When I'm Gone
3 Doors Down Lyrics

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Everything I am and everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be

I'll never let you down even if I could
I'd give up everything if only for your good
So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared you won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone, love me when I'm gone

When your education x-ray cannot see under my skin
I won't tell you a damn thing that I could not tell my friends
And roaming through this darkness I'm alive but I'm alone
Part of me is fighting this but part of me is gone

So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared and love me when I'm gone
Everything I am and everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be

I'll never let you down even if I could
I'd give up everything if only for your good
So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared, you won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone

Maybe I'm just blind

So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared and love me when I'm gone
Everything I am and everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be

I'll never let you down even if I could
I'd give up everything if only for your good
So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared, you won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone

Love me when I'm gone, whoa

Love me when I'm gone, when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 3 Doors Down's "When I'm Gone" are a plea from the singer to his loved ones to embrace him and love him even when he is not there. The beginning of the song suggests that there is another side to the singer that others may not be aware of, secrets he cannot hide. He is trying to find the light in the darkness that surrounds him, but he feels as though he is blinded and misplaced. Despite this, he is asking for a comforting hand from his loved ones, someone to hold him when he is wrong, and love him when he is not present in their lives.

The lyrics go on to describe how the singer is willing to make any sacrifices for his loved ones, willing to give up everything for their good. However, he acknowledges that he has his doubts, and there is a part of him that is fighting this feeling, but another part is consumed by it. At the end of the song, he begs to be loved even when he is gone, letting his loved ones know that his love for them is truly and genuinely felt.

Overall, the song is about the struggles we all face when we are away from the ones we love, and the fears we have that they will not always be there for us. The lyrics are a cry for comfort and reassurance, a plea for compassion and affection.

Line by Line Meaning

There's another world inside of me that you may never see
There are parts of me that I keep hidden and are inaccessible to others.

There's secrets in this life that I can't hide
I have secrets that I cannot keep hidden forever.

Somewhere in this darkness there's a light that I can't find
Despite being in a dark place, there is hope somewhere that I cannot locate.

Maybe it's too far away, maybe I'm just blind
It's possible that the light is too far away, or I might not see it due to my blindness.

So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
When I'm present, support me, and correct me when I'm mistaken.

Hold me when I'm scared and love me when I'm gone
When I'm frightened, comfort me, and when I'm out of sight, preserve the love.

Everything I am and everything in me
All aspects of me.

Wants to be the one you wanted me to be
Aspires to be the person someone else envisioned me to be.

I'll never let you down even if I could
I will not disappoint you, even if I wanted to.

I'd give up everything if only for your good
I'd sacrifice everything for your betterment, if that's what it takes.

When your education x-ray cannot see under my skin
Even if you have extensive knowledge of me, you cannot understand my thoughts and feelings.

I won't tell you a damn thing that I could not tell my friends
If there's something that I can't share with my friends, you won't know either.

And roaming through this darkness I'm alive but I'm alone
I'm alive, but navigating through a tough time, and I feel isolated.

Part of me is fighting this but part of me is gone
A part of me is struggling with this situation, while another part has given up.

You can hold me when I'm scared, you won't always be there
Even though you can calm me down when I'm anxious, you might not be present all the time.

So love me when I'm gone
Even when I'm not around, keep the love alive.

Maybe I'm just blind
I might not see things because of my limitations.

Love me when I'm gone, whoa
Repeating the plea to keep loving even when not present.

When I'm gone, when I'm gone
Reiterating the idea of absence and longing for love.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Andrey Ivanov

2y↑12

There's another world inside of me that you may never see
There's secrets in this life that I can't hide
Somewhere in this darkness there's a light that I can't find
Maybe it's too far away, maybe I'm just blind
Maybe I'm just blind

So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared and love me when I'm gone
Everything I am and everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be

I'll never let you down even if I could
I'd give up everything if only for your good
So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared you won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone, love me when I'm gone

When your education x-ray cannot see under my skin
I won't tell you a damn thing that I could not tell my friends
And roaming through this darkness I'm alive but I'm alone
Part of me is fighting this but part of me is gone

So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared and love me when I'm gone
Everything I am and everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be

I'll never let you down even if I could
I'd give up everything if only for your good
So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared, you won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone

Maybe I'm just blind

So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared and love me when I'm gone
Everything I am and everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be

I'll never let you down even if I could
I'd give up everything if only for your good
So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared, you won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone

Love me when I'm gone, whoa
Love me when I'm gone, when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone

All comments from YouTube:

