Citizen Soldier - Good Enough For God (Official Lyric Video)
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@CitizenSoldier thank you. I just woke up and the first thing I do when having my coffee in the morning is go to either RUclips or Spotify to see my notifications. Yet another song to add to my therapy playlist #musictherapy ❤️🎤❤️🎼❤️🎶❤️🎧❤️🇺🇸❤️🇦🇺❤️
This song safe,good enough for god
can you make a song about parents forcing child to live a life they want them to?
In my opinion, “Am I a failure or did you set me up to fail” is the most powerful line. 🔥Love ya Citizen Soldier❤
Agreed!!! That line hit me soooo hard!!!!
@shadowdemonmusic Look, in the end, we're all responsible for our own actions. I know it's easy to blame God for our failure, but I'm pretty sure God didn't set us up to fail - I mean, He tells us what we have to do throughout the Bible, and there's nothing stopping anyone from trying their hardest to follow that.
It hits so hard and so true
@@scarandayou do know a random person wrote the bible?
@@rakurai7367 No, that's not true. king James TRANSLATED the Bible to English. God spoke through the people who wrote the Bible. It has many authors, but God is the Author overall.
“Can’t even think of one way i should love myself” That line hit hard 😭
Yeah me too. I felt that one very deep
Me too
This line speaks to me as to how I feel constantly 🥺😫😩😭
I feel you...
Damnn that’s me 24/7
"Am I a failure or did you just set me up to fail" That line hits hard
God does infact set us up to. Story of Job for an example. It's all test.
yeah, that hits personally for me...
@@mighty679 That is 100% a misinterpretation of Job. The whole point of Job was to disprove the popular belief back then (and maybe some now) that if bad things happened to you, it was a punishment from God for sin that person had committed. The book of James explains to us that it is good to suffer for the Lord, as it will strengthen us in Him. Sometimes suffering is required to level up in life; to learn what couldn't be learned without it. Job lost everything at no fault of himself, but he stayed faithful to God and in return God blessed him with everything he had lost and more. God didn't set Job up to fail. He removed the things that were holding Job back from his intended potential.
This is the song struggling Christians like me needed to hear, thank you.
It's hard not to beat ourselves up for sin. But God doesn't want us to feel guilt or shame - he nailed all that to the cross alongside Jesus. We are free. He will hold us just as tightly and love us just as much when we sin as any other time.
@@tiffanysmith490 amen! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
@tiffanysmith8659 No matter how ture that is, making myself believe it is the hard part.
@@tiffanysmith490Amen
@@damoclesecoe7184I feel that
I had this feeling for about two years and gladly realised that I don't have to be good enough for anyone but myself. Since then I found so much peace, even with my faith. I believe that God loves us no matter what. You are already enough. And nothing will change that
Kinda same for me, but my realisation was that God is fiction, created for the mass to keep them in control and make them good, so since then I realised i can be good enough for me and thats all I have to do, and somehow, since then, I ve never been happier. Kind of funny, since i stopped believeing in GOD, I actually started feeling happy. (food for thought)
@@ylr8128 Kinda feel the same. I don't know if I truly "believe", the only thing is that I think that there's something bigger than human beings, that's beyond our understanding. I started being happier as well when I stopped going to church or discuss with people who believe. It just ended in nothing and just costed my energy so yeah. Maybe it's the people, not the faith itself haha
@@ylr8128it won't last. I've heard your words from so many people and eventually they fall into a dark abyss and are too ashamed to turn back.
You've been warned.
@@ylr8128Also I just spoke to a former Satanist yesterday who still had his sigils tatted on his arms and chest talking about how a Christ is the only solution and that he regretted turning away for so long.
You're acting like being a coward and running makes you strong. It doesn't. One day you'll remember this tiny comment. Turn back to God when you do.
He tells us to come as we are, not as we ought to be
As a Christian, this song really breaks my heart. Not because "how dare it exist" but because in a faith that's meant to be all about love and helping each other... It hurts knowing so many got it so wrong and caused trauma rather than helped with it :/
Not the song for me, obviously, but just all the love and broken heart to those who had to experience Christians who didn't understand what it meant to love like Christ, and I hope this song can bring you some comfort ❤️
Similar thing here, I just hope others can heal
The real gospel is that he doesn't care if we're not perfect. He cares that we believe, and he handles e erything else. It's really heartbreaking what some people have been through.
I agree 💯%, we are enough as long as we live through him even in hard times, especially then.
Bad things happen for a reason and to help us grow in faith we just need to make the choice to let it all go for God to handle even ivita hard and scary
I know the gospel...I know it's not about me.
...but it doesn't change how the thoughts are, what life is like, the battles against sin and just sick of failing.
I know that sanctification isn't about me...but this pain is just too much sometimes....right now it's too much... I don't want to read, I don't care enough to do anything. Work starts in a few hours and I have more compulsion to do that for the sake of not getting fired then give a darn about my heart/healing/soul...
