Forest Blakk - Breathe [Official Spoken Word Video]

This is “Breathe”
It’s my attempt to share the depth of the feelings we often never speak about.
Share for lives, not for likes! Please share with someone who may need to hear this.
You are not invisible. You are worthy!
If you feel like you have no one to talk to here is my number.
1-323-508-3410
Written and produced by: Forest Blakk
Filmed by: Ozkan Films
Directed by: Forest Blakk
Second Camera: Khashi
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[@jellybean367]

I've listened to this a million times. You have no idea how much this means to me. I'm a new fan of yours & I have loved all your content I've seen so far. So raw, so vulnerable, so genuine, so freaking real. I love this. I love you.

[@ForestBlakk]

Thank you so much Jenna! Love right back at you!!!!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@angelacavon7305]

@Ena O SAMEEEEE

[@imperfectmind8846]

0:36 The way he says, "No, I didn't". ... Damn, the emotion there. The way he makes something sound beautiful and then Admits to himself of the dark truth.

[@aliviarubright1139]

I just found this today and it just hits different and his voice is so calming and perfect

[@ForestBlakk]

Alivia Rubright glad it did something for you!

[@shantcheetah]

absolutely agree, his voice gives a calm & relaxing feeling

[@maidenwarrior19]

This was oddly healing. I love you for this.

[@sugarrose100111]

@@ForestBlakk I cannot count the number of times I've listened to this. It is extremely calming. I cannot express what listening to this repeatedly does to me. I don't even understand what this means that I listen to it repeatedly, but Thank You

[@annethilgen6162]

Today I looked up how long it would take to drown Today I looked up how long it would take to drown How long can you hold your breath before you can't hold your breath any longer And how long until your lungs give out and the sound that used to fill the void Quiets like a mouse at midnight, searching for its piece of the pie Today I stood in front of a window and imagined what it would be like to fly, no I didn't I imagined what it would be like to jump outside the frame that caged me inside But my better judgment said it wouldn't be very kind if someone you cared about found you That's the voice that plays like a tape on rewind, rewind, rewind... It wouldn't be fair to a stranger either Today I'm reminded of the time I watched a man jump into a highway when I was just seventeen The car lights on either side of the upper portion of the AutoRoute below standing at attention Staring off into the distance Just waiting for the road to clear And the way to the comfort of their loved ones to be made Death is a strange and hollow inconvenience when you think about it There's a blank face that quickly and abruptly finds it way to all the witness something of that magnitude It's not empathy, it's not sympathy It's more of a forced intrinsic and integral self reflection Why would someone do such a thing? What could drive someone to that type of depth? Could I be driven to such depths? Would I ever be able to jump? There is no place to be soft in these moments, jump There's no time to caught in this moment, jump There's no need to believe there ever was a moment, jump Sigh, believe, relief in this moment Cause I could never be the one to be in this moment Or could I? Jump Today I looked up how long it would take to drown Do you first hold your breath? Do you exhale all of your problems and worries before casting your thoughts to the bottom Of an otherwise empty place below the poverty line of depressed thoughts And the sad calamity of a haunted house you've called home? I don't know Maybe someone out there has an answer But for now I'm still trying to come to terms of the fact That today I looked up how long it would take to drown

[@ForestBlakk]

Thank you for writing all that down!

[@annethilgen6162]

@@ForestBlakk thank you! you are such an inspiration for me!🤗

[@shantcheetah]

thank you for posting these lyrics

[@annethilgen6162]

@@shantcheetah you're welcome

[@shantcheetah]

Anne Thilgen btw i make acting monologues & poetry videos on my channel so feel free to check it out if you want :)

[@henrycastro-miller252]

Your spoken word pieces are so extremely incredible

[@ForestBlakk]

Appreciate it Henry

[@ecaterinacleis]

I’m with you - all those people who felt touched by this spoken word, those who felt understood while listening to this, I AM WITH YOU ❤️

[@randyjames2796]

Exhale those thoughts. Breathe in the Lord. The living water.

