Sunday will be 90 days clean from Heroin, Opiates, Meth, Benzos and Alcohal for me. first time in 18 years that I have been clean and sober and it is the best feeling in the world man. when my family said its great to have you back, that was the proudest day in my life.
@@joykellum1222 oh wow - I forgot about this comment! I relapsed shortly after, but got sober again. Have 7 years sober now 🩷 Please keep it up - it’s so so worth it
Ken Blalock - I say this with theee UPMOST respect, but if you are not ready you are not ready, it took me two times of rehab, being homeless, losing my kids, my jobs, my life. When your sick and tired you will stay clean! good luck bro, it can be done all you have to do is treat recovery like you do drugs, seek out meetings and events instead of dopeboys. real shit.
The lyric "God wrote otherside, the pen was in my hand" is one of the deepest lyrics in rap, ever. It gives me chills every time I get to that part of the song.
Going on 3 weeks after having a year clean I thought I had finally beat my addiction but I realize this will be a fight every day for the rest of my life but there's hope and we do recover!
Hey guys, I'm a 16 year old rapper. I would appreciate it immensely if you could take a second to a song I made about addiction. ua-cam.com/video/j8JlH_ba4kE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Dragon-MusicHk Thanks and have a good day!
@@cindyscindys3969 I was 14 month clean and same as you I said all way through my 6 month in rehab I’d never relapse I felt that strongly but now I know there’s no days off in recovery. 26 days clean again today. Every day is a blessing.
My counselor played this song in group at my rehab two weeks ago.. Ive been dying to listen to it since then.. 8-13-13 my first day sober in 15 years ..Alcohol ran and ruined my life.,.. I pray to God i dont relapse like so many do... amen
Going to be a month clean on the 31st. Pills have ruined my life, and thanks to Macklemore, my friends, my family, I'm finally getting my life back in order. Thank you Macklemore for helping me with your music.
Im fighting a heroin right now. And im trying to stop but its hard. Its so hard. I sliped up again and the thing with this slip. It was free! Lol when i try to get clean some one always wants to give me free dope or spot me. Fml
I was always quick to criticize and condemn addicts until I inadvertently became one. Things happens so quickly. Please, don't look at addicts with scorn or contempt. They need your help, compassion and understanding. Struggling with an addiction was the most difficult thing I have ever encountered and it feels great to be clean. Become a beacon of hope and help, not a sanctimonious, bitter person. To anyone struggling: It gets better, I swear to you with everything in me that it does. It's so worth it. I love you all!
Loved this comment. Some people can't understand till they experience it. In some ways we all find something that we feel we can't escape. It is the people that hold us up, that teach us we can.
Thank you macklemore for your truth and no shame in what WE are. I ODED twice and luckily im still here after 12 years of a heroin addiction. 42 days clean and never looking back. Easy does it. JUST FOR TODAY BROTHER 🙏
6 months clean today.. My life has changed drastically. Thanks to macklemore for songs like this and otherside to help me through. Hope anyone struggling finds peace soon
I Relapsed 5 days ago after being sober for 8 months and still haven't told my mom yet. I cant look her in the eyes knowing i let her down. This song makes me have hope that i can do it again. I just want to make her proud of the son she raised. I will be an example of getting sober and starting over.
Being an addict for 2 years with multiple relapses, this song is quite simply... Amazing. I've finally decided to willingly quit. Destroy what I have and start over. It's hard, but reading the comments here and seeing others who have gone through it give me hope and inspiration. Thank you for all of those who have shared their stories, including Macklemore.
This song feels like it was written for me. I just discovered this guy and he’s as real as they come. From the heart. Can never go wrong that way. Good luck to everyone struggling.
This song hits harder then any other. I was almost 3 years sober and got bored and used again... I just hit my 30 days again and I'm thankful I didn't go on a bender because I wouldn't have come back if I lost all I had now. Don't put anything over your sobriety. You're not alone and you can do this.
This song is helping me recover from my self harm and eating disorder even though they are different recoveries this song just helps because relapse in any recovery is hard.
Macklemore is one of the most authentic beautiful souls that has blessed this earth. Seeing your dad cry because you relapsed after a significant amount of clean time is one of the most gut wrenching feelings I’ve ever felt. Gives me goosebumps. He’s been killing the game now for years. Bless
I've never had a problem with drugs but this song made me realize the struggle people have to go through. To all those who struggle, don't give up and good luck! You can do it.
As a RECOVERING ALCOHOLIC AND DRUG ADDICTT this song hits me straight in the heart. Its A GREAT FEELING TO KNOW that someone else "out there" can get the "MESSAGE" out there on a LARGER SCALE and more people like myself can relate to this song soooo much!! 08-26-2010 this is my sobriety date. Awesome song!!!!!
This song is not about "FAILURE" BUT instead about being able to over Come a failure with TRUTH, HONESTY, SELF WORTH, FAITH, AND A HELL OF A LOT OF COURAGE. These are all traits WE ALL HAVE.......WE JUST HAVE TO CHOOSE TO USE THEM INSTEAD OF THE OTHER DARKER, LESS MORAL, YET SO MUCH MORE EASIER TO USE AND SHOW. THANK YOU MACKELMORE FOR BEING " REAL AND HONEST" IT GIVES ALL PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND ALL CREEDS, COLOR, AND RELIGIOUS THAT NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS IN LIFE AS LONG AS WE DONT GIVE UP......WE CAN SURVIVE,.....AND NOT JUST SURVIVE. ....BUT LIVE!!!!
