I’ve seen so many reactions and interpretations of this song, but this one in particular was such a strong message for my current life situation. Your mom is such an amazing analyst, I really want to see more of her insights. I’ve conquered so much, so early, creating things that no one else had before, but in recent times I’ve crumbled into anxiety and depression paralysis, which made projects I’d finish in days into months of struggle. I currently feel like a shell of what I once was, which brings the regrets of decisions I’ve made which turned my empire into dirt. I know it’s still here somewhere inside. The real challenge is to find it again.
From Fyrefly: @vinerz Thank you for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed watching the video reaction too, and this song is so powerful. When you have had a difficult past, the effects can last for a long time and that can really sap our energy, leaving little time or energy for projects previously enjoyed. This isn't a failure, just a time to regroup, to take care of yourself and those projects will still be waiting for you like a friend you see after a long time but when you see them, it's like no time has passed. Give yourself some grace and compassion, friend :heart:
From tyler2201: @vinerz That hollowed out feeling is SO real. And how couldn't it be? This part of your life where you (quite deservedly) found pride, happiness, and purpose is gone. When this happens to my creative friends, it hits them HARD because their passions are what guide them. Losing that is a difficult and depressing place to be. The times in my life when I've felt most like how you describe have all been when I'm burned out. Taking the necessary actions of stepping back and stepping away from things was always rough. But it was also a time for me to learn to be more honest with myself. It was a time for me to understand more deeply who I am and what I need. Sometimes I needed a break. Sometimes I needed a change. Obv I don't know anything about you beyond what you've written here, but I feel for you. I hope you find your passion again.
“All your life, you’ll be faced with a choice. You can choose love or hate, I choose love.” -Jonny Cash I wish more ppl made that choice instead of the hate we have in the United States right now….
which era had the least hate in the united states? you made a statement that there is more hate in the united states right now. i disagree. but i'm interested to here any reasonable frame of reference. viewed through what lens? what is the bar for hatred in your opinion? disagreement? denial?
@ I didn’t make that statement did I? Nope… I suppose you read what you wanted to see so you could start an argument. You seem angry about something, why are you so upset bro?
@atrumphasmatis6719 you didn't make the original statement that you quoted. It was the appeal for more people to make that choice instead of the hate we have in the United States right now. So quit dodging and projecting and kindly answer the questions posed. Or don't. But don't be obsequious. Please and thank you
@atrumphasmatis6719 more people made that choice. that implies less people are making that choice. it follows that, in your estimation, there is a larger gradient of hate in the US than when the quote was uttered. Was that your intent or merely a misstatement? If the former, my original query applies. If the latter, my apologies for taking your words as given.
We cannot return to the times when we did things that we now wish we hadn't done. And, in the moment, would we have done anything different? So regret cannot be allowed to be chain that bears us down, as we can't change what happened, and we can't change whether we would have done it, but it's a very powerful thing to use for learning perspective on oneself, for learning about what to do in future, and difficult though it is, for learning to accept those parts of ourselves that led to and stem from those regrets. And that acceptance is the first step to gealing
This was a original song from Nine Inch Nails from there Lead Singer Trent Reznor about his addictions. . but after he heard this cover from Johnny Cash Trent Reznor Said " This is no longer my song it's his " The woman you see In the photo is Johnny's mom . The person who you see on the stairs is June Carter Cash Mr Cash wife who passed shortly after the video was released in a week or so after Johnny Cash passed . I've heard at the end of the video when Mr . Cash closed the piano it's like closing his casket that's what his daughter said.
Your mom has a lot of wisdom. You too, in that description about disappearing into despair, overwriting any good that one may have done in life. That's me. Every day I can only remember the hurt I've done to others, the wasted opportunities, significant relationships I missed out on, the bad things I've done. I know I must have done some good in my life, but I never remember it. When my mind tortures me with pointing out all my failures, it never tells me anything good I have done for others. I have to tell myself, 'Yeah, but I've done good, too." The thing I cling to is Christ, who has been merciful to me, for which I am grateful, but I know I have wasted my life. I have grace, but not much else.
