I'm a hospice nurse and had a dance party with a dying man to this song today and I think it will go down as one of the best moments of my life.

I remember when I got out of rehab like five year ago, I drove over two hours by myself to go to an Against Me show alone in Buffalo. I cried the hardest ever in my life when they played this song. Recovery is so incredibly hard, but so totally worth it.

Laura let me enter the Against Me! concert in my hometown because I was broke and didn't have a dime to pay for the ticked. I respect her so much... WONDERFUL human being!

when i first heard this song i got misty eyed, made my mind click "time to wake up dude, your daughter is 10 and you dont have a career". Now things are wonderful, i still listen and love this song. thank you so much for publishing this masterpiece.

Just got out of treatment yesterday and I have 29 days sober! Somehow this song just happened to play on my streaming service. So glad it did!

10 years later and it still feels so good to just scream this song out on a ride home!!

I saw them for the first time 2 weeks ago at the GWARBQ in RVA. During this song this guy a few years older than me grabbed me and pulled me into a bear hug and we both screamed these lyrics while tearing up. At the end of the song we both gave each other a huge hug and I never saw him the rest of that day. If you see this sir, you smelled like sweat but you gave one amazing hug. This band does beautiful beautiful things.

When I come back to this song and seeing my comments... 6 years back.. 4 years... 3.... Commenting about addiction, getting clean, and love for this song. Welp, here's another comment to see after another few! Thank you for this song- I could not have gone through without it.

Addict of over 20 years. I've had multiple brief periods of sobriety all ending in relapse. My brother passed away at 38 years of age in 2017 of natural causes and it sent me into an even more dangerous spiral because I was laden with so much guilt. Why him and not me? My drug use became out of control. I have seen things no one should have to see, experienced scary situations, scary people, scary people with weapons threatening my life....shit you literally see in movies. Shit that many other souls have not been fortunate enough to walk away from alive. Fast forward to today and I am 97 days sober from the drugs I once thought I couldn't live without. I haven't been sober this long in about 10 years. Once I was ready, that was it. I said , fuck it , no substance is going to control me anymore so I took it another step further and quit smoking cigarettes as well and I'm 39 days without the cancer sticks controlling my days anymore. I feel great. Since December 15, 2023 when I weighed about 100lbs, to weighing 124 lbs today. I can breathe, eat, enjoy my family, my kids, my friends. I am gaining trust back, making amends for past wrongs I did to people I care about. Life is finally starting to feel normal, rewarding and happy. I don't hate what I see in the mirror today. It is possible. You can do it. Don't be ashamed to get the help you need. And if you are someone struggling today know this....I love you!❤ I may not know you, but I love you and am rooting for you all!!❤❤❤❤

"they dont know nothing about recovery.." chills everytime

96 days clean and this song is what's keeping me going.

I still find myself listening to this song on repeat every now and then. Ever since its release just a great tune

so much hate for Laura- when i got into punk i thought it was full of open minded people and full of people against the powers that be in our society- seems nowadays, or outside of the scene i was part of, there's no less bigotry and idiocy in the punk scene than in general society- it's depressing how uncapping and vitriolic and aggressive people can be against things they don't understand

This was my anthem at 19. I'm 34 now and I still consider it to be mine

thought I'd drop in and say I made it! I got better after 2 or 3 months and I no longer want to go back and start again with the shit. im so glad that I survived the horrible addiction without the desire to go back. thank u Laura Jane grace for this amazing and awesome song and thank u for everything you've done to my chaotic world and putting everything into a way out for me. I now live with the knowledge of how to be happy.

This song means so much to me, as a struggling heroin addict of 11 years... it hurts me to hurt my family knowing what I am and lets face it, it's possible but must of don't get out alive... love you guys, you're an inspiration

A year sober today, and boy does this song mean more to me than ever. The energy of Against Me! is eternal

Anyone feel like waking up as an adult and feel like you haven't done shit with your life ?

I remember hearing this song played on KROQ back in like 2007-08ish. Was only in Jr High. Never looked into the lyrics, and Holy hell what a song this is.