MegaBrowz Kapowz

3y↑1.4K

This song is so special to me. My son was born in 2002 and every night I would get up to feed him like clock work and this song always happened to be on vh1 every night at the same time so it became our song. Fast forward 18 years, my son is now in the military and my worry is unrelenting. This song is a constant reminder of when he was an infant and now a soldier. I'm dying on the inside but am grateful that he is my baby and we can always have this song even though I break down everytime I hear it...

elaine price

2y↑30

I am in your exact shoes momma...it's a rollercoaster for sure. 🙏💙

tdogg

2y↑18

Im so sorry your goin through that it has to be hard :(

Johanna

2y↑29

I live in fear of two uniformed Marines knocking on my door.

El Jefe

2y↑25

I am sorry to hear of your pain. I want to say thank you to you and your son. Your country has NOT forgotten you and we STILL know, love and respect what you are doing and the sacrifice you are making. Freedom is not free. I don't say these things to give you any pat answers or to divert your pain, but at least I can say thank you.

Brian Cox

2y↑17

My dad, and 2 of my brother's served in the military, I thank your son for his service and the sacrifices he is making for this great Nation..thank you and God bless.

64 More Replies...

thecish

2y↑229

It's been nearly 20 years since this concert was filmed. Still iconic.

michael beaman

47w

And I had already been A-stan months...

Lisa Gosney

46w

Was on board the uss nimitz same timing things were awesome great bands and Queens rike played played awesome construction ship great year

Isaac Kellam

45w

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Tourte Joseph

2y↑678

20 year's later this song still means so much for the American soldiers 🇺🇸🇺🇸.

Zuzanna Wisniewska

1y↑9

2022.Respect

the Doom slayer

1y↑8

True respect

Zuzanna Wisniewska

1y↑5

@the Doom slayer yes.

Vet Prep

1y↑14

I helped carry a total of 23 of our finest American soldiers' caskets onto our C-141's for their final trip back to the states from Ramstein AB Germany in 2004. They called them HR's, but I called them Americans. I know why they did it but still didn't like the term. This still lives with me today after all these years, but I was damn proud to do my part for our men and women. Signed by a proud 34-year Air Force Retiree. God Bless.

18 More Replies...

Lisa Fields

2y↑288

This album saved my life, I was destitute, suicidal. I spent 10 years trying to survive. My go to then and now.

Crackerman

2y↑5

Stay strong Lisa!!! That's all we got!!!

Gina Spencer

2y↑5

Stay strong 💪.God bless you.

Lyssa Love

2y↑4

Just keep breathing, in & out, one deep breath at a time, keep putting one foot in front of the other, keep on moving forward and making your world a better, happier place to live. Really, that’s all we can do, as time passes our hope is that things will continue to get better & better! Best of luck to you! ❤️‍🩹

Thomas Daniel

2y↑10

Listening now for the same reasons brother.

golf-n-guns

2y↑7

A lot of us have been there. I'm here for you. Reach out 24/7.

14 More Replies...

Sharon R 🙊

1y↑194

2023 and I literally still get chills.

Lila Frazer

44w↑1

Me too yo

James Cox

42w↑2

I was there im a navy vet dam good memorys

Robert McPherson

42w↑1

Some songs are written to bop but songs like this one reach through our beings, grab us by the spine and scream "Feel!"

CARL WHEEZER

42w↑1

Yes brother

Acoustic Music

1y↑65

It's almost 13 years old, yet still one of our generation's most iconic song's.

roddy mac

1y↑12

My dear it came out 2002

SonicAlex25

1y↑2

God I wish 2002 was only 13 years ago again, 2015 would be preferable to right now

Brian

50w

Lmfao u even try with the math?

Ioannis Hulakis

24w

😂

Fawaz

4y↑136

almost 11 years , and still one of the best songs that hit our emotion

Chris Sanders

4y↑6

You mean 18 years, this song came out after 9/11. I was in elementary school when this song came out and I’ve been out of high school 10yrs.

Scott Hall

3y↑1

Hell yea

Lasusulugrand Peters

3y↑1

It is the best!!!!

Chris Owens

2y↑187

One of my greatest bands of the 90’s. Still sung everytime its in. Hits hard. God bless

Jose Roberto P.

1y↑4

earlys 2000s not 90s

Mara Nara

2y↑751

I remember crying the entire ride home after dropping my husband off for deployment. I was pregnant with our first child. We spent our first wedding anniversary apart. Lots of firsts were missed that year. God bless our service men and women and their families.

