Pierce The Veil - Hold On Till May (Track 12)

[@snug_as_a_bug]

If you're reading this, it means that you held on till May. I may not know you, but I'm proud of you.

[@dontmintme]

Now let's hold on till the next one.

[@demonicawolfshire914]

Chiara and after that, til the next one

[@natycardona6771]

+Demonica Wolfshire and the next one

[@soulofapunk1370]

And the next one You guys are all so strong

[@natycardona6771]

They'll help us make it trough it I promise

[@karamorganroberts6656]

“A girl I used to date once told me that her parents neglected her as a child. She remembered climbing this tree in her backyard and hiding from them just to see if they would look for her, or even notice that she was gone. I always thought it was such a sad story and I wrote this song for her. It also talks about the ups and downs in a relationship that we’ve had recently.” -Vic Fuentes

[@squeakiereel112]

P]]ppp+

[@awewhat2986]

I relate to this song alot I was neglected by my father and my step mom abused me and I've been in a relationship with my boyfriend since I was 18 but we've known each other since we were in elementary he only thought I had just neglectful parents till we started dating I finally told him about my life long abuse and he witnessed alot of the abuse my step sister and step mom inflicted upon me he helped me stand up for myself when I got kicked out and he helped me gain my self respect I got chronically ill four years ago and my mental illness has gotten worse and I've become a hateful person I try and push everyone that I can away I just wanna be alone I don't wanna deal with people and I feel like I'm always causing argument with my boyfriend some are valid argument and other times it's just me trying to push him away cuz I just wanna get rid of everyone who's involved with me so I don't have to deal with anyone else

[@Alchemist9572]

@@awewhat2986 the fact that you recognize those traits are a sign of growth. Some will just think others are the problems but you choose to recognize the flaws which is actually a positive. Its presented to you the lesson, influence, projectory, and persception, all though it can be different, this is my take. Being brought up by neglectful parents which i relate to, they influence you to think that their wrongdoings are “normal” and that thats how you should discipline & treat others including your spouses, you can choose to continue the pattern or you can choose to see their flaws and use the experience to your gain by doing the opposite of what they did. Empathy, you see how them treating you that way made you feel/think about yourself, now when you are about to project, empathize with the person infront of you, know how your parents made you feel and think, do you want that person to feel the same from your hands? Life is persception, it becomes more self aware as you grow. I really hope you find your answers. “To make it stop, study your lessons”

[@awewhat2986]

@@Alchemist9572 thank u right now we're going thru a rough patch again because his mom is coming back to tx for good because her man cheated on her again and we told her not to go back qnd that was after she had already told me she didn't belive my chronic illness isn't as bad as I think and that she doesn't believe I have depression cuz I'm not trying to kill myself everyday or self harming I haven't self harmed since 2014 and it's a huge accomplishment for me especially when I became chronically I'll it was really hard not to cut and kill myself I struggle every day not to cuz I always remember her words and I start to think well I can't let her think I'm a liar qnd then I Remer my boyfriend would be disappointed and so would I if I broke my streak and relapsed and then his brother had his first suicide attempt cuz he's in a abusive relationship and I had called her out when she was being abusive in front of us and so she dint like me and she made him stop talking to me and so when he tried to khs she had gotten some of her stuff and left so we didn't know if she left him and so I went to help make sure he was OK during a bad depression week and I was worried cuz ik how it's like and when we got there he still ignored me when I tried to talk to him and it sent me in to a suicidal episode so I left my boyfriend with him qnd I went home their mom said I could talk with her anytime I'm upset so I did told her how he treated me and said that not OK for him to do its abusive and she said my feelings don't matter and that I'm just making things harder for him qnd that I won't ever understand cuz I don't have children of my own and all I said was I didn't want to have a relationship with the brother anymore and I was done trying to be nice with him since he was treating me like shit all the time and everything I did his gf got jealous about and would cause drama qnd lie and say I'm being mean to her cuz I don't talk to her cuz she's the way she is and so she got mad that I stood up for myself and told her she was inthe wrong to choose him over me and that there shouldn't be a choosing in this situation he needs to learn he can't be a asshole to people when they are trying to be nice and help u or just because the gf is insecure and abusive and she said I'm being disrespectful to her and to never talk to her again and to let my bf listen to the voice-mail before I twist her words like bitch I'm not manipulative like you are. Qnd she thinks just because she has trauma she can be a asshole to everyone and judge everyone and then his step sis who I thought of as my BFF stopped talking to me cuz I didn't agree to her not having a job or a place of her own when she told me she was moving in with a guy she barley knew for a couple of months in a different state I watch true crime and live thru abuse ik its a bad idea and she got upset cuz she asked for my opinion qnd I didn't agree with her but I told her it's her life I ain't gonna stop her just be careful but she won't txt me back and my boyfriend said she doesn't care who's feelings she hurts not even mine and so I said OK I won't talk to her then screw her and he got all defensive and made excuses for her and I said I'm done with ur family treating me like shit and we got in a really bad argument to where I turned into my step mom and step sister I got all in his face yelling and pointing my finger when I realized what I was doing I got really depressed fast and realize I was acting like them qnd now I'm just grossed in my self and it took me crying qnd having a mental breakdown for him to understand my point and I just don't wanna talk or have a relationship with his mom cuz she just reminds me of my step mom and it took five years after getting kicked out to finally stop saying hi to my step mom when I visited my dad sometimes cuz I was afraid but I finally stood up qnd my bf just wants me to go see her and be nice and I'm like not it's tiring pretending to be happy I'm marrying you not them if you wanna keep dealing with their abuse you go see them I don't have to because they are not my parents and I'm not marrying them their opinion shouldn't matter but you care so much cuz they will make you life he'll why should they when they have a problem with me saving my mental health qnd putting it before them cuz I haven't healed yet from my past qnd I don't need constant reminder I'm not good enough

[@sebastianring2214]

@@awewhat2986 im glad youre here :)

[@galaxyrose1702]

We’re almost to May guys, we’ve got it. We can make it, I believe in you all. Have you been kind to your body today? You deserve something to drink and even a little snack. Please be safe❤ I love you if you feel that no one else does. It’ll be okay, Just hold on til may❤ Update- We made it to May, I’m so proud of you!

