Red Sun Rising - Stealing Life Lyrics

Incredible songwriting...

I attempted to take my own life around ten years ago. Though things are much better now, it's something that never really goes away. Those thoughts are always lingering away in the back of my mind, and it's something I constantly have to be mindful of. What really got me through it, and what continues to get me through the hard times is music. It's one of the only things that can evoke emotions in me, and it's my constant source of therapy.


Great song, and a subject that needs much more coverage.

hits all the right buttons..

Sometimes you gotta tell the demons SHUT THE FUCK UP I RUN THIS BITCH YOUR JUST ALONG FOR THE RIDE.

Eh that Mullet

Stealing my heart right now

Great Song!!

5 yrs today my friend committed suicide 💔😢 I miss him so much

I am sorry... but why aren't these guys famous now?

I have always loved this song as it calms my own suicidal thoughts. Today I was at a funeral for a friend who killed himself. It breaks my heart, & I love these guys for this song. Suicide is the result of mental illness & depression. I don't think there is a single person that can say they don't know someone that is affected by this. It's serious, & we all need to support each other to survive it.

Very sadly, I was evacuated this morning by FPD...the guy that lived in the apt right next to mine killed himself. Crazy shit going on right now. 2 people that I know committed suicide in a week.

this song hits all the right places...holding on......

After 2 failed attempts my life was a mess , saw stuff no child should ever see... felt unloved and truly broken then one day I got married, had my daughter and the feeling of having her in my womb and I swear that gave me the hope and faith that I needed... Find something that gives you drive and hope I swear it gets better maybe the scars will still be there and they may ache .. But remember who you are and know your worth because you sure as hell are worth it !

This song gives me hope and not to give up on life.

Listen… I’m a kid, I love rock and have dealt with depression. I thought of the least painful way of dying. Things got better, I changed people who said they hated life, did anything to make them laugh.

Don’t, do “it”. It won’t make anything better only worse.

So much love and respect for the band to contribute to the meaningful cause while creating amazing music. Please keep it up!

Love u guys I was at fort lenerwood when u guys played I was standing by the stage shouting singing along

Scary to see that it has just 200.000 views.

February 12th, 2017. I tried to commit suicide with a bottle of pills. I was the one who went "oh shit, what am I doing?"

This band is a gateway to releasing pain, anger, and any strong emotion from inside you. There are very few bands these days that have this much power in their lyrics and sound anymore and I am so grateful to have found this band a few years ago as they have helped me through so much in such little time.

Also I hope to see them back home in Akron, Ohio as well! Glad to know so much great music has come from my/Red Sun Rising's home state

I never thought I’d be suicidal until I went through klonipin withdrawal

So you are people then...
Being effected doesn't make you special.

Affected is what you mean. To have effected something means you caused it to pass, whereas to have been affected by something, it merely had to have an effect on you. One is active, one is passive and judging by your context, you clearly meant the passive meaning.

Also, why be a cunt about this? They are bothering no one, and just trying to help. Maybe if you had claims to make about the organization being shady your comment would have merit. Simply attacking people trying to help others for the act of trying to help others is nothing but detrimental, and honestly, seeing the people who care about you in the next video about this would bring me joy. However, I know this is an imposibility, as there is no one on this earth who could possibly love someone who uses affect when they mean effect.

Another song of great meaning. What a voice and lyrics that shows what a true rock band can do with talent

I was at the breaking point a couple months ago and was set on ending it but with my family and Dr's I am now stable and actually happy for the first time in my adult life!!! It does get better!!! Its worth sticking around for!!!

RIP ChesterBe and Chris Cornell, we miss you guys

bro this is an alice in chains rip off 100%

Unfortunately, this song has much meaning to me. I've lost a friend, nephew, and cousin due to suicide. I write music also and my fellow bandmates and I made a decision to only write songs that were uplifting to the soul and not the trash that so frequents our airwaves anymore. This song here, having more meaning to those left behind, yet tends to throw the guilt at the one already depressed. I would think anyone listening that was already thinking about suicide would not benefit from being sent on a guilt trip for thinking about it! IMO I applaud this group for bringing attention to such a devastating, all too often, occurrence in our society. In my experience, nothing we said or did made a difference in the end. The "too far gone" lyrics seem appropriate and the most accurate.

