I really love the one part that goes that was then and this is now and we made it through the woods somehow willing and able to breathe Because the fact that is says willing to breathe is something I haven't heard a lot but like sometimes it feels like you don't deserve the simple things like breathing so being willing to breathe means like opening yourself up to accepting help and I really love that Idk why
Oh wow where have you been hiding that beautiful dancing. The dance and song both tell stories of their own, and together create an emotional masterpiece. Not long ago I did a drama workshop involving making a dancey routine (not intended as a dance though) and was about finding the story in something rather than making a story about something, and now I understand more what it means to find a story within something. Congrats, this is beautiful ❤️
...Yes she did dance. For all intent and purpose Malinda, in this piece, sitting in the chair unmoving is dancing. The other dancer's character is the leading character yes, it's the one that is always at the root of the movement and the nature of Malinda's character makes is she is the one pushed or inert or passive, because that's how the character is in that moments. And yes it's dancing. It's all part of the choreography. Giving grief to this character's stillness is like reprimanding a blind woman for not seing. The stillness and holding and pushing is as much part of the dancing as the most 'dancy' parts. Also you clearly don't realise it's not easy to have the part of the one who is moved, pushed and pulled and held on. Plus having to synchronise movements, having to move with a partner, even one who isn't doing a complexe figure, like the movements have to work and answer each other. That's not done in one beat.
As a physical therapist, this is so enjoyable to watch! There is actually a therapy method mostly for depressive people, which is called "Leibtherapie" in german (don't know the english pendant, sry!) and most of the aspects of this method are covered in this video! The method focusses on these psychological aspects by using the motor- and sensory system: Body awareness, warmth, breath, middle, bottom, be passive/active, demarcation, aggression, tension, quality of movement and dialogue. Your video is so freaking good, that i want to travel back in time and tell my former teacher in that subject to show that video in class. This is not only art. It is pure reality, it is therapy and I feel like you understood the topic of this video both intellectually and emotionally :)
I wish I could explain. How this video reminded me of my mom’s body after she had an accident resulting in her being a quad. It shows the way both. Her body and mind moved and how my sister and I tried to reach her but were unable to. The pain and deep sadness, the depression for us all was never resolved. This was beautiful but haunting. I miss my mom so badly.
I didn't even realize I had started holding my breath at some point while watching this until it was over and I exhaled. It's.... stunning. I will admit to crying a bit, but it was... needed? If that makes sense?
Strange, but I had the exact same experience. Which is odd, because, for the first minute or so, I was thinking "nice song, but rather strange approach for the video itself." Then, without even realizing it, I found myself completely involved with it.
@@JamesDavidWalley For me it was the intense emotion in the first parts of the dance that held me, when they were starting to move in more "traditional" common expressive dance moves, it was less interesting. I know it needed the contrast, but I also know the whole piece (music and dance) captivated me like no other modern dance ever managed to.
"I will admit to crying a bit, but it was... needed? If that makes sense?" Makes perfect sense, in all honesty the ability to cry is a blessing. It may feel bad in the moment but it gives you a release, I say this as a person who has struggled with allowing myself to cry in the past, I needed it. Or maybe I'm reading too much into your comment, who knows.
[Verse 1] We're a bomb, ticking time away You belong to hours from another day Hold on, hold on, hold on [Verse2] All we need is one disaster, one relief Hearts beat hoping for that old belief And holding on, hold on, hold on [Chorus 1] But that was then, and this is now And we made it through the woods somehow Willing and able to breathe And surrender [Verse 3] Somedays speaking words that I can't hear Run away or watch you slowly dissapear Hold on, hold on, hold on [Chorus 2] But that was then, and this is now And we made it through the woods somehow Fighting to keep what we won And just surrender [Bridge] Let it be safe once again to lie down and sleep Make it easy, make it simple and be with me Surrender, ooh [Chorus 1] But that was then, and this is now And we made it through the woods somehow Willing and able to breathe
Kira Kitsune no that’s wrong the real lyrics are this: [Verse 1] Despite our bumblebees When is there a day today? Bok, karma, karma [idk anymore I’m too confused] But this is the time We made a bush Wow, breathe And just.. -GIVE UP
I am in awe... This is a stunning video to go with a stunning song. Not even best selling artists can create a video this intense and meaningful through nothing but dance.
@@miIitaryminded I like Kate Bush, I like "Running up that hill". The video was creative and artistic. But you are still flattering Kate Bush here with this comparison. Malinda did so much more with so much less. But you are right, there have been artists like Kate Bush, Queen, the Beatles and early Elvis (among many others) that have been (or are) extremely creative and move outside of contemporary limits without looking pretentious. Melinda does this in this here video.
