Ice Nine Kills - Jonathan [Acoustic]

Ice Nine Kills' acoustic video for "Jonathan" originally from the album, The Predator Becomes The Prey - available now on Fearless Records at iceninekills.com
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Directed by Rob Maloof (gauntletstudios.com)
Produced, Engineered, Mixed, and Mastered by Steve Sopchak at The Square Studio in Syracuse, NY
LYRICS
God has taken my eyes
If I see no reflection
How the hell do I know I'm alive?
As the darkness bleeds into my mind
The force that screams to give up
Is grave enough to carve my name into a stone
Inspired by hope or defined by disease?
If you knew what it meant to be me
Could you close your eyes and never say "never"?
Or would you call this the end of the road?
I'm running out of memories, a shell of what I used to be
As this curse drains the life out of me
God has taken my eyes
Yet blind faith couldn't kill me
It just is what it is between him and I
I've made sense of my senses
And found my defenses internally
This is what sets me free
Inspired by hope or defined by disease?
If you knew what it meant to be me
Could you close your eyes and never say "never"?
Or would you call this the end of the road?
I'm running out of memories, a shell of what I used to be
As this curse drains the life out of me
Even if I never see again
I know I will breathe again
With the strength of a thousand men
I won't let this be my end
Even if I never see again
I know I will breathe again
With the strength of a thousand men
I won't let this be my end
Inspired by hope or defined by disease?
If you knew what it meant to be me
Could you close your eyes and never say "never"?
Or would you call this the end of the road?
I'm running out of memories, a shell of what I used to be
As this curse drains the life out of me
I won't let this drain the life out of me
#IceNineKills #Jonathan #Acoustic

[@IceNineKills]

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[@PotjeNutella]

Their early work was a little bit too scene for me, but when The Silver Scream came out I think they really came into their own commercially and artistically.

[@lewisgreenall9405]

@@PotjeNutella HEY PAUL!!!!!!!

[@nathaliaft4888]

@@PotjeNutella The whole album has a refined melodic sensibility that really makes it a cut above the rest

[@krapiak]

@@nathaliaft4888 hole

[@nathaliaft4888]

@@krapiak LMAO don't speak english fluently sorry Whole***

[@MachT424]

"I'm Jon, I'm not blind Jon" such a simple yet so powerful statement.

[@insidaero2530]

+Tony Glad I wasn't the only one to feel that way. Really hit me hard.

[@eduardoperes8662]

Learning that Jonathan has left us today, just makes this song hits even harder. RIP Jonathan ❤️

[@ソトヤママリアテレサ]

Rest in Peace Jonathan. ☮️🎶-j from my wife's KZbin with her permission of course.

[@Legolish]

Ow.. My heart...

[@shaneappis9129]

RIP JON!! ❤ 🕊️ you didn’t lose your battle! Your soul has earned its way to the gates of heaven! While on earth your story was an inspiration to your family, friends and the INK community.

[@Brooke-km2ux]

What did Jonathan die ?

[@Good_day_dema56]

Yea 2023 ​@Brooke-km2ux

[@ShredderZachFsu]

"I'm John, not blind John." Fuck yesssssss! Those are the type of positive words people need with rare conditions. That gives me the chill every time

[@sirtigerpaw7722]

Zachariah Alonso Amen

[@devyngoatcher2804]

Same

[@Richie182z]

Ice Nine Feels.

[@DarkFr3ak101]

Rest in peace Jonathan you’re free now

[@blaze6219]

Rest In Peace Jonathan, your were a warrior

[@SuperJeffhardy234]

Honestly. This video made me cry. It got to me the most at the end when he says how he wants to help other people. Like, Johnathan has lost so much. Yet still wants to help. That's fucking beautiful. This is the hope i have in the world. People like this. And i wanna be like him. He's honestly my biggest inspiration

[@DJKronikCam710]

Bro I cry everytime I watch this video it's just so hard not to especially when he's somebody who wants to help other people no matter what is going on in his own life and honestly reading your comment made me cry more oh, I couldn't have put it any better myself I want to be like him too, it really makes me think how minut most of our problems are yet we let them bring us down or get the best of us, then you got Jonathan, who got dealt such a terrible hand in life and he is still so optimistic and wants to help other people it's just freaking beautiful

[@unaddan]

I know pain, I have a disease but not the same as john's disease, it's just I know what pain is, and the only thing "I" Can do to be happy is makes other people happy. it's more like, "We know what pain is, so we don't want somebody to get it, you better be happy"

[@Monox1de7]

