I am 97 years old, and I play the guitar/bass/piano/drums/Peruvian flute/Ocarina of Time, and I just think this band is the bee's knees. Without a doubt, one of the greatest vocal talents of your generation. UNBELIVABLE.
My father in law died of alcoholism in 2016 and the evening my wife called me from TX to tell me (she was by his side in the hospital) this song came on and it's been his song ever since and is exactly about him...everyone judged him constantly...few people knew what his demons were...I knew, sadly...
very calming in your storm just listening to Brent Smiths voice will make you easy calm down. I'm in music therapy And I played the song Symptoms of being Human for my therapist she was blown away ❤😊
This song sums up my uncle Dan in a nutshell, other than the drinking and smoking, which he didn't do. Was a field medic in Vietnam, seen things that the stuff of nightmares are made of, came back, never had a girlfriend, never married or had kids, died alone from cancer 5 years ago. The world never seen your pain but I did uncle, hope your resting peacefully now, love you.
+Ian Gates I like the way you think my friend . I am also sorry for the loss of your uncle, he went through hell for a country who's people didn't support the war that so many fought and died in. If only people knew the horrors those men had to face. may your uncle finally have peace.
i did 2 back-to-back SOTF tours in western AFG fighting the Iranian Special Forces... when i came home, no one had any idea what i had done or dealt with for almost 18 months. this song on repeat and a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue every day kept me sane... RIGHT!! my best friend at the time, a 150lb Rottweiler, learned to "sing" this song which makes it even more special to me. he was all i had and he learned and knew my pain. what amazes me the most is i TOTALLY respect these guys because i can hear their pain in their music which tells me that they know what they are singing about... my friend passed away almost, exactly 3 years ago, but i can still hear him "sing" this song every time which is great ... that makes this the greatest song ever recorded to me... they are truly a great band BTW which i meet in person and shared a drink with about 11yrs ago. great guys just because they shared a drink... my pre teen sons were there and they treated them well so they are AWESOME dudes!!
What a shame, to judge a life that you can't change Been single for a long time and this song hits home since I get judged by everyone I talk to, and nobody understands what I'm going though. Makes me recall when I was severely depressed a decade ago and all I can do was try and hide it
You know that feeling when a band comes out with an album that, even though their albums before, and later after were damn good in their own rite, especially the 2 before this, that they most likely, will never make one that will equal the masterpiece that ‘Sound Of Madness’ was..They packaged every emotion, every bit of soul searching, despair, love, lyrics/songwriting that we hadn’t experienced in the rock genre I believe in the 21st century in a rock album. And Brent Smith’s vocals? Beyond reproach..the most powerful voice in recent times..And ‘LIVE’? Forget about it..that’s where the “rubber meets the road” with this band and this dude’s off the chart pipes..Your studio tricks, and electronic enhanced bullshit won’t help you on stage in front of thousands of people…I saw them in August of this year and was kind of wondering what I would get (I hadn’t seen them since The Sound Of Madness tour in 2010) And if you can believe this, Brent Smith sings better than he EVER has..Most likely due to him taking care of himself and being healthier than ever..Can’t say enough about this band and how they’ve impacted my life. Sorry for rambling..lol. 😎✌🏻
One of the greatest gifts anyone has ever given me was when my. childern said two songs reminded them of me. Since music has always ment a lot to me, I asked which ones they were. .45 and What a Shame....my son understood my struggle with depression at the time, my daughter got the idea that if people would just realize that WE'RE NOT ALL THE SAME, and "let it GO", that "Dad" was intelligent enough to figure it out for himself. That was instrumental in my recovery, and caused me to appreciate the life I live NOW. It's not about yesterday. It's about tomorrow. To my wife Rhonda, Brittany,Stefan,Brandon and Zachary....I love you all so very much....Pops
As the mother of a pre-teen with Autism, this touches my heart. He will face so much judgement in his life. He has already faced more than his share. I pray that the world is changing and becoming more kind to the differences in people. I try to do my part, sharing the message of acceptance.
I wouldn't accept anything less than a regular diploma. My son scores 3-4 grade levels ahead in Science and Math. He is in regular ed with some pulls out to resource class, for help with things he didn't get to finish in class. He gets distracted easily, but is getting much better. I will never give up on him. He went from almost no speech, at 4 years old, to being a well versed child. He is now 11. He amazes me and has changed who I am! The things he has overcome makes me want to be a better person. I will always advocate for my child, even FIGHT for him if I have to. Whatever it takes. I will look for your movie. That's amazing! I know my son has amazing talents. At his young age, he studies and understands astro-physics which even most adults don't grasp. Many don't even know the first thing about the subject. So, yes, he will do amazing things. I am raising him to be secure in who he is. I wish every parent did the same.
My son is very silly. He's 11. His peers are becoming more serious. He's a bit immature for his age. But, they will all even out in the long run. Be proud of who you are. That's what I teach my son. I teach him to be proud of who he is and to celebrate the wonderful gifts that Autism give him. We don't focus on the negative. After all, everyone has something to overcome. For me, it was poverty and abuse. I overcame. You overcame your circumstances.
innecentlyhatedcosplay Thank you. I certainly try. My son is a well adjusted and very happy child. He wakes up singing and smiling and he ends his day that way. He is now 12 and confides everything in me. Both of my children do, actually. That tells me that I am doing something right. But, I'm the proud one to have such an amazing child! My favorite is when he tells me that he loves who he is and wouldn't change his Autism as that would take away the amazing talents he has because of his neurological difference. My next favorite is when he says, "I am not Autism. I am me and I just happen to have Autism. But, I am so much more than Autistic". That tells me that my message, of not allowing his challenges to define him, is getting through. It is so important to teach our children their value. If we don't, who will?
