Shinedown - 45 (Official Video) [HD]
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- The official video remastered in HD for Shinedown's "45" from the album, 'Leave A Whisper' - available now on Atlantic Records. Download it now at apple.co/1AYKs5n
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The official RUclips channel of multi-platinum rock band: Shinedown. The group signed with Atlantic Records in 2001, releasing six studio albums including Billboard Top 10 double-platinum LP 'The Sound of Madness,' gold-certified 'Amaryllis,' gold-certified 'Threat To Survival,' and their most recent release, 'ATTENTION ATTENTION.'
Beyond sold out headline gigs worldwide and numerous festival headlining sets, Shinedown has been nominated for an American Music Award and Billboard Music Awards. The group has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, has 11 platinum and gold singles, such as triple-platinum “Second Chance,” three #1 anthems “Bully,” “Unity,” and “Enemies,” and “GET UP,” “45," and "Devil." They have achieved four platinum and gold albums and averages more than 3.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify as one of the most listened-to rock bands on the platform with over 600 million streams, contributing to their more than 1 billion total overall streams to date.
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I'm 54 now and been listening to Shinedown since they started. It's funny that when you are happy you hear a song............. When you are broken you hear the lyrics. Thank you to this band for getting me through some rough times in my life.
😢 2:12
You're respected to the fullest and I hope you get every answer in this world. You deserve it . Stay up .
❤ψγγγγ
Truth spoken 💯
Never thought of it like that, im 44. Your absolutely right, when your broken songs take on such a deeper meaning. Won't go into detail but this song will always hold a special place in my life.
I walked my son's casket out of the church in December 2019 with this very song playing. We shared a love for music and good whiskey. We sat on a hill in May of 2018 and sang along to this with Shine Down at River Riot. Tomorrow is the second anniversary of his passing and I miss him everyday. Don't take life for granted as it is too short and fragile. Rest in peace son.
Much love to you brother
Damn
Omg the funeral home would not let me do that I can honestly say I don't know who carried him!
I lost my Daughter Katey 4 years ago. This club me and u are in sucks really bad! Sorry about ur Son
@@talonmc1999 I am so sorry buddy. May she rest in eternal peace. Stay strong.
When i was 17 my life was just too much to bare, I lost my dad six years earlier, I never had any friends and was bullied every day in school. I had taken the S&W .45 my father left me, stole a bottle of Whiskey and was sitting in my car down a back road... That was the only time that gun had ever jammed and didn't fire. 22 years later I have two sons and the sweetest little angel. I know my dad stepped down from God's grace and said he wasnt ready for me to join him that night. This song hits so hard, and i just pray none of my children ever truly understand how deep this song and how close we were in never meeting. I love you dad, I miss you every day. But i know you saved me that night, I just wish you could meet your grandkids. Dennis is a spitting image of you and he is named after the greatest man who I've ever known... You
Wow man. Thank you for sharing that. I lost my dad when I was that same age (cancer). I just lost my wife and son in a car accident on March 26th. I have 3 other kids and they are the reason I am here. But you did it all by yourself - you have such strength and I am glad you are still here. ❤
I just drop a tears for you ur dad in my self am harting bad
🫂 thank God you stayed here and are blessed!
We all suffer loss. Mine was my wife of 25+ years. Kissed her on the forehead, not knowing that would be the last time. Then, he woke up to her dead body. That's super f'd up, but life must go on. I blamed everyone and everything I hated myself for not doing enough to make her well. I was lost for the next couple of years, chasing something her ghost idk. 😢😢😢😢 I still miss her. I always will. I love you Tonya. Thank you for being a part of my life and giving us a wonderful son that grew to be a great man.
Sweetheart he met your kids before you did ❤ He was with you that night and every one since ❤ God bless you
The lyrics are like emotional razors. I find it amazing how the dark lyrics shed light on something EVERYONE knows about, but no one likes to talk about. An epidemic that has claimed some of the best and brightest of all generations. This song is a masterpiece.
THAT WAS LITERALLY THE BEST TAKE ON SHINEDOWN IVE EVER READ OR HEARD..
Perfectly said
Great song, but the lyrics are widely misinterpreted.
"...it actually had nothing to do with a gun. The 45 was a metaphor for the world and ‘staring down the barrel of a 45’ was about staring down at this planet and what it throws at you, how you have maneuvered through your life.” - Brent Smith in an interview with American Songwriter.
So when you look at it that way, it's really a song about reflection and not meant to be dark in any way. Regardless, Brent Smith is a masterful songwriter indeed.
who's still jamming to this in 2021 🖐
Me, such a good song
HELL YEAH!
Me! One of my favorite shinedown songs!!
🤘
ME
My son took his own life 2/4/24 I’m broken, I heard this song at a store today and it broke me all over again, I have screamed and cried. I loved my son so damn much. The pain is unbearable 💔
I’m so sorry
No one belongs in this club we live in💔
I know your pain I’m sorry
Wow ! May I ask what his age was ? Why did this happen ?
ive expirenced that. it hurts
I am so sorry I know I am stranger but I couldn't even imagine the pain that you bear as I have children. Myself. But I just want you to know I s3en your comment and if you ever need someone to talk to cry to I will listen and if not just know I pray for you. He walks by your side everyday. He will be your angel until you one day meet him again. I know my words don't make it better there is nothing that possibly could I just for some reason felt your pain bc I read tons of comments on videos and never felt the need to say anything to anyone until now.
My dad was killed in a car accident last month. I know he loved Shinedown and this song. I remember hearing it when I was younger, I’m 23 now and listening to this song makes me remember the good times I had with him and I couldn’t be more thankful for its existence. It helped me get through my worst days recently.
