this is probably the best song for a breakdown. no other song will comfort your thoughts like this. mother mother never disappoints.

It so funny that people think edgy people are meant to be angry and mad all the time but bands like Mother Mother r ones making sum great songs while there are pop artists out there romanticizing illnesses.

When the band called Mother Mother is more supportive than your actual mom

Just... The moment that I realized, everyone in this video has felt this. All these people, all different in every way, all of them have felt this way, and all of them are saying this to each other, and to you. To me. To all of us. It's real hard to watch this now without feeling an intense love for humanity. I just... I want everyone to know it's alright, that they aren't a monster for their mistakes. I find myself singing along, directing it at the people in the video, and caring about them? I don't know them, I never will, but I feel connected to them when I watch this. Feel free to ignore my crazy ramblings.

Some days you just need a hug and someone to say “It’s alright. It’s okay.” So if you read this, I give you e-hugs. It’s alright. It’s okay.

where were you when you heard this song for the first time and your life was forever changed?

This song is such a comfort item for me. I have bipolar, and I have went through so much in my life. Ten years of abuse, tests and pills, outbursts, manic episodes, depressive episodes, and people absolutely not understanding me and thinking I’m not actually struggling.. I’m only 16 now, but I want to hope that my life will get better. It’s really hard, but I hope it works out..

Crying my eyes out to this song because it says “it’s alright, it’s okay” and I’m not okay but hearing it be said “to me” feels so comforting

"You're not a demon, there's a reason you behaved in that way." I wish someone would tell me this. When I heard that line I burst into tears. edit: I just came back to this way later, and there are lots of you guys asking what I did wrong. I have had huge signs of depression and anxiety since I was little, and I was actually diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety in 6th grade. I'm only in 8th grade now, about to go into 9th, but anyways, since I have these problems it caused me to be very irritable and I would say things that upset others around me. I didn't realize how badly I affected others until about 3rd grade, and since then nobody has believed me that one of the reasons I have depressive episodes is because I think that all I am ever good for now is upsetting people in my life. My bad temper has improved a lot since then, but I can still easily be irritated sometimes. I am always confused, saddened, and aggravated because I don't know whether it's my fault things have happened certain ways or if it's my family's fault, or even both. I don't know anymore guys, it's still very hard for me, but I do appreciate all your replies, and I hope you all are doing well.

three minutes of therapy never hit so hard

goodnight to those who sob to this alone in their rooms because you know this song is giving you more comfort and closure than your mother ever will

I'm about to go to counseling/therapy for the first time today, I feel really nauseous but this song helps so much, I love you Mother Mother

I feel like this is the anthem for people with mental illness

Hey you Yes you Stop hating yourself "You're not a monster, just human, and you made a few mistakes."

Oh, it's alright, oh Oh, hey I had a night I had a day I did one million stupid things I said one billion foolish things I'm not okay I got a baseball bat beside my bed The fight I fought inside my head The fight I fought behind my meds I'm lonely, lost in pain It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not a monster, just a human That you made of your mistakes It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not grouse, I'm just human That you made of your mistakes It's alright, oh It's okay, oh Goddamn I've thrown a brick right through the window My life ignored the signals I am high and drunk on ego Can't see straight So I just feel my way around man I am touching, I am grabbing Everything I can't be havin' I am broken down in shame It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not a demon, there's a reason You're behaving that way It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay And I believe, yes I believe That you will see a better day It's alright, oh It's okay, oh It's alright, oh I don't wanna know who I am 'Cause heaven only knows what I find I don't wanna know I'm not capable of coming out alive I don't wanna see what's inside I think that I would rather be blind I don't wanna know I'm not capable, I'm capable I'm alright, I'm okay, I'm alright, I'm okay I'm not a monster, I'm a human And I made a few mistakes I'm alright, I'm okay, I'm alright, I'm okay I'm not grouse, I'm just human And I made a few It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not a demon, there's a reason You're behaving that way It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay And I believe, yes I believe That you will see a better day It's alright, oh It's okay, oh It's alright, oh And I believe, yes I believe That you will see a better day (It's alright)