The meaning of this song to me is that of a man who was judged and despite having his goals, he couldn't cope and therefore ending his life. This man was kind and loving to each and everyone but people never gave him the same respect and there for he should be given his "wings" (in the form of an angel). One is singing to this man, saying that he gave them hope through his endeavours and he will live forever in their heart.
I feel like this all the time and it's my kindness that gets taken for granted and even though I can't understand when the kindness will return I keep pushing forward with strength and out of love for life and a big heart. Be safe.
I think Shinedown are a amazing band.I think Brent has a amazing voice .And so are the rest of the band.I think they sing from their soul because they touch mine every time I listen to them.. I have listened to them from day one and have never saw them live. I live in Chicago and hope to see them soon..
As a young man who fears becoming the subject of this song, I have to say this song keeps me strong, because as awesome as this song is, I don't want anyone to relate this to me.
This song reminds me of my Cousins Dad. Hell of a Man, would do anything for anyone, but has battled alcoholism the majority of his adult life. I've seen that Man at his best and I've seen him at his Worst. One of the kindest people I've ever had the Honor of knowing. He's doing well with recovery for now, but he always falls off and starts over.
What a set of pipes that guy's got. Haven't really heard a rock singer with that kind of power, soul and strength in his voice since Sebastian Bach set his soul on fire and wailed in outreach in a similar vein to the same types in "Wasted Time" and "In a Darkened Room." Such an important message: Don't "judge a life that you can't change." Be kind. No matter who they are they are someone that matters to God. Perfect song.
This fantastic song is currently being played on my radio channel in Sweden. I remember playing this song over and over when it was released and the song still gives me goosebumps. I've seen Shinedown live a few times and they are one of my favorite live bands.
I love Shinedown. They are my favorite band out there and this is still my favorite song by them ever. This song gets me through rough times and it is just so powerful.
Two packs of cigarettes a day The strongest whiskey Kentucky can make That's a recipe To put a vagabond on his hands and knees I watched it all up close I knew him more than most I saw a side of him, he never showed Full of sympathy For a world that wouldn't let him be That's the man he was Have you heard enough? What a shame, what a shame To judge a life that you can't change The choir sings, the church bells ring So, won't you give this man his wings? What a shame, to have to beg you to see We're not all the same What a shame There's a hard life for every silver spoon There's a touch of grey for every shade of blue That's the way that I see life If there was nothing wrong Then there'd be nothing right And for this working man, they said, could barely stand There's gotta be a better place to land Some kind of remedy For a world that wouldn't let him be That's the man he was Have you heard enough? What a shame, what a shame To judge a life that you can't change The choir sings, the church bells ring So, won't you give this man his wings? What a shame, to have to beg you to see We're not all the same What a shame God forgive the hands that laid you down They never knew how Much your broken heart can break the sound And change the season Now the leaves are falling faster Happily ever after You gave me hope through your endeavors And now you will live forever What a shame, what a shame To judge a life that you can't change The choir sings, the church bells ring So, won't you give this man his wings? What a shame, to have to beg you to see We're not all the same (What a shame, what a shame) 'Cause we're not all the same (What a shame, what a shame) 'Cause we're not all the same
First of all, awesome song. Second, epic video. As someone who's really into animation, I have a lot of respect for the amount of time put into this video. All the hand drawn stuff looks great, and the morphs are incredible. I don't think I'd have the patience to do the whole thing frame-by-frame like this. This is an absolutely great video. Thumbs up from me.
such an awesome song, how do they expose such feelings....I'll bet most people have someone in their life that is described.....I know I do, thanks Shinedown, I know this songs been out for awhile, but I don't care.
it doesn't matter what type of person u are no one deserves judgment of any kind I have witnessed many times when someone is judged and also on the receiving end of it to what hurts the most is it is someone u know that destroys your heart and as u try to get some else just shatters your state of mind into a million little pieces and u become bitter against the people who hurt u then it causes a cycle of hate that can not be broken what I have learned is how much u try no one will understand u because to know someone is to know the same pain and hate of the other person even if they do know the same u might not understand them
This posting is a tombstone; What a shame: please give this man his wings. A friend, Richie passed away of a heart attack last week alone, found by another friend’s son laying across his computer, which showed as I understand it a web page for cruises. His Ex-wife and sons turned their backs on him, in part because of the things in this song. In short, we are having a memorial for him and I have asked they play this song, because at heart he was a good person. There was no wake, no funeral, no nothing for him, we are now the family that will memorialize him. This posting is his tombstone.
I don't know, maybe it's just me but, this is one of the most powerful songs I've heard in a while. It's both sad and beautiful at the same time. Outstanding.
Everytime i read a comment like yours I start crying, because the people on the internet are more encouraging and supportive than the people I talk to everyday. Thank you so much.
Heard this song for the first time last year and randomly deciced to check my facebook. One of my best friends died from (what I believe) dispair. My heart is still broken to this day and this song will always remind me of him. Talk to the people you love no matter how long it's been. You could have saved a life. Sadly, I was too late and all I can do is cry. RIP, James.
