"In My Mind" Music Video

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Words, Music & Ukulele - Amanda Palmer
....and featuring the amazing Brian Viglione (of The Dresden Dolls) on Percussion
VIDEO
This video was made for practically no money, on practically no notice. It was shot by my friend, Jim Batt, on January 31st '11 in Newcastle, NSW, the morning after a TINY little show for a few dozen people at the Great Northern Hotel.
Read the whole blog about it at bit.ly/blog2111
Director & Editor: Jim Batt
jimbatt.com | @battsignal
SONG
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Mick Wordley at Mixmasters Studios in Adelaide, AU - mixmasters.com.au
Additional recording by Martin Bisi in Brooklyn, NY.
LYRICS:
In my mind
In a future five years from now
I'm one hundred and twenty pounds
And I never get hung over
Because I will be the picture of discipline
Never minding what state I'm in
And I will be someone I admire
And it's funny how I imagined
That I would be that person now
But it does not seem to have happened
Maybe I've just forgotten how to see
That I am not exactly the person that I thought I'd be
And in my mind
In the faraway here and now
I've become in control somehow
And I never lose my wallet
Because I will be the picture of of discipline
Never fucking up anything
And I'll be a good defensive driver
And it's funny how I imagined
That I would be that person now
But it does not seem to have happened
Maybe I've just forgotten how to see
That I'll never be the person that I thought I'd be
And in my mind
When I'm old I am beautiful
Planting tulips and vegetables
Which I will mindfully watch over
Not like me now
I'm so busy with everything
That I don't look at anything
But I'm sure I'll look when I am older
And it's funny how I imagined
That I could be that person now
But that's not what I want
But that's what I wanted
And I'd be giving up somehow
How strange to see
That I don't wanna be the person that I want to be
And in my mind
I imagine so many things
Things that aren't really happening
And when they put me in the ground
I'll start pounding the lid
Saying I haven't finished yet
I still have a tattoo to get
That says I'm living in the moment
And it's funny how I imagined
That I could win this, win this fight
But maybe it isn't all that funny
That I've been fighting all my life
But maybe I have to think it's funny
If I wanna live before I die
And maybe it's funniest of all
To think I'll die before I actually see
That I am exactly the person that I want to be
Fuck yes
I am exactly the person that I want to be

[@Marialla.]

I bought a ukulele just because of this song. I had to learn to play it just so I could play this song. I'm 47 years old, and I've never played any instrument before. I've never even been a fan of hers. But this song has gotten into me and isn't letting go!

[@Marialla.]

+Marialla P.S. It is a month later, and I am still playing this song. I've gotten pretty good at it now. The ukulele I bought was a $20 toy from Toys R Us, made of plastic like you make Legos out of. I call it my "ukulego". I'm performing this song in church next week. I played it for our music director and he agreed it was a message that would be good to share anytime. (I am changing just a couple of words to make it church-appropriate.) I'm very grateful to Amanda Palmer for writing this song. It is making a difference for me, and others.

[@JohnJohnson-sc7hn]

+Marialla I wish you the best of luck, and hope that all goes well. Have a great day!

[@1nfiniteSeek3r]

+Marialla Have you heard any of her other uku songs, she has loads? Eddie Vedder also did a Uk album :)

[@pixiesinthefog7312]

+Marialla good luck! :D

[@Bigotedechivo]

I also bought my ukulele just to play her songs. I had tried to play guitar when I was like 11 years old and sucked real bad at it. So I used to sing, but then I quit. Now I'm almost 30 and giving it a go again!! Good luck!!

[@danielleanner2887]

3 years ago I came upon this song when my daughter was 7 and I was playing Life is Strange. Now my daughter is 10 and she plays the ukelele while she sings this song. Life is strange.

[@dzikripratama3776]

Constant and Variables 😀

[@chloeprice1033]

I would cry in this situation...

[@Cal-Kestis]

Wholesome 🦋

[@weirdoscreation]

Hi everyone and welcome to cringe stories from youtube comments

[@scottfrye]

I just got over my emotions thanks

[@Sugarwatermix]

I'm happy people are discovering Amanda Fucking Palmer from such a amazing game. Her music is simply perfect!

[@marikoth]

yea, i ADORE her work.

[@frep420]

what game?

[@marikoth]

+jeffro life is strange

[@hardmodefbl]

+jeffro MINECRAP!!!

