what a powerful song. huge props to the ones who make these lyric vids cause they are always top notch
Glad to hear that 🤕💙
Man i relate to this so much. Another song on my playlist and of Course not disappointed vocals are on fire🌟🌟
Thanks for listening 🤕💙
Same and the song is amazing
I discovered you guys around a month ago. Lately, I've been listening all your discography non-stop! It's amazing how I can relate to almost every song you created. Thank you for raising mental illnesses awareness with your art!
Lots of love from Spain. Keep it up!
Glad you found us! 💙
@@CitizenSoldier keep it up
You never realize how much you need a song like this until it plays. 😅
I don’t know what it is about your music, but it helps me feel calmer and makes it easier to relax.
Much love friend 🤕💙
The "I'm begging you to believe" at the end made me cry when I first heard your song. This song is an absolute masterpiece 💙💙💙💙💙💙
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Citizen Soldier gets it. Thank you beyond words for your music and lyrics...for helping me express what's locked inside. You put words to my pain that I was unable to. You literally rock❤️
This band and this song is related to my feelings and symptoms of lonely and depression that I can understand and my life from my past is the answer to this
I love the lines “I can’t outrun the pouring rain in my head. In my head it’s like I’m hiding a hurricane” something about it makes me tear up
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These lyrics speak to me and made me cry so much. This is basically my life. I love your band. You saved my life so many times so I thank you.
Much love 🤕💙
Kia Kaha (stay strong)
My mom and i had a bad relationship. I cared for her for 8 years after her stroke but sh wished me dead. My dad fucking hates me. But i stay for my nephew. I have no purpose. Constantly told im a usless waste of space. This song hits deep
I hope you and your nephew are able to live a happy life some day. I don't know what its like to go through what you had to go through, but the fact you try to be strong for your nephew is amazing. We all need something to strive for in this world, your path may be a hard one but it shows how much you care for your nephew.
Sorry for the long reply.
Everyone has a purpose just gotta find what makes you happy
Damn, what is it with these guys making songs that are so goddamned RELATABLE?
These lyrics are so powerful, I don’t even know what to say. The song brought me to tears
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This song reminds me of times when my parents didn't want to acknowledge how hurt I really was, even though they could see it on my skin.
I was fighting alone while they KNEW, and this song reminded me of that time.
Now, few years later, I'm feeling better, after I was done waiting for their empathy.
Thank you for this song
We hear you Sara 🤕💙
I hope you get well. Although I know it won't help a lot, but I believe it's better not to rely on your parents to help you. I also have neglecting parents who say that "there's no such thing as depression, you haven't been through what other's been through. You should be grateful." whenever I share them my problems. In the end, I became so numb and distant, that I almost committed suicide, I learned that the only person who can help get through this hell, is myself. If no one care's about your suffering when you share them, then don't bother thinking they're trustworthy or they'll help you. Our lives are our own journey alone, no one will help all the way. I apologize to be blunt, but I don't want to sugar coat the reality saying " don't worry, life will get better. " because it's not, life will only get harder. Once again, I hope you get well, you have a purpose to be here, you're not alone, you're feelings are valid. You don't have to put a fake smile just because someone says you should smile, it's your face and it's your decision when you smile, frown, cry or laugh, not others. You are you, and no one in this world can say otherwise, don't let others get to you, you are worthy ( more than lifting mjorhir, Thor's hammer ).
@@talhaomair1455 thank you so much for your words
I'm actually sick of people pretending how everything is okay, will be okay, and how they are sure they know how others feel.
Your comment has good points and I appreciate it a lot. I hope you're doing fine as well
I’ve never related so deeply and my soul connection towards this song and the voice it speaks 💙
Tell my mother, tell my father
I'm so sorry I was never good enough
In your eyes I know I'll always be a monster
Like who I am made me impossible to love
When I just needed empathy
You buried me in so much shame
I won't apologize for who I am
No, not for one more day
I can't pretend my pain away
I can't outrun the pouring rain
In my head, in my head
It's like I'm hiding a hurricane
I can't pretend my pain away
Judge me for what I cannot change
When I'm dead, when I'm dead
You're gonna wish you believed
You make me feel like such a burden
Like my sickness is my fault, can't take this shame
I wish that you could see my pain just like a cancer
I'd be your hero, not a liar like you say
I can't pretend my pain away
I can't outrun the pouring rain
In my head, in my head
It's like I'm hiding a hurricane
I can't pretend my pain away
Judge me for what I cannot change
When I'm dead, when I'm dead
You're gonna wish you believed
When I needed to be loved
You were the jury and the judge
Refused to understand
It messed me up so bad
The more you tried the less you helped
It only made me hate myself
Can't stand one second more
In the home you never were
I can't pretend my pain away
I can't outrun the pouring rain
In my head, in my head
It's like I'm hiding a hurricane
I can't pretend my pain away
Judge me for what I cannot change
I'm not dead, no, not yet
I'm begging you to believe me
The song hit me right in the feels. I went through so much being told that was a liar for what I was dealing with. Nobody believed me until I ended up in the hospital. It's not something I'd wish upon anyone, even my worst enemy.
