Sad Forever
Lauv Lyrics

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'Cause lately, I've been in the backseat to my own life
Trying to take control, but I don't know how to

I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna be sad no more
I don't wanna wake up and wonder
What the hell am I doing this for?
I don't wanna be medicated
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore

I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna go one more day
I just wanna wake up and realize
Everything's gonna be okay
I don't know how else to say it
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore

I'm callin' through to the other side
I'll make it through to tomorrow
'Cause that's all I can do today
Do today

'Cause lately, I've been in the backseat to my own life
Trying to take control, but I don't know how to

I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna be sad no more
I don't wanna wake up and wonder
What the hell am I doing this for?
I don't wanna be medicated
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore

I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna go one more day
I just wanna wake up and realize
Everything's gonna be okay
I don't know how else to say it
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore

Sad anymore
Sad anymore

I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna be sad no more
I don't wanna wake up and wonder
What the hell am I doing this for?
I don't wanna be medicated
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore

I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna go one more day
I just wanna wake up and realize
Everything's gonna be okay
I don't know how else to say it
I don't wanna go through that war

I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore

Overall Meaning

In Lauv's song Sad Forever, he talks about his internal struggle with mental health issues and the desire to overcome it. He compares life to a daydream, and he wishes that he could wake up and escape the negative thoughts that haunt him constantly. He admits to feeling helpless in his own life, desperately trying to take control, but not knowing how to. The voices in his mind keep him up at night, and he feels like he is merely a passenger in his own life.

The chorus is a plea for help, as Lauv expresses that he doesn't want to be sad anymore. He doesn't want to feel like he needs medication to cope or to fight the war that comes with mental illness. Instead, he wants to wake up and realize that everything's going to be okay without having to wonder what he's doing this all for.

The lyrics capture the journey that many people with mental health issues may face – everything from feeling helpless, to needing help, to wanting to recover from it all. The theme of the song focuses on the hope for a brighter future, a future where Lauv is not going to be sad anymore.

Line by Line Meaning

Daydream
Life feels surreal and dreamlike

Life feels like a daydream
Reality doesn't seem quite real

And I just wish that I could wake up
Longing to snap out of this state of mind

I just wish that I could wake up
Craving to escape this mental state

Whispers in the nighttime
Inner thoughts that disturb sleep

Voices always keeping me up
Internal demons that haunt

Telling me that I should give up
Persuading to lose hope and quit

'Cause lately, I've been in the backseat to my own life
Feeling like a passive observer rather than an active participant

Trying to take control, but I don't know how to
Desiring to reign in charge, but unable to figure out how

I don't wanna be sad forever
Hoping for an end to this despair

I don't wanna be sad no more
An end to the sadness is highly desired

I don't wanna wake up and wonder
Not wanting to question life's purpose right after waking

What the hell am I doing this for?
Questioning the current course of life

I don't wanna be medicated
Preferring to avoid relying on crutches like medication

I don't wanna go through that war
Not wanting to face repeated battles with depression

I don't wanna go one more day
Longing for a quick end to this sorrow

I just wanna wake up and realize
Hoping to find clarity and meaning soon

Everything's gonna be okay
Believing in a brighter future

I don't know how else to say it
Lacking the words to express emotions fully

I don't wanna be sad anymore
Fed up with ongoing despair

I'm callin' through to the other side
Reaching out for help

I'll make it through to tomorrow
Determined to survive one day at a time

'Cause that's all I can do today
Acknowledging the limited capacity to handle more than today

Sad anymore
No longer wanting to be unhappy

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Leff, Dallas Koehlke, Jake Torrey, Michael Pollack

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lorazra

4y↑17

Daydream
Life feels like a daydream
And I just wish that I could wake up
I just wish that I could wake up
My mind
Whispers in the nighttime
Voices always keeping me up
Telling me that I should give up
'Cause lately, I've been in the backseat to my own life
Trying to take control, but I don't know how to
I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna be sad no more
I don't wanna wake up and wonder
What the hell am I doing this for?
I don't wanna be medicated
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore
I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna go one more day
I just wanna wake up and realize
Everything's gonna be okay
I don't know how else to say it
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore
I'm callin' through to the other side
I'll make it through to tomorrow
'Cause that's all I can do today
Do today
'Cause lately, I've been in the backseat to my own life
Trying to take control, but I don't know how to
I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna be sad no more
I don't wanna wake up and wonder
What the hell am I doing this for?
I don't wanna be medicated
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore
I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna go one more day
I just wanna wake up and realize
Everything's gonna be okay
I don't know how else to say it
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore
Sad anymore
Sad anymore
I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna be sad no more
I don't wanna wake up and wonder
What the hell am I doing this for?
I don't wanna be medicated
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore
I don't wanna be sad forever
I don't wanna go one more day
I just wanna wake up and realize
Everything's gonna be okay
I don't know how else to say it
I don't wanna go through that war
I don't wanna be sad, I don't wanna be sad
I don't wanna be sad anymore

