I find this song sort of like the dad had cancer. Or at least that's how I want to find it because my dad died of cancer. I just love how it makes me remember him. And the gunshots are like the gunshots at his funeral.
Praying for you. Just remember that you'll see him again when our lord and savior Jesus Christ comes back to save us all. But for now, may your father rest in peace.
Other musicians would have sung about the pain only but Owl City sings about Hope and "Life-is-going-on" as well. And taht's why I love him. Cause he always thinks about what he's writing and why he writes this
He's such a unique musician because of this. You can absolutely hear the joy of his faith and the strength he gets from God in every song he writes, so even the sad ones are filled with that peace and hope all his fans crave. We just don't hear it anywhere else.
another good example of a song with a similar theme is "Redecorate" by Twenty One Pilots, but you're right there's not a lot of artists that really touch on this subject the way Adam did in this song. and that's a big part of why it's so special to me.
@@Jennethexactly right. His genuine Christian faith isn't irrelevant or adjacent, it's the whole reason his music is the way it is because it reflects his worldview, outlook on life, and daily thought patterns
For the people who don't know background of this song; Adam's mother's dad commited suicide and left Adam Young's mother as a young kid. The girl having panic attack is Adam's mother, and the man is Adam's grandfather.
As a father of two little girls and who struggles with suicidal ideation, thank you for this song, Adam. I’ve promised my wife I will never go through with it and we’ve had some tough moments, for sure. But by the grace of God I’m still here
I do not kow if you will read this, but i am struggeling with the same problem. I had a breakdown wich was hard. It got even harder when my girlfriend left just after, because of that breakdown. Seeing the comment of someone who has become a father and is married even with suicidal problems gives me very much hope in this dark time. Thank you so much and i am certain that you are an amazing dad!
I can relate to this as I’ve been through it went through a lot and put a lot on my family this song hits hard I didn’t really know the story until I saw Adam’s video explaining it.. I’m glad your still here and I am to god I believed told me to stay
I first heard of Adam in 2009 but in 2012 I went through many family troubles and really started listening. Constantly telling myself that if he could sing such optimistic lyrics, then there was a reason for living. He's the only reason I'm still alive. My family, friends even my councillors don't help me. Adam does. He gets rid of my suicidal thoughts, my need to hurt myself, my need to die. Just for a little while. But that's far more than anything else has done. Adam doesn't have a clue how much of an impact he has on people, please help me get the message to him. He deserves to know how many people he has saved.
The best thing about Owl City is that he adresses real life problems and sends messages of hoope through his songs, unlike other artists who usually sing about sex, drugs and partying. Adam you are truly awesome!
+Diana Alexander This is literally my favorite band cause I HATE rap, and rock I like bands like this, No Drug references, No Sex or anything like that :D
This whole song happened to me. Only it was two weeks before my 12th birthday. I was sad a very long time. I thought I never could be happy again without my dad. And at some point I just realised that I didnt loose everything. I still have my family and my awesome friends. There's a lot to live for. And when I heard this song it just reminded me of all of it. Thanks, owl city. :)
For those still wondering why Adam said: "the role of a father he never deserved", Adam officially stated that it was the dad saying that. Adam said this song is from the father's perspective, so the father himself felt he didn't deserve to be a father.
wow! thank you much! i was thinking he was completely wrong about this. Glad it turned out out to be beautiful like the rest of the song, and super relatable also..
"Her dad was a good guy that everyone liked, but nobody knew he was dying inside" Those words touched me so much because that describes pretty much my life.
Adam, this song actually saved my life. A few months ago I wanted to die but then I heard this and it changed my life. God is using you and your musical talent!
wow that happend to me to :( I'm glad you didn't :) this song helped me to stop cutting and I didn't kill myself although I still feel like it sometimes but than I just listen to this song♡
+Abii Birkett Do You Know I Read your this comment with the bracket in Adam's U.S interview... He told that his song makes someone strong and saved someone's life and this was you.....Happy to reach to Read your this comment which I read on The Adam Young's Blog spot U.S interview....!! God Bless You Dear....!! Keep Strong & Brave...!!
+Nukenation321 i know how you feel, i have almost been to the place before. I have been on the breach of suicide but music like this really helps me relieve my stress.
This song describes my best friend. Her dad was seriously abusive and eventually passed away, although he could have prevented it. One of the things she told me was that the last conversation they had was an argument, and she just wanted to say that she didn't mean it. That she was sorry. And not a year later, her mom shot herself. That alone is sad enough, but after that, my friend changed. She went from practically living at my house to not even talking to me. She finally came back after two years, and I cried after she left. Because she just wasn't the same person. I missed her the most when I was sitting next to her. I want to see her again, just to tell her goodbye.
My dad died August of this year... We still don't know how... My fathers mother just said that he died on a porch... And... I just got back to talking to him... After 6 fucking years when my mother kicked him out of the house...😰
This song, in my opinion, encourages forgiveness and moving forward despite the past. You should stay in the present to prepare for the unseen future. This "is just the beginning, it isn't the end" meaning you should stay strong and prepare for suffering that may occur in the future. I love this song because it brings out my emotions and so strongly that I can't help but shed tears.
I listen too alot of music. Everything from Fall Out Boy to 5SOS too Panic! At the Disco. But Owl City is special too me. When I was 11, I started high school, like most British kids, and I knew it wouldn't be a breeze. At the time I was obsessed with Owl City. I got bullied alot, more than alot, and everyday I'd go home, curl up in a ball and just listen too Adam sing. Mainly because his voice was the most comforting thing I'd ever heard. After a couple of months I started on one of Adam's old projects, Aquarium which led me into screamo music and I didn't listen too Owl City for about six months. however in may 2012 I attempted suicide. When i woke up in hospital I didn't speak for two days, I was too upset I hadn't died. However on the second day I just asked for my phone, I wouldn't tell them why, I just stayed silent until they gave it too me, and I plugged my headphones in pretended I was at home and listened too Adam singing again, and it gave me strength. Listening too him paint the world in such a beautiful way, it gave me hope for myself. And that's why I love Owl City, that's why i love Adam. because he's simply beautiful and he saved not just my life, but also my will.
Corey Meier Thank you. He's done so much for me, and for months at a time I'll drift from band too band but I always come back too him y'know? He's so special, and I hope one day I can meet him and tell him myself.
KickTheCJ Your welcome and you have my back for you to be able to meet Adam some day, and when you do tell him all of the people's heart's he's changed and tell him your story.
