Shinedown - MONSTERS (Animation Video)

[@matthiassanders8955]

The ending is so powerful. When he's drowning in the water, it's like he woke up and saw something finally wrong with him. But it was too late. He had pushed everyone away. That's what it says to me at least. Don't let depression do this

[@raymondcroteau]

Too late.

[@daxxenkelson9956]

⁠@@raymondcroteauits never too late.

[@Dinie09]

Always a good day when Shinedown releases new music videos/songs.

[@ovenmitts]

Dinie09 true

[@gummy_6437]

I think my aunt just died at a fedex store

[@michaelhill6573]

@@gummy_6437 Can't help but feel like you sound *very* unconcerned

[@xez4213]

i agree

[@bridorka2634]

@@gummy_6437 Why do you seem to be fine with this???

[@alexandraluster284]

I like the barista. She looked so sad when he sat down, like, "He's day drinking again", but when he ordered a coffee instead, she looked so surprised and so happy, like "Good job, man. I'm proud of you." She's a good friend to have.

[@norsia1946]

This is one of the better comments here. it's one of the subtler details in the video and it speaks volumes.

[@alexandraluster284]

@@norsia1946 Thank you! :D

[@aguyontheinternet9095]

@@norsia1946 Turns back around to depression again though when you remember when he took a swig in the elevator and him ordering a coffee is just another part of the mask he wears.

[@demonwolf348]

Alexandra Luster Wow you clearly don't know shit That is clearly a face of fear, I should know. People look at me with fear all the time I've been told that I was in their nightmares, And I was the scariest thing they have ever seen

[@KaizokuHaru]

@@demonwolf348 ok "demon wolf34"

[@pelvis4165]

I remember seeing these guys in concert, I waved at the drummer and he smiled and waved back it made me so happy I'll never forget them ❤

[@dimreaper8883]

“Leave a light on if your able, because we both know your unstable” has to be my favorite line in this song

[@rebeccamichael626]

It's cause, not because. 'Because' would be too long.

[@vosomnesodi]

@@rebeccamichael626 On that note, it's 'cause. Also, you're* and you're*.

[@ssj4galactus]

"choose a god that is there" is mine

[@monstermikeheinrichs]

I love that whole bit.

[@vinyredx9220]

Mine too That simple line is so impactful It's only 2 lines, but the meaning behind it it's so amazing and sad

[@kalebdumez4695]

I thought I was alone at work so I was blasting this song and then suddenly my supervisor was standing behind me. Turns out she likes Shinedown too 😀

[@rionfruge9065]

Convenient lol

[@letmehorror2708]

Lucky you, man XD

[@andremeulenkamp387]

Good for you. :)

[@gemmashellfirewolf124]

"Nothing personal kid"

[@ultimonx9152]

r/thathappened

[@balancegaming4507]

I love it when people can get together and just have a friendly chat about something like a song no one gets uptight and salty and thats what this world needs more of right now

[@spideyfan1990]

I love this song so much. It perfectly encompasses living with depression and anxiety. The monsters may be in my head, but they’re still real. This is why Shinedown is my favorite band. Every single album has at least one song I always relate to, and it makes me smile because I know I’m not the only one who feels this way.

[@dustysturm1374]

With PTSD as an ARMY Vet this hits so hard! My heart felt this, I don't know why I never heard it before!

[@sabertag6992]

The symbolism of this video always strikes me. The mask is right next to him on the floor, so close within reach. It's so easy to slip into that "cover it up, no one needs to know" mentality when you're down on the floor like that. No one can break it off except for Father Time, who gradually reveals to you that you're drowning, and it's all because of the mask calling the shots, not you. Even in the song, "Leave a light on if you're able cuz we both know you're unstable." "Call a doctor say a prayer, choose a god you think is there." All you can do to fight it is hope that you'll be alright (with some help of course) and let everyone know you're still home. Let me be the one to say that this, even as presented in the song and the animation, is the work of the monsters, not reality. They entice us to take on their mask, allowing them to brew and fester under the skin, dripping down into each crevice until the only thing they don't control is the kill switch. That, my friends, they can never take. In the end, you may not be able to heal fully from their attacks, they may leave traces and tracks, but your decision to throw the kill switch will drive them back into the darkness. From that moment when you make that choice, they will never have the same hold on you as they once did. That is, unless you turn it off again. They may fight, they may never say die, but that does not mean they can't be killed. The dragons we have made haunt us, but every dragon that has ever lived (except for Saphira) has been killed. If you understand nothing about them but one thing, let it be that they can die, and you can kill them.

