I really do believe The Holy Spirit has spoken through your music and lyrics... I was born and raised in a Catholic household, and I have struggled with my faith for years. I have always been drawn to your music though, and it has helped me find my faith again and again. I can't thank you guys enough. God bless you all.
David Skinner it's how God forgives us no matter what we've done.its the story of the prodigal son who went out and spent all his dad's money which was his inheritance....then ended up broke and ashamed came back home and his dad welcomes him tho he thought he'd hate him.God does the same with us.we think God will shame us and deny us when we've done filthy terrible things but he doesn't when we repent. so I think it's a cross between a practical story of today... and the story of God's love like the bible story The prodigal son. Jesus bless u. sad yet redeeming video.almost cried when the dad didn't have his dollar or two for a small pint of milk.
Iam a muslim, and a metalhead since i was barely 9 years old, now almost 40yo. I always try to relate their lyrics to human to human relationship, i love really love their music. This song, the sinner, and need to be are very very good musics, the instruments, Matt's vocals, lyrics.
xlujanx I absolutely agree. One song that did that for me was The Great I Am by Agraceful. Such a powerful song and when it ended...wow. Too bad they didnt release anything else before they broke up and when Christopher went to do lead vocals for Like Moths To Flame. Another great band and great track that did that for me again, was a track by Sent By Ravens called New Fire and once again, its sad they disbanded but maybe one day they will come back and release a new album. One last one would have to be I Never Wanted by As I Lay Dying - poignant and introspective lyrics and despite Tim's current situation, still to this day I listen to them
Everyone that watches this and thinks "I tried to save myself but I failed".... You've always got someone who will support you through everything and they can help save you. Bless you all and best of luck. I hope you people made it like I did. Such a beautiful place out here.
I'm in tears right now... All always thought it was about a woman and thought it was one of my favorite songs until I decided to read the lyrics while singing along this morning. He's talking about God, and the chorus is not him saying it to a girl but god saying that to him. Spoke volumes in me just now especially "I shiver as you whisper in my ear, "Child have no fear"."
It is so refreshing and wonderful to see people finally preaching love and no fear at all about expressing their faith in God. Been watching and listening to this whole album and i can happily say Gods plan for them is to do what they are doing and to inspire people in a positive way no doubt. God bless all.
What, and you think that bands like August Burns Red who don't always sing about their faith aren't just as effective? The important part is the interaction with the fans not necessarily the music. The faith will come out in the music, but the people must also talk about it as well.
"The door will open when we realize we don't have the key" Such a good line. Letting me know that I'm not the one in control and that the true way to live is by giving myself up to God
As a dad, I have seen my own boys turn away from what I taught them. To this day, they still travel down the wrong path. My heart breaks for them. All I can do is love them unconditionally as God does, and encourage them to consider how much God loves them, and pray for them.
sometimes just because it isn't what you taught them doesn't mean it's "wrong." you and your children are able to hold different views and live your lives differently, and that's okay. as long as they aren't harming others with their actions and they are happy, isn't that what matters most?
@@stevenbicknell9459 I pray that God will use his circumstances to draw your son to Himself. Three years since I posted this comment, and my oldest son has found himself in prison, but he has come to realize his need for God, and is attending church in prison. My younger son has also turned his life over to God. I will pray for your son if you have no objections
what is great about this song is that there are many meanings that this can be interpreted as. If you are religious this song could be talking about God's unconditional and eternal love. But if you aren't, like I am, you can still connect to it in the sense that there are always people there who will always stand by us and be there to guide us no matter what. Either way it can mean something special to everyone. Regardless of religion or beliefs, there is no need to belittle what it means to anyone.
It's the story of the prodigal son. Luke 15: 11-32, it's a son returning to his biological father. But is also interpreted as a spiritual son returning to God the Father.
This song represents Gods love that is everlasting, even when a mistake is made. And in the video, It's represented as a father and his son, as Jesus would be to all of us
That really is the meaning Matty is a Christian, that shares that he isn't perfect but God has helped. He uses that in his music to reach out to those that need a word to hear. They've been a band that I love listening when things get bad! (:
God damn this music video hits me hard, personally... I used to be so close to my father, and now Im almost in college and we hardly speak to each other... Im going to go give him a hug.
Love the song and the message. I am so glad and it's so refreshing to see a band stand up for their beliefs and preach God among our society where he is practically nonexistent. And for all of you saying we are hypocrites and intolerant I'm sorry but everyone is a hypocrite and has done wrong in their lives. And we are intolerant about the sins not the people I mean Jesus hung out with tax collectors and other sinners to to try and save them as should we. We are only preaching what God teaches in His word and I pray you will hear His love and message God bless you all.
I was gonna say pretty much the same thing but now I don't have to haha. Thanks for saying this. People don't really seem to want to understand this part of being a Christian. We're not perfect and don't claim to be. I'm definitely not.
Yeah its the parable of the prodigal son. So you are right itis about love they are just using the samr parble that Jesus used to describe Gods UNCONDITIONAL love for us. If you don't believe me look up the parable and you will see that I am correct. And Matty Mullins said it himself so yeah...
This entire music video and its message would be beautiful in itself if it were left alone, but it's even more beautiful when you realize that it's an allegory for our relationship with God when we sin, which is what the song is about. It's a very practical analogy, no complicated theology required.
+ToshiroHitsuguya143 the song made me cry i too am emotionally attached to this song as it lifted me up and gave me hope during a dark time in my life. to see that a group could express MY pains to the letter in the platform of singing and music was matrimony for my healing.
I don't understand how people are arguing about whether this song is about a relationship with God. It clearly is, I don't understand why people can't accept that
Never met my dad he left my mum before I was born, this song and video makes me think of how he could’ve saved me from all the stupid mistakes I’ve done if he was still around:(
I'm not really religious or anything but i really admire Matty and his faith and how he really sticks to it and everything. hes a really admirable person
I'm so glad bands/songs like this exist! As a 17 year old Catholic, it's hard to get into those really old church songs so more modern day Christian songs like this really help. XD Love this song! I first heard it at Warped Tour this year. :)
The point of this song and video is to show that after all that this mans son had done, his father still loved him and forgave his sons mistakes. It's the same way between us and God. We are the children who rebelled, and He still loves us and forgives us.
