It helps them capture a positive mindset to move forward and find happiness in life. Hearing this song helps give people hope. His honesty is refreshing, and he is right, there are a lot of people out there that have struggled with depression and drug abuse (myself included). Because just like everyone else we’re human, not super human.” But I’m here to bring you hope.” That’s why it’s so important for us to show our vulnerability. I have depression, or I struggle with addiction. Yes, I have one of the best jobs on the face of the planet. So, we are here to say to those people, “Yes, I’m a rock star. And when you’re living with it, you just feel the weight of this sadness and darkness pressing down on you, and you can’t explain to anyone why it’s happening. It affects people of all ages, races, genders and socioeconomic status. It’s important for those in society who don’t deal with mental health issues to understand that depression, anxiety and the like, don’t discriminate. Sometimes mightily.” And by showing our struggles and scars to our fans and to the entire world, we’re letting those who deal with depression or with substance abuse know that they aren’t alone. We struggle and fight everyday just like you. Why do you think it’s an important focus?Įric responded by saying: “Because by laying it all out there we’re saying, “We’re human. “I know you’re clinging to the light of dayĮric was asked in an interview shortly after Shinedown’s new Album “Attention Attention” debuted: Shinedown wrote “Get up” coming from a place of vulnerability and shared humility. You can see in his lyrics below how he recognizes that drinking and drugs may help temporarily, but ultimately, they just numb you to the outside world. He knows how debilitating depression can be. In the past Brent Smith was a heavy drinker and had his own battles with depression and substance abuse. “You’re going to be defined by the fact that you didn’t give up.” …You’re not going to be defined by your failures,” Smith said. “We don’t want people to feel ashamed about what they’re going through. It’s a subject Smith is intimately familiar with, having encountered his own demons and refused to give in to them. Brent Smith, who is also the lead singer of the band wrote this song as a dedication to his friend and band mate, Eric Bass, who has suffered from clinical depression on and off all throughout their decades long friendship. i want to hear more of their songs in the future.Almost immediately, you can tell “Get Up” is a very uplifting song. i consider them one of the greatest bands of all time. Izaiah Perkins from Madison Mainei love shineedown.I see what they go through a f your song gives hope keep boi.h shinedown Debra from TexasI think get up at s awesome I have family members who struggle with depression.Shinedown is quickly becoming my favorite group. Shinedown and the people who are linked to them still continue to speak to me with everything thing they touch. This song has moved me so much that I've posted it on FB three times and urged my friends to listen to it. Sometimes I think that they are singing right to me. Two days after my daughters 15th birthday. Then my daughters dad whom i was married to for 25 years died 11 days ago on January 10. I lost my boyfriend to a (accidental I think) drug overdose in october. AnonymousThis song actually came out just in time for me. This song really does make me feel lifted up and I can use that right now. It happened in my house and then I woke up to find her in her bedroom. April West from KentuckyMy youngest daughter was murdered on November 28th, 2020.Denise from Austintown OhioSaw u guys last nite in Canfield totally amazing powerful lyrics u guys rock !!!.I absolutely anyone can do whatever and much better! I now have my partner in life to walk with me on this journey. I discovered this song and it spoke to me immediately. Erik from TexasI have struggled with Bi-polar and depression for 30 years.Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Yeah, sometimes you're wrong, sometimes you're right I guess that's probably part of the problem Yeah, I don't know why I never talk about it I'd rather twist myself in knots than watch you give up on your dreams Hard to move mountains when you're paralyzedĪnd I agree you can do much better, trust meĪin't nothing normal when it comes to you and me Who can't see straight (can't see straight)ĭon't sell yourself short, you might be bulletproof So, take it from me, you're not the only one I'm on the bright side of being hell-bent I know you're clinging to the light of day
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