Of Mice & Men - The Great Hendowski

Of Mice & Men's song "The Great Hendowski" comes from their album 'The Flood'. Buy/stream at ofmiceandmen.l...
I met a guy with some coins in his can,
his face was weathered, dark and sad.
He looked up to me and asked something I'll never forget.
He said, "How can you smile with your lips
wrapped around a loaded gun? How can you smile?
Look at this life, is this all we've got?"
And my reply was quick,
read this book, you were meant to live.
It all means so much to me,
but note what's written in red, it says...
It speaks of hope, trust and love.
The fear of never being good enough.
We were all made the same, I know it's tough.
Please don't give up!
Don't speak that way,
cause I won't allow you.
You're too young to live this way.
Just close your eyes and see the true meaning.
You're too young to live this way,
just look around and see that life is beauty.
How can you smile when this life is all we've got?
There's no hole inside, no time that's long enough,
That can be saved or healed, there's nothing that
can't be covered with love!
Don't speak that way,
cause I won't allow you.
You're too young to live this way.
Just close your eyes and see the true meaning.
You're too young to live this way,
just look around and see that life is beauty.
This world is not, this world is not
my home, I'm just passing through!
There's hope, there's love, I know there is a void.
There's hope and there is love,
But there's no void that can't be covered with love!

[@Alesanahxc]

This band truly believes love can do anything. I find it hilarious that people hear it and think devil and demons. yet, every song by them is so inspirational and moving.

[@nicj.tessier1689]

Actually OM&M's most favorite song (Second and Sebring) off the first album is about Austins mom dying when he was young with the same disease he has now, that's why he had to leave the hardcore scene. Just about of INFO for ya, but yes all OM&M's songs have some type of positive message behind them

[@Jacob-ht7im]

This is why I love OM&M. It's not Satan. Its PASSION. The raw emotion you feel when you just want to let loose and scream what you feel. Might be angry, might be happy. Everyone screams.

[@iwishtobetexan6060]

This one is about the Bible and Jesus. The words in red are Jesus words

[@SoloKyoto]

"Read this book, you were meant to live It all means so much to me But note what's written in red, it says... It speaks of hope, trust and love The fear of never being good enough We were all made the same, I know it's tough Please don't give up" Is referencing him telling a hopeless man to read the word of God and to especially take note of what is written in RED, the words of God himself! I have a hard time trusting in modern Christianity but the message is clear and carries more meaning than most could imagine.

[@Alesanahxc]

@@SoloKyoto ty for sharing

[@fallahkhan3483]

We need this kinda metalcore back. We need this version of om&m back. This is literally passionate music.

[@OnTheBackOfBullets]

Even when I was an atheist, this song made me actually tear up in private.

[@butterflyjar829]

the chrous makes me feel so much better.

[@artardFTW]

lyrics hitting hard tonight

[@Mermerschannel1]

the lyrics mean so much to me

[@jadeeanne1102]

amen

[@hadlockscatsbury564]

I love the part were it mentions the bible.

[@deadinsideemokid2274]

me too

[@mst1438]

Dead Inside Emo Kid your name is same

[@deadinsideemokid2274]

what

[@EmbersIgnite3836]

For those who don't know what the lyrics mean. Austin met a homeless guy who was talking about no hope in life, but then Austin told him about the bible and I'm not sure about the words in red because I'm not religious, something about hope and love going by the song.

[@caitlinirelan5641]

In some Bibles it has Jesus' words in red so you can tell them easier.

[@EmbersIgnite3836]

Ok thanks I wasn't sure

[@greggoesrawr212]

and he never actually met the guy he just wanted to tell a story www.altpress.com/features/entry/track_by_track_of_mice_men

[@jesskarma2740]

In most Bibles, anything that Jesus said was quoted with red ink. The "most important words" in the bible if you will.

[@poisenbery]

in a lot of modern versions of the new testament, all words spoken by Christ are written in red text

[@iliana7110]

"We were all made the same, I know it's tough, please don't give up!" That will be my senior quote.

[@mariapanczuk5355]

The best senior quote ever

[@mr420quickscops2]

Dont say that in todays world, it will make you a bigot racist

[@MrSteve574]

"i read a book" was it of mice and men?

[@MrSteve574]

..

[@brytoon817]

Alexia Carlile cx indeed, i see what was done there, very clever (≧∇≦)/

[@itspousseynotpussy3314]

Nope it was the bible.