I lost a very good friend to drugs. I still think of him. I will never know what caused him to ever fall into that. He had all that he could ever need, but something had to be missing from him. Perhaps it was due to his mom always meeting someone new and never having met his real father. He had a good relationship with his mother, but she would also be gone on long business trips and leave him with an aunt. Everybody reacts to these things differently. I used to be mad, and the last time we ever spoke was definitely a moment where I knew we would never see each other again. He said one day we will cross paths. I hope he is up to something better if he's still here. I can neither judge or blame him for all that has happened. He did it all to himself in the end as much as we all tried to help him. He was essentially family. He would stay with us all throughout every summer. I remember my younger brother pairing me up with him since he was my age. He was held back a year so he would have been a sixth grader. At least I have many good memories to remember him by. They always outshine the bad ones because we had many more good times while everything only began to unfold toward the end.
the best band out at the moment..i seen them live at house of blues in myrtle beach s.c..they are just as good live as they are on the radio..brent smith is a vocal god
Video is describing how many people can look down on someone that's not like them and isn't as wealthy or good looking as them, and that particuliar person is all in all a brilliant human being.
marion meisel I when I hear this song I can't stop crying because it makes me think of my husband I lost him in October I wonder if I'll ever beable to hear this song ¬ cry. I'll love my baby forever
The meaning behind these lyrics should give you chills when you hear them or you are not taking it to heart. Shinedown you are amazing and life changing.
i dont care what song it is by shinedown i swear everysong has a meaning to me. i love them and i believe their the greatest ever. my parents are gone and i have asong for them. and what im going through life right now which is more than anyone person can deal with and doesn't ever want to deal with they have a song for me that relates. i cry alot from their songs cause theyhit so hard with me.they are my favorite band for ever. i hope they keep on going and continue making the best music ever
This is one of the best songs EVER written and SANG! Happy New Year! Jan 1, 2020..Please stop judging me people...I can't help I'm disabled and poor. I was a college graduate. Then my health was gone...along with everything else. What a shame that people judge us. Can we all change in 2010...please???
I love shinedown, their music helps me through... A lot..... This song though, well it really hits me.. I list my dad to a sudden massive heart attack 1 day before my 5th wedding anniversary.. I had just got off the phone with him not 20 minutes before it happened.. I miss my dad everyday, more than anyone will ever know.. He was my world!!
Thank you Shinedown for uploading this wonderful video commercial free, and pop-up ad free so that we may watch this over and over again without having to sit through the commercials and x those ads.
This song has helped me immensely. I was sexually molested when i was 10 for about a month and a half. Noone can put into words how it makes you feel how it changes you forever. I am 31 now and still struggle with it. Because of it ive done things most people wouldnt. After it stopped i decided i wanted people to stay away so i stopped bathing and brushing my teeth.
It worked well, to well. I missed out on alot growing up. Pretty much just about every experience a growing kid can experience. Been homeless, still in financial trouble. But this song helps to remind me of the good things I have down. Graduated high school and college, joined the army, deployed to afghanastan, survived afghanastan, Tried to save a drowning man, unfortunately he is now in a better place! And that i am still here! THX SHINEDOWN! Keep making music and sending your messages!
shinedown is literally my favorite band. this music video litterally broken the barrier iv been having for 2 years on a tatto design i want to get, its a no brainer that they would do this for me
this is true of a lot of people.most people will never know what it is like to be broken.....i have been fortunate to help many....but some,the world destroyed.
Played this song for a friend of mines funeral a few years ago. This song described his life in so many ways. I miss that crazy bastard. Requiestcat en pace, Jared.
I have loved Shinedown since the first song I heard them play. I went to my first Shinedown concert this year and I will do my very best to see them every year they come close enough for me to go see them.
not exactly on topic if there was one but don't you find it strange how a song that can make you physically and emotionly hurt can be the most beautiful songs you've heard? really like the pain in your chest and the weakness in you joints all the emotion then I know its a really good song I dunno but I find that interesting :P
It is completely on topic. That is what great artist do. They convey the emotion of the song to the listener. Then it becomes more than just a song, it becomes more than just words and music. One doesn't just listen to it, they feel it. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day. Love and Light.
mindopnr that is true but I always find it interesting that the pain caused by a song can make the song better always love it when a great artist can make you feel the song like that and you should have a wonderful day aswell
That was my favorite song long time ago. I was like... 9, or so, and that was my first days with internet. That cascade of information was an euphoria for my child brain. I didn't really understand what was this song about, but I loved it. And now, 7 years after I'm... Borderline crying. I can understand and feel what author of this song tried to say, and what's more important HOW. This beautiful turns in text, vocals, details and emotions... I had a good music taste back then, didn't I?
Gates ~ I had a brother Dan who died at 47. He died alone while I was in surgery. He drank himself to death. Never rose above his demons. Like your uncle, he never had a girlfriend, kids and never married. Your comment rang a familiar chord. I am the only one who knew my brother's pain. Now he's gone. I'm the only black sheep left. Carry on, friend, carry on
I am the only one left in my family too. Parents are gone and my only brother ate him self to death. I know how you feel--you must carry on however and make the life you live the best you can. Far too much crap nowdays to deal with, you just have to learn to erase the crap and focus on the best things. Have a long life girl.