[@rowanfarmer4804]

I like the idea of having an animated video for a song over a live action one. You can really grasp the feeling better in an animation. Great job guys 👏👏👏

[@Waskomsause]

Reminds me of PTSD, and how it can feel to someone, a couple of lines even seem to go along with what people experienced. "Leave your weapon, on the table, wrapped in burlap, barely able, don't get angry, don't discourage, take a shot of liquid courage..." A soldier coming home, being disarmed, fooling someone into thinking they're ok with their life.

[@rebeccamichael626]

I can think of something else that can relate to that line, but it's not PTSD.

[@PlatypusKolbi]

I’m always going to be thankful for Shinedown’s music! They always help me feel better about whatever I’m going through even the the times I thought I couldn’t go on anymore, I would listen to their music instead of doing anything else. They would help me move on and help me feel like I’m not alone. Thank you Shinedown for all you guys do! You mean a lot to me!

[@huntermyers3551]

Oh my goodness gracious! This is one heck of a powerful song that will ever inspire me to fight and defeat my inner demons.

[@liamstockbridge2361]

3:27 that’s clever, I love seeing the attention attention logo in your videos, idk why

[@seaeable]

me too

[@irmazamora8179]

Also at 3:57

[@dora1589]

It’s on the wall... where the masks were

[@liamstockbridge2361]

dora1589 I know. Your point is??

[@lilly2025__h]

Liam Stockbridge I’m going to see them on the 10th and I’m so excited!!! They did a great job on the details

[@spinyjustspiny3289]

I love the use of the album's cover art to signify the protagonist's realizations regarding what he's let happen to himself and the people trying to help him. In short, his problems finally have his full ATTENTION.

[@potjnkye86]

OCD, Bipolar, severe anxiety, raised by a crazy mom and a dad who gave up before he died, all these words in this song are too damn true.

[@Naeidea]

I love Shinedown. Simply one of the best bands I've ever heard.

[@saskiaknuddel7967]

As a person with Depression, i can just say these monsters are so damn real... Love you guys

[@kevinW826]

My wife suffers from depression and anxiety. It is a real battle she faces with real monsters. One day at a time.

[@1H3LLB0UND1]

I know the lyrics are “Choose a god you think is there,” but I keep hearing “is fair”

[@OneworldOnelove36]

Now I can't not hear it.

[@hydrexseal9173]

Same

[@kekoroto]

Lol, I also thought the same, and it made a lot of sense in the context

[@pinklightninggacha]

that's the lyrics I hear too

[@pinklightninggacha]

@John toetag oh there is a god that is real my sister turned her dog into a god but hey at least you can see it

[@grungerock5007]

So many wallpapers can be taken out of this video 😍😍😍

[@nass419]

Thanks for the idea!

[@NatpakornXXX]

3:22

[@waterproof4403]

What a great idea. Thanks

[@geneticemo]

Lmao exactly what I thought

[@EvilDeadlyWarrior]

1:01 I want that one

[@TearsOfLa]

"The single common quality among every living creature on this planet is fear. Its funny then, that as common as fear is, we so easily underestimate its power. fear of growing close to someone and a subsequent fear of loss. A fear of failure, and as more people depend on you those fears can take on greater power. But fear itself is unworthy of concern. It is who we become while in its clutches. Will you be proud of that person? Will you forgive them? Will you understand why they felt the need to do the things they did? Will you even recognized them, or will the person staring back at you be the very thing you should have feared from the start? I guess we all find out sooner or later..."- Professor Ozpin, RWBY Volume 7 Fear and sadness are equally common in everyone, but how we handle or monsters is much more important than the monsters themselves.

[@loganestabrook9314]

TearsOfLA very accurate.