[@stievebow5451]

what game? we knew her already, you are so strange..

[@EddJones25]

Welcome back to the real world Max

[@ayla8957]

Hi, just commenting so you can come back to this beautiful song :)

[@deanphillips1880]

I created an entire playlist on spotify, including this song, and I accidentally made a LiS ost

[@moochi3516]

Only if you're THE Maxx

[@spiritthecat]

Get the fuck back here and listen to it again

[@ToneDeaf403]

You scaring me with this comment. Feels like you're talking directly to me. I havent listen to this song in 10 years and I feel like I'm finding myself again.

[@AndrewMcClenning]

Fuck yes. I am exactly the person that I want to be.

[@wilddaysofnoirinspiredbyja8407]

+Andrew McClenning interesting - AMAZING fact - this whole music video was filmed on a whim in Newcastle, Australia in between concerts, on a hand held camera on a phone in about 15 minutes and cost next to nothing art is great

[@MissClogWog]

How many people have wanted to answer something nice to this comment but just didn't know what the fuck to say...? I know I don't know what the fuck to say.. But I do know it's something nice :)

[@tracyli9463]

or a child and a woman.

[@quilynn]

I've made a tradition of listening to this song at least once on my birthday. It's definitely doing a lot for me today, on my 30th birthday, after a year of having my life turned upside down. I am nowhere near being the person I thought I would be last year, and in a very different situation altogether. But I can focus on being the person today that I want to be, and for the most part I think I am that person. Thanks Amanda, for continuing to inspire me with this song.

[@deaddetective4250]

Я тебя понимаю, это моя любимая песня для депрессия, хотя депрессии у меня нет, но я обожаю эту песню. У нас в России она очень популярна из за LIS, но после лично я люблю Аманду, 😮

[@tighterthanbarkonatree5787]

"Thats a dollar for the swear jar!" Those college funds ain't gonna pay themselves

[@SkkyKiddx]

THE DARK LORD IS HERE why? I'm still recovering.

[@faiorgaming7214]

the CRINGE

[@eilois]

@Georgia Zombie ANOTHER DOLLAR FOR THE SWEAR JAR! did you wait for it?

[@kylefeelsnumb7547]

Life is Strange

[@kalimero86]

This song is both hilarious and so sad at the same time. Its so strange.

[@mejw1]

Life IS Strange :p lol

[@latentessence]

Funny old life

[@shazami1050]

Yes I b crying and empowered

[@suisegs69420]

life is.........weird

[@mariasophie3056]

Life is strange 😂😢

[@MerryMagdalen]

The, "I've been fighting all my life," has hit me two or three times tonight and now I can't stop crying. This whole song hits me hard and I hope someday to come to its resolution.

[@Spirit1515]

this song fits Life is Strange and especially Chloe so perfectly...i would like to hear Amanda's opinion on Life is Strange

[@torrecastle8198]

Spirit1515 thats what i thought. they picked this for Chloe lop

[@devinaustin8462]

Anyone listening in '21? I was introduced to Amanda Palmer a couple months ago and I can't get any of her music out of my head now. I cant believe I didnt find her sooner.

[@jemeson5332]

I am listening in 21. I have been listening to her for years. One of the first female artists I really got into back when she was with Dresdon Dolls. First song I ever heard was Coin Operated Boy. Still jammin to Amanda today.

[@sarah-yv7xj]

@@jemeson5332 Same. Her music keeps getting better somehow

[@ashleyvillandry1389]

I'm 33 and still love her music. The first time I heard her was on a compilation mix of bands that weren't really heard of much at the time. I was 15yrs old wandering around at the Rock 101.1 sky show in Manchester NH and someone was walking around with a bag of the CDs I think I paid like $10 for it. Each band on the cd only had one song, she had Girl Anacronysm on there (The Dresden Dolls). I couldn't listen to the song enough and ended up going out to buy the full Dresden Dolls cd.

[@cedriceveleigh]

This song made me realize how I'm always fighting to become who I want to be but that I don't enjoy who I am enough. The fuck yes at the end represented my exact thought at the moment; the feeling of being content with who I am.