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for the nice comment. I promised him I wouldn't let them win. Some days, that's what keeps my head up. I love the chorus in this song, well all the lyrics actually, but the chorus really rings true. This is on my playlist that I fall asleep to.
to all of those people whom lost someone close to them I love u all and never give up on them they r always with us I love u uncle Billy u will be sadly missed RIP
This song reminds me of my dad, he had a terrible addiction to heroin and alcohol. But he was always good to people and tried to make up for it. Just Because someone has done bad things doesnt mean they Dont deserve wings. R.I.P dad
What can I say I'm so broken # I don't think I can keep living with all this pain & regret # what a shame I lost everything # I got sober thinking life would get better # pains still here # I can't stop crying
This is a song that my husband and I play for his father, and have played it many times throughout the years. He lost his father near Christmas time, and his father was trying to make changes to be back with his family. He unfortunately suffered from pneumonia while in prison and had a seizure (supposedly, but no autopsy was done). I never met his father. But I know he'd be proud of the changes his son made to his life. While he isn't with us, he was still my husband's father & is remembered.
It's been set in stone, so to speak, this is the first song of 5 I want played at my funeral. No doubt to an empty room, but I don't think I will mind....
My grandfather just passed away 3 days ago... listening to this song, makes me miss him dearly. He was withdrawn in his final years, lost interest in all the things he used to like. I tried to help him, but he just wouldn't open up. Now all that's left are memories...
I am 97 years old, and I play the guitar/bass/piano/drums/Peruvian flute/Ocarina of Time, and I just think this band is the bee's knees. Without a doubt, one of the greatest vocal talents of your generation. UNBELIVABLE.
And now you're 107.
@@Inconvenient_NPC that was my first thought as well. Lol.
How ya doin these days man?
Hope you're well Thomas after these 11 years
Badass💜💜💜
"God forgive the hands that let you down." That bit hits me everytime! Awesome band!!!
As an alcoholic myself,this song speaks volumes,and it shows that society judges unfairly at times,no one knows what goes on behind closed doors 💗
My father in law died of alcoholism in 2016 and the evening my wife called me from TX to tell me (she was by his side in the hospital) this song came on and it's been his song ever since and is exactly about him...everyone judged him constantly...few people knew what his demons were...I knew, sadly...
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@@darrenhill3514 that's the most perfect moment ever but saddest
"What a shame to judge a life that you can't change" I hate when people just look at someone and judge them. Shinedown clearly is very inspirational.
very calming in your storm just listening to Brent Smiths voice will make you easy calm down. I'm in music therapy And I played the song Symptoms of being Human for my therapist she was blown away ❤😊
This song sums up my uncle Dan in a nutshell, other than the drinking and smoking, which he didn't do. Was a field medic in Vietnam, seen things that the stuff of nightmares are made of, came back, never had a girlfriend, never married or had kids, died alone from cancer 5 years ago. The world never seen your pain but I did uncle, hope your resting peacefully now, love you.
+Ian Gates Damn those Vietnamese for attacking American soil. And don't say they attacked allies, beacuse Iraq was once one.
Little different when your drafted and have no choice being over there compared to what your talking about. Carry on tree hugger.
+Google sucks Fukin Idiot
+Ian Gates I like the way you think my friend . I am also sorry for the loss of your uncle, he went through hell for a country who's people didn't support the war that so many fought and died in. If only people knew the horrors those men had to face. may your uncle finally have peace.
branden hall Thank you Branden, appreciate it.
i did 2 back-to-back SOTF tours in western AFG fighting the Iranian Special Forces... when i came home, no one had any idea what i had done or dealt with for almost 18 months. this song on repeat and a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue every day kept me sane... RIGHT!!
my best friend at the time, a 150lb Rottweiler, learned to "sing" this song which makes it even more special to me. he was all i had and he learned and knew my pain.
what amazes me the most is i TOTALLY respect these guys because i can hear their pain in their music which tells me that they know what they are singing about...
my friend passed away almost, exactly 3 years ago, but i can still hear him "sing" this song every time which is great ... that makes this the greatest song ever recorded to me...
they are truly a great band
BTW
which i meet in person and shared a drink with about 11yrs ago. great guys just because they shared a drink... my pre teen sons were there and they treated them well so they are AWESOME dudes!!
Wow
You are so lucky
i love how you NEVER see any hate on shinedown. There just so good
D03D03 tell that to 344 people
Patrick Pilchowski could be bots
i hate their version of simple man, they aren't my cup of tea but they're talented dudes
Fucking accurate!
My teacher hates them and i dont know why
What a shame, to judge a life that you can't change
Been single for a long time and this song hits home since I get judged by everyone I talk to, and nobody understands what I'm going though. Makes me recall when I was severely depressed a decade ago and all I can do was try and hide it
The sound of madness was by far their best album. By far
Yes but I love all there albums but sound of madness was a once in a lifetime album
You know that feeling when a band comes out with an album that, even though their albums before, and later after were damn good in their own rite, especially the 2 before this, that they most likely, will never make one that will equal the masterpiece that ‘Sound Of Madness’ was..They packaged every emotion, every bit of soul searching, despair, love, lyrics/songwriting that we hadn’t experienced in the rock genre I believe in the 21st century in a rock album. And Brent Smith’s vocals? Beyond reproach..the most powerful voice in recent times..And ‘LIVE’? Forget about it..that’s where the “rubber meets the road” with this band and this dude’s off the chart pipes..Your studio tricks, and electronic enhanced bullshit won’t help you on stage in front of thousands of people…I saw them in August of this year and was kind of wondering what I would get (I hadn’t seen them since The Sound Of Madness tour in 2010) And if you can believe this, Brent Smith sings better than he EVER has..Most likely due to him taking care of himself and being healthier than ever..Can’t say enough about this band and how they’ve impacted my life. Sorry for rambling..lol. 😎✌🏻
Went to the carnival of madness 2010 when they dropped this album, it was AMAZING.
