Marianas Trench - Lover Dearest with lyrics

[@hollyc3213]

Ok so here is the deal. He wrote the song in rehab in an exercise in which they had to write a love letter to their addiction to their drug of choice (heroin in Josh's case). That being said the beautiful thing about music that it can be interpreted differently for each person and it can be applied to one's life as fit. Addiction is a pretty universal feeling and so it is okay to say you connect to it even if you never smoked heroin.

[@sierra8714]

+Crazy Cat Same, but i got dumped by my girlfriend ahh sobb

[@maryramirez5098]

jasonseh you can smoke it and snort it too, but typically people inject it as it is the best high

[@ciaramorris4784]

Thank you for this comment. Like, to me it's really kind of a love song but it has a different meaning to Josh. That's why I love music, and any kind of art, really. It tells a different story for everyone and I find that amazing. :)

[@OrchidBlaze4572]

That's true.(It's perfectly fine until they COMPLETELY change the songs meaning, or deny the artist's interpretation. c:)

[@ryanhenneberger2679]

Crazy Cat bahahahaha you're kidding right?

[@ashleyhamilton2500]

"My tongues turning black, but I'll take you back. You're still the best, more or less, I guess" This is the part that hit me and made me realize this is low-key about drugs and self harm. This reminds me of cigarettes personally, and how it's easy to just go buy another pack, even though you're starting to realize its not the best thing, and there are better things out there. Anyone else?

[@RileyKohler]

Yep. It's actually very high-key about drugs, since Josh wrote the lyrics originally as a love letter to his heroin addiction when he was in rehab as a teen. This can really hit home for anybody with any sort of addiction though, self harm in my case. Josh is really inspiring for me. And for countless other people too, of course. I'm really grateful he puts all of his experiences and his emotions out there to the world. It must be insanely hard to do, but it has helped so many, and I'm just so glad Josh overcame his issues and is still alive today.

[@ezrariz]

dude the song is 100% about heroin

[@M4N1CxP4N1C]

the emotions he puts into this is always fucking flawless..

[@Ihaveaspartanlaser]

Ow, oh my god *looks at wound dramatically* the bastards got me right in the feels

[@C0rvidC0rpse]

+Astra Cobalt JUST a feels wound? JUST??????????? DO U REALIZE HOW DEADLY THOSE ARE? JEFFREY GET TO A DOCTOR!

[@daintybreadfish]

its kinda sad because when i was younger i didn't understand this song ("its so easy to fall back into you" wtf??) but now i do and it affects me so much because it perfectly describes how i feel..

[@katherinebrilowski]

this song speaks close to me... I couldn't figure out why, but now I realize that it resembles me and my self harm. that's the best part of marianas trench songs, everyone has their own meanings hidden in the songs, everybody can relate because the song reminds them of something in their life. this song is about josh's former heroin addiction, but I interpreted it to myself for my self harm

[@agosrolhaiser8907]

"He later went on to go to rehab where he wrote a letter about his drug addiction in which he later turned into a song called "Lover Dearest" Found that on wikipedia, ran to listen the song and now i'm shaking, i have no words

[@trash2318]

*cuts onions* don't worry you can cry now and just tell everyone it was the onions.

[@mia-ip8et]

thx

[@mariabook140]

Thx, needed that😭these damn onions

[@corrinabarnett8226]

Thank you 😍😭

[@ultrneon4673]

I do that a lot

[@woahitsmiko1711]

I shouldn't have listened to this tonight… the tears won't stop.

[@lethalhalena]

Omg hey LOL

[@OrchidBlaze4572]

To just clear things up, this isn't a love song to a person, this is a love song, a parting song more importantly, to a drug. Nearing the end of his high school years, Ramsay developed an addiction to heroin. In previous years, he had struggled with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and depression. He had begun to self-harm at around the age of 13.[3] Due to his drug addiction, Ramsay was kicked out of his high school.[4] He entered rehab, where he wrote several songs, such as Lover Dearest (originally a letter about his addiction), and Say Anything. This is a song about letting go of an addiction, and the doubt and struggle that comes with moving on. The lingering regret, doubt, and confusion that will stay in the back of his mind long after he lets it go and the fine line he stands on, risking coming back to it.

[@ciaramorris4784]

I understand that. But music is ART. And art has a different meaning for everyone. Art is up for interpretation.

[@OrchidBlaze4572]

Dirkjake Is BÆ Yes but art's meaning is interpreted by the artist, it's only up for interpretation if the artist wants it to be..

