Tyler basically says what every ex-mormon has felt. It's a wonderful song.

I was raised Roman Catholic not Mormon but this hits so fucking close to home. I’m trans and bisexual and I hid it for so many years. There was so much shame. I left the church last year and never looked back but I have so much trauma and hurt from being in that church...

This actually makes me really sad. I remember how this feels. You see your whole life through the lens of this religion, then you learn something that disagrees with the very core of who you are. This video is like watching a man being torn in half.

I love this song... I've listened to it dozens of times already. The drums are punchy, and those analogue synths are heavenly... Very good lyrics too. I left the church a couple years ago because I decided not to go on a mission and I was alienated, and I was discovering things about Mormon history that bothered me. Leaving is one of the best decisions I've ever made. I am happier than ever, which is kind of funny because Mormons will make you believe that your life is meaningless without the church. Leaving the church feels like leaving an abusive relationship.

"Yo pass the aux cord" "You better not play trash"

I'm proud to say I have met and performed with Tyler. He is one of the most talented and nicest people I have ever met, and I love his artistry and how passionate he is. I am so happy for him. TYLER YOU ARE AMAZING!

Definitely captures the anger phase of the phases of grief I went through when transitioning out of the LDS church. Probably the most applicable art I've experienced in years. Thanks for making this Tyler.

I remember hearing about this music video from my parents when I was still Mormon about how "disrespectful" and I agreed. Now, 5 years later I've left the church and I think this is beautiful. I will never fully understand what pain and shame that members of the LGBTQ who grew up in the church have experienced, but I can only imagine how hard it must be. People have every right to "disrespect" a religion that disrespects their very identity and makes them feel alienated.

I'm not Mormon, I'm gay and come from a traditionally Catholic family and I feel this in my bones

I'm straight and could not be more proud of you for standing up. I am sorry you ever had to fell this way but, know God has called and you Sir you have answered. You are a king among men. Haters will hate and good men, women, and God will NEVER! SO lets hear from all the people holding the book of mormon in one hand preach hate in the other.

03:01 I love that the light and color comes into the scene after Tyler draws the X on his face, he essentially withdraws from his beliefs.

This man right here is channeling some pain. It's gritty, sexy, ugly, real. This is art. Well done.

Always been a fan. Since the velour days. I was waiting for the moment Tyler would find himself. His truth. His confidence. Leaving the church was theee hardest and scariest decision I’ve ever made. Now, 6 years later, this song still perfectly encapsulates how I felt when I finally learned and accepted that that particular church as an organization is evil. I love you Tyler. Always have and always will.

My bishop told me i was wrong for being gay. Compared my sexual orientation to necrophilia and beastiality. After that was said I left the church. Never going back. This song is excruciatingly satisfying!!!

So great, I have struggled with these issues for 16 years and it is very cathartic to see you speak and visualize so much truth through art. There is a lot of hurt and betrayal to swallow for many of us x members.

Poor guy. I went through the same angry/sad thing and it was honestly hell. All my old Mormon friends are freaking out about this but it just hurts to remember and is somehow satisfying to know I'm not the only one.

the absolute elation i felt when i realized those were defaced pictures of joseph smith 🥰 this is art