From tyler2201: @ImagineMySurprise510 That's a painful place to be. It's not enough that all these bad things overshadow the good for you. Your mind has to rub them in your face, too. You're constantly under siege from guilt over what you've done and regret over what you haven't. You seem overwhelmed to the point that you don't see any value in the life you've led even though you know that you're not the bad person your brain tries to convince you you are. You know you've done good. It's just hard to see in this darkness. But reaching out to your faith is a start. A good start. It's an act of hope despite all the darkness in your life. It shows both remarkable strength and humility: strength to persevere and humility to ask for help when you need it. Those are two amazing qualities. YOUR amazing qualities. Good and wonderful things about you and who you are. Despite all the negativity in your life, you're still shining. That's awesome. This reminds me of Leonard Cohen's "Anthem." There's a line in it I go back to constantly: "There's a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Our mistakes don't define us. They're part of being human. They're how we grow. Painfully, sure. But we grow nonetheless.
June is looking at Johnny that way because she was worried about him. He was ill and she was concerned that he was working too hard. It was an unscripted cameo.
What is hope, But a gamble against the odds? A crapshoot in the dark. A ticket in the lottery. Why do I hope, With the Game rigged by wonts? To ignore the mind’s eye, Is to flirt with infinity. What is hope, But a moonshot for the ages? Apollo’s aim for guidance. Shai at the helm. How can I hope, When ruin is all I’ve known? After falling to oblivion, Warmth presents a fright. What is hope, But a road to redemption? A fearful path to the dawn. A dim light to show the way.
I prefer the ORIGINAL, by NINE INCH NAILS, but Trent Reznor said Johnny "MADE IT HIS OWN" the original official video I used to see on MTV was a live NINE INCH NAILS performance
Great cover of the NIN song which Trent pretty much gave the song to Cash and said it was his now. Who wouldn’t give their song to Johnny Cash .
Absolutely Trent to cash in respect
I’ve seen so many reactions and interpretations of this song, but this one in particular was such a strong message for my current life situation. Your mom is such an amazing analyst, I really want to see more of her insights. I’ve conquered so much, so early, creating things that no one else had before, but in recent times I’ve crumbled into anxiety and depression paralysis, which made projects I’d finish in days into months of struggle. I currently feel like a shell of what I once was, which brings the regrets of decisions I’ve made which turned my empire into dirt. I know it’s still here somewhere inside. The real challenge is to find it again.
From Fyrefly: @vinerz Thank you for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed watching the video reaction too, and this song is so powerful.
When you have had a difficult past, the effects can last for a long time and that can really sap our energy, leaving little time or energy for projects previously enjoyed.
This isn't a failure, just a time to regroup, to take care of yourself and those projects will still be waiting for you like a friend you see after a long time but when you see them, it's like no time has passed.
Give yourself some grace and compassion, friend :heart:
From tyler2201: @vinerz That hollowed out feeling is SO real. And how couldn't it be? This part of your life where you (quite deservedly) found pride, happiness, and purpose is gone. When this happens to my creative friends, it hits them HARD because their passions are what guide them. Losing that is a difficult and depressing place to be.
The times in my life when I've felt most like how you describe have all been when I'm burned out. Taking the necessary actions of stepping back and stepping away from things was always rough. But it was also a time for me to learn to be more honest with myself. It was a time for me to understand more deeply who I am and what I need. Sometimes I needed a break. Sometimes I needed a change.
Obv I don't know anything about you beyond what you've written here, but I feel for you. I hope you find your passion again.
“All your life, you’ll be faced with a choice. You can choose love or hate, I choose love.” -Jonny Cash
I wish more ppl made that choice instead of the hate we have in the United States right now….
which era had the least hate in the united states? you made a statement that there is more hate in the united states right now. i disagree. but i'm interested to here any reasonable frame of reference. viewed through what lens? what is the bar for hatred in your opinion? disagreement? denial?
@ I didn’t make that statement did I? Nope… I suppose you read what you wanted to see so you could start an argument. You seem angry about something, why are you so upset bro?
@atrumphasmatis6719 you didn't make the original statement that you quoted. It was the appeal for more people to make that choice instead of the hate we have in the United States right now. So quit dodging and projecting and kindly answer the questions posed. Or don't. But don't be obsequious. Please and thank you
@ I didn’t say we have more hate. Right? I said THE hate. You’re barking for no reason….
