I am a RET Army combat veteran of 20 years. This song speaks to anyone that has a personal battle they are fighting. People will never know what it is like for you and unless they have gone through it, they will never understand. Shinedown is an amazing band starting from the first song I heard. Like other bands and songs have done for people, this particular song has gotten me through times that were rough, deadly rough. Even to this day. So I thank the band for the song and what it means to many of us. If they do read this by some small chance, Thank You in all sincerity and graciousness.
The guitar, drums & bass sound like this is a song from the 1980s. Brent Smith on lead vocals is probably the best singer I have heard since 1989. Even before the millennium! The drummer Berry Kerch, is excellent at his position. This song: "State of My Head" is kind of hard rock, with metal & a modern twist. With lyrics like "And our bones are shattered" and "We got that concrete street skin." also: "I'm breakin' down your door." I mentioned this was my favourite song from 1989 and that band was Skid Row. around 30-35 yrs ago.
This year at the end of 2022 was an awful year. We lost my 91 year old Nona, 4 days later my 94 year old Nono passed away. We lost my Mom's sister at the age of 61, two of my cousins passed away under the age of 55. I do understand that losing an immediate family member is even harder. Sorry for your loss.
I had a stroke at 19 and have seizures from that. I'm disabled. To get my day started every morning I play this song as soon as i wake up..Kind of my Feel good battle song.I want to say thank you for making it.
Music make us survive many situation in our life ,I truely believe this .keep your headup ,push forward every day ,like there no tomorrow and today is all that matters.
This song has so much hype in it, you can feel the energy it gives you soaring through your body. Makes you want to go out and WIN at something, actually accomplish something. Few songs can do that for me
Im 66 and these guys move this old man. I love the power these guys have. The ding about the truth in life. I had cancer 35 years ago being told i had 6 mouths to live. And id never see a grandkid , now i have 8 great grandkids. The way im leaving is when im dead thats the state of my head. Dam i just love this song. Thank You Shinedown
@@ALICIAVANJACKSON2008 8 years? That is so awesome! Congratulations!! November is my belly button birth month. I am super proud of you too 🤟keep on rocking that shit!!!!!
LOVE! I needed this album after what i have been through in this padt year and a half. I almost lost my husbsnd unexpectedly while 30 weeks pregnant with our first baby. He was medflighted to Charlotte N.C. to have emergency open heart surgery after an ascending aortic dissection on 10/18/14. He proceeded to have multiple strokes and was on a vent in a coma for 19 days with a feeding tube and a tracheostomy. They pretty much told me to get his affairs in order. When he woke up he couldn't walk he could hardly hold his head up. he done almost 7 months of hard therapy and is walking! I gave birth to our daughter on December 20th of 2014 and we all came home together from the hospital on December 23rd. My 26th birthday. Shinedown has and always will be my favorite band. Their music has comforted me through some really hard times as well as some famtastic ones! Love Threat to survival! "The state of my head is to live! For my daughter and husband. Even when I feel like giving up sometimes."
JessiePVlogs through them they are helping so many folks suffering from illnesses, what a true blessing! I am praying for you Jessie, that your anxiety be BANISHED IN THE NAME OF JESUS! The LIVING WORD has SO SO MANY TIPS IN HOW TO SURVIVE anxiety / panic attacks. Face the Lion, God doesn’t want you to continue to suffer. Call out to him and he WILL heal you and take that anxiety away. I used to suffer from them also, I learned to realize that if I just hold on and start talking to God....and slow my breathing down but get busy (like start cleaning house or something physical) the anxiety will go away before you know it. Deep breathing buddy. Prayers for your healing!!!
Heard this song while riding my Harley and dealing with PTSD on a 8 hour trip. Now I play it at least once a week!! Definitely has helped me deal with the crap.
If anyone has the chance to see Shinedown don't miss out because they're incredible live and give a great show. they're my favorite band and definitely my favorite live
I saw them live last night and I had never heard of them and they were SO AMAZING I LOVE THEM AND I LOVE WHEN THIS WAS SUNG LIVE. OMG BEST SHOW WITH GODSMACK TOO!
Have a goal? Reach it. Have a dream? Dream it. Have a life? Live it. Keep going, you are far stronger than you ever could have imagined. I believe in you.
Leave a whisper, us and them, sound of madness, and Amaryllis, you will hear their best on those 4 albums, just loaded with hits, many that made the radio and a lot more that didn't make the radio, but very well should have
I agree, I just found out about them 2 years ago when they released Get Up. Great music great band. I have now listened to most of their 6 albums. They've become my favorite band.🤟
Shinedown did a concert in my town last month. My little brother past away on 2-21-16, we was going to go the the concert for our birthdays. The guys signed my concert ticket and I got hugs from all four of them, I had to apoloize to Brent cause I started crying when I saw him. He told me it was okay and gave me a second hug. My little brother was the one the got me hooked on these guys.
I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm really happy that they were so nice! I hope you can find comfort in listening to this group for both you and your brother.
