It breaks my heart knowing that Laura had to say those lyrics and keep it in for so long
@sllngglttrfrthplstr2832
6 жыл бұрын
she's choking back tears after verse two and honestly same. She's so much happier and more confident now. I love seeing other trans people happy.
@jnccod
10 жыл бұрын
When she was performing this she was still hiding. Think about THAT. *MIND. BLOWN.*
@Tigerpuffer
10 жыл бұрын
Mind definitely blown. Strong and beautiful indeed.
@jnccod
10 жыл бұрын
joe shmoe Wow, did you just slam your hands on the keyboard to try to form that sentence, or....? hahah Or was it your forehead, ffs,,, You have got anger issues, kid.
@julsie3195
7 жыл бұрын
She's screaming and spelling it out plain as day in this song how is that hiding?
@sylviewrath2199
7 жыл бұрын
we only know that in retrospect, that doesn't make it any less awesome. Like, really awesome. She didn't even know yet that she COULD choose. Gods damn. Powerful.
@PumkRock
Жыл бұрын
@@julsie3195 A lot of girls like us did the same thing once upon a time- but even so, we always knew we were trying to hold up a veneer of plausible deniability. Trying to hide. "Oh *this?* Oh I'm only dressed as a girl at this fancy dress party for a joke!- don't mind the fact that I put serious effort into "passing", i promise I'm just doing this to be funny!, isn't it funny? what you thought I was actually a girl? oh no! i'm just dressed up! haha, but how funny you thought that!"
@Rudyx88
12 жыл бұрын
I respect Laura so much for her courage. Seriously, if you judge her or Against Me in light of recent news. You were never a true fan of theirs to begin with.
@sllngglttrfrthplstr2832
6 жыл бұрын
WHEN SHE STARTS ALMOST CRYING AND JAMES LOOKS AT HER I LITERALLY SOB EVERY TIME I LOVE THEM
@eggisfun4217
4 ай бұрын
THE FACT JAMES NOTICED BUT AT THE TIME HE DIDNT KNOW
@twistitbopit
11 жыл бұрын
I memorized the lyrics to this so long ago, after falling in love with the whole song, and still I was surprised to hear about Laura. It finally hit me when I hummed it while doing the dishes. So silly.
@steele_heart77
4 жыл бұрын
Omg, she's on the verge of tears... so sad she had to hide it for so long. You're an inspiration, Laura. Love you, girl.
@gwenhale7930
10 жыл бұрын
this is my favorite against me song, as a transgender women i feel there are not enough songs that deal with transexuality.
@MagnificentFiend
7 жыл бұрын
Gwen Hale Check out "Androgynous" by The Replacements :-)
@roseopheliashepherd8379
2 жыл бұрын
from one transwoman to another may I recommend Gender is Boring by She/Her/Hers, it's similarly folk-punk :)
@ItsOKtobeNormal
9 ай бұрын
I think there's to many.
@voidsludge1254
3 ай бұрын
@@ItsOKtobeNormalDon't you have hobbies
@eggisfun4217
3 ай бұрын
@@ItsOKtobeNormal how?
@sammay600
8 жыл бұрын
Why is Laura wearing a weird man suit?
@classicrockteen1784
4 жыл бұрын
sammay600 that's a good one. Supportive comments on the video, it's crazy! I can see the woman in her even here
@tom-dahl1598
4 жыл бұрын
clothing has no gender
@weronikajustynska2893
8 жыл бұрын
It's heartbreaking to look at Laura through the second verse, couse it's clear that she's changin subtly her behaviour while singing it. Just look, she's just a little bit different while singing about woman hided in her.
@softkitty1198
8 жыл бұрын
to me this whole video is heartbreaking, cause it looks like she's trying not to cry the whole time.. that and the way James gives her that knowing look..
