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
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?
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...
@@theogdirkdiggler 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....
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.
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.
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.
This song has stuck with me for about 30 years. For the longest time I didn't know the artist. It was just a lingering tune from a childhood radio station I worshipped.
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 ❤
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.
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.
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 !
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
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!!!
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
Such an underrated song. Probaly one of my favorite songs.
But painful
Yes and trust me I can relate.
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 have never heard someone sing live exactly like on recording.......unbelievably good........
I think the same, simply incredible
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.
Same and same
As good or better live as in studio- the true mark of greatness. Bravo!!!
This song is so 90s and it's fucking fantastic.
This song touches my soul.
What a voice!!!
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?
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
@@hankamaniapretty sure the rest of the “dude” band knew they were all “dudes”.
Thank you K's Choice! This song was a game changer.
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.
@@theogdirkdiggler 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....
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
Such a great song and she's got an awesome voice.. Shes beautiful.
She is a man now. Seriously
@@Pitbullcopper77 😔
@@Pitbullcopper77 Still a woman.
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.
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
Never said that - my favorite voice and song ever - I am from north of france, so I might be biaised
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!
@@theogdirkdiggler okay...
Sam now
@@theogdirkdiggler easy poser
@@chaunavegante 🌬💨☝🏼💜💨
K's choice a great Belgian band with an amazing anti drugs song!
She sounds as good live as on an album
Such an awesome powerful voice!
What a well written song.
Unbelievable how this sounds even better live - a sign of greatness
this song is soooo Awesome. I could listen to it over & over again
I do
+burntt999 now I am too
Even live this song is amazing
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.
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.
Such a great band
Such an inspiration for all the junkies in the world
Man did a ton of memories come flooding back. Thank you
This song has stuck with me for about 30 years. For the longest time I didn't know the artist. It was just a lingering tune from a childhood radio station I worshipped.
thank you for all these years
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 ❤
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.
I loved this song so hard for about 20 years
My favorite ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ righteous.
I love it
Åmazing perfømance of a great song, off an incredible album..... by a tremendous band_
90s female singers/frontwomen were just built different.
You ain't kidding, she's a dude now
I love this song.
And it's never a fun conversation to have to have with someone.
Probably one of the greatest one hit wonders
Not the only, but i agree, really a masterpiece
J ADOREEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Hi folks, this band is great ❤
Good week , shalom..😊
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.
Great live version!
Love it and always wll
I love ❤️ Kay's choice
Amazing ❤❤❤
This sounds fuckin' perfect!
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 !
I absolutely love this.
she is so cool!
Je ne m'en lasse pas 🤩
Me encanta esta canción es un viaje....
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
vous êtes à jamais dans la culture du rock !!!!
I’m mesmerized 😮
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 💔
masterpiece
She’s amazing when I saw her play at Tower Records back in ‘97 in Schaumburg/Chicago.
MAGIC!!!😊❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thankfully only got to the "pass it on" stage - great song both personally and as objectively as is possible...
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”
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
Merci!!!
damn she killed it
Er zijn verslavingen die prachtige muziek en gevoelens naar boven brengen, dit is er een van!!
Superb 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Powerful on radio first time hearing in 96
It's beautiful because it's sad...
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.
Sarah, you're an Angel,
Sharing caring, I’m on the left hand side 😮 puff puff give
What a tune🥰🥰😘😉
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 ❤
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
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.
What a fucking voice
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
Please add Drum Machine.
wow
1996-16 years old.
Zo knap gezongen.
2024 comment ❤
Miss the 90s music ....😢
TONAGE COMPLETION CD.
K s Choice - I smoke a lot
She to totally fucking talented to pull of the studio sound live… mic dropped
Ridiculously good
wow live !!
Nulle part ailleurs avec Monsieur Philippe Gildas c'était magnifique.
Wild Things brought me here
❤❤❤
Her voice. My god…
Oh boy!!
Omg my crush....
Only if Layne was able to beat his demons. RIP ❤
cool....simple cool.
Killer band.
10/10
CaNt BeLiVe ThE SinGeR SoUnDs So GoOd LiVe
Have you people never veen to a concert?
Wow, he sounds exactly like the studio version. Awesome!
My love margot
Bliss.