I just want to cry, or die....
Christianity, just like every other religion ever, was not made for "spreading love" it was made to alienate and condemn those that people deem "unfit" religion divides and destroys anything it touches.
What I have learned in life is that if god is all powerful then he isn't good, and if he is good then he isn't all powerful.
This song is how I would describe my relationship with God and religion after going through religious trauma. It’s a rough journey but it’s worth the healing. Thank you Citizen Soldier for the song
deconstruction man, that's a mind trip and a half. but like you said, the healing is worth it
"I wouldn't blame you for pretending not to hear me pray" this line hits hard
Never heard a song that actually made me want to cry but this one really hit me in the feels, citizen soldier always hits the nail on the head
When I first heard this I was blown away! Thank you for this song! It’s incredible ❤️🩹🙏🏻
Appreciate that 🫶
For those who suffered religious trauma, this is our song. Citizen Soldier does not miss.
We're not alone 🫶
You didn’t experience trauma by going to church. Bozo.
Best be believing it lol
Stopped believing in it years ago, if they're cool with a 6yo feeling enough guilt to start self harming it's a god I'm happy to reject in turn lmao
@@sylvie8039 Facts. I never really bought into it. They never really had a grasp on me, but here I am, connecting to this song on an extreme level with thousands of other people.
@@sylvie8039I'm so incredibly sorry that that was your experience... No one, especially children, should be put through that kind of guilt and trauma in the name of God. God is not some judgemental, angry, "you must be exactly this way to get to heaven and earn my love" type of God. He loves every single person on this planet unconditionally. Don't let the trauma and twisted opinions of other people keep you from God. Find and learn about Him yourself ^^ Not all churches and religious denominations are as toxic as some seem to be. It's just so sad that there are so many judgemental and traumatic churches...
Damn I've been waiting for this since I saw the short, you guys never miss and you always speak the truth!! Thank you for being real with your music and giving people, including myself, a safe space to feel better
Much love 🫶
Took me a long time to realise that love isnt something you earn, its a gift to give and recieve. And God helped me learn that. You are loved and youre already enough.
But if he loves everyone, then why does the bible say gay people create "monstrosities" and "abominations"... i'm going to hell for not believing in something i have no reason to believe exists? Doesn't sound very nice.
@Drag0nmaster Because it is a sin. We ALL sin but if you pray to overcome these sins God will lead you down the right path. I have nothing against someone gay and i would never judge them, but it is our job to spread God's will and speak his word and the truth. You can't live in your sin & be proud of it and expect to go to heaven because you think you were a "good" person. God's grace and our faith is what will get us into heaven, not the good deeds we do. ❤ Your comment shows you don't know much about the Bible or God's word. I pray you just take your time to do your own reading and understanding and I promise you will see the unconditional love God has for us❤
You are perfect in his eyes, never forget that brother/sister❤
It's really hard feeling this way when you work in a church. You can't express it and are terrified that everyone knows.
I am a Christian, struggling with my past trauma. This is perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!!! I love you guys so much. Every song makes me cry because it is so relatable... ❤🩹
Humans suck, we can all agree that humans are amazing examples of love and goodness. Sometimes people can be amazing, but we are all still not perfect, sadly. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," (Romans 3:23). I am sorry for your trauma and bad experiences. I pray you find healing.
Thank you! I started going to a christian school this year and it's starting to help. The only thing I have trouble with is memorizing all of the scriptures they give us each month. Thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot to me.@@jiahmiller3861
We are all loved by God. I don't know what you went through but I have come to know of the love of God. I felt quite the opposite of what I do know now though. We all have things that are broken in us but with God just know that all will be made right again in Him. Great love and respect for you. God cares and so do I even though I don't know who you are❤️🩹
@@christiansmith4740 Thank you so much! This means a lot to me... ❤🩹
You are perfect in God’s eyes. He made you who you are, stay strong brother/sister❤
"Am I a failure, or did you just set me up to fail?"
That hit hard
Easy answer you're the failure 🙄
That song...is more important than it seems like. A lot of people are struggling if they are good enough, like being selfharm or hurting theirselves. Some people say that's a sin, cause we're gods creation so we shouldn't do this, but they don't know what is inside our minds! Thank you so much for figuring this out with this banger track. Btw. LOVE the heavy screamy bridge!🔥🙏
YES! This is the song I've been waiting for. Obviously this song isn't just for people like me, but as a christian who is still weak to the lust of the flesh and more (even though it's been a year and a half since the day I was baptized), this whole song (except for the bridge, I'd say) is a mood. I don't think I've ever been angry at God, but I do often get angry at myself even though he's always been good to me. This has become the most relatable song you've ever released as well as my all-time favourite. Well done, everyone.
