Rachel Platten - Bad Thoughts (Official Music Video)

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Bad Thoughts by Rachel Platten
Produced By: Rachel Platten, Jason Evigan, Gian Stone and Nick Lee
Written By: Rachel Platten, Kyan Palmer and Nick Lee
Video Credits //
Written by: Rachel Platten
Directed by: Jade Ehlers & Brooke Harcrow
Director of Photography: Gabe Kimpson
Production Coordinator: Izzy Lux
Gaffer: Zach Garcia
1st Assist Camera: Tony Hart
Best Boy Grip: Caleb Czuszak
Wardrobe: Cristina Acevedo
HMU: Lyndsey Zavitz
Assist MU: Scotia Boyd
Production Assistant: Ari Arroyo
Video editor: Zoé Kraft
Colorist: Jade Ehlers
PA/BTS: Nick Whitmill
Red Light Management: Jared Rosenberg & Ashley Arendt
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LYRICS:
Breathe in… breathe out… (spoken)
Can someone tell me I'm not going crazy
the thoughts in my head make me hate me
Maybe I’m too far from saving
Can someone check that the room isn't spinning
Seems like the oxygens thinning
The monsters in my head keep on winning
I’m bigger than the bad thoughts
I’m better than the way the way they make me feel
I won’t let the bad thoughts take the wheel
I’m bigger than the bad thoughts
I’m brighter than the light they’re trying to steal
So why do they feel so real
Breathe in… breathe out… (spoken)
Sometimes I don’t like the cards that I’m handed
Life can seem too hard to manage
I’m proud of myself for just standing
When light feels too real that the door shuts on reasons
Voice in my heads preys on my biggest weakness
I count my breath 1, 2, 3 , 4
I’m bigger than the bad thoughts
I’m better than the way the way they make me feel
I won’t let the bad thoughts take the wheel
I’m bigger than the bad thoughts
I’m brighter than the light they’re trying to steal
So why do they feel so real
When I know they’re not real
Breathe in… breathe out… (spoken)
Just cause I think something don’t make it true
Been here before but I’ve gotten through
Maybe not now but I’ll be okay soon x2
I’m bigger than the bad thoughts
I’m brighter than the light they’re trying to steal
I won’t let the bad thoughts take the wheel
I’m bigger than the lone nights
I’m brighter than the light they’re trying to steal
So why do they feel so real
I know they’re not real
Bad thoughts aren’t real
Imma be alright x24
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[@KentLongaker]

65 years old grown man in tears. Wow hit home. Thank you

[@darrylcarter3691]

Please give this girl a Grammy.

[@Mushroom321-]

Yes!!!😲😼✅️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@saylergirl23]

I know right. Hell she deserves it especially for this song!!

[@HilaireChristelleMarie]

Discerning ABC Grammy to amazing Rachel Platten and the rest with the money along it all for everbody

[@craigmichaelcurtice3013]

All she did was saying I'm going to be all right 5000 times Oliver granted I'm going to check it

[@ovalattitudefromouterspace8106]

if this was MTV days and all that evil was going on you could buy on cd and played on tv ... I would have been listening to this and finding Jesus.

[@drschafer95]

Just discharged from the hospital for dark thoughts. This video should be played for the patients. Positive message. Thank you from my heart.

[@AussieGirl_12]

Heart hugs and wishing you positive thoughts … I’ll be playing this to my thoughts and I hope you can too 💞 all the best

[@Mushroom321-]

Glad your out ! 🎉🎉

[@meganrob8928]

Keep moving forward. Think positive thoughts and please know that you are loved.

[@user-mb3sl4qh8v]

That's so true. I also deal with dark thoughts and this helps me a lot

[@kayallen5494]

Mental health RN here, can confirm! This is absolutely something I would play with my struggling patients ❤️

[@eleftheriapanayiotou4586]

I feel like some artists release songs for the fun of it, whereas Rachel writes them to truly help people in need. What a genuine kind therapist 😇🙏

[@MaoucheNacera]

This artiste is a masterpiece. She deserves everything .

[@zakattak167]

Military veteran here. All I can say is so many of your songs resonate with me as I'm dealing with PTSD. Thank you so much for putting these out.