It is hypocritical and naive when members of the LDS Church criticize Tyler Glenn's artistic message, claiming that if he "leaves the Church" he should simply "leave it alone." Tyler grew up in the Church as a faithful member. He honorably served a mission. The culture is ingrained in his psyche. After finally gaining the strength to acknowledge his sexual orientation, he STILL attempted to stay faithful to the Church. But the Church's recent policy banning the children of gay parents from membership was the last straw. NOBODY who has lived Tyler's life can simply walk away from the Church and "leave it alone." He has every right to fearlessly express himself the way he is doing. Tyler has every right to use his artistic talents to express the mental and emotional anguish he experienced during the course of his self-discovery. BUT, for those of you who think the recent same-sex marriage policy is the sole reason prompting Tyler's exit from Mormonism, you are flat wrong. The policy prompted Tyler to dig deeper. He was finally able to trust his own judgment and face his doubts head on, rather than following that mindless mantra of "doubting your doubts" He was no longer afraid of his doubts. He sought truth motivated by courage rather than fear. Through his research, Tyler discovered that the LDS Church is not at all what it claims to be. Not even close. Watch Tyler's interview discussing the video. Watch his Mormon Stories interview. Look up the CES letter. Track down the sources. Discover the truth for yourself. The Mormon Church engages in the largest most expensive efforts of all churches to convince the world that its religion is the ONLY religion with the complete truth. The LDS Church creates numerous publications and art forms - videos, written materials, websites, advertising, music - as part of its propaganda efforts. The Church sends people all over the world in an attempt to "convert" others, and has been doing it for more than a century. Its members constantly post messages on Facebook and other social media promoting the Church. In contrast to more than 150 years of the LDS Church's attempt to persuade the world that all other religious viewpoints are wrong, this is Tyler's first attempt to express HIS new views opposing the Church through his art. If you disagree with Tyler or anyone who has left Mormonism, I challenge you to address the substance of their criticisms against the Church. Don't engage in name-calling (saying that he "looks miserable," "looks unhappy" is a pig, is Korihor, etc.). Don't tell Tyler he should shut up and walk away quietly. Telling Tyler he is wrong for expressing himself and that he should stay quiet is blatant hypocrisy when your church and its members spend billions of dollars attempting to convert the world to its narrow viewpoint. You have nothing to lose by facing the truth and any doubts head on by examining ALL of the available information. Either your faith will be strengthened, or you may learn some new things that take you in a new, more inspired direction. Good luck.

Thank you for putting into words and song, how so many people who leave the LDS church feel.

I am so grateful for this video, I may not be homosexual but the mormon church did a rlly messed up thing to my family. So thank you for saying what others probably don't have the strength. Thank you

This album deserved so much more.

This album was therapeutic for me in a way I didn’t know I needed!

Lots of people not understanding the necessity for all of the "sacred" symbolism. Watch his Mormon Stories, and you will understand how excruciating this experience has been for him.

holy wow this video and song is crazy amazing, this is so much pent up rage toward a group of people and its exactly how i feel. especially the "you used to baptize me when i wasnt ready" EXACTLY 8 IS TOO YOUNG

Music and art has never been about respect. It's about being true to whatever emotions you feel, without censorship and without care for how others will receive your art. This is what an artist does, sometimes you agree with them, sometimes you don't see eye to eye. But I will always applaud the honesty of an artist to him/herself.

I totally understand Tyler's frustration and pain. I was born and raised in the LDS church, grew up in Utah, served a 2 year mission, and was married in the temple. I had my name removed in 2012 and can say it was one of the hardest things I've ever done but totally worth it. Me and my wife could not be happier out of the LDS Corporation.

The church strikes gays with one hand and embraces them with the other: "We love you! But your gay family can't be a part of our church. Our compassion for you is great, but you can never truly one of us."

Alyssa Grenfell sent me to this video. I am not an exmo but i have and had family in the lds church and i wanted to learn more about the intricacies of their belief. Ive learned alot from watching alot of exmo conrent. Its even got at my former Catholic views. I am ex-catholic and have found my own spiritual path since.

Me: Pass the aux Friend: you better not play trash Me:

Tyler Glenn is literally my hero. I’ve listened to this entire album on repeat for a week now

my husband walked in the room and asked, "are you watching hipster Captain Jack Sparrow?" but seriously though I'm addicted to this music video and song... the message runs so deep for any religion... and the chorus had been stuck in my head because I feel like I'm trash and maybe one day someone will see me as treasure.

I watch this often. Thank you its so cathartic for me. Mormonism fucked me up so bad.

This music video made the song have a much bigger impact for me. Tells a story and really brings out the enotion. Tyler is a true performer.

THE CAMERA WORK IN THIS IS SO AMAZING.

I know an ex Jehovah's Witness group that has gone through the same thoughts and feelings as you TYLER! thankyou for your inspiration and feelings on the subject of cults.