Wow 13 when I first listened to this now 24 coming back feeling the same exact way. Crazy how times change but feelings stay the same. Our mind is such an amazing place.
Amazing song and amazing lyrics. "We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope." - Tim Keller
lol except its not, that's just the video you are associating the lyrics with. Considering Matty is a Christian, if you look at it from that perspective (with an understanding of the Gospel) it takes a view of God speaking to the believer who continues to fail but finally trusts in God to take on the weight of their sins. I could go into more detail but I do not have the time :)
You're right. The video is a metaphor for how God is like the perfect father. Always forgives us and teaches us and sets us back in the right direction. As long as we admit we did wrong and turn to Jesus for help he will always be there with open arms, just how that kids Dad was. A beautiful metaphor really. =]
I always see people getting upset because one or two out of hundreds of other metal core bands are Christian. But that's exactly it, Memphis is only one out of HUNDREDS of bands in this genre and they're a band that's brave enough to talk about Christ. You can find a different band who either doesn't talk about it at all or even talk against it! :) No one told you to listen to a CHRISTIAN metal band, so if you don't like it, go find another one with a different message and let us enjoy the awesome sounds of metal! After all, most bands in this genre do sound the same :)
True, i think there should be no band discrimination just because of the way they write their lyrics. I love bands like MMF as much as i enjoy bands like Goodbye Kills or Attila as long as they got talent. It's up to them to write whatever they want to as much as it is up to us to listen to whatever we want to.
Lifeispain411v2 I live by the new testament. I'm not saying I agree with tattoos, I personally just don't like them but however that's not my place to decide for someone else. Jesus died so we wouldn't have to live by law, because if we did have to live by law, none of us would make it....SALVATION! You won't get in by your own effort. All we have to do is just ask forgiveness, and accept him and we are free! THAT SIMPLE! (What you do past that point is a different story.) Do you think because we were born into sin we won't make it? You should know the answer to that It's the same as tattoos. A tattoo doesn't really mean anything. Some of their lyrics are "The next time you feel the right to preach about commandments you know you do not keep REALIZE THAT IS WAS GRACE THAT SAVED YOU and do us all a favor, keep your self righteous mouth shut" But yeah as to spreading the message of a law that was fulfilled and made void by Jesus himself, that's defeating the purpose. That's why we as born again Christians should live a life of forgiveness. Because he forgave us first, we can forgive others. :)
Terezi Pyrope *Cough* *Cough* Metalcore is the sub-genre. I am aware of their genre. Regardless they all come from one root genre, which is metal. And not every band I was talking about was metalcore, so it's easier to generalize it this way.*Cough* *Cough*
Lifeispain411v2 if you even bothered to read that verse it said don't do it for the dead. Meaning that you don't do those things to worship the dead. If you go on to read Revelation 19:16, it says that when Jesus returns on his thigh it will read "king of kings and lord of lords." I doubt it'll be written on his thigh in sharpie or dry erase marker, so even Jesus has a tattoo. It's amazing what you can learn by doing your research *cough*
I love that Matty writes through his faith like this. I agree that God's love is unconditional and that even with all the crap I've done in life he still loves men :)
This hits me right at the heart. With the video and all. It reminds me of my mom and I. I was such a brat to her and she'd tolerate me and my mistakes and still gave me a lot of things. (Money to concerts, money to hang with friends, money to buy my clothes, junk food basically everything even though she struggled to pay bills and needs) I hung out with the wrong group of people and I didn't know what I turned into. I'd fight with her a lot. Until one day it went really bad and she cried. I made her cry so many times until I decided to fix myself. She loves me and accepts who I am and we can talk to each other about anything now. No matter how much you want to deny it, someone is always there for you even at your worse times. This just happened to be my one and only mom.
As someone who has struggled with faith my whole life one night while truly listening to the words and I could not stop myself from chocking up. It is thanks to MMF that I hVe begun my journey to find faith again.
My Father was a terribly abusive alcoholic. My Mom was the best person who ever lived. She died in the pandemic, I haven't seen my Father since a while before then when I was homeless and he almost got me killed on the streets. He is trying to reconnect, but I cannot find a reason to embrace it. I miss my Mom. What he did to us.. to her.. 😡 I get the story, it hits me where it hurts, very well done.
A lot of great metal bands (even classics like Iron Maiden) get shit on because people hear one song that sounds heavy and has screaming and they start the bs "metal is all screaming and Satan worshipping!".
It's literally the opposite, listen to the lyrics clearly, this is not a song about a father trying to win his son back. It's a religious song. "I shiver as you whisper in my ear" is referring to god/jesus "I'm so afraid to admit that you're real, because I'm afraid of what I might feel" of course he knows his father exists, but the 'father' is a metaphor for god. I'm not religious by the way, just what I take from these lyrics after looking at them more closely.
Get into black metal kid...you'll get to know what music is... Just saying am not some elitist I love almost all genres..I listen to BM as well as this...even emo sometimes... Just to enjoy the music...
Michelle Meyer The message in this video is that no matter what the son did such as drink, party, or steal his money that the father would still love him because in his eyes he's still that little boy that was pure and loved him as well.
This video literally is the most beautiful thing that I have ever seen in my entire life. I can never stop listening and watching. 4 years later and I still love this song!
i'm impressed how they describe a love story from a father to his son. all the words is from the father. anyone who has passed the moments in this would feel the deepest message from this song. everything is about realising what you've done, the bad things, from you to your little circle.
This song and video means a lot to me... It sucks my dads never been there for me... I mean, he can't even get my damn birthday right... He's said he loved me literally twice ever, in my whole life... So this song gives me hope that maybe someday he will care and will be there for me, but the 15 years I've been alive, he hasn't even acknowledged me...
