Tyler Glenn - Trash

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Music video by Tyler Glenn performing Trash. (C) 2016 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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[@robynryan7473]

Alyssa Grenfell sent me to this video. I am not an exmo but i have and had family in the lds church and i wanted to learn more about the intricacies of their belief. Ive learned alot from watching alot of exmo conrent. Its even got at my former Catholic views. I am ex-catholic and have found my own spiritual path since.

[@Slammaa]

im an exmo, and she just sent me to this video too haha, was funny to scroll down and see this comment right at the top

[@Hollycb12]

Me too! I love her videos and I'm not ex Mormon! (Ex-christian/non denomination here)

[@JSmart32388]

Tyler basically says what every ex-mormon has felt. It's a wonderful song.

[@CharlieEarthRoast]

Every ex-christian, too. This speaks so much for me, as do his other songs. I wasn't excommunicated in the way Mormons of JW are, but it's a different kind of excommunication. It's more like just act like I don't exist, and remind me I'm an abomination now and going to hell.

[@lilydayton5330]

I remember hearing about this music video from my parents when I was still Mormon about how "disrespectful" and I agreed. Now, 5 years later I've left the church and I think this is beautiful. I will never fully understand what pain and shame that members of the LGBTQ who grew up in the church have experienced, but I can only imagine how hard it must be. People have every right to "disrespect" a religion that disrespects their very identity and makes them feel alienated.

[@katego370]

"People have every right to "disrespect" a religion that disrespects their very identity." THIS! Amen! I couldn't have said it better.

[@sunnystreet4950]

Absolutely! And not to mention, Glenn was a missionary himself. Dude put his life and soul into Mormonism. He’s allowed to do whatever he wants to a religion that did nothing but take from him and their members

[@guidadiehl9176]

@@sunnystreet4950 No he's not.

[@bellab3346]

@@guidadiehl9176 Yes he is, being LGBT+ in the church is literally deadly, when leaders tell us we would be better off dead than being who we are. I hated myself so badly that suicide wasn't far off, if you don't know what we went through then shut the fuck up.

[@elche1976]

Good point. People with mental illness shouldn't be made fun of. Worse when they admit to being alcoholics and drug users.

[@BreaFournierMusic]

I'm proud to say I have met and performed with Tyler. He is one of the most talented and nicest people I have ever met, and I love his artistry and how passionate he is. I am so happy for him. TYLER YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@theradioghost8440]

I was raised Roman Catholic not Mormon but this hits so fucking close to home. I’m trans and bisexual and I hid it for so many years. There was so much shame. I left the church last year and never looked back but I have so much trauma and hurt from being in that church...

[@Annie-de7ph]

I’m so glad you were able to get out! I was raised Mormon but I totally relate

[@robynryan7473]

Ex-catholic here. I'm so glad I found my own path away from the Catholic church as well.

[@ALKA-h4x]

agreed im Ex-Catholic as well took me along time to repair the mental damage that church did to me I still feel guilt and shame sometimes. But it does get better.

[@TrentonF505]

I love this song... I've listened to it dozens of times already. The drums are punchy, and those analogue synths are heavenly... Very good lyrics too. I left the church a couple years ago because I decided not to go on a mission and I was alienated, and I was discovering things about Mormon history that bothered me. Leaving is one of the best decisions I've ever made. I am happier than ever, which is kind of funny because Mormons will make you believe that your life is meaningless without the church. Leaving the church feels like leaving an abusive relationship.

[@laurasteab5568]

This is my second time watching this video. The first time I was and all-in Mormon and was deeply offended. This time I'm newly Exmo and feel this anger. "You used to baptize me when I wasn't ready" has been a topic of conversation between my husband and me, especially since we have kids close to that arbitrary age of 8.

[@abby.tucker]

right, the church could focus more on how baptism is an individual decision for each kid. it would be beneficial for parents to focus less on their kid getting baptized simply because they turned 8 years old. instead, they could focus more on "what the age of accountability" entails and help their kids to understand what their decision means.

[@ST-vt4nu]

When I was first introduced to mormonism it even seemed like a more progressive, more community oriented branch of christianity. Growing up in a catholic area where kids were baptized as babies having a choice at 8 sounded great for example. Family home evening sounded like a really good thing and the people seemed so happy. Now I know more about the reality of it I'm glad I never bought into it.

[@brittneystardust1311]

Always been a fan. Since the velour days. I was waiting for the moment Tyler would find himself. His truth. His confidence. Leaving the church was theee hardest and scariest decision I’ve ever made. Now, 6 years later, this song still perfectly encapsulates how I felt when I finally learned and accepted that that particular church as an organization is evil. I love you Tyler. Always have and always will.

[@heavaden]

This actually makes me really sad. I remember how this feels. You see your whole life through the lens of this religion, then you learn something that disagrees with the very core of who you are. This video is like watching a man being torn in half.

[@kagevista3375]

I know how it feels. I also grew up in the Mormon church (I still haven't officially resigned cus I'm a minor so I'm waiting to graduate first), listening to them say bad shit about the LGBT feels more than just like a punch in the face.