[@ryelizabeth8082]

The story I heard (about the rehab) was that he had to write a love letter to the drug and I just makes me want to correct people when they say its about a girl. True Trencher Feels right here.

[@OrchidBlaze4572]

Anna The Person EXACTLY.

[@KieraTheFangirl]

+Anna The Person there's actually an interview of him saying he wrote this in rehab

[@queenporcelain3840]

Lover dearest: "I'll just say it" Say anything: "I won't say anything at all" Cross my heart: "Cross my heart and hope to die" Astoria: "Never say die" Me: "You okay Ramsay?"

[@ourlordandsaviourpatrickst6232]

+Queen Porcelain It's i'll just hide it not i'll just say it

[@queenporcelain3840]

AndPatrickWasLikeTHATSGOOOOOOD k

[@ourlordandsaviourpatrickst6232]

Queen Porcelain ...it is? i was just correcting it, no need to be rude. if you don't believe me, just look it up. (or just look in the description....)

[@queenporcelain3840]

AndPatrickWasLikeTHATSGOOOOOOD I didn't know I was just paying attention to what the video said, but about a week after I commented this I realized it was in fact "I'll just hide it" seeing it made more sense.

[@lonelyheartapplaud7992]

He wrote this song in rehab about his her ion addiction he writes a lot of his songs about his past problems

[@dylanarochas7779]

this song keeps playing in my head

[@emily3753]

Dylan Arochas sameeee

[@itsjustellii]

its been nine years and I'm still fawning over this song. It never fails to get stuck in my head and I absolutely love it!!

[@Sarahh3lizabethh]

No song has ever described my inability to choose what to do with the person i love better.

[@4lifenikk]

Most amazing thing my ears have ever heard in my life.. The best voice + Meaningful lyrics= Eargasm.

[@borky1994craycray]

Josh may not know it but the songs he writes speak to people on a level some don't even realize. I've been through a lot in my life and Marianas Trench is one of the bands that can lift up my spirits and help me realize that I dont suffer alone. Thank you guys. Thank you so much :')

[@TheEmilyK15]

This song hits right in the heart.

[@cutielaner]

Almost forgot about this gem, so so good

[@OurTaintedInnocence]

Stay strong and never give up

[@Anya_Tekken]

Mariana's trench has turned into my favorite band. First it helped me to sing how I felt about my eating disorder and now every song that I hear I can relate to it. Marianas trench really helps me express how I feel

[@oliverduncan7563]

..who's cutting onions in here? this song makes me cry every single time i listen to it ;-;

[@brielledartiguenave8752]

+Jasmin Duncan in case you havent noticed Joshua Keeler Ramsay Is cutting onions. Or in other words he opened his mouth again

[@OSCARMlLDE]

+Its Brielle Why don't we back it up there with the vague metaphors and flaunted trivia, buddy

[@JOSHRAMSAY-ek3dq]

when josh was bulimic he was given a assignment from the person trying to let him over come his drug use, the was given the task to wright a poem of the drug of his choice and make it a woman, telling him how he real feels about it, this song was based on it. And us trenchers are glad you listened to marianas trench to overcome your pain, it works like a charm

[@CanadianTrenchWench]

So. Much. Emotion. In. This. Song. There's always been SOMETHING about this song. I heard it, and instantly, it was one of my favourites on the record.

[@samanthaleigh9154]

This song is about his addiction to heroin and his personal problems that he struggled with

[@bethtr1]

This just gives me goosebumps. He is an amazing artist . I never get tired of listening to these guys.

[@Claramata]

This song made me cry the first time I heard it and I still get a little teary eyed every time I hear it.

[@missSakurachan2010]

Wow It's just BEAUTIFUL! It's the first time I can feel this much emotion in a song. It's amazing and I love it! Congratulations Canadians you're the best ;D !

[@miguelangelcosiorangel2617]

People here forgets that you can be addicted not just to a drug but also to a person, that kind of obsession is unhealthy too and that's why this song is so well written, because it applies to both cases.

[@samirah1700]

Every time I hear this song, I just feel the raw emotion behind it. It's on repeat, even if I feel like crying to it.

[@DrayDray72]

When i'm older i WILL learn to play this song on piano.

[@michelleelliott6454]

this song still hits me hard

[@alyssasinclair309]

every time i listen to this song i cry and it gives me the chills. if i just feel like my world is crashing down i just turn on marianas trench and block out the world. this song has helped me get through so much. thank you josh so much or making amazing music that has helped me get through things i though i would never be able to get through

[@shimmershine6902]

I'm trying to reminisce and shit scrolling through these comments, but, like, 80% of them are just explaining the song. I just had to point that out because I find it pretty odd.