I'm so sorry. I have a half brother and he and my dad got into a fight so now he lives about 5 states away and the only time my brother ever saw me was when I was first born. i practically lost him😞
Everyone's all bitching about how Shinedown sounds different, and "it's not the same". You're right, it's not the same, but there's some of us who don't give a shit. Shinedown is Shinedown. If you can't handle their new style, you weren't a true fan to begin with.
+Mitch Watts There's a difference between being a fan and a blind follower. A fan likes someone for something. When they stop doing that something, why would you still like them? Personally I don't like their new sound, it's too poppy. That doesn't mean I don't wish them success, that doesn't mean I don't like their old music anymore. That does however mean that I will not listen to their new music. I had the same feeling when My Chemical Romance released their last album. I didn't like it so I didn't listen to it. Edit: Also, if you liked their old stuff that doesn't mean you can't like their new stuff. Change isn't always bad. It just was this time, in my opinion.
Every artist evolves in there career as to the style of music they play. I personally along with Shinedown's true fans will want that change and we do, we have and we're rocking out to the Shinedown Sound of 2024. Thanks guys for putting my emotions into lyrics with the best music ❤
Word. I will also never understand why fans turn on their favorite bands because of a band's growth and letting their artistry and musicality lead them to create new sounds and feelings and also inspired by not wanting to give their fans the same old thing over and over again. Versatility is not a bad thing, especially if versatility is mastered and Shinedown has mastered it on several occasions!
I am a CSA survivor and this song has literally saved my life. As I read the comments, I see many others are survivors in their own rights. I'm glad we can all feel something from this. That it can help us battle our battles with pride and dignity. Truly this song is our anthem and I hope we all keep fighting...that's just the state of my head ✊👊 ❤🔥
They were heavier than this but they weren't thrash metal mate, that's ridiculous. They were hard rock. And they're not alternative rock now, they're pop rock.
This song just gives me chills when I hear it, I just use it as motivation against all the bullies I’ve been dealing with, and I’ll never back down when I hear this.
There will never be another rock band like Shinedown. This band has helped so many people I hope they know they've probably saved so many lives with their music. Brent and all the guys are fucking awesome.
I played Simple Man every day of my 1st pregnancy. I wanted a boy so bad. Losing him at 17 weeks & seeing them on his actual due date helped me deal with it all. I have 2 beautiful teenage girls now & see Shinedown whenever around. I still ball my eyes out for Simple Man, but it helps me honor my son.
+PillznarRy HAHAHA, I respect your thinking, BUT MAN you should listen to Adam Gontier and his songs and lyrics, he has new band called Saint Asonia ( officially best NEW rock band in 2015 ), and of course Three Days Grace ( officially best rock band in 2015 ) and best band ever for me :D
THIS is the song helping me get through my husband's passing. We were (I am even more so now) such big Shinedown fans. Went to their concert for our honeymoon on November 26, 2003 then saw them again on December 2, 2023 for our 20th anniversary date. That was 36 days before he passed.
I’m just filled with love for you and all of my fellow listeners. Shine down has been a theme to years of my life. From workouts to working long hours, to being miserable and being high, feeling joy. Tours Gratitude SHINEDOWN
Your songs inspire me to stay alive, because of your music! I love every word! And it makes me feel like I can get through the hard times I’m going through now! Thanks you Shinedown!
At my last school, everyone basically hated me for no reason, and every time the bruises they gave me faded, I'd just get more. They made me feel like nothing, but shinedown kept me going, kept me fighting through life, and I'm here now. Yes, memories still haunt me and hurt me, but I'm letting them go. I'm leaving it behind and I've started over at my new school, with new people. I actually have friends now, and I feel happier than I have for a long time. I've been there for about a year and a half, and the people there are like family to me. Thank you for letting me come this far
Every one of their songs finds a way into my life! Just saw them in concert for the first time, absolutely awesome concert and a truly genuine dude. He even went out onto the lawn, in the rain, and sung to the people sitting out there!
Since I rediscovered Shinedown I have been absolutely positively obsessed with them. I love their positivity and the message they send out keep up the great work guys
They are absolutely phenomenal live. They outperformed Five Finger Death Punch when I saw them a couple days ago. I will definitely be seeing them again on their next tour.
This is what makes Shinedown great. They aren't all noise like others are nowadays, they're pure straight down to the voice into the mic and stick to the drum kind of band.
+Andrew DeLorenzo 100% agreed! You know it's real talent when you see no real set. Just instruments and great vocals. They are a really nice group of guys to. care for their fans. Big fan in MA was a kid with disabilities. They found him, now every time they are near here - they call the kid and send a limo to pick him up to see the show stage side! EVERY TIME! Dont see that much anymore.
+Tam Lee You know a band really cares about their fans and their community when they do something like that! I've been a huge fan of them for so many years, back in 2008 my friend would always play the Sound of Madness album everyday we hungout and I didn't know who Shinedown was at first but I loved them after hearing the album seemingly hundreds of times. Since then I've gotten hooked on all of Shinedowns music and covers. Hopefully I'm lucky enough to meet Brent, Zach, Barry an Eric someday, that truly would be a dream come true.