Same boat here. It's good to be reminded that it's not about being "good enough". Peace to you in your journey with God ❤
I can tell you that it is extremely hard at times but the BEST thing I can recommend is to find a couple really good close friends and let them in. Ask for help when you need advice on scripture or just life in general. I’ve been in church my whole life but I’m only just now (almost 20) learning to act like someone who’s changed. I’m really happy for you getting baptized. Also, check out the song ‘You Love Me Anyway’ by Sidewalk Prophet. The bridge especially is amazing and it helped me with thoughts similar to this song.
Thank you, guys.
I'll be praying for you my friend. I wish to meet you in Heaven some day.
@@Theproblemchildofyoutube Back at you.
I've been really sad here lately since my dog passed so I gotta say love you guys for the works of art you create.
Sorry for your loss 🫶 Sending hugs 🫂
Literally same situation😢this song hits hard
@@fghfsdhidsefuygvf5991 I'm sorry for your loss
@@whyamihere777 I'm sorry for yours😔
My cat passed away recently also I hope your ok Amen😊 stay safe
I am sorry to anyone who believes that you have to earn Jesus Christs love. You don’t it is freely provided to all who except him into their hearts. ❤
Amen. But for some of us we get weighed down by the guilt and the shame of our sin. We feel less than worthy of the love of a holy and perfect savior. But that's why he came! To mend the broken. His love knows no bounds.
What if....... your upbringing was... in ways acknowledge everyone's trauma by taking it on yourself,..... and born with "broken brain", "favorites" and cult after cult after cult, every toxic relationship, led to more nonsense, endless coping mechanisms, and the biggest issues being deeeeeeply seeded fear that "i dont know who im supposed to be in The Bible and if i don'tfigureit out,... then... no one else will either....."
Please no hate.
I hope this results in many others being helped. I'll probably forget to even check this comment thread.
This song btw, helps.... HELPS soOOOOOOOoooooOo much... its not even something i can put into words. On repeat. Not trying to idolize anymore.... just... more people... aware. 😊
The best part about God is, you don't have to be good enough because no one is! For anyone who was told otherwise, let me tell you the truth!
Please do... 🙏
36 year old me wishes 17 year old me could have heard this back then. Brought back some emotions that I wish someone else had understood then. Thank you for sharing parts of yourself with us. 🖤
We know the feeling 🫶 Sending hugs 🫂
As a gay pastor's kid this song hits me sooooo hard. I spent over a decade fighting the repression, denial, and fear. I spent so long doing everything I could to "fix" myself, but ultimately I wasn't broken and it has been really hard accepting who I am and coming to terms with that.
God doesn't make broken people. We all have our own struggles and some of them are overwhelming. Each of us faces temptation of a different kind, but that doesn't mean anyone has the right to shame someone else for being tempted by something different. Regardless - I have mountains of respect for gay Christians. You have sacrificed more for Christ than I ever have, possibly more than I ever will. Mad respect. I hope you find peace in the Lord ❤❤
As someone that’s part of a Christian family I can appreciate the religious notes in the song. And it slaps to boot! You guys just don’t miss
The only reason I woke up this morning thank you guys for making such amazing music
Appreciate you 🫶
For those who need to hear this. You will be okay, and your life, no matter how hopeless you feel , you are good enough, and your life worth fighting for. I'm proud of you for getting this far, I believe in you. There may be a long road ahead of you but you will make it, I know you will. Keep going champ 🏆😁❤️
"Cant imagine any paradise worth this pain" this hit me in my core.. Thank you all for once again putting words to a feeling i cant seem to describe on my own. Your music continues to be a light for me.
I know! That line was the one that got to me
"Am I a failure or did you just set me up to fail?" HIT ME RIGHT IN THE GUT!!! YES!!! That line right there...I got goosebumps. 💛
“I bet you're sick of watching me make all the same mistakes” That line hit hard🩵
Amazing as always guys😭❤️ love your music so much!
Much love 🫶
Amazing song, the lyrics always hit so hard
Hope it helps 🫶
Every song you've released over the last year has kept me from not only feeling alone but from taking that action that cannot be taken back. My children are my reason, the someone else I have to be strong for. It's not getting easier, but your music helps me keep hoping it some day can. Thank you for sharing where your mind is, and helping all of us who are trapped there as well.
As a Christian and one who suffers from anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Like so many I to have asked “ Why do I have to suffer?” But I never blame or hated God, because even though I’m suffering he has bigger purpose for me. His Grace is sufficient for me. There’s not a day that I don’t battle alone against these demons because he’s been beside me all along. It’s human beings that left, judged, and treated me wrong. Not God. There’s too many superstitions in the religion world that they are misunderstanding those who suffers from these demons. But God never abandon, even though it’s easy to see it that way because that’s what the demons wants us to see. I praise God even though I’m battle worn. I’m fighting for my life along with my Heavenly Father.
A Christian here. We are all good enough for God, and whoever told you it is not the case should look into his/her soul because God said to not judge each other but to love and understand each other.
John 3: 16 NIV
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
1 John 4:8
But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. (NLT)
Anyway, the song is good, great job Citizen Soldier!!