@pavingmyway3428

Ok Sebastian ....
M ditched by my BF recently ..
Lost a close family member because of Covid -19 recently...
So many crazy and unexpected and unwanted things are going on in my life ...
When I needed the moral support most.....My 10 year old relationship just vanished...

M blank...feeling nothing at all...
Dnt know from where to restart my life again..and how m gonna bear the series of heartbreaking events in my life....

@aingeallx

4y↑6

Lauv, you're probably not going to read this but I just wanted to say... Thank you for this song, this video, everything you do. Thank you. I like to watch this when I feel down. It helps.

Also - I'm planning to start my first therapy. I wanted to do this since 2016 or even earlier, I have a diary full of 'I need a therapist' so.... I've been too scared.

I just hope it will be okay.

Thank you 💙

also 2.0 - i feel so much closer to you than to my family, it's weird :'(

All comments from YouTube:

@lauvsongs

4y↑1.1K

Watch more of Lauv’s music videos at https://lauv.lnk.to/OMVplaylist

@nomore7124

4y↑6

Omg I love this song so much ، Please come to Saudi Arabia

@momosjokbal2477

4y↑1

oke

@MRHEALS-je1lj

4y↑1

Done

@sparrow1177

4y↑5

And im here dying of depression and anxiety..... Hope y'all are doing well in the war against your angels and demons...

@modernmira6577

4y↑1

You are amazing!!!

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@Ei8hthRyan

5y↑8.6K

For someone still dealing with depression and anxiety, your songs comforts me to stray away from my inner darkness. Thank you, Lauv. We'll be alright.

@Okayme8080

5y↑17

Yes we will be alright

@sherwindaveb7351

5y↑11

We will

@Ei8hthRyan

5y↑10

@neel ram it can be.. talk to someone who you trust can listen to you and give good insights and positive advices.

@gaytrirai9736

5y↑9

this song gives me hope too :')

@amandazamora4527

5y↑5

Aw your comment make cry 😭.Hope you guys get better soon

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@girl-oh-gerlie1541

4y↑957

I was supposed to attend this concert last year, unfortunately my father got ill and passed away. Watching this, I just can't help thinking, if I were in that moment, I would've put my phone down and just appreciate this wonderful and brave human singing his emotions away. I would also most probably be bawling my eyes out.

@pierreecartae8810

4y↑25

Everything is going to be okay

@om3ga969

3y↑15

Damn, he's in a better place or in a new life, one of those anyway.

@shirik

3y↑9

my condolences, you are so strong!!

@zb2433

3y↑5

I think the phone with flash light is planned

@Thisiswellmalik

2y↑2

You did your best

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@clclcldn

3y↑245

Can’t believe this was 2 years ago. I’m so glad to be a part of this concert. It had two takes and if I remember correctly he actually requested fans to open our phone flashlights to achieve this effect. So I was really into the moment (as I wasn’t focused on recording but on watching) and it was so magical hearing it for the first time. ❤️ This was my very first arena concert ever! No regrets!

@jisooschicken3565

3y↑2

First like

@angelgabinete4812

2y↑3

Was this in the Philippines?

@hakimsaidani4285

3y↑2.4K

''Depressed people are not weak, they just had been strong for too long..''

@adityaasingh7750

3y↑21

Totally right

@hgkabyss1937

3y↑36

Way too long to the point You've lost any form of strength you had and don't even have any remnants of the person you once was

@codingwithnamit8551

@zenitsu6573

3y↑1

Johnny deep....🔥🔥

@SpleTjE

3y↑2

I've a chronic depression disorder due to being traumatized during my youth years over and over... this is indeed a reason underneath that

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@abhilipsasharma9674

3y↑155

Artists like Lauv are the reason why I still believe it is worth living in this cruel world.

@tamalmalakar.

Exactly😌

@mdabutaher1287

41w

Righ 😢😮

@nikisto

4y↑128

Lauv is such a good human. I mean he use his little bit of fame that he has (which he deserves more) to help people, who need this help so much. He isn't selfish, egoistic, he cares for others. He would like to help everyone and that makes him an incredible artist.

