I’m in so much pain right now. Mentally and physically. I’ve always related to this song from age 16, before I even got diagnosed with so many chronic pain conditions and chronic illnesses. I know the song is about mental health, but it still feels like Scott is looking into my soul right now and holding my hand. I’m 30 now, and I need this song more than ever to quiet the sadness and loneliness in my head.
Jay Moses Being ill was the best case scenario, the alternative was never necessarily a clearly worse one. That’s the brutal reality of living with mental illness. He was never going to know “which of those, he’d prefer”. That said, I never let myself think we’d end up here. Even when not being alive seems inconsequential to you, it isn’t to others. That’s amplified many times over for someone like Scott, who touched so many lives, in such a profound way. I find the world more difficult knowing that he isn’t in it.
Reading this comment section and knowing there are many others who were touched by Scott’s words gives me comfort. I know the bad stuff going on can seem all-encompassing, but the fact that so many of us are able to find community in this beautiful song is proof that it isn’t. Scott’s message was one of hope and light in the darkness.
@@herbertrichard614 I disagree with your statement, sir. I can understand not liking most popular American music, cause most of it garbage, but good music really can come from anywhere in the world. Tons of great American and Canadian indie bands out there worth listening to.
A cripple walks amongst you, all you tired human beings He's got all the things a cripple has not, two working arms and legs And vital parts fall from his system and dissolve in Scottish rain Vitally, he doesn't miss them; he's too fucked up to care Well is that you in front of me? Coming back for even more of exactly the same You must be a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg On his last leg Well I crippled your heart a hundred times and still can't work out why You see, I've got this disease I can't shake and I'm just rattling through life Well this is how we do things now, yeah this is how the modern stay scared So I cut out all the good stuff, yeah I cut off my foot to spite my leg Well is that you in front of me? Coming back for even more of exactly the same You must be a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg Well I am ill but I'm not dead And I don't know which of those I prefer Because that limb which I have lost Well it was the only thing holding me up Holding me up Well I'm lying on the ground now and you're walking through the only door Well I have lost my eyesight like I said I would But I still know And that is you in front of me And you are back for even more of exactly the same Well are you a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg? And you're not ill and I'm not dead Doesn't that make us the perfect pair? Just you and me, we'll start again And you can tell me all about what you did today What you did today
Jams '24 and forever Still the best live band ever. Matt pit>>>> any pit! Unmatched rhythm and grooves. Best energy and vibes. No one make me feel alive like this. Come to philly, pretty please!!
I'm a french chick who lived in Scotland in 2018, I discovered this band 4 months after Scott's death. Imagine the hudge sadness. However this song and band helped me a lot through life. Art saves.
My ex is an alcoholic, we broke up a year ago, im terrified he will die soon. I couldnt give him any more of myself. We were together for me from age 18-27. This song hits so so hard. I want to die sometimes, I think about the future we’ve lost. Ive been conditioned by abuse to think i don’t deserve any better than the pain he caused. I dont want him to die i want him to not be an alcoholic
Scott, you were ill, and now you're dead. I hope you found out which one you prefer. If there's an afterlife, I'll shake your hand and thank you for speaking through your pain.
This deserves to be no. 1 views on RUclips instead of gangnam style rather than having just over 26,000 views, but I suppose all good music that has become famous has corrupted the artist's songs
I dont know who she is and I'm glad we don't know. But many she did a number on Scott, not blaming her as he didn't. He blamed himself, I miss you Scott!