[@adrianjohnson4474]

This came on shuffle on Spotify. And the way I stopped in my tracks of all thoughts and just listen. I don’t think I can put together words how this made me feel. Specially in this time of life right now. Also it’s raining nonstop in La straight for the past 2 weeks. The way the rain melted in the guitar and his clamming Peaceful, voice.

[@jamesguschke9338]

Rest ye Abe. Love you

[@טלילהאלגזי]

breath taking lyric...

[@donnaevans2021]

OMG Forest! I'm floored! There has never been a truer reflection of depression. I'm sure MANY people can releate. Thank you for sharing your soul with us. For myself, I know I love you for it.

[@ForestBlakk]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your words with me!

[@tarman84]

I love you, Abe. Forever and ever.

[@Beautyinthebreakdown.]

He puts into words exactly how I’m feeling.. I long to be happy. This means an unbelievable amount to me as does all your spoken words and songs. I could jump.. it’s overwhelming lonely.

[@timwhite4885]

The feeling is overwhelming, I’ve been there myself to friend, but I remind myself that there is or has to be a purpose for my life here. Even when it doesn’t seem like there is, then I think about those it would hurt and my family has been thru enough, I ask the lord to help be strong another day and do my best to push thru. It will get better, sometimes it takes time but it will happen. Stay strong ❤

[@mubanganyambe517]

I come and play this each time I feel I can’t take it anymore and it always calms me . Bless up man you have no idea the strength this provides

[@ginaloya1097]

Drown your pain and set yourself free! We are not alone in this world!! We are Magnificent human beings... we are sublime!!! Yes you and I!!!! 💘💘💘🌎🦋🎶🎶🦋🌎💘💘💘

[@songman5538]

Keep coming back to this once in a while, first because I was hopeless. Now out of hope and encouragement

[@deadaugust7094]

This leaks out emotion. It makes me cry every time I listen to it.

[@tjbarks001]

It's like you took the words from my mind. Sometimes it feels like life is the strange and hollow inconvenience. Thank you for giving life to these words. You spoke the words I have never had the courage to say.

[@rubenkoumans3317]

I was in school when I heard this today. Everything inside me simply broke. My breath stocked, I was on the verge of tears and I told my friend to care for my stuff. I went for a walk to let this text sink in for a bit. Now I'm here again and this is so meaningful to so many people, thereby me. So many people suffer from stuff nobody says out loud... Thank you for this one Blakk

[@nimic4411]

I have been doing contemporary dance for many years and from autumn it will be my last year, I wish with all my heart to do a solo dance on this speech, I want to describe through dance the last year of my life, when I lived with the thought,, how long it would take to drown"

[@marcelzwiegelaar5972]

Another one of those Spotify gems. Guess I have no choice but to subscribe

[@Jaydoggy531]

Thank you for sharing this. I was sexually assaulted, and for three years, I found myself getting into a darker and darker internal place. When I wanted to talk, it turned more friends away. I was starting to think my feeling inside was wrong. I started to hate myself and I started to hate other people's happiness. I'm not going to say my "awakening" is by any means common, and some could argue that I was not really depressed...... but, there was a day that I just suddenly woke up and said to myself: I don't want to feel this way any more. So what will I do? So I just decided, seriously that - I decided, that the man who tried to destroy me will no longer have this effect on me. I took control back of my body and mind. Are there times that I do look back and I get upset. Are there times where I've felt alone and distressed from what's happened? Yes. But I am no longer in this dark place, and haven't been in a decade. I take nothing for granted, and I hope that others can be inspired that there is peace in yourself and others. Some will be similar to me. Many will be completely different. But I wouldn't be putting this here if I didn't believe there was someone out there who's been in such a place, and wants to know if there can be hope.

