Everyday I struggle to stay alive. My kids are the only reason I'm still here. But everyday it gets harder to stay strong for them. Thank you for this song. I appreciate you and anyone reading this comment. We got to stay strong!
Put your trust in our Lord an Savior JESUS. Let the HOLY SPIRIT guide you. Remember HE'S always with you. You will never be sad or broken again in JESUS name.
I know how hard it is to feel like you are a burden on everyone around you but once you start noticing that your kids love is unconditional you’ll realize that life is love
I’ve buried a lot of friends and family with no tears, but holding the box with my baby boy in it hit me in a way I’d never felt before. Thanks for the song👏
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died for your sins and rose from the dead. If you repent from evil ways, believe that Jesus has paid the fine for your sins on the cross and confess Him as your Lord, you will be saved. You see, we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, that's why Jesus Christ, fullness of Godhead bodily, lived a perfect life, fulfilled the prophecies and law, shed His Blood at the cross just so you could be forgiven, reconciled back to the Father, receive God's love, be made a new creation, whole, sanctified. It's not about religion and what good works you can do to earn salvation, it's only by grace through faith in the finished works of Jesus Christ. Read God's Word, preferably start with Gospel of John, pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you, give you wisdom and revelation that way you're born again and see your life changed by the Spirit of the Most High. Much love and God bless you!
I know your pain, my grandson passed away at the age of 18 months old, it was a pain like no other. He was my first grandchild and my best friend. It's been 12 years and the pain is still so fresh. I was able to handle my Dad and older brother dying within 4 months of each other but Max was like nothing I was expecting. Something died inside me when he passed and my mind has never been the same. I now suffer PTSD because of that day, I lost my brothers in the Army but this was different. Be well and stay strong, the scars heal with this loss but the wound never really does. Blessings to you and yours
@@mike196425 ah man I am so sorry for your loss. There is something about losing one so young, especially imagining the future they would have had. I’ll be praying for you Mike. God Bless
My dad passed away in August and I haven't had a shoulder to cry on. I had to remain strong for everyone around me especially my mom. I wish I wasn't alone
Ur not the only one. I’ve never met my birth parents because they were abusive. Now knowing I have a half brother still there with my dad, and I can’t help, like my older sisters did with me, It tears me apart. My sisters saved me, and I can’t save him. I now live with a loving family since I was three, and now it’s been 11 years, and I only hope my little brother is okay and he will someday want to meet me. I’ve learned You can’t save everyone, but you can still learn for the better. God bless you.
I do not understand your pain. I have both my parents. What I can say is, you are not alone. See how a stranger just reaches out. Stay strong, head high. It will not be easy but you can do it. I am sure your father would tell you the same.
To everyone reading here, I pray that God restore everything you lost and the pain you went through this year. Dont give up or lose hope. The devil is a liar. 2024 is your comeback season. May you be blessed and divinely protected ❤
Baby you have to heal your soul. Don't keep it inside! I raised two boys that I didn't have. I gave them a Mom and plenty of love. It is ok not to be ok. It's ok to cry!! 😭 I love you son 🤗
Been there I do Hospice watch patients die and then family turns to greed but they see were never there for there loved one😢 you stay strong and believe in your self your a champion in my world.😅
"I keep trying to find that light but darkness keep darkness just keeps blinding me from what's right" thats great stuff. Thank you Praise Jesus Hallelujah 🙏❤
People have emotions and feelings. Crying is okay. Crying doesn't make you weak or seem less of a man. Crying shows vulnerability, that you can be trusted, and that you can show empathy and that you care. The most human thing about us all.
I don’t really share my feelings because I don’t wanna show that I’m weak but I’ve seen men tell people in social media that it’s ok to let it out and to talk about it so I sometimes drink my depression away at night and cry my eyes out l, and trying to not cross that line where it leads me to end it all.
"Where are these tears supposed to go? " That just sent tears down my cheeks .This is the most beautiful song I've heard in a very long time 💖😢..Hold those boys(Every Loved One) tight love them with all you have be that shoulder
We all struggle jo man or woman child son daughter mother or father we all in this boat together the true meaning of live is to be part of someone else's life too
WOW!! That's all I know too say rn for I'm speechless, frfr. Man it's been awhile since I've felt not only a song, but a song & EVERY SINGLE WORD IN IT, FRFR. I just wanna say "Thank You" for the 3:28 reminder that I'm not in this world fighting alone. Theirs so many out here in this cold world just like me. Sadly & unfortunately their so many that has it worse then I. To the ppl in this world, just know I am one of millions that do pray for us. I have this saying that I tell myself everyday... "Hold ur head up the ground is way too dirty, the sky is a much prettier view". If u think it may help u, ur more than welcome too it. May God Bless!💗
Just know that as a woman I’m praying for healing for all you men in the comments. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to feel. You are allowed to cry. I’m so sorry that yall had to go through so many things alone.