Mike Dimas

2y↑11

When was this? Is your husband back? I hope he returned to his family and is living happily and in peace with you all now!

Lobo 77

2y↑6

Dios lo traiga a casa sano y salvo señora. Amén.

Mark Stewart

2y↑4

God bless you and yours

P E

2y↑1

Kazoty kick

No One Important

2y↑12

Me and my husband went through the same. This song used to make me ugly cry! Our son was born during my husband's 2nd deployment to Iraq. My hubby didn't meet our baby boy until he was 4 months old. I'm so grateful that my husband is alive and well after 8 years in the USMC, which included 4 deployments overseas.

37 More Replies...

Brandon

1y↑172

Mad respect for 3 doors down. Incredible best of best music and support our military. You guys are the best ❤️

Zuzanna Wisniewska

1y↑3

2022.Respect.

Neeley Nick

1y↑2

@Zuzanna Wisniewska db

Zuzanna Wisniewska

1y↑2

@Neeley Nick I like this team, good team. Merry Christmas in 2022. Happy New Year 2023.

Ivani Ribeiro

1y↑1

kikiki

Eduardo Domínguez pacheco

34w↑1

Thank's bro

Adam Wood

2y↑153

This song is dedicated to all military personnel past, present and future and to all the loved who lost their lives for our freedom.

Brian Baptist

2y↑3

amen

Em Lloyd

2y↑2

Ditto!!!!

6 More Replies...

Esmeralda

40w↑23

It doesn't matter how long or how many times I hear this song, it will always hold special meaning for me!

NikkiSixx569

33w

@ You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

Robin Loving

3y↑777

For some of us, music is the strongest reminder of a loved one when they're gone. And a reminder to love them, while they're still here. Good job.

Kathy Ross

3y↑2

Yeah.

Samantha Cannon

3y↑3

Music is everything. I am able to relate to different times of my life through lyrics .My feelings are so much more intense with music!

Melissa Saiz

3y↑4

Amen to that 🙏

Andrew Enness

3y↑3

Very well said

Denise Burgess

3y↑2

That's because music is not only of the soul it's also in our heart's.

6 More Replies...

cindy wuollet

1y↑85

My son was in the army as a medic. He was assigned to Alaska. But he was still a member of the army. This song gets me over and over. He died in my arms from cardiac arrest. He may not have been in the hostile scenarios that so many did but he served and he was called doc to his unit because he was an army combat medic. He served. Damn this song is so good and emotional!

Peter Canuel

When tomorrow

Peter Canuel

Zx??

holman927

Ft. Wainwright?

Connie Burns

1y↑2

Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you are going through. My son was USMC reserves and he ended up in Fallujah. That was the worst time of my life. I thank God every day that he came home to us. Your son was a hero for just being in the US military. Everyone in our military has a part to play and no matter what anyone says, they are all heroes. I can’t thank your son for his service so I will thank you. Thank you Cindy for bringing a brave young man into the world, a young man that wanted to serve his country, and did. God bless.

Crackerman

Soo sorry for your loss!!! Thank you and your Son for your service!!!

12 More Replies...

Carol

24w

I was deployed twice during the gulf war. This song is exactly how it is. You have another life,and there are secrets that you can't tell. One of the best jobs I ever had.This song always makes me cry.

jeff .p

1y↑69

As the director of this video, it's still to this day, makes me proud of this group, as well as proud to be an American.

Rogue FBI Agent Mendez

1y↑3

If you were the director, you left a mighty big impression with this video even a decade later. Damn fine work

jeff .p

1y↑3

Thank you so much! Yes, I was the director . Your comments made my day.

Danni Stefanetti

1y↑1

Unbelievable!!! 🎬🌅🌅

João Marques

1y↑1

amazing work man!

Raider

1y↑2

Sure buddy

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Kathy Lucas

39w↑7

21 years later…..Great Video…..Great Song….Awesome band!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

NikkiSixx569

33w

@Kathy You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

Robert Robey

1y↑61

As a Marine, this song kills me. Dont get me wrong, I love it. it brings back all the things I love and lost. During Desert Storm I lost my new bride, and during Restore Hop, I lost friends. But I hope this song reminds people to Love the ones out there. All the troops want is to get back to the ones we care about.

GoddamnManbat

1y↑2

As a resident of the other Jacksonville, I love you. I love all my vet friends and family.

Skool tyme

1y↑1

Is song came out after desert storm...this was afghanistan

Imperfect Lump

1y↑4

I was there for Operation Restore Hope as a Marine. We left just before the shtf. They should have had us there with our AAV's.