[@NUTZOCARTOONS]

but after he is torn in half he can grow without the restrictions and mandates of said religeon. Sometimes you gotta get hurt to grow stronger. Just like Lobsters and how muscles grow- you literally tear them apart and wait for them to grow back together. Its a hard and painful process but you are much better off in the long run. I look up to Tyler Glenn so much for his journey- he seams a lot happier now

[@heavaden]

@@NUTZOCARTOONS so true ❤ I'm so much happier now after leaving and healing

[@SpaceManSpiff20001]

Definitely captures the anger phase of the phases of grief I went through when transitioning out of the LDS church. Probably the most applicable art I've experienced in years. Thanks for making this Tyler.

[@Aksfl440]

This album deserved so much more.

[@annettastowers6177]

I'm straight and could not be more proud of you for standing up. I am sorry you ever had to fell this way but, know God has called and you Sir you have answered. You are a king among men. Haters will hate and good men, women, and God will NEVER! SO lets hear from all the people holding the book of mormon in one hand preach hate in the other.

[@kelsieadkisson4508]

Thank you for putting into words and song, how so many people who leave the LDS church feel.

[@cindyhansen939]

So great, I have struggled with these issues for 16 years and it is very cathartic to see you speak and visualize so much truth through art. There is a lot of hurt and betrayal to swallow for many of us x members.

[@haakon7204]

It is hypocritical and naive when members of the LDS Church criticize Tyler Glenn's artistic message, claiming that if he "leaves the Church" he should simply "leave it alone." Tyler grew up in the Church as a faithful member. He honorably served a mission. The culture is ingrained in his psyche. After finally gaining the strength to acknowledge his sexual orientation, he STILL attempted to stay faithful to the Church. But the Church's recent policy banning the children of gay parents from membership was the last straw. NOBODY who has lived Tyler's life can simply walk away from the Church and "leave it alone." He has every right to fearlessly express himself the way he is doing. Tyler has every right to use his artistic talents to express the mental and emotional anguish he experienced during the course of his self-discovery. BUT, for those of you who think the recent same-sex marriage policy is the sole reason prompting Tyler's exit from Mormonism, you are flat wrong. The policy prompted Tyler to dig deeper. He was finally able to trust his own judgment and face his doubts head on, rather than following that mindless mantra of "doubting your doubts" He was no longer afraid of his doubts. He sought truth motivated by courage rather than fear. Through his research, Tyler discovered that the LDS Church is not at all what it claims to be. Not even close. Watch Tyler's interview discussing the video. Watch his Mormon Stories interview. Look up the CES letter. Track down the sources. Discover the truth for yourself. The Mormon Church engages in the largest most expensive efforts of all churches to convince the world that its religion is the ONLY religion with the complete truth. The LDS Church creates numerous publications and art forms - videos, written materials, websites, advertising, music - as part of its propaganda efforts. The Church sends people all over the world in an attempt to "convert" others, and has been doing it for more than a century. Its members constantly post messages on Facebook and other social media promoting the Church. In contrast to more than 150 years of the LDS Church's attempt to persuade the world that all other religious viewpoints are wrong, this is Tyler's first attempt to express HIS new views opposing the Church through his art. If you disagree with Tyler or anyone who has left Mormonism, I challenge you to address the substance of their criticisms against the Church. Don't engage in name-calling (saying that he "looks miserable," "looks unhappy" is a pig, is Korihor, etc.). Don't tell Tyler he should shut up and walk away quietly. Telling Tyler he is wrong for expressing himself and that he should stay quiet is blatant hypocrisy when your church and its members spend billions of dollars attempting to convert the world to its narrow viewpoint. You have nothing to lose by facing the truth and any doubts head on by examining ALL of the available information. Either your faith will be strengthened, or you may learn some new things that take you in a new, more inspired direction. Good luck.

[@thatwannabeauthor977]

haakon 720 this deserves so much more than a thumbs up

[@capncommie4362]

How dare people be offended by his response! They should all not only be ostracized for being offended, but also told that their opinion is evil. What a horrible church for doing anything they can to invite members to join! Imagine creating a policy to avoid a lawsuit that would cause the church to have to pay millions of dollars, rather than helping with catastrophic natural disasters around the world, and building temples in places that need them!

[@Mookeow]

@@capncommie4362 cos like atleast be respectful of the religion u left

[@bneisasmiler4942]

@@Mookeow how can he be respectful. It's literally not possible. Did you read the original comment at all?

[@deadaccount.9728]

Holy shit you summed up soo much of my thoughts perfectly. Once you’ve been damaged, their is no shutting up about it.

[@heidiroberts8366]

This video honestly gives me so much hope. I'm glad someone is finally saying something about the way us children raised in "the church" are made to feel like there is something fundamentally wrong with us. I'm still trying to get away from the grip of hate. It's terrifying to think I may never be able to escape. It's the mental damage that does the worst on us. I don't know if I'll ever be 100 % okay with myself when I was raised to think that every decision I make to make myself happy is disgusting and wrong.