SHINEDOWN!! Hey guys! I am soooo excited that you will be playing in Kearney Nebraska in June!! I just wanted to give you a heads up that State of My Head should be played and dedicated to the Huskers!! If you know anything about Nebraska is that we bleed red...Husker Red that is!! Our humble Kearney venue will erupt louder than any stadium you have ever played in if you do this!! Thanks for stopping in Kearney!! We can't wait for this concert!!!
Nope. RED SUN RISING is. At least their not like every other band, trying to get the best sounds and trying to copy everyone else with one different thing to prevent looking like a copycat. RSR has great emotion in their songs, as My Muse is my favorite song now. They have a good 90's style music, which sets them apart from every other band.
@Shinedown if you read this by some lucky chance for me. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my life on more than one occasion. Since I’ve joined the military, life’s been beating me down. But this song picks me back up. This song along with diamond eyes and what a shame.
I am a U.S. ARMY Vet, keep your head up. Life isn't easy, military life especially. Trust me, one day you will look back at your time in the service as one of the best experiences in your life. Be proud of your service and keep your head up.
If you ever need to talk I'm here for you brother. They have helped me out in the bad times as well. Those who shared my oath are my family and I'm always here for my family.
I fell in love with Shinedown from the very first album!! I was fortunate enough to see them with 5FDP and one of the greatest shows I have ever seen!! Keep kicking ass Shinedown you guy's are fucking amazing!! Plus like I have commented on other Shinedown videos your music helped get me through some of the most dire and horrible times of my life from being homeless, drug and alcohol addicted, suicidal, my depression and PTSD.....this is real, honest and life changing/saving music!!! Thank you Shinedown!!
Great songwriters, great performers, serious musicians, and great lyrics: "We've been shot up, beat up by the fallin' of the arrows (arrows, arrows, arrows) Yeah, I'm full of deep cuts right down to the marrow But there's no doubt we'll get out from the bottom of the barrel." It says how so many of us out there feel.
you must be Crazy because I have yet to find even one song of theirs that isn't top knotch!They are without a doubt the tightest and most original band I have ever heard.And I've heard ALOT of bands!In my younger years I had a concert stub book that had over 300 stubs from concerts I've seen.Too bad for you,seems all your taste is in your mouth....
I struggle with depression and this song motivates me to get out of bed and get ready for school. But when I come home I break. And it just sucks. So thank you shinedown for motivating me.
I have to say this.. I know a lot of people have their own opinions, but to say they strayed away from Shinedown music is insane. They said that they would change the music up on this album and they did. And it ROCKS. I love every song on this album. Sound of Madness will probably always be my favorite, but this is my second favorite album now. I will continue to love and support them and this album. Amazing job as always guys! Love ya'll so much! 😊 PS: loved that Jake was in the beginning of the video! He's AWESOME. 👍
The fucking chorus... “They don’t know where we’ve been, we got that CONCRETE-STREET SKIN!” Makes me feel like I can walk through walls. One of their best songs, no doubt.
My boyfriend loved Shinedown, but since I took him to a Shinedown concert he has never and will never be the same. He will rock out in the middle of the kitchen when Shinedown comes on.
As someone who has struggled with OCD and depression this song definitely hits right where it feels. The quality of the music video is amazing as well could tell they put a lot of time and effort into putting this out there for us to see. Rock on!
My Dad made me listen to this song in the first place, we used to play it every time he took me to matches of Football, because it made me feel unplayable, now that I’m 18, I’ve come back, cause I got my RCL (Right Cruciate Ligament) broken, and play this song still gives me the strength to keep working hard
I played this song every day especially when on my way to chemo or radiation. This is my battle song. Thanks guys for helping me through treatment.
I'm happy you made it through
Don't give up the fight
Hope you stay strong 💪❤️
This deserves a ton of likes.
Good luck!
I am a RET Army combat veteran of 20 years. This song speaks to anyone that has a personal battle they are fighting. People will never know what it is like for you and unless they have gone through it, they will never understand. Shinedown is an amazing band starting from the first song I heard. Like other bands and songs have done for people, this particular song has gotten me through times that were rough, deadly rough. Even to this day. So I thank the band for the song and what it means to many of us. If they do read this by some small chance, Thank You in all sincerity and graciousness.
Thank you for your service!!!
Thank you brother... I'm still fighting
And I'll never stop. Nothing but love man... scouts out
RET Army Vet PTSD there music helps me so freaking much
Amen 🙏 thank you for your service!
I know I'm late but as a Marine Vet I completely understand where you're coming from. The battles are hard, but I'll be dammed if I just give up!!!
Now it's stuck in my stuck in my stuck in my head.
Same. Lol
I really needed a corny joke to help the state of my head. Aha.
Nice
Imagine a 10 version
dad joke 100
2022 has tried to kill me several times so far and spectacularly failed. This song, along with many of your others, have kept me going. Thank you.
