There’s a special kind of feeling when your favorite artist drops a new song and it’s as if they know what you are going through. The chills I have!

To anyone in this world working on healing, I see you. I’m proud of you. To all the silent battles you have fought and the tears you have shed, I’m sending the biggest hug. To relationships that ended due to unhealed trauma, may restoration find you and meet you exactly where you are. You are still worthy of love and deserve the world. It often rains hardest on those deserving of sun. Don’t ever forget that. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that this is only a tough season, not a tough life. ❤

To anyone listening to this song and feeling the raw emotions taking over, remember this life is all about growth and sometimes the right choice is the hardest one to make

“You stay by my side when I’m working on me” is a commitment that not everyone can commit to.

“I don’t expect you to stay, but I’m hoping you don’t leave” 😩😮‍💨

“Boo hoo childhood trauma Fucked up dad and fucked up mamma taught me that love means drama hostility was the problem solver ” felt that sh*t🖤

It’s ok not to be ok. Anyone reading this, you will prosper.

As a veteran these words are my life. After Afghanistan I was so lost for so long, but she stayed, she built a life with me, she helped save me, even today 13 years later. Thank you.

Breaking the cycle!!! I grew up with a toxic mom and dad who fought every night of my childhood. I grew up to follow that same pattern wit my drinking and fighting, almost 2 years sober 🎉🎉🎉

Workin on yourself is a never ending process

It's crazy how after all these years Russ is still dropping new songs that are my favorite of his. He doesn't peak. just keeps improving.

Reading the comments and listening to the song. So happy I’m not alone. Love you all. It gets better!!!

Me and my husband love this song. My husband is an alcoholic trying to get sober. I’ve been with him 11 years and not giving up on him! ❤️

I love how smooth this song is

Be careful with your thoughts because your thoughts become your actions and actions become your habits life gets better

She didn’t stay by my side, she left me as I was working on me while I let her work on her. Now we have to work on ourselves apart, but it didn’t need to be that way…we could’ve done it together. Russ always releasing songs when I need them tho most, that’s why he’s always my top artist.

This is deeper than the ocean, and higher than the sky.

This song hits home so hard when you have BPD. It literally explains how I feel so well. 💔

I have BPD and I relate to this song so fucking much. Are you okay Russ? We LOVE YOU!!!!!!!! Please stay with us 😢 I've been going thru so much lately....I needed an anthem. This is it right here.

Literally crying those first words about childhood trauma got me what a beautiful and amazing song yet again always making such incredible music

Having parents who have been divorced my whole life, this hits me hard. Music has always been my outlet and you have been so helpful emotionally . One day we will work together, I will never stop trying to make it. 🙌🏻🤞🏻

Russ is a Machine He don’t stop

6Lack kills every feat he is in 🔥

Whoever read this I hope you make it big In life 🤙🏾

❤❤ we all deserve a new beginning with someone willing to understand and help us grow 🔥

U really did it🖤my 2 favorite artists on one track🖤🥹🫡

It’s comforting to realize that you’re not the only one to be going through what you believe to be the most difficult time in your life and see that you’re not alone and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

I've been waiting to hear this. My 2 favorite artists together FUCK YES!

The early 2000s guitar is perfect. 🔥🔥

Trying to not cry every time I hear this song. But doesn’t help it’s on repeat so the tears eventually fall. I needed this while never knowing I didn’t need to hear the words that were speaking how I have been feeling lately. Thank you for this Russ. I can’t wait to see you on tour next month- to vibe, to cry , to just feel alive

This song came at the perfect time

"Fucked up Dad, and a fucked up Mama. Taught me that love means drama. Hostility was a problem solver" That hit deep though💔

I relate to every word. Crazy how so many people can be going through the same situations on many level, and a beautiful song can explain or express all our feelings that we don't know how to or can't. Killing Me Softly With His Words!Thank You Russ!!!

I absolutely love Russ & 6lack. Both their music got me thru some of the roughest times in my life. Hearing them on a track that hits so close to home got me feeling some type of way.

