Score Card Reactions : Guy Sebastian - Standing With You

[@mimimitch327]

My husband has Alzheimer’s and I play this for him all the time. What he’s going through I could never understand but I will always stand with him. I play this just about everyday. I need to remember as well. Some days are really hard. I shout out to Guy. This song means so much to me.

[@shaebarnes9024]

This song also means so much to me to . My 22 yr old brother passed away on june 22 2021 and this song was the last song he added on his Spotify and the song we laid him to rest to . I have some of the lyrics in a tattoo for my brother. I'm thinking of you

[@tammyhill3798]

I don’t know if you’ll see this or not but I heard an interview with Guy and he said he was flying home to Australia from L.A. right as lock down was starting and he read a post from his cousin who was dealing with extreme depression. Your insights into this video were AMAZING. You saw things I never saw and I’ve watched this video, we’ll more times than I know. GREAT REACTION. THANK YOU.

[@FrisoJacobs]

You should definetely react to his live performance of this song, on The Voice Australia, it’s absolutely spectacular!

[@kirk5152]

Hell yes!!! Way better than the studio track.

[@pinkfrangipani7]

One of the best songs Guy has ever written! The lyrics are incredible and a lot of people can relate to them. The video is incredible. The message is so true - just being there for someone until things get better; sometimes they don’t, but being there is still as important ❤️

[@justlinsu]

This video has now been nominated for an A.R.I.A. in Australia .... critically acclaimed.... so proud of this humble...talented...brilliant singer/songwriter

[@kayanester2771]

I actually started following you from your last reaction to Guy and I’ve been loving your reactions to stuff. This one especially though. I don’t know if you know much about Guy Sebastian but he recently lost someone close due to mental health issues. His songs have always been fairly deep but this one really goes there! I feel like your interpretation was pretty spot on.

[@SteveBussaGS]

James who directed this actually hit me up with the full explanation and I was pretty damn close! Glad you enjoyed it and happy to have you here 😁

[@brendonrookes1151]

@@SteveBussaGS you can feel the emotion in this one

[@rachelmaree4069]

It's fantastic isn't it? When I first heard this I cried from a really deep place, scuh is the power of great music like this.

[@anthonyfletcher1265]

Ive followed Guy for 20 years and this hits me in the middle of the heart every time I listen to it. His finest work :)

[@Rokdakazzbah]

I have MS and have only just been diagnosed. I went through grieving for who I used to be and was suffering alot. My man of 18 years played this for me. Means so much and I always cry. It's a perfect song for my situation. Perfect. Soooo glad you put it on 100% coz yes!!!!!!

[@helenalabuschagne4960]

I'm 71 years old ... never experience talent like the music and songs of Guy Sebastian. Thank you Guy, keep it going, you are unique and blessed with wonderful talent

[@judyadams8178]

this song is about depression and mental illness, he had a friend who died, he is religious, and he is a wonderful, humble beautiful human being and im so glad hes australian im so bloody proud of him, u need to go and listen to choir that to was written about the death of a friend....all of his song are bloody great....

[@brendonrookes1151]

yeah guys a true blue aussie as you americans say the real macoy

[@stephanielane1821]

So dope, Guy is genius

[@aussiekat6379]

From memory it was his cousin it’s a beautiful song.

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

Taken from Wikipedia: In a lead-up to the song's release, Sebastian said "A family member of mine was going through a very tough time, and he was brave enough to share his battle with his own mental health, and that inspired this song". ... Sebastian said "It's about the power of just being there.

[@stephanielane1821]

So dope, Guy is Genius

[@pandagaoel]

what I get from the four individuals apart from what you have mentioned is also that depression can happen to any one person despite their age. some people might think, "oh you're too young to be depressed" or "why are you depressed? you have everything you want in the world".

[@blackroyal4546]

I know you will love Guy, he is one of the best

[@guy4ever08]

Great review. This for me is his best song yet. Have been a fan since 2003. Certainly open for different interpretation but I like the way you think. You've seen things I hadn't even thought about. This song is needed worldwide at the moment and may help during these current times.

[@SteveBussaGS]

What would you say is his best song?

[@guy4ever08]

@@SteveBussaGS This for me is his best yet with Choir and Battlescars well up there too.

