Streetlight Manifesto- A Better Place, A Better Time lyrics

[@fridatovar5272]

This song saved me from suicide when i was 14 and now that im 24 i´ve lost my bestfriend from that cause and this is saving me again, i wish i could have saved him with this song. Anyway thanks to this band

[@revdanimal1523]

You're a brave man.

[@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv]

I’m sorry that happened to you. Safe travels. 👍🏽

[@bradleykindall]

This song literally saved me from hurting myself on Thursday. I'll be forever grateful for these guys.

[@drthunder138]

Brad K you are one of many who have heard this song and decided not to hurt themselves. This song did that for me years ago. I was suicidal and this song showed me that I am not alone with what I felt. You are connected with everyone who has heard this song and made the decision to move forward. I wish you the best, friend.

[@Aphonydissent]

I love you. Never forget that. So don't.

[@Mezugon]

I never realized how sad this song was till I looked up the lyrics, god damn he knows how to write tear jerking lyrics.

[@grantorino70]

Mezugon It was written for 3 people. The chorus was written for 2 kids with cerebral palsy that he met working as a special needs camp counselor and some of the rest is for a friend that wanted to commit suicide. An extremely heartfelt song!

[@Mezugon]

damn

[@tommyinnitclips4496]

ikr

[@bonn1771]

grantorino70 I was shocked when he explained it but it means a lot to me as well

[@zanes.6307]

@@angelusnielson7135 Zaza

[@jeramiedelapena7812]

Those lyrics are the words I wanted to hear from somebody . thank you for waking me up and realize that there's more reason to live

[@angelusnielson7135]

Hope you're doing better.

[@Lennyy15]

I can't stop listening to it. I feel like I am Annie. I cry listening to this at night sometimes, trying my hardest to keep going even I feel like I have yet to get a break from life. I am grateful for the creation of this song. It's definitely helping a lot.

[@alexsmith926]

Keep your head up brother it only gets better from here !

[@TheMTNDEW113]

Hippie Alex Listen to the toh kay version on his album Streetlight lullabies. Its the lead singer singing the song like a lullaby.

[@laceefusilier4861]

cried and listen to this song on repeat. getting clean so i can get my music straight. i miss playing music. thank you

[@ohmygoditisspider7953]

Hey. Hope it got better.

[@SmokedJowlFrazierOfficial]

How did it go, Lacee?

[@4517chad]

Got me through the hardest time of my life

[@bgraham7987]

Same

[@mrwrightaintwrong238]

Same

[@mrwrightaintwrong238]

Several times

[@mmm-et2vf]

Still wanna kill myself 🥲

[@mariluuu3371]

I fkn love Streetlight manifesto... Ill finally see them live this July, it was a birthday present for myself lol.. Anyway I'm seriously going to try my hardest not to cry during their performance, their music has been there more than anyone.. I am so happy for the existence of Streetlights music... Fan for life!!!!!!

[@bondsie4]

Bloodyy_Mari so... how was the concert?

[@Senaneone]

The greatest song that has ever been written!

[@jinxxielynn2909]

a friend of mine sent this song to me when I was in a really dark place... I had just had enough and wanted so badly to die... I couldn't find a reason to live... listening to this song gives me hope and life doesn't seem quite as bad. :)

[@Queen_eleanor]

Jinxxie Lynn my old band director sent me this and I'm using it in the same way

[@skatejam7]

been there man i heard something that really changed how i thought "life IS pain and suffering, but you have to find something to make the pain and suffering worth it" set goals and stuff, don't fall into a nihilistic misanthropic pit of despair; the trouble with that is, you still feel feel pain and misery, so you only acknowledge things actually meaning something when they're negative, but when you write it down you can see it's circular logic and fallacious and surely good things can be important to you too

[@angelusnielson7135]

Hey, how are ya'll doing?

[@jameswalker673]

I was gonna give your comment a thumbs up but it's at 69 thumbs, so I left it alone. Nice.

[@CaiStorm39]

I love the multi-dimensional aspect of this song. The juxtaposition of the ideas of the necessity of suicide show the basic struggle within us. It has stopped me from cutting just a little too deep more times than I can count. Every time I feel like I might give in I listen to this and I am reminded that no matter how slight, I have a reason to live. I love you Streetlight Manifesto, I owe you my life

[@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv]

Very well said. I hope you’re in a better place, and in a better time.

[@josecatez3764]

This song has kept a barrel of a gun out of my mouth more than once. i cannt think of a time when ive felt down that this song hasnt brought me down to the pit of whats bugging me and brought me back softly with the notion that the future will come with or without me and i need to be here to make my mark. heres to life friends, haters, everyone. i love you

[@Outlandish_Wolfboy]

turned 24 today I'm not saying this song made it possible but it helped a lot :)

[@rickyharmon1190]

@josh hernandez thats great man

[@techumbe]

My best friend Grant told me to listen to this whenever I'm down and to think of him. It means so much to me that he cares so much. I love you, Grant. Thank you,

[@skiviestoner]

"Everybody's got someone else, than I ain't got nobody's love to save me" so true..