57thorns I was just showing where I think the inspiration came from. I like both but you’ll find that even kate bush probably even had outside influences from other artists.
I teared up by the first hold on when Malinda grabbed the woman's arm. Malinda is so unbelievably talented and so skilled at conveying the exact emotions she wants. I'm adoring all of her original music.
This is so much more powerful and meaningful than all those insignificant songs we hear on the radio. The melody, the lyrics, the coreography, it's just.. Wow, thank you for this.
I totally agree with you, that´s why when people ask me which is my favorite artist I just go with, TH-camrs, like the amazing Malinda here, because they create such beautiful, personal and unique work, at least the ones that I know
Reminds me of a time I helped my then 10 yr old daughter with severe hyperacusis and the acoustic shock/mesophonia that never ended for a year. "When your ship goes through a hurricane, hold onto the mast and wait...and breath....There are calmer waters ahead." (PS: My daughter and I are doing better now.)
Just to let you know that you are still making people feel okay when they are not okay with this song. Four, five, ten years after - you still will. Thank you.
As someone who has PTSD along with other mental disorders, this song personally does touch me. It makes me cry every time I hear it and it's honestly my favorite song out of the whole series
This made me cry. It echoes so much with what i lived. I could feel the struggle, I lived this struggle. But I've made it out of this. This is beautiful, the choregraphy, the lyrics, the melody. I love it ! I really really love it. Thanks for this beautiful song !
this is just. wow. the choreography is amazing and all the kind of static things fit so well with the vibe of the music. and the emotion behind the dancing is awesome. great video
What a beautiful song, I have depression and suffer terribly with anxiety. This video moved something inside me, I feel like I understand why I am the way I am. Now I can move on, I know what I need to do now. Thank you.
This song has helped my wife when she is battling manic episodes of her bipolar disorder, and my daughter as well with her depression, thanks very much, Malinda
I have PTSD and this touched me so much. At the time of watching this, I had just been in the ER because I had a ptsd episode that caused my white blood cells to go high and I got very sick. But this song has in a sense been a jumpstart to get back to work on getting better. You have no idea what that means to me. Thank you so much.
In case you didn’t know, this song is about our mental illnesses get the better of us in life. The fighting is trying to battle getting through life’s struggles. You feel darkness inside and you don’t know where to go or what to do
This video actually led me to tears. Im a Brazilian 37 yrs male. (Me and my wife are facing some depression problems, and i couldn't relate till read some comments.. )
Oh...oh my. This drove me to tears. This is exactly what is happening in my marriage right now, and off and on for years. My spouse suffered immense trauma as a child, and was later abused, leading them to flip-flop between living normally, needing a lift, and violently pushing me away. This weekend was 1:38 all over again. The confusion and pain in the other girl's body language was so relatable it was painful. Except for me, continuing to try, to hold on makes the situation worse. There's nothing to do but hold on. Eventually we'll be dancing together again, even if only for a week or two. Thank you for this emotional release. I'll be sure to come back to it in the future.
I can't relate to this from any perspective. This doesn't touch my life experience in any real way, but this video MADE me understand.. Hats off to the choreographer. Well done.
The way that the different movements say things about unhealthy relationships and the pressure one person can be given to do things they don’t want to do is shown perfectly in that some relationships can be both a hug and a punch.
This completley reminds me of my brother and the relationship we have, he has to learn to deal with a depressed brother going through mental struggles and he was unable to see he was becoming toxic, he cares and we're trying to move on but this is the exact metaphor we need
This song reminds me of the relationship I have with my (basically) mom. She passed away and I only now can clearly see that relationship wasn't what either of us wanted. This was one of the best original songs I've heard on TH-cam.
I have PTSD along with a TBI and as soon as this song started I started to get very emotional. Then I read the background and I couldn't listen anymore, to close
I'm nearly completely non functional after listening and watching this... WHY HAVEN'T I HEARD OF YOU UNTIL TODAY??!! I've never wanted to be some Hollywood Mogul or Billionaire so bad in my life - just to put you on Broadway or in a movie to show the World who you are.
The first time I watched this it destroyed me. Full on sobbing. It speaks things I can't put into words about raising a child with PTSD and RAD; the non responsive days, the giving up, the clinging, the fighting, that some days I'm the broken down one and he's there for me, the days we are normal and happy. It's all there. I still cry when I see it, because I feel understood. This is truly beautiful. Thank you for making it.
The way Malinda lashed out during the first chorus made me sob uncontrollably 😭 All of this was too heart-wrenchingly beautiful and I love it so much. The way it all seems so hopeless "but we made it through the woods somehow" I can't. I just can't.
