Collective Soul is a band about pure positivity, love, connecting and peace. And of course, fun! It's about time people discover their greatness on the internet... since the radio only plays "Shine" over and over. I'm 20 years old and I found this prolific band on UA-cam last year. I am bipolar and they saved me from committing suicide last year. And now, I have meet and greet passes so I can thank the band soon for what they did for me and what they accomplish in their songs. Collective Soul. They are a band you'll never forget once you discover their musical abilities and power. Oh, it helps that they're southern gentlemen, too :)
Been loving them since their original days... you could do far, far worse than Collective Soul. It's strange that in their day the critics hated them for the very reasons you love them. Their positive, original, uplifting message shows through most of their songs. Amazing to see they provided a ray of light in your dark times and helped you choose life. Please remember that no matter how hard things get, it is only momentary and will always get better.
Hahaha you don't know underrated music then...Check out for American Music Club. Arab Strap, Codeine, 3lb thrill. Collective soul shine in the radio stations in the mid of 90's with singles as "december", "shine", "Heavy" so Not are a underrated band dude. this not are underground music. American music club is a good sample of underrated tag. They shine for the critic but not for the radio! Greetings from Colombia - South America
Hitched a ride to the peaceful side of town Then proceeded where thieves were no longer found Can't crash now I've been waiting for this Won't crash now I found some encouragement Precious declaration reads Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now Precious declaration says I believe all hope is dead no longer New meanings to the words I feed upon Wake within my veins elements of freedom Can't break now I've been living for this Won't break now I'm cleansed with hopefulness Precious declaration says Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now Precious declaration says I believe all hope is dead no longer Once I jumped through hoops of fire High and far as you required I was blind but now I see Salvation has discovered me
Thanks for posting. I like the song a lot in the 90s but was completely oblivious to the lyrics. All I knew is that they were pretty positive and hopeful.
I never seem to hear a song from this amazing group that doesn't impress. They had a range of amazing songs. Their standards were always very high indeed. Love this song. Others too.
Still have a range of amazing songs. They are still making new music. Their most recent album “Vibrating” came out last year and they have a new album due out next year for their 30th anniversary.
God dammit Gary.... so many better. That like saying spice girls are bigger than oasis.... and matchbox 20 is better than chumbawumba.... get a fucking grip
I loved “Shine” for years. I’m only now realizing all their songs are that good! I wasn’t old enough to remember them in the 90s. So glad I’m finding it now! 😀
I was cheated on and lied to a few years back. I listened to Seven Year Itch every day, many times per day. Hearing this song here kinda brings it all back. We have to face life alone, one way or another, better we learn now who they really are rather than later. Life's too short to spend it with liars and cheats. Hope this 5 years finds you well.
2x platinum, 5x platinum, 3x platinum, gold, 8x platinum, platinum, 2x platinum, platinum, platinum, gold, gold for their first 5 albums... excuse me but do you even know what UNDERRATED means? I love this band, but they are far from Underrated.
I dont think they get the pub of the grunge type bands which makes them underrated in many eyes. They are phenomenal despite being more rock like than grunge/alternative.
Yeah..but can you name many other bands with that kind of success, without being a household name? I think underrated is a fair description of this band considering that..
Dylan Miles O.K. then we're nestalgic music snobbs & proud!!! Yes good music is good music - even today's tunes! However one billion years can pass & the music from the 1950's through to the 1990's will never be beat, unless history repeats itself!!!!!!! Notice how even all of the music stars today learn from past music (meaning during the 50's through the 90's - that's when music got their names - rock, pop, glam rock, disco, grunge, country, etc.) or try to record the nestalgic songs & try to put a new spin on the oldies! I do respect your comment though! Any time you want to play "music wars" - just give me a song of today & I'll listen to it - then I'll counter with a nastalgic song that will "out cool" anything you throw at me!!!!! This is going to be "fun"!!!!!!!
My 1997 CD is beautiful, from the cover, to the backcover, the emerald green disc, the painting below the clear tray, the design, the bands' portraits, the MUSIC!