@virtualworldofcraps2237

2y↑2

He is crazily incredible...

@issa3476

4y↑5.1K

I love the fact that this was shot in the Philippines, a place where mental health is still not prioritised. Many of us needed to hear this. Thank you.

@xtianarce8996

4y↑128

One of the reason why I wanted to take BS Psychology as my course in college... Nakakapagod marinig yung "kaartihan lamang" "spoiled kasi" etc.

@gabby6313

4y↑64

@Cris Vasquez If you are looking for a sign, this might be it. I am currently taking up masters in psychology, and I can say that numbers of psychology are growing but the fight against these negative stigmas are not yet done. We are needed. insert green heart

@elijahjeziaocta8851

4y↑32

True that, a lot of people fake smile. My classmates tease themselves hard. One is called pennywise and theres chicken etc. I hate the "be positive" saying when I just want to cry

@iamhappinezxx4485

4y↑15

Waaaaahhhh this was in the PH??😭😭 Di ako nakapuntaaaaa😭😭😭😭

@jannbalingit4344

4y↑25

wherein if you are depressed you are called crazy.

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@larryxo8611

4y↑182

This song saved my life, the same day it came out i was at a really bad season of depression and my life was just going down so quickly. I just felt like i was forgotten and just felt like no one really wanted me here. Some family problems and i lost many friends just at one take felt like my life faded so fast I didn’t even realize it. But this song came out just at a moment where i was gonna do something I’d regret,I’ve worked on myself and I’m better now i got some help. But this song it really saved me at the right timing , just remember never give up you are always loved , stay strong 💙

@potatosunbaenim2351

3y↑2

We lOve u dude, there u gOo dont give up. here have a pOtato 🥔💫

@fashionsta

@pOtato sunbAEnim potato 🥔😶😅😅

@flowerroad4437

4y↑55

to all of those people who are going through something right now I just wanna let you know that:
you're worth it
you are loved
you matter
you did well
and keep going

VIRTUAL HUGS FOR YA'LL ❤

@swag-rx8qh

3y↑50

If you’re reading this, you’re not in this battle alone. Take a look at the comments, everyone is struggling. You’re not weird for being sad. You feel like crying? Cry. You feel like screaming? Scream. But please don’t do anything harmful to yourself. Although we may be stranger, I know that you have the willpower to get through this. I love you. Stay swaggy<3

@swag-rx8qh

@Stickman Physics hope you’re having an awesome day/night🤍🤍

@tracynicolemaurillo6037

3y↑1

I'll stay swaggy, mark lee :)

@swag-rx8qh

3y↑1

@Tracy Nicole Maurillo hahahaha hope ur doing well fellow czennie💚

@tracynicolemaurillo6037

@swag I am well ^^. I am receiving lots of serotonins from Mak Lee. Hoping you are well too, fellow czennie 💚

@rishav__op3637

The best comment I have ever seen.
Love you too whoever you are (peace out✌).

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@kassiehobe9481

32w↑4

I just heard this song for the first time! I hope you understand how this song has filled my heart! I’m dealing with PPD and I’m fighting so hard every day to not hate myself! Thank you for writing this song and putting it out there for all of us!

@emmaegrimes

5y↑7.2K

This song saved my life one night. I had a bottle of pills by my bedside and I was going out of my mind. I lost my mother 7 months ago when I was 17, and I have always struggled with mental illness. I was home alone and in so much pain, and nobody knew what I was about to do. But my sister sent me this song at random that day, and I decided to listen to it. I have never related to a song more. After that song, I threw the pills away and I texted a suicide hotline. I got my meds fixed, and I am still fighting like hell to escape the black hole of depression. But this song made me realize that life is worth living.

@navyafrancis1511

4y↑223

Girl,u are so strong.We are so so so proud of you.Keep going and trust in God and please do listen to two of us by Louis Tomlinson.Hope it helps.Love u ❤️

@veronicamladenova7861

4y↑154

Hey random person I love you ❤ stay strong sweetie

@aishani7994

4y↑105

BTS has songs that can really help...I highly recommend Dont Leave me, Answer:Love Myself, Magic Shop and a lot more...I'm assuming you dont know Korean so pls make sure to check the lyrics out along with the songs...hope it helps!
Cry your heart out once in a while...talk it out with someone u love...may god bless you...we love you...you'll be just good!💜💜💜
**(Lyrics is the most imp part)

@visiongauchan5175

4y↑46

I don't know what to say but stay strong after a hurricane comes a rainbow

@saeejoshi5758

4y↑28

I hope you find happiness and ily stay strong girl💖

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@flipflopgirl84

4y↑7

Lauv, my dude! This was the first song of yours I heard and I can’t tell you how much it touched me. I relate so much to this song and many of your others as well. I’m a mental health therapist and I also struggle with my own depression and anxiety after being in a toxic relationship. Please keep being yourself and making your honest and beautiful music. Much love to you!