Ive been listening to owl city since 2009. And his music never gave up on me. I got made fun of because people think im weird for listening to music like this because im black and i dont listen to rap. Ive always been judged for it. I could never quite fit in with other black people. always felt like an outsider. People dont understand that owl city has helped me through some tough things in life. Bouncing from one place to the next in foster care, wanting to kill myself because my existence never made me happy. anti depressent pills never worked, suicidal thoughts lingered over my head every night and the lost of my father stayed on my mind. I felt dead on the inside.. And i always saw myself crawl back to Adams music. He paints a picture in my head. Very beautiful and positive thoughts. Because of Adam, Im free. He healed me and so did God. I love his music and the way he portrays himself. Im so glad im here to tell my story because without his optimistically talented music, I would be gone.. Love you Adam
The role of a father he never deserved He abandoned his daughter and never returned And over the years though the pain was real She finally forgave him and started to heal
i dedicate this song to my Dad who always made everyone around him smile and who will always be in my heart RIP dad i'll miss you so much you'll always be in my heart and Adam thanks for being such a inspirational role model to me and many others with your beautiful music you really inspired me to carry on drawing and doing what i love no matter what thanks Owl City for being such a amazing role model :)
This song is so special to me. I had a Uncle that committed suicide when I was young and then his daughter committed suicide about a year ago. I wish I had found this video before my cousin took her life. I suffer from depression and I too have concerned taking my own life, I even bought a gun and I hate guns. But I chicken out with the gun pointed to my head. I was in therapy for weeks after that, my therapist wanted to put me in the hospital when I told her but I promised I would not hurt myself. You just don't know how bad depression is until you have experienced it yourself. Be safe and give your love ones a hug. You would be surprised the power a true hug really has on a person.
Well said my friend well said and if you feel like harming yourself just private message me on RUclips if I don't see it comment on my video saying you sent a DM and we can have a chat :) and you might feel better even tho I don't know you everyone deserves respect kindness and a helping hand if you feel depressed again or if you are still depressed just talk to someone even if it's not me just know my offer to chat is there have a good day.
+Knife X Lizard Thanks so much for the words of kindness and understanding. The lyrics that really stick out to me from this song is "no one knew he was dying inside". That is the way I feel a lot but I try to look at it that all of us are always dying, I guess with depression thought you can actually feel it happening.
I'm not a father or anything but I can really relate to what he say about the father in this song. Keeping feelings inside and pretending to be fine. It really hurts to think about who would be affected if I did leave and this song really helps me see it. Beautiful song, Adam. Thank you
My brother passed away two weeks ago today (Aug. 26, 2023) It crushed my heart so much, but this song as brought me so much comfort. “Her dad was a good guy that everyone liked, but nobody knew he was dying inside.” This speaks to me on a different level, it’s like this song is meant for my dear brother. Thank you Owl City.
When I was 11 I walked into my dad's room because everyday around lunch time we'd eat lunch and watch TV. When I walked in I saw him take his last breath after over dosing. That image of his lifeless eyes still haunts me years later. I've thought about ending it multiple times but then I stop and think about how much pain he left behind and how much pain I'd leave behind on my new foster family. They've gotten attached and want to adopt me. I miss him everyday and talk to his ashes about how my day went. I always tell him about how school is going and how my social life is. If only he could have fought just a little bit longer. If only I could've seen what he was going through. Since that day I haven't failed to be there for someone who needs it. I have saved some lives because I refuse to let anyone feel alone
Adam Young, I started listening to you in 2009 or 2010. I was going through depression and suicidal thoughts. I wanted to end my life so many times. And I used to turn on your music and cry because during certain moments I couldn't take hearing anything else. I went to your concert in 2011 and I have loved you and your music so much. You'll never know how you had an impact on my life, but you did. You brought me closer with Christ and also opened up a world where music helped healed me. I can't thank you enough. You inspired me to write out my feelings instead of hurting myself and to keep my mind off of things. I love you Adam Young and I hope that your fans continue to show you love. I'll always be a meatball. :)
🥺😭 My lil sister committed suicide this year, day before St. Patrick's Day. We used to listen to fireflies growing up. I miss her so much. RIP lil sis I love you and miss you 😭😭😭❤
I love this song. not because of the song, but because this made me feel feelings I haven't felt in a long time. this made me cry and a song has never made me cry before. So thank you Adam and keep making beautiful music.
Sim Stories I KNOW! I preordered his album and it came up to my music playlist. I was playing some kind of fun song and I've never heard it before. Then it played suddenly on shuffle mode after the happy song and I was crying while walking...
My sister opened her phone and found this song in her browser. She has an 8 year old daughter and a 4 year old daughter whose father committed suicide recently. No one can explain how the song got there other than that God wanted her to see it. I didn't even know this song existed and I love Owl City.
yeah i think that that is amazing but sry i do not feel that god is real. i feel that suicide is one of the most distressing causes of death because both my parents commited suicide. thanks
To all who accuse Adam of being hard on the dad for committing suicide, here's a theory: take the line "The role of a father he never deserved". Throughout the video, did you ever see a mother? I think this line is to be taken as "the role of a single father", which would mean that he didn't deserve to lose his wife (you can see one tombstone in the old cam footage, and two in the present). The title of this song is not only addressed to people like the daughter dealing with depression and anger, but also people like the father, who are dealing with the same emotions and contemplating suicide. Btw, I shed a tear watching this.
He didn't deserve to be a father because he never returned to see his daughter, not because he committed suicide. What Adam is saying is even if the parents got a divorce the father should have still been there for the daughter.
Adam is unbelievably inspiring for me; he's one of the main reasons I started making music and i genuinely hope to be in the same conversations as him one day. So much love and respect for this guy.
When I was 12, my dad had to legally leave because he did horrible things to my sister. He was not a good father. I forgave him, but my sister, my mom, and I went through a lot (But now, we are as awesome, and going through it made us stronger...). And also, Adam skydived/skydive and I have wanted to skydive since I was 5. I feel like he is a soul brother to me.
You can FEEL the emotion in his voice at 1:22. Adam, you've saved so many lives, including my own. Thank you for all that you do, and please don't ever stop. :,)
I TOTALLY understand what you are saying but.....on the scale of raw emotion in vocals...that was pretty weak. Listen to "This Is The End (If You Want It)" by Relient K (the lead singer is ironically one of Adam's very close friends and songwriter companions). You can literally hear his voice crack as he lets out a struggling scream. Tops the emotion here hands down. I love this song but all I'm saying is, the vocals don't come close to the "raw emotion" given by many other artists. Jason Brown
I was writing about 9/11 when i was listening to this song, and the double sadness just broke my heart. I practically sobbed the entire time I was writing.
I'm crying. You're crying. We're all crying or maybe very sad. If you lost your father, or mother, you'd cry? This is a song, we feel the emotions, we feel sad too.
I haven't lost any of my parents but this song just speaks to me so well. A friend of mine left me without saying anything, I don't know if she's alive or not but I still miss her. I've been suffering from panic attacks since 2014 and never found a song that i can relate to as much as this one. Thank you Adam. Just thank you. Thank you for making this song. For singing it. Thank you for helping so many people.
I love how it leads you to believe it's just about a father abandoning the family, and then it becomes clear when the word "gunshot" is sung right before the chorus.
My Uncle years ago now left my family due to depression. Took his life and left many pieces behind. As well as today my Grandmother left due to her old, frail body but one thing always remains. The memories will always last even though the pain subsidies. I miss them deeply and will forever rock my heart to the core. RIP to anybody that has dealt with the loss of of loved one.