R.I.P Jonathan

[@seantobewild]

Rest in peace Jonathan 🖤

[@YueshuYa123]

" I try so hard to be positive . " I have no words

[@jackiesanchez5313]

I have a blood disorder (diagnosed at 12) that keeps me from doing things any normal teen can do. This is nothing compared to Jonathan but I honestly know what it feels like to be deprived of things you wish you could do. This song motivates me to do my best no matter what because I think "If you, Jonathan, can get through this then I can too" and it's honestly changed my view on things. INK have been my favorite band for a long time and everything they do puts a smile on my face; I've never been more proud to call 4 men my idols. Keep doing what you do; it keeps me going. Beautiful song and an amazing story. Best of luck to you Jonathan! Thank you and INK for making such a big impact on my life. 

[@Walter7143]

I know how you feel. I have a rare immune disorder that affects all of the bones and joits in my body that I got during my senior year of highschool and it's prevented me from doing everything I wanted. Hell, I had to skip my Senior prom and it was the worst feeling in the world. But thanks to this song I can see that if someone with this disease can keep going on, so can I.

[@jackiesanchez5313]

Walter7143 Dude, that sucks, I'm so sorry, man. But I'm right with you; I've had to skip out on sports, dances and school events because I got so sick all the time. I'm coming up on my senior year soon and I already know I'm not able to participate in things. But knowing that Jonathan gets up every morning and continues on motivates me to do the same. Just know you're not alone homie. :)

[@rebeccafaulkner3319]

I think anyone with any kind of disease, can relate to this song. I was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, and it's a long shot from where Jon and even you, Jackie, are coming from. But, I lost most of my friends, because they couldn't handle me at my worst, I drove my ex fiancee away, because HE couldn't deal with it, and it kept me from doing things I loved the most. It kept me from going out, making friends, and even going to concerts. However, I've gotten put on medication and I see a therapist once a week, and waiting on my psychiatrist to call me for an appointment. Seeing him talk about his disorder and how, above all, he stays positive opened up my eyes and has made me realize that I need to take what's wrong with me, turn it around into something positive, and become an advocate and help others. I really do hope that a cure is found and I hope he stays positive.

[@jackiesanchez5313]

Rebecca Faulkner You go girl! That's exactly what you should do. I know it's hard and gets absolutely awful at times - I have an anxiety and depression too- but you always, ALWAYS have to push through. As WCAR state, "it'll never get easier but it'll always be worth it." Stay positive and keep your head up. And to the people who 'couldn't handle' it- fuck em! You don't need that type of people; you need those will stick with you through it all no matter how dark it gets. I'm here if you ever need anything. :)

[@rebeccafaulkner3319]

You're a beautiful and sweet soul, Jackie. :) thank you for your kind words. When my ex left, I was broken. But, he's now in dangerous territory and it's whatever . But, most days, it's like I don't even have those problems. You're wonderful. Blessings to you, sister. ❤

[@m.shadows6662]

RIP Jonathan 😢😢😢

[@teribennardo2428]

Rest easy you sweet sweet soul. 🥀

[@annaisdead]

rip jon

[@kujaxion]

Rest in Peace Jon.

[@Justaplaguedocter]

Rest in peace John 🕊️ you can now see in heaven

[@MIA7Xthies]

RIP Jonathan 🫶

[@acesarmiento7838]

Rest in Peace, Jonathan

[@joygarrett6358]

I had lost touch with Jonathon since leaving IU, but I've never forgotten his kind heart. This song is amazing and it brought me to tears to see Jon again. Thanks for doing this.

[@mrcupz8588]

God bless you jonathan. You're a strong man. You know that

[@PKMNconner2663]

Kevin Saputra I would be honored to meet him

[@ttg_dreamthief6681]

Rest easy Jon.

[@0401sf]

RIP Jon 🙏🏻

[@musician445]

I want to be this guys best friend. Not even because of his disease or that i think he needs a friend, he's obviously stronger than many people might be in his situation. But i'd like to be his friend because he said "what makes me happy is making other people happy." Thats not something i've not heard many people say. I think we could all use to think that way more often than we do.

[@anthonychavez356]

AMEN. We could all have a friend like Jon. RIP, Jon.

[@jeffjohnson6595]

Beautiful song. Thanks for spreading awareness of mitochondria disease. I'm Jeff. I'm 36. Last year when i was 35 i had stroke like episode. I t made loose my self identity. i have Melas (mitochondria encephalomyopathy. with lactic acidosis and stroke like symptoms) syndrome. It also causes a lot of other problems like MIDD (Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness) No Music, No (don't fish that line). I post this long almost every day on my Facebook wall hoping someone would notice and listen. I'm also slowly going blind. Jonathan you are not alone. I feel your pain. Peace, bro.