[@angelaaleman7787]

@zakattak167 I'm just another fan of Rachel Platten, like yourself - just wanted to tell you thank you for your service 🙏

[@nuelasii]

Thank you so much for your service ❤️

[@zakattak167]

@@nuelasii as I heard recently...you were worth i5

[@KelseyMau]

Military wife here, dealing with ptsd from losing my husband 3 months ago. I needed this song, exactly now

[@XLilly30X]

Thank you for your service 💙❤️❤

[@brandonmartin5667]

RIGHT ON TIME!!! BIRTHDAY IZ THE NUMBER SIGNED

[@stocktonperry6172]

I love this song. Stay strong everyone. Platten' is underrated. ❤

[@blazingdance3612]

Wow, lately her songs have spoken to my heart. As a person who struggles with overwhelming intrusive thoughts, this song is very comforting. I always told myself I was better than what my thoughts told me. But they were so .. real, that I stopped trying to be better, and just kept moving on in life with these horrible thoughts in my head. I have heard songs about thoughts but Rachel, your song opened up that door I needed. I thought my thoughts were making me a bad person but listening to this song showed me how real bad thoughts are for everyone. I don't feel so alone when I listen to this song. Thank you, Rachel Platten, I am grateful for your song.

[@gggiSamanthagtelertrimtheIHare]

Wish people in my life would know how hard I work on just staying alive

[@nadiadamaso_]

sending you love dear, your worthy of so much and you matter!

[@nadineobviously5878]

Same

[@annajustice7620]

never let the emotional body drive the car.. emotions come and go...let them pass like a wave..just focus on breathing.

[@StephanieVeeMusic]

😭😭😭 THIS is what should have billions of views. We NEED this song, this message, this voice. God is surely all up in this. Beautiful. 💜

[@mariadandrea2703]

This song help me a lot when I have bad voices come in my head and when I need a little push to get those voices out of my head

[@MZmuda5]

Why does every Rachel Platten song bring a tear to my eye? She's so powerful.

[@medeeaandrus2866]

God Bless you Rachel ❤

[@dawnscarce2467]

Thank you!!❤

[@mihracgungor7202]

Please give this girl a Grammy

[@louismat319]

Lately I feel her music is more written for healing than a Grammy. I love it!!!

[@karengeorge8067]

Which is exactly why it deserves a Grammy.

[@Louamberelise]

I just heard this gal sing this song. She explained it was written because she went through Postpartum depression. My youngest daughter went through this any this song helped me to understand what my daughter went through. Thank you for writing this!!

[@greggp3935]

for those of us who survived the abuse as children, the bad thoughts are what our abusers inflicted on us. I was abused from age 3 or 4. That is how I know how real those bad thoughts seem like they are real. Self-discovery, long distance cycling and my brutal discovery that I was never alone led me to discover what self-confidence, esteem and respect are. To those of you who cry when you hear this song; you are not alone' it was never your fault, and it is okay to challenge the bad thoughts with truth and your inner strength. You can stand, you can defend yourself and you can learn to smile, and you can love and be loved. I am proud of all of you. 60-year-old retired military survivor who learned that I could stand at age 50 here.

[@KaitlynSimonXX]

I love this

[@irishshane1]

I have always had a crush on her. She is such a beautiful person.

[@evelynnicolesoriano7732]

This song was literally made to embrace those in their darkest moments. This helps a lot

[@brandonmartin5667]

FOREVER AMEN

[@ThinksFarToMuch]

I am having a dark day and that song really is helping. Thank you Rachel.

[@JamesPero]

The timing of this release is crazy. A little over a week ago we had to say goodbye to our eldest cat who had been part of the family for nearly 17 years, days later we had to do the same with my brother-in-laws dog, and Monday I received word that my career coach/co-work of the past 6 years passed after a heart attack. it's been a rough 2 weeks. Thank you.

[@RafaPaffile]

Awesome job! I hope the ones in need found it 🙏

[@millarchang1430]

Who else breathed in and out with her 🥹==>>

[@Mushroom321-]

👋🏻😃 me!!!!