@jessicablackwell956
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve listened to this song for hours and through the years, e,very time she performs it, she’s a little happier. Someday I hope to have that as,enjoy that she does(:
@luciegrant5217
10 жыл бұрын
It's actually a misconception that hormone replacement therapy will change your voice. Laura has stated multiple times that her voice will remain the same and that she is happy with that.
@tamaravelasquez5324
9 жыл бұрын
Frederick Grant She has such an iconic singing voice, I'm glad she is happy with it
@zoeya2955
5 жыл бұрын
It does for trans guys but not trans women like us a testosterone is what causes change and the only change past that is voice training
@jazz.s-the-name
2 жыл бұрын
Trans men do have voice changes from the HRT, but trans women do not. That is because testosterone changes the voice permanently, but oestrogen never changes the voice. The voice change that females have after puberty is literally just a weaker version of the male voice change since females tend to produce less testosterone. Testosterone stretches the larynx out, and it can't be pinched back again.
@nunyabusiness4698
2 жыл бұрын
she has such a beautiful voice, I'm glad she feels comfortable with it.
@eggisfun4217
4 ай бұрын
She still sounds like a Woman tbh, Her voice is a bit androgynous
@joshcp19
7 жыл бұрын
The lyrics to this are just pure poetry!
@sarahmbrown82
12 жыл бұрын
just found out about the transition. as a transwoman myself all i can say is i know how hard it is. best of luck with your transition. its a long hard road and so worth it in the end. i was not a fan of you untill i heard about you. i realy like your music and style. keep it up. wish i would have found against me sooner. you have gained a fan. rock on and DFTBA ( dont forget to be awesome). :)
@stardust-reverie
6 жыл бұрын
how the fuck did she slip this under everyone’s noses for five years also, i LOVE james’ voice
@mashpotatosauce3566
Ай бұрын
She really said “I WANNA BE A WOMAN I WANNA BE A WOMAN” and everyone was like, “yeah cool lyrics”
@stardust-reverie
Ай бұрын
@@mashpotatosauce3566 LITERALLY
@mashpotatosauce3566
Ай бұрын
@@stardust-reverie Its crazy how out in the open it was. But it is very relate-able, if I could've chosen.. lol
@stardust-reverie
Ай бұрын
@@mashpotatosauce3566 oh yeah absolutely, there’s a reason this was one of my favorites from this album as a kid. actually, this whole situation is relatable, cuz like. “you never showed any signs!!” when stuff like this was, in fact, the signs
@mashpotatosauce3566
Ай бұрын
@@stardust-reverie Lol, I knew I was probably trans when I first heard this line and it struck a chord deep within me. Also you know, relating to the whole Transgender Dysphoria Blues album probably might've meant something too.
@anarchistanimecatgirl9887
6 жыл бұрын
The song is amazing. And the lyrics. It's so sad looking at her fighting with herself singing those words. It must've been hell to know all along and hide it from everyone.
@irequintaluce2981
6 жыл бұрын
My God, I almost can't watch this. It's so obviously she's desperately trying not to cry, her voice is literally broken...
@StamperOSRS
4 жыл бұрын
listening back to this song knowing what we all know now. heartbreakingly beautiful
@amatossotama
12 жыл бұрын
we will support you all the way Laura!
@daphnefedor4685
7 жыл бұрын
omg i thought this song was released after she came out, its crazy to think that everyone was so oblivious
@eggisfun4217
4 ай бұрын
fr
@marianna6412
Жыл бұрын
You can hear her struggling to not to cry in the second verse and it breaks my heart...
@TLWxx
12 жыл бұрын
Especially now when it's been revealed just how personal those lines were
@sashasvices
12 жыл бұрын
You go girl~! In all seriousness, I love this person and she will be just fine.
@prageruwu69
5 жыл бұрын
she sounds so heartbroken... :(
@markjacobo1991
12 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely! So many lyrics make sense now lol. Good for her though, def picking up the Rolling Stone issue this Friday!!