I remember them playing this in 08, opening for Foo in Winnipeg! I thought the drummer looked like a crazy, drunk Amish dude and he held a groove like nobody else! Awesome!

I’m watching this around 15 years after this song and video came out. Still an absolute fucking banger.

Wow holy fuck. What a voice. First time listening to them, this is beast.

I remember seeing them at a show in Seattle when I was 21… 17 years ago. It was a first date with one of my favorite people. We were in this crowd of thousands, but he still managed to pull me in and do this crazy mashed up ballroom dancing with me through this whole song. One of the best moments of my life. Will never forget it.

Sometimes a party takes you places that didn't really plan on going........love it and lived it

It’s so cool to see all of the positive things said about this band. My uncle used to manage e band before it got super big and when I was a baby I was on the tour bus for them. I don’t know much about them, so it’s super cool to see their pretty awesome people haha!

I am 60 yrs old and i grew up with punk real punk.. and this as real as it gets Cheers to my punk family

I remember getting to open for these guys at a house show in Gainesville and it's still my favorite show I've ever been a part off

She is the epitome of punk rock...

I watched this video as a cis male after reading Laura's book. Now, I am watching this as a trans woman after reading Laura's book for the 4th time.

All the elitist 'punks' in the comments make me laugh, fighting about what punk is is the absolute opposite of punk. As long as someone isn't harming themselves or anyone else, who gives a fuck about what they do with their lives? I commend Laura for having the courage to come out and transition. As for the song? It makes me fucking happy and I can't help but smile whenever I listen to it. I've fallen in love with these guys.

GOD!!! I grew up in Gainesville Florida and saw Against Me once there. Hearing this takes me back to a much sweeter time in life. I hope all of you out there are well. I love you ALL.

Before being trans was a thing being widely talked about, Laura made me aware. Love this person. Love this band.

This is a badass song that's all there is to it. One of my favorite songs of all time

This woman has taught me more about gender, sexuality, addiction and real world problems than school ever did.

This song hit when I was 14, it hits just as hard 2 days before my 24th birthday, and it hits harder everytime I rediscover it

No grapes were harmed in the making of this music video.

i just discoverd this song. what an absolute banger.

Heard at a hospital after losing my first kid at 18. Im 31 and still here 🔥

"You reach a point where there's not a lie in the world that you could use to make the boys believe you're still in your twenties." The flow and pulse of that line is so hard hitting and infectious. You can't NOT love this song.

Nothing like drowning out your roommates obnoxious titanic music with this song...

"And if she had to live it all over again you know she wouldnt change anything for the world" kills me every fucking time

I forgot how much I loved this song until I heard it this morning, I fucking love this song.

Pre Luara days are so punk because you could feel that anger and punk attidude pouring through every word. You're a legend Girl

Laura jane is so inspirational to me. I remember listening to this song a decade ago and feeling a connection immediately and then listening to the other Against Me catalog

i saw her live last sunday, and she is awesome. She seems so much more happy on stage and it just makes for a better show. Thats Right! Against Me! Just Got Better!!!!

Thrash Unreal Against Me! If she wants to dance and drink all night Well, there's no one that can stop her She's going till the house lights come up or her stomach spills onto the floor This night is gonna end when we're damn well ready for it to be over Worked all week long, now the music is playing on our time Yeah, we do what we do to get by, and then we need a release You get mixed up with the wrong guys You get messed up on the wrong drugs Sometimes the party takes you places that you didn't really plan on going When people see the track marks on her arm, she knows what they're thinking She keeps on working for that minimum As if a high school education gave you any other options, you know They don't know nothing about redemption They don't know nothing about recovery Some people just aren't the type for marriage and family No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to be a junkie No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to sleep alone No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to be a junkie No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to sleep alone She's out of step with the style She don't know where the action's happening You know the downtown club scene ain't nothing like it used to be You reach a point where there's not a lie in the world That you could use to make the boys believe you're still in your twenties But they keep getting younger, don't they, baby? She's not waiting for someone to come over and ask for the privilege She can still here that rebel yell just as loud as it was in 1983, you know There ain't no Johnny coming home to share a bed with her, and she doesn't care No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to be a junkie No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to sleep alone No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to be a junkie No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to sleep alone No mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to be a junkie And if she had to live it all over again, you know she wouldn't change anything for the world

This is the happiest drummer I've ever seen. Also this song makes me feel sad for feeling good and vice versa. Love them so much.

listened to this band since the start, didnt give a shit when he became Laura, still an amazing front woman and vocalist! still one of my fav bands

What a sad song actually.