Wish they still played songs like this on the radio instead of rap
you mean generic garbage about hoes and drugs?
Listen to MC Mental, he's not garbage
ikr, 90% of the things on the radio are just trashy rap songs about drugs and shit
I believe you left out a letter in front of rap. ;)
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amazing group . All their songs mean something deep. many of which I cam relate to. best music I've heard yet.
couldn't agree more.. most music is a generic slurry of meaningless words, not stirring emotions or anything of the sort.
+PureCountryof91 'I'm just gonna shake shake shake, shake it off, shake it off'
same here
+EggsnDrpepper I whip my hair back and forth, I whip my hair back and forth, I whip my hair back and forth, I whip my hair back and forth.
candice Hammond-nockels
yes yr cute
One of the greatest gifts anyone has ever given me was when my. childern said two songs reminded them of me. Since music has always ment a lot to me, I asked which ones they were. .45 and What a Shame....my son understood my struggle with depression at the time, my daughter got the idea that if people would just realize that WE'RE NOT ALL THE SAME, and "let it GO", that "Dad" was intelligent enough to figure it out for himself.
That was instrumental in my recovery, and caused me to appreciate the life I live NOW. It's not about yesterday. It's about tomorrow. To my wife Rhonda, Brittany,Stefan,Brandon and Zachary....I love you all so very much....Pops
intelligence
+Kendra Nordyke Intelligence enough to figure it out? Might want to revoke that comment
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@Winter Martin you know the meme when that ask you if you're ok and you say you're fine, well that's my life in a nutshell
And I'm still here😂
As the mother of a pre-teen with Autism, this touches my heart. He will face so much judgement in his life. He has already faced more than his share. I pray that the world is changing and becoming more kind to the differences in people. I try to do my part, sharing the message of acceptance.
I wouldn't accept anything less than a regular diploma. My son scores 3-4 grade levels ahead in Science and Math. He is in regular ed with some pulls out to resource class, for help with things he didn't get to finish in class. He gets distracted easily, but is getting much better. I will never give up on him. He went from almost no speech, at 4 years old, to being a well versed child. He is now 11. He amazes me and has changed who I am! The things he has overcome makes me want to be a better person. I will always advocate for my child, even FIGHT for him if I have to. Whatever it takes. I will look for your movie. That's amazing! I know my son has amazing talents. At his young age, he studies and understands astro-physics which even most adults don't grasp. Many don't even know the first thing about the subject. So, yes, he will do amazing things. I am raising him to be secure in who he is. I wish every parent did the same.
My son is very silly. He's 11. His peers are becoming more serious. He's a bit immature for his age. But, they will all even out in the long run.
Be proud of who you are. That's what I teach my son. I teach him to be proud of who he is and to celebrate the wonderful gifts that Autism give him. We don't focus on the negative. After all, everyone has something to overcome. For me, it was poverty and abuse. I overcame. You overcame your circumstances.
innecentlyhatedcosplay
Thank you. I certainly try. My son is a well adjusted and very happy child. He wakes up singing and smiling and he ends his day that way. He is now 12 and confides everything in me. Both of my children do, actually. That tells me that I am doing something right. But, I'm the proud one to have such an amazing child! My favorite is when he tells me that he loves who he is and wouldn't change his Autism as that would take away the amazing talents he has because of his neurological difference. My next favorite is when he says, "I am not Autism. I am me and I just happen to have Autism. But, I am so much more than Autistic". That tells me that my message, of not allowing his challenges to define him, is getting through. It is so important to teach our children their value. If we don't, who will?
Right on that's awesome @@whatever9426
The meaning of this song to me is that of a man who was judged and despite having his goals, he couldn't cope and therefore ending his life. This man was kind and loving to each and everyone but people never gave him the same respect and there for he should be given his "wings" (in the form of an angel). One is singing to this man, saying that he gave them hope through his endeavours and he will live forever in their heart.
Jean-Luc fv
Jean-Luc Nailed it!!
I feel like this all the time and it's my kindness that gets taken for granted and even though I can't understand when the kindness will return I keep pushing forward with strength and out of love for life and a big heart. Be safe.
Love the emotions you can feel in his lyrics. Powerful.
I think Shinedown are a amazing band.I think Brent has a amazing voice .And so are the rest of the band.I think they sing from their soul because they touch mine every time I listen to them.. I have listened to them from day one and have never saw them live. I live in Chicago and hope to see them soon..
bryan page me 2 but I listen to them 24/7
I can't believe some people don't like this song. What a shame.
nice pun there
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Shame on them! #shinedownnation
so wont you give thome men their wings? *Ifyouknowwhatimean*
Hahaha #shinedownnation
I keep returning to this song, not sure why but I guess that doesn't really matter...Wonderful!
3:15 gives me chills every time.
Same
same here
As a young man who fears becoming the subject of this song, I have to say this song keeps me strong, because as awesome as this song is, I don't want anyone to relate this to me.
This song reminds me of my Cousins Dad. Hell of a Man, would do anything for anyone, but has battled alcoholism the majority of his adult life. I've seen that Man at his best and I've seen him at his Worst. One of the kindest people I've ever had the Honor of knowing. He's doing well with recovery for now, but he always falls off and starts over.
My grandpa died today, I sing this song in his memory, knowing he will always be with me.
Sounds like he was a wonderful man
Once again... Goose bumbs everywhere! Just hits the heart and soul so hard.