I just got out of rehab on tuesday (9/22/20) I'm 45 days sober as of yesterday and attended my first meeting. Its hard but this song brings me hope. Thank you
I love this song . I heard it on pandora and I had to pull over. I completely broke down . So glad he has this out there. I listen to it whenever I feel like I'm going to slip .
2 years clean after I started Suboxone. It helped take away the cravings and I'm living a normal life. Never thought I would have to stop fighting ever day for my addiction but now I have. It's an amazing feeling being clean, and being apart of my family and raising my beautiful daughter. So blessed. I remember feeling so broken and this song speaks so many words to me when I would relapse and then come back, cannot tell you the shame I would feel. This song makes me feel like I wasn't Alone.
Eliza L hello, I hope that you are still clean, I just got out of rehab,(relapse prevention), on New Years Eve... I was in for 2 weeks, because I was afraid of relapsing, after being clean and sober over 19 years... to all the recovering addicts out there, never give up, if u slip up, then, that’s just what it is, a slip, meaning, u didn’t fall, just catch your balance, and keep on keeping on!!!! Let God help you, whoever you’re God may be!!
I want to cry as well...the tears just dont want to fall. You know..? I almost lost my brother to drugs and alcohol, he had a seizure. So I understand it.
I haven't ever been addicted to drugs. I have never even used them. However, this song still helps me so much. I have depression and sometimes it's so hard to go on. When nothing makes you happy you just want to give up and do nothing. This song, all of the comments, everything, lets me know there are people struggling like me. There are people who have had that emotional or emotionless turmoil and have made their way back. Thank you so much for being there for me. Sometimes I just want to hide my hurt from everyone because I think that no one would understand, no one would care, everyone would hate me if they knew. But here is the best of humanity. The imperfect helping each other and caring for each other in a way I've seen nowhere else. Thank you.
I think that Macklemore really brings the reality of the problem of drugs and addiction right to my heart... Thank God for someone finally speaking out loud about how drugs truly affect our core center of being...
Macklemore is inspiring, he's the only rapper that I've ever heard that doesn't glorify drug use and that entire life style. His music really hits home with me, I was an extremely heavy heroin and cocaine addict and I've been clean for almost 3 1/2 years. This music takes me back to where I was 3 years ago.. and I HAVE started over! Thank you macklemore for putting this shit out there so people can relate 100%
Went to an NA event last night and heard this song for the first time. I absolutely love it and cry every time I hear it. I've been clean 77 days today, even through my mom passing away the day after Mothers Day this year I feel so empowered and inspired when I hear this song, like I know that I can do it. One day at a time!!
I had 8 months clean from meth but but I recently fucked up and I'm scared to get another white key tag and this song has given me the courage to pick it up.
Got a year and a month under my belt now and I still think about it every day. Everybody I see in sobriety seems so happy and like they got their shit together by this point and I’m still struggling every second. It’s not like when I was dopesick and didn’t have any hope. I’m past that now, but I’m hurting. One day at a time, I guess.
2 years sober this coming january, i heard this song when i first got sober. wonderful song and i totally agree with when he said God wrote otherside, the pen was just in my hand. Whatever is out there speaks through people and especially these kind of writers. Thank you Macklemore. ALSO, TO EVERYONE IN RECOVERY: relapse is not necessary for recovery. it happens alot, but it is not a must for your journey. peace and love to everyone here.
Don't ever give up, one day at a time. Stand together and let's beat this thing called addiction. Enough addict alcoholic death, broken families. Change starts with surrender.
This my song fr first verse to the fullest.... I had 3 half years clean... relapsed n still at it... smfh hit a meeting here n there but I can't seem to find that fight in me anymore!!!! Congrats to Macklemore, an everyone in these comments on yr clean time!!
R maryjane420 6 months (and now probably 8)?!?!? Daaaang nice job. You're at a point most people sadly dont ever get to experience. Congrats and keep going!
Going tomorrow to detox then rehab... Again... This will be my last rodeo I need to get my girls back my daughters I'm tired and I'm old... This revolving door gets old, God bless those singers that actually share their experience
I love this. Because Macklemore is a man, a flawed man, and he's not afraid to make his songs his confessional. I'm proud to say I've been clean for a year now and I'm proud to say that Ben Haggerty may not be perfect, but he's my inspiration.
I've have never really been addicted to drugs. Yet, the part where he says, "Hope that no one is looking, That no one recognizes that failure under that hoodie". Hits me so damn hard. This damn depression and anxiety keeps bringing me down, and destroying everything in my life.
This song saved me! last year I was diagnosed with chronic depression and this song is what gave me the energy to get up off my arse and seek medical assistance! Since then I am 'better' and have started recording my own rap songs. Thank you Macklemore, I love you!
For anyone going through the same struggle I am... you are stronger than this addiction. Never give into a relapse. Keep fighting until you die. In fact, beat the temptation or die trying. There is no giving in. I hope this helps someone
Addiction is created in part by a society that doesn't allow you to slow down when you struggle.or are hurt. It speeds you up and places more demands..fueling the need for substances to help you survive it. Our society and culture needs to slow down..and allow people to really have the time and space without condemnation or their lives being controlled, to sort out their needs, traumas, abuses and struggles. We all know most addicts should never have lost their lives. Let's do our part in creating a society that allows and demands that struggling people get to slow down and not be overwhelmed during their pain and efforts to ease and process this. To all addicts, know you deserve this. And should demand it. Allies should be fighting for this. R.i.p. Macklemore thank you for your gifts.