The guitar, drums & bass sound like this is a song from the 1980s. Brent Smith on lead vocals is probably the best singer I have heard since 1989. Even before the millennium! The drummer Berry Kerch, is excellent at his position. This song: "State of My Head" is kind of hard rock, with metal & a modern twist. With lyrics like "And our bones are shattered" and "We got that concrete street skin." also: "I'm breakin' down your door." I mentioned this was my favourite song from 1989 and that band was Skid Row. around 30-35 yrs ago.
It's been tough for everyone I personally lost my mother in February of this year
This year at the end of 2022 was an awful year. We lost my 91 year old Nona, 4 days later my 94 year old Nono passed away. We lost my Mom's sister at the age of 61, two of my cousins passed away under the age of 55. I do understand that losing an immediate family member is even harder. Sorry for your loss.
I totally feel u on that this song has ALOT OF POWER n makes me feel better everything I hear it!!!
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I had a stroke at 19 and have seizures from that. I'm disabled. To get my day started every morning I play this song as soon as i wake up..Kind of my Feel good battle song.I want to say thank you for making it.
Hope you have a blessed life ♥️
Music make us survive many situation in our life ,I truely believe this .keep your headup ,push forward every day ,like there no tomorrow and today is all that matters.
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In Jesus name I command everything to be restored. Jesus name!
@@psalm3496 you should pray for everyone not just the ones thats hurt
This song has so much hype in it, you can feel the energy it gives you soaring through your body. Makes you want to go out and WIN at something, actually accomplish something. Few songs can do that for me
Right on
Driving to work to this song gets me pumped
The Irish Reject this is a great song to listen to while running!!
It’s part of my workout playlist ❤️
Yes the song is encouraging
Im 66 and these guys move this old man. I love the power these guys have. The ding about the truth in life. I had cancer 35 years ago being told i had 6 mouths to live. And id never see a grandkid , now i have 8 great grandkids. The way im leaving is when im dead thats the state of my head. Dam i just love this song. Thank You Shinedown
I'm 64 & I love these guys. They lived some of their songs and it shows in the lyrics and videos
Good stuff & good advice
That's a sad story
Thats awesome, and I may or may not have teared up a little reading that.
55 yrs old and jamming to it everyday.
I'm 62 and I listen to these guys all the time. I love his voice.
I have been an addict for 35 years. Celebrated my 8 years last May. Shinedown has always been my #1 since 45 came out. Music is my serenity. 💗
That is awesome! I'm so fucking proud of you. I've got 8 years in Nov 😊❤
@@ALICIAVANJACKSON2008 That's amazing! Congratulations 🎉
@@ALICIAVANJACKSON2008 8 years? That is so awesome! Congratulations!! November is my belly button birth month. I am super proud of you too 🤟keep on rocking that shit!!!!!
Stay Strong!
My belly button birthday is today. Turkey day 🦃
LOVE! I needed this album after what i have been through in this padt year and a half. I almost lost my husbsnd unexpectedly while 30 weeks pregnant with our first baby. He was medflighted to Charlotte N.C. to have emergency open heart surgery after an ascending aortic dissection on 10/18/14. He proceeded to have multiple strokes and was on a vent in a coma for 19 days with a feeding tube and a tracheostomy. They pretty much told me to get his affairs in order. When he woke up he couldn't walk he could hardly hold his head up. he done almost 7 months of hard therapy and is walking! I gave birth to our daughter on December 20th of 2014 and we all came home together from the hospital on December 23rd. My 26th birthday. Shinedown has and always will be my favorite band. Their music has comforted me through some really hard times as well as some famtastic ones! Love Threat to survival! "The state of my head is to live! For my daughter and husband. Even when I feel like giving up sometimes."
I suffer from severe anxiety and it makes me get bad thoughts. Put earphones in and blast shine down is always cheering me up. Awesome stuff
JessiePVlogs through them they are helping so many folks suffering from illnesses, what a true blessing! I am praying for you Jessie, that your anxiety be BANISHED IN THE NAME OF JESUS! The LIVING WORD has SO SO MANY TIPS IN HOW TO SURVIVE anxiety / panic attacks. Face the Lion, God doesn’t want you to continue to suffer. Call out to him and he WILL heal you and take that anxiety away. I used to suffer from them also, I learned to realize that if I just hold on and start talking to God....and slow my breathing down but get busy (like start cleaning house or something physical) the anxiety will go away before you know it. Deep breathing buddy. Prayers for your healing!!!
Awwwww 🥰 your comment so heart warming and touching. Nice reading your comment, how are you doing..
Yes!!
Same
Me too
I don't always listen to Shinedown, but when i do... so does the rest of the neighborhood.
Dillon Trageser HAHA
Dillon Trageser omg same
Savage
same
lmao lucky neighborhood 😂
Heard this song while riding my Harley and dealing with PTSD on a 8 hour trip. Now I play it at least once a week!! Definitely has helped me deal with the crap.
Awwwww 🥰 your comment so heart warming and touching. Nice reading your comment, how are you doing..
