Icon for Hire - Under The Knife (Acoustic Video)
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I need to admit this is better than the original. The "I dont care your intention" is so powerful
I get goosebumps every time with that line no matter how many times I listen to it
For me this whole song gets me chills lol
I just realized how soft Ariel's voice is. Whoa.
Under The Knife was already one of my favourite songs and then I listen to this and now I love it even more.
Damn. I have listened to Icon For Hire for many years, and they still blow me away every time I listen to them.
Dear Ariel and Shawn,
Thank you for years of great music, and hopefully many more years to come.
I cried listening to the original about a year ago... But this... this
brings me a sense of closure,cause recently I've been in such a dark place with my
Mental health,and I have been tempted to self harm again... But I turn to the
music every time. This brings tears of relief and happiness to my eyes,
cause Someone fucking understands the hurt... and it's like a friend on my shoulder,telling me
"it's gonna be okay Soon. I promise." And it makes me feel so much better. It takes away
My Anxiety and stress. This version of this song,is Everything.
Riley C. You are loved and you deserve to be happy Riley. Nobody can take away your happiness, if depression and anxiety is doing that tell them to fuck off and that they are not needed nor wanted. You can be happy I believe in you :)
I hope everything is going well for you. We are rooting for you! You're never alone. God bless!
Keep up the fight and kick some ass❤
I hope everythings going well for you. God bless you
Lots of love
How are doing now
I like seeing her like... sing with her hands and move her hands with the music. People always tell me I'm ruining listening to music by doing that, and it feels nice to see someone. Also this is like exactly what I do when I listen to the song.
I do the same thing!
You're not, if that's how you find the most enjoyment in music, that's a good thing.
I think it's stimming and it's totally normal, even Neurotypical people do it at time just, well, not as much or as intensely as those that are Autistic of have ADHD and such and don't typically find it quite as important.
I guess I mentioned that since we're both listening to the video, so we both probably have experiences with terrible mental health.
And while I don't know you, for me finding out why I was experiencing those things was really helpful so...I guess I just wanted to say that these things can also lead to terrible mental health because you're forced to live in a world that's extremely hostile to you and that they aren't at all like what you may see on TV or read in books in case you are in a place where everything is horrible but none of the "typical" diagnoses seem to click.
@@teaartist6455 I never saw this, so story for a delayed response. I actually have both autism and ADHD. also have really bad mental health as I have a total of 14 mental hospitalizations in the past. Thank you for your kind words
It's not any different than head bobbing or foot tapping to beats; you're not just listening, you're FEELING the music. (Played the violin and piano for years, and my teachers always said that's what it is; feeling the music in a way that the people who stay still never will.)
Lyrics
This is the song I'm too scared to write
But some of you may need it tonight
Oh there you were, heart made of glass
Fragile little thing, shattered too fast
Had to pick the pieces up, up, up
And that's why you first got cut, cut, cut
The devil drew you in, you didn't let it show
Didn't want the others to ever have to know
That you were getting hooked on up, up, up
And all you had to do was cut, cut, cut
You carved a special place for your pain
So it came back to hurt you every night
You closed your eyes and wished it all away
Until you disappeared under the knife
You knew the deal, no one gives a damn
Just another needy kid, sob story in hand
Keep your secrets covered up, up, up
We don't need another cut, cut, cut
But you couldn't hide, a heart made of glass
You pull yourself together with all the strength you had
You were finally fed up, up, up
Finally had to scream enough-nough-nough
You carved a special place for your pain
So it came back to hurt you every night
You closed your eyes and wished it all away
Until you disappeared under the knife
Listen, I know it's simplified from the other side
It's easy to gloss over all the messy reasons why
And it's easy to forget where you've been
I guess that's what the scars are for, huh
When we were 15 we wouldn't dare let that shit be seen
But now it seems mutilations gone mainstream
I see you at my shows, scarred up from head to toe
Like there's no point even trying not to let it show
Cause we all know "Emo kids like to hurt themselves"
Too many feelings, and not enough self control
And I mean does this mess with any of the rest of ya
It's an epidemic yeah we're cool with it don't question it
But it bothers me our scars are currency by which we're measured
Like let the records show who let it slip and who held it together
Cutters and burners and honorable mentions
Posers who cut themselves up for the attention
I don't care your intentions I just want you to know
My self hatred never took me where I wanted to go
At the end of the day, you know I still had to face
But I can pick up the pain, but I can't cut it away
And you know what else I can't do, is give you 10 good reasons not to
I've wracked my brain with clever sayings of all the things you ought to do
But you know I think if there was something I could say
They would've thrown it on a brochure and sent you on your way
So I'll keep doing what I always do
Drag my heart to the piano and make it sing for you
I'll keep doing what I always do
Drag my heart to the piano and let it sing for you
Drag my heart to the piano and let it sing for you
Best song ever. You need a Grammy.
