My brother and I used to listen to this song together and talk about life, my bro died but ill always remember the times we had, he was an angel in my eyes. The point is that you need to remember that life is precious and it’s a given. Don’t forget who you are, love yourself because there is only one you,. Yu are special and unique….. embrace that

This song hits much different at 40 than it did at 15.

RIP to all those that lost the battle from depression. Those that are still fighting, keep going and fighting

“She’s always on my mind”, the way he sings that part.. ❤😢

When my daughter was in her early teens, we would listen to the cassette tape "August And Everything After" whenever we were driving somewhere in the car. We must have listened to it a thousand times. It became our record and we knew every word to every song. Those memories are some of the sweetest memories I'll ever know. My daughter was young & innocent and an all-around perfect child. I rarely speak with my daughter anymore as her addictions have taken over her life & turned her into someone I no longer know. I long for those simple times when we drove all over town and sang along to Counting Crows. To my Vanessa: I miss you, I guess that I should Three thousand five hundred miles away But what would you change if you could? I need a phone call I need a raincoat I need a big love I need a phone call Love you, Daddy Edit on 6-30-23: My daughter passed away yesterday from an OD. My wife & I are heartbroken. But my baby girl is finally at peace now. Thanks to all who replied to this post. I appreciate all of your kind words. Much love to you all.

When this album came out I had just started in a relationship with the women that turned out to be the love of my life. We listened to this amazing album nonstop. She passed away suddenly on Nov. 13 2019. Marilyn, I miss you and will love you forever.

Anyone listening to this in 2024? Smash dat like then

For me, this is by far the best and most important song from the 90s. I was in my 40s when it came out, I'm 75 now and it still brings up such powerful emotions in me. Regardless of what's happening in the video, I have my own visions that go with the lyrics and Adam's voice, and they're basically the same now as back then.

I treat the 90s like the girl I took for granted, and I'd do anything to have her back!

Still gives me chills from the lyrics "she says she's thinking of jumping; she says she's tired of life; she must be tired of something. Round here..."

How lucky were we few that got to witness the great music and time of the 90s. I wish I could go back everyday

Wouldn’t have believed the 90s, or the 80s if I hadn’t been there. Humanity is so lost

I was 23 and hurting. I'm 43 now and have found some peace, but man this song drags me right back to that head and heart space.

"August and everything after" is one of the best albums ever.

No social media just music

Poetic lyrics with such a greater meaning in '22 than '93 when I was 12. 💜 Prayers to all who struggle with mental illness and addiction.

I'm 72 and still love it

Nostalgia's a helluva drug. The ride is high but the comedown is harsh af

August and Everything After is one of the best albums of all time.

I CAN'T Believe I have never heard that song before until just now! I AM BLOWN AWAY! The Music and Passion in his Voice went straight through to my bones! Got Goosebumps! Thank You for this Beautiful song! Thank You❤

Best line of any song, "Round here, we talk just like lions but we sacrifice like lambs." Defines 99.9% of all people.

I miss the 90s so much it hurts.. They don't make music like this anymore.. AND THIS WAS MAINSTREAM!

One of the most tender songs I've ever heard about lostness. Beautiful.

I love Mr Jones, but this song, it’s the real Counting Crows, diamond.

I love coming back here, not only to listen to this perfect song, but to read everyone's memories and experiences as we reminisce together on times gone by, good or bad. It's beautiful to see. Thank you everyone who shared a part of your journey 🙏

I wasn't a huge fan of this song when it was popular. Guess I always seemed to go in the opposite direction of everyone else when I was young. Now I'm older, a bit wiser (I think) I have stage 4 cancer that has spread into my bones. Bone cancer is really a challenge. I don't look for pity just understanding. I still look the same, but inside I'm dyin' I don't know why. This song has been in my head SO much lately, I played it through my Bluetooth Harmon Kardon LOUD, it brought me to my knees in tears. I've missed and miss so much in life and I just want to go back to the time when this song was red hot and I didn't know what cancer was and how it eats your body on the inside. Its a bitch, but as Momma always said "Someone has it worse than you I often think of those people and pray for their pain and problems. Sorry to write a book, I just wanted to vent and tell everyone to try to love each other. Even if they don't want to be loved. Sometimes those people need love the most. I love you all!

