think i saw staind with the sick an twiztid tour

My favorite song is his pretty recent live version of “Lost and Lonely” a song he wrote for his wife while in rehab for the last time. The ownership & realism , vulnerability he takes about is SO real & heart felt & the live version with just him, an acoustic guitar and a slide guitar is SO beautiful! If you haven’t seen it on KZfaq it’s so worth a watch. 🙂

An insane percentage of songs are about heroin/ addiction.

its great when I come to a react of this song and first comment I see is what the song is actually about.

It was the opposite with me. My dad became a Christian when I was around 13 and was preaching by the time I was 14. I just fell off of the deep end when a friend shot himself when we were 16 and in the navy I first tried shooting cocaine. I went progressively in a downward spiral until around 25 I overdosed on pure meth and barely survived. My dad had no way to relate to my struggle and no clue what to do. I just kept going further down until I ended up in prison for meth at 46. A prison rehab counselor took interest in me and my journey back began. I am a major alcoholic and drug addict. I am sober today. That is all that matters. ❤

I can't get enough of Staind The new album HITS

It's been awhile since he wasn't a heroin addict..."cannot blame this on my father..." "I can still remember just the way you taste" "Since I could see myself straight" "All the shit seems to disappear when I'm with you" Heroin addicts are in misery until they get their dose. "Since I held my head up high"...heroin addicts NOD, they aren't holding their heads up much. And...nodding will also cause someone to unknowingly drop their lit cigarette and burn the place down, like at the end of the video! 7:30

I concur.

Epiphany is the greatest. It means a lot more.. to a lot more people... than they intended it to.

Epiphany was like my childhood, for how messed up I was from everything I was going through as a child dealing with adhd at such a young age and poverty and with 1 parent basically. It was my favorite song as a kid at 12 or 13. I still get emotional from that song to this day. Amazing song!

Her being a therapist doesn't make her qualified to have an educated opinion on these songs but dummies like you will come on here and feed her fragile ego and tell her how important her opinion is. Her opinion means about as much as mine or yours. Yall are annoying af

absolutely

I'd add that the live version is what needs to be reacted to. There is a level of emotion that he connects to with the lyrics that doesn't exist in the studio version

@jmike8934 the live version is good and he does show emotion value perfectly and should be reacted to. That being said the studio version is a definite listen to request on your own time as it in my own opinion is the best version

i fully agree, so deeply also it's my dads favourite song from staind

Dysfunction was so powerful and raw, I love it!

Mudshovel goes pretty hard.

@@Syzygy77 YES!!! One of my favorites!

@@mikeacuna6077 HELL YEAH! Definitely a banger all the way through!

Still putting out bangers, that collab with Dorothy was awesome!

Same here brother. I lost the greatest woman because of my mistakes.

I feel you brother

youre not alone

Haha...exactly.

I had a good six years where I didn't, not consecutively as we broke up for a bit but they where there.

Underrated? They have sold millions of albums, had many top 10 hits. ???? Chevelle is a true underrated band of the last 30 years..

@@scottthompson4193 Regardless of the popularity they DID see, they were still underrated. They were popular but not nearly as popular as they should have been.

Yes. Excess Baggage is so sad. Dealing with demons.

I really enjoyed 12 shades of grey myself however Staind is one of the few bands I feel that gets better with every album.

“Four Walls” was a staple in my life when I was younger. That song was so powerful.

You can always tell when the artist feels the music.