[@BackwardsDuckie]

He was at the MA concert I went to last night and they played the regular version of the for him. After the song, the crowd started cheering for him...it hit me hard. These guys are some of the most caring musicians I've ever seen

[@dallaschixx5066]

When I finally got the meaning of Johnathan I started crying for two days. I literally can't STOP now

[@seanymusson2075]

Rest easy Jonathan. 😢

[@kingkrimson243]

Rest in peace John

[@ajbryant8072]

R.I.P. Jonathan 😔😔😔

[@ragnazero1971]

Rest in piece John, may you rock on wherever you ended up! ❤

[@awakend444x]

🫶💚🫶😈🤘Rest in Power Never Will Be Forgotten you Gem From Ice Nine kills Fans 🌎 🫶💚🫶 Always Loved Forever

[@vladimirajuraskova2131]

Rest in peace Jon ❤

[@JackKramme]

Rest in Peace

[@BryanStars]

Amazing video guys. Such a touching story. Best of luck to you Jonathan

[@Floreflusher97]

BRYAN!

[@deathsfinalbreath6266]

Couldn't have said it better ourselves, thank you Ice Nine Kills, this is so beautiful and it's such a touching song, we know we'll all find a cure for Jonathan!

[@TheThePotatoes]

BryanStars BRYAAN! GOD DAMNIT

[@angelawatson3961]

BryanStars ew

[@ghandimate3]

snake gtf of good music

[@AnnRose142]

Rest in Power, Jon! 🥺

[@heidileeds-i6d]

RIP Jonathan

[@awndriuh]

I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you, his family and friends. May Jonathan Rest In Peace. 🙏❤️ 🕊

[@JoeHesterMusic]

As a Recording Artist with Mitochondrial Disease, this video touches me deeply. Hitting the replay button and subscribing!

[@JoeHesterMusic]

​@Zute This comment was posted at a time when I had been (mis)diagnosed with the disease (7 years ago). It has since been determined that I have TC Deficiency, caused by mutations in the TCN2 gene (22q12.2) which encodes transcobalamin, a transporter of cobalamin (vitamin B12). Cobalamin has an important role in the metabolism of both homocysteine and methylmalonic acid as a cofactor for methionine synthase and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase, respectively. Methionine synthase helps to maintain levels of methionine and its derivative, S-adenosylmethionine, which is required for neurotransmitter synthesis and methylation of DNA, RNA, lipids and proteins. It also prevents accumulation of homocysteine. TC is a severe, life-threatening and rapidly progressing disease. Treatment, started early, is highly effective and reverses the clinical and hematological manifestations of the disease. They didn't discover mine until I was in my forties, so a lot of damage has already been done. However, hydroxocobalamin injections are helpful and I am truly blessed to know my diagnosis! There are so many people out there who are dealing with illnesses without a name. To all those who are facing an enemy in the dark, my heart goes out to you!

[@outofthedark18_gaming]

Rip jonathan. 🖤

[@krombopulosmicheal3845]

Rip brother.

[@criticaldarling]

RIP Jon. Sincere condolences to this beautiful man's family and friends. 💔

[@joshua2allan09]

Rest Easy Jonathan

[@lolzlillie]

This song is honestly so beautiful

[@CKBAstroGaming]

+Lillie 'Blurryface' Bench yes it is very deep there needs to be more like this other people need to realize how serious life is

[@matttheman3923]

It's people like that that make me feel ashamed to complain about minor inconveniences that I experience. There are so many other people that have it so much worse than I do. And I really love that the IX Nation is bringing awareness to important issues like this. IX Nation forever!

[@warden4579]

Psychos still have a heart

[@ShaneSaw2593]

REST EASY, JON! 🤘🏻❤️

[@danielzamora8374]

"I'm John, i'm not blind John. " 😢

[@achyleftistwitch]

R.I.P. Jonathan. You will always shine brightly and continue to be an inspiration.

[@LeightonKing29]

Not gonna lie. Its 2023 and this song still gets to me

[@danielspicer7554]

Respect: I hope he gets better give my hope and life for the lad

[@frankrichard-e1x]

U are hero Jonathan,..

[@timkinzv8906]

Amazing how a story of a blind man can be such a real eye opener. I couldn't imagine putting myself into his shoes. Truly inspirational.