Brings me back to being 22 years old. So excited about life yet so depressed and lonely. Always had hope in my heart although I wanted to jump off the ledge. I would listen to august and everything after on my Walkman riding the subway in Boston wondering if I would ever be ok. Fast forward to 51 years old. I still revisit this song. Everything turned out ok with a blessed life but am still that girl on the subway with hope in her heart that it’ll all be ok in the end. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Counting crows are one of those bands who are just timeless. ❤

I was 15 when this came out, I am now 42 and this track is still spesh.

What a beautiful, powerful song. It still can make me cry when the lyrics hit my soul

One of the Best Deepest Songs that Ever made the air waves roll in the 90s.. thank god for Real Musicians, like these guys... still makes me cry when I hear it.

Its no wonder i grew up very intospective with depressive tendancies. All these deep songs from the 90s made sense to me even as a child. I look back on myself as a child and i feel like i was wise beyond my years.

This song got me through some really tough times. I feel a lump in my throat every time I hear it.

This has got to be one of the saddest songs ever written about mental health, drug addiction and suicide. I dont think it will ever be beaten it is a masterpiece.

One time me ,my brother,and my friend John were driving all agitated about our different life situations. Well this song came on and we all just shut up and let ourselves just feel this beautiful song. No words spoke ,but the era changed with the song. In those moments I think we all just felt happy to be alive.

Im stage 4 kidney cancer and im aware this song is about depression but ive loved this so g since the day it came out. Im 48 years old and it has a special meaning to me as im sure it does for others. Much love everyone..

Whose still listening in 2020 and still touched deeply by this amazing song and deep meaning

It's crazy how fast time goes...20 years ago, this was my LIFE. I still love this album...go on, Adam..this was an amazing disc. And what's crazier still is that I never imagined a thing like KZfaq to ever exist and hang on to all these songs that had an impact on my life. Hooray for modern technology!!

This song is a masterpiece

Your brother is still listening to this song with you

She says it's only in my head I can so identify with everything here. It's a masterpiece for the suffering. For some reason, when I'm really down, it's like a hug that tells me I am not alone.

“She has trouble acting normal when she’s nervous...” great line

one of the greatest songs ever

This was my favorite band in 1993 when this August album came out. Hard to believe it's been 30 years, and the music is still As great today as it was then.

Are you listening in 2020? Don’t have music like this anymore. Miss my youth of the 90’s, when I was tall, dark, and handsome. Now father time has done its work on me.

Step out the front door like a Ghost into a fog where no one notices the contrast of white on white. Literally the most beautiful and chill lyrics ever written. Ever!

this whole album is a masterpiece it hits on so many levels of life this band is great live

For some reason I just start bawling every time I hear those first few lines and can't stop until the song is over. You don't hear lyrics like that much anymore.

This song has such a special place in my heart... MTV still played music all day, summers still meant kids outside, and I was just coming of age, and able to understand concepts of love, pain, loss and who I wanted to be... Always crank it up and roll the windows down!!!

This is as good as it gets...Every bit of this song is perfect. The ethereal arrangement, the poetically vivid lyrics, the naked, stunning emotional vocal performance...it's all there

Played this for my 22 year old in the car. We took the long way home to listen while I belted out the whole way. She asked if it was a new song and loved it!

I freaking love this song!! I love the line" in between the moon and you the angels get a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right"!! And I fall a little more in love with Adam and the way he sings this song!! Rock on and Peace 💋

Some of the best and most honest lyrics ever written.

One of the best songs ever written. No question. The opening verse is the work of a band at the peak of their talent. These guys were good.