I hope the pain starts to come a little less. My mom died when I was 15.. biggest regret I have is keeping her buried.. I didn't cry I didn't talk about her I didn't celebrate.. and the days I actually remember I had a mom. It almost kills me inside and I have forgotten so much. This was before we could make real memories or even have her on video so I could remember her voice.. the pain never goes away, and the times it hits it will feel like the first time every time. But the days do spread out and happen less and less. You'll be okay❤
My condolences... my 19 year old nephew 💙 was murdered by a 45 on Nov 21st 2023... I just found out literally an hour ago it was a "45".... 😢😭.... For whatever reason I heard this song Thursday night. I would jam it in the past. Who would have thought/known. 🤜💔🤛
I hope your ok. My your dad rest in peace...❤🙏🏼
stay strong brother
Keep the good in your mind. Nobody can take that
Aww i wish you well 😢
Forever the best... I was a teenager when this came out and it helped me through anger, addiction, depression and abuse. Thank you Shinedown 💙🖤🔥
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This is the reason I’m alive right now. I’m only 13 and have had so many issues I shouldn’t. I struggle with addiction, physical abuse, mental abuse, depression, anxiety, and bi polar disorder. Ever since I was a little girl this has been my favorite song. I respect you.
I'm sorry you went through that, miss Bonilla. You were strong enough to come out alive and I believe you're ready for whatever life throws at you
❤
This is my anti-suicidal song. Anytime I feel the darkness creep into my soul this breaks it.
Yes, me too
Me too, makes me realize my kids would miss me
Has anything changed?
Yes
Nah Jesus is
If you can't live for yourself, live for the ones who love you. Until the ones who love you, help you to live for yourself again. Don't give up my friends.
Well said bro
That's great way of thinking thanks for sharing
thank you
And what if you don't have anyone that loves you
Lunas Warrior777 find someone
To anyone who sees this:
You are needed as a father. You will be missed, don't do it. Live for your children, or, yourself. No one should stare down the barrel of a 45. Survive, contend, preserve. That's all you can rely on in this world. ❤
Just trying is enough friend
@UCnt5YDOiCYtCox9usatE8pQ
Fight for your life because no one else can if "YOU" don't want it.
Please keep fighting because you are loved..
❤🤍💙
" you're needed as a father, you will be missed, don't do it" sums up my battle, my existence. Thank you for putting this up!!
What scares me is I might not be able to stop my father because he has a drug induced psychosis. And my uncle just sold the house without us knowing. So the stress falls to me and my other uncle and he's crippled. So idk. But I'm going to put a bullet in my good for nothing uncle before I walk out of life.
Soul extract,
"Struggler,
Struggle, endure, contend, for that alone is the sword of one who defies death"
Don't give it all away, find your peace and conquer this life. Best wishes and good luck, you will persevere
Send away for a priceless gift
One not subtle, one not on the list
Send away for a perfect world
One not simply, so absurd
In these times of doing what you're told
Keep these feelings, no one knows
What ever happened to the young man's heart?
Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45
Send a message to the unborn child
Keep your eyes open for a while
In a box high up on the shelf, left for you, no one else
There's a piece of a puzzle known as life
Wrapped in guilt, sealed up tight
What ever happened to the young man's heart?
Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45
Everyone's pointing their fingers
Always condemning me
And nobody knows what I believe
I believe
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
And I'm swimming through the ashes of another life
There is no real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45, 45
Thanks
One of the few bands out there "doing it right". In a world of Bieber-shits... Shinedown's rockin' it. Love it!
right on!!!!
+Steve Sullivan Yea Shinedown, Journey, Nickelback ALL doin it right!!
+Steve Sullivan yeah what he said. I agree.
*claps* it brings a tear to my eye 😪 Beautiful
+Steve Sullivan
dude you need trash like justin bieber to make trite BS like SD to look good by comparison..
"The will to live, will always outweigh the ability to die."
-Brent Smith's friend
Those that don't understand this song, think it is depressing. Those that get it, realize that this song holds a message of hope.
To everyone still trying to figure out how to unlock the missing puzzle pieces of life... I don't have a solution, but I get it. I'm in tears as I write this, because I have wanted to die almost every day for the last four years, when everything in my life took a turn for the worse. This song is a good reminder that continuing to live is the only way to find those missing pieces... it's the only way to figure out what "happened to the young man's heart."
Life is long, and often painful. Just existing often feels like slamming your head into a concrete wall. Keep fighting. Keep looking for those moments of hope, even when everything looks hopeless. Something as simple as the words of a stranger may contain the key to unlocking the ability to experience joy once again.
I'm not there yet. I'm still stuck in shitty circumstances, and want to die most days of the week. But I at least have a few days here and there, where I can actually smile... and sometimes even laugh. It never becomes a perfect world, but it can become a better world for you.
There is a way out my sweetheart and it's within you, no where else. I've been in hell. It exist! It started from birth, raised in a satanic cult, raped ritualized, trafficked, exploited and shunned by my family because I escaped the cult at 15. I'm 53 now and I'm still in recovery. 15+ years therapy. ( Drug free). What ever you are going through I understand and believe you. But guess what. You have been in hell, in hell now! But YOU R STILL HERE FOR A REASON. YOU R THE REASON, don't you see. You have. I have special abilities to make it through hell and back. WHY? WHY U?
We have to have powers to face the demons and make it out alive. (I'm not talking RELIGION I'm talking spiritually.) Do you know how strong a human had to be to go through hell and back and make it out alive! Of course your gonna have scars. Those are reminders of your battles in hell. Be proud of your battles scars,! It only shows proof U ARE A VICTORIOUS WARRIOR not a victim of war.