[@ottokryger6803]

In my eyes , it is as follows , the unnatural things you believe in will become your inner self , those things are mostly false beliefs , when that happens , it will do much harm to your real inner self , and potentially lash out , to hurt others as well. The fear is mostly , fear of your own self and the unknown , or what you have become , so you try to run away from that thing , but as your post said , yes you must face your inner self and rid yourself from false beliefs to become your own self , only then you will be rid of that thing that seeks your demise and causes fear and other negative things :)

[@bautistacicinelli4527]

That speech is just legendary

[@jamesnielsen361]

That's deep

[@rusnipyzda321]

Heard their song by accident. ''Sound of madness'' made me totally obsessed with this band. Became my favourite so quickly.

[@gamekrave6143]

Went to a Godsmack + Shinedown concert, came there loving Godsmack, and left favoring Shinedown! xD

[@amyharrell6925]

@@gamekrave6143 DITTO!! I couldn't help myself but come away from that concert a die hard Shinedown fan!! ⚠️🖤💛🤘

[@gamekrave6143]

@@amyharrell6925 Nice! ,l..l

[@negaversa]

Love shindown, listen to them everyday.

[@1H3LLB0UND1]

I just realized: in the elevator, when the main guy’s monsters killed the other guy’s monsters, does that help the other guy emotionally?

[@ri0t406]

Unsure but not a bad theory

[@1H3LLB0UND1]

Just Somebody yeah, I was thinking like, maybe he’s putting up with the his own demons to help somebody else with theirs

[@leeroyjenkins7325]

Maybe its "glad there is someone more miserable than me" kind of deal, lol.

[@1H3LLB0UND1]

Leeroy Jenkins maybe, I guess we won’t know for certain unless Shinedown our and tells us.

[@Char-hx4rb]

I. LOVE IT!

[@hailey.kenney]

the attention attention sign in his eyes showed me In a away that the album helps you and let’s you know your worth and knows that you aren’t battling these things along! Amazing job

[@pallydan893]

That statement is better expressed by the band reaching for the sinking man.

[@robinlang2641]

I don't know, I like the official video more. You can see Brent's emotions so clear in that video

[@Demonologist013]

But this is official

[@sojoNIN]

@@Demonologist013 They meant the music video for Monsters

[@alanmooreisrasputinreincar8106]

But this is more stylised and creative

[@ryantheanimator1156]

@@alanmooreisrasputinreincar8106 But compared to other animated music video like Gorillaz, this one has Deviant Art quality of animation.

[@rose1047]

@@ryantheanimator1156 Depends on what artist in DA

[@MrMoros1]

1:01 MASKED DUDE HAS CHALLENGED YOU TO AN ANGST BATTLE! Masked Dude: Dragon of Eternal Despair, I choose you! Mr. Depression: Tentacles of Unbearable Angst, I choose you! Dragon of Eternal Despair uses 'Bite'. (MISS) Tentacles of Unbearable Angst uses 'Bind'. (SUCCESS) {Enemy Accuracy is Decreased} Dragon of Eternal Despair uses 'Bite'. (MISS) Tentacles of Unbearable Angst uses 'Snare'. (SUCCESS) {Enemy is Stunned} Dragon of Eternal Despair is Stunned and cannot act. Tentacles of Unbearable Angst uses 'Tentacle Pierce'. (IT IS SUPER EFFECTIVE) Dragon of Eternal Despair is unable to battle! [YOU WIN]

[@ILikePi04]

MrMoros1 this is literally the pinnacle comment and so accurate lmao

[@MOODKILLER9]

Very good

[@blazeva9067]

Pokemon reference

[@heitorgomes5267]

@@blazeva9067 no shit sherlock

[@joejo7293]

MrMoros1 ur weird....

[@tashax747]

Wow! Always a good day when I get up to a notification from Shinedown, & this is kick-ass!

[@whimsimoth]

No joke, this is awesome

[@starrhaffner5257]

My ALL time favorite band bc they tell life the REAL way it is. LOVE you guys and I'm 60 as of yesterday. ROCK ON.

[@malachitemiller4540]

Love the animation here and it represents the everyday struggles we face on a daily basis and how they may haunt us for the rest of our lives. We sometimes give up and let out demons control us. Don’t let your monsters and demons control your body and you have to pay the price for it. Demons can do damage to our lives and everything else goes downhill.

