You know you're loved when not even a minute in, 30+ people already clicked, and you guys are incredible, you really are. To be through everything you must have and make music to let it out, it's an inspiration. You guys rock, keep up the amazing work!
@@CitizenSoldier every song you make is always getting into my heart so much that I had a cat called Randi and she was my first love that did been driven over by a car when I was away from home so I couldn't save her life and let my left leg be driven over instead so good job with the songs and keep doing a great job
and my cat was driven over around 2018 or 2019 and my thought went to suicide on the day that I did get the bad news from a neighbor so you all do an amazing song job
That, but what got me the most was "You've had millions of reasons to bend and to break, but you're still alive and that's not a mistake. The war in your head tells a story that's still worth believing, because you're still breathing." That hit me the most I think because of my attempts with suicide in the past because I have terrible seizures literally every day and night. Bad ones. Chose to end my life one day when I was finally home alone. Was taking one last joint when magically, "Would Anyone Care" starts playing on my phone and I just break down. The words...the words I need to here in those moments. I'm 29 and still live with my parents because of my epilepsy. I can't go a day without a seizure and always need help. Makes me feel like a burden and more. Jake and all of CS are a Godsend. They have saved my life twice from suicide when songs just start playing at the moments they're needed. I'm not a man of God like some others are, but that's the closest to magick or some sign that ive ever come across in my life. Kyle, the drummer and artist even drew me up a Phoenix tattoo happily when the band heard of my story and the years I've suffered from them. Literally no life outside the house.
My 21 year old daughter struggles with mental illness. She turned me on to this band and its helped her and it for sure gives me perspective of what people go through. Thank you for the music and the message you guys are trying to address. Much love from Texas. Thank you guys
"You're still alive and that's not a mistake" This song is another masterpiece!! It gave me serious chills and has me in tears. Thank you guys for everything you do. You've help me, and so many others through the hard times. I can't thank you enough for saving my life through your music. Keep it up 💙💙💙
Sent this to a suicidal friend a while back. I remember the video was 4 days old and he was thinking of ending it all and refused to talk to me until I sent him this song. It was an unforgettable night and y'all very well could have saved his life then and there. Love y'all, "Through Hell" is a banger!
I've more or less gave up on having a better life, but this song made me believe that there's still hope, as long as I'm still breathing. Thank you so much for this. 💙
@@CitizenSoldier a Dear friend (who I look at more as family than just a friend) sent this to me tonight through Fb DM. She knows I am going through so very much, that I am just about to say screw it and leave this life even though I would be leaving the 3 grands I love the most (even though they have been told I don't love or want to be around them by daughters boyfriend who is abusive to me as well). Anyway, I've listened to this song 4x already and it gave me the message that I AM HERE FOR A REASON, THINGS WILL IMPROVE, AND SINCE GOD STILL IS LETTING ME BREATH, I DO HAVE A REASON TO PUSH FORWARD. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SONG!
Another amazing, emotional song that is relatable and outstanding. This is Citizen Soldier, an underrated band that always makes some of the most meaningful songs out there. We all love you Citizen Soldier! 💙
This song speaks so deeply to my trauma and anxiety/panic attacks. I first came across this song as I was nearing the end of my first year in college in 2022
Yesterday I had the strongest craving to given in to my addiction. I am an alcoholic and I have been sober now for 3 months and 13 days. Before December I had 10+ years sober. One night, one drink, that's all it took to reset my clock to day 1. All that was to say that your music got.me through it. Thank you.
"but you're still alive and that's not a mistake" this verse is just,, wow. I almost cried hearing it. You guys are making this year easier for many of us 🖤
I wanted to end it all a few weeks ago before I discovered his song. After hearing it, I put my knife away and just listened to this song for literal hours. This song, quite literally, saved my life
Thank you for this one, Citizen Soldier. As I suffer with depression and a personality disorder that left me with severe self-hatred, I always found it truly difficult to see anything in a better light. 15 years of this struggle and I'm tired of it. Deep inside of me, something wants to keep on living. It's the only thing resisting what I call the "Liar in My Head" and its malicious words that put me down. However, I still struggle with doubt that shatters the confidence that I do successfully build. These words of confidence alongside the ones from your song "Irreplaceable" give me the strength to rebuild what I lose every day in my most depressing moments. I'll use them to give me the courage to say no to the Liar in My Head and deny it. I'm still breathing. I'm still alive and surviving into the next day and that is an accomplishment in its own right, especially for someone like me that possessed no hope in living. So, I'll keep on going. I'll keep on breathing into the next day and beyond. Here's to the success of my goals of becoming a novelist coming true.
There are too few artists today singing about mental illness and trying to uplift people. More than once, I have been close to ending it all. Your music helps more than you realize. Thank you for being a shining light in an otherwise dark world.
Oh man, I gonna cry. This song is just a lifesaver! 🥺 You help so much people to get through there darkest days and this song is another proof for it. Your music is the voice for so many unsaid things in our minds! Thank you so much CS! 💙🌬
Stay alive. PLEASE! Keep breathing. Suicide takes much more than just a life! It takes the souls, hopes and dreams of every one that loves you. Rest in peace my dear son, Nick. We miss you and cry everyday, all day.
As an aspiring writer, those quotes like, "There's no one else who can write your story" really stick out to me. Sometimes, they're just what I need when I'm feeling stuck in a project. Thank you guys for the awesome music you put out.
“I’ll never know your pain I’ve never walked in your shoes” Those two lines hit me more then the others because for the past few years I’ve heard so many stories from people who have been though dark times especially a comic book artist who I think been more hell then anyone else I have heard and yet despite that I can’t fully sympathies with them because I have never been thought the pain and suffering they’ve been though. Thank you so much for making this song citizen soldier as I’m 1000% sure this means so much to so many people right now.