[@anikaforster5306]

'Get Along' never loses its power.

[@maryhow9898]

Beautiful voice. Beautiful lyrics. Beautiful song🥰😍❤️

[@chris-cole]

I believe it was an older song he penned not actually as a song initially, it was a message/text of hope to his good friend Luke Liang who he used to collab and write with who suffered from mental health issues, probably depression. His other song The Choir was actually written to commemorate him after he took his own life when he lost his personal battle. I can't even pretend to imagine how hard it was to find the words to write this in a situation like that. Credit to the man for his masterpiece creation because it is the best song I have heard in years. There are sometimes songs that help you deal with a pain or a situation that life has brought about, but this one is describing one of life's hardest experiences but giving a message of hope which never should ve forgotten. It is as precious as the souls we have lost. Beautiful review my friend. 👏👏👏

[@alexscriven8960]

Absolutely beautiful song. Plenty of hope in such darkness. Love to all.

[@mandyjohnson1254]

Your analysis is definitely eye opening, I look at it completely differently now, and with even more respect, thank you. I’ve followed Guy since he was on, and won Australian Idol, back in 2003, and boy has he evolved, musically, in his writing and lyrics, and even his appearance! He has had a great deal of heartache around him, through having some those he loves dealing with depression, and even take their own lives, and he has brought it to his music in an amazing way, and I believe helping others too. Your passion and heart are so obvious in your reactions, never change👍 from Australia 🇦🇺

[@nessareynard8443]

You were right when you said it's open to interpretation. Everyone has a story they can relate to this. The magic of Guy.

[@k.sedits8056]

I always get chills

[@fannoulasantourtzoglou3892]

You can trust that Guy will bring it when it comes to the gut wrenching , soulful, deep and meaningful things that life gives to us ....he is big here in Aus

[@Nah-ah]

Personally, I felt like each individual was going through their own darkness, depression/anxiety etc and after having someone like Guy say “I’m Standing with you tonight” healing takes place... bringing what they are holding, back to life. Just my interpretation. He surprised a school and sung this song and it was the kids favourite song, a few of them were in tears... that is the power of an artist who has so much soul and depth in his art. Thanks for this review! It’s also one of my favourite! I remember he mentioned the song was written about a friend of his going through depression.

[@SK91_LT92]

I really enjoyed your reaction it was soo inspiring. I loved your way of interpretation 👍 My interpretation was like that the MV was intended to be a metaphor for mental illness. People with mental issues tend to have negativ thoughts and toxic beliefs which let them stuck in a pattern of "everything is bad and gone, nothing worth to fight for". So I would interpret the train as the pattern of blind, dark and negativ thoughts in our minds which drives us away from the reality. Where the rain reflects the shifting process from negativ to positiv thoughts. Almost like crying. Usually the crying is followed by relief and some sort of strength. It's raining and then the clouds clear up and the sunlight is showing throu. When you get rid of all these negativ beliefs you can feel joy and gratitute again and realize that, all the bad things you thought happend to you, wasn't as bad as you beliefed. Stapping out of the train means getting back on track and sitting on the drivers seat of your own life and suddenly your living your life with more appreciation. ✌️ Guy Sebastian tho is a representation of someone who is supportively "standing with you" while your going through all that and silently walks you towards the happiness. And him sitting on the train at the beginning could be interpret like "I was there too, I can relate to what you're feeling and thinking right now". Love to hear your opinion about my interpretation 🌺

[@Dornie51]

A little late (lol) I've just discovered your critique of this brilliant song and love your reaction and understanding of it. The song is about depression. Sometimes words are not the answer, sometimes just your presence is what's needed the most. Guy is a national treasure and out of ALL the songs he's written and recorded since his win on Australian Idol in 2003, these lyrics hit me the hardest 😪 I'm glad you're discovering Australian talent, we have lots 😊

[@justlinsu]

Hi Steve just popped over to let you know that Guy Sebastian won Australian Music Award for Best Video for Standing With You ....so very proud of him and Director James Chappell

[@SteveBussaGS]

Ayyye! I have him back on my list for this week for battle scars. Probably up this weekend but thats so dope

[@justlinsu]

@@SteveBussaGS Oh yay I was just trying to find a link to Battle Scars lol....There is also his Song of the Year 2019 'Choir' which I'd love to hear your analysis on...he wrote as a celebration of his mate and band member who took his own life...first written as a ballad but could not get through it without tears. Love your work mate.