@lorazra

4y↑17

@alessia2275

4y↑24

It's my first time losing someone because of suicide. We weren't even that close. I just heard from a friend of a friend. They asked me to go to her wattpad account after I sent my condolences. Turns out, she was an amazing writer and a lot more. Now that she's no longer in pain, I hope she really has fun up there. That's all.

@swatiparida5939

4y↑22

I love this guy's simplicity,from his looks to the lyrics of his songs.Just so simple,catchy, angelic and most importantly impactful as well meaningful.

@AvaADbrg

4y↑10

Wish I could give Lauv a huge hug. Thanks for the feelings and putting these difficult emotions into songs..

@kevzsabz8253

5y↑5.4K

This guy needs to be nominated for the Best New Artist Category this coming Grammy Awards 2020.

@SieraTheChosenOne

5y↑15

True!

@Phoo1995

5y↑8

Agree that 👍

@KennyPotter

5y↑14

Kev'z Sab'z he got famous in 2017 tho

@sherylsabanal1593

5y↑24

So what if he got famous in 2017. He is still eligible because of his new album this year.

@KennyPotter

5y↑3

Sheryl Sabanal Yea but not new artist

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@fifiesforte

23w↑3

4 years ago,
That evening, I was standing by the pool while my sister played in the water with her best friend. It was her birthday. I was scrolling through YouTube when i came across this song.
When I finished watching, I told myself I'M TIRED OF BEING SAD.
That marked the beginning of my fight against the mind monster called depression.
I'm watching this four years later. Tears roll down my face, I'm proud to tell that broken girl standing by the pool that she made it! She's okay, she's doing okay!

@helenar3297

4y↑9

Exactly a year ago I remember watching this when it came out, and I was in a really bad place (sad over a really REALLY bad breakup 😣) and the lyrics of this song spoke to me so muchhh like my mood was always uplifted, and now exactly a year later things are so much better :) I'm not saying this song is the reason I cured all of my sadness but it definitely helped me realize that I don't wanna be sad anymore 😊

@sebastianignacio7201

4y↑723

If you read this, Never stop trying, you're not alone✨.

@fahmidahaquesamiha807

4y↑5

thanks
needed this :)

@sebastianignacio7201

4y↑2

@Fahmida Haque you're welcome, keep that in mind😊

@fahmidahaquesamiha807

4y↑2

@Sebastian Ignacio always😊

@pavingmyway3428

@sebastianignacio7201

4y↑2

@Aparna Shrivastav well, is Hard to read this, in my life i have so many bad things happen too, and sometimes i feel sad, but i know everything will be better someday so i keep trying, please keep trying, i wish that everything get better in your life, with all of my heart, maybe is not that much, but please don't fall, you're strong, listen music, try New things, everyday is a New Day and if you keep trying someday you're going to be more than Fine, a big hug for you from the distance because i think you need it💛

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@spaceandstars9634

2y↑10

Nearly 3 years later i still play this on repeat at nights it get hard, i feel this song gets me more than any person ever would, thankyou

@ja_min13

47w↑3

I work in a mental health institution and this song helped me understand how people who suffer from this stigma of mental health issues feel. I hope that everyone who suffers from any mental health illness has the courage and inspiration to continue working on their recovery. Remember that no one is alone. We are all in this together. Fighting! 🙂

@JG-nf7wv

5y↑6.5K

It's crazy how some artist can actually have an impact on your life

@toshitmadhav8007

5y↑29

Well said👍

@ArjunAsthana

4y↑17

True fact!

@malymaust304

4y↑6

True👌

@HarvestMoon13

4y↑7

Very true ❤

@ezra821

4y↑5

True

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@simplyirene2445

23w↑1

this song comforts me in dealing with anxiety.

@erypradhita2620

1y↑2

I know that something wrong with my mind due to my past, but geez... after I randomly listen to this, there's such a relief from my head, with tears come after it. Thanks Lauv! Been listening your songs for the past 4 years, all of your songs have a huge impact for myself

@samuelpearson

4y↑3

It's amazing how some songs can resonate so deeply within you and then just suck the tears out of your eyes. What a beautiful piece!