I'm turning 50 this year but I can still hear the rebel yell just as loud as it was in 1983....

One year sober as of yesterday. This song kind of brings my mind to the past in a really great way. I love it so much

i love this song so much because she so obviously wrote it about herself. it gives me the chills.

i feel so bad and ashamed for failing and becoming an addict. This song always helped, thanks laura

by the way this relates to me so well because I'm a trans man and I grew up being a junkie. I still am only difference now is I been off the pain pills two weeks and I'm now recovering from the withdrawals. this song helped alot. I only smoke the grass now and drink some. giving up the pills is so hard I cry almost everyday since 2 weeks ago saying to myself any day now I won't be hurting and a lifetime of pills will only bring more pain than true happiness. every time if I didn't have a pill I got sick as hell. so why even bother? u can't always have it and many times Ur dealer gets arrested or there's always a big ass crowd wanting pills too. there's not always enough for everybody. so my conclusion is "fucked it" either be sick for only a few weeks or be sick here and there for the rest of ur life never knowing if today will be good or not because u just don't know what the folks are selling.

Man, I just discovered this band today after watching Ben Lee play an acoustic cover of it on Australian radio (Like a version). I cant get the tune out of my head (nor the lyrics). Killer recording.. like a wall of sound and angst that just smashes head first into you.

This song takes me back to my teenage years. Repeat was such a great friend to listen to a great song over and over. His rock voice is just wonderful and his skill on the guitar is awesome to listen too. I love his acoustic pieces. I just may go back through Against Me's discography and enjoy.

I can't stop thinking about laura, not being out (I think) and Just like,,,, hiding her pain and all this..... I know the feeling. It's really awful and painful. She has really come a long way! and I'm happy for her :)

This band has helped me so much. I discovered them just after I came out - around 2 years ago - and they help me so much with their lyrics and I couldn't express enough love for this band

I have a loved one who struggles with addiction and I don’t how to handle it it all, but this song has been helping getting me through everything. Thank you.

30, single, regularly high or drunk, still sometimes making it home while the sun is coming up. Yeah this song really hits harder over time. Hope they tour again. Lost my voice the last time I saw them and would love to do that again.

Amazing song. One of my favorite songs of all time.

As someone who very nearly fell into addiction via opioid use, I have nothing but respect for those who have to fight this. I know you are much stronger than you think you are. Keep fighting

This song never gets old.

Thanks Evelyn

I didn’t become a fan until after Laura transitioned so going back and watching the old videos really throws me off. She seems so much more comfortable with herself now. Anyway there’s something truly cathartic about the way she yells “they don’t know nothing about redemption!!!!!!“ great song.

i saw Laura live a few months ago and it’s still so crazy to think back on, she’s truly amazing.

1:47 is that Butch Vig tipping over that vat of wine?

Evelyn, you still got a great taste, girl! If you weren't just my imaginay friend from a computer game.

As an addict, this song cuts through me so much- it applies to so much of me. I get goosebumps listening to this- always.

"no mother ever dreams that her daughter's gonna grow up to be a junkie"

Some of the best nights of my life are when I didn’t feel like going out and “ the party took me places that I didn’t really plan on going” MAGICAL!!

Why does gender even matter? Why we bother with "he "and "she" I'm a dude but I don't "identify" as a male. I don't wake up and go "Yep, I'm a dude" i just kinda, am one you know? Why can't we just create a gender neutral pronoun to describe people, let people dress however the fuck they want and we won't have this problem with gender. It doesn't matter what you identify as, we're all human in the end. As for what sex you are. that should be just as important as hair colour, do you treat blondes differently? No? Use that same thinking when it comes to sex. Long story short, gender is a concept that creates more divide in society and we should just not focus on it because it doesn't matter. Don't care if Laura is male, female, both, none or whatever because she's a fucking human and a fucking awesome human at that.