[@FenrizDK]

LYRICS - "In My Mind" In my mind In a future five years from now I'm one hundred and twenty pounds And I never get hung over Because I will be the picture of discipline Never minding what state I'm in And I will be someone I admire And it's funny how I imagined That I would be that person now But it does not seem to have happened Maybe I've just forgotten how to see That I am not exactly the person that I thought I'd be And in my mind In the faraway here and now I've become in control somehow And I never lose my wallet Because I will be the picture of of discipline Never fucking up anything And I'll be a good defensive driver And it's funny how I imagined That I would be that person now But it does not seem to have happened Maybe I've just forgotten how to see That I'll never be the person that I thought I'd be And in my mind When I'm old I am beautiful Planting tulips and vegetables Which I will mindfully watch over Not like me now I'm so busy with everything That I don't look at anything But I'm sure I'll look when I am older And it's funny how I imagined That I could be that person now But that's not what I want But that's what I wanted And I'd be giving up somehow How strange to see That I don't wanna be the person that I want to be And in my mind I imagine so many things Things that aren't really happening And when they put me in the ground I'll start pounding the lid Saying I haven't finished yet I still have a tattoo to get That says I'm living in the moment And it's funny how I imagined That I could win this, win this fight But maybe it isn't all that funny That I've been fighting all my life But maybe I have to think it's funny If I wanna live before I die And maybe it's funniest of all To think I'll die before I actually see That I am exactly the person that I want to be Fuck yes I am exactly the person that I want to be

[@moggycat99]

Bjørn Poulsen thank you

[@landoncore92]

Oof.

[@melgrl1]

Thank you Amanda, this song saved me. I love you so much, if it wasn't for you I may have left this world by now. I admire you so much.

[@MrsMagillicutty]

You aren't the only one. This song... It has saved me as well.

[@smilinthruthepain]

This song just saved me now. Hope you are doing better friend :)

[@TheStrangestMist]

I've forgotten how much this song could heal my soul.

[@hellachloesbeanie]

“welcome to the real world, Max.”

[@seanhenderson8870]

When you said "Fuck Yes". You made me feel like I had a huge bubble coming up and out of my chest! Like a chackra was being activated or I was going to burst from feeling so good! Thank you so much!

[@seanhenderson8870]

***** Your Fuck Yesssss was more tingly and a little erotic! Thank you!

[@seanhenderson8870]

Jenna Holt I totally know what you mean.

[@cemcfarlin]

Yep. So much so that I had Amanda write Fuck Yes on my wrists at her Austin book-signing and had it tattooed. This song is like my life anthem...makes me laugh and cry every time I hear it.

[@klaymon65]

I love that you make yourself a part of your art with your eyebrows and armpit hair and vintage clothes and our own personal style of punk. (or get a tattoo to be edgy). I've been showing my 11 year old daughter your videos so she can see how a woman can be strong, smart, artistic, outspoken, funny and unconventionally beautiful. I want her to learn that women don't have to look like Como models or whatever is popular. Thank you for being a roll model for me.

[@ghostkitten6779]

Just finished Life Is Strange. Came here to cry about my decision

[@viennacasillas5581]

Whenever I need a remind that I am on the right track. That I am great and though not perfect the kind of person I should always have wanted to be...I listen to this song. I forget all too often that I am someone worth looking up to and looking forward to. thank you.

[@David-xn9mu]

this song is the best reminder

[@fillthesepages9575]

Beautiful! Just... beautiful! I never knew that this was in Life Is Strange. I'm just here because I love Amanda and her music. Glad to see her more 'public' in a way. ^-^ Love you Amanda!

[@katiemaay]

yes!

[@pixiesinthefog7312]

+Nothing&Everything yep! i think this is Kate's song :)

[@wilddaysofnoirinspiredbyja8407]

+Nothing&Everything interesting - AMAZING fact - this whole music video was filmed on a whim in Newcastle, Australia in between concerts, on a hand held camera on a phone in about 15 minutes and cost next to nothing art is great

[@wd1376]

+Nothing&Everything got to say that life is strange is such a fantastic game that as cool as Amanda and it successfully made me a fan of her LOL. And its funny when i tried to search the song, because i tried so hard to recall one or two complete lyrics... Seriously, thanks for everything!!!

[@dominiquedz3987]

It plays on Chloes radio in episode 4 haha

[@athelise]

Ah. Self-confidence therapy song. :)

[@tesrey2208]

The way she eyelinered-in that eyebrow though....I spend a year trying to put a line on my eye.

