Shinedown - 45 Live From Kansas City ( Acoustic )

[@MochaTater]

"I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that.” ― Robin Williams

[@joerotter2873]

I find ironic when depressed people take it out on other. Why make someone feel as worse as you are being a hypocrite

[@glennlewis3716]

Wow!!! My wife is like that..thanks..

[@southerncross5360]

Joe Rotter what do you mean? Hard to make sense of your message in the way it’s written...

[@bigtrain747]

Your statement is very true especially for me because I ain't trying extremely hard to make other people happy. Because I know how it feels to feel like a useless piece of shit basically

[@jonpostashioshit5557]

So true I've made myself miserable for the cause

[@joshuacraig6447]

As someone who attempted suicide two years ago, this song hits home. His speech at the beginning brought tears to my eyes. I'm a survivor, and I hope and pray anyone who is in that darkness just remember: it will pass but you will continue on.

[@frankmckenna3387]

God Bless You my friend

[@distorted_imagination]

PREACH brotha. Been 7 years since my last attempt for me. My wife saved my life. With depression, anxiety and constant pain, it never gets easier but realizing the real "bad" days passes like everything else is sometimes the only thing I look forward to. In that moment, it's enough. Stay strong peeps, we got each other.

[@kbowers8111]

I know we don't know each other. Please never try again. I love you as another person. We all mean something to each other. We are all on this rock together for a reason. Strangers can change the lives of other strangers. Stay with us. If we try we can all get through life together. Let's stick together and enjoy foods and storys and jokes. Laughs. You are worth alot. As a christian I rebuke negative self thought from you ever again. Not sure of your beliefs but true Christian cares for others.... live laugh and love friend. Noone gets left behind if I can help it. People lean on each other. We need to do this.

[@wolfgang4136]

Glad you are still here. It’s important you are👍👍👍👍

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

I struggle with PTSD and SUICIDAL thoughts every day…beneath my scars

[@djroseman9181]

Still listening to this in 2024! This song is one of many favorites by them! Thank you Shinedown for picking me up when I was down. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better person. I suffer from depression and some days I also feel not good enough. Thank you Shinedown for helping me through each and every day.

[@mikemushlin9429]

You are good enough.

[@KathyPitts-hl5xn]

Never forget that ❤

[@erinsarandrea5854]

Me!!!

[@cynthiabender4990]

My son took his life Dec 10th 2023 and my world will never be the same and Shine down was his favorite group - you gave him hope and while he is no longer with us - he will Shine On - He had an amazing beautiful heart and loved with all he had - He just felt worthless and wrote he had lost the hero in himself - Never a day will go by that he is not loved and missed by so many of his family and friends - #Mentalhealthmatters #Youmatter #Nevergiveup #Reachout #talktothem #Shinedown #bethere @Shinedown ❤

[@bluesky5489]

🫶

[@michaellewis1301]

So many of the people I care about have made that choice, so sad. I miss you all dearly every day 💛 💓 💗 💕 💖 💔

[@brandont65]

My oldest son left this life in 2021. My condolences, love, and shared pain. May we share the strength to carry on

[@charleneinman3625]

Iam so sorry for your loss.I lost my daughter five years ago and my world was totally destroyed.I do feel your pain .It’s a very hard thing to handle .I always get told time heals pain .It seems to me that times standing still .I do hope you’re doing better .I really do! Thank you for sharing your story.I don’t personally know you but ..Ilove you! 😇😇🤘🫶❤️‍🔥🙋‍♀️

[@brett7740]

I can't imagine how many lives this has touched. Simply incredible

[@shaneking9084]

I was raped when I was 10 by a man with a developmental disability 4 times over the course of a summer. This song saved my life.

[@asketillus8679]

@@shaneking9084 too bad absolutely no one is gonna get that reference

[@tomanders4740]

We’re here together

[@lynison9050]

It’s touched mine today ❤

[@AgentPigleton]

Because he explains the song so well, I got chills before the song started.

[@kellysnider8894]

It really gives the song more meaning

[@lynnschumacher8085]

I would so pay money just to hear him as a motivational speaker, let alone a musician

[@Starwindfey]

This song and the story hit way too close to home. I lost 2 sisters to suicide... nearly lost myself to it...