[@imromero6599]

Hi everyone! We did it once again! We held on till May. I am sooooo proud of you all

[@LinkKola]

Oh I just love that you came back welcome back

[@imromero6599]

@@LinkKola awwww!! I’m happy I’m back and am able to welcome everyone back to another lovely May! I hope I can see you again next year as well!

[@MisslesEverywhere]

every year im excitied for this comment

[@imromero6599]

@@MisslesEverywhere awwww!!!!!

[@blaziard683]

WELCOME BACK

[@ickyvicky8712]

When I was 13, I genuinely thought I was going to be dead before my 18th birthday came around. I turned 18 this past November, and I have no idea what to do with my life. This past week has been bad for my mental health, and this song has been helping me a lot, despite the many times I’ve cried while listening to it. It’s currently 11:50 pm and I plan to listen to this as I fall asleep. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Stay strong everyone, it’s going to get better, I promise. I’m proud of how far you’ve come and I know you’ll make it so much farther. I believe in you, you’re not alone ❤️

[@madds9296]

I’m proud of you :)

[@culturedswine3586]

Glad ur still here! Here to more years to come ❤️

[@spaghettivendor_PSN]

Mybday is the 18th as well. Cheers

[@aidenmorales5517]

I love this. So proud of you that's awesome!!

[@palletecolors7503]

belated happy birthday! live long!

[@imromero6599]

We did it guys! We held on till May once again :) I’m proud of you all

[@hazmvn]

[@rikkipowers3921]

This comment has me in tears. Thank you

[@galaxygamer6702]

only did for my baby :/ he means to much for me to leave him in this damned world

[@imromero6599]

@@rikkipowers3921 of course

[@imromero6599]

@@galaxygamer6702 I am so sorry for your loss, but I know your baby will always hold on til May with you in spirit

[@3lf_27]

We made it to may! You all best be proud of yourselves

[@madds9296]

I cried so hard

[@marshadowp3225]

[@demi13loz]

Proud of you too!

[@shamariadventures5091]

Yes we did!!!!!!!and I am proud of you also!!!

[@956maligator9]

It’s been 4 long years but I feel stronger than ever! And I made it.

[@adrianrossjasmin177]

Yes. Here you are in May 2024. You held on. You made it.

[@jordynhardy2202]

💜💜💜

[@aZurevagrant]

damn.

[@heartofvanillaice7443]

Beat me to it lol

[@renvicious]

[@kyledominicranjo1906]

I made it but damn was it hard

[@nyx-._730]

Its that time of year again bois... I'm proud of us. Heres to many more.

[@luisrevamp9753]

To many more 🍻😭

[@schwesterino1111]

shut the fuck up

[@fuckthepopulation8109]

I love this. To many more, my friends 😭🍻🖤

[@mindofparadox8590]

@@schwesterino1111 fuck you

[@noahhowarth1600]

and another

[@iisquiddiesquid]

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 You held on. I'm proud of you for making it this far. I'll see you again next year, yeah?

[@LilMau]

Yeah 😢

[@renphamoshitiri656]

😢

[@kylelangston6119]

Love you fam.

[@calimango7926]

No guarantee

[@chocopie3395]

Yes I promise, hope to see you next year☺🖤

[@mikegilliam6206]

Think about this The song “Hold on Till May” was partially written about one of Vics old friends. Her parents didn’t care for her so she sat in trees for hours on end seeing if they’d go looking for her, duce the lyrics “One million branches and she loves everyone, mom and dad did you search for me?” The rest of the song was written about Olivia Penpraze. She attempted suicide every May 1st, hense the name “Hold on Till May”. Olivia finally succeeded her suicide attempt in the May of 2012 at 19 years old. He wrote this song for them. He knows what they went through, he cares.

[@spaghettivendor_PSN]

Fuck

[@alleighoop8042]

I love this and I’m not bashing or anything, but bulls in the Bronx was actually written for Olivia ❤️

[@rikkipowers3921]

@@alleighoop8042 some of the lyrics in this song (and bulls in the bronx) are taken directly from her videos. Olivia had a massive impact on Vic and he talked about how he still writes songs about her to this day. He has also been rumored to say he worries a lot about other kids following in her footsteps.

[@aflairforthe.evi.]

@@rikkipowers3921 what videos? who was olivia and how did he know her?

[@rikkipowers3921]

@@aflairforthe.evi. she was a massive fan with deep mental health problems. She attempted suicide yearly in May, and uploaded a lot of videos online. When she finally succeeded it wasn't in may but before. Hence the title "hold on till may". Some of the things she said in videos ended up as lyrics vic sings.

[@salad6236]

Last night I was about to attempt, April 26 2024. I had everything ready and I was blasting music when this came on. I couldn’t do it anymore, I needed to hold on til may and now I could. This song saved my life.

[@Ash-ei4kw]

I'm glad you're still here.

[@Desert_willow]

Im happy your here, life is hard up but as humans we will find a way to get through it. Enjoy being human 🫶🏼

[@antilennox]

i'm happy you're still here! keep holding on till may my fellow human :)

[@memoryknight1787]

I'm glad you're still here 💕💕💕

[@IWantWaffleFriezzx]

Real

[@nyx-._730]

Its that time of year again bois... I'm proud of us. Heres to many more. Damn, Guess this is just a tradition I have now it seems. Whoever reads this we needa do this every year lmao. See you all next year.

[@laughincoffin8968]

🙌🏻

[@prat7035]

lol i love seeing your comment every year. cheers

[@zoella222pretty]

cheers i’ll start now

[@midnightblues9974]

See you next year please stay safe. Wishing you well and everyone else who may read this too. Stay safe you guys 😊❤️

[@vonzarooz2829]

Come back to this post every year boys and girls

[@thepotato8040]

"Darling, you'll be okayy" hey look more tears ahahh fuck

[@amberdavison4572]

as I read your comment that part came on and I actually started to cry

[@Slayer-gj2hm]

+Amber Davison why?

