#HOG family don’t mind when you pause! There is no way to have a discussion about his music if you wait to the end because he says too much. We actually get a kick out of the pausing!
Thank you!! Tom packs so much into such a tiny space, that we’re always faced with finding that fine line between letting the song play out, and pausing it to offer our commentary. Thank you for watching my friend. - C -
I appreciate these types of songs by Tom almost as much as his political type of songs. Been clean for 15 years and these help me remember the hell that was life when I was using. It was a tough road and glad to have made it out on this side of the dirt. Many are not that fortunate.
@@maryannerazzano7692 Congrats! Took hitting bottom to motivate me to change. Songs like this remind me every bottom has a trap door so I don't get complacent
It's so awesome how Tom can go from one week of flexing so hard he has all his fans cheering him on. And then the very next week he has his fans bawling our eyes out as he shows how vulnerable he can be by spotlighting such an important topic! I personally hate rap music but Tom MacDonald is a musical genius! #hangovergang 4life!
It is awesome Michael! I think it’s time for the music industry to stop trying to pigeonhole Tom as a “rapper“ because he has shown, time and time again, that he’s simply a musical artist. Thank you for watching my friend, and taking the time to comment. - C -
@@CedricandBrian Agreed! Tom MacDonald is every inch the revolutionary artist equivalent to Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince in the eighties, As iconic as The Beach Boys or The Beatles in the sixties, As ground breaking as Elvis or ole' blue eyes himself before that. In a word Tom MacDonald is the musical standard for this generation. And he himself has set that standard pretty Dang high! #hangovergang 4life
I genuinely think Tom is changing and saving life’s with songs like this Just seeing the outpouring of love from the HOG family talking about their struggles and how he helped is awe inspiring
10 months ago we laid my sister to rest. She had a strong addiction to drugs and was fighting depression. We did everything we could think of to get her on the right path. It seemed no matter how much we did, she herself would give up before trying. At one point we thought we were ready for the day it happened, but ultimately we were no where near prepared. This song really hits close to home. For those who are in similar situations as she was, please seek help and don't give up.
Our prayers, and condolences, go out to you and your family over the loss of your sister. Thank you for sharing your story on this platform so that others may be able to read it, and be there for their loved ones when needed. 💙💙. - C -
Call me crazy but I believe God gave Tom a purpose. I have not found a song this man has written that's not a conversation piece. One song at a time he's bringing people together. The amount of respect I have for this man is beyond words. ✝️ 🤘😎 #Hangovergang
I use to be a user and I recovered but let me explain why people are found alone. People are usually alone in every OD case I seen and EXPERIENCED. Most people use together not because they're friends but to have company in the misery so when you want to see a street, alley or house vacate extremely fast just OD. What I am saying is that as soon as an OD starts you find out no one is your friend. In the end I moved across the country and found a true friend to recover 100%
Thank you for sharing Paul. Not cliché at all my friend, especially if it speaks to you, as I’m sure it speaks to many others. Keep battling my friend! 🙏🏽. - C -
As Always, Great review/Breakdown. I'm happily surprised that this song is doing as well as it is.....it gives me some hope. I got sober back in 88, after waking up having NO idea where I was, covered in blood (that turned out to Not be my own)...I was a very aggressive/angry drunk. The hardest part was not getting sober, it was Staying sober. Friends making it almost a game of getting me to drink/use; Life's up and downs; etc. I joined the Army in 89. The Army/Military, at least during that time, had a culture all it's own surrounding alcohol (60 minutes did a segment it, and FT Bragg (NC) Shoppette sold more Beer than any other "store" (military OR civilian) in the country). I NEVER knew what my future was going to look like Sober......but I KNEW that I didn't want my future to look like my past. There were times that I took things one MINUTE at a time....and there WERE times when I honestly thought about climbing into a bottle and making things all go away. It's work. But....It's Worth it.
Thank you for sharing your story John. I loved your statement where you said that the hard part wasn’t getting sober; it was staying sober. I think that’s what Tom meant in his song when he said that he had to delete some phone numbers, because I’m sure it was a combination of not wanting to talk to people, but also getting rid of those “friends“ who were not good for him. Again, thank you for sharing my friend. - C -
I think Tom's greatest talent is being able to take such a complex issues and express so much emotion in three minutes.....he and Nova are truly artists. I think this song encourages those going through this. It also helps people without addiction to understand the mental and physical torment and hopefully teach to have compassion for these individual's struggles.
I found 'Sober' to be encouraging, and even 'Best Rapper Ever'. This one, more of a sympathetic thing. When getting sober, putting your party years behind you, the self pity, the embarrassment, scaring yourself. It's relatable to the sorrow one experiences.
To anyone going through any of this sending hugs, love and the strength to get through... Much much love to everyone! Love and respect to both you guys Cedric and Brain, hope you guys are having a wonderful weekend
I pray this song helps and inspires everyone who needs to know, You are not alone!! #HOG I have been told Emily is his sister's middle name. Great reaction guys!
Thank you!! Tom has a lot of songs out there, and I think this one, along with “church“ will really resonate with a lot of people. Thank you for watching our channel. - C -
I watch a lot of “reactors”. I come here to get you’re insight and really enjoy it! Glad you guys take the time to think of what you will say. Thank you. ❤️ #hangovergang 4ever 💕
Tom went into his breakdown in a basement apartment where he was alone and couldn't get out of bed for depression, but was paranoid and anxious as well. His parents asked a friend of his to pack him up and send him home, which the friend did. He spent nine months just trying to survive each day. He said there were only two words he uttered in a day's time. His mom (coming home from work, I assume) would ask how he was and he would answer, "Not good.". He had to force himself to consume a single egg each day, retching while he tried to get it down. Knowing that I won't think about my own experiences because i"m terrified it will drag me back to that place, I'm amazed at the guts it took to write this and then to put it out there. It seems he will never forgive himself for what he put his family through. That comes out in other tracks, but never as clearly as in this one. Odd that people we have hurt can forgive so much more easily than we can forgive ourselves. I saw somewhere that Emily is his sister's middle name. Don't quote me.