This song hits me hard even listening to it for the first time. Being a volunteer firefighter of 18 years and a 911 dispatcher of the last 6 years plus my family's military background - these industries condition us to "let it go and move on to the next" so that's what we do. Then recently when it is encouraged to talk things out, people don't realize how much we have held in for so long. I personally suffer from anxiety, depression and PTSD and have just buried it rather than talking about what bothers me. It is a struggle every day to just wake up and get ready for the day... but I do it because nobody else will do it for me. Men and women alike, you are not alone and it is okay to not be okay. If you ever feel any type of way, do not be afraid to reach out. If you bury it for too long, eventually it's going to destroy you from the inside out to the point everything you have buried will cause those who care to bury you. Let go of the pride, the stigma is over. #youhaveavoice #youmatter #youarenotalone
Brother 15 fire fighter wild land and structure lost my grandfather uncle with in a year on my shift I was on the first truck there . In all the years I was ask if I was ok if I need to talk never did figure I had it 6 months later I lost my dad in my arms while taken care of him .had cancer bet it lost him to a lung infection . Never got over it blame my self every day I did something wrong it's my fault . PTSD from that and the lives I couldn't save .bout cost me the love of my life .we both put are life on the line and grew up that it a sign of weakness. God bless you stay safe keep the faith I'm trying to fix myself and I'm seeing it's a long road .
My little brother passed away 8 months ago, he was my shoulder. I don’t know where to direct my pain and anger and I have to be here for my sons. Boys don’t cry was beat into me as a kid and now I just let it eat me alive.
Thank you! im suffering from PTSD, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, but never shared my feelings with anyone. But after this song, i feel free. Youre saving life's. Keep on going with this music
I think your vulnerability is incredible. I think youve helped millions of people across the world struggling / suffering with these same exact problems. My soul thanks yours. And i pray that you should feel better.
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died for your sins and rose from the dead. If you repent from evil ways, believe that Jesus has paid the fine for your sins on the cross and confess Him as your Lord, you will be saved. You see, we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, that's why Jesus Christ, fullness of Godhead bodily, lived a perfect life, fulfilled the prophecies and law, shed His Blood at the cross just so you could be forgiven, reconciled back to the Father, receive God's love, be made a new creation, whole, sanctified. It's not about religion and what good works you can do to earn salvation, it's only by grace through faith in the finished works of Jesus Christ. Read God's Word, preferably start with Gospel of John, pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you, give you wisdom and revelation that way you're born again and see your life changed by the Spirit of the Most High. Much love and God bless you!
how are you? " I'm okay, I'm fine, I'm good " will always be the answers people hear... almost like we're trained to be this way... we do it for the people around us, wife/partner/better half/children/family... took me 31 years of living... lost my dad in september and kept trying to be the guy who doesn't hurt... broke down and cried on my wifes shoulder... felt like each tear took 20 lbs off my shoulders... its okay to cry men, you'll be better/stronger for doing so... we're not alone!
I've never cried so hard until i had to carry my grandpa and uncle just 4 months apart thanks for the song it really hits a spot i built up to keep the tears from coming
I listen to this everyday because all I feel is like I am just a person who no one wants around and this song is everything that I need in life so thanks
9months into my moms diagnosis of 4 types of stage 4 cancer... my dad told me I have to be the anchor and I cant show emotion as she fades. I want to break that mold while staying strong and i can't. I stumbled upon this late at night tonight, drunk on my bday eve, thank you so much for letting me cry with you..... I needed this
Screw your dad. Why shouldn't you cry? The world isn't going to end when you cry and you'll feel better. Your mom will feel better. Knowing she is so loved and having a cry herself bc that is awful. And awful situation for everyone that not crying won't change it. Tell your dad that just bc he only cries in his head or when he's alone, doesn't mean he is any better than you. And please cry. You, your mother him. Let it all out. Crying is like magical. Makes you feel like all those suffocating emotions aren't as suffocating anymore.
May God bless you and your family, I pray God puts his hand on you and hold you always. I try to be strong and never cry when my mom died, driving home on a random day at night out of the blue 5 years later and it just hit me, I cry my eyes out while driving, it's ok to cry, it's your way of dealing with the pain and hurt you going through. I hope things get better for you
"sometimes, I'm the one need holdin'" those lyrics/words, shouts what I've been feeling lately. Thank you for the song. I may not be able to cry, but this song already screamed for me. Thank you.
July 3rd 2005, my battle SSG Brown was killed in combat while we were stationed outside Tal-Afar running ops in the Sinjar region of Iraq. Every 3rd of July is a battle for me and many others who were close to Jeremy Brown. A few years ago in Dec of 2019, my other battle SGT Papst committed suicide. He battled seizure’s induced from combat trauma. These Holidays are becoming more and more difficult to enjoy with family when your brothers who took an oath for this country and their word that they will always have your back are becoming just a memory. Needless to say, I really needed to hear this today, as the 3rd of July has just passed and my demeanor has just been shit. Thank you. I love it.
I love this song. And told my boys I raised it's ok to cry. My girl's I gave birth to as well. It's not a weakness! Thank you Jake for putting this message in a beautiful song. ❤ Guys it's ok to be human.❤
Never cried in my life til my mother died at the funeral people were amazed to see that side of me i always had that strong attitude never smiling always alone nobody to call so i accepted the fact im either a loner a loser or just not happy with myself i think about my mother everyday and what hurts the most she never seen me succeed but she always stood by me right or wrong she was my best friend god bless her and everyone who got them dark days theres someone out there that cares about you live life best you can and never compare yourself to anyone .. god bless you all
Just got diagnosed with major depression disorder today this is one of the hardest battles iv had in a long time keep your heads up guys push through we got this.
I'm so glad u express the importance of being ok and accepting and experiencing our feelings and and letting others express there's without judgement. Thanks great song !!
When I can’t control my emotions, I get up and go for a night drive to just let my emotions flow. Crank up the music, on some backroad alone sorting through my thoughts.
