Cheesy as this may sound, this song and album literally saved my life. At the time of its release in early 2004, I had been battling depression for many years. There were days when I just didn't want to get out of bed. I was also dating a girl who was very manipulative, although at the time I didn't fully realize it. She was basically my "lifeline," if you will, because I thought I couldn't do any better. I put on the happy face around my friends and family, but deep down I was a mess and wanted to end it all. Then one day, I heard this song at work. I had a job in the electronics department at Target at the time, and the video came on our in-store programming. That first line in the chorus "All of us are searching for an open arm..." really hit me in the gut. I bought the album that same day and listened to it whenever I could. Almost all of the songs spoke to me on a personal level; especially this one, After You're Gone, and Eye Of The Storm. They gave me the strength I needed to not only face each day head on but also walk away from that toxic relationship. Sixteen years later, I still often think about the moment I first heard All of Us and how it transformed my life. I don't know what that girl is up to these days. We haven't spoken since I left her. She's probably a domestic terrorist someplace. In any event, thank you Blindside for creating such powerful, life-changing music.
@kainuu3157
3 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful story. It touched me deeply. Thanks for writing it down. I can't hold my tears.
@nathanhelm361
3 жыл бұрын
Chris P. Lettis Well told.
@oaksantino2329
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know you, but I'm glad you're still with us.
@screamofitness
3 жыл бұрын
Good story glad your better now.
@InuranusBrokoff
3 жыл бұрын
This is what the comment section was made for... I'm glad you found your catalyst to make a change for the better.
@evank9981
2 жыл бұрын
2022 and I'm still listening to the about a burning fire album front to back a few times per week. This song, pitiful, and the title track are three of my favorite songs of all time
@Shoninator
2 жыл бұрын
Eff yes bro. Their first 2 albums Silence and About A Burning Fire are legendary in my head and have been since they released in the early 2000s. I was a teen then as well. 34 now
@icepick859
2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@richardfloridaman
Жыл бұрын
@@Shoninator I’m 34 and I’ll be 35 in February. About a burning fire is still a piece of my soul. Always and forever.
@joshuas7032
Жыл бұрын
Blindside was such an amazing band to find as a kid, since I was only allowed to listen to Christian music. Still listening 20 years later!
@pokeballs8763
Жыл бұрын
This song popped in my head from out of no where... I still remember all the lyrics.
@JoeyMossBBG
3 жыл бұрын
Love this band! Poetry at it's finest.
@yeeN4W
Жыл бұрын
I remember being in 9th grade and setting this up to play when the computer my gf would use was logged on to. Worked perfectly and she powered the PC on and this played. We've been together since! 999 ✝️
@SS-tr5ru
2 жыл бұрын
As soon as You stepped through my door, I saw You for the first time all over again As time well spent seems Lonelier than the way it used to go I smell You for the first time all over again I'll begin to remember to feel love So if you don't mind I think I'll wear my heart on my sleeve 'Cause I'm tired of not being able to breathe All of us are searching for an open arm Well, it's a shame how I curl up in the dark When it's the same old word giving me the spark I failed the lost For some time I slipped, stumbled But fell face first straight In Your hand Then I hit my head on Your palm And wakened up to the smell of Tears drying up in the sand All of us are searching for an open arm Well, it's a shame how I curl up in the dark When it's the same old word giving me the spark I washed away my wounds with tears of hope I washed away my wounds with tears of hope I just All of us are searching for an open arm Well, it's a shame how I pull myself apart When it's the same words making me run for cover to Your arms.
@nightshade7240
Ай бұрын
Saw them live more than a decade ago now. The energy was so awesome and they also performed with mewithoutyou which introduced me to that amazing band as well. This song was so good live. Still have the merchandise I purchased at that show. Man, I do miss them.
@roses_are_redidk_okay1021
2 жыл бұрын
This song takes me back to when Fuse TV was actually awesome and this played in the mornings before I went to high school. Oh where has the time gone? If there's any kids out there listening to this, cherish your youth.
@richardfloridaman
Жыл бұрын
Dude same here, I'd get so pumped on my way to shower for school. I'll be 35 in February man, class of 2006 in the building and I agree, those kids better enjoy their youth. Wish I would have enjoyed mine.