Lmfao it was a joke. See the point of the joke was that he commented saying he was expecting a "metal" guy to comment saying this isn't metal, so in hopes of being a comedian I did so.xD its funny see
I've fallen so far... I used to be a devout Christian but with my life feeling like it's crumbling around me and the death of my little brother, I can't seem to find my way anymore. It's been a steady decline since I've returned from afghanistan. my PTSD makes it hard to get a job and im just starting to lose hope. in fact the only thing that still gives me hope is this song. it reminds me that no matter how far I fall, when I finally do make it back to the graces of God he will welcome me with open arms. It's the only hope I have anymore.
Hi Devin, Don't wait, just come back to Him now :) You don't have to have it all together to be with God. I have had questions, trials, doubts, but I know He sticks with me and I with Him. Being Christian doesn't mean you never go wrong. It means that you believe in Jesus who redeems and sanctifies you, and makes a new person out of you. God bless!
Hey Devin, I'm sorry to hear you've went through all that. But there still is hope in God. I haven't really figured everything out myself so I'll just recommend you listen to this minister who might help you with your problems. His name is Andrew Wommack and he has a teaching called "How to Find God's Will" which you can find on youtube. It's helped me get my life back on track even though I've fell off a few times. I hope it helps you too. Peace and God Bless.
That would be incredible. Although I don't really know if it would better than Red and Demon Hunter considering I just saw on Friday and it was the best rock/metal concert I've been to. It would be a tall order to top that show.
JazznRoses Whoa! Me too! Before listening to Red, i didn't understand screaming. They were really my gateway into what I listen to now (metalcore/post-hardcore). From them I went straight to August Burns Red and For Today, then discovered MMF recently. Going to see them live tonight. So excited!
This video/song is amazing! It points out that even when we take advantage of God's grace, and run from him He still loves us and forgives us. I love the end when the father actually goes out to find his son. It's a perfect picture how God is the one that is always pursuing us even when were not. Memphis May Fire, you nailed this one.
Its wonderful the fact that if listen carefuly the lyrics, this music is about God accepting everyone back, no matter what happened in our lives. God bless you all, from Brazil.
I think that this song is so good because everybody sees something in else in it. I feel like it talks about God, but so many of the lyrics apply for other aspects of life, and I think that this is why so many people love that song.
Happy 9 years of this masterpiece of album... Unconditional is definitely one of the best albums on the genre, and with Remade In Misery, is one of my favorites of them, this band keeps getting better and better ❤🔥
I will never forget this song. I first heard it right before a suicide attempt. I was intent on doing it and was listening to Octane on Sirius XM. It stopped me in my tracks. I finally looked up what the song waa about and I was surprised. Later on I did go forth with that suicide attempt but somehow survived. I knew then that there had to be a God. There was no way I survived what I did without any harm. No one even knew what I did until like a year later. (Not saying what it was because Im not giving ideas as this was a unique one). So here I am 7 years later writing this to tell anyone who is going through depression and suicidal thoughts that there is a way out and there is hope. I found Jesus about 3 years after I had first heard this song. I remember the altar call at Warped Tour in Houston and though that wasn't the moment, it really stuck with me. This song is a part of my testimony and now a part of my first book. So for all those out there hearing this for the first time of maybe listening again searching for hope, Im here to tell you that yes, this is God reaching out to YOU. There is hope in this crazy thing called life. Don't give up. Life really does get better. I went from homelessness, living with all different people (whoever would take me in), to buying my first home this April. I have a 5 year old now who is one of my many reasons to keep holding on. I have a job that I never thought I could have gotten without a college degree. Im a leader in the church when just 4 years ago I was an atheist. Im telling you this not to boast in any way but to show you that there is hope and it comes with having a true relationship with Jesus Christ. Be encouraged my friend, you are not alone. God is with you and always has been. Hes just waiting for you to run back into His arms.
Powerful song guys makes us realize the dad represents someone in our life that loves us unconditionaly and will be there to help pick us up when we are lost, angry, depressed or other feelings that will destroy us.
Oh man, revisiting my emo teenage years. I remember when I met him at warped tour, I cried right after lol and I never thought I'd be that person. All the feelings just overwhelm you, so surreal
He's not the only one. The entirety of the band RED is good at it considering that Anthony and Randy do most of the screaming and all of the background. Micheal, being singer, is is a great screamer as well.
Clearly a beautiful retelling of the Prodigal Son story from the Bible. That story can easily be seen throughout the world and history in our own lives.
I am a a huge fan of Memphis May Fire. They get me through even the hardest times I have been through...so much motivation, inspirations and faith through everyday. You guys keep it up!! You reach many people, especially the fans and the needed ☺
I come back here often, tears on the screen, with my heart turned up to 11. I love this song, and there is no subject matter more important. God loves you, He sent his son to die for you, yet He still lives. Your true future is one prayer away. Let’s go!
Memphis May Fire are on fire (haha). Every album is never a disappointment and they've matured as a band over the years and I love the direction they're going in regarding their sound. 👍
xLUCllF3Rx Their newest album has a completely different sound to it. They've come far as artists, and with that their sound has matured. If you compare Unconditional Love to Sleepwalking or The Hollow, you will hear a difference in sound.
nah it sounds the same as the hollow. not sleepwalking... but it sounds the same as challenger and hollow. I'm not complaining, I love it. But you could mix and match every single song on each album and it'd fit perfectly
This song to me is a way to express how no matter how much we distance ourselves from a parent or how much we do them wrong they will always forgive us and be there for us
In all honesty I didn't think of God and Jesus in this. I thought of the bond between a father and a son, how we grow distant from the people that love us over time but they still love us no matter how much we hurt them and how they stand waiting for us with open arms. I guess it's just how you interpret the song. Idk.