I'm sorry you had to go through that jacked up shite. I hope you're doing better nowadays, and if you aren't, well just keep going bud. I know you can make it through with what courage you have. You can do this and I'll be rooting for ya.
I'm here for you my aunt and my cousin basically act like I don't even have epilepsy when they saw me go into my first sezier so I know what it feels like and I'm here for you
I was recently diagnosed with BPD… I’ve been told my overwhelming emotions were invalid my whole life, every time I’d go to ask for help, my mums voice would call it bullshit. Sometimes I just want to scream about how much I hate myself for being so overwhelmingly emotional.
Thank you for the perfect song that gets me so so well. It’s rare to hear things that do.
Hey. Fellow borderline here whose mom also invalidated the hell out of me, and hears her voice in my head trying to gaslight me every time I struggle.
I honestly don't really know what to say, just that I feel you, and you're not alone. You're not selfish for needing help or to be validated 💜
I have borderline personality and bipolar
This song hits me so hard on such a deep level, I am crying
I love when I can look in the comments and find people who are struggling just as much as me. Ppl who understand the hell of trying to pretend this pain away. I luv u all so much. Thank u. And thank u citizen soldier... Thank u.
As someone with ADHD and PTSD this definitely helps, there have been times I was on leave and I scared my family half to death because I thought I was back in iraq... Thank you guys for being here and helping people like me through our struggles...
I needed to hear this song today, I've had a really crappy couple of weeks
Hope things get better 🤕💙
Me too your not alone these past few weeks have been awful and this song explains exactly the pain and hell im talking about that ive been through the past few weeks.
@Citizen Soldier, is there any possible way I can get in contact with you. I've written a couple of songs myself and I think you'll like two of them
@@CitizenSoldier I'd also like your opinion on them, obviously because I doubt my own writing...
@@CitizenSoldier please note, I do vocals as an instrument, so I'd say I'm not an amateur writer
"Can't stand one second more in a home you never were", this hit hard, I nearly burst into tears.
Your songs have so much empathy for how I feel inside.
Keep doing what you do, with every song you make more and more people feel valid and understood. Love you all
This sound is so wonderful. The person who is reading this comment, I wish you great success, health, love and happiness!
This is spectacular!! The lyrics are really powerful!! I love everything about this song!! I can’t wait for your next masterpiece!!
Appreciate those words Kindra 🤕💙
Una increíble canción, como todas, saben transmitir a la perfección los sentimientos que muchos no nos atrevemos a decir. Muchas veces sus canciones me han ayudado en momentos difíciles, asi que espero sus canciones lleguen a mas personas
Much support from México!!!
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All my struggles made me who I am today. I'm thankful for all the pain, tears, and bloodshed, for without it, I would have been weak. I emerged from all the hell, and now im happy with myself and my family.
I can't describe how this song hit me. I swear it's from 100 different angles from 100 different parts and everything else in between. Y'all are amazing musicians and therapists, God bless you guys!
One second in to it, and it's already one of my favorites!
Happy to hear that Emma 🤕💙
I'm happy to have woken up to this song today because Citizen soldier, you put into a song the many things I contemplate with my own head.
Thank you Citizen Soldier ❤️
- Hex
"I'd be a hero, not a liar like you say!"
My parents were so used to my older siblings lying to them about everything that it got to the point that they suspected it within me when ever I tried to explain to them the truth that they refused to hear.
"The more you tried, the less it helped"
My father has always tried to be the helping hand in his children's lives but the more he helped, the more harm he caused by denying them the aptitude to grow and learn from their mistakes.
"Who I am, made me impossible to love'
This quote spoke out to me for it sums up just who I am as a person. I molded myself into a person who lacks the ability to know what love is because what love was shown me was never what it was supposed to be. Because of this, I have a harder time connecting on a personal level with those I care about.