Collective Soul was one of the top grunge bands during the 90's that helped start this era that I embraced these bands and will forever be in my life as the best memories I every had.
These guys rocked, awesome songs! Never received the recognition they deserved, I saw them as an opening act, they should have been the main attraction!
02:36 Great guitarist know when he have to go fast and when he have to slow down. He don't need to show off his shred skills in every songs. Ross is the man.
3 weeks ago today, I drove 2 hours north to see them. I am so glad I did so, their music and lyrics have had a profound positive influence on me. And they played this song.
I play this song to celebrate the aliveness of my soul, the letting go of the negative tensions within myself, and the break through to freedom that LOVE gifts me!!
My parents showed me these fellas long ago cause my dad loves the self titled and disciplined breakdown. Can't blame him those albums fuckin rock along with some great melodies scattered about
Probably the most intelligent lyrics for any band ever. All songs. Definitely some of the catchiest guitar licks ever...the new music leaves nothing to be desired. Ed and Dean...the sons of a Godly family. I love the way you guys incorporate your faith in your tunes...although I'm not sure it makes me whole...lol. Keep it up guys. Love yall!!!
Allie Shain I also enjoy their music, but as for "nothing but positive", have you heard their song Heavy? It seems as though they took a nose dive around that time. I'm not familiar with their more recent stuff. I'll have to check it out.
No podía creer que estaba viendo a este cantante y su banda acá en Perú en el estadio de la Universidad San Marcos en uno de los Vivo × el Rock,solo escuchaba a esta banda en Z rock And pop de niña y verlos fue un sueño hecho realidad no me arrepiento de nada,Gracias Universo por haberme regalado tantos buenos momentos❤❤❤❤💝💝💝
This makes me feel again like my brothers when I was young kid really love I born in 97 love the rock of old classic rock of 70,80,90,2000 love this group like stone temple pilots, Chris coronel , others grunge and this group and the cars old rock I have good taste in music ❤️❤️❤️
Remember as yall listen to Collective Soul, Ed Rollands dad is a Baptist Minister a lot of their songs are faith-based, I believe even December is if you understand that before you hear it. Great Band of the 90's!
Listen to this back in '97 while I was stationed in Meridian, Mississippi at Navy Supply School! This album an band help me through a lot of tough times away from home while I served in the Navy!
I saw them at the Molson Amphitheatre several years ago in Toronto. Fairly small venue and they put on a great concert. Actually they played so well, it was like listening to their studio recording...just awesome. : )
You don't hear this style of music these days! True classic! 👍
Collective Soul had some really well-written, well-performed songs. A top shelf nineties band that deserved more recognition than they received.
I agree! Collective Soul was and always will be one of my favorite groups! They never made a song that wasn't good!
Agreed, Live was another underrated band.
@@gdbriot1162 yes they were!
This is the difference between raw talent and the paint by numbers music of today. They have a massive catalog of awesome songs.
They were BIG from 95 to 2000.
I'm still listening in 2024! These guys had that sound of 90's rock and more🎸🎹🎤 🎵🎶🎶
Precious declaration. ❤
Great music and lyrics and they are Cool!
me too...before my college students are coming
STILL a pure banger classic. this band was a breath of fresh air in 94, and is still a breath of fresh air in 2024.
Collective Soul is a band about pure positivity, love, connecting and peace. And of course, fun! It's about time people discover their greatness on the internet... since the radio only plays "Shine" over and over. I'm 20 years old and I found this prolific band on UA-cam last year. I am bipolar and they saved me from committing suicide last year. And now, I have meet and greet passes so I can thank the band soon for what they did for me and what they accomplish in their songs. Collective Soul. They are a band you'll never forget once you discover their musical abilities and power. Oh, it helps that they're southern gentlemen, too :)
@Retro Reginald, I’m glad your still here. Collective Soul a great band. Beautiful music. God bless you and take care. 😊👍
Been loving them since their original days... you could do far, far worse than Collective Soul. It's strange that in their day the critics hated them for the very reasons you love them. Their positive, original, uplifting message shows through most of their songs. Amazing to see they provided a ray of light in your dark times and helped you choose life.