Please be careful! I'm here bc my uncle rode his bike in the rain. We bonded with music and this felt right.
this song is so amazing! *plays this on repeat*
+leen hellemans I am going to listen to this song until i hate it.
+leen hellemans I got an ad for this song before the video played... so basically a free replay.
annibell way really? I do have one on apple music...
Castiel!
+Kaylee Hinds hi i luv this song.i heard it a week ago
its stuck in my head
If anyone has the chance to see Shinedown don't miss out because they're incredible live and give a great show. they're my favorite band and definitely my favorite live
I'm thinking about going to one of their concerts in a few months
I love this song because it’s about coming back from a stagnant place and rocking it out! Shinedown is my go to
Andrew Hooven just saw them at download they stole the show imo, much better performance than Manson and ozzy couldn’t believe it
I saw them live last night and I had never heard of them and they were SO AMAZING I LOVE THEM AND I LOVE WHEN THIS WAS SUNG LIVE. OMG BEST SHOW WITH GODSMACK TOO!
Same. They are my favorite Band and my favorite live aswell.
Beat... is so... catchy.
I'm obsessed.
+DemonsxXxHeart Indeed :P
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@DemonsxXxHeart Dude if ya think this song is catchy, have ya gave It All Adds Up a listen? NOW THAT'S CATCHY! :D
It is one of my favorites, totally bad ass!
Woke up blasting this. It felt so good and questioned myself for crying. I love this song so much, deep meaning.
There is no old or new shinedown there is just shinedown
That was exactly the "Sate of my head".
That's right it's Shinedown all the way .
Amen to that!
says the guy with the 5fdp picture lol.
@@TheA4LChannel Five finger butt punch?
Its 2020 buts still listenin to it. 😄
Yep and you get another reminder to listen again
Same
Shinedown has put out good tunes since 05. Been listening for 15 yrs. Keep rockin .
Amen bro 😎🤘
J. Klepacki I wasn’t born until 2006 but these songs keep me rocking too.
Have a goal? Reach it. Have a dream? Dream it. Have a life? Live it. Keep going, you are far stronger than you ever could have imagined. I believe in you.
Hey, that's the state of my head too
Only way I'm leaving is dead....best line ever
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Just found their music about 5 months ago. Damn! What have I been missing???
Look for enemies in shinedown
Charles Baker way too much!
Bully too. Awesome song
Leave a whisper, us and them, sound of madness, and Amaryllis, you will hear their best on those 4 albums, just loaded with hits, many that made the radio and a lot more that didn't make the radio, but very well should have
I agree, I just found out about them 2 years ago when they released Get Up. Great music great band. I have now listened to most of their 6 albums. They've become my favorite band.🤟
Shinedown did a concert in my town last month. My little brother past away on 2-21-16, we was going to go the the concert for our birthdays. The guys signed my concert ticket and I got hugs from all four of them, I had to apoloize to Brent cause I started crying when I saw him. He told me it was okay and gave me a second hug. My little brother was the one the got me hooked on these guys.
I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm really happy that they were so nice! I hope you can find comfort in listening to this group for both you and your brother.
Thanks. They rock.
I'm so sorry about your brother
that sucks man sorry to hear about your brother but things get better man
I'm so sorry. I have a half brother and he and my dad got into a fight so now he lives about 5 states away and the only time my brother ever saw me was when I was first born. i practically lost him😞
Everyone's all bitching about how Shinedown sounds different, and "it's not the same". You're right, it's not the same, but there's some of us who don't give a shit. Shinedown is Shinedown. If you can't handle their new style, you weren't a true fan to begin with.
+Mitch Watts There's a difference between being a fan and a blind follower. A fan likes someone for something. When they stop doing that something, why would you still like them? Personally I don't like their new sound, it's too poppy. That doesn't mean I don't wish them success, that doesn't mean I don't like their old music anymore. That does however mean that I will not listen to their new music. I had the same feeling when My Chemical Romance released their last album. I didn't like it so I didn't listen to it.
Edit: Also, if you liked their old stuff that doesn't mean you can't like their new stuff. Change isn't always bad. It just was this time, in my opinion.
Every artist evolves in there career as to the style of music they play. I personally along with Shinedown's true fans will want that change and we do, we have and we're rocking out to the Shinedown Sound of 2024.
Thanks guys for putting my emotions into lyrics with the best music ❤
Word. I will also never understand why fans turn on their favorite bands because of a band's growth and letting their artistry and musicality lead them to create new sounds and feelings and also inspired by not wanting to give their fans the same old thing over and over again. Versatility is not a bad thing, especially if versatility is mastered and Shinedown has mastered it on several occasions!
Fairly new fan who completely agrees with this!
I am a CSA survivor and this song has literally saved my life. As I read the comments, I see many others are survivors in their own rights. I'm glad we can all feel something from this. That it can help us battle our battles with pride and dignity. Truly this song is our anthem and I hope we all keep fighting...that's just the state of my head ✊👊 ❤🔥
I miss old Shinedown....
+Clementine Tholomew you mean the thrash metal. This is what alternative rock sounds like. They also don't wanna make the same album twice.