[@maddymiller4146]

Malachite Miller Me too, it’s a great animation that reflects the song perfectly and captures the feel of the song

[@tinamarie2121]

I LOVE the symbolism in this video! My high school English Lit teachers would have a field day with all the hidden meanings here! Good job, guys! ❤️

[@WhosValshmere]

3:52, God damnit, EA got to the masks and made them DLC exclusive

[@Imthiccie]

This is too meta of a comment

[@ricardonelson7628]

@LUCY ELI ZABETH no electronic arts of america

[@giorgiofrancesconi3364]

Payday2...

[@XNyvedX]

How am I, not feckin surprised.

[@blazeva9067]

Curse you Ea! I bet those masks help deal extra damage too

[@shahriarhasansourav9569]

A perfect presentation of how people are fighting with their inner demons in every part of life

[@joegt123]

I wish I could say this album got me through a really painful time in my life, but the truth is it just helped me cope in between the anger and misery.

[@jynkillian5326]

I just wanted to say thank you for putting this song out there. Weather it was strictly cathartic or if it was reach people. My son is 9years old and music is a huge part of his life. He has a very eccentric play list his love for music has got him through some horrific events in his short life. The other day the radio was on and this song came on and he sat in the back seat and sang this song with a fierceness. I pulled over so I could watch him. When it was over he looked at me and said that song explains how I feel alot of the time. I'm sorry I'm not normal! With air pulled out of me, the only response I could was was, baby what is Hell is NORMAL? Normal is boring! Normal is afraid to live free. . Always be the weird, be wild, and most importantly evey chance you get dance in the rain. As for your monsters, we all have them, some live with them and other live in fear of them. You surpass them. Thank you & Blessed Be to you all!

[@nunocorreia1571]

C'mon. This song is epic and now with this vid... Awesome guys!

[@MeowthRocket]

Honestly, BOTH videos are great, but I think I like the animated one more.... It just has more of a punch in my eyes.

[@Convexlettuce1]

What wired me out is how everyone is either mad or depressed but the masks have sinister smiles or calm frowns

[@jessl6000]

I absolutely love this song but the animation video was one of the most powerful videos I've ever seen! Rock on guys! Much love, Jess

[@staticthedeer]

Putting on a mask to show your happy so others won't have to worry but your true emotions eat you up inside and makes you feel like you're drowning and yet when you finally break those emotions come out like monsters. The ones who truly know you are there to help you from drowning in all that negative emotion. I know this all too well because I have experience since birth yet until recently I've just been drowning all my life.

[@JayTheGoatLord552]

Animating for this band must have been such an honour And i can't say they didn't do great either props to the animator great work! ♡

[@thomaspybus8468]

A fantastic song. I saw the lines to depression and other destructive inner forces pretty well immediately. But upon multiple listenings, I have come to see it a different way. As someone who has always had to restrain myself because of my potential for harm, I see it as a really good rule for everyone. Don't be quick to conflict if you can help it. You never know what monster hides behind the face of a calm man.

[@svenkollskegg3812]

Played this during the boss fight of our Werewolf the Apocalypse campaign, interpreted it in a different way, but it was suitably epic and the lines "Good for you, you fooled everyone", "Cause my monsters are real!", & "There's no coming back in Nature's lap with how I feel" was very fitting! Really set the mood for how it goes for vampires (even powerful ones, though not the top tiers obviously) when they get caught out by a pack of werewolves without support

[@phreak811]

The song reminds me of soldiers coming home from war and having to put on a fake face of happy. Inside they know monsters. The monsters are real and trained to take no prisoners. Yet we fool everyone. We tell them we are ok and put on that mask to fool. While inside our monsters rage.

[@Anakha7909]

You don't have to face them alone. Welcome home, by the way.

[@patriotliberator3160]

Welcome home brother

[@Gearhead-en8dz]

I see you! ✊

[@jennyyy505]

Welcome home, thank you for your service

[@rebeccamichael626]

That's not what the song's about, but it should be.