Akron, Ohio's finest! Thank you for helping to stop the stigma of mental illness!

Nice to hear singers pushing the high register Ala Geddy, Freddie. These guys walk the talk. Hope for rock music is here

I heard this song for the first time today and was blown away. How is this 154k views? Talk about too far gone. Has no one any idea what true artists write and sound like..slow head shake.. Thanks RSR regardless, keep writing songs like this, there are still many who appreciate it..

Put this on sound cloud pls

Stumbled upon this song through YT recco. Wow , such an amazing arrangement and music. Thank YT AI for it's recco and suprised by the quality in today's music scene.

For everyone suffering from depression, I found my fix by praying to God to enter my heart! I believed in Him and now try to live for him,. Depression has diminished greatly and I feel like I have a purpose. It is the only cure that I know of. Thanks.

I've been very fortunate for never losing a friend to suicide, but if I did i dont think I'd be the same. Great song, great message, great band.

OK song, at least it's not the usual generic, double drums, screaming and power cords. Damn I wish some group would emerge that had a good beat, good singing, and rock artistic vision. I guess that's why people still keep listing to songs that are 40 years old.

I stumbled onto this video and after reading some of the comments realized that we all need hope. I too once thought the unthinkable, but I sought help from a social worker and she explained to me that we tend to over generalize and think things like everyone is thinking badly about me, or I don't matter, or people would be better off without me being around, ect. Well my friend this is a lie and once we realize this we can conquer these demons that want to destroy us. Sure some will think what they will about us and the rest our mind creates. Well not everyone is thinking badly about you, there's many who love you greatly, but knowing the ploy of the enemy makes it easy to defeat him. When dark thoughts come remember you can conquer them, don't allow yourself to over generalize, take the victory over the darkness. You are loved!

Sonny 6String Thank You for sharing

His voice is amazing

Hey there lonely one what was it that you wanted to say? Youve kinda thrown your voice away. ----gets me everytime:(

openyoureyeschemtrails "you've gone and thrown your voice away" 🙏

@RED SUN RISING ah! Thank you for the correction ♡

Damn this song is deep. Always reach out people....never give up on yourself. There's always someone there for you.

I just heard this on the radio (XM Octane) and fell in love with it. As both a depression survivor, and a Linkin Park fan, it really means a lot to me.

it's all so true - rock on!!!

I have BPD the battle is real everyday. The pain is undescribable and I don't know "why me?" Not everything can healed. I really don't want to be a statistic yet, my monsters are all too real. All we can do is fight the battles in hope of winning the war. ❤️ H.S.

Hailee Smith Thank You for sharing

Feels bad man. I've been through that trip. I'd like to say it gets better, but I haven't been happy since I was 9.

Great song, really touched my heart !

The story behind this song touched my heart. Thank you RED SUN RISING for this song. And good luck for your upcoming journey. Love from BANGLADESH <3

Great song and message.

This song is incredibly inspired and helps me see everyday people in a more open, Christ-like way. Thank you Red Sun Rising for keeping your eyes open and helping others do the same. I hope you guys are going to be in Montana soon!

Maybe the grass will grow

I remember all the little things about you
When and how we met, the smiles, the moon
The way I felt so loved with you here
It's all I've got since you've been gone

I remember our silly living room dances
The chats, the hugs that came so freely
Dreams of what we wanted, for you, me, us
It's what I have since you've been gone

I remember sunny days whenever you were here
Those trips to the park, the mall, our friends
Visiting family but really waiting to get home
That's what is left since you've been gone

I remember it all, the good and the happy days
Yeah and the bad and sad moments, too
All of it, now, is what is left in my life
It's why my tears water your grave,
...since you've been gone

Just want to thank these guys, it's nice that they did this song. Suicide affects millions of people and their message could inspire hope to so many!!

