Of Mice & Men - My Understandings

Of Mice & Men's song "My Understandings" comes from their album 'The Flood'. Buy/stream at ofmiceandmen.lnk.to/TheFlood
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I don't mind it,
I don't mind if you're overrated.
Or if you're staring at the edge of the world.
But keep in mind that I'm a sore eye,
with blurry vision but I can see,
yeah it has to be you love,
that I've been dreaming of.
And if we climb this high,
I swear we'll never die.

[@realeyesrealizelies7949]

2022 and I still get shivers....Anyone else out there with me?!?!?

[@yourdemise2824]

right with ya ‼️

[@jeriahpouncil4042]

Lmao my girlfriend in 8th grade showed me this 9 years ago. I still listen to it even though it's not my main genre

[@stevenrodriguez7668]

Still here . Don't forget everyone, take a second to soak in your moments . Because then you'll wish you knew that you were in the good times before they are gone.

[@qweasdzxc913]

From the first 3 sec of the song... the lyrics arent even needed, i just need the song, the rest its in my head.

[@lorenzomendoza1476]

Yuppp

[@smoore977]

Even when my music tastes flip I can always listen to this song

[@sagekg4971]

I agree

[@sidn5790]

Me too!!!

[@janietoocute]

Same

[@VitrescentObelisk]

forreal like I'll just be in the middle of Behemoth and go hey what about this one

[@milner3013]

wait Is that fuckin keem

[@Picklemehweenr]

2024 still getting those chills anyone else?

[@J.rothsch]

And we're still going

[@ieatgarbage4216]

Still here!

[@timmothykelley4524]

The fact that I will never be able to see of mice and men like this ever again makes me super sad.

[@ARavenousChimp]

I've seen them the last 2 years in Toronto, they still kick ass. Aaron does very well doing Austin's parts. I could do without Raad Soudani being on stage though.

[@zachawac]

ARavenousChimp Aarons alright. Its not that they’re necessarily bad now; they were just much better before.

[@ARavenousChimp]

@@zachawac They probably were. I wish I'd seen them with Austin/Shayley. But I didn't find them till after they were gone.

[@andrewvirtue5048]

@@zachawac Oh yeah? then when did Austin leave? When did Shayley leave? huh? exactly.

[@AndrewDorsey27]

ARavenousChimp I’m pretty much in the same boat. I listened to some of their stuff when it was still Austin and Shaley, but I didn’t really get into them until after they were gone. Kinda bummed about that

[@shmiooo]

It’s 2021 and I still get shivers every time I hear this song 💛

[@carelesscrab6599]

And to this day I wish it was longer

[@marceloabilio4358]

Sempre.

[@steveedmondson9651]

This is one of those albums you have to listen to from beginning to end

[@rayanne7365]

Me toooooo

[@theintrovertoddball7463]

Even after 10 years.

[@Nathanthepleb]

Not completely sure why, but I'm really feeling the beauty of this song at the beginning of 2021. I can't believe this will be 10 years old this year. To all the people whose junior high and high school years were defined by this kind of stuff, I hope you're doing well 🤘❤

[@miguelangelacostatorres3163]

yess :D

[@mr.meeseeks7374]

:)

[@kyuketsumaru]

im feeling old already e.e

[@mandiec3149]

I'm in my mid 30's and I've been rocking these guys for ten years now... My 20's were the best for concerts and making memories with amazing people in my life.

[@desacrificial_lamb934]

I'm married and having a daughter soon.. we made it out!!@

[@chrisantonio3553]

It's crazy that such a short song, could be so lyrical, and powerful, and emotional. For so many YEARS I have been hearing this song and it to this day CONTINUES gives me mad chills throughout my body, every damn time. This song, will always be my absolute, favorite song. Ever. And when I meet Shayley one of these days I'm just going to hand him a check, and say thank you for first of all, this song and the rest of his heavenly music, and for inspiring/helping me, to live a happy life, with no fucks given.

[@sarahadora4279]

That's the spirit, bro ♥️♥️ keep allowing for your emotions to be felt, bc that's the only way we can get better bro 💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@withmeuntiltheend]

Those....Vocals...are...............amazing.