[@SteveBussaGS]

🙏🙏 I appreciate that! I dont jump out of the hiphop genre too often but when I have guy has blown me away each time I've reacted to him. Hes definitely special there's no denying that

[@ranlanirs3994]

Guy Sebastian and his wife have been very open about their own struggles with mental health issues and this song was born from those struggles. They have been through a lot and lost a lot, and I think this song was a way for Guy to voice and cope with those struggles. Very brave and open people, both of them.

[@alyn927]

❤️ so sad 😭 Great to hear your interpretation of the actual song lyrics not just the voice, different and I enjoyed it thankyou.

[@tiaelina1090]

I love and relate to this song so much. I suffer from clinical depression and there are times when I think my family and friends would be better off without me. The line that stopped me in my tracts and struck my heart was “this world won’t be a better place, I don’t want to loose you now”, brought me to tears. Extremely powerful lyrics sung by a beautiful voice. Thankyou for this reaction❤️

[@nicholasturk2962]

Bro you have to do Battle Scars. The best song he's ever put out

[@janice7092001]

Loved this thank you! I think everyone sees something different in this song and video. Loved your interpretation. Have been a huge fan of Guy from the beginning he is an amazing singer and songwriter. This song needs to be heard everywhere as so many people can relate to it.

[@robynshore]

Thank you for your reaction. This is ART.

[@MrLocomitive]

Only just came across your reaction. Just brilliant. Guy is an Aussie legend.

[@anikaforster5306]

I believe this song was written after he read a personal post from his cousin regarding his depression. It's certainly a song that overwhelms my emotions. Takes me straight to thoughts of my brother, who is suicidal and has struggled with schizophrenia all his life. Your interpretation was great though. Also, Guy is a well known Christian and some of his songs are generally interpreted as having a religious feel to them. I'm just a practicing good person so it doesn't bother me 😊.

[@SteveBussaGS]

I think that's the beautiful thing about art is that it's open for interpretation and had aid and effect people different with the same words and emotions

[@anaguerra7827]

Your interpretation of this was pretty awesome thanks for sharing this Some things to really think about I only recently found out about Guy Sebastian and started to follow him and listen to his music and watch his videos Amazing talented artists he is

[@xDRAGONSTARx]

Oh wow, I don't know how I stumbled onto this reaction, but I am so thankful I did. I could have been one of those people on the train.. when my husband passed away. Your analysis of the lyrics was 100% spot on. Fantastic reaction. Thank you so much. ❤

[@nycot107]

This song is basically about depression, and that when we going through bad times, we should all be there for each other

[@katm4335]

Gury wrote this song to deal with Depression and Mental Health issues that exist in his personal family. He realized and knew that just talking and telling someone who's suffering what they need to do to get better is not always or hardly ever the right thing, so as they song says, "he's simply standing with them, through their pain, and he doesn't want them to sink into their mental health issues and commit suicide. Its not a religious song, just one with a very Powerful, very Important message that he wanted to put out there from his experience of dealing with personal Mental Health struggles in his family. Its an amazingly well written song, very powerful and I volunteer with Mental Health patients and I've used this song and recommended it to people so many times because it says everything that someone who is hurting and perhaps thinking of ending their life needs to hear.

[@bernicequanchi8134]

❤❤Guy puts in such emotion u can really feel it😢

[@gachagalaxy0831]

Fantastic artist

[@userpup7417]

Guy's best mate lost his battle with depression and took his own life, guy wrote the song as a dedication to him. He was a very close friend who was one of Guys musicians who also collaborated with Guy writing songs .

[@alyn927]

Amazing and totally agree with score loved it thankyou.

[@zhanc8631]

He’s wonderful, play more of his music please!...

[@JR-fi8uu]

Brilliant reaction! Very interesting when you talk about the lyrics, and the meaning.

[@heh4199]

I never thought of the purgatory idea, what an interesting take! Guy Sebastian is Christian so it could very well have a religious kind of message behind it

[@Nemisis20008]

Guy sebastians cousin was in a very bad place he believed the world would be a better place if he wasn't in it, Guy spent hours talking to him and getting him through hes doing alright now. The song is about no matter how broken you are mentally there is always a way to get through the world is not a best place with you out of it. Its about Depression and mental illness and I believe it came out during Mental health week in Australia.to raise awareness.