That's exactly what Jesus does for us bro. We do wrong things everyday, and He stands there with open arms calling us back to Him. Check out the story of the prodigal son in the Bible. It's the same exact story as the video. Like... the exact same. A picture of what Christ has done for us.
RafeedHossainTV You are actually right, Matty wrote this song about a prodigal son type of story. But myself being Christian this also relates not only about an earthly father and son, like me and my father. but also my father God talking to me. All he does is love us unconditionally even though we disobey and even ignore him every day...
Whenever a new album comes out, there will always be people saying that their previous album was the best. I assure you that when their next album comes out, people will say this was one of their best albums. It has been, and always will be the same opinions, bands need to switch it up to keep things fresh, if they don't, they are seen as being lazy, make too much of a change, they are called sellouts. You can't please everyone i suppose
Guys...this song has a message to it. The band is awesome. If you're a believer of any sort, it helps to let you love who or what you believe in. They may be Christians but does it really matter as whether they are or not. This song has many of ways you can interpret it... whether its for your girlfriend and you or your boyfriend and you, it goes to religious beliefs, what ever it means to you. I believe they made the song not for only their beliefs but for anyone that feels lost, down, or even feel some type of way. We have our beliefs. Believe what you want and be you, but don't judge others on what they believe. They're just doing what they love to do.
matty was like kellin and austin , because some times they scream and some times they just sing i think this is so funny and this is one of the things that makes the music get better , MMF, SWS, OM&M are amazing bands and i love them
I listen to this song every single day. Sometimes more than once a day. My iPod says I have listened to this song over 1000 times, I don't think I have a problem.
I really do believe The Holy Spirit has spoken through your music and lyrics... I was born and raised in a Catholic household, and I have struggled with my faith for years. I have always been drawn to your music though, and it has helped me find my faith again and again. I can't thank you guys enough. God bless you all.
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hahaha and this is why i love this channel ♥ XD
RISE you don't count since you uploaded this! ∩__∩
that was awesome.
Well played Rise. Well played.
lol, nice. :)
Can we just talk on how beautiful and sad this music video is?
i dont understand it. i think i do, but, i could be wrong
Agatha Mayrinck Can't, its too relatable and painful.
David Skinner it's how God forgives us no matter what we've done.its the story of the prodigal son who went out and spent all his dad's money which was his inheritance....then ended up broke and ashamed came back home and his dad welcomes him tho he thought he'd hate him.God does the same with us.we think God will shame us and deny us when we've done filthy terrible things but he doesn't when we repent. so I think it's a cross between a practical story of today... and the story of God's love like the bible story The prodigal son. Jesus bless u. sad yet redeeming video.almost cried when the dad didn't have his dollar or two for a small pint of milk.
Exactly
Angelina Parker i admire you for saying this
Iam a muslim, and a metalhead since i was barely 9 years old, now almost 40yo.
I always try to relate their lyrics to human to human relationship, i love really love their music.
This song, the sinner, and need to be are very very good musics, the instruments, Matt's vocals, lyrics.
sama aku juga muslim🤝
Keep rocking brother
that moment when a powerful song ends and you're just like o___o
xlujanx "bruh"
Juvia Lockser ahhhahaha that's exactly what i said when this song ended XD
xlujanx ikr
xlujanx ;_;
xlujanx I absolutely agree. One song that did that for me was The Great I Am by Agraceful. Such a powerful song and when it ended...wow. Too bad they didnt release anything else before they broke up and when Christopher went to do lead vocals for Like Moths To Flame. Another great band and great track that did that for me again, was a track by Sent By Ravens called New Fire and once again, its sad they disbanded but maybe one day they will come back and release a new album. One last one would have to be I Never Wanted by As I Lay Dying - poignant and introspective lyrics and despite Tim's current situation, still to this day I listen to them
"I tried to save myself, but i failed"
My life, summed up in one sentence
I tried to shave myself but I failed
I tried so hard and got so far, but i failed
Boohoo.
"I worked my fingers down to the bone but nothing I did could ever atone."
@Ano N. Ymous I don't have friends
Everyone that watches this and thinks "I tried to save myself but I failed".... You've always got someone who will support you through everything and they can help save you. Bless you all and best of luck. I hope you people made it like I did. Such a beautiful place out here.
Thanks dude!
I'm in tears right now... All always thought it was about a woman and thought it was one of my favorite songs until I decided to read the lyrics while singing along this morning. He's talking about God, and the chorus is not him saying it to a girl but god saying that to him. Spoke volumes in me just now especially "I shiver as you whisper in my ear, "Child have no fear"."
It is so refreshing and wonderful to see people finally preaching love and no fear at all about expressing their faith in God. Been watching and listening to this whole album and i can happily say Gods plan for them is to do what they are doing and to inspire people in a positive way no doubt. God bless all.
What, and you think that bands like August Burns Red who don't always sing about their faith aren't just as effective? The important part is the interaction with the fans not necessarily the music. The faith will come out in the music, but the people must also talk about it as well.
"The door will open when we realize we don't have the key" Such a good line. Letting me know that I'm not the one in control and that the true way to live is by giving myself up to God
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@@rylanlittle261 its the absolute truth though my guy..
As a dad, I have seen my own boys turn away from what I taught them. To this day, they still travel down the wrong path. My heart breaks for them. All I can do is love them unconditionally as God does, and encourage them to consider how much God loves them, and pray for them.
sometimes just because it isn't what you taught them doesn't mean it's "wrong." you and your children are able to hold different views and live your lives differently, and that's okay. as long as they aren't harming others with their actions and they are happy, isn't that what matters most?
I k ow how u feel my son went down the road I did and now he's in prison
@@stevenbicknell9459 I pray that God will use his circumstances to draw your son to Himself. Three years since I posted this comment, and my oldest son has found himself in prison, but he has come to realize his need for God, and is attending church in prison. My younger son has also turned his life over to God. I will pray for your son if you have no objections
@@theherald3117 no I do not my son has 25 years for attempted murder for protecting me and I would like that
@@stevenbicknell9459 Oh my goodness. I will certainly pray
what is great about this song is that there are many meanings that this can be interpreted as. If you are religious this song could be talking about God's unconditional and eternal love. But if you aren't, like I am, you can still connect to it in the sense that there are always people there who will always stand by us and be there to guide us no matter what. Either way it can mean something special to everyone. Regardless of religion or beliefs, there is no need to belittle what it means to anyone.