[@levilively8643]

It's heavily edited and auto tuned. YOU could sound like that

[@nullnetizen]

@@levilively8643 You're right, sort of. You could create this, and the entire discog of OMAM for that matter. It's not difficult creating. We're teaching dead gods now with what we undeserving miniscule humans have. However, it takes some time to birth it, fear it, experience it, then love it. That's Shayley. You'll never get that, nor his. Peace, if you want it.

[@levilively8643]

@@nullnetizen lol I'm not saying this isn't a good song because I quite enjoy it. I'm just not gonna act like these vocals sound like this live, because they don't

[@5K0PE]

@@levilively8643 Except, he does. Listen, I'm no fanboy, but a little bit of searching on the youtube interwebs does wonders. Weird to claim fakeness when you can literally take 5 seconds and see for yourself. Plenty of videos out there.

[@levilively8643]

@@5K0PE it's absolutely hilarious to me that you tried to be a smartass to prove me wrong when all you did was prove my point even further. He sounds decent live, not like this. You can literally hear the tone change in this song and compare it to the live version and it's different. Also didn't claim this was fake. I said it's edited/auto tuned. It is. So go on somewhere troll

[@isabellawright4478]

Oh his long note gives me chills

[@Rosejessie]

+Isabella Wright (OwlWhisper15) Omg I know right

[@lynnsmile582]

sameeee oml..

[@haniahmed7355]

+Isabella Wright (OwlWhisper15) SAMMMMEMEMEMEME

[@ciscoisaboss]

and the long low note !!

[@laurenmyers5731]

I agree to this day. one more One hit wonders

[@smoore977]

I don't mind it, I don't mind if you're overrated. Or if you're staring at the edge of the world. But keep in mind that I'm a sore eye, with blurry vision but I can see, yeah it has to be you love, that I've been dreaming of. And if we climb this high, I swear we'll never die. thats it

[@flannelgay420]

So short and yet so deep. Thanks for posting the lyrics here!

[@PacMan592]

They're in the description, you wasted your time.

[@smoore977]

k

[@georgecavazos2285]

+smoore977 DAMN hit him with the "k" savage of the year

[@DaltonBennettGamingAndVlogging]

i personally think this is easily theyre best album.

[@trulyloved95]

their*

[@Worldwideex]

"They are best album" lols.

[@DaltonBennettGamingAndVlogging]

whoopsies!! BRING ON ALL THE GRAMMAR NAZI'S!!

[@Worldwideex]

Dalton Bennett OOPS I DID IT AGAIN. CORRECTED YOUR GRAMMAR.

[@pilotresidentdoc]

Yeah, definitely better than Restoring Force #nostalgia

[@IsakiVoelker]

It's amazing the emotion put behind such a simple and beautiful song.

[@emmasexton5354]

I just listened to this I think 10 times in a row. Obsessed with it.

[@disherofpain]

Emma Sexton don't you miss Shayley's voice? He added a depth they'll never get back without him. They used to be SO raw and songs like this, so haunting...

[@Yea-okk]

@@disherofpain miss him so much

[@prestigew0lf]

i fucking love this song, i'm always left speechless i'm upset that the song isn't longer

[@overlordzathra]

Replay button ^~^

[@Sh4dow5505]

you repeat or you tube repeat replays it on and on and on as many times as you want

[@leralle5454]

August Auditores TRUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christophercarrico8107]

Change the speed

[@savannahalexandra1243]

Austin I can't believe you aren't apart of OMM anymore. Hopefully your heart heals because you've healed mine.

[@sharkoween7686]

aww.... that is so beautiful. just like you. don't worry, i'm not some creepy old dude. i'm a young girl just trying to make her way in the world while making people smile :)

[@alexandra_9818]

Savannah Alexandra I know how you feel darling, especially when I found out Austin was baptized over the summer, I was crying a little hearing my first song Second & Sebring.

[@eoinpanda7583]

Me 109 i like your positivity. I love making people‘s days with positivity hehe :)

[@disherofpain]

This was Shayley Bourget singing. I think them losing him was as much or even more heartbreaking than Austin. But now they're both gone. Shayley left because of severe depression.. emotional trauma can be as bad or worse than physical

[@INTERNATIONAL_RDF-D]

Eddie Adams it is. He also is the one who wrote this. And when you can't sleep at night.

