Well, I’ve been struggling a lot ever since I can remember and I came across McFly at around the age of 11 years old. The guys has always been there for me, to show me that I’m not alone and (somehow) they are there.
Their comeback this year is extra special know they’ve also struggled and they’re just people living life and trying to make the best out of it. YDT are every single word I need from hear, and I’m glad they came from my 4 favourite people in the world. I have two tattoos in honour of McFly (the best from YDT and a rocket - because galaxy defenders...) and a Christmasaurus tattoo in honour to Tom Fletcher.
They took my hand in the darkest times and said “it’s ok to ask for help! You’re not alone”. I’m working through my stuff, but thanks, McFly, for saving me.
*I tried to attach the pics of my tattoos in honour to them but I don’t know how haha anyways...
Share your stories with the guys :) can’t wait to hear it.
-Marcelle

I struggled alot during my childhood and teenage years and their music definitely helped me and I didn't feel so alone

They released I'll Be OK at a time where I was really really struggling. I didn't really have anyone I could talk to but that song came out and it was like the band were trying to help me through it. I still cry everytime I hear the song live, and it's my go to song when I need cheering up. It mostly just makes me cry though because I know I'm still not really in a good place over 15+ years later but there we go.

I can’t put my finger on what it is about these guys that mean so much to me. I’ve always enjoyed music but have never been so enthralled by anyone before. They are just the most amazing band on the planet! Their music makes me feel every feeling there is. They have helped me through the tough times and have been there through all the good with their music. I am getting married next week and have almost all the songs for the ceremony as McFly songs because of the connection I have with them (had to have some non McFly songs for my fiancé’s sake 😂).

Seeing the behind the scenes with how they have been feeling and the struggles they’ve been through have pulled at my heartstrings! It’s good to have them back properly again!

Ahh, I could go on forever about them! Galaxy defenders stay forever! ❤️

Their music is so happy but the songs sometimes mask quite sad lyrics behind jangly guitars and I love that. Their music has helped me so much as a kid and a adult. Wonderland being the most prominent album for me. When my dad left I listened to that album so much. I

I was into their single releases but hadn’t fully paid attention to the album tracks. Then Radio:Active dropped as a free CD in the paper. I listened to that so much that I wore out the CD and I back tracked through their discography and literally became addicted.

Through hearing them and seeing them live it inspired me to pick up bass and learn it and also write songs. From there I’ve been in bands where I’ve toured the UK, played venues such as O2 Academy’s and it’s all down to hearing McFly. It’s ‘cliche’ to say but they literally changed my life.

I started playing and making music thanks to them. I am what I am now thanks to their music. I am here thanks to them. That's all I've got to say.

McFly has always been a part of my life since my early teens. They were my safe space during all my high school years. Whenever I put on headphones and played their songs I was taken somewhere else, away from my worries and insecurities. I was constantly watching the concerts, the music videos, the interviews, looking at photos and connecting with other fans on Twitter (I still do all of that to this day). Along with Paramore, they were the first artists that I became a HUGE fan of. I had other favorite artists before, but with them it was different. Now with Young Dumb Thrills out I feel like my young self again, but better. My love for them only grew over the years and to being able to experience the new album to the fullest is making me feel so good. 10 years ago we had SuperCity and Twitter, that's what we used to connect with them and other fans. Now we have MTA, they're always on Twitter and Instagram, Dougie is always on Discord, I've never felt closer to them and more connected with other fans. We don't have live concerts right now, but we just have to be a little more patient. Can't wait to see them playing live again. I'm really proud of them.

I've loved Mcfly from the beginning, I was only 14 years old when they first started and their music has helped me through some really tough times over the last 17 years, if I hadn't of had their music to listen to then I don't know how I would have got through those tough times and for that I will always be grateful #GalaxyDefendersStayForever 😍😍😍😍

I was bullied a lot when I was at secondary school and went through some trauma when I was 15, so McFly were one of my escapes and one of the few things that made me genuinely happy during my teens.

I also met my fiance through a group MSN chat talking about McFly in 2008, he added me as a friend and we spoke a lot. I was listening to No Worries a lot at the time and MSN used to have this feature where you could see what the other person was listening too. I noticed my fiance was listening to No Worries a lot and made a jokey comment that it probably reminded him of me, and that's how we realised we liked each other... so understandably No Worries is 'our song' <3

It made me so happy when McFly started performing it, my partner and I go to the live shows together so it's a nice moment for us. :)