[@loraliedwards7137]

Shimmer Shine it's bc they all find it amazing I guess and no one wants the meaning to get lost

[@lydiaJeann6]

Everytime I hear this song, my eyes water up... I love you Joshy!

[@taylorchaulk719]

I understand that he wrote this song in rehab and that it is about drug addiction, but the first time I listened to the song it broke me, mostly because it reminded me so much of a past relationship that was clearly toxic and, as silly as this might sound, I feel like I was addicted too. The fact that I can relate to the words so much really makes this song so special to me. I love this song and band so much❤

[@ItsWatkins]

Seen these guys last year and I'm going to see them again in 2 weeks, can't wait to go and see them. Hopefully they'll sing this song because it's my personal favourite, although I wouldn't mind if he couldnt do it because of what it means to him. I just can't wait to hear his beautiful voice, period. c:

[@MzPunkChik]

this song is one of the best songs on EARTH ! luv u guys keep rockin

[@iamnotthecat]

what I love about this song is that it can have multiple meanings. I know why Josh wrote it and what it means to him, but the beautiful thing about art is that you can interpret it however you wish. To me, it represents that hole that's always looming at the back of my mind. I know it's not good for me, but I wish I could just crawl back into that hole. It would be so much easier than dealing with reality.

[@Rtoulejour]

I still listen to this song whenever I feel like I can't go on. It makes me feel like I've released all the bad stuff and moved on. Love Mariana's Trench!

[@marianastrenchers5569]

I herd this live friday. Probably one of the most intence times of my life. I mean this band means the world to me and just to see them live. But when josh started saying "You dont normally hear this live from us, because its a bit challenging to say" I started to cry a bit because I knew its hard for him to sing such a powerful song ;.; if you ever get to see them live. do it. Its amazing!

[@camigwen101]

This song just triggers something in me, it's just so perfect.

[@baileyann94]

Please don't put yourself down.. You are going to make it through the pain one day and shine brighter than you ever have.

[@skyedvorak3656]

This song gives me chills (the good kind). I love it

[@oliviavoreas6406]

Josh's voice gives me chills of happiness and tears i love this band

[@brittneybergren5249]

Josh Ramsay, You sir are a saint in the music industry. Sincerely, Diggin' every single solitary song.

[@7TimesLuckyVicki]

That one musical artist who makes you feel stronger, knowing they've been through the same struggles as you and have gotten through it with a smile on their face and a song in their heart. They've been through that very same affair with the same 'Lover Dearest' and they've come through it. That one musical artist who gives you hope for a better tomorrow. For me that artist has to be Josh Ramsay and Marianas Trench =')

[@Romanticxfailure]

My favorite song ever. I listen to it like 10 times a day at least. So easy to relate and so beautiful.

[@crazysonggirl]

my mom cried when I told her the story behind it. This song touches my heart in ways I never thought about before I heard it. I've honestly been crying all morning replaying this song over and over again.

[@1wafflepwnfan]

Dont think Ive ever cried this much.. Really great song..

[@florence4155]

You guys are great and it's hard sometimes but u guys help people

[@alyssavasquez4195]

I know you hear a song from the album and say "I LOVE THIS SONG." then you want to listen to another song and you say "no, I LOVE THIS SONG." and it just keeps going and going and going

[@bradleybrewer7249]

A song for my first love. I miss her everyday, and everyday is a struggle not to run back into her arms.

[@ironicyolo4204]

Please tell me how you are doing, I'd really like to hear from you and hear about this. Please know that I am here! :-(

[@marckbrown97]

What happened to her. 6 years on are you okay now my friend

[@sexykatieful]

when you quit, it does NOT mean you are weak, it means your strong enough to let go and face reality, everyone has secrets, the fact you can face yours and admit it is huge, most can not, i believe in you, and anyone else, i've been through hell and back, but guess what? im stronger now. more now then ever, you will get there, his music is amazing and if thats whats helping you, continue to do so!

[@twiheart2011]

When I here any MT music I can feel everything they(mostly Josh)went through,sad,pain,happy,worthless,fear,love,hopeless,everything.I have never felt the more extream emotions,only minor,and I can only imagin what it feels like but they put so much into their music that you can feel their thoughts and feelings!Josh is my role model,not because of the wrong he did but because he stoped it all for the better and was strong enough to stay away from it.He is strong and I love him for that! I LOVE MT

[@BigViccEnergy]

thanks. you're one of the only people who's said that to me

[@shaylaDL]

This song hits home way too hard

[@Defpp]

Yep. Still hits different

[@bobokinisha9844]

Piano :|

[@oliverapuzzo5512]

This video was posted when I was 9. I started listening to Marianas Trench when I was 12. I'm 21 and still going back to their songs every now and again.