[@aliciabrant365]

That perfect moment where Shayley's and Austin's voices collide....

[@VeganBug]

I used to love this band, I come back to this song every time. The flood was their best album.

[@annisoptimistic]

100% agreed with every word

[@Nitro.Z74]

Its been more than a decade Im still here listening to this masterpiece

[@lilypad8612]

I love this song but I so wish it was longer😂

[@cwheels01]

Edge of the World by DayShell (this singer's band). Still not as good as this though.

[@lilypad8612]

+Unerring 01 Ok

[@Athena.r6]

yeap._.

[@Rosaneramoto]

Haha Shit, I remember hearing this for the first time and thought this would be an absolute masterpiece if it were about a third longer

[@jctheii]

Still here after 11 years .. was in middle school jamming this album, buying it at Hastings, downloading it to my Xbox, playing Skate 2, and having this on repeat… i put this music onto so many people in my life from siblings, parents, friends, and the people i met along the way… been a wild fucking ride and it continues. Thanks OM&M especially Shay &’ Austin🙌🏽

[@BBQFarts]

This is one of those songs that needs to be more lengthy...

[@poisenbery]

+Peyton Martin thats exactly what makes it so perfect about it. listen to the lyrics...and just imagine wanting more of something that you can't have "it has to be you, love, i've been dreaming of" but not quite actually being able to have it

[@quirklesshero5009]

+Peyton Martin ikr

[@disherofpain]

poisenbery yessss

[@IamMortui]

This song is so awesome that the 2:33 minuets feel like 2.33 seconds

[@Mg28mg]

This song reminds me of the hardest times of my life but it doesn't hurt anymore...

[@Tozyro]

I literally thought you were a bug in my screen

[@kratikjoshi3016]

It does

[@pdtrv]

Goddamn, it was so good 10yrs ago...still remember lyrics I find it by.🎉❤

[@kennedyelaine6102]

When A Song Sends You To A Whole Other Universe…

[@JamesToilet]

I remember sitting with my sister in 2011 listening to this 😢

[@F22raptor46]

I don't mind it, I don't mind if you're overrated. Or if you're staring at the edge of the world. But keep in mind that I'm a sore eye, with blurry vision but I can see, yeah it has to be you love, that I've been dreaming of. And if we climb this high, I swear we'll never die.

[@skyward7903]

wonderful saying,pal!!!

[@F22raptor46]

+Icy Kumari Thank you ^_^ I love this song!

[@skyward7903]

Stormsquad yeah! I liked it too

[@antonella9380]

Gracias. :D

[@hadesrealm794]

The lyrics are also in the description

[@nOththemoviemaker]

"And if we climb this high, I swear we'll never die." memories

[@CaramelBleach97]

I've had this song on repeat for about an hour help me.

[@vlyssv4294]

I cry during this song

[@semlimitevlogs1347]

+Lyla219 foda! de mais pica das galaxias

[@alecalvarado7682]

Love you bro

[@llamamagaming]

I'm so glad I grew up with this music. And I come back to it still at twenty eight.

[@infamousinferno2506]

This song's title just came to me at random the other day. I was a Sophomore in high-school whenever I first heard it, and wanted desperately to have someone to sing and dedicate it to. I've been graduated for nearly four years now, and I still want that. Now more than ever.

[@stroodge1341]

Hang in there king ur time is coming 🤘

[@nene6276]

I can't get enough of this song, I love it so much and the thing is that I crave for it to be longer so I listen to it over and over again.

[@breadsticked]

over and over, again and again (bmth reference c:)

[@GMC13777]

Shayley left along with the true heart of this band. Miss this OM&M

[@flannelgay420]

Crazy how such a short, simple song can be so complex with the deep lyrics and layered instrumentation. Love it! One of my favorite songs ever!

[@destinyehorn5158]

still watching in 2016 😊😊 all time favorite song!!!

[@shelbytaylor3561]

same!

[@scarecrow7012]

+Destinye Horn Im still listening in 1920, I literally went back in time and listened to this

[@hardcoreownage7341]

+Julius Hackenschmidt (Onyx) If only music in the 1920's were this good.