[@jessicaann682]

I did!! Beautiful song

[@martinmwendo423]

And held the breath too

[@joetawan2408]

The lyrics , piano, & voice of her, such a beautiful combination & i can say that so touching...She deserve A Grammy

[@bobrueland]

Wow, I'm in awe. For anyone who suffers from mental health issues, this can be a hard message to convey, but so necessary and important. Everyone has "Bad Thoughts" now and then, but for someone who is depressed, those bad thoughts can be literally be the difference between life and death. Rachel, thank you for this song. It truly is a gift. Just beautiful. May God Bless you.

[@TheHealYourHeartCoach]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Amen

[@SpurCoyote]

Thank you for this. Depression is a daily battle for me. Thank you, Rachel, for this song.

[@michellecoleman1627]

This song hit home for me had me an tears 😭 I know I’m not the only one suffering from PTSD she’s related to so many of us in the world 🌎 she’s a gift and a blessing she did that ❤❤❤❤

[@jennyjas3551]

She took her pain and turned it into something beautiful. Into something that people connect to. And that's what good music does. It speaks to you. It changes you. You are Amazing just as you are, more beautiful than you can see. You are my Inspiration and Motivation. Love You Rachel.❤❤❤

[@albertrolon2898]

If this is the REAL Rachel Platten, I want to say THANK YOU. This song really means a lot as we all go through things.

[@fandmmaytorena2249]

Rachel, you are amazing, there is no song that you make that doesn't come from your soul... you are a beautiful human being. I admire so much your gift, your sing with a beautiful heart and voice. I constantly fight my thoughts and I look for God and beautiful songs like yours to renew myself. A big hug.

[@TwoRiversPartners]

This is beautiful. Thank you for being a mental health advocate by telling your own story.

[@pamelam974]

Wow!!!! 💕💕💕 Such a Beautiful song!! You nailed it on how so many of us feel! The things people silently go through, those bad thoughts... THEY AREN'T REAL!!! 💕💕💕 I'MA BE ALRIGHT!! 💕💕💕 WE are All gonna be alright 💕💕💕 Thank You for such a beautiful creation! 💕💕💕

[@BeautifulDisaster3]

This song came at the perfect time. It’s like it was made for me. Thank you Rachel for being the voice I needed to hear, instead of my own bad thoughts.

[@sillyfunfrog]

Rachel is pretty much my therapist. I saw her live and I love her so much! Thank you so much Rachel for helping me through my hard times. You're such a blessing. ❤😭

[@imtiffanyzach]

God sees you Rachel, I know how you feel. I struggle myself, I’m praying for you sweet woman.

[@bassoonspoon]

I just discovered this song last week. It means everything to me. It’s my new life anthem. Thank you Rachel.❤

[@hayleywalkeranimalart2107]

This song is simply stunning, I struggle with PTSD + panic attacks and this song helps me get through them. Thank you for helping so many of us with this song Rachel. It means so much to me listening to this song and just knowing I’m not alone ❤️😊🙏.

[@samanthaivyyyy]

This song is perfect for Mental Health Awareness Month. Thank you for this beautiful song.

[@Andrew.Theodore]

I have OCD and deal with severe intrusive thoughts. I can not even begin to tell you how much this song means to me. Thank you for writing such a beautiful song and being vulnerable enough to share it with us. ❤

[@Emma-py3si]

RIGHTTT??? oms ... I was like ohhhhh I have those hahahhaha.... also OCD is a mother trucking pain in the booty...I'm very sorry you have to fight w it... but btw you're winning 💥

[@unfamiliarme97]

“brighter than the light they try to steal” ❤🎯🙌🏾

[@iain_moss]

one of the most important songs ever written. Thank you Rachel for putting all of yourself into this song, and kudos to everyone involved in capturing the emotions of panic attacks so accurately in the video! this song is going to be therapy for so many people (myself included over the last half hour!).

[@patochiboumoka_9747]

you gave to all the mental issues people a song to cry on, thanks you soooooooo much

[@annababar39]

Why is she so underrated?!!!