[@grrgoyljones8793]

I always thought those were tattoos

[@Ekatoi]

THIS IS IN LIFE IS STRANGE EPSIODE 4 OH MY GOD I started jumping up and down in my living room when it came on, I got so excited. Of course one of the best games ever has the best songs ever ;)

[@arafatzahan3697]

Ekatoi And the song was spot on as well..

[@yonnaarrieche4081]

Arafat Zahan Episode 5 please info?

[@arafatzahan3697]

Yonna arrieche Early October.. I know.. 2 months to wait..

[@yonnaarrieche4081]

Arafat Zahan thanks :)

[@TheNappster]

Ekatoi i didnt hear it which scene cause i probably just drowsy cause it was 3 am in the morning

[@Xstreambreeze1X]

This is unimportant but wow those arms. She looks strong. I want to look that strong when I get older

[@MagnaNordgard]

+why This is trandescendanl, man!

[@64thKomapatient]

+why you are exactly as strong as you want to be

[@bolverko]

She does Yoga I think.

[@sofiasevilla74]

Hi Danny DeVito

[@yesuscrinstgaming7155]

hey it's been 5 years since you made that comment, so, are you

[@kakuzukun6242]

I heard this song once while playing Life is Strange, then until today, when I feel lost or think that I don't matter I remember this song, the lyrics are so powerful, makes me look forward and give me peace, makes me remember live one day at time, this song becomes a personal athem, thanks you Amanda for this song, you really helped me.

[@pelusasattack]

i just want to say this song saved my life. Thank you.

[@rubenssiomusic]

How?

[@js-w3419]

+Անթերի Համակարգիչ By feeling understood, not alone, and happy.

[@pelusasattack]

+Tenacious Tiger Exactly. Thank you.

[@rubenssiomusic]

Pikamiau Thank you for replying :D

[@Spirit1515]

always remember, you are never alone

[@OhSimon]

I was talking to my friend and I was telling her how much I hated my self and the way I act and that is why I changed and she told me to hear this song. Now I'm crying and this is my favorite song

[@lumanianilin1198]

So I'm not the only one with this issue... That's somehow comforting...

[@magdalenawurz1820]

Paul8010 You have a great friend.

[@eraven1982]

💜

[@MsThoughtful1]

This song is still my anthem. I bought my first instrument, a ukulele of course, five years ago because of Amanda Palmer but I’ve yet to learn to play it despite it being a goal I’ve never forgotten. Maybe I’ll never be the person I think I want to be but I still like me.

[@011silbermond]

Haha, gues whose cute Ukulele still sits so patiently in her box and waits for me to become a singer! 🤣🤣🥰🥰Guess you can only see what was really important during a particular time period looking back and think, ah yes, back then I did this or learned tthat while I got stuck with .... ^^

[@Kron0]

Of all of Amanda's songs, this one continues to mean so many things to me at different stages in life... and yet also the same thing. "I still have a tattoo to get that says I'm living in the moment".

[@CrocaHead]

A perfect example of how tomorrow never comes and we should act today. Usually such lessons are downright depressing, but this song has positivity and optimism to it :)

[@secretname8587]

I don’t think that’s necessarily the message of the song. If anything, it’s the opposite. It’s to not judge yourself for “not acting today” it’s to realize the actions you’re taking are perfect as they are and to stop wasting your time wanting to be someone else and beating yourself up for wanting that as well.

[@thintwin48]

OMG...I literally 'stumbled' onto this BRILLIANCE. I can't believe I'm just now discovering such incredible talent...feeling like I've returned from a long hiatus on Mars. The poetry, the voice, the music, the imagery...a bonafide artist. Officially blown away.

[@lilmissfiend]

I just cried like a baby listening to this song.. it just gets me every time I listen to it. Not a lot gets to me like this..

[@kiwivstheplanet409]

The world really needed you Amanda Palmer :) Thank you!

[@kclo]

This song was relevant to me at 20, 25 and is still incredibly relevant to me at 32. This song is every feeling I’ve ever had about myself for my whole life.

[@SunlightHugger]

Pretty sure this woman is my spirit animal.

[@SweetDemoness]

SAME she is my God(ess)

[@SweetDemoness]

You also kinda look like her in your pro pic as well :) So she might just be your spirit mother ;)

[@havannasunn4762]

Yikes, lady! What kind of spirit animal would that be? A black panther? Or maybe a little guinea pig? Or maybe Thidwick the Big Hearted Moose? Just checking. Not that it even matters, really. Just curious as to what you had in mind. : )

[@lmatthews6044]

So well stated, you are wise beyond words Samantha!

