Sanders Bohlke - The Weight of Us

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Written by Sanders Bohlke and Chris Keup © 2009 Sanders Bohlke Music administered by Kobalt Music Publishing (ASCAP) and Grantham Dispatch/Chrysalis Music/Some Kind of Music (ASCAP)
Recorded, Produced and Mixed by Jeffrey Cain
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[Lyrics]
there are thieves who rob us blind
and kings who kill us, fine
but steady the rights and the wrongs
and bathe us in innocent songs
I'm not ready
I'm not ready
for the weight of us
for the weight of us
for the weight of us
for the weight of us
for the weight of all of us
there's a cold heart buried beneath
and warm blood running deep
and secrets are mine to keep
protected by silent sleep
I'm not ready
I'm not ready
for the weight of us
for the weight of us
for the weight of us
for the weight of all us
time has come let us be brave
time has come let us be brave
shake off all of your shame
time has come let us be brave
time has come let us be brave
let us be brave
let us be brave

[@codycoleman6318]

Im not ready For these kind of feels

[@Cinnaschticks]

I'm not ready For adulthood

[@wittyshenanigans1302]

I’m not ready For a kingdom heart attack

[@notklouds-3177]

Im not ready For taxes

[@potato8186]

I'm not ready For highschool

[@charlie-yp2oq]

I'm not ready But let us be brave I take my sword and shield, as I fight for my life know full well I shall not survive the wrath of the fire. "Let us be brave" I cry out, as I take my last breath and become engulfed in flames.

[@decoart22]

" Time has come, let us be brave". Hit´s me right in the heart.

[@marmi7754]

Exactly

[@julianzabala9010]

specially since it said before "I'm not readyyy..."

[@sealine22aj]

*Listen to Keaton Henson - You Don't Know How Lucky You Are*

[@nicolepownall9151]

decoart22 Same.

[@fantasticlycan8648]

Especially when you are picturing the Swiftpaw map in your head.

[@niamhgavin1402]

The Vampire Diaries lead me here, but I'm so glad because now I have been introduced to the chilling, beautiful world of Sanders Bohlke.

[@user-mg6fb7ix1q]

Sameee

[@mochababieee218]

Same

[@HH-xj8nh]

Same!

[@IART3M1SI]

I’m from Swiftpaw

[@eldricmatthias7964]

me too how i miss those days

[@user-ft6ex1ww8o]

Came here from I'm Not Ready - Swiftpaw MAP and honestly, I'm crying.

[@sourlovee33_]

Same.

[@nelaward1063]

SAME!!! Especially at the end where it’s all quiet after he died and it’s all like “ time has come...let us be brave” 😭😭😭

[@cubaku]

Yup. Poor Swiftpaw. And Longtail...

[@SourGrapesandParmesan]

I loved it ❤️

[@sylvurrlights]

I did too, did not expect that addition to my playlist

[@CorleytheCantaloupe]

"I'll do it. If that's what you want."

[@sealine22aj]

*Listen to Keaton Henson - You Don't Know How Lucky You Are*

[@sarkirdo980]

*listen to Keaton Henson - You.*

[@soniaarjumand8953]

"It's what I want."

[@mallorysaiz9005]

Damon is daddy material

[@AYOCIG]

Fuck damon

[@rileyporter2799]

"there's a cold heart buried beneath the warm blood"

[@yellow.3182]

one of my favorite lines :)

[@Bioskye]

I love that line too

[@allreminiscence]

This was on grey's. Miss Cristina and Owen so much.

[@dariettaiazzolino1958]

allreminiscence me too

[@atheris1641]

Sameeee

[@florencia8515]

So much that it hurts!!!

[@Vibez_marii]

Yes!!

[@miissraiinbow]

Owen was/is the worst! 😭

[@Sanne_Sanne]

This song deserves so much more credit.

[@ninamonaby]

FOR SURE

[@AnimalLover101195]

this song heavily inspired my novel that I actually named after this song. After two and a half very long years, I am finally finishing up the last chapter. Edit: I finished it today!

[@phantomglasses]

_Definitely gonna check that out._ Just gotta find a way to pay for it, RIP.

[@ugotjokes2011]

I love to read I will look for it tonight

[@threelittlebirdsart9353]

A HUGE late Congratulations! That's amazing!!!

[@amarylily]

Congrats!!!!!