My neighbor was blasting this song late one night. I got up & went over there and said, “What is that SONG”??? It’s like my life story and I LOVE it!!!” They invited me in and we’ve been friends ever since

When people see the track marks on her arm, she knows what they’re thinking... addiction is real!! I’ll keep fighting to stay sober tho, people don’t know how hard it is unless you’ve lived it.

ive been battling a crippling addiction for over ten years and tomorrow is the day I get to go to a quality program to get clean and I'm so happy... this song means so much to me right now... Im so happy I'm finally ready to be done with this and I can put it in the past... it took a long time but I have had very little control over my life and I'm finally taking my life back 🥲💪 I've got a long road ahead of me wish me luck yall

This helps me stop drinking.i can't explain it it just does.almost 2yrs sober.ty guys.

13 years. My God. I remember watching this video thinking the "old girl" in this was so old. Now she looks so young.

This song is so uplifting but saddening at the same time and I can’t get enough of it today for some reason

Became really good friendd with a pest control guy like 5 years ago because of this song. Used to manage a restaurant and was playing my "pre-open" music and we bonded about being at the same show

When i got home from the middle east after 11 months, this was my jam to cope with my PTSD. The song just painted a picture that was simplistic and pulls at those strings everybody has of not being wanted and being ok with being alone. Band is awesome and frome naples FL which is 30 minutes from me

Courage, even a punk artist can become a beautiful woman, good for her.

I'm sorry Laura is THE definition of punk. Shes one of my heroes.

One of my favorite songs of all time. Just hits so hard and so close to home for me. Love it.

Geez... This song brings back LOTS of memories...

He didn't just 'suddenly realize he wants to be a woman' - he'd struggled with gender dysphoria since childhood, I'm gay and only came out when I was 21, I didn't suddenly 'turn gay' I'd known it since I was about 8, but it took till I was 21 to deal with it, make peace with it and come out as my true self. Laura's struggle makes mine look like a walk in the park, I have great respect and admiration for her.

Love the band the lead singer is amazing and love the yelling way of singing makes you listen. Rock on girl! 🤘🏻

And if she had to live it all over again you know she wouldn't change anything for the world

Thanks Laura for all of your inspiration! Thank you for helping my brother and I though some tough times

In my opinion the best punk band ever....i love their sound so much...so much power!!

I have listened to this song over 1000 times in the last 6 months. Ive been a college student & stay at home dad to our 4 kids. My wife hadnt given me much thought or attention in over a year (sexless marriage), and I felt used & unwanted. I made it through a suicide attempt in October. My wife asked for a divorce 6 days after I was released from the hospital. Then she cheated on me with my friend, and accused him of rape. Then she took my kids through CPS, because of my mental illnesses. (PTSD, ADHD, GAD & OCD). Laura Jane Grace is revolutionary and speaks to my pain and gives it a safe place to go. Thank you, Against Me!, for keeping me here. Thrash Unreal, Black Me Out, & FML666 are constantly playing for the energy I need. All of "Against Me!" Is my anthem now, and has been for almost a decade.

there are too much memories and great moments to recovery !

Have you ever discovered music you loved, and then realized that you just couldn't stand the sound of it? Some of you willbe able to follow that this band reminds me of someone who I love, but don't speak to anymore.

My favorite album of the last ten years.

This song is timeless

Just got back from their concert! She's so awesome live!!!

The first time I heard this it affected me so much. It reminded me of someone that I always felt left this world too early. I called the radio station the next to find out the title. It took a minute because this was before all the phone apps. I'm telling this story because grief is real. It's a process. It's okay. Do your best not to let it suck you into the void. Music heals❤

A lot of Laura’s music seems to really foreshadow her future which is crazy and super cool. Ps this is the best song ever

I've been clean for so long I can't even count the days anymore but this song still makes me cry so fucking much

It gives me comfort to know that there are still some heartful people out there. Thnx! I am a teenage anarchist oldtimer

54 years old and still love this band!