[@Safeway4ever]

this is an amazing song! thanks for making this video! haha i love to sing alone!! haha

[@aswdar]

This song helps with my addiction to injection drugs and smoking meth also crack it makes me feel less alone I've been 4 months clean and I can feel less alone with the pain of it so thank you marinas trench

[@bethsunde6931]

honestly, I don't know what I would do without Marianas Trench in my life

[@kishrith15]

Though I know this song is about his drug addiction/self harm...I can't help but feel there is some undertone emotion of him speaking of an older lover as well, one that just won't leave, and he's stuck between leaving and going too. I know I might be reading too much into it, but as said, it's just a feeling...

[@meganthompson5661]

I think he's saying heroin was he's lover.

[@bradleybrewer7249]

Youre right. The lover is heroine. I'm an opiate addict that has been on painkillers since I was 13 for chronic pain from an entrapped nerve. I was abused sexually, physically, and psychologically as a kid, so the pills were that much more. This songs really deep for me. The best way to explain opiate addiction to an outsider is as an intimate lover. The feeling it gives you is comfort and safety from the pain of the world. Its love and acceptance. Its laying in the arms of your lover in a cool soft bed at the end of a long hot really bad day. She holds you and rubs your back. She runs her fingers through your hair. She kisses your forehead and tells you she loves you. That everything will be ok, and you trust her and believe her no matter how bad things really are. Quitting is breaking up with that lover when you know you need to, but you still don't want to lose her love. You never really get over her.

[@kaitl5487]

When he was in rehab one of their exercises was to write a love letter to their drug, and he made it into a song. that's why, it actually is a love letter

[@18ps3anos]

I think that's the point of the song. Many can relate with it without ever being addicted to heroine or another drug of that type.

[@RootBeerWolfDog]

Bradley Brewer That is fucking beautiful.

[@bloodymary5803]

This song speaks to my soul. I've been in love with my best friend for two years and she made me believe that she loved me too. When I finally confessed my love for her she said she didn't feel the same. Now we remained friends but it fucking hurts. Everything i thought I knew is an illusion and now i know that all those magical times we lived together meant nothing to her but everything to me💔

[@crazysingr4ever]

word :') im with you on this one ive been made fun of for most of my life and ive ben there with the cutting thing ever time i listen to them i almost always cry

[@bluedevil251]

I think this is the MT song that I can relate to the most. This and bits and pieces of Say Anything. Much more relatable than all the love songs...I feel like Josh is the only person in this world who understands me.

[@leahsivis1252]

i love song , and i love them thank you :3

[@travelwithcourtneylee]

this song is amazing . if you think about it , josh ramsay has come really far . he had to deal with a heroin addiction , and an eating disorder . im really glad that he got over his addiction , he really is very strong ., and he has so much talent . i think marianas trench are the best band , because all their songs have so much meaning , and theyre just really unforgettable . (: thumbs up if you agreeeee .

[@antoniand720]

This song literally.. No words I love it

[@al3xis777]

I've been clean from heroin for 2 years and 5 months. YOU CAN DO IT

[@timmckay7517]

That's Awsome! I'll be getting my 90 day tag in a few days

[@strawberryspikes]

congrats to both of u on beating your addictions!!! Much love ♥️♥️♥️

[@masonhysteria6692]

Exactly how I'm feeling

[@laLoveRae]

i simply love this song!! It made me cried!

[@Rumhan420]

It's okay, it'll get better. I used to self harm and I just slipped back into it. It's hard, but quitting is so worth it.

[@mkfanatic88]

Story of my life. I can see it going by with every word of this song. I understand it..

[@JonnyD1996]

i really repsect this guy..... writing about very personal things about his life and he is able to tell everyone about his past.

[@AbidingThoughts]

That pales in comparison to what Josh went through, depression, cutting, bulimia, anorexia, heroin, basically all at once, I am so glad he got through it all and has become such a great guy out of it all. MTFL

[@xTaraQuinn]

I don't know why, but this song has made me cry multiple times.

[@Romanticxfailure]

I love this song. Its so easy to relate.

[@musicmaniac1234567]

they're so freaking awesome to the max!!!