[@scarecrow7012]

Hardcore Ownage i wish, that would be awesome

[@libbyandandrea6634]

+Destinye Horn I still listen to many bands...

[@SuperElizabethcruz]

I love how Austin is just screaming in the back and you can hear him 💕

[@lialinda123]

really wish this song was longer, this is one of my favorite songs and i think it deserves more recognition.

[@Mushroomi17]

This was my top played song on Spotify for 2020. And I'm not mad about it. Still one of my favorites, shayley’s voice is just so unique.

[@orange87883]

It has been awhile since I've listened to OM&M. This song made me remember why I did.

[@primaj313]

Its so funny how on almost every om&m, bvb, bmth, sws, PTV video or any other band like that almost every comment is an argument on what genre of music it is. Who gives a fuck its good music so listent to it and if u don't like it get off that page and go listen to your music you like.

[@mybikevideos]

you mean on almost every music video on all of youtube lol not just those bands. Even on electronic music like dubstep and drum n bass people are still all arguing over which genre it is... YT comments section just brings out the worst in people unfortunately

[@primaj313]

Yeah I just never listened to that music so I never looked at the comments on it

[@miaallen6161]

It's because people get bored and feel like they wanna voice their completely biased opinions, even though they know they have nO facts to back up their "information" but yet they babble on about nonsense anyway, not that it fucking matters what genre it is (except country, I'm not gonna lie I hate country and I'm being honest) if you like it, you like it. And that's all that matters.

[@primaj313]

right like who cares what genre it is if you like it then you like it.

[@adaangoc]

I fucking love you girl.

[@genesislovera4914]

This song got me thinking so deep.

[@JustStating1987]

I listened to this song driving my son back home from work, he asked "who's that?" took my phone now he plays it for his gf❤ 2024, Yes we still here!!!!🎉❤

[@chimichangagaming8108]

One of the best bands ever love this song I listen to it every day

[@chimichangagaming8108]

ik

[@s01joner]

god his voice... its so good its fucking unreal.

[@emewol8050]

And I have finally met my happiness.

[@dylanaldous1865]

2024 and still one of my favorite songs!

[@xyzdorky66]

If I ever feel down again I'm listening to this and Pierce The Veil. My god they are amazing artists..

[@UhYoUaReDeAd]

Just replaying the shit out of this,while waiting for a new song to be uploaded by them...or just await their album...2 and a half months listening to this..not a problem at all!2 Years now..still feels like its the first time I heard this masterpiece..thank you Of Mice & Men...

[@UltraCitron]

This song solidifies the reason why I miss Shayley in Of Mice & Men. Dayshell is a great band, but this is the band in where he blossomed into what he is today. Much respect, Shayley. You're a tremendous bundle of talent.

[@FISHYSINKSMUM]

If this was longer it would be absolutely perfect

[@btblessed2201]

The Flood is honestly my favorite album by them. It sounds like raw emotion to me and feels so real.

[@annaknyazyan]

2020 i’m still here.

[@jerryfranco1387]

10 years later and it still hits

[@lilwing6969]

And thank you, Topaz, for being my soulmate, for 32 years. Our kids, our grandbabies... God how I miss you. I'll never forget our journey. And now my journey back to you. Thank you for encouraging music in our house always. Happy birthday baby... on what would've been 59 years for you. I loved you at 16....I love you at 53.

[@stevenrodriguez7668]

2023 and this song now gives me an almost intoxicating aura of Nostalgia that makes me wish that you knew that you were in the good times before they've disappeared.

[@lucygiles3337]

2023 and I still get shivers…

[@escuchomusica1104]

One of the most beautiful and powerful songs I have ever heard. I listen to it every night to remind me of how good some songs are. Along with every other song (let's face it Of Mice & Men have never produced a bad song) especially Second & Sebringit is something that will stay with me forever. If only people had voices like Shayley...