Please remember that no matter how hard things get, it is only momentary and will always get better.
God bless you
They all believe in Jesus Christ. They are a Christian band from Georgia.
young dude, Righteous ! 👊🏻 ㊙️
This song is still awesome 25 years later
Yesss and 11 months later even better 🎶👌
WHY DOES COLLECTIVE SOUL ALWAYS UPLIFTS MY MOOD AND SPIRIT?! \m/
Let’s all take a moment to appreciate what good music is! 🙌🏻
Fuck yes
One of the most under rated bands ever!
🙌🎶😃
+Daniel & Arela Wheeler for sure big time
I love them but I wouldn't call them underrated. They had a lot of hits it just seems like nobody knows who they are lol
Not sure about underrated. "Shine" really put them on the map for sure.
Hahaha you don't know underrated music then...Check out for American Music Club. Arab Strap, Codeine, 3lb thrill. Collective soul shine in the radio stations in the mid of 90's with singles as "december", "shine", "Heavy" so Not are a underrated band dude. this not are underground music. American music club is a good sample of underrated tag. They shine for the critic but not for the radio! Greetings from Colombia - South America
Hitched a ride to the peaceful side of town
Then proceeded where thieves were no longer found
Can't crash now I've been waiting for this
Won't crash now I found some encouragement
Precious declaration reads
Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now
Precious declaration says
I believe all hope is dead no longer
New meanings to the words I feed upon
Wake within my veins elements of freedom
Can't break now I've been living for this
Won't break now I'm cleansed with hopefulness
Precious declaration says
Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now
Precious declaration says
I believe all hope is dead no longer
Once I jumped through hoops of fire
High and far as you required
I was blind but now I see
Salvation has discovered me
You omitted the rest of the lyrics and for goodness sake use line breaks.
You need to listen to the song and correct the lyrics you posted.
@@sarcasticallyrearranged Ask for a refund.
(yeah)
Thanks for posting. I like the song a lot in the 90s but was completely oblivious to the lyrics. All I knew is that they were pretty positive and hopeful.
I once was blind but now I see...Salvation has discovered me
I never seem to hear a song from this amazing group that doesn't impress. They had a range of amazing songs. Their standards were always very high indeed. Love this song. Others too.
Still have a range of amazing songs. They are still making new music. Their most recent album “Vibrating” came out last year and they have a new album due out next year for their 30th anniversary.
Not had......THEY HAVE. STILL HAVE. WILL ALWAYS HAVE.
Continue playing your music; you are literally saving lives with your message of hope and encouragement.
I miss you man.
Let's thank God for Collective Soul
+Daniel & Arela Wheeler I do thank God for them ♥
Amen. My youth wouldn't have been the same without them!
this was an still is so good I sure miss those days..
Agreed and he brought us this awesome band to enjoy now and forever.
Amen--I was blessed to meet Ed & Joel before one of their live concerts in Tempe, AZ. = That was a blessing from God! :-)
God damn I miss the 90's. Back when bands used to get together in abandoned warehouses to jam and make awesome songs just like this!
I’m 72 and still love them
Same here, waiting for Blender on vinyl maybe next RSD
“I’m cleansed with hopefulness” I love that line I felt that
Could also be: "I'm glanced? / With hopeness!"
The pronoun I means "effort".
one of the best bands and song writers of my generation. awesome band
I agree
God dammit Gary.... so many better. That like saying spice girls are bigger than oasis.... and matchbox 20 is better than chumbawumba.... get a fucking grip
Old Rocker here...love Rock & Roll, this Band Hits the spot...like a tall, Cool...glass of Iced Tea! And I'm 60 years old...LOL!
@@seanmcdougall8263 angry much? This band isnt.
March 2019, who’s still watching? Love this band
May 2019 here too.
may '19 here as well
Just saw them in Greensboro NC. Ed and company still bring it!