Brian & Cedric, thank you for this reaction, & for taking the time to include the help phone number and other info. Cedric, I pray for your friend who recently lost her son - for healing and peace. I’ve heard that when people lose a loved one, especially unexpectedly, love & support can carry the family through the difficult time-but-then the loss often hits hard again several months later, because the “active” support has faded. I’d encourage everyone to continue checking in on people once the wave of support has receded. It will not cause a family additional pain to bring it up. They think of it daily anyway. Much love to C&B, and to all those in pain. There is always a way out of the darkness. Never give up, and don’t be embarrassed or scared to get the help you deserve❤️❤️❤️
This song is a personal message from Tom to everyone who is suffering from addiction. Share it with everyone you know!! Thank you for watching our channel and make sure you like, subscribe, and ring that bell!! Follow us on IG and Facebook at: Cedric and Brian mypatriotsupply.com/pages/rs-repdig-cedric-and-brian?rfsn=1750310.2a7b74&subid=cedric.and.brian
Thank you Cedric and Brian. Always refreshing to get your analysis and insight. Much Love and Many Hugs. I am so Happy you have each other and your families.
Our pleasure. Among the many awful things that the lock down did was to keep us isolated from one another, and as people, we were designed to be in community with one another. We always appreciate you watching, and taking the time to comment. Much love! - C -
I've lost my brothers in 2020 from alcoholism, I lost my goddaughter just passed January 2021 from drug overdose just too young, and I just lost my uncle from alcoholism, he was sober for 3 years but his kidneys fails he ended up dying 2021 I've been through so much loss, and I've been through addiction but I have 11 years sober thank you God. Sometimes I just don't know! I really don't, but it's Songs Like This that makes you reflect, Tom and Nova have really outdid themselves. Mia
I love him he is the real deal, he really touch a lot of people who are going through it, even with medical prescription that are additive people what to let it go and truly be healed. thank YOU TOM!
I'm so glad our guy Tom has an outlet and he throws himself into his music! #HOG forever and a day! Riding with Tom till the wheels fall off and then we walk the rest of the way! Thanks for the reaction!
This past year really was hard on kids. My own child (she's 9 now) is the most light hearted, social, fun kid but when they wouldn't let the kids in school or to be able to go to the parks, etc we dealt with her having a depression. I would walk in her room and she would be crying and then tell me she didn't know why she was crying, she just felt sad. That scared me so much. I had depression issues growing up and never thought I would see it with her because of her personality but 2020 was terrible for her, it's crazy what they went thru. Glad to say she is doing better right now!
Wow, thank you for sharing that story with us Traci. Yes, anxiety and depression increased quickly in the lives of students during the lockdown, even though there wasn’t any scientific proof that the coronavirus affected those without underlying health conditions. Glad to hear your daughter is feeling better now, and God bless. 🙏🏽. - C -
Brian thank you for sharing. I have depression disorder and panic attacks, working with a psychologist. Other then my husband, and my service dog, my only support is Tom’s music and Brandon Hart. Not crying over it, that’s just the way it is. I appreciate this channel.
Thank you Ms-K. That’s awesome that you have the support of your husband, and your service dog. Keep utilizing the services of your psychologist because it’s good to have someone to talk these things through 🙏🏽🙏🏽💙. - C -
This reminds me of what my brother went through as recovering drug and alcohol addiction. My brother had to hit rock bottom before he would get help. I have been through a bad depression for years. I have attempted suicide at least 20 or more times. I finally got help. I have been in counseling for 20 years now. The video made me cry. I feel what Tom is saying because of my depression and my brother's alcohol and drug abuse. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. My brother has been clean for about 15 yrs now and I have not attempted suicide in about 10 years.
Thank you for sharing Rosie. I know it’s challenging, but people need to realize that they are not the only ones going through that struggle, and there are literally thousands of others out there facing the same challenge. 💙. - C -
I love your channel! Doesn’t matter the conversation. I prefer Cedric’s interpretation that the water symbolizes rebirth as I thought it was drowning, barely keeping his head above water. I like that positive spin! The line that he loved what he hated just says it all. And thank you for posting the help line as that is so important. I think this is Tom’s (as if I’m on a first name basis with him!) goal. We are not alone in our struggles. Keep doing what you two are doing!
Thank you Suzanne! It’s fun to react to Tom’s songs because there is so much depth, to them. Thank you for watching our channel, we appreciate it. - C -
love your channel Tom's music has helped me through dark times I am getting better you guys are right you need support I have and still am doing it on my own Tom's music is keeping me going I hope one day that I can personally thank him, love from Australia
Thank you Laure! I hate to hear that you have to go on this journey alone, and our hats are off to you for staying with it. You can always email us at: Cedricandbrian@gmail.com Keep spreading the word about us to everyone out there in Australia, and hope to meet you one day as well my friend. Keep fighting!! - C -
Yes, please don't anyone try to heal from this on your own. If people call you weak for asking for help...just know that your life matters more than their opinion. 💘
I know you’re not a reaction channel, so it’s a bit weird for you. But let me tell you, the HOG fam loves the pause moments. Tom is deep. Real deep. We need to take time to reflect on the words. Bring on the pause button!
Thank you for that Matt, much appreciated my friend. Yeh, you can’t really rush through any of Tom‘s songs, and hope to come out with a worthwhile breakdown of it 👍🏾. - C -
I love you guys! There are so many different types of addictions which makes this song universal. Your analogies are good for thought. Thanks for your input. ❤️✌🏼
I'm pausing at the moment you talk about deleting all the numbers off his phone, but not deleting the people who can help you. In this video they do a close up of his tattoo that says "Burn the right bridges". It's 13sec into the video.
A+ on the video!! Not 1 reactor has yet 2 appreciate the "art" Tom'`'s put permanently on himself then to highlight in this deep song; ; misunderstood; see you tomorrow; burned every right bridge; EACH more powerful than the last in my own personal struggles!!
Thank you Leigh!! Brian and I were joking that if we really dissected any of Tom’s songs, it can easily be a two hour video because they all contain such rich, and fertile soil, for analogies and life lessons that a lot of people can relate to. Thank you for watching, and taking the time to comment. - C -
Thanks for the way you reviewed this video with sensitivity and consideration for those struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Much love guys.