Every single time I rewatch this it has a totally different and super meaningful message and that is so cool. I still can’t figure out quite what the message is supposed to be but I am incredibly moved anyway.
This is a very beautiful and powerful song. It shows the plight of those who deal with various mental illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia, anger issues, PTSD etc. It really shows an insight into such a person's mind.
So beautiful. It also seems to be a reflection of the inner struggles Malinda has with Arfid. How she slips in and out of sync with herself as she struggles through the vicissitudes of daily life with anxiety and ARFID. A beautiful, touching piece of work. .
Oh my god I’m crying! This is so accurate of the way my brain works; one minute I’m fine, all happy, then I’m so delicate and I snap so easily. Autism sucks y’all
Holy crap, your talent is amazing. This song and the dance with it are extremely emotional and provocative. You have displayed all the emotions of deep depression, anger and Hope that is common in people with PTSD ( I am one ) and depression in a very dramatic and beautiful way. Absolutely incredible and beautiful.
I can't stop crying this song is so emotional and it's hitting me hard. I suffer from PTSD myself, just watching the video and watching the motions that you performed his me deep. I feel that pain everyday and I have to live with it for the rest of my life. You're a beautiful and special woman to see the pain and actually sing a song about it. Thank you, you're an angel.
This is outstanding, I never stumbled up with something that represented hope and struggle so beautifully. The message is clear in a empathetic and emotionally evoking way. I completely love the work that was done in this piece, from music to choreography to how it is filmed, everything. You are going places not many people are capable to represent clearly. Thank you for your art, passion and dedication it is beyond beautiful in a much grater way than a standard. Seriously wow👏🏻💛
this song just really hits me in the gut and in the heart (in a good way I promise ) because i've got PTSD from sexual abuse, suicide attempts, and a lot of shitty stuff that comes with depression. The lyrics really connected with me, and I love how this song can be both incredibly somber and deep, but also so full of hope and strength. I also love how the two dancers were supporting each other, even when one of them pushed away, refusing help, they still weren't alone in that. Keep writing Malinda, you're touching lives
It's been a few weeks i had some lyrics from this song in my head, and couldn't remember which song it was from, and I've searched without finding. Two days ago I decided to give up, and here I am listening to this song again and realizing it's the one I was looking for! I'm so happy I could cry, I'm not letting it be forgotten from now on!
Great storytelling happens when the tale is a familiar one, when you can relate, you see it as genuine, it rings true. It's when you hear an amazingly lovely, soul-stirring vocal, when you see two beautiful ladies engaged in emotionally-compelling dance, and you think to yourself, "Yeah, it's like that sometimes." And you don't mean the dancing or singing -- the "it" is simply life, in all its struggle and joy and pain and longing. I love your insight! You know stuff....
..... No words to describe this.... Your video just literally showed mine and my husbands struggle with getting me sober and off prescription pain killers. This LITERALLY was us... So beautifully done Malinda and hits so close to home. BRAVO 👏
HOW have I not found this before now!? Malinda, you stun me every time I listen to another song of yours, and I fuckin cry through all of them that are this emotional because they just...resonate...so damn deeply, in such a profound and beautiful and painful way. Thank you for giving this to us
Teach me how to breathe again, because I swear I was holding my breath until my lungs hurt. I always do that when I am listening to the song that moves my soul. This is perfection. Art in the purest form.
I only started following/subscribing Translator Fails 2 months ago, and now hearing Malinda's debut album, i can safely say this is probably the best song on it. Surrender is beautiful, inspiring, empowering, and is actually the perfect song to drive to when you have to go work before the sun rises. On the "Rocky Song Scale", i give it a perfect 10/10
Oh my goodness, this is one hundred percent the most beautiful music video I’ve ever seen. The haunting beauty that the movements convey is just so powerful. Words can’t express what this made me feel.
I honestly don’t have words to describe how beautiful this is and how it made me feel. The song was amazing, the video was amazing but together?! Just wow!
This is so beautiful... I don’t think I can even describe it... the dancing and the song just complimented each other so well and this entire thing was extraordinarily lovely. Terrific job well done to everyone.
The art form of dance so powerful and paired with the equally powerful art form of music you can really convey a powerful message. and this was powerful
Wow this was so beautiful and powerful. The cinematography was wonderful. It was just so beautiful. Especially since the setting was a dance studio. The limited resources in terms of props and setting were used so well.
4k likes and only 18 dislikes, you did amazing, and the people who disliked it were probably just.. unable to understand it. I have dealt with many mental health issues in the past and am slowly, but finally, making my way through them, this video made me cry for many reasons, but most of all, the video, the dance, the lyrics.. this song was captivating. I couldn't take my eyes away, I had to see it through, thank you for making such a beautiful thing.