[@memequeen1435]

+Bry T naaah, it's the Bible.

[@MoshingSailors]

This band has saved my life countless times. The songs are have meaning, they are everything to me. I don't know what I would do without them. Austin, Alan, Phil, Shayley, and Tino are my heroes.

[@poisenbery]

The grace of God, and your own will to LIVE have saved you

[@onlinecreations101]

Forever my favorite OM&M song.

[@leralle5454]

I don't have one fav song from them,ALL OF THEM ARE MY FAV!!

[@paulinaschmitt]

+Maryam Qayyoom yeaaah same!

[@Blackandpurple1000]

Austin speaking to is 'kids' " Don't speak that way cause I won't allow you"

[@SWIFTBRATZ]

No I'm not crying- ..Wait..yeah no, I am.

[@raeannemasching9792]

Same here ;-;

[@morsalo123]

Such a beautiful story being told in this song.

[@justsomeguywithkaminasshad7145]

a song about meeting a guy with some gorgeous tits. sad indeed.

[@theemitt4658]

"Don't speak that way, cause I won't allow you. You're too young to live this way"

[@tylerpeters6272]

Wow you can read and write

[@theemitt4658]

+Tyler Peters oh?

[@JosephBarner-um3ni]

tyler peters actually he mastered CTRL + C then CTRL + V with some quotes. Dildo.

[@BaleighAwsomeness]

God, this song :)

[@alessandraleigh9919]

I wish austin the greatest recovery from his struggle with marfans. I cant imagine how hard it was to leave omam. We are still here austin. Be safe.

[@RonnieStarr67]

"This world is not my home, I'm just passing through." I'm going to tattoo this! This song, this fucking amazing band keeps me going.

[@LambMoo2]

This song is absolutely amazing though

[@animegurls1204]

The FUCking lyrics man! It makes me very happy!

[@RainbowSkillz]

Nearly brings tears to my eyes, this song was just what I needed to hear. Powerful lyrics, I'm trembling.. :') If Hendowski does exist, those were memorable, legendary words. Life is beauty. We're just passing through in this world.

[@morsalo123]

He does exist, he is a good friend of Austin's. Most of the songs in The Flood was done in Hendowski's house. That's why the song title is dedicated to him.

[@TheShinigamiProject]

Just....just these lyrics man. It brought me to tears one day. I love EVERYTHING about this song and band! And the bass in this omg //v// So epic! ~♥~OMAM FOREVER~♥~

[@erichasalazar5140]

They're just amazing and the lyrics OMG

[@Roxas3510]

Shayley's voice is so unique and great, I'm gonna miss him.

[@chloecontreraz9610]

Anyone still come back to this album and wish Austin was back 😔 he was one of my biggest inspirations and still is. OF MICE & MEN has really changed my life for the better and has made me see so much within these years #StillListening2021

[@nicholasc.3928]

Same, his time in OMAM from their self titled to Restoring Force had a huge impact on my life. Will never stop listening to OM&M ever. Their new stuff is good, but their self titled through Restoring Force is my favorite era of OM&M. (:

[@Core_guy]

​@@nicholasc.3928 Facts

[@hansolzy]

Damn this band used to be so sick

[@JUST2y]

still is

[@weeabootraplord5654]

@@JUST2y Wrong

[@JUST2y]

@@weeabootraplord5654 still is as in these old songs, not the band itself

[@raydog_97]

Hansol This Band is still sick

[@raydog_97]

I wanted Austin out of OM&M way before his health got worse. After Shay left I wanted Austin out as well cause for one they were a great duo and two I just didn’t like Aaron and Austin as a duo at all but I did like Aaron by himself in Jamie’s Elsewhere so I was hoping someday he would take over all vocals and it finally happened.

[@DarkBeastOfCookies]

i'm supposed to do homework... but how can i with such epicness at my ears...?

[@taeyaplatt1649]

I enjoy Austin screaming ♥️♥️➰😍

[@Niallhoranlover1359]

shay's vocals give me goosebumps c:

[@ASpieth19]

I wish they still sounded like this.

[@mikinzymckee8212]

where has this song been all my life ♡

[@ipreferthedair145]

Right

[@adamcarter143]

+mikinzy mckee on youtube

[@negaativ3sl0th63]

+Adam Carter +rep

[@lotso6390]

The Great Hendowski a day keeps the depression away.