[@emilygrace6592]

Same.

[@samanthapavnick1847]

Everytime. I saw them 2 nights ago and he sang this. I just about lost it.

[@halikmata]

I'll have this line as a tattoo someday

[@Pseudopup]

it's currently the 1st of May where I live. if you're reading this, you held on 'till May. congratulations.

[@passionfruit8345]

ly

[@jimcox2160]

ayeee😍

[@joelgambler5334]

love this :3 congratulations for holding on till may

[@booboo1113]

+Joel Gambler oh my god this actually made me feel better and now im crying😭😭

[@joelgambler5334]

awww you're welcome and good thing you held on so long :3 ^_^

[@tristangadd8415]

This song was played at my best friends funeral when I was 18 ❤️💔

[@vixvoxvix]

how did they die?

[@PatsyClinesDaughter]

Rest in Heaven to your friend 🙏🏻💖

[@crystyxn]

@@vixvoxvix why did you assume its a girl? lol

[@vixvoxvix]

@@crystyxn no idea

[@savagepat4987]

@@crystyxn a band like this is predominantly filled with women fanbase wise so it just makes it more likely its a she

[@heathermclaughlin8698]

this song reminds me of a special friend I had during middle school. She helped me through so much and I tried helping her as much as I could. We were each others rocks and I was cutting but she got me away from it for a while. I remember telling her I listened to this song every may just hoping I could make it to the next one. I thought that she was going to be with me till the end. I lost her last November and listening to this song now is just so painful, even Ironic. I thought I was going to be the one to leave, but it was her :( I just wanted to add that although she's gone, she gives me motivation to live everyday and make her proud. She was an amazing person and deserves to have a positive impact on my life and others lives. Rest easy my love

[@addison444]

i’m so sorry.. i hope you’re getting better!

[@zero7769]

I’m so sorry :(

[@kitthekitten6894]

I just know she would be so proud of you. I can feel the love you have for her. Keep holding on :)

[@laurakae1007]

Oh my goodness 😢 I'm so sorry you lost her. Sometimes angels in our lives can only stay for a season and leave us with insight to last a lifetime. I hope you've been doing much much better in terms of your mental health ❤

[@ethanrahman7640]

hi heather, is there any way i can reach out to you personally. i was in a really similar situation.

[@evelynromo7282]

When your emo phase is over but you still end up visiting ever once in a while lol

[@homiedatboi5760]

Evelyn Romo U HAVE THE SAME LAST NAME AS ME!

[@evelynromo7282]

Meh name is DAT THING IN DA TRASH ayyy

[@homiedatboi5760]

Evelyn Romo ayyyy

[@DatKan]

I DECLARE I DONT CARE NO MOOORE! IM BURNING UP AND OUT AND GROWING BOOORED! IN MY SMOKED OUT BOORIIING ROOM!

[@evelynromo7282]

Daniel Armstrong yessss!!! Green Day is still a daily kinda thing!!

[@hannahwash09]

Saw them play this live a couple of weeks ago, I was literally bawling my eyes out from the second Vic said "This song is for any of you who can say that music has saved your life." Then when it got to "Darling you'll be okay" Tony saw me crying, made a heart with his hands and mouthed the words to me as Vic sang them... These guys are the sweetest people on earth I swear. They've helped me through so much and if I ever meet them, I'll ask Tony to write darling youll be okay down so I can get it tattooed one day, just so If I go through any more tough times, I'll always remember this band, and how they saved me.

[@khiong888]

THE FEELS ON THE BUS GOES ROUND AND ROUND

[@laurylnguyen7317]

i want a tattoo of "darling, you'll be okay", too ((:

[@kristenbyrne2940]

I want it tattoooooodd!! && omg im in love with Tony and this is exactly why

[@hannahwash09]

Kristen Byrne Same here

[@Jessaya15]

omg thats actually so beautiful :")

[@decimatethestars]

guys, we held on til may once again. im proud of every one of you guys. personally this year has been rough for me but may is starting and i can feel myself enjoying life again. i feel like i have a purpose lately. i’ve got so many good people around me who love me and care for me. im cleaner than ever. i feel stable and confident. i feel like things are looking up. like finally, im coming out on the other side of this. even though i’ve still got things to work through, i’ve come so far and i’m genuinely proud of myself for it. vic was right, y’all. i’ll be okay.

[@isaaccobos3537]

Animo tu puedes

[@andymurray5045]

Damn right you'll be ok! Keep on pushing you're fucking nailing it

[@tray5377]

Took my daughters to see these guys many times....miss those days

[@1_wr]

Cool dad right here

[@carolina-kw5hx]

that’s so cute !

[@amranazman9151]

Many times? I'm proud of you :D

[@tray5377]

When they were touring over here on the east coast (northeast) , I had gotten tickets for multiple concerts and we basically followed them going from show to show. It didn't matter that it was basically the same show every few days bcuz it was a blast. And they were great live too. Obviously this was some years ago now...great memories.

[@reptarinator]

Righteous

[@pancake_syrup-t9t]

Two years ago I played this album inside my room. Listen to it until I fall asleep. Then I woke at this track on chorus. I almost cried when I hear him sing it. So melancholic and nostalgic. I dunno maybe I'm just too sad at that time. Did you ever woke up feeling sad and lonely? Like you lost something you never had or afraid to admit what's making you sad.

[@chibitaiga1820]

Yeah same

[@Rockstar_420]

happens to me every now and then

[@MarlaynaGarciaX3]

im still here bcuz of them.... it sounds pathetic but....its true...