@laurasmith9784

4y↑82

It's such a bittersweet feeling coming to this song and realizing that you're in a better place where you can't relate to it anymore... :)

@hollywoodroux9154

3y↑3

So happy for you! I'm praying I'll get there one day :(

@humanbeing4928

2y↑2

I'm happy for you laura ❤️

@humanbeing4928

2y↑3

@Hollywood Roux wish you happiness ❤️

@a.r.i7330

51w↑5

I hope that Lauv will always find the hope and comfort like that which he gives to his fans ❤

@VB-zg3yu

5y↑1.5K

This gave me goosebumps...

Sending love to everyone out there struggling with mental illness!

@ramonabedana7250

5y↑1

amen

@agnesnovianti759

5y↑1

Thank you🖤

@markgeraldgalin2710

5y↑1

Same here, i do not know why

@edenjeantubi3376

4y↑36

this was 1 year ago today and its exactly my birthday when i attended your concert! ❤ i was the happiest watching you perform live on my special day.

@Iytelimuhendis

what a beautiful day .

@gamerplan7856

Lucky one

@topherzerudo1239

50w↑4

I still remember when he sang that song on stage everyone was just listening cause we didn't know the song but the lyrics was really a heartfelt. I realized now that it is true that you only know the value of a moment when its already just a memory. Now, I am happy but watching this made me remember the things I've been through the years in between and Lauv's songs really helped me get through it. Hoping to experience it again on your September concert here in Manila.

@ran4237

3y↑9

i was not there in that crowd. but with the fact that i am a filipino and this mv was here in the philippines, made this mv my most favorite mv of all the mvs i’ve watched ( ᵒ̴̶̷̥́ _ᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀ )

@cjemimah

2y↑1

I'm still hesitant to seek help, but this song is a push to me. Thank you, Lauv.

@gaycentral3624

3y↑5

this song has saved my life multiple times. I have battled with mental health for the past 7 years and only recently got a diagnosis but there are still some underlying conditions. For years I felt alone in my battle and that no one wanted to listen to me because I was constantly being invalidated whenever I tried to reach out for help. Also coming out as trans has had it's own side effects along with a very unhealthy Homelife and unstable relationships around me. I still very much feel alone in this world with the constant battle going on in my head, but this song has always helped ground me since the first day I found it. It reminds me that I'm not alone and none of us are alone in our battles. wether it be mental health, coming out, friendships, home life, anything. We are never alone and reading all these comments have been so heartwarming to see how much this song has also help change and save other peoples life. Lauv has changed so many of us for the better and given many of us a voice when we cant explain the things going on in our heads. So thank you Lauv and I hope every single one of you stays safe and continue to fight!! We can do this!!

@paularodriguez5250

5y↑515

Omg the message behind this. You put yourself in the most vulnerable position. Singing about your loneliness in the middle of a room full of people who love you and you finally stood up and took in your surroundings and started appreciating the love and you gave that love back to everyone in the stadium. Holy shiiiiiit man 🤯🤯🤯🤯

@yashamid4556

5y↑1

this.

@suyashagrawal1102

🥺

@srishti3588

4y↑108

I never ever see someone laying and sitting on stage and soo damn close to their fan...
I think this give a good hight to the song 🌺🌼🌺🌼

@MrNigerlas

2y↑3

Thank you for making such beautiful music. This song really hit me deep and made me cry because im going through a very rough time in my life right now and i dont want to be sad anymore. One day i hope i can inspire people like you've inspired me through this song,

@ProjekAdils

3y↑18

Thankyou for you guys who supports each together. We're (who has mental illness) really need this right now because the people in our circle doesn't believe with this kind of illness.

@missycourtwell5293

4y↑4

Lauv’s Sad Forever was the sign I have been seeking for. I was constantly battling anxiety and depression for years due to the expectations of the people around me and now that I am slowly winning the battle all by myself I want to to become an instrument to teens like me whose well being are neglected for how people define it as merely “kaartehan”. Living her in the Philippines having parents who were brought up in harsh methods and them passing down knowing it did best for them never worked for me. Mental Health and seeking help for people in this field have already built a stigma for Filipinos and I want to start breaking that wall to let them understand. Now that I’m in my last year of Senior High School I plan to take up a course which I will use my voice to speak up and listen to people experiencing an illness that can’t be physically seen. Lauv is definitely a voice of this generation and he deserves all the love❤️ And to the people who have it hard especially this quarantine, just hold on tight my darling. Just hold on and don’t hesitate to reach out to people who are willing to spare their time to listen to you!💞 You got this!