You guys will probably never see this. But thank you. I've been going through some... dark times right now. From family stress/drama and money troubles. I'm out driving on honestly thought just crashing my car into the wall. I'm so tired of it all. And when I made the decision to do so... this song came on. I've never heard it and listening to it... I cried. Sobbed and broke down to where I pulled over to write this. So thank you guys.
I'm glad they managed to change your mind, everyone has dark days, I would know, I'm going through them currently, but even so, out of everything I'm this world, a soul cannot be replaced
Just a reminder, you can’t choose your struggles, but you do get to choose to keep going. You have gotten through 100% of all bad days, you are an incredible, strong, courageous, and amazing person, don’t let anything make you think otherwise
When I heard the first lines of this song in the teaser, I knew this would be special. As someone who several years ago held a gun to his head, there is nothing more special than what this song conveys. I have listened to many of Citizen Soldier's songs, have a t-shirt, but never commented on a song until now. I was a victim of emotional abuse and it nearly killed me. If you are struggling in any way, please listen to this song and find the help you deserve. You are important, you are valid, and you are still breathing. Much love to those who continue to give us this music we can relate to and heal with. You are truly amazing and I am grateful for this music!
Been waiting for this song! You guys have been helping me hold on and I can't thank you enough for that. I recently found you through “Would Anyone Care” and have been playing many of your songs on repeat, which I'm grateful to be able to do. ♡ I've even shared your music with my parents and they love it!
I lost my husband 6 months ago when this song came out. Now I take care of my 75 yr old daddy. I'm watching him slowly decline. I'm still standing! I put out in the universe, love, kindness and compassion. I'm broken but only behind closed doors. 😪
This song hits home with me. The past 8 months have been hell, in that time I had a marriage of 13½ come to an end, was homeless for 5 months, lost half a toe, battled MRSA and Covid at the same time, survived 3 suicide attempts, pneumonia, 3 heart attacks, 2 strokes , been in cardogenic shock, 5 broken ribs, a punctured spleen and while in the hospital this last time while in ice was given fentanol and oxycodone at the same time and had to be narcaned.
"No need to wear your scars like a scarlet letter" This hits home for me. I have and still struggle with self-harm. But this song makes me feel proud to still be breathing. At 16 years old I faced things I hope no one ever has to. I have taken abuse to spare people I love from it. Share this song with those who are hurting. It's a life changer.
I have no words... Having felt stuff like being worthless and feeling useless and not allowed to be happy makes this song hit a bit hard. Just thank you 💙
Beautiful. Especially the harmonizing with yourself at the end... I have tried to stop breathing many times... and I still struggle with wanting to keep breathing but I’m doing my best everyday... Thank you for giving myself and others hope to keep going...
An amazing person sent me this song, what a masterpiece of a song. "You are still alive and that's not a mistake", as a christian, it makes me happy that the lyric is like that. I can not imagine a life without Him. And without family, now this amazing person who sent me this and for who she is, and my recent blessings, I would be down in a bad depression. Really nice, and a good reminder that "If you are still alive, it's not a mistake"
Omg, thank you for this song. I struggled with depression and suicide when I was younger. I'm still here but I sometimes find myself thinking, "Did I make the right choice?" This song has reminded me that it was worth it. It was worth seeing my little sis grow. It is worth still fighting. Thank you Citizen Soldier. You are the soldiers I needed
💔Very powerful and encouraging song! I still ask God to apply Isaiah 57:1 to me now…still breathing and the pain is beyond comprehension. Thank you Citizen Soldier.
Lord Jesus during my countless seasons of extreme depression and despondency I have asked you for relief and healing. Your ways are higher than mine. There is a purpose in my pain, yet I constantly rehearse my demise because sometimes my suffering is too intense. Please forgive me for my sins and don’t allow my words to fuel someone else’s desire to leave this life. I thank you and praise you that I am not alone (even though it feels like it). I pray that each person who is struggling from any affliction (s) will cry out to you and that you would respond in a way that they would recognize that you are real and that you are a strong tower and a refuge. Thank you for not allowing me to harm myself. Help me to accept your will and not pursue mine..I love you Lord Jesus. To those who are reading this know that you are loved. Even if your belief is not in the God of the Bible, my prayer is that you will endure and make it through all of your hardships triumphantly🧗♂️❤️🩹🙏🏾
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I love you guys. I'm proud if you guys and I'm proud of everyone reading this message. 6 to 7 years ago, I almost made a choice that would of been permanent. I have felt guilty for feeling that way and for almost doing it. Your music is what has been helping cope and deal with what I still feel inside. My best friend (like a sibling to me) passed away last September, due to losing a battle with their mental health. I felt lost and numb when I found out. I've listened to your music to help me. Thank you for being there! I still have moments where it's a close call, but I'm still here! I love you all!
Your musics are amazing! Please never disappear from our lives. Also to everyone who is reading this comment: you're strong because you're still here. Tomorrow still be better and even if that doesn't happen, one day you'll be rewarded for your patience so don't ever give up!
I have a friend whose sister just unalived herself 3 days ago and hearing that friend cry while telling me broke me deep inside. I tried to be strong for her I wish someone could have been there for her sister. It was hard and hurt so bad knowing what I knew about her.
Extend a little love to your friend from me, I know the pain of losing someone you care deeply for, one of my friends committed a while ago, so I feel it
Even at 24 years old and a mother and wife I still struggle with my mental health especially during the postpartum period with depression. It gets hard to put into words what to tell people about how im feeling or how to comprehend what is being told to me a lot of the time but you guys somehow manage to find the perfect words what needs to be said. Great song! 💜
There was this 14 year old that butchered her skin and hair. Abused herself mentally and physically. I took notice of the little signs because the girl was quite good at hiding things. I enjoy making people smile and laugh. Life is too short to be unhappy. Became friends with this little girl and got her to open up to me. She didn’t have any friends and her father constantly yelled at her for little to no reason. Her mom did drigs and was a psycho. Things fell between my sister and the teens dad. A year later I saw the sweet girl at a Xmas party. The sweetheart cried and would not remove herself from my hug. My present was her telling me I saved her life. I had stopped her from killing herself and stop harming herself. My words of wisdom had been taken to heart and the young one has made a complete 180. This song makes me think of that. Makes me think of the friends I’ve lost. The thoughts I held in and sadness of not being able to help them. Makes me think of my own thoughts I push aside. Thank you for such another wonderful song CS. Thank you.