@Payote88
5 ай бұрын
@@richardfloridamanwym I’m not 25 anymore?!?! 🖕👴🖕
@justvibingtomusic
Ай бұрын
Its 2024 and I think this is currently my favorite song. God I miss these guys. Hope you guys are doing alright now days (if the band even sees this). Love from California
@bomary5
Ай бұрын
Love from Texas
@WrapMasterLLC
9 ай бұрын
2023 almost 2024 and this still brings a tear to my eye.😢
@bomary5
Ай бұрын
July 2024 here
@Dano_EightyEight
24 күн бұрын
August '24
@eats4cheaps305
8 ай бұрын
2023 now. It's been 16 years and i still haven't been able to move on. Love this album front to back.
@Galletexpt
2 ай бұрын
2024 and im still here ❤
@brendanh308
4 жыл бұрын
2020 and still on my regular play bandlist, what a band!!!
@danyelanicole9048
Ай бұрын
July 2024. My bf introduced me to this song last week. I love it.
@RyanRoemer8624
Жыл бұрын
I wish I can go back to the 2000s to relive this masterpiece
@richardfloridaman
Жыл бұрын
Same here... man we shoulda enjoyed it whilst we had it.
@mythical_dragon84
5 жыл бұрын
Here it is 2019 and still jamming blindside I loved them as a kid / teenager
@razorwriter
4 жыл бұрын
2020
@gregerhauk
4 жыл бұрын
So alternative while still so groovy and catchy
@christian_urocar
4 жыл бұрын
2020 as well!
@daisyharo8787
2 жыл бұрын
2021 🤘🏽
@dannyvillarreal918
2 жыл бұрын
2022
@DerechoUVXal
13 жыл бұрын
Bring me back so many memories... (: "So if you don't mind I think I'll wear my heart on my sleeve, 'Cause I'm tired of not being able to bleed. All of us are searching for an open arm. Well, it's a shame how I curl up in the dark"
@0DdOne
4 ай бұрын
Going back decades later and everything I thought I understood vs now and how much this band has been there is amazing to me
@Fireside780112
2 жыл бұрын
Your music and lyrics still means alot so thank you.
@TheN0odles
12 жыл бұрын
Love the way a "small" band like Blindside can have such a huge emotional hold on people :'-)
@Dave.esposito
2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite song.
@travisdelee8647
10 жыл бұрын
Still listen to this band EVERY week.Worth every second.Especially songs like Painting and this one right here.
@carlosegtrs5308
9 жыл бұрын
Same here .
@travisdelee8647
3 жыл бұрын
It's seven years after this comment, and I still listen to these guys. This music is STILL moving.
@calebw8189
2 жыл бұрын
@@travisdelee8647 This song is sick. It blows my mind that it still hasn't made it to a million views.
@travisdelee8647
Жыл бұрын
Still rocking the shit out of this band.
@reszkay
2 жыл бұрын
An emotional cut
@richardfloridaman
Жыл бұрын
December 26th of 2022. About to hit 2023 in a few days. Ahhh I still find myself returning to blindside often.
@richardwildlife88-wj6kl
Жыл бұрын
I loved this entire CD and now 2023 is almost coming to an end, we're in August 9th of 2023... hello, Richard, I'm sure you did some interesting stuff with your year.
@brandonryce6801
8 жыл бұрын
What ever happened to blindside? This was one of my favorites growing up raised by two Christian parents but I can't find anything about blindside anywhere anymore other than Amazon
@jakobfel2
7 жыл бұрын
They released an album in 2011 and are still together as far as I know. They toured a little in 2015 and Christian did guest vocals on Everything In Slow Motion's Speak off of their debut album back in 2013. I don't know much other than that though, but it appears that they're still together.