@MrStubborndog
12 жыл бұрын
Big respect for your courage to live authentically as you Laura ... and GREAT music too!
@CateJackson
12 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to hear HER sing!
@DearDire
12 жыл бұрын
This song is even better now knowing that Tom Gabel is transitioning to female and changing her name to Laura. Love this! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
@RodolfoPulino
12 жыл бұрын
Finally I understand this song.
@TheLaughingOut
12 жыл бұрын
You're a heroine to so many trans people, Laura! So much respect and love for you.
@cubhater1991
12 жыл бұрын
im absolutely blown away by the news, it'll be strange calling her laura from now on. as long as it makes her happy :)
@HamiltonSeen
5 жыл бұрын
I still cry every time I hear it. Thank you, Laura.
@codedp
15 жыл бұрын
KateRaven25, I doubt that. I mean yes it does mean what you said, but take the lyrics from their song searching for a former clarity. "Confessing childhood secrets, of dressing up in women's clothes, Compulsions you never knew the reasons to," Maybe he feels he would be more comfortable as a female. Not sure why people can't handle that as a rational thought.
@Forlorn79
12 жыл бұрын
Dreams can come true!
@evahabermann8344
11 жыл бұрын
Fucking love you, Laura :)
@ediann
12 жыл бұрын
transgender is not a choice. you are born transgender. that's the god's honest truth! thank you laura for showing the world how beautiful you are. you give all of us who are transgender hope. thank you!
@eggisfun4217
4 ай бұрын
You arent born transgender nor is it a choice, we don't know why people are transgender and I would love it to stay that way because if there is a reason why then it can be used as means against us
@samuelstalcup
3 жыл бұрын
Best sound tech ever!
@bree311
12 жыл бұрын
People are such bullies hiding behind their keyboards. To those who don't understand due to lack of education, it is not our fault that you're ignorant. Don't spit your hateful words upon others. Tom, you're strength is encouraging. Laura is going to open the door for so many people
@asiantheo
12 жыл бұрын
Tom I will totally support you through this no matter what people say, it doesn't change that you wrote songs that got me through some really dark times, good luck Laura
@iAmSantiCruz
4 жыл бұрын
This song is so beautiful
@MarisolMarquez01
12 жыл бұрын
It took a lot for me to come out, I applaud your conviction. I know what you are going through.
@SocalPunk32
16 жыл бұрын
I love this version!!!!
@chantolove
Жыл бұрын
i like how she sings in the same style even though the instrumental is so much more low key
@opalrok
12 жыл бұрын
More power to ya Laura! Stay blessed and surround yourself with good people. Wish you all the best x
@iheartMegumi
13 жыл бұрын
amazing music,vocals and band. I love them.
@cfazio57
12 жыл бұрын
Saw them last Friday! Seriously the best show ever! Laura Jane Grace rocked that stage!!!
@mikehawk69
11 жыл бұрын
Keep it up against me! nothing will change,a good band is a good band no matter what and beeing yourself is important for everyone
@sageisnotaplant99
5 жыл бұрын
Remember when everyone thought this song was some sort of weird metaphor and not Laura singing about being trans? Lol
@markjacobo1991
13 жыл бұрын
I love the verse where Tom sings about being born a woman, it's such a beautiful lyric.
@iFrndlyfire
12 жыл бұрын
Against She!
@mandylla
13 жыл бұрын
simply fantastic
@mikhailsmith7939
9 жыл бұрын
I care not about the singer being transgender. I love music and this is a great song and a great band.
@ashleypayne4559
8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@Tofugazi666
12 жыл бұрын
There is an ocean in my soul, where the waters do not curve
@thatsweetlilthing2
12 жыл бұрын
Being transgender myself, this song reveals what its like to live as another person for that long without coming to grips with who you really are. "There is an ocean in my soul where the waters do not go...."