Great work

Just want to let you guys know, because of music, when I was 23, I had had an awful breakup and thought my father did not like me as a person because of my failures in life, that I did not commit suicide and later went to a religion for a while. Music saved my life.

James Popek thanks for sharing this James. Powerful stuff.

Sometimes i think about suicide. I mean, i think about a thing like suicide. Not planning or supposing. And, i must admit, this is very terifying thing.

I can say this Mike and the rest of you it changes life. My life my boys lives; yet we are still here surviving with n without him... I almost became him in this journey n aftermath of 8 years of Hell!! Thank you for your hard work!!! Akron Ohio!! ❤️❤️❤️

One of the most unique voices in rock right now. Absolutely love RSR.

A friend of mine said she could listen to him sing Twinkle Twinkle little Star and be in awe. :) I agree. Most unique!

Such an amazing song with deep, emotional and meaningful lyrics and great purpose. Sad that mumble rappers with garbage lyrics are making 100x more than these talented musicians.

I miss a lot of people this year. My cousin committed suicide a month ago.

DeAnne Hilton Thank you for sharing

Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.
Don't let go. Some one may need you to hold on to someday.

Thank you for making music.

The fact that this song isn't even viral is proof of YouTubes shadow banning. Not sure if anyone's gonna see this comment, but if you are reading this I'd say something needs to be done.

Jay Richard it’s doing pretty good for a band with 2 albums

B R A Z I L "

José Augusto dos Santos sign us up!

@RED SUN RISING
"GOSTEI DESSA MÚSICA, MUITO BOM ; ABRAÇO"

Both of my daughters deal with depression. I worry every day that my older daughter will give up while she is away at college....thankfully we still talk every day, but it is a constant thought in my head that there will be a day that she gives up and doesn't call me first. Mike, Ryan, Dave, Pat and Ricky.... thank you for this song and for raising awareness about mental health. I've seen you several times, but was lucky enough to hear this song live last weekend and it was so beautiful. You guys are definitely a favorite...I hope you keep touring so I can keep supporting you by coming to see you!

Tracy Johnston Thank you for sharing

Red Sun Rising, I want you guys to know your song is helping me through a really dark time right now. I’m doing everything I can to try to get better, but every time I find myself coming back to my lowest point, I’ve been telling myself “I can at least waste away long enough to call someone first” and reach out for help. Thank you so much.

Wawajohns thank you for sharing. That takes a strong person to even share those thoughts.

Why would anyone dislike this?!?! Wtf?!

ik, but i cant make it. im seeing Billy Joel😂😂😂

Please come to sacramento. Also this song is beautiful. Gives me feels

What a beautiful song guys. Thanks so much for sharing that with us.
It'll be 3 years ago December 20th that I attempted suicide. I am a bit ashamed to put that on here, but this song RSR, touches my heart like no other. And for anyone who is thinking of ending their own life, please talk to someone. And believe it or not, one day you will be ok again.
I am blessed to be alive and grateful for many things including this band!!!
Peace to all

Tina Herington Thank you for sharing your story. That’s brave and important. Glad you’re still with us

@RED SUN RISING you're quite welcome and thank you guys for caring to respond.
I believe you are all incredibly talented and more compassionate than I realized.
Love you guys!

SUCH A DEEP SONG...
I LOOOOVE IT.

Proud of you guys :)

I know the pain and it’s so draining and exhausting.... it makes u feel trapped in ur own mind.... but the hope is that it does always pass,... the problem is that I think I’m all alone and that no one will understand me when I’m going through it

P H you’re not alone. We’re all here

+RED SUN RISING thanks guys that means a lot to me... ur awesome thanks for making this video...God Bless

This is an excellent song

Some people around me almost ended my life, but some others saved it

Great song... Nice getting to shake your hand Mike.... love how you look at the world! Keep it up!

That was beautiful. Thank you.

cheers! Come back to New York!!!

They'll be in Albany on Nov. 10th.