Macklemore always has meaning, He wants to change the meaning of hip-hop. He's very lyrical. I love this song, otherside, wings, and much more. Macklemore is a true lyricist.
xPure0wnage22 well not always, listen to white walls and thrift shop, also the penis song. I am not saying that some of his songs don't have meaning but not all of them have meaning.
i think its safe to say that macklemore is a straight up musical genius mostly every sound music video vocals his rap skill and lyrical content the quality of this mans music is magnificent profound and lovely its not even his rapping skill that gets me its his musical talent and poetic and deep messages hes a true artist
I remember blaring this in 6th grade with my dad on cusp of a major relapse and my mom mentally deteriorating over it… I lost my family. Macklemore got me through the worst year of my life… i know he might never know, But I had to share.
i notice macklemore fans are mostly good people who made mistakes. people that are starting over. and macklemore himself is an inspiration. he's the example. i just love him so much
I was in a car accident in 2001, in a coma for 6 months and had over 50 surgeries. I got addicted to pain pills. I loss my grandma 5 months ago, which she was like my mother. I loss my only niece a week ago but she was my daughter cause raised her. I started taking more and now pills to numb my hurt physical and mentally. I didn't want to feel anything. I went to my family 3 day's ago and told them which they were all shocked. I got the help I needed. I have to love myself all over again, which I will soon!! I want to grieve the loss of my grandma and daughter now sober!! I love you all and never give up!! 1 day at a time!!!! ❤💞😘😘
Chrissy_love_animals I'm sorry for your loss, may your loved ones rest in peace. Congratulations on getting sober and I hope all of your dreams come true now that you have chosen a better way. Always keep fighting and know that you are worthy of love and happiness no matter what.
Retrospective Thank you soooooo much!! I really needed to hear that! I woke up feeling a lil better. I'm going to take 1 day at a time. I wish the best for you!! 😘😘
Hey. I just read your post and it made me tear up. If you are comfortable Please feel free to contact me if you need a prayer request. (Email is in my description on my channel in the About Tab) I look forward to hearing from you. God BLESS YOU!!!!
The lyrics in this song are beyond powerful and its existence in society today is very true. I lost three big brothers (I'm the youngest) to all sorts of hard drugs, and when I would smoke some weed, my deepest thoughts come chasing me, haunting me if I'll ever be better than my brothers. In the back of any youngster's mind, he'll claim, "It's only weed." But I mean, it definitely is the gate way drug to real, hard, and irreversible drugs. So it was those thoughts when being too high that made me change and continue going to school. And whenever I listen to this song, I relapse to the high times and thank Macklemore that I don't have to smoke to feel like that again.
every time I hear this I want to cry, I've been a struggling addict for the last couple of years and I'm not very open about it. this song gives me so much hope for myself to make it another day, thank you macklemore
Ive drank a litter of vodka every week for two years in 2013 when my grandpa was passing away killed me and even when he went for good hurt me so bad that i would drink to get away from the pain which would turn into anger..I'm doing alot better just drinking about three days now but then I told myself I have a niece and nephew now that are only 1 years old I want to be around for them because they make me see what love is.I'm trying sooo hard now only finishing a pint of vodka everyweek, I hate having to buy it but it just seems it makes me angry when i dont drink... Im doing this, I believe in myself. I love this song thanks so much! I'm getting married in 2016 to a man ive been with for 8 years and he has dealt with so much of me drinking and he don't do anything like that. I remember my family telling me I would be an "alcoholic" growing up because id drink that fake grape juice stuff in wineglasses on holidays never thought it would be true.
Erica V You're ok. Just remember that millions of people are going through what you are going through and millions more will go through it. Just remember that you are important and that you have a purpose, whatever that may be. It will be good. We're not proud of our drinking but we should be proud of our insight into what our lives should be. If we keep focused on what they should be, our lives will become that - regardless of the alcohol. Be safe, be strong and be free...
I relapsed not one hour ago. I’ve been sober since February 28, 2016. This song has always meant something to me when I was in rehab, so listening to this song has made me feel some peace. Thank you Macklemore ❤️
ahh, that feeling when you work so hard to stay clean and in the matter of minutes and irrational thinking, you are back to day one...but one thing is for sure, it takes a stronger person to pick up and put down than to have never picked up
Joey, Listen to me. You can do it. If I did, anyone can. I was addicted and I eventually broke free after years of failed attempts and nearly losing my life. Do not ever give up. Do this for you. Think of songs like these. There are so many people who have made it and you can too. Don't ever think it's impossible. It isn't. Don't worry about the past and stop fretting over your relapse. One day at a time. Just make it to that day and worry about tomorrow when it comes. You mentioned praying; I am assuming you have belief in a higher power. He is helping you and rooting you on. YOU CAN DO THIS! SAY IT, JOEY! LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND SHOUT IT OUT! I, JOEY, CAN BEAT THESE DEMONS WITH GOD! Don't ever stop trying! Hit me up if you ever need someone to talk to, brother!
Im a 24 year old alcoholic. Rehab twice. Sponsor, the rooms, god saved my life. When I put the work in my recovery started. Just gotta be willing. 2 years sober and yes I'm aware how young i am.
