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Both versions are absolutely beautiful

On one hand I am reminded that this story was twisted by radical Christian rhetoric of an actual exchange between a survivor of the columbine shooting and the attackers (Cassie was a victim but not the one involved in this exchange) And on the other hand I am in love with this otherwise beautifully tragic song (it's even possible Flyleaf just didn't know the story wasnt entirely true and made this song in earnest).

This song has to be the most tragic and sad song I’ve ever heard.

I was 19 when this shooting happen. I'm 41 now and I still remember exactly where I was and how I found out. Over 20 years later, I didn't know anyone involved or even in that state, but thinking about it still fills me with emotion and brings me to tears.

So mad they took this off spotify

Amazing song whether original or accoustic

I just got “don’t be shocked that people die, be surprised you’re still alive” tattooed on me cuz of this song. True story

I looked in lacies eyes at a signing once and saw such kindness and understanding. Like she saw my pain and told me to keep fighting. We need more artists like this.

So hauntingly beautiful.....much love to you Lacey!

Blessed be lacy

:0 I used to love this song as a kid; I never knew the meaning behind it with this version is so pretty

Lacey voice it’s out of this world wow

99% of the comments Oh I’m not religious but [insert religion of teen trying to be edgy here] Bro nobody cares what religion you are, shut up and enjoy the music 😂😂😂

becky g

I lost a great friend today and just had to hear this song for some reason...thank you for this :"v

Such a vibe

The original version to me would represent I bet the anger the families must have felt/still feel to this day. While this song feels more like… when you move on from the initial anger and are now finally into the stage where you just wanna fall down and cry about what was taken far too soon. The original also focused more on what she may or may not have been asked (cause I know there was controversy on that part. At least for the song anyway). This one while it touches on that, it feels much more like a proper goodbye and a message.

I love this version of this song but it's so hard to find on my music apps

This song was in a fan fiction I read, so I'm excited to see what this sounds like

Damn now I'm crying....

Such a beautiful song. I haven't listened to it in years. Lacey did this song perfectly.

RIP to all those who passed from O.D. in flushing NY from 2016-2017 , I'm so sorry you couldn't find your way out 😢😢😢

Honestly whether Cassie was asked or not, it is a fact (by all eye witness accounts) that she was praying before she was shot, if anything that still makes her a Christian martyr. If you ask God for protection, even when all hope seems lost, that still means a lot.

And the thing is...it still relates to today because of ISIS...and other killings of those who believe in god

beautiful

This song is gives me that warm feeling because it's so powerful. My favourite part is when she sings. Don't be shocked that people die. Be surprised you're still alive. So true, It actually makes me feel quite vulnerable, but at the same time happy that i'm still alive.

I love the part: they didn't like their lives too much. That was one of the last things Dylan wrote in a letter to his mom the day him and Eric commited the shooting. ''I didn't like life too much, and I know I'll be happy wherever the f**k I go''

This song is so good. The story behind it is terrible, I get that. But this is one of the songs that actually means something meaningful, and not some of the things sung about today. If you listen to the lyrics closely, then you'll understand what the song is about.

she was a true martyr of God.

i think this song should of been called rachael because she was asked if she believed in god and told him You know i do right before she was shot as far as cassie there is mixed reports of her being asked or not some say she was asked other people said she wasnt asked but we know rachael was asked before being shot most reports is erick harris saying peek a boo before shooting her it isnt 100 percent of being asked rachael was 100 percent asked

R.I.P Cassie u will be missed

The story of Cassie Bernall is completely different. People around her never heard the gunman asked if she believed in God. She never said anything before she was killed according to those around her. It's sad that she died. I love this song, it's gorgeous. But it seems a little cruel to me to twist the facts of a girl's unfortunate death for music. Before people write their music, they need to keep the facts straight in respect for the deceased. If they don't, they spin of Web of lies that don't honor the dead. Instead, they create an ever lasting mockery for then spun off of the deceased's beliefs. The song is very good, don't get me wrong, but it would have been better to tell Cassie Bernall's story through the truth rather than skewed facts.

Everybody this song has a meaning and it shows believe show you believe no matter what happens. (The song is about a very sad shooting at a school)

The people with Cassie said she was praying and didn't talk to the killer, and her sister wrote the song. I feel it may not be literal. You have to look deeper into the lyrics.

Lacey Sturn is bae for life ☺️😍

I'm not a religious man but I have respect for God.

Very few songs make me cry... this is one of them.

I don't know if the story is true due to the pervious comments but this song is a very beautiful song.

I like this version a lot

I like this version better than the origional tbh

I love this version

R.I.P to all the victims of Columbine. Gone too soon

i sung this song for my cousin*

i just found out the meaning to this song and this is the only verison i love song this song for my cousin who was shot.at 14 years old that was 5 years ago. truely i feel for the family and i know its hard for them.

Until now I didn't understand what this song was about.

I don't believe in God, but I love this song. Also. Cassie Bernall was not the only person asked if she believed in god. She did not die because of her beliefs. There were multiple people asked if they believed in god, and DESPITE whether they said yes or no, they were still killed. It didn't matter. Cassie's highly religious, god-fearing mother used her own daughter's death to get publicity. It makes me sick. I think it's good to stand up for what you believe in, but Cassie shouldn't be individualized and thought of as better or more special than any of the other victims of columbine. On another note. I really really love this song, it's really powerful. It's just-- it's not as cut and dry as what the public makes it sound like.

She had something real to believe in!

Where can i find the source of this? It is disappointing this song is really beautiful

I'm sorry about your friend though

This is song is about a girl named Cassie who got killed in a school shooting from Columbine High School in Colorado. There were 2 gunmen and they asked her whether she believed in God or not and she said yes so they shot her.