@faiflor2603

4y↑1

Seeing this music video makes me realize that I should not be in denial with my own feelings. Its okay to be open to your personal emotions cause sometimes we need someone to hold on when things gets worse and we should not tolerate ourself to isolation just because we are afraid to be misjudge. :)

@Sukiadoramu

5y↑2.2K

Weird how you can relate more with a stranger than with anyone you ever met in your life.

@uwustuffs2776

4y↑5

truth

@marinaayako1685

4y↑29

That's because you know how does it feel to be a listener who is a family/friend. And everyone knows that often doesn't help, because it's hard to be taken seriously. Which is why a stranger can pick up many things from your story and share a strong emphaty with you.

@abhinav1935

Facts

@katepfeiffer4106

4y↑4

It all depends on how they open up and express their feelings. That's the only way people can relate to one another.

@itz_theelephantstar8799

Ikr crazy

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@pranay9489

3y↑1

It's crazy how some artists can give you goosebumps through the impact they have with their music.

@melvinryantan

this is a beautiful song. the hope/light during the darkest periods of one's life can be very liberating and happy. and even though it's a sad song, I feel very happy of the message. i hope anyone struggling out there now, will know that it's ok, you're not alone and reach out for help. don't be scared/shy to do so! sending love (lauv) to you. <3

@emokid3131

28w

My life has fallen to pieces lately. Just out of my control. This song is EVERYTHING rn. Thank you Ari. I am so sad! This helps!

@margoks

2y↑2

in all honesty, this is the 1st time I listened to this song. I was listening with Lauv playlist on Spotify & bumped into this ! my tears went out exactly as he hit chorus. I'm going through a tough time for months now and I have no idea when will it end but hell yea, I don't wanna be sad anymore. but I guess sometimes life will give u waves so that u'll learn how to surf on them. i'm still here, sometimes barely surviving; at times, just breathing. i'm pretty sure better days will come I just have to give it time!! 🦋

ps: this is incredibly amazing ! thank u Lauv, this one's more than a masterpiece ♡ xo

@sarajackson2923

3y↑4

This is the song I listen to when my mind starts going dark. It definitely shines a light into the dark.

@romanuskispotta4515

5y↑2.1K

"I don't want to be sad forever"
"I don't want to go one more day"

"I just want to wake up and realise everything's going to be okay "

@antrakulkarni

5y↑17

It really does hit hard

@bejaouimobtagha1372

5y↑4

Guys I made a lyrics video if this song❤️. Please check it out. And it will make my whole day if u subscribe ❤️. Have a nice day beautiful people 💛💛

@zs2382

Read this exactly when he sang it ❤

@72bpm

If you think that, you will be surprised by my music. Take a minute to listen to it. I make and do EVERYTHING myself! I'm only a 15 year old and you will be very surprised, it takes so much hard work and its hard to get noticed even if it is good quality.

@virtualworldofcraps2237

2y↑5

2 years n After 2 years, I am here again.. remembering how this song helped me make it through my toughest nights n see the brights through my darkest wall. Looking back I almost never survive.It is still a long journey, saying the word 'I don't wanna b sad anymore' brought tears still... but here i am waking up everyday trying my very best to not b sad anymore cause I don't wanna b sad forever. Thank you Lauv. God bless.

@tracynicolemaurillo6037

3y↑3

I can feel how hard he battled OCD through this song. I'm glad he reached out for some help and was able to get through it. I'm battling with it too and the last strike I had was from a year ago, and it lasted for months. Whenever I feel overwhelmed by the thoughts I've had, I just listen to his songs and I feel better. You're not alone, Ari. And, we can all get through this together.

@dikteyesailung1047

27w

When I'm tired listen this song and rest❤️🎀🎀

@A.a.319

2y↑1

Music speaks to my family more than any heart to heart conversation, I'm glad this artist is around. Thank you for your hard work and talent. You inspire and speak to many even if you don't get to meet us all.

@dinolover932

49w↑2

Thank you so much Lauv for this masterpiece ❤️ I feel every single line and every single word!

@jayati7246

5y↑4.8K

"Cause lately I've been in the backseat to my own life".
That hit me hard.

@ayushpratapsingh7969

5y↑29

That hit everyone hard.