THE BRIDGE AT 1:06, SO SO GOOD. Love this song, yep yep

Listening in 2020 and i have to say, this song will always bop. Thank you tyler for making this . Its so powerful and I empathize with it so much. LOVE YOU KING

So many comments from those of us that feel so similarly. The video resonates with me. I lost my brother 23 years ago when he took his own life trying to reconcile the life of a gay mormon. I am not LDS anymore. Currently I live on an island surrounded by acceptance fill with different cultures and languages. I have never been happier. Something so necessary to break the chains of a religion confined in my head. Good for you. Several years ago I went to a x-lds meeting in SLC when visiting. It was for people healing from their bad experiences growing up. I went to “help” a friend who was having a hard time (thinking I was fine). Then one of the speakers started talking about the temple, telling and speaking of all the things I had been taught “ you will be cut off at the throat" ... yes they used to do that kind symbolism (they stopped doing it years ago). I freaked out. I felt as though God was going strike me down. At that point I realized I was not ok. That this miss doctrine had such a hold on me, STILL. I made a point to tell all I knew whenever I could about the temple. I didn’t hold back. So when people ask me about the Mormon Temple they got a ear full ... including my religious name Lydia (wait wait wait... guess what, no lighting bolt.. I’m still here). My heart aches for the pain in families, for individuals secretly and so publicly disowned. I wonder if they make kids memorized the articles of faith still? Since hey sure aren’t practicing #2. Keep healing yourself Tyler... it is a process I’m still going through but the more I’ve seen the light the more realizing is that they are on the outside of society and pure love. To many feeling lonely and not wanted his song brings us together.

This video honestly gives me so much hope. I'm glad someone is finally saying something about the way us children raised in "the church" are made to feel like there is something fundamentally wrong with us. I'm still trying to get away from the grip of hate. It's terrifying to think I may never be able to escape. It's the mental damage that does the worst on us. I don't know if I'll ever be 100 % okay with myself when I was raised to think that every decision I make to make myself happy is disgusting and wrong.

This is brave. I know you have things to lose by making this, but I am proud of you. Thank you for keeping it real.

Great song and video! Tyler, by virtue of being in Neon Trees, was part of the Mormon publicity scheme for so long for no reason other than being LDS. His music was used by an organisation that continues to this day to systemically discriminate against his own sexuality. That is why he had to go out big rather than quietly. So he could never be used by the same organisation that has deprived him of the self worth he deserves for so long. Good on you Tyler, awesome imagery in the video and the lyrics. Looking forward to the album!

Tyler Glenn is a badass.

This is my second time watching this video. The first time I was and all-in Mormon and was deeply offended. This time I'm newly Exmo and feel this anger. "You used to baptize me when I wasn't ready" has been a topic of conversation between my husband and me, especially since we have kids close to that arbitrary age of 8.

I love the visual of the light coming in when he draws an X on his face. Much support!

One of the reason I love this song/video so much is that it feels very honest.

His pain and anger is very evident. It must be hard to go through that stage of a faith transition in the public spotlight.

Watching that video for the first time and imagining the pain he has gone thru to write his truth.

Love the emotion in this. Thank you for being so real and open with this music, Tyler. Also listened to your Mormon Stories podcasts this week and appreciate how respectful you are to the church while being honest about where you are now. It's a hard balance, but people who have been through this transition know the pain and appreciate having an advocate like you who is willing to express love and sadness at the same time. Those ties that bind are just so deep.

this is so amazing it made me cry, people actually do care about the people who left that hell

This is cathartic... Wish I had the balls to post this

As an ex-Mormon, I appreciate the message, & love the track. Just remember that these comments are just opinions. My hub has a great saying, "Opinions are like arseholes. Everyone has one, it's just that some stink more than others!" 😉 You are a treasure. 💎

This brings me chills every time I watch it. It actually brought me tears this time. Beautiful work, Tyler

I don't personally enjoy the music but I like the message. as someone who was raised up until they were 12 as a Mormon and raised in the Mormon culture of Utah it's good to see artists revealing the church for what it genuinely is

Love this song and all the emotion. You rock Tyler, I can't wait for more!

At 3:08, in the background, is he saying "What the f**k did you put in my drink?"

Can relate so much to the conflict . The journey from religion to save my own sanity...Then, the journey continues into spirituality. My God is Love. Find yours.

I'm not gay, but I felt many of the same emotions Tyler Glenn expresses here. I could not live up to their expectations. I was dealing with issues of lust and could not overcome them. I attempted suicide about six months before I left the LDS church. I finally discovered that God doesn't care where you go to church, he just loves you regardless and meets you where you're at. He doesn't require that you work your way to Him.

I love how people demand acceptance and love but don't reciprocate it at all.

One mans trash is another mans treasure.

Good for you, Tyler. Be yourself. You're just the way you are supposed to be.

Gets better every time I watch it.