Our pleasure Roxanne. We know it’s a sensitive issue for thousands of people, so we want to give it the attention, and respect, it deserves. We always appreciate your comments, and thanks for watching our channel. 💙. - C -
@@CedricandBrian thank you. That's why I love watching your videos. You guys are always so open and respectful. You guys make a great team. Thanks for taking the time to comment back. Just shows how down to earth and awesome you are!! 🔥
I greatly admire you guys for doing this reaction, even though you're not a reaction channel. That just goes to show how strong Tom's message is - and how incredibly needed it is, especially at this time. Thank you for exposing this to your audience. And as someone who also went through severe depression (and anxiety), I understand how easy it is to fall into the addiction trap, when the doctors so easily prescribe addictive medications for these issues. So much has to change within health care. By the way, if you haven't reacted to Tom's song SOBER, I highly recommend it. (It's much more inspiring than this one.)
Thank you so much for sharing a part of your story with us Debi. We will definitely take a listen to ‘Sober’ and hopefully do a review for it. We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to listen to our channel and giving us some support my friend. Talk to you soon. - C -
“ I won’t stop it much more til the end”….2 more pauses later.🤦🏼♀️😄 Thanks for putting that help line number up, you might have just saved someone’s life.💯👊🏼
Didn’t see many comment on this… trying to get sober for me was very lonely. Even if you have a support system they don’t understand or feel the things going on in your head or body. I found a key part of me getting sober was cutting ties with those I did drugs with- forever. When your using those are most of your “friends” and knowing you will have to start over with making new friends is scary and also lonely.
Thank you for sharing that Maranda. Yes, separating yourself from thoughts, habits, and especially friends is very tough. That’s awesome that you were able to break free from that, so you can start anew. 🙌🏽💙. - C -
I know from experience, I am disabled and refused more pain meds when I had elbow and shoulder replacement used only over the counter meds. I AM FIGHTING LIKE HELL
For Tom and Nova to transcend to the next dimension, they need to go from just rapping about the problems and issues to also giving people the answers to the problems and issues, which ultimately ends up being spiritual. I am praying, believing Tom and Nova will become spiritually born-again Christians with an intimate, personal relationship with the Holy Godhead (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit). Only then will their music become not just entertaining or thought-provoking, but everlastingly transformational. I truly believe Tom and Nova have the potential to be just as revolutionary in today's rap industry, as Michael Jackson did to the entire music industry in the 1980s when he literally single-handedly saved and changed the industry through his music and videos. EVERY GIFT WITH WHICH WE ARE BLESSED IS TO BE USED FOR THEIR GLORY AND PURPOSES AND NOT OUR OWN EARTHLY, TEMPORAL PLANS AND PURPOSES: BEARING FRUITS NOT JUST ON A TEMPORAL, HUMAN LEVEL, BUT ON AN EVERLASTING, SPIRITUALLY TRANSFORMING DIMENSION. AMEN! AMEN!! AMEN!!! Infinite love & blessings
:30 seconds into the video...had to 'like.' Thanks for putting up a help-line. Enjoyed the review. (IMO) Add this to the growing list of songs from Tom MacDonald that should be getting strong radio play.
I can relate 100% to this song, 3 days after he released the song, I started my sober journey again and this song hit me hard and helped me soooo fukin much cause I suffer from alcoholism, and my doc was heroin so everything he said I jus went through...
I'm sorry that yalls kids have had to deal with this but it is becoming more relevant with the younger generation, I'm 5 and half years clean thanks to my wife she helped me alot but as always I always love how yall are please keep helping people that need it that do not have the help
Honestly I have a porn addiction, been clean for 8yrs now and its still hard. Don't get me wrong it gets easyer to reject, but its still there scratching at the back of your mind waiting for you to fuck up. It destroyed a relationship I had with a GF that I spent half of my life with, we are back together for 2yrs now and the best thing in my life that has kept me from going back has been her being my Float that keeps my head above water.
That’s awesome that you’ve been clean for over eight years now, and glad you have someone supportive by your side to help you through the tough times. 🙌🏽💙 - C -
@@CedricandBrian I've only met 2 others and they both spell their name Shawna.. after 43 years I've finally came to terms with the fact I'll never own a mug or keychain from a gift shop with my name on it lol
Tom has chronic depression and anxiety (which is a symptom of depression), so he'll be fighting this for the rest of his life. Tom did what I did before his breakdown. He self-medicated in an extreme way. There are no words to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it, and the "snap out of it" thing is real. It makes you feel alone and misunderstood. I think Tom has Nova there to encourage him, but ultimately he has to deal with it. Tom tries to stay away from the medication because he was abusing pills and drinking (In "No Response," he says, "I was chasing the dragon with no medieval invention," which is smoking a pill on foil). He said that he pushes so hard because stopping will trigger his anxiety and fear of falling back into poverty and addiction. He wants to help whoever he can, and that's why he exposes his problems to us.
Thank you for sharing part of your story with us Becky. It takes a lot to be that vulnerable and I sincerely pray that a few people can read your words and take solace in the fact that they can battle whatever they are dealing with. Happy new year my friend, and we look forward to hearing more from you in the comment section on future videos. - C -
This song hurts; it is not uplifting, but I still love it 🤘🤘 It amazes me that people only react to music once... I react to it every single time; that's why I listen to music over and over!!! 🙄
I warn my kids that anything can become an addiction, and you won't know what it is until you have already done it. Alcohol, cigarettes, drugs get all the attention but video games, sex, porn, all have taken their tolls. My son talks about being interested in some things that they claim aren't addictive, and I cannot stress it to him enough don't do shit that alters your mind or emotional state bc it can be addictive for anyone, even if it's not the norm.