@@reesee9669, thank you. It doesn't usually feel like I have any strength. Often it just feels like there isn't anything left to break inside me. It is a tremendous blessing just knowing that there are others dealing with trauma, and conquering (or at the very least surviving) each day thereafter.
@@lerch1500 you don't have to thank me sweetheart. If you ever need to vent, yell, curse, or even cry out to, I will be that person for you. I believe humans meet for a reason. To help each other through the hard times. Like an older. Brother or sister, so here is my email. Reach out anytime. tgordon690@gmail.com. I can give u my number there if you want to talk. I will never judge. I might give constructive advice, but only if I'm knowledgeable. Ttyl.
Stop cutting onions dude
Keep fighting my friend. I dont know you or your tribulations, but none of them outweigh your worth. Be a guiding light to those who may be where you were, lost and hopeless. I lost a good friend of mine two years ago 07/29/2018. He took his own life and to this day I wish I could have been there. To help him, just to listen, just to talk. I think about him everyday, his smile, his jokes, his open ears, and tender heart. His demons convinced him he wasnt worth it. I want you to know that you are loved, I promise.
For some reason I hear that chorus, "staring down the barrel of a 45" and I instantly remember that I can never give up...no matter how much I may want to. Music has a way of reminding you that everybody suffers. You can't give up without losing everything. Thank you Shinedown for always reminding me that I still have so much life left to live.
Yell I lost most everything my mind included but it's getting better I still have family I just don't really trust them
You are not alone, everyone has problems, some a lot greater than others. Many a time I've thought about just ending it all but life's too beautiful man, as horrible as it can be sometimes, you've got to say "fk you, im not going yet."
Faith in God
It wouldn't be losing everything, people are so much more than their immediate flesh form and consciousness. But yeah never end your life, there's always a light to grab onto
@kylieannconnor 0:14 V4blood
I'm 64 years old. I love this song. I pray for all you young people. And I'm going to light one up
I am 67 and still love this band! My brothers favorite, he died due to covid protocol:(
There's just something about this song...it released as I was going through a separation and subsequent divorce and suffering through so many depressing days...it remained on top of my playlist as I transitioned into single life...then also as I met my soulmate and we've been together for 18 years this week. EVERY time I hear it, my eyes tear up because it reminds me of how I came through such a darkness in my life and finally the light broke through. Thank you Shinedown, you will never know me but please know how you helped me with just a single song.
My dad is a victim of suicide. I wish nobody ever had to feel that pain. I remember wishing for death as young as 12. If you ever feel suicidal there are those who seem like strangers who would help you and be there. We are all one. Much love to all!!!
I can relate...my dad tried to take his life before i was born. unsuccessful, but bears the scar for his entire life. i too, wished for death in my life. here i am, a better person after reaching out for help.
I understand the sentiment but I know most depressed/suicidal wouldn't want to burden you
Did he die not to be rude
Hi
I feel your pain. Thank you for sharing.my father also took his own life. To anyone thinking of it, a permanent solution to temporary problems is not the awnser.
This is one of the best songs of shinedown of all time... like if you think the same.
My brother and I used to sit together listening to this one, till he learned to play it on his guitar. He died 4 years ago, the day before Thanksgiving 2019, of an infection in both of his lungs. My heart was ripped out the day he passed: I wasn’t ready to let him go….my brother forever🕊
“Whatever happened to the young man’s heart, swallowed by pain as he slowly fell apart”
Anthem of my life
I feel that.
I hear that
Agreed but I'm a old man now it doesnt get easier you just get a little more broken each time
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE PUSSY THAT COULDNT SAY SOMETHING TO ANOTHER MANS FACE? Not walk away and mumble or go in the other room and whisper. GAMES ARE READY TO BE PLAYED! So u fucks got something to say fucking say it!!
@@jacksonsteinman3860 Idk Wtf Your talking about but its pretty obvious That this song, comment, and everybody who liked this comment or said "same here" are talking about past relationships that broke them
Shinedown is easily one of two bands(the other being Breaking Benjamin) that I can safely say can't make bad music. Be it covers original performances or acoustics, its all great and never disappoints.
Billion times agree.
Breaking Benjamin is like my life, haven't heard a song by them I don't like. They should be more popular in my opinion.
Matsuri Yep, they seem pretty underated unfortunately.
Agree. System of a Down, Chevelle, and Three Days Grace are also included on my list.
Lou Shuss I agree with Chevelle and Three Days Grace but I'm not too keen on System of a Down.
I have listened to this over and over truly swimming through the ashes of another life... don't know what I've done for God to take it all away. I guess He only knows...
Just as the phoenix before it was reborn into its true self; it had to fall, to burn THRU the ash So it was able to RISE UP as The Phoenix.... Growing, Rebirth, being Awoken into 'the unknown' is the scariest & one of the most painful parts of life But HAS to happen to become the 'being' you were created to be & not only find your purpose but step into it. (The poor butterfly curled up in his caccoon to die, instead he re-awoke as a beautiful butterfly.) God works in mysterious ways...SO during your swim I hope you find strengths you never knew you had & courage to step into your new life Don't be afraid of the unknown, the worst battles are given to the strongest soldiersGod knows what he's doin ~Stay Strong~
Over a decade later and this song has still kept me alive through my darkest days.
Shine down saves lives.
Yes, they do. One of my favorite bands.