@umiesyafiyah249

5y↑5

I dont get what that means . Explain me ugh 😭

@yvonyvon3414

5y↑75

@syafiyahaha it's like car represents ur life/path, u should always be the driver.

@TNG7N

Ayush Singh p

@umiesyafiyah249

5y↑1

Yvon yvon thankyou ! 🙆🏻‍♀️

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@dayokalyebasketball9236

I don't know why i got goosebumps when i hear very good music 🎧✨

@mayey732

4y↑3

I love how he touch my heart with his compositions. This music saved me a million times. We'll get better, I'll be better.

@biancaquinto6820

3y↑2

Everytime na pinapakinggan ko to grabe ang impact saken 🥺 Sending hugs sa lahat ng humaharap sa matinding battles 🙏 Hindi tayo pababayaan ng nasa taas ☝️

@simoneleighharrison6848

Thank you for releasing this song!! Amazing! What an inspiration for my heart right now. XOXO Love your music!

@justgigi8042

I can't count how many times I come back to this song, knowing it will resonate with me so much at any of my lowest points.

@michelle-cp1mn

5y↑4.4K

"how raw and real do you want this mv to be?"

lauv: yes

@almirakhalishah5668

5y↑2

We love you lauvvvv you are not alone i know u can!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@OfficialLV

AMAZING lyric video for sad forever : https://youtu.be/GNwb3ixFo8A
please support me.

@allielove7

It’s still amazing tho ✌️🙃

@eleonacaliao

Ok i know i leave in a rock(metaphor i think its called like that) but why do they always say yes whats with the yes word

@doriemgaviola1163

@Official LV thx

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@nthabelenghlaeli5826

3y↑1

2 years later, this song still makes me cry ❤️😭

@kumaraayush7948

@lauv , muchas gracious!!! This song of yours kept me alive and gave me strength when I was real depressed, when I didn't really know that where my life was taking me. You and Chester saved me. ❤

@asmadh8362

3y↑1

The first time I heard this song (last year ) I remember how the lyrics expressed exactly how I was feeling
This year I'm hearing it again and I'm hearing it again and I can see clearly how much I've healed Alhamdoleh ❤
To everyone struggling with mental health issues I know it feels impossible to get better but just trust the process you are stronger than your struggles THERE'S A BETTER PLACE , and you may be one day month or even a year away from it but one thing for sure is that YOU'RE GOING TO BE IN IT

@eunicaija712

32w↑2

Coming back to this song while im currently at the lowest point.. this song hits home.

@ilovebread501

After the pandemic and all the breakdowns, questions, doubts, and asking for help this song just... I was proud of him when this got released that he can get it all out, and now that I've experienced it myself I felt heard, the lyrics just hits different when ur older and struggling

@beans4558

5y↑1.5K

Director: how real you want this to be?
Lauv: yes.

@bejaouimobtagha1372

5y↑1

Hey ! everyone else who's reading this I just wanted to tell you ♥️ I made a lyrics video for this beautiful song 🖤 would you mind checking it out and subscribing 🌹🌹

@bejaouimobtagha1372

Hey beautiful people 💛 I just wanted to tell you ♥️ I made a lyrics video for this beautiful song 🖤 would you mind checking it out and subscribing 🌹🌹

@ejsantos7305

Stop this shit comments

@markulyssestabasan3064

@BMO lyrix Stop spamming shit. You're gonna make people NOT want to check your video out.

@72bpm

HAHA, If you love that, you will be surprised by my music. Take a minute to listen to it. I make and do EVERYTHING myself! I'm only a 15 year old and you will be very surprised, it takes so much hard work and its hard to get noticed even if it is good quality.

@anokhipatel2837

4y↑1

This is my favourite song ever. It helped me through the worst time of my life when I felt I couldn't talk to anyone. When I heard it for the first time I cried so much because it describes exactly how I felt. Thank you so much for giving me strength through this song.

@tonyleesam2262

29w

I don't wanna be sad for ever
I don't wanna be sad anymore...
Love this song more than anything
More LOVE Lauv .beautiful song 😘🥰💕💕

@user-uh7tu6tv6o

24w↑1

Thank you for this music. It is helping me a lot. I was cheated twice in the relationship and I am having a hard time to let go of this person because I love him so much . I am still staying even if it breaks me ever single day.

@luffy96able

4y↑1

I'm dealing with depression and anxiety since 2016 and lauv songs never failed to relief me everytime i hear his voice.
I lauv you ❤

@motocyklowyprojekt3907

zajebista nutka pozdro z polski

@katnisseverdeen2235

4y↑964

The fact that he premiered this song in front of the one happiest group of people on the planet ❤️

@Jeed71

4y↑53

yet may suicidal rates. the ones who smiles the most has also the most broken stories lies beneath.