Agree
Icon can’t win a Grammy, they aren’t shitty enough.
@@lukemorosini4 Touche touche 😂
They're not main stream and sadly award shows aren't for fhe people who vote for their favorite artist etc. The people who put the shows together and everything know who know has won etc.
She's too good to need one.
The sympathy/empathy in this is so real
I guess that's what the scars are for, huh?
2:16 the bitter smile
That smile is one of knowing. It's not a "I knew someone who...", it's a "I've done it, and I know" smile. I give that to a lot of young girls I see covering it up. I just want to hug them and tell them I know how it is, I know that pain, and i know how hard it is to stop.
@@chessnitemayr Yup.
That's real sweet of you
I just had a slip at 630 in the morning. I know the pain well.
@@chessnitemayr You ok?
That sucks.
I have goosebumps. The original version is amazing, but this version has a raw element to it. Very raw, I love it. Thank you for this.
What a powerful message. The image you paint is not a singular one. Too many precious souls can relate to one side or the other of the knife. Blessings and thanks to you, IFH.
OMG I LOVE IT! You deserve a Grammy :3 ♥️
Agree 100%
Icon for hire can't win a Grammy, they aren't shitty enough
Only ariel can make alredy amaizing song in more A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Such a beautiful voice
I have have done so much to body over the year. You guys give lots of hope.i had#a
I have never listened to an album that made me cry this much. Listening to these songs like this is a whole new experience
It's amazing how much she truly cares for her fans, to open so much up, but also as an outlet for herself as well. I just feel like there are artists who have got me through dark times, Icon For Hire included, but Icon for Hire has spoken some of the true relatable things even some of my favorite artists don't. They all hold a special place for their music impacting me. But at times Ariel speaks some true raw honesty that should be captured more
This song is so powerful. I cut every inch of my arms and legs before because of my abusive dad when I was a child. No one ever really noticed, and that broke my heart even more, and no one did a thing. You, Icon for Hire, and this song ALONE made me realize that it's not just me with pain like that. I haven't cut in years, though there have been times I came so close. Some people may call that weak, but I'm still here, standing. It takes a strong person to know both roads and choose to go down a better one.
Thank you, this amazing band for giving me hope.
So how are you doing
The moment I first heard this song when it came out was the moment I finally decided to seek professional help and since that day I've been clean from self harm for just over 2 and half years it may not seem it right away but things do get better, so a massive thank you for releasing this IFH
Still listening to this 3 years later. Almost 3 years without self harm and i vouldnt be doing better. This music has helped me through a lot
I love this song, i feel like you can hear the pain in her voice. Or maybe its just me idk... but this song is amazing i love it
I've said this a million times thank u Ariel
I love the acoustic covers💖🖤
I may not be hurt outside but I am inside and this song made me want to cry because I felt every word deep down
Hey how are you doing if you need to talk to someone you can talk to me
this song always comforts me, no matter how tired of myself i am, when i listen to it, i feel better for a while.
Very beautiful. Voice
Beautiful. Song and message
I love this song so much, this version is so special.
Song Saved my life. So good and this version just makes it better
How are you doing now
I put this and the original on shuffle for my alarm. Every morning I wake up not knowing if the chorus is suddenly going to punch me in the face or if I'm going to cry 😂 10/10 effective to wake up
Idk why im sharing this but im 6 months clean from self harm
Proud of you, five days clean xx
i'm so very proud of you! i hope you're still doing well
I'm so proud of you!!! Great job!!!
Fantastic!! Im about 2 years. It gets better
@@ivyshrader1609 thats awesome, im proud of you!!
When i was in school i cut my self to feel something . I was in such a dark place cause i was bullied badly both physically and mentally by my peers, so much blame and ridicule from adults instead of understanding. No one would hear/listen me no matter how much i screamed for help. Teachers, my mom, ect. I went to so many therapists and i wouldn't say a thing to them cause i knew were i would end up in the end and almost ended up in the place i never wanted to be in. For years i stayed silent till i met my husband, for almost 5 years i haven't stopped talking about the pain i went through, its like a flood gate that cant be shut off, and the more i talked about it the more i learned about myself in the process of this healing. My husband has been more supportive than any hack on the clock or my mom could ever be. Now i can finally let go to the hurt and pain. To anyone who suffers from self harm i understand and hope you find that special someone to help you through your pain.🙏💕💕 i wish i had this song when i was going through this.
Ariel: "Drag my heart to the piano and let it sing for you. Aaaaah..."