[@sosh3296]

Congratulations

[@SlothsAreFunnyAndCreepyLooking]

That Swiftpaw animatic was good! The song mixed with the story made me tear up. It’s always nice getting introduced to new music through stuff like that

[@mmlilia647]

0:33 the transition from the violin choir to the single guitar feels like and perfectly conveys the feel of leaving a crowed, loud place and finally hearing the silence and the voice in your head.

[@jesussaves21]

God bless you

[@ferdayasar2269]

I am not ready for my final exam I am always listen this song when studying

[@lucas1500]

lol

[@passetmemorrii9315]

Um ok

[@p1nkclouds_]

sister same

[@floraheart5424]

did ya pass?..

[@ferdayasar2269]

@@floraheart5424 unbeliavable but i did it.ı am an offical architect ;)

[@silversoda2]

Okay, I cried. :') I can't help it! I'm thinking of Warrior cats and Gravity falls and it just poured out of my eyes :'))

[@Izka007d]

TVD forever

[@kalabray9218]

Izabella so true

[@nocaed]

There are thieves, who rob us blind and kings, who kill us fine but steady, the rights and the wrongs invade us, in innocent song I'm not ready, I'm not ready for the weight of us, for the weight of us for the weight of us, for the weight of all of us There's a cold heart, buried beneath, and warm blood, running deep Secrets - are mine to keep protected by silent sleep I'm not ready, I'm not ready for the weight of us, for the weight of us for the weight of us, for the weight of all of us The time has come, let us be brave The time has come, let us be brave Shake off all of your sins The time has come, let us be brave The time has come, let us be brave Let us be brave, let us be brave

[@brendanajjuma3571]

My first time to listen to this song was in vampire diaries and it literally stuck me in my soul.

[@APE_FIST]

Literally? Like, Sanders Bohlke poked his finger in your brain?

[@brendanajjuma3571]

Brain no. Although a heart would a good assumption!

[@user-mg6fb7ix1q]

Same

[@lilli6659]

An animatic about Swiftpaw brought me here.

[@doublespecs]

Same

[@cas4018]

Same, same..

[@sourlovee33_]

Me three.

[@sourlovee33_]

Me too! (Or four)

[@Cinnaschticks]

I came from a M.A.P. about Swiftpaw. ^^

[@nicolepownall9151]

“The time has come. Let us be brave.” That gives me goosebumps.

[@Frechts]

I am not reaaadyyyy Hit´s me right in the heart.

[@serendipityxo]

this song always brings me to tears. Honestly one of the most beautiful songs in the history of music.

[@lucyscookingchannel5275]

Ya

[@marybendall1101]

I’m always so happy when someone talks about the song and the feeling it evokes. No matter how we got here I’m just glad we did.

[@ohbaby47]

*This song gives me Vampire Diaries Vibes* *Does anyone else watch vampire diaries?*

[@HH-xj8nh]

Yes. That's why I looked it up. Heard it on vampire diaries and was trying to tell someone about the song.

[@herminiolucena4035]

Meeee! I watched it twice!

[@lydiatheblondie6554]

It is from TVD 😆 best show ever no one can change my mind 🥲

[@Justyouraveragechaosenjoyer]

Everyone else - Vampire diaries! M e - uh swiftpaw

[@Zer0FoxxGiven]

Same xD

[@reelreel1309]

Yep true

[@atheris1641]

Nah I’m here for greys anatomy

[@elenav.4507]

@@atheris1641 same :(

[@v3onicauwu648]

Same bro same

[@starlosa]

How to tell if there’s a warriors fan in the room: Play this song and see if anyone cries

[@IART3M1SI]

SWIFTPAW NOOOOO

[@zachonthenet]

i'm in this comment and i don't like it

[@envy4768]

haha yeah, i get so sad every time I listen to this song just because of that pmv. poor Swiftpaw :(

[@charlie-yp2oq]

MMMMMMMMMMMAAGAGAGGAAGGA

[@pumpk1n_f0x]

poor Swiftpaww

[@marcelobacelar1722]

Swiftpaw ma boy

[@marylogan9985]

👍👍yep

[@loannyreyes8463]

I'm the only one who is crying?