[@lynnschumacher8085]

@@Starwindfey find that silver lining something to hold on to , don't lose yourself .. Keep your power

[@Starwindfey]

Thank You Lynn

[@Nirad-jt7en]

I was saved by my best friend when I was 17 years old. A friend I had wronged so bad in a way I could never forgive myself. I was literally about to head home and make the worst and final decision of my life. He and I hadn’t talked in months. He saw me in the hall way of the school and as I tried to hide my eyes in shame and embarrassment he mad a beeline to me. First words out of his mouth were “I miss you man”. He asked if I would go see a movie with him and some of his friends that night. I looked him in the eyes, holding back tears and said yes. That’s was 24 years ago almost to the day. I do not know what made him come to me that day and I do not know how he came to forgive me for what I had done but I am eternally grateful that he reached out to me that day because my life has been amazing and I would have missed out on a lot of great things if it weren’t for what he did that day. We still talk though our lives have taken us in different directions. I have never told him what he did for me that day.

[@dahliawinters8019]

We MUST save & rescue each other...All it takes is REAL LOVE. So many humans have an hard time with that, but so many of us KNOW what it is.

[@jonathonmorgan8430]

Tell him!

[@Klutzy_Bandicoot]

Tell him bruh. You might be saving him too.

[@DutchCrunch333]

Jesus loves you

[@whosjimianyway]

I didn’t get there fast enough… I’m so glad you were saved, but you should tell him.

[@supahft181]

Who’s listening to this amazing song still in 2024? Woah I can’t believe it’s been 4 years later and 2k likes already, time does really fly!

[@mosquitoessuck5768]

Me!

[@fordthegator6325]

me

[@timothymcinvale1174]

Very enlighten

[@steventalbott6066]

Yup 1/25/2020

[@ronald3752]

Me

[@nickdubuisson5787]

This song helped save me. I had been dealing with ptsd and survivors guilt for many years and what I thought was the final straw happened and sent me into a severe depression. I saw no escape other than ending it. This song came on and for some reason spoke to me, so I listened to it again and again, along with a few other songs that have a strong meaning to me. I listened carefully to the words and was able to pull myself out of that seemingly bottomless depression just enough to get the help I needed. Luckily I wasn't part of the 22 that day. I heard this story about a year later and I bawled like a baby. Thanks Shinedown you guys are awesome and forever in my debt.

[@lynbedfordbedford5076]

Shinedown has I'm sure saved many lives with their honesty and total kindness! Thank you to the whole Band

[@mrtielk2000]

That was me behind the door. Somehow I am still here to write this. I still have those days where im close but, I am here to put a smile on peoples faces and i cant take that away from everyone else in such a selfish act. That story meant so much. I needed to hear that. May your God bless you always for whomever reads this.

[@jamesthompson4835]

Stay Strong my friend!!!!

[@lashonay]

Xoxo

[@jamielyn5062]

You matter!!!

[@scheids316]

Thanks Zin! you put a smile on my face. Keep it up!

[@mrtielk2000]

@@jamielyn5062 All of our lives Matter. Ty.

[@matthewterry3444]

Brent could talk about his trip to the grocery store and I would be so intrigued by it.. He truly does have an amazing voice that I will never get sick of and look forward to hearing for many years to come!!!

[@smithygs6952]

Am I the only one who wouldn't mind Bret reading me a story? Like, I'm in highschool but his voice would make an amazing Story telling voice. I'd listen to him talk for hours and hours on end

[@WyllSosa]

Your right..toured w them for 8 years...he would sit at bottom of the stage and tell you stories,..

[@adamkerns-isley8634]

Amazing song and story behind it! I suffered a ruptured aneurysm in the behavioral center of my brain. While in medicated coma I was floating not knowing where and I seen a silhouette that asked me where I was going...home I said... The silhouette replied no! Your work is not done and I drifted back to my body. 2010 then 2022 now beautiful wife and two children with a house and car. Our gift of life is too valuable to give up or throw away! There is always help no matter what the issue without resulting in suicide or murder. Thank you for this amazing song

[@TeresaGrimes-fm5is]

Thank the powers that be for you and yours. Married almost 40 years.years. Facing a divorce. Damn I'm tired.When I reach what feels like the worst moment I hear your voice...and my strength comes back.