When has shinedown ever been thrash metal...?
+Matt C After reading your comment i'm convinced the M on your pic stands for muppet.
Jez Man you're telling me that Shinedown wasn't heavy in the old days?
They were heavier than this but they weren't thrash metal mate, that's ridiculous. They were hard rock. And they're not alternative rock now, they're pop rock.
This song just gives me chills when I hear it, I just use it as motivation against all the bullies I’ve been dealing with, and I’ll never back down when I hear this.
Ok, I’m 57 and no song has ever been more poignant in a moment of my life than hearing this for the 1st time today. Thanks Shinedown
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I'm 67 and I hear you!
I'm 52 this is Gen X forever
This is my battle song--and I'm sure I'm not alone. Thanks, Shinedown!
There will never be another rock band like Shinedown. This band has helped so many people I hope they know they've probably saved so many lives with their music. Brent and all the guys are fucking awesome.
They are so awesome band 😍
I’m seriously addicted to Shinedown.
I played Simple Man every day of my 1st pregnancy. I wanted a boy so bad. Losing him at 17 weeks & seeing them on his actual due date helped me deal with it all. I have 2 beautiful teenage girls now & see Shinedown whenever around. I still ball my eyes out for Simple Man, but it helps me honor my son.
😢❤😅🎉🤦🏻♀️💐🍽️🤷🏻♀️👀🥰🤪😪😭🙂↔️😏
May he rest in peace, god bless.
Another one of a kind band in my opinion , forever Shinedown
No other band (present or past) can give *half* the emotion Shinedown can in just *one* song.
Dead honest, RED SUN RISING might be my new favorite band. They actually top the emotion Shinedown gave in their songs
+GoAnimateKing WAN WAME (Since 2K12) Thanks for the tip! I really like them.
Not trying to change your opinion
+PillznarRy HAHAHA, I respect your thinking, BUT MAN you should listen to Adam Gontier and his songs and lyrics, he has new band called Saint Asonia ( officially best NEW rock band in 2015 ), and of course Three Days Grace ( officially best rock band in 2015 ) and best band ever for me :D
+milan miki Thanks you guys for recommending these two bands. Never heard of them b4 but really like what I'm hearing now.
THIS is the song helping me get through my husband's passing. We were (I am even more so now) such big Shinedown fans. Went to their concert for our honeymoon on November 26, 2003 then saw them again on December 2, 2023 for our 20th anniversary date. That was 36 days before he passed.
I'm obsessed with this band, they are all so talented. Brent's voice is amazing!!!!!
Me too! They have been the only band I have been listening to lately. Hands down, my favorite band ever.
I agree! :)
Same I have loved them since 45 came out. Brent is so hot!
I’m just filled with love for you and all of my fellow listeners. Shine down has been a theme to years of my life. From workouts to working long hours, to being miserable and being high, feeling joy. Tours Gratitude SHINEDOWN
I'm 61 and I love Shinedown. I listen to them everyday. They keep me sane!!! Thank you Brent Smith and Shinedown!!!!
Awwwww 🥰 your comment so heart warming and touching. Nice reading your comment, how are you doing..
this song is still so underrated and it makes me so incredibly mad. this song is definitely one of their best.
Shinedown is just one of the bands of all time. The Text is written and the Songs are getting sung
Shinedown sounds like it could fit into an inFamous game perfectly, particularly this song
This song literally saved my life... its my battle song..
Your songs inspire me to stay alive, because of your music! I love every word! And it makes me feel like I can get through the hard times I’m going through now! Thanks you Shinedown!
I will listen to this song till I am daed
LIVE ON MY MAN WITH THAT CONCRETE THICK SKIN!!!
At my last school, everyone basically hated me for no reason, and every time the bruises they gave me faded, I'd just get more. They made me feel like nothing, but shinedown kept me going, kept me fighting through life, and I'm here now. Yes, memories still haunt me and hurt me, but I'm letting them go. I'm leaving it behind and I've started over at my new school, with new people. I actually have friends now, and I feel happier than I have for a long time. I've been there for about a year and a half, and the people there are like family to me. Thank you for letting me come this far
I am glad you are finding happiness. Keep pushing my friend. There are good people in the world!
@@shagshag377 aww thanks
@Brandon Logue I'm actually a girl, but thanks 😁😁♥♥I will
We didn't die cause we never were born, we weren't born cause we never got the chance to rise, from the ashes of one, comes many.
Every one of their songs finds a way into my life! Just saw them in concert for the first time, absolutely awesome concert and a truly genuine dude. He even went out onto the lawn, in the rain, and sung to the people sitting out there!
Awwwww 🥰 your comment so heart warming and touching. Nice reading your comment, how are you doing..
Since I rediscovered Shinedown I have been absolutely positively obsessed with them. I love their positivity and the message they send out keep up the great work guys
They mixed into my Pandora over the Summer and I was hooked. SO good and their songs portray amazing messages.
This song is so FREAKING awesome, I really want to see them live!!
ya
Their amazing live!