I lost my daughter 3 years ago, she would have been 15 on the 28th of October. I still can't cry in front of anyone. I have so much anger and pain built up and I can't let it out no matter how hard I try. 😢😢
I consider myself lucky when it comes to people, but I still feel a hole in my soul and I can’t find the missing piece I’ll cry till I do. That’s how my mind sees it.
I absolutely love this song, I sent to my 21 year old son because he’s having a tough time right now loosing his dad unexpectedly and right behind his grandmother, so it really fit. Keep going you are amazing ❤
Thank you so so much jake I lost my dad last week I love this song so much and we buried him yesterday and it’s been so hard this song helped me a lot thank you
@NicholasBrookins same here. Told her goodnight and I love you the night before. Less than 12 hours later she's in a drug induced coma. 24 hours after that, gone. It sucks so much
This song is one of the most beautiful and meaningful I’ve heard. The message and the lyrics make me tear up every time… thank you for this underrated masterpiece 🫶
hey jake my name is ally and I am 37 years old. and i'm from Minnesota in the United States. and i just wanted to say that i think you are by far the most exceptional, extrodinary, excellentl, bright, i, osinspiring, inspirational, moving, touching, incredible, awesome, dedicated, devoted, determined, daring, compassionate, Heart Felt and the most Humble country singer. that i have ever seen in the entire country musici business by far. and i also wanted to say how much i love your songs called, Take This Pain, Somebody Does, Dance Alone, Boys Don't Cry, You And Me, Numb, Better Without Me, Drowning In Your Love, Hold Me, If I Were You and your other song called Can't Let Go I think by far are the most inspiring, inspirational, upbeat, uplifting, moving, touching, incredible, breath taking, Healing, And the most Heart Felt songs. That i have ever seen or heard from any other country singer. in the entire country music business by far.
those that see this, I know ya dont know me, but that does not mean you cant drop a PRAYER for me. I been facing the biggest battle ever in my life since Aug 22 2023, my personal Egypt. While the storm is smashing me from all sides I stand still, looking, listening, watching, waiting and any and all PRAYERS are wanted and needed. I cant put into words how defeated i feel how inferior i feel. I have never been tested like this in my life. For Yall: All Mighty GOD, i PRAY for all here now as well who need you GOD, you know the needs as they wander thru their Egypt, looking for the Promise Land, We all have our own Egypt and the only way thru is YOU. i PRAY YOU provide peace, strength, understanding and comfort for those in need. To you GOD, be all the Praise, Honor and Glory, CHRIST NAME AMEN, GOD BLESS all Even If, My hope is YOU alone #keepsteppingandstaystrong GOD has us all - Men cry cause i have everyday since Aug 22, no shame.. GOD give me peace
My husband is a vet and although I will never fully understand what’s he’s been thru this song helps me. I’ll always be his shoulder to cry on. Thank you for your service, friend. I appreciate you and happy you are here.
Aww this song hits a deep place because ever since my bf and I lost our first dog this gets us really emotional! This is a absolute beautiful song thank you!! 😊❤❤
You have beautiful vocals.. keep on moving forward to move others.. keep up being the amazing person you are.. you have the potential thank you for showing it
Found this song today. Thanks for the amazing composition and beautiful words. Let help those whose heads are hanging. Be kind to everyone. We never know what people are going through.
Found this song at just the right time ❤ being unable to cry, can drive you crazy but some music helps to get a little release, and this song does just thank you
My cousin Ashlin is the first person I think of hearing this .. He's always been my rock in my life .. From cancer to every heartbreak I've had in this life .. He's in the Navy now. Couldn't be more proud of him .. But damn I need him these days to just to let me emotions out. Love you cuz! Keep keeping us safe at night.
No song has ever described what I'm going through like this song... I feel like I'm on my last run but no one to reach out to or talk to. If this is my last , anyone reading this please follow up on your friends
Wow, just heard this and what a beautiful heartfelt but real world song. I can relate a lot to the lyrics being a sufferer of depression and also as a man/father/spouse I know how hard it's is to show your true feelings when things get too much, but this hit home and brought a tear to my eye but now I can't stop playing it, im obsessed such an amazing voice and a beautiful song.
Thank you so much for writing this song. Thank you for your empathy in the intro. I have suffered from a severe, chronic panic disorder, PTSD, and major depression for 25 years now. I used to be very open with my emotions and I didn’t care if I cried in front of others and I loved being me. I loved being sensitive and open. Now, I’ve gotten to the point that I am numb, and I can’t feel much of anything anymore and I would love to cry again. Don’t get me wrong, I do cry sometimes, but nothing like it used to be. It’s few and far between now when I cry. I have cried so much that I just can’t hardly cry anymore. It’s gotten to the point that I don’t even want to live anymore tbh. Thank you for this song
MEN Cry ❤ Song left me speechless for a minute. 😢 The darkest nights shine the brightest ✨stars...this song is one of those ✨ and your music will be a blessing far beyond what your sadness will tell you. All my love, GREAT song!!!
Jake thank you so much for making music.✨ Ever since I heard your beautiful song Drowning In Your Love, I fell in love with your beautiful voice. Remember that you are very appreciated, and that we love your music. We will always be supporting you. 💐❤️
It’s a scary thing. To see a man cry. Because you go your whole life thinking the men in your life are the strongest people in the world. So when you see them break down, a sudden realization hits you. And you realize this world is a lot scarier than you thought. Watching my daddy cry the day he buried his grandfather hit me really hard. Ask for help y’all. You got this.