I remember my grandma always saying "God doesnt give you anything you cant handle" when I was a child.
As an adult I can say she was half wrong but mostly misunderstanding. God treats our trials like weight training. He increases the weight through our lives to make us stronger. He just has to start some of us early since he knows we need to be strong enough to fireman carry someone else through their pains.
This song hit me SOO HARD and it's the one I've been looking forward to so much this album!
Hope it helps 🫶
I’m really glad this song came out. Not because I relate to it, which I honestly don’t, but it gives me perspective into what it’s like to have religious trauma. I myself am a disciple of God, and this is what I have to say:
To anyone and everyone who has been hurt by people who claim to be “Christians” and used God’s name for harm, my heart goes out to you. I may not relate to your situation, but I sympathize greatly with your pains and I’m truly sorry that this has happened to you. I send you my hope and care, and pray that you can overcome this pain. It may not always look like it, but you and everyone else can overcome anything, and I believe in you all the way.
To add: God doesn't mind when you mess up. For people to use him as a weapon the way so many do is disgusting. God loves you. If you believe on his name you are saved from the guilt. He doesn't want you to feel ashamed!
"I can't imagine any paradise is worth this pain " that part is so true. I have so much church trauma this song really hits hard. It's beautiful thank you ❤🤘🏾
This came at exactly the right time. I just had my first therapy session with my doctor, finally feeling strong enough to ask for help. I've grown up religious and I've asked myself multiple times if I would be good enough for Him. People say that you give yourself the anser you want to hear, but to me the answer almost always felt like no. Somehow you guys manage to convey so many thoughts and emotions that feel impossible to explain in 3 minute songs and every word makes it feel like there really are people who understand what it's like to have to fight mentally. Showing him your guys' songs because nothing else I can think of tells the story of what it's like the way your songs do. Thank you so much for everything. You're part of the reason that I found the strength to actually ask for help. You, and the community you've managed to build. No words can express how grateful I am for all of you 💜
Romans 8:18 "What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal”
Stay strong my friends and keep your faith in God the father almighty 🙏
Now I just have to make myself believe that.
Amen. I like this bands music but I'm not too fond of this song.
“All my deepest scars are mental, from living this quietly”
“My body has become a temple, for all my anxieties”.
Many times I can't defend myself, everyone seems to want to be in control of my life, I can't bear the weight of words and whenever I think about it, I cry more and shut myself down.
I am a liar who supposedly lives without thinking about what I do to others, I have been called in many ways and I want God to give me parental love and give me comfort.
That's why I pray every night, to feel the Holy Spirit on me, I want someone to comfort me, and not have to deal with myself without having an ounce of love for myself.
I can't open up without having to cry, I lie so as not to worry anyone and now it's taking its toll on me, only God can see through my soul and know what's wrong with me
As a sister in Christ, I'll pray for you. I pray you feel God's true comfort. Keep seeking him and you WILL find him. The Lord is good!
My grandfather is a preacher, and our family trauma hidden behind the lectures has pushed me to the edge so many times. This song hit so hard for so many reasons...but it is super healing, never stop creating these amazing songs. I guarantee you they are life changing! Love you guys and all that you do! 🩷🌷
As someone with a lifetime of religious trauma, this hits hard, I've been waiting for this one for ages
Going to church isn’t trauma. You’re just weak minded.
Being abused is trauma, being tortured by fire and knives is trauma, being told you deserve to die and were born of a demon while some guy chants over you and burns you and cuts you is trauma
@@themisfitbrigade
Please dont think everyone is like themisfitbrigade, OP, please - as another Christian and, yes, as one without religious trauma, let me say I feel deeply sorry that you've had to deal with religious trauma. Trauma of any sort isn't to be taken lightly, and religious trauma is especially heartbreaking. Especially when people don't take it seriously. Please know that you are loved - truly loved. Accepted.
I wasn't even sent a notification, HOW DARE YOU, RUclips!
P.S: Y'all have been doing such a great job with songs lately, It's so great to see how the band evolves over the years. Much love!
Jake's voice is so WOW!!! It send chills through my whole body! The lyrics and the melody are doing an awesome job by pushing the emotions of the singing just right into your soul! This whole song is awesome!
This song is about religious trauma, but you can use everything and everyone as a substitut imo. A lot of people can understand the raw feeling behind those lyrics and I'm sure this will help them feeling seen and understood!
"I've never felt so lost trying to be good enough for God" hit so hard
Damn this hits hard Citizen Soldier has been so helpful recently with me having low mental health, I started listening to them last year and they have helped me release anger just listening to these songs
“I’ve never felt more lost trying to be good enough for God.” I experienced that years and years ago before I just kinda came to a decision on religion about worshipping in my own way. I tried to worship the way I was taught and I felt more alone. I was to suffer my anxieties and depression while smiling behind a mask. Because the only answer to any pain I felt was “give it to God.” That wasn’t an answer that felt right. My pain wasn’t a “thing” I could just pass to someone else. It was a part of who I was. And that answer made me feel like *I* was wrong for having the thoughts and feelings that had been built from my experiences in life. Or my other favorite “God gives us only what we can handle.” That led me to believe some pretty twisted things about God as I watched others’ lives from the sideline. Anyway, that one line makes me just feel better about my past and how I’ve come to terms with my religious views. Thanks for the art and keep it up. Can’t wait til y’all are in NC!!