People like us don't get it easy, we never have and probably never will. Don't let the last thing you do with life be the only easy thing you can do. Do not go gently into that good night. Fight fight the dieing of the light xxx
Stuart, I won't stop you, man. But I also want you to know that I know just how hard shit can be, I've been through hell and back. I know I will never understand what you've been through, or how it affected you, because everyone feels differently, and you can't compare what one feels, vs another. But I want you to know that I am here for you. As someone who struggles with SEVERE depression, and had questioned choices between life or death, I do know that it's a hopeless feeling, and it almost feels like you have no choice but to go through with 'it'. But I want you to know that I was thousands in debt (bank account, even. Not just owing people), GF cheated on me, hates me, lost my job. My family ended up hating me after doing certain questionable things to get my GF back, and was homeless for a while... I felt so low and hopeless. But now, I'm with a new girl who gives me so much love, I have an amazing pup named Flip who loves the hell out of me, and it's crazy because I never thought I could've EVER gotten better at that point... but here I am, and even though I still struggle with severe depression, anxiety, and SO much more, and despite it still being a fight, things have gotten SO much better and I'm still here, and have some hope! I don't think the worries, fears, anxiety, and depression ever "fully" goes away, (at least in my experience... it might!) but it almost becomes "background noise" that doesn't affect you as much anymore. It's there, but you're used to it, and happiness overshines it. You'll still have your moments of doubt, and panic, but you've got hope and happiness there, too, fighting back. And when those sad thoughts do come up, - it's hard to explain but... - they hold the same severity, emotionally, but it's almost like they don't really bother you. It's odd. They're there, but they're "not". Things can change for the better in an instant. I'm proof:) I'm a LOT better than where I've been and I've only been improving! I'm not religious, but know that I will actually be praying for you, every night, my friend... because I know just how scary feeling like ending it can feel... And I'll be here if you ever need someone to talk to, okay?
Devin Robertson fuck man it's so cool of you to write all of that out, I'm not the OP but I'm not in the best of places either and I found it really touching that you typed out that reply. Best wishes man, I hope things keep looking up for you!
I hope this doesn't sound rude.. But I find it morbidly sad how Scott, essentially, was exactly right in this song. The people around him in a way are crazy, masochistic, to care and relate to someone who was losing and eventually lost the battle. I feel the same, putting up barriers between myself and others because I have a high likelihood of ending the same way. RIP S.H.
A cripple walks amongst you, all you tired human beings He's got all the things a cripple has not, two working arms and legs And vital parts fall from his system and dissolve in Scottish rain Vitally, he doesn't miss them; he's too fucked up to care Well is that you in front of me? Coming back for even more of exactly the same You must be a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg On his last leg Well I crippled your heart a hundred times and still can't work out why You see, I've got this disease I can't shake and I'm just rattling through life Well this is how we do things now, yeah this is how the modern stay scared So I cut out all the good stuff, yeah I cut off my foot to spite my leg Well is that you in front of me? Coming back for even more of exactly the same You must be a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg Well I am ill but I'm not dead And I don't know which of those I prefer Because that limb which I have lost Well it was the only thing holding me up Holding me up Well I'm lying on the ground now and you're walking through the only door Well I have lost my eyesight like I said I would But I still know And that is you in front of me And you are back for even more of exactly the same Well are you a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg? And you're not ill and I'm not dead Doesn't that make us the perfect pair? Just you and me, we'll start again And you can tell me all about what you did today What you did today
A cripple walks amongst you All you tired human beings He's got all the things a cripple has not Two working arms and legs And vital parts fall from his system And dissolve in Scottish rain But vitally, he doesn't miss them He's too fucked up to care Well is that you in front of me? Coming back for even more of exactly the same You must be a masochist To love a modern leper on his last leg, on his last leg Well I crippled your heart a hundred times And still can't work out why You see, I've got this disease I can't shake and I'm just rattling through life Well this is how we do things now Yeah this is how the modern stay scared So I cut out all the good stuff Yeah I cut off my foot to spite my leg Is that you in front of me? Coming back for even more of exactly the same You must be a masochist To love a modern leper on his last leg Well I am ill but I'm not dead And I don't know which of those I prefer Because that limb which I have lost Well it was the only thing holding me up, holding me up Well I'm lying on the ground now And you're walking through the only door Well I have lost my eyesight like I said I would But I still know That that is you in front of me And you are back for even more of exactly the same Well are you a masochist? You love a modern leper on his last leg And you're not ill and I'm not dead Doesn't that make us the perfect pair? You should sit with me and we'll start again And you can tell me all about what you did today What you did today
Was he or was she the co-dependent one? Or is he just absolutely stuck without his missing limb/crutch (her)? "I cut my foot to spite my leg" = 'I'm going to hurt myself to get back at her', so then she comes back as scared as a frightened rabbit.
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I’m in so much pain right now. Mentally and physically. I’ve always related to this song from age 16, before I even got diagnosed with so many chronic pain conditions and chronic illnesses. I know the song is about mental health, but it still feels like Scott is looking into my soul right now and holding my hand. I’m 30 now, and I need this song more than ever to quiet the sadness and loneliness in my head.