I dont think you (Malinda) will ever see this comment, but i finally have the guts to say this. I discovered this song (and you along) 3 years ago, during my recovery. The year before i was in a recovery home since i suffered a severe cerebral hemorage. Survival odd: 2 out of 3 people wont make it past 1 month of said incident. And the 1 month time span is generous. Been in a come, and lost my memory for 6 months. Than it was slowly recovering. This song and its dance routine make me think of the recovery period. I was the malinda patient, my wife the therapist. She was always there. She is always there. This whole routine reminds me of that. It is a part of my life i cannot switch off or ignore. I just have to deal with it. But we will make it through the woods somehow.... Uff, this was more difficult to post than anticipated. I might edit this, dunno
I haven’t come back to this song for a while but I’m home alone and I just played this and sung it at the top of my lungs and I’m crying and it feels as good as it did the first time. I love you, Malinda ❤ thank you for everything
I have just been listening to this again and again. It’s so beautiful and emotional it shows how some people actually are suffering and it is just amazing I love it
Was this like a parallel of Hellen Keller and her Teacher Ann Sullivan It’s what I felt when watching this The struggles of Ann teaching Hellen to learn to read and talk till she surrendered from fighting her and eventually spoke
The video reminded me the time I had depression and when I read the description I realised why. Absolutely stunning and beautiful. Keep up the good work!
I felt this so hard. I hadn't heard the song before and I wasn't twenty seconds in before I was like "I know that feeling." Beautifully done both song and choreography.
I've struggled with ptsd from a series of traumatic events in my early years. Recently, I was assaulted in what I thought was a safe place, and I haven't been able to go back to normal life. This song helps me a lot with thinking about my healing process and helping my friends understand what's happening to me
It’s so weird watching this after I watched ‘Gradually Watermelon’ a million times. Lol. But I think your REALLY good Malinda and I’m happy I found this song. The lyrics really go on with the music and the dancing is so sycronized. Really a masterpiece.
Thank you. I felt this. I've been through some stuff, and this video touches on the soul of that experience. Sending all of you love. Life can be tough sometimes, but we can make it through the woods.
I really love the one part that goes that was then and this is now and we made it through the woods somehow willing and able to breathe
Because the fact that is says willing to breathe is something I haven't heard a lot but like sometimes it feels like you don't deserve the simple things like breathing so being willing to breathe means like opening yourself up to accepting help and I really love that Idk why
OH MY GOSH I WAS NOTICED HI
Sorry I'm freaking out this has never happened before wow I'm so happy! Thank you wow 😂
Oh wow where have you been hiding that beautiful dancing. The dance and song both tell stories of their own, and together create an emotional masterpiece. Not long ago I did a drama workshop involving making a dancey routine (not intended as a dance though) and was about finding the story in something rather than making a story about something, and now I understand more what it means to find a story within something. Congrats, this is beautiful ❤️
Beth xxx Not hating but she barely danced. The other girl did all the dancing. Again, not hating.
She did barely any dancing?
What?? she danced!!
...Yes she did dance. For all intent and purpose Malinda, in this piece, sitting in the chair unmoving is dancing. The other dancer's character is the leading character yes, it's the one that is always at the root of the movement and the nature of Malinda's character makes is she is the one pushed or inert or passive, because that's how the character is in that moments. And yes it's dancing. It's all part of the choreography. Giving grief to this character's stillness is like reprimanding a blind woman for not seing. The stillness and holding and pushing is as much part of the dancing as the most 'dancy' parts.
Also you clearly don't realise it's not easy to have the part of the one who is moved, pushed and pulled and held on. Plus having to synchronise movements, having to move with a partner, even one who isn't doing a complexe figure, like the movements have to work and answer each other. That's not done in one beat.
@@cajunflave64 not hating but there's song which doesn't have single sound and it's still song so I don't think dancing is only when you move
As a physical therapist, this is so enjoyable to watch! There is actually a therapy method mostly for depressive people, which is called "Leibtherapie" in german (don't know the english pendant, sry!) and most of the aspects of this method are covered in this video! The method focusses on these psychological aspects by using the motor- and sensory system: Body awareness, warmth, breath, middle, bottom, be passive/active, demarcation, aggression, tension, quality of movement and dialogue. Your video is so freaking good, that i want to travel back in time and tell my former teacher in that subject to show that video in class.
This is not only art. It is pure reality, it is therapy and I feel like you understood the topic of this video both intellectually and emotionally :)
You are doing good in the world helping those with mental health issues I hope you are having a nice day/night
i would die for u. probably not what any therapist wants to hear, but i said what i said. thanks for doing what u do.