@brandonryce6801
7 жыл бұрын
Jacob thank you
@Blindside23
6 жыл бұрын
They've been a band since 1994. They have kids to take care of, sort of a half-retirement deal. I've been a fan since 2001 and what else can I say other than thank God for 'A Thought Crushed My Mind' getting me through high school in the mid-2000s otherwise I don't think I'd be here today. PS - although they've been enigmatic, post-The Great Depression, you never know what's to come. They DID say that their 2011 album would be their last and they wanted to make it their greatest ever, but that's subjective. I recommend buying that record if you still can and watching the long ass DVD that came with it. Mine also came with a newspaper titled something like 'Five Years Away' which told about where they've been.
@drumroller27
5 жыл бұрын
They just announced a new album!
@anarchy030
5 жыл бұрын
They're releasing a new single next week.
@yoselintorrens9309
3 жыл бұрын
2021 👋
@Mage_97
Жыл бұрын
This band should have been bigger wtf
@JunSebastian
10 жыл бұрын
My heart just melts at 0.44
@isaiahd781
4 жыл бұрын
Who is still listening to this in 2019? Rock on!
@coldsuperstar
4 жыл бұрын
Oh aye!
@Dingodoggy56
4 жыл бұрын
Me!
@jimmyfaseler5968
4 жыл бұрын
Ehhho 2020
@NowYouSeeMimi
4 жыл бұрын
July 2020 🤘🏽
@juanmoscoso7495
Жыл бұрын
Still added to my playlist 2023
@MattJacoby-cy7pl
Ай бұрын
Somehow this song and group missed being mainstream. But if you were like me roughly 12-18 years ago hanging out in record stores, odds are you probably heard them a few times, even if you didn't know who the hell they were.
@yeeN4W
Жыл бұрын
I remember how I got into Blindside! My buddy in school was going thru his CDs to loan me for the weekend - as was usual then - and I saw the Silence album and was like "Ooh! Shiny!" Lol And got it home to listen and MY LORD what a gem! Every track was GREATNESS! AND SHEKINA??? Ahhh
@barrybuechner2912
Жыл бұрын
My friend borrowed me their second album "A Thought Crushed My Mind" in 2000 and I was blown away! Loved them ever since!
@Dave.esposito
4 ай бұрын
Shekina isn't on Silence though.
@neevs0
11 ай бұрын
2023 still considering you all the best
@Jaachi_Aaron-CJ041
Жыл бұрын
I need to save some energy to play Christian Rock Music Videos for later. 🙂
@emogotikpunk
13 жыл бұрын
i love blindside, i love all of us, i love music emotional
@jayc7219
3 жыл бұрын
they sound awesome this is my first time hearing them, love 'em already!
@decembersevetv
7 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to when I bought my first guitar. My parents had to hide a bunch of CD's from me for overplaying them, this was one of them. I swore I could play each guitar part in my sleep. Good times, and thanks for contributing to my musical influences.
@cynthiamigliore2627
Жыл бұрын
Blindside is an amazing band! They were the last concert I saw before my MS got really bad
@konghey
9 жыл бұрын
Nostalgic as fuck
@MandiDreams
9 жыл бұрын
i know what you mean.......
@katrinacimetta2866
8 жыл бұрын
+Rez dwan christ core x \m/ HHHNNgg
@x3kittiekat
8 жыл бұрын
it makes me want to cry omg. still so good
@2010cpw
14 жыл бұрын
DUDE that was trippy! man i love their music and this song is by far one of my faves! he had an elongation miracle rofl.
@2TimothyBand
7 жыл бұрын
No lie, recently I've heard this Song twice on the " In Store Radio " at Guitar Center in The Twin Cities, quite possibly at two different locations.
@aysenurilhan8802
4 жыл бұрын
This band is literally great
@tbnqlrsng
2 жыл бұрын
я вот так в своё время нырнул в стиль этот, и кроме Blindside ничего не могу выделить. красавцы! боже храни их!
@ondajubarte6085
6 жыл бұрын
Brazil love this song
@diesalwater1923
9 ай бұрын
I saw you for the first time all over again!!!! Beautiful!!!