This is easily One of the best songs he’s released

LYRICS: Would you stay by my side When I'm working on me? Hey I understand it's hard when none of this is your fault But I'm hoping you don't leave Would you stay by my side (Would you?) When I'm working on me? (When I'm working on me?) Hey I'm unlearning some things, I don't expect you to stay But I'm hoping you don't leave (I'm hoping you don't leave), yeah And all I can say I'm committed to change things I learned growing up But you don't have to wait Sorry, baby, I'm falling Falling, falling down That's why I'm calling, calling Calling now, you Boo-hoo, childhood trauma Fucked up dad and a fucked up momma Taught me that love means drama Hostility was the problem solver Sad nothin' ever got solved Go figure, tryna reconfigure my brain I'm triggered by arguments Reactive, I'm on defense Course my girl is on defense (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) (Course my girl is on defense) Would you stay by my side When I'm working on me? Hey I understand it's hard when none of this is your fault But I'm hoping you don't leave Would you stay by my side (Would you?) When I'm working on me? (When I'm working on me?) Hey I'm unlearning some things, I don't expect you to stay But I'm hoping you don't leave (I'm hoping you don't leave), yeah And all I can say I'm committed to change things I learned growing up But you don't have to wait Sorry, baby, I'm falling Falling, falling down That's why I'm calling, calling Calling now, you (Calling you, oh, yeah, yeah) Put up with my shit, huh Fixed to a real misfit, huh You been too legit through the times I had you tired and sick When we really coulda split, uh I'm under construction, I see the foundation You holdin' us up like a beam, I'm sorry Who would have known that my past would haunt me? I should have known that this change would cost me It's Wednesday night and I'm lookin' for a flight I can make it to your side by the p.m I spend more time, and I make up for the time I treated the love like a per diem I bottled a lot of my pain And messed up with things I couldn't explain and then, I sip I tried to contain, but then I flip, shit Would you stay by my side When I'm working on me? Hey I understand it's hard when none of this is your fault But I'm hoping you don't leave Would you stay by my side (Would you?) When I'm working on me? (When I'm working on me?) Hey I'm unlearning some things, I don't expect you to stay But I'm hoping you don't leave (I'm hoping you don't leave), yeah And all I can say I'm committed to change things I learned growing up But you don't have to wait Sorry, baby, I'm falling Falling, falling down That's why I'm calling, calling Calling now, you Listen to my song "Shower" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5mTopydtpOnqWw.html

I dedicate this song to my boyfriend who has stayed by my side throughout my growth, change, and healing stages. He is my foundation and I can’t wait to repay him when I am back on top! ❤❤❤❤

Man this song got me crying because every thing this man said hits I have borderline personality disorder and for most people that means I’m too much to deal with but all I do is support love and defend and still feel I get left

I’ve always heard of people saying/hearing a song and its “speaking to you” and i finally felt that with this track, i even cried… good shit Russ 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

The amount of people that needed this is unreal. Thank you

We are living in an era where everything and everyone is replaceable. Like life comes easy and a present is just what it is. Like a Amazon package. If u don’t like what u got u can send it back. We gotta take care of those that lift us up when we are low and remember that they stopped their time to be with us.

To my love, I’ll always stay by your side, no matter what. I’m committed baby. Forever and always. D💙D

This song hits home all to well right now… I’ve literally hit my rock bottom….. lost my home.. now having to live in a tent at the lake with my mom and boyfriend…. Thank you for releasing this. Love your music

This song hits. EXTREMELY relatable …

6LACK IS AN ABSOLUTE BEAST! This feature is hard🤞🏿🤞🏿

Healing isn't the easiest. Yet I'm committed to change things. This 🎵 has made my self healing process even more worthwhile

I've been waiting years for this Collab!! 🔥🔥🔥

I’ve been sleeping on Russ and I apologize- this is real music 🫡 “treated love like a per diem”🔥

I came across this by sheer luck...this describes exactly what I'm going through right now. I don't expect my friends and family to be there once I'm done healing (maybe I won't ever be done) but I need to do this for myself so I can say "I'm back" stronger than before. I hope not only me but also all the people who identified with the lyrics as I did find their peace...that's what I'm looking for. "I bottled a lot of my pain" and I do not wish to hurt those around me for it. Sending all of you a big hug 🫂

I can’t stop listening. Russ you never disappoint

Russ, NF, Logic, the trinity of rappers that writes music they possibly go through along with their fans. This piece really gives you a vibe that allows yourself to be vulnerable while being at peace. Thank you for this, Russ! 🔥🙏🏻

Its so hard. My bf is an alcoholic and we had an intervention with his family for him to go to rehab...we lost our apartment and currently homeless .I will move in with my mom and get my shit straight while hes detoxing snd it hurts so much.... We've been together 6+ years

We’re both working on ourselves and I’d never think of ever leaving him at his most vulnerable place just as he never left me 🥺🫶🏽

It is always a positive surprise for me that some artists unwaveringly uphold the principles of mental health, heart, and soul. Thank you, Russ, for consistently providing your listeners with what they need through your music ever since I started listening to you. 💚

😪 maannnn, every time I'm going through something this man puts out a song describing it all!!