god i owe my life to this band. a few years ago, i was in probably shittiest spot i’ve ever been in, every single day for almost three years straight was like actual agony, i would get ticked off and lash out at the tiniest thing and start fights left and right. it was almost like the only two things i ever felt were anger and anxiety, and there were so, so many times where i wanted to give up and just pull the plug, but almost all of those times i’d come back to this song at it would give my the strength to pick myself back up and keep going. and now, like two years later i come back to this song and i remember how much i hated myself and hated living i can appreciate how much better things have gotten. of course not every day is perfect, but at least now i wake up every morning ready to get up without stressing over how shit my day will be. if you’ve actually read this far, i just want to say that if your going through a rough spot, even if everything feels like it’s crumbling around you, it will be alright. i know it doesn’t feel like it, it’s always harder to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you’re turned around in the dark, but you’ll get through eventually. there are so, so many people who love you, and even though i probably don’t know who you are, i love you, i’m rooting for you. you’re gonna get out of this alive. it’s alright.

I wish someone had told me "you're not a monster, just human and you've made a few mistakes" "You're not a demon, there's a reason you behaved in that way"

Nobody: Me listening to the band on repeat and crying my eyes out: "Its alright its okay, youre not a demon theres a reason you behaved in that way"

I know they wont see this but they have saved me from Suicide Abuse School Bullying Loss of family And if you see this thank you

reading all these comments and realizing that this song helped so many people to accept their feelings and stop hating on themselves for emotional outbursts really made me happy and relieved some of my inner tension absolutely adore Mother Mother and this song in particular

0:53 made me break and start to cry so hard, it means so much to include someone with disabilities, my little brother is in a wheelchair and it's good to know that.. It's alright, he'll do great

It’s amazing how other artists wouldn’t blink an eye at their fans having mental health issues, they don’t care. But Mother Mother genuinely cares. It’s nice to know that.

This song has been the reason I've been somewhat surviving in school. Everyone hates me and bullies me in my class,and I'm incredibly overwhelmed with tasks which doesn't go well with being mentally ill. But this song never fails to pull me back from the edge. Thank you Mother Mother

It's strange how a band can help you better than anyone else. Music is therapy.

"you're not a demon, there's a reason you behaved in that way" legitimately gets me everytime I listen to this song. I've done some awful things in my worst moments, and it... helps me when i'm stuck on them. i am better than my darkest hours

I recently came out to all my friends that I'm trans. I'm finally starting to feel good about myself and accept who I am. In the span of 2 days, I drew 9 things, which is more than I would have drawn in a month before. It feels so nice to be truly happy again, and it's songs like this that help me out of the bad times and reinforce my happiness. Mother Mother is probably my favorite band and honestly, without their songs, I might not have made it this far. Just remember, Things might get worse before they get better, but keep going, believe in yourself. There is someone out there who will love you for you. I believe in all of you

Mother mother is the supportive parents that doesn’t know I exist 🥳🧍‍♂️

People need to use this song in more things about mental health and accepting yourself. It's so perfect! Like, it reminds people that they may have mental health struggles but are still worthy of having a life like everyone else.

This song has quickly become my 'shit sucks but I will do better' anthem. It's comforting on nights that suck and inspiring on ones that don't, but it's never hit me quite as hard as the first time I heard it until now. Somehow this video captures that same feeling of understanding, acceptance, and hope that I felt the first time I heard this song. It's a strong message, and a lot of people need to hear it. So thank you, mother mother

I stumbled upon this song while I was sobbing, contemplating offing myself. Every bone in my body ached, and I accidentally clicked on this. It calmed me down and put a smile on my face.. No song has ever done that. Thank you, so much.

This song's feels like a hug. A big warm hug. Mother Mother is really the "Mom" to their fans. Love you guys a lot.

I have really bad OCD and with it comes extreme guilt and fear. There were times where my OCD truly had me convinced I was a monster, and If I’m being honest, it still happens sometimes. I’ve heard this song before and really liked it, but hearing it after going through my trauma made me cry. The lyrics to this song are so relatable and comforting to me. I’m glad this song helps so many other people as well :)

Everytime I'm suicidal I listen to this song. Usually on repeat.