[@carolinelacourse6888]

Stand Firm

[@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95]

truly, this song, and this video, mean a great deal to me. I was not always the happy upbeat man I am today. I was once low, very low, and I nearly gave up. I wanted to end it, but I never could. For years I thought I was too weak to do it. A few years passed, and I still felt that pain. One day I saw this video. In a second, listening to this video, and the story at the beginning, I realized I wasn't too weak. I was too strong, and I had never realized. This song didn't save my life, but it gave me a realization that I sorely needed. It made me realize my own strength. So thank you Shinedown...

[@ultimateadrinalus9184]

yes!!! I felt the same way too!!!

[@the-mailmann]

+ScorchedCrow95 I'm so glad you are here today! Shinedown does create miracles!

[@logandavid5698]

I don't know who you are, and I never will, but I am beyond happy that you are still with us, no one should ever go through the feelings of worthlessness, I am proud of you my friend

[@ultimateadrinalus9184]

Thanks.😃

[@tracydekoning9651]

Amazing!!

[@otisdriftwood8469]

I lost my father to suicide when I was 18. My best friend 2 years ago when I was 46. This is a subject very close to me. Keep a close eye on people you love, take it seriously if you see any signs of depression. What's sad is most the time nobody has any idea until it's final.

[@carolinelacourse6888]

Sending Hugs

[@leighannereynolds5720]

I wish my family would have had the opportunity to share final moments with my brother. The most beautiful soul on the planet. He decided to have that final moment without us. He did it that way because he loved us so much. He felt like a burden. Oh my God. He was not a burden. We love him so much to this day. We miss him every single second of every single day.

[@GroggyFive59180]

Hope that everyone here is alright. Please be safe and remember that people care about you, even if it may not feel like it sometimes. If you are feeling troubled, maybe professional help is the answer, or talking to a trusted friend about what you are going through. Wish you the best.

[@aprilk569]

Best wishes back to you as well, my friend 💙

[@darrylammons4446]

Maybe

[@GroggyFive59180]

@@darrylammons4446 Hope you are doing okay these days man, take care.

[@raymondgribbins5903]

Just shy of 20 years ago, this was the very first song that I ever played and sang together in front of a family audience. I can play guitar and I can sing, but this song is what brought me to knowing that I can do both at the same time. Being a musician and having doubts of fearing how people will judge you, and knowing that if it's the right song and the right feeling, you just go with it. This was the one. Thank you Shinedown for bringing that out of me, and letting me be comfortable with my talents. I appreciate you for that

[@clutch1141]

It is nice to see a genuine performance these days.

[@the-mailmann]

+John Lacy Spock!? You listen to Shinedown?

[@michellepietroburgo9141]

2 year old comment and I can't like it because it's already got 45 likes.

[@angeldavis5003]

Ever since I heard this story I found so much help in it. Last night I got my first tattoo. " The will to live will always outweigh the ability to die "

[@stevenbitter3823]

I love your idea for a tattoo!!! Do you mind if I honor that great idea for myself?

[@angeldavis5003]

@@stevenbitter3823 I wouldn’t mind at all it helps whenever I’m down and it’s a amazing song and story do you brother 🖤

[@DaemonVO]

Fucking inspirational, and I'm proud to say that Brent Smith is literally my entire reason for music. Also, I did his monologue as a practise run in my drama class a few months back, it was so damned easy to remember, because of it's power! Unfortuantely, there is no way it was even a fith as good as this, but hey, only Brent could make it THAT powerful.

[@auto_5]

This man could be so much more than just a musician. He could be a public speaker or a pastor. I guess he is all three.

[@kennethfuller8347]

Yes, Shinedown IS all three .. in their own amazing way .. a great group of humble, and grateful, talent. I've seen 'em live 4 times and they always give so much accolades to their fans .. I've been a major music lover for many years, and these guys are on the top of my list as thee best. If they get anywhere near where you are, do not pass up the opportunity to see them live.