[@janaalas7176]

I am so grateful for this video, I may not be homosexual but the mormon church did a rlly messed up thing to my family. So thank you for saying what others probably don't have the strength. Thank you

[@elche1976]

Victim mentality. I hope you find a way to overcome and move on.

[@memertarian5604]

"Yo pass the aux cord" "You better not play trash"

[@yomommaruns3924]

Love the emotion in this. Thank you for being so real and open with this music, Tyler. Also listened to your Mormon Stories podcasts this week and appreciate how respectful you are to the church while being honest about where you are now. It's a hard balance, but people who have been through this transition know the pain and appreciate having an advocate like you who is willing to express love and sadness at the same time. Those ties that bind are just so deep.

[@connorfox8029]

I'm not Mormon, I'm gay and come from a traditionally Catholic family and I feel this in my bones

[@warioman91]

+Connor Fox ya I've known two guys who were gay and catholic/mormon....they both hid it .

[@spencermclaughlin9919]

I'm sorry for you our church does not hate you we love you! However marriage is between a man and a woman and is the foundation of a holy family. This does not mean that your feelings are fake or seen as un pure it does mean that any intimate act is a violation of the law of chastity the same goes for straight people who violate the law of chastity by participating in intimate actions outside of the bounds of eternal marriage. Just know that one of my best friends experiences homosexual attractions and that I love him just the same way I did before I knew. God loves you and I love you and am sorry to here about your struggles www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/same-sex-attraction?lang=eng I hope you give this a read just know that I feel for your situation and love you ❤️

[@Tiny_Speck]

@@spencermclaughlin9919 Hi Spencer, I know you mean well. Please consider that I used to write things like this online. I went on a mission and did my best because I believed the gospel was true and the church was true. When I was 21 and new at BYU-Idaho, I tried everything to change. I read every piece of literature, conference talk, book of scripture, etc, the church had. There was no peace, no understanding, no revelatory inspiration that stuck. What I found instead was pain, suffering, and ignorance of my experience as a gay church member. I sincerely wanted the church to be true. I had put so much time and tears into it. It would've been easier for the church to be true. Boyd K. Packer said in a talk in 2010 when talking about gay people, "Why would God do that to anyone?" (make them gay). And that's when it clicked for me that the apostles didn't speak with God, because if they did, he would have known why God made me gay. I had been praying and crying to God for years on my knees. But I couldn't believe in men that claimed to be prophets, seers, and revelators if they couldn't even see me or believe me. That was my experience. The link you shared once contained many stories of "gay mormons" who were staying strong in the faith. If you click it again now, you'll find very few of those stories still up because those gay mormons could not keep living without a loving companion in this life. Some still believe in the church, but they needed love. I know this because I know some of them personally. Love is a necessity of life. It's like water. You can't compare it to drinking alcohol or smoking. It's not a perversion or abuse. It's two people who consensually and undeniably love each other. I hope you read this and can understand a little better why some of us don't believe anymore, or why some of us distrust religion. Please understand most people are doing the best they can in life and they'll be ok, and it's incumbent upon you to love them how God made them. If God exists, all this is so much above you to worry about. So please don't worry for us or try to change us, just listen and love. Thank you Spencer, I hope you read this and I hope you have many good days ahead.

[@spencermclaughlin9919]

@@Tiny_Speck Hey Spruce, I hope you understand that I do understand your struggle. I cannot imagine the pain and struggle that you have gone through trying to reconcile your beliefs and your feelings for other children of our Heavenly Father. I will say that my heart is full of love for you! I would add that I do not remember much of the controversy of that talk but have read it multiple times as I try and learn the struggles of my gay friends and family. I do not believe that Elder Boyd K. Packer was trying to discourage or belittle your experience. I believe he was trying to explain that he does not know why certain trials fall on other people including same-sex attraction, abuse, and pornography. I can only close with my testimony that the Prophets do speak with God. God does have an eternal plan for you, even if many things may not pan out in this life. He loves you and this is the true church of God. I know it is true because he has truly lifted me up with his atonement. In several spots in my life, I was truly lost, discouraged, and confused. As I have grown up I struggled mightily with the trials and pains in my life and reconciling them with the commandments and dictates of God. As I now know God loves me and has never forsaken me. He has given me these trials to help me learn and grow. I honestly will not try and speak to your experience, but I will say that at one point you knew the church was true. You knew God loved you and tried to help you; you knew one day you would live with him again. You knew that the church was true and the apostles spoke with God. I am truly sorry to hear about your experience of leaving the church because I know how much the church has blessed me throughout my life. I hope you can see where I am coming from. I know that even though many times it can feel like the apostles of this church do not care about you I promise you they do and here your struggles. God hears your prayers and loves you. I only say these things because I can feel people hurting and I know that the antidote is God and he hears your prayers. I love you and am so grateful that you shared, I will read whatever you would like me to read to try and understand you. But I pray that you will do one thing for me. Offer a prayer to God right now today ask him if he knows you and your struggles and then read Ether 12:27. I hope this finds you well and I hope that I can learn to know and love you better. Thank you for reading this and may God bless you!

[@randomfan792]

Mormons are basically Catholics without 🍷

[@Tegu77]

03:01 I love that the light and color comes into the scene after Tyler draws the X on his face, he essentially withdraws from his beliefs.