I don’t know what’s going on Diana!! I’ve heard other content creators advise their subscribers to “re-ring“the bell, because for some reason, it magically disappears once you’ve subscribed. 🤔 😤. It’s strange how it seems to only be affecting the content creators on a certain side of the political aisle. So much for “free speech“, huh? - C -
This song is not really one of encouragement, I see it more as a lesson on the reality of substance abuse. In the end, you either beat it or overdose. Either way, that passage out is not pretty. It’s better not to start, seriously. Tom is speaking 💯 Truth. One of the great aspects of this is it can give insight to those, not suffering withdrawals but witnessing a loved one go through it. It can help them understand and have empathy for the struggle. #hangovergang forever 🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🏽🤘🏿
So I was cooking while watching y’all (truly rare) and I was brought to attention at y’all’s outtro music. Sounds a bit on the bad 70’s porn vibe. 🤔🤷♀️😂 (Only incidental knowledge, of course!) Well, despite that…great reaction! Congrats on almost 10K! 👍🏻❤️
LOL!! Thank you Janet and stay strong my friend. Don’t let them get you down. We have moments when we disagree, but it hasn’t reached the “hate” level yet….key word being “yet.” 😉😂. Thanks for watching l. - C -
I was trying to avoid this one, it's tough to listen to his music that covers addiction when you personally know someone that struggles with addiction. I keep hoping Tom will find you 2 and leave a comment, I personally like that you listen to the song before doing the breakdown video. 💕
Emily is his Sister, He talks about her in other songs, though not by name, all he tats in this vid are, imo, ones that he got to remind himself of what tomorrow means
To some extent, you must go through it alone. Physically, you must. That’s why it’s so important to not go through it alone emotionally-and spiritually, for those who are spiritual, or who yearn to believe in something more.
He started the process alone. He was doing so badly he struggled to eat a single egg and piece of toast because he gagged on every bite. He left a scary message for his mom and then stopped answering his phone. His mom called one of his friends who broke into his home, packed his bags and put him on a plane to his parents.
#HOG family don’t mind when you pause! There is no way to have a discussion about his music if you wait to the end because he says too much. We actually get a kick out of the pausing!
Thank you!! Tom packs so much into such a tiny space, that we’re always faced with finding that fine line between letting the song play out, and pausing it to offer our commentary. Thank you for watching my friend. - C -
I appreciate these types of songs by Tom almost as much as his political type of songs. Been clean for 15 years and these help me remember the hell that was life when I was using. It was a tough road and glad to have made it out on this side of the dirt. Many are not that fortunate.
Congratulations on 15 years 👍❤️
@@saraohara2504 Thank you.
Congratulations on 15 years my friend. I never want to forget what this was like. Chose to get clean 8-12-09. More like the gift of desperation ❤
@@maryannerazzano7692 Congrats! Took hitting bottom to motivate me to change. Songs like this remind me every bottom has a trap door so I don't get complacent
@@troyv8302 yep. Exactly. Had 15 years. Stopped going to mtgs after 10 years and went out for a year. Grateful I made it back. Blessings to you ❤🙏
Mad props to you guys. First channel I've watched show Tom's song and put up a help number. Thank you for also showing the numbers. ML&R
The difference of wisdom with age 😉 Thinking of the big picture
Thank you Christy, that means a lot to us. Thank you for watching, and we appreciate you 🙏🏽. - C -
I've seen a couple other channels do it, but your point is well taken!
It's so awesome how Tom can go from one week of flexing so hard he has all his fans cheering him on. And then the very next week he has his fans bawling our eyes out as he shows how vulnerable he can be by spotlighting such an important topic! I personally hate rap music but Tom MacDonald is a musical genius! #hangovergang 4life!
It is awesome Michael! I think it’s time for the music industry to stop trying to pigeonhole Tom as a “rapper“ because he has shown, time and time again, that he’s simply a musical artist. Thank you for watching my friend, and taking the time to comment. - C -
@@CedricandBrian Agreed! Tom MacDonald is every inch the revolutionary artist equivalent to Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince in the eighties, As iconic as The Beach Boys or The Beatles in the sixties, As ground breaking as Elvis or ole' blue eyes himself before that. In a word Tom MacDonald is the musical standard for this generation. And he himself has set that standard pretty Dang high! #hangovergang 4life
I genuinely think Tom is changing and saving life’s with songs like this
Just seeing the outpouring of love from the HOG family talking about their struggles and how he helped is awe inspiring
I agree. Tom is definitely making an impact in peoples lives. 🙏🏽. - C -
10 months ago we laid my sister to rest. She had a strong addiction to drugs and was fighting depression. We did everything we could think of to get her on the right path. It seemed no matter how much we did, she herself would give up before trying. At one point we thought we were ready for the day it happened, but ultimately we were no where near prepared. This song really hits close to home. For those who are in similar situations as she was, please seek help and don't give up.
😢 Sympathies for your loss ❤️
Our prayers, and condolences, go out to you and your family over the loss of your sister. Thank you for sharing your story on this platform so that others may be able to read it, and be there for their loved ones when needed. 💙💙. - C -
I never realized what the "no quarter" tat was. Thank you for explaining that. #HOG4LIFE
Led Zeppelin has a song titled “No Quarter” you may enjoy… 👍🏼
🙏🏽🙏🏽. - C -
Call me crazy but I believe God gave Tom a purpose. I have not found a song this man has written that's not a conversation piece. One song at a time he's bringing people together. The amount of respect I have for this man is beyond words. ✝️
🤘😎 #Hangovergang
You’re not crazy at all my friend. Tom definitely has a gift, in that he can bring people together under the heaviest of circumstances.🙌🏽. - C -
@@CedricandBrian
Amen brother.. Amen!
I use to be a user and I recovered but let me explain why people are found alone. People are usually alone in every OD case I seen and EXPERIENCED. Most people use together not because they're friends but to have company in the misery so when you want to see a street, alley or house vacate extremely fast just OD. What I am saying is that as soon as an OD starts you find out no one is your friend. In the end I moved across the country and found a true friend to recover 100%
Now this is a reactor channel,they're not just reading the lyrics,they breakdown the bars.
Thank you for that endorsement Paulo. We appreciate you watching our channel.
- C -
Tom told my story with this one. Very impactful song. It could save lives, I know that sounds cliché.