[@haikyuu8849]

I am not depressed as in a medical term, I don’t have any of the symptoms but their was many times like u have when I just don’t want to take it anymore, I don’t have any problems in my life and I feel like I don’t have the right to speak about how I feel, I always know that many ppl out their have it worse than me so I have this enternel feeling that I’m not allowed to. I still to this day can’t say how I truly feel to even my closest friends, their were many times when I desperately wanted just one person to hear me but I couldn’t muster up the courage to. I know that this isn’t something to be embarrassed about but I was never taught how to convey my emotions and thoughts properly, I don’t know how to help someone who needs the help even though I want to. I have many moments where I don’t want to live anymore, I don’t want to dissaopoint anyone either tho, but their is always a voice in my head Thant just wants everything to end. I don’t know wut to do in these moments even if I try to talk to someone wut can they do? Wut can I do? I don’t even know why I feel that way why should I bother someone with it?

[@irmalair4730]

@@haikyuu8849 I just wanna say that I get how you feel. For me, talking just didn't cut it. I can't say for sure it helped, when I talk to people and they empathise with me. Something I realized as a kid was that, when you try to help, people tend to push you away more because no one wants to be seen in a vulnerable position, so I stopped helping and stopped asking for help. Also, just because someone else's situation is worse off doesn't take away your right to feel the way you do in a "normal" circumstance. The amount of feelings you feel doesn't depend on what you went through, but rather on the type of person you are and no one has to feel sorry for who they are. Something that really helped me push away thoughts of ending it, is listing out all the things I wanted to do(from probable/realistic-learning sign language; to improbable-time travel). Surprisingly, it wasn't too long a list and comparing that to the vast knowledge out there, it's a meager amount. But it's that amount of dreams that make me and that list can even keep changing over time. That's why it's hard to grab a hold of who we are a person, because even though our core beliefs remain consistent, the outer layers keeps changing. I believe that the purpose of my life is fulfilment and that list helps me with that. It didn't matter if I achieved all the goals on that list, but what mattered is that I stayed true to them and never gave up on them. That's how I wanna live my life and I honestly hope you can live true to your feelings too.

[@veni.natavi.vici.]

I hope you find the strength to hold your head up everyday, you are special and are priceless. And deserve to be heard and seen and listened to.

[@kerribeari1337]

We are so much stronger than what’s been done to us. You aren’t alone.

[@etherealreign6037]

It has been four years and i am back hearing it all.

[@lifeofluke7136]

I have listened to this countless times and it is so relatable and I love the backing of the guitar. Everything about it is perfect and you have a great voice for it. Sometimes I need to just come and watch this video.

[@ForestBlakk]

Im glad it is doing what it needs to do for you! Watch as many times as you need!!!

[@shirleyware9059]

To have such a big heart and soul, to be able to care enough when so many don't. He reaches out when so many wouldn't, to make a difference in a world of much confusion and to give hope, I respect that in him!!!! Thank you for all you do and help spreading awareness and reaching out to those that may need someone!!!

[@ethanhinterman7235]

My sister had this song on her playlist but i guess it wasn’t enough to help her. She must have thought about the fact that her loved ones would be in pain but i guess THAT still was not enought for her. I dont know if there ever would be something to help her and if there were i wouldnt hesitate but to do that thing but.. i guess we will never know

[@NavyLadyVet75]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your sister. I'm sorry for the infinite pain you all will have to bear. Have been in that dark lonely and confusing place, I hope she has found her peace she couldn't find here.

[@icomm8271]

All anyone ever wants is for someone to validate them in themselves. Half of us don't get that, so we seek those who we can relate to, simply to know for ourselves that we are not the only one's out there going through something.

[@kinziemoore2918]

Ever since I heard this, I’ve been nonstop listening to it... I’ve never felt so related to someone’s words more than this...