[@iladjia]

yes

[@gods1hell1spawn10011]

The music though is just 'alright' if this makes you cry then man, if you listen to my music you would die. lol

[@daminijaiman3328]

Fumetsu no Jutsu Very "subtle" self promotion right there

[@stephanieguzman]

+Fumetsu no Jutsu Different things speak to different people's hearts

[@gods1hell1spawn10011]

Damini Jaiman If it serves you sure.

[@rebekkamarteinsdottir7584]

OMG I'm literally crying right now. Thank you TVD for everything. 😭

[@user-mg6fb7ix1q]

Me rn

[@SanjanaAhmed3527]

first three seconds started crying miserably

[@mistikalnawe]

perfect on a late night when you can't sleep. #tonight

[@oliviatilleman8055]

i'm not ready to sleep

[@kaitlynnparke2808]

such a beautiful, soul crushing song. Chewed on my heart and spat out the pieces.

[@lucilletavy4367]

✨🌅

[@anackrkic3263]

I listen to this song every night before i go to sleep. It's perfect.

[@filizkeskin266]

the vampire diaries ❤❤❤ I love you stefan , elena and damon

[@hannaparker22]

love & honor & TVD scene of elena & stefan :)

[@analiseyeeting]

dont forget damon ;)

[@SanjanaAhmed3527]

Those 11 people who disliked the video: i ask you what more perfection you ask from the world. Sanders Bohlke deserves more attention.

[@sophiestinson3875]

thanks TVD

[@saabirahvenson4392]

Love and Honor got me here

[@karinagomez4971]

saabirahvenson same lmao

[@zakaryhudson]

That's where I first heard this beauty of a song too :)

[@0ddlyAn1mated]

This song is magic....and beauty. It makes me cry. The Swiftpaw MAP made really great use to this song. It also made me cry ToT

[@LenainFarbe]

This song will always remind me of the biggest heart break I've ever felt. It was in 2016... 5 years ago now. But the person that stepped out of my life that year has been a part of it for 12 years... Now in almost 2022, we still have the same friend group so we see each other sometimes... Now it's okay but the worst thing is, the person now behaves like nothing has ever happened.... it still hurts

[@meganoakley4481]

This song always makes me cry, soo good

[@iinaisrandom]

i brought myself here xx

[@ClownCatz]

Swiftpaw map people?!?

[@reelreel1309]

Crystal støne15 yesss

[@marylogan9985]

Hecc yes!

[@fantasticlycan8648]

I actually only know a lot of songs because of Warriors maps.

[@vultureculture6]

@@fantasticlycan8648 me too

[@IceStormGale]

A beautiful Fullmetal Alchemist music video made by Viinurify brought me here. :')

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

I agree.

[@artificialtearsband]

It's Dev got a link to it?

[@starrified1]

4 years later I listen to this song again. I never forgot the melody.. In these 4 years I have suffered a lot.. Time has come let us be brave❤️

[@empyrreann]

I lost my cat, Chico, almost a year ago already, and this song reminds me so much of him and it brings me to tears every time I hear it

[@noniekangas3142]

The Swiftpaw MAP made me know of this song. The song itself made me love it. Now my own imagination made this Gawain’s theme song. And now I love this song so much. Edit: So I’m the only one who thinks this could totally be Sir Gawain’s theme song? Okay? Okay........

[@hannahboalt1410]

Nonie Kangas you're no right! This is totally Gawain!

[@buka.a]

Stuck in my head since I heard in on The Vampire Dairies. Just finding it now

[@seelenbalancedarmstadt3733]

nothing brought me here except the taste for good music - and well yes LOST!

[@Kyriiah]

I'm so glad this was featured on TVD soundtrack, otherwise I'd never have found it

[@lucyscookingchannel5275]

Is anyone else here from the Warriors map?

[@tigerpeltofwindclan8431]

I am!

[@PlumeOnyxlgdc]

I am me too! ❤

[@oliviatilleman8055]

I came from a Swiftpaw MAP.

[@fantasticlycan8648]

ditto

[@daniellecarlington4338]

I love his music! Anytime, I just need to de-stress after a crazy day, I listen to this entire channel. My favorite song, hands down is "Nearly Summer".