It's 2 decades
2003
I’m 15 and all I can say is same
Me too bro, me too 👊👍🫠
This song has helped me with my continuous suicidal thoughts, then my attempts in 2013, 2015 and 2018. No matter what medicines I get, I always come here because I know theres people like me who are strong enough and that makes me feel less alone
❤
I feel your pain. I don't know if this is a reply to your channel or not but I had to reply Melanie. I came to this by accident in one of those bad moments.It's weird because I use a 45 for target practice.Ti hit me hard. I'm retired now thought it would be better. So I have lots of time .If you ever want to talk let me know And I'll leave you my # l li leave it on this channel.Peace be with you!!
My name is smileyz 6185993802 letz share thoughtz beautiful
Hey if you ever need someone to talk to let me know just remember your never alone someone will always listen
Stay strong 💪
I don't always listen to shinedown. But when I do, so do my neighbors.
Ha! Same. 👌
I am laughing out loud as I read this comment! Volume is at 70
This comment is really getting old
same as me hehe
Mine are right now 🤘
2024 anyone?
Never gets old🤍
Me, I Love Shinedown So Much.
Here
Hell Yeah 🎉🎉🎉🎉
9th
My brother in law took his life this April. Leaving 3 kids behind. While many are sad, or mad at him, I’m sitting in my hotel room night after night understanding his choice, and I am jealous of him a little. I travel 100% for work, so constantly alone, and sometimes I think “I’m done with this life, I’m ready to see the next”. All the joy in life has been gone for years, now I’m just going through the motions…
@johntilton6187 not sure what you do for work but I want to thank you for opening up! Please know that you make a difference to someone somewhere and you may even realize you mean the world to that person!
K9kok l
One of the most deep songs I have ever heard. This song is so emotional. If you really get and understand these lyrics. Then I know you have been thru hell and back. Keep your heads up everyone. The deep sadness that underlies this song needs to be our motivation to never go back to hell. Stay strong everyone. DGAF what color,entnicity you are. You are who you are. Nothing will ever change in this world if we don't work together to do so. Lets never be that person with a gun in their mouths again.
Blake Alexander That was beautiful
***** Troll
guns a metaphor.
❤
I remember seeing Shinedown at a small local bar shortly after this album came out. This song was PHENOMENAL live. The crowd were all singing, everyone was sharing this beautiful moment. The guy next to me had tears streaming down his face, I don't even think he realized it. I didn't really listen to Shinedown much after their first album, but damn... this was definitely a good one.
I am so super grateful beyond words. For 20+ years it was a struggle one way or the other. OD 4x. My child found me.. not my proudest moment. Been to jail a few times. My daughter bailed me out, not my husband .. been to many rehabs and phyc wards.. one day something just snapped and I put everything down. I had enough. .. I am now 4+ years clean. Have a wonderful life. I owe it all to my children and my bf and to my x husband you were never there..
god bless.
Stand strong as a woman pls
So glad you're doing well. Keep your head up and love and laugh always !!
@@jefferybellew5701 Always! There is a reason why they say "laughter is the best medicine"..
@@krismilstead9215 God Bless you and yours. Remember it's not how we fall it's how we Get Up !!!
I almost took my own life today. This song helped pull me out of it. Shinedown is one of my all time favorite bands, coming in second to Breaking Benjamin. But god damn, their music is amazing.
Sad they don't make music like this anymore..... We need songs like this again.... Meaningful and powerful.....
Edit : "don't make music....." I'm referring to the music industry as a whole and not the band.
I agree
They do. Youre just looking in the wrong place
Yep
What do you mean by "meaningful"? Are you saying people only make music without meaning?
I believe their new songs are also pretty meaningful...
I almost committed suicide when I was hurt and put in this damn wheelchair. On top of being paralyzed I couldn’t go back to work and had to apply for disability. So, no income for almost a year too. When it does come it’s monthly what I used to make each week. My point is, thank God I figured out the secret to happiness. Do this and you will become happy. Every day when you wake up make sure that your thoughts are about someone else. What they need or what they want. Plan to do something every day for someone to make their life better or easier. Ever since I started doing this instead of worrying about myself I have become very very happy. Try this it works.
Thank you john ima try this, sorry to hear about that brother :/ hope u r well.
I hope you are well and glad you are alive
Much respect and love to you.
This comment deserves so many more likes. The message is crucial.
I'm so glad you're still with us and you have turned your mindset around. I hope you're doing well❤
Glad you are still here with us.
I remember my cousins and i listening to this on a live cd album of theirs at our aunts in an ice storm just blasting shinedown. All the adults in our life then have since od'd, passed away, homeless, or just gone. And those same people that were my age into those same paths. Here, i am 24 yo and still staring down that barrel of life. God Bless 🙌
The days of Shinedown being ignored and underrated are fading. As of January 2024, Shinedown has 19 number one hits on the US Mainstream Rock chart, which is a chart record. Think about that... Nobody in Rock has had that many number 1 rock songs.
Shinedown are poets!
Indeed, they're. Obviously Brent Smith has some inspiration to write this song ;-)
+Kevin Twitty that's my frist name lol
+Kevin Twitty they didn't write this😂 it's a cover
+Noah Overman you're a idiot. 😂
+Kevin Twitty #youtubecomments *wrong fact innocently spoken* "youre a fucking dumbass"
Guys... Can we just stop and think that Anaconda by Nicky Minaj has hundreds of millions more views than this masterpiece? Internet these days...
I was saying the same thing to my friend today. People who have real talent don't get noticed bands like Shinedown, Evanescence, and Breaking Benjamin are over looked but because Nicki got butt implants and sand a song about every ones obsessed. I hate how if you wanna be famous you just have to get naked and you don't even have to be good at singing or whatever it is that she does
Julia Bostain couldn't say it better myself. Thank you x
let's do that
what does It matter this is a much better song
If it makes you feel better that vid has over a million dislikes vs. this video's 750
Although that probably doesn't make you feel better when you consider that it doesn't matter if people love or hate a song, just that they're paying attention to it - the artist can claim success either way.