[@nuttysp2]

"the will to live will always outway the ability to die" i've saved at least one life with that.

[@DvsDrFeelgood]

One of my fav quotes... "Suicide does not end the chances of Life getting Worse! Suicide eliminates the possibility of it ever getting Better!" Kind Regards to all.. ;o)

[@sonyamckinley8873]

Even after all these years, and never a bad song from these guys- this one’s still my favorite . Nobody knows how many times this song kept me alive.

[@heavenkept]

"Your life is a gift, for the world that is waiting for you." "The will to live, will always outweigh the ability to die."

[@jamesdavis9507]

“Your life is a gift, for the world that is waiting for you... The will to live, will always outweigh the ability to die!!”

[@jamesdavis9507]

Wow!!! So deep and so true!!!

[@patrickjames208]

I know first hand what being inside that room feels like... And to walk out of it, though without someone outside the room.. Daily struggle, but I find a way each day.

[@gregs3274]

Amen

[@elibuck1571]

Do you ever worry about maybe one day you don't come walking out of it?

[@ginaprice9773]

Yyayy

[@ginaprice9773]

0

[@BLAZEPET]

There doesn't have to be anyone on the other side, as long as you cross that threshold and keep moving forward. Not always an easy task I know but as long as you don't look back in that room whatever it takes, you will not fail... keep fighting!

[@christywright4039]

Still listening 2024❤ this song touches on so many emotions

[@oliviagamage]

As one of my all time fav bands I've seen them live several times but as many times as I've listened to this song, after listening to his opening speech, I've now heard it on a whole new level and I'll never hear it again the same, definitely brought out the tears. It's now so much more profound than it already was for me, especially because my good friend/brother-in-law tragically completed his final act with his .45. He was begging the Crisis center to help him but they failed to take him seriously enough and to find him a space in time. Sadly, the mental health system is failing drastically and the situation only continues to worsen. I love Shinedown because they speak of reality and are so inspirational, it's nice to feel not so alone.

[@MadeByIsaura]

This brought me to tears.. All these years I've known and loved this song, how beautiful is the story behind it?!

[@jeremyaytes5863]

The will to live....Far out ways the ability to die............ thats the truest statement i've ever heard!!!!!

[@chxndwffls33]

That shit is what drives me to this day.

[@travisniles6800]

Um, no. If the will to live always outweighed the ability to die then everyone who willed to live would never die and we would have a bunch of old, shriveled up people walking around that were thousands of years old. I don't care how much you will to live, you will die one day and enter into eternity. You will either be with God in Heaven or without Him in hell, ur choice.

[@chxndwffls33]

Travis Niles well obviously yes that is true but if you look at this on a deeper level it means if you are dealing with suicidal thoughts they if you attempt and have a purpose some thing will stop you from completling

[@travisniles6800]

Dakota Lee well, I mean even if you were relating it to the story in the video directly and not just taking it face value; the statement itself isn't logical at all, it just sounds good. For one thing, in the story, the guys desire to live outweighed his desire to die, because he discovered a purpose and reason to live that allowed him to foresee a future he deemed bearable. So the term "always" doesn't apply here. Let alone the word "ability". You could say the will to live CAN always outweigh the WILL to die... don't mean to be a party pooper just being accurate.

[@chxndwffls33]

Travis Niles and that is fine. You have that right. Also I will continue to let this quote drive me as a person

[@adeepseadiverindoubt]

This was my best friend's favorite song. He always tried getting me into Shinedown. Unfortunately, he took his own life in April of 2020. This song haunts me, but I can't stop listening to it. I just so happened to watch this video, and that speech he gave hit me in every god damn feel I've ever had.

[@TT-xy8vr]

I'm sorry your friend succumbed to his pain and that you remember what the message here is.

[@ThesmartestTem]

This song came out when I was going through a really hard time in my life. It was the song I needed and I listened to it more times than I can count. To this day Shinedown is still my go-to music when my depression is acting up.