Praying for you :) I hope you've found a way to worship that brings you closer to him instead of further away ❤
Thank you for this song. I used to think I wasn't good enough for God or anyone. Then I realized that I wouldn't be here, but for God. He helps me survive through each major episode, if I want help or not.
God loves you regardless of the times you mess up. He's always there for you, even that moment you sin before you even regret it. He holds you close and wishes you wouldn't feel so ashamed. He paid the price already. There's no need for this pain :)
This is one of the few songs that adequately describe my religious trauma. I've been waiting a while for this one and it was well worth the wait. My favourite line is "am I a failure or did you just set me up to fail". Very powerful.
Going to church isn’t trauma. Bozo.
I have not felt good enough for my dad to love me or worth loving
I feel this... but recently I haven't been. If he doesn't love you that's his loss. You are worthy of so much more and he will just be a stepping stone to your greatness
We hear you 🫶 Sending hugs 🫂
@@ambrissakaminari6926 I know he truly loves me but my inability to accept that people can makes me doubt that I’m worthy of being loved
You are good enough for “GOD” for GOD so loved the world that he sent he’s only begotten Son to die for you and me 🙏💙💯 Great song Citizen Soldier
If we were good enough for God he wouldn't have made us born "sinful and broken needing him" sounds like narcissistic abuse rather than love
@@lunaflynn2319 sorry you feel that way cause I know he loves me and he’s real GOD bless you bro👍
@@christ85tyson44Selfishness...
@@SkidMako all I was trying to do was spread Love and give thanks for a song and you call me selfish WOW sorry you feel that way bro GOD loves you to and so do I 👍💙💯
Believing your religion is the true one is not wrong, it's the whole point of having a religion.@@SkidMako
AMAZING SONG (AGAIN)!!! it's so difficult for me to choose a favorite song from you guys because every single song you've put out has been outstanding. I was curious and wanted to ask, do you guys think you'd ever do a collab song with Kingdom Collapse? They're my other favorite not-so-big band and if you two could collab it would be amazing 😁😆. Amazing music and I can't wait to hear a response or just the next song you guys come up with!
"All my deepest scars are mental" that one is deep for me
@@hardheadcatch3r14 yeah that one is really good
I grew up in a religious family, and the pressure and judgment from everyone in that community is so bad it caused trauma that is really hard to live with.
This song was awesome and I'm loving it. I'll definitely be listening on repeat for a while ❤
We know the feeling 🫶 Thanks for sharing
If you’re judged by Christians, you are literally the problem because you are willfully doing things that go against God. You didn’t experience trauma, you’re just insecure and weak.
Growing up with a strict Roman Catholic family, you guys have expressed everything I felt growing up, in this song...and with my father. You guys make me feel seen and heard in EVERY song. I love you guys ❤
I've been waiting for this song for so long and it sound so good!
Much love 🫶
This is the one I've been waiting for. As an ex catholic, it hits so close to home. The trauma of being told that everything about me was wrong, that I was going to hell for being who I was, being threatened by the same people who claimed to only preach love. They were some of the biggest hypocrites I'd ever met, and learning to rebuild myself and reframe my thoughts in adulthood was so much harder than I thought it would be. Thank you for this song, it makes me realize that I wasn't as alone as I thought I was during those dark times 💙
Thanks for sharing that 🫶 It helps to hear the stories 🫂
Jesus loves you🙏, keep pushing for his name and you will have eternal life with him✝️🙏
you're never alone. there are so many of us who have felt the exact same way. who have wondered day after day why something that supposedly preaches love seems so intent on tearing us down and telling us that who we are is a mistake, a sin. but it's not. you're perfect as you are. and you can find faith (or not) on your own terms
@@dylannijhof5115Dude stop giving people that were traumatized by exactly that religion even more push towards it. What did the poor guy to you to deserve that?
@@saintbenny8287 je didnt do anything to me, i am just trying my best to comfort them. I never grew up in church and never whent to one either. i cant imagine how this trauma must feel. I am not a christian but a follower of Christ, and I am just trying to spread love from the one who saved me from doing anything to myself. Most assuredly i can say to you the people that said this to you will most likely not going to heaven cuase of there corrupt speaking, but that is not my job to judge. Sorry if you picked this up wrongly, i am trying my best to comfort people the way he comforted me
I'm so happy that I was able to listen to this today, I'm upset that I'm sick though and probably won't remember listening to this amazing song.