Me: Right now I feel in love outside and destroyed by sadness inside. What the hell is happening to me??
Ok, I've got to admit something; your songs have always spoken to me on a very deep emotional level, felt like they were talking to me, or reflecting was was already in me. I also always thought the songs were important because the way they address depression, but I I was never sure that you knew just how huge it was. Hearing this one... I'm crying more than usual.
How are you doing
BEAUTIFUL - IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD.
3 years later and you're still connecting with newcomer fans. Don't ever. EVER stop doing what you do. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart
Starting off 2021 with this and hoping I can make it the whole year clean❤️
So are you doing strong
hope it's been three years of progress ❤🩹
Under the knife is my favorite song you've made and it has helped me so much dealing with my selfharm. So i am so happy that you made this version as well so now i can enjoy this song and its beautiful lyrics 2 different ways dependning on what mood im in. Thank you so much for this it is so beautiful
Hey how are you doing now
@@trey1hibbitts824 Im doing so great! I have my dream job, I have a wonderfull husband and i have the most happy and beautiful son who is almost 15 months old. Life is honestly everything i dreamed now. I cant even believe it myself. I still struggle sometimes with my mental health but it is so much easier for me to deal with now that my life is as good as it is. Especially holding my son in my arms can help me with anything. Thank you for asking
@@stine-kroll I'm so glad you're doing great but I'm sorry to ask this but do you mind if I ask you a few questions about selfheam because I have never done it before but I have friends that have and I want to 1 be able better understand it and 2 I'm worried that one day i might say something that will hurt they're feeling but it perfectly fine if you don't want to talk about it I don't want you to think I'm trying to force you to do it
I wish I could have found this incredible band back when this song released on TH-cam. Holy shit the buildup from 2:54 on brings tears to my eyes every time. I don't know if it's the words or the voice or both but it clearly hits part of my subconscious that I cannot place.
Then the "drag my heart to the piano and let it sing for you" masterfully done.
This band played a large role in my own healing. Now I am in a far better place than I was before. Thank you for all the music youve written disguised as an emo rock band, but actually kicking our butts to get up and do something
This song acoustic or original is inspirational. Ariel and Shawn are lyrical gods.
After years I still find it hard to listen to this song.. thank you for being who you are and doing what you do.
I love this one. Its soothing enough to not worsen my depression/anger, but its still passionate and heavy enough to help me process it
Poetry that deserves the highest respect. Keep the powerful messages coming!
At 3:33, the harmonized vocals sound so beautiful.
Will the scars ever go away?
Your songs are getting me through alot I'm homeless Im at my lowest point in my life thanks your music helps a lot keep doing the good work your music is awesome
Thank you so much
I feel like I'm listening to this song for the very first time again. That hit me really hard, beautifully done Icon ❤️
I love this song can never get sick of it its so powerful sometimes i sing along to it
beautiful
Love your guy's music. It has helped me through so much stuff since I found out about you guys. I still struggle, but I know that the best is still ahead. Now I am helping my friends and team mates who I know are struggling with this kind of stuff. God bless you.
beautiful...i have no words
I absolutely love this song it got me out of a dark and helped my brother as well so thank u
The original is amazing but this version just focuses on the words and i love it
I cant believe i didnt know about icon but ive found them now and trust when i say my life is forever changed for the better thank you icon you are amazing
Thank u so much Ariël
How are you doing now
The bridge is so raw man... Ariel your voice is incredible
I cry every time I here this song. When I have an extremely off day I just listen to it. This song got to me and It’s Lile one of my favorite songs right now
I love this version so much. It has such a strong meaning.❤
This give me so much emotion! ...i love this song but now ... I can just love it more. This so...amazing ... This song help me so much in the past and now ... You're voice is so sweet. This so... Woaw
As if the original version didn't make me cry enough. I'm pretty sure I'm inadvertently drowning the entire city right now. I have yet to encounter an artist that speaks my truth so fluently and accurately and I just appreciate you so fucking much. Thank you for helping me through, well.. most of my life.
Under the knife. ♥️
I started shaking and got chills listening to this. Next thing I know, my dad asked me if I was okay bc I was crying appearantly
Beautiful 🥰
Beautiful voice, I love this song in this way.
