{{ REACTION }} Tom MacDonald - "Not Alone" SPOKEN WORD - I NEEDED THIS ONE

[@nimjaburtles75]

Dude honestly, I wanna believe both you and Tom were meant to be on this world to work together on an album. Your two minds, plus the right music to go along with the words, you could help so many people. Artofkickz you gotta try and pull some strings to meet up with Tom Macdonald and talk.

[@tallwolf6618]

Just knowing that we aren't alone is helping.

[@nimjaburtles75]

@@tallwolf6618 Very true, but I feel like so much more could be done.

[@tallwolf6618]

Every little bit helps when you're struggling.

[@elizabethluker8356]

Taylor... I have thought that exact same thing!!! Their paths NEED to cross!

[@shovelsdaily2478]

Tom’s Spoken Words are powerful af.

[@angelique7618]

Tom Macdonald has a way with words that speak to us on EVERY level. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Shaggymoore4]

Depression is one hell of a beast but that doesn’t mean you can’t beat it. It’s a long road but with the positivity you and Tom bring to world is going help others. It sure as hell helped me.

[@shirleyphilbrick1135]

Thank you Tom McDonald for sharing such personal feelings and that side of yourself. I respect you, support you, and will always be your fan! And thanks to you too ArtOfKickz,,takes courage to go through the bad times and survive, I know Tom will too. Love to you both. ❤️☮️☮️☮️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@amandaplease3746]

SO NEEDED THIS!!! I started crying immediately! Thank you for your channel. You + Tom MacDonald= Motivational message speakers through music, lyrics. Speaking doesn't quite absorb in my mind, hearing this kind of message in this way. Sticks. ❤

[@tallwolf6618]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this video. I relate to this message 💯

[@allybandy3047]

Pure art from the heart. Love his spoken words.

[@reeeaaalllyyy1534]

I think your really making me realize a lot about myself and my depression, glad you and your channel exists brother.

[@seandan7873]

Tom isn't just a talented artist, he's a movement.

[@jessicadiebold2819]

This song right here is the realest sh!t I've ever heard Tom macdonald is a blessing and a genius he's got a beautiful soul.... thank you so much Tom for this song...

[@elizabethluker8356]

His music is therapy for me!! I feel it deep down in my soul. He is a lyrical beast!!

[@brycethoreson9216]

That last verse had me crying, thank you Tom. I just need someone just to be with sometimes

[@akandex6999]

spoken word is absolutely my favorite type of music. its so incredible

[@tonyrogers471]

Man im struggling so bad right now this was an amazing reaction vid thank you brother

[@confused.-.9206]

Tony Rogers Your not alone ❤️

[@spencermoore7261]

Tony Rogers I'll be there for you 💯👌😊

[@tonyrogers471]

@@spencermoore7261 thanks homie like wise to you

[@dandavis4354]

Me too. Hold in there buddy

[@youniquelyerika7003]

Love you brother. I’m here with y’all too.

[@MrPyro052180]

You know my turn.... I don't typically get emotional as a marine.... But yesterday i was dealing with a brother (fellow veteran) that lost all of his benefits because of his drinking and smoking weed and his wife is now making him choose between her and alcohol.... Because she's not going to watch him kill himself... His PTSD and depression was really high i think we got him on the right track the va accepted him after hours of arguing with them to medically detox then rehab for him.... But i really needed this.... Much love for tom and for you for reacting to this....

[@konradcurze394]

You made the right choice getting him in there. I lost a friend to the bottle just 6 months ago. I hope he and you are doing well.

[@JoshuaC0rbit]

God bless you for that. I don't even know if I should make this comment but three of my closest friends are disabled combat vets and they're just not in good shape and too damn stubborn to use the VA benefits to get help. We as men need to do everything we can to make sure we're not putting a gun in our mouth or drinking ourselves or drugging ourselves to death. the world needs us. Hell the world needs YOU... whoever you are out there that might happen to read this comment.