[@peacerepi]

Why are Rachel's song lyrics always deep and touching??! I really like her songs, all Rache's songs really beautiful 😣💞💞♥️

[@amigasi]

A big THANK YOU ❤

[@sd4016]

I have had bad days, but today was one of the worst. I opened KZbin, the first video I see is this one❤️

[@BATZ7_Swiftie]

I absolutely love the song but can we talk about the camera work? Absolutely amazing at the end how the light comes in and the camera starts moving more. The combination of that and the amazing lyrics has me in tears, absolutely beautiful 💗💗💗😍😍😍

[@Heartandsilliness]

Thank you.Thank you, for putting each of our “BadThoughts “ in a song that helps to heal our hearts 💖 our feelings be spoken and be sung and be experienced in our actual body . ALL of us have bad thoughts . We need to love that sameness that each of us have. -until we do it won’t be equal - it’s a 🔥 until we get there, people ARE suffering unimaginable horrors. …… but it’s starting. That is something to hang on to. No one is better than another, we are the same and yet each of us has our own, specific role and value to society. - Sonia

[@sheryleevermaak6607]

This is deep and real and raw and just rips into your heart and reverberates until is silences all the little voices.

[@Ryuusankai]

I love that more artist are doing songs spotlighting the struggles people go through with mental illness. It's sad that people still don't talk about this serious problem because they don't think anyone will listen or others will downplay it. This song is absolutely beautiful and gives such hopeful vibes.

[@user-mb3sl4qh8v]

I didnt realize this just came out. I deal with bad depression and every rachel plattens song helps me so much. Specially this song is like therapy for me right now

[@Paul.D27]

Simply W O W ❤ Rachel is so underrated it should be a crime!!

[@faizmazli9110]

Thank you for this masterpiece Rachel. You deserve a GRAMMY for this😍

[@nurselunbunny]

I was about to make the greatest mistake of my life today... then I realized, it's not worth it. So thank you, this song spoke to me. There's always light at the end of every tunnel. Hang in there...

[@maddie3395]

😭❤️‍🩹🙏

[@AUTOBOT78-rf4nn]

My grandpa passed last year and we're selling the house I grew up in. Some days it's really hard not to drown in the sea of sorrow and depression. I like your song, It's a sweet reminder that everything is gonna be ok. Who else cryed the first time you heard this song?

[@jordanarredondo6361]

Hugs ❤

[@karengeorge8067]

Each time I hear it bc it reminds me of someone I love with all my heart. ♥️

[@rebeccamason3868]

This song showed up when I really needed it. Thank you for your beautiful music!!!

[@anniefilion6826]

Thank you ❤

[@everutherford2820]

Struggling with bad thoughts at the moment this song is helping me get through them

[@sebastianraerae]

There is so many singers that deserves more recognition.So good message she leavs f4 help people..well done Rachel!

[@user-mv5vu9ly1c]

I just watch Rachel performance on “Live With Kelly And Mark. This is so beautiful! ❤I have that Lump in my throat. Love❤

[@meryljoyyandan8087]

Your music makes all my bad thoughts disappear. Thank you for your beautiful music. You deserve so much more.

[@vascanj]

That was beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏 Thank you, Rachel.

[@maegansmith2687]

Wasn't going to click on this in my suggestions (I was looking for some Rock/Metal music), but so glad I decided to. Beautiful.

[@brianafreestone3609]

Rachel, I've been a big fan for a long time, but this song is next level. Your artistic genius combined with such an important topic for our world today... 🤯🥰 May this song be hard across the entire globe! Thank you for this video, it's perfect!

[@devanshikhanna0511]

Beautiful song with a powerful message. Thank you Rachel 🤍

[@Mushroom321-]

Another MEANINGFUL, relateable song from rachael!! 🙀🎉🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jjesseeliza0527]

I went through an emotional abusive marriage. This song speaks to my soul so much. Makes me feel not so alone in how I feel sometimes. Thank you for this song. Truly life saving! ❤

[@c.l.bailey4256]

Wow I’m crying. It’s been a tough year and this made me feel not so alone. ❤

[@brandonmartin5667]

AMEN 3:26

[@whitecrow1949]

I have gone through very dark times. I still struggle. At the worst of times, your music has been a help for me. ❤

[@Flutetastic.]