I always have to scroll down to hide the visuals. The first time I listened to this song, I watched the video and literally started crying. You make this world better. I take my hat off to you, Owl City.
I wasn't prepared when I first heard this song, honestly, because I was listening to the album without paying attention while writing a short story and I like to listen to Owl city to focus....I actually had to stop and just stare blankly at the ceiling until it finished, because it both made my throat and burned my eyes with a thousand onions. I don't even really relate to the song, but the way Adam sings it somehow made it hit home like an arrow on the bullseye. I just put it on repeat and laid back in the bed for a few minutes. Its such a beautiful song, I've never had a song that literally made me cry just from listening to it.
Brought Tears to my eyes! Love the song, love the video, but the story behind the video was soooooooo sad!!!!! Adam, please, make more videos that change people's hearts like this and Beautiful Times because you are the only band that i know makes music like this that has a meaning behind the video!! Hope you guys don't stop!!!!
He said "Adam", which implies he knows he's only one person. Technically, Owl City is a music project, not a band, but band is so commonly used it's easy to see where the confusion comes from.
This song, I personally don't relate too.. but for anyone who it does, I am sorry you had to go through something like this. I hope you're doing good, and you got through it okay. Much love, and Hugs
This song really helped me deal with grief. This May I lost my grandmother. This was the first ever time I lost someone close to me and I took it really hard. The line "she wanted him back just to tell him goodbye" really speaks out to me. My grandmother lived in South Africa and was planning to visit this August. I haven't seen her in over 5 years and now I'll never get the chance to. I relate to this lyric so much, I just want her back, just for a moment, just to apologise for anything I've done to her, to tell her goodbye and that I love her. I don't think I would've been able to deal with her loss as well as I did if it weren't for Adam's music. I hope he knows how much he and his music means to me, and I want to thank him. Only God knows where my mental state would be if it weren't for him. ❤️
"This Isn't The End" An eight year old girl had a panic attack 'Cause the father she loved left and never looked back No longer the hero she counted on He told her he loved her and then he was gone She tried to look happy in front of her friends But knew that she'd never feel normal again She fought back the tears as they filled her eyes And wanted him back just to tell him goodbye When the rain falls down When it all turns around When the light goes out This isn't the end Her dad was a good guy that everyone liked But nobody knew he was dying inside He promised his family he'd be alright And then with a gunshot he left them behind When the rain falls down When it all turns around When the light goes out This isn't the end When the rain falls down When it all turns around When the light goes out This isn't the end, no. The role of a father he never deserved He abandoned his daughter and never returned And over the years though the pain was real She finally forgave him and started to heal How close is the ending, well, nobody knows The future's a mystery and anything goes Love is confusing and life is hard You fight to survive 'cause you made it this far It's all too astounding to comprehend It's just the beginning this isn't the end It's just the beginning this isn't the end
when I first heard this song, the idea of forgiveness at the end of this song was strange. How could she forgive him for what he did? But as time went on, I learned that forgiveness isn't what most people think it is. It isn't about excusing something. It isn't about letting the person that hurt you go, it's about setting yourself free. Forgiveness releases the weight that holds you down. The weight of resentment and pain. Thanks for helping me learn that, Adam.
How can 316 people dislike this amazing song? This song is a beauty, the theme is magnificient and the meaning that it conveys just can't be described in words.
Adam, thank you for writing this. My dad passed away last December from sickness, and I relate to the girl so much. I thank the Lord for you, this song has helped me quite a bit.
i am a"primary school" graduate and i was really gonna miss my friends, but when i heard this, it showed me that i wasn't alone, and everyone is for me, and life is hard, and as adam said... *it's just the beginning, this isn't the end*
Can someone please tell me why "Anaconda" and "All About That Bass" have hundreds of millions more views than this song? As a normal human, I prefer inspiration over degradation. Please, someone, explain with something legitimate.
Because, this video is about death and people do not like to think about our own mortality or realities that remind us of how short life can be. The songs you mention help us to forget that reality, if even temporarily, by enticing us to focus on our more baser desires.
What I love about owl city is that he compares people that hold him dearly (in songs) with art and things he love, this is something mainstream artists has just started doing and it is not even comparable to the way Adam does it, the rest of the mainstream ones are usually cheesy and unoriginal not using a single metaphor.
This song is my life story. I've never related to something more and I listen to this song on repeat and cry because it is touching and I've not had the best childhood considering I relate to this and I thank you guys for making this.
I can relate to this song. my parents have been divorced all my life, which still makes me feel distant from my mom. I have a best friend who i love so much but they were and might still be depressed or worse. this song means so much to me :(.
This song came on my youtube mix. I had never heard it before, and if you had told me that somehow Adam had found some news article written on my dad and wrote this song based off it, I would have believed you. I was eight when he committed suicide, and, being a trans man, I would have been written as his eldest daughter at the time. His last words to me were that he loved me. Later, I changed my name to Rain ("...when the rain falls down..."). I can't believe how much I relate to this song, both in how it felt to lose him then, and how it feels now, healing and forgiving him and having had his depression passed down to me, trying not to become him and "fighting to survive because I've made it this far". Randomly discovering this song really does feel like one of those moments where the universe looks down on you and gently places something monumental to you in your hands.
This tells the story of me I am 12 now but I was only 11 when it happened my dad had drug addiction and in December close to Christmas we got the news he had passed away he shot him self to escape the earth and that really left a mark on me After that for some reason I wanted to die as well only then I started listening to you music I found owl city when looking through nightcore music I had downloaded all you albums but only then i saw a song titled this isn't the end I listened to it and I was crying so hard. Even though I miss my dad this isn't the end 🙂
Speedbird I listen to music a lot but this is the first song that has ever made me cry and i actually had tears rolling down my face through the whole song
"Her Dad was a good guy that everyone liked, but nobody knew he was dying inside. He promised his family they'd be alright, and then with a gunshot he left them behind." That last line hit me right in the heart.
My biggest concern was definitely that the visualiser wouldn't pay respect to the message of the song, but this really does. A very beautiful visualiser. Gave me chills a couple of times.
My uncle passed away just this morning, i don't knew him so much, but this last month we were more close of him. He had a conflictive relation with his only daugther, and just like the lyrics of this video, she wasn't forgave him yet. Now, i only hope change of mind and left the past behind. This song it's very sad but strong at the same time. I didn't can't hold the tears, and i usually consider myself as a cold man. I never expected find this song, i was eating now when i heard the words of the singer at the restaurant. It touched me a lot. Rest in peace now, uncle. Just fly. I will remember you always
This song will stay close to my heart till I die. It helps me keep going. My sister was kidnapped on the day of my other sister's birthday back when I was on my 2nd grade. I was too young to learn that people come and go. I was always known as the brother of the missing girl, it was hard to be reminded every time someone asks about her. Growing up not understanding what's happening and seeing my mom cry every night not knowing how to help was my childhood. Seeing my sister tear up everytime her birthday comes. We still haven't seen our sister, but the case is still ongoing. I'm now 21 years old and the pain is still here, still getting more painful. It sucks but we can't even talk about it in our family, cause it still hurts. I've been listening to this song every now and then since 2014. The last few lines kept me going, it's just the beginning, this isn't the end.