THEY'RE
They are absolutely phenomenal live. They outperformed Five Finger Death Punch when I saw them a couple days ago. I will definitely be seeing them again on their next tour.
i was there five finger death punch was very unimpressive i though it was funny when they called out shinedowns pyrotechnics
My dad went to a shinedown concert with my big brother before I was born I wish I could see a shinedown concert I love shinedown I am a big fan ❤️
These guys are truly amazing live. I love their simple sets without flash and BS. Just great music and great talent.
This is what makes Shinedown great. They aren't all noise like others are nowadays, they're pure straight down to the voice into the mic and stick to the drum kind of band.
+Andrew DeLorenzo 100% agreed! You know it's real talent when you see no real set. Just instruments and great vocals. They are a really nice group of guys to. care for their fans. Big fan in MA was a kid with disabilities. They found him, now every time they are near here - they call the kid and send a limo to pick him up to see the show stage side! EVERY TIME! Dont see that much anymore.
+Tam Lee You know a band really cares about their fans and their community when they do something like that! I've been a huge fan of them for so many years, back in 2008 my friend would always play the Sound of Madness album everyday we hungout and I didn't know who Shinedown was at first but I loved them after hearing the album seemingly hundreds of times. Since then I've gotten hooked on all of Shinedowns music and covers. Hopefully I'm lucky enough to meet Brent, Zach, Barry an Eric someday, that truly would be a dream come true.
+Tam Lee I hope your dream comes true! Nothing like meeting an artist you love.
Saw them for my first gig in January! Halestorm, Shinedown, Black Stone Cherry. Carnival of Madness was a great tour!
There's only one way to listen to Shinedown is loud loud loud. I love it max and you
Still me band
One of the greatest bands in this decade can't get enough of their music !!!
Battle up, come on dudes ,bring it on THE REAL
Saw Shinedown in concert for the first time on May 29, 2019. Best Concert ever!
Thank you Shinedown.. I'm still here because of your music.
Live on!!!!❤
I forget how much I love these guys until one of their songs comes on and I feel like they're singing about my life!! 🖤
SHINEDOWN!! Hey guys! I am soooo excited that you will be playing in Kearney Nebraska in June!! I just wanted to give you a heads up that State of My Head should be played and dedicated to the Huskers!! If you know anything about Nebraska is that we bleed red...Husker Red that is!! Our humble Kearney venue will erupt louder than any stadium you have ever played in if you do this!! Thanks for stopping in Kearney!! We can't wait for this concert!!!
YOU BOYS TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT LIFE. LOVE, Love, LOVE YOU GUYS.....LOVE YOUR SONS NAME...PERFECT CHOICE
One of the best concerts I have seen of the hundreds I have been to over the years. I can't wait to see them again.
This band never disappoints I love every song
The song that makes me put that gun down and jam out until i forget about my struggles and get lost in the music
I never get tired of this song! ❤️
Same
Been 8 years and I'm still rounding em up 💪
Has anyone else had this song stuck in their head even in your dreams?
yep
yup
I love this song
me
Yes I have
I found all my ole songs I use to play back in 2016 it's 2023 an bumping them to the max 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Shinedown getting me through quarantine 2020...
You guys never disappoint.
This is my favorite song. I woke up disappointed and upset and I just listened to this song while writing and it just made my day.
This song and others by Shinedown get your heart pumping and your body moving. Still listening in 2024..
Best band ever.
nope nirvana is
+cool Fisher No, it´s AC/DC
+Frank “La Cobra” Buchard Thats like comparing diamonds and diamonds. Both are legendary.
THATS TRUE
Nope. RED SUN RISING is. At least their not like every other band, trying to get the best sounds and trying to copy everyone else with one different thing to prevent looking like a copycat. RSR has great emotion in their songs, as My Muse is my favorite song now. They have a good 90's style music, which sets them apart from every other band.
This song seriously just inspired me to not give up! Thank you!💖
The voice in Shinedown is awesome I could listen to the all day
Yes I am, these boys are nothing but genius. I hope they stick around and don't disappear. I know you love them the whole world should listen.🙃
@Shinedown if you read this by some lucky chance for me. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my life on more than one occasion. Since I’ve joined the military, life’s been beating me down. But this song picks me back up. This song along with diamond eyes and what a shame.
I am a U.S. ARMY Vet, keep your head up. Life isn't easy, military life especially. Trust me, one day you will look back at your time in the service as one of the best experiences in your life. Be proud of your service and keep your head up.
Thank you for you service
@@ittybitty2112 couldnt have said it better myself.
Thank u for ur service
If you ever need to talk I'm here for you brother. They have helped me out in the bad times as well. Those who shared my oath are my family and I'm always here for my family.
I love ur music, u guys have saved my life (literally).! Thank you.! ull always be my # 1
SAME!
+Karlee Jenkins I want to meet you
Betty Buford They've done the same for me also. Big Shinedown fan but 2 songs give me reason to face the days.
Betty Buford 45 saved mine
My favorite band. I love Shinedown so much. I want to see them live. I need a hug from all of them
the lead singer is so so sexy lol but I've loved shinedown since I was a toddler !!!!