[@MrLegovas]

I`m not a fan of poetry, but this is just beautiful "And the sad calamity of a haunted house you've called home" - like, damn

[@kerribeari1337]

This stopped me in my tracks. Absolutely stunning in every sense. Bravo.

[@ianrogers2278]

These words are such an accurate interpretation of depression, thank you for this, it means more to so many people than you know!

[@bradyfondersmith3592]

I used to say i died at age 9 but now i’m learning to live

[@nikola8267]

Your words are Gold. Your words are receiving speech. And your words are beautiful. This kind of art is so rare. Everyone should listen this to loved this.

[@ForestBlakk]

Thank you so much for this comment!!!!

[@PineapplesPerhaps]

I'm touched and I'm blown away. Thank you for sharing these with the world, because the world needs it.

[@ForestBlakk]

We all do!

[@CJ-rl4kd]

I think I love this video to much...I Frist saw/Listened to this 2 years ago and I always come back always for the past Two years

[@ASMinor]

I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my KZbin channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤

[@madisonoster]

"but for now I'm still trying..." man i've been slowly falling and as soon as i heard this i just let it out. I'm so freaking tired. I need a break from everything it's all just building up on my shoulders.

[@ForestBlakk]

Madison Oster I see you! Keep your head up!

[@flo_lea]

hey, how are you doing? i hope you're okay

[@CryWolf822]

Thank you for making this, the feeling of being alone in the world with one's problems is what makes someone take their life.

[@ForestBlakk]

You're never alone when we're all in this together!!

[@joliencollette1530]

I have no words for this 😭💔

[@ameliaanjum8627]

SO touching

[@shelliejohns3]

This speaks to my soul and speaks the very everything I battle inside myself. Every day of my life since I was... for as long as I can remember.

[@kimberlylilla5392]

This hits hard, I've listened to this many times in my low points. "Could I?".. thats what replays in my head. Just a week ago I received a msg from my childhood best friends mother that she committed suicide. I am so broken.💔

[@Carol-s6m]

You have helped a lot of people. Thank you.

[@AnnWells-m1j]

If I can hold on, you can hold on. Just do it. Please just do it!!!!!

[@AnimeFanGirl01]

I found this on a random youtube music shuffle and it hits so deep, it caputres how i was at my lowest and ultimately why i am still here today. (it wouldn't be kind to be found part) all those thoughts, those feeling came rushing back and i am reminded how far i have come everytime i hear it. Thank you for this.

[@bonnieyuse5876]

No one really ever wants to Die...they just want the Pain to Stop...And Peace! ❤

[@heeheehunter]

Forest, the way you've touched my life and my best friends life is Amazing! Thank you for your words and music! - SOTA

[@crazyaussie7054]

I have been in a very low place recently. Recovering from addiction. This song found me when I didn't know I needed it xo For anyone here who's struggling, Just believe a little bit longer❤❤

[@dutchfighter97]

Couple months ago, we lost a man due to a heart attack. we couldnt save him. Ever since ive felt like i didnt do enough. like I was too late. This video makes me come to term with my emotions. it hurts but hopefully it will help.

[@shantcheetah]

im sorry to hear this, but don't feel sad about the past: the past is filled with things you can't change. the fact that you feel this regret is symbolic of the fact that you did what you could.

[@trevorchilds1960]

I am struggling right now with a few parts of my life. I can’t bring myself to talk about them with anyone, and I’m really close to ending everything. This poem struck a chord, and I’m using it to think. I don’t do that enough. I can’t say that it really helped for sure, but it at least gave me a slow moment to just think.

[@ennardthegreat2046]

i just found this today and it just, hit me i was going through a lot and this just made me sob but in a weird it comforted me..

[@stewartfawcett4675]

As much as this is an absolutely breathtaking verse that reaches into all of us, I think the young woman in the video deserves recognition too. An incredible, emotional performance to an extremely beautiful yet difficult piece.

[@tricias9347]

You are incredible, Forest! Keep sharing your soul with the world. We need you. 🤗❤️

[@ForestBlakk]

As I need you all!