I totally respect your POV man.
There needs to be people like you. Ones who respect other people's views and beliefs.
I totally agree, man, I'm christian and I see what you said in their music. And this is what turns the songs specials.
It's the story of the prodigal son. Luke 15: 11-32, it's a son returning to his biological father. But is also interpreted as a spiritual son returning to God the Father.
That was the most beautiful UA-cam comment I have ever read.
Theres the general message of the song...talks about unconditional love
This song represents Gods love that is everlasting, even when a mistake is made. And in the video, It's represented as a father and his son, as Jesus would be to all of us
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I don't like it when religious people ruin a good union by involving something of their own design. So please just don't.
That really is the meaning Matty is a Christian, that shares that he isn't perfect but God has helped. He uses that in his music to reach out to those that need a word to hear. They've been a band that I love listening when things get bad! (:
Ty M sorry mate, but that really is what it represents. Matty even said he wanted the music video to be based off of the Prodigal Son story.
I get the feeling they aren't forcing religion on people, though. So why should their fans do the same? -.-
It’s been years since I listened to this and now going back to it as a Christian every verse makes sense and the song is made even more beautiful
It took me three years before I realized I was being motivated instead of angry.
Every time I sing this, it always makes me release my pain and have a good cry. Thank you Memphis May Fire❣️
Everything okay?
Damn right!!! As wretched as i am, the father still calls my name to be at his side!!!
Thank you Jesus, for making a way when there was No way by my own merits. Only through the love and grace of the most high and your finished work 🙏
God damn this music video hits me hard, personally... I used to be so close to my father, and now Im almost in college and we hardly speak to each other... Im going to go give him a hug.
Love the song and the message. I am so glad and it's so refreshing to see a band stand up for their beliefs and preach God among our society where he is practically nonexistent. And for all of you saying we are hypocrites and intolerant I'm sorry but everyone is a hypocrite and has done wrong in their lives. And we are intolerant about the sins not the people I mean Jesus hung out with tax collectors and other sinners to to try and save them as should we. We are only preaching what God teaches in His word and I pray you will hear His love and message God bless you all.
I was gonna say pretty much the same thing but now I don't have to haha. Thanks for saying this. People don't really seem to want to understand this part of being a Christian. We're not perfect and don't claim to be. I'm definitely not.
I love this
Yeah its the parable of the prodigal son. So you are right itis about love they are just using the samr parble that Jesus used to describe Gods UNCONDITIONAL love for us. If you don't believe me look up the parable and you will see that I am correct. And Matty Mullins said it himself so yeah...
simeon converse yes amen :)
This song leaves me crying sometimes., its just.. wow
Fussions x3
Ana Caeiro right in the kokoro, right? :')
Juvia Lockser awww ys :')
This song just came abt at the wrong time...sigh....what a night its gonna be now >.
Same here.❣️
This entire music video and its message would be beautiful in itself if it were left alone, but it's even more beautiful when you realize that it's an allegory for our relationship with God when we sin, which is what the song is about. It's a very practical analogy, no complicated theology required.
God damn. I never watch music videos but this one hit me deep in the feels. This song can really go with familial love, or religious love.
This is exactly how I felt the first time I listened to it. c:
+Deaira Universe (c:
+ToshiroHitsuguya143 the song made me cry i too am emotionally attached to this song as it lifted me up and gave me hope during a dark time in my life. to see that a group could express MY pains to the letter in the platform of singing and music was matrimony for my healing.
Agree💜
Or both
Of mice and men says: respect your mother
Memphis may fire says: respect your father
God has been saying that forever
true
***** this is quite possibly the best comment I've ever seen on UA-cam.
David Lee Roth but God doesn't play metalcore :v
Well matty plays in a metal core band, so God does too lol
I don't understand how people are arguing about whether this song is about a relationship with God. It clearly is, I don't understand why people can't accept that
Never met my dad he left my mum before I was born, this song and video makes me think of how he could’ve saved me from all the stupid mistakes I’ve done if he was still around:(
I'm not really religious or anything but i really admire Matty and his faith and how he really sticks to it and everything. hes a really admirable person
I'm so glad bands/songs like this exist! As a 17 year old Catholic, it's hard to get into those really old church songs so more modern day Christian songs like this really help. XD
Love this song! I first heard it at Warped Tour this year. :)
+JennieCandyKitty Umm... You're on the wrong video, lol. This isn't "God's not dead"
+Suciu Vasile God is the Father. Interpretation is subjective.
Chloe Lynn So you think.
Well that is what subjectivity is about...
Chloe Lynn Yeah? What if I asked for evidence? What will you do then?
The point of this song and video is to show that after all that this mans son had done, his father still loved him and forgave his sons mistakes. It's the same way between us and God. We are the children who rebelled, and He still loves us and forgives us.
Wow 13 when I first listened to this now 24 coming back feeling the same exact way. Crazy how times change but feelings stay the same. Our mind is such an amazing place.
Amazing song and amazing lyrics. "We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope." - Tim Keller
I love that instead of teh expected romantic love that songs are usually about, it turns into family love and trust
Omfg I cried
lol except its not, that's just the video you are associating the lyrics with. Considering Matty is a Christian, if you look at it from that perspective (with an understanding of the Gospel) it takes a view of God speaking to the believer who continues to fail but finally trusts in God to take on the weight of their sins. I could go into more detail but I do not have the time :)
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You're right. The video is a metaphor for how God is like the perfect father. Always forgives us and teaches us and sets us back in the right direction. As long as we admit we did wrong and turn to Jesus for help he will always be there with open arms, just how that kids Dad was. A beautiful metaphor really. =]
Peter Kalligher It's still family love you know, God is part of our family anyways, that's why he is considered as "father".
