At 17 yrs old, I was fortunate enough to see them in 1996. This was one of my favorite songs back then. Little did I know how powerful it was. I’m now 9 years sober off heroin. It still blows my mind to hear this song now. In my opinion, 1 of the best songs in the 90’s! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Fall 95-end 1996 was pretty hard on many generation Xers. We had our music but we had our habits. I basically spent a whole year awake. Got introduced Crystal Meth in college 1995. Lost baseball scholarship, was in rehab a year later. Thank god I had parents that cared. I turned 19 June96.
Girl we share this story, mad love to you, I wish you the very best from the bottom of my heart, it's still hard, it haunts my dreams, but I've grown so much since then. It made me a better person in the end
AgentU The Irony of that is that it COULD ONLY Have been written, (and probably not Preformed) By AnyONE I don't care who it is...in a nut shell: It would take a JUNKIE to understand the subject Well, Enough...To write this song ( and maybe to preform it) I am SOMEONE[ ;~} ] Who Should know. not proud of it what's just real...
@@dirkdiggler1242 you have to be joking. this song is CLEARLY about heroin, this can be easily inferred from the lyrics. "The deeper you stick it in your vein, he deeper the thoughts, there's no more pain", "We're high above, but on the floor ". i mean the name of the song is "im not an addict" for gods sake. it is very much about drugs, do a little research before you put crap like that out there! it makes one appear to be unschooled
"The song's content originates from Sam Bettens' previous experiences with drugs and his views on substance dependence. He explained in an interview that he was addicted to cigarettes and experimented with acid and mushrooms but never tried any hard drugs, fearing that it would make him lose touch with his self-control." Yeah, definitely not about drugs. But I'd also like to add that there were much bigger anti-dope songs in the 90's. It was kind of the thing. Interstate Love Song by STP, Semi-Charmed Life by 3EB, just about every other song by Arrested Development....
We're all addicts in one way or another. Not necessarily addictided to a substance. But we all have something in our lives that we feel we can't do without. It's part of the human condition. Love this song.
Oh man this song makes me tear up every time I listen to it...*free me see me...* The lyrics and her voice just tear me up when I hear it.. am I alone here?
I feel that comment. All of my favorites from the 90's are now dead because of their addiction to heroin. Curt, Chris, Scott, Layne, Shannon, etc. Wish they could have overcame their demons.
Hey I said needles. I made many other poor choices. Drug abuse is a symptom to the problem in the words of DMX. Stay strong people. Love to the ones I hope to see someday again.
Sarah, you and me sung together at Bohagers in Baltimore ‘96. Everyone else was there to see The Verve Pipe and Tonic. I was there for K’s Choice and knew every word you sang. The light shined on my face, you saw me saying every word. We locked eyes and just enjoyed your song. I’ll never forget it. Thank you so much.
The vocals really hit home trying to pretend that it's not that bad and screaming for someone to save them at the same time. I only recently discovered the song, and am really looking forward to hearing the rest of all I missed.
First time I heard this song I was in a strip club in Idaho with an ex girlfriend and the next dancer came out to this song. Nearly 20 years later, this song always takes me back to that night ❤
This song resonates with many of us. It will always remind me of my friend, who I met as a teenager, after he came out of jail. Love him to death. He sure is an addict and doesn't look very much alive but his soul is still there and has loads of love in it. Will always love him, even if we don't talk for long periods of time.
Former heroin addict here. Love that song, I agree that the message is positive overall but I stick with it be cause it also underlines the denial, the side effects. They really captured that strange state of mind when you wanna use and convince yourself it’s all good but you are aware that you’re drowning
THIS Woman!!!(K's Choice) I wish I knew who she was/Is Because this is the deepest; most heartfell; Soulful; A Subtle but ,Deeply Burning, Pain And She Song's it like she has Really felt and lived it. This song can bring a tear to the eye if One reflects on his/hers Own personal Road...that was not far ...not farr at all.
You can't just make up those words. Either She has been there or someone else wrote it. She is extremely creative but yeah that came from somewhere and gave herself a personal education. Either way, She came out on top and never looked back. That's something to be very proud of, maintaining her sobriety. I saw her when she looked just like this in the video. Times have drastically changed for her who is a him now and goes by "Sam". I only wish the best for anyone in this rough and tough world. Good Luck Sam!!!
on doit tous avoir le même âge. suis en train de visionner mes cassettes avant de les jeter, et dessus j'y retrouve plein de NPA (sepultura, supergrass, aerosmith, nada surf...) mais impossible de retrouver bruce springsteen... Merci pour le post !
