Skillet "Lucy" Live in Pittsburgh. John Cooper FINALLY explains the song

[@SloughDrummer]

Never knew Lucy was a baby. I just teared up listening this.

[@JG24rlzsun]

Skillet brought me back to Jesus. They will forever be my all time favorite band. Thanks to them I serve the Lord in 3 ministries and volunteer whenever I can. I have also met them 5 different times and was in one of their pod-casts. I just love them!

[@aliza_h]

Rest in peace, Lucy. I hope to meet you in heaven one day :)

[@mickmay630]

Me 4

[@AZELyricsOfficial]

Me too man me too.

[@dylankliebert3751]

When i first heard this song, i almost understood the lyrics, but i never completely knew, this video solved that and the song makes perfect sense and i completely understand it now...i just wish i could hear these powerful vocals live for once.

[@InactiveChannel19272]

I love Skillet and this is one of my favourite songs they made. R.I.P Lucy.

[@craighenry2351]

I am glad to finally get an explanation of this song. I think iti is so powerful and massively underrated. Knowing the true story, makes the song even more powerful to me.

[@TrentD-themidwestborealis]

I'm crying.. knowing the story behind it, this song is even more beautiful.

[@witchywoman2008]

I read this online a while ago, but hearing it from his mouth... I'm in tears. Wow.

[@kicksforcats1402]

I was at this concert but I never realized that was the first time he explained it. Wow... Speechless.

[@hereforthemusic1864]

I have a friend. Her parents were going to abort her, they were even so firm in their decision that they made it to a clinic. I don't know why, but last minute they changed their minds. I'm glad they did, because she is a such a strong and amazing individual, with her very own thoughts, feelings, and secrets I'll never know. I'm happy that she got to live

[@mrastleysghost]

Wow. This song suddenly has SO much more meaning. This is an awesome song.

[@slfolk1]

I was there for this and was soo happy he finally shared with us what "Lucy" was about, soo touching John

[@johndonahue2319]

I've never met Lucy, and I don't think I'll EVER FORGET THAT NAME!

[@ErikWhittington]

Great song, great testimony! This song will save lives!

[@TheMoonBunniVT]

I first heard this song through a flipnote, and it was more of a "guy's gf passes away" kind of deal. This brings in another light that I would have never seen this song in. Beautiful.

[@sportacook13]

I started crying after watching this... :( love this song! i cry everytime i hear it too..

[@TheEMC99]

I never saw a drummer play like that before - like an extension of the drum itself! Crazy! :) Love Skillet!

[@wildhorses2014]

This song got me through a rough time. My grandfather died 6 months before I got the CD, I put the song on repeat, and I put "papa" instead of Lucy. I made it personal. I love this band. Though I am not serving God right now, I love this band, and I would love to see them in concert.

[@SXTNs]

Consider coming back to Him! He is good, Yahweh. And always ready for you.

[@fawzigramajo]

It’s never too late. He’ll always receive you with open eyes

[@robertfinch6602]

“Arms”

[@x5cat1]

My husband and I saw them when they first began singing and opened for TobyMac. Awesome group!! Hope you are doing well! I just had my 80th surgery and found out Wednesday I need another one. I am here to say I would not be alive without Christ! :) Peace my friend :)

[@keepcalmandplayon4608]

i cried so much at this story i cry when i hear the song #r.i.p.lucy i hope they see her again "in another life in heaven were we never say goodbye"

[@nickmadore123]

Such a great song, I've listened to it a countless number of times. It's sad, but beautiful at the same time.

[@loudblazer]

Most goosebumps ever...really makes you think. This was one of my fav songs before I knew the meaning. RIP Lucy....

[@mikaelbergmann6669]

Definently brought some tears to my eyes, beautiful song.

[@astacy30]

i cried. that is an emotional and dramatic story. i love the song and the band. i did NOT know this is based on an ACTUAL story! :'(

[@withgreatpowercomesgreat420]

I never even thought it was about that.... wow....

[@ginnyjennings4753]

This song is dear to my heart. Well done!