[@sheldonspence8307]

New to your channel. Your words really put some things into perspective for me. Thank you for that. It's refreshing to see such positivity on here. Your words are very strong and very well received. Thank you.

[@InvalidationX145]

This was heavy... whew. A lot of good stuff in this one, both with Tom MacDonald's words and your thoughts and interjections. Still working on being comfortable by myself, even though it's my preference - and a lot of stuff, from food to sex to drugs, can be used for numbing the pain. In my case, it's KZbin and chocolate. But no matter what it is, even if it's supposedly healthy for you? The mere fact that you're eating, or doing something, in order to numb yourself is poisonous. Some things just hurt more than others. And sometimes, taking something, with the _intention_ of growing, getting better, or healing, and coming face to face with that part of yourself that needs attention, is the key. Like you said, it's the thought and the emotion attached to it that's most important for so much. Finding that which fuels you, and works through the pain or brings in life and vitality, and helps you heal, is what I've found to help up to this point. I'm not 100% yet, but I'm getting there. Hope you're doing good, bro; a lot of us in a tough spot right now with artists like Nipsey leaving us unexpectedly in such shocking ways. Much love.

[@amandahickey5990]

My 14yr old son just hugged the sh8t out.of me and said' moms, you are enough for me and my sister " I just cried and told him on sorry for not being perfect but im trying. He said, mom you don't have to be perfect we love you anyways.

[@aaronwatson9653]

Thank you this man's spoken word is underrated and unnoticed. It's incredible

[@dianeorr8937]

Love how you share life's passion in your REACTION in such brave vulnerability! Tom McDonald sure sparks the heart of hearts where the Holy Spirit can flourish IN US!!!!! Wonderful reaction. You are helping others help themselves with such WORDS of TRUTH IN FAITH HOPE AND LOVE. Gratitude to see this!!!

[@candicebrooks2767]

You’re already doing amazing work, bro. Disabled Vet with PTSD and chronic depression with a TBI here. Seriously, you and Tom have given me a whole new set of glasses to look through! It’s a constant, daily struggle for me, but when I have bad days, I get on here and watch your guys’ videos and it helps get me through the day. Keep it coming!! ❤️

[@sha1tan138]

I used to numb my pain with heroin.I mean thats all did but now ive been sober for almost 9 years.Its hard to stay sober with all the shit that i lived but i go on that path

[@taylorjopson8560]

Love this video. He has a song called the hard way on the album that touches kinda on this too. It’s soo good. This dude needs to be bigger than what he is.

[@hugodantas4538]

Thank you, thank you very much. I am going through a difficult phase, I struggle daily against myself. When you want to die every day alive is a Victory Thank you for making me feel that I am not alone. Salute soldier 🙏

[@ohioanalily]

OMG I missed this reaction woah... I'm so glad you finally did a MacDonald spoken word piece. YASSSSSSSSSSS 💜

[@sean7176]

Spoke words 'Anxiety,' really good one

[@codyjohnson2243]

This is the reason I love Tom Macdonald

[@gamingwolf4669]

the last sentence brings me to tears , out of nowhere ... felt it

[@TheEd8u]

So happy that you bought his album!!! Hell yeah :)

[@dannibellwolf1453]

You and tom are amazing human beings, this is why you guys should meet and talk. Love both you guys

[@bridgetsummerfield]

Try asking yourself to name 5 things you love about yourself. A lot of people find that hard but ask what you don't like about yourself and the list goes on and on. We need to get back to our core.

[@heathertrausch5673]

I'm glad I came across this today. It is 100 what I am loving today. Thank u

[@MrBCKaraoke]

So much truth. As a Counselor I can appreciate everything you said.

[@drew65sep]

This is off the chain good... people don't realize how hard it is to keep that beat going in your head and spit with no instruments like that. Stupid good...

