There are all times when we all feel paralyzed and that’s okay, but you are the only one who is going defeat your demons. Get out there and be the person you’ve always wanted to be. If you are reading this blog then this is your moment when you need to say to yourself: “Get up” and try. Hard to move mountains when you’re paralyzed It gives us the power to do anything we want as long as it comes from a place of love.ĭon’t sell yourself short, you might be bulletproof It helps them capture a positive mindset to move forward and find happiness in life. Hearing this song helps give people hope.
His honesty is refreshing, and he is right, there are a lot of people out there that have struggled with depression and drug abuse (myself included). Because just like everyone else we’re human, not super human.” But I’m here to bring you hope.” That’s why it’s so important for us to show our vulnerability. I have depression, or I struggle with addiction. Yes, I have one of the best jobs on the face of the planet. So, we are here to say to those people, “Yes, I’m a rock star. And when you’re living with it, you just feel the weight of this sadness and darkness pressing down on you, and you can’t explain to anyone why it’s happening. It affects people of all ages, races, genders and socioeconomic status. It’s important for those in society who don’t deal with mental health issues to understand that depression, anxiety and the like, don’t discriminate. Sometimes mightily.” And by showing our struggles and scars to our fans and to the entire world, we’re letting those who deal with depression or with substance abuse know that they aren’t alone. We struggle and fight everyday just like you. Why do you think it’s an important focus?Įric responded by saying: “Because by laying it all out there we’re saying, “We’re human. “I know you’re clinging to the light of dayĮric was asked in an interview shortly after Shinedown’s new Album “Attention Attention” debuted: Shinedown wrote “Get up” coming from a place of vulnerability and shared humility. You can see in his lyrics below how he recognizes that drinking and drugs may help temporarily, but ultimately, they just numb you to the outside world. He knows how debilitating depression can be. In the past Brent Smith was a heavy drinker and had his own battles with depression and substance abuse. “You’re going to be defined by the fact that you didn’t give up.” …You’re not going to be defined by your failures,” Smith said. “We don’t want people to feel ashamed about what they’re going through.
It’s a subject Smith is intimately familiar with, having encountered his own demons and refused to give in to them. Brent Smith, who is also the lead singer of the band wrote this song as a dedication to his friend and band mate, Eric Bass, who has suffered from clinical depression on and off all throughout their decades long friendship. Almost immediately, you can tell “Get Up” is a very uplifting song.
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