Thank you for sharing Paul. Not cliché at all my friend, especially if it speaks to you, as I’m sure it speaks to many others. Keep battling my friend! 🙏🏽. - C -
That was the best reaction to this song; putting up the helpline number was AWESOME. Thank you!
Our pleasure Maria, thank you. - C -
As Always, Great review/Breakdown. I'm happily surprised that this song is doing as well as it is.....it gives me some hope. I got sober back in 88, after waking up having NO idea where I was, covered in blood (that turned out to Not be my own)...I was a very aggressive/angry drunk. The hardest part was not getting sober, it was Staying sober. Friends making it almost a game of getting me to drink/use; Life's up and downs; etc. I joined the Army in 89. The Army/Military, at least during that time, had a culture all it's own surrounding alcohol (60 minutes did a segment it, and FT Bragg (NC) Shoppette sold more Beer than any other "store" (military OR civilian) in the country).
I NEVER knew what my future was going to look like Sober......but I KNEW that I didn't want my future to look like my past. There were times that I took things one MINUTE at a time....and there WERE times when I honestly thought about climbing into a bottle and making things all go away. It's work. But....It's Worth it.
Thank you for sharing your story John. I loved your statement where you said that the hard part wasn’t getting sober; it was staying sober. I think that’s what Tom meant in his song when he said that he had to delete some phone numbers, because I’m sure it was a combination of not wanting to talk to people, but also getting rid of those “friends“ who were not good for him. Again, thank you for sharing my friend. - C -
I think Tom's greatest talent is being able to take such a complex issues and express so much emotion in three minutes.....he and Nova are truly artists. I think this song encourages those going through this. It also helps people without addiction to understand the mental and physical torment and hopefully teach to have compassion for these individual's struggles.
Exactly! The fact that he can pack so much information, and emotion, within such a short span of time is truly a gift. Thank you for commenting. - C -
I found 'Sober' to be encouraging, and even 'Best Rapper Ever'. This one, more of a sympathetic thing. When getting sober, putting your party years behind you, the self pity, the embarrassment, scaring yourself. It's relatable to the sorrow one experiences.
To anyone going through any of this sending hugs, love and the strength to get through... Much much love to everyone! Love and respect to both you guys Cedric and Brain, hope you guys are having a wonderful weekend
Much love to you as well Amy! Thank you for watching. - C -.
I pray this song helps and inspires everyone who needs to know, You are not alone!! #HOG I have been told Emily is his sister's middle name. Great reaction guys!
Thank you!! Tom has a lot of songs out there, and I think this one, along with “church“ will really resonate with a lot of people. Thank you for watching our channel. - C -
I watch a lot of “reactors”. I come here to get you’re insight and really enjoy it! Glad you guys take the time to think of what you will say. Thank you. ❤️
#hangovergang 4ever 💕
Thank you!! Can’t tell you how much we appreciate that. 💙. - C -
Tom went into his breakdown in a basement apartment where he was alone and couldn't get out of bed for depression, but was paranoid and anxious as well. His parents asked a friend of his to pack him up and send him home, which the friend did. He spent nine months just trying to survive each day. He said there were only two words he uttered in a day's time. His mom (coming home from work, I assume) would ask how he was and he would answer, "Not good.". He had to force himself to consume a single egg each day, retching while he tried to get it down. Knowing that I won't think about my own experiences because i"m terrified it will drag me back to that place, I'm amazed at the guts it took to write this and then to put it out there. It seems he will never forgive himself for what he put his family through. That comes out in other tracks, but never as clearly as in this one. Odd that people we have hurt can forgive so much more easily than we can forgive ourselves. I saw somewhere that Emily is his sister's middle name. Don't quote me.
You are right. His sister’s name is Jenna Emily.
Brian & Cedric, thank you for this reaction, & for taking the time to include the help phone number and other info. Cedric, I pray for your friend who recently lost her son - for healing and peace.
I’ve heard that when people lose a loved one, especially unexpectedly, love & support can carry the family through the difficult time-but-then the loss often hits hard again several months later, because the “active” support has faded. I’d encourage everyone to continue checking in on people once the wave of support has receded. It will not cause a family additional pain to bring it up. They think of it daily anyway.
Much love to C&B, and to all those in pain. There is always a way out of the darkness. Never give up, and don’t be embarrassed or scared to get the help you deserve❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Sara!! We really appreciate your comments, and insight. Look forward to hearing from you on our future videos. - C -
This song is a personal message from Tom to everyone who is suffering from addiction. Share it with everyone you know!! Thank you for watching our channel and make sure you like, subscribe, and ring that bell!!
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Thank you Cedric and Brian. Always refreshing to get your analysis and insight. Much Love and Many Hugs. I am so Happy you have each other and your families.
Our pleasure. Among the many awful things that the lock down did was to keep us isolated from one another, and as people, we were designed to be in community with one another. We always appreciate you watching, and taking the time to comment. Much love! - C -
I've lost my brothers in 2020 from alcoholism, I lost my goddaughter just passed January 2021 from drug overdose just too young, and I just lost my uncle from alcoholism, he was sober for 3 years but his kidneys fails he ended up dying 2021 I've been through so much loss, and I've been through addiction but I have 11 years sober thank you God. Sometimes I just don't know! I really don't, but it's Songs Like This that makes you reflect, Tom and Nova have really outdid themselves. Mia
Thank you for sharing your story Mia, and congratulations on being clean the past 11 years!! 🙌🏽. - C -
Yup, Jenna Emily MacDonald is Tom’s little sister.
#HOG Fam ✌🏽
👍🏾👍🏾. - C -
I love him he is the real deal, he really touch a lot of people who are going through it, even with medical prescription that are additive people what to let it go and truly be healed. thank YOU TOM!
🙌🏽🔥🙌🏽🔥. - C -
I'm so glad our guy Tom has an outlet and he throws himself into his music! #HOG forever and a day! Riding with Tom till the wheels fall off and then we walk the rest of the way! Thanks for the reaction!
Thank you for watching Vanessa, and we will ride with you until those wheels come off! 😂👍🏾. - C -
Great job guys. I only have 3 channels with notification bells out of almost a hundred and your channel is one of them.