@kingliongodamongmen
12 жыл бұрын
I can't help but think that there is some sort of hint dropped in this song about something.
@horrormovie100
12 жыл бұрын
I bet those people thought it was a metaphor
@alexisogun
12 жыл бұрын
Glad I am listening to this song!
@AwkwrdMmnt
12 жыл бұрын
A change in her voice to one more suiting is inevitable, and the transition between voices will be amazing for the beauty of this music. I'm so excited for her. c:
@Notoriousyadiig
11 жыл бұрын
1:40 FORESHADOWING!
@danharris22
12 жыл бұрын
Pretty unreal song just listened to it in lou of the news... AWESOME!!
@BringYerOwnBomb
12 жыл бұрын
This song is so fucking awesome, the passion in her voice shakes me to the bone.
@AgentKennedy420
16 жыл бұрын
This is indescribable!
@DaniDarko90
12 жыл бұрын
And I'm pretty sure they want respectful fans that will respect THIER life decisions and wishes than ones that make a personal issue about them. Because really, this will have no affect on AM, they will still make the same heartfelt music that we all love. The only thing that changes is your view of this person that is doing something to make them live a happier life.
@therabbiomchomsky
15 жыл бұрын
Here's the scoop on the meaning of this song... It's really REALLY good, and Tom is a genius.
@ewwitzkatiie
12 жыл бұрын
I love this band and everyone in it, regardless of gender.
@csoler
12 жыл бұрын
This is a big step for him. He's gonna go through such a rough time with the hate and the ignorance of people, but we'll always be here for you Laura.
@sashasvices
12 жыл бұрын
Very well said my friend, I applaud your informed and intelligent comment
@jewpo
12 жыл бұрын
yup! good job!
@Tofugazi666
12 жыл бұрын
Right there with you
@grizzaceface
12 жыл бұрын
what an amazing band. i support laura in her decision to transition, it takes courage to do so.
@kneehigh8667
12 жыл бұрын
I just want to give tom a hug
@TheFreshstartable
12 жыл бұрын
You keep driving that bus Allen. It's noble work you do...
@tallicdeth
13 жыл бұрын
@RevolverJunkies I actually like all of it, I'm not put off by the more refined sound/writing of the new album...it's actually okay. I'd love though for the next album to be an all-acoustic, live-in-studio-set spanning the ENTIRE catalog.
@AlkalineDyl
14 жыл бұрын
thats rad. yeah i still love them.
@DaniDarko90
12 жыл бұрын
I think they mean it's better for them personally because now they have a deeper understanding of the song and for some people, that makes it better. Also, she, she has found peace.
@rosemort2
12 жыл бұрын
Sorry i'm late to the party. This song gives me the chills.
@NihilismSauce21
12 жыл бұрын
And if I could have chosen, I would have been born a woman My mother once told me she would have named me Laura I'd grow up to be strong and beautiful like her One day, I'd find an honest man to make my husband We would have two children, build our home on the Gulf of Mexico Our family would spend hot summer days at the beach together The sun would kiss our skin as we played in the sand and water And we would know we loved each other without having to say it
@TheTracyfish
12 жыл бұрын
We all love you Laura.
@MegaFlorest
12 жыл бұрын
Agreed. As soon as I read the article, I looked up if hormone treatment changed affected the vocal cords, and it doesn't.
@alexisogun
12 жыл бұрын
Yeah! I would love to hear their sixth album! I wonder how Laura Jane will sound on this album, plus I would love to see what she looks like as a woman too!
@FistofUnity
11 жыл бұрын
Aren't you a badass?
@tweeked8
12 жыл бұрын
it's no longer a man crush. fucking love you, laura.