[@cattpatrick5510]

same and all the time

[@wilianindi1266]

Lysergic Acid

[@wildflowerly]

got "darling, you'll be okay" tattooed on my wrist when i was sixteen & had just gotten out of the psych hospital. i may not be the die hard fan of ptv that i used to be in high school but I'm forever grateful for the lyric that reminds me to keep pushing on every day ♡

[@Guns-om1rs]

Just lost a good friend of mine a few days ago to mental health. She loved her some PTV and as I listen to them I get flashbacks of us singing our hearts out to their music throughout these past years. We miss you Selena, forever and always. 🖤

[@YourAverageRockfan]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@AP-xw9xr]

I held on til May, wake me up when September ends...

[@mikeythethrashmetalhead7102]

you've been sleeping for over 2 months, it's february, WAKE UP!!!

[@ohfuck4059]

I'm going to hell for laughing at this ^

[@broofsuburbia8100]

Lel Green Day

[@brodyking1444]

Green day though

[@lukeunger4360]

Hahahaha

[@baylathewitch]

I'm crying. This song made me stop cutting. I listen to this song every time I want to cut and then I slowly forget the urge. So thanks PTV

[@ciaraross1987]

If you ever need to talk I'm always here I've been there 💕

[@baylathewitch]

Ciri Cat Thank you so much

[@afterpasthours7504]

Bayla Pollard *Cough*

[@ryanpunay925]

Bayla Pollard this is our theme song of my ex girlfriend she is so very hard headed girl and i know she had a new one now

[@lydiac2034]

Bayla Pollard cutting doesn't help anything.

[@shurpold]

alright guys, last day of may 2021, see you all later

[@eva-wj8dv]

i love you

[@ronaldoositumorang1]

Buddy

[@em9325]

May 2022 ‼️

[@shurpold]

@@em9325 WELCOME BACK

[@Dz-go3gu]

[@anneliesegerson]

i had my dad listen to this song yesterday (may 1st). he said it was beautiful. i’m crying, this song saved me. thanks pierce the veil❤️

[@mattisons19]

Is it normal to have to pause the video to cry for an hour... this song is so freaking beautiful. Lindsey is so perfect and she saved my life. I saw her band in concert and she saw the scars on my arms and after the concert we had this super long conversation about how things will get better.. no, I haven't stopped unfortunately but I have rethought my life through a little and took every word she said to me to heart. Love both bands so much.!

[@percyj2591]

that's the sweetest thing ever. stay strong lovely, you can make it through this. xx

[@AriShinskyTheEquestrian]

That is the best thing I've read in a really long time. Stay strong, you can do it! I know you but I know you can make it.

[@panicpalette]

I hope you’re doing fine :)

[@starsoullove127]

She couldn't hold on till may. She couldn't even wait that long. She didn't deserve any of it. I wish I could've known her so I could tell her that she is worth something. Even if it didn't stop it entirely, at least she had at least one person she knew who cared. Now that it's been so many years, more people are starting to care but it's already too late. I wish ir didn't have to come to this. I wish that she didn't think that was her only option. Rest in peace Olivia. ❤

[@vannamej5853]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@arbeli4986]

@@vannamej5853 This songs about what she just wrote, thats the meaning of the song. "Hold on till may"

[@stimk9494]

its may ! thank you all who are still holding on, you are loved

[@alekks830]

WE MAKIN IT OUT OF APRIL WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️📆📆📆📆‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@PhatPussi-tt2ht]

Lmfao

[@allydansby3699]

CONGRATS!! IT'S MAY AND LOOK AT YOU, DESPITE EVERYTHING YOU'VE GONE THROUGH YOUR STILL BREATHING!! WATCH, YOUR GONNA MAKE IT ANOTHER YEAR BC IF U MADE IT THIS FAR YOU CAN MAKE IT TILL THE VERY END 💖 THINK ABOUT HOW HARD EVERYTHING WAS, AND HOW NO MATTER HOW BADLY YOU WANTED TO GIVE UP YOU KEPT GOING AND KICKING ASS, AND THAT TAKES A LOT! HAPPY LATE MAY BABES, KEEP GOING

[@yagamiapologist]

Ally Dansby ||-// stay alive. you made it too. im proud of you too. x

[@laylalevett5063]

I can't read this comment without sobbing, thank you, and I love you.

[@thanhlengoc3805]

I made it again.

[@Kayla-bk4bs]

I just love how it says 4 years ago 🥺

[@giniebaker7727]

Thank you. I'm trying not to cry haha

[@destinymejia2016]

5 months clean.

[@brekkieclub]

You held on till may! I'm proud.💓

[@amcneal15212]

Me too

[@hotpikachu]

So, 5 years clean?

[@BasketCase420]

Guys it's officially May. If you held on this long. I'm proud of you. Sometimes every day is a fight but knowing that you are alive and you are enough.

[@Dylanisa_BasketCase]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@420.janelleeee]

After so many years I’m still obsessed with

[@Rhiannen12]

Watching them sing this in concert was a beautiful experience. I thought just hearing the song was moving but oh god the pure emotion and love that Vic sang this with was so inspiring. The line that always hit the hardest for me was "Darling you'll be okay" and when it came up at my concert, Vic, Tony and Jamie all stood on and amp and pointed around the whole place as Vic sang "Darling You'll be okay" Like he was telling each and everyone of us that we'll be okay and it meant so much, I was bawling after that. Pierce The Veil are true artists and genuine great and loving people. I can say that and I haven't even met them. When they were starting this song Vic asked , "How many can say music has saved your life or given you a reason to live? That it's given you the strength to overcome whatever it is that you do to hurt yourselves?" And everyone raised their hands and Vic smiled so wide. He went on to say "That's so inspiring to us as a band because giving you guys a little sliver of hope or strength is all we try to do. Music has shown all of us that there's always a reason to hang on and I hope that , if nothing else, music is the reason your still breathing today." They are truly the most caring people.

[@brendand7948]

*Holds on till may for their new album*

[@koichibambi]

+Indie Light Why do i find this song get more views when the new album was announced and why do i feel like they purposely made this song title

[@meganphillips9077]

+Indie Light YES!!!

[@danielamelendez8124]

Aré you serious??