[@nagi9990]

@@havannasunn4762 I don’t think they had an actual animal in mind lol

[@samrathmanner7794]

How come I've never discovered this Amanda Palmer before before, just shows how out of touch I am. I love that line 'I am exactly the person that I want to be" what a radical idea

[@rdd8048]

Logan buddy? You need a hug from Patton? And puppies? We love you buddy. Thomas can’t do it without you. I’m a fander without Spotify help

[@Duck-mn8xp]

Same

[@emochild2798]

After listening to Logan's playlist, I'm wondering if the series will have more angst surrounding his character...

[@juliasutter6996]

Logan deserves all the hugs Dx

[@Scrizik]

Life is Strange. Great song.

[@pedro-wb6bl]

Glad that people didn't forget about this song!

[@keaton_]

This song reminds me so much of my mother and how she talks, especially the end. When I introduced this to her three years ago, she loved it and now it's "our theme song". We turn it on and sing it loud and proud! Thank you, Amanda, for giving me these wonderful moments with my mother because of this song. Also - we're totally getting tattoos that say "I'm living in the moment".

[@gabir.1488]

after 13 years still love this song🤍

[@scottwoolley2123]

Wow. She kinda reaches out and smacks you in the gob, huh? Amazing artist. :)

[@bunnehluvrfluffkin8526]

Yeah. She speaks truth in the form of a salmon smacked full force across your face. Look up her older stuff under the name Dresden Dolls. Oh, and be prepared to feel. You will.

[@raydgreenwald7788]

I was actually listening to Amanda Palmer for years before I found this song. Her songs have made me feel sad, angry, made me laugh, and all sorts of other feelings. This song touched me on a spiritual level. I found this song when I was settling into a career and gaining stability. I wasn't sure if I was living up to my potential and I found myself overthinking a lot in my car. One night I was baking cupcakes to bring to work on my birthday. They weren't at all coming out how I wanted them to and I just broke down. I played this song and it made me feel so much better. For me this song is one about not being the ideal version of yourself but being ok with the person that you are. It's also the Amanda Palmer song I play for my grandma because she hates most of her other music lol.

[@SuperbowlJoel]

Heard this song for the first time a week or so ago thanks to the Life is Strange Sountrack. I absolutely love it, and the music video fits the song well too. This is quality art right here.

[@kerplunk1992live]

This song help me goes to the conclusion the biggest part of my low self esteem was coming from the idea I wasn't my perfect self and I'd have to look for my perfect self by taking good choices for myself like eating vegetables. Self esteem developpement isn't about getting up, or even growing up, it has just always been about giving up. Giving up and let it go. It is about apprecitate the person you're at that exact moment, because that person is your perfect self for that moment, even when you feel you don't do "your best" even when you certainly "don't do the best for yourself". Those times don't like my job, I should certainly quit. Thinking I actually don't quit as I should makes my esteem lower and lower, more than the actual job. I just realised it, coming again to that song, the meaning of self esteem!! :)

[@shannenlibres2365]

She's like a grunge 90s teenager whose like in her late 30s

[@shannenlibres2365]

OH I think she is!! She's fourty so she'd actually be a teen in the 90s! I wasn't saying shes too old for grunge I just had the thought maybe she developed her cool style from her teen years when music was amazing

[@gerkingremlin]

I know this was created a few years ago, but I just heard it at the perfect time. Thank you, Amanda. Thank you, Universe. xxx

[@soliia5618]

Thank you. I showed this song to by boyfriend and it helped him out of a major depressive slump he's been in for years now. And it's helped me whenever I've felt down as well. This song is perfect.

[@nicolelewis5237]

Anytime I feel insecure about anything I for real sing this to myself. Thank you AFP. ♥️

[@maimohamed3590]

2019 anyone listening to this beautiful song?😍

[@MsMyschkin]

yes - live in Germany

[@sophiahalatchev658]

For the first time 👏👏👏

[@davidtoyne6084]

Always

[@fika7621]

2020!

[@ninjawhippetproductions7411]

Listening in 2020 😉 And loving the fact that this Music Video was shot in my favourite city

[@aayanommaishi]

I used to cry when I was very little about becoming old. I was scared. But coming back to this specific song each year and now finally hearing these lyrics clearly, I’m not so scared. I’ll plant Tulips and Vegetables too, and I’ll own a garden named after you someday, this song, this feeling.