Nun wrong with thatt men can cry and be strong. Men can get hit and walk away and considered strong. Don’t matter if they show emotions or walk away from the fight. Just proves they mature and strong when needed
You, reading this. I see the hard work you put in. I see you fighting demons that you don't talk about. I know you're tired, overwhelmed, stressed, hungry, lonely, just know I see you. You are not alone, stand and press on for the journey is not for the weak. Remember that you will lose motivation, but not determination. Let determination fuel the fire, the fire not to fail, not to give up, to keep fighting for when the day comes you will look back and say "I did this, my hard work, my sacrifices, my changes, every sleepless night, every nothing fight, for this...... my kingdom". For nothing good comes easy, let life be hard and enjoy the moments for the better. Again I say, I see you.
Why is this making me tear up, I don't cry or get emotional, right now with my oldest nephew having stage for tissue cancer my emotions have been hitting hard
i been playing this every day since it dropped went to my mums grave stone an played it an cried thanks so much for such a heart felt song that a lot of people need
I have been alone most of my life. Lost my mom and my dad. Too many friends and just lost my grammaw. The hits keep coming. I am everyone elses shoulder. I am the rock. My people know they can grab ahold of me, and I hold them with a strong loving embrace. Meanwhile, I am dying inside. It hurts. I sit at home, with my dogs, and cry my eyes out till the muscles in my face hurt. I have noone that I can lean on. I have to let myself have a good strong hard cry every so often. Always is the safety of my home. I feel the depression growing stronger. It's getting harder to keep contained and I have to secretly cry more often. I encourage everyone to go listen to Chris Daughtry's song "White Flag." It keeps me leveled.
I fight my mind everyday starting to get tired of self medicating. I’m talking to a mental health counselor later today. Time to get back on my bipolar meds. Going through a lot of personal things right now and starting to scare myself. This song is great. Seems music helps some. Thank you
Everyday I struggle to stay alive. My kids are the only reason I'm still here. But everyday it gets harder to stay strong for them. Thank you for this song. I appreciate you and anyone reading this comment. We got to stay strong!
Im right there with you.
Put your trust in our Lord an Savior JESUS. Let the HOLY SPIRIT guide you. Remember HE'S always with you. You will never be sad or broken again in JESUS name.
I hope things are getting better for you, I pray that you stay here with your kids.
I know how hard it is to feel like you are a burden on everyone around you but once you start noticing that your kids love is unconditional you’ll realize that life is love
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I’ve buried a lot of friends and family with no tears, but holding the box with my baby boy in it hit me in a way I’d never felt before. Thanks for the song👏
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died for your sins and rose from the dead. If you repent from evil ways, believe that Jesus has paid the fine for your sins on the cross and confess Him as your Lord, you will be saved. You see, we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, that's why Jesus Christ, fullness of Godhead bodily, lived a perfect life, fulfilled the prophecies and law, shed His Blood at the cross just so you could be forgiven, reconciled back to the Father, receive God's love, be made a new creation, whole, sanctified. It's not about religion and what good works you can do to earn salvation, it's only by grace through faith in the finished works of Jesus Christ. Read God's Word, preferably start with Gospel of John, pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you, give you wisdom and revelation that way you're born again and see your life changed by the Spirit of the Most High. Much love and God bless you!
I hope you are doing well now. that is an awful experience no parent should go through.
I know your pain, my grandson passed away at the age of 18 months old, it was a pain like no other. He was my first grandchild and my best friend. It's been 12 years and the pain is still so fresh. I was able to handle my Dad and older brother dying within 4 months of each other but Max was like nothing I was expecting. Something died inside me when he passed and my mind has never been the same. I now suffer PTSD because of that day, I lost my brothers in the Army but this was different. Be well and stay strong, the scars heal with this loss but the wound never really does. Blessings to you and yours
@@mike196425 ah man I am so sorry for your loss. There is something about losing one so young, especially imagining the future they would have had. I’ll be praying for you Mike. God Bless
Sorry for your loss
My dad passed away in August and I haven't had a shoulder to cry on. I had to remain strong for everyone around me especially my mom. I wish I wasn't alone
Ur not the only one. I’ve never met my birth parents because they were abusive. Now knowing I have a half brother still there with my dad, and I can’t help, like my older sisters did with me, It tears me apart. My sisters saved me, and I can’t save him. I now live with a loving family since I was three, and now it’s been 11 years, and I only hope my little brother is okay and he will someday want to meet me. I’ve learned You can’t save everyone, but you can still learn for the better. God bless you.
I fell that man
You are not alone ❤
@@NE-sb6ys I feel that I am
I do not understand your pain. I have both my parents. What I can say is, you are not alone. See how a stranger just reaches out. Stay strong, head high. It will not be easy but you can do it. I am sure your father would tell you the same.
To everyone reading here, I pray that God restore everything you lost and the pain you went through this year. Dont give up or lose hope. The devil is a liar. 2024 is your comeback season. May you be blessed and divinely protected ❤
Thank you
Yes!! Praise God for his beautiful creation. He is all around us. I was blind all of my life before God.
Thanks 👍
This is just what I needed... I've been going through alot this past year... Thankyou so much
Thank you! Thank you, really…
"We didn't realize we were making memories, we were just having fun."
That’s a tough bar. Life is short! Live happy!!