[@Cbella82]

Loved your reaction to this song. Guy had a friend that passed away and has written some very emotional songs 💜 if you haven’t already I would love to see you react to his song Choir as I feel like it’s a follow up song to this one in regards to his friends passing due to mental health. Choir though is the opposite feel to this song and more on the healing side of things. That’s my interpretation though.

[@themastermind1311]

That was actually so fucking dope. Im gonna analyze this song for myself.

[@SteveBussaGS]

Yeah this was incredibly well done from start to finish

[@donniebella697]

My interpretation is that they started off suffering from various forms of depression. They are on this dark train and outside is all wet and miserable. Someone stands with them through the journey, not really doing or saying much but just being there with them. Eventually things get better, the sun is shining again, things they thought were broken/dead are alive again and they walk out of the darkness.

[@jameschappell6624]

Spot on! 😉

[@explorerdadsocal8047]

For some crazy reason your reaction made me cry a little….I got your back bro

[@justlinsu]

loved your analysis....Guys cousin had told him things would be better if he was gone...after they talked for hours he wrote this powerful song ....

[@tonyaphillips8251]

could you share link to story

[@justlinsu]

@@tonyaphillips8251 Hi Tonya, Guy has spoken on various radio shows and other tv shows etc.....but I'll try and find one and post it here for you.

[@justlinsu]

Found this little grab re Standing With You kzbin.info/www/bejne/envOoIl4ZdCCla8

[@SteveBussaGS]

Love seeing people coming together to promote artists 🔥🔥🙏🙏

[@justlinsu]

@@SteveBussaGS A big thanks to you for your amazing 'reaction' loved your analysis I've shared the heck out of your 'reaction with his fans here in Australia. He had the song of the year last year with 'Choir' which he wrote about his friend & band member who took his own life. Initially he couldn't get through it without losing it...so he made it more of a celebration of his life...here is the link ...would love to hear your reaction on this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWrbiYB9r7xrhLs

[@KimLNT]

Well done analysis!

[@caro.k2958]

The song was written in the height of the COVID lockdown and isolation his cousin had depression as did a lot of us suffering isolation and loss This song says I am here for you no matter how isolated you feel as there wlll be light at the end of the tunnel even if you can’t see it now

[@aussiesheila9495]

The song was inspired, because his cousin was suffering depression, Guy is a great supporter for mental health ,

[@vickimouat8092]

I think Guy was writing about his cousin who suffered from depression, not sure whether he took his own life. Guy writes the most beautiful heartfelt songs and then delivers them with his extraordinary voice.

[@random4969]

Guy is one singer who will find it VERY DIFFICULT to find any faults in his voice :) Guy Sabastian is the best Australian singer

[@yeungsiufung]

You are so right this song is so deep❤❤❤

[@shaebarnes9024]

This song to me means so much. My 22 yr old brother passed away on june 22 2021. This was the last song he added to his Spotify and we laid him to rest to this song. I also have some of the lyrics in my tattoo for my brother.

[@SteveBussaGS]

Sorry for your loss, truly

[@kelliewardlaw6990]

He wrote this song for his cousin who sadly took his own life after dealing with depression 😢 but this was a somewhat of a healing & coping strategy for Guy himself to get through that difficult time ❤

[@stevenatkinson2360]

Guy is a very good singer and has been around for quite a while he has been nominated for many Arias which are Australian music awards and performed this song on the Australian version of the voice.

[@adammuir]

yeah i don't think you were reaching too far. I'll go with those interpretations dude. nice work. G'day from Aus.

[@mssuziquzi]

You should check out Guy's song "Choir" which he wrote after his friend that suicided. You're right, all Guy's music and videos are amazing and flawless.

[@JOHNNY-iu2mv]

BRILLANT TALENT

[@alliegal45]

His song Choir was written when his best friend committed suicide…very uplifting

[@teemarie2358]

Not that long ago Guy suffered the loss of his best friend through suicide. His songs mean something to him. Welcome to one of our/Australias finest.

[@MrLocomitive]

This is about a friend of his who was depressed and suicidal. His song "Choir" is about another friend who suicided.