Nice at helping her but some people can’t be helped and I’m one of those people I’m emo have trust issues and a bad mother and a brother that hates me and only 7 friends and I have bipolar and I’m only 11 and I’m having 4 friends move this year and I’ll be lonely and one of them moved yesterday
This has become my fight song. This song makes me realize that my life is a gift not a curse and the past I had shouldn’t stop me from moving forward. ❤️ Thank you Citizen Soldier
Through the panic/anxiety attacks PTSD and the multiple attempts I have had in the last few months. An the last one was two days ago. Trying to be better but it's so hard when everyone around me keeps pushing me.
Citizen Soldier I doubt that you will ever see this but I just wanted to say thank you. Your music has helped me in some incredibly difficult times in my life and I just want to thank you for existing
As a someone who lives with a person diagnosed with Depression and MFC, i can totally feelf that one. "You are stronger than you know" is what i tell her every time, when she seems to struggle. Iam so glad i came into her life and was able to be the change she needed so bad. For you guys. Keep up this colletion of masterpieces. part 1 was good already but i think Part 2 will outshine it by far.
just WOW!!!!! this song is everything a person in recovery needs to hear I survived my depression and this is so good to hear because it tells me that my fight is worth it!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU Citizen soldier ❤
What can I say about Citizen Soldier that hasn’t been said already. Your songs hit my heart hard. I’ve dealt with personal problems in the past to the point of taking the easy way out but knowing I’m able to wake up in the morning and spend time with my family and friends and my pets are blessing not a choice. Thank you so much for your messages in your songs.
Seriously man how do u just... perfect every song, the whole band deserve amazing credit. I hope they get the financial reward they deserve, if not remember guys you have saved thousands of peoples lifes, mine included so thank you
They deserve more Money then there will ever be created. Jake is one of the few People that remind me that there are still bright Lights and Humans with a Heart of Gold.
"Your still alive and it's not a mistake" those words mean more to me than you will ever know. "You're stronger than you know" I really needed this today, stumbled upon you guys and I am hooked! You really understand all that I've been through, even more than anyone close to me. I lost my dad almost 8 years ago and just recently lost the love of my life the only two people who understood me....this really helps me look at things from a different perspective.Thank you for all you do from the bottom of my heart!
I came to a point of my life where I wanted to be done with this world for years. But listening to your songs have pulled me out of the darkness. I can't thank you how much you guys have helped me with your songs! You guys are amazing 🙂
My brother hung himself on July 4th 2022. He was dead for 13mins before the paramedics brought him back. He was in a coma for a week. I showed him this song and listened to it everyday during that time. I wanted so bad to hear my big brother. The scans came back bad, 95% brain dead, we had to pull the plug on July 12th. I miss him so much
I'm shouldering a lot of burdens and responsibilities with not a bright future ahead, I usually just take a deep breath and pull through. I listened to this song many times before, but tonight I ugly cried when it played, I cracked when the burdens were pilling up. I still don't have a positive outlook in life, but after this cry and some encouraging lyrics from this song, I'm still fighting. Thank you.
I don’t know why but I always cry when I listen to their songs. It maybe because it forms feelings into words. Although I don’t have life as hard in this song it still reflects some of what I feel and that’s why I love citizen soldier.
I want to thank you Citizen Soldier, I shared this song as well as 'This is Your Sign' and sang it to my sister who was on the ledge, and your words reached her so that she's still here today! God bless you! All of you! Thank you!
Used to struggle with suicidal thoughts during a toxic marriage with a kid involved. This song is a beautiful reflection for me of how far I’ve come and how much I’ve overcome. God bless you guys for using your music to help those who are mentally stricken and carrying the weight of the world. Thank you for helping me with my daily demons through your godsent music 🤘🏼🙏🏼😇❤️
Ever since discovering you guys, I honestly feel like there's finally music I can really connect with and relate to in so many way plus it's always so inspirational. Thank you for making music Citizen Soldier and please keep up the amazing work, it's changed my life and I'm sure it's also changed the lives of many others ❤❤❤
I love this song! I finally had a break through in my own mental health. Something just clicked and the chaos inside me quieted down. I do want to say that all of your songs have gotten me through my darkest days and this one has captured the very essence of my journey as I was close to the edge myself a few times. Thank you for all you do and shining a light on Mental Health.
This was my first summer as a single mom after getting out of a rough situation which triggered my Complex PTSD, and spent the entire summer alone with just my 3 kids. It has been the loneliest times I have gone through, with no one to turn to. This song has been my reminder that I’m still here and my biggest battles are behind me and I survived them so I can survive anything. I love the messages behind Citizen Soldiers songs!
I'm recovering from a suicide attempt and the line 'your alive and that's not a mistake' got me. Thankyou for so many fantastic songs that are helping me put into words for family and friends what I've been feeling for so long.
This song describes my life. I have had so many terrible things happen to me and the ones I love. I have hated myself my entire life and just as I was starting to love myself I almost died from a virus that attacked my brain not once but twice. I have a brain injury no one can see that I am sick all my health issues are not visible. Your music makes me feel not so alone. For that I thank you!
I've listened to this song on repeat for the last 3 hours and I really needed to hear this. Thank you for the wonderful music that has given all of us hope
I only found you guys like a year ago and fell in love with your music and with songs like "Would Anyone Care" and "Just Be Happy". This one is yet another masterpiece I'm definitely adding to the playlist. Thank you so much for producing music like this, it's helped me through so many dark times for which I'm very grateful ❤ Keep up the amazing work
Told my therapist yesterday that every mental health practioner should listen to. This group before allowed to qualify. Thanks for helping me hold on in the darkness of the shadowlands.