[@arielb6032]

This is the best Of Mice and Men offered me

[@adizzle7457]

It’s 2057 and I still get shivers…

[@tacticalespoinagesam]

forever to be one of my fave songs, this whole album has helped a lot over the years

[@alexissmith5055]

ugh dude the fuckin feels are something serious with this song. Goosebumps like crazy everytime

[@rxtr664]

I had their album for a while now and been skipping the calm songs, I wanted to listen to the heavy music. I left it to play nonstop one time, while taking a walk, and heard this for the first time. I didn't understand (or cared to understand at first) the lyrics, but DAMN ! As you've said, Goosebumps like crazy every time I listened to it ! This song became an instant favorite.

[@alexissmith5055]

Ro man the last "yeaahh" that Shayley does is amazing!! That's where I get the goosebumps. I've tried and have come close to getting it...it's hard lol. Instant favorite for me too 😄

[@alexissmith5055]

And the way the song opens...the whole damn thing is beautiful. I obviously can't pick one part 🙃

[@squeegel3904]

couldnt agree more. this and Space left to Grow are my favs. i wish they did a slow ep.

[@alexissmith5055]

Yeess! Of course Second and Sebring is obviously on the list of favs for me...I mean, cmon lol.

[@ernestofigueroa7023]

Theres this girl , that dedicated me this song I cant forget about her

[@55ninjagirl]

shaleys voice is just so beautiful

[@beyoncebonaparte4065]

I've heard this song at least 1,000 times and it will never get old. This is one of the greatest things ever made. Bless you, Shayley... That voice... :D

[@alpay1790]

This song still gives me chills after years, just beautiful.

[@ajstyleslover620]

This song is so good. I wish it went for longer

[@deadmxss]

Coming back to one of my core memories during my teenager days. It brings me comfort.

[@boots5809]

We’re totally there with you! Same here

[@2strokelover93]

Got damn yes to those shivers me timbers!

[@TrishaJanuary]

I miss Shayley.

[@TrishaJanuary]

I love Dayshell. But I like Of Mice & Men better with Shay instead of Aaron.

[@naiteshiyabennett1481]

another one of those songs that needs to be longer

[@nickclifford8793]

Shayley has an orgasmic voice from the soft vocals, to the on and off screams. Even in Dayshell. Perfect example; This song for those soft vocals, and I owe you nothing for the screams. ;)

[@trudanimal562]

Back when I actually cared when they Released music

[@OhNoKira]

same

[@sharkoween7686]

huh? i'm confused

[@stevengray7279]

I think he's making a stab at Cold World

[@sharkoween7686]

oh thanks... if you you don't like specific music then don't listen to it. simple.

[@alexandra_9818]

Me 109 Exactly! Thank you!! I love everything by OM&M regardless!!

[@clan_fraser19]

I wish this song was longer it's so good :'(

[@opiknurrohman1105]

2024 feb' anyone??

[@TheBroskis52]

1:16 oh my. Thats epic.

[@rrhaslett1507]

Cool homey

[@rrhaslett1507]

I'm sad

[@lililiptak7189]

Epic *.*

[@TheBroskis52]

***** Haha thanks. My favorite bands are ADTR, OM&M, MCR, PTV, MMF, MIW, BMTH, and BVB. Also I met ADTR in 2012 c:

[@TheBroskis52]

I might go see Motionless In White in March.

[@0xqueenx0]

So beautiful. I'm addicted to it.

[@TopFloorEricc]

That is one of the best voices i have ever heard. Very unique sound

[@andyrdz234]

yeah this will never get old lol, can't move on from this one

[@jessicaboyd5685]

First song I've ever listened to by of mice and men... I really like this one.

[@ScreechingMelody]

My friend told me that Shayley was a dick. I saw Dayshell live in San Antonio at Lone Star Metalfest and they were just hanging around a tent in the middle of the venue and I got to meet them. Shayley is NOT a dick. He's so nice. I talked to him for a while before crown the empire came on , then I told him I had to go. That just goes to tell you not to believe what other people say about artists, find out for yourself.

[@IamMortui]

You never know maybe they caught him when he was pissed off. You can't judge people on your first meeting with them.

[@dephzilla]

I met Shayley in November and dude, he was the nicest man I have literally met.

[@TheMrlittletooth]

God Of Uchiha Thats very true I met Tom Savini 3 times and 2/3 of them he was awesome but at one time he was really quite a bit rude and he clearly didnt want to talk I of course didnt bother him thats perfectly fine people have their times moments..