Just saw them in Columbus, Ohio! Still rockin!
July 2019!
The lyrics are on point, always are with this band. Memories being sparked 🎇
I loved “Shine” for years. I’m only now realizing all their songs are that good! I wasn’t old enough to remember them in the 90s. So glad I’m finding it now! 😀
I'm having a awful day been cheated and lied to but this band gives me posit vibes and great self worth lessons, COLLECTIVE SOUL FOREVED
I was cheated on and lied to a few years back. I listened to Seven Year Itch every day, many times per day. Hearing this song here kinda brings it all back. We have to face life alone, one way or another, better we learn now who they really are rather than later. Life's too short to spend it with liars and cheats. Hope this 5 years finds you well.
Who never stopped listening ??
...happiness....and when my 7 year old comes to me and says thats great music momma.....nothing better
+m.g. rogers great underated band
m.g. rogers
Veruca salt
Myson loves this group also I remember in90s when I was in my.twenties
You doin a damn good job, momma!
This song was stuck in my head and couldn't remember the name of the song.Its midnight and i finally found it
So underrated band, they deserve more views! I love this song :)
2x platinum, 5x platinum, 3x platinum, gold, 8x platinum, platinum, 2x platinum, platinum, platinum, gold, gold for their first 5 albums... excuse me but do you even know what UNDERRATED means? I love this band, but they are far from Underrated.
I’m just going back to this and I’m feeling better now cuz I’ve gotta say this music is my favorite
Brendan McDonald meaning??
I dont think they get the pub of the grunge type bands which makes them underrated in many eyes. They are phenomenal despite being more rock like than grunge/alternative.
Yeah..but can you name many other bands with that kind of success, without being a household name? I think underrated is a fair description of this band considering that..
Best switch back song of an era!
In America now days this is our anthem!!!!! Yup yup. Yours is yours an mine you leave alone NOW
90's.The last decade of decent music. As far as I'm concerned.
Then you're a nostalgic music snob. There's been plenty of good music.
Dylan Miles O.K. then we're nestalgic music snobbs & proud!!! Yes good music is good music - even today's tunes! However one billion years can pass & the music from the 1950's through to the 1990's will never be beat, unless history repeats itself!!!!!!! Notice how even all of the music stars today learn from past music (meaning during the 50's through the 90's - that's when music got their names - rock, pop, glam rock, disco, grunge, country, etc.) or try to record the nestalgic songs & try to put a new spin on the oldies! I do respect your comment though! Any time you want to play "music wars" - just give me a song of today & I'll listen to it - then I'll counter with a nastalgic song that will "out cool" anything you throw at me!!!!! This is going to be "fun"!!!!!!!
Amen to that. After '99, music began to suuuuuck!!!
amers83 I agree.big time!!!
Where
One of the most under rated groups of all time
Guitar riff is awesome!!!!
My 1997 CD is beautiful, from the cover, to the backcover, the emerald green disc, the painting below the clear tray, the design, the bands' portraits, the MUSIC!
One of the best bands ever!
I agree great singer and guitar, I remember in90s when I was 27.
Remembered this album Discipline Breakdown bought it on cassette in 1997. Memories.
i had no idea who collective soul was then. Theyre probably my favorite band now.
Ed Roland - One of the greatest musicians, singer, songwriters of our time!
Who's listening in 2024 !
….still ✌️
☝🏻
I´m almost 46 yo and I´ve just discovered this song some days ago. I´ll blame myself for the rest of my life. It really blows me away.
Me
At 72 these guys still rock my socks!
Bought this single in 97 and only 11, still listening to it, COLLECTIVE SOUL 4 LIFE!
i lost my cassette tape :
Have they won any awards
John Marsh j
Me too..well,, not 11.. I was around 23-24yo..in college...till this day I still play their songs when I’m stressed out
Collective Soul was one of the top grunge bands during the 90's that helped start this era that I embraced these bands and will forever be in my life as the best memories I every had.
Collective soul wasn't grunge.
