Slaves - I'd Rather See Your Star Explode (Lyrics Video)

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[@sxybeast9500]

I know Johnny Craig has had is demons and he still battles them today. A lot of fans have written him off but this man was created for music and I know there’s so much more in store for him. And I’m gonna wait.

[@nijimagikku]

Garbage pail kid gang bang is one of my favorite songs of his

[@sabrinaeva9342]

I still am today a fan of Jonny. He has amazing vocals and could out sing half the competition in the music industry at the time. But my opinion

[@Infjffswtf]

We didn’t write him off he just ignores them in typical Jonny fashion 👀 I said what I said 😂

[@CareyWillis-r7n]

Tell you what...I'll never write Johnny off for the fact I struggled with the same addiction, and it turns you into a person you never thought you would be...I'm actually proud of how far he came.. I can personally say it's not easy...

[@DBL304]

It sucks but I hope he comes back to heavier music

[@WutsHeh]

"You haven't even seen my best, JUST WAIIIIIIITT".. Hits the spot everytime

[@cassandrabell6256]

💯‼️😭😭‼️💯

[@jag4932]

the worst part is they never see the best. they already peaced.

[@carynwilhelm]

This is the first song I've ever heard by this band and I audibly said "wow this is really good" in my room, alone, at 1am. Time to binge listen to all their music

[@johnlawrence7173]

Jus so u kno when this song came out i was in jail listening to them say it didn't make IT

[@OrphanCrippler1]

Were you disappointed lol

[@misfit765]

Listen to dgd downtown Battle Mountain 1 and 2, Jonny Craig was their vocalist then and it was amazing

[@nijimagikku]

Check out body on fire

[@nijimagikku]

Listen to Johnny Craig garbage Paul kid gang bang I still feel her pt 3

[@ryanmdoy4221]

Idk who the guy singing is but his voice is angelic as fuck

[@Theveganlaowai]

Ryan m Doy jonny craig😍 his voice is amazing

[@elliottbrentnell2909]

Jonny Craig is fucking God

[@baseballbreaksonabudget8691]

Ryan m Doy one of the best post hardcore singers there ever was that's who's singing

[@baseballbreaksonabudget8691]

Ryan m Doy listen to his solo stuff

[@Klutch_Undercover]

Lead vocals sound a lot like former Woe is Me frontman Tyler Carter

[@laughingunicorn4471]

I follow every band this singer has ever been in and this is Definitely my favorite song he has ever sung

[@StoryTimes1111]

I agree

[@soriyaespinosa3190]

I agree to

[@brianhowerton2230]

Wait...what other bands?

[@marcusrivera4689]

Have you ever Listened to downtown battle mountain?

[@nicholasdefranzo6962]

I agree. But he’s a piece of shit lol

[@insaneangel8963]

I was physically assaulted by my father. It was 9 weeks ago on Sunday. I can't explain what that feels like, but, I can tell you that this song is helping to carry me through the darkness.

[@littlelizardpsycho5178]

What did you do to your father for him to do this to you ?

[@non6111]

​@@littlelizardpsycho5178 I hope you know that your reply absolutely feels so dehumanizing and disgusting. OP clearly stated they were assaulted by their father and the first thing you did was direct the fault to them. What in the actual fuckery do you mean, "What did you do to your father for him to do this to you"??? Not a single action that OP did would be a valid reason for the father to assault his own child-to assault a person. EVERY FAULT of the assault is the assaulter's alone. The fault is in the assaulter, never the victim. You disgust me.

[@non6111]

​@@littlelizardpsycho5178 I hope you know that your reply absolutely feels so dehumanizing and disgusting. OP clearly stated they were assaulted by their father and the first thing you did was direct the fault to them. What in the actual mockery do you mean, "What did you do to your father for him to do this to you"??? Not a single action that OP did would be a valid reason for the father to assault his own child-to assault a person. EVERY FAULT of the assault is the assaulter's alone. The fault is in the assaulter, never the victim. You disgust me.

[@dylancobern]

Every time I hear this it gets better and better....his voice is crazy good

[@josephnelson3524]

Dylan Cobern look up emarosa from 7 years ago

[@Revelationvaliant]

I still think Johny Craig sounds better than Dylan.

[@callumkaye7879]

Fuck EMAROSA his albums with DGD are superior to any

[@mysteryy234]

Indeed it is but you can make almost anyone sound good in a studio with professional mixing

[@whogavehimafork]

When I first met my wife I had introduced her to tons of different hard rock, metal and metalcore bands. That hoe managed to find this band before I did and now she's obsessed with the vocalist. I'm in love with this band now omg.