This is the song I'm too scared to write
But some of you may need it tonight
Oh there you were, heart made of glass
Fragile little thing, shattered too fast
Tried to pick the pieces up, up, up
And that's the way you first got cut, cut, cut
Devil drew you in, you didn't let it show
Didn't want the others to ever have to know
That you were getting hooked on up, up, up
And all you had to do was cut, cut, cut
You carved a special place for your pain
So it came back to hurt you every night
You closed your eyes and wished it all away
Until you disappeared under the knife
You knew the deal, no one gives a damn
Just another needy kid, sob story in hand
Keep your secrets covered up, up, up
We don't need another cut, cut, cut
But you couldn't hide, a heart made of glass
You put yourself together with all the strength you had
You were finally fed up, up, up
Finally had to scream enough-nough-nough
You carved a special place for your pain
So it came back to hurt you every night
You closed your eyes and wished it all away
Until you disappeared under the knife
Listen, I know it's simplified from the other side
It's easy to gloss over all the messy reasons why
And it's easy to forget where you've been
I guess that's what the scars are for, huh?
When we were fifteen, we wouldn't dare let that shit be seen
But now it seems mutilation's gone mainstream
I see you at my shows, scarred up from head to toe
Like there's no point even trying not to let it show
Cause we all know, emo kids like to hurt themselves
Too many feelings, and not enough self control
And I mean does this mess with any of the rest of ya?
It's an epidemic and we're cool with it don't question it
But it bothers me, our scars are currency by which we're measured
Like let the record show who let it slip and who held it together
Cutters and burners and honorable mentions
Posers who still cut themselves up for the attention
I don't care your intentions, I just want you to know
My self-hatred never took me where I wanted to go
At the end of the day, you know I still had to face
That I can pick at the pain, but I can't cut it away
And you know what else I can't do, is give you ten good reasons not to
I've racked my brain for clever sayings of all the things you ought to do
But you know I think if there was something I could say
They'd have thrown it on a brochure and sent you on your way
So I'll keep doing what I always do
Drag my heart to the piano and make it sing for you
I'll keep doing what I always do
Drag my heart to the piano and let it sing for you...
Drag my heart to the piano and let it sing for you
Thansk you so much for this,you save my life🧡
So jaja how are you doing
Keep up the good work ! :)
OMG it's awesome
The end is definitely very powerful and almost made me cry,, anyway I love your music please make more.
Blew-my-mind. Simply. Amazing.
That song help me "bolster" myself in thorniness point for me...
I love icon for hire, music is very good❤
I sung this song for my school’s talent show it’s so good and has a really important message ❤️
Such a powerful song I love it ❤💙💚💛💜
Her voice is so beautiful
Love this so much! 😢♥
That right there is coming from her soul❤💙💚💛💜
keep making acoustic videos Ariel
At 2:59 when the thumping in the instrumental starts I always think of it as my heart thumping after I managed to not self harm idk it just gives a visual and it makes the song that much more important to me. I wonder if anyone else thought of that
This song gives me chills every time, both the original and this version
I can't wait till march i want to see icon for hire live so badly
Still yet to watch this without crying because it's so powerful at the end
This is so much more powerful then the original.
RockＶｅｒ．もサイコーやったけどAcousticＶｅｒ．もバリサイコーーー〜！
ok, this is truly amazing... im in tears...
So I took a public speaking class in college and we had to do a reading of song lyrics, a kid's book, a poem etc and I read the lyrics to this song and literally everyone in that class was blown away because I was the relatively quiet kid who sat in the back. So, when I got up and read this song everyone was just like "holy heck" little did they know I was actually self harming like 3 times a day at that point (I'm doing better now. I promise) and I got an A on that.
i did that with the song When She Cries by Britt Nicole, pain has a sad beauty when it’s expressed through it’s unexplainable
@@selenapimental3575 oh I actually love that song!
I never knew her voice was so soft like this , I know her voice is beautiful in the other ones but I didn’t know it was this beautiful
I'm a film post production student and I just love this aesthetic, just another thing I love about this band
Let's make this vidoe reach 1 million views!!
OMFG I LOVE THIS VERSION
thank you for getting some tears out that needed to go
really hope i get to hear this live one day
Beautiful. Just, thank you.
Wow this is so powerful. Thank you.
I needed this
i love icon for hire is amazing band :3 is one of my favorites bands. i love her :3
Preciosa😻
This song really spoke to me I can relate to it alot
this hasn't been more real. granted i never cut, i never burned, instead i would stop taking my medicine that i need or i could either face surgery or die. that part of no one gives a damn just another needy kid sob story in hand is real today. i finally was done feeling like this and told a few friends whats been goin on, how ive been dealing with it since i was 10 so a good 13 years and the first thing that was said is wtf is wrong with you are you doing this for attention so on and so forth. but its true self hatred gets you no where. always get help, try and better yourself.
So how are you doing today
I love this song so much. I’ve been a couple days clean now and this song reminds me I CAN try my hardest to stop. Ariel’s words are powerful and meaningful and she has helped me a lot. She always gonads away to put good messages in her songs and that is something amazing u can’t find in a ton of songs
So how are you doing