[@rustyk9233]

I totally understand Tyler's frustration and pain. I was born and raised in the LDS church, grew up in Utah, served a 2 year mission, and was married in the temple. I had my name removed in 2012 and can say it was one of the hardest things I've ever done but totally worth it. Me and my wife could not be happier out of the LDS Corporation.

[@lyrid9038]

holy wow this video and song is crazy amazing, this is so much pent up rage toward a group of people and its exactly how i feel. especially the "you used to baptize me when i wasnt ready" EXACTLY 8 IS TOO YOUNG

[@pamelakipp2293]

THE BRIDGE AT 1:06, SO SO GOOD. Love this song, yep yep

[@PsychicMonkey44]

This music video made the song have a much bigger impact for me. Tells a story and really brings out the enotion. Tyler is a true performer.

[@xbritty_]

Right?! The song on its own is okay, but watching the video makes me feel things I've never felt. :b

[@PsychicMonkey44]

+Brittney Anne amen

[@joediesen1]

+Brittney Anne That's what art is supposed to do.

[@mandeezy2121]

I watch this often. Thank you its so cathartic for me. Mormonism fucked me up so bad.

[@mom2warren614]

my husband walked in the room and asked, "are you watching hipster Captain Jack Sparrow?" but seriously though I'm addicted to this music video and song... the message runs so deep for any religion... and the chorus had been stuck in my head because I feel like I'm trash and maybe one day someone will see me as treasure.

[@jakeeverts1132]

Music and art has never been about respect. It's about being true to whatever emotions you feel, without censorship and without care for how others will receive your art. This is what an artist does, sometimes you agree with them, sometimes you don't see eye to eye. But I will always applaud the honesty of an artist to him/herself.

[@cbphoto87]

+Jake Everts "art" isn't a shield for criticism either. If you're going to dish it out, be ready to take it. And if you don't like what I'm saying here, then let me add the disclaimer that this comment is "art"

[@jakeeverts1132]

I completely agree with you actually, and I didn't mention you at all. Art deserves to be critiqued, and the best art is often that which evokes the most critique from both sides and that solidifies it's place in a historical context. I have no "beef" with you, as they say.

[@emperorwang0861]

This man right here is channeling some pain. It's gritty, sexy, ugly, real. This is art. Well done.

[@minxymoo2325]

Emperor Wang There's a lot of bitterness too. I love that a lot, that he can admit he's still bitter over being excommunicated haha.

[@xNoToUrZx]

Emperor Wang ugh you said it perfect

[@gabbypereyra6493]

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[@neonthethrone]

the absolute elation i felt when i realized those were defaced pictures of joseph smith 🥰 this is art

[@sarahok4197]

I came here from Alyssa Grenfells tiktok! LOVE IT! New fan ❤

[@jordantaylor7904]

This album was therapeutic for me in a way I didn’t know I needed!

[@ThePeaceHippy101]

Tyler Glenn is literally my hero. I’ve listened to this entire album on repeat for a week now

[@devonkelly44]

ME TOOOOO

[@autumn7406]

this morning (Sunday), my dad told me i was no longer allowed to stay home from church or youth activités. it broke me and made me so angry. i found his album today and haven’t stop listening to it all day. it really feels so good to have my feelings put into words so perfectly and clearly

[@RyanFarley]

Love this song and all the emotion. You rock Tyler, I can't wait for more!

[@bensonclark1052]

My bishop told me i was wrong for being gay. Compared my sexual orientation to necrophilia and beastiality. After that was said I left the church. Never going back. This song is excruciatingly satisfying!!!

[@maryannworkman1780]

dang, that's really harsh and terrible. Sorry you had to go through that.

[@d4rkblu386]

I've heard lots of stories like this and they make me really sad. I grew up Mormon as well and I still attend church. I've watched a few of my friends have the same thing happen to them, Someone told them that homosexuality was wrong before they came out. They left the church when people started acting like they needed help as if it's a condition. That's my biggest disagreement with the church, and even though I'm straight, I'm well aware that they were born that way and it wasn't something they chose or whatever some people say. Someone being not allowed to be happy because of the way they were born just breaks my heart and I'll probably leave at some point because of it. I'm so sorry that happened to you. I wouldn't wish that on anyone

[@willrobbz]

actually that would have been easy for me to hear whatever he compared my orientation to. These are small things.

[@srso4660]

@@willrobbz you sound like a tbm 🙄

[@1978rharris]

Organised religion has become a cancer to common sense and decency to fellow humans. I’m glad you’re in remission.

[@GamingGoddess13]

Love this! Who else watched this after Alyssa Grenfell's reaction to My Husband's Not Gay?

[@jessew920]

I know an ex Jehovah's Witness group that has gone through the same thoughts and feelings as you TYLER! thankyou for your inspiration and feelings on the subject of cults.