Leibtherapie means body therapy. That is an awesome comment and observation...and video.
THAT IS SO COOL the fact that all the parts of this video are just so real and perfect is so beautiful
I wish I could explain. How this video reminded me of my mom’s body after she had an accident resulting in her being a quad. It shows the way both. Her body and mind moved and how my sister and I tried to reach her but were unable to. The pain and deep sadness, the depression for us all was never resolved. This was beautiful but haunting. I miss my mom so badly.
Shut up. THIS IS PURE ART. OMG. I'm emotional.
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I didn't even realize I had started holding my breath at some point while watching this until it was over and I exhaled. It's.... stunning. I will admit to crying a bit, but it was... needed? If that makes sense?
Strange, but I had the exact same experience. Which is odd, because, for the first minute or so, I was thinking "nice song, but rather strange approach for the video itself." Then, without even realizing it, I found myself completely involved with it.
Yea, me too. Its amazing how her music can make me feel like that.
I was kinda crying as well but I wasn’t at the same time. Weird
@@JamesDavidWalley For me it was the intense emotion in the first parts of the dance that held me, when they were starting to move in more "traditional" common expressive dance moves, it was less interesting. I know it needed the contrast, but I also know the whole piece (music and dance) captivated me like no other modern dance ever managed to.
"I will admit to crying a bit, but it was... needed? If that makes sense?" Makes perfect sense, in all honesty the ability to cry is a blessing. It may feel bad in the moment but it gives you a release, I say this as a person who has struggled with allowing myself to cry in the past, I needed it. Or maybe I'm reading too much into your comment, who knows.
[Verse 1]
We're a bomb, ticking time away
You belong to hours from another day
Hold on, hold on, hold on
[Verse2]
All we need is one disaster, one relief
Hearts beat hoping for that old belief
And holding on, hold on, hold on
[Chorus 1]
But that was then, and this is now
And we made it through the woods somehow
Willing and able to breathe
And surrender
[Verse 3]
Somedays speaking words that I can't hear
Run away or watch you slowly dissapear
Hold on, hold on, hold on
[Chorus 2]
But that was then, and this is now
And we made it through the woods somehow
Fighting to keep what we won
And just surrender
[Bridge]
Let it be safe once again to lie down and sleep
Make it easy, make it simple and be with me
Surrender, ooh
[Chorus 1]
But that was then, and this is now
And we made it through the woods somehow
Willing and able to breathe
W
Thanks
Genius.com who? 😂
In verse three its actually 'he holds on, i hold on, hold on'
Kira Kitsune no that’s wrong the real lyrics are this:
[Verse 1]
Despite our bumblebees
When is there a day today?
Bok, karma, karma
[idk anymore I’m too confused]
But this is the time
We made a bush
Wow, breathe
And just..
-GIVE UP
One word : P O W E R F U L
Truly beautiful malinda, you never fail to amaze❤💖💕😘
I am in awe... This is a stunning video to go with a stunning song. Not even best selling artists can create a video this intense and meaningful through nothing but dance.
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I agree
@@miIitaryminded I like Kate Bush, I like "Running up that hill". The video was creative and artistic.
But you are still flattering Kate Bush here with this comparison.
Malinda did so much more with so much less.
But you are right, there have been artists like Kate Bush, Queen, the Beatles and early Elvis (among many others) that have been (or are) extremely creative and move outside of contemporary limits without looking pretentious. Melinda does this in this here video.
57thorns I was just showing where I think the inspiration came from.
I like both but you’ll find that even kate bush probably even had outside influences from other artists.
I teared up by the first hold on when Malinda grabbed the woman's arm. Malinda is so unbelievably talented and so skilled at conveying the exact emotions she wants. I'm adoring all of her original music.
This is probably the wrong thing to focus on, but I love that chair.
I'm pretty sure my grandma had a chair almost exactly like it.
Lol I love this comment
Hey :) whatever brings you back good ol memories :3
You can focus on anything you want to. If everyone was supposed to have the same reactions there would be no point to any of this.
Actually same though
This cracked me up… so funny😂😂😂
This is so much more powerful and meaningful than all those insignificant songs we hear on the radio. The melody, the lyrics, the coreography, it's just.. Wow, thank you for this.
I totally agree with you, that´s why when people ask me which is my favorite artist I just go with, TH-camrs, like the amazing Malinda here, because they create such beautiful, personal and unique work, at least the ones that I know
Reminds me of a time I helped my then 10 yr old daughter with severe hyperacusis and the acoustic shock/mesophonia that never ended for a year. "When your ship goes through a hurricane, hold onto the mast and wait...and breath....There are calmer waters ahead." (PS: My daughter and I are doing better now.)