[@Aruna_Shadows]

I didn't cry the first time I heard the song, but after I found out the story behind it I cried like a waterfall every time I heard it for the next couple days! Such a beautiful and heartbreaking song! 💔 It makes you regret every time you took your own or anybody's life for granted!

[@reesespeices696]

Wow John's voice sounds awesome especially in this one!

[@bittersweetdefeat]

Even though I am not a practicing christian I NEED to see this band live in person. The music from Awake really hit me hard in a great way.

[@mrs2570]

Oh my brought tears to my eyes ...Coooer you guys bring it always to our hearts.....love you guys so much!!!

[@EliteHoohahMP]

This is so intense, now that he explained it.... What an amazing group :)

[@dylanthesloth9171]

I acally cried when I first heard this song on the awake album R.I.P LUCY

[@justsk8t96]

This was so touching! I was at the concert in Greensboro, NC and this song was my most favorite.

[@richardjared960]

I love how this is probably one of their softest songs and the drummer is just going to town

[@zrectnat]

these guys are pretty good live

[@rissaris2011]

I was there..it was my birthday present and my birthday was the next day..one of the best presents ever:)

[@lu_b6127]

Thank you 😭 Skillet ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MegzIsMe4Life]

I love this,...... Skillet is my all time favorite band, no matter what. And this just put them over the top!!!!! :D -3 this song is so sad I've cried x1000000000

[@disneykid7557]

My nose is running and my eyes are pouring and now I'm depressed BUT I STILL LOVE THIS SONG

[@GAMEPLAY11297]

"Fetus" means baby in Latin. So if anyone tells you it's not a baby, it's a fetus, tell them there argument is invalid. :)

[@sarah_b_555]

Thank you for this information!!!

[@fixmepleasemusic]

this is an amazing songstory😭

[@DanoM316]

Love this song makes me a man cry for ages Rip Lucy

[@jangle45]

in another video you can actually see john crying at one point i love this song and the message behind it

[@princessjocy0001]

This song means so much to me. I have had 3 miscarriages and it kills me every day

[@DanoM316]

Every time i hear this song i cry

[@LoneWolf-sp9bk]

I have never heard of this story before and now that I've heard, I'm crying now. I will be crying myself to sleep tonight. I'm crying!!

[@justincopple8985]

Shaun it hit me hit hard too especially when I recently broke up with a beautiful woman that lost a daughter almost 13 years ago. And this performance has a powerful message as well.

[@LoneWolf-sp9bk]

justin copple I don't blame you. I'm sorry for your lose and I hope that the next women that you will find will be just as beautiful. I agree with you he does send this powerful and emotional message to everyone. I hope you find someone that will love you forever!

[@KharonDeLune_vtb]

I always get so sad over this song... It's so horrible for people to think that's their only option. It makes me hurt, and I'm just a teenager who's never been in that kind of situation! I know they might not have had much else they could do, but abortion should never be an option; they should try adoption or give the baby to someone who can take care of it. I cry when John Cooper sings the lines '"I'll see you, in another life, in heaven, where we never say goodbye!"

[@grissom-zd8dg]

Saddest song i have heard in years

[@florianfurst7277]

Lucy listened this song in your heart :')

[@Hunt3rd0g]

This song brings tears to my eyes everytime

[@little2124]

I literally cried when he started singing because of what he had said before(/.\)

[@Andr3wtheWarLord]

Eblvery time i hear this... It reminds me of my baby named lucy whodied 3 days later

[@EddiQuinn]

One of my fav. Songs ♡ Personal meaning

[@sethdamaskinos8868]

Beautiful.

[@ILOVE311]

I've lived through a similar story, not an abortion but my little girl died..This song breaks my heart.. Hey Hailey, I'll see you in another life, In heaven.. where we never say goodbye

[@AydenByrd-xu6qx]

This made me cry it was just a song but the meaning behind it was depresing

[@rachelingraham2131]

When I hear this song I ball my eyes out

[@graceelizabeth6387]

this hurts me because my friend was killed and the only thing i want to do is hug him and call him his nickname once more. just once more.