[@thirdculturdude7502]

Sounds like something a cult member would say

[@juliehartup6205]

So many comments from those of us that feel so similarly. The video resonates with me. I lost my brother 23 years ago when he took his own life trying to reconcile the life of a gay mormon. I am not LDS anymore. Currently I live on an island surrounded by acceptance fill with different cultures and languages. I have never been happier. Something so necessary to break the chains of a religion confined in my head. Good for you. Several years ago I went to a x-lds meeting in SLC when visiting. It was for people healing from their bad experiences growing up. I went to “help” a friend who was having a hard time (thinking I was fine). Then one of the speakers started talking about the temple, telling and speaking of all the things I had been taught “ you will be cut off at the throat" ... yes they used to do that kind symbolism (they stopped doing it years ago). I freaked out. I felt as though God was going strike me down. At that point I realized I was not ok. That this miss doctrine had such a hold on me, STILL. I made a point to tell all I knew whenever I could about the temple. I didn’t hold back. So when people ask me about the Mormon Temple they got a ear full ... including my religious name Lydia (wait wait wait... guess what, no lighting bolt.. I’m still here). My heart aches for the pain in families, for individuals secretly and so publicly disowned. I wonder if they make kids memorized the articles of faith still? Since hey sure aren’t practicing #2. Keep healing yourself Tyler... it is a process I’m still going through but the more I’ve seen the light the more realizing is that they are on the outside of society and pure love. To many feeling lonely and not wanted his song brings us together.

[@heatherh5795]

+Julie Hartup I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Hopefully videos like this can help express their hurt and pain they feel because of the church

[@jcoveiro84]

This song, beat, and video perfectly embodies the pain and anger felt after sacrificing so much of your time, money, and energy to an organization you believe in with all your heart and realizing its untrue and harmful to so many innocent people. Tyler and I both served full time missions, 2 years of nothing but selling these lies to innocent people. When you break through that level of brainwashing, this video, right here, is a perfect depiction of the emotions that follow. Congrats, Tyler, and thank you from millions like us.

[@Reachoutmm]

I feel your pain... The Church is so unhealthy.... :'(

[@dbuggridbug]

This brings me chills every time I watch it. It actually brought me tears this time. Beautiful work, Tyler

[@josephjohnson8212]

The church strikes gays with one hand and embraces them with the other: "We love you! But your gay family can't be a part of our church. Our compassion for you is great, but you can never truly one of us."

[@isacastellanos7493]

you should get you facts straight dude. They don't do that. The church might not agree with homosexual practices but they will not hate you if you're gay or not, that's just ppl way of thinking. Know that if he gets excommunicated is because of how disrespectful he was towards the church not because he is gay.

[@erichinen2064]

+isa castellanos You are so ignorant. Seriously. You're the actual definition of ignorant. How about you do yourself a favor and read this, you idiot. mobile.nytimes.com/2015/11/14/us/mormons-set-to-quit-church-over-policy-on-gay-couples-and-their-children.html Stop spewing BS.

[@isacastellanos7493]

+Alex Soutas did you read what i wrote...? i said that they are NOT agree with homosexual practices which means getting married with someone of the same gender. Are you seriously expecting them to be ok with gay marriage if they are not ok with having a partner of the same sex? Is like expecting a vegan to come to a bbq party, obviously he's not going to be ok with that.

[@josephjohnson8212]

+isa castellanos my facts are actually perfectly correct. Having a gay marriage is now considered apostasy. Apostates (who don't repent) are excommunicated. You're also perfectly correct. The church teaches us to love, not hate, homosexuals. So, again, "we love you, but you can't continue to be on the records of the church or enjoy the blessings the Gift of the Holy Ghost" It really sucks for gay couples who want to raise families in the church. That's what the guy in this video wanted to do.

[@isacastellanos7493]

+Joseph Johnson yeah but i think he shouldn't have gone this far. This is very disrespectful for them. If he does get excommunicated is because of this video not because he came out as gay. l feel like if you don't want to be there anymore then get out but being offensive is only going to create more hate.

[@michaellinehan710]

Great song and video! Tyler, by virtue of being in Neon Trees, was part of the Mormon publicity scheme for so long for no reason other than being LDS. His music was used by an organisation that continues to this day to systemically discriminate against his own sexuality. That is why he had to go out big rather than quietly. So he could never be used by the same organisation that has deprived him of the self worth he deserves for so long. Good on you Tyler, awesome imagery in the video and the lyrics. Looking forward to the album!

[@yesthisisshi]

this is amazing! very very cool. I heard about this video but I didn't think it'd be so direct. he is awesome

[@boysrus61]

Watching that video for the first time and imagining the pain he has gone thru to write his truth.

[@gwenrobbins2230]

It's oddly therapeutic watching somebody else use the handshakes in public and spit on joseph smith 😂

[@It.is.kayladiaz]

Awesome how Tyler puts his feelings out. I've been on this church my whole life and I'm ready to bail on it....too many things don't make sense...hypocrites!

[@BiltsOne]

Just because it doesn't make sense to you means it's wrong. Plus everyone's a hypocrite, they're everywhere. ;)

[@It.is.kayladiaz]

+BiltsOne true I understand they are everywhere! There is lot more to my feelings then what I said... everyone is entitled to their own beliefs.