[@Seryous]

Let someone love you.

[@jarsenberg]

I typically love ska punk for its lightheartedness and brevity, but I really appreciate that this band managed to write anthemic tearjerkers in the genre too.

[@julesmustdi3]

This will always be my favorite song of all time. Never fails to make my heart ache.

[@nardreau3478]

This song has helped me so much and now I send it to friends who are in a similar place

[@HardlyGoodGamer]

The feels. They're over-flowing. And I love it.

[@yeetman7880]

2:32 best lyric ever

[@diccwett]

fr

[@Coorvaldx]

This song has saved my life multiple times. I cant wait to see these guys this summer, and I really want to thank them.

[@blackbird000]

Billie eilish: makes sad songs Streetlight: hold my manifesto

[@fullskapunkalchemist3471]

Not only does Streetlight Manifesto write sad songs, they wrote “The Saddest Song.”

[@blackbird000]

@@fullskapunkalchemist3471 true, i haven't listened to that one yet, so thanks for reminding me

[@TheyCallMeMrSchnappo]

I've considered the "self end game" a lot recently because of my drinking but this song really helps. it puts "self end game" in a stark view and adds compassion that's so lacking. That's all I've got. I hope you all do well.

[@ccmonkey812]

When I was suicidal, my best friend showed me this song, even today this still brings me to tears :')

[@treyespinoza3947]

they really need more recognition

[@shiesterjr]

I hope they realize how many lives they've saved. This song got me to the next morning a lot of days as a teenager.

[@alexandriawallace6393]

this band reminds me of my ex. this is one of his favorite bands.. i remember when he told me he went to one of their concerts and his eyes lit up as he told the story.

[@pavlosama2222]

This is the strongest song I've ever heard.

[@m0arlazErs]

Straight up one of the few bands I can just put on shuffle and be content.

[@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv]

Same. ✌🏽

[@kylechristenson6927]

Its not just sad, I listen to this when I'm down to tell myself that ending it isn't the only way. I've used this song that way for so many years now.

[@kylecook7187]

this is indeed, some powerful shit.

[@m0arlazErs]

Its always nice to see a band you've loved for a long time get exposed to reddit and received warmly. Makes me feel less crazy

[@vertigomorgue777]

This made my day better

[@hannapaghl]

I am happy in life rn. But. This song got me

[@m0c0]

Been listening to this song for the better part of a decade and it still changes my life every time I listen to it.

[@coreystephens1418]

I dated a girl from the age of 14 until i was 26, 12 years, and she left me out of absolute fucking-no-where. Like we were talking about getting married two weeks before it happened, hell we had talked about getting married for years. We even talked about starting a family. Shit broke my fucking heart. This song, my mom, and my best-friend are the three reasons I'm still alive. I know somewhere up ahead is a better place, and a better time.

[@christopherappleby7453]

I’ve had a similar experience. I’m so sorry, I know the hurt is impossible to put into words. But hang in there. It doesn’t get better and it doesn’t get easier. But when you find yourself; the fight seems so much more worth it. Keep your head up, I love you ❤️

[@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv]

I’m sorry that happened to you. Keep the faith, man. The music will help get us through moments like that. 👍🏽

[@turtleHead970]

this song has saved so many life's :)

[@yonamccarter1074]

streetlight has made my life livable and much more...thank you Streetlight Manifesto, thank the gods for ska punk

[@furrynuts43]

i have 300 plays on itunes and i still get hyped when i hear this song

[@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv]

Reading all the comments on this video, it blows my mind how many people these guys have helped, whether they meant to or not. 🤙🏽

[@pew5610]

Ima be honest the first time I herd this song I cried because I was extremely depressed at the time thanks you helped me a lot streetlight

[@stevenvt1]

It grew on me. I had to listen to it twice. thx.

[@jassjokbal6869]

These comments about how this song saved them, and im here just cus its slaps

[@kristopherdehoyos477]

I thought Ska was only happy and stupid. This is sad yet uplifting.

[@davidc573]

A lot of Reel Big Fish songs even are super depressing if you pay attention to the lyrics. Hell, We Are the Union has an album called SelfCare which is entirely about battling depression.

[@knownothingish]

BEST SONG EVER

[@Alan-cp1sb]

I think The Big Sleep is slightly better. But, shit, the whole album is amazing from the first note to the last.

[@misterego1426]

this is pretty dope, reminds me sort of a late 90s kind of alternative- which is why i like it

[@philli5n]

So i always think of this as "my song" because it describes a lot of things i've went through, and I never knew every single lyric, so I decided to finally know all the lyrics, and I realized: My name's annie :o I love this song 10000 times more now.