+C Baker ik, i cant make it... im seeing Billy Joel😂😂

I just wanted to say I'm so sorry for your lost,; I have been introduced to you're music just recently,( Thank my lucky stars, because there is no great music up here, WI. Rapids, I am from Milwaukee) I have been suffering with clinical depression w/suisidle tendencies for 20+ yrs, I have tried everything from A-Z, meds, counseling ...
Music is my saver, band's like yours are finally addressing this, with truefull
lyrics, heartfelt meaning"s and things that need to be said,Layne,Scott,, Chris and Chester were lyrically genius and they will be sincerely missed, when you listen to ( just about every painstakingly moving song by these great artist's, you can hear, hopeless, broken heart's,,, but I truly understand the darkness,even when lights are on I'm in the black no light shine's in my head, I'm in a hole, but I've stopped digging n can't get out.NO explaining,or even a deserving blurry vision of WHY!!,D Some people are just this way. But I keep getting up every day and wonder why I'm still here??? Sorry for rambling on, these are just my feeling's
Please kindly keep it up, your message of music helps me to live every day.
Thanks, , jjpeacechick ✌️💔

Julie Johnson never be sorry. Just keep getting up. And we appreciate you taking the time to share this. Come enjoy yourself at one of our shows. There are people like you. You’re not alone. You never are

@RED SUN RISING Your kind words are appreciated, more than you'll ever know!
Thank-you, ✌️

@RED SUN RISING
I just wanted to tell your caring band members, how truly inspiring you have been to me, all the honesty beautiful lyrics of each hauntingly mesmerizing songs you have realised.
Thank-you for your "GIFT" of music, ,,,,Sincerity Julie Johnson P.S I'm still getting up

Beautiful! No other words. Just a beautifully written and performed song for something that touches too many. Thank you RSR! Thank you.

Good song and I really liked the message that you guys are trying to get across with the video. I hope to catch you guys live someday, been a fan since polyester zeal. Songs like the otherside and emotionless have really got me through some tough times in the past couple years. Keep on making these cool music videos and albums in the future. You guys rock

GtaGamer97 thank you! And yes definitely come see us live!

I was lucky to see these guys live (absolutely incredible. GO if you haven't!!). I am so grateful for them and others like them, spreading a message of how serious mental health is and to talk about it, seek help and to be ok with being vulnerable. Mike, Ricky, Ryan, Dave and Pat, Thank you! I'll be seeing you again.

Powerful message, just found you guys on spotify this week and can't stop listening, as a singer and guitarist myself I was worried about where music was going and then I heard this song before checking out everything on your albums and man, catchy as hell melodies, clever lyrics, powerful guitar playing a singer who sounds like Dexter from offspring fused with Layne Staley. Can't wait to see where you guys go from here, thanks for inspiring.

Adam Braunstein wow thank you man. We appreciate you appreciating what what we do. Cheers!

@RED SUN RISING All good guys, joining a band myself soon, here's one of the tunes I'm gonna try and fit in there https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3mBR85f-YA, just recorded it with a guitar and mic in garageband, check it out if you get the chance, rock's comin back.

to nickleback ish

Who's here before million views?

It's so beautiful at 2x speed <3

Not sure if beautiful is the right word, but it's definitely entertaining lol.

just when depression and suicide thoughts kicks in, this song appears in my recommendations

I hope it helped!

Thanks for sharing. You saying just that is important. ❤️

So good <3

Semper Fi Devin

There’s something so bitter to me whenever people pull out the “think about all the people you would be leaving behind and how bad they would feel from your selfish act” argument. It’s a guilt trip, and it seems like the worst thing you can do to someone who is depressed and struggling is heap guilt and blame onto their heads. That’s why I like messages like this that are geared more towards hope and the ability to move forward. Depression isn’t about the people around the depressed person, it’s about them. They’re the ones who need support. It’s only when they don’t get that support that it becomes a problem for the people around them.

I disagree to the last line.. it's always a problem for family and friends of someone depressed and or suicidal or both.. we all fight with what we have inside of us for ourselves or someone we love and those that don't aren't truly anyone that matters because depression is a heavy thing to fight through with family and friends but without them even that much worse and it is not a them or us thing we are all in this world together and should fight for each other the same way as we love or care!
I don't need to hear goodbye but I would need to say it and that is just for me not for them.