[@Aftermost3590]

Lots of people not understanding the necessity for all of the "sacred" symbolism. Watch his Mormon Stories, and you will understand how excruciating this experience has been for him.

[@emmaward2789]

+Jace Walker Link pls?

[@Aftermost3590]

***** Search Tyler Glenn Mormon Stories on youtube.

[@katoe908]

I was raised mormon, in an area of Utah that is 99% mormon, with mormon pioneer ancestors. I left as soon as I could and this music video + the comments are very cathartic to see.

[@acebug116]

TYLER.. You are truly amazing and love you for bringing light to an issue that you strong felt about. BRAVO and GREAT video!!

[@Dizzybee123]

Listening in 2020 and i have to say, this song will always bop. Thank you tyler for making this . Its so powerful and I empathize with it so much. LOVE YOU KING

[@Ameliamaemay1990]

I’m listening in 2022 I just saw this vid for the first time today and I’m obsessed. What a work of art! Hope you’re well ❤️

[@pamelakipp2293]

This is brave. I know you have things to lose by making this, but I am proud of you. Thank you for keeping it real.

[@barrycarry1011]

Simply amazing. I can relate with this song so much!

[@chloesparks5440]

I love you Tyler Glenn your amazing! keep doing what you do

[@bethanynoakes771]

Thank you Tyler, this is a beautiful representation of the anger felt when one is rejected for being who they authentically are! So glad you are alive and sharing your art with the world!

[@parkerhardlyknowher]

Poor guy. I went through the same angry/sad thing and it was honestly hell. All my old Mormon friends are freaking out about this but it just hurts to remember and is somehow satisfying to know I'm not the only one.

[@NUTZOCARTOONS]

not by a looooooooooooooooooooooong shot

[@naomithomson2975]

this is so amazing it made me cry, people actually do care about the people who left that hell

[@bentonpastorik9057]

Talked about this video in Sunday School last week. I was afraid to say how much I love the song 😉

[@MelissaPons]

Please tell us how did that go!

[@bentonpastorik9057]

+Melissa Pons It went something along the lines of me trying to neutrally express what the record is about and what I like about it, and the teacher saying it was not uplifting at all and Tyler wasn't truly happy. 😂 But I expected that, didn't really bother me in the end

[@MelissaPons]

Benton Pastorik Of course Tyler wasn´t truly happy, ahah.

[@Aerodil]

I would have said it's the best song out there just to piss the teacher off!

[@ajrtv9953]

+Aerodil if you don't like Mormons. Don't associate with them. Stop putting your personal problems on the church.

[@josephjohnson8212]

Tyler Glenn (the guy singing) wanted to raise a Mormon family with a loving husband. Then a new Mormon policy stated that all married gays were apostates. Not just sinners, but apostates that had to leave the church unless they divorced their same sex spouse. Of course he feels saddened, frustrated, and betrayed.

[@runningforver5958]

He should be happy to leave a homophobic society like that

[@slchugs]

It wasn't a Mormon policy....it is God's policy

[@runningforver5958]

@@slchugs"god" who?

[@slchugs]

Running Forver you'll be in my prayers

[@runningforver5958]

@@slchugs appreciate it

[@97621angie]

I live in Utah, and cannot be prouder of you Tyler Glenn!!!! It is about time someone stands up for the rights of everyone who has been discriminated and lied to from this church. Way to go!! Just shared on my facebook. Keep up the good fight!!!

[@alanalucas2328]

You rock. Thank you for this song and especially the video.

[@kasey172]

As a former Mormon... this music video is SO SO SO satisfying. He even does the secret handshakes in the elevator... holy shit. Hahaha! Love it.

[@minxymoo2325]

Yeah he literally trashed his own church lol.

[@bradengv5187]

this is a great video. I'm proud to have the honesty to turn away from such bullshit

[@BunnyTheQueenSkepticFirebrand]

I know, right!? Did you notice the Joseph Smith painting with a skull face? lol

[@bradengv5187]

***** You're embarrassing the church.

[@WalterBrosINC]

Are you mormon?

[@Vailwolf]

I grew up in a small mormon town and they tortured me for being different and not just the kids. The parents and teachers as well. I hated them for the longest time and now Im only slightly bitter. But I love this song and it's message.

[@TwennyTheOne]

+Vailwolf I know your pain.

[@hriggslamoreaux9797]

The reason I left the church is because I saw how they used cherry picked doctrine to persecute others. It's not about being Christ like anymore. It's about holding onto ageless superstitions and bigotry, simply as an excuse to use it to hurt others

[@xDECKAPEx]

Ty R.F.H. for playing this

[@savpatricia7234]

The handshake speaks such volumes. I love this.

[@sarahhulet9623]

+Sav Patricia you're right! It speaks such volumes about what a disrespectful bigot he is!

[@intorainbowzOG]

+Sarah Hulet What is so special about handshakes stolen from the Masons?

[@AeraGreywulf]

The signs and tokens of the Moronic Priesthood 😂

[@claywalter214]

Another lost soul who found himself. Glad you finally saw the Church for what it is. I cut ties with my Mormon faith years ago, I feel so much better.