What a Shame
Shinedown
Two packs of cigarettes a day
The strongest whiskey
Kentucky can make
That's a recipe to put a vagabond
On his hands and knees
I watched it all up close
I knew him more than most
I saw a side of him, he never showed
Full of sympathy for a world that
Wouldn't let him be
That's the man he was
Have you heard enough?
What a shame, what a shame
To judge a life that you can't change
The choir sings, the church bells ring
So, won't you give this man his wings?
What a shame, to have to beg you to
See we're not all the same
What a shame
There's a hard life for every silver spoon
There's a touch of grey for every shade
Of blue
That's the way that I see life
If there was nothing wrong
Then there'd be nothing right
And for this working man they say could
Barely stand
There's gotta be a better place to land
Some kind of remedy for a world that
Wouldn't let him be
That's the man he was,
Have you heard enough?
What a shame, what a shame
To judge a life that you can't change
The choir sings, the church bells ring
So, won't you give this man his wings?
What a shame, to have to beg you to
See we're not all the same
What a shame
God forgive the hands that laid you down
They never knew how, but your broken
Heart can break the sound
And change the season
Now the leaves are falling faster
Happily ever after
You gave me hope through your endeavors
And now you will live forever
What a shame, what a shame
To judge a life that you can't change
The choir sings, the church bells ring
So, won't you give this man his wings?
What a shame, to have to beg you to
See we're not all the same
What a shame
What a shame, what a shame
'Cause we're not all the same
What a shame, what a shame
'Cause we're not all the same
Songwriters: BRENT SMITH, DAVE BASSETT
© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
For non-commercial use only.
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Thank you. I understand
Thank you Shinedown for spreading yet another meaningful message to today's world gone wrong.
I wish there was still music like this nowadays
Same! Shinedown is one of the few truly gifted and hard working bands nowadays. Brent speaks with his soul in all of their songs.
It’s gotten even worse
I love this song so much because it makes me feel like a valid human.
Travis tritt
What a set of pipes that guy's got. Haven't really heard a rock singer with that kind of power, soul and strength in his voice since Sebastian Bach set his soul on fire and wailed in outreach in a similar vein to the same types in "Wasted Time" and "In a Darkened Room." Such an important message: Don't "judge a life that you can't change." Be kind. No matter who they are they are someone that matters to God. Perfect song.
great lyrics, we lack appreciation for this kind of music these days, love shinedown since 'leave a whisper'' to 'threat to survival'
Lyrics are just so incredibly moving, so very true for so many....one of my favorite songs by them..WHAT A SHAME TO LIVE A LIFE YOU CAN'T CHANGE
This is my favorite song from these guys and their library is one of the greatest in all music.
This fantastic song is currently being played on my radio channel in Sweden.
I remember playing this song over and over when it was released and the song still gives me goosebumps.
I've seen Shinedown live a few times and they are one of my favorite live bands.
I love Shinedown. They are my favorite band out there and this is still my favorite song by them ever. This song gets me through rough times and it is just so powerful.
Brent Smith is blessed with one of the most amazing rock voices I have heard in a long time! Thus man throws down!
Two packs of cigarettes a day
The strongest whiskey Kentucky can make
That's a recipe
To put a vagabond on his hands and knees
I watched it all up close
I knew him more than most
I saw a side of him, he never showed
Full of sympathy
For a world that wouldn't let him be
That's the man he was
Have you heard enough?
What a shame, what a shame
To judge a life that you can't change
The choir sings, the church bells ring
So, won't you give this man his wings?
What a shame, to have to beg you to see
We're not all the same
What a shame
There's a hard life for every silver spoon
There's a touch of grey for every shade of blue
That's the way that I see life
If there was nothing wrong
Then there'd be nothing right
And for this working man, they said, could barely stand
There's gotta be a better place to land
Some kind of remedy
For a world that wouldn't let him be
That's the man he was
Have you heard enough?
What a shame, what a shame
To judge a life that you can't change
The choir sings, the church bells ring
So, won't you give this man his wings?
What a shame, to have to beg you to see
We're not all the same
What a shame
God forgive the hands that laid you down
They never knew how
Much your broken heart can break the sound
And change the season
Now the leaves are falling faster
Happily ever after
You gave me hope through your endeavors
And now you will live forever
What a shame, what a shame
To judge a life that you can't change
The choir sings, the church bells ring
So, won't you give this man his wings?
What a shame, to have to beg you to see
We're not all the same
(What a shame, what a shame)
'Cause we're not all the same
(What a shame, what a shame)
'Cause we're not all the same
Holy divineness that key change toward the end
yeah
That’s the truth right there. 🙌🏻
Shinedown... It doesn't get much better! This song hits home for a lot of people! 👍🤘
My 16 year old son steered me to this song.
Heartfelt.
+Wayne Applebee your son has good taste in music...
This is definitely one of Shinedown's greatest songs on the album. They are bad ass in concert to. Rock on.
One of the best vocals ever done by any band, in my opinion. That key change is like, wow.
One of my favorite Shinedown songs!
First of all, awesome song. Second, epic video. As someone who's really into animation, I have a lot of respect for the amount of time put into this video. All the hand drawn stuff looks great, and the morphs are incredible. I don't think I'd have the patience to do the whole thing frame-by-frame like this. This is an absolutely great video. Thumbs up from me.
such an awesome song, how do they expose such feelings....I'll bet most people have someone in their life that is described.....I know I do, thanks Shinedown, I know this songs been out for awhile, but I don't care.