[@fernandadennis1562]

Thank you! Just discovered "Nearly Summer" from your comment. I'm in love with it! ^_^

[@amandajosefin]

A Frary (Francis and Mary from Reign) playlist brought me here. While the subject is up, watch Reign it's so good and just perfect

[@ilovelivelaugh143]

YESSSSS! and the characters are perfect

[@paulasupernova2656]

omgs the ending 😭😭😭

[@lavandermarquez5240]

27 years old and im barely starting to enjoy what ive been missing a long time. Vampire Diary's brought me hear. Just merely herd a single note nd i knew this was a song worth looking up

[@aimeethrone43]

This song is so beautiful, I can't stop listening to it

[@EHairBall]

For the people that doesn't know the meaning to the song I will say it right here, or at least what It seems to be. The song seems to suggest that there are people who do harm and it seems the person is not prepared to deal with the weight or responsibility of facing these challenges. "the time has come, let us be brave" can suggest that it is time for the person and most likely other people to confront these challenges and be courageous. Which personally is a amazing message. Love it Sanders. :)

[@cas4018]

Who else is from the warriors cats Swiftpaw Map? That map was amazing, just like the song.

[@araccoonwithalaptop8637]

Everyone, it’s great to come from MAP we enjoy and animatics, but what it does to the song is that it almost excludes it from anyone else wanting to use the song in there own animation bc people are going to be like “ew! You copied so and so!” Even though the topic is way different. It also doe isn’t give enough credit to the artist who made the song. Certain songs were made for certain soundtracks, then it’s ok to say “this was an amazing soundtrack for this movie!” But saying your here from an animatic over and over and can annoying at times. Love what you want to love tho! I just wanted to mention it here bc I saw it a lot.

[@leafkitten2302]

Raise your hand if you came here from I'm Not Ready! (the Warriors MAP)

[@sourlovee33_]

*raises hand*

[@Cinnaschticks]

This is the closest to raising my hand I can do in text form. ('-')/

[@sourlovee33_]

@@Cinnaschticks Lol!

[@AKA.CrystalStarTheFox]

✋

[@eliasukule1862]

I remember grieving my dad while listening to this song. It had been over a week and I hadn't really cried until I burst into a stream of tears as it hit me while listening to this.

[@sugaryheart6667]

Usually listening to this gives me the feeling of wanting to cry. Anyone else? ;-;

[@brendanajjuma3571]

This song has just the right instrument in it. They are moving, The guitar and drums are my favourite...........!

[@sprumontadrien2247]

Vampire diaries saison1, CD2, ep7

[@kajalmakhijani2066]

Thanks

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

Such a great song which comes from a great movie I think! "Love and Honor"

[@crowwasher]

Am I the only one who came here from the Swiftpaw map? ;-;

[@reelreel1309]

SaraPS meeee

[@sourlovee33_]

Meeeeee threeeee!!

[@rizenvi]

DUDE YOUR PFP also me

[@fantasticlycan8648]

No, you are not.

[@daviddubose2754]

Love and Honor brought me here.. good movie

[@ariannanicholson5383]

I found a swiftpaw from warrior cats version of this!

[@GamerGaleOnPC]

As a 17, turning 18 in a few months. if people had theme songs, this would be mine. I'm turning an adult soon, going to college, looking for a job/career. AHHGGGGGGGG I'M NOT READY!!!

[@3amproductions575]

an amazing Marvel tribute brought me here

[@julianzabala9010]

ha me too! by theresoxfan?

[@3amproductions575]

Yes! Love that channel!

[@julianzabala9010]

Firestark yeah those vids are epic!

[@julianzabala9010]

oh wait i just found out i saw a video from agentsofvidding its cool too

[@EditforGod]

+Julian Zabala : Have you a link of his channel ?

[@testchannelnamechangingsoo1160]

this song hurts me more than i want it to. way too much nostalgia attached to this song aaaaaaaaaaaaaa-

[@StarlightShiver]

Am I the only one who's here from the warrior cats Swiftpaw MAP? (edit: I guess not XD)

[@justjoomoo406]

PastelCherry I was looking for this comment

[@StarlightShiver]

The Great and powerful Joomoo well good job, you found it :D

[@passetmemorrii9315]

No. I got attached to the song and came here

[@wittyshenanigans1302]

No chu ain’t fam

[@StarlightShiver]

~GamingNeko~ ey good to know 👍

[@hexstorm4816]

Anyone still listens to this beautiful song in 2020

[@kassdubois]

this song is on my fiction i love it so so much i cry everytime :(

[@bridgetm6124]

I have never heard another song like this. It's so beautiful!

[@jessicadaveiga5982]

C'est super beau.