Just to let you know that you are still making people feel okay when they are not okay with this song. Four, five, ten years after - you still will. Thank you.
As someone who has PTSD along with other mental disorders, this song personally does touch me. It makes me cry every time I hear it and it's honestly my favorite song out of the whole series
This made me cry. It echoes so much with what i lived. I could feel the struggle, I lived this struggle. But I've made it out of this. This is beautiful, the choregraphy, the lyrics, the melody. I love it ! I really really love it.
Thanks for this beautiful song !
this is just. wow. the choreography is amazing and all the kind of static things fit so well with the vibe of the music. and the emotion behind the dancing is awesome. great video
it's my fave from the album thank you so much for that masterpiece
She has an album?
What a beautiful song, I have depression and suffer terribly with anxiety. This video moved something inside me, I feel like I understand why I am the way I am. Now I can move on, I know what I need to do now. Thank you.
I really want to know the backstory to this music video it was so good
Did you read the discription
Brett Joos her boyfriend is a veteran and there is diseases on both sides it’s a hard thing to go through
This video deserves more views. People should value real talent like this.
As someone who has helped others with their mental illness and who also has anxiety and depression, I felt this video in my soul
Why would anyone ever dislike this?
Oh I get it... they were watching it upside down.
This song has helped my wife when she is battling manic episodes of her bipolar disorder, and my daughter as well with her depression, thanks very much, Malinda
So glad to see another wonderfully inspiring piece from you, Malinda!
I have PTSD and this touched me so much. At the time of watching this, I had just been in the ER because I had a ptsd episode that caused my white blood cells to go high and I got very sick. But this song has in a sense been a jumpstart to get back to work on getting better. You have no idea what that means to me. Thank you so much.
OMG THAT CHOREO AND THE SONG IT'S BEAUTIFUL
In case you didn’t know, this song is about our mental illnesses get the better of us in life.
The fighting is trying to battle getting through life’s struggles.
You feel darkness inside and you don’t know where to go or what to do
This video actually led me to tears. Im a Brazilian 37 yrs male. (Me and my wife are facing some depression problems, and i couldn't relate till read some comments.. )
I see a patient and her therapist here. Wonderfully moving and human. ❤️
Oh...oh my. This drove me to tears. This is exactly what is happening in my marriage right now, and off and on for years. My spouse suffered immense trauma as a child, and was later abused, leading them to flip-flop between living normally, needing a lift, and violently pushing me away. This weekend was 1:38 all over again. The confusion and pain in the other girl's body language was so relatable it was painful. Except for me, continuing to try, to hold on makes the situation worse. There's nothing to do but hold on. Eventually we'll be dancing together again, even if only for a week or two.
Thank you for this emotional release. I'll be sure to come back to it in the future.
I can't relate to this from any perspective. This doesn't touch my life experience in any real way, but this video MADE me understand.. Hats off to the choreographer. Well done.
2 years ago when I first heard this, it had a very different meaning then today. It makes a lot more sense now.
Very soft but with strong meaning.
The way that the different movements say things about unhealthy relationships and the pressure one person can be given to do things they don’t want to do is shown perfectly in that some relationships can be both a hug and a punch.
This completley reminds me of my brother and the relationship we have, he has to learn to deal with a depressed brother going through mental struggles and he was unable to see he was becoming toxic, he cares and we're trying to move on but this is the exact metaphor we need
I can’t remember if I blinked through the video.. I know I had to hold back tears though. Wow, Malinda. Powerful.
This song reminds me of the relationship I have with my (basically) mom. She passed away and I only now can clearly see that relationship wasn't what either of us wanted. This was one of the best original songs I've heard on TH-cam.
Where has this been my entire life
I have PTSD along with a TBI and as soon as this song started I started to get very emotional. Then I read the background and I couldn't listen anymore, to close
I'm nearly completely non functional after listening and watching this... WHY HAVEN'T I HEARD OF YOU UNTIL TODAY??!! I've never wanted to be some Hollywood Mogul or Billionaire so bad in my life - just to put you on Broadway or in a movie to show the World who you are.
The first time I watched this it destroyed me. Full on sobbing. It speaks things I can't put into words about raising a child with PTSD and RAD; the non responsive days, the giving up, the clinging, the fighting, that some days I'm the broken down one and he's there for me, the days we are normal and happy. It's all there. I still cry when I see it, because I feel understood. This is truly beautiful. Thank you for making it.
