I Am Not Okay (Acoustic) by echase

echase - I Am Not Okay (Acoustic)

echase

Aug 11, 2025 12:45am

<img src="https://singsnap-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/message-board/threads/CZWD/d8c4303ad7_HGNL_media.jpg">Round 2. Sing a acoustic song but must be gender benderI came across this song when looking at the acoustic list and it stuck in my head so stepping outside my normal box to give it a try. I had never heard of this band before this weekend and discovering how they began made a connection with me. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for your comments Citizen Soldier is an American <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_band" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">rock band</a> from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Lake_City" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">Salt Lake City</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">Utah</a>. They were formed in a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychiatric_hospital" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">psychiatric hospital</a> in 2016 when frontman Jake Segura wrote the lyrics for "Let It Burn".<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-:0-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[1]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-Indie_Star_Insider-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[2]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-stgeorgeutah.com-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[3]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-:2-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[4]</a> They released their first single in 2017.HistorySince their formation in 2016, the band discusses <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_issues" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">mental health issues</a> through their music. They have stated that their mission is to fight <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stigma_of_mental_illness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">stigma</a> and provide a "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_therapy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">group therapy</a> dynamic."<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-:0-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[1]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[5]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[6]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-:2-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[4]</a> The band's name Citizen Soldier is the band's attempt to personify the "struggles being fought within," and the band's goal to "shine a light on the everyday struggles of those who feel overlooked and unappreciated."<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-Indie_Star_Insider-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[2]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[7]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-stgeorgeutah.com-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[3]</a>In 2017, after multiple <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_(music)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">singles</a>, the band initially released one <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended_play" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">EP</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[8]</a> before their first <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Album" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">album</a>, Relentless, in 2019. Their next album, Down the Rabbit Hole, was released in 2020,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-Barnes-9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[9]</a> followed by the two-part album This Is Your Sign Part I in 2021 and This Is Your Sign Part II in 2022.In May 2022, Citizen Soldier announced their fifth album, Scarecrow. The complete album was released on December 14, 2022.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[10]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[11]</a>The band typically releases the songs of albums as singles first before releasing them collectively as an album.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-12" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[12]</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-Barnes-9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[9]</a>In 2023, they accompanied the band <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smash_Into_Pieces" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">Smash Into Pieces</a> on their tour through North America and Canada.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-13" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[13]</a> Together, they recorded an acoustic version of the song <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Feet_Under_(Smash_Into_Pieces_song)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">"Six Feet Under"</a> from Smash Into Pieces.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldier_(band)#cite_note-14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 204);">[14]</a> In November, they released their sixth album ICU.In November 2024, they released the album Icarus. In 2025, they will release the album Family Heirlooms on November 12Members<ul><li>Jake Segura – vocals</li><li>Matt Duffney – guitar</li><li>Kooper Hanosky – guitar</li><li>Wonitta Rivero – bass, keys</li><li>Kyle Persell – drums</li></ul>