From Lisalovesfeathers: @meghanmonroe Firstly can I say how bloody amazing it is that you have managed to firstly kick opioids and remain off of them for 13 years!!! What an amazing feat but not one that is plain sailing I am sure. I can imagine it was incredibly difficult, sometimes seemed impossible and there were many occasions you wanted to throw in the towel? But it appears that strength, courage and determination won through, sadly any fight like that will leave scars and my first instinct is to tell you to wear them with pride however its bloody hard to say goodbye to your first love. That one always feels super special and sometimes they genuinely are and sometimes they really are not, you just haven’t known anyone better to weigh them up against. To find that person, that person who will be the one, you do indeed need to feel deserved of that. I already think you are but now you need to know it, What you have accomplished should make you the hero of your own story, love yourself for that, recognise that this amazing person who has fought this addiction, this wonderful beautiful soul who wants and deserves love, affection and joy is deserving of it. Start by looking in the mirror and just saying “I am a good person, I love, I am loved, I love myself” eventually you will begin to believe it and once you do you will see things begin to open up and get lighter for you. People will see the lightness in you and be drawn to that. Its true and quite fascinating. I would love to know if you try and how you get on. Best of luck. Lisa x

From Shan: @meghanmonroe Hi friend, Thank you for sharing. First, with it being Saturday, I'd like to wish you a happy 13 years!! Being clean and overcoming an opioid addiction for 13 years, and counting, is such an AMAZING accomplishment. I am so happy for you and proud of you - and I hope that you are too. I am sorry to hear about the things that you lost on your journey so far, and I imagine it can be hard to move on from when we think about the hurt or damage that have occurred. We can't change the past, we can only do things in the present, and already you have made decisions to better yourself and your future, and that is commendable. This is just an outsiders opinion, but I think, at the least, there was a time where you did have self-love because it takes soo much to be able to make a decision to get clean and to stick to that process. Maybe with the feelings of guilt that you feel, you lost sight of that self-love along the way. I hope that you will one day be able to forgive yourself for what happened whilst actively engaging in opioid addiction, and that you can forgive yourself for the things that you lost. You have taken steps to repair what damage could be repaired and you have been doing better for yourself. You are human, and you are doing your best. :white_heart:

From Celine_N: @meghanmonroe Hello, Thank you for sharing this with us, and I am sorry you are having a difficult time. I wanted to go out and say that I am so proud of you doing something with the opoid addiction. Your feelings are valid but I believe that you have loved yourself before; if you could say that you loved yourself before then you have the ability to love yourself again. Life is complex and full of changes; we live and we learn. We can't change the past but your experiences makes you flourish. Sometimes difficult paths leads to beautiful destinations. I love this quote "Life is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs..but its your choice to scream or enjoy the ride". I hoped this helped. Feel free to reach out to us anytime, we are always here to support you.

13 yrs is a HUGE accomplishment, congrats!! Unfortunately I'm in the middle of a 6 month long relapse and trying to get into detox as we speak!!! I just want to break this 20 yr cycle I've been going through!! Much love to you and 13 yrs, keep at it....

@@westbank5436 I'm sending you good thoughts. I know you can do this.

Hatebreed has always been garbage

Hatebreed should definitely be checked out. They are amazing, full of positivity. If i remember, supremacy albumb was written when the singer was dealing with the loss of his father.

Aaaah... That's a great great song... The feeling that Aaron puts into singing is unique, seeing him sing a live version is great!! I think he and Sully Erna are the kind who sound incredibly good live.

I saw them open for korn on the issues tour back in 2000. That was when they were actually good. Now Aaron is a miserable person who puts his political views on full display instead of shutting up and playing his music

From djstarion: @Deadmaninc81 Hey friend! I totally get where you're coming from. I'm glad you've learned that you need to work on things and sought help! I do have a question, if that's okay. What kind of help have you reached out to? If you've reached out to a therapist or someone and it didn't work out, I'd highly suggest finding someone who specifically deals with PTSD. It's kinda like going to a doctor. There's general practice doctors and specialized ones. It's kinda the same way with mental health professionals. Finding the right one can be tricky, but when you do, it can be a huge help! Also, have you checked on any support groups in your area? They are an excellent option as well, because the best way to get your true feelings out and be supported and listened to is when you're talking to people who have gone through the same trials and situations you have. They've walked in your shoes, and fought your battles. It could definitely be worth looking into. Regardless, you've got this!