[@etimret24]

His explanation of the meaning of the song really hits home.and I am still alive and don't know why.

[@noahdahmen7221]

Stay strong. I’m proud of you for still being here!

[@KonkorFour]

I have to admit over the past 2 years I've been feeling really depressed and stuck in a loop, all because I fell in love with my best friend who broke my heart. But after hearing this song everything seemed to make sense so today is a new day and I'm going to make the most of my life. Thank you Shinedown. :)

[@colemiller3530]

With I could figure it out

[@noblevagabond6907]

This guy delivers stories like a pastor. Captivating

[@dd-ew3nm]

I really needed this right now in my life. GOD placed this on my song list because he new the pain I've been feeling for a long long time. God is great

[@shaneking9084]

I was raped when I was 10 by a man with a developmental disability 4 times over the course of a summer. This song saved my life.

[@bamafto]

It’s 2020 and I’m so glad I saw this version with the story. The statement “The will to live will always outweigh the ability to die” is so moving. Not sure if he thought of it but I hope someone who really needs to hear those words is watching this video. Other than Mark Lowry’s statement about suicide in which he said “ Don’t do it brother (or sister) your mansion isn’t ready” his words are the most powerful I’ve heard and will use.

[@profilename3591]

So many emotions in one song.

[@alexk.7064]

One of my favourite performances of Shinedown. Anything and Everything must've been a hell of a show, wish I could be there :)

[@TabbyGerhardt]

If they play this song when I see them live in a couple of days at this very theater, I'm going to bawl my eyes out.

[@ashleyrosenberg4701]

I get chills listening to Brent tell a story

[@stevek9844]

The man can tell a story. Such a great message....people need to hear this far and wide.

[@walterreed2687]

God is GREAT

[@KathyPitts-hl5xn]

Always 🙏❤️

[@connormoore5491]

Amen my brother

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

Amem

[@8NTMISSBEHAVING]

Lost my 28yr old son on 5/9/2016........nothing can explain that feeling....!!!!!!!!! This is truly the worst feeling any soul should have to bare...!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was one of his favorite songs.......!!!!!!!! If only...!!!

[@tatsu5825]

my condolences

[@ReddogBigdaddy]

I hurt for you!

[@wolfy5825]

8NTMISSBEHAVING i'm sorry for you...

[@someguy0089]

8NTMISSBEHAVING I'm sorry

[@5050conner]

8nteenmissbehv

[@haroldleadbetter6025]

An amazing song writer, his lyrics have so much strength and power it is incredible.

[@Raven135]

Thank GOD he couldn't finish that! Dear Lord what an amazing storyteller!

[@chrisdix7037]

Probably one of my favorite live performances of a song

[@johnp7853]

That was amazing . You can go from any depth!!!. Well done Shinedown

[@jordanniesel3049]

I could listen to him talk for hours

[@johans.6240]

Yeah, he's a great talker. His awesome voice helps too.

[@lamarie1977]

i was thinking the exact same thing

[@dustinshadle732]

ive heard hes been asked to read some audio books. but he could easily do anything from childrens books to gritty stuff. i bet, with his new life here, hes more inclined to help the younger ones read. he has quite a range

[@joedennis5061]

Same

[@crystabelle5658]

I'm actually hoping he'd stop already. ..

[@Quatermain98526]

Only Brent Smith can tell a story that captivates an audience of thousands and make their eyes water, he is such a great musician, I always enjoy listening to his soothing voice.

[@nuttysp2]

you're music has saved me so many times. the time i saw you guys live in California was the best day of my life. i reflect on that on that constantly

[@vickikirby6711]

My son R.J.s favorite song, passed away in 2009 .R.I.P. RJ.

[@kevinfuller7401]

Times I get so depressed feeling like I am nothing and better off not being alive but this song rings in my mind as well as a few others and it keeps me going on with my life hoping things will get better and I will stop feeling like a worthless person no one wants it keeps me from breaking a promise I made so many years ago

[@lamarie1977]

i love it when he sings, i love it when he talks, gosh i could listen to him talk al night, i wish id been there

[@clarketracey6948]

Same!!!