Thank you!! We don’t take that lightly, because we know there are thousands of content creators out there, so your subscription means a lot. 🙏🏽 - C -
This past year really was hard on kids. My own child (she's 9 now) is the most light hearted, social, fun kid but when they wouldn't let the kids in school or to be able to go to the parks, etc we dealt with her having a depression. I would walk in her room and she would be crying and then tell me she didn't know why she was crying, she just felt sad. That scared me so much. I had depression issues growing up and never thought I would see it with her because of her personality but 2020 was terrible for her, it's crazy what they went thru. Glad to say she is doing better right now!
Wow, thank you for sharing that story with us Traci. Yes, anxiety and depression increased quickly in the lives of students during the lockdown, even though there wasn’t any scientific proof that the coronavirus affected those without underlying health conditions. Glad to hear your daughter is feeling better now, and God bless. 🙏🏽. - C -
Great video, as always. Cedric is amazing at analyzing the videos meanings. Brian, I’ve gone through the same and I send you a big hug.
Thank you Federica! Big hugs right back to you, and thank you for watching our channel.. - C -
Brian thank you for sharing. I have depression disorder and panic attacks, working with a psychologist. Other then my husband, and my service dog, my only support is Tom’s music and Brandon Hart. Not crying over it, that’s just the way it is. I appreciate this channel.
Thank you Ms-K. That’s awesome that you have the support of your husband, and your service dog. Keep utilizing the services of your psychologist because it’s good to have someone to talk these things through 🙏🏽🙏🏽💙. - C -
This reminds me of what my brother went through as recovering drug and alcohol addiction. My brother had to hit rock bottom before he would get help. I have been through a bad depression for years. I have attempted suicide at least 20 or more times. I finally got help. I have been in counseling for 20 years now. The video made me cry. I feel what Tom is saying because of my depression and my brother's alcohol and drug abuse. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. My brother has been clean for about 15 yrs now and I have not attempted suicide in about 10 years.
Thank you for sharing Rosie. I know it’s challenging, but people need to realize that they are not the only ones going through that struggle, and there are literally thousands of others out there facing the same challenge. 💙. - C -
5 yrs clean this song means a lot to me detoxing cold turkey was the hardest most agonizing physical and mental pain i have ever experienced
Congratulations on being clean five years Mindy that’s awesome!! I - C -
I love your channel! Doesn’t matter the conversation. I prefer Cedric’s interpretation that the water symbolizes rebirth as I thought it was drowning, barely keeping his head above water. I like that positive spin! The line that he loved what he hated just says it all. And thank you for posting the help line as that is so important. I think this is Tom’s (as if I’m on a first name basis with him!) goal. We are not alone in our struggles.
Keep doing what you two are doing!
Thank you Suzanne! It’s fun to react to Tom’s songs because there is so much depth, to them. Thank you for watching our channel, we appreciate it. - C -
love your channel Tom's music has helped me through dark times I am getting better you guys are right you need support I have and still am doing it on my own Tom's music is keeping me going I hope one day that I can personally thank him, love from Australia
Thank you Laure! I hate to hear that you have to go on this journey alone, and our hats are off to you for staying with it. You can always email us at: Cedricandbrian@gmail.com
Keep spreading the word about us to everyone out there in Australia, and hope to meet you one day as well my friend. Keep fighting!! - C -
Great reaction guys. What a deep song. I hope Tom sticks with it. His fans love him and we need him here.
Thank you Darin! - C -
Yes, please don't anyone try to heal from this on your own. If people call you weak for asking for help...just know that your life matters more than their opinion. 💘
That’s great advice Heidi! Thank you for sharing that. - C -
I know you’re not a reaction channel, so it’s a bit weird for you. But let me tell you, the HOG fam loves the pause moments. Tom is deep. Real deep. We need to take time to reflect on the words. Bring on the pause button!
Thank you for that Matt, much appreciated my friend. Yeh, you can’t really rush through any of Tom‘s songs, and hope to come out with a worthwhile breakdown of it 👍🏾. - C -
I love you guys! There are so many different types of addictions which makes this song universal. Your analogies are good for thought. Thanks for your input. ❤️✌🏼
Thank you Felicia, we really appreciate it. We try to take our time with these reviews, so we’re giving the best possible review we can 👍🏾💙. - C -
Thank you for this reaction🔥💪🥲🎶 🙏❤️HOG FAM ❤️🙏TOM & NOVA Thank you✌️🇨🇦🇺🇸🇵🇷
Our pleasure, thank you for watching.
- C -
This is a REAL song. Something the music industry denies that exists for their listeners to hear
Great comment Grace, thank you. - C -
I'm pausing at the moment you talk about deleting all the numbers off his phone, but not deleting the people who can help you. In this video they do a close up of his tattoo that says "Burn the right bridges". It's 13sec into the video.
👍🏾👍🏾💙. - C -
Loved the scripture reference. Thank you for leaving number.
Our pleasure John. Thank you for watching my friend, and God bless. 🙏🏽
- C -
A+ on the video!! Not 1 reactor has yet 2 appreciate the "art" Tom'`'s put permanently on himself then to highlight in this deep song; ; misunderstood; see you tomorrow; burned every right bridge; EACH more powerful than the last in my own personal struggles!!
Thank you Leigh!! Brian and I were joking that if we really dissected any of Tom’s songs, it can easily be a two hour video because they all contain such rich, and fertile soil, for analogies and life lessons that a lot of people can relate to. Thank you for watching, and taking the time to comment. - C -
Great job as usual. Infinite love & blessings
Thank you, much appreciated. 🙏🏽🙏🏽💙
- C -
Thanks for the way you reviewed this video with sensitivity and consideration for those struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Much love guys.