5 More Replies...

Mercy Pool (Cardano)

3y↑733

This song as a Vet has nearly brought me to tears many times. For you new soldiers still on the front , Thank you. We need you

Cari D

3y↑6

Thank YOU as well 🙏

Tommy lee Farar jr

3y↑3

Love you

Chirstopher Cortez

3y↑3

Helseth my bruder

BabyBlue17_

3y↑3

Hell yea we do 🙌🏻🤘🏻👊🏻

Christopher Baker

3y↑10

i still can't get through this song without weeping.............
21 yrs US Navy

30 More Replies...

Jessica Koyama

1y↑41

This hits home. I remember it would be a sad day saying bye to my dad before he went on these long deployments, not knowing if he was coming back or not.

Hats off to all the vets and the ones currently serving. Thank you!!! 🇺🇸

Will Kenneth

50w

@Jessica Koyama. I’m sorry for your loss and I pray you get the strength to carry on

NikkiSixx569

33w

@jessica You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

Jessica Behrends

1y↑43

My husband used to work on the road... This was a song we would play for each other after he would leave.... This song was played at his funeral a year ago.... I still tear up whenever I hear it. But it will forever be a song between myself and my late husband...

Will Kenneth

50w

@Jessica Behrends. I’m sorry for your loss I pray you get the strength to carry on

Mason Burns

29w

🤩

Edwin Clark

51w↑20

They're so special. They bring an unforgettable feeling back.

nay

2y↑30

Absolutely love these lyrics. 3 doors had genius lyrics. No lie.❤️

Mary Turner

To who ever. I want this song at my funeral!!

MagnusRain

49w↑8

This song will always be one of my favorites, although I'm too young to be in the military I felt like this song was made for me and my struggles with depression.

Ready72000

35w

Been there, had that, brother. I credit Rock music for saving me.

Make a playlist of only the BEST of rock (there are so many great songs to choose from) and it will pull you out of a death spiral.

Steven Stambaugh

2y↑342

This song and video always gives me goosebumps when listening to it and seeing all the families saying goodbye to their loved ones, never knowing when or if they'll ever seen them again. To EVERY SINGLE Veteran and Active Service Member, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifices and service to this Country! ❤️🙏🙌

steve ford

2y↑5

❤️❤️❤️

Mojo Holmes

2y↑2

Me too

THOUGHTS OF AN OLD SOLDIER

2y↑2

Bless you, and thank you for your support.

Truth Seeker

2y↑2

I feel the same

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Ms. D

38w↑14

Such a fitting tribute to those service men & women who sacrifice so much for so little pay & respect.
This video brought tears to my eyes as I too know what it’s feels like knowing my son is deployed, facing God knows what, away from his children. The loneliness & despair they all feel when they away from those they love. This is truly an ungrateful nation. When I see the unruly mobs & criminals taking over our streets enjoying what they do while our service members are away sacrificing, it’s pathetic!!!

NikkiSixx569

33w

You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

J R

2y↑101

To those who feel stressed out. Take a deep breath and appreciate this music.

Randy Koeller

2y↑1

How right you are I lost my son to covid and I’d rather take my last breath for my son if it would make him stay alive 🙏

VIckey Steffin

2y↑2

May the lord comfort you Randy.
I'm so sorry.

Thomas Daniel

2y↑1

Oddly enough needed to read that right now thank you

Mac cruz

1y↑20

This song always spoke to me years ago when I was in my dark times,it really speaks to me when going through what I'm going through this year.

Scott Smith

1y↑1

Stay strong

Mac cruz

1y↑2

@Scott Smith I'm trying

Vickie Olson

1y↑1

Don't know you ..but wanted to give u a hug...life sucks ..trust. me.i know...keep ur head up 😊

Vickie Olson

@Scott Smith hi

Brooke R

2y↑18

This will forever be one of my favorite songs❤

Dena Westenskow

2y↑76

This is me completely! Not scared to die, but scared to be forgotten and not here! I've lost so many I've loved, but carry them by remembering and sharing memories! God bless us all!🙏

Nick Hill

2y↑1

Loved ones will never be forgotten.
Including family and friends.

Brian Klier

2y↑2

Well said!! Fear of death ☠️ is not a option when you have to put it all on the line. Army Veteran. Proudly served 1988 - 1994 🇺🇸

thisguy177

1y↑2

I love our military. Hope you guys share memories and take pictures and send to friends and family. Love the us military every branch, every soldier. I love you all. ❤️ 🙏 🪖

Nick Hill

@thisguy177
Yes same here.
I never served but I have nothing but love and respect for everyone who has, past an present.