@@SizeMattersCatfishinglife is so short, here it's just the beginning, your real life is in the hereafter, so get ready and build for your real life
Bxjg
@@SizeMattersCatfishing amen to that 🙏
@@pedromateo7970 🙏
Baby you have to heal your soul. Don't keep it inside! I raised two boys that I didn't have. I gave them a Mom and plenty of love. It is ok not to be ok. It's ok to cry!! 😭 I love you son 🤗
As a man that almost ended it all last year thank you for this song says so much what goes on in our head
Glad you’re still here brother ❤️
Happy you’re here with us still ❤
Been where you were. I'm glad you're still here, brother.
... and your hearts. ❤
@muddyfarmer
Hallelujah I’m so glad you’re still here. You’re meant for a greater purpose. We all are we’re all beautiful.
"I can fix anything but me" sums up my emotions right now
Been there I do Hospice watch patients die and then family turns to greed but they see were never there for there loved one😢 you stay strong and believe in your self your a champion in my world.😅
@@SantiMorales-od1np really appreciate.. thanks.. situation has improved but still lost in my emotions
Dude!!! I . Lost it!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
"I keep trying to find that light but darkness keep darkness just keeps blinding me from what's right" thats great stuff. Thank you Praise Jesus Hallelujah 🙏❤
Real men cry when needed.
Amen.
People have emotions and feelings. Crying is okay. Crying doesn't make you weak or seem less of a man. Crying shows vulnerability, that you can be trusted, and that you can show empathy and that you care. The most human thing about us all.
Some men realize this way to late
I don’t really share my feelings because I don’t wanna show that I’m weak but I’ve seen men tell people in social media that it’s ok to let it out and to talk about it so I sometimes drink my depression away at night and cry my eyes out l, and trying to not cross that line where it leads me to end it all.
I don't know who needs to read this but whoever does, just know please know, YOU'RE NOT ALONE, AND YOU ARE WORTH SOMETHING.
Thank you i read it
I always told my son that it’s okay to cry. It makes you a better man. Beautiful song and very touching. ❤️🙏
"Where are these tears supposed to go? " That just sent tears down my cheeks .This is the most beautiful song I've heard in a very long time 💖😢..Hold those boys(Every Loved One) tight love them with all you have be that shoulder
Thank you🫶🏻
We all struggle jo man or woman child son daughter mother or father we all in this boat together the true meaning of live is to be part of someone else's life too
WOW!! That's all I know too say rn for I'm speechless, frfr.
Man it's been awhile since I've felt not only a song, but a song & EVERY SINGLE WORD IN IT, FRFR.
I just wanna say "Thank You" for the 3:28 reminder that I'm not in this world fighting alone. Theirs so many out here in this cold world just like me. Sadly & unfortunately their so many that has it worse then I.
To the ppl in this world, just know I am one of millions that do pray for us. I have this saying that I tell myself everyday...
"Hold ur head up the ground is way too dirty, the sky is a much prettier view".
If u think it may help u, ur more than welcome too it.
May God Bless!💗
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❤😢 I felt that.feels like a direct message,thank you stay blessed..this song hits very deep
Just know that as a woman I’m praying for healing for all you men in the comments. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to feel. You are allowed to cry.
I’m so sorry that yall had to go through so many things alone.
Thank you.
This song hits me hard even listening to it for the first time.
Being a volunteer firefighter of 18 years and a 911 dispatcher of the last 6 years plus my family's military background - these industries condition us to "let it go and move on to the next" so that's what we do.
Then recently when it is encouraged to talk things out, people don't realize how much we have held in for so long.
I personally suffer from anxiety, depression and PTSD and have just buried it rather than talking about what bothers me. It is a struggle every day to just wake up and get ready for the day... but I do it because nobody else will do it for me. Men and women alike, you are not alone and it is okay to not be okay. If you ever feel any type of way, do not be afraid to reach out. If you bury it for too long, eventually it's going to destroy you from the inside out to the point everything you have buried will cause those who care to bury you.
Let go of the pride, the stigma is over. #youhaveavoice #youmatter #youarenotalone
This speaks volumes 15 years combined. Raised 4 siblings same time
You ❤❤❤❤😊😊
Best comment and song both hits very hard❤ still fighting and moving 😢
Brother 15 fire fighter wild land and structure lost my grandfather uncle with in a year on my shift I was on the first truck there . In all the years I was ask if I was ok if I need to talk never did figure I had it 6 months later I lost my dad in my arms while taken care of him .had cancer bet it lost him to a lung infection . Never got over it blame my self every day I did something wrong it's my fault . PTSD from that and the lives I couldn't save .bout cost me the love of my life .we both put are life on the line and grew up that it a sign of weakness. God bless you stay safe keep the faith I'm trying to fix myself and I'm seeing it's a long road .
Said it all brother same place
My little brother passed away 8 months ago, he was my shoulder. I don’t know where to direct my pain and anger and I have to be here for my sons. Boys don’t cry was beat into me as a kid and now I just let it eat me alive.
I feel ya on the drilled into us.
Thank you! im suffering from PTSD, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, but never shared my feelings with anyone. But after this song, i feel free. Youre saving life's. Keep on going with this music
You are not alone
You are not alone
Praying for you
@@georgemaltchev5583 thank you man, it means a lot. Sadly it's just getting worse day by day. But Im not giving up.
you got this bro, we are all standing beside you.
My life hit a block the moment my grandpa passed away, thank you for this song, if really helped.
sam😥😥
I think your vulnerability is incredible. I think youve helped millions of people across the world struggling / suffering with these same exact problems. My soul thanks yours. And i pray that you should feel better.