[@someguy0089]

His voice makes my nipples hard.

[@wing7991]

Had to pause the video. Got something in my eye.

[@seanradle7211]

Yepp... Hit me right in the feels.... 😑

[@SSVegeta937]

I know what you mean. By the time he finished the story, my head was bowed with tears streaming down my face.

[@Biggchad]

What was it

[@randallwilkes7746]

Dont mind me, I'm just over here chopping onions lol

[@PanAttack]

Listening to this after the news of Chester, absolutely heartbroken by both stories

[@jennifersee3124]

I cried happy tears! So in case all of you need to hear it: YOU ARE IMPORTANT!!! Have a good day! Love to all!!

[@riqrosser5349]

When this song came out 😪 nd I was in a bad relationship. This song helped me from a bad situation.... Thank you SHINEDOWN 😘

[@donnadottoli]

Thank you! For sharing. Don't need a gun in n your hand to be staring down the barrel of a 45. Still alive. Fantastic you definitely ROCK my world. Peace and heart.

[@smackdowner]

Man Shinedown has gotten so much better now.They have become one of the greatest rock band ever

[@17mjankowski]

smackdowner you kiddin me. They’re garbage now. They are a nickleback cooy. Always writing the same crap over and over. Absolutely no progression in there music.

[@codytotten9545]

Matt Jankowski get the fuck outa here

[@thezombros2607]

Matt Jankowski they went from generic early 2000s butt rock to awesome and crisp modern rock fight me

[@0Bigwood0]

I'm a very depressed person.. and what makes me happy even if it makes broke to see others happy.. it helps with the pain I live with all the time

[@lorenblocher7059]

Shine down was so awsome in Colorado Springs …I so wish they would come back..love these brothers..!!🤘🤘

[@erinmercer2736]

Wow. 9:28 is so powerful 💖 I can feel the hurt, the pain.....the triumph.....everything. Thank you for sharing this gift. Your gift. Your gift to the world. You're right, Brent. You, Barry, Eric, and Zach are HUGE gifts to the world.

[@ayman392]

people who still listen to these songs at 2017 ... you are UNIQUE (y)

[@graysongreco4292]

2018 now

[@CaSd02]

dude please 2018 already

[@katheenschaefer3756]

it's 2018 and i am still listening to it i love riding down the highway blasting this song, it is the very first song i heard from Shinedown and been with them ever since except i am not fond of the 5th cd the one that changed their sound.

[@brianvosburgh8992]

Ayman THEE

[@jasoncwaters1]

Ayman THEE 2018 ??

[@tarheelcountry1868]

This is a beautiful story; People will never realize the significance their negative comments have on others. I am truly happy for the survivor. Mental Illness doesn't mean damaged goods, it means that that individual needs help. Maybe not a shot of adrenaline, but maybe just someone to hug them, to hold their hand, talk to them.... or maybe just value them enough to sit with them. Words can't explain, and words can't describe, and words can't take away, the significance of persons life.... until it's gone.

[@brianbishoff194]

Good words thanks

[@johnmays1]

I had no idea Brent could tell a story so well! Amazing!

[@Viper279]

John Mays he has such a crisp and direct voice.

[@vm3813]

I am. Had to share it with a praying Mom & son who is struggling with sub abuse . Keep all in 🙏🏽

[@vm3813]

Hang in there buddy. I’m in public safety and use this blessed group as a “ Tool of God Almighty “. LOVE & HOPE are more powerful than hate & despair ☝🏽

[@tammyunderwood5319]

I will always listen to Showdown ❤️💯

[@robertjamieson927]

I love this song,his story is sad,but I love his message behind this song is inspiring. what ever going on in your life,that's got you down, just keep the hope that things will get better!!

[@Jacksonliek]

The will to live will always outweigh the ability to die.

[@kaylee44703]

Tell that to chester bennington..or the other countless people who've commited suicide.

[@billcheves9706]

Wrong

[@joshuamorton8776]

Those who have ended it all lost their will to live.

[@ericpeterson4637]

Until it doesnt. Yet that is just a matter of means and opportunity. Someone who has set mind to die has thought about it deeply.. Probably far longer than others might be aware.