@nuclearwinter21
2 жыл бұрын
This band's songs have been saving me from sadness since 2011... Good thing, I tried to listen to all of their albums. 👋🏼🇵🇭💚👍🏼
@MayIUseYourBathroom
5 жыл бұрын
this song actually did help me to outgrow my fear to the darkness. Thanks Blindside, wherever you are
@lorenzoluna5581
6 жыл бұрын
This song is so cruel. Why do you make me feel this way. Then fade away and never make up for it. I miss blindside. :(
@georgepaul9115
8 жыл бұрын
goose bumps...cause its so true. all of us.
@GlobalTruthNet
13 жыл бұрын
Damn, havent listened to Blindside in forever.. This brought back some good memories.
@LiliumBlaqk
14 жыл бұрын
i like how the singer just randomly flips himself onto the ground
@abowla7187
Жыл бұрын
I've had this song stuck in my head for a fuckin year or more it seems like. I've been through a number of KZitem playlists of similar artists and still didn't come across this song. Idk how. Then I remembered that Google will recognize songs if you hum them in your phone. It actually worked. Just the vocal melody with no lyrics.
@necrovoidlord
Ай бұрын
2024 🤙🖤
@jonasguimaraes7132
9 жыл бұрын
´cause I´m tired of not being able to breathe
@jonasguimaraes7132
9 жыл бұрын
muito massa essa banda
@abetmarcelo3867
2 жыл бұрын
This is classic! Love this song! Still rocking to this song today!
@iragarza8295
5 жыл бұрын
This band make's me feel so alive. Even when I feel dead inside...
@nightmareutopia
14 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome song and video...I wish more people knew about them.
@stranhodacidade410
6 жыл бұрын
Blindside the best of post hardcore
@JoJo007ttv
5 жыл бұрын
Sweden man
@farheenzaidi3
7 жыл бұрын
Oh my fuck! Grew up on this.
@charlybritos1
8 жыл бұрын
Esta es una banda muy grosa.. Hace un par de años que los sigo.... Saludos desde Argentina!!! P/d: Awesome band!!!
@joeysonson
4 жыл бұрын
Still bangs
@quentinbohannon4089
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite all time band i could listen to them all the time one of my playlist.
@daffertube
14 жыл бұрын
their first album was THE BEST. it was hardcore without a doubt. now, not so much
@Leonardsmith1109
9 жыл бұрын
I've only listened to Silence, after that they disappeared off my radar. This is the first song not on that album I've heard in entirety. Sweet!
@smileynumber13
8 жыл бұрын
Oh man, you have to get About A Burning Fire. So good.
@nathanaeloakes7445
5 жыл бұрын
A Thought Crushed My Mind is amazeballs. It's pretty abrasive, but it's got some of their most inventive riffs and songwriting.
@poragburagohain87
2 жыл бұрын
I wasted time sleeping on this band for so long.
@theMusicManTito
2 жыл бұрын
2022 gang where you at!
@armandholloway4742
2 жыл бұрын
This band was so talented
@rachelyse10
13 жыл бұрын
is it weird that the whole creepy arm thing reminds me of Space Jam when Michael Jordan's arm stretches out....
@Dave.esposito
Ай бұрын
Yes.
@switchlouis1932
Жыл бұрын
2023 still listing myself!!
@simplebirdy1662
2 жыл бұрын
Was he chasing the moon or something? I don't get it, but it's a great song.
@user-rt4cs2hb9p
4 жыл бұрын
очень трогает эта музыка.годы идут а лучше нету...
@KingdomRose18
13 жыл бұрын
This is a great song but could someone please explain the video to me? I didn't get it. Anyway, does anyone else get chills when this guy sings or is it just me? : ) His voice = Amazing
@davidgould970
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. One of the very best singers in hard rock/metal etc
@givemeahandle
3 жыл бұрын
The video/song is trying to convey the feeling a lot of us get that we're "alone", and how that drives us, sometimes blindly, into chasing down a home or acceptance.... Love, in other words. A safe place. We get so caught up in chasing it that we don't realize someone else is looking for the same thing, and a lot of times, we just have to stop to realize someone else's plight and BE their home in order to find our own.
@williamchico8518
7 жыл бұрын
Blindside is so cool rock band, A'ight?
@selamatriyadi8632
4 жыл бұрын
First hearing at local radio on 2004, searching again on 2020..