Every once in a while, tears break the tipping point.😢 they are the antifreeze for the soul. ❤
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died for your sins and rose from the dead. If you repent from evil ways, believe that Jesus has paid the fine for your sins on the cross and confess Him as your Lord, you will be saved. You see, we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, that's why Jesus Christ, fullness of Godhead bodily, lived a perfect life, fulfilled the prophecies and law, shed His Blood at the cross just so you could be forgiven, reconciled back to the Father, receive God's love, be made a new creation, whole, sanctified. It's not about religion and what good works you can do to earn salvation, it's only by grace through faith in the finished works of Jesus Christ. Read God's Word, preferably start with Gospel of John, pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you, give you wisdom and revelation that way you're born again and see your life changed by the Spirit of the Most High. Much love and God bless you!
The more you hold in the more the breakdowns will be at random times with out you expect it
how are you? " I'm okay, I'm fine, I'm good " will always be the answers people hear... almost like we're trained to be this way... we do it for the people around us, wife/partner/better half/children/family... took me 31 years of living... lost my dad in september and kept trying to be the guy who doesn't hurt... broke down and cried on my wifes shoulder... felt like each tear took 20 lbs off my shoulders... its okay to cry men, you'll be better/stronger for doing so... we're not alone!
I've never cried so hard until i had to carry my grandpa and uncle just 4 months apart thanks for the song it really hits a spot i built up to keep the tears from coming
I listen to this everyday because all I feel is like I am just a person who no one wants around and this song is everything that I need in life so thanks
this song deserves more million views. where them boys at???
9months into my moms diagnosis of 4 types of stage 4 cancer... my dad told me I have to be the anchor and I cant show emotion as she fades. I want to break that mold while staying strong and i can't. I stumbled upon this late at night tonight, drunk on my bday eve, thank you so much for letting me cry with you..... I needed this
Screw your dad. Why shouldn't you cry? The world isn't going to end when you cry and you'll feel better. Your mom will feel better. Knowing she is so loved and having a cry herself bc that is awful. And awful situation for everyone that not crying won't change it. Tell your dad that just bc he only cries in his head or when he's alone, doesn't mean he is any better than you. And please cry. You, your mother him. Let it all out. Crying is like magical. Makes you feel like all those suffocating emotions aren't as suffocating anymore.
May God bless you and your family, I pray God puts his hand on you and hold you always. I try to be strong and never cry when my mom died, driving home on a random day at night out of the blue 5 years later and it just hit me, I cry my eyes out while driving, it's ok to cry, it's your way of dealing with the pain and hurt you going through. I hope things get better for you
keep you head up pal
Even Jesus wept. Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.
"sometimes, I'm the one need holdin'" those lyrics/words, shouts what I've been feeling lately. Thank you for the song. I may not be able to cry, but this song already screamed for me. Thank you.
July 3rd 2005, my battle SSG Brown was killed in combat while we were stationed outside Tal-Afar running ops in the Sinjar region of Iraq. Every 3rd of July is a battle for me and many others who were close to Jeremy Brown. A few years ago in Dec of 2019, my other battle SGT Papst committed suicide. He battled seizure’s induced from combat trauma. These Holidays are becoming more and more difficult to enjoy with family when your brothers who took an oath for this country and their word that they will always have your back are becoming just a memory. Needless to say, I really needed to hear this today, as the 3rd of July has just passed and my demeanor has just been shit. Thank you. I love it.
its life brother❤
I love this song. And told my boys I raised it's ok to cry. My girl's I gave birth to as well. It's not a weakness! Thank you Jake for putting this message in a beautiful song. ❤ Guys it's ok to be human.❤
Never cried in my life til my mother died at the funeral people were amazed to see that side of me i always had that strong attitude never smiling always alone nobody to call so i accepted the fact im either a loner a loser or just not happy with myself i think about my mother everyday and what hurts the most she never seen me succeed but she always stood by me right or wrong she was my best friend god bless her and everyone who got them dark days theres someone out there that cares about you live life best you can and never compare yourself to anyone .. god bless you all
Love this because we are all going thru something and a song can summerize all your feelings. Thank you!
I'm 22 years old and just found this song and its hitting the feeling hard in life right now I feel lost and unknown of what to do
STCK UR MONEY DONT WASTE IT LMAO SEEK GOD
@@faith777forever8most influenced short advice, but seek for the real real God, search for him in everywhere..
When you feel alone and lonely call a friend to talk to
Hope you feel better now😢
To the men out there who act strong in public but cry behind closed doors. Don’t give up you have a meaning stay strong we’re with you ❤️🙏🏻
Boys are humans, everyone should learn to cry and change social norms/ mindset! Encouraging song ❤
AMEN... song hits me harder than nothing else.
Just got diagnosed with major depression disorder today this is one of the hardest battles iv had in a long time keep your heads up guys push through we got this.
This song found me when i needed it the most.
Sing brother with your heart & soul! Great song ! ❤️🔥❤️
Every day is such a struggle but being a single mother hit me different. My baby girl is why i fight. Thank you . Mental health is no joke.
May Jesus help your cause & bring healing to your body, soul & family.
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@@samfimo4027 Thank you and God bless 🙏❤
I'm so glad u express the importance of being ok and accepting and experiencing our feelings and and letting others express there's without judgement. Thanks great song !!
When I can’t control my emotions, I get up and go for a night drive to just let my emotions flow. Crank up the music, on some backroad alone sorting through my thoughts.