Amber Smith Brent Smith is So Sexy! I've seen Shinedown twice. I want to Hug all of them too.
Same man. Brents vocals are just as good live. A quality a lot of artists don't have today
They are amazing live LOVE THEM!
Amber Smith one of the best bands live. If you have the chance don't miss out because they're amazing
This Song helps me alot. Quitted Drugs since Shinedown.
I fell in love with Shinedown from the very first album!! I was fortunate enough to see them with 5FDP and one of the greatest shows I have ever seen!! Keep kicking ass Shinedown you guy's are fucking amazing!! Plus like I have commented on other Shinedown videos your music helped get me through some of the most dire and horrible times of my life from being homeless, drug and alcohol addicted, suicidal, my depression and PTSD.....this is real, honest and life changing/saving music!!! Thank you Shinedown!!
This band raises the soul....I was paralyzed from a rock climbing accident For 10 months.Now I'm back in the metal on the drums,Rock On brothers.
Powerful , gets the point, it’s how I feel about my career and life
I play this song everyday at work...
me too
Great songwriters, great performers, serious musicians, and great lyrics: "We've been shot up, beat up by the fallin' of the arrows (arrows, arrows, arrows)
Yeah, I'm full of deep cuts right down to the marrow
But there's no doubt we'll get out from the bottom of the barrel."
It says how so many of us out there feel.
55 yrs on this earth and I agree...Shinedown ROCKS!!
I haven't really liked a Shinedown song in years but I'm loving this one. Good job guys.
you must be Crazy because I have yet to find even one song of theirs that isn't top knotch!They are without a doubt the tightest and most original band I have ever heard.And I've heard ALOT of bands!In my younger years I had a concert stub book that had over 300 stubs from concerts I've seen.Too bad for you,seems all your taste is in your mouth....
Tami Munsee Really? You're going to talk to me like that because we have different opinions? How about if you shut the fuck up and sit down.
moonlitenmagic Preach it.
Always have to listen to my battle song
I struggle with depression and this song motivates me to get out of bed and get ready for school. But when I come home I break. And it just sucks. So thank you shinedown for motivating me.
Awwwww 🥰 your comment so heart warming and touching. Nice reading your comment, how are you doing..
I have to say this.. I know a lot of people have their own opinions, but to say they strayed away from Shinedown music is insane. They said that they would change the music up on this album and they did. And it ROCKS. I love every song on this album. Sound of Madness will probably always be my favorite, but this is my second favorite album now. I will continue to love and support them and this album. Amazing job as always guys! Love ya'll so much! 😊 PS: loved that Jake was in the beginning of the video! He's AWESOME. 👍
I'm 59 and Shinedown is my new favorite band! Next to Def Leppard of course
Damn. Better enjoy them now, before the dementia sets in next year old timer.
I'm 57 and I love them. I was lucky to get to see them last Summer and I will be seeing them again!!!
Shinedown is for people of all ages. I’m 17 and I enjoy them more than anything
Right on sister.
I'm 55 and LOVE this band!!
Idc what anyone says Shinedown has the most uplifting and inspirational songs I've ever heard and Zach myer is an amazing writer.
Who's listening 2019? Gotta love it!!!
7/29/19
#stateofmyhead2019
Me 9/5/19
Their best song to date by a country mile!
9/18/19
The fucking chorus...
“They don’t know where we’ve been, we got that CONCRETE-STREET SKIN!”
Makes me feel like I can walk through walls. One of their best songs, no doubt.
This song to me means I will fight and it is go time
This song makes me feel like I could take every religious being at once.
AND WIN!
There has never been, nor will there ever be a band that can make me feel and reach me quite like Brent Smith and the band Shinedown can❤
My boyfriend loved Shinedown, but since I took him to a Shinedown concert he has never and will never be the same. He will rock out in the middle of the kitchen when Shinedown comes on.
I grew up on this shit I love Shinedown so much
I'd love to feel you🙄😐😒 sorry misread
Brent Smith is amazing
I know I've been listening to them for years I've been through ups and downs with them I've hit the bottle so much and became sober
This song helped me get through addiction
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
As someone who has struggled with OCD and depression this song definitely hits right where it feels.
The quality of the music video is amazing as well could tell they put a lot of time and effort into putting this out there for us to see.
Rock on!
That’s the state of my head…, oh yes. Battle whatever is in our path ❤️
Yeah!
I swear they have a song for every mood your in. I love them
SHINEDOWN NEVER LEFT! Not my house anyway!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Get out there and do what you do,You don't disappoint! That's for sure,love Shinedown!!
I don't always listen to Shinedown, but when I do I listen to the best songs they have out there especially this song love it!!! #stateofmyhead
Need some more shine down in our life.The real life
My Dad made me listen to this song in the first place, we used to play it every time he took me to matches of Football, because it made me feel unplayable, now that I’m 18, I’ve come back, cause I got my RCL (Right Cruciate Ligament) broken, and play this song still gives me the strength to keep working hard