[@SpringSupers]

This song is powerful. The drums are getting massacred, the guitar is sweet as honey, and he sings with real pain.

[@jacobgoley7438]

Definitely about over coming his addiction

[@LadyRogue420]

Yeah real pain that he inflicted on others.

[@charlieocoughlin8342]

yea they are but if you wanna hear a guitar get slaughtered chewed up and spit out, u got to hear this, start slow but ome just waiiiiitttttt for it www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DhQjwkXrcUrs&ved=2ahUKEwiI_aHIi__mAhXHUt8KHXc7AdUQwqsBMAt6BAgDEAQ&usg=AOvVaw3ma1827_JKv5X8cHgjW2m7

[@bvonm9557]

if you wanna listen 2 drums getting massacred then listen to some relatively new songs from Trivium, lets say in last 2,3 years cca ... drums here are average for my taste, but what do i know, im no musician .

[@ricksanchez3919]

@@bvonm9557 hmmmm if u want someone to hear amazing drumming then tritium isn't quite there. Listen to anything from oceans ate alaska. He is the johnny craig of a drum set.

[@calebhatch6494]

If you’re listening to this, god bless you.

[@kadaffeeanderson3158]

Jonny is the best at combining hardcore and R&B together

[@joshmartinelli8047]

Tyler carter aint half bad either though

[@SK8ER17060]

@@joshmartinelli8047 was about to say the same thing

[@christophergreen7259]

Singer from VRSTY too is good. Should be up there with them

[@nocturnalfolf6097]

Yeah this band does kinda reminds me of Issues now that I think about it.

[@cjmllvv]

@@joshmartinelli8047 Tyler's great but he got it from john...

[@babasifu]

Just saw JC live!! Freaking amazing!! 10/10 performance ‼️ He’s just hit 1 yr Sober! HE’S BACK!!!🎉🎉

[@oxidized683]

I’m in my middle aged life, I have met amazing people. They are closer than my blood relatives. Then suddenly they are gone. I don’t consider it a lost. My mistake was that I never knew life before I live it.

[@devintrejos6263]

Not very often you hear such a great voice like this mixed with rock. Its different and it works.

[@travispatterson3046]

Listen to dance gavin dance. No matter which of the three singers you get, you'll get a great voice. P.s tilian is the best😄

[@crystalruins3321]

too close to touch is also awesome

[@Quinn_Davis]

Our last night is also a good one to add.

[@BigMwewa]

Avatar Devin RAAAAAAA MERICA

[@taylorgeitner5492]

Issues, beartooth, too close to touch, the cab (not rock but good)

[@Gabsluvmusic]

This song is so relatable to drug use, alcohol, addiction, and severe social anxiety!

[@SCOTTWOOL1]

My thoughts exactly

[@brightscapeslandscaping7156]

I couldn’t agree more

[@cassiee6874]

That’s because it’s all stuff that Jonny has dealt with....

[@baseballbreaksonabudget8691]

Gabsluvmusic it's a song about getting off heroin

[@noahfriend320]

You sound so happy about that.

[@windvortice5769]

Despite all the bullshit this guy has been through through all the fans who left him because of his issues I hope you know jonny i never left here since day 1 DGD and still here u had a hell of a ride and you are amazing!

[@amayahknapp9889]

I hope my neighbors like this song

[@zacharypodesta]

They want you to turn it up believe me my neighbors love it 😅

[@missindependent1864]

I have listened to this song 1,000 times and I'll probably listen another 1,000 times!

[@getgudmedia7934]

Slaves showing a bit of their Emarosa roots. I like this new lineup better. Huge upgrade in writing & guitars

[@baseballbreaksonabudget8691]

joshua morena writing ? Jonny writes every song he sings lol

[@getgudmedia7934]

Speaking instrumentally. Original lineup was less talented IMO, not solid live, and *instrumental* writing left much to be desired. I'm enjoying this growth.

[@near5839]

its the same guitarist dude

[@getgudmedia7934]

Thomas Dobson, uh no? Lyman and Kim were original guitars & writers. Kim left, Richmond took rhythm with Lyman still writing. Now that lyman left, Richmond is writing guitars and they got someone to play rhythm live. I prefer Richmond's writing style & execution over Lyman. No hate to Tai personally, but I never dug his drumming style. Idk the new dude but I like the flow better. Personal taste.