I always see people getting upset because one or two out of hundreds of other metal core bands are Christian. But that's exactly it, Memphis is only one out of HUNDREDS of bands in this genre and they're a band that's brave enough to talk about Christ. You can find a different band who either doesn't talk about it at all or even talk against it! :) No one told you to listen to a CHRISTIAN metal band, so if you don't like it, go find another one with a different message and let us enjoy the awesome sounds of metal! After all, most bands in this genre do sound the same :)
True, i think there should be no band discrimination just because of the way they write their lyrics. I love bands like MMF as much as i enjoy bands like Goodbye Kills or Attila as long as they got talent. It's up to them to write whatever they want to as much as it is up to us to listen to whatever we want to.
*cough* Leviticus 19:28. Sure are spreading that great message LOL
Lifeispain411v2 I live by the new testament. I'm not saying I agree with tattoos, I personally just don't like them but however that's not my place to decide for someone else. Jesus died so we wouldn't have to live by law, because if we did have to live by law, none of us would make it....SALVATION!
You won't get in by your own effort. All we have to do is just ask forgiveness, and accept him and we are free! THAT SIMPLE! (What you do past that point is a different story.) Do you think because we were born into sin we won't make it? You should know the answer to that It's the same as tattoos. A tattoo doesn't really mean anything.
Some of their lyrics are "The next time you feel the right to preach about commandments you know you do not keep REALIZE THAT IS WAS GRACE THAT SAVED YOU and do us all a favor, keep your self righteous mouth shut"
But yeah as to spreading the message of a law that was fulfilled and made void by Jesus himself, that's defeating the purpose. That's why we as born again Christians should live a life of forgiveness. Because he forgave us first, we can forgive others. :)
Terezi Pyrope
*Cough* *Cough* Metalcore is the sub-genre. I am aware of their genre. Regardless they all come from one root genre, which is metal. And not every band I was talking about was metalcore, so it's easier to generalize it this way.*Cough* *Cough*
Lifeispain411v2 if you even bothered to read that verse it said don't do it for the dead. Meaning that you don't do those things to worship the dead. If you go on to read Revelation 19:16, it says that when Jesus returns on his thigh it will read "king of kings and lord of lords." I doubt it'll be written on his thigh in sharpie or dry erase marker, so even Jesus has a tattoo. It's amazing what you can learn by doing your research *cough*
One of the best songs i heard in my whole life. So emotional. ❤
i love Memphis May Fire
*****
Hey man I agree unconditional was the first the first album I bought at Hottopic
i love u
yuranun sibram aw thank you :3
sarah tennant babe , fit as fuck
UntillTheSunSets wat
I love that Matty writes through his faith like this. I agree that God's love is unconditional and that even with all the crap I've done in life he still loves men :)
Same brother, same
I get a sweet prodigal son vibe outta this, anyone else?
A really well done music video, it made me think about the lyrics much more than the song did the first time I heard it.
Glad I'm not the only one!
Evans i didnt know you liked Memphis may fire? lol cool you just earned 300 respect points from me!:D
6 years later, and this band still has some of the best choruses!!
yeahh
Believe me brother, even in 2023 this song hits as hard like it's first time release 😊
This song is so powerful. It always takes my breath away.... Goosebumps. This will always be one of my favorite songs.
Coming back to these songs aftet discovering my faith is so amazing
This hits me right at the heart. With the video and all. It reminds me of my mom and I. I was such a brat to her and she'd tolerate me and my mistakes and still gave me a lot of things. (Money to concerts, money to hang with friends, money to buy my clothes, junk food basically everything even though she struggled to pay bills and needs) I hung out with the wrong group of people and I didn't know what I turned into. I'd fight with her a lot. Until one day it went really bad and she cried. I made her cry so many times until I decided to fix myself. She loves me and accepts who I am and we can talk to each other about anything now. No matter how much you want to deny it, someone is always there for you even at your worse times. This just happened to be my one and only mom.
As someone who has struggled with faith my whole life one night while truly listening to the words and I could not stop myself from chocking up. It is thanks to MMF that I hVe begun my journey to find faith again.
My Father was a terribly abusive alcoholic. My Mom was the best person who ever lived. She died in the pandemic, I haven't seen my Father since a while before then when I was homeless and he almost got me killed on the streets. He is trying to reconnect, but I cannot find a reason to embrace it. I miss my Mom. What he did to us.. to her.. 😡 I get the story, it hits me where it hurts, very well done.
Who said metal bands were just screams and satanic lyrics ?
This song is awesome !! As well as the lyrics :')
A lot of great metal bands (even classics like Iron Maiden) get shit on because people hear one song that sounds heavy and has screaming and they start the bs "metal is all screaming and Satan worshipping!".
It's literally the opposite, listen to the lyrics clearly, this is not a song about a father trying to win his son back. It's a religious song. "I shiver as you whisper in my ear" is referring to god/jesus "I'm so afraid to admit that you're real, because I'm afraid of what I might feel" of course he knows his father exists, but the 'father' is a metaphor for god. I'm not religious by the way, just what I take from these lyrics after looking at them more closely.
Get into black metal kid...you'll get to know what music is...
Just saying am not some elitist I love almost all genres..I listen to BM as well as this...even emo sometimes...
Just to enjoy the music...
Most big metalcore bands are christian, since they are from the USA lol. Doesnt get less satanic
@@thoroughfaretonothingness623 finally I have found the guy who literally listens to all genres of music , just like me .....😎🤘
I can't say I' m a huge fan of their music, but the message in this video is amazing.
:)
The message in this video is VERY STRONG
i really agreed too... the message of this song is so Powerful :D
what is the message i r confused
Michelle Meyer The message in this video is that no matter what the son did such as drink, party, or steal his money that the father would still love him because in his eyes he's still that little boy that was pure and loved him as well.