[@bolar9598]

I needed this. I don't feel like I have anywhere to go in my mind but to dark places. I don't know how to get out. But this gives me a sliver of peace.

[@ForestBlakk]

Just keep going. One day at a time. I promise it gets better

[@jconley6206]

Some days are harder than others, but there is always someone who would suffer from your loss. Don't make them suffer. Love this video and your words.

[@ForestBlakk]

We are all in this together!

[@heart4sins971]

Godness, Forest Blakk is a poetic genius with the most soothing voice. His spoken word videos give me goosebumps, they are eternally beautiful, deep and touching. I feel every word within every fibre. This man deserves so much more recognition, he's just amazing and i am thankful to be able to see him grow. I'm truly a fan. Thank you, Forest Blakk. ♡

[@ForestBlakk]

Wow, what a beautiful comment. Thank you for such kind words!

[@heart4sins971]

Wow, i feel blessed! It was a pleasure truly! i wish you nothing but the best! 😊

[@stevelebars9537]

Life is so unfair 😢 Some people wish to live Some pray to stay alive And then it's time when we gives up 😢 It's time to go Everything that was needed to be done it's done. What's good will be donated to the 1 in need. I'm sorry but it was time for me to say goodbye. Love

[@kyleemunkres173]

This makes be feel oddly safe.. when I listen to this my body breaks but makes me rethink my decisions

[@leahgapinski3331]

The fact that along with such personal words, you leave a personal way for people to reach you. Youre incredible. I can't believe im only now finding you.

[@leahgapinski3331]

Please keep creating

[@hoorbadr9570]

Please do more spoken words this is amazing!!!!!

[@classeprepa874]

we want moreeeeeeeeeeee of thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttt spoken words typeeee off forest blakk version this is not the first time of mee commenting buttt we wantt moreeee

[@abean9789]

The line that really speaks to me is “But my better judgment said it wouldn't be very kind, If someone you cared about found you”. As someone who has felt that bad this was the thought that kept me going and to hear it in lyrical form almost a year later makes me feel pride and sadness at the same time.

[@itilekhapodder1069]

I cannot express with any words how valuable content you are contributing. Every time I face something difficult and somehow I find your work and it inspires me. I can not thank you enough. You saved me , once again..

[@ForestBlakk]

We all stand together.. We all fall together! 🖤

[@littlerebelle]

Wow those words and the acting >>>>

[@isthiscameraon_]

This will forever be one of my favorite songs (do you call it a song or like spoken poetry I dunno) it hits me right in the feels and it's such a beautiful work of art. You are one talented person .

[@dbeargames7506]

You have helped more than you know.... people need to know they are not alone in this!

[@rajithrathnayaka3645]

incredible through with voice ❤❤❤❤❤

[@charbella]

I am at work. I work alone and when this came on you tube I stopped what I was doing and just stood there listening. I sat down and replayed it with the video the 2nd time. I'm almost 60 but this took me back to high school, when everything was so hard then. And not NEARLY as hard as teens have it now. I know it isn't just teens. But I felt things worse them than now. These words go deep even after all the time that has passed. But it DID GET BETTER. ❤

[@karolynanikina5406]

I am moved beyond description...everything inside of me is SCREEEEEEEEAMING and the tears won't stop 😭💔

[@laurenstotebag]

I can't even believe how close this gets to my heart. It really touches me,, trying to stay out of depression,, trying to stay clean. Thank you ❤❤

[@lifestlc]

Thank you for saving my life, today. You've saved it before, and will, again... But for today, you've convinced my inner person to have some compassion on me, for the day. You've convinced me to keep breathing for another day. I wish I wasn't plagued with the invasive thoughts and belief that maybe he (Papaw, my grandfather, the only patriarch of my family to help raise me through a largely traumatic childhood.) maybe would have kept breathing, and not pulled the trigger. Today, I breathe. Today, I *_be._*