[@shanobian]

You mean Johnny just sounding like Johnny

[@jillybean9988]

Jonny Craig's voice is angelic 💖💖😇

[@monirami718]

My husband had this on his playlist & EVERY SINGLE TIME it played I always said “This guy sounds exactly like this band I listened to a long time ago.. Emarosa” he would say “eh I don’t hear it” ….. 😂 I just found out today it’s the same man lol

[@floofykuma]

This song is freaking awesome. I love the singers voice!

[@heyitsskie]

Tristen Marie johnny craig

[@baseballbreaksonabudget8691]

uncle roger223 it's jonny Craig....an OG when it comes to post hardcore lol

[@harleycrouch8814]

You'd hate his personality lol

[@thatstonedvillain]

Yea his personality is shit but hes a great singer

[@MazDeff]

He also likes to scam his own fans, he is a talented scumbag

[@jessfrounfelter6450]

You're twisting my demons, like there is no love.

[@TheIrishman4]

Gonna show you what I got left! You haven't even seen my best!

[@nightshade2559]

There's no black and white, when it comes to pain

[@ingridviking4111]

Jess Frounfelter . I feel the same way

[@patcrane6651]

Jess Frounfelter i know you write me off.... I know you're always gonna count me out.... You think I'm gonna let you down?.. JUST WAIT?

[@richhatlay3346]

there is no love

[@cassiemoneequinn7530]

I have a emotional connection to this song

[@ravenwhitlock1599]

Anyone still jamming to this is 2024??

[@Eyes0fArs0n]

This song randomly came up on auto play...holy christ....you guys got a fan in me. Good shit, well played and even more so, well written.

[@gv_phantom7497]

best ever

[@craigzilla100]

His freaking voice.. wow. Unbelievable sound. I want to hear more

[@brianleatherman8621]

Dealing with the worst break up of my life, this is exactly where I'm at.

[@amymilam2705]

Felt that

[@brianleatherman8621]

@@amymilam2705 hang in there girl. It takes time but gets better. I promise you that.

[@innajannah5886]

Kick me when I'm down Keep me on the ground From the ones who I thought they would never leave Who gave you so much faith? Who gave you so much power? You turned it all against me I'm feeling alive like it's the first time But you're goin' and you're goin' and you're gone tonight I'm feeling alive like it's the first time Never gonna be a part of me this time I know you'll write me off I know you're always gonna count me out You think I'm gonna let you down? I know you'll write me off I know you're always gonna count me out You think I'm gonna let you down? Just wait, just wait, just wait Kick me when I'm down Keep me on the ground There's no black and white when it comes to pain All I gave up, it's still not enough You're twisting my demons like there is no love When push comes to shove that fine line gives up I'm left with the feeling of chasing a rush I'm feeling alive like it's the first time But you're goin' and you're goin' and you're gone tonight I'm feeling alive like it's the first time Never gonna be a part of me this time I know you'll write me off I know you're always gonna count me out You think I'm gonna let you down? I know you'll write me off I know you're always gonna count me out You think I'm gonna let you down? Just wait Gonna show what I've got left You haven't even seen my best Just wait All I gave up Still not enough Kick me when I'm down I know you'll write me off I know you're always gonna count me out You think I'm gonna let you down? I know you'll write me off I know you're always gonna count me out You think I'm gonna let you down? Just wait Don't count me out Won't let you down I'm never gonna let you down (Don't count me out, don't count me out) (Don't write, I won't let you down)

[@chancecoffey4887]

Ah, the lyrics in the comments of a lyric video. -_-

[@uhhsid7780]

@@chancecoffey4887 im wheezing lmaoaoa

[@zarakikenpachiish]

Sings about how "You havent seen my best" - Becomes their most popular song

[@Yusoo8]

But he also has Emarosa , which was pretty much Peak JC

[@whitebenjamin75]

Saw this song live and this man is so much better live. Sounds so good

[@ivoryroseherr1668]

(so much better with headphones)

[@thatguyonstage]

not if you've got killer surround sound ;)

[@brackit18]

Yes... so much feeling behind the song. It's also true.

[@shawnprescott6088]

Every song is!!!!

[@Penn-]

Volume set to ear bleed lvl*

[@joshuacraig8797]

Its so much better wen your in the car doing 100 with the volume on fool blast

[@Barklen226]

Love this track.. dude's voice is epic, and the instrumentals are great.

[@EvilMaestro7]

This song fucking rules. Had it on repeat for months. This singer is so insane and the lyrics and everything are so powerful just grabs me.

[@Bhfior]

Sorry but anyone that thumbs down this song didn't listen to the words. Song is amazing! Great job guys!

[@cretus5113]

I will never put myself in that position again. To know freedom is to live a life unchained by other peoples expectations, and grow into your own.