I lost my daughter 3 years ago, she would have been 15 on the 28th of October. I still can't cry in front of anyone. I have so much anger and pain built up and I can't let it out no matter how hard I try. 😢😢
im so sorry you you lost her but you can still talk to her im sure shes listening
I consider myself lucky when it comes to people, but I still feel a hole in my soul and I can’t find the missing piece I’ll cry till I do. That’s how my mind sees it.
How have i only just found this song 😭😥
I absolutely love this song, I sent to my 21 year old son because he’s having a tough time right now loosing his dad unexpectedly and right behind his grandmother, so it really fit. Keep going you are amazing ❤
Thank you so so much jake I lost my dad last week I love this song so much and we buried him yesterday and it’s been so hard this song helped me a lot thank you
Just lost my momma 2 days after Christmas. Man I've never seen my father shed a tear. But it broke my heart seeing him in tears when she passed 💔
I just lost my mom two days ago and I feel a similar pain. It was a sudden death on my mom's part.
@NicholasBrookins same here. Told her goodnight and I love you the night before. Less than 12 hours later she's in a drug induced coma. 24 hours after that, gone. It sucks so much
Thank you for the AMAZING song. I just broke. I’ve never felt closer to a song. I’ve held it in for so long. Definitely my #1 go to
This song should have been written DECADES ago but I am grateful that it's out there now
This song is one of the most beautiful and meaningful I’ve heard. The message and the lyrics make me tear up every time… thank you for this underrated masterpiece 🫶
Something always comes into your life when you need it the most and thank you for your words.
I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for a long time now and when I hear this song it hits hard thanks for the song
hey jake my name is ally and I am 37 years old. and i'm from Minnesota in the United States. and i just wanted to say that i think you are by far the most exceptional, extrodinary, excellentl, bright, i, osinspiring, inspirational, moving, touching, incredible, awesome, dedicated, devoted, determined, daring, compassionate,
Heart Felt and the most Humble country singer. that i have ever seen in the entire country musici business by far. and i also wanted to say how much i love your songs called, Take This Pain,
Somebody Does,
Dance Alone,
Boys Don't Cry,
You And Me, Numb,
Better Without Me, Drowning In Your Love,
Hold Me, If I Were You and your other song called Can't Let Go I think by far are the most inspiring, inspirational, upbeat, uplifting, moving, touching, incredible, breath taking, Healing, And the most Heart Felt songs. That i have ever seen or heard from any other country singer. in the entire country music business by far.
those that see this, I know ya dont know me, but that does not mean you cant drop a PRAYER for me. I been facing the biggest battle ever in my life since Aug 22 2023, my personal Egypt. While the storm is smashing me from all sides I stand still, looking, listening, watching, waiting and any and all PRAYERS are wanted and needed. I cant put into words how defeated i feel how inferior i feel. I have never been tested like this in my life. For Yall: All Mighty GOD, i PRAY for all here now as well who need you GOD, you know the needs as they wander thru their Egypt, looking for the Promise Land, We all have our own Egypt and the only way thru is YOU. i PRAY YOU provide peace, strength, understanding and comfort for those in need. To you GOD, be all the Praise, Honor and Glory, CHRIST NAME AMEN, GOD BLESS all Even If, My hope is YOU alone #keepsteppingandstaystrong GOD has us all - Men cry cause i have everyday since Aug 22, no shame.. GOD give me peace
praying for you brother, in Jesus name i pray, amen.
@@207rob.1k thanks so much, Cant say thanks enough
This is an amazing song your music is absolutely out of this world I am hooked keep up the awesome work ❤
As a veteran this hits home. Thanks for this song
Thank u for ur service ❤🇺🇸
I feel u on this. I’m a veteran too
thank you.
Same Brother!!
My husband is a vet and although I will never fully understand what’s he’s been thru this song helps me. I’ll always be his shoulder to cry on. Thank you for your service, friend. I appreciate you and happy you are here.
Prayers to anyone going threw it.. keep fighting even when u feel like your cant..
Aww this song hits a deep place because ever since my bf and I lost our first dog this gets us really emotional! This is a absolute beautiful song thank you!! 😊❤❤
You have beautiful vocals.. keep on moving forward to move others.. keep up being the amazing person you are.. you have the potential thank you for showing it
Found this song today. Thanks for the amazing composition and beautiful words. Let help those whose heads are hanging. Be kind to everyone. We never know what people are going through.
Found this song at just the right time ❤ being unable to cry, can drive you crazy but some music helps to get a little release, and this song does just thank you
Keep your head up gentlemen. We got this. 💪
I hope so man.
Damn does this hit hard on me .. depression and anxiety issues sucks… thnx dude 😢❤😢❤😢❤😢❤
Bro this song makes me genuinely happy to know I'm not alone your amazing for this song man keep on keepin on
Man it is sooo very awesome how you write from your heart and that voice!!!! Keep on brother!!!
Thank you! 🤘🏼
I don't know why I found this song but thank you for putting this out there.
My cousin Ashlin is the first person I think of hearing this .. He's always been my rock in my life .. From cancer to every heartbreak I've had in this life .. He's in the Navy now. Couldn't be more proud of him .. But damn I need him these days to just to let me emotions out. Love you cuz! Keep keeping us safe at night.
Why don't you try opening to other people other than him?
I really appreciate you putting the lyrics in the description area. It helps me listen and understand the song the first time I listen to it.
Hits deep sir. Thank you.
Been listening to this on repeat for days..... thank you for this song
Say it loud and proud.
God made you with feelings... So Feel Them.
Thats really what strength is!
