Back when I was really into bodybuilding, this was THE best heavy lifting song. Try failing a set while Jake is screaming "IT SEEMS LIKE YOU'RE GIVING UP ON EVERYTHING YOU WORKED FOR". It's impossible

2024 anyone?

Me when I was 16 and I listened to this song for first time: HOLY F*CK Me, today, listening to this same song after 14 years listening to metal music: *HOLY F*CK*

I Gotta say. As a black dude who only listened to Urban music coming up, coming from a COMPLETLY different culture. THIS Song here.... Let's say metalcore became a genre and a culture I hold dear in my heart.. This band got me through some tough times man... I'm tearing up typing this. If I was asked what would be some items I would want to put in my casket, this album would unquestionably be one of them. 🤘🏿

This song cures cancer

"Wave goodbye to the past You've got your whole life to lead" Totally resonates at this point.

2020 anyone!? This song will never grow old.

This song picks my lifeless body off the ground everytime I feel like I'm giving up. 2020 35 years old and still listening everyday.

there is so much more power in building others up rather than tearing them down.

Their drummer is an absolute demon. The power he drives just permeates throughout the band. It's fucking amazing.

Scream along: Shake it off Pick yourself up, they say Your life fell apart in your hands, and you've got the scars to prove it It's not the first time, and they're getting deeper Pull it together Button up your shirt Roll down those sleeves Don't let them see how you've coped It's not the first time, and they're getting deeper More and more your demeanor looks like quicksand More and more your demeanor looks like quicksand It seems like your giving up, giving up on everything you worked for It seems like your giving up, giving up on everything you worked for It's pulling you under It's gripping around your throat It's pulling you under It's gripping around your throat It seems like your giving up on everything It seems like your giving up on everything It's pulling you under (It's pulling you under) Life can be overwhelming But don't turn your back on the strongest crutch you've ever had (You've ever had) They have always been there to brace your fall Wave goodbye to the past You've got your whole life to lead Wave goodbye to the past You've got your whole life to lead Wave goodbye to the past You've got your whole life to lead Wave goodbye to the past You've got your whole life to lead You've got your whole life to lead You've got your whole life to lead It's time to gain some ground

hands up to those who are still listening to composure! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

When your parents thinks it's a phase, but 7 years later you're still listening to the same song.

Man they've grown so much. This album was SO good.

These lyrics have helped me through some hard times. One of their best songs, period.

Dude is slaying those drums.

this is a masterpiece

Composure and meddler. You can't beat those tunes.

When im depressed this song picks me up. It hits so hard even 16 years later. I was 27, I'm 43 now. Jake and Matt are such an inspiration

Some fire metal, some good old PS2 games. I'm in a nostalgic mood, guys. Don't mind me

this song put hair on my chest

There is no tomorrow. Never give up. Stay mentally tough

2019 and this song still cures cancer

I discovered ABR at 17. I was searching for songs from different bands to download for my mp3 player and 'Composure' was listed first from 'top 20'. I fell in love right away. I'm now 25 and still a HUGE fan of ABR. Always and forever!

"but the worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself" - Nietzche

I can see why people love this song. The sick break downs. 😂

2024 still here.

This song is solely responsible for shaping my music taste today

I can't believe, 35 years old now, and this song still speaks to me, like roller coaster.

Shadows are security, fall of ideals, and this album defined my teenage years. Will never stop listening.

I think even more amazing than the fact that ABR has been making awesome music for so long, is the fact that they haven't had a single member change. This dudes are dedicated af.

Jake traded his hair for muscles.

10 years now and I still love this song. Don't ever give up, ever.

compared to other 2010 metalcore, this held up surprisingly well

ABR the type of band to turn someone from nothing to something.

This will forever and always be my favorite metal core band for fucks sake just listen to this masterpiece.

2:08 the breakdown with that riff 🤤

The first band to make flipflops "metal"

I remember when this song didn't even have 50k views :')

Smash that MF like button if you still listen to this banger 10 years after its release!

I was like 15 when this song came out. I remember I was going through a hard transition during that time in my life, and this song literally saved my life from suicide. A few things I was going through was Peer pressure, depression, anxiety, finding my identity in Christ on my own, bullying in school, rejection from girls at the time, etc. I still struggle with depression and anxiety to this day, but I’ve learned healthier ways to combat it as I continue to get older. I find this very interesting considering my wife today is a licensed clinical counselor.

Hard to believe that this band started out practicing in a hen house.

2:07 - 2:21 gives me goosebumps every time.

that dude is too cool the way he was swinging the microphone around, he sure does know how to perform 😎

Still get the same feeling that i did in 2010 looking out the bus window otw to school. 'Wave goodbye to youre past, you've got you're whole life to lead'

anyone else get sad that we literally dont have enough time in this life to really get to know all the insanely amazing music out there!!! Music is emotion!

RIP JBIRD, this song will always remind of the good times we spent together.

This is by far one of the best bands I've ever heard. Their lyrics are absolutely amazing. I love this band!