Rest easy, beautiful human being :(
Not everyone wins when they go up against they're demons ): RIP
Ugh. Don't know if I'll ever be able to listen to this song again without breaking down
I just found out about them last week. And then I read this and now I'm depressed.
I miss his truth.
"Well I am ill but I'm not dead" - man this hurts to listen to now
Jay Moses Being ill was the best case scenario, the alternative was never necessarily a clearly worse one. That’s the brutal reality of living with mental illness. He was never going to know “which of those, he’d prefer”.
That said, I never let myself think we’d end up here. Even when not being alive seems inconsequential to you, it isn’t to others. That’s amplified many times over for someone like Scott, who touched so many lives, in such a profound way. I find the world more difficult knowing that he isn’t in it.
@@badofcheese Jay, me too. And Andrew, that was one of the most incredibly-written things I have ever read in my entire life.
Hes not Ill or Dead! hes flying free, guiding us to the place he could never reach on this earthly timeline. GODSPEED
Reading this comment section and knowing there are many others who were touched by Scott’s words gives me comfort. I know the bad stuff going on can seem all-encompassing, but the fact that so many of us are able to find community in this beautiful song is proof that it isn’t. Scott’s message was one of hope and light in the darkness.
Epic song. It has the worldly quality that American bands cannot do.
@@herbertrichard614 I disagree with your statement, sir. I can understand not liking most popular American music, cause most of it garbage, but good music really can come from anywhere in the world. Tons of great American and Canadian indie bands out there worth listening to.
RIP Scott, you've crippled my heart a hundred times and I still can't work out why
Be strong you other Cripple Humans. "We are the music makers,We are the dreamers of dreams."
Rest easy Scott! Your music has been a constant source of beauty to me for the past decade! Thank you for the many, many goosebumps.
Song makes me tear up. Such beautiful words.
A cripple walks amongst you, all you tired human beings
He's got all the things a cripple has not, two working arms and legs
And vital parts fall from his system and dissolve in Scottish rain
Vitally, he doesn't miss them; he's too fucked up to care
Well is that you in front of me?
Coming back for even more of exactly the same
You must be a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg
On his last leg
Well I crippled your heart a hundred times and still can't work out why
You see, I've got this disease I can't shake and I'm just rattling through life
Well this is how we do things now, yeah this is how the modern stay scared
So I cut out all the good stuff, yeah I cut off my foot to spite my leg
Well is that you in front of me?
Coming back for even more of exactly the same
You must be a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg
Well I am ill but I'm not dead
And I don't know which of those I prefer
Because that limb which I have lost
Well it was the only thing holding me up
Holding me up
Well I'm lying on the ground now and you're walking through the only door
Well I have lost my eyesight like I said I would
But I still know
And that is you in front of me
And you are back for even more of exactly the same
Well are you a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg?
And you're not ill and I'm not dead
Doesn't that make us the perfect pair?
Just you and me, we'll start again
And you can tell me all about what you did today
What you did today
This is one of those songs you wouldn't get unless you relate to the Lyrics, I love it!
Not true, the melodies are very very strong with or without the relatability
True. The melodies ARE strong but to get it on a deeper level? Def need to relate imo.
@@STStillwell I agree but anyone can twist lyrics to fit their own personal situation.
It is worldly in a way that American bands cannot do.
He hurts himself to bring her back. They're both co-dependents.
Rest easy, brother. You were and are still a light. I hope you have found some peace now.
Jams '24 and forever
Still the best live band ever.
Matt pit>>>> any pit! Unmatched rhythm and grooves. Best energy and vibes. No one make me feel alive like this. Come to philly, pretty please!!
I'm a french chick who lived in Scotland in 2018, I discovered this band 4 months after Scott's death. Imagine the hudge sadness. However this song and band helped me a lot through life. Art saves.
It tears my heart out and I'm still not over he's gone. I just wish him peace.
Yea I grew up to this song, broke my heart when I found out. The impact he’s had on my life is immeasurable. Truly a legend
My ex is an alcoholic, we broke up a year ago, im terrified he will die soon. I couldnt give him any more of myself. We were together for me from age 18-27. This song hits so so hard. I want to die sometimes, I think about the future we’ve lost. Ive been conditioned by abuse to think i don’t deserve any better than the pain he caused. I dont want him to die i want him to not be an alcoholic
sending you love. hang in there
I don’t know where I first heard this but I don’t care because I love it
R.I.P Scott. Your music helped me through troubled times.