Our pleasure Roxanne. We know it’s a sensitive issue for thousands of people, so we want to give it the attention, and respect, it deserves. We always appreciate your comments, and thanks for watching our channel. 💙. - C -
@@CedricandBrian thank you. That's why I love watching your videos. You guys are always so open and respectful. You guys make a great team. Thanks for taking the time to comment back. Just shows how down to earth and awesome you are!! 🔥
I greatly admire you guys for doing this reaction, even though you're not a reaction channel. That just goes to show how strong Tom's message is - and how incredibly needed it is, especially at this time. Thank you for exposing this to your audience. And as someone who also went through severe depression (and anxiety), I understand how easy it is to fall into the addiction trap, when the doctors so easily prescribe addictive medications for these issues. So much has to change within health care. By the way, if you haven't reacted to Tom's song SOBER, I highly recommend it. (It's much more inspiring than this one.)
Thank you so much for sharing a part of your story with us Debi. We will definitely take a listen to ‘Sober’ and hopefully do a review for it. We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to listen to our channel and giving us some support my friend. Talk to you soon. - C -
“ I won’t stop it much more til the end”….2 more pauses later.🤦🏼♀️😄
Thanks for putting that help line number up, you might have just saved someone’s life.💯👊🏼
Didn’t see many comment on this… trying to get sober for me was very lonely. Even if you have a support system they don’t understand or feel the things going on in your head or body. I found a key part of me getting sober was cutting ties with those I did drugs with- forever. When your using those are most of your “friends” and knowing you will have to start over with making new friends is scary and also lonely.
Thank you for sharing that Maranda. Yes, separating yourself from thoughts, habits, and especially friends is very tough. That’s awesome that you were able to break free from that, so you can start anew. 🙌🏽💙. - C -
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing the stories
Our pleasure Adam!! Make it a great day!
- C -
I just found you through the review of Tom. Very thought provoking. I like your views. Also in Don’t look down! Thanks guys!
You guys are amazing. Much love HOG❤
Thank you!! We truly appreciate that. 🙏🏽
- C -
Its fine to pause I like others perspective on things.
Thank you Randy; much appreciated. 🙏🏽
- C -
Good job with this reaction. Very important topic. Kudos to you guys for showing the Helpline # and stats.
I know from experience, I am disabled and refused more pain meds when I had elbow and shoulder replacement used only over the counter meds. I AM FIGHTING LIKE HELL
#hangovergang ❤️ this makes me cry everytime. Love you guys 💞
This one does tug at the heartstrings Lou. Tom has released a song, as is his pattern, that can relate to so many people. 🙌🏽💙💙. - C -
Appreciate the reaction. Great job!! HOG4LIFE 🧡🤘🏼
For Tom and Nova to transcend to the next dimension, they need to go from just rapping about the problems and issues to also giving people the answers to the problems and issues, which ultimately ends up being spiritual. I am praying, believing Tom and Nova will become spiritually born-again Christians with an intimate, personal relationship with the Holy Godhead (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit). Only then will their music become not just entertaining or thought-provoking, but everlastingly transformational. I truly believe Tom and Nova have the potential to be just as revolutionary in today's rap industry, as Michael Jackson did to the entire music industry in the 1980s when he literally single-handedly saved and changed the industry through his music and videos. EVERY GIFT WITH WHICH WE ARE BLESSED IS TO BE USED FOR THEIR GLORY AND PURPOSES AND NOT OUR OWN EARTHLY, TEMPORAL PLANS AND PURPOSES: BEARING FRUITS NOT JUST ON A TEMPORAL, HUMAN LEVEL, BUT ON AN EVERLASTING, SPIRITUALLY TRANSFORMING DIMENSION. AMEN! AMEN!! AMEN!!! Infinite love & blessings
🙏🏽🙏🏽💙. - C -
Here for it!! #hangovergang ❤️🔥
YES!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 🔥 - C -
:30 seconds into the video...had to 'like.' Thanks for putting up a help-line.
Enjoyed the review.
(IMO) Add this to the growing list of songs from Tom MacDonald that should be getting strong radio play.
Great video guys. Powerful song 💕🙏
Thank you Grace. Much love. 💙. - C -
I can relate 100% to this song, 3 days after he released the song, I started my sober journey again and this song hit me hard and helped me soooo fukin much cause I suffer from alcoholism, and my doc was heroin so everything he said I jus went through...
Great breakdown and insight guys. I’m closer to 50 than I wanna think about so it’s good to see some close my my age react to Tom
Great review guys This hit so many lives Preciate both of you
Thank you Jarrod, we appreciate that.🙏🏽
- C -
I'm sorry that yalls kids have had to deal with this but it is becoming more relevant with the younger generation, I'm 5 and half years clean thanks to my wife she helped me alot but as always I always love how yall are please keep helping people that need it that do not have the help
#HOG4LIFE Tom is saving life's ♥️ Thanks for reacting to Tom.♥️🤘
Our pleasure, and thank you for watching our channel. - C -
Honestly I have a porn addiction, been clean for 8yrs now and its still hard. Don't get me wrong it gets easyer to reject, but its still there scratching at the back of your mind waiting for you to fuck up. It destroyed a relationship I had with a GF that I spent half of my life with, we are back together for 2yrs now and the best thing in my life that has kept me from going back has been her being my Float that keeps my head above water.
That’s awesome that you’ve been clean for over eight years now, and glad you have someone supportive by your side to help you through the tough times. 🙌🏽💙
- C -
The way you started this video is great! You never know who might need that information.
Thank you Debbie. That’s one of the reasons why we like to think about what we’re going to say before we upload a video. - C -
Great reaction and analyzes. Kudos to you good men.
Our pleasure, thank you 🙏🏽. - C -
Brian you are correct Emily is his sister her actual name is Jenna Emily
Now we have to start a hashtag campaign that Brian may be right. 😮😂
- C -
@@CedricandBrian Agreed🤣
#HOG Great talking points you guys are awesome
Thank you Dillon!! 🙌🏽💙. - C -
I thought SOBER was DEEP but this is 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 HOG FAMILY 4 LIFE 🎯😎 ENJOY THE RIDE 🤣🤣🤣
🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥. - C -
#hangovergang 💕🙏🏼💕🙏🏼💕
🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥. - C -
This one touched so many
Toms songs have that impact 🙌🏽. - C -
You guys do a great job with these Tom Macdonald reviews.