[@bearloh4740]

anxiety and war is coming are my 2 fav from his spoken word collection

[@nobodymandamn4308]

Love the talks brotha, please keep being you always. hope its cool to say, this shit is like a therapy session to me

[@DoomManJJ]

I love all of his spoken word songs

[@uw8ie3roujiw]

Tom Macdonald's whole album is dope. He has music on there he's never released. Tough times, not sure if that's the name of the song but you will know it when you hear it.

[@ryesugarbear2309]

#keeponkickz I have listened to THIS one SO many times! As I watched your reaction, I felt every single word all over again with you! My interpretation of his lyrics was similar to yours, and I related to it very deeply as well. I am so very glad to see YOUR reaction to Not Alone! I'm looking forward to more powerful and meaningful messages from you and Tom Macdonald!✊🙏😌🔥🔥💯

[@girls_game_as_well4397]

An some of use are better off with it. When I was on kepra for seizures I lost balance control to the point I was a fall risk not even allowed to walk across the room of my own accord as well as other side effects. Still had at least a seizure a month. Now I live in a medically legal state. Completely off the kepra no longer a fall risk and no seizures in 8 months

[@JoshuaC0rbit]

Man I'm glad you had a resolution. keppra was awful for me. it made me literally want to murder people. Turns out my epilepsy is not curable by drugs. I'm drug free these days and as expected I have a lot more seizures and a lot more injuries but it sure as hell is better than keppra or trileptal.

[@JoshuaC0rbit]

8 months is awesome. I'm happy for you because I know firsthand what kind of a journey it can be. Broken furniture unexplained bruises blood loss etc it's not a fun time. I only usually have about one big seizure a month these days but that is still suboptimal because it's almost cost me my life at least three times. I gave up driving sold my race cars and I used to actually teach people how to drive fast on a racetrack so that was a kind of a big deal.

[@linzyaz920]

Thanks for this bruh. I appreciate what you said so much my friend. And thank you Tom Macdonald. 🙏❤

[@MrZKR2391]

Please react to the rest of Tom MacDonald's spoken word. Anachy War is coming Screens Anxiety

[@laseanthompson]

Yes!! Anxiety is my favorite

[@michaelgoundie6155]

Hell yeah

[@pokemonprofessor68]

I'm a huge fan of anarchy

[@mikeradu2010]

I relish these days, when u comment on the meaningful (and not just the popular jamz). Man, @ 4:10 when u break it down about how ppl “can’t relate to what ur going thru and the struggle u have within u,” I got goosebumps!! U GET IT - so few get it. Been seein a therapist (what a douche) for over 2 years now bc of something traumatic I went thru not too long ago, AND YES, that’s how I feel. He (therapist) doesn’t get it. None of his words /advice hit home cuz I know he doesn’t get it. U GET IT, and I appreciate ur videos SOOO much bc I see u’ve felt what I felt / feel (different level, different circumstance, I’m sure). And that’s why I don’t miss any of ur videos.

[@artofkickz]

🙏🏽

[@ericmaki6557]

Man you’re so real and that’s why I follow you. Much love yo!

[@chaunceycrosby517]

I needed this today. You and Tom both. My depression crashed into me, out of the blue in the middle of work. But when I got home Tom was there with I wish. I still neeeded something. I say Artofkicks and I clicked, cause you real man and I needed real. Got this.. I am not alone, we are not alone. Man I built this house, but you and Tom have made it feel a little more like home. Thank you.

[@midgardsflame]

Damn it Tom. Why you gotta make me cry?

[@PGHTechGuy412]

Man this was deep... I think sometimes we all need to do whatever we need to do to turn down the noise and do some deep internal reflection to understand where we are in this live and where we are hurt so we can build ourselves up and undo the damage.

[@danbean5536]

Man he’s speaking truth

[@toshabarnes2593]

I bought Tom's album, took ab 5wks to receive bc he cuts them hisself, but it was TOTALLY worth the wait!!! His spoken word "War is Coming" is LIT!!!

