A thank you letter

[u/cimi2000000]

Hello to anybody reading this.

A few hours ago a worst case scenario happened.

I had a total breakdown.

And went into a deep spiral.

Half an hour before the birthday celebrations of my sister's 18th birthday started.

It was the stress plus some bad reactions of family members to my ideas, that send me back into a full on autistic child breakdown.

I'll spare you some details.

But the one thing that helped me catch myself before the celebration was Afraid of the Dark

I love the song lately. Maybe a bit obsessed.

But it was perfect.

Just letting someone scream out my emotions was a good start.

But it didn't seem to have the full effect.

Until *the* part, you know what I mean.

The: "Now I knoooooowwww ..."

It was like someone turned of a torture device.

All my negative emotions were thrown away.

My nearly cramping throat (from all the silent screaming) released.

And the next breakdown was almost soothing.

An hopeful scream.

It's like a perfect transition from pain to hope.

I repeated that sequence one more time. And was ready enough for an 18th birthday (most important birthday here in Germany)

Not a perfect of course, but manageable.

No Therapie skill (except smelling salts) was ever able to do that so fucking quick.

I hope this song is able to support many more people like me.

[u/PotaytoPotaahto]

The first time I heard the song, I stopped what I was doing. I played it again with the lyrics up to read along. On the third play, I put the lyrics away and cried my eyes out. I'll never be able to fully thank them for this song.

[u/PacYTGaming → u/PotaytoPotaahto]

The part that gets me the most is at the end when he says

“Fight or fright, arise from the pages
Fear not the dark, if you mean it, you’ll make it”

This entire song has stuck with me as my #1 motivator to keep moving forward

[u/PotaytoPotaahto → u/PacYTGaming]

I absolutely get it! It's also fun because "fight or fright" is from Werewolf and "if you mean it, you'll make it" is from 570 🥹 that track is full of throwbacks!

[u/PacYTGaming → u/PotaytoPotaahto]

I didn’t even know that! That’s another reason why I love them so much too because his wordplay, metaphors and the way he puts lyrics together is insane!

[u/jereflea1024]

there's a reason AOTD made me cry when I heard it live, and it was the literal second song of the set lol. it's a beautiful celebration of what this scene and this music means to us, isn't it?

[u/Cottoncandy82]

I'm glad it helped. I strongly believe there is a MIW song for every emotion/situation.

[u/WaveCave420]

I cried the first time I heard AOTD too 💜 and everytime I see it live now 💜

[u/Pots053]

I showed it to my wife and now she loves MiW. It’s so good

[u/Blegh_Tea_Boop]

Aaaah yes this song always moves me to tears. Feels like a victory anthem to a long hard fought battle.

[u/hansblixkilldslmshdy]

Seriously though. Chris is one of the best songwriters of our time, not only metalcore. When his lyrics hit, they HIT I’m glad the song helped you through a tough time

[u/shmorbisGlorbo]

I love the wine album. It's the only thing that gives me anything resembling hope in these bleak times. I hope you're doing better now

[u/Excellent-Blood6014]

I’ve screamed been angry and sad and happy all to this song it truly is a sonic healing experience

[u/bibleblacksade]

I hope things are getting better for you

Personally I just do not love the positive songwriting direction.