[@heathern6147]

Well I think it’s true, and that when you want or do commit suicide, it’s because you’re unable to handle the misery within or around you. Sadly regardless of the good that could be around you, friends, family etc. I attempted on my own life a few times in the past and in my experience, I felt extreme guilt for wanting to kill myself because I would leave everyone around me. Of course I wanted to live and be happy but it’s as if my mind wouldn’t let me have that. Still struggle but I can say I’m glad I stayed to see the things I have, and I wish others all over the world had as well...

[@jessiefrye3045]

To each one reading this... I love you! YOU are so AMAZING! Don't ever ever quit.....Rest a minute if you must, but don't you quit! The world needs you. I need you. We all need each other. Now, more than ever. 😘❤😘❤😘❤😘❤

[@tracyarthaloney7885]

I love how this is so real and so much about recovery. I feel and have felt this feeling . Which direction to turn, even in recovery . The will to live will always out weigh the will to die. Remember this my child, my son.

[@trevorwilliams4470]

for someone to face the beast and defeat the thoughts that permeate their minds is inspiring. glad this young man persevered.

[@terrahwilliams7476]

1:20 made me cry....i dont cry...i havent felt my heart burn like this in so long...wish i was in kc for this...

[@leannasmith2622]

I will forever listen to Shinedown!!! I love them greatly!!!!

[@jimmyv1753]

It’s so great to come back to what I thought (at the time) was the peak of this bands career and to see the growth 12 years later. I personally believe this is the greatest band possibly of all time.

[@GravityK-b]

Props to Shinedown for being such an inspiring and great band and for them making this gem of a song called "45" particularly I want to give credit to Brent Smith and his two friends he featured in his story for how they dealt with the heavy subject matter of suicide. The speech Brent Smith gave on how his friend encouraged his cousin to go on living despite all the dobuts in his head that said otherwise and the confusion he faced in deciding what to do with life as I quote the speech from Brent Smith which he quoted from his friend "You have not even begun to scartch the surface of how important your life means to not only me, our friends and our family but your life which is a gift for the world that is waiting for you." and the other speech Brent Smith quoted from his friend "The will to live will always outweigh the ability to die." Those two moving speeches helped me tremendously in improving my circumstances as I myself have had many suicidal thoughts and saw no reason to continue to exist however this beautiful speech by Brent Smith showed me otherwise. It was a reminder that you should never settle your life for less or feel worthless and confused to the point you kill yourself and while there are some cases where suicide can be valid like if you are in deep suffering because of a serious injury where you body is damaged beyond repair or the emotional pain something horrific happening to you is too much to bear or a choice people can make for personal reasons I understand these reasons are why some people kill themselves but for me suicide is the lowest of the options seeing as how many other paths you can take to improve your life situation and the ways you can not only make yourself feel better and those you care about but also show the world that you have something special and unique to offer. From the bottom of my heart I like to thank Shinedown and the lead singer for his touching opening segment for the song of him and his band "45" and the friend of his mentioned in how he talked out his cousin of suicide as that right there is the essence of giving someone the light they desperately needed in this world not to mention the beautiful message behind their song "45" in never giving up hope when all seems lost Nothing more to say but Shinedown are a legendary band and hope their music and work only continue to bring more people out of their misery and at least show them that there is always a chance that they could have a better tomorrow.

[@DunkSkunk]

I love things like this. Something so pure and full of emotion that makes my soul erupt with joy

[@billy-sx8wx]

Love when bands can do an amazing acoustic set. I feel like you really hear the music. Love rock and love hearing it. But I feel like I really hear it this way.

[@daniellebell5761]

No disrespect and nothing but love and respect for this group. Probably has saved many simply by Good lyrics and god.

[@DriftwoodBeachMom]

POWERFUL, moving, and inspirational....grips your heart...the importance of one...the importance of believing and never giving up. Your opening narrative was real and and important preface to this song. Thank you for sharing. Great song.