[@env0x]

dude you're becoming my favorite reaction channel on here. seriously i'm blown away. keep doing what you do you're gonna reach a million subscribers in no time.

[@gears101]

Brooo , I forgot about one song he did called "Hang On" . That is a song that will really make you think . At least it did me when I first heard it. Brought back some old memories and demons

[@TheOnlyPhysics]

Man your reactions are so raw and real, you really understand these things and take time to process whats being said and break it down and make it personal, i appreciate you man you do a lot of good on this platform and it really stands out! REACTIONS WITH A PURPOSE

[@noahmorris4775]

You speck the words of truth

[@kylehaley522]

Never had a youtube account until you, thanks for what you do man. You're not the only one crying to the sopken word.

[@arianaeyeulo7052]

TRUTH!!!

[@grumpyoldman7536]

Hey brother, and I will say brother....old Army guy here... we always deal with shit....love you #upchurch reactions...but I love all your reactions

[@blxckheart1750]

#RespectForTom

[@blxckheart1750]

ArtOfKicks do you completely respect Tom?

[@edryan3146]

So glad your reacting to his spoken word....some of his best stuff is spoken word...great reaction bro! Keep em coming

[@chrisc187c7]

Great reaction and words of wisdom as always stay strong and on course wish you all the best stay blessed

[@josephadamus9839]

So much respect for the understanding of this video, so many people don't.. keep it up bro, we always have to stay positive

[@brendavazquez7370]

I really love you for being real make me feel like I'm not the only human being that feels and thinks about these things

[@chuckliles4071]

I enjoy your interpretations of Tom's work. I took the deep covocalization as hearing the voice of his own inner demons as he continued to talk over it to drown it out of his own head.

[@gun031]

Thank you brother you and Tom! Need this today!

[@iandaniels4924]

Tom we all family

[@morgan4681]

And this spoken word by Tom never fails to make me cry. Makes me think of myself and my dad.

[@jonathanp5105]

My guy I’m happy I found you on KZbin. Keep ya chin up. Depression kills many people everyday.

[@ryanwatson7509]

We got your back Artofkickz. Much love brotha!! Read a quote that stuck out to me Big Time. The quote is, "I got rid of my excuses, and Found my results"

[@Masterfreak27]

Man its like Tom speaks to you an then you speak it to us cuz some things i cant pick up on or fully understand right away but you always do an then explain it the way you understood it and its like magic the way clicks in my brain after

[@blakewestmeyer2765]

Man, I know you posted this video like 3 years ago, but i am seeing it for the first time now. You are truly a real person! I know how it feels when you are stuck in a precipice of sadness. Everything is relative. When this happens to all of us, is is just Satan trying to permeate your soul and drive out your heavenly spirit. Once you know that, it gives you the ability to brush that shit off and know you stand with the Lord! God Bless You Man!!!

[@gasaiyuno6204]

I feel this song i do feel like i am all alone

[@sarahowen1945]

… so many people are uncomfortable in the silence of their own mind.... Dad gave me some advice when I was young if you can go through life and count your friends on the fingers one hand. you are doing well.

[@pinkytalbert8146]

Dude you keep doing what youre doing, as long as youre doing your best?....thats all you CAN do....much love.

[@riemertenbrink2278]

Great reaction video man, I love this Tom MacDonald joint. I shared Not Alone on FB and some of my friends whom I know have struggled with depression in the past reacted to it because it hits home, it does for me too. Thanks for doing this first reaction to his spoken word joints and thanks for always keeping it 💯 ❤️

[@jamiecouncil4796]

Indeed

[@salahberjawi3945]

Damn bro, that was deep as hell. Deeper than deep bro, center of the earth deep. For real.

[@rainweed1126]

This got me catchin major feels! Mad props to Tom for putting himself out there like that. Fuck I am female and I couldnt do that shit. Been there with you both and I'm still trying to climb out of it. Love and light to anyone who is struggling like this. I am in your corner with you too. If you need me to listen I am here DM me anytime. Blessed Be!