Nick Hill

1y↑1

@Brian Klier
Thank you for your service.
I never served but I nothing but love and respect for everyone who has.

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Trishtian Kemle

3y↑1.4K

To the 13 Marines that lost their lives. You will NEVER be forgotten!!
Nor any service man or woman whose lost their lives for US!!!

Anonymous Jeffry

3y↑60

Those died protecting the innocent to safety.
... After their country abandoned them.
I'm so pissed off about it. I'm not even from the USA (Belgium)

Chrisfragger1

3y↑68

They were forgotten by Biden....

Najma Star

3y↑17

It’s sad they lost their lives for nothing . May they Rest In Peace and May god forgive them for training to kill innocent people

Dallas Yoo

3y↑6

You’re the man thanks for posting

Hotel Romeo

3y↑9

@Najma Star I assume your from Pakistan

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Juan Pablo

2y↑8

I love this song. It hits close to home. It's always on my playlist.

J C

1y↑6

Even now; as during many of my darkest times, this brings me to tears and gives me the strength to push on to see one more sunrise. I know my fallen brothers would not want me to end it this way. Too many out there and families of my fallen brothers suffer much more than I. Stay strong and know you are not alone.❤

Danny Eggleton

1y↑6

He’s an awesome singer and his band is phenomenal! I’m an old rock n roll guy and usually don’t listen to country music but I love this guy!

Dominique Garofalo

39w

I never would have thought of this as country.

Call Me Kat

33w↑5

This song has always Touched my heart !!!

Jbf53176

1y↑7

This album is so underrated.. Its amazing. There are a few absolute classics, that are timeless.

Billyjo Dontneed2know

2y↑97

This song never gets old.What a voice and meaning this song has.

Shannon Rae Hardin

30w↑1

I can't believe the people in the studio are so calm I'm typing through tears . I'd probably die if I were sitting in.

Generic Video Essays

2y↑8

This song goes out to my brother. While battling addiction, he used this song to help ease his anxiety whenever he felt the need to use. He was stabbed trying to break up a bar fight, I miss him everyday. Bro always had a good taste in music. RIP ♥♥♥

Lucy in the sky

2y↑2

I'm so sorry. A lot of us that have faced addiction listen to this song to help. It's those that try to bad things from happening that suffer the consequences. Your brother sounded like a good guy.

Harsha Sankar

1y↑14

Two decades ago Three Doors Down unleashed this motivational song. It was truly historic!

Living the Divorced Life with Erica

2y↑13

It brings tears to my eyes...thinking about how brave all of my military friends were. Things were so uncertain in 2002. ❤️ 💙 💜

MELVIN PHILLIPS

30w↑5

I have seen this video countless times, and every time I see it I get more inspired and so proud to be at American. No matter where are you from or where you are currently ACT you must be proud of the US military and all the sacrifices they make., Rock on three doors down

Amanda Henegar

3y↑224

Sad that these days only songs hold the memories of those we loved. My dad served many years in the army. As a military born child this song holds more meaning than that to me. Many people in and out of my life, come and gone by death and regrets and I feel this deeply. Much love and respect for those who served and lost their lives to give and serve. Your appreciated more than you know and never forgotten. 💓

Richard Morrison

2y↑7

There never gone Wihen there still in our hearts they always live on through us

Will Kenneth

41w↑1

@amandahenegar9242. I agree to what you’ve said it’s true words songs hold memories of those we love..what’s your favorite song

Chris Bowling

1y↑12

People just do not understand, what it is like to leave your family and kids at home, and not know if you will see them again. That is why we have such a strong connection, even if we never met, and served in different branches. This song gets me as well!!

Audiogeek1958

38w↑5

The one time the command structure brought happiness on board a Aircraft Carrier. The good will generated by the Captain/Admiral was beyond words. The men and women at war felt better after this concert in the hanger bay. Thank you 3 doors down and the Navy personal who made this happen. 21 years later , it still brings goose bumps every time I listen to this tune
This song is now up there with Brother's in Arms as the Anthem for the modern military

L

1y↑6

Thank you 3DD for this awesome song and very moving video!!!! May God continue to Bless you and our soldiers!!! God bless those that read this!!! I hope the words of this song move your soul to tell the ones that you love thank you and that you love them!!!
We ALL need to have love and compassion for our brothers and sisters!!!!

Jake Lanzarotta

1y↑3

I’ve been separated for almost 10 years and this still makes me tear up. This whole song wraps up all the emotions and anxiety’s and everything for both being deployed and feeling so hopeless and sad missing family; even having the bonds of the brothers and sisters of the service (for me sailors) doesn’t replace what’s at home.