Thank you Matt!! 🙏🏽. - C -
Mad respect for you guys
Thank you Shauna, we really appreciate that. I have a really good friend of mine with your name, but she spells it Shawna. - C -
@@CedricandBrian I've only met 2 others and they both spell their name Shawna.. after 43 years I've finally came to terms with the fact I'll never own a mug or keychain from a gift shop with my name on it lol
Tom has chronic depression and anxiety (which is a symptom of depression), so he'll be fighting this for the rest of his life. Tom did what I did before his breakdown. He self-medicated in an extreme way. There are no words to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it, and the "snap out of it" thing is real. It makes you feel alone and misunderstood. I think Tom has Nova there to encourage him, but ultimately he has to deal with it. Tom tries to stay away from the medication because he was abusing pills and drinking (In "No Response," he says, "I was chasing the dragon with no medieval invention," which is smoking a pill on foil). He said that he pushes so hard because stopping will trigger his anxiety and fear of falling back into poverty and addiction. He wants to help whoever he can, and that's why he exposes his problems to us.
Thank you for sharing part of your story with us Becky. It takes a lot to be that vulnerable and I sincerely pray that a few people can read your words and take solace in the fact that they can battle whatever they are dealing with. Happy new year my friend, and we look forward to hearing more from you in the comment section on future videos.
- C -
@@CedricandBrian Thank you!! I will pray for your success for sure.
I love this song. Great content guys
Thank you very much! 💙. - C -
Thank you Cedric for putting God in this review.
Absolutely Linda! God is good all the time; and all the time, He is good! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
- C -
#brianiswrong - not this time - right on the money. Good job guys! 👍👍🏿
LOL!!! Thanks Erik 👍🏾. - C -
I love to hear your thoughts on Tom's art! ❤🙏🏼🇺🇸
Thank you Linda, very much appreciated!
- C -
Great critique. And great info for help. Great job
☆☆☆☆☆4U2
Thank you Mary 🙏🏽. - C -
This song hurts; it is not uplifting, but I still love it 🤘🤘
It amazes me that people only react to music once... I react to it every single time; that's why I listen to music over and over!!! 🙄
I warn my kids that anything can become an addiction, and you won't know what it is until you have already done it.
Alcohol, cigarettes, drugs get all the attention but video games, sex, porn, all have taken their tolls.
My son talks about being interested in some things that they claim aren't addictive, and I cannot stress it to him enough don't do shit that alters your mind or emotional state bc it can be addictive for anyone, even if it's not the norm.
Yes, anything can become an addiction of you allow to consume too much of your time, money, and thoughts. Great point!! - C -
I love the review. #hangovergang
Thank you Lisa, we always enjoy hearing from you my friend. - C -
Yes, thank you for talking about porn, a terrible, divisive addiction also.
🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💙. - C -
🔥 the right bridge
💕 Take care everyone
Simple words, yet very powerful. 🙏🏽. - C -
One of the tattoos in the video says 'Burn the right bridges'.
Listen to no quarter by Led Zeppelin. I'm going to after that comment to listen more closely.
👍🏾🔥. - C -
Yes it is his sister🤟
👍🏾👍🏾. - C -
I can’t believe that your videos aren’t being notified on my phone! 😡
I don’t know what’s going on Diana!! I’ve heard other content creators advise their subscribers to “re-ring“the bell, because for some reason, it magically disappears once you’ve subscribed. 🤔 😤. It’s strange how it seems to only be affecting the content creators on a certain side of the political aisle. So much for “free speech“, huh? - C -
Great review
Thank you Mimi!! 💙. - C -
This song is not really one of encouragement, I see it more as a lesson on the reality of substance abuse.
In the end, you either beat it or overdose. Either way, that passage out is not pretty. It’s better not to start, seriously. Tom is speaking 💯 Truth.
One of the great aspects of this is it can give insight to those, not suffering withdrawals but witnessing a loved one go through it. It can help them understand and have empathy for the struggle.
#hangovergang forever
🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🏽🤘🏿
🤘🏽🤘🏽🔥🔥. - C -
So I was cooking while watching y’all (truly rare) and I was brought to attention at y’all’s outtro music. Sounds a bit on the bad 70’s porn vibe. 🤔🤷♀️😂 (Only incidental knowledge, of course!) Well, despite that…great reaction! Congrats on almost 10K! 👍🏻❤️
LOL!! 😂 I’ll have to ask Brian about the outtro music because that’s in his wheelhouse. Thank you for watching.
- C -
not sick of it yet.
Love the commentary guys. I am being driven to drink by the political class. Aren't you guys supposed to hate each other?
LOL!! Thank you Janet and stay strong my friend. Don’t let them get you down.
We have moments when we disagree, but it hasn’t reached the “hate” level yet….key word being “yet.” 😉😂. Thanks for watching l. - C -
I was trying to avoid this one, it's tough to listen to his music that covers addiction when you personally know someone that struggles with addiction. I keep hoping Tom will find you 2 and leave a comment, I personally like that you listen to the song before doing the breakdown video. 💕
Emily is his Sister, He talks about her in other songs, though not by name, all he tats in this vid are, imo, ones that he got to remind himself of what tomorrow means
👍🏾🤘🏽. - C -
Delta Love
LOL!! Right back at you Stacy! 💙. - C -
Yes he abused prescription medications as well. Thanks for this.
Our pleasure Tawnya! Thank you for watching. Much love! 💙. - C -
He didn’t go through it alone. He was with his parents, if I got the story correct….
To some extent, you must go through it alone. Physically, you must. That’s why it’s so important to not go through it alone emotionally-and spiritually, for those who are spiritual, or who yearn to believe in something more.
He started the process alone. He was doing so badly he struggled to eat a single egg and piece of toast because he gagged on every bite. He left a scary message for his mom and then stopped answering his phone. His mom called one of his friends who broke into his home, packed his bags and put him on a plane to his parents.
That friend who broke his door down was Brandon Hart ❤❤❤❤
@@Jas-oc7bw I had heard that, but never verified if it was true so I didn't want to say. I'm glad to hear it was indeed Brandon. 💓
That’s awesome!!!! 🙌🏽. - C -