No matter how much terrible things I went through in the past, but I always keep on fighting to find my purpose in life. This song is very relatable to not just me, but everyone who deal with doubt, anxiety, depression, etc. Keep moving toward & hope that you will find you place in the world.
I HAD to comment on this one.. I'm dealing with the loss of my baby daughter, the first time I heard this one my heart stopped. It was a serious answer to prayers and I play it everytime I want to quit. Citizen Soldier has saved my life so many times
From a person going through lifelong depression, anxiety, ocd, and adhd among other, these songs have really helped me. Its helped me transform from a raging tornado into a nice steady breeze so thank you
I’m hoping you continue to make songs like this that take me out of my head and remind me that things can change. I can be better, life is worth living. Some of your newer songs hit hard and show me some of the pain I understand, but these songs lift me up and remind me that it’s my responsibility to myself and my loved ones to be better, do better, and celebrate being alive
I recently found out about your band. I do not know how you do it, but your songs is definitely something that needs to be heard. All words are so right, so bright, so motivating. Listening to your songs, I feel the strength to move on, I hope that everything will be alright. Thank you very much for your songs, for these wonderful feelings, for this amazing power ❤❤❤ You're amazing and you're doing a great job ✨✨✨
you are good people for having done what you do. I'm in a better place than I used to be now, and building my strength back up to get up and try again, and thank you for being there when I didn't really have much in the way of the support I needed.
Thinking , that's what I do best, remembering all the life obstacles that's been thrown my way, dodging them, fighting them, going thru them. I have a lot to learn, weather it's a my career or my own self, we always doubting but never giving ourselves redemption or courage, every life is a fighting battle, I can see my own walking forward knowing what it wants, scared to find out the outcome but that just means we on the right path.
Survived storms that I almost didn't. Thought the darkest days were over, but I'm there again even worse than before, but this time I have 2 beautiful reasons to keep breathing; my son and daughter. I don't know how I am still breathing, but I am and eventually I'll be grateful for it. Love this song. Wish I hadn't heard it for the first time at work because now I'm crying in the breakroom, but it is what it is lol.
I can’t express this enough this is by far my favorite and I cannot say how many things click that is true but this is my only way of saying that this means more than you could ever know . Thank you.
This song makes me see the hardship that my girlfriend is going through with all the hell she has gone through and everything that she has broke through to keep going. Citizen Soldier's music truly have made really be there to support the love of my life...I wouldn't be here today without the strength of her by my side💕😭
This song supported me, more than my friends and my parents did. Instead of beating you down, here actually brings you up...the words you wanted to hear are here, maybe not all of them. But enough to get you through. Thank you!
You know you're loved when not even a minute in, 30+ people already clicked, and you guys are incredible, you really are. To be through everything you must have and make music to let it out, it's an inspiration. You guys rock, keep up the amazing work!
Appreciate those words 🌬💙
@@CitizenSoldier you always do amazing on your songs and they always help me
@@CitizenSoldier every song you make is always getting into my heart so much that I had a cat called Randi and she was my first love that did been driven over by a car when I was away from home so I couldn't save her life and let my left leg be driven over instead so good job with the songs and keep doing a great job
and my cat was driven over around 2018 or 2019 and my thought went to suicide on the day that I did get the bad news from a neighbor so you all do an amazing song job
@@lucifergaming2311 I’m sorry to hear that. I can relate to a cat I had a connection to when she passed away in 2021 from starving herself. 💔
"A broken heart's a brand new start. Tomorrow everything could change."
Needed these words today. Thank you.
Same here ❤️🩹
Hope your doing ok.
Same
That, but what got me the most was "You've had millions of reasons to bend and to break, but you're still alive and that's not a mistake. The war in your head tells a story that's still worth believing, because you're still breathing." That hit me the most I think because of my attempts with suicide in the past because I have terrible seizures literally every day and night. Bad ones. Chose to end my life one day when I was finally home alone. Was taking one last joint when magically, "Would Anyone Care" starts playing on my phone and I just break down. The words...the words I need to here in those moments. I'm 29 and still live with my parents because of my epilepsy. I can't go a day without a seizure and always need help. Makes me feel like a burden and more. Jake and all of CS are a Godsend. They have saved my life twice from suicide when songs just start playing at the moments they're needed. I'm not a man of God like some others are, but that's the closest to magick or some sign that ive ever come across in my life. Kyle, the drummer and artist even drew me up a Phoenix tattoo happily when the band heard of my story and the years I've suffered from them. Literally no life outside the house.
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My 21 year old daughter struggles with mental illness. She turned me on to this band and its helped her and it for sure gives me perspective of what people go through. Thank you for the music and the message you guys are trying to address. Much love from Texas. Thank you guys
i hope your daughter will make it through, lots of love from poland
For those who are fighting, for those who have fought and for those who have struggled, this song is for you
May the Lord be with you
I shouldn't be surprised at this point that every song ends up a masterpiece. Amazing song and work as always! ❤️
Glad to hear that 🌬💙
@@CitizenSoldiervery good thank you
"You're alive, you survived and the proof is in your pulse" needed those words today, thank you
"You're still alive and that's not a mistake"
This song is another masterpiece!! It gave me serious chills and has me in tears. Thank you guys for everything you do. You've help me, and so many others through the hard times. I can't thank you enough for saving my life through your music.
Keep it up 💙💙💙
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. YES, I'M STILL BREATHING.
@@pauladrummond5772I'm glad to here that 🤗💕
Sent this to a suicidal friend a while back. I remember the video was 4 days old and he was thinking of ending it all and refused to talk to me until I sent him this song. It was an unforgettable night and y'all very well could have saved his life then and there. Love y'all, "Through Hell" is a banger!