Cian986

Thank you for your service 🫶🏻

NikkiSixx569

33w

@Cian986 You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

Gloria Jean Castillo

2y↑34

Thank you... My son is currently serving in the Army, says this is his song from him to me... 😭 Tears of Joy.

Harry Chapin

1y↑6

I'm a VETERAN! Tell him 2 GET OUT when his time is finished. He's worth far more than being a PUPPET on STRINGS. I know what I'm talking about!!

Krissi Wayman

3y↑148

As a Vet, the daughter of a Vet, great niece of a Vet, and granddaughter of a Vet this song has always brought me to tears. I can remember watching my dad leave for months 6-9 to be exact. Watching the ship dressed with her Lei across the bow and all her soldiers lining up on the upper deck was the most beautiful thing a wife, husband, and child could ever see. Thank you for this beautiful and amazing song.

Krissi Wayman

3y↑1

@only in time?

Marethe Weathers

2y↑3

Thank you...for your service. I am a daughter and a granddaughter but I did not serve. You did and THANK YOU and GOD BLESS YOU right now!

Marethe Weathers

2y↑1

@Krissi Wayman I just reported that A*H* that made the atrocious comment on your feed. I hope I did not overstep my bounds but I was MORTIFIED by that comment! That was way beyond bullying and I can't tolerate that!

Jay Ski

2y↑1

@Marethe Weathers you reported me for disliking the military?

Derek Lucas

2y↑2

Thank you for your service u have my respect bless u sister

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Bridget Marden

1y↑1

Still one of my favorite bands, their songs are amazing. I miss them dearly

Matt Paxton

31w↑1

This was one of my best friends' favorite songs.
He OD'd on heroin in 2005.
Still hurts thinking about him. The dude had the brightest damn smile ever, but you could gradually see him slipping while running with the wrong crowd.
I'll never forget the night he passed as we were all at the bar, and the only thing he could say to anyone was " I love you "

😢

MR KC10

2y↑18

Never gets old 🇺🇸

bad bob

1y↑11

I'm a war veteran too and it's so nice 2 c songs dedicated 2 us- I did my share of damage and was a young crazy warrior. Music helps me escape the pain of memories that haunt me. God bless the U.S. and all my brothers and sisters in arms.

youroldsweetie

1y↑1

Thank you for your service & sacrifices. 🙌👏❤🇺🇲 Thankful for men like you, our military. Glad you made it back.

Murl White

1y↑1

Thank you all for your service..I was 82nd airborne

bad bob

@Murl White Thank u as well my brother u made me tear up-the 82nd rocks and yes we did a prep-mission 4 them-as in we cleared a path 4 a small group of them 2 do an emergency evac 4 several wounded warriors. the LZ was way 2 hot and had 2 many tangos, but it was our pleasure 2 handle it, and God bless my brother.

bad bob

@youroldsweetie TY 4 reading and ur comment and it never gets old 2 b thanked 4 the horrible things we had 2 endure, god bless sweety.

Randall Young

I grew up listening to 3 Doors Down and I still love listening to them and there won’t ever be another band as awesome as they are and this one is one of my favorite songs of theirs. I can listen to them all day long. Great Tribute song and video to all of the men and women serving our country. Thank you for all your sacrifices for us back home and thank you 3 Doors Down for putting in all the hard work and dedication for the songs and videos means alot!!! USA USA USA!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘🤘🤘🤘

Matthew Burns

4y↑2.2K

I remember being stationed on that ship, attending this was one of the greatest concerts I've seen!!

Kenny Robertson

4y↑38

Really. Wow I was on USS SANTA BARBARA IN CHARLESTON. but I wish it was on your ship instead

Andy Atkins

4y↑74

Thank you for your service to our country

Jennifer Price

4y↑22

Matt Burns damn!! That’s a very cool story...sorry you were being deployed, but thank you at the same time

Jim Jones

4y↑21

Happy you're in 1 piece Thankyou for your service....

frank mundo

4y↑26

1776 to the grave.

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Sérgio Freitas

2y↑3

Muito boa essa música, curto demais!

Helio Araujo

Top de mas nas são poucos brasileiros aqui igrevel

Kirby Blackburn

2y↑5

20 years! and it still kicks ass

Jhonna Ecie

1y↑3

This never gets old 😅♥️

8BitNeo

1y↑2

When my grandma died unexpectedly my dad made a memorial with this song and I've always been sad listening to it, but now that I've grown I understand how not only how great of a song this is but also how we can turn depressing memories like these into thinking about the good times.