God loves you no matter what you did and how you see yourself…
I often struggle with my depression and anxiety constantly lying to to me
and making me question if I’m good enough to see Him face to face
and make it up there to my real home which is Heaven…
You will never truly be a failure in Jesus eyes.
You were meant to be loved. You were worth dying for..
our minds and demons lie to us every day but our God won’t ever lie. ❤
This song breaks my heart but speaks to me in so many ways.
Awesome job Citizen Soldier!
Breaks my heart that "church" makes people feel this way, because it is literally the opposite. God wants you to come to him exactly how we are........broken. if we weren't, there would have been no need for him to send his son to die for people who curse him, spit in his face and hate him. He wants you just to let him love you. Trying to be perfect for God is like cleaning up to take a bath.
But... if he did exist, he hates lgbtq people, which means he also hates me. Also, i guess i am going to hell nust for not believing in a god?
@@Drag0nmaster no, he doesn't hate you. He loves you just as much as anyone. When christ was on Earth he ate with and hung out with prostitutes and "tax collectors" basically the lowest of the low, not that that's what you are, but the point is.he loves you just how you are. I understand your reply very well. I respect your pov, but I would love to help you understand that he is literally waiting for you with arms wide open waiting to embrace you exactly as you are. Yes, the Bible calls lgbtq lifestyles as sin, but we all have sin. I don't agree with any kinda of aversion therapy or anything else. It's been my personal experience with some very dark places that if you sincerely believe that Jesus is the son of God and that he died and ressurected......that's it. You don't have to say some long pious prayer or fall down bawling.....that the Holy Spirit will slowly change you on the inside, and sometimes instantly, but usually as you seek him in the Bible or church or internet you will grow spiritually. But whatever and however you feel or believe, I hope for you a happy joy filled life. Our beliefs don't mean we have to be adversaries or hate each other. All my best to you for a blessed life my friend.
I knew that I'd have this on repeat. Absolutely love it
Woohoo another amazing song
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Its not religious trauma, but i could never please my mother - this song rings
You guys make an incredible song right here ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
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This is one of your greatest songs. And well It is so much how I feel... "I had my darkest thoughts trying to get to Heaven" irony. And everything, everything else!! You made pure masterpiece!!! Even I think you don't need opinon of someone like me.)
it can't be in the final case it sounds pretty cool!!! great job Citizen Soldier 🤟🫀
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Ive been waiting for months for this song to drop, after hearing the chorus on Facebook. I never felt darker or more broken that when i was trying to be the Christian everyone wanted me to be, that i was never good enough or worthy of God's love if i didnt agree with the teachings of this fairh. It wasnt until i let go of the church and titles and just focused of God and what i felt was best for my spirit. Religion made me feel angry and broken. Spirit made me feel peace.
Мужики, слушая вас, я понимаю, что современный рок жив! Даже в 2023 могут совмещать интересные и жизненные тексты с мощным звуком и эмоциональным вокалом. Просто бомба! Однозначная подписка!
When first starting my walk in the faith, truly, I was obsessed with rules and scruples to the point that I was actually losing grip on reality a little. But that's the entire point - we aren't good enough, we can't be - and that's why we need Jesus. He loves us regardless; there's literally nothing we can do to EARN Heaven. It's a shame that unconditional love gets overcomplicated in our heads like this and, even worse, when other people twist it as an excuse to hate. I just want to put it out there that I'd love to talk to anyone who has confusion or uncertainty regarding the Christian faith. You're free to reply to this comment if you want. God bless!
And as always, the song is another instant hit from Citizen Soldier!
Another hit and an amazing song. Every song you guys released hits home. Thank you all you have helped me more than you’ll ever know 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Glad the music helps 🫶
I feel this. Being in a family where everyone is religious and everyone judges you is so hard. It's so hard thinking that everything you do is so wrong, and there is absolutely no reason for you to be forgiven, so why would you be? The guilt is so bad, feeling like everything you do will never be good enough. Overthinking every single choice, wondering if you'll be judged for it. Especially when you're apart of LGBTQIA+ when your religion doesn't support it. It hurts so much, because everyone tells you how great it is to be loved and to be happy, so you strive to be like them but you just can't. So I cry myself to sleep, wondering why I can't be all good and why I can't feel what they feel.
I just adore you guys. ALL your songs sing to my soul.
I lost my father last year to cancer. His final words to me were a prayer that I could barely understand. The moment he left so did my sanity. My rational, science focused mind just shattered. I fell to my knees and could not breathe. As anxiety took over me I used all my strength to muster a prayer. Not long after I got short of air and blacked out. Fell to face first for aroundaminuteor two. After I woke I rose to my feet a different man, a new man. Now every day I work to try to find the path that my father was guided by. I try my very best to earn my ticket to see him again. I try my best to shut out all the thoughts and doubts I used to have about religions. With all my heart I believe my father and our God saved me that day and I will NOT take that gift for granted.
Forever a proud Junior.