I first stumbled upon this song when I was 14/15 after my dad had committed suicide and it made me very angry because I thought this song was unrealistic, ignorant and sugar coated and that I could never forgive my dad but now 3 years later I'm starting to see the lyrics becoming more and more true by the year and I want all of you who are going through the same thing to know that time heals. Yes I will never be the same person I was before but it does get better.
To the 1% who reads this Your skin isn't paper, don't cut it Your face isn't a mask, don't cover it Your body isn't a book, dont judge it Your life isn't a movie, don't end it Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it You're beautiful💓 Be you... Now please spread this message to the other 99%
In 2013 my friend died the last thing he asked me was if I wanted to have guitar lessons my jerk response was no. I now live like its the last day of my life and I treat others that way to.
To anyone having trouble understanding: Her father had committed suicide via gun due to depression caused by reasons unknown, possibly because of an absence of a mom.
The song say something about him not feeling like he should be a father or is not good for a father role . Since the song is sang on a father's perspective
its SKREED Not quite, almost though. The lines, "The role of a Father he never deserved, He abandoned his daughter and never returned." Is saying, it isn't very fatherly to leave your daughter to fend for herself. This verse is emulating the hate the daughter might have felt, like wishing that her father wasn't her father. At the end of the verse, "She finally forgave him, and started to heal." reflects her change of heart.
this song makes me cry every time i hear it because my dad used to be depressed when i was little, im afraid he's gonna fall down to depression again and i dont want him to leave my life yet
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"you fight to survive, cause you made it this far..."
No words can be truer, this was an amazing verse
sunk cost fallacy
@@Ari-hc1vr dang that's kinda dark 😂
plastic bag that’s what motivates me every day now that I’ve heard this song
@@katiebug8463 it motivates me so much, I actually got it tattooed a few weeks ago. With "its just the beginning this isn't the end" as second line.
I find this song sort of like the dad had cancer. Or at least that's how I want to find it because my dad died of cancer. I just love how it makes me remember him. And the gunshots are like the gunshots at his funeral.
Owl City is the only music that I can listen to and feel like crying while also feeling so peaceful
That is the most relevant owl city comment I have ever seen. It's so true
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I so agree with you Devan Shea.
Me too
Im glad you didnt do it
My dad died at Aug 28, 2014
And this video uploaded at Aug 29, 2014
I just feel this video is made for me...
Thank you OwlCity.
RIP dad :')
Praying for you.
may god bless your dad
Praying for you. Just remember that you'll see him again when our lord and savior Jesus Christ comes back to save us all. But for now, may your father rest in peace.
Ken Force it's okay I feel sooo sad I lost someone too stay strong
May he be happy and peaceful in heaven
Other musicians would have sung about the pain only but Owl City sings about Hope and "Life-is-going-on" as well. And taht's why I love him. Cause he always thinks about what he's writing and why he writes this
He's such a unique musician because of this. You can absolutely hear the joy of his faith and the strength he gets from God in every song he writes, so even the sad ones are filled with that peace and hope all his fans crave. We just don't hear it anywhere else.
I absolutely agree
another good example of a song with a similar theme is "Redecorate" by Twenty One Pilots, but you're right there's not a lot of artists that really touch on this subject the way Adam did in this song. and that's a big part of why it's so special to me.
@@Jennethexactly right. His genuine Christian faith isn't irrelevant or adjacent, it's the whole reason his music is the way it is because it reflects his worldview, outlook on life, and daily thought patterns
For the people who don't know background of this song; Adam's mother's dad commited suicide and left Adam Young's mother as a young kid. The girl having panic attack is Adam's mother, and the man is Adam's grandfather.
Where did you learn of such a story? I mean, I sure don’t doubt you, but I’d like some concrete statement or something.
Ah, I see. Just watched the video. Thanks.
I had a strange feeling that this would be the story behind it.
Thanks for information and I’m Turkish too🇹🇷
I believe you but. Damn that's like jeez
As a father of two little girls and who struggles with suicidal ideation, thank you for this song, Adam. I’ve promised my wife I will never go through with it and we’ve had some tough moments, for sure. But by the grace of God I’m still here
As someone who was once a little girl who lost her dad, thank you for staying❤
Hold on, I believe in you. Praying for you! You're a good dad. Take care.
You got this man! Your kids love you! Hang in there, and God bless!
I do not kow if you will read this, but i am struggeling with the same problem. I had a breakdown wich was hard. It got even harder when my girlfriend left just after, because of that breakdown. Seeing the comment of someone who has become a father and is married even with suicidal problems gives me very much hope in this dark time. Thank you so much and i am certain that you are an amazing dad!
I can relate to this as I’ve been through it went through a lot and put a lot on my family this song hits hard I didn’t really know the story until I saw Adam’s video explaining it.. I’m glad your still here and I am to god I believed told me to stay
I first heard of Adam in 2009 but in 2012 I went through many family troubles and really started listening. Constantly telling myself that if he could sing such optimistic lyrics, then there was a reason for living. He's the only reason I'm still alive. My family, friends even my councillors don't help me. Adam does. He gets rid of my suicidal thoughts, my need to hurt myself, my need to die. Just for a little while. But that's far more than anything else has done. Adam doesn't have a clue how much of an impact he has on people, please help me get the message to him. He deserves to know how many people he has saved.
This comment was already said but thank you for re-posting it so everybody could see (originally posted by Libby Siefker
I didn't repost anything.
Chloe Parkin No not saying you did but Libby Siefker said the same thing is all i'm saying.
Yeah, I understand.
Chloe Parkin I think that is beautiful, and i'd agree, Adams music does make you feel a lot better when you're down, clearly that is proved by you :)
The best thing about Owl City is that he adresses real life problems and sends messages of hoope through his songs, unlike other artists who usually sing about sex, drugs and partying. Adam you are truly awesome!
Diana Alexander *hope
+Diana Alexander he really gives me hoope
+Diana Alexander This is literally my favorite band cause I HATE rap, and rock I like bands like this, No Drug references, No Sex or anything like that :D
+Diana Alexander I totally agree I think adam is a *true* musical artist :)
And this song is really sad, She does not have a mom, so her dad takes care of her. Im guessing she went to a foster home
This whole song happened to me. Only it was two weeks before my 12th birthday. I was sad a very long time. I thought I never could be happy again without my dad. And at some point I just realised that I didnt loose everything. I still have my family and my awesome friends. There's a lot to live for.
And when I heard this song it just reminded me of all of it. Thanks, owl city. :)
God bless you. x
+KittyBread Thanks :)
No problem :)
As unfortunate as things can be in life...I truly believe that everything happens for a reason...it's quite a life we live sometimes.
Matthew Bunn i love u
For those still wondering why Adam said: "the role of a father he never deserved", Adam officially stated that it was the dad saying that. Adam said this song is from the father's perspective, so the father himself felt he didn't deserve to be a father.