This song is my favorite song of all time. It’s poetic, meaningful and haunting.

2022 and this song still stabbs me in the heart, so that my feelings can flow unabated.

Man, what a beautiful song. Took me 23 years or so to really grasp the appreciation.

That break at 2:44 though. That’s what made this band so incredible. Their ability to communicate seemingly contradictory feelings or opposing points of view but not be jarring or pretentious. They encapsulated the struggle every human goes through when given the ability to conceive of the infinite in a finite body.

One of the best songs ever recorded, as close to perfection as it comes. Love it!

I've listened to this song since I was little. My parents would put it on and I always thought it was pretty. Sitting here in my mid-twenties I now see why this song is bittersweet.

Some of the best song lyrics ever

This music was my childhood. 90s music was the best. I am so glad I was born in 1981. So many insane awesome memories

I know... It's only in my head... If only people knew how much we are in our heads 😢....

Your voice is absolutely beautiful, I used to listen to Counting Crows, it brings me back to when I was young and felt everything, I'm in my early 40s, been through hell, and my mom just passed away, she was my heart, I haven't wanted to listen to any music because it's too hard to feel, I've been so numb, but your music, your voice makes me remember how to feel, even though it's very painful, I miss it, and I can grieve a little more for my mom, you have an amazing gift, thank you.. 💜🙏💜

I believe this song is about the desperate futility of loving someone who is losing their battle with mental illness. Been there, done that.

I've worked in mental health for over 10 years and this song always reminds me of some of my former female patients. It's so heart breaking when you see lovely but fragile soul suffering and you can't do much to help.

Superb album...underrated....inspired me through my Army years in the 90s.

When music videos were created like an art and song lyrics created by lyrical genius! The sign she's holding, the dirty brown convertible, the suitcase, the clocks in the desert, the railroad tracks, Awesomeness love it!

Great song! You can feel his soul through his lyrics. They don't make music like this anymore.

This song and the way he sings it, blows my mind.

Back in the 90s my parents loved counting crows and I liked them too I was lucky enough to watch them too. Brilliant still I was young then. Now at 43 watching The Bear, I’m revisiting Counting Crows ! This song is truly underrated!!! Brilliant song ! There’s sooooo many too!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this song, it's so beautiful 🖤 It's July 2023. Who's still listening to it???

I remember you telling me this was your favorite Counting Crows song. I remember listening to it with you, the way you closed your eyes and let it wash over you. You always were and always will be. God I miss you, I spend everyday hoping again I might see a blue Buick and every night praying I might here the blackbird outside my window. They are all long Decembers without you.

Back when songs actually told a story and had meaning; musical poetry.

This song encompasses why so many of us are sad.. yet enlightened and not forcibly happy and stupid. Of course I’ll go with the first..

i am fifty , adopted, no family, no identity. this song makes sense

The beginning of this song always gives me goosebumps

Used to play this song with my uncle, was one of his favorites by this band. he died 2018 july 4th R.I.P T.A.V

I was sitting in a tiny hotel room in NYC on Peck Slip in the 1990s when I first heard this song. Alone and fearful. I was in Grad school then evaluating what just the hell I was doing there...Now, all these year later, I am actually close to understanding Jesus and His Word, and I'm comforted...and it's not only in my head.

My kitty passed away last night. I never heard this counting crows song. It popped up while I was crying for her. Made me feel better