@xxxtefennixxx
12 жыл бұрын
So if you don't mind I think I'll wear my heart on my sleeve, 'Cause I'm tired of not being able to breathe. That part, I feel so sad :(
@richardvira3409
7 жыл бұрын
A caso soy el unico Mexicano que escucha blindside😛
@rodrigosalas5800
7 жыл бұрын
richard vira nel mijo
@monicavillachacon9298
6 жыл бұрын
noup
@Rocketdustf40
5 жыл бұрын
No wei
@angeldavidrodriguezsantos5821
5 жыл бұрын
😕😂😂Naaaaaa
@razorwriter
4 жыл бұрын
jamas!
@TheOnRise
12 жыл бұрын
very inspirational song. "same old word giving me the spark"
@fayexsilo
13 жыл бұрын
One of my friends is Drum teching for this band on tour! I'm so excited for him!
@xWhoracle
9 жыл бұрын
I want to weep ❤
@EdCook502
2 жыл бұрын
2022 and stil listening.
@Amicinsieme
13 жыл бұрын
this is my favourite video ever!!! Great video great song great band! PLEASE COME PLAY IN ITALY!!!
@Deagencia
14 жыл бұрын
Blindiside Rocks!!!
@HoneyCultured
2 жыл бұрын
Love the song the arm is kind of scary too 😱
@llamallisallove
13 жыл бұрын
i like how they sound so passionate, but i can still understand the words they're saying, which i like as well as passionate feeling and emphasis in music =]
@martinvysehrad9787
4 жыл бұрын
2020...such underrated song!...
@kennedynelson7835
8 жыл бұрын
Really AWESOME!!!!!!
@thedanperezvids
13 жыл бұрын
2 people have never felt a loss, ...or they're twelve.
@nayararodrigues2316
7 жыл бұрын
eu amo essa música ❤
@stranhodacidade410
6 жыл бұрын
Nayara Rodrigues somos 2
@crazypornatureza
5 жыл бұрын
EU TBM AMO
@Dave.esposito
Ай бұрын
I love you.
@dennilsong33
5 жыл бұрын
2019 🎧
@dannyboysable
5 жыл бұрын
yes ... 2020 still blindside
@skumfuk-4180
8 жыл бұрын
la bella coniglietta scapando dal lupo/ o è il lupo che scapa dalla coniglietta ?? 💓
@Retoxxxxxx
13 жыл бұрын
Why do we search for things when we have it with us the hole time?
@FoxTiger
13 жыл бұрын
For anybody who's nearby, they are playing at a big church service in missoula, montana, SKULL CHURCH! September 16 and 17! Be there and bring friends! 6:00 pm!
@jonkenyon4876
3 ай бұрын
oh wow! Levi Lusko! HOLLA!
@user-gx6cg9em3k
10 ай бұрын
Emos not dead
@hochubab
12 жыл бұрын
amazing!hail from russian fans!
@slavoie081
13 жыл бұрын
WinsEdition is saying that it's a good song! Literally, "Awesome...song.
@MGA006
13 жыл бұрын
nice song and video i love blindside wowwww awesome
@katastrofa7952
7 жыл бұрын
Everyone says "Ah, memories" etc. Am I the only one who have already found this band? And listens them for the first time :P?
@LinzAyO
7 жыл бұрын
Katastrofa pretty much 😁
@2TimothyBand
4 жыл бұрын
< --- Search: Love Won, Third Day, In The Beginning ... 🎸 ! God Bless! Jesus Saves.
@cristyraul
12 жыл бұрын
somewhere between Transylvania and the Black Sea!!! That's Romania :D it would be cool if they actually recorded this there :D
@MrAderlando
2 жыл бұрын
E esse baixo? E essa voz 😯👏👏👏❤️🇧🇷😁
@MrWesford
13 жыл бұрын
blindside is probably one of the reasons i didn't kill myself for awhile
@Bongtasia
6 жыл бұрын
they have always made me feel alive even when i've felt dead
@DamasKriss
5 жыл бұрын
If you didn't know, they are Christians. Very cool how Christ can minister through others. Hooe you're doing well. Seek the Lord through Jesus, man.
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