[@ShellyTheSeal]

I don't personally enjoy the music but I like the message. as someone who was raised up until they were 12 as a Mormon and raised in the Mormon culture of Utah it's good to see artists revealing the church for what it genuinely is

[@cartherf6499]

I grew up in Utah, and an queer ex-mormon friend of mine walked me through all the symbolism in this video. It means so much to us that were raised in religion and are gay, especially those raised in mormonism.

[@eladra4783]

His pain and anger is very evident. It must be hard to go through that stage of a faith transition in the public spotlight.

[@ryanchristensen6951]

Like many who leave the Church, he seems to embrace the spotlight

[@heyladyjessica]

+Ryan Christensen we don't embrace any spotlight. We just want to be heard instead of having the people who once loved us warn others away from our individual and collective voice.

[@intorainbowzOG]

+Ryan Christensen so it was ok for him to embrace the spotlight when he was active. but not now? Double Standard much?

[@ryanchristensen6951]

If you want to leave, then just leave. No need to throw a tantrum on the way out.

[@heyladyjessica]

+Ryan Christensen when the church leaves us alone, we'll do the same. Unfortunately, it fouls up more than it ever helps, and we feel a need to call it to the carpet.

[@comicutie6067]

I love this song. I really relate so much to the message and the emotion behind this song. You're awesome Tyler, don't let any haters ever get you down. You are helping so many just by letting them know that other people share their pain.

[@tnat9212]

I love how people demand acceptance and love but don't reciprocate it at all.

[@rgdouglass]

I'm not gay, but I felt many of the same emotions Tyler Glenn expresses here. I could not live up to their expectations. I was dealing with issues of lust and could not overcome them. I attempted suicide about six months before I left the LDS church. I finally discovered that God doesn't care where you go to church, he just loves you regardless and meets you where you're at. He doesn't require that you work your way to Him.

[@incredibleloop]

As an ex-Mormon, I appreciate the message, & love the track. Just remember that these comments are just opinions. My hub has a great saying, "Opinions are like arseholes. Everyone has one, it's just that some stink more than others!" 😉 You are a treasure. 💎

[@ryan59480]

One of the reason I love this song/video so much is that it feels very honest.

[@melissac.8602]

Beautiful! Thank you. I blast this in my car with my daughter! You are an inspiration to me and so many others.

[@jaidywarner5877]

Yesss! I love the hand signals. Call that shit out. The day I went through the temple I cried myself to sleep. What a traumatic experience and a bullshit religion

[@royalvalkyrie]

Thank you Adam Lambert for making me find this guy. This song is amazing!

[@swift_178]

This song and video mean so much to me as a queer exmormon. It's so cathartic. Thank you Tyler.

[@TheUtahKid]

I’m so grateful my family got away from the Mormon cult. Thank you for making this video.

[@agirly1503]

He's a pretty pony 😍 and he is very vulnerable with repenting his days away 😢 ❤️

[@AdamLovesHorror]

The hand gestures are used in the temple but they're actually Masonic gestures long before Joseph Smith stole them. As a former LDS I can relate to this on so many levels. This was brash and angry but the church deserves that anger. Maybe I'll see you in hell.

[@hriggslamoreaux9797]

I love how all the ex-mo's and atheists are defending Tyler and his choice and all the Mormons are spewing hate

[@thirdculturdude7502]

You are so right, it's almost hilarious despite the fact that the people calling themselves part of the "only true church on Earth" are literally going against their supposed values and spewing vile hate.

[@lakersfanjordan]

Adam R as a Mormon and a Master Mason, I'm telling you they're not actually the same. Some people see similarities and then blow them out of proportion. They're actually much more different than similar.

[@tewstronge9173]

Hahahaha yeah you got it. I’m so happy to see other people that know these things.

[@taetems2536]

You know, it took me two years to finally watch this music video, as a still active Mormon. Tyler Glenn performed this song at the Loveloud festival in Utah this year, and commented on the hurt he had felt at the time, but that he now felt whole. He tried to be in both worlds for a time, and found that it was tearing him apart. And so the pain he shares here makes perfect sense. Are some things Mormons hold sacred made 'desecrated' here? Yes, but that's not the point. This isn't an attack on the LDS church - this is one man sharing the pain that organized religion has caused him personally. And I can understand that. I'm grateful for organizations like the Loveloud foundation that are seeking to bridge the gap between Mormons/conservative Christians and our LGBTQIA+ fellow humans. Love is what's most important.

[@traceyb2664]

I think Tyler is saying he is the "trash" that becomes "another man's treasure" just to be clear, I don't think he is trash but the Mormon church does. It considers everyone who doesn't fit into their mold as trash. I think Tyler is a "treasure" for all of us💗

[@bneisasmiler4942]

Based on most of this video I think you're right, but I take it to be talking about both himself and the Mormon church

[@YeetisMcGeetis]

I’m a Mormon/ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.... we do not think anyone is trash we were told to love even are enemies I care for everyone. So please don’t think that LDS don’t. Heavenly Father (God) has a plan for us...