Lyrics Step out the front door like a ghost Into the fog where no one notices the Contrast of white on white. And in between the moon and you the angels Get a better view of the crumbling Difference between wrong and right. I walk in the air, between the rain, Through myself and back again where? I Don't know Maria says she's dying, through the door I hear her crying why? I don't know Round here we always stand up straight Round here something radiates Maria came from Nashville with a suitcase in her hand She said she'd like to Meet a boy who looks like Elvis. She walks along the edge of where the ocean meets The land just like she's Walking on a wire in the circus. She parks her car outside of my house And takes her clothes off, says she's Close to understanding Jesus. She knows she's more than just a little misunderstood, She has trouble acting Normal when she's nervous. Round here we're carving out our names Round here we all look the same Round here we talk just like lions, but we sacrifice like lambs Round here she's slipping through my hands Oh sleeping children better run like the wind, Out of the lightning dream Mama's little baby better get herself in out of the lightning She says "it's only in my head." She says "shh, I know it's only in my head." But the girl on the car in the parking lot says "man, you should try to take a Shot. can't you see my walls are crumblin'" Then she looks up at the building And says she's thinkin' of jumping. she says She's tired of life, she must be tired of something. Round here she's always on my mind Round here (hey man)i got lots of time Round here we're never sent to bed early and nobody makes us wait Round here we stay up very, very, very, very late. I can't see nothing, nothing round here (oh) Won't you catch me if I'm falling? Won't you catch me if I'm falling? Won't you catch me 'cause I'm falling down on you. See I'm under the gun round here Oh man I said I'm under the gun round here And I can't see nothing, nothing round here.

I love how close and vulnerable this comment section is. Sharing powerful lyrics that jump out, making connections, nostalgia. The vibe is all right.

I love this song. Reminds me that everybody is going through something all the time. Different degrees of suffering.

If I could hit the like button a gazillion times, I would. I love this song and if you are new to finding it , please breathe -imagine a different timeline- and enjoy the emotions Adam brings. Counting Crows got many people through hard times for the past 30 years

This song (actually, the whole album) has such a killer drum sound.

First time I heard this album I was 14, it was 1997 and pretty messed up. Not like most 14 year olds- a little more. And I felt like this song "GOT ME". You know what I mean? I spent the rest of my adult life listening to this album once in a while ' to remind myself that someone out there...gets it.

This album was released 30 years ago today. While I wasn’t into it much then (I was only 7) many of the songs were inescapable in the 90s and early 2000s, some of which have stuck with me over the years. Now that I am older I have become reacquainted with CC music and can really appreciate the beauty that this album is. Congrats on making such a timeless album guys 🫶🏼

They will never go out of style in my life!

I woke up this morning with this song in my head. I haven't heard it since the 90s. I'm glad I woke up today with this

the 90s represent the last shred of true humanity lost now to technology and social media. people aren't real, maybe it's just me we live in such an artificial world today. I miss growing up in the 90s. what a special time to be alive :)

I remember counting crows growing up, but only knew a few songs. I was pregnant with my daughter when I first heard this specific song back in 2016 and was battling depression deeply. This song took every emotion I had and lain it out bare for all to see. Just perfectly written and so deep. Thank you.

Nobody puts lyrics together like Adam Duritz! My favorite songwriter.

This turned out to be the last cassette I ever got brand new. I was living in Taiwan and my mom threw the cassette in a care package. She said the girl at Tower Records said its great. Turns out they were right. We wore that tape out. Great tunes!

This song breaks my heart. I'm so tired of things not working out....

One of the few artists who paint a picture in my mind with his lyrics. I just saw them a few weeks ago in Asbury park with my daughter. They look like friends on stage , which is great considering they have been together so long. A nice comforting show. Perfect for these discomforting times we live in.

Counting Crows remind me of my travels in Australia and New Zealand,when I was only 24 yrs old. I'm 50 next year..they will be with me forever 💛 xx

Adam Duritz is 100% a beautiful and true artist

This is one of the best and most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

Trouble acting normal when I'm nervous

I was a h.s. freshman when this song came out. Never once did I cry listening to it until I just read the comments. It just amazes me how certain songs can pull a heart string with people. We are complete a@@holes on the highway to each other but come here to cry over a song. Why are we so cold to each other in public? Sorry to everyone suffering, world has me beat down too so I offer no advice except we all will die soon so you better live it up now by all means necessary before it’s too late and do it with a smile.