[@njc21coolyo]

I'm glad the SM released a new album this year, if they can have more sings like this so many people would make it go mainstream, but it would actually be good music!

[@PunkSkaful]

Damn his voice sounds really good ! it sounds like he is just singing while sitting on a couch playing guitar

[@iskanderhout]

try the toh kay version of the song

[@Alan-cp1sb]

He sounds awesome live, as well.

[@PunkSkaful]

Damn this song has a very long lyrics! They did a great job on creating this meaningful lyrics!!

[@MyWhiteFair]

Ska can make any song sounds happy

[@christopherappleby7453]

Such an under-rated genre

[@kooksux]

RIP brother. Miss you so fucking much.

[@tobiaskvarnung9261]

*crying in Spanish*

[@angelusnielson7135]

I am sorry for your loss Micheal.

[@movesinc]

"i'm turning into someone I never thought I'd have to be again"! wow!!

[@baksteenjo]

How in hell can Tomas Kalnoky come up with such lyrics. It's just too good

[@cyrilthehood]

Streetlights most beautiful song. We must save the ones we love

[@berlinperez9433]

Is been 15 years. I miss you Evey single day.

[@sarahhoffman5251]

anyone listening in 2020?

[@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv]

2024, still going strong. ✌🏽

[@arquitetojeanclaudino]

essa música já ajudou a salvar minha vida, obrigado

[@DelEast740]

Song is about two things, a college freind that was dealing with depression and suicide she was going through. The other is a summer camp that Tomas Kalnoky volunteered at for kids with cerebral palsy. Cant believe I am 3 months older than the lead singer.

[@Wherethewildlives]

I always play this song to cheer me up on those depressing day.

[@bonn1771]

great job and thank you for sharing

[@JuiceBox2211]

LOVE< LOVE< LOVE< LOVE < LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!

[@SheerOcean]

I was told about this song.....im glad i searched for it because i love it now

[@bsallee9942]

Best song... Just.. I love it

[@LunaTuesday]

Bathe and hunt gives me chills

[@rffffification]

Love listening to SM.

[@jktomas]

Man, Annie's a bit suicidal, isn't she? Actually a lot of Streetlight Manifesto songs are about thinking of commiting suicide. Does anyone know why? Did Toh Kay ever talk about it?

[@roeyzfaigmanimiranda2038]

it's more of a suicide prevention rather than forcing suicide...of course that is how I see it

[@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv]

I think he mentioned in the liner notes that he was overdosing on “FM.” Judging from the art they use, I’d guess Sin City, which was created by Frank Miller. Kind of a bleak series.

[@brendasweet1334]

I still listen to our song Jared 😢 I know all the words now. I wish you were still here so we could jam in my Camry and you could tell me how ugly of a car it is lol keep rockin the heavens baby ❤😇

[@seahound317]

i listen to this everyday until i get out of this shitty family situation that im in

[@granttoye5852]

I hope so bad that you'll bathe anon. Or bathing on. -_- of all the places I've looked for these song lyrics, NOBODY has got it right. Fuck.

[@bluraine7739]

0:58

[@bonn1771]

thank you for sharing

[@marlontayag8204]

Streetlight rules

[@WierdestBudday]

With Streetlight Manifesto? That's how it should be my friend.

[@dominic123owns]

Great song

[@issafacelift]

I don’t want to be the type who posts this for pity, or for attention. Frankly, I’m exhausted from people saying they only pity me, or else I’d be out of their lives. An accident in 07 left my dad handicapped after breaking his jaw, and the surgeons ruining nerves in his neck. They fixed it, and a year later he got colon cancer. Stage four. I was terrified. He survived. Again. I was lucky. Not everyone gets that lucky. Since then, I fell into addiction when I was 17, and from then I’ve hurt them so much more. I don’t act lucky. I acted spoiled. I’ve lost a lot, friends, property, family, girlfriends... I got out of jail and rehab again, and found an amazing woman. I’ve never fallen in love like I did with her. Guess what? I ruined it. I do not understand why I can’t grasp the fact that I need to think things through, no matter how hard I try to tell myself that. I just lost her. My family won’t give me the time of day. They say they do, and they act it, but they don’t. I have no friends now. I have no one to talk to. I so badly wish I could disappear and not have to hurt people. I hurt so bad. I want it to stop so badly. It’s fucking crippling. If you are dealing with anything similar, please, for fucks sake, make it right. Don’t put yourself in this position. It’s lonely. It’s sad. Depressing. It’s fucking awful. I want to be happy. I really do, and I hope I am someday. I turn these guys on no matter what mood I’m in, however, when I’m down like this, I can turn their music on and drift away into it, release my feelings, and feel even the slightest bit of hope. Thanks Streetlight, and thank you Streetlight fans. You guys make me happy.