Thank you so much, I always wondered about this and I feel like i'm hearing the song in a whole new light now ♡ :")
wow! thank you much! i was thinking he was completely wrong about this. Glad it turned out out to be beautiful like the rest of the song, and super relatable also..
Who would've ever thought...Owl City is the critical piece of holding society together.
"Her dad was a good guy that everyone liked, but nobody knew he was dying inside" Those words touched me so much because that describes pretty much my life.
People like you because you are probably amazing, believe in yourself!
Abel James Thanks for being such a nice person in the comments! We need more people like you
Hello sir, how are you doing these days? I hope you're okay.
I hope you're doing better now, everyone fights a battle at some point. You are loved, the world needs you.
Stay strong, King
IM NOT CRYING. YOURE CRYING.
+Alpha Liz GET OUT OF MY ROOM MOM
+Brett Edwards best comment goes to...
+Alpha Liz LIAR!
you're right I am
+Alpha Liz NO I'M NOT, YOU ARE.
Adam, this song actually saved my life. A few months ago I wanted to die but then I heard this and it changed my life. God is using you and your musical talent!
I am glad you didn't, just keep the lyrics in your head. Stay strong. I heard this song after I had a bad panic attack and it helped me 😊
wow that happend to me to :(
I'm glad you didn't :) this song helped me to stop cutting and I didn't kill myself although I still feel like it sometimes but than I just listen to this song♡
+Abii Birkett Do You Know I Read your this comment with the bracket in Adam's U.S interview... He told that his song makes someone strong and saved someone's life and this was you.....Happy to reach to Read your this comment which I read on The Adam Young's Blog spot U.S interview....!! God Bless You Dear....!! Keep Strong & Brave...!!
How can it help you nothing seems to help me 😔
+Nukenation321 i know how you feel, i have almost been to the place before. I have been on the breach of suicide but music like this really helps me relieve my stress.
This song describes my best friend. Her dad was seriously abusive and eventually passed away, although he could have prevented it. One of the things she told me was that the last conversation they had was an argument, and she just wanted to say that she didn't mean it. That she was sorry. And not a year later, her mom shot herself. That alone is sad enough, but after that, my friend changed. She went from practically living at my house to not even talking to me. She finally came back after two years, and I cried after she left. Because she just wasn't the same person. I missed her the most when I was sitting next to her. I want to see her again, just to tell her goodbye.
That's okay fren. I grew up without a dad until now, which still hurts. Stay alive I-/
My dad died August of this year... We still don't know how... My fathers mother just said that he died on a porch... And... I just got back to talking to him... After 6 fucking years when my mother kicked him out of the house...😰
Twenty Paphonies Praying for you and your friend.
Wow.... and I thought that I my life was messed up.
Deepest condolences.
This song, in my opinion, encourages forgiveness and moving forward despite the past. You should stay in the present to prepare for the unseen future. This "is just the beginning, it isn't the end" meaning you should stay strong and prepare for suffering that may occur in the future. I love this song because it brings out my emotions and so strongly that I can't help but shed tears.
I listen too alot of music. Everything from Fall Out Boy to 5SOS too Panic! At the Disco. But Owl City is special too me. When I was 11, I started high school, like most British kids, and I knew it wouldn't be a breeze. At the time I was obsessed with Owl City. I got bullied alot, more than alot, and everyday I'd go home, curl up in a ball and just listen too Adam sing. Mainly because his voice was the most comforting thing I'd ever heard. After a couple of months I started on one of Adam's old projects, Aquarium which led me into screamo music and I didn't listen too Owl City for about six months. however in may 2012 I attempted suicide. When i woke up in hospital I didn't speak for two days, I was too upset I hadn't died. However on the second day I just asked for my phone, I wouldn't tell them why, I just stayed silent until they gave it too me, and I plugged my headphones in pretended I was at home and listened too Adam singing again, and it gave me strength. Listening too him paint the world in such a beautiful way, it gave me hope for myself. And that's why I love Owl City, that's why i love Adam. because he's simply beautiful and he saved not just my life, but also my will.
Dude that story gave goosebumps and owlcity does that to a lot of people so don't stop listening to him, and so glad he gave you hope... live on
Corey Meier Thank you. He's done so much for me, and for months at a time I'll drift from band too band but I always come back too him y'know? He's so special, and I hope one day I can meet him and tell him myself.
KickTheCJ Your welcome and you have my back for you to be able to meet Adam some day, and when you do tell him all of the people's heart's he's changed and tell him your story.
Corey Meier I will. It would be my honour.
KickTheCJ That's an awesome story, and I think Adam will always be different to other musicians in a good way :)
Ive been listening to owl city since 2009. And his music never gave up on me. I got made fun of because people think im weird for listening to music like this because im black and i dont listen to rap. Ive always been judged for it. I could never quite fit in with other black people. always felt like an outsider. People dont understand that owl city has helped me through some tough things in life. Bouncing from one place to the next in foster care, wanting to kill myself because my existence never made me happy. anti depressent pills never worked, suicidal thoughts lingered over my head every night and the lost of my father stayed on my mind. I felt dead on the inside.. And i always saw myself crawl back to Adams music. He paints a picture in my head. Very beautiful and positive thoughts. Because of Adam, Im free. He healed me and so did God. I love his music and the way he portrays himself. Im so glad im here to tell my story because without his optimistically talented music, I would be gone.. Love you Adam
i love you too man, smile always. (:
;)
:)
***** yes thank you
***** your comment made me feel good inside im glad you see what i see in adam. Thanks!!
The role of a father he never deserved
He abandoned his daughter and never returned
And over the years though the pain was real
She finally forgave him and started to heal
Only Owl city could create something so beautiful.
this song is srsly relatable. lol
The strength it takes to overcome this must be immeasurable.
I mean i understand his feeling but i think this lyrics condems his grandfather to much
@@mikeluss6213 exactly, he just condemned his Grandfather as a weak, fragile and undeserving Father like he knows everything he's been through.
i dedicate this song to my Dad
who always made everyone around him smile and who will always be in my heart
RIP dad
i'll miss you so much
you'll always be in my heart
and
Adam
thanks for being such a inspirational role model to me and many others with your beautiful music
you really inspired me to carry on drawing and doing what i love
no matter what
thanks Owl City
for being such a amazing role model
:)
Oh my god, that must be so hard for you. :(
kida tash hear, hear
kida tash Im same to all the difficulties of your life but the only difference is that its my mom that died. btw God bless you :)
rip my dad too he was a good man :(
godbless you!
This song is so special to me. I had a Uncle that committed suicide when I was young and then his daughter committed suicide about a year ago. I wish I had found this video before my cousin took her life. I suffer from depression and I too have concerned taking my own life, I even bought a gun and I hate guns. But I chicken out with the gun pointed to my head. I was in therapy for weeks after that, my therapist wanted to put me in the hospital when I told her but I promised I would not hurt myself. You just don't know how bad depression is until you have experienced it yourself. Be safe and give your love ones a hug. You would be surprised the power a true hug really has on a person.