[@paulmusical1344]

This video for me shows you that for Everything you do, you have to be careful because all those things/projects, can be evil and traps you. Also, You can think the fact that everyone has a mask which hide their true feelings/hobbies/thinkings..... And this song reminds you to clarify the real you of the fake you, because if you don't, you fall and it's hard to climb the wreck you falled in

[@unluckydiablo9502]

We all fight our monsters. This song is important to those of us to suffer from severe depression, but our co-workers (for instance) never know.

[@Dragonagegearsofhalo]

I love all of the other interpretations but I have a little extra to throw in (sorry if someone else already shared this) I think the masks are showing literally the masks we wear, the true more vulnerable part underneath it all. When he passes out his own monster comes for him and he realizes he showed people who he really is and exposed his feelings. His unfiltered words and sentiments drove everyone else to don their own masks and now he's left emotionally naked while everyone else hides themselves from him. Really shown in "Good for you, you love no one" etc. Like you're tough and nothing can get to you, but congrats it comes at a cost from those around you.

[@maartenvandenberge7116]

im past the point of being lost, and i feel as if its all past me, but for some reason whenever this song comes on it hurts again, it makes me look back apon myself and wish that I hadn't done some of what I have done, and it makes me feel that I still have so far to go, its just such a strait to the face replied to my still stumbling emotions, which are just all over the place, I'm so glad I'm past the point of fearing the monsters I hide, and that I'm at a point were I can face them and slowly but surely tame them, I doubt id ever be able to fully get rid of them, but I do know that I'll no longer have to live in fear of them

[@aliciacoughlin7478]

This SOOOOOO accuratelydepicts what I feel this song is about!!!! And what this song represents for ME in particular. My monsters are depression borderline personality disorder and anxiety....and this video really shows how they bring me down! And Shinedown comes to my rescue so glad you put that in!! YESYESYES terrific job guys thank you SO MUCH!!!!!!

[@shylalamb789]

Your music soothes the turmoil inside my brain. 💗💗💗

[@anthonylong9067]

This has been me for the last 15 years. A constant battle with myself stemmed from depression and suicidal thoughts. This song helps me cope with it.

[@funwithtopher8378]

I just learned that this song is about depression, and now the masks make sense. Depression is something everyone is always trying to hide, hence the masks. OMG I love that.

[@SharkLordProductions]

And the titular monsters are representative of people lashing out while hiding their depression, as far as I can gather.

[@brandonmaddox4862]

I think it’s also about how we hide our emotions behind masks of conformity and when we don’t express them, they turn ugly

[@neon-greengeth4766]

And Liquid courage is the alcoholism that people drink when they are depressed.

[@oCorrupts]

@@neon-greengeth4766 liquid courage can be anything you rely on for strength but it's normally alcohol for most people sadly

[@acidnidirbyh1105]

depression isn’t the main topic, My monsters are real. It can be pain, anxiety, etc. It’s about standing up and facing your demons. Most run from them, Hide behind a god that “cares”. Instead of facing them head on. My monsters are real and they’re trained how to kill. If i don’t be mindful of the parts of me then they will kill me. The masks represent the many faces we show others while hiding our own face for what ever reason. About realizing you can’t heal everything in you and still trying to get up and move forward. Most people think they can’t move when hurting, meanwhile they most certainly can. Pay attention to the lyrics, They are pretty damn descriptive.

[@TonyAtma]

The end of that animation. It's true, there's nothing more terrifying than when the mask that let's you face the world and your own monsters slips.

[@patshaw6165]

I've connected all the dots. Every new song in the past 5 years have a timeline of messages. Even furthering if you're really paying attention. Smith and Myers. You've warned us. You have explained the direction, the intention, and the back story. Using your craft to put the perspective into focus. Simplifying it so we can all understand. Understood gentlemen. Thank you. If none of you understand my words. Just go back , listen to previous music. Listen to Smith and Myers. They have a powerful message if your brain works right. I wish there was a way that we could talk. But regular guys like myself don't get opportunities like that. But I appreciate the warnings. Stay safe. God bless us all.

[@SoulToLose]

Could you break this one down for us bud?