I love the parallels between the lyrics, the many faces and folks we see on screen, and the color grading reflecting and showing growth and acceptance with oneself. No matter who you are, what you've been through, and what folks may think of you, it's alright.

I just came out to my mom and she was very homophobic so I'm now listening to this song on repeat. Thank you for making this.

not me crying right before my online class to this

Lyrics for anyone who wants them! Oh, It's alright, oh Oh hey, I had a night I had a day I did one million stupid things I said one billion foolish things I'm not okay, I got a baseball bat beside my bed To fight off what's inside my head The fight off what's behind my meds I'm lonely; lost in pain It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not a monster, just a human And you made a few mistakes It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not gruesome, just human And you made a few mistakes It's alright Ooh, it's okay Ooh, it's alright Ooh Goddamn I throw a brick right through the window My life ignored the signals I'm high and drunk on ego, can't see straight So I just feel my way around man I'm touching and I'm grabbing Everything I can't be havin' I am broken down in shame It's alright, It's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not a demon, there's a reason You're behaving that way It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay And I believe, yes I believe that you will see a better day It's alright Ooh, it's okay Ooh, it's alright Ooh Ah-ah-ah-ah I don't wanna know who I am 'Cause heaven only knows what I find I don't wanna know I'm not capable Of coming out alive I don't wanna see what's inside I think that I would rather be blind I don't wanna know I'm not capable, I'm capable I'm alright, I'm okay, I'm alright, I'm okay I'm not a monster, I'm a human And I made a few mistakes I'm alright, I'm okay, I'm alright, I'm okay I'm not gruesome, just human And I made a few It's alright, It's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not a demon, there's a reason You're behaving that way It's alright Ooh, it's okay Ooh, it's alright Ooh I believe, yes I believe that you will see a better day It's alright

The first time I listened to this song i had a mental breakdown. It’s honestly the only song I’ve heard that lets me put down my guard and go get help. Go cry to my friends instead of alone. Try again with my mother instead of hiding. I’ve been struggling with so many issues, I’ve been cutting and skipping meals and locking myself in my room whenever i could. I couldn’t *breath* in her house, where my mum is either not there and shutting me out or controlling me like a puppet. One day I was on my iPad again and I got recommended this. I was feeling so alone, but this song makes me feel like that each mistake I’ve made can be fixed. That I can be fixed. I now listen to this on repeat when I’m thinking about cutting or suicide again, and its the best I can get, and the best someone I dont know has ever given me.

This song gave me the cry I so desperately needed to have. "You're not a demon, there's a reason you behaved in that way."

This song feels like the audio equivalent of a long hug. I've been listening to it on repeat for three days now. "Youre not a demon, theres a reason, you behaved in that way" especially hits hard

Hey it’s me 2:05 . I just wanted to say that being a part of this was so much fun and I’m so grateful for the opportunity .The video looks fantastic. You guys have inspired me throughout my life and I just really want to say thank you for everything ❤️

2:10 I started to cry at that exact moment. I don't know if it is because of Ryan singing it or because it is used in first person, used a way that is not someone taking to you, but you to yourself. Some statements that you don't believe, that you think it's a complete lie, but it seems like it coming through your throat non-stop, trying to make you know something you never even thought about. Damn...

In May, I found this song and then the next day my cat got ran over right in front of my house. I listened to this song everyday for months to cope. It seems strange for a grieving song, but the continuous mantra of “it’s alright, it’s ok” was a voice of reason when my mind wouldn’t stop replaying the scene in my head. Thanks for being there for me, Mother Mother ❤️

I have intrusive thoughts, depression and pure OCD and this song is so unbelievably comforting. Thankyou.