[@atreehouseofpancakes]

Just got 'This world is not my home, I'm just passing through' on my shoulder

[@FireFistAce111]

I've listened to om&m for a while and I've also listened to this song for a while. I'm trying to fall asleep so I put my playlist on shuffle, and I skip an ad. While the video buffers I wanted to see what song it was and I read "The Great Hoodini". I hate my life.

[@H.E.M.]

I miss shayley and his beautiful voice and Austin’s badass screams

[@generalgrievous9877]

I see you everywhere bro

[@XxMetalPrincess27xX]

First time listening to this song! This represents my life in sooo many ways. Along with a lot of other people's lives. 'Don't Speak That Way, Cause I Won't Allow You. You're too young to live this way. Just close your eyes and see the true meaning. You're too young to live this way,just look around and that life is beauty' I think this will now be my new thoughts towards life. SEE THAT LIFE IS BEAUTY!!!

[@metalcoreislife1896]

Chorus is so good!!

[@Jp-yt1xi]

my dad is a preacher yet i write this music and sing it, he is understanding for the most part, but the music he listened to his parents thought the same of its just a repeating cycle.

[@UndeniablyME247]

I'm so glad I found this, it keeps me going day to day. Of Mice & Men (along with many other bands) give me hope that life gets better and I need to stick around to see it. Thank you. Thank you so so much.

[@leralle5454]

Such a meaningful song!!!!

[@stephanieresendiz1779]

'Don't speak that way cuz I won't allow you' omg

[@ChromeSkeletons]

I'm an aspiring lyricist and this is definitely one of the top songs on my list of songs I wish I'd written, the lyrics are so powerful. I only wish one day I can write songs as good as this.

[@Tywuhh]

2:35 Pumps me up every time

[@TheLightningGurl]

I bawl like a baby every time i hear this song 3

[@isabelinna1712]

Amaba esta canción con mi alma... Aún Lo hago, la voz de los coros siempre me encantó :'D

[@VainAttempts]

I am enjoying the music. I'm pretty sure I had a smirk on my face while typing up my previous comment.

[@DrummerNate121]

Shall never be unheard from this day forth.

[@3FrolickingUnicorns]

This song. I have to thank them for this song. I was sitting here not to long ago, around 10:00 (easern), and I was thinking about suicide, but then thought about self harm. I've been 4 days clean from self harm now. This song came on and I just stopped and cried. I was really close to getting out the blade but I didn't have time to because that song stopped me just in time. Just, ugh. I love them so much.

[@ExplosiveLlama]

Best song lyrically on the whole album.

[@Ral15rok]

It's songs like this that I LOVE! Instrumentally hardcore to the bones but with a relevant message!

[@taylormore4875]

"I know it's tough, please don't give up." Without those words I wouldn't be here.

[@BeastGamer297]

This is the song that gave me the strength to save myself. Thank you Austin.

[@SWsnowblower]

I don't know about the rest of you, but I like these guys because I can lighten up a little from Job For A Cowboy of Veil of Maya. This is relaxing to me haha

[@Cocopuff12453]

The feels. I love this song so much ;~;

[@Chupamafeble]

It's funny because sometimes i'll listen to this band because i'm mad for whatever reason and i want music to reflect it. then i listen to this and i have never been more happy. This is one of the most positive songs i've heard

[@hall0wedbemywrist]

Finally an OM&M video with Austin´s face and not Jerry Roush!! You have no idea how excited I was to notice

[@RisetheDead88]

Saw them last night... best damn show ever

[@noreallyitsfine]

This world is not my home - Awesome lyric. Also tattoo on his chest.

[@Rng_Onedr]

This song has been one of my greatest inspirations.. it will continue to be too because of the message it brings. Remember there's nothing that can't be cover by love

[@kaination]

THIS IS THE BEST SONG EVER. IT HAS THE BEST SONG NAME EVER.

[@SleptwithShayley]

Exactly why I love Of Mice & Men. Their lyrics mean the world to me. And aw I miss Shayley

[@courtc8488]

This song gets me... the feels man.

[@juliaadams729]

You can not tell me that these lyrics don't speak to you... If you don't understand them. look them up, you will not be dissapointed

[@morgannora]

Julia Adams

[@poopoo427]

this song haves the most meaning

[@nathanlay5750]

That bass 🔊 👌

[@aureliohernandez4948]

the drums and guitar in this song complete with shayleys voice is just undescribable

[@prayforthesun]

This song speaks to me. I'm really not in the best position in life, but the past couple of days, this band has been giving me hope and I've been happy. I'm going to listen to them every day until it heals me.