[@itzapril5321]

Addictions.

[@mkfanatic88]

Thanks.. We ARE talking again, he's still upset a lot but he talks to me about it now. And thank you for your support. It really meant a lot to me.

[@ButlerinBlack]

*Runs around singing the song. Dose a back flip and starts crying like crazy* Can I have him sing this to my face please!?

[@zalickgarcia4274]

Omg, I love this song, it's so beautiful~! ^~^

[@nerdyasmr3137]

its been 10 years and this still makes me so fuckin sad :(

[@9justkeepswimming9]

I know this song will not mean as much as it does to Josh. But i know alot of us can really relate to it on a personal situation. When i heard this song i was listening to the lyrics and it made me really sad and it made me wonder what was it about and i searched up alot and i fell in love with it more. And it's like we all have addictions and unfortunately some can kill us. It's sad to hear this song but it is my favorite. And everytime i listen to it i think about how i need that razor blade. How i need to stop eating. And seriously this song is just so amazing and Josh did an amazing job. And he always does.

[@ripgloomsville]

Just because the title of the song is “Lover Dearest” doesn't really mean it's about the opposite sex/gender. It is kind of easy to think this song was about a girl because I thought so too at first before I found out the real meaning of this song.

[@OrchidBlaze4572]

It's not about a person in general so why are you mentioning gender?

[@ripgloomsville]

+unstableLoyalty sorry I didn't word my comment properly

[@OrchidBlaze4572]

Mary Anderson Yeah, and it doesn't even have to be about the opposite gender per say either, which was COMPLETELY unneeded..(Even though unneeded isn't a word, it is now, so umm.. deal with it. c:)

[@Kidzwolf101]

woah calm the sass we're all fucking depressed over the song here man

[@BlueStarfan99]

You didn't word this wrong at all, people can interpret and song anyway that they want. You were stating that because of the title, some people think it's about a boy or girl. And it is easy to assume that.

[@zoey8210]

I've been hearing this song since I was around 7 and I finally just realized what it's about and I can't stop crying???

[@SnowWhitesBite]

Agreed!! They are my favorite band.. All of there song are so amazing but this still has to by my favorite one right next to Alibis.

[@shantaya432]

liastening and singing to this song makes me cry..its beautiful but emotional too i can relate to this song..."please don't leave ohh i'm not sick of you yet is that as good as it gets"

[@waqy6]

i cant say i relate, because i dont, but it is possibly the most beautiful song i have ever heard

[@roseplett05]

marianas trench sang this song in my hometown Winkler in 2010 I just found out best thing ever even though I just found out I don’t care if I missed it because I am just so proud of him he either preformed this in a church or at the concert hall which is really small and now he is preforming in bigger cities and stadiums I am so proud of him

[@scarshadowstalker34]

This song is perfect for the people who cut, like me, do drugs, are anorexic, are bulimic, and just can't help but be drawn to what makes them feel alive or like they are worth something. I have to say, all of these things are terrible and shouldn't be done, however sometimes you feel compelled to. I always listen to this beautiful song Josh wrote, and can always relate to a "lover dearest" per se. As many people can. This band might be the best I have ever listened to.

[@iDoAirGuitar]

I heard what this song was about before I actually heard it... and it's beautiful.

[@emilyorourke3104]

I like post hardcore (screamo for those who do not understand), metal, deathcore, etc and I love bands like Hedley and Marianas Trench so shut up about the taste in music it honestly does not matter lol.

[@18ps3anos]

you did not just described post hardcore as "screamo"... *washes eyes*

[@eveautumnlyn]

Lmao sorry this made me laugh bc same and both Marianas Trench AND Hedley performed in my city within the past week

[@quinngracia5998]

ME TOO WOW

[@williegoodrich]

He can interpret the song however he pleases, that's what makes music so incredible. Don't tell him what it means to him. Even though Josh DID write it for his addiction.

[@jackieh644]

Love this song, Sooo much. ♥

[@kikyo1sama]

''i wish we could stay here forever alone....'' :(

[@camhop]

Standing outside waitng for the concert atm. So excited for joooosh

[@AmeliaPond1994]

My best friend from my childhood and also my cousin is lost to the world of drugs and alcohol. I miss who he used to be. I miss laughing with him about silly things. I miss the dreams he had of becoming a game developer. I hate knowing that unless he himself decides to change, no one, not even his mother can help. Please come back home Mahad. Your family misses you. I miss you and we all still love you. We just want the old you back. We know he's still in there.

[@maryramirez5098]

so many connections to this