Breathe it in and breathe it out And pass it on, it's almost out We're so creative, so much more We're high above, but on the floor It's not a habit, it's cool, I feel alive If you don't have it, you're on the other side The deeper you stick it in your vein The deeper the thoughts, there's no more pain I'm in heaven, I'm a god I'm everywhere, I feel so hot It's not ah habit, it's cool, I feel alive If you don't have it, you're on the other side I'm not an addict, maybe that's a lie It's over now, I'm cold, alone I'm just a person on my own Nothing means a thing to me Oh, nothing means a thing to me It's not a habit, it's cool, I feel alive If you don't have it, you're on the other side I'm not an addict, maybe that's a lie Free me, leave me Watch me as I'm goin' down And free me, see me Look at me, I'm fallin' and I'm fallin' It is not a habit, it is cool, I feel alive, I feel It is not a habit, it is cool, I feel alive It's not a habit, it's cool, I feel alive If you don't have it, you're on the other side I'm not an addict, maybe that's a lie I'm not an addict I'm not an addict I'm not an addict
We really need the 90's back
Yep ☝️agree
Yeah I wish I would be in my 20s again
They’re still alive in my house 😛
absolutely!
You can tap in anytime my friend ❤ music never dies
I have never heard someone sing live exactly like on recording.......unbelievably good........
Such an underrated song. Probaly one of my favorite songs.
But painful
Yes and trust me I can relate.
Unbelievable how this sounds even better live - a sign of greatness
She is only the 3rd singer I've ever heard that sounds exactly the same live as on the recording. Chris Cornell and Maynard Keenan are the other two
Couldn’t have said it better myself
Sadly, not for long.
Check out Justin Furstenfeld blue October. It's like they recorded live.
FYI, She is a he
@@paulsansonetti7410 Yeah, I just recently learned this, and now I feel weird cuz I had a crush on her. Him? Not so much
At 17 yrs old, I was fortunate enough to see them in 1996.
This was one of my favorite songs back then.
Little did I know how powerful it was.
I’m now 9 years sober off heroin.
It still blows my mind to hear this song now.
In my opinion, 1 of the best songs in the 90’s!
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Fall 95-end 1996 was pretty hard on many generation Xers. We had our music but we had our habits. I basically spent a whole year awake. Got introduced Crystal Meth in college 1995. Lost baseball scholarship, was in rehab a year later. Thank god I had parents that cared. I turned 19 June96.
Cranberries had cool anti-drug song in 95.
Girl we share this story, mad love to you, I wish you the very best from the bottom of my heart, it's still hard, it haunts my dreams, but I've grown so much since then. It made me a better person in the end
I was born in 79, the lucky generation. We saw the best artists, movies and best experiences including dark ones.
@@simondoutre6225 Same here.
I was in the throes of addiction when this song broke. The first time hearing it I cried.
I still cry when I hear this song and I'm 3 years sober. It's a reminder of how it used to be. I need that reminder though.
As good or better live as in studio- the true mark of greatness. Bravo!!!
This is whitout a doubt the biggest anti-drug song of the 90s and on
of the most important songs ever
AgentU The Irony of that is that it COULD ONLY Have been written, (and probably not Preformed) By AnyONE I don't care who it is...in a nut shell: It would take a JUNKIE to understand the subject Well, Enough...To write this song ( and maybe to preform it) I am SOMEONE[ ;~} ] Who Should know. not proud of it what's just real...
k's choice is best
Not about drugs, do a little research before you put crap like that out there! It makes one appear to be unschooled.
@@dirkdiggler1242 you have to be joking. this song is CLEARLY about heroin, this can be easily inferred from the lyrics. "The deeper you stick it in your vein, he deeper the thoughts, there's no more pain", "We're high above, but on the floor
". i mean the name of the song is "im not an addict" for gods sake. it is very much about drugs, do a little research before you put crap like that out there! it makes one appear to be unschooled
"The song's content originates from Sam Bettens' previous experiences with drugs and his views on substance dependence. He explained in an interview that he was addicted to cigarettes and experimented with acid and mushrooms but never tried any hard drugs, fearing that it would make him lose touch with his self-control."
Yeah, definitely not about drugs.
But I'd also like to add that there were much bigger anti-dope songs in the 90's. It was kind of the thing. Interstate Love Song by STP, Semi-Charmed Life by 3EB, just about every other song by Arrested Development....