this is my 2019 anthem, we've been self-deprecating long enough, it's time to heal and love ourselves edit: "this aged poorly!!" absolutely not. i may be living in a dystopian hellscape, but that doesn't mean i'm giving up. at the end of 2018, i made a promise to the people i love that i was gonna stop being a bastard to myself. i started therapy, i stopped hurting myself, i got medicated, i educated myself, and i'm more willing to fight than ever. the present moment sucks, but it's been that way for so long. we've been cheated, manipulated, taken advantage of, exploited, and fucking murdered in the streets for generations, by the lackeys of rich assholes who benefit most from this horrific status quo. but here's the thing: there will ALWAYS be more of us than there are billionaires and cops. loving myself is something i have to choose to do every day, and only one piece of that is forgiveness. it's almost never easy, but it's less difficult to forgive myself when i do something else you're supposed to do for someone you love: stand up for them. when you stand up for yourself, you tell someone else "i don't deserve to be treated this way," and soon you start to believe it. the people who benefit from our complacency also benefit from us hating ourselves, from us believing that the way things are is what we deserve, from our lack of demand for change. i can't tell you how much i wish i wasn't living in a time period i'll see in my grandkid's history books, life fucking sucks right now. but we RECOGNIZE how bad this is, we KNOW we can do better for ourselves and one another. look at how you talk to yourself and ask if you'd do that to anyone else. you have every bad thing you've ever done to guilt yourself with, every awful memory you replay over and over in your head, and you're using all that ammo against the one person you're stuck with for the rest of your life? the biggest thing that helped me stop hurting myself like that was the realization that my brother felt the exact same way about himself. i know he's wrong, he's a wonderful person who's earned every good thing he's got, and if he's wrong about himself, maybe i'm wrong about me. all of these things, promising others i'd change, recognizing a need for collective justice, and understanding what fucking bullies we are to ourselves; all of this fuels me, even on my worst days, to never give up. 2020 is a horrifying fucking year, but if you see how bad this is, you know that you and the people you love deserve a better world to live in. maybe you also deserve a better voice in the back of your head, one that doesn't tell you to kill yourself all the time. two years ago, i wouldn't have believed that, but two years can be a long time to spend working on you. TL;DR: stop replying to this comment and get some goddamn help.

i’m 15 years old. my mother and i don’t have the.. best relationship. i don’t know if i should call her emotionally abusive or what not. she’s very homophobic and transphobic, has threatened to punish me for my self harm addiction, interrogates me if my gay friends talk to me about incredibly inappropriate things, which they don’t. i was outed to her a lesbian about a year ago, and i had to pledge to her that i was straight. i’m not. whenever we argue, i’ve noticed i’ve started to immediately get angry, sad... just emotional overall. i’ve started screaming at the top of my lungs and whenever i go in my room to hide, i start crying. sobbing. i feel horrible each time. whenever we get in a fight, my mom accuses me of thinking she’s a monster, or some type of abuser. (i.e. “i don’t know *why* you think i’m some monster”), which, in return, makes me feel like a monster for making her feel that way. this song... i cant even begin to describe what it’s done for me. thank you, mother mother, for reminding me i’m not a monster.

this song makes me so safe and comforted because sometimes all you need to hear is "everything is going to be okay" and hearing from someone just takes the pain away and gives you strength to fight for yourself more.

The shift to actively grabbing and internalizing to the good voices is spectacular. I am a therapist and use this song with clients... and to remind myself of hope and healing.

No but Near the end, despite syncing for the entire song, Ryan closes his mouth for the vocals. He isn't singing. Hope is singing, and everyone is just singing along.

I just wanted to say "thank you for this song". Simply hearing "It's alright" is helping me a lot. Thank you so much.

Mother Mother has helped me in EVERY way possible... I am a lesbian and I sometimes get scared what my parents would do id they find out... I've had A LOT of fights with them and well this song reminds me I am not a monster or a bad person... THANK YOU MOTHER MOTHER YOU MAKE ME FEEL SAFE

I’ve been suffering with an auto immune disease for the last 5 years and lost my colon to it last year. This song has gotten me through so many tough times. I remember just listening to it on repeat in my hospital bed for days on end.

Why is this band so underrated? I just don't understand. They deserve so much more recognition, I've cried at so many of their songs..they make me feel so much better. They deserve so much more 😭

Mother mother has to be one of the FEW artists where nearly every song is amazing! Not the pop artists with 2 or 3 good songs. Every damn album is a banger. ❤️❤️

I first listened to this song within a week of finding out that I'm autistic. My parents never told me and they just let me believe that I was socially dumb or something and that everytime I failed to socialize with people and make friends it was just my fault. There were maybe only two songs in the world that could make me cry when I listened to them, but this is the first song that I _connected_ with. I just happened to hear it for the first time when I really needed it. Thank you.