You don't have to earn anything. If God has saved you - which I believe along with you that he has - then you have nothing left to prove. You will see your father again, I am sure of it. And I'll see you there!
~~ a sister in Christ :)
@@tiffanysmith490 I appreciate those words so much.
@@Gr8RAY1 I'm glad I was able to bless you :) know that God doesn't care if you mess up - he cares that you know you're loved ❤️
❤ ooooof!! Every song hits me in the feels. Thank you so much for giving us that suffer quietly, a voice.
Hey, early again to your new song. Just know you have come so far. I've been here since day 1 i think i sead it in the last comment but proud to say it, but you have helped so many lost souls with your music you have so much power in your voice its stunning ❤
i like how this song questions god but doesn't diss him like a lot of metal songs do. Awesome job guys! This one hit hard.
Thank you so much for making this song, Citizen Soldier! This song is so relatable. I've grown up in a Christian home and I don't see how a 'loving God' can sit up there and just watch everyone here suffer. The line "am I a failure or did you just set me up to fail" hits so hard. I relate to it in so many ways. There are other lines in the song as well that feel so powerful. But this line specifically is just beautiful yet sad... You've helped so many people with the songs you write. Thank you again!!! 🤍
The answer to that question is, you failed, simple. God doesn't set us up, he allows us to build ourselves, that's why the free will exists.
@@soweco2969 This is why I'm debating if I still believe in God.. The creation story and all of that make sense and I can see that they are true. However, it's other Christians that make me not want to believe anymore.. From my own studies and what I've learned from my pastor is that we don't exactly 'fail' We make mistakes but that doesn't mean we are a failure... no one is a failure. If we were then God wouldn't let us be here anymore. Like in Revelations, God is going to make a new heaven and new earth with the people who turned back to him. We didn't fail we just made mistakes that God is allowing us to fix. And the reason free will exists is because God wanted to have a real relationship with us. Not because he wants us to build up ourselves. He wants us to go to him and have him build us, shape us, and mold us into his image.
@@Avalon_TheTherian I didn't mean that you failed literally, i said that because of the lyrics. But yes, no one is a failure, and yes the free will is exactly what you said i just miss worded it, my apologies.
@@soweco2969 It's okay. And I knew what you mean but still.
Essa música é muito boa, em minha interpretação (talvez errada), foi a música que passou perfeitamente o que o excesso de tentar ser perfeito causa. Como cristão eu tenho de buscar ser alguém bom e conforme a vontade de Deus. O problema é que muitos não entendem que o ser humano é imperfeito e fica se martirizando tentando ir em busca da perfeição, e infelizmente é assim que muitos se perdem na fé, por exemplo.
A música está incrível 🔥
I love this song so much, it's perfect! I was waiting a lot for her. 😍❤️
Thanks for waiting patiently 🫶
Having struggled with religious scrupulosity throughout my life, this song is a God send. Thank you.
Hang in there :) the balance can be hard, but it is worth it! Don't beat yourself up too much if you can help it. God doesn't, so why should you? God doesn't want you to be ashamed.
Yeah, I knew this one would hit me hard. Growing up in a religious family can indeed mess someone up. I realized that this message of "love" was really not love most of the time, and include manipulation, coercion, guilt and shaming so that I could "go to heaven". All my problems weren't because of religious trauma but that just solidified all else when you are being told constantly that you are a sinner and someone so bad simply for just being born. It sucks. I'm trying to heal from that, and from all the other stuff, but it's so hard once the trauma is deep inside. You end up feeling like a broken thing that will never be fixed. Thank you for making this song, you guys never miss! 🖤
You're not broken and never will be ❤❤ God loves you just the way you are! I hope you find peace and healing :)
love you guys x
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Always a good day when you guys upload. Another awesome song!
There are no sins (or addictions) that would take God’s love away. One day at a time. Acknowledgment and progression key. Faith required. Song point on to a societal misconception. I am not worthy yet God is there embracing me and inspiring to be the best version of myself. Be strong. Do not listen to others. You will make it. Much love to all.👍🏼
I've been waiting for this song!
It's already in my top 3 easily. Never heard anything more relatable for me
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You guys hit it out of the park with this one. Wow
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'Am I a failure or did you set me up to fail' this line can transcend just this one topic. I feel it deeply in regards to the manipulators in my life. The ones that harm in more basic ways than just religiously. Their actions often have me feeling like I failed, when I should realise quicker each time it's more how they have rigged the game.
Also, don't let anyone tell you if you are good enough for God or not. They are not God. Many will pretend to be people of God but that doesn't mean they are right or good. Don't trust just because they are or say they are people of God.
God is love and love forgives. If you are a good person or trying to be then I believe you are good enough for God.
God by grace not by deed.
Or something akin to that line has been something someone not condemning has said to me. I feel unwanted by God because the world has always made me unwanted.
I'm working to change my perspective of myself from what bad people have drilled into me. Just because they said it dasen't mean it's what God agrees with.