[@abigailmckenzie4834]

this song never becomes annoying, wish there were more like it

[@chillymornings]

The SwiftPaw Warrior cat nap brogt me here.

[@GwenMarsh]

Beautiful song, beautifully sung. So much weight in the lyrics and cuts straight to my heart and soul. We all carry out own personal 'load', so we have to be brave, we just have to.

[@TwilightxPotterGames]

The beginning of Damon's humanity

[@windish1176]

My oldest brother is moving far far away, my other brother will leave in the next year or two, my sister plans to leave next year, then it’s just me- alone- it’s kind of hard to grasp that for me. I honestly wonder if I’m ready, if I’m not- what do I do? This question won’t stop bothering me, and hasn’t stopped for about two years now…

[@nexoriginal6897]

I just gotta say. I love this song. I'm here cause of Vampire Diaries (ofc) and the song combines me and give me feelings for stuff I thought I didn't have. But I gotta say the music at the start... That's what really gets me going. I'd like alot more of that.

[@misscolorful16]

i've listened to this song so many times but it never gets old

[@Hyena_Heckler]

Any body came from the Swiftpaw map?

[@sourlovee33_]

YAY! Me.

[@fantasticlycan8648]

I did.

[@moomoo8623]

What’s swiftpaw?

[@kellybaxter4182]

Such a beautiful song ❤❤

[@SuperAlly]

Warriors brought me here

[@reelreel1309]

my bean

[@crazytiger37tiger94]

RIP Swift Paw

[@SKMAYO_OF]

So deep this song ... i dont understand why Sanders has just 6k subscribers... this is real music... just feel it... i use to listen to this song when my heart is suffering... the vampire diaries brought me here by the way...

[@gloriasolis3386]

I love this song🎶 the First time I heard this song I died!!!!😂👌 I had to hear it again!!!!🎶

[@lydiatheblondie6554]

Bruh ok, so I’m in highschool and taking cosmetology, and the teacher got a speaker and told us to give her a list of songs and I put this song and my best friend told me it was depressing. And yes maybe, but it’s a classic song and from vampire diaries and it makes me feel so emotional. And I was hurt :/ 😂✌🏻 If you are listening to this song you have immaculate taste

[@charlie-yp2oq]

When you end a good book series: I'm not ready When you know that you must move on, and start a new book series: Let us be brave

[@Lisa_nia2]

Why doesn’t this comment have more likes 😂🤣😭

[@almaa5863]

this song is beautiful im gonna cry

[@yeetezbeetesyouhavebedefet1457]

Is anyone else here from Swiftpaw map?

[@reelreel1309]

Lps twinkle Productions me

[@marylogan9985]

Yep

[@aprice0508]

Just discovered your music recently, and I LOVE it! I have listened to this song on repeat for over a week now. I'm addicted.

[@junebug1039]

Such an underrated song

[@123avela]

My heart brought me here

[@brainhermanda611]

Anyone here from Swift'paw's map?

[@passetmemorrii9315]

Brain Hermanda Yeah!

[@reelreel1309]

Me.

[@graceconcannon3437]

I am!

[@abuanon7153]

Yeah rip my bro Swift

[@tangledupvideogames]

Duh! I had to after crying about it!

[@brendonmcdaniel9774]

My fiance started watching the first season of The Vampire Diaries episode 45 I got hooked this is where I come into play

[@MEugeniaLaRocca]

Definitivamente

[@insolencestar]

this song changed my life. i was in a really shitty relationship with a manipulative and an extremely emotionally abusive person and hearing this for the first time in some stupid playlist changed how i thought about it. i was sitting in my nana’s room and for some reason, though the song is about being unprepared for the weight in a suddenly strenuous but loving relationship (and that was NOT my situation in the slightest 😂), i changed my outlook. and broke up with them. i think, after hearing what happened to this persons next relationship after i’d gone, it would have killed me one of those days. so.. thank you.

[@lolotaeja3911]

I think it's much more than a "relationship" song. It's about the world 🌍 and everyone in it.

[@insolencestar]

@@lolotaeja3911 art is subjective

[@cas4018]

Anyone else here from the Warriors Cats Swiftpaw MAP? I personally loved it

[@tealg.646]

I’m not ready map brought me here

[@thiagocosmedasilva6171]

G R E Y' S A N A T O M Y 💕

[@berriepixels]

My good taste in music lead me here :)