[@JewelsBulger]

the fact that you had him talk throughout the music video is what made it even more emotional. The song has such a beautiful sound to it, Love it!!

[@tweetyJ17]

You know... This really hit me hard. We like to complain about our lives. And yeah some of us go through shit. I'm not saying goes you're not allowed to be unhappy or upset, but if he can keep going we owe it to Jonathan to keep going. Push on lovelies.

[@legendofthepizzaman]

yesss

[@moparornocar3040]

When I first heard of Ice Nine i was instantly hooked to the metal sound they deliver and their creativity. The more I listen to them the more addicted I become. This song is so deep and has such inspiration. Tess Timony is another fave, outside of the hardcore stuff, these guys are great at everything they do. Spencer's vocals are OP in either way he chooses to use them. The $37,000 they donated to Australia. I discovered this band less than a year ago and am learning all I can about them. Keep up the insane work guys

[@lich_91]

Rest in Peace Jonathan ❤🕊

[@mauriretro1380]

I come to this song whenever i feel sad, it makes my problems so small, and actually helps me to feel better and come back on life with the strength of a thousend men

[@generic_flower]

This song really inspires me. If Jonathan can have this condition and still go on everyday, me as a perfectly healthy young person, can do it too. Best of luck to you Jonathan and just know you have made me happy!

[@phantom_wrath]

RIP🖤

[@mrwolfe8376]

Bless you Jonathan, you're a strong person...I will pray for you everyday.

[@durangutierrez1381]

You really did make a lot of people happy Jon.

[@maddyconrad1244]

This song is a gift. Ice Nine is a gift. Jonathan is a gift 🎁

[@tamertalhaturkylmaz7918]

This is… Just way too beautiful.

[@jonathanvoss9723]

fuck I'm crying...i..i dunno what to say right now. besides how much i respect this man, I don't even know

[@illseeyouinthemoshpits23]

May he RIP tho I am so sorry INK and everyone who knew him 😢

[@SenpaiTheExplorer]

how does this have only 400k views? are you serious...

[@AaronBoard-f9w]

This video tears me up because this incurable disease. I developed Peripheral Neuropathy after this, and roll back to this, because it's a deep wakeup to everything. I'm aware that my problem might leave me in a wheelchair permanently...but this is a living reason to move forward, no matter what...don't EVER give up. He didn't...why should you???

[@depanbelakang1264]

"Jonathan" God has taken my eyes If I see no reflection, how the Hell do I know I'm alive? As the darkness bleeds into my mind The force that screams to give up is grave enough to carve my name into a stone Inspired by hope or defined by disease? If you knew what it meant to be me Could you close your eyes and never say “never”? Or would you call this the end of the road? I'm running out of memories, a shell of what I used to be As this curse drains the life out of me God has taken my eyes Yet blind faith couldn't kill me It just is what it is between Him and I I've made sense of my senses and found my defenses internally This is what sets me free Inspired by hope or defined by disease? If you knew what it meant to be me Could you close your eyes and never say “never”? Or would you call this the end of the road? I'm running out of memories, a shell of what I used to be As this curse drains the life out of me Even if I never see again I know I will breathe again With the strength of a thousand men I won't let this be my end [x2] Inspired by hope or defined by disease? If you knew what it meant to be me Could you close your eyes and never say “never”? Or would you call this the end of the road? I'm running out of memories, a shell of what I used to be As this curse drains the life out of me I won't let this drain the life out of me

[@AlexPlaysNotes]

This song is sick and one of the best Ice Nine Kills songs yet, and its super sad to know people go through shit like this... even though I know it happens 24/7.

[@Ethericrose]

Thank you for, "being", John. Much love. 🤗

[@antsl0ke]

Rest in peace.

[@saagiiee]

Rest in peace Jon❤️

[@willbelland1730]

this song makes me cry everytime I hear it

[@uhhZerk]

This is honestly why you guys are my favorite! Such a good group a of guys. Keep it up (:

[@coolerman_13]

Couldn't agree more.

[@uhhZerk]

Tyler Kuhlman I met and talked to Spencer and he is just one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

[@sirtigerpaw7722]

Tyler Kuhlman I could agree more

[@daveF1993]

faith in humanity restored, thank you Jonathan & Ice9

[@ShyannSuicidePG]

People are always asking me why i love this band.. there music is amazing and inspirational .. This song is so beautiful and touching and I hope the best of luck for Jonathan

[@hell_in_the_hallways9]

This hurts even more once you realized how loved he was, and how loving he was. This brings tears, I never knew Jon but, just how loved and adored he was by the band and scene. Now he's gone and, the song hurts 10x worse. R.I.P Jon.