Just remember drug addiction isn't the only type of addiction some people are addicted to self harm whether it is cutting,burning,bruising or even starving and this song hit pretty hard. I am one of those who suffer from an addiction to destroying yourself.. and I recently relapsed again.. I'm trying so hard though to stay away from it all.
Anyone still listening in 2017? Here iam again, 5 months clean this time..honestly if it wasnt for this song , i wouldnt have made it! I relate to this so much & Its a reminder for me, that its ok to start over && come back after a relapse
For anyone on here trying to get clean, dont try it on your own. It never works. Swallow your pride and get profesional help. I promise you its worth it. Stay positive.
+Billy Celli doesn't even have to be professional help, sometimes you just gotta tell the people closest to you if they don't already know. Alot of times being an addict you don;t care as much about yourself as you might someone you love, like a parent or your best friend or s/o
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Sunday will be 90 days clean from Heroin, Opiates, Meth, Benzos and Alcohal for me. first time in 18 years that I have been clean and sober and it is the best feeling in the world man. when my family said its great to have you back, that was the proudest day in my life.
one day at a time my friend..
You're an absolute hero and an example. Keep it up brother!
day at a time
Great amn , so so great !Much luck and much success to you
Gongrats!!
I listened to this song every single day in rehab. Coming up on 2 months clean. One day at a time.
Great job keep it up ..I'm 10 months sober narcotics
@@joykellum1222 oh wow - I forgot about this comment! I relapsed shortly after, but got sober again. Have 7 years sober now 🩷 Please keep it up - it’s so so worth it
@@DaniBeauchampinsanely proud of you ❤️
Huge respect🙏🫡 not easy but you saint pushing through past the devil 💪👏
@@russellknott7145thank you so much. Almost 8 years now. It’s been a wild ride ❤
for all those addicts in rehab, going through relapses and having the guts to move forward, Never Stop Fighting!
I'm in rehab now
evan wilson rehab never helped me the day I got out that was my first instinct find it...
Ken Blalock - I say this with theee UPMOST respect, but if you are not ready you are not ready, it took me two times of rehab, being homeless, losing my kids, my jobs, my life. When your sick and tired you will stay clean! good luck bro, it can be done all you have to do is treat recovery like you do drugs, seek out meetings and events instead of dopeboys. real shit.
Flavio Dominguez thank you!!!!
Anyone at rehab needs another drink
The lyric "God wrote otherside, the pen was in my hand" is one of the deepest lyrics in rap, ever. It gives me chills every time I get to that part of the song.
yeah I love that line :)... I just picked up 6 months clean today!
Too bad they put it as "gyro" in this video I laughed so hard
To all the people in the comment section: Doesn't matter if you're 10 days or 5 years clean, I'm so fucking proud of you all!
Going on 3 weeks after having a year clean I thought I had finally beat my addiction but I realize this will be a fight every day for the rest of my life but there's hope and we do recover!
Hey guys, I'm a 16 year old rapper. I would appreciate it immensely if you could take a second to a song I made about addiction.
ua-cam.com/video/j8JlH_ba4kE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Dragon-MusicHk
Thanks and have a good day!
Odaat
used to be now im that dirty bitch again
@@cindyscindys3969 I was 14 month clean and same as you I said all way through my 6 month in rehab I’d never relapse I felt that strongly but now I know there’s no days off in recovery. 26 days clean again today. Every day is a blessing.
My counselor played this song in group at my rehab two weeks ago.. Ive been dying to listen to it since then.. 8-13-13 my first day sober in 15 years ..Alcohol ran and ruined my life.,.. I pray to God i dont relapse like so many do... amen
Going to be a month clean on the 31st. Pills have ruined my life, and thanks to Macklemore, my friends, my family, I'm finally getting my life back in order. Thank you Macklemore for helping me with your music.
congrats for getting clean its hard I'm 18 and fighting these demons.
congrates
mindless86 keep up the good work and god be with you brotha
Im fighting a heroin right now. And im trying to stop but its hard. Its so hard. I sliped up again and the thing with this slip. It was free! Lol when i try to get clean some one always wants to give me free dope or spot me. Fml
I was always quick to criticize and condemn addicts until I inadvertently became one. Things happens so quickly. Please, don't look at addicts with scorn or contempt. They need your help, compassion and understanding. Struggling with an addiction was the most difficult thing I have ever encountered and it feels great to be clean. Become a beacon of hope and help, not a sanctimonious, bitter person.
To anyone struggling: It gets better, I swear to you with everything in me that it does. It's so worth it. I love you all!
Loved this comment. Some people can't understand till they experience it. In some ways we all find something that we feel we can't escape. It is the people that hold us up, that teach us we can.
I really love this comment. I'm not addict,nor am I planning to. But this really opened up my eyes. I know many addicts & I do wish them the best.
no one plans on becoming an addict. Tf
No shit. I'm just saying I can be careful about making future decisions when it comes to drugs or alcohol. ^
the way you said it made it seem like it was a decision, thats all.