[@lizz-d2i]

Yaaaassss

[@stephenredford7152]

+Indie Light OH MY GOD

[@chchchchai]

This song is a total life saver. I’m a survivor of Typhoon Haiyan and this song totally saves me whenever I feel sad or doing something bad to myself. During the typhoon, we lost everything and I totally felt like giving up and just let go of my brother’s hand and just drown, but I didn’t because there’s more things I wanna do in life. Now, we’ve recovered but the sound of the wind and it brushing against my skin makes me shiver and crouch down and cover my ears. And I can’t sleep at rainy nights; so to make myself fall asleep, I listen to this song. It instantly relaxes me and lets me know that everything will be ok. I know I’ll never see you guys in person, but thank you. Thank you very much. :)

[@jakebacon2594]

Some of the best day’s of my life were spent with this song playing. These lyrics are so real..

[@Marchnd-qz8pn]

does anyone else melt when he says," If i were you I'd put that away." ? holy crap

[@HayaItsAriana]

"Darling you'll be okay." Rips out my soul and stomps on it every time,

[@sIeepyashley]

At 14 I seriously was going to end it all and that my life would never get any better but i’m still here thanks to this song. I’m in a happy, and healthy relationship and i’ve seriously never been more happier and blessed. We held on till may together everyone. See you guys next may

[@kevinreyimperial722]

If I knew life would be like this I wish I ended mine at 14.

[@Feifeitherat]

​@@kevinreyimperial722 Hold on till may, my love

[@lotus4129]

Growing up, I was more into Blink-182, MxPx, NOFX, that sorta stuff, and in middle school my boyfriend had introduced me to Pierce the Veil by just throwing Besitos and One Hundred Sleepless Nights ob my playlist. He also mentioned Hold on Till May and what it was about so I gave it a listen. It's been a good few months and I believe this band is actually saving me right now. I started going through a very rough patch, to the point where I've wanted to cut. Now whenever that happens, I play this song and sit there, using it to talk me out of those thoughs, and it works. I have nothing but praise to give this band

[@GivesProps]

She sits up high, surrounded by the sun One million branches and she loves every one "Mom and dad, did you search for me? I've been up here so long I'm going crazy!" And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground I heard the train shake the windows You screamed over the sound And as we own this night I put your body to the test with mine This love was out of control 3-2-1 where did it go? Now don't be crazy Yes now of course you can stay here. Been in a touring band for going on ten years. "Big deal," she said, "I guess you're official." I only said it 'cause I know what it's like to feel burned out It gets you down, We've all been there sometimes But tonight I'll make you feel beautiful once again And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground I heard the train shake the windows You screamed over the sound (over the sound) And as we own this night I put your body to the test with mine This love was out of control 3-2-1 where did it go? If I were you I'd put that away See, you're just wasted And thinking 'bout the past again Darling, you'll be okay And she said, [Lindsey:] "If you were me, you'd do the same 'Cause I can't take anymore I'll draw the shades and close the door Everything's not alright and I would rather..." And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground I heard the train shake the windows You screamed over the sound (over the sound) And as we own this night I put your body to the test with mine This love was out of control Tell me where did it go?

[@K3n_R0y]

thanks

[@hannahwash09]

Welp, you guys held on till may. Well done, I am so proud of all of you

[@char_leaf]

Thank you for being so beautiful to everyone xx

[@legorahma]

thank you ily

[@hannahwash09]

Raye Fuentes

[@tanishamatkin7226]

I really needed to hear this I've had "I held on till may" written on my arm this whole month..ILY

[@WeAreSillyBillyBoys]

I tried my best.. Almost didn't make it to May... No idea if I can make it to next May though...

[@addisonbond476]

lyrics :She sits up high, surrounded by the sun One million branches and she loves every one "Mom and dad, did you search for me? I've been up here so long I'm going crazy" And as the sun went down We ended up on the ground I heard the train shake the windows You screamed over the sound And as we own this night I put your body to the test with mine This love was out of control 3, 2, 1, where did it go? "Now don't be crazy, yes, now of course you can stay here" Been in a touring band for going on ten years "Big deal", she said, "I guess you're official." I only said it because I know what it's like to feel burned out! It gets you down, we've all been there sometimes But tonight, I'll make you feel beautiful once again And as the sun went down We ended up on the ground I heard the train shake the windows You screamed over the sound And as we own this night I put your body to the test with mine This love was out of control 3, 2, 1, where did it go? If I were you, I'd put that away See, you're just wasted and thinking about the past again Darling, you'll be okay And she said "If you were me, you'd do the same 'Cause I can't take anymore I'll draw the shades and close the door Everything's not alright and I would rather" And as the sun went down We ended up on the ground I heard the train shake the windows You screamed over the sound And as we own this night I put your body to the test with mine This love was out of control Tell me, where did it go?

[@natzhutson153]

Thank you

[@YforYanny]

this song saved my life 12 years ago, I will forever love pierce the veil for helping me get through everyday being sick as a teen.

[@boonemorris]

I went to the SWS and PTV's world tour concert yesterday in Pomona LA and when this song came on... I sang louder and harder to this than any other song that played. I cried when Vic sang "Darlin' you'll be okay" because I felt like he was singing it to me. It's because of him that I smile. His voice is amazing live. He's sounds the same when singing live and when I just listen to his songs. Luckily, it was dark so no one saw me crying but the song means so much to me. I love Vic. He's so beautiful physically and personality wise...

[@sho0tingstar918]

i went to the one in Tulsa last night and i have to agree. I was screaming. I started crying

[@ktuck222]

I listened to this almost nonstop a year ago. Listened again right now, doing homework in my college library. And I just had to take a few deep breaths because that first guitar riff brought me right back to a year ago. All those emotions... all that feeling. I'm just so grateful to be where I am now. This song really gets me.

[@alexdefrances5306]

same, it almost hurts haha

[@ktuck222]

I feel it, man. It's almost like poking at a sore muscle. The pain is gone, but the ache still resides deep within, you feel?