First song I ever heard from this band, and it fossilized so much of my appreciation for this genre that day. The drumming is insane, the lyrics are so heartfelt and meaningful, and the band is so dedicated. Thank you guys so much, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. :-)

Been listening to this album when it came out back in 7th grade. 29 years old now and this still slaps. One of the best

I got to meet these guys 2 weeks ago. they are very humble. it was honor to talk to them a moment I won't forget one of the best shows I've seen. I'm getting ready to see them again for 10th time in February. if you have not seen them live do it. They will always be my favorite band.

MORE AND MORE YOUR NEW MUSIC IS IN MY HANDS

I’ve seen these guys live twice and holy shit was it an experience. I haven’t seen too many bands be able to sound exactly the same live as they do on their album but ABR accomplished exactly that. Their drummer is a damn beast too. Thankful to them for making such great music that I spent my teen years listening to.

Remembering my college days, this song doesn't age.

I've listened to a lot of good progressive metal music in my life and have fallen in love with many breakdowns, but the breakdowns in this song will forever be my favourite . Chills everytime .

The ending guitar lick thingy is so fun to play!

Is this top 5 best metal core song of all time? I believe so

took me almost 15 years to understand this song fully. This was my comfort song in high school, which is saying a lot because All Shall Perish had a death grip on me.

the sight of all of those cabs is heavenly

My favorite song of all time. I'm getting a 3/4 sleeve designed that has a lot to do with this song.

KZfaq recommended this to me. I'm already an ABR fan but I mean... KZfaq recommending this? I have to give it another view.

THIS song has helped me grow through SO much. Weeks after my dad passed I saw them on their 10th anniversary show, meet and greet. One of the best experiences of my life. Hands. Down.

Came back to this song 5 years later, still know every lyric. One of the only metalcore bands I could actually listen to

Imagine how weird it must've been recording this. All playing without electricity

This band is helping me quit drinking. The singer has an awesome book out (a daily devotional) and it’s for recovering addicts/addicts in general. Can I get a like for people trying to better they lives and owe it to people like this?💪👍

Matt Greiner will forever be one of my favorite drummers, I couldn’t really believe it at the time. His craft blew me away and so did his Drum Playthrough videos

GOTDAMMIT THIS SONG HITS TOO FUCKING HARD!!! LOVE IT!! I CANNOT LISTEN TO THIS SONG W/O RAPING THE REPLAY BUTTON!

This is the song that got me through the darkest 3 years of middle school. I suffered from clinical depression and this is the song I clinged to at the time. It's amazing to reflect on it looking back on it, and that God was right there in the midst even when I didn't realize it.

Just saw ABR play this for the Dec 2022 Christmas Burns Red show. Still sounded flawless.

3:09 I almost broke my neck with that heavy breakdown and the riffs ;D

roll down those sleeves, don't let them see how you've coped. I've been listening to this song for close to a decade now and I never realised how much it applied to drug abuse til I lived it. god dammit. what a great song.

2021 Survived covid and still smacks 🔥

Matt's drumming has the perfect tempo and tech.. the rest of the band just amplifies everything. YES. see them live!

2023 anyone? This is forever a Metalcore classic and one of their best songs still! The feels, the nostalgia!

Hearing this track for the first time, was the first time I ever heard metalcore (or whatEVER!!) and I felt fuckin mindblown it was soooooo freakin good and still is. I never get tired of this band and especially not this track, even though its been like 3-4 years I heard it the first time.

This is literally the best song ever made.

When I play this song, I feel like they're about to rip through my speakers at any second... it's just that hard-hitting

Different Eras have been passed and I'm still hooked into this masterpiece.

August burns red is the cutest way to say it's Autumn

i miss the old metalcore like dis :(

who's still listening 6 years later? 😎

I remember seeing this this come on MTV one morning before school and I was INSTANTLY hooked.

this is the very first song i heard from ABR. The song that got me into metalcore and will never look back. Such a classic but will always be my favorite. cheers to my boys!

This song randomly played when I was struggling through my hardest set at the gym. This song unleashes everything you got.

2017 and this is still ahead of the game.

The harmony on the outro, bruh doesn't get better.

This song has so much conviction behind it. Truly this world needs more messengers like ABR!!!!

Grace through God and our Lord and savior Jesus!

I've listened to this song a million times over the past 16 years and still get goosebumps!

“It’s pulling you under, its gripping around your throat !” Between Jake’s delivery on that line and Matt’s energy on drums this part just decimates.

Will never get over how amazing this song is

who's going to their Messengers 10 year Anniversary tour??🤘

All of these dudes are absolute killers...but sheesh...Matt is a freaking savage on drums in this...

2020 and this song still cures cancer.

2023 and this album is still top 5 for me. Constellations and Messengers just hit different.

August Burns Red : Furnace Fest 2021 Birmingham, AL Sept 24th-26th Brings back Evergreen Terrace and August Burns Red. Bout to lose myself.

When this song first came out, I just remember thinking... these dudes were heavy.

Man what id give to go back when this first dropped

quarantine has me going through my highschool playlist. god damn this song still holds up today. whata fuckin BOP

Whoever dint experience metalcore in its prime. Dang i wish i knew how to explain what you missed 05-09 PRIMEEEEEE