I've more or less gave up on having a better life, but this song made me believe that there's still hope, as long as I'm still breathing. Thank you so much for this. 💙
Glad the music helps Justin 🌬💙 Much love
@@CitizenSoldier a Dear friend (who I look at more as family than just a friend) sent this to me tonight through Fb DM. She knows I am going through so very much, that I am just about to say screw it and leave this life even though I would be leaving the 3 grands I love the most (even though they have been told I don't love or want to be around them by daughters boyfriend who is abusive to me as well). Anyway, I've listened to this song 4x already and it gave me the message that I AM HERE FOR A REASON, THINGS WILL IMPROVE, AND SINCE GOD STILL IS LETTING ME BREATH, I DO HAVE A REASON TO PUSH FORWARD. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SONG!
"You've been through hell, you blame yourself, a painful past you can't forgive" "You made it through your darkest days" that hit hard for me
Hit hard for me too.
It did for me too.
same..
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Another amazing, emotional song that is relatable and outstanding. This is Citizen Soldier, an underrated band that always makes some of the most meaningful songs out there. We all love you Citizen Soldier! 💙
Thanks Tony 🌬💙
Another artist that I think is underrated and has similar music to citizen soldiers music is neffex
Def underrated. I try to share them with as many people as possible. I wanna see them go huge🤍
This song speaks so deeply to my trauma and anxiety/panic attacks. I first came across this song as I was nearing the end of my first year in college in 2022
Yesterday I had the strongest craving to given in to my addiction. I am an alcoholic and I have been sober now for 3 months and 13 days. Before December I had 10+ years sober. One night, one drink, that's all it took to reset my clock to day 1.
All that was to say that your music got.me through it. Thank you.
"You've had millions of reasons to bend and to break. You're still alive and that's not a mistake" always gets to me. So many of your songs get to me.
"but you're still alive and that's not a mistake" this verse is just,, wow. I almost cried hearing it. You guys are making this year easier for many of us 🖤
Some real facts init
I wanted to end it all a few weeks ago before I discovered his song. After hearing it, I put my knife away and just listened to this song for literal hours. This song, quite literally, saved my life
Hey, im very glad this song has had such an impact on you! I'm glad you're still here, I admire you for staying strong ❤You can talk to me whenever
I have done the same, when I'm feeling so down I try to just listen. If you ever need someone to talk to. I gotcha my friend. Glad your still here
Thank you for this one, Citizen Soldier. As I suffer with depression and a personality disorder that left me with severe self-hatred, I always found it truly difficult to see anything in a better light. 15 years of this struggle and I'm tired of it. Deep inside of me, something wants to keep on living. It's the only thing resisting what I call the "Liar in My Head" and its malicious words that put me down. However, I still struggle with doubt that shatters the confidence that I do successfully build. These words of confidence alongside the ones from your song "Irreplaceable" give me the strength to rebuild what I lose every day in my most depressing moments. I'll use them to give me the courage to say no to the Liar in My Head and deny it. I'm still breathing. I'm still alive and surviving into the next day and that is an accomplishment in its own right, especially for someone like me that possessed no hope in living. So, I'll keep on going. I'll keep on breathing into the next day and beyond. Here's to the success of my goals of becoming a novelist coming true.
Rock on, bud. You got this, with the power of CS behind you (:
God bless you
Yes we will survive, until we can live again (normal people live we... we survive or exist.)
I also have desperation and bpd and songs like these help. It’s a struggle getting through every day but something inside me wants to keep going
There are too few artists today singing about mental illness and trying to uplift people. More than once, I have been close to ending it all. Your music helps more than you realize. Thank you for being a shining light in an otherwise dark world.
Oh man, I gonna cry. This song is just a lifesaver! 🥺 You help so much people to get through there darkest days and this song is another proof for it. Your music is the voice for so many unsaid things in our minds! Thank you so much CS! 💙🌬
Much love Leon 🌬💙
Gratitude to life's journey... Cheers to God for having you and me here today
Stay alive. PLEASE! Keep breathing. Suicide takes much more than just a life! It takes the souls, hopes and dreams of every one that loves you. Rest in peace my dear son, Nick. We miss you and cry everyday, all day.
As an aspiring writer, those quotes like, "There's no one else who can write your story" really stick out to me. Sometimes, they're just what I need when I'm feeling stuck in a project. Thank you guys for the awesome music you put out.
Each of your songs is very special. Each one has a different background sound , different lyrics and a different tempo.
Appreciate that Freya 🌬💙
“I’ll never know your pain
I’ve never walked in your shoes”
Those two lines hit me more then the others because for the past few years I’ve heard so many stories from people who have been though dark times especially a comic book artist who I think been more hell then anyone else I have heard and yet despite that I can’t fully sympathies with them because I have never been thought the pain and suffering they’ve been though.
Thank you so much for making this song citizen soldier as I’m 1000% sure this means so much to so many people right now.
You guys will probably never see this. But thank you. I've been going through some... dark times right now. From family stress/drama and money troubles. I'm out driving on honestly thought just crashing my car into the wall. I'm so tired of it all. And when I made the decision to do so... this song came on. I've never heard it and listening to it... I cried. Sobbed and broke down to where I pulled over to write this. So thank you guys.
Trust me. They WILL see this.
I'm glad they managed to change your mind, everyone has dark days, I would know, I'm going through them currently, but even so, out of everything I'm this world, a soul cannot be replaced
Just a reminder, you can’t choose your struggles, but you do get to choose to keep going. You have gotten through 100% of all bad days, you are an incredible, strong, courageous, and amazing person, don’t let anything make you think otherwise
When I heard the first lines of this song in the teaser, I knew this would be special. As someone who several years ago held a gun to his head, there is nothing more special than what this song conveys. I have listened to many of Citizen Soldier's songs, have a t-shirt, but never commented on a song until now. I was a victim of emotional abuse and it nearly killed me. If you are struggling in any way, please listen to this song and find the help you deserve. You are important, you are valid, and you are still breathing. Much love to those who continue to give us this music we can relate to and heal with. You are truly amazing and I am grateful for this music!