Same. Today has been rough.
poetic genius. hell of an ear for melody too. miss ya everyday as a music fan. inspired by you as a human being. rest easy scott
I just saw these guys for the 3rd time and I was reminded how good they are. This is probably my favorite song of theirs.
This song is a hard listen. Breaks me
Scott.......gutted beyond wise words....fuckin heartbroken......... played a HUGE part in my life.......music now brother💙❤
RIP Scott. Your music touches me every single day 💔✨💔
I never realized how Elliott-Smithy this song sounds until now.
I'd say Elliott Smith, Ryan Adams, Jeff Tweedy and Ben Gibbard were Scott's biggest sonic influences
It's so sad that there will be no more lyrics like these
I came post hoc to FR music because I am limited in a way similar to Scott Hutchison. If life is truly the thing then this man did it well.
So endearing to hear his pronunciation of "prefer".
Scott, you were ill, and now you're dead. I hope you found out which one you prefer. If there's an afterlife, I'll shake your hand and thank you for speaking through your pain.
"See I've got this disease i can't shake and Im just rattling through life"
Rest in peace, Scott :'(
a good friend of mine told me to check this band out, and I'm so glad I did.
I am shamelessly responsible for at least a third of this video's views.
Beautiful
Mans got me through some stuff
So, so, devastated .
I love this. Thanks for posting!
Absolute legend, rest easy
Watching these guys in February in Galway at the Roisin wahoo!
Marvellous!
im here for Bradley simpson from the vamps ,its so good this song ♥ i like it
Eimy Simpson Me too!!!!
I used to listen to these first two albums all the time. Sad news.
Love it xxxx
replay button should really report this abuse...
RIP
Reminds me of an electric, (somehow) more complicated Proclaimers from back in the day. Love 'em both!!
Rip my friend
This deserves to be no. 1 views on RUclips instead of gangnam style rather than having just over 26,000 views, but I suppose all good music that has become famous has corrupted the artist's songs
I hope Scott is at peace wherever he is.
Rip
Bradley Simpson brought me here 💖
Rightt
MyNameIs C same hah
OMG X2 i love so much the vamps and im a bradgril
MyNameIs C yep
MyNameIs C Me too
"I am ill but not dead but I dont know which of those I prefer" speaks a thousand words
I dont know who she is and I'm glad we don't know. But many she did a number on Scott, not blaming her as he didn't. He blamed himself, I miss you Scott!
Brad simpson made me listen to this
A Same!!
Hey I love Zunes!!
At times I feel like joining Scott, but the love for my kids wont let me. But goddamn how fin beautiful this is
fantastic yu busterds
ok what is a Zune??
Sweet arse track! ... Hope you're at peace Scott
iZunes.
I will join you soon Scott :(
People like us don't get it easy, we never have and probably never will. Don't let the last thing you do with life be the only easy thing you can do. Do not go gently into that good night. Fight fight the dieing of the light xxx
Stuart, I won't stop you, man. But I also want you to know that I know just how hard shit can be, I've been through hell and back. I know I will never understand what you've been through, or how it affected you, because everyone feels differently, and you can't compare what one feels, vs another. But I want you to know that I am here for you. As someone who struggles with SEVERE depression, and had questioned choices between life or death, I do know that it's a hopeless feeling, and it almost feels like you have no choice but to go through with 'it'. But I want you to know that I was thousands in debt (bank account, even. Not just owing people), GF cheated on me, hates me, lost my job. My family ended up hating me after doing certain questionable things to get my GF back, and was homeless for a while... I felt so low and hopeless. But now, I'm with a new girl who gives me so much love, I have an amazing pup named Flip who loves the hell out of me, and it's crazy because I never thought I could've EVER gotten better at that point... but here I am, and even though I still struggle with severe depression, anxiety, and SO much more, and despite it still being a fight, things have gotten SO much better and I'm still here, and have some hope! I don't think the worries, fears, anxiety, and depression ever "fully" goes away, (at least in my experience... it might!) but it almost becomes "background noise" that doesn't affect you as much anymore. It's there, but you're used to it, and happiness overshines it. You'll still have your moments of doubt, and panic, but you've got hope and happiness there, too, fighting back. And when those sad thoughts do come up, - it's hard to explain but... - they hold the same severity, emotionally, but it's almost like they don't really bother you. It's odd. They're there, but they're "not". Things can change for the better in an instant. I'm proof:) I'm a LOT better than where I've been and I've only been improving!