[@DDeviled]

He used to have a bad alcohol problem which is the main reason he left of mice and men, he was prob at the bad part of his life

[@IamMortui]

DDeviled No the alcohol problem wasn't why he left Of Mice & Men..

[@francialopez1682]

Every time you think life sucks, remember this song exist.

[@alexandra_9818]

Francia Lopez I feel the same towards every OM&M song!!

[@anarautio]

My love for this song is unmeasureable. This is so beautiful. Metalmusic can be the heaviest and most beautiful thing in the world.

[@artkid122]

I can’t believe I just found this song in 2022. Such a great song from so long ago. Wish it was a bit longer, all the good songs always end so quickly

[@spacesaurus7563]

My parents heard me blasting this song in my room one night and the next morning my mom confronts me and was like, "Could you stop being so emo? It looks bad. Why don't you listen to normal music like most girls your age?" What? First off, what do you consider "normal music" to be? It's my own personal taste, I'll listen to what I want. If you don't care for it, I respect that, but know that it means something to me. And second, just because I listen to this kind of music doesn't not make me emo or goth or anything of the sort. So to answer your question, I would if I could, but I'm not so I can't. Thank you for your support, parental unit.

[@shiannegabrielle8135]

that's so fucked. Fuck what they think and listen to whatever you enjoy listening to. music isn't something that you should listen to just because everybody else listens to it. It's something that is supposed to mean something to you and you're supposed to feel something from it. So listen to whatever makes YOU happy. Jeez, I hate close minded people. this just urks me so bad too, be whoever you want to be/who you are. In the end, all we really have is ourselves, so ignore others. You are who you are. Jesus, I hope you have a merry Christmas. Sorry for my long ass rant. (: 💙

[@spacesaurus7563]

I've been feeling pretty low about what my parental units think about me, so thanks :) I do listen to other types of music, but they don't tend t get me like rock and metal does. They scream for me because I can't sometimes. No one's really been there for me before, so I've learned on my own. I'm still figuring shit out, but music helps tons :) Merry Christmas to you too, and rant away! I don''t mind :)

[@redcraftsmeh]

+Chris Pender respect +1

[@patriciaguitarrosi2738]

+Chris Pender It's good to express how we feel sometimes even if the people around us (parents, friends..etc) just don't undestand it. Be happy for what you said to your parents because that was what your heart want it to say and listen this kind of music doesn't makes you different to anyone else. No one should judge you because of what kind of music do you listen. Be yourself and no a pupet of society :)

[@spacesaurus7563]

Thanks for all the support guys! It makes me feel a lot better

[@ryanmullen483]

of mice and men will never be even close to this good ever again.

[@DRXZThrees6x]

I have never felt like this. Listening to this song made me cry. I found my amazing girl and could not be any more happy in my life!😩😩😩😩😩😩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Izaac3512]

Songs like these from M&M literally sing me to sleep...

[@lyndseyhorrorx]

shay's voice gives me the chills in this song ^-^

[@kisukiGD]

almost 2023 and this song still hits just as hard

[@Pond6]

To me this is their best song. And it's so underrated. It deserves more love than this.

[@Slurpified]

Man I miss the early 2000s. This kind of stuff was so alive. All the band photos and backdrops were so cool.

[@CringeConsultant]

Love this song so much..

[@danhurt5616]

2020 and I’m still here 🖤

[@phillippabundy5059]

Hello, just doing my bi-annual mandatory check in to inform you that this song is still everything and shall remain everything!

[@x_cyberphantump_x]

gives me throwbacks to when I was like 13 listening to this while driving through Big Sur on a foggy day such a vibe still gives me chills

[@epiclyBEANIE]

I love this song it's on my head 24/7

[@zoeyrussell4202]

This song is so perfect c':

[@seanpaul4896]

the beauty of this song makes me cry every time. This will be played at my funeral.

[@acerhythm7026]

They will never ever top this album. Shay's lyricism was literally unmatched by anyone in the scene at the time. Something as simple as adding screams behind shays fucking unaccountably beautiful singing is a kind of artistic move you dont see in metalcore anymore, especially in songs like this.