People always ask me “who’s your favorite band?”
For the longest time, I couldn’t answer. I always said “I just like individual songs”
But then I realized how many of those “individual songs” were from Shinedown. This band, these unbelievably talented guys, have helped me through some of the darkest corners of my life.
Thank you, Shinedown
I'm still jamming to this in October 2022, this song definitely got me through some hard times
Yup!
For me this is THE song that started it all! The lyrics are so unbelievably raw. Its just as powerful now as it was the first time I heard it. Thank you for such an amazing song.
It's better than rap they sing one good song for the money
@@rileysanders5104 well, we cant compare a real masterpiece to idiotic dogshit, can we
@@rileysanders5104 .
it is so gay
I really want to end it all and with a.45 it will be the real deal
This songs helped me more then anything. After the lose of my mom, my dad, and siblings it keeps me going. I wake up everyday not knowing what to excpet but im here.
I own everything to y'all. Thank you shinedown! 2k18
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Words can't describe. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
fee lbad have a baby sister cant imagine losing her. may they rest in peace
Amen sweetie
Kelli Lee As Joe Dirt said you got to keep on keeping on no joke I take that to heart
I love shindown's music my favorite song by them is 45
Ive stared down the dark deep road of trying to end it with pills several times in my life! 🖤 Although i stayed in the cocoon of darkness for many years, i emerged in the light 🕯️ as the butterfly 🦋 i am today!!✝️🕊️
Obviously my job isn't done here yet!! Thank you Lord for being there to catch me!!! ✝️🪽
This song was released when I was turning 18. I had discovered the first day of my senior year that I had a hereditary pre-cancerous disease. It hit hard, honestly still does.
Hope your doing well now man 🫡
I am still fighting the fight. 🙂
This song will never get old. It only gets better each time its listened to.
Exactly
😌😌😌
Absolutely
2022, and I’m still rockin’ out to this song.
here!
I will forever be here
Still here rockin out to this song
@@voidedvoices, I’m black and I love this song! This was music was music.
👍
This song aged like the finest of wines
I remember when this song was released I was a teenager then I fully understood what the lyrics meant and still to this day I feel it in my soul
Same. It hits WAY differently now
Lost a child before it was even born. My husband and I were heartbroken. It's something you never really get over. I am blessed that we did choose to go through it together and are still with each other today. God Bless all those who go through this. Will never forget you baby girl. Lost in 2006 but not forgotten.
"It"
Ok
@@iamwhoiam7887 Maybe they don't know the gender? I don't see the big deal with using it tbh.
This song always gets me, even all these years later. Good one to sing to in the car when you're trying to get through the day, don't care who's watching at the lights! This is just one that will never get old.
I don’t get excited by the song till 2:43 that’s when it amps, me up
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
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No matter who you are, where you're from, what you look like, how many friends or family you do or don't have, what job you do or don't have, SOMEONE LOVES YOU... whether it's a stranger on a RUclips thread, a stranger in the street that walks by you and thinks you are beautiful, a person you were polite to in a store that was about to end their life until you came along... we are all here for a reason. Whether you see it or not, the universe makes no mistakes. You. Are. Important. Take your pain, and release it. Do good to other people. You feel worthless? Be nice to a stranger! Don't waste your precious soul. You matter. You are loved. I love you!! Need a friend? Im here 🖤
I wish u was here.i need a friend badly..feel so alone at times. Just want to end it all..feel like no one would care or miss me
Listen to Zane Williams- Jayton and Jill if you haven't yet, it's country, but speaks volumes to that exact message, at least to me
@@I_miss_the_misery know that it will pass. You've survived everything you thought you couldn't up until this moment. The only way I get through these days, is to truly believe that "this is happening for me, not to me".
Struggle is nature's way of strengthening us ❤
@@robertcook6717 I just listened and read the lyrics! Wow! It really just brings home the point that you never know when your break is just around the corner. And you never know how much you mean to the world. We all have purpose. Just keep fighting the darkness with light 🤘❤
@@mosaicofmentalhealth thank you ..it means alot..take care
This song honestly saved me from suicide...
Thank you Shinedown I love you
Glad you made that choice I understand what you've been through but never take it that far trust me.
+Th3GamingPizza i know how you feel, The Amity Affliction save me like u
+Th3GamingPizza glad you are still here, much love and unity
+Tracey Powell what an awesome reply!! You guys after awesome
The first time I heard this song was when I was twelve years old and suicidal after my mom was given only months to live by the doctors and my dad lived across the country. This song helped me and still helps me especially now that I'm a Christian this song takes on an even deeper meaning to me.
I'm happy to read this. Thanks for sharing. God is the only one can save us ❤
Honestly, I'm actually passing through some tough things, I'm having really bad thoughts and this song keeps me living, quite litteraly,
Shinedown, I owe you my life, thanks
Push through it!! Try your hardest! 💕
you'll get through it man my dad passed away and I suffer from deppresio
same:(
things will get better... trust me... I've been in that same dark place
I think everyone has..glad you're here
Dark tune for dark times. Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
Thank you bro
You as well Stay up!
....and now it's 2023 and revisiting. Band won't stop making music that hits your soul.
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And imo they stuck to roots and progressed at the same time, saw them live a couple times in the 45 days and their new stuff is every bit as wonderful.
Over a decade of listening to this band and I'm still as hooked as ever
We don't need to know when you're listening, Good music will be listened to forever.