I'm happy you are here. Thanks for sharing. I was also mentally abused. Hugs.
Been waiting for this song!
You guys have been helping me hold on and I can't thank you enough for that. I recently found you through “Would Anyone Care” and have been playing many of your songs on repeat, which I'm grateful to be able to do. ♡
I've even shared your music with my parents and they love it!
Glad the music helps 🌬💙
I found through thar song to
It was Caroline for me. Gotta love the recommendations, there gems hiding in the rough just like these brilliant people
I lost my husband 6 months ago when this song came out. Now I take care of my 75 yr old daddy. I'm watching him slowly decline. I'm still standing! I put out in the universe, love, kindness and compassion. I'm broken but only behind closed doors. 😪
This song hits home with me. The past 8 months have been hell, in that time I had a marriage of 13½ come to an end, was homeless for 5 months, lost half a toe, battled MRSA and Covid at the same time, survived 3 suicide attempts, pneumonia, 3 heart attacks, 2 strokes , been in cardogenic shock, 5 broken ribs, a punctured spleen and while in the hospital this last time while in ice was given fentanol and oxycodone at the same time and had to be narcaned.
Please forgive any typos as I have little use of my right hand.
"You've had millions of reasons to bend and to break but your still alive and that's not a mistake." 🖤💙
I nearly cried when I heard this song for this first time. Someone actually understands me!! ❤ fingers crossed to you citizen soldier. 👏👏
I really needed this badly
Glad the music helps 🌬💙
"No need to wear your scars like a scarlet letter"
This hits home for me. I have and still struggle with self-harm. But this song makes me feel proud to still be breathing. At 16 years old I faced things I hope no one ever has to. I have taken abuse to spare people I love from it. Share this song with those who are hurting. It's a life changer.
I have no words...
Having felt stuff like being worthless and feeling useless and not allowed to be happy makes this song hit a bit hard. Just thank you 💙
Beautiful. Especially the harmonizing with yourself at the end... I have tried to stop breathing many times... and I still struggle with wanting to keep breathing but I’m doing my best everyday... Thank you for giving myself and others hope to keep going...
Keep going you got this you can do this I believe in you and I'm glad your still here and still breathing 💜💙;
@@meadowfawn937 Thank you so much love, that means a lot to me ❤️
@@EternalRiver90 no problem I'm here anytime ☺️
The amount I relate to these songs is remarkable. Keep it up guys, incredible.
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I know right??
An amazing person sent me this song, what a masterpiece of a song. "You are still alive and that's not a mistake", as a christian, it makes me happy that the lyric is like that. I can not imagine a life without Him. And without family, now this amazing person who sent me this and for who she is, and my recent blessings, I would be down in a bad depression. Really nice, and a good reminder that "If you are still alive, it's not a mistake"
This is absolutely fantastic!! I love everything about this song!! The message is awesome and the instrumental intro is amazing!!
Appreciate that Kindra 🌬💙
Omg, thank you for this song. I struggled with depression and suicide when I was younger. I'm still here but I sometimes find myself thinking, "Did I make the right choice?" This song has reminded me that it was worth it. It was worth seeing my little sis grow. It is worth still fighting. Thank you Citizen Soldier. You are the soldiers I needed
Citizen soldier out here saving my life 🖤🖤🖤
Appreciate you Nathan 🌬💙
Same
💔Very powerful and encouraging song! I still ask God to apply Isaiah 57:1 to me now…still breathing and the pain is beyond comprehension. Thank you Citizen Soldier.
Lord Jesus during my countless seasons of extreme depression and despondency I have asked you for relief and healing. Your ways are higher than mine. There is a purpose in my pain, yet I constantly rehearse my demise because sometimes my suffering is too intense. Please forgive me for my sins and don’t allow my words to fuel someone else’s desire to leave this life. I thank you and praise you that I am not alone (even though it feels like it). I pray that each person who is struggling from any affliction (s) will cry out to you and that you would respond in a way that they would recognize that you are real and that you are a strong tower and a refuge. Thank you for not allowing me to harm myself. Help me to accept your will and not pursue mine..I love you Lord Jesus. To those who are reading this know that you are loved. Even if your belief is not in the God of the Bible, my prayer is that you will endure and make it through all of your hardships triumphantly🧗♂️❤️🩹🙏🏾
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Im gonna download this song because it speaks to me soo much. Keep bringing awesome songs
This is officially my favourite song of yours now c:
Been waiting for this song, love all your music. Keep it up.
You guys always post these songs when im at my worse thank you
Hope you guys get more 4xl bundles, This will be the first time I've been able to buy band gear that fits.
I love you guys. I'm proud if you guys and I'm proud of everyone reading this message. 6 to 7 years ago, I almost made a choice that would of been permanent. I have felt guilty for feeling that way and for almost doing it. Your music is what has been helping cope and deal with what I still feel inside. My best friend (like a sibling to me) passed away last September, due to losing a battle with their mental health. I felt lost and numb when I found out. I've listened to your music to help me. Thank you for being there! I still have moments where it's a close call, but I'm still here! I love you all!
Your musics are amazing! Please never disappear from our lives.
Also to everyone who is reading this comment: you're strong because you're still here. Tomorrow still be better and even if that doesn't happen, one day you'll be rewarded for your patience so don't ever give up!
I have a friend whose sister just unalived herself 3 days ago and hearing that friend cry while telling me broke me deep inside. I tried to be strong for her I wish someone could have been there for her sister. It was hard and hurt so bad knowing what I knew about her.
Extend a little love to your friend from me, I know the pain of losing someone you care deeply for, one of my friends committed a while ago, so I feel it
Even at 24 years old and a mother and wife I still struggle with my mental health especially during the postpartum period with depression. It gets hard to put into words what to tell people about how im feeling or how to comprehend what is being told to me a lot of the time but you guys somehow manage to find the perfect words what needs to be said.