Ricky Tew

1y↑7

This was just AWESOME of the band do this. Unbelievable!!! Thank you guys. Our vets, who I love and very MUCH APPRECIATE!!!
Thanks to band for going there to play for OUR TROOPS!!!
New fan here

BK A

5y↑436

I'm more of a metal guy, but this song really resonates with me. I was in the military during the Iraq War, 2 deployments to that hell hole, and I've lost some of my shipmates to suicide, including one of my best friends. The fact that this song is dedicated to the troops though does mean a lot. I don't know what else to say but thank you.

Hulices Felix

5y↑14

Bret Armstrong thanks for your service, and especially to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Hope you’re still smiling strong brotha

BK A

5y↑7

@Hulices Felix Thanks, very nice of you to say.

duckman12

5y↑6

@d00mboy Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was a court document away from being there with you. I appreciate you going through what I didn't.

d00mboy

5y↑5

duckman12 nono it was my stepfather who was :)

Brent Terry

5y↑4

I feel you. Same here. Was a long drawn out deployment

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Jennifer Krisch

28w↑2

It's been 26 years since our Navy life - USS Pennsylvania 735 (Blue) King's Bay Submarine Base, Georgia - and these shots of Homecoming STILL give me chill bumps!!! There's no bond like military family! Thank you 3 Doors Down for recognizing, supporting, and celebrating our nation's heroes who fight and lay their lives on the line every single day for our freedom!

Carol Groff

2y↑4

What a great freaking song!!! Sorry but it hits home with me ❣️

Brad Arnold

48w

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here.

Jane Marriage

48w↑3

This song never gets old.....never will x

NikkiSixx569

33w

@Jane You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

Helio Araujo

2y↑9

Uma das melhores música do truer doroos down 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Candi Sanders

1y↑6

As a person of color this song resonates with my soul and I sing my heart out like I have a Grammy on my shelf

Dennis Obrien

I😂

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Kate Mc

8y↑19

This is the music that we need... inspirational... and moving..if not i dont know what the world is coming too...

Will Kenneth

50w↑1

@Kate Max. I totally agree what’s your favorite song

SwiftMooseBlz

29w↑2

hits home every day god bless

Chuck Priddy

50w↑1

Absolutely love this song and the content. Great job!

Debbie Ann

36w

The BEST band around. Hands down. God bless everyone that serves our country 🫡

NikkiSixx569

33w

@debbie You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

Christopher White

46w↑2

I found a CD my daughters burned for me back in 2002 prior to deployment. This was the first song on the disc and it still grabs me in a very deep way every time I hear it.

Robin Newton

1y↑3

This song means a lot of things thanks 3 Doors dowm for take up all the feeling inside of us.

Timothy Smith

4y↑333

It's been 40 years since I was discharged from the MARINES and I still carry proudly that time in my life. The bond between myself and my fellow Marines has never been duplicated in the rest of my lite. The conviction to the mission of the Marines has no equal compaired to everyday life of my friends now. By placing your life on the line knowing a Marine is behind or in front of doing the same thing yet knowing that brother will put his life down for God and country to protect his family you also know he will lay it down for you as you will him. When I watch When I'm Gone I see that in the men being deployed and it lights a fire off great pride of them. They are going . They are placing their lives between us, me and you, and evil. Then my heart speaks to my one of those faces didn't come home. He gave his all for me, for you, for the one who loved him while he was gone

Shirley Jones

4y↑10

Thank You Timothy for your service! My husband has been discharged from the MARINES 10 years. When i see this video of these men being deployed I feel a sense of pride for them. I will never forget the day my husband walked from my arms toward the start his tour in Afghanistan. It is a moment that will forever be with me. I also see the faces of these family members in this video and I can relate. I was so proud that day, scared and heart broken. I will forever be thankful that he came home to me. To this day when i see deployed men/women returning home. I get that feeling i had the day my husband came home and i cry. Believe it or not, 3 Doors Down's music helped me through that deployment.

micheal s totten

4y↑9

2 of mine did to. Semper fi devil dog. Were out here waiting on orders

Match26 White

4y↑3

Thank you for your service

Crackerman

4y↑4

Semper Fi!!!