" I never thought I would, didn't pick up that Book..Doin' it by myself, didn't turn out that good"
This verse hit me so hard
Definitely man, hits me every time too
i just relapsed after 23 months i recognize this verse
cody drnec same here
cody drnec self will could hardly b a success
thats a line/bar, not a verse. js
Thank you macklemore for your truth and no shame in what WE are. I ODED twice and luckily im still here after 12 years of a heroin addiction. 42 days clean and never looking back. Easy does it. JUST FOR TODAY BROTHER 🙏
6 months clean today.. My life has changed drastically. Thanks to macklemore for songs like this and otherside to help me through. Hope anyone struggling finds peace soon
i'm 8 months clean.. his inspiring
Little over a year now :).. How you doin David?
I hope you guys are doing better than i am hahahah please please
@Jessica E yeah that stuff is horible finally hit detox myself here
If I can be an example of being sober then I can be an example of starting over!!!! That lyric hits hard!!!!
I Relapsed 5 days ago after being sober for 8 months and still haven't told my mom yet. I cant look her in the eyes knowing i let her down. This song makes me have hope that i can do it again. I just want to make her proud of the son she raised. I will be an example of getting sober and starting over.
Being an addict for 2 years with multiple relapses, this song is quite simply... Amazing. I've finally decided to willingly quit. Destroy what I have and start over. It's hard, but reading the comments here and seeing others who have gone through it give me hope and inspiration. Thank you for all of those who have shared their stories, including Macklemore.
James Fredrick I get that. I've relapsed my share but keep workin, recovery can be for everyone.
I'm 41 days sober today if it wasn't for this song idk if I woulda checked into rehab. I can't listen to the full song anymore.
This song feels like it was written for me. I just discovered this guy and he’s as real as they come. From the heart. Can never go wrong that way.
Good luck to everyone struggling.
Macklemore is my hero, he always makes songs about what he feels and I admire that, not a lot of people does that, good luck to Macklemore.
14 Days Sober. I had 1 Year Sober and Relapsed, then used for 5 Months. I'm Grateful to be Sober. Thank You Macklemore.
Im so proud to have someone like Macklemore representing Seattle, he derseres more credit for these songs
This song hits harder then any other. I was almost 3 years sober and got bored and used again... I just hit my 30 days again and I'm thankful I didn't go on a bender because I wouldn't have come back if I lost all I had now. Don't put anything over your sobriety. You're not alone and you can do this.
This song is helping me recover from my self harm and eating disorder even though they are different recoveries this song just helps because relapse in any recovery is hard.
That's amazing. I hope it'll help me.
I feel you. I was in the same place. Don't give up!
If it wasn't for this song I wouldn't have gotten back up after having multiple years of recovery. Thank you for your honesty!!
Macklemore is one of the most authentic beautiful souls that has blessed this earth. Seeing your dad cry because you relapsed after a significant amount of clean time is one of the most gut wrenching feelings I’ve ever felt. Gives me goosebumps. He’s been killing the game now for years. Bless
Damn I needed this!!! I was 3 years and then relapsed and I built a beautiful life, my own business, marriage and family!!! Tomorrow I go to detox!!!
I've never had a problem with drugs but this song made me realize the struggle people have to go through. To all those who struggle, don't give up and good luck! You can do it.
That means a lot glad you gained an understanding
18 months clean off heroin this month and this mans music has helped me along the way
As a RECOVERING ALCOHOLIC AND DRUG ADDICTT this song hits me straight in the heart. Its A GREAT FEELING TO KNOW that someone else "out there" can get the "MESSAGE" out there on a LARGER SCALE and more people like myself can relate to this song soooo much!! 08-26-2010 this is my sobriety date. Awesome song!!!!!
This song is not about "FAILURE" BUT instead about being able to over Come a failure with TRUTH, HONESTY, SELF WORTH, FAITH, AND A HELL OF A LOT OF COURAGE. These are all traits WE ALL HAVE.......WE JUST HAVE TO CHOOSE TO USE THEM INSTEAD OF THE OTHER DARKER, LESS MORAL, YET SO MUCH MORE EASIER TO USE AND SHOW. THANK YOU MACKELMORE FOR BEING " REAL AND HONEST" IT GIVES ALL PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND ALL CREEDS, COLOR, AND RELIGIOUS THAT NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS IN LIFE AS LONG AS WE DONT GIVE UP......WE CAN SURVIVE,.....AND NOT JUST SURVIVE. ....BUT LIVE!!!!
Man I was sober for two years and I slipped up about two months ago and gradually started picking up little by little...
This song helps a lot..
32 days clean. Thanks macklemore!
I just got out of rehab on tuesday (9/22/20) I'm 45 days sober as of yesterday and attended my first meeting. Its hard but this song brings me hope. Thank you
I love this song . I heard it on pandora and I had to pull over. I completely broke down . So glad he has this out there. I listen to it whenever I feel like I'm going to slip .
2 years clean after I started Suboxone. It helped take away the cravings and I'm living a normal life. Never thought I would have to stop fighting ever day for my addiction but now I have. It's an amazing feeling being clean, and being apart of my family and raising my beautiful daughter. So blessed. I remember feeling so broken and this song speaks so many words to me when I would relapse and then come back, cannot tell you the shame I would feel. This song makes me feel like I wasn't Alone.
Be careful comin off suboxone tho
I am on Subs too.. You are sober be proud of yourself
+Rachael Day Yes yes yes
You got this! Great job!