Great song! 💜
There was this 14 year old that butchered her skin and hair. Abused herself mentally and physically. I took notice of the little signs because the girl was quite good at hiding things. I enjoy making people smile and laugh. Life is too short to be unhappy. Became friends with this little girl and got her to open up to me. She didn’t have any friends and her father constantly yelled at her for little to no reason. Her mom did drigs and was a psycho. Things fell between my sister and the teens dad. A year later I saw the sweet girl at a Xmas party. The sweetheart cried and would not remove herself from my hug. My present was her telling me I saved her life. I had stopped her from killing herself and stop harming herself. My words of wisdom had been taken to heart and the young one has made a complete 180. This song makes me think of that. Makes me think of the friends I’ve lost. The thoughts I held in and sadness of not being able to help them. Makes me think of my own thoughts I push aside. Thank you for such another wonderful song CS. Thank you.
Thank you for your kindness toward that girl. I hope she is ok
@@mobilemetalvocalcovers5209me too
Bless you and that girl ❤
Nice at helping her but some people can’t be helped and I’m one of those people I’m emo have trust issues and a bad mother and a brother that hates me and only 7 friends and I have bipolar and I’m only 11 and I’m having 4 friends move this year and I’ll be lonely and one of them moved yesterday
Such an amazing song!
Thanks Chris 🌬💙
This band speaks what people feel but can't put into words. Got me through the dark days.
Omg. Another great and touching song guys. Thank you so much!!! Love your music
Appreciate you Timothy 🌬💙
This has become my fight song. This song makes me realize that my life is a gift not a curse and the past I had shouldn’t stop me from moving forward. ❤️
Thank you Citizen Soldier
I feel u! Keep going strong .... "you're still alive and that's not a mistake..." 💪❤💪
I love this song. Just what I need to avoid cutting. Thank you Citizen Soldier.
Stay strong Elizabeth 🌬💙 Much love
Please don't cut yourself, it only makes everything worse. Stay strong.
@@Sheamuscz thank you for your concern. I’m staying strong.
Through the panic/anxiety attacks PTSD and the multiple attempts I have had in the last few months. An the last one was two days ago. Trying to be better but it's so hard when everyone around me keeps pushing me.
OMG!!!! THEY NEVER DISSAPOINT!!! SO UNDER RATED!!
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Citizen Soldier I doubt that you will ever see this but I just wanted to say thank you. Your music has helped me in some incredibly difficult times in my life and I just want to thank you for existing
Beautiful. Wonderful. Perfect. 💙💙💙
"The brightest stars only shine in the dark. You are stronger than you know." 🥰
Thanks Nichole 🌬💙
As a someone who lives with a person diagnosed with Depression and MFC, i can totally feelf that one. "You are stronger than you know" is what i tell her every time, when she seems to struggle. Iam so glad i came into her life and was able to be the change she needed so bad.
For you guys. Keep up this colletion of masterpieces. part 1 was good already but i think Part 2 will outshine it by far.
just WOW!!!!! this song is everything a person in recovery needs to hear
I survived my depression and this is so good to hear because it tells me that my fight is worth it!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU Citizen soldier ❤
What can I say about Citizen Soldier that hasn’t been said already. Your songs hit my heart hard. I’ve dealt with personal problems in the past to the point of taking the easy way out but knowing I’m able to wake up in the morning and spend time with my family and friends and my pets are blessing not a choice. Thank you so much for your messages in your songs.
Seriously man how do u just... perfect every song, the whole band deserve amazing credit. I hope they get the financial reward they deserve, if not remember guys you have saved thousands of peoples lifes, mine included so thank you
They deserve more Money then there will ever be created. Jake is one of the few People that remind me that there are still bright Lights and Humans with a Heart of Gold.
"Your still alive and it's not a mistake" those words mean more to me than you will ever know. "You're stronger than you know" I really needed this today, stumbled upon you guys and I am hooked! You really understand all that I've been through, even more than anyone close to me. I lost my dad almost 8 years ago and just recently lost the love of my life the only two people who understood me....this really helps me look at things from a different perspective.Thank you for all you do from the bottom of my heart!
I came to a point of my life where I wanted to be done with this world for years. But listening to your songs have pulled me out of the darkness. I can't thank you how much you guys have helped me with your songs! You guys are amazing 🙂
My brother hung himself on July 4th 2022. He was dead for 13mins before the paramedics brought him back. He was in a coma for a week. I showed him this song and listened to it everyday during that time. I wanted so bad to hear my big brother. The scans came back bad, 95% brain dead, we had to pull the plug on July 12th. I miss him so much
This one really spoke for me, I'm thankful for my adoptive family, yall and so many more. Much appreciated
I'm shouldering a lot of burdens and responsibilities with not a bright future ahead, I usually just take a deep breath and pull through. I listened to this song many times before, but tonight I ugly cried when it played, I cracked when the burdens were pilling up. I still don't have a positive outlook in life, but after this cry and some encouraging lyrics from this song, I'm still fighting. Thank you.
I don’t know why but I always cry when I listen to their songs. It maybe because it forms feelings into words. Although I don’t have life as hard in this song it still reflects some of what I feel and that’s why I love citizen soldier.
I want to thank you Citizen Soldier, I shared this song as well as 'This is Your Sign' and sang it to my sister who was on the ledge, and your words reached her so that she's still here today! God bless you! All of you! Thank you!
Used to struggle with suicidal thoughts during a toxic marriage with a kid involved. This song is a beautiful reflection for me of how far I’ve come and how much I’ve overcome. God bless you guys for using your music to help those who are mentally stricken and carrying the weight of the world. Thank you for helping me with my daily demons through your godsent music 🤘🏼🙏🏼😇❤️
I had a plan to end my life last new years. people like you save lives.🖤bless you. 💖
Ever since discovering you guys, I honestly feel like there's finally music I can really connect with and relate to in so many way plus it's always so inspirational. Thank you for making music Citizen Soldier and please keep up the amazing work, it's changed my life and I'm sure it's also changed the lives of many others ❤❤❤
24 yes old with 3 kids and won't hesitate to say I needed this even if it made me cry my eyes out. Thank you, yet again
I love this song! I finally had a break through in my own mental health. Something just clicked and the chaos inside me quieted down. I do want to say that all of your songs have gotten me through my darkest days and this one has captured the very essence of my journey as I was close to the edge myself a few times. Thank you for all you do and shining a light on Mental Health.