[@jeffhughes7865]

Bucket list....see SHINEDOWN!!!!!!! Live

[@ThomasRogan19]

Who is the main guitarist? Love how he plays with such emotion. This band is just all around incredible

[@RobinLeblanc-te9hi]

Thomas the one and only Zack Myers!!

[@kathyraymelles.80]

@@RobinLeblanc-te9hi absolutely love his talent

[@heidibaltom8138]

@@kathyraymelles.80 He is one of my favorite guitar players. He is very tallented but alot of Shinedown songs are simple so people dont think he is. But I just love like they said his emotion he puts into it. He puts everything and more into it and hes got a certain way of playing i cant put my finger on. Especially acoustic when you can hear him clearly. Sorry for long reply but as you can tell i love his playing.

[@tootalltam143]

Have you ever checked out Smith and Meyers? Him and Brent cover wide range of classic songs. Must see for sure

[@seancullen868]

i like this version almost more then the recorded one both are good

[@amazingmrtitts]

Live music is ALWAYS better. It usually has more emotion and love

[@larryb95]

Mine came from pistol in my hand and my pooch of 14 yrs had to let sleep a few weeks bak but 9 yrs ago my pooch kept that shell out of my head witch to this day I wear around my neck proudly and just recently obviously had her ashes put into it and now my pooch never leaves me!!!

[@jamespeach626]

@Scott Stoutes you're a piece of shit

[@motionlessinwhite2891]

This song still too this day hits home

[@Ronaldo16453]

The man knows what he's doing. One of the best concerts of all time for me, always have goosebumps

[@PhoenixFire9732]

I just lost one of my closest friends to suicide about a month ago now. Listening to this story brought back all of that pain and those emotions that I thought I’d put behind me after she left. But the strangest thing is that it wasn’t in a negative way. It probably helped me to fully move on. But still, I only wish she could’ve seen herself the way I saw her. Maybe she’d still be here.

[@КириллВласов-т9м]

T-RAV my best friend left me too 8 months ago(sorry my english is not perfect). Not suicide, she just said she dont want to communicate with me. I asked her why. She answered that when we do something together it makes her think about her past too much. I just let her go. Cause i loved her too much, to make her to feel pain. 8 months already gone, but i still feels pain and lonely. I know its not suicide, she lives good now, i hope, but she do not live anymore in my life. I hope she remember me, but i think i give more attention to her now, than she to me.

[@dougmurraydrumsred]

at 2:34 u hear someone say "i've been there brother"

[@stephenreed3381]

I just noticed it this time, actually.

[@redwineandambienyouretalki3187]

Yes!

[@stix_and_bones3559]

I think he said Amen brother but idk

[@randallwilkes7746]

@@stix_and_bones3559 he said I've been there brother

[@Rotttman]

He said "I'd fuck your Mother" 😂

[@azphael4667]

I can not stop listening to them, they are very good playing live.

[@tanyathomas6282]

March 10th 2024 Still Jamming Out to It for Sunday Supper!!! #Legends!!!

[@ChristineEarl-f9j]

This song took me in a hole new road. Music got a new way that i never heard before. Im seeing things i never saw before.

[@LinaKouroumani]

Brent's voice is so amazing... and he's sooooo attractive♥ I LOVE SHINEDOWN♥

[@archibaldsalyards926]

the pipes on this guy!! absolutely smashed it!! (cried)

[@ShoreKnee]

The intro-story is great! For those who cannot wait for the song to begin: 5:34

[@victoriaking9053]

Oh wow so sad yet so framiliar when we’re down and out and deep in over our heads for whatever reason God gave us all to face our demons and then fighting them off the rest of our lives. It’s unpleasant but thank God for all the other lessons that taught us to survive even bigger ones later on. It’s amazing the way we overcame our toughest moments. We all have testimony if we don’t talk about how we made it through it could be that one person wouldn’t hear it and not make it. I’m constantly pleased by all the great songwriters spoke the truth and had a story to tell. We’re in this all together !

[@prettypalepinkpeonies1645]

I listen to Brent's monologue every so often just to keep myself grounded.

[@mariosnico492]

inspiring words... i hope they write more songs of this kind

[@dionisiskostallas5825]

this song is healing my heart