[@jaetree4208]

Bruno Mars Uncle got some pipes.

[@hulz96]

Guy wrote this song after learning that his cousin wanted to commit suicide. Every word you hear in the song actually describes the pain him and he’s cousin experienced.

[@maramaleef4034]

Love your reaction to this

[@SteveBussaGS]

🙏🙏

[@ancestraltarot3900]

RIP to Like Liang Guys long time band mate and best best friend. He and Guys bro in law (he married long time love so they were close) committed suicide the same year. This and Choir are dedicated to them and the those suffering from mental illness. Guy is quotes as saying he was tired of burying ppl.

[@cscKaela]

If you lost your best friend then listen to guy Sebastian “choir” which he wrote after a friend took his life. Everything he writes has meaning…..one can’t help being touched.

[@hayes572]

I think when things start to come alive again its like them coming out the other side and theyre ok, like its gonna get better and you don't need to kill yourself.

[@ThatCurlyOne]

React to his music video for ‘choir’ ❤️

[@tinamariabaines1033]

Yeah check his other songs battle scars before I go and choir they are just as good and yes check his live performance out on the voice Australia

[@ancestraltarot3900]

Guy sounds better live. Crazy! But he does.

[@rebeccaburne4253]

You need to react to guys song " get along" strong lyrics

[@davidhandson2429]

If you want to introduce you're fellow Americans to Australian music the you have to react to Stone Cold by Jimmy Barnes featuring Joe Bonamassa. Jimmy is A Scottish born Australian singer that has been going strong for fifty years and is a true Aussie legend.

[@traceyatdefiningelegance1250]

He is a strong Christian so he could be saying , God, I’ll be the voice in your ear.

[@stephaniesjwc6294]

Hi. Love this reaction! This song has so much soul, I’m glad you like it as much as I do. Have you considered reacting to two of us by Louis Tomlinson? He is a lyricist and his songs have so much soul, and I would love to hear what you have to say about them.

[@chrisbazik6398]

Well said bro he wrote this song about one of his friends that work with him passed actually

[@rikkim4818]

Yes he wrote this about depression.

[@jadeitegray3531]

He wrote the song about a friend coming out and telling him about his mental illness

[@NadiaStormBringer]

I think the song speaks about the people who suicide.... That give up with life cause the suffering it s to much, they are so far that no word can confort them... I think speaks about a society that's live alone the most sensible one...

[@narellesmith7932]

It’s amazing

[@loadabollocks]

I'm more a fan of his upbeat music, especially some of his album tracks, but he does do a classy ballad. Beautiful track.

[@kelliewardlaw6990]

Steve you need to listen to battle scars “ live from the home front “ accoustic freaking amazing

[@georgeibrahim7945]

You have to check out the best vocalist from down under John Farnham singing the Beatles song "Help" live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. His vocals are crazy and he's an entertainer, the way he interacts with the crowd is awesome. John Farnham is an Aussie icon.

[@meganlawson4575]

Guy Sebastian is religious, so the lyrics could definitely mean that God is the satellite, the pill to the pain etc

[@marciaherbst3351]

You should listen to Get Along by guy as well.

[@arki02]

Emotional song.

[@brendonrookes1151]

i might be mistaken but i belive guy sabastions best friend passed away this one and chior was directed at his best mate who pased

[@yeungsiufung]

He wrote this song for his friend suffering for mental illness

[@jenniferdavies7683]

Guy wrote this song for a friend who was suicidal xo

[@mreblade7859]

Guy is an Aussie artist. This song is about depression

[@dominicpettyborne9313]

You'll definitely like choir by guy

[@ancestraltarot3900]

Your head is full and yet it's hollow. The guy writing. He has thoughts kinda. Can't formulate them. Depression does that. Tries to write what he's feeling but the only just spills out. Where did the thoughts go? There were just right there on the tips of my fingers. Can't fully express whatever pain of emptiness going on inside of him.

[@aronaropati9340]

I’m thinking the guy with the ink spillage has something to do with suicidal…😞

[@louiserawle8999]

Guy's good mate took his own life,and Guy's beautiful wife lost her brother to suicide.

[@davidcruse6589]

He wrote this for his wife who suffers severe bouts of depression