Jaded Angel -Jaded Angel- so right!! Saying goodbye isn’t always about anyone else or “them.” The depth of being in that place is something people don’t understand. You realize who really cares about you when you need to say goodbye, and who wants to “understand” why you’re wanting to. It’s not about any intervention or any pats on the shoulder. When you got that moment of surrender you better have some “real” people around you. And it’s a scarce world.....despite how many go through all the same.

Iluvpie6 my reply goes like this...
I was left behind and i tried everything to end it n no matter what im still here. Someone willing to do it is suffering n sick. Theres no way anyone would do it to hurt the loved ones. Im a surviver and im thankful because my boys would be lost without both of us....

Absolutely.

Yes, exactly. And to me, that translates to "it's about me and the rest of us dealing with the loss" which in itself is selfish, and the guilt trip definitely doesn't help someone with depression who already feels hopeless. I know personally my attempt was because I wanted to spare my family and friends from my existence because I thought they deserved better. The last thing someone needs is someone making them feel bad when they already feel bad.

I like this band.

me and my friend are now obsessed with this. this, Deathwish, and Clarity are friggen amazing! Headed to Albany to see ya guys hopefully. I really hope you guys end up maleing it big bc u definetly deserve it.

nate conklin thank you. And I have a good feeling we’ll be playing all 3 of those tunes. Cheers!

me and my friend are now obsessed with this. this, Deathwish, and Clarity are friggen amazing! Headed to Albany to see ya guys hopefully. I really hope you guys end up maleing it big bc u definetly deserve it.

The worst is not even realizing your mental illness. When you just believe no one loves you and no one ever will, because you're a worthless fck, when in reality, it's just some irrational dark thing in your head telling you all this shit without you realizing it. It's impossible to fight something you don't know is there.

Didn't thousand foot krutch do the light bulb thing??

Jaysyn Clendenning honestly I think many bands have haha. Oh well...

RED SUN RISING yup, I think you're right. In fact I'm pretty sure that Paramore, Papa Roach, and others have as well. It's an awesome look for the video regardless. You guys have a good sound by the way, playing any venues in Philly?

That quote at 3:00 is all too real. My boyfriend passed away a few months ago and I still dont know how to make heads or tails of the situation. Sometimes it feels like I'm over it and others I just want to sit and cry.

Amazing!! So good!!!

I’m a 2X suicide survivor...God definitely has plans for us, if we just listen to Him...the physical pain hasn’t gone away, but I’m glad that He didn’t let me die...thank you for this song

Was not your time♡ find your mission in life dear. You are special ♡

Running Wolf He saved me from suicide more times than I can even count. I should absolutely be dead right now, it’s only but an insane, unexplainable miracle that I’m alive, all thanks to the power of YESHUA almighty. We have to actively fight against the enemy instead of letting him take us out like that, otherwise it’s extremely easy to give up and die

I am too, the pain is too real

thanks for much for creating awareness ... sorry for your loss too ...

Ive struggled with depression since my preteens. I have felt suicidal before. But as I grew older I learned its a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Life always gets better. And you got to think about others! 🤘🤘

That is very insightful. Thanks for sharing Frank. Happy you're still here

I talked to a friend just the day before he took his own life. I asked him how he was. He said he was okay, but he wasnt a good liar. I decided not to press for a real answer because we hadn't known each other long. But I gave him a donut I was carrying and told him to have a good day. I didnt know what had happened until the next morning.

It ate me alive knowing that my act of kindness didnt keep his darkness at bay. Made worse by the fact that he didnt leave a note. No one will know what his pain was... and by extension we wont ever know what we could have done to help.

NOONTIDE so very sorry for your loss.... thank you for sharing. And don’t ever blame yourself. ✌🏼

One of my closest friends lost her best friend from the peer pressure of life. She couldn't stand it for months on end. Thankfully she didn't go down the same road as he did. RIP Chase

Thank You for sharing

My heart breaks for those who feel they have no other choice but suicide. Good song!