Los amo, me arrepiento tanto de no haberlos visto en vivo cuando vinieron a Chile 🥹
Riserecords produces some of my favorite artists!!
This video literally is the most beautiful thing that I have ever seen in my entire life. I can never stop listening and watching. 4 years later and I still love this song!
I cry listening to this song listening to this song, less alone the whole album. AND I KNOW YOU HAVE DONE THE SAME.
i'm impressed how they describe a love story from a father to his son. all the words is from the father. anyone who has passed the moments in this would feel the deepest message from this song. everything is about realising what you've done, the bad things, from you to your little circle.
This song and video means a lot to me... It sucks my dads never been there for me... I mean, he can't even get my damn birthday right... He's said he loved me literally twice ever, in my whole life... So this song gives me hope that maybe someday he will care and will be there for me, but the 15 years I've been alive, he hasn't even acknowledged me...
This is so sad I hope you get more likes
This is deep. This is why I love metal songs.
I'm gonna wait until some "metal guy" came here to say that this is not metal.
Hansel Drahonovsky Eh its classified as Metalcore I believe I could be wrong though so he's entirely wrong
this isn't metal this is like comparing " i cant believe its not butter" to butter.
Than what genre would you classify it as? Just curious
Lmfao it was a joke. See the point of the joke was that he commented saying he was expecting a "metal" guy to comment saying this isn't metal, so in hopes of being a comedian I did so.xD its funny see
I've fallen so far... I used to be a devout Christian but with my life feeling like it's crumbling around me and the death of my little brother, I can't seem to find my way anymore. It's been a steady decline since I've returned from afghanistan. my PTSD makes it hard to get a job and im just starting to lose hope. in fact the only thing that still gives me hope is this song. it reminds me that no matter how far I fall, when I finally do make it back to the graces of God he will welcome me with open arms. It's the only hope I have anymore.
Hi Devin, Don't wait, just come back to Him now :) You don't have to have it all together to be with God. I have had questions, trials, doubts, but I know He sticks with me and I with Him. Being Christian doesn't mean you never go wrong. It means that you believe in Jesus who redeems and sanctifies you, and makes a new person out of you. God bless!
Hey Devin, I'm sorry to hear you've went through all that. But there still is hope in God. I haven't really figured everything out myself so I'll just recommend you listen to this minister who might help you with your problems. His name is Andrew Wommack and he has a teaching called "How to Find God's Will" which you can find on youtube. It's helped me get my life back on track even though I've fell off a few times. I hope it helps you too. Peace and God Bless.
'Aku benci ketika kita tau kita saling mencintai tapi keadaan tidak memberikan kita ruang lebih untuk bersama'
For my Jo!!
Malang ,22 april 2022
Memphis May Fire and Red need to collaborate. THE GINGER BEARDS COME ON
That would be incredible. Although I don't really know if it would better than Red and Demon Hunter considering I just saw on Friday and it was the best rock/metal concert I've been to. It would be a tall order to top that show.
Haha funny. I met Red at the airport in Dallas. they just played with demon hunter the night before
That would be amazing! I've only just discovered this band but I love them already, and Red was the first band of this kind of genre I listened to :)
JazznRoses Whoa! Me too! Before listening to Red, i didn't understand screaming. They were really my gateway into what I listen to now (metalcore/post-hardcore). From them I went straight to August Burns Red and For Today, then discovered MMF recently. Going to see them live tonight. So excited!
Memphis may fire should do a video on the rose that song is so amazing!!!
I need a sign, I need a miracle, I need to know that this is possible. I LOVE those lyrics so much.
This video/song is amazing! It points out that even when we take advantage of God's grace, and run from him He still loves us and forgives us. I love the end when the father actually goes out to find his son. It's a perfect picture how God is the one that is always pursuing us even when were not. Memphis May Fire, you nailed this one.
Wow this has such a strong message. Damn
Its wonderful the fact that if listen carefuly the lyrics, this music is about God accepting everyone back, no matter what happened in our lives. God bless you all, from Brazil.
The milk still waiting for be purchased :(
Legend says it's still there to this day...
It's cheese or yogurt
legend said that its wine cheese now
Damn that line at walmart aint no joke!
like the milk if u cri everitim
I think that this song is so good because everybody sees something in else in it. I feel like it talks about God, but so many of the lyrics apply for other aspects of life, and I think that this is why so many people love that song.
Happy 9 years of this masterpiece of album...
Unconditional is definitely one of the best albums on the genre, and with Remade In Misery, is one of my favorites of them, this band keeps getting better and better ❤🔥
2:18 they probably were looking for pokemon past that gate
Stop, just, just stop... xD
dead, hands down, funniest shit I've seen this week
I will never forget this song. I first heard it right before a suicide attempt. I was intent on doing it and was listening to Octane on Sirius XM. It stopped me in my tracks. I finally looked up what the song waa about and I was surprised. Later on I did go forth with that suicide attempt but somehow survived. I knew then that there had to be a God. There was no way I survived what I did without any harm. No one even knew what I did until like a year later. (Not saying what it was because Im not giving ideas as this was a unique one). So here I am 7 years later writing this to tell anyone who is going through depression and suicidal thoughts that there is a way out and there is hope. I found Jesus about 3 years after I had first heard this song. I remember the altar call at Warped Tour in Houston and though that wasn't the moment, it really stuck with me. This song is a part of my testimony and now a part of my first book. So for all those out there hearing this for the first time of maybe listening again searching for hope, Im here to tell you that yes, this is God reaching out to YOU. There is hope in this crazy thing called life. Don't give up. Life really does get better. I went from homelessness, living with all different people (whoever would take me in), to buying my first home this April. I have a 5 year old now who is one of my many reasons to keep holding on. I have a job that I never thought I could have gotten without a college degree. Im a leader in the church when just 4 years ago I was an atheist. Im telling you this not to boast in any way but to show you that there is hope and it comes with having a true relationship with Jesus Christ. Be encouraged my friend, you are not alone. God is with you and always has been. Hes just waiting for you to run back into His arms.