[@patshaw6165]

@@SoulToLose I'll try my best. There is a spiritual war happening right now. Good and evil, dark and light. In every war there is warriors(God's chosen) and demons. These guys are warriors. They make it important to inform us the listeners that there is more to our world than lead to believe. In this instance, the monsters they are referring to are the demons. Their real. So they're telling them good for you. You fooled everybody. But us. In the song the devil, their referencing that the devil is right beside you. They're telling us what to look for and how to determine it. Shinedown is one of the few real musicians left out here. They're message is strong if your listening. Keep your ears open. Call a doctor, say a prayer, choose a god you think is fair. I hope you understand what I'm telling you. God bless. Stay safe.

[@SoulToLose]

@@patshaw6165 interesting interpretation. Thank you for sharing.

[@JezzyVAOfficial]

I think this song and video in my opinion shows us not to judge others harshly or if at all. Everyone has their own demons they live with and it's not always easy. Monsters are real, they're the demons we face everyday.

[@julianreifenauer957]

Honestly i don't really know why but this song became my depression and anger song and i just love hearing it after a long day of hell

[@justasubscriber4236]

I don't know why this song reaches out to me, I haven't been depressed or suicidal for years.

[@mr.stretch8861]

Wow! I never expected an animated music video from one of my top 3 bands! Best thing I could've asked for on a Tuesday morning. 👋😁 have a good day.

[@Artem-ym6zj]

Mr. Stretch Ok, first one is Shinedown. What is second/third one?

[@chocolateface11]

Im a bit sad that avenged sevenfold isnt one of your faves.

[@mr.stretch8861]

@@Artem-ym6zj First one is FFDP, second is shinedown, and the third is a toss up between Godsmack and Avenged Sevenfold. No wait Disturb needs to go somewhere in there. Idk to be honest I listen to all of them the same amount except for FFDP. ✌ Take care.

[@mr.stretch8861]

@@chocolateface11 It's definitely top ten.

[@xblackwindhowls5476]

We all have masks one for strangers one for friends another for family and the last is what you truly feel

[@daghost0586]

Uh? Lyrics please! Good for you, you fooled everybody Good for you, you fooled everyone Good for you, now you're somebody Good for you, you fooled everyone Leave your weapon on the table Wrapped in burlap, barely able Don't get angry, don't discourage Take a shot of liquid courage 'Cause my monsters are real, and they're trained how to kill And there's no comin' back and they just laughed at how I feel And these monsters can fight, and they'll never say die And there's no goin' back, if I get trapped I'll never heal Yeah, my monsters are real Good for you, you hurt everybody Good for you, you hurt everyone Good for you, you love nobody Good for you, you owe no one Leave your weapon on the table Wrapped in burlap, barely able Call a doctor, say a prayer Choose a god you think is there 'Cause my monsters are real, and they're trained how to kill And there's no comin' back and they just laughed at how I feel And these monsters can fight, and they'll never say die And there's no goin' back, if I get trapped I'll never heal 'Cause my monsters are real Leave your weapon on the table Wrapped in burlap, barely able Don't get angry, don't discourage Take a shot of liquid courage Leave a light on if you're able 'Cause we both know you're unstable Call a doctor, say a prayer Choose a god you think is there 'Cause my monsters are real, and they're trained how to kill And there's no comin' back and they just laughed at how I feel And these monsters can fight, and they'll never say die And there's no goin' back, if I get trapped I'll never heal Yeah, my monsters are real

[@KareenBurgosPappas]

OMG this has been how I've felt for a while.. Thank goodness for miracles

[@dibzydaddy]

Sounds like; Choose a God you think is FAIR?

[@michaelhumphrey5816]

Thanks

[@dibzydaddy]

@@michaelhumphrey5816 Anytime!

[@lauranichols8337]

@@dibzydaddy I thought the same thing, that it said choose a god you think is fair.

[@grimmgod6661]

I can understand this song but some times a mask is needed there are times you cant show how bad something hurts you in my case I am a pillar keeping everyone together so I stay strong if I break I dont have someone to keep me together

[@nicholasgriffith1999]

This song makes me feel every time my father hit me and made me get back up and take another one but all he would say is it makes you a man, it will toughen you up but you know what I got from that was a differnt outlook on life and depression so I'm glad there's tons of bands that can help people like me to just enjoy the lyrics and make us feel like we matter and understood cause that's one thing I believe most of us deal with is will people understand me. But this song does it makes me feel like I can finally take my mask off for the first time and stop feeling like I'm holding my breath and exhale all that shit. ( sorry for the shitty punctuation and writing It just felt good to get that off my chest feel free to drop how you feel in my comments I would like to see if anyone else feels that same way or simular

[@itsrobotime]

Hey man, just passing through the internet wondering how you're feeling. everything good?