The way Malinda lashed out during the first chorus made me sob uncontrollably 😭 All of this was too heart-wrenchingly beautiful and I love it so much. The way it all seems so hopeless "but we made it through the woods somehow" I can't. I just can't.
this reminds me of the chronicles of narnia, of watching dance performances in performing arts class, hugging a sad friend and just powerful!
This was STUNNING! Her voice is BEAUTIFUL!
I honestly cried...
anyone else
Every single time I rewatch this it has a totally different and super meaningful message and that is so cool. I still can’t figure out quite what the message is supposed to be but I am incredibly moved anyway.
Ok I admit I cried. Dance is an entire language. Beautiful, emotional choreography. Thank you.
This is a very beautiful and powerful song. It shows the plight of those who deal with various mental illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia, anger issues, PTSD etc. It really shows an insight into such a person's mind.
So beautiful. It also seems to be a reflection of the inner struggles Malinda has with Arfid. How she slips in and out of sync with herself as she struggles through the vicissitudes of daily life with anxiety and ARFID. A beautiful, touching piece of work.
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Oh my god I’m crying! This is so accurate of the way my brain works; one minute I’m fine, all happy, then I’m so delicate and I snap so easily.
Autism sucks y’all
Holy crap, your talent is amazing. This song and the dance with it are extremely emotional and provocative. You have displayed all the emotions of deep depression, anger and Hope that is common in people with PTSD ( I am one ) and depression in a very dramatic and beautiful way. Absolutely incredible and beautiful.
I keep coming back to this video, because the story it tells is so relatable and in a way comforting
I can't stop crying this song is so emotional and it's hitting me hard. I suffer from PTSD myself, just watching the video and watching the motions that you performed his me deep. I feel that pain everyday and I have to live with it for the rest of my life. You're a beautiful and special woman to see the pain and actually sing a song about it. Thank you, you're an angel.
This is outstanding, I never stumbled up with something that represented hope and struggle so beautifully. The message is clear in a empathetic and emotionally evoking way. I completely love the work that was done in this piece, from music to choreography to how it is filmed, everything. You are going places not many people are capable to represent clearly. Thank you for your art, passion and dedication it is beyond beautiful in a much grater way than a standard. Seriously wow👏🏻💛
this song just really hits me in the gut and in the heart (in a good way I promise ) because i've got PTSD from sexual abuse, suicide attempts, and a lot of shitty stuff that comes with depression. The lyrics really connected with me, and I love how this song can be both incredibly somber and deep, but also so full of hope and strength. I also love how the two dancers were supporting each other, even when one of them pushed away, refusing help, they still weren't alone in that. Keep writing Malinda, you're touching lives
Oh My god, you can dance too? This was so beautiful, I cried!
It's been a few weeks i had some lyrics from this song in my head, and couldn't remember which song it was from, and I've searched without finding.
Two days ago I decided to give up, and here I am listening to this song again and realizing it's the one I was looking for!
I'm so happy I could cry, I'm not letting it be forgotten from now on!
This is beautiful and haunting and raw and I can't stop replaying.
OMG, I am spilling oceans of tears. So moving.
Great storytelling happens when the tale is a familiar one, when you can relate, you see it as genuine, it rings true. It's when you hear an amazingly lovely, soul-stirring vocal, when you see two beautiful ladies engaged in emotionally-compelling dance, and you think to yourself, "Yeah, it's like that sometimes." And you don't mean the dancing or singing -- the "it" is simply life, in all its struggle and joy and pain and longing. I love your insight! You know stuff....
..... No words to describe this.... Your video just literally showed mine and my husbands struggle with getting me sober and off prescription pain killers. This LITERALLY was us... So beautifully done Malinda and hits so close to home. BRAVO 👏
I can't wait until the day you're famous and you'll have the audience you deserve.
HOW have I not found this before now!? Malinda, you stun me every time I listen to another song of yours, and I fuckin cry through all of them that are this emotional because they just...resonate...so damn deeply, in such a profound and beautiful and painful way. Thank you for giving this to us
How am I just seeing this now?? And how are there not more views on this?? It’s so beautiful!!!
Teach me how to breathe again, because I swear I was holding my breath until my lungs hurt. I always do that when I am listening to the song that moves my soul. This is perfection. Art in the purest form.
I only started following/subscribing Translator Fails 2 months ago, and now hearing Malinda's debut album, i can safely say this is probably the best song on it. Surrender is beautiful, inspiring, empowering, and is actually the perfect song to drive to when you have to go work before the sun rises. On the "Rocky Song Scale", i give it a perfect 10/10
Wow, this was so good. I really loved the dancing/choreography.
how much do you trust each other? you trust fell o many times without tension or expression! i have no words.