+evan wilson It's really not as hard to get off as people make it seem
everyone is sharing here. I'm 7 months clean from a percocet / Vicodin addiction. its still rough. but I'm glad I've gotten better.
good job keep it up a day at a time I'm 13 months sober from oxy and coke
Stay strong
Eliza L hello, I hope that you are still clean, I just got out of rehab,(relapse prevention), on New Years Eve... I was in for 2 weeks, because I was afraid of relapsing, after being clean and sober over 19 years... to all the recovering addicts out there, never give up, if u slip up, then, that’s just what it is, a slip, meaning, u didn’t fall, just catch your balance, and keep on keeping on!!!! Let God help you, whoever you’re God may be!!
Thats awesome Eliza !!!!
Hey can u dm me pls ... Currently struggling
This song seriously makes me cry.
i cry everytime i hear this song
I want to cry as well...the tears just dont want to fall. You know..? I almost lost my brother to drugs and alcohol, he had a seizure. So I understand it.
i almost lost my mom
My son just sent this to me.....I love him so much even with all the pain and damage ...
I haven't ever been addicted to drugs. I have never even used them. However, this song still helps me so much. I have depression and sometimes it's so hard to go on. When nothing makes you happy you just want to give up and do nothing. This song, all of the comments, everything, lets me know there are people struggling like me. There are people who have had that emotional or emotionless turmoil and have made their way back. Thank you so much for being there for me. Sometimes I just want to hide my hurt from everyone because I think that no one would understand, no one would care, everyone would hate me if they knew. But here is the best of humanity. The imperfect helping each other and caring for each other in a way I've seen nowhere else. Thank you.
Thank you. The first time I heard this song I broke down crying. Truly a touching, heartfelt and unashamed message. I love this song.
This isn’t the first time I got sober and listened to this song but it’s the first time I know for a fact that I’m never going back. 2 weeks clean.
I think that Macklemore really brings the reality of the problem of drugs and addiction right to my heart... Thank God for someone finally speaking out loud about how drugs truly affect our core center of being...
Macklemore is inspiring, he's the only rapper that I've ever heard that doesn't glorify drug use and that entire life style. His music really hits home with me, I was an extremely heavy heroin and cocaine addict and I've been clean for almost 3 1/2 years. This music takes me back to where I was 3 years ago.. and I HAVE started over! Thank you macklemore for putting this shit out there so people can relate 100%
This song brought me to tears. I can relate to every bit he talks about.
Shinjy Ikaree me too
tomorrow will be 8 years clean for my brother.my brother loves maklemore and he listens to his songs and this is what helped him reach 8 years.
Almost 2017. Almost died twice this year. Two weeks clean. God strength to all of you!
Went to an NA event last night and heard this song for the first time. I absolutely love it and cry every time I hear it. I've been clean 77 days today, even through my mom passing away the day after Mothers Day this year I feel so empowered and inspired when I hear this song, like I know that I can do it. One day at a time!!
Brought tears to my eyes. I got 140 days. Just over 4 months sober. This song really hit home for me
"Didn't pick up the book, doing it by myself, didn't turn out that good" great message! Love this song, it's deep and meaningful.
I had 8 months clean from meth but but I recently fucked up and I'm scared to get another white key tag and this song has given me the courage to pick it up.
Got a year and a month under my belt now and I still think about it every day. Everybody I see in sobriety seems so happy and like they got their shit together by this point and I’m still struggling every second.
It’s not like when I was dopesick and didn’t have any hope. I’m past that now, but I’m hurting.
One day at a time, I guess.
Listen I time I need a reminder after fifteen plus years, most powerful song I've ever really heard in my heart
Of course a friend of bill and Bob and fellow Gemini
this song saved my life.. I was in a program when i heard it. it made me really think of the people that love me..
Heading to rehab tomorrow thank God for sobriety it starts now
Hope your doing well!
goodluck sweetie!
👍👍Wish u luck
Good luck in rehab girl. It's very hard but if u wanna stay sober u have to change everything about your life and change everything in your life....
How's it going
2 years sober this coming january, i heard this song when i first got sober. wonderful song and i totally agree with when he said God wrote otherside, the pen was just in my hand. Whatever is out there speaks through people and especially these kind of writers. Thank you Macklemore. ALSO, TO EVERYONE IN RECOVERY: relapse is not necessary for recovery. it happens alot, but it is not a must for your journey. peace and love to everyone here.
Don't ever give up, one day at a time. Stand together and let's beat this thing called addiction. Enough addict alcoholic death, broken families. Change starts with surrender.
4 months clean and sober
+Carly Goodrich great job, I'm proud of you ❤️
This my song fr first verse to the fullest.... I had 3 half years clean... relapsed n still at it... smfh hit a meeting here n there but I can't seem to find that fight in me anymore!!!! Congrats to Macklemore, an everyone in these comments on yr clean time!!
I never thought I'd comment on a song. This one is extremely inspirational and so very true from the inside out. Love it. And thank you
6 months clean off heroin and 3 days off the methadone. That shit ruined my life. Listening to this kind of music helps alot. Very inspiring
R maryjane420 6 months (and now probably 8)?!?!? Daaaang nice job. You're at a point most people sadly dont ever get to experience. Congrats and keep going!
It's awesome seeing people commenting they relapsed and people comforting them
Going tomorrow to detox then rehab... Again... This will be my last rodeo I need to get my girls back my daughters I'm tired and I'm old... This revolving door gets old, God bless those singers that actually share their experience
I love this. Because Macklemore is a man, a flawed man, and he's not afraid to make his songs his confessional. I'm proud to say I've been clean for a year now and I'm proud to say that Ben Haggerty may not be perfect, but he's my inspiration.