I literally gasped when he did the secret Mormon temple handshakes in the elevator. BUT IM HERE FOR IT 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I came here from Alyssa Grenfells tiktok! LOVE IT! New fan ❤

Happy 36th birthday and Thanksgiving to Tyler Glenn!

This song and video mean so much to me as a queer exmormon. It's so cathartic. Thank you Tyler.

Thank you Adam Lambert for making me find this guy. This song is amazing!

Thank you Tyler, this is a beautiful representation of the anger felt when one is rejected for being who they authentically are! So glad you are alive and sharing your art with the world!

Awesome how Tyler puts his feelings out. I've been on this church my whole life and I'm ready to bail on it....too many things don't make sense...hypocrites!

I love you Tyler Glenn your amazing! keep doing what you do

Sent in my resignation yesterday :)

This hits hard as an ex-mo, love this

i vibe to this song while trying not to cry all the time while i drive home from catholic school. he’s fucking talented. he captures all those emotions so well, and it’s still a hella vibe. love him

Means so much to me. Thank you TG!!!

This song reflects the feeling of those oppressed by fanatic religious ideas. Great video filled with symbolism and brilliant lyrics. It just became of my favorite songs ever!

Simply amazing. I can relate with this song so much!

Great song, even greater message. Just because someone treats you like garbage doesn't mean you are garbage. You're a human being and have worth.

Cathartic. Kick ass, Tyler!

Feel such a connection to this. As a homosexual born from a line of mormon lineage, ect.

this is amazing! very very cool. I heard about this video but I didn't think it'd be so direct. he is awesome

I grew up in a small mormon town and they tortured me for being different and not just the kids. The parents and teachers as well. I hated them for the longest time and now Im only slightly bitter. But I love this song and it's message.

I felt so alone when I was struggling with coming to terms with myself being gay in the church. It's nice to read comments and see how many other people has similar experiences

I love this song. I really relate so much to the message and the emotion behind this song. You're awesome Tyler, don't let any haters ever get you down. You are helping so many just by letting them know that other people share their pain.

this song is very satisfying, literally grinned through the whole thing. i finally found the song that describes my experiences so perfectly, being raised mormon was rough

many people are hurt by the LDS church. thank you for giving them a voice tyler

Thank you for the closed captions in the video! The video really resonated with me and i cant find the words to explain how i feel about it but i really appreciate it

Thank you for making this Tyler

You rock. Thank you for this song and especially the video.

Powerful Made me cry

Knowing the background of this song I have to say you are a remarkable person. Good for you for understanding the truth!!

I used to believe in Santa Claus too. It seemed reasonable at the time because everyone else way playing along. Looking back it's ridiculous. It's never easy to reject the mythology of your childhood. I'm glad to see Tyler do the same

The handshake speaks such volumes. I love this.

Thank you Tyler Glenn for being so bold to create the song :-) What you have created needed to be said!

Tyler Glenn (the guy singing) wanted to raise a Mormon family with a loving husband. Then a new Mormon policy stated that all married gays were apostates. Not just sinners, but apostates that had to leave the church unless they divorced their same sex spouse. Of course he feels saddened, frustrated, and betrayed.

The hand gestures are used in the temple but they're actually Masonic gestures long before Joseph Smith stole them. As a former LDS I can relate to this on so many levels. This was brash and angry but the church deserves that anger. Maybe I'll see you in hell.

I live in Utah, and cannot be prouder of you Tyler Glenn!!!! It is about time someone stands up for the rights of everyone who has been discriminated and lied to from this church. Way to go!! Just shared on my facebook. Keep up the good fight!!!

Every time I listen to this album I feel my anger turn into power. Thank you, Tyler. For sharing with us your strength and your raw self.

Wish I could Like this again. I watch it to remind myself why I left the Mormon church. It’s so good to be out. If I really want to think about it, I then go & watch Midnight again, but that’s too much for me tonight. Also, different note, TG reminds me of George Michael.

This is so great! I love the though of spending eternity (LOL) in the same place as this talented guy! Call me gay, call me queer, call me whatever you want, I don't want to spend eternity with all of those damn Karens!

I stand with you, Tyler.

oh and I do not think ur a freak, I think you are very brave and honest and have a strong heart. I can't imagine the courage it took for you to make this video. thanks for opening my eyes to this issue.