@atrumphasmatis6719 more people made that choice. that implies less people are making that choice. it follows that, in your estimation, there is a larger gradient of hate in the US than when the quote was uttered. Was that your intent or merely a misstatement? If the former, my original query applies. If the latter, my apologies for taking your words as given.
This was Johnny's final gift to the world, thank you
What a performance. Johnny legend
this is maybe the best cover of all time
We cannot return to the times when we did things that we now wish we hadn't done.
And, in the moment, would we have done anything different?
So regret cannot be allowed to be chain that bears us down, as we can't change what happened, and we can't change whether we would have done it, but it's a very powerful thing to use for learning perspective on oneself, for learning about what to do in future, and difficult though it is, for learning to accept those parts of ourselves that led to and stem from those regrets. And that acceptance is the first step to gealing
This was a original song from Nine Inch Nails from there Lead Singer Trent Reznor about his addictions. . but after he heard this cover from Johnny Cash Trent Reznor Said " This is no longer my song it's his " The woman you see In the photo is Johnny's mom . The person who you see on the stairs is June Carter Cash Mr Cash wife who passed shortly after the video was released in a week or so after Johnny Cash passed . I've heard at the end of the video when Mr . Cash closed the piano it's like closing his casket that's what his daughter said.
Your mom has a lot of wisdom. You too, in that description about disappearing into despair, overwriting any good that one may have done in life. That's me. Every day I can only remember the hurt I've done to others, the wasted opportunities, significant relationships I missed out on, the bad things I've done. I know I must have done some good in my life, but I never remember it. When my mind tortures me with pointing out all my failures, it never tells me anything good I have done for others. I have to tell myself, 'Yeah, but I've done good, too." The thing I cling to is Christ, who has been merciful to me, for which I am grateful, but I know I have wasted my life. I have grace, but not much else.
From tyler2201: @ImagineMySurprise510 That's a painful place to be. It's not enough that all these bad things overshadow the good for you. Your mind has to rub them in your face, too. You're constantly under siege from guilt over what you've done and regret over what you haven't. You seem overwhelmed to the point that you don't see any value in the life you've led even though you know that you're not the bad person your brain tries to convince you you are. You know you've done good. It's just hard to see in this darkness.
But reaching out to your faith is a start. A good start. It's an act of hope despite all the darkness in your life. It shows both remarkable strength and humility: strength to persevere and humility to ask for help when you need it. Those are two amazing qualities. YOUR amazing qualities. Good and wonderful things about you and who you are. Despite all the negativity in your life, you're still shining. That's awesome.
This reminds me of Leonard Cohen's "Anthem." There's a line in it I go back to constantly: "There's a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Our mistakes don't define us. They're part of being human. They're how we grow. Painfully, sure. But we grow nonetheless.
June is looking at Johnny that way because she was worried about him. He was ill and she was concerned that he was working too hard. It was an unscripted cameo.
I believe Jonny passed away not too long after this video was shot. He never got to see the video.
Mental health professional reactions, eh?
Ten Foot Pole - "A.D.D."
The Black Dahlia Murder - "Asylum"
Woods of Ypres - "You Were The Light"
React to Jääkärimarssi from finland!
or Finlandia Hymni
or Sabaton Talvisota
What is hope,
But a gamble against the odds?
A crapshoot in the dark.
A ticket in the lottery.
Why do I hope,
With the Game rigged by wonts?
To ignore the mind’s eye,
Is to flirt with infinity.
What is hope,
But a moonshot for the ages?
Apollo’s aim for guidance.
Shai at the helm.
How can I hope,
When ruin is all I’ve known?
After falling to oblivion,
Warmth presents a fright.
What is hope,
But a road to redemption?
A fearful path to the dawn.
A dim light to show the way.
I prefer the ORIGINAL, by NINE INCH NAILS, but Trent Reznor said Johnny "MADE IT HIS OWN" the original official video I used to see on MTV was a live NINE INCH NAILS performance
As great as it is, and it is great indeed, don't forget that it's a cover
Johnny cakes last performance before he passed. Rip
Spending quality time with God every day is better than therapy.
Trent says crown of shit but Johnny says thorns 🤔🇬🇧🇺🇲