Well said my friend well said and if you feel like harming yourself just private message me on RUclips if I don't see it comment on my video saying you sent a DM and we can have a chat :) and you might feel better even tho I don't know you everyone deserves respect kindness and a helping hand if you feel depressed again or if you are still depressed just talk to someone even if it's not me just know my offer to chat is there have a good day.
+Knife X Lizard Thanks so much for the words of kindness and understanding. The lyrics that really stick out to me from this song is "no one knew he was dying inside". That is the way I feel a lot but I try to look at it that all of us are always dying, I guess with depression thought you can actually feel it happening.
Amen and godbless you!
How u doin now
I'm not a father or anything but I can really relate to what he say about the father in this song. Keeping feelings inside and pretending to be fine. It really hurts to think about who would be affected if I did leave and this song really helps me see it. Beautiful song, Adam. Thank you
My brother passed away two weeks ago today (Aug. 26, 2023)
It crushed my heart so much, but this song as brought me so much comfort.
“Her dad was a good guy that everyone liked, but nobody knew he was dying inside.”
This speaks to me on a different level, it’s like this song is meant for my dear brother.
Thank you Owl City.
this is my "STAY STRONG DAMN IT!" song
Stay strong.... Always. X
Adam you are a hero and an inspiration. Keep making brilliant music.
what u mean by keep making brilliant music exactly
When I was 11 I walked into my dad's room because everyday around lunch time we'd eat lunch and watch TV. When I walked in I saw him take his last breath after over dosing. That image of his lifeless eyes still haunts me years later. I've thought about ending it multiple times but then I stop and think about how much pain he left behind and how much pain I'd leave behind on my new foster family. They've gotten attached and want to adopt me. I miss him everyday and talk to his ashes about how my day went. I always tell him about how school is going and how my social life is. If only he could have fought just a little bit longer. If only I could've seen what he was going through. Since that day I haven't failed to be there for someone who needs it. I have saved some lives because I refuse to let anyone feel alone
I'M NOT CRYING MY EYES ARE JUST SWEATING
Just let the tears flow, just let them flow!!!
Corey Meier
Let it out, let it out. I won't judge!
Let them go! Let them go!
I know you cant hold them back anymore!
Let them go! Let them go!
Adam Young, I started listening to you in 2009 or 2010. I was going through depression and suicidal thoughts. I wanted to end my life so many times. And I used to turn on your music and cry because during certain moments I couldn't take hearing anything else. I went to your concert in 2011 and I have loved you and your music so much. You'll never know how you had an impact on my life, but you did. You brought me closer with Christ and also opened up a world where music helped healed me. I can't thank you enough. You inspired me to write out my feelings instead of hurting myself and to keep my mind off of things. I love you Adam Young and I hope that your fans continue to show you love. I'll always be a meatball. :)
🥺😭 My lil sister committed suicide this year, day before St. Patrick's Day. We used to listen to fireflies growing up. I miss her so much. RIP lil sis I love you and miss you 😭😭😭❤
I love this song. not because of the song, but because this made me feel feelings I haven't felt in a long time. this made me cry and a song has never made me cry before. So thank you Adam and keep making beautiful music.
Sim Stories I KNOW! I preordered his album and it came up to my music playlist. I was playing some kind of fun song and I've never heard it before. Then it played suddenly on shuffle mode after the happy song and I was crying while walking...
Very sad ;(
Sim Stories I feel the same
My sister opened her phone and found this song in her browser. She has an 8 year old daughter and a 4 year old daughter whose father committed suicide recently. No one can explain how the song got there other than that God wanted her to see it. I didn't even know this song existed and I love Owl City.
That's amazing 😊
+McLennonLover a true sign that god was there for her :) send your sister my best
***** Lol
that's depressingly beautiful
yeah i think that that is amazing but sry i do not feel that god is real. i feel that suicide is one of the most distressing causes of death because both my parents commited suicide. thanks
"he promised his family he'd be alright" whoa. That hits like no other.
When i heard the line "With a gunshot he left her behind"...
the feels train started rolling when i heard it
The second I heard that part I started crying
+bengiAnimates this is the story of me and my dad. i cant stop crying, he made a permanent solution to a temporary problem
+Rachel Marshall thats true for my friend too... Her dad died from suicide... And this story is exactly like it
+RandompandaStudios Yeah. My father is moving to another country because he wants to start new. Yet i still don't cry when i hear this.
To all who accuse Adam of being hard on the dad for committing suicide, here's a theory: take the line "The role of a father he never deserved". Throughout the video, did you ever see a mother? I think this line is to be taken as "the role of a single father", which would mean that he didn't deserve to lose his wife (you can see one tombstone in the old cam footage, and two in the present). The title of this song is not only addressed to people like the daughter dealing with depression and anger, but also people like the father, who are dealing with the same emotions and contemplating suicide.
Btw, I shed a tear watching this.
I imagine tha tline as being the daughters feelings for a while. Until she was able to heal.
Kaze Steampunk Yes, but most people think that. I cant be so mainstream;) I gotta come up with unique ideas.
He didn't deserve to be a father because he never returned to see his daughter, not because he committed suicide. What Adam is saying is even if the parents got a divorce the father should have still been there for the daughter.
KrazyKing17 "He promised his family he'd be fine, then with a gunshot he left them behind". Listen next time yeah?
The Witty Idiots *he'd be alright, listen next time yeah?
Adam is unbelievably inspiring for me; he's one of the main reasons I started making music and i genuinely hope to be in the same conversations as him one day. So much love and respect for this guy.
When I was 12, my dad had to legally leave because he did horrible things to my sister. He was not a good father. I forgave him, but my sister, my mom, and I went through a lot (But now, we are as awesome, and going through it made us stronger...). And also, Adam skydived/skydive and I have wanted to skydive since I was 5. I feel like he is a soul brother to me.
....what did he do?
I don't want to get into detail...
SkydiverTyler ok im sorry
Anna Skoglund You are okay, it just makes me a bit sad... But I'm SO much better now! :)
SkydiverTyler so glad to hear
You can FEEL the emotion in his voice at 1:22. Adam, you've saved so many lives, including my own. Thank you for all that you do, and please don't ever stop. :,)
I TOTALLY understand what you are saying but.....on the scale of raw emotion in vocals...that was pretty weak. Listen to "This Is The End (If You Want It)" by Relient K (the lead singer is ironically one of Adam's very close friends and songwriter companions).
You can literally hear his voice crack as he lets out a struggling scream. Tops the emotion here hands down. I love this song but all I'm saying is, the vocals don't come close to the "raw emotion" given by many other artists. Jason Brown
Rhett Gedies Oh I know, I'm just saying. His live songs contain some more emotion, but overall his songs just make me happy.
The more I explore this band the more I give them props. Not a one off fly by. Hats off for real
I was writing about 9/11 when i was listening to this song, and the double sadness just broke my heart. I practically sobbed the entire time I was writing.
+Ryan Spoon ;(
+Ryan Spoon *ALLAHU AKBAR*
+Not Hitler no, not in this comment section.
I can just imagine how many people died during the that, that had families, and they expected them to come home...