Everyone that makes someone REGRET reaching out for HELP should have to listen to this song on blast for the rest of their miserable lives. This breaks my heart bc it happens all the time. Anyone feeling this, I LOVE YOU. ❤️
This songs says what I feel about myself everyday. I have bipolar and PTSD, I know I was a trying child growing up, even as an adult. Someday when I can't control my feels I hate the way I am. Your music speaks to my soul, cleanses when I sing the words
"The more you tried, the less you helped."... That is so damn true almost every time. Growing up with people who basically don't understand that just listening is enough. At least for me, family and friends trying to "fix" anything just made everything worse. Especially when things were said but nothing was actually happening.
Beautiful song, as always. Irreplaceable and Pretend My Pain Away... Both are truly valuable. Love the work, keep it up. 💙💙
As someone who grew up in an abusive household, this song is speaking to my soul. You've put my thoughts into words and now I just want to cry. Thank you!
I think this has to be the most relatable song yet. I think I speak for all of us chronically ill (especially invisible illness) people, that this is exactly our struggle. So hard not to give up sometimes when doctors always gaslight us and our friends and family are disbelieving of what we are going through daily.
I’ve never had that loving and supportive family, I’ve never had a relationship with my parents, I’ve never had anyone believe me when I told them I needed help, I’ve never been good enough like my siblings. This song hits hard and to everyone who is listening to this I just wanna say that you now have a family, you have support. I love you guys, keep going!!
Stronger than my storm: "For so long, I tried to - Pretend away my pain"
Just be happy: ".....you want me to pretend it away.....you think my pain is fake"
Unsaid: "It's not pretend"
Pretend my pain away: Hold my antidepressants
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Hehe, all is well. I got you Big time
From close people to me losing their lives and many parole judging me for being silent I relate so much to this song it’s a brilliant song to show people so they can finally understand me as a person
I don't know how to express my pain and struggles but this sums it up perfectly my parents don't understand why I cant tell them what's wrong they say that "I don't know" isn't a good enough answer but its the truth I don't know how to say I'm not ok so I just stay silent and they just keep asking.
I swear, so many of your songs become my new favorite song. Every line of this hits so me hard. I wish we all didn't have to be buried in shame.
I know exactly how it feels to pretend your okay, I was doing it for years. Thanks for a wonderful message and song
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The literal lyrics, the imagery, the raw emotion, the cry for help - woven together in a masterpiece of poetry. Thank you for sharing your gift of music and understanding.
This s such a beautiful song. I am literally in tears, it really speaks to people with cptsd.
My mother broke me down so heavily throughout my life. And she continues to this day to gaslight me and hurt me emotionally and mentally. Thank you for making the music that you guys make Citizen Soldier. You have no idea how much you have helped me since I started listening to your songs.
Damn you guys nailed it again. How do you do this every time?!
As a person with DID (not even the host of our system)... we suffer daily from shame of abuse, the "broken" multiple personality situation we live with cuz of it... and these lyrics... my god you guys are AMAZING!
Hey bro, don't forget to share the band with the others, and I'm sure you can make it through. Maybe one day you guys can become whole again, but until (or if it even can) happens, I wish you the best of luck.
I’m really going through it right now. I’m stuck in a major depressive episode that’s just exacerbated by how I’m always made out to be a burden. The guilt is eating me alive, but maybe it doesn’t have to. Thank you for giving me the words I never knew I needed.
Same here, feels like everyone in my life sees me as a nuisance. You’re not alone internet stranger, I know it doesn’t mean much from someone you don’t know but maybe it will, so I had to try. I believe in you, you’re not a burden no matter what people say about you. You’re a human being and you deserve empathy and compassion, no matter your perceived slights or faults. I’m wishing the best for you.
This song makes me think in a way of "fake it till you make it" is not always the best thing to do. Pain is something we need to feel in order to move past it so faking it or pretending it away will never work.
"When I just needed empathy, You buried me in so much shame" I relate to these words so much. I used to SH on my arms and the scars are pretty visible but then I started getting better and now I try not to see it as a bad thing and to stop shaming myself over it so I quit wearing jackets in Texas 100-degree weather but my mom forces me to wear jackets and to cover it because shes afraid she will be judged and she shames me for it and tells me that I make her look bad.
HA, FINALLY ONE OF THE FIRST HERE!!! Another absolutely amazing song you guys, I don’t know how you always release a song reflecting how I’m feeling at the time but you always somehow pull it off and I love it 💛
Thanks Brett 🤕💙
Your lyrics perfectly saying, what no one really could explain who's going through this. Still glad I found you guys.
This song describe perfectly the relationship I have with my mother, what can I say? I thought that my feelings had been drained but this... The memories resurrect the emotions too, It hits so hard.