This was my first summer as a single mom after getting out of a rough situation which triggered my Complex PTSD, and spent the entire summer alone with just my 3 kids. It has been the loneliest times I have gone through, with no one to turn to. This song has been my reminder that I’m still here and my biggest battles are behind me and I survived them so I can survive anything. I love the messages behind Citizen Soldiers songs!
“You’re on the ledge but not the end.” I think this whenever I feel done with everything🥺💕
I'm recovering from a suicide attempt and the line 'your alive and that's not a mistake' got me. Thankyou for so many fantastic songs that are helping me put into words for family and friends what I've been feeling for so long.
This song describes my life. I have had so many terrible things happen to me and the ones I love. I have hated myself my entire life and just as I was starting to love myself I almost died from a virus that attacked my brain not once but twice. I have a brain injury no one can see that I am sick all my health issues are not visible. Your music makes me feel not so alone. For that I thank you!
Lyrieth. I also have a brain injury. No one sees it and thinks I'm okay, but I am not.
I've listened to this song on repeat for the last 3 hours and I really needed to hear this. Thank you for the wonderful music that has given all of us hope
I only found you guys like a year ago and fell in love with your music and with songs like "Would Anyone Care" and "Just Be Happy". This one is yet another masterpiece I'm definitely adding to the playlist. Thank you so much for producing music like this, it's helped me through so many dark times for which I'm very grateful ❤ Keep up the amazing work
Told my therapist yesterday that every mental health practioner should listen to. This group before allowed to qualify. Thanks for helping me hold on in the darkness of the shadowlands.
You have no idea how much I needed this I will never be able to thank you enough
Glad the music helps Alexander 🌬💙
No matter how much terrible things I went through in the past, but I always keep on fighting to find my purpose in life. This song is very relatable to not just me, but everyone who deal with doubt, anxiety, depression, etc. Keep moving toward & hope that you will find you place in the world.
I love everything about this one. It hits every emotion perfectly, and it’s very encouraging!
That was the purpose 🌬💙
I HAD to comment on this one.. I'm dealing with the loss of my baby daughter, the first time I heard this one my heart stopped. It was a serious answer to prayers and I play it everytime I want to quit. Citizen Soldier has saved my life so many times
What a beautiful song💙
I love the meaning behind each song Citizen Soldier releases. Truly what a blessing✨
Much love Angelica 🌬💙
From a person going through lifelong depression, anxiety, ocd, and adhd among other, these songs have really helped me. Its helped me transform from a raging tornado into a nice steady breeze so thank you
MUY BUENOS DÍAS...
AGUANTE MI BANDA FAVORITA...
LOVE SONG(S), MIS SALUDOS GENTE !!
Gracias Pedro 🌬💙
I’m hoping you continue to make songs like this that take me out of my head and remind me that things can change. I can be better, life is worth living. Some of your newer songs hit hard and show me some of the pain I understand, but these songs lift me up and remind me that it’s my responsibility to myself and my loved ones to be better, do better, and celebrate being alive
I recently found out about your band. I do not know how you do it, but your songs is definitely something that needs to be heard. All words are so right, so bright, so motivating. Listening to your songs, I feel the strength to move on, I hope that everything will be alright.
Thank you very much for your songs, for these wonderful feelings, for this amazing power ❤❤❤ You're amazing and you're doing a great job ✨✨✨
you are good people for having done what you do. I'm in a better place than I used to be now, and building my strength back up to get up and try again, and thank you for being there when I didn't really have much in the way of the support I needed.
If "Hallelujah (I'm Not Dead)" was a ballad, this would be it ❤❤❤ I loved this so much!
I really needed this song..thank you so much. I really don't feel so alone when I listen to you..thank you Citizen Soldier. 💖
Every single song manages to make me cry.
Thinking , that's what I do best, remembering all the life obstacles that's been thrown my way, dodging them, fighting them, going thru them. I have a lot to learn, weather it's a my career or my own self, we always doubting but never giving ourselves redemption or courage, every life is a fighting battle, I can see my own walking forward knowing what it wants, scared to find out the outcome but that just means we on the right path.
Definitely needed to hear this today. Such an incredible song
Glad the music helps 🌬💙
Survived storms that I almost didn't. Thought the darkest days were over, but I'm there again even worse than before, but this time I have 2 beautiful reasons to keep breathing; my son and daughter. I don't know how I am still breathing, but I am and eventually I'll be grateful for it. Love this song. Wish I hadn't heard it for the first time at work because now I'm crying in the breakroom, but it is what it is lol.
I can’t express this enough this is by far my favorite and I cannot say how many things click that is true but this is my only way of saying that this means more than you could ever know . Thank you.
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Citizen Soldier is the most underrated band of all time!
This song makes me see the hardship that my girlfriend is going through with all the hell she has gone through and everything that she has broke through to keep going. Citizen Soldier's music truly have made really be there to support the love of my life...I wouldn't be here today without the strength of her by my side💕😭
I'm glad both of you are alive and still breathing both of you keep going you got this I believe in you both you matter and are loved 💙💜;
As a chronic pain sufferer, this hits home so hard. Actually crying listening to this one... What an amazing song, Citizen Soldier never misses!
I’ve played this song so much my 3 year old niece started singing it and it melted my hurt it was so cute ….
This song supported me, more than my friends and my parents did. Instead of beating you down, here actually brings you up...the words you wanted to hear are here, maybe not all of them. But enough to get you through. Thank you!