Every time he drops, it’s like rent due 😂🔥🔥

If this song didn't hit home I don't ever know if one will. Thank you for making this song. My boyfriend lost the mother of his five year old daughter whike he was incarcerated a few months ago. He is struggling and he asked me recently to be patient with him. He keeps telling me he is working on him and I just needed to be by his side. I pray he understands sometimes I need to lean on him as well and comes home. I miss him. Again thank you for sharing your talent with the world.!

These vibes are unmatched. Added to the late night drive playlist.

Two of my favorite artists Wow this one really hit in a way I wasn’t expecting 😢🙏🏽

Russ + 6LACK =🔥

Collab I didn’t know I needed

"All i can say im committed to change things ive learned growing but you dont have to wait" makes me tear up, too damn relatable 😢

Crazy how Russ always release a song that relates to my life in the moment.. EVERYTIME ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

It hits home🥲

Russ is tha GOAT of creating masterpieces that we all can relate to💯🎯🗣️ on repeat 🔁

I seriously sob every time I listen to this 😭 great fckn song man

"Im unlearning some things" ❤❤❤❤ i pray we all overcome the things we learned to do that hold us down

I been going through a lot. Literally my life in one beautiful harmonic melody by a passionate & talent artist. 😔 my heart has never felt more broken & tender but yet strong & healing than it does listening to this masterpiece. Please Lord just give me a spot close to the gates so I can still keep an eye on my babies and my baby girl.. 💙💙💙💚♾️🖤💔 Jasmine I love you. Eleazar I love you. Jordan I love you. Aiden I love you. I will always love you my angels. ♾️😔

Russ is truly an amazing artist and his lyrics always hits home 4 me. I absolutely love listening to his music its just a whole vibe....

You stay by my side♡︎

6lack was the perfect addition to this song ❤❤

I like this vibe the best out of a lot of his last singles! This feels like the real authentic Russ no gimmicks! Raw.

23, working on getting my license. Been really far behind not taking care of myself much. Been with my girlfriend since 2018. It’s been really hard not knowing who I am anymore trying to figure it all out. I love you Chloe.

The guitar on this is so good! Definitely a vibe

Personally feel like Russ just been going thru life with me writing songs bout my own shit. Never related 2 an artist so much and I’m emo af / metal head.

Who else was waiting for this notification

We love you RUSS❤

The timing for this track to drop could not have been any better! This hits deep but I needed it. I shared a snippet on my social media and in minutes had a message with my mother saying sorry. Parents don't understand the damage they have caused and left u to heal and be better on our own.

this song hit a part of my soul that hasn't been touched in a long while...

On repeat right now 😌

This song gives me goosebumps even though I just heard it , and it’s so good🤍🤍

One of the best allround artists in the WORLD! From day one, EVERY song hits!!!Appreciate you Russ 🇦🇺🇧🇪

This song could not be more relatable! Currently feeling this way but I am blessed with such an amazing partner in life. The trauma is real even if I think I have it figured it out but working on me. Thank you Russ and 6LACK for this song.

I been needing this one!!! Thank you #Russ & #6lack ♥️💙🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I’m done I swear this man knows we going through the rough waves he literally just reach inside and touched my soul!!!!!😢😅😭😭😭

I've been following these big two artists for years! Watching 6LACK live for the first time two months ago was amazing, and watching both in the same year was totally unexpected. I already have my place in front of the stage reserved. 15 November...⏳

Thanks Russ for this song and landing me here i felt good with myself first time

God finally heard me and brought these beautiful souls together in a song🙂‍↕️❤️

I've never related to a song so hard ♡ damn! Took the words right out of my mouth

Thanks Russ; I'm gonna hop on a plane, fr. Can't escape yourself but this song really inspired me. Love your songs bro

This is on repeat for me, oh my gawd.

Currently oiling my body up in slow motion to this song

Early 2000’s guitar is perfect ❤

Damn these words are exactly what i felt and shared with someone 2 years ago.... But not everyone understand childhood trauma🙏nonetheless we need to keep working on ourselves with or without someone by our side.

YESSSS RUSS I LOVE YOU

Let’s goooo!!!!

My favorite kinda music is timeless records that I can go to to move my spirit. This is that. Not many rappers can do this 🔥

Been waiting for this one!

Sheeesh! Needed this one right now!🔥

On my way back home after working a 21 day rotation, I was listening to this for the first time and ngl I teared up once the “boo boo child hood trauma” verse started.. It caught me off guard god damn 😣