She sounds as good live as on an album
We're all addicts in one way or another. Not necessarily addictided to a substance. But we all have something in our lives that we feel we can't do without. It's part of the human condition. Love this song.
Alcohol in my case.. disgusting as it is
@@KanwarAnand me too my friend.
Oh man this song makes me tear up every time I listen to it...*free me see me...* The lyrics and her voice just tear me up when I hear it.. am I alone here?
no
Not alone man
It's actually a dude singing.
@@dancollins8296 But in '96, he may have been the only one who knew he was.
No
This song touches my soul.
This song is way more relevant in 2021 than it was on 1996. This song can help. It should be more popular than ever.
Tell that to 1996
Thank you K's Choice! This song was a game changer.
This song is so 90s and it's fucking fantastic.
What a well written song.
For what its worth alot of us were listening to many artist and didnt touch heroin or needles. I was listening. thanks for the music
I feel that comment. All of my favorites from the 90's are now dead because of their addiction to heroin. Curt, Chris, Scott, Layne, Shannon, etc. Wish they could have overcame their demons.
Boy I didn't.
Hey I said needles. I made many other poor choices. Drug abuse is a symptom to the problem in the words of DMX. Stay strong people. Love to the ones I hope to see someday again.
Such a great song and she's got an awesome voice.. Shes beautiful.
She is a man now. Seriously
@@Pitbullcopper77 😔
@@Pitbullcopper77 Still a woman.
What a voice!!!
Such an awesome powerful voice!
Sarah, you and me sung together at Bohagers in Baltimore ‘96. Everyone else was there to see The Verve Pipe and Tonic. I was there for K’s Choice and knew every word you sang. The light shined on my face, you saw me saying every word. We locked eyes and just enjoyed your song. I’ll never forget it. Thank you so much.
Her name is not Sarah!
@@dirkdiggler1242 okay...
Sam now
@@dirkdiggler1242 easy poser
@@chaunavegante 🌬💨☝🏼💜💨
K's choice a great Belgian band with an amazing anti drugs song!
Even live this song is amazing
The vocals really hit home trying to pretend that it's not that bad and screaming for someone to save them at the same time.
I only recently discovered the song, and am really looking forward to hearing the rest of all I missed.
J ADOREEEEEEEEEEEEEE
this song is soooo Awesome. I could listen to it over & over again
I do
+burntt999 now I am too
Such a great band
First time I heard this song I was in a strip club in Idaho with an ex girlfriend and the next dancer came out to this song. Nearly 20 years later, this song always takes me back to that night ❤
This sounds fuckin' perfect!
This song resonates with many of us. It will always remind me of my friend, who I met as a teenager, after he came out of jail. Love him to death. He sure is an addict and doesn't look very much alive but his soul is still there and has loads of love in it. Will always love him, even if we don't talk for long periods of time.
I love ❤️ Kay's choice
Never said that - my favorite voice and song ever - I am from north of france, so I might be biaised
Man did a ton of memories come flooding back. Thank you
MAGIC!!!😊❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Amazing ❤❤❤
Former heroin addict here. Love that song, I agree that the message is positive overall but I stick with it be cause it also underlines the denial, the side effects. They really captured that strange state of mind when you wanna use and convince yourself it’s all good but you are aware that you’re drowning
I loved this song so hard for about 20 years
she is so cool!
thank you for all these years
My favorite ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ righteous.
I love it
THIS Woman!!!(K's Choice) I wish I knew who she was/Is Because this is the deepest; most heartfell; Soulful; A Subtle but ,Deeply Burning, Pain And She Song's it like she has Really felt and lived it. This song can bring a tear to the eye if One reflects on his/hers Own personal Road...that was not far ...not farr at all.
Right you are sir
Sam Bettens
@@orb4321 sarah 6 years ago. Poser.
Hi folks, this band is great ❤
Good week , shalom..😊
Such an inspiration for all the junkies in the world
Great live version!
masterpiece
Probably one of the greatest one hit wonders
Not the only, but i agree, really a masterpiece
I love this song.
And it's never a fun conversation to have to have with someone.
You can't just make up those words. Either She has been there or someone else wrote it. She is extremely creative but yeah that came from somewhere and gave herself a personal education. Either way, She came out on top and never looked back. That's something to be very proud of, maintaining her sobriety. I saw her when she looked just like this in the video. Times have drastically changed for her who is a him now and goes by "Sam". I only wish the best for anyone in this rough and tough world. Good Luck Sam!!!