🤗 To all.
" I just can't imagine any paradise that's worth this pain " 😲 I can relate
Amazing thanks
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This song is the embodiment of my thoughts ever since my father's death back in 2016..."I just can't imagine any paradise that's worth this pain" is exactly how I felt and thought when i had to pull the plug on my father's life support
You guys pour all emotions into your songs, and it shows, keep up the good work.
Ever since I read the title of this song, I knew it would be hard not to cry at the lyrics. Thanks Citizen Soldier for making me cry like a bitch.
"Am I a failure or did you just set me up to fail?" That line hits me soooooo hard
It is sickening how many people blatantly ignore that not only does religious trauma exist, but it's intentionally orchestrated in just about every community and environment in the world. The Amish being among the worst of them all.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelations 21:4
I’m good enough for God ♥️ & so are yiu
I am constantly told that going to back to church where I feel like an outsider and praying will help with my anxiety and depression. The one who tells me apparently can't understand that when you have always been abandoned, replaced, and ignored, it makes you feel like not even a supposedly all powerful god will care. Especially when you pray and nothing changes so it's always in his time. At least I'm learning that I only have to be good enough for me, not matter how much I may fail.
[Куплет 1]
Отец, это моя исповедь
Я говорю её с окровавленных колен
Спаси меня от этой больной одержимости
От желания, чтобы ты гордился мной
Все ради твоей любви
Переполнен вином и хлебом
Самоанализ - это просто оружие
И оно станет причиной смерти
[Распевка]
Я не виню тебя за то, что ты притворяешься, что не слышишь, как я молюсь.
Могу поспорить, тебе надоело смотреть, как я совершаю одни и те же ошибки
Знай, я был далек, я не пытаюсь идти легким путем.
Просто не могу представить себе рай, который стоит этой боли.
[Припев]
У меня были самые мрачные мысли
Попытаться попасть в рай
Скрутил свой разум в узлы
Пытаясь быть прощенным
Считаю все причины, по которым должен попасть в ад, но
Не могу придумать ни одной, почему я должен любить себя, потому что
Я никогда не чувствовал себя более потерянным
Чем пытаясь быть достаточно хорошим для Бога
Достаточно хорошим для Бога
[Куплет 2]
Все мои самые глубокие шрамы - ментальные
От попыток тихо жить с этим
Моё тело стало храмом
За все мои тревоги
Мои основные верования настолько осуждающие
Я поклоняюсь в церкви, которую они построили
Если я не смогу это оставить, я не знаю,
Смогу ли я жить со всей этой виной
[Припев]
У меня были самые мрачные мысли
Попытаться попасть в рай
Скрутил свой разум в узлы
Пытаясь быть прощенным
Считаю все причины, по которым должен попасть в ад, но
Не могу придумать ни одной, почему я должен любить себя, потому что
Я никогда не чувствовал себя более потерянным
Чем пытаясь быть достаточно хорошим для Бога
Достаточно хорошим для Бога
[Бридж]
Иногда я позволяю себе злиться, потому что старался изо всех сил.
Затем обдумываю, сталкиваюсь с газлайтингом и начинаю сомневаться
Самый большой вопрос в моей голове, я не знаю, как сказать
Я неудачник или ты просто настроил меня на неудачу?
Я неудачник или ты просто настроил меня на неудачу?
Я неудачник или ты просто настроил меня на неудачу?
[Припев]
У меня были самые мрачные мысли
Попытаться попасть в рай
Скрутил свой разум в узлы
Пытаясь быть прощенным
Считаю все причины, по которым должен попасть в ад, но
Не могу придумать ни одной, почему я должен любить себя, потому что
Я никогда не чувствовал себя более потерянным
Чем пытаясь быть достаточно хорошим для Бога
[Концовка]
(Отец, это моя исповедь
Говорю её с окровавленных колен)
Достаточно хорошим для Бога
(Спаси меня от этой больной одержимости
Желания, чтобы ты мной гордился)
Достаточно хорошим для Бога
(Отец, это моя исповедь
Говорю её с окровавленных колен)
Достаточно хорошим для Бога
(Отец, это...
Отец, это...
Отец, это моя исповедь)
Oh my God!!! This was amazing!!! Literally every word said is 100% my life. Ever since turning 18 I've felt as if God just wanted me to fail since birth. I know it ain't true, but every day it feels easier to be blinded by Satan. These words scream every raw emotion I know; like no matter how hard I try to get to heaven, I'm damned for hell. Thank you for another masterpiece and keep doing what you guys do best! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You know that either god.and satan does not exiat right?
Уже как 2 года слушаю эту группу нон-стоп. Ребята делают действительно качественную музыку!!!! Развития этому коллективу и процветания .... многие песни полны мотивации! Продолжайте в том же духе)))))
Someone give this man a hug.
To whoever wants this:
*headpat*
You're doing great!
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Thank you, I needed that.
We're all more than good enough for God
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