As someone who struggles with several mental illnesses, this really brings me comfort.

This is definitely more than alright ok? THIS IS BETTER THAN THE DRUGS I USED TO LOVE!

As someone who has been told to my face that I was "the dark spot in someone's life" this song is beautiful. I screwed up and in doing so burned bridges. But I'm human, and I'm gonna screw up. Not that it makes what I did okay, but that I am allowed to not be that person anymore or let that person hold me down and keep me in the dark. And I refuse to be told otherwise.

im just here to hear the " its alright its ok your not a monster" makes me feel calm and being ready to smile again

this feels like a hug

I can’t listen to this video without crying

I love how much emotions this song has. The fact there is multiple person shown demonstrates how common it is to feel you are not good enough and that you are monstrous. And it also shows how people can overcome these feelings and it is alright to have these thoughts. You are not alone.

This is the song I listen to while calming myself down during a ptsd episode, and it's the only thing that can soothe me. Thank you, Mother Mother.

It's 5:30 in the morning even though i wanted to sleep in. I had an awful nightmare that made me wonder if panic attack dreams are a thing. It's a type of dream that has happened before and probably will happen again, but it's never been this bad yet. It always ends with me hopelessly sobbing on the floor trying to beg for help with no words coming out, only for me to awake in my bed, sweaty and out of breath. I drink some tea, try to cope, and see if i even want to try to go back to sleep. I remembered this song was out there, i really appreciate it. I'll probably be coping for another half an hour and decide not to go to bed again, so thank you for keeping me company with this song.

This song is truly the best medicine anyone could ask for.

I've been listening to this for years, but today, it humanized me to myself. I've gone most of my life thinking I have had to be perfect and that if I wasn't special I was worthless, I've lied, I've hurt, I've been the bad guy rightfully. But This song is helping me realize that I am allowed to forgive myself and move on. So thank you Mother Mother you have helped a 16-year-old more than you could ever know.

i loooove the fact that this song doesnt have a huge swell, its not that its soft its just calm enough to really be soothing

I don't expect you all to see this but if by chance you do come across this post I would like to say thank you this song is exactly what I needed to hear at the exact time I needed to hear it. Thanks

I’ve never hit anything so fast in my life!

Lyrics Oh, It's alright, oh Oh hey, I had a night I had a day I did one million stupid things I said one billion foolish things I'm not okay, I got a baseball bat beside my bed To fight off what's inside my head The fight off what's behind my meds I'm lonely; lost in pain It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not a monster, just a human And you made a few mistakes It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not gruesome, just human And you made a few mistakes It's alright Ooh, it's okay Ooh, it's alright Ooh Goddamn I throw a brick right through the window My life ignored the signals I'm high and drunk on ego, can't see straight So I just feel my way around man I'm touching and I'm grabbing Everything I can't be havin' I am broken down in shame It's alright, It's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not a demon, there's a reason You're behaving that way It's alright, it's okay, it's alright, it's okay And I believe, yes I believe that you will see a better day It's alright Ooh, it's okay Ooh, it's alright Ooh Ah-ah-ah-ah I don't wanna know who I am 'Cause heaven only knows what I find I don't wanna know I'm not capable Of coming out alive I don't wanna see what's inside I think that I would rather be blind I don't wanna know I'm not capable, I'm capable I'm alright, I'm okay, I'm alright, I'm okay I'm not a monster, I'm a human And I made a few mistakes I'm alright, I'm okay, I'm alright, I'm okay I'm not gruesome, just human And I made a few It's alright, It's okay, it's alright, it's okay You're not a demon, there's a reason You're behaving that way It's alright Ooh, it's okay Ooh, it's alright Ooh I believe, yes I believe that you will see a better day

in the middle of a meltdown. this song is REALLY helping

This is the perfect breakdown song. It doesn’t sound too happy to cry and still has you repeating that „it’s alright“. It’s perfect.

I’m a 49 year old man ..and tears are streaming down my cheeks ....this song is like medicine , that my heart needed !