CS is what alt rock? Grunge is a very different beast.
Not really a grunge sound.
Definitely goes in the 90's "hope and positivity" play-list.
90 best decade for music.. What a band.. Unforgettable nostalgic moments with the Guitar riffs
Ed and Ross were magical together...Not the same since 01
These guys rocked, awesome songs! Never received the recognition they deserved, I saw them as an opening act, they should have been the main attraction!
02:36 Great guitarist know when he have to go fast and when he have to slow down. He don't need to show off his shred skills in every songs. Ross is the man.
Unfortunately, Ed’s wife felt the same way.
3 weeks ago today, I drove 2 hours north to see them. I am so glad I did so, their music and lyrics have had a profound positive influence on me. And they played this song.
Precious Declaration
Song by Collective Soul
Lyrics
Hitched a ride to the peaceful side of town
Then proceeded where thieves were no longer found
Can't crash now I've been waiting for this
Won't crash now I found some encouragement
Precious declaration reads
Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now
Precious declaration says
I believe all hope is dead no longer
New meanings to the words I feed upon
Wake within my veins elements of freedom
Can't break now I've been living for this
Won't break now I'm cleansed with hopefulness
Precious declaration says
Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now
Precious declaration says
I believe all hope is dead no longer
Once I jumped through hoops of fire
High and far as you required
I was blind but now I see
Salvation has discovered me
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Ed Roland
Precious Declaration lyrics © O/B/O Capasso
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Nevermind the year... I'm listening to this (and all their hits) as often as I could. 🍺🤘💯
@2:37 That interlude (and mini guitar solo) is one for the ages. Awesome tune!
I just heard this song for the first time... Love it!!!!!!
were you living under a rock?
@@vinceowens6337 well, depending on where you're located, this actually received next to no radio play whatsoever.
@@eosgaspar3598 just like the band Vibrolush with their song "Special". I only heard that song around 2012 for the first time.
I play this song to celebrate the aliveness of my soul, the letting go of the negative tensions within myself, and the break through to freedom that LOVE gifts me!!
I just felt what you commented on while I listened to this for the first time in yeeeaaaarrrsss. Peace n live Abi Boocock
My parents showed me these fellas long ago cause my dad loves the self titled and disciplined breakdown. Can't blame him those albums fuckin rock along with some great melodies scattered about
Probably the most intelligent lyrics for any band ever. All songs. Definitely some of the catchiest guitar licks ever...the new music leaves nothing to be desired. Ed and Dean...the sons of a Godly family. I love the way you guys incorporate your faith in your tunes...although I'm not sure it makes me whole...lol.
Keep it up guys. Love yall!!!
I think they have done so well, aside from being massively talented, because the lyrics are always positive and uplifting.
i really miss the 90s
the most innocent, genuine and precious time of my life
Not a Christian song but God used it to have me saved
saved from what?
A make believe guy in the sky used a song?
John and Yulius i made that comment about two years ago and you now decided to take me up on it
Happy you thought for yourself and accepted Christ's forgiveness and salvation! Rock on and don't listen to the distractions!
Hard not to rock my head when that guitar lick comes on!
It's a good one........!
bronco devil Long live Ross Childress!
Nothing like a good riff
Grew up to this on the radio when riding around with my father. good memories
Such a great band. The groove in this song is fantastic.
Pls take me back to the 90s
they can really get to you in a great way they are nothing but positive and i love and adore this song
Allie Shain I also enjoy their music, but as for "nothing but positive", have you heard their song Heavy? It seems as though they took a nose dive around that time. I'm not familiar with their more recent stuff. I'll have to check it out.
agreed, totally great.. This kind of music is just what some of us or I can say myself look forward to hearing. Thumbs up!
I can't stop listening all the collective soul album.. I love it.
I can’t wait to see these guys play again
I begin to loathe... In my sleep I shall want no longer... but I remember that Ebow!!!
I was 13, I cried to my dad in public, just so he would buy me the CD Disciplined Breakdown.