[@amyjudy33]

Hi. I'm very freshly ex-mormon, and I'm saying this to you from a deeply genuine place. I am very glad that you, individually, care for everyone. It is not true that the whole church does. It's not a "culture vs. doctrine" thing, and it's not a matter of "perfect gospel, imperfect people". There absolutely are LDS Doctrines that overtly and explicitly make groups of people inferior. You don't see it because you've been taught to use faith to make special exception for inconsistencies and give questionable statements/doctrines the benefit of the doubt. There are literally talks from members of the Quorum of the Twelve telling you to doubt your doubts and to not to take advice from anyone outside the church. Isn't that odd? Be honest, and look into the discomfort that you feel when someone says they're treated like trash by the church. Don't put it on the backburner and ignore it. Investigate. Read church history. Listen to the stories of people who say the church has caused them harm. There are very real people being hurt directly because of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There are very real reasons why LDS people who lose their faith "leave the church but can't leave it alone". It is NOT because we can't find truth elsewhere. It is because we care about what happens to believing members. Faithful, believing members are lied to-you are lied to. The General Authorities of the church lie by omission to the members about church history, and about their own actions. You do not belong to the loving church you're told. Christ taught love. Joseph Smith did not. Brigham Young did not. The men who founded the religion you follow are not who the church tells you they are. Go learn truth. Please. If nothing else, just so you can be informed about the real facts of the religion you participate in. Learn about black people not being permitted inside the temple. Learn about Zina Huntington, Helen Mar Kimball, and Nancy Rigdon. Learn who John C. Bennet is. Learn about Fanny Alger and why Oliver Cowdry was excommunicated. Learn about polyandry. Learn about Brigham Young shutting down Relief Society, and banning women from praying in meetings. Learn about the black slaves that were given to the church as tithing. (The LDS Discussions series on Mormon Stories' youtube channel is a very good place to start. Their goal and purpose is to just present facts. Real facts.) You deserve to have informed consent when it comes to your religious beliefs. At the very, very, very least, you need to understand why there are many people who say the church treats them like trash. They have valid reasons. General Authorities intentionally withhold information from you. Believing, faithful members are given a highly curated narrative that leaves out important things you deserve to know. I sincerely wish you the best.

[@phantom4947]

Me: Pass the aux Friend: you better not play trash Me:

[@travisrust3890]

Tyler Glenn is a badass.

[@coryklein]

Thank you so much for this Tyler - so many feel forced to silence and you have put their words to music and shared it with the world. I am so sorry for the way our religion has treated you and I am so happy you've been able to transition out of it. Leaving the church was the best thing that has happened to me. I love the line "one man's trash is another man's treasure". It fits in so many ways. The gay men that are thrown out of the church like trash are clearly treasured by other men. On the other hand, even though many value the church as treasure, you're able to communicate that some people don't esteem the church so highly - it's all depends on your perspective. I'm glad I no longer feel morally obligated to align my values with those at the head of the church sanction. I can treasure who and what I find of value and worth, and I can and will throw the rest out with the garbage.

[@ThePeaceHippy101]

I literally gasped when he did the secret Mormon temple handshakes in the elevator. BUT IM HERE FOR IT 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sirnate9065]

It's pretty subtle, especially if you're not familiar with them. I guess that's the point though.

[@spencersosick]

oh and I do not think ur a freak, I think you are very brave and honest and have a strong heart. I can't imagine the courage it took for you to make this video. thanks for opening my eyes to this issue.

[@zryiii]

Thank you for making this Tyler

[@averyfrazier1046]

THE CAMERA WORK IN THIS IS SO AMAZING.

[@aarongrasso]

+Avery Noelle you just made my day :)

[@morganleavitt8053]

Listened to this album practically every day since it's been released and I'm just now seeing the symbolism in this video! Holy Lord Tyler is one of the most underrated artists alive!

[@josephnewswander2664]

I love the visual of the light coming in when he draws an X on his face. Much support!

[@MarieGlenna]

Wish I could Like this again. I watch it to remind myself why I left the Mormon church. It’s so good to be out. If I really want to think about it, I then go & watch Midnight again, but that’s too much for me tonight. Also, different note, TG reminds me of George Michael.

[@rcmcknight]

Powerful Made me cry

[@JoshuaOLake]

Not sure why this is popping up on my feed all day today! Had to watch again and damn! Such a pivotal time of my life , having left a year before this came out it was super cathartic at the time !

[@louchlynfraser4641]

Brilliant lyrics with a sorely needed and powerful message.

[@OSINT-MANAGEMENT]

Not gay, but I'm still an ex-mo. Like, oh my Darwin, the baptism shit hits so close to home.

[@BresciaDover]

This is incredible

[@daveandemilee]

Great song, even greater message. Just because someone treats you like garbage doesn't mean you are garbage. You're a human being and have worth.

[@DesireeWalker]

I stand with you, Tyler.

[@cayleighmusic]

Thank you for the closed captions in the video! The video really resonated with me and i cant find the words to explain how i feel about it but i really appreciate it

[@molissa3]

❤️

[@troybolton14]

many people are hurt by the LDS church. thank you for giving them a voice tyler