[@onyxwar4888]

Aww sorry for ur lost

[@Lil_dee_23]

Sorry for your loss

[@Tender-Noodles]

I don’t know why, but you seem oddly familiar!

[@MadiJMusic]

Favorite song.. I was here and it meant soooo much to me !!!!!!'

[@davidstevenson5263]

R.I.P. Lucy.

[@vannessasaccoman2048]

Why do I have a feeling he was the boy... RIP Lucy.

[@fiddykooro3541]

@13 BloodShot Official Link?

[@mets2128]

😭😭😭😭

[@DorianTMChannel]

@13 BloodShot Official Yeah it would be nice to have a link to the video. It must be very hard to find though, so I'll try and find it on my own

[@mutantapk5903]

That was such a sad story.

[@mewself351]

i cried alot im still crying :,( AND A VIDEO IM CRYING TO THIS OH GOWD :o

[@kaitlynbane6863]

i'm truly sorry you had to go through that! nobody should ever have to go through what you have :)

[@dontneedyouihavebetter7368]

I didn't want to cry but here I am crying

[@jmgodofwar]

It made me cry that's so sad

[@jfrancisco926]

Yea!

[@juliat8122]

I got goosebumps!!!!

[@Deletechannel3433]

RIP Lucy ❤❤

[@amandiwan15]

Such an emotion away :'(

[@loudblazer]

Before I knew what the story was. I didnt know who Lucy was or what the lyrics were about. The song means so much more knowing the story.

[@joaomarcoscutrimseixas9071]

it's a perfect song

[@Forhim647]

Skillet is the best band ever.

[@johnfoltz8183]

These babies are in Heaven with Jesus.😭

[@akatsukigirl221]

I am proud for my name that in latin is Lucy.I am believing on God and I'm not ashamed.God saved me many times and I'm very grateful.So,the last thing i can do is to believe in Him.

[@ikCharlotte]

Can I cry? :(

[@TDItaly98]

I cried so bad... :,(

[@TheEZCompanyPrivate]

@markswartzvids I am enlisting in a year for Marines. Thx for your service man.

[@MitchYurko]

to all those wondering who the parents were... IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!! Be happy with the fact he was willing to share ANY part of the back story. What differance in your lives will it make to know if it was the lead singer's, his friend's, his brother's, or someone else he knows??? Drop the issue and enjoy an awesome, moving song which should be heard by EVERY person who thinks abortion is not a mistake!!!

[@AceOfBlueSpades]

I never realized that was the story behind the song. I'll never hear it the same again. It's so sad, but I agree with Sarah S, they shouldn't have assumed abortion was the only option.

[@katieann5736]

He and his wife were the couple he talked about. Rip Lucy

[@revredbeard3289]

I just shared my story on FB and decided to post it here as well. ***I've been looking for a sign to share this story. Maybe your post is it. when I was in HS my girlfried was pregnant twice. Of course we aborted and my nightmares started. I had such vivid dreams that I had Killed someone. after asking for forgives my nightmares ended. Edit: the nightmares lasted for about 30 years until I heard Lucy by Skillet and I put 2 and 2 together and realized that they were connected. I prayed, asked for forgiveness and they 100% ended immediately.***

[@SXTNs]

I like John; we need to pray for him and his family/band!

[@cynthiajoyce9020]

Skillet is an awesome band and GOD uses US all differernt. Their songs have Spoke to my spirit with things I gone through, going through, etc. We all reach the unsaved different. He explains the background about the stories and gives scripture on some. Also, The comment calling JOHN A LIAR saying it's about him and NOT someone else is wrong. Like one man said " IT IS NO ONE'S BUSINESS WHO THE TEENS WERE, PERIOD." I DON'T Believe John would LIE'!!! We ALL know someone that has has an abortion IT'S WRONG AND MURDER. This song shows the guilt. People need to REPENT. This song hits me hard as I had a miscarriage at almost 7 months which is still a loss both ways or losing a live baby. One should have a birthday, funeral, name, etc. To keep their child alive in their heart. Caleb Christopher, I will see you in Heaven. THANK YOU JESUS! THANK YOU SKILLET FOR YOUR AWESOME HEARTS TO REACH SOULS, YOU AND YOUR WIFE AND OTHERS ARE BLESSED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE AND PRAYERS!!!!