[@nothingnesssuntio3629]

Hey, I hope you're okay x I know it's horrible being abused physically or emotionally, it changes how you look at the world. Pain changes people, sometimes it changes us so much that we hardly recognise ourselves...

[@jaytheviking2706]

Nicholas Griffith lit thanks for sharing to random people on the internet you’ll never know and never meet.

[@kodyking4362]

I know how you feel mate sadly

[@spartanwar1185]

@@jaytheviking2706 Well it's better to know someone cares, even if you don't know them

[@debradoran6053]

One of my favorite songs from my absolute favorite band! I LOVE U GUYS! SHINEDOWN ALWAYS ROCKS! I've never seen them, but I pray I get to before this cancer takes me.

[@mellodramatic-_-762]

Hey. This is scary to ask but, how are you?

[@daggerthederanged8548]

Love the animation style and the symbolism with mask!

[@ZO6Dylan]

This album made me fall back in love with this band! First one since amaryllis where I said damn I do really love this band!!

[@scottbren3761]

This is freaking amazing!!

[@davecowan4521]

I'm 50 years old and think shinedown is the most REAL band , their music is legendary , love the tunes ..... all of em

[@Merdicano]

The animation is amazing, truly transmits the message and the importance of the song's brutality, great work as always!, Love From Colombia!

[@KITTKATT11]

One of my favorite songs, I can totally relate,, love this video version.. Makes sense of the song vs just seeing the band. Although I love seeing shinedown anytime. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world 💜♥️💙💖❤️💋

[@strockerfu]

One of my favorite songs from the album got a badass animated video 👍

[@Osithy1]

One of my favorite Shinedown songs and this animation made it so much better

[@morgand6119]

This song means so much to me, it really shows the demons that are real in people. My dad was a very bad alcoholic and I witnessed at a very young age that alcohol is a mask to hide everything. My dad is now 3 years sober and our family is finally a family again. Thank you shinedown you have helped me through so much♡♡

[@cpteds]

From just what my head made up first, is that this dude has so many problems in his head, and people are afraid because to them he seems threatening, when he's really just upset with the things in his head. The elevator being two people arguing for both having horrid things, and the realization being he finds a reason to try.

[@stacyrussell460]

You know what? I'm really liking this video. Not usually into animation such as this (absolutely no disrespect to the craft), but the video works. Well done.

[@coreywagar3890]

Awareness of everyones facade and the faces we put on to cope? I like it.

[@padenbrady1610]

I have never been so confused of an animation in my life. I'm intrigued.

[@BrokeProductions]

I have a theory of what it's showing, but it's just a theory

[@MachoMii]

You're missing out a lot of animation then

[@GlitchyPikachu]

He starts off "normal". The masks represent the masks that everyone constructs for themselves: their alternate persona, if you will. When he gets to the "bar", he starts having a breakdown, as shown by him drowning. He is metaphorically dying under the weight of his inner demons. When he gets saved by the other people, it's symbolising how anyone can help others get over their problems: they're saving him from himself. That's my interpretation, anyway

[@Emmy-ql6wr]

Alcoholism

[@padenbrady1610]

GlitchyPikachu thats a really good explanation

[@QuestionableAdviser_]

Why the hell does this song somehow fits perfectly in my personality?

[@Wink-182]

0:55 best bit

[@davidogundipe808]

Who is always pumped up when Shinedown upload a video on KZbin.