Building a professional kaleidoscopes
What a shame the way this society treats good men.
To this day, this is still the only song that makes me cry every single time. This beautifully made video adds to it as well.
One of a few that does the same to me too
This band and their music are a gift from God to us.
It calms our minds & heals our hearts. I BELIEVE IT.🙂✌️
Shout out to the most talented person in the world who was honestly able to create this video!!!
it doesn't matter what type of person u are no one deserves judgment of any kind I have witnessed many times when someone is judged and also on the receiving end of it to what hurts the most is it is someone u know that destroys your heart and as u try to get some else just shatters your state of mind into a million little pieces and u become bitter against the people who hurt u then it causes a cycle of hate that can not be broken what I have learned is how much u try no one will understand u because to know someone is to know the same pain and hate of the other person even if they do know the same u might not understand them
I hear you. I'm not so presumptuous to say that there isn't anything such as wrong, but It is wrong to judge someone, that I believe in.
what a shame. I believe he has his wings. God Bless. They know who THEY ARE! Jeanette Shallow
This posting is a tombstone; What a shame: please give this man his wings.
A friend, Richie passed away of a heart attack last week alone, found by another friend’s son laying across his computer, which showed as I understand it a web page for cruises. His Ex-wife and sons turned their backs on him, in part because of the things in this song. In short, we are having a memorial for him and I have asked they play this song, because at heart he was a good person. There was no wake, no funeral, no nothing for him, we are now the family that will memorialize him. This posting is his tombstone.
I don't know, maybe it's just me but, this is one of the most powerful songs I've heard in a while. It's both sad and beautiful at the same time. Outstanding.
LOVE IT!!! Give everyone his/her wings!!
Beautiful Song and lovely video. I love Shinedown fans, They're some amazing people, they are like no others.
Everytime i read a comment like yours I start crying, because the people on the internet are more encouraging and supportive than the people I talk to everyday. Thank you so much.
Heard this song for the first time last year and randomly deciced to check my facebook. One of my best friends died from (what I believe) dispair. My heart is still broken to this day and this song will always remind me of him. Talk to the people you love no matter how long it's been. You could have saved a life. Sadly, I was too late and all I can do is cry. RIP, James.
My husband recently died from alcoholism. This song hits home. God bless you! You have obviously lived through some tough times.❤️
So many down n outs in life! It's awesome to see this problem addressed! Were not all the same! But in Gods Eyes we ARE!
I lost a very good friend to drugs. I still think of him. I will never know what caused him to ever fall into that. He had all that he could ever need, but something had to be missing from him. Perhaps it was due to his mom always meeting someone new and never having met his real father. He had a good relationship with his mother, but she would also be gone on long business trips and leave him with an aunt. Everybody reacts to these things differently. I used to be mad, and the last time we ever spoke was definitely a moment where I knew we would never see each other again. He said one day we will cross paths. I hope he is up to something better if he's still here. I can neither judge or blame him for all that has happened. He did it all to himself in the end as much as we all tried to help him. He was essentially family. He would stay with us all throughout every summer. I remember my younger brother pairing me up with him since he was my age. He was held back a year so he would have been a sixth grader. At least I have many good memories to remember him by. They always outshine the bad ones because we had many more good times while everything only began to unfold toward the end.
This is one of the most amazing songs I've ever heard! the lyrics are just perfect!
My favorite Shinedown song, and I have almost all of their songs.
Like this song , feelings. & emotions !!
"What a shame, what a shame, to judge a life that you can't change"
the best band out at the moment..i seen them live at house of blues in myrtle beach s.c..they are just as good live as they are on the radio..brent smith is a vocal god
Video is describing how many people can look down on someone that's not like them and isn't as wealthy or good looking as them, and that particuliar person is all in all a brilliant human being.
Think of my husband that passed in 2003 love u Mike
marion meisel I when I hear this song I can't stop crying because it makes me think of my husband I lost him in October I wonder if I'll ever beable to hear this song ¬ cry. I'll love my baby forever
The meaning behind these lyrics should give you chills when you hear them or you are not taking it to heart. Shinedown you are amazing and life changing.
i dont care what song it is by shinedown i swear everysong has a meaning to me. i love them and i believe their the greatest ever. my parents are gone and i have asong for them. and what im going through life right now which is more than anyone person can deal with and doesn't ever want to deal with they have a song for me that relates. i cry alot from their songs cause theyhit so hard with me.they are my favorite band for ever. i hope they keep on going and continue making the best music ever
This is one of the best songs EVER written and SANG! Happy New Year! Jan 1, 2020..Please stop judging me people...I can't help I'm disabled and poor. I was a college graduate. Then my health was gone...along with everything else. What a shame that people judge us. Can we all change in 2010...please???
Closest I have heard recently to a "Perfect" song. Awe inspiring.
I love shinedown, their music helps me through... A lot..... This song though, well it really hits me.. I list my dad to a sudden massive heart attack 1 day before my 5th wedding anniversary.. I had just got off the phone with him not 20 minutes before it happened.. I miss my dad everyday, more than anyone will ever know.. He was my world!!
Thank you Shinedown for uploading this wonderful video commercial free, and pop-up ad free so that we may watch this over and over again without having to sit through the commercials and x those ads.
Shinedown's music comforts me when I feel alone which is most of the time since my brother died
You never know what demons someone is battling. Be kind to one another.