I've have never really been addicted to drugs. Yet, the part where he says, "Hope that no one is looking, That no one recognizes that failure under that hoodie". Hits me so damn hard. This damn depression and anxiety keeps bringing me down, and destroying everything in my life.
jr4chargers I know. 🙏🙏
This song saved me! last year I was diagnosed with chronic depression and this song is what gave me the energy to get up off my arse and seek medical assistance! Since then I am 'better' and have started recording my own rap songs. Thank you Macklemore, I love you!
For anyone going through the same struggle I am... you are stronger than this addiction. Never give into a relapse. Keep fighting until you die. In fact, beat the temptation or die trying. There is no giving in. I hope this helps someone
It helped me. Today thankyou. 💗
@@brittanyadkins1491 I'm now 11 months clean. I wish you all the best
Thankyou very much. It's the hardest thing to do. But this time around in my life I'm definitely more humble. Just trying to do the next right thing.
Addiction is created in part by a society that doesn't allow you to slow down when you struggle.or are hurt. It speeds you up and places more demands..fueling the need for substances to help you survive it. Our society and culture needs to slow down..and allow people to really have the time and space without condemnation or their lives being controlled, to sort out their needs, traumas, abuses and struggles. We all know most addicts should never have lost their lives. Let's do our part in creating a society that allows and demands that struggling people get to slow down and not be overwhelmed during their pain and efforts to ease and process this. To all addicts, know you deserve this. And should demand
it. Allies should be fighting for this.
R.i.p. Macklemore thank you for your gifts.
finally a song with actual meaning
Macklemore always has meaning, He wants to change the meaning of hip-hop. He's very lyrical. I love this song, otherside, wings, and much more. Macklemore is a true lyricist.
xPure0wnage22 well not always, listen to white walls and thrift shop, also the penis song. I am not saying that some of his songs don't have meaning but not all of them have meaning.
***** lmao what penis song?
You guys have to realize that Mac has found the balance between having fun with music and still making music that reaches out to people :)
i think its safe to say that macklemore is a straight up musical genius mostly every sound music video vocals his rap skill and lyrical content the quality of this mans music is magnificent profound and lovely its not even his rapping skill that gets me its his musical talent and poetic and deep messages hes a true artist
I got 8 years and still counting the Clean time
Shelley Winstead I'm so proud of you!!!
thank you very much a daily struggle but I learned how to play it forward, helps me alot
I've seen people who have blown up in front of me, because of everything that he speaks of, and it brings me to tears to remember it all.
I remember blaring this in 6th grade with my dad on cusp of a major relapse and my mom mentally deteriorating over it… I lost my family. Macklemore got me through the worst year of my life… i know he might never know, But I had to share.
i notice macklemore fans are mostly good people who made mistakes. people that are starting over.
and macklemore himself is an inspiration. he's the example. i just love him so much
103 days recovery is 100% possible.... Don't ever think you guys can't do it! Lifelong recovery is possible!
This song saved my life seven years ago... now it just makes me smile and enjoy everything I have.
I was in a car accident in 2001, in a coma for 6 months and had over 50 surgeries. I got addicted to pain pills. I loss my grandma 5 months ago, which she was like my mother. I loss my only niece a week ago but she was my daughter cause raised her. I started taking more and now pills to numb my hurt physical and mentally. I didn't want to feel anything. I went to my family 3 day's ago and told them which they were all shocked. I got the help I needed. I have to love myself all over again, which I will soon!! I want to grieve the loss of my grandma and daughter now sober!! I love you all and never give up!! 1 day at a time!!!! ❤💞😘😘
Chrissy_love_animals
I'm sorry for your loss, may your loved ones rest in peace.
Congratulations on getting sober and I hope all of your dreams come true now that you have chosen a better way.
Always keep fighting and know that you are worthy of love and happiness no matter what.
Retrospective Thank you soooooo much!! I really needed to hear that! I woke up feeling a lil better. I'm going to take 1 day at a time. I wish the best for you!! 😘😘
Hey. I just read your post and it made me tear up. If you are comfortable Please feel free to contact me if you need a prayer request. (Email is in my description on my channel in the About Tab)
I look forward to hearing from you. God BLESS YOU!!!!
Chrissy_love_animals you go girl stay strong! 💙❤
Robert Manis Thank you!! I am!! Taking a day at a time. 😘
There are not words to explain the influence this song has had on my life.
you can't tell me you listened to this song and did not tear up
I'm four days clean and sober today. I've listened to this and other side on repeat for the last four days. thank you macklemore
The lyrics in this song are beyond powerful and its existence in society today is very true. I lost three big brothers (I'm the youngest) to all sorts of hard drugs, and when I would smoke some weed, my deepest thoughts come chasing me, haunting me if I'll ever be better than my brothers. In the back of any youngster's mind, he'll claim, "It's only weed." But I mean, it definitely is the gate way drug to real, hard, and irreversible drugs. So it was those thoughts when being too high that made me change and continue going to school. And whenever I listen to this song, I relapse to the high times and thank Macklemore that I don't have to smoke to feel like that again.