There are so many we lost when Chris Cornell died I gave up on music I'm back now
So true ...!!!!
Yes!!!! Idc how old!!! Still one of my favs!!!
Thank you!! Hate the whole 'whos listening in 2020?' bullshit
Only if "we" send outside of our planet enough of our realities. Treatrous is the reality ,planet over .nothing partial is eternal . a half truth or partial truth is lies ,I LOVE TRUTH NATURE AND DEATH. Y? Because they are constant ,mercyless,NOT FOR SALE,unchangeable,realities that Never stop or Never fail.
Shinedown is criminally underrated
Not really...cookie cutter pop rock band. Dime a dozen. That is not to say I do not like them though.
fact!
Underrated?
I'm not suicidal but listening to this song and reading the comments broke me down and reminded me of a time when I was the closest
My best friend who’s no longer here loved this song! He played it daily 😞 RIP Josh ❤
ain't nothing like listing to such a real song and im am staring at a .45.. not in the way y'all think but I think the gun resembles how fast like can go bad and when you stare down the barrel is looking into your soul..
45 in this is actually a metaphor about the world
+JtRocker 99 thanks for the clarification brotha . much appreciated
JtRocker 99 he seemed so lost. His gf tried to help but he didn't seem responsive
very true
trigger respect
So very often I think of the different ways my life should end, somehow I always end up here. And so many times I live another day, and it’s all because of the raw and real music seeping into my soul. Thank you shinedown. Thank you for keeping me alive.
Jennifer Marie Lancaster never give up. You mean something to someone even if you don’t know it. Best wishes
Find Jesus, Instead of suicide!
always look up to God n ask for help n him to heal u. I hope this helps u. I will pray for u
I hope you are doing well now
I am still struggling myself with suicidal thoughts and depression and I know how hard it is in this world
I pray that you still have the will to continue living
Nep Neppers thank you. I’m still breathing. Chronic pain is just so exhausting, a lot of the time I’m caught up in it. I’m working very hard to keep trying.
very powerful and beatiful song!!! This is for me the best expression of Shinedown
Not about killing himself or death. Said it himself.
And I was like ‘why? When it actually had nothing to do with a gun’. The 45 was a metaphor for the world and ‘staring down the barrel of a 45’ was about staring down at this planet and what it throws at you, how you have maneuvered through your life.”
“It’s also about reflection and it’s a coming of age story,” he added. “I’m singing the song and talking about myself but it’s also a rebirth, coming into adulthood, realizing some of the stuff maybe your parents kept from you to give you a childhood before you had to face the world. It’s really an example of how life is give-and-take.
This song still gives me chills. Love it and always will
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Lyrically, Brent Smith is head and shoulders above his peer bands. The thoughts he put behind every line and how he told deep meaningful stories is just straight up poetic! Genius!
technically it is poetic..
Totally agree
Such a powerful voice and an amazing song.
Lost my mom almost 3 yrs ago (July) and I still feel so lost as I don't have any family /friends , not even my wife can help as she is suffering her onw hell losing her family as well and has spoken about taking her own life...Shinedown and other similar bands have been my only saving grace. Thank you!
2020, wishing music was more like this still ❤
I know, right?
Sumaiya Tracy indeed
Hell yeah!
A little bit off by FFDP has the same kinda energy but it is a different sound
Yeah super deep music that is just repeating the nonsense chorus over and over. Let's bring back real rock
When I first came home from Iraq after 4 years at war I was literally staring down the barrel of my .45 I wanted to kill myself so bad but never did it I didn't have the will to truly pull the trigger on myself. Now 12 years later I work with other veterans and suicide prevention to help my brothers and sisters that are in the position I once was. I won't let another brother or sister 22 themselves
Thank you for your service 💪🏼 🇺🇸
You matter to more of us than you will ever know.
Thank you for your service.
Thoes of us who have never seen war will never understand. But there are plenty of us who will always appreciate the sacrifices that people like you make. You will never be alone, even if it often feels that way. Thank you for your service and welcome home.
The song is not about a gun it's about Life actually
God bless you brother, thank you for your service and for what you do now. #22toomany
Another great masterpiece of a song love this band so many amazing songs they create much love it has so much amazing meaning in them with an amazing voice much love ❤ rock on
2024 anyone? ❤❤
Me and I just learned the first part on guitar
Me!
I try to keep that dark hole door. Closed tight in my head. Those monsters have tried to get me to do it a couple of times before 😢!!!
Seether and Shinedown...both bands just rock..RIP Layne Staley
rip Scott weiland
i agree
Are you talkin about AIC'S lead singer?
futuramabender20 Me? No doubt. Layne Thomas Staley
Susan Staley-Simpson rip kurt cobain of green day
Going to see them tonight, along with Sevendust and Breaking Benjamin at Mohegan Sun casino, friggin pumped.
+CounterSkil I went to that same show... got my buddy on stage with BB
lucky
+Double S. yo u way 2 lucky
I'd love to see that show, but I went this year. It was a killer show, and Biffy Clyro shredded the openings.
Studs moren
Who's still rocking to this in 2024?
Me ❤
the most powerful voice there is.. the amount of volume in his voice PLUS how high he can go.. so few can match that. I think I can hang while singing in the shower then the vocals just go two more levels up. ha
I lost my mama when she was 55 and I have never been the same. My mother in law got brain cancer the same thing. Luckily lived 7 year but not the same since surgery and radiation. My love of my life is so depressed from our losses of our Mamas and feels he's dying too. My life has always suck but I don't want to die. I just wanted it to get better.
Same here. Mom's are so special. I'm an identical twin but my mother was more of my other half than my own twin brother. When she died, she took half of me with her. Miss her so much! Sorry for your loss also.