No song has ever described what I'm going through like this song... I feel like I'm on my last run but no one to reach out to or talk to.
If this is my last , anyone reading this please follow up on your friends
You don't have friends? Why don't you tell them what's making you sad and ask for hugs?
Needed this ... thank u ❤
Wow, just heard this and what a beautiful heartfelt but real world song. I can relate a lot to the lyrics being a sufferer of depression and also as a man/father/spouse I know how hard it's is to show your true feelings when things get too much, but this hit home and brought a tear to my eye but now I can't stop playing it, im obsessed such an amazing voice and a beautiful song.
Tomorrow will 23yrs since my son passed away it still hurts.thanks for this song .
great song man, if I couldn't cry I wouldn't be here now-simple as that, keep it up man you have talent
This means so much to me as a mental health patient.. Society doesn't understand us... We need to get help and speak to someone
I've been listening to this song on repeat, thank you for creating a song that explains how we been feeling💔☹️
Thank you so much for writing this song. Thank you for your empathy in the intro. I have suffered from a severe, chronic panic disorder, PTSD, and major depression for 25 years now. I used to be very open with my emotions and I didn’t care if I cried in front of others and I loved being me. I loved being sensitive and open. Now, I’ve gotten to the point that I am numb, and I can’t feel much of anything anymore and I would love to cry again. Don’t get me wrong, I do cry sometimes, but nothing like it used to be. It’s few and far between now when I cry. I have cried so much that I just can’t hardly cry anymore. It’s gotten to the point that I don’t even want to live anymore tbh. Thank you for this song
MEN Cry ❤ Song left me speechless for a minute. 😢 The darkest nights shine the brightest ✨stars...this song is one of those ✨ and your music will be a blessing far beyond what your sadness will tell you. All my love, GREAT song!!!
Smiles, hi Anna 🌺
This hits hard can't stop listening to this
From Zimbabwe and I really enjoyed this song from day one it came out, you should put out more of them projects bro🔥🔥🔥
This song hits home!! Really glad I came across this and definitely will be sharing this!!
Thank you for this beautiful song...I truly appreciate the words and message...I feel like I'm always lost trying to fight my own thoughts 🙏🙏
This song is exactly what I needed to hear.I can really relate to this song.Beautiful❤
Jake thank you so much for making music.✨
Ever since I heard your beautiful song Drowning In Your Love, I fell in love with your beautiful voice. Remember that you are very appreciated, and that we love your music. We will always be supporting you. 💐❤️
Thank you so much!
It’s a scary thing. To see a man cry. Because you go your whole life thinking the men in your life are the strongest people in the world. So when you see them break down, a sudden realization hits you. And you realize this world is a lot scarier than you thought. Watching my daddy cry the day he buried his grandfather hit me really hard. Ask for help y’all. You got this.
Boys don’t cry, but some of the strongest men I know sure do. And there ain’t a thing wrong with that 💜
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Nun wrong with thatt men can cry and be strong. Men can get hit and walk away and considered strong. Don’t matter if they show emotions or walk away from the fight. Just proves they mature and strong when needed
You, reading this. I see the hard work you put in. I see you fighting demons that you don't talk about. I know you're tired, overwhelmed, stressed, hungry, lonely, just know I see you. You are not alone, stand and press on for the journey is not for the weak. Remember that you will lose motivation, but not determination. Let determination fuel the fire, the fire not to fail, not to give up, to keep fighting for when the day comes you will look back and say "I did this, my hard work, my sacrifices, my changes, every sleepless night, every nothing fight, for this...... my kingdom". For nothing good comes easy, let life be hard and enjoy the moments for the better. Again I say, I see you.
this song gave me chills thx jake keep making unbelievable music an u have such a great voice
I’m tired of seen ppl go and I stay behind wishing it was me when I should be happy I’m blessed and I can’t feel it.
Thank you . For just singing what's on your mind. I love take this pain but this is good. I struggle with alot. So just going to say I thank you.
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I love this. Keep making music like this man, people need to hear songs like this.
Why is this making me tear up, I don't cry or get emotional, right now with my oldest nephew having stage for tissue cancer my emotions have been hitting hard
I love your music and it hits so hard for me, thanks for writing this. Immediate tears for me
This needs more views it is so true
Just ran across this tonight! This is amazing man!! I feel this to my core
I went to high school with him he’s a great guy really nice and respectful with many talents
i been playing this every day since it dropped went to my mums grave stone an played it an cried thanks so much for such a heart felt song that a lot of people need
I have been alone most of my life. Lost my mom and my dad. Too many friends and just lost my grammaw. The hits keep coming.
I am everyone elses shoulder. I am the rock. My people know they can grab ahold of me, and I hold them with a strong loving embrace.
Meanwhile, I am dying inside. It hurts. I sit at home, with my dogs, and cry my eyes out till the muscles in my face hurt.
I have noone that I can lean on. I have to let myself have a good strong hard cry every so often. Always is the safety of my home.
I feel the depression growing stronger. It's getting harder to keep contained and I have to secretly cry more often.
I encourage everyone to go listen to Chris Daughtry's song "White Flag." It keeps me leveled.
I fight my mind everyday starting to get tired of self medicating. I’m talking to a mental health counselor later today. Time to get back on my bipolar meds. Going through a lot of personal things right now and starting to scare myself. This song is great. Seems music helps some. Thank you
Oh! It's gonna be great. Just hold tight. It's never easy though
Absolutely amazing and everything my son needed to hear to believe it is okay for him to cry ❤