+Jonny Dramma those jihadists were brave ;(
I'm crying. You're crying. We're all crying or maybe very sad.
If you lost your father, or mother, you'd cry? This is a song, we feel the emotions, we feel sad too.
I haven't lost any of my parents but this song just speaks to me so well. A friend of mine left me without saying anything, I don't know if she's alive or not but I still miss her. I've been suffering from panic attacks since 2014 and never found a song that i can relate to as much as this one. Thank you Adam. Just thank you. Thank you for making this song. For singing it. Thank you for helping so many people.
I love how it leads you to believe it's just about a father abandoning the family, and then it becomes clear when the word "gunshot" is sung right before the chorus.
1.Lie down
2. Try not to cry
3. Cry a lot 😢
My Uncle years ago now left my family due to depression.
Took his life and left many pieces behind. As well as today my Grandmother left due to her old, frail body but one thing always remains. The memories will always last even though the pain subsidies. I miss them deeply and will forever rock my heart to the core.
RIP to anybody that has dealt with the loss of of loved one.
Owl city is criminally underrated.
I always have to scroll down to hide the visuals. The first time I listened to this song, I watched the video and literally started crying. You make this world better. I take my hat off to you, Owl City.
I wasn't prepared when I first heard this song, honestly, because I was listening to the album without paying attention while writing a short story and I like to listen to Owl city to focus....I actually had to stop and just stare blankly at the ceiling until it finished, because it both made my throat and burned my eyes with a thousand onions. I don't even really relate to the song, but the way Adam sings it somehow made it hit home like an arrow on the bullseye. I just put it on repeat and laid back in the bed for a few minutes.
Its such a beautiful song, I've never had a song that literally made me cry just from listening to it.
I'm crying! This song is so sad! Am I the only one who is crying?!
Fozia Tariq No.
Fozia Tariq No.
nope
NO!! *sobs*
Noooo :(
Is Adam Young the only singer who has no bashers in any of his RUclips music videos?
what's a basher
+Hotrod 68 haters or trolls
Harry George oh. thank you!
+Hotrod 68 No prob
He does but those are just people who don't know how to appreciate synth pop or constructive melodies!
Every time I watch this I think I'm gonna make it through without crying, and every time I'm wrong.
I lost my dad when I was three and I've never really cried about it till now.
Brought Tears to my eyes! Love the song, love the video, but the story behind the video was soooooooo sad!!!!! Adam, please, make more videos that change people's hearts like this and Beautiful Times because you are the only band that i know makes music like this that has a meaning behind the video!! Hope you guys don't stop!!!!
Spoug7FAN Owl City is a band
It's just him, he's not a band
Everybody put your comments to newer first then scroll down till you find a Libby Siefker then read it because i believe it!!!
TheLyros The Reason i say "A band" is because he is good enough to be a band all by himself!!
He said "Adam", which implies he knows he's only one person. Technically, Owl City is a music project, not a band, but band is so commonly used it's easy to see where the confusion comes from.
This song, I personally don't relate too.. but for anyone who it does, I am sorry you had to go through something like this. I hope you're doing good, and you got through it okay. Much love, and Hugs
Scotteh my dad killed himself when I was young. The day before my moms birthday
This song really helped me deal with grief. This May I lost my grandmother. This was the first ever time I lost someone close to me and I took it really hard. The line "she wanted him back just to tell him goodbye" really speaks out to me. My grandmother lived in South Africa and was planning to visit this August. I haven't seen her in over 5 years and now I'll never get the chance to. I relate to this lyric so much, I just want her back, just for a moment, just to apologise for anything I've done to her, to tell her goodbye and that I love her.
I don't think I would've been able to deal with her loss as well as I did if it weren't for Adam's music. I hope he knows how much he and his music means to me, and I want to thank him. Only God knows where my mental state would be if it weren't for him. ❤️
Theres a pain in my heart when hearing this song because when you take a time to understand every words in it, you'll realize the reality of life.
"This Isn't The End"
An eight year old girl had a panic attack
'Cause the father she loved left and never looked back
No longer the hero she counted on
He told her he loved her and then he was gone
She tried to look happy in front of her friends
But knew that she'd never feel normal again
She fought back the tears as they filled her eyes
And wanted him back just to tell him goodbye
When the rain falls down
When it all turns around
When the light goes out
This isn't the end
Her dad was a good guy that everyone liked
But nobody knew he was dying inside
He promised his family he'd be alright
And then with a gunshot he left them behind
When the rain falls down
When it all turns around
When the light goes out
This isn't the end
When the rain falls down
When it all turns around
When the light goes out
This isn't the end, no.
The role of a father he never deserved
He abandoned his daughter and never returned
And over the years though the pain was real
She finally forgave him and started to heal
How close is the ending, well, nobody knows
The future's a mystery and anything goes
Love is confusing and life is hard
You fight to survive 'cause you made it this far
It's all too astounding to comprehend
It's just the beginning this isn't the end
It's just the beginning this isn't the end
when I first heard this song, the idea of forgiveness at the end of this song was strange. How could she forgive him for what he did? But as time went on, I learned that forgiveness isn't what most people think it is. It isn't about excusing something. It isn't about letting the person that hurt you go, it's about setting yourself free. Forgiveness releases the weight that holds you down. The weight of resentment and pain. Thanks for helping me learn that, Adam.
This song hit me really hard. My cousin killed himself and my best friend left me. I ended up crying throughout the whole video.
My cousin recently killed himself as well. It's quite sad.
+Matthew Bunn I didn't cry but thank you. But I love the message in this song however.
idk what i'm doing lol same
This song always made me cry.
I play this Ultraviolet album everyday in my car. I'm heading home in a while, guess what I'm gonna be rocking my head to
Careful, doing that too much could permanently wreck your tear glands :')
Only 4.2 millions people are lucky enough to watch this song
How can 316 people dislike this amazing song? This song is a beauty, the theme is magnificient and the meaning that it conveys just can't be described in words.
Because they can not speak english
I'm not crying. My eyes are just sweating.
˓˓(ᑊᘩᑊ⁎) I'm fine. My mascara... is just... leaky! Yeah! That's it...
Sure
He promised his family hid be alright. And then with a gunshot he left them behind... :(
So sad..
+Jonayofsweden *he'd
neadst Well, I tried. :p Thanks though
+Gray Himakar He'd* ;)
+Jonayofsweden choo choo here comes the feels train
😭
Adam, thank you for writing this. My dad passed away last December from sickness, and I relate to the girl so much. I thank the Lord for you, this song has helped me quite a bit.
we will always remember MUM AND DAD GREAT PARENTS - RIP
"Her dad was a good guy that everyone liked
But nobody knew he was dying inside..." 😢😥
i am a"primary school" graduate and i was really gonna miss my friends, but when i heard this, it showed me that i wasn't alone, and everyone is for me, and life is hard, and as adam said...
*it's just the beginning, this isn't the end*
THE TEARS ARE REAL
;_;
Can someone please tell me why "Anaconda" and "All About That Bass" have hundreds of millions more views than this song? As a normal human, I prefer inspiration over degradation. Please, someone, explain with something legitimate.
