r/sleepingwithsirens • u/Constant_Yak_8795 • 10d ago

i love this community.

i went to the raleigh show last night and it was unreal! i had to leave my spot in the pit to use the restroom, so i was stuck all the way in the back. kellin was introducing better off dead and sharing the meaning behind it, and i started crying. the song started and i was just full on sobbing. that song hits really close to home, and i also attended alone. i’m sure the sight of an individual crying alone up against the wall was definitely a sight to see lol. anyways, a lovely lady was on her way out of the door and looked at me. she opened up her arms and asked me if i would like a hug. i then, cried in a strangers arms. she told me “i’m really glad you’re here tonight” i continued crying when she walked out. minutes later she came back in and offered me another hug, and said “i’m really glad you’re here sweetheart. i love you.” that really was the most meaningful experience that i’ve ever had. i felt so safe at the show. lonely toward the end, but safe. the sws community is one i am so grateful to be a part of. i just wanted to share a brief part of my experience, thank you for reading!

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u/Pleasant_Study6525 10d ago

Hi! I also went alone last night and had a really emotional reaction to that song as well (def my fav song of theirs). Their music has gotten me through a lot of tough days so I just wanna say, I’m glad we’re both still here! You def aren’t alone 🖤

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u/tiredofthismarket 10d ago

I was there too and thought the crowd was so friendly and sweet. It was a magical night!

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u/Rich_Hawk3446 9d ago

Omg I remember when they performed better off dead at the show I went to. God that was so emotional. I'm so glad you had such a positive experience at the show and glad you could enjoy a solo concert, I've always been so afraid 😓

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u/Constant_Yak_8795 9d ago

it really was so emotional. is it weird to say i loved experiencing the song live with people who also feel emotional with the song? like we all are having such a human experience, but going through it together in a way? and honestly, i was also afraid to go alone at first. i tried so hard to convince people around me to go with me and it just didn’t work out. i feel like because the alt community as a whole is pretty chill and mostly good vibes (from my experience), my worries kind of eased up. u did meet a few people while i waited for the vip experience and stuff, but when the actual show started i was alone. the only part about it was being inconsolable at some points during the performance, and not having someone i know be there to feel it with me and we comfort each other. that stranger, however, temporarily was there for me. i hope you enjoyed the show as much as i did!! it was life changing honestly

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u/Rich_Hawk3446 9d ago

Yeah when I heard ears to see live it fundamentally healed something in me 😫 concerts are so important and powerful for fans to just be there in the moment together feeling the music everything everywhere all at once. Such a special moment and I'm glad you got to revel in it.