I would've listened to this song sooner but my power was out! It just came back on and the first thing I did was come here to listen! This is, as always, another amazing song produced by my favorite band 🥰🥰🥰
Much love I've got for you, kindly keep supporting while I produce more of an amazing entertainment. I'll love to get more in touch with you if you don't mind though...?
"I can't stand one second more in the home you never were"
Ooof, that one hit hard.
Much love 💙
Exactly how I felt , I felt like an outcast ,because my parents didn't understand me. And didn't want to listen to my issues. Your songs resonate with me completely.
A little over a year ago, I found you on here. I was at my darkest point and your songs spoke exactly what my soul was feeling. If it wasn't for your music, I never would have made the choices I made to heal and remove myself from the situation that was causing all my pain. You are one of the many angels that were sent to me to save my life and I am forever grateful and thankful for you!
Makes me sad when people think you can only feel pain through physical illnesses or hurt when you can see it. Love the song
Sometimes the worst pain is invisible. Much love 💙
You did NOT have to go this hard!!!!! This was amazing!!
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When you're in an abusive home that makes you the "monster" it definitely fucks with your head. This song is definitely going onto my playlist.
Same. My dad’s physical and my mom is mentally abusive. Both are manipulative so they are a match made in heaven.
@@donewithlife8580 Trust me, I get it. Even though it may not help much, you aren't alone - though you've probably heard that many times already, like many of us have. But.. I do hope that things work out for you, and I'm sure you'll be able to find your way. Even though we're total strangers, I believe in you, and I'm sure everyone else here and myself support you too. So please, keep your head up ^^ I'll try to keep mine up, too 💜💙🖤 and I'm proud of you, and anyone else reading this for making it this far. So please, keep going, even if just for one more day at a time. Just always, one more day, until you can start seeing the light at the end of the endless black pit that you keep falling in.
@@futileelegy Thank you so much. I also hope things get better for you too. Life can be a bit much sometimes and a lot of us are dealt bad hands. I’m also proud of you for just living and taking it one day at a time. It may be dark for both of us right now but all we can do is try our best. Even though I don’t know you personally I appreciate and care about you. Just glad you decided to stay another day.
@@donewithlife8580 Thank you ^^ 💙 you too 💜
I guess we all can agree that Citizen Solider speaks how we feel in our worst times way that keep us going and getting over worst mistakes and accept yourself. Good job Citizen Solider ❤️
Every new song makes me feel like You guys are singing my life. It makes me feel comfortable knowing im not the only one feeling this way.
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These songs are so powerful!
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The song hit me so much I would love to hear more about someone who doesn't understand what you've been through I'm so glad I found you guys
When you’re already singing along and you haven’t fully heard the song you know it’s a good one
As a hypochondriac, this really hits home. The one disorder where you always think you're dying, and panic attacks become a burden to everyone that cannot understand that sensation.
İs your stomach aching and head burning?
I've been on such a binge of your guys' songs recently. They help me so much and I feel like I could actually be seen with the lyrics and help me get through my days. This song is no different. Suffering from mental illness as well as being in a less than stellar home, this song hit home for me.
Keep up the amazing work, these songs help so many people. 💙
The music people need to hear. Thank you for this masterpiece. This and every song you put out makes me feel seen in a way I can never thank you enough for that
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This song brings back really back memories of my mom and step-dad
I don't think I've ever related more with a song than this one. Breaking stigmas about mental health is so important. And I appreciate the people that take the time to try to understand
this song hits me so hard. everytime i try opening up to my parents, they make me feel pathetic and like a disappointment for having depression and wanting to die. i'm really struggling and my parents don't see that i'm in pain, they don't know about all the horrific thoughts that go through my head. this song makes feel like im not the only one that feels like this, so i thank you
Aaaand to the playlist you go
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I've been so blessed to have parents who have supported me through thick and thin. From one depressive episode to another, they've never stopped. It's difficult to imagine what my life could be without that support.
I implore everyone to fight the good fight.
Have an awesome day!
I've got to say. I absolutely love citizen soldier's music. The way they create music hits me deep in my soul every time I am going through a hard time. Without a doubt, their music has become my comfort zone in dark times, and I pray they will grow to become one of the most successful bands of the new year
I appreciate you always writing meaningful lyrics, and releasing videos with them.
You're such a SWEETHEART!! I'll give you all my possible best. Kindly don't stop supporting while i bring more hits fun and entertainment.
I'll love to get in touch with you if you don't mind though...
How can we keep contacts apart from on here ?