[@shantcheetah]

"today i looked up how long it would take to drown" -- damn :(

[@bethanymejia4500]

I found this song today. I understand every word he says and I relate to this more than anything. This has always been my mindset añd apart of my questions. It somehow made me come to peace with my sad thoughts. Thank you

[@killstreek21gaming99]

Back to this again after a few years 😩

[@5ych0t1c50u1]

I found your spoken word by accident one day and now I'm addicted... I love everyone of the videos I've found... Thank you

[@davidholland3443]

As that last line finished....I felt like took my first breath....tears are pouring out of my eyes.....

[@mattrafferty2683]

The spoken word and poetry seems such a lost art, but you have re-invented it. Love your music, but your poetry and heart are more beautiful and exquisite.

[@Samuel-ke1wu]

Days I've looked at a bullet and thought..I totally can. It wouldn't matter. But I refuse to leave those around behind me. I refuse to take the cowards way. I'll live and keep living for others.

[@DgtlDiva]

Your words are so real, raw, haunting, deep and emotionally awakening - you have given so many people in silent pain a resonating voice -- beautiful. Thank you for your gift Forest.

[@mxmorningstar7806]

You are a beautiful soul and I love you

[@ForestBlakk]

Thank you!

[@suhuso59]

Hadto look this up. Saw a reel of Sara Pilliago's performance on Romania's got talent. Real.

[@shae-magicfox]

Oh wow Spotify recommend this song to me for this week. It's currently 1 am in the morning.... And I've got such a big déja-vu right now because I've heard this song/spoken words somewhere sometime ago and I'm just overwhelmed because I don't know when and where that was.

[@iloveyoutube1834]

I was at dance competition when I first heard this song. The dance plus the song gave me serious chills now I am obsessed and thank you for stating facts of real life because this is our life weather we like it or not this is our reality and I know sometimes even I need a reality check so really, THANK YOU

[@Miniwolf24]

Your beautiful words speak to me, and everyone else who listens too you, your words tell the stories of our broken battling lives... I tried to take my life at the age of 15. I'm now 27 and although my son and my loved ones keeps me tethered to this world, I still have those thoughts. Now your poetry will help me through the rest of my life. Thank you so so much

[@missadventure4688]

Listening to this actually made me stop to breathe... I understand

[@paladin4poets851]

absolute raw, real perfection - every word.

[@luispinheirodosmontes7219]

This song touches me in ways nothing ever did...Not all my past experiences with all its complications can be expressed in the way this song express the unspoken pit of emotions that I deal with on a daily basis...Because ever since I was a kid I say " I wish I could breathe underwater...because above it I choke..."

[@jacquestnj]

From the most beautiful thought to this and all of your love songs that melt me. You’re a true artist love everything you do.

[@ameliaanjum8627]

This is honestly so beautiful and moving

[@imtrappedinsangwoosbasemen246]

I recently started listening to your music, and then I came upon this. I'm only 17, but I can relate to this so much. There's so much going on in my life, and so many horrifying thoughts. This makes me feel like I'm not alone💜

[@terencemahdoo8663]

You have been hurt beyond words, I hope you have found your peace...

[@shaylea92992]

Rest easy Abe.

[@ashmarie1931]

Just so much pain in few words . I understand....much love

[@kiannaferguson4903]

rest in paradise abe

[@marwaali1345]

I wish if theres something bigger and greater than a like to put here 😔♥️this deserves everything

[@fredpedreira2050]

This is a diamond! Thank You Forest Blakk

[@TaxDeeOne]

I just found this gem recently. This one hits different, wow.

[@dynastyevents8203]

🔥🔥

[@teraefrontoneperino7021]

You give me a voice. Thankyou

[@kendrai.304]

This song has got me right deep down in my all my feels. I appreciate your vulnerability within your art. Thank you 💞