[@alexdefrances5306]

+K Tuck I've been feeling it for a long time man but sometimes like tonight it just comes back out of nowhere

[@ktuck222]

And hits you like a train. Music is something incredible.

[@alexdefrances5306]

+K Tuck that it is, usually for the best, sometimes for the worst haha

[@silveratienza9972]

I really feel the pain of those people leaving comments explaining the stuff they're going thru."darling you'll be okay" I swear to God you'll get over it and u are not alone. HOLD ON TILL MAY

[@intensifiednobutthatisinco3732]

Happy May 1st 2021!!! So proud of everyone who held on this far!!

[@anaisnintuition]

I remember when this first came out... those were the golden years of emo

[@Ali-it1xt]

Elizabeth Davies those were the real emo days

[@Tdogg447]

being emo (to me) is about truly fucking hating the world and having hate in your heart.....not wearing skinny jeans and vans........i wear pretty baggy cloths but i am emo....cause im emotional and wanna fuckin kill people.....i hate people who think emo is a fashion style

[@DadsFavouriteSoup]

gosh mom

[@anaisnintuition]

Tom Marhahaha damn that's edgy

[@Tdogg447]

Elizabeth Davies edgy.....another trendy word these days...

[@liltrouble3680]

If I were you i'd put that away, See you're just wasted and thinking about the past again, Darling you'll be okay! This has kept me alive for quite awhile..

[@liltrouble3680]

LamborghiniDRAG0N No.. I am not the one who has kept me alive... My friends who have talked me out of it but literally taking the gun out of my hand kept me alive... them umping my stomach because i took 60 xanax kept me alive... Them staying up all night just to hold me kept me alive... When you have literally lost everything and eeryone you love you feel like you have nothing left to lose.... My brother was shot in front of me less than a year ago... Yeah I wanted to kill myslef and I still do... It's the fact they make you feel wanted and loved even though they may not even know who you are! They tell you it's okay and that there is always a positive to a situation!

[@LamborghiniDRAG0N]

+Heather Grace Yeah but what good is killing yourself gonna do? is that what your brother would have wanted? I know people who grew up without ever knowing the love of parents, yet they still live happy lives. I'm not saying forget about your brother but start a new chapter in your life stop living in the past and maybe one day you can see him again.

[@liltrouble3680]

LamborghiniDRAG0N I didn't grow up with the 'Love' of parents either..... you know

[@emmaberger3748]

I was scrolling through the comments while listening to this song and I started reading yours at EXACTLY the same time the line played on the song.

[@tonyl7498]

+Heather Grace I hope things get better for you Heather. Just remember, there's always a way and you can make it through this.

[@xXMiKuXx21]

When I saw these guys live for the first time, this was the first song I ever crowd surfed to. Just being surrounded by people who loved the same artist as me, hearing my favorite band of all time performing live just feet away- it was so magical. A genuinely incredible life experience that I’ll never forget. Just came back to re-listen and share my stupid little story

[@desarefarris2572]

Darlin' you'll be okay. Every time I hear that it gives me hope. Thanks OCT, love you.

[@desarefarris2572]

*PTV......way to ruin the moment auto correct.

[@spirit12317]

Desare Farris auto correct ruins lives

[@jackieherrera4593]

This made me laugh. Thanks October. xD

[@angelistic13]

Desare Farris you can now edit comments

[@dahpimpishere9152]

I remember listening to this song when I was a suicidal angsty teen and I remember loving the lyric “darling you’ll be okay” I had it up on my wall. Now I’m 22 listening to this song again for the first time in so long with my 7 month old son. And everything is more than okay. ❤️

[@JazmineRose.]

23 and I don't think I'll ever really get out of my so called emo phase. Still love PTV, SWS, bands shirts, and my vans ♡

[@Tdogg447]

im not trying to be a dick but i personally dont think emo is a fashion style....my older brother dressed all emo so i alwasy thought it was cool and i asked him was emo means and he just said it means emotional and just basically being hurt deep down....being angry and i guess just emotional....so one day i realized i am an emo cause im kinda dead inside.....i think its a cool stlye but it kinda rubs me the wrong way when people think emo is juust a phase or a fAShion style.....its deeper than that in my opinion

[@NeroLeMorte]

JazzyRose same

[@boperez2841]

@@Tdogg447 Emo is a music subculture, get it right.... The fashion is based on the music just like goths, deathrockers, punks, darkwavers....

[@Tdogg447]

@@boperez2841 don't tell me to get it right bitch

[@froyerthedestroyer6756]

@@boperez2841 Tf is a death rocker? That sounds dumb af

[@Alexkatt]

Its may again... This song will always hold a special spot in my heart!!

[@briannacarpenter6267]

13 year old me listening to this song on repeat for months never would’ve imagined she’d still be around to rediscover it six years later. Anyone who’s here and struggling right now I promise you if you hold on it will get better

[@mikirah]

I was around the same age when I started listening I was 12 and my home life was abusive and I had been raped I really thought I'd never get to twenty years old and and now that I'm here I'm so thankful because if I weren't I would have never met my little brother who is my world. Every time I listen to this song I bawl.

[@shayrose7705]

Five years ago I tried to take my life to this song multiple times. Now I listen to it as I jam out as the optimistic person I am now sitting beside the dogs I always dreamed of getting with the life I always dreamed of having. It’s crazy how one song can stick with you for so long. This is the only song I have never gotten sick of. It gets better I promise.

[@baste4272]

If you're reading this, congratulations! You held on till may. There's a lot of things going on to this world these days. Do yourselves a favor, just stay at your home to prevent the spread of this pandemic disease. I hope that every people who will see this comment would overcome any mental health issues they may have. You are not alone, i love you.

[@johnlander3972]

We held on till May! Im proud of y'all!

[@piercetheky]

It's been eight years since I started listening to Pierce The Veil, they have honestly saved my life. The next time they go on tour will be my first time meeting my hero's, they have helped me stop self harming, they have helped me become happier in my depressive days. I'm in love with them and I'm so proud of how far they have came. Thank you for saving me.