Jordan Swift

4y↑2

thank you for service

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Bobby Winner

29w↑1

I bought this CD In Foster Care at age 13- 14 and my 7 God family siblings and I absolutely loved this CD ❤️ I worked all summer for low income families and just to buy this CD and a peddle bike 🚲 Amen 🙌 good times. Love you All I still see my older sister 🎉

Lisa Lane

2y↑12

This is the song we played at my both my Brothers funeral’s hits hard every time I hear it 😢

Drew Pickers

2y↑2

I sing my heart out to this song

golf-n-guns

Same

Jean Allen

The songs that hit you hard have real meaning ❤

NikkiSixx569

33w

@You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

Pit Dawg

1y↑8

2023 and still breaking emotions that keep you rocking

Lisa

2y↑326

Kinda crazy how this song right now fits sooo very well for far to many of us!

Subliminal Messages TV

2y↑9

Over 20 years later 🤣 may God have mercy on us all

Josh Murrell

2y↑4

Facts

Chee Chee

2y↑5

That's what you call timeless music 🎶

Gary Gray

2y↑4

True

K R

2y↑1

Truth, Lisa

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Lucille Beckmeyer

50w↑3

Never thought about this being a song about the American Servicemen but it so fits. Lost my brother when he was 40 I the air Firce stationed on a German Air Force Base many years ago. Love this song. Thanks. It’s given me a new outlook on things.

NikkiSixx569

33w

@ You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

Jeffro Bodine

This song describes me big time 💯💯👍👍😎

IG REMAN Gaming

38w↑4

I remember when I first heard this band on TV and then I went to buy their album and I looked the stores up and down and their album was not in any music store and then I always asked sellers who worked in those music stores do they have their album and they always say to me they do not have and that never heard of such band. And today 3 Doors Down is finally get recogniciation it deserves , just look this video have over 100 million views , such great band , and for end of story their album came to music stores after 5 years 💞👌😊👍

Duke Hooten

1y↑5

Hadn't seen this video for years. It's still gut wrenching. What the men and women of our military AND their spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, and children sacrifice to protect our country is something those of us who've never served will never truly understand. They literally "give up everything" for us.

Cheesy Poofs

1y↑5

This song makes me think about my older brother who served America in the Army. I haven't spoken to him in over 5 years. I love him and miss him. And I hope he is doing ok in his mind.

NikkiSixx569

33w

You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

I E

8y↑127

This one still tears me up, one for my fallen brothers. RIP

michelle clements

8y↑9

me too. I can finally watch is without crying

yopotico

7y↑2

michelle clements I cant

William Veanus

Dave Olson
I can definitely relate brother

J Dodson

6y↑1

Hoorah wolf pack
You're still missed

Michael Cirilo

Dave Olson so sorry and thankful I don't know you but truly love u and your brother

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Danny hawkins

2y↑6

this song is just awesome

Denise

2y↑1

Big Time

Paulo Alves

1y↑4

Um dos melhores sons da minha juventude hoje já tanho duas meninas e continuo a ouvir estas músicas isto sim é música não as que ouvimos hoje en dia

Earth•Angel

1y↑3

Never gets old! ❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯

NikkiSixx569

33w

@Angel You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

Jennifer Acosta Hurtado

51w↑2

Jamas dejara de encantarne esta canción tengo 31 años y toda una vida ❤❤❤❤😊con este tema

Andrey Ivanov

2y↑12

Tammie Thompson

46w↑1

Thanks for these lyrics!!

K_reales81

3y↑44

This song never gets old in my heart 🥀🖤

Catherine Worley

1y↑4

Sorry for your loss. GOD bless you and help ease your pain as you go through this. Keep all the love and joy and cherished memories with you always.

Brad Arnold

48w

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here.

Will Kenneth

41w

@cathetineworley3703. Nice words you’ve spoken what’s your favorite song?

Stephen Gilbreath

1y↑1

Still a good song 21 years later

George Markel

2y↑3

Such a touching song i love it

Esmeralda

40w

I don't care how many years ago I first heard this song, I will listen to it for as long as I live!

David Payton

10y↑40

Great song and Amazing performance. To those who deserve the utmost respect

顏志光

10y

好友：我對離家的,軍人與家人的難分難捨,最讓我感動的。

顏志光

10y↑4

好友：我真的不瞭解你的意思,我的意思是尊敬,為國捐軀的戰士的不捨,請問錯在那裡,我也知道,人總是難免一死,並不可怕,而對我來說已經60歲了的我,也已經看開一切的老人。

David Payton

10y↑5

顏志光 Oh! Totally misunderstood what you'd ment. I too have respect for all the soldiers who fight to protect their people: )))

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rejvaik

47w

I listen to this song every day on memorial day RIP to all those who served and have left us for the Gates

You may be lost to us who still remain here in the world of the living but you won't be forgotten