When you're talented and really put your heart into writing uplifting, soulful songs, a band's music like this one is the result.
No podía creer que estaba viendo a este cantante y su banda acá en Perú en el estadio de la Universidad San Marcos en uno de los Vivo × el Rock,solo escuchaba a esta banda en Z rock And pop de niña y verlos fue un sueño hecho realidad no me arrepiento de nada,Gracias Universo por haberme regalado tantos buenos momentos❤❤❤❤💝💝💝
Can't crash now I've been waiting for this...Won't crash now I found some encouragement... I own that album on CD.
Top 10 album all time!
*Precious declaration says all hope is dead no longer...*
497 haters?? What the hell kind of music are you listening to today??
This makes me feel again like my brothers when I was young kid really love I born in 97 love the rock of old classic rock of 70,80,90,2000 love this group like stone temple pilots, Chris coronel , others grunge and this group and the cars old rock I have good taste in music ❤️❤️❤️
Love this song. Never gets old.
Totally ❤ it!
They have some of the greatest guitar riffs. Most underrated band ever. Will keep seeing them as long as they tour. Keep the music coming CS. ❤
This is amazing, just wow, i'm in my 40's never heard it before.
You should listen to their song called Crown. Awesome.
I liked everything that came before, but THIS was the song that made me a CS fan 4life!
Love this song...that guitar sequence, what a group!
i didnt see Nirvana Flip but i saw Collective Soul wow a coolest 90s band !
Boys from Stockbridge 👊👊👊. Never ever get tired
Remember as yall listen to Collective Soul, Ed Rollands dad is a Baptist Minister a lot of their songs are faith-based, I believe even December is if you understand that before you hear it. Great Band of the 90's!
Kenneth Mitchell anyone can interpret it how they want. As long as they aren't getting really religiously annoying.
That epic guitar riff will remain forever!
Ok. Name a bad song by collective soul. Go ahead. Impossible. Cuts to the heart. This collective group. Love them !!!!
these guys are so talented and so gorgeous,esp the lead singer--love them
This entire album was my salvation after going through a horrible divorce. Cathartic... especially this particular song...
20+ years on, still rocks my soul.
I'm 58yr old,and I love their music
Listen to this back in '97 while I was stationed in Meridian, Mississippi at Navy Supply School! This album an band help me through a lot of tough times away from home while I served in the Navy!
Dale Moore helped me through AIT at Aberdeen proving grounds same time!
Awesome Group Great singer and guitar in 90s.Love this Group and song*.
Ok
*Salvation has discovered me...*
Just as i was scrolling down and reading he sang this part, lol
Me too
Me 3, legit
This group would have fit perfect in 1970s. Still rockin at 65 yrs old.
I am 67 and agree with you.
I have seen them twice in concert and did not disappoint! Thanks for coming to Canada. :)
I saw them at the Molson Amphitheatre several years ago in Toronto. Fairly small venue and they put on a great concert. Actually they played so well, it was like listening to their studio recording...just awesome. : )
Great singer and guitar I remember in90s, was27then.
56 years old love the music. Listen to them everyday pumping iron! Aint that crazy?
🥴
oh my ,i miss the 90's..theres so much good alternative songs..collective soul have some of the most simplest and good guitar riff,check every album..
+mcfly .hur Are you in your 100's + now?
I. Remember 1996 the best song this is my song
My favorite from 90's bands
high school memories, playing it on cassette...& the radio eats it..broken...
Who watches the video in quarantine? I'm 37, very beautiful song
Something about this band drew me in... enjoy their music.
One of my My favourite 90's song. Always been in my 90's memorable list.
Dude has a fab voice- he is defo one of my favo vocalists...
One of their best. Damn good band.
This is also a gem. Now that was just AWESOME ❤😊.
i love collective soul i miss the 80'sand 90's music
Can't wait to see these guys in a couple months! Probably one of the most underrated 90's band ever.
Man oh man oh man, best band ever!!!!
I saw them again, playing in Johannesburg, 2 days ago! Still rocking, better than ever