[@peace115xxx]

That's deep..nice

[@CoD_Maj3st1k]

Dude the vocalist can really sing!!!

[@marlkalone7361]

If you haven't heard the acoustic version, that was recently released. It's AMAZING.

[@marinaashley9995]

Thanks!!

[@alexweddle8219]

The acoustic version is like my fuckin theme song

[@Outlawed1]

The dude that mixed his vocals Erik Ron did a fucking amazing job. Jonny does enough justice on his own but the way that Erik tracked and mixed his vocals have it that much more! So effing good! I’ve always thought Jonny was talented but this song takes the cake and shows his talent ten fold!

[@Jorge-to7ep]

The power in his voice! Wow

[@sunsetcapone]

This song has pulled me out of many bad moods 🙏🙏🙏

[@ItsTheViper]

This song deserves all 2.1 million views

[@joshmiles3706]

Johnny Craig. Ugh. Dude.... 🤘🏼 I feel you in ALL of your songs.

[@relicdad88]

This song is powerful replay button is destroyed love this song.

[@chasingwilddreams]

It gives me kick.... evrytime ...whn he says....”just wait”.....i feel some power within me....

[@kayladenning5932]

This song is more relevant to Jonny now than ever. We are are here for you Jonny. We hope you over come all your struggles.

[@astraltimewarrior5129]

Powerful Soulful R&B Amazing Vocals with hard rock music, somehow strangely works with this band. I’m addicted!

[@That1z71]

Can’t believe be they are breaking up breaks my heart this song saved my life many times and I owe them everything I wish you all the best and never stop making music ❤️

[@barcodes6161]

I feel you.

[@GoeticOccultist]

I wish life had a rewind button. Take me back to the night we met.

[@dlaustino]

I just kept picturing Jonny singing this song to addiction, as if it were a literal person, and to the people who had lost faith in him along the way as well.

[@Tyrantlizard127]

I just found this band a few nights ago, but these guys are AWESOME!

[@jesswise8680]

Wow , he has an amazing voice!

[@pvdh1992]

This song tears me into pieces. It's just too good. ❤

[@Stonesmithable]

I shared this song to my FB and wrote the below post!!! I have listened over and over and its part of my fucking Soul now!!! None of us have made it to our best yet but im on the ascension and feeling powerful!!! Much love for this music helping to inspire me today!!! BAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThePsiregulator]

I have no words for this. It's always been my fault and I'm so thankful for the last 4 years of my life after I learned how to give.

[@keithhomer4773]

Idk why, but it's satisfying to hear him say, "just wait" 🥴🤘🤘

[@ceciliarivera2108]

Just found this band!!! oh mii gosh so good.

[@dpaduobot3774]

Cecilia Rivera listen to Dance Gavin Dance. Same vocalist.

[@hypershadow87]

Just discovered this band...first song I've heard of theirs also. Every damn lyric is *literally* telling the story of my most recent ex of 3 years. Like, this shit fucking hurts so much I'm a bit sick listening to the lyrics, but then again it's such a good song. Slaves, I'll be listening to them more now.🖒

[@noahgoatcher9786]

New one dropped today- true colors

[@nijimagikku]

Check out some of Johnny Craig solo shit as well, I still feel her part 3, garbage pail kidgangbang, The ratchet blackout, and then his classic shit is when he was in dance Gavin dance their first two albums downtown Battle mountain are the absolute shit. Amazing

[@brentsamaroo8442]

Jonny Craigs voice is pure gold👌❤. Love this band, CANT WAIT FOR THE NEW RELEASES!!

[@aniszakri4956]

thank you for my cousin who introduced me to this band and this song. I swear when he recommended this song to me, I cannot stop listening to this song cause it's TOO GOOD

[@aniszakri4956]

Lucy N Thesky he does .. he always recommends me bands and songs like this.. he's too amazing 😄

[@juliearmymom7807]

Saw them last night, really put on a kick ass show. Very nice group of guys :)

[@denzelrenfro3213]

glad I got the chance to mix this down!! dope band!!!!

[@Mia-nd5cp]

One of the best songs I've ever heard. Hands down.

[@mariahxjimin141]

I love this. 🙌😍 Any lambs here? Army?

[@phil2kill176]

Love this. Time to show all that wrote me off they were wrong!

[@DVS_MAGGOT]

We are all still SLAVES. ❤

[@Yisho_The_Spirit_Lord]

This song brings up the question in me... will 1000 years truly keep the devil out... 😲

[@SayAnythingGirly]

Bless Jonny Craig's beautiful voice

[@brittaniawhittick1821]

I LOVE THIS SONG!! I found it COMPLETELY by accident I was looking up “Slaves to substance - Suicide Silence” but I got curious and clicked on the weird song name at the top of the search bar and here I am! Adding this to my playlist now :))

[@droptheba8863]

Jonny‘s voice is so beautiful !