[@malkin71fan]

@oreogirl168 you know i have to Agree with you on that. cuz he said its very personal to him and. in the song when he says i got to live with the chocies i made. instead of they got to live with the choices they made. if the song was about a close friend of his. i but i have to agree with you. i bet he was indeed the father lucy

[@TheEMC99]

Take comfort in the fact that you'll see your child again if your faith is in Christ. Pray for His peace and freedom from the guilt. :)

[@markswartzvids]

@m109r1800 Thank your son for his service for me. I was a 10 year Marine and know everything he does for us here in the US!!! Good to have him home I'm sure.

[@mets2128]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ghuettogasmask]

what a nice song :`)

[@allassiels5593]

In my past, a friend if mine was sleeping around with this guy, got pregnant and even though I told her I was against it and showed her all the negatives of it, she got an abortion. I was so upset that she would do something like that but strangely enough, I wasn't mad at her but at God. I remember asking god why on earth would he allow this poor innocent baby to die. I was really doubting myself because I was totally against abortion and I was suffering so much. But I figured out it was my friend'a decision, not god's, for her to get an abortion. I was mad at her for a bit, but ended up forgiving her. But I was still struggling with the fact that a baby was dead and I couldn't do anything to save it, I was 14 at the time and my friend was 15. She had decided to name her baby Faith. I listened to this song and finally understood it's meaning because I was going through something similar; this song was a big part to start the healing process. It's still hard at times, but I'm doing a lot better; though I'm not hanging out worth my friend anymore. As close as we were, she was dragging me down and she didn't want to get help to sort out her life. I feel pity for her, but she brought this upon herself; I just pray that she doesn't continue with her lifestyle before it's too late and that she finally gets help. I don't know if my testimony helped anyone, but please, please don't consider abortion as the way out; it's not. It causes way more problems, there's the guilt of killing your child and the hurt and pain that comes from that. You will have to live with that for a long time. I hope my story has helped someone, I know that God will take my experience and use it to help others.

[@morriganos]

If you want to be technical, it wasn't alive yet, now if they waited for the baby to be born and then killed it then..

[@jill1294]

+Dylan Metalhead You need to learn about life - technical life...I'm a physician and the baby's heart is beating before you ever even know your pregnant. It's a life...it's a life at conception. A life that's meant to exist.

[@morriganos]

justfortigger Would it be better off we continue to over-populate areas rather than keep it under constant population control? I don't want to argue, because my goal was to make Allassiel feel better. I'm almost positive the brain isn't developed at this point, so in the end the baby doesn't even feel anything anyway. Everything is perception

[@Ireness_xiv]

Rip Lucy

[@RennovaMOCs]

That's a sad story.

[@haleyglenn5509]

This is sad rip lucy :)

[@97alphabet]

Yes. This is about him and his then girlfriend.

[@victorthander7053]

Gostei muito sou fam fAnatico. De skyllet

[@Kellin00]

I have never met someone who had an abortion who doesn't deeply regret it and, as an adoptive mother, I pray that no one else will make this mistake. There are hundreds of thousands of couples that would give anything, including their life, for your child.

[@bigfisherish]

Wow my trail ran out today on Xbox and I wanted to hear the full song and I shared it with everybody I know becouse the story was so sad :(

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

It's very obvious that this was his own personal experience. Only someone who has been through such a tragedy could write these lyrics.

[@bcbdrums]

He said in an interview it wasn’t about him

[@shae482]

I don’t think it’s really his personal experience but maybe someone he’s close to. Kinda like how “the last night” isn’t about John himself but someone he knows. But that just proves that John is a insanely amazing writer and singer, he can sing with so much conviction and make you feel these lyrics in your heart

[@SonOfManMusic]

nice

[@BrentJ4Liberty]

I believe he told this story for the first time at a concert in Minneapolis..

[@rachelingraham2131]

And really people you should not dislike skillet

[@HBKJester]

pro life 🙏🏼 ♥️