Every one of your songs brings a tear to my eye Rachel, you are so incredibly talented! You are my fav artist xx

[@loveroflife3647]

Thank you so much for making this song lately i have been having bad thoughts that I've never had before and this helps to know i'm not the only person in the world going through this.

[@luciaromeo7079]

Rachel the truth is that I really understand the importance of the song and why You wrote it because last year I was overcome bye a very strong anxiety attack and the song helped You admire You Rachel You are great person❤️❤️

[@sscoutistaken]

I'm glad you're still around

[@amangogna68]

Great song, amazing singer and piano player ! ❤

[@MajorGummie]

You are the light, thank you for this song. I just shared it with my wife

[@tinarogers9060]

I just stumbled across this song wow the words are so powerful. I have been there. I've had those thoughts in my head. I've had every thought in my head imaginal. They are not a good friend they're not a good companion they are not good. Your words are so powerful thank you for your testimonial song. God has the right moment the right time to show is these things. And even though I say that I've been there. I am no longer there. There is light at the end of the tunnel where there was all darkness. Just breathe and know you are bigger than all those thoughts. But there's someone that is so much bigger than all of that. God! I love your music

[@erikdohme1097]

Thank you. It’s been a Hell of a time these last 2 years after coming home. This song pulled me from my headspace for a minute.

[@Editahqueenbae]

Much love from uganda 🇺🇬❤ dear Racheal. Thanks for the beautiful song with a beautiful message. Be blessed

[@maryreynolds5310]

Rachel, thank you for this song! 2nd to God first in getting me through, this song is a beautiful reminder ❤️ Your voice is so very beautiful..like no other!

[@hydsNphoebs]

we need rachel platten to do a uk tour♥️

[@gabsneidom3100]

thank you, rachel. thank you.

[@CocoStrong]

This goes SO DEEP. Today was a good day for me and I am happy right now. But now I sit here and cry because just the last weeks I felt that. I struggled. I still struggle. This song hits so HARD. Thank you for that song. Truly thank you. I will sing this and take this as my healing song. ❤

[@sareenfatima6114]

An underrated gem artist 💎👑

[@nao119]

Rachel, I love your soulful songs.

[@jcpt8365]

OMG! This is me! You are describing my bad thoughts! Thank you so much Rachel, I truly needed this! I do breathing exercises and meditation and that helps manage the situation! Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@NnekaOchonogor]

Absolutely beautiful lyrics. Perfect time for a perfect song. Well done, Rachel x

[@gwendixon4171]

4:15 Whew! Listening to this song is like giving birth!!! And as a mother of three, giving birth is a beautiful blessing! I love you @Rachel Platten and your amazing singing mission, orchestrated by God!!!🙌🏾🙏🏾😇🩵✨🕊️💫

[@JonathanZJX]

Happy birthday, Rachel!

[@misslainy1]

I just happen to catch you on Kelly and Mark this morning...you have a fan in me! Absolutely touching, I love your voice, excellent writing and performance.

[@doublezzranch849]

Emotions felt at your weakest moment...Untill you realize how AMAZING you truly are ❤ Absolutely beautiful song, thank you

[@tvbrain22]

i have never related to a song so much in my life . wow

[@lpschick7237]

Been in fire/ems/911 since 1995. If you only knew the things I’ve seen, heard, smelled. PTSD & mental health are real. I have my “dark days”. Those are days I just need to be alone. To do or not do whatever I want. Maybe it is watching mindless tv all day in my PJ’s. Maybe it will be me & my doggie snuggled in bed. Maybe we go out for a drive or just sit in the sunshine with our eyes closed. It is easier to feel alone when these darker or harder days are here. But sticking it out, pushing forward & making it to a new day is the ultimate accomplishment. Beautiful & real song. ❤❤❤ Those out there….you are never alone!!!! Even though it may feel that way YOU ARE ENOUGH & YOU ARE LOVED ❤

[@alenavargas8235]

Thank you for this song Rachel! You did it again just like with "Mercy" . Ive loved listening to you for years now. Can't wait to hear more!

[@josh_dat-guy4891]

Mega love from Africa Rach...Zim to be precise

[@jenmurray381]

Won't let the bad thoughts take the wheel.... This song is absolutely amazing if your struggling listen to it on repeat it will help you just remember you are strong ❤️