every time I hear this I want to cry, I've been a struggling addict for the last couple of years and I'm not very open about it. this song gives me so much hope for myself to make it another day, thank you macklemore
This song hits my heart hard , giving me hope. This is one of my favorite songs now
I don't understand how this song didn't blow up this is one of Macklemore's realest skng
Ive drank a litter of vodka every week for two years in 2013 when my grandpa was passing away killed me and even when he went for good hurt me so bad that i would drink to get away from the pain which would turn into anger..I'm doing alot better just drinking about three days now but then I told myself I have a niece and nephew now that are only 1 years old I want to be around for them because they make me see what love is.I'm trying sooo hard now only finishing a pint of vodka everyweek, I hate having to buy it but it just seems it makes me angry when i dont drink... Im doing this, I believe in myself. I love this song thanks so much! I'm getting married in 2016 to a man ive been with for 8 years and he has dealt with so much of me drinking and he don't do anything like that. I remember my family telling me I would be an "alcoholic" growing up because id drink that fake grape juice stuff in wineglasses on holidays never thought it would be true.
Erica V You're ok. Just remember that millions of people are going through what you are going through and millions more will go through it. Just remember that you are important and that you have a purpose, whatever that may be. It will be good. We're not proud of our drinking but we should be proud of our insight into what our lives should be. If we keep focused on what they should be, our lives will become that - regardless of the alcohol. Be safe, be strong and be free...
I relapsed not one hour ago. I’ve been sober since February 28, 2016. This song has always meant something to me when I was in rehab, so listening to this song has made me feel some peace. Thank you Macklemore ❤️
Bro you got this. If you need to talk i am here
Anthony Truman thanks man 😊
How you doin man, same boat
ahh, that feeling when you work so hard to stay clean and in the matter of minutes and irrational thinking, you are back to day one...but one thing is for sure, it takes a stronger person to pick up and put down than to have never picked up
steve lar beautiful.
*_Probably his best cd yet, from Seattle so I've been following his music for 15+years. Incredibly nice guy, amazing artist_*
Like reading my own thoughts...
I just relapsed this weekend and listened to this and it made me cry cause I know how it feels to start over. But I can do it I keep praying
Joey,
Listen to me. You can do it. If I did, anyone can. I was addicted and I eventually broke free after years of failed attempts and nearly losing my life. Do not ever give up. Do this for you. Think of songs like these. There are so many people who have made it and you can too. Don't ever think it's impossible. It isn't.
Don't worry about the past and stop fretting over your relapse. One day at a time. Just make it to that day and worry about tomorrow when it comes.
You mentioned praying; I am assuming you have belief in a higher power. He is helping you and rooting you on. YOU CAN DO THIS! SAY IT, JOEY! LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND SHOUT IT OUT! I, JOEY, CAN BEAT THESE DEMONS WITH GOD!
Don't ever stop trying! Hit me up if you ever need someone to talk to, brother!
Im a 24 year old alcoholic. Rehab twice. Sponsor, the rooms, god saved my life. When I put the work in my recovery started. Just gotta be willing. 2 years sober and yes I'm aware how young i am.
I was an alcoholic at 15 and a full fledged heroin addict by 18 , age has nothing to do with the disease of addiction
20 and in recovery
49days sober strong relentless blessed unstoppable
I’m a struggling addict. Looking into music for hope. For peace. For love. Pray for me
Jonathan Hutchison my prayers are to you bro. As someone who also struggles with addiction, lets both get through this fight together
Got out of rehab yesterday. 26 days clean. Good luck everyone stay strong.
There's something in his songs 🎧💙💜.. Gives me goosebumps each time
this guy is absolutely stellar, his lyrics and the way he spits them are so powerful. i love this stuff, great album.
im 1 year sober today!!!!!!!
Finally a rapper that has songs with real meaning :)
I absoulutly LOVE macklemore
Ive been seeing tears in my girls eyes for a while
Just remember drug addiction isn't the only type of addiction some people are addicted to self harm whether it is cutting,burning,bruising or even starving and this song hit pretty hard. I am one of those who suffer from an addiction to destroying yourself.. and I recently relapsed again.. I'm trying so hard though to stay away from it all.
+Alien King i know how you feel take it one day at a time though if other people can come clean from their addiction you can too stay strong
I pray everyday my Dad stops those pills. It's hard, this life, is just, self destruction.
It's hard to watch people you love do this to themselves.
its a hard life enough said..
Raven Chanelle I guarantee it's hard for him as well. It's hard and not easy to stop them.
Anyone still listening in 2017? Here iam again, 5 months clean this time..honestly if it wasnt for this song , i wouldnt have made it! I relate to this so much & Its a reminder for me, that its ok to start over && come back after a relapse
For anyone on here trying to get clean, dont try it on your own. It never works. Swallow your pride and get profesional help. I promise you its worth it. Stay positive.
+Billy Celli Never quit thats how you do it.
+Billy Celli Never say never..I quit on my own 2 years ago. Every bodies different.
+Billy Celli doesn't even have to be professional help, sometimes you just gotta tell the people closest to you if they don't already know. Alot of times being an addict you don;t care as much about yourself as you might someone you love, like a parent or your best friend or s/o
I got clean on my own. It can be done. You just have to stop making excuses.
12 steps saved my life. Not saying its the only way to get Clean. But anyone who's struggling its worth a shot.
Jeez that line ''If it wasnt for otherside i wouldn't have made it'' Thats some heavy shit
Thank you Macklemore for writting this kind of songs... Lot of respect !