[@niraea]

this song was read out at my mom's funeral and i still sob every time i listen to it

[@MorganaShea]

Who's here 5 years later just sobbing...

[@Eden-lj2tn]

Still here

[@Jaiyeson]

When humanity goes to the stars on a spaceship capable of supporting artist I hope someone like Amanda Palmer is aboard sending back footage and sounds of how the little things in our quirky cosmos can inspire us all in being just as it is.

[@chalktea8058]

It started playing and I started crying holy shit

[@nickzarojas7679]

This is real art, love how she looks at herself and realize the greatness of her self been. I just love this song☺

[@KPMilleu]

This song describes my life so much and I've never felt so happy to always remember this song every time I feel down and lost. This song has allowed me to bring purpose into my life and reminds me every day that I should live in the moment and be glad for who I am now. The barriers I had put up before even when I allowed myself to have friends were knocked down with this song and for eternity this will be my life song

[@bethanygriffiths2485]

I think I first came around this song in about January 2017. My boyfriend at the time was a big fan, and I had done an audition for a play with the start of Missed Me thrown into the monologue, which is how we kind of met, and how I discovered TDD and Amanda's music. Then in that march my Nana died, I broke up with him, and I've felt horribly ever since. Fast forward past moving out of home, travelling, staying in Melbourne through one of the most gruelling series of lockdowns world wide, working in medicine during the whole pandemic, and I come here again. But this time it's different because in the face of my world turning upside down, I am here. I survived, the weight in my chest is lifting and I can breathe. Thankyou Amanda. I love you Amanda.

[@KryzysX]

Chloe Price brought me here... I really much miss them 💔

[@YetiKNation]

Just discovered her and I have to say she's pretty amazing! Such a great song to live by with words of wisdom 💝

[@grand5651]

I used to listen to the Dresden Dolls when I was younger...early high school days. Now I'm in a bit of a cross roads, having just done an upheaval of the path my life was taking. And some random playlist brought me back to this perfect song, by this perfect woman, at this perfect time.

[@kathalaluna]

My dog died today. We used to listen to Dresden Dolls together when she was just a pup. I'm not who I thought I'd be then. My dog on the other hand was always her best self.

[@AngelicPhantom]

Love her. Love her music. Love her twisted, weird, wonderful, achingly beautiful mind...

[@canaldeautoayuda6089]

To al folks.. she started her patreon .. so she can make music like this.. please let's support her.

[@NikkiM11]

I dig her so much, she is quickly becoming a hero

[@catherinelee618]

I'm going through a rough time right now. I'm not quite accepting of myself the way I am. I listen to this song daily. It's getting me through the craziness and helping me work to become the person I want to be again and to accept who I am now. Thank you Amanda.

[@salongshum]

Life is strange... perfect music for the scene.

[@jessicasexton2877]

I now play this song for myself every year on my birthday. Love it! Happy Birthday MEEEE :3

[@jazz9220]

Discovered amanda 10 years ago and im still aspiring to sing that last refrain and mean it.

[@katherineraemcfadden6309]

I could never thank you enough for this song. There are days when this is exactly what I need to hear.

[@tiagoaoa]

I was having bad thoughts yesterday, then I rediscovered this song. Thank you

[@DeathStocker]

I've been feeling down for the past year. Between changing phones and laptops, I sort of lost this song somewhere. Scrolling through my subscriptions, I came across this familiar name and you can't imagine how better it has made me feel after a long time of so many things. I have been too worked up with things lately and this song really did help me slow down and appreciate my life. Thanks, Amanda!

[@twilightflux6287]

Right now is one of my darkest times in my life and this song helps me so much ❤❤. Tysm for this song Amanda Palmer 💕💕💕

[@roseanne1234]

Love Love LOve. I have totally had these feelings. Thank you for putting words and song to them!!