WOW!
Who else clicked on the video, thinking it would be a funny google translate video, but then was blown away by the beauty of this music and dancing?
Ava Walker it’s a different channel!
Woozle 03 Productions yeah I didn't notice
Oh my goodness, this is one hundred percent the most beautiful music video I’ve ever seen. The haunting beauty that the movements convey is just so powerful. Words can’t express what this made me feel.
I honestly don’t have words to describe how beautiful this is and how it made me feel. The song was amazing, the video was amazing but together?! Just wow!
This is so beautiful... I don’t think I can even describe it... the dancing and the song just complimented each other so well and this entire thing was extraordinarily lovely. Terrific job well done to everyone.
The art form of dance so powerful and paired with the equally powerful art form of music you can really convey a powerful message. and this was powerful
Wow this was so beautiful and powerful. The cinematography was wonderful. It was just so beautiful. Especially since the setting was a dance studio. The limited resources in terms of props and setting were used so well.
4k likes and only 18 dislikes, you did amazing, and the people who disliked it were probably just.. unable to understand it. I have dealt with many mental health issues in the past and am slowly, but finally, making my way through them, this video made me cry for many reasons, but most of all, the video, the dance, the lyrics.. this song was captivating. I couldn't take my eyes away, I had to see it through, thank you for making such a beautiful thing.
People will stop asking you questions if you answer in interpretive dance.
It's true
The choreography from 3:02 to 3:06 is incredible.
I dont think you (Malinda) will ever see this comment, but i finally have the guts to say this. I discovered this song (and you along) 3 years ago, during my recovery. The year before i was in a recovery home since i suffered a severe cerebral hemorage. Survival odd: 2 out of 3 people wont make it past 1 month of said incident. And the 1 month time span is generous. Been in a come, and lost my memory for 6 months. Than it was slowly recovering.
This song and its dance routine make me think of the recovery period. I was the malinda patient, my wife the therapist. She was always there. She is always there.
This whole routine reminds me of that. It is a part of my life i cannot switch off or ignore. I just have to deal with it. But we will make it through the woods somehow....
Uff, this was more difficult to post than anticipated. I might edit this, dunno
Yo. I got CHILLS watching this, but it’s SO GOOD!
I haven’t come back to this song for a while but I’m home alone and I just played this and sung it at the top of my lungs and I’m crying and it feels as good as it did the first time. I love you, Malinda ❤ thank you for everything
I cried when you hugged. I don't know why. T.T
HELLO YES THIS IS INCREDIBLE CHOREOGRAPHY THANK YOU BYE
I have just been listening to this again and again. It’s so beautiful and emotional it shows how some people actually are suffering and it is just amazing I love it
This made me cry and I haven't in a while
Everything about this video was a beautiful masterpiece, it gave me chills. You never fail to amaze
You're such a great actress, I imagined a story on my own just with those clips. God Malinda you never stop impressing me.
Its a shame how underrated this is
Was this like a parallel of Hellen Keller and her Teacher Ann Sullivan
It’s what I felt when watching this
The struggles of Ann teaching Hellen to learn to read and talk till she surrendered from fighting her and eventually spoke
Exactly...i felt the same too!!!!
The video reminded me the time I had depression and when I read the description I realised why. Absolutely stunning and beautiful. Keep up the good work!
I felt this so hard. I hadn't heard the song before and I wasn't twenty seconds in before I was like "I know that feeling." Beautifully done both song and choreography.
It was so sad Thank you.
That was magnificent. You had me in tears, for all the right reasons. Please keep writing songs. You do it so very well
I've struggled with ptsd from a series of traumatic events in my early years. Recently, I was assaulted in what I thought was a safe place, and I haven't been able to go back to normal life. This song helps me a lot with thinking about my healing process and helping my friends understand what's happening to me
It’s so weird watching this after I watched ‘Gradually Watermelon’ a million times. Lol. But I think your REALLY good Malinda and I’m happy I found this song. The lyrics really go on with the music and the dancing is so sycronized. Really a masterpiece.
@Can we get 5,000 subs with no videos ? Don't you mean *J E L L Y F I S H W H I T E D I S H ?*
Emanating Faucet lol
I’m bawling. This really really touched me. Thank you so much.
Definitely my favorite from the album.
OMG! I love this song!
That was ... haunting. It stole my breath.
This is very touching and emotional and so so beautiful. I'm stunned.
I'm only 54 seconds in but i already have chills, this song is beautiful, as is the choreography. Amazing.
Thank you. I felt this. I've been through some stuff, and this video touches on the soul of that experience. Sending all of you love. Life can be tough sometimes, but we can make it through the woods.