Let me say, “you’re not a demon, there’s a reason you behaved in that way” hits wayy too close every single time

After the absolute struggles to survive life the last couple years the feeling of needing something to help calm the chaos inside myself got so noisy until my teen played this song for me… I had never heard of Mother Mother but hearing “it’s alright” “it’s okay” was something I didn’t know I needed but in the 3 days I’ve felt better. Thank you.

I just needed it. . . The simple " it's alright, it's ok" I'm crying, shit, and her stare at 1:25, it was so comforting that started even more crying

I'm in tears. Seeing everyone's face and seeing their emotions. Seeing them over come their fears and overcoming everything. I'm so proud of them. Just remember everything will be alright. It'll get better.

This song always helps me whenever I'm having a panic attack, or mental breakdown. It has even helped me through a gigantic break-up. I would just like to say thanks, and I hope everyone has an amazing day.

When I found this song, it instantly became my favorite of the year. Listened to it over and over just to brighten my day a bit more. Thank you Mother Mother! Really diggin I Got Love too! It needs a video!

Everytime I hear this song I think of my dad. I hope he hears this someday. There's episodes when I don't hear from him in months. Then I get a call that he's in a mental hospital or in ER. At times Im so scared that he won't call me back again. I just want him to know that I don't blame him for anything. Rn it has been months since I've heard from him.

who's watching this in 2020. COVID-19 is killing us, it's alright. New fav song. Stay Safe everyone

it's sad how underrated this song is

Sometimes I feel like the world just doesn't understand me and I get overwhelmed, "You're not a demon, there's reason, you behaved in that way" is enough to put tears in my eyes

mother mother changed my life man, and this song is the hug that i need somedays

This is unironically the most effective coping mechanism I have ever retained in all my years worth of therapy

This has likely been said before, but something about the video starting in stark black and white and ending in technicolor is so indicative of the feeling of this song as it plays out. It slowly grows use of color used in shots of the singers, and disappears as that last chorus comes in, only to re-emerge bright and vibrant over the last few prevailing "It's Alrights" during the song's apex. Recovery from depressive, self-immolating thoughts, regardless of their source, is not easy. It's a process, it can take a lot of time and introspection, and it can regress right back into the same stale emptiness, but it's gonna be alright, as long as you keep hanging on until it comes back.

Oh God , you don’t know how much I need this song today I literally have a breakdown moment age and I was looking for a song too let my feelings go out I literally cry and smile on the part “ it’s alright it’s okay you not a monster you are human made of some mistakes “

everyone in this video is so amazingly beautiful in the best ways possible. thank you mother mother for helping me cope with life and hard times. ily

This song is like a musical representation of what therapy and discovering self-love feels like and its absolutely amazing to listen to overall!! Thank you so much for the astounding music, Mother Mother!!! 😭💕💕💕 !!!

The guy with the pink hair. He reminds me there is still beauty in this world...

Mother mother’s songs have always been able to reach me on so many levels and in a good way too. They have great voices and produce great music!

This song really helps with anxiety attacks or trying to be your self. I'm not a monster, just human it alright it okay to get help ♥️ you are loved and cared for . Thank you, mother, mother

Please tell me im not the only one who's crying while listening to any of mother mother songs

I’ve been hospitalized twice now. Just recovered again from suicidal thoughts and self-harming and now I’m back listening to this song more than I ever have listened to any other😭😍🌹🦋🖤❤️

Mother Mother has a direct conduit to my soul, and I know I'm not alone, even if I feel that way.

"You're not a demon, theres a reason you behaved in that way" I wish more people would realize that sometimes anger is a response to pain. for some people, if they feel like someone close to them has betrayed them, they might be more likely to lash out and do or say things they shouldn't. sometimes people feel so much pain they have to change it into something else so they don’t fall apart.

This makes me so ashamed of my borderline personality disorder but also so comforted I'm gonna cry-

If you cry as you listen, just let it out... you need to.. scream and shout the lyrics.. its alright, its ok. Thanks mother mother.

You guy have no idea how much this song means to me. I cried so many times listening to it and this made me fall in love with you music. You help so many people out there. You helped me not to fall into another down phase. Thank you

This song is so relatable I started tearing up. It’s not just relatable and makes you happy, it’s also a banger.