[@mjstillyoung1811]

So I went went to the Albany concert of the world tour on Friday, and let me just tell you, when they started to play this song, I just broke down because ptv literally means the world to me, to be honest if I had never discovered discovered them, or if they had never existed, I most likely wouldn't have been here today. They've helped me through a lot, and I remember at the concert when I was at the front of the barricades, and Vic came up to me and gave me a big bear hug and that was probably the best moment of my life because they have helped me through so much, and when Vic asked me if I was alright because I was literally crying my eyes out, I said no...and his response was, he whispered to me "Darling you'll be okay" and I just broke down again. Do you realize how I felt, it was literally so emotional like really, I just wish I could go back and replay that moment over and over again

[@miaebony]

So lucky ❤️

[@katerodgers1485]

Oh my god...I was there too, and I think I saw that! Me and my friend were almost crying, it was really cute. I didn't get to meet any of ptv, but I'm trying again in feb. on the second leg of the tour.

[@biokunt]

No one cares Shanyah James!!

[@linklink1028]

the feels man

[@hannahdeanna6776]

Aw that's beautiful

[@ohheyitstoby6181]

we did it guys we held on. and for those who didn't you are recognized . RIP.

[@mikaelfromnerv]

happy may first again! love you guys!

[@kittyxshojo]

I'm so fucking proud of everyone in this comment section talking about how long they've stayed clean. I'M SO PROUD AHH

[@abbeylouisejadehaywardxx3417]

+kittyxshojo SAME

[@amaliadepinho]

same, but my friends that cutting don't like pierce the veil

[@StylesxYT]

Ive been clean for 2 years now. My arm was really bad and im so happy that the scars faded away. All those scars were due for a girl that i wish could been mine

[@jessecharter1973]

I hope everyone is still clean! :)

[@mannevl5129]

kittyxshojo did she stop?

[@hannahwash09]

Am I the only one who thinks they should make a video for this?

[@MyNameIsNotJaiAtAll]

Definitely, not the only one.

[@onelessaveragegirl]

it's been years & I still want a video for it.

[@gerardogodoy8545]

You want a video for this? Search 'Olivia Penpraze'

[@skylerredfox]

Thank you! So I'm not the only

[@thehumanistisin9924]

YES

[@daisyironside8801]

Ive said it before but this song saved my life at 15. Never thought in a million years Id make it to 27. Keep going. Theres light at the end of the tunnel ❤

[@andymurray5045]

Proud of you

[@daisyironside8801]

@@andymurray5045 that means a lot to me, thank you!!

[@andymurray5045]

@@daisyironside8801 You're very welcome :) Keep on keeping on brutha

[@myrajeankoon9740]

I love the line "don't be crazy, yes now of course you can stay here" It sounds so genuine.

[@Playerism]

"If I were you, I'd put that away" But.. but.. I really need to eat this Pizza, Vic.

[@ailynetrishanfrias1530]

me too

[@pierceprecision9111]

I literally love you. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂✋✋✋

[@brokenkilljoy8087]

I dont like pizza

[@homiedatboi5760]

Unknown Productions SAME 😂

[@7Namjoon]

If you were me, you'd do the same, 'Cause I can't take anymore, I'll draw the shades and close the door, Everything's not alright and I would rather...

[@alexc7864]

Thanks, I didn't know that's what he said...

[@7Namjoon]

King for a Day welcome. Always a pleasure to help

[@rianahoffman5216]

+BandsAreLifeBruh these lyrics are literally my life

[@melissagallegos6371]

+Riana “XxSwagiexX” Hoffman same

[@ravioliravioli3746]

My Chemical Phandom make dank memes

[@daisyironside8801]

Im so happy to be nearly 30 and watching the new generation of teenagers experiencing this band for the first time!❤❤

[@jardinedaviescabaddu6403]

It's been a decade.. we're still alive. Thanks for making this masterpiece..,

[@reyastallman2818]

You held on for another may, I’m proud of you. Now do it again

[@ruak.2201]

Ily

[@Vilevic666]

But it’s hard :(

[@yourassd3475]

if you are reading this, you once again held on until May. love everyone of you humans 💗

[@arthur_thomas]

I'm finally a senior in high school. This song is the only thing keeping me going.

[@condorsalesman]

hey same bro. I also got diagnosed depression. Idk what helps you but for me, working out helped me find a purpose in life and something to work for.

[@keyshianava197]

@@condorsalesman YES, i too was diagnosed with depression anxiety and ptsd and i’m starting to workout again , it helps soooo much and just makes me feel like a better person in general

[@tazatraz9613]

Same lol

[@nyx-._730]

Its that time of year again bois… This is literally the only tradition ill ever actually follow through with huh? Ngl I’m gonna be pressed if I don’t see each and every one of you from the last couple years comment and let me know how you’re doing. I’m still proud of all of you

[@sadadelic7475]

legend

[@karelnarselo]

less than 2 months left

[@GlitterUnicorn4898]

This song means the whole world to me. About a year ago, I was in a rough spot. I made a lot of dumb decisions and I had friends that were dragging me down a dark path. Although, I met a girl who went through all of the same shit I'd been in, and she helped me leave those "friends" and become a better person. However, I slipped into a dark depression over the summer, and I did some things I'm not proud of. She found out one night when we were in the car, and she basically told me that doing that wouldn't help any of my problems, and that I needed to stop because it hurt her so deeply to know that I was doing it. I just said ok, and we continued to drive. We were silent, but as soon as we continued to drive, Hold On Till May started playing. As the song went on, we grew from very quiet to shouting the lyrics together, and the song finished as soon as we reached our destination. I'll never forget that night, and what she told me. And thanks to her, I haven't done it again.

[@garyreed3412]

Do you still talk to her

[@ivanlesthertornea6900]

man u shouldve married that girl

[@KristelloZana]

Thank you for holding on until may again 🖤 I'm proud of you

[@Ultimatefinn22]

I’m proud of you all and appreciate this song not just for me but for how much an impact it has on all of us ❤

[@micaelaimpas1420]

You held on till May! Congrats!