I'm not religious, but know that I will actually be praying for you, every night, my friend... because I know just how scary feeling like ending it can feel... And I'll be here if you ever need someone to talk to, okay?
Devin Robertson fuck man it's so cool of you to write all of that out, I'm not the OP but I'm not in the best of places either and I found it really touching that you typed out that reply. Best wishes man, I hope things keep looking up for you!
I hope you're still here. 🫂
lol...zunes...
hahahahaha thats fucking funny
RIP
I hope this doesn't sound rude.. But I find it morbidly sad how Scott, essentially, was exactly right in this song. The people around him in a way are crazy, masochistic, to care and relate to someone who was losing and eventually lost the battle.
I feel the same, putting up barriers between myself and others because I have a high likelihood of ending the same way.
RIP S.H.
A cripple walks amongst you, all you tired human beings
He's got all the things a cripple has not, two working arms and legs
And vital parts fall from his system and dissolve in Scottish rain
Vitally, he doesn't miss them; he's too fucked up to care
Well is that you in front of me?
Coming back for even more of exactly the same
You must be a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg
On his last leg
Well I crippled your heart a hundred times and still can't work out why
You see, I've got this disease I can't shake and I'm just rattling through life
Well this is how we do things now, yeah this is how the modern stay scared
So I cut out all the good stuff, yeah I cut off my foot to spite my leg
Well is that you in front of me?
Coming back for even more of exactly the same
You must be a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg
Well I am ill but I'm not dead
And I don't know which of those I prefer
Because that limb which I have lost
Well it was the only thing holding me up
Holding me up
Well I'm lying on the ground now and you're walking through the only door
Well I have lost my eyesight like I said I would
But I still know
And that is you in front of me
And you are back for even more of exactly the same
Well are you a masochist to love a modern leper on his last leg?
And you're not ill and I'm not dead
Doesn't that make us the perfect pair?
Just you and me, we'll start again
And you can tell me all about what you did today
What you did today
Hey I love Zunes!!
I cut off my foot to spite my leg.
Rest in Peace Scott. This has always been one of my favorite songs ever.
This song and this human always guts me!!! RIP you beautiful human. Your words will continue to speak to us lost people forever
A cripple walks amongst you
All you tired human beings
He's got all the things a cripple has not
Two working arms and legs
And vital parts fall from his system
And dissolve in Scottish rain
But vitally, he doesn't miss them
He's too fucked up to care
Well is that you in front of me?
Coming back for even more of exactly the same
You must be a masochist
To love a modern leper on his last leg, on his last leg
Well I crippled your heart a hundred times
And still can't work out why
You see, I've got this disease
I can't shake and I'm just rattling through life
Well this is how we do things now
Yeah this is how the modern stay scared
So I cut out all the good stuff
Yeah I cut off my foot to spite my leg
Is that you in front of me?
Coming back for even more of exactly the same
You must be a masochist
To love a modern leper on his last leg
Well I am ill but I'm not dead
And I don't know which of those I prefer
Because that limb which I have lost
Well it was the only thing holding me up, holding me up
Well I'm lying on the ground now
And you're walking through the only door
Well I have lost my eyesight like I said I would
But I still know
That that is you in front of me
And you are back for even more of exactly the same
Well are you a masochist?
You love a modern leper on his last leg
And you're not ill and I'm not dead
Doesn't that make us the perfect pair?
You should sit with me and we'll start again
And you can tell me all about what you did today
What you did today
Was he or was she the co-dependent one? Or is he just absolutely stuck without his missing limb/crutch (her)?
"I cut my foot to spite my leg" = 'I'm going to hurt myself to get back at her', so then she comes back as scared as a frightened rabbit.
Never felt a song deep in my core like this one
Tears in Scottish rain
hooray for this song.
Hey, I was referred here by another person. This is fantastic.