Regardless of losing my family, I will NOT say "I know how you feel." Everyone processes differently even in shared grief. What I WILL tell you, is it's okay to grief for as short or long as you need to. It's okay to tell the world you aren't okay. It's okay to try to be tough for everyone else so long as you are still remembering TO TAKE CARE OF YOU! Strength is not defined by never faltering, but recognizing, acknowledging the falls you make and deciding to get back up. My love, prayers, and condolences are sent to you and your loved ones. If you EVER need to talk come on back here....I promise I'll truly listen (not pretend to just so I can make comments, give unwanted opinions, and such) without judgement and a empathetic heart! ❤🕊❤
I know everyone else has there with their own way of getting over it. I am not over my mama yet fight with my husband saying that I don't know how he is going through. It breaks my heart because I was there with him every step of the way and I have a hard time with losing his just like his 4 sisters. Plus I know if I lost him too my heart would break even more. It has been broken so much with losing people. I just wanted to let everyone know that I am dealing with a lot of things myself and I hope everyone gets comfort.
When music is your medicine ❤️ love Brent's voice soooo much 😍
Speaking from personal experience, please know you’re loved no matter what is going on. We are human, we make mistakes and we can rebuild ourselves. Some need religion, others solitude, yet others need to help others. Whatever you feel you need it isn’t 230 grains, trust me. You’re worth far more than you know, far more than others know. We humans have so many silly and weird worries that they can consume us. Whatever is consuming you please know you are capable of moving beyond the pain, the turmoil, the intrusive thoughts… I believe in inner greatness is within everyone, especially you. You’re wonderful. Tortoises can win a race against a hare, if they push through. ❤
People live inside their own heads too much. Go out and see the casual kindness. If you can't see any it must be your turn.
I remember I picked up this album in 03. I was constantly on the search for new bands literally spending all my money on albums. I started the album and thought ok they are decent THEN this song comes on and I'm literally blown away by what I'm hearing. The voice, the instrumentals, the message all the hairs on my arms were standing at attention and I said these guys are gonna be big. 2 weeks later this song comes on the radio and they've been huge ever since.
I'm starring down the barrel of a 45!!!"
love this song!
makes me stronger listening to this.
my best friend died 2 weeks ago..
I send condolences, love, and prayers!!!
Please remember to let yourself grieve in your OWN time....and to keep going for them, because one day you'll have a hell of a story to tell them! Take care of yourself please! And, if you're up to it....I'd love to hear about "them."
I lost my best friend a few years ago..... I just pretend he moved away so it doesn't hurt as badly.... stay strong.
@@thomasbarlow4223My condolences for your loss and respect for taking the time to help another! It take strength to reach out!
Forgive me if I'm being tactless, I don't mean to be...honestly, I'm hoping you have the time and patience to answer a couple questions. (?)
Was this advice or suggestion given to you by another grieving, or is this the way you've discovered works best for you? And....how long have you been implementing this "technique?" Please don't be offended, the absolute LAST thing I intend is to offend, hurt, or insinuate sarcastic judgement! I ask because it is something I'm not familiar with, but hope you're willing and able to educate me in my ignorance. Grief is a BEAST in and of itself, and can make a person feel utterly alone in a crowd of a million. Too often people are left devastated while others lose their sense of empathy and leave the bereaved forgotten and rushed as if there's a time limit to this....and for me, it is in these moments it hurts worst. One thing I've learned (the hard way) is that stuffing my pain away to be strong for others earned consequences, often unintentionally succumbing to more suffering for myself AND others. It was only when I finally realised I couldn't "run from it" a second longer, that I began to truly grieve. In this new found knowledge I began to heal. I know that though "we all bleed red," our experiences and the results can be unique to the person and situation. That's why I bluntly ask these intrusive questions.....
Again, I have no malicious intent and am hoping that we can all learn, vent, cry, laugh, whatever we need in the moment to find avenues to heal and hopefully help one another. If you choose to respond, or not I just want to say "Thank You!"Please take care, you're in my thoughts and prayers!!!
@@roxannadrake7186 it was just a way I found to make it not seem like they're really gone forever.... and yes grieving is a bitch. It will get better with time.
@@thomasbarlow4223 thank you all for the love!
I'm not suicidal,
just wanted to tell you all that so no worries.
ive started with deeply meditation,
the death of my best friend evoke me compassion
and empathy for all people.
like, i feel the urge to help others because i dont want anyone to feel this pain..
i feel more awake in my soul than ever
like a whole new person
with deep compassion love and empathy
but still i feel grief frustration and saddness at the same time.
i feel like changing myself in to a better self being
for my best friend would want me to do so.
he was the most kind
and loving soul filled with harmony ive ever known..
hes my inspiration now..
i so hope theres another life after this in a much better place than earth
that NO religion / holy books ever could imagine.
and where we could meet again .
i didn't even had the chance to say goodbye to him.
wish i could tell him that i love him with unconditional love.
the saddest thing is,
"and this is personal
by the way really hard to write this and im not gonna get in to details..
." but he had a sleep over.
and we talked and had fun laughing and everything
we were talking about urban exploring and such
and when we were about to go to sleep i looked at him
he layed on the other side of the room.
and i looked at him and l said
"shut up im trying to sleep"
because he made such noices.
and i fell asleep.. deeply..
when i awoke 7 hours later..
and went up from bed..
there he laid on the floor beside the bed.
first i thought he were joking with me but when i touched his head he felt cold..
i was in shock.
he was dead..
from heart failure...
i regret my last words..
so much..