[@midnight_rap_battles]

Rest in peace Jon even all of these months afterwards, you'll ve remembered forever

[@austinpren13]

I was partially blind less than a month ago and I got my sight back, through faith, even after doctors told me my sight would never come back. I hope beyond all things understood, that Jonathan can have the same gift

[@alleycatdevil]

Austin Prenevost just luck not faith.. and you are very lucky

[@rileyxsko]

I cry every single time I watch this video... Life is so unbelievably cruel and yet beautifl at the same time and I legitimately don't understand it.

[@jck1794]

not gonna lie, almost shed a tear

[@19NineLives95]

I wish Jonathan nothing but the best.

[@Good_day_dema56]

Rest in peace jonathan 🕊🙏

[@Yung_Gravity]

Honestly in tears this song needs to go viral

[@screamstevenitsaconspiracy]

@14 being a guitar playing passionate sk8r musician I was shot in the head losing one eye ear my left arm my balance speech i forced myself to walk again talk eat and just everything especially being sociably acceptable trying to make a kid better by association but he just was overcome by the devil and the "older" ice nine kills came and did a show for me in 07 and I feel so strongly attached to them by heart I'm just so desperately praying it's not grossly awkwardly become a "stalked" feeling

[@drc9374]

Rip Johnathan

[@rmmysterious-]

Gotta jam this for Jon! Fly high big guy! RIP!

[@quinntonthedens652]

I don't have what he has but I can relate to this song. I lot of the things Jonathan feel are similar to me. I have muscular dystrophy, I can't walk. I don't like when people label me as disabled which relates to the line: "Inspired by hope or defined by disease..."'. I really feel for Jonathan, he goes through many of the things I go through but differently. All disabilities I can relate to. We all go through difficult times. I can Ice Nine Kills put a lot of heart and soul into this song.

[@awakend444x]

Rest in Power Jon🤘🔥🤘

[@AltoYuku]

Started bawling.....Fucking Amazing Guys

[@AltoYuku]

Coming back after 3 years and a lot had changed, I dont struggle with any physical handicap but plenty of mental ones. I think about how I have to stay strong and not let disease define me, thank you Jon.

[@vivianaguilar2919]

you guys are such great people

[@MarcoFragale]

And this is why I've been listening to you guys for half a decade, don't ever stop, and don't ever give up Johnathan

[@jakeventure]

Great song, great message. Fuck yeah, rock on and good luck with everything Johnathon. 🤘🏻

[@CZsWorld]

Always thought that this song was metaphorical. Guess not, haha.

[@silvanastojanovski898]

No, but you can take it metaphorically too. I do. I see it both ways when I listen to it.

[@Acshort94]

Me too, but honestly, it hits home a lot harder knowing the real story. Also, keep up the great work CZ and INK

[@angelinarobert622]

it's quite a literal song. it's what i'm going through. "we're all going home, some of us are just going home a little faster than others."- A quote from a fellow mitochondrial disease patient. it's oddly comforting and heart breaking to know that others are suffering like oneself.

[@jeffjohnson8624]

i've given up being positive. it's a literal song. Although, you can take it metaphorically if you want. Mitochondrial Diseases are very real. with no cures in the works except from the Netherlands. At least they've got the guts to research for a cure where as other countries are too afraid to "play god" to research a cure. so they're looking for consumable bandaids for broken bones. it's all about big profits. There're no big profits for curing rare diseases though. "future's uncertain, but certainly slight"- INXS ☮️🖖🎶

[@LeightonKing29]

Rest in Power Jonathan

[@19NineLives95]

revisiting this video every few years, i hope youre well jon.

[@goingblindenjoyinglife]

this strory hits home. as my darkness closes in i am afraid to lose who i am. to forget what my son looks like to not ever know what my grand babies will look like. but i know that somehow some way i will still know. great song.

[@darrenhill3514]

My son was diagnosed at just under a year old with muscular dystrophy. A cardiac doctor mentioned there's currently tests happening to correct the gene that causes MD and they're hoping to at least be able to stop the symptoms. So many young peoples' lives affected by MD it would be truly amazing to have such a breakthrough procedure. No one wants to bury their children or even think about it.

[@lorikrausen6903]

As someone who runs for a little boy with mitochondrial disease (and loves him and his family so much), I thank you for bringing awareness to the disability. Best of luck to you Jonathan!