[@neonninja1463]

i feel like this song speaks to me, on a daily basis i try to help all my friends strangers and all with fighing there battles, while also fighting my own demons, its tiring as heck dealing with suicide backstabing etc. and as i get stronger metally so does the inner demons, i suffered depression for a time and almost kicked the bucket, but my brother managed to stop me, so i made a vowl to help as many people as i can before i die, my mentality is strike hard and fast and allways protect, and dont ever commit suicide, which as time progresses, keeping such vowl of not kicking the bucket gets more difficult and as this is happening im fighting other peoples battles with them, the only way i will die, is if im saving someone this may sound stupid but the mindset ive built into myself is a loyal knight, with white armour a sword and a sheild and lantern each peice means something the sword repersents will and is used to strike at your demons or friends demons, the sheild repersents protection over your friends, the armour repersents inner protection from demons and your friends demons, the lantern repersents a aim to pull anyone out of the dark and a light to guide, and overtime your armour will become damaged, but that is when you take a break, and repair, before going back into the fight it sounds stupid but this really helps me in tough scenarios

[@bigbadbob7070]

Nah, that doesn’t sound stupid, I like that self analogy. Keep fighting the good fight, being a beacon of hope and comfort to those around you and never give in to the dark.

[@itsrobotime]

Hey, you feeling alright today? Wondering how you're getting on

[@pinklightninggacha]

nah man that sounds honourable especially giving ones life to save another that's the ultimate sacrifice

[@blainemedrano9209]

Yeah it's a very honorable thought and believe it or not. I have the same mindset and I'm going to carry it forward to my career in firefighting. We all have struggles with stuff in a way and we all have a demon inside. But when it starts to get serious like messed up thoughts and crap. Just think of yourself giving it a good punch and remind yourself why you keep getting up. Everyone has something to keep fighting but it takes willpower and you have to keep getting up. But in all, hope all is well for you and safe. Also like what the other people said "Fight the Good Fight".

[@vaj5150]

That was amazing!!! Great job to everyone who created this video! Your drawings are very unique and i look forward to seeing more. Thank you for sharing with the public.

[@pie60080]

This is a powerful song. This was my song before coming out of the closet. My monsters were very real and they almost won. The depression was very strong. This song reminds me how far I have come and how I've beat my monsters. Thank you for this song. Love all your music ❤️

[@KrzyMell]

💜

[@yasininn76]

Nah man, that shit will haunt you forever. The trick is not learning to live without your monsters, it's to live alongside them.

[@angrytheclown801]

Yeah, you never get rid of the depression. All you do is learn to fight it and how to take the mask off. I've lost my fight many times without deadly results. I've just now gotten the support I need to climb out of the pit. Good luck in your war man, don't give up on yourself, others won't.

[@erinm1629]

That's my favorite animated music video from Shinedown

[@zariagon]

I'm so early whoa! Omg I love you guys so much! One of the few bands I've consistently listened to since I discovered you in 2016! Thanks for the fast music! 🎶😍😁

[@lislaJalinde]

I can so relate to this. I have been known to belt this out when I can. Thank you so much for this song.

[@Jesse-xi5br]

Wow, amazing and powerful video!

[@xtflogicalohio3044]

"take a shot of liquid courage." I know that feeling. when you feel rusted out, decayed...just worn out. you got nothing else to draw from. unholster that flask, take a big drink of it. and move on.

[@bandaidjoanjett6968]

This version is my all time favorite...the cloths is the most amazing part...BIG time kicking song..

[@rockspoon6528]

Every awesome band has a song named "Monsters," and they're all bangers.

[@garret1930]

God damn you summed up alcoholism and the depression that drove me to it. Feeling like you need the drink to help defeat your monsters at least for this battle, ending up driving people away if you don't recognize and face your real problems.

[@twomagsgone7062]

I understood what the song was about my second or third time hearing it, but "actually seeing it" gave the song more weight.

[@dmangamer2697]

i love this song so much and i came across it at the right time, i suffer with mild depression and honestly hearing this song really helps me whenever i'm feeling down, thank you

[@DevusTheWolf]

I just randomly stumbled across this and i gotta say rn this song and video is fucking awesome and its true message really packs a punch with such good vocals and artistic direction. Honestly deserves a lot more attention ✌️❤️

[@tylersnowden3549]

This song speaks to me in a trying time.

[@sionahughes5518]

No way !!! 😮🤘Amazing ♥️🤘

[@MiracleLoverx]

This kept popping up on my recommended section and I don't regret clicking on this. I know what I'm gonna be listening to all day now.

[@jillianthorne7060]

Shinedown is the best

[@kingdomsoul8968]

really great song. His voice is amazing

[@TaraUptain]

I love this! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me 💖