@idekanymore950

4y↑5

" happiest "

@shilpakanjilal5210

3y↑3

If i would b there id rather b crying instead of recording ... 😅

@demmidiaz5049

3y↑4

Yes Filipinos 🥺

@Escipion92

4y↑2

I was driving and suddenly this pops up on Spotify. I started crying, it was like you wrote this for me. Thanks, and i hope you are ok.

@rosaxz

Aaaaaaaa perfeitooooo ❤

@SeriousBoe

3y↑2

I cried. I didn't know that I wanted to cry upon a song that I heard for the first time ever in my life. I love Lauv's music.

@Laetitiasu

3y↑1

Just can’t imagine how I would feel if I first listened to this song during my lowest point in 2019 cuz I wold def cry my eyes out. I am happy that I am recovering now! This song just make me tear up every time I listen to it, and the lyrics are 100% relatable!

@littlemissday992

4y↑1

When I listened to the song the first time, I was bawling my eyes out. It hit me so hard because it made me realise that I have been sad for some time. All the feelings that were bottled up just came out. And it felt so good to let it out. Thank you Lauv! Thank you for making me address and deal with my feelings!

@sujudolls

5y↑328

Glad to be part of this crowd. :)
Thank you Lauv. 🖤

@kyondance

2y↑2

Don’t know why but I get chills and emotional every time I watch this video.

@ronnyda1325

3y↑1

This is Beautiful :)

You are so talented Lauv!!!!

@gourabbanik

3y↑1

Let’s declare this as the official cheer up song ❤️

@beo9009

I love the way you touch your feeling and put it all in your songs <3

@aingeallx

4y↑6

@AyushPandey-rj3ey

4y↑1

All the best

@lazarussoibam4687

5y↑390

Oh how he turns a negative song title to a positive outcome.
❤️

@brookieycookie

26w

THIS MAN IS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND LYRICAL GENIUS

@magdalenaxyz6132

Every time I watch this, I get goosebumps and it makes me cry... ❤️

@arathymanoj4172

From the bottom of my heart,
I would to thank you so much Lauv, for being there for all those people like me, who can relate to your songs and find peace and worth of living in them. It means a lot to all of us, that you are making songs like this. Please do continue with your work, because i don't know what i would have done if it weren't for these songs.
Thank you so much Ari <3
I absolutely love and adore you.

@lesliemtyson-turtlebabybunny

21w

Brave, great message, Thank you!

@rainbowchimchim2836

3y↑1

Wonderful song with a great message. Thank you!

@nadyapermatasari5298

5y↑384

the lyrics and message on the video are really beautifully written. good job, lauv! 💖

@emannblanco8022

4y↑3

This song, it made me cry a lot when I heard it. It feels like everything attacks you. But then this song. It became my stepping stone to get out of those chaotic feelings, that's kills me up at night. Thanks to your Songs Ari! I LAUV YOU

@summer_blue21

Thanks a lot from my core of heart LAUV for this wonderful song!!🥺🥰💙💙

@ShihabOnline-ys8yp

Oh man I feel something different when I listen to this song

I can't stop it

@shyamadeb7053

This song.....
I have no words to describe how much i love this song. Thank you lauv.

@grim.1780

2y↑1

La acabo de escuchar en aleatorio en Spotify y me encantó mucho!

@camilaniram

5y↑1.6K

"I'll make it through to tomorrow
'Cause that's all I can do today"
So important. Thank you.

@nenaromellaobamos1406

43w↑2

Been depressed and attempted suicide but then I remember all the things I went through and went through counseling and medications. It was hard. But I am happy now! All we need to do is think positively and live in the moment. Don't stress for tomorrow live the day and be grateful. to whoever is going through a difficult time, remember you are not alone you can fight this and get out of this! Just open up!

@serisaiahlagrimas552

4y↑5

This song helped me a lot. I'm technically quite rare in terms of personality. Im a psych grad and ever since I found out that my personality type out of 16 other types is that rarest, which means a lot of times people are going to misinterpret my actions. (I'm 30yo now and I'm speaking also from experience, I always get this love and hate receptions from other people.. that I learned not to care anymore because maturity happens). BUT this song.... This song made me feel understood. It's so good. I was in this concert. I had no tears but my heart was crying and was so alive. Thank you, Lauv!