[@tomoregan501]

this is the song of my 30'th i woke up early and looked myself in the mirror for a long time, thinking the exact words of this song, and by chance its started playing by a youtube suggestion and ive listened to it daily, also to ocean lookouts and maybe a lil wolf howling afterwards, its hard to be a mum and remember how to see, every choice ive made has made me into the person ive always wanted to be. I thought i was imperfect but i am perfect. amanda was a fun guider of my youth. but what a gathered dignified artist she has become for all of us as we grow older. yes please for everthing she has to offer. please come to australia

[@micky_knuckles]

I love how she looks at the camera when she sings "I still have a tattoo to get" and the plucky way she sighs out "fuck yes" she's so epic and great

[@user-bz9xd4ss7p]

This is your most relatable song by far! Don’t worry too much about what you’re doing, but do it! Don’t dwell on things you haven’t done!

[@anotherview7937]

Just wow. I'm sure this song has saved many a soul from thinking they are not measuring up and are forever on the outside looking in on a world where they don't seem to fit. Thank you. We all fit here. And to quote yourself, 'Fuck yes, I am exactly the person that I want to be'.

[@billythemillipede6102]

Dear me from 5 years ago, I have overcome our eating disorder, and I have made a lot of friends so keep hanging in there because it will get better.

[@alexroseduke]

That little "fuck yes" gets me every time :')

[@Nameless-dw5nv]

Came here for Amanda. Later on found Life is Strange and love it. Two fandoms in one. Music really reaches far.

[@JulioHortas]

I just love it! Its been years since i first heard it and still brings new reflexions, new perspectives

[@rbeigh4761]

I'm an ancient person looking down the barrels of old age, and this song hits home with such poignance. When there are more years in the rearview than there are out the windshield, it's a good idea to take stock. Amanda nails it with her sweet lyrics and the melody which is tinged with sorrow but just enough hope. Because "just enough" is all that is needed to get up every morning and face the joy and sorrow that is this life. Thank you AFP. Please keep cranking out this lovely music!

[@AS-fd4rt]

I just saw her on TED and I love her! In My Mind is my new favorite song.

[@angelawellborn2281]

I always thought Amanda had tatoo eyebrows. I'm ridiculously impressed that she hand drew them perfectly all the time.

[@animefan1ification]

that last close up is beauty in itself. it's so beautiful

[@LindseyKateDolbear]

One of those songs where every single line hits home!

[@dioirl]

I know everyone is talking about how this was in LIS ep 4, but like, honestly- I saw this song in the credits and I paused the video and just, "Wait- I know who Amanda Palmer is-" and woo, now I'm here.

[@SilentHillHeather]

Thank you for this song....

[@wilddaysofnoirinspiredbyja8407]

+Wolf interesting - AMAZING fact - this whole music video was filmed on a whim in Newcastle, Australia in between concerts, on a hand held camera on a phone in about 15 minutes and cost next to nothing art is great

[@cascreed6386]

Just got home from one of her shows. Thank you Amanda. ♡

[@maxvandyne3984]

I needed this. Thank you Amanda Palmer.

[@lizsucksatgaming]

Amanda Palmer is my spirit animal

[@mcrladygerard13]

When this came on Life is Strange, I thought my itunes started playing this song on its own somehow,... and then I realized it was in the game... then I couldn't focus on anything.

[@zblackrider]

Brilliant! TY Amanda.

[@kate_numberz]

I just uncontrollably ugly-cried my eyes out at this... resonates with everyone in this world at some point in our lives. So so well done! Thank you for expressing what's hard to put into words, Amanda ❤

[@bramvanduijn8086]

This song makes me want to walk outside and do ... things while being sad. I don't even know what and I don't care as long as I am moving and doing things.

[@pumpkingamebox]

I found this song through Life is Strange, as many others. And I was really depressed at that time. Trying to figure out how to plan my life because all my prior plans went awry in so many different places. And this song really helped me become more confident with myself and hedonism… I can’t be the person everyone, including myself, expects me to be. I don’t want to be that person. I’m quite flawed the way that I am right now, but at the same time, I don’t want to change either. I also understand that such method of thinking can be toxic and egotistical in many situations. But I really don’t feel like doing anything about. If consequences of such choices catch up with me eventually, I’ll just have to accept them.

[@triplem90]

I've listened to this song countless times, but only now that I set out to learn how to play have I actually paid attention to the lyrics. They are so beautiful, and I relate to it so much. I get that with every Amanda song, exactly when it's relevant in my life I understand the lyrics so profoundly. Thanks Amanda, keep doing the great work!

[@screamdeafening]

I adore this song... so many key lines which are incredibly clever and thought provoking, mixed in with amusing familiar comments on what we think we desire.