[@jessegilbert7265]

All I'm saying is this song hits home more often then not

[@keelyzee1397]

I have been hearing this on Sirius/XM on the Octane Channel........LOVE it!!!!!! Who are these guys?? I will be adding this to my MP3 Collection!!

[@AllLuckNotSkill]

Love screaming this as I am heading home from work. Amazing song.

[@Pailgingerman]

Jesus i cant help but cry. For the pain the joy of your redemption. Dont tell dgd but tillian can never hold a candle to you. Maybe its because we share a demon or two you and i. Maybe i just dont get tillian. On sound alone though you have better range and execution than i see from him. Ive never been so impressed by a musician in my life. Ive met some big names too. Haha maybe its the red hair. Im a ginger too. Idk man i fucking love your work though i hope you never give it up no matter what else you may do. Thank you so much.

[@m.a.4923]

Damn. Incredible voice

[@flawlessflowerSky]

Another band is being added to my list .. I loved his voice 😍

[@baseballbreaksonabudget8691]

Flawless Flower u should listen to his old bands Dance Gavin Dance and Emarosa

[@baseballbreaksonabudget8691]

Flawless Flower or even his solo stuff

[@flawlessflowerSky]

Will do so ... 💪😄

[@anthonyhughes665]

I still think Dance Gavin Dance was his best... but I may also be impartial. It was one of my first shows in Orlando with Drop Dead Gorgeous. This is still fantastic.

[@waterproof4403]

oh my! thanks youtube for recommending this ! awesome

[@joeyredpath5681]

Everything they touch is good straight sleep medicine lol soothing my massive hangover too

[@mechbean6953]

Joey Redpath u still hungover?

[@cowboysface2468]

Hey thank you for making videos. I'm a metal head but this song I never heard this before. Subscribed

[@SydnyMetrillo]

you're welcome.. thank you too :)

[@benbutler4183]

Reminds me of my latest relationship, i put everything in and got excuses, lies and nothing in return

[@leonardthegoat478]

This song gets me like literally hard core

[@Stonesmithable]

One of the most powerful songs ever written! Wow!

[@3fl1ppp]

Happened upon this song, never heard the band before, makes me want to listen to DGD for some reason....

[@3fl1ppp]

Gavin Fornof yes I'm well aware. That was the joke

[@derekgreen9306]

These songs relates so much specially if u put so much into the one u care for the most and twisted the demons it hurts so much....

[@traciehicks3280]

this song is Fire!

[@Pyschedelicfunk]

Discovered this today on Pandora love it

[@Jhinting]

Crazy how JC’s voice gets better with time. Miss him in DGD, but things worked out I see. 🤘🏽

[@Who_TF_Is_Waldo]

Who's gonna tell him?

[@Jhinting]

Adhd Junkie tell me what? JC isn’t in slaves anymore? Well aware lol

[@Who_TF_Is_Waldo]

Hahaha, yeah. Sad face on that front.

[@Jhinting]

@@Who_TF_Is_Waldo true, i rlly hope hes doing ok nowadays

[@brittanypeterson4263]

Omg I fell over board with this

[@mechgt5]

He did.... He did let everyone down... again.

[@chrisloe4897]

Yess! Thank you!

[@vitalline7394]

They came to Houston years ago, didn’t know them at all, ended up drinkin with sir Craig all night, even got Goober from polyphia buzzed lol random show I went to

[@derekgreen9306]

These it's a powerful song for love and for who is having realationship problems.

[@brutalnoodle24]

Jonny Craig makes nothing but pure gold

[@AmericanBastad1776]

This song means so much to me!!!!!! I jam it multiple times a day!!!!!

[@spikemotionless456]

My English teacher introduced me to this song and I'm in love with this song. His voice is so fucking good I can't deal

[@joseph2832]

Voice sounds great! Good album!

[@sunzoutgunzout8887]

Probably my most favorite song ever

[@jacquelinek6588]

You think I'm gonna let you down. I won't let you down! 💙🐸💚

[@Stonesmithable]

WOW!!!!! Stellar!!!!

[@oflidiggy]

If you think I'm gonna let you down then I hate to tell you this but you are absolutely and 100% right 😔👌👌💯💯👉😔

[@Alexander-vg9vh]

I love this song, I love his voice, it's a present for oure ears ❤️. Thank you