Mental health gets really healthy when your faith and spirit stay with God and Holy Spirit, congrats for your success, you are amazing ❤
still listening this song🔥
Me too, time flies so fast :")
It just gets catchier with every listen !
people say this song sucks yet its literally their most popular song. Numbers dont lie people.
Just saw this gem played live tonight and the dudes still have it.
Powerful song guys makes us realize the dad represents someone in our life that loves us unconditionaly and will be there to help pick us up when we are lost, angry, depressed or other feelings that will destroy us.
2024 rocking out ❤️🔥
Oh man, revisiting my emo teenage years. I remember when I met him at warped tour, I cried right after lol and I never thought I'd be that person. All the feelings just overwhelm you, so surreal
WHERES MY 2020 FANS..CAUSE THIS NEVER GETS OLD.
Oi
2024 here
Such a powerful song man. "Just know every time you run, I'll be right here waiting."
We have to cherish our parents, they do everything for us, and always helped us when we need. Good evening everyone! ;)
Matty has great singing AND great screaming? Unfair!
He's not the only one. The entirety of the band RED is good at it considering that Anthony and Randy do most of the screaming and all of the background. Micheal, being singer, is is a great screamer as well.
this song gives me goose bumps
Clearly a beautiful retelling of the Prodigal Son story from the Bible. That story can easily be seen throughout the world and history in our own lives.
Dude those feels....like whoa that hit it hard, nicely done guys
Happy fathers day to all fathers over the world.
I am a a huge fan of Memphis May Fire. They get me through even the hardest times I have been through...so much motivation, inspirations and faith through everyday. You guys keep it up!! You reach many people, especially the fans and the needed ☺
I come back here often, tears on the screen, with my heart turned up to 11. I love this song, and there is no subject matter more important. God loves you, He sent his son to die for you, yet He still lives. Your true future is one prayer away. Let’s go!
Memphis May Fire are on fire (haha). Every album is never a disappointment and they've matured as a band over the years and I love the direction they're going in regarding their sound. 👍
they've had the same sound for 3 albums.
xLUCllF3Rx Their newest album has a completely different sound to it. They've come far as artists, and with that their sound has matured. If you compare Unconditional Love to Sleepwalking or The Hollow, you will hear a difference in sound.
nah it sounds the same as the hollow. not sleepwalking... but it sounds the same as challenger and hollow. I'm not complaining, I love it. But you could mix and match every single song on each album and it'd fit perfectly
Who is still here in 2024?
Me for sure 🔥
I just showed this to my girlfriend and I got all type of goosebumps again 😂
I'm here
Im already here😊
Me ❤
This is one of those bands you fall in love with after seeing them at Warped Tour.
This song to me is a way to express how no matter how much we distance ourselves from a parent or how much we do them wrong they will always forgive us and be there for us
My god right in the feels.
I love Memphis May Fire and I can't stop listening to this song
In all honesty I didn't think of God and Jesus in this. I thought of the bond between a father and a son, how we grow distant from the people that love us over time but they still love us no matter how much we hurt them and how they stand waiting for us with open arms. I guess it's just how you interpret the song. Idk.
That's exactly what Jesus does for us bro. We do wrong things everyday, and He stands there with open arms calling us back to Him. Check out the story of the prodigal son in the Bible. It's the same exact story as the video. Like... the exact same. A picture of what Christ has done for us.
Jake Huerta i guess but Im not Christian i identified the story with something else but i can see why everyone calls upon it as religious
Jake Huerta Well said
RafeedHossainTV You are actually right, Matty wrote this song about a prodigal son type of story. But myself being Christian this also relates not only about an earthly father and son, like me and my father. but also my father God talking to me. All he does is love us unconditionally even though we disobey and even ignore him every day...
Chris Adam thanks
I always end up back at this song somehow
Friends: You really like this song?
Me: 1:06
Definitely, it's me 😂❤
Matty always tries to give a positive message in each song, I love MMF and I'm proud of them! :)
Whenever a new album comes out, there will always be people saying that their previous album was the best. I assure you that when their next album comes out, people will say this was one of their best albums. It has been, and always will be the same opinions, bands need to switch it up to keep things fresh, if they don't, they are seen as being lazy, make too much of a change, they are called sellouts. You can't please everyone i suppose
Mike Wilkerson The video was cool brah
Guys...this song has a message to it. The band is awesome. If you're a believer of any sort, it helps to let you love who or what you believe in. They may be Christians but does it really matter as whether they are or not. This song has many of ways you can interpret it... whether its for your girlfriend and you or your boyfriend and you, it goes to religious beliefs, what ever it means to you. I believe they made the song not for only their beliefs but for anyone that feels lost, down, or even feel some type of way. We have our beliefs. Believe what you want and be you, but don't judge others on what they believe. They're just doing what they love to do.
Really hope my school has a talent show next year. I would totally sing this song. Rock on MMF
But can you Scream? That's the question.
***** I'm unsure if your kidding or not but this isn't Djent (Sorry if I've ruined some sort of joke)
Spoon #SpreadTheLegs Yes I can actually. I've been screaming for the past year or so
Well, good on you. c:
If you do have a talent show, I wish you good luck. c:
So how did it go 7 years later
matty was like kellin and austin , because some times they scream and some times they just sing i think this is so funny and this is one of the things that makes the music get better , MMF, SWS, OM&M are amazing bands and i love them
a tear falls everytime I listen to this
sorrowful
This song reminds me my father. Many time we keep ignore the one who loves us, but when they leave, the only thing we can do just cryin'
3:14 when he leans in to the scream. holy shit matty is a fucking boss
Wow already a music video?! I love this song! Awesome album!
I still luv this song in 2019
I listen to this song every single day. Sometimes more than once a day. My iPod says I have listened to this song over 1000 times, I don't think I have a problem.