[@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv]

I know your post is from 6 years ago, but I hope you’re doing okay. Wherever you are, you’re not alone. ✌🏽

[@issafacelift]

@@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv hey man I really appreciate it. I’m not sure exactly sure how it happened but during Covid I had all that free time during the lockdown and started to learn how to work on my own car, loved doing that kind of stuff, learned enough to get hired somewhere, met my girlfriend there as she was the one training me, made amends with my family, moved into a house with the girlfriend and im doing 100 times better. Thanks for checking in man i really appreciate that

[@ghostie7776]

How is a song better at stopping me from killing myself then the therapist i had when i was 12

[@crazy7132]

Ahhhhh I feel like every junkie has heard this song

[@ecelectronicscomputerhardw1314]

good work awesome

[@jessicafitzpatrick3272]

just to let u know its 'annie said' not 'and she said. very well done :)

[@alexsmith926]

Good video and your only mistake I saw in the lyrics is where you put "And she says" its actually "Annie says" like in this verse you say "Annie says she wouldn't mind if they never find a cure for all her problems (her problems) Problems and she says, as long as she has someone near to make it clear she does not need to solve them (solve them) Solve them and she says, "oh, this loneliness is killing me, it's filling me with anger and resentment (resentment) Resentment and she says, "I'm turning into someone that I never thought I'd have to be again" it should be "Annie says she wouldn't mind if they never find a cure for all her problems (her problems) Problems Annie says, as long as she has someone near to make it clear she does not need to solve them (solve them) Solve them Annie says, "oh, this loneliness is killing me, it's filling me with anger and resentment (resentment) Resentment Annie says, "I'm turning into someone that I never thought I'd have to be again" This is my fave streetlight song though thanks for posting it and all :)

[@mattdeslauriersnc]

My boy killed himself every time I hear this I think Bout him! Cheer up kids!

[@gdogvibes1]

Song sucks, comforting lyrics in a time of need. It's the thought that counts. Thanx

[@God001111]

song sucks?

[@gdogvibes1]

Yea I think it's pretty bad, but that's just me. If you think it's cool, that's okay.

[@God001111]

I've seen them play it live twice haha

[@Rottmann870]

It's punk ska. If that's not your thing, then that doesn't mean the song sucks. Musical taste is extremely subjective. If you blurted out your favorite song, 3 out of 5 people are probably going to say it sucks. So instead of being an overly-opinionated douche like those 3 people who just said your favorite song sucks, how about you just respect the musical tastes of others, then go about your business?

[@gdogvibes1]

Why don't you practice what your preach. I think the song sucks. That's not being overly-opinionated, that's just an opinion. Now go on about your business.

[@PugBroSo]

Tch, someone said this song reminded them of me. They're onto me

[@likelylike]

i really like the Ska Is Dead Live Version of that, sound so much better

[@arbin.m.5089]

Here 'cuz of Nikki Howard Instagram.

[@donharmuth776]

To all the girls that feel depressed or suicidal just remember that there is a boy that feels the same way. He may not look like it, might even be boisterous to conceal the fact but look into his eyes and you'll know. Find him and he will never let go because he understands, even if things don't work out he will still be there because he understands. Remember that boy exists; out there is the person you're looking for, maybe not the stereotype but so rewarding it will be I promise.

[@spooderman4990]

I always fail at that fast part...

[@trustyl6609]

Osu huh?

[@Kali144]

Still listening 2021 t

[@jessicamcgarry8862]

This is my theme song

[@pedronatalway]

Brazil!!

[@cptnmochi]

💜🌀

[@WierdestBudday]

Nah, I'm into all that as well. ;D

[@yamiletdelafuente1962]

I'm in a better place, in a better time

[@amberkelly9953]

I think its "annie says" not "and she says" otherwise on point good job

[@duskonparis]

Still waiting for 99 songs part 2. anyone else?

[@karara5532]

Welps thassa fuckin mood

[@JiwaZaman]

"dont forget your family, regardless what you choose to do" what is that means? Please.

[@666fuck0ff]

first time I heard that song I felt like he's talking to me.

[@daniellekenehan852]

Don't guarantee shit you can't assure...

[@rcskyrim235]

No one cares

[@rcskyrim235]

I just lost half my braincells reading your reply /:

[@daniellekenehan852]

+Richard Casillas It's a damning indictment of the global illiteracy crisis if reading a short sentence takes so much effort for you. Unless that was a feeble attempt on your part to question my intelligence due to an obvious autocorrect mistake; in which case, LOL!

[@daniellekenehan852]

+Richard Casillas BTW it should have read: 'Your mum cared big time last night.' Granted I should have taken the time to double check before posting given that I'm using a new phone, but because I can't edit the comment , and your only statement was that you didn't care, I didn't see a reason to worry about it.

[@rcskyrim235]

Nice