[@ventor11225]

Best lyrics of a metalcore song I've ever heard. Not to mention great musicians. These guys are gonna be legendary.

[@ThatYellowPokemon]

This song got me over my suicidal depression. I owe OM&M my everything.

[@beaglemonster]

i feel like this song is tlking directly to me..

[@WoWDanae]

When I first listened to OM&M's album, The Flood, this song was always my favorite. At first, I never really knew why. I just liked the sound of it. And then, when I read the lyrics, I started crying. Because I've struggled with suicide for so long and the lyrics make so much sense now. Of Mice & Men.

[@yelirmae]

this song means so much to me

[@JetPoisonMCR]

I think that this song is actually beautiful, I saw it last night live at the beacham in Orlando, Austin said to look at the lyrics, I just read them and wow. I don't care what people say, Austin is such an inspiration, really all of them are.

[@Tyus_Townsend]

I love this song because it save me from selling my soul to the devil back in 2016.

[@ForeverxDagora]

This brought me to tears. Beautiful

[@yungMajin909]

That base is still nice ever since i herd this when it came out in highschool.. Dam where have the times gone

[@taylormore4875]

This song has been on repeat forever.

[@sinister.srt8]

this band helps me through everyday life.

[@lena9724]

I know OM&M for a long time but today I listened their all songs and their lyrics are so meaningful and powerful.

[@ZombieBillieJoe]

although im not religious, these words hit me in the heart because no matter what theres words in the world that can help you, no matter who their spoken by.

[@NickMarengo]

this is by far the most underrated song. it is (lyrically) the most powerful song that they have made, by far.

[@Elliesaurxsaysxrawr]

soooooooo excited for their new album!!!!!!!!

[@Samo_Adams]

Beautiful Lyrics!

[@mistakenpersona8153]

Will always be my favorite.

[@KingDreamville]

Been a fan of the band for years and I had no idea what the song meant but when I looked up the lyrics i found a new love for this song.

[@cosmicdissonance9888]

Still just as brilliant, if not more, than before imo

[@saltzhxc]

I have "Note what's written in red" on my right forearm. I'm getting "This world is not my home" on my left forearm soon!

[@hell-is.digital]

You're too young to live this way, just look around and see that life is beauty. This world is not, this world is not my home, I'm just passing through~ Dem lyrics ;-;

[@KayDBurgundy]

This song saved my life so many times!!

[@angelofwar9223]

Great song

[@boxcutterbetty-213]

Such a beautiful song I dedicate it to a wonderful woman I met when I was down and out she wasn't doing much better but she had a beautiful outlook on life and gave me her words of wisdom and for that Wanda I luv you and really truly hope your doing well you beautiful being 💜🖤💜🖤

[@xaxsimplexescapex]

i love the chorus so much

[@enchantedpropaganda]

Omg I remember how much I loved this song

[@endlessdigital]

beautiful lyrics

[@Partyfoul321]

This is my first time actually listening to this song and listening to the lyrics. This song has such an incredible meaning. Great song.

[@Kammithegreat]

I got goosebumps..

[@hahahahahahahaha1241]

this song really gets to your soul.

[@Vashtorical]

cannot be unheard

[@SoloKyoto]

"Read this book, you were meant to live, it all means so much to me but note what's written in red, it says. It speaks of hope, trust and love the fear of never being good enough we were all made the same, I know it's tough please don't give up" Very powerful words that a lot of people have heard but very few have understood...

[@DanielSkates567]

So, I actually purchased this album. I'm in fucking love with it. Of Mice and Men never fails to impress me. The ENTIRE band is superb.

[@gabythaloozer]

I have always loved this song, but its never stuck to me so much like it has the past couple of weeks. This song just makes me so happy! :)

[@TarynGoesRawrr]

I love the bass in this song, Shayley is just utterly amazing, austins screams cant get better. this album is just so good~

[@OMGItsB3LL4]

I love you so much Shay. 💜

[@Natsumi170]

I love you so much Bella. 💜

[@OMGItsB3LL4]

Spread the love. (>^.^)> 💕

[@cookiemonster01234]

Bella Candamo I need some love too:(

[@OMGItsB3LL4]

(>^.^)> 💕💕💕💕

[@cookiemonster01234]

Bella Candamo Thank you