This song has helped me immensely. I was sexually molested when i was 10 for about a month and a half. Noone can put into words how it makes you feel how it changes you forever. I am 31 now and still struggle with it. Because of it ive done things most people wouldnt. After it stopped i decided i wanted people to stay away so i stopped bathing and brushing my teeth.
It worked well, to well. I missed out on alot growing up. Pretty much just about every experience a growing kid can experience. Been homeless, still in financial trouble. But this song helps to remind me of the good things I have down. Graduated high school and college, joined the army, deployed to afghanastan, survived afghanastan, Tried to save a drowning man, unfortunately he is now in a better place! And that i am still here! THX SHINEDOWN! Keep making music and sending your messages!
shinedown is literally my favorite band. this music video litterally broken the barrier iv been having for 2 years on a tatto design i want to get, its a no brainer that they would do this for me
Damn that key change gets me every time.
this is true of a lot of people.most people will never know what it is like to be broken.....i have been fortunate to help many....but some,the world destroyed.
Played this song for a friend of mines funeral a few years ago. This song described his life in so many ways. I miss that crazy bastard. Requiestcat en pace, Jared.
R.I.P Pop Bottle Pete. If this song was song 30 years ago. It could have be your theme song Bud. Forever missed but never forgotten old friend.
I have loved Shinedown since the first song I heard them play. I went to my first Shinedown concert this year and I will do my very best to see them every year they come close enough for me to go see them.
not exactly on topic if there was one but
don't you find it strange how a song that can make you physically and emotionly hurt can be the most beautiful songs you've heard? really like the pain in your chest and the weakness in you joints all the emotion
then I know its a really good song I dunno but I find that interesting :P
It is completely on topic. That is what great artist do. They convey the emotion of the song to the listener. Then it becomes more than just a song, it becomes more than just words and music. One doesn't just listen to it, they feel it. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day. Love and Light.
mindopnr
that is true but I always find it interesting that the pain caused by a song can make the song better always love it when a great artist can make you feel the song like that and you should have a wonderful day aswell
That was my favorite song long time ago. I was like... 9, or so, and that was my first days with internet. That cascade of information was an euphoria for my child brain. I didn't really understand what was this song about, but I loved it. And now, 7 years after I'm... Borderline crying. I can understand and feel what author of this song tried to say, and what's more important HOW. This beautiful turns in text, vocals, details and emotions... I had a good music taste back then, didn't I?
Gates ~ I had a brother Dan who died at 47. He died alone while I was in surgery. He drank himself to death. Never rose above his demons. Like your uncle, he never had a girlfriend, kids and never married. Your comment rang a familiar chord. I am the only one who knew my brother's pain. Now he's gone. I'm the only black sheep left. Carry on, friend, carry on
I am so sorry but that is the this song is like my Uncle Jeremy... He cut trees and every this!!
I am the only one left in my family too. Parents are gone and my only brother ate him self to death. I know how you feel--you must carry on however and make the life you live the best you can. Far too much crap nowdays to deal with, you just have to learn to erase the crap and focus on the best things. Have a long life girl.
Thank you I real needed that.😢
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for the nice comment. I promised him I wouldn't let them win. Some days, that's what keeps my head up. I love the chorus in this song, well all the lyrics actually, but the chorus really rings true. This is on my playlist that I fall asleep to.
thats extreamly sad i hope the best is going..i really felt your comment
to all of those people whom lost someone close to them I love u all and never give up on them they r always with us I love u uncle Billy u will be sadly missed RIP
I have never heard enough of Shinedown...Keep on shining SHINEDOWN
This song reminds me of my dad, he had a terrible addiction to heroin and alcohol. But he was always good to people and tried to make up for it. Just Because someone has done bad things doesnt mean they Dont deserve wings. R.I.P dad
🗣THERE'S HARD LIFE FOR EVERY SILVER SPOON.
THERE'S A TOUCH OF GREY FOR EVERY SHADE OF BLUE...💪🍺🍻
sad song cause the judgements, labels, society, ETC., "IT'S TIME TO TAKE OUR LIVES BACK"!!!!! ~ TRINA SKY🕊
Its really a shame to judge a life you can't change
I listen to this like 10 times a day...
This song did not get nearly enough Appreciation when Sound Of Madness came out, Not enough air time either.
Well this is the first time am listening to this, it's nice ❤
Great song and lyrics. Need more of these. This is Shinedown. Please don't change your style. Write more music like this.
It STILL gives me chills!!
What can I say I'm so broken # I don't think I can keep living with all this pain & regret # what a shame I lost everything # I got sober thinking life would get better # pains still here # I can't stop crying
fits exactly to the present day. I love this song
This is a song that my husband and I play for his father, and have played it many times throughout the years. He lost his father near Christmas time, and his father was trying to make changes to be back with his family. He unfortunately suffered from pneumonia while in prison and had a seizure (supposedly, but no autopsy was done). I never met his father. But I know he'd be proud of the changes his son made to his life. While he isn't with us, he was still my husband's father & is remembered.
It's been set in stone, so to speak, this is the first song of 5 I want played at my funeral. No doubt to an empty room, but I don't think I will mind....
My grandfather just passed away 3 days ago... listening to this song, makes me miss him dearly. He was withdrawn in his final years, lost interest in all the things he used to like. I tried to help him, but he just wouldn't open up. Now all that's left are memories...
In my humble opinion, they are in the TOP 5 of ALL TIME GREATS!!!! They can do damn never any venue with and KILL IT AWESOME!!!!
I am so glad my mom and dad showed me this band, i listen to this song almost everyday. probably my favorite