This song hits on a whole different level. Everytime I listen to it, I get goosebumps. Only a few know, only the strong survive. Keep it pushing.
It's not fair to have my eyes full of tears after reading the first two replies... losing a son would be the worst... choosing to try to use that S&W .45 is the ultimate most difficult decision to reach but then to have what is otherwise an extremely reliable handcannon refuse to execute is a miracle... and then to turn around and have a productive life is the best.
I remember hangin w you guys at O,Charlies wayyy back before the album came out. Would be cool to see a reunion with Jasin someday. God Bless🙏🏻
Everyone's pointing their fingers
Always condemning me
And nobody knows what I believe
I believe!
best part of the song!
January 2007 my dad ODed and died. In March 2007 Shinedown came to our town and I had handwritten a note asking they play this in his memory. They did. I got to meet the band after the show. I probably sounded psychotic, rambling on about how drugs were destroying lives here...I tried not to take up too much of their time, I really just wanted to thank them. Brent hugged me and it was just one human expressing condolences to another. I appreciate that memory more than he could ever know. He told me he was sure my dad was there because they had a couple of technical glitches during the song, idk if he was just being kind or if he meant it. That being said, a few years later when it came out he was going to rehab for his family....I cried. I was so proud of this man I barely know other than his stage presence. He fought and beat his addiction, and now his kids and wife will have a father and husband. ❤ We all fall down sometimes and it takes courage and determination to pick yourself up and continue on, to do something selfless for the sake of your family. This man will always have my respect and admiration. I wish him and his family nothing but the best.
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Didn't know that he went to rehab. But he is not married. He only has 1 kid
Staring down the barrel of my 9 until I see my daughters face I put it down and say not this time. Shinedown helps me threw this hard time. Never again wanted to feel this way but here it is. another 10yrs wasted and threw away. Why am I not good enough for anyone to stay.
Who jamming this in 2023???
AND IM STARIN DOWN THE BEAREL OF A 45!
Even better 2024
@@perryzachory60Me too!
jamming in 2024
2024
Any1 listening this masterpiece on 2019.. Hit like for shinedown
"aNyONe liSteNinG iN 2o19?"
Damn right this song hits home, I picked simple man for my father in laws funeral.
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So much emotion in this song! If you do not feel any emotions when listening to this song than you are already gone.
+Michael Wattle DAMN! YEAH
+Michael Wattle so true
preach
I'm already gone, what do I do? Kill myself? I'm writing a Michael Wattle told me to kill myself on my note
+Darth Squeege lol
I love how Brent Smith expresses the world as the "45". I recently read an interview where he expressed this fact. Then, as I listen to the lyrics of this video, he expresses that, "Everyone is pointing their fingers, always condemning me, no one knows what I believe!". So F'ING true. Love ya peeps, but do your homework before judging!!❤
This is my neighbors favorite song regardless if they like it or not lol
Brent Smith (the lead singer and songwriter) has stated in an interview:
“The inspiration from the song really came from - I think a lot of people kinda take a literal sense because of the lyrics - but the song is basically about the day that you wake up and you look at yourself in the mirror and you finally decide that you want to try to become comfortable in your own skin, and realize that you’re gonna have to make yourself happy before you’re going to make anyone else happy. And basically, the 45 isn’t an actual literal term for a gun, I used it as a metaphor for the world, the .45 is actually the world and what it hands you every day of your life. When you get up, it’s a gift to be alive to begin with. A lot of different people, when I’ve talked about it, they said, “Do you really honestly mean that?” And I’m like, “Well, yeah.” Because I’ve been in that situation where I didn’t know if I wanted to continue going on and I didn’t know how to necessarily make myself comfortable with who I was, trying to find a way of learning more about myself. And you come from a dark place sometimes, and that’s really the reality of the song. It’s about overcoming and about moving forward. And it’s basically about understanding that it’s not always going to be good, but you really have no one to blame for yourself if you don’t move forward. That’s where the whole, “Nobody knows what I believe,” [comes from] because we’re all individuals. So that’s really where it comes from, it’s about moving on, really.”
-Wikipedia
Thanks for this comment 🤘🏼💜
he totally chickened out by this rationalization, the lyrics make sense as they are spelt.
this explanation shoos off controversy, but the song is just in the words.
"45 is a metaphor for the world" sure buddy lol
P L I don’t really agree either. Seems to me like the song is about suicide.
Brent has stated that it's about his friend who had an addiction and eventually committed suicide. To avoid controversy, he came up with another explanation.
Samantha Waid Not sure why people would be so butthurt about suicide. It’s a real issue. I have contemplated it several times before as have many others.
I was his Lt in the police dept. He was shot bad but recovered physically. I should have saw the signs. A few weeks later I was toned on task. It was his house. I went in to talk him down cause his wife wife was there. I finally got ordered to vacate with wife. As we left my eyes shut as I heard the shot... I couldn't save I'm from himself. No drugs or booze. He just couldn't handle life anymore. I will always love you brother. Wish I could have helped you.
Heroes never die
My dad died December 13th 1995. Ruled it a suicide. But believe my stepmother murdered him. She lied so much. Said he ate breakfast and then he ate a handful of opiates. It was a lie. Autopsy said there was no drugs or food in his system. I was 11. It stole my whole life. I have 11 years sober now. Closed casket so I didn’t get to see him to say goodbye and that I love him.
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Hands down, by far one of the top ten songs ever created :)
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@@Ojochegbe_Samuel thank you
11 years later and this is still hitting my heart.
Yes sir
This song was originally made in 2001 btw so it’s 21.
I thought 2002
My middle son use to like this song. When we couldn't speak it we could through the music we listened to
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
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