From toastaintbad: @Deadmaninc81 Hi @HeartSupport_Fans, It's awesome that you are trying to improve your mental health. I struggled with trauma once in awhile. Trauma is difficult to manage but I sometimes try to not get into my head. You can never changed in the past but all you can is reflect and fix those mistakes. Sometimes music helps me with mental health issues.

From lizuh: @Deadmaninc81 The most powerful thing to hold onto when struggling with anything like PTSD, depression etc is hope. Hope can push you into action and take your life back into your hands. You know that you want love and happiness, and you haven't given up on it. Regardless of your past choices, broken relationships etc, you are NEVER too far gone to turn around and walk in a direction towards healing.

From Shan: @Deadmaninc81 Hi friend, I'm sorry to hear about the ways your struggle with depression, ptsd, and mental health have impacted your life and your past relationships. However, I am so proud of you for taking steps to work on things and to seek help. That alone takes such strength and shows such growth. This is all a journey and a process. There will be good days and bad days where you think all about the past and that "only ifs" start to kick in. But I encourage you to stay strong. We can't change our past, only the present and our future. And you have already started the hard work towards that change. I'm glad to hear that you are still hopeful. I hope with you! And I believe in you, that you can and will find happiness and a healthy flourishing love. You deserve them both! :white_heart:

From Micro: @Deadmaninc81 Proud of you, friend. For seeking help and being open about what you've been struggling with. Depression, PTSD and the strain it can have on our relationships are huge burdens to carry. It's been strong of you to not let yourself carry those burdens alone anymore. I know there's a part of our mind when we're deep in the trenches that tries to convince us that nothing's worth it anymore. But through it all, through all days you've cried, felt numb or could only survive, *you* have always been worth it, my friend. There is a way through this, even if during some seasons time seems to be our only asset. I wholeheartedly believe in you. :heart:

Staind got back together. He does country but still doing rock

And it's all God given talent. He does the worst things for his vocals. Drinks, smokes, doesn't warm up, doesn't cool down. And 20+ years later he srill sounds just as good. He even got back with staind and has done some screaming in the new stuff, back to an older my fav version of staind

From Micro: @user-zt4sm3go2i Oh friend. Thank you so much for being here and sharing all of this. I can’t even begin to imagine the depth of your pain right now. Losing your son to suicide is something no parent should ever have to endure. It’s like losing such a significant part of yourself, of your world. The heartbreak it leaves you with just doesn't go away. It’s always there somehow. Then to have your wife leave you a couple of years later, on top of everything - you have been experiencing such an unbearable amount of loss and sorrow. I wish to just send you lots of hugs right now, even if I know this won't make the pain go away. My heart goes out to you right now. The loneliness, I imagine, has become almost a companion during those years, making everything feel heavier and more difficult. It’s like carrying this immense weight on your own, trying to navigate a world that doesn’t make sense anymore ever since your own world has been broken to pieces. It’s this deep, gut-wrenching pain that hits you in waves, sometimes when you least expect it. Some days might feel almost manageable, and then out of nowhere, it’s like the grief, the regrets and the loneliness come crashing down all over again. It's understandable, and profoundly human, to feel lost in all of it. It also makes sense to feel like guilt has been taking over at times. Feeling like you couldn’t keep your family together and questioning what you could have done differently. Even if you might know rationally that what happened was beyond your control, there's a part of your heart that might long for a better explanation, and the possibility to make sense out of something that doesn't seem to have any. I hope my friend that, at the moment, you can take it one day at a time, or even one moment at a time when it feels all too overwhelming. You matter so very much. You’re seen, you’re heard, you are valued, even in the darkest of times. :heart:

Every one of these songs I feel at the same time synonymously.

Sending you a hug!❤️ I’m sorry your hurting.

Virtual hug incoming. I need one, too.

Hugs ❤

Here's a hug 🫂!!

Virtual hugs from me man

Everyone Bleeds Now 🤘🏽😎

Hatebreed sucks dude

@@MinuteManClips everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but yours is wrong...

Wow not even close to spelling narcissistic right 😂😂. Stop whining and get on with life simp