@anakelson
2 жыл бұрын
If I could have chosen Where God would hide his heaven, I would wish for it to be In the salt and swell of the ocean. Carried by the currents To all continents' shores. Reaching into depths where the sun's light has never shown. Mixed with algae and coral. Breathed in by sharks and dolphins. Sailed by tanker ships, private yachts, swam in by tourists. Working its way up through inlets, lakes, and rivers, swamps, and estuaries. Down through limestone into the aquifer. Purified by the county, Pumped through pipes and out faucets. Filled into a glass to meet the thirst of our children. If I could have chosen, I would have been born a woman. My mother once told me She would have named me laura. I would grow up to be strong and beautiful like her. One day I'd find an honest man To make my husband. We would have two children, Build our home on the gulf of mexico. Our family would spend hot summer days at the beach together. The sun would kiss our skin as we played in the sand and water. And we would know we loved each other without having to say it. At night we would sleep with the windows of our house left open. Letting the cool ocean air Soothe the sunburned shoulders Of our children. There is an ocean In my soul Where the waters Do not curve. There is an ocean In my soul Where the waters Do not curve.
@transmothra
12 жыл бұрын
You should look up the definition of "fully support."
@TheSpeechlessOne
12 жыл бұрын
I just came out two weeks ago. She and I are going to be transitioning at the same time. Neat.
@senseofvertigo
12 жыл бұрын
Laura coming out publicly, not being afraid to live her life as herself, despite the hate, prejudice and injustice that trans people face every day - now that's the true spirit of punk.
@Ramona_93
12 жыл бұрын
how is it even better? why are you basing your better idea of this song on that? dose it make it a better song? i personally don't think so. but i am happy that he has come to peace
@squeakyla
12 жыл бұрын
Yeah so I'm astounded that the other band members weren't clued in to LAURA being trans based on this song. But I guess they thought it was creative license or metaphorical/ not about the lead singer herself? I'm just kind of confused. She spelled it out but then didn't come out til 2012- and then it surprised everyone-? Like they must have wondered why she had this plus that song with the line about wearing women's clothes. I'm just like how did they not know? XD
@sylviewrath2199
7 жыл бұрын
exactly as you said, creative liberty to say "yeah i'm just being creative and metaphorical". It's fucking amazing she had the courage to sing this back then, only she (and maybe some others ???) knew just how personal this was to her. And now... gods damn. I saw her live last summer, i was crying and dancing and moshing and she just had such an amazing energy.
@luxpjamer
4 жыл бұрын
I love the song and yeah for me it was a metaphor. I never thought that it was her actual « desire » and how obvious it was
@leeroth4645
3 жыл бұрын
@@luxpjamer im not being obtuse on purpose, just curious - what did you think it was referencing? like, i get metaphor, but metaphor for what? i remember listening to this song a bit after she came out but before i knew anything about her or the band (heard some songs, never bothered to look the band up even though i liked them until later) and kind of assuming she was keeping shit under wraps, but that may have just been me seeing everything at the time through a wishful trans lense myself. what else did it come off as? it seems an interesting idea
@eggisfun4217
4 ай бұрын
@@sylviewrath2199 she played it off as her getting high and thinking what life it could be
@Edeuinu
12 жыл бұрын
I normally love acoustic versions of their songs but I feel like I prefer the electric over this one.
@footballplayer50one
12 жыл бұрын
Well... why didn't any pick it up earlier after this song?
@Ramona_93
12 жыл бұрын
seem right , thanks
@MrFandtheH
12 жыл бұрын
holy crap....
@Otherien
15 жыл бұрын
God I wish my voice was like his!
@Ramona_93
12 жыл бұрын
you know what thats fair , i 100% agree there. thanks for helping and not starting a huge pissing match.
@seanthesuspect
12 жыл бұрын
Well, this song makes a little more sense now....
@CodyAllenmusic
16 жыл бұрын
Freekin' Great!
@DaniDarko90
12 жыл бұрын
Preach!
@alyssab82
12 жыл бұрын
MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY!
@iwillnevergetone5
12 жыл бұрын
i wonder how the band dynamic will be from now on. I assume they've known for a while now
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