Dna says “still a woman”
Je ne m'en lasse pas 🤩
Love it and always wll
I don’t think most people really knew what she meant when she said “nothing means a thing to me”. That’s a cry
We all need Jesus ❤
1996-16 years old.
She’s amazing when I saw her play at Tower Records back in ‘97 in Schaumburg/Chicago.
on doit tous avoir le même âge. suis en train de visionner mes cassettes avant de les jeter, et dessus j'y retrouve plein de NPA (sepultura, supergrass, aerosmith, nada surf...) mais impossible de retrouver bruce springsteen... Merci pour le post !
My kids just lost friend to heroin overdose. Today is his birthday. He died a couple of weeks ago. He would’ve been 23 today 💔
Åmazing perfømance of a great song, off an incredible album..... by a tremendous band_
Canal Plus C+ ce que c'était. R.I.P. Il nous reste les bons souvenirs de la période dorée. Merci.
Arrêtés t as Ali badou, les miss météo, l autre con du Petit journal, que demande le peuple
Me encanta esta canción es un viaje....
Why is this song so fucking good? Honestly? Music is absolute trash now. How fortunate we have RUclips to reflect on this kind of art.
vous êtes à jamais dans la culture du rock !!!!
Merci!!!
Thankfully only got to the "pass it on" stage - great song both personally and as objectively as is possible...
Personally to me addiction runs the gambit from gambling, gaming, drugs, drink or shopping. We are all addicts of some form.
I am a Jesus addict, really freeing
It's beautiful because it's sad...
Powerful on radio first time hearing in 96
Superb 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Zo knap gezongen.
wow live !!
Breathe it in and breathe it out
And pass it on, it's almost out
We're so creative, so much more
We're high above, but on the floor
It's not a habit, it's cool, I feel alive
If you don't have it, you're on the other side
The deeper you stick it in your vein
The deeper the thoughts, there's no more pain
I'm in heaven, I'm a god
I'm everywhere, I feel so hot
It's not ah habit, it's cool, I feel alive
If you don't have it, you're on the other side
I'm not an addict, maybe that's a lie
It's over now, I'm cold, alone
I'm just a person on my own
Nothing means a thing to me
Oh, nothing means a thing to me
It's not a habit, it's cool, I feel alive
If you don't have it, you're on the other side
I'm not an addict, maybe that's a lie
Free me, leave me
Watch me as I'm goin' down
And free me, see me
Look at me, I'm fallin' and I'm fallin'
It is not a habit, it is cool, I feel alive, I feel
It is not a habit, it is cool, I feel alive
It's not a habit, it's cool, I feel alive
If you don't have it, you're on the other side
I'm not an addict, maybe that's a lie
I'm not an addict
I'm not an addict
I'm not an addict
wow
Wild Things brought me here
10/10
Moi je suis de 83 :)
C'est dingue de voir comment cette musique n'a pas pris une seule ride !!! elle passait encore à la radio l'année dernière !!
La base, les 83 . VIVE 2020
Only if Layne was able to beat his demons. RIP ❤
Nulle part ailleurs avec Monsieur Philippe Gildas c'était magnifique.
Omg my crush....
Bliss.
cool....simple cool.
Wow, he sounds exactly like the studio version. Awesome!
Er zijn verslavingen die prachtige muziek en gevoelens naar boven brengen, dit is er een van!!
I love this song and for 25 years I thought a man sang this song. She's incredible.
You're partially correct. Sarah Bettens is Sam Bettens now.
Please add Drum Machine.
Ruud Gullit at bass
Thanks ! That's a huge bass...Schack ? Status ?
@@museorpheo he was kidding
hell fuckin yes!!!!!!!
Killer band.
My love margot
😎😎😎😎
Sounds dope while im stoned
That's ironic to say the least.
Il n y’a pas le temps avec cette chanteuse
That's sounds like a lot of people I know you sing girl
Nobody intervened? Fucking great song
now Hasselbeck is in Tennessee with Jake Locker.
plymouth bomb or something..Ballard SWEDE?
😀🙁☹😕😀 ...
Fantastic tune, she's a man now, respect for that..
Le bassiste a besoin d'une 6 cordes pour jouer ce morceau ???
Sounds an awful lot like the recording
Try listen to this on shrooms..
Once upon a time lots of us did🤷♂️🤣