[@patrickdurst3495]

I hang with a group of ~10 guys regularly, have since about sixth grade (~10-15 years of friendship). Our friendship has basically always been about smoking bowls together and getting drunk. I'm struggling, trying to figure out who I am and how I become who I need to be in life, using weed and drinking everyday. This cuts deeper than any blade you can find.

[@baddogcustoms7496]

Thanks man really needed this after a rough day yesterday bout to go watch this again

[@isaiasmaldonado900]

I've been waiting for this one

[@brenbloem5273]

Since you are getting the album you need to react to "the hard way" it's an album exclusive and it's one of his best songs. My wife and I relate allot with that song. And "Hang on" is a very powerful song as well, would love to see your reaction to that.

[@mikelancaster8664]

Love the emotions you share bro. Love your words of encouragement. Keep it up

[@AdrianPlaysAMVs]

Hey thank you for uploading videos, This really helped me today. Keep up the good work!

[@pogboom28t12]

Great video and advice I’m going through hard times and your videos help!

[@CrayzMark]

Damn this was super real. You're a really good guy, and your future is bright my g. Salutes 💯💯

[@KeithEngel]

Castles by Tom MacDonald as well as Hangman, these two have very similar messages as this spoken word.

[@fearyurbackhd3810]

I have to thank you as well arto helping people understand toms message your like a preacher but all jokes aside it is really inspiring to have actual feelings coming out of spoken words these videos help a lot of people myself included keep up the good work for us as well.

[@jdl619]

I fight it eveyday if you have it keep fightin and stay 💪

[@Masterfreak27]

Thank you ❤

[@conniephillips5090]

Love this artitkickz, thank you for this. Love ya man

[@kitkakitteh]

Beautiful

[@Nisi1]

Man that part about the friends I used to drink and smoke with made me think I don't think they're bad people but we really had nothing else in common, no other reason to hang out. I found myself ignoring those calls just like Tom said New hobbies means a new circle to surround yourself with and that does lead to depression cause you lose everyone and now you need to find new people and thats hard Can I request a song? Oliver Hart - Here For You. I think you'll like it

[@ghazialwan8121]

Bless you bro and bless Hangovergang

[@danielmiles5040]

artofkickz this reaction is probably my second favorite reaction you’ve done. This hit home so hard. This past Christmas Eve I found out that my wife had been cheating on me and was leaving me for the guy she had been seeing. The day after Christmas I had to have a multi-level fusion done on my spine. Started popping pills and drinking and smoking weed. All things that I had given up previously for my son. The struggle and depression was very real for me and I almost ended my life. It was your reaction to iamtherealak issues that stopped me. Your words saved my life that day. I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart because if not for you my son would be growing up without his dad right now. So thank you so much for what you do.

[@danielmiles5040]

I hope you actually read your comments so you can see what you have done for my life bro.

[@artofkickz]

Wow I hope you don't mind but just touch me so deeply that I sent it to probably a dozen people

[@danielmiles5040]

I don’t mind at all. I just want it to be seen that there IS other ways to get through life besides the bottle. Prescription or alcohol.

[@dezjusdev278]

I need it rt now. To be held. A hug. Words. Im deeply lost rt now

[@jarrydpretorius7211]

Thank you. I needed this

[@MrZKR2391]

Bro u read my comment thank u I love this song. Let's go!!!

[@schylurhall8285]

You kick ass man love the reactions you should react to his other spoken words

[@kylehaley522]

Hey new fan, I'm sitting here and watching all of your Tom Macdonald videos. Thanks man, you and Tom both get me cuz you get your selves and I love it. I didn't even like much rap until you and him about...a week? Tom came first and then you popped up and I created a youtube just to subscribe and follow and support you. I'm not just a fan I'm a supporter. -You

[@cogar3ify]

Keep your head up brotha. Keep it up