Maybe because they are more promoted by Radio stations?
***** Yeah, probably. These songs aren't as recognized.
Maybe because people have no conscience this days : / and prefer silly songs that may be perv in a way...
Because, this video is about death and people do not like to think about our own mortality or realities that remind us of how short life can be. The songs you mention help us to forget that reality, if even temporarily, by enticing us to focus on our more baser desires.
Sacerdos33 If you ask me, I think this song deserves more views than Nicki Manaj's "Stupid Hoe". Just sayin'.
What I love about owl city is that he compares people that hold him dearly (in songs) with art and things he love, this is something mainstream artists has just started doing and it is not even comparable to the way Adam does it, the rest of the mainstream ones are usually cheesy and unoriginal not using a single metaphor.
6 years later and this song is still amazingly good compared to everything else
This song is my life story. I've never related to something more and I listen to this song on repeat and cry because it is touching and I've not had the best childhood considering I relate to this and I thank you guys for making this.
this is the realest and saddest song ever. i'm not crying i swear
I can relate to this song. my parents have been divorced all my life, which still makes me feel distant from my mom. I have a best friend who i love so much but they were and might still be depressed or worse. this song means so much to me :(.
I felt like crying :( I like how Owl City tells stories through his songs and he can make you feel happy or sad or even give you courage.
This song came on my youtube mix. I had never heard it before, and if you had told me that somehow Adam had found some news article written on my dad and wrote this song based off it, I would have believed you. I was eight when he committed suicide, and, being a trans man, I would have been written as his eldest daughter at the time. His last words to me were that he loved me. Later, I changed my name to Rain ("...when the rain falls down..."). I can't believe how much I relate to this song, both in how it felt to lose him then, and how it feels now, healing and forgiving him and having had his depression passed down to me, trying not to become him and "fighting to survive because I've made it this far". Randomly discovering this song really does feel like one of those moments where the universe looks down on you and gently places something monumental to you in your hands.
I don't know how I came across this song either but it's very close to my situation as well. I hope you're doing alright.
This tells the story of me I am 12 now but I was only 11 when it happened my dad had drug addiction and in December close to Christmas we got the news he had passed away he shot him self to escape the earth and that really left a mark on me After that for some reason I wanted to die as well only then I started listening to you music I found owl city when looking through nightcore music I had downloaded all you albums but only then i saw a song titled this isn't the end I listened to it and I was crying so hard. Even though I miss my dad this isn't the end 🙂
One of the few songs that nearly makes me cry. I know this guy is a pop singer, but I just love his music.
I agree on both points :). Another is the music video for Say Something by Christina Aguilera and A Great Big World
I love this song but it's too painful to listen to.
Speedbird :)
Speedbird I listen to music a lot but this is the first song that has ever made me cry and i actually had tears rolling down my face through the whole song
This song makes me cry everytime i hear it because it reminds me of my past when my parents were together there divorced now , but still i like it 😢
This song is very special to me, I am a Daddy's girl and I lost him when I was 9, some of its lyrics was accurate. My father died of Gun shot.
"Her Dad was a good guy that everyone liked,
but nobody knew he was dying inside.
He promised his family they'd be alright,
and then with a gunshot he left them behind."
That last line hit me right in the heart.
My biggest concern was definitely that the visualiser wouldn't pay respect to the message of the song, but this really does. A very beautiful visualiser. Gave me chills a couple of times.
This song truly saves lives. It’s my reminder for when things get dark and I feel like disappearing.
My best friend and her dad was in this video. Very beautiful song, truthfully. Love this, teared up while watching.
I've been looking for this song forever! Reading all the comments almost made me cry.
My uncle passed away just this morning, i don't knew him so much, but this last month we were more close of him.
He had a conflictive relation with his only daugther, and just like the lyrics of this video, she wasn't forgave him yet. Now, i only hope change of mind and left the past behind.
This song it's very sad but strong at the same time. I didn't can't hold the tears, and i usually consider myself as a cold man.
I never expected find this song, i was eating now when i heard the words of the singer at the restaurant. It touched me a lot.
Rest in peace now, uncle. Just fly. I will remember you always
Condolence my friend
This Message for Owl city, I hope you start doing more songs for us because your songs changed our life for the better.
THE FEELS
The Feels are Real.... ;_;
You are all loved,never give up...
It remainds me of my days at kota...i used to hear this song..
My fav line is..."u fight to survive cuz u made this far.."
This song will stay close to my heart till I die. It helps me keep going. My sister was kidnapped on the day of my other sister's birthday back when I was on my 2nd grade. I was too young to learn that people come and go. I was always known as the brother of the missing girl, it was hard to be reminded every time someone asks about her. Growing up not understanding what's happening and seeing my mom cry every night not knowing how to help was my childhood. Seeing my sister tear up everytime her birthday comes. We still haven't seen our sister, but the case is still ongoing. I'm now 21 years old and the pain is still here, still getting more painful. It sucks but we can't even talk about it in our family, cause it still hurts. I've been listening to this song every now and then since 2014.
The last few lines kept me going, it's just the beginning, this isn't the end.
I feel the same way.
"When someone end's their life,
they aren't really ENDING the pain,
their just passing it on to those,
who were left behind..."
I first stumbled upon this song when I was 14/15 after my dad had committed suicide and it made me very angry because I thought this song was unrealistic, ignorant and sugar coated and that I could never forgive my dad but now 3 years later I'm starting to see the lyrics becoming more and more true by the year and I want all of you who are going through the same thing to know that time heals. Yes I will never be the same person I was before but it does get better.
To the 1% who reads this
Your skin isn't paper, don't cut it
Your face isn't a mask, don't cover it
Your body isn't a book, dont judge it
Your life isn't a movie, don't end it
Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it
You're beautiful💓
Be you...
Now please spread this message to the other 99%
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever made. ❤
In 2013 my friend died the last thing he asked me was if I wanted to have guitar lessons my jerk response was no. I now live like its the last day of my life and I treat others that way to.
To anyone having trouble understanding:
Her father had committed suicide via gun due to depression caused by reasons unknown, possibly because of an absence of a mom.
The song say something about him not feeling like he should be a father or is not good for a father role . Since the song is sang on a father's perspective
its SKREED Not quite, almost though. The lines, "The role of a Father he never deserved, He abandoned his daughter and never returned." Is saying, it isn't very fatherly to leave your daughter to fend for herself. This verse is emulating the hate the daughter might have felt, like wishing that her father wasn't her father. At the end of the verse, "She finally forgave him, and started to heal." reflects her change of heart.
"And with a gunshot, he left them behind"
Remember
Luxina Lavistria batman?
+Luxina Lavistria depression is the reason why
3 years ago I made my sister listen to this after our dad left us. I remember that night, it was vivid as we both cried our hearts out.
Thanks Adam for made this masterpiece, it's like you made this song for me:"
this song makes me cry every time i hear it because my dad used to be depressed when i was little, im afraid he's gonna fall down to depression again and i dont want him to leave my life yet