[@charlomand3r]

:'( I'm usually the one reading stories and feeling sorry for the people who have to go through depression, self-harm and such but here I am talking about a very close friend of mine. Her best friend attempted suicide and they were supposed to do it together but my close friend was scared and tried to talk her best friend out of it…but apparently no one mattered to her. Well now my friend has to stay inpatient at the hospital and I'm already starting to miss her. I'm dedicating this song to her and her best friend

[@brileigh74]

I hope everything turns out alright

[@charlomand3r]

So do I :/ my friend will probably be out by the end of next week…I just hope that she's gonna focus more on the positive things in life and not on her best friend who tried to take my friend down with her…thank you for caring

[@davidr6639]

I've been with her through a lot of it and it was hard. Seeing her as she was and the way she acted at times. Luckily, She is doing better and her friends will cherish her. :)*****

[@charlomand3r]

***** she has a wonderful boyfriend David Rygulski :) and wonderful friends including me that will always be there for her no matter what. And she has our trust and I'll never run away because I know how that feels…I hope everything will be alright, thank you. Also stay strong David.

[@anastasianelson1374]

Wow... I mean, my boyfriend is suicidal and he lives in a whole other country from me but... thats big. I hope everything turns out ok

[@m4aw3sum]

I remember being 13 and listening to this because I liked the guitar I never understood the songs until I revisited the albums when I turned 20 I never thought a line in a song could hit like a ton of bricks until I heard “this love was outta control tell me where did it go” all the memories flooded back wish I could have been enough for her

[@BunnyRodriguez]

My chest feels heavy and my eyes get watery when I listen to this song. A friend showed me this song; she held on 'till may... Sometimes I wish my family knew what this music means to me.

[@lostnyancat5473]

when I was 13, I never thought that I'd be able to hold on 'till May for 7 more years but here I am today, holding on 'till whenever the sun decides to rise without me

[@yeastori]

Some people would argue that King for the Day is their best song, to me this IS their best song

[@AndreaV7701]

to those who are still alive because of this song. look love, everything is gonna get better. please dont cut. if your looking for a sign to stay alive this is it. life is hard. but no one said it was easy. youre gonna have those mountains tht you have to climb. but dont stop midway when youve been working this hard. youre worth it. your beautiful and a great person. people gave you challenges to try to see you fall. but prove them wrong and come back stronger. those names that people call you? lies. your perfect in all your "flaws". they make you who you are. just please keep this in mind when you want to get the blade and pills. love you, and so do lots of other people.

[@HeyAbominable]

8 years later and this still one of the realest rawest shit ive ever read

[@emilythompson5291]

Congratulations, you held on till May💜

[@cxterinxx]

So here we are in may, congrats!

[@MaddyisOkayOfficial]

Darling you'll be okay= perfection.

[@ravenmadden4009]

***** hi

[@MyNameIsNotJaiAtAll]

***** wooot you know me? xD

[@ravenmadden4009]

who am I

[@MyNameIsNotJaiAtAll]

Didn't thinkso. xD I don't know me neither. It's ok.

[@kassennight2519]

We made another year guys. Good job We are so proud of you.

[@s1rennn824]

Congratulations, you made it to may 2022. I’m so proud of you. 🖤

[@g4mz]

"if i were you, id put that away. see you're wasted and thinking about the past again." every time that part comes on i want to cry. I'll always remember the neglect and abuse my parents put me through. I'll forever be grateful for the only person who could make me forget those things. Thank you, Kurt. I hope you don't forget me.

[@CassidyReyna]

This song is one of the songs that's helped me throughout the bullshit in life. I'm proud to say I'm a year clean from self-harm. And these guys helped me stay strong through their songs when I felt like I had no one to turn to. So I turned to music. And I can't thank these guys enough for helping me and a people who are now, what I consider my sisters and best friends to be strong and stay on this earth no matter what happens. And luckily we're going to see PTV this summer at warped tour and hopefully meet them. These guys are truly amazing and I want to thank them for the impact they have made in my life and my friends life. Thank you Pierce The Veil

[@carringtonjones4532]

So my guy friend asked me out, and I've been sad all day bc I feel like I made a mistake by turning him down. I listened to this song after not crying for two days and I instantly started bawling. This band has gotten me through a lot of shit, and it still is.

[@mochiwaifu6287]

Hey.. you commented 5 years ago. How are you now? Livin your best life yet? If not I’m sorry but keep going and hold on I’m still going through stuff but it’s okay I’m fine. But I just wanted to say yay you made it!

[@carringtonjones4532]

@@mochiwaifu6287 Hi! I’m way better now. Not my best life, but we’re always trying to get there, right? I did end up dating that guy for about 8 months, but he wasn’t the best to me, but it’s okay, because it’s been a very long time now and i’ve forgiven him. It’s kinda wild being thrown back five years into the life i was living then. I’m with a new guy now, and we’re long distance (1,000 miles ish), but we’re very good. Maybe i’ll be back in this comment section 5 years from now and still be with my current partner :) Things do get better, apparently! I hope your week since you commented has been good. Weekend is coming!

[@Cruub]

bro you shouldve let him smash😔

[@carringtonjones4532]

@@Cruub i did

[@TheSolongsidekick]

@@Cruub Wow congrats on being the cringiest most pathetic form of neckbeard to disgrace the internet.

[@V1B2]

This song means so much to me because may was the month my stepfather came into my life. He's the reason I became depressed again after the first few months of happiness in almost longer than I can remember(I had early childhood depression). I think of this song as an encouragement to live another year, thinking 'I lived a year with depression, this year will be better than the last'

[@loganrogers1274]

Proud of each and everyone of you that made it this far, it's not easy, well done. 👏🏼❤️

[@elizabethpace4252]

I turned 18 this past May. This song has gotten me through so much, and I've finally made it. I held on till May, and I'm here. Thank you.