I turned 50 in November, and had never heard of them until just after my birthday. I've spent the last couple of months listening to their back catalogue and repeatedly being blown away by an absolute gem of a song. I echo your thoughts C L.
The first time I heard this was at the Mann in Philly. I've never heard a crowd so quiet in my life. He had all of us eating out of the palm of his hand and there wasn't a dry eye in the place. I was a brand new father and was so moved that it became the lullaby I sang to my son for the first year of his life. I can't think of another song as profound as this one.
Scott and Seth have a John and Paul level of creativity and effect with their songwriting and when they both sing. And that is no exaggeration. The lost art of songwriting and performing your own stuff stays alive with these guys.
My ex introduced me to the Avett Brothers. Didn't get it at first. My next woman got them immediately. She passed Christmas 2022. My heart will never be the same. Miss her terribly. She was a gift I never deserved.
Has to be one of the greatest introspective writings of all time. Has several meanings and leave it up to the listener to decide which one suits their lives best.
This song almost saved my past relationship. She introduced it to me while we were together. I didn't understand nor appreciate it at that time but after I made a grave mistake and several months later, I tried to use it to help understand her mindset before and after the break up. She was LOVE. I am HATE. I couldn't accept the love she had always offered and now I suffer for it. When we tried to amend it, I was too weak to let go and move on when I was the one who did all the wrong. Listening to this song makes me wish I would have understood it before I hurt her the first time. Idk why I strayed away but every waking moment I regret it to the fullest extent. I'm sorry Alexa. You were the one for me.
I lost my wife back in 2012. No she didn't die. We divorced. I can honestly say that I messed it up and lost the love of my life. When I recently discovered this song I realized The Avett brothers described the dynamic of our relationship. Unfortunately she didn't love me forever.
I’m so sorry you lost the love of your life, sir. My heart breaks for you, and my thoughts are with you. The fact that you realize and acknowledge your part in what caused the loss is beyond respectable, admirable, and truly commendable; it takes a lot to reflect upon one’s own mistakes, faults, flaws, wrongdoings, and so on. I blamed myself for so long for the way my last relationship ended, subsequently making me feel as though I was toxic and undeserving of a love like that. But after years of therapy, I’ve come to realize and understand that, not only does it take two to make a relationship, but it takes two to break one. It’s safe to say that one party may have played a bigger part in the destruction of it, but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve forgiveness. The hardest part is forgiving yourself. And ghat can feel entirely impossible. But I hope you’ve learned to forgive yourself over the past five years. We all make mistakes, and we all have regrets, and we can’t always fix things, let alone take them back. But if you’ve learned from those mistakes, you can and will be better for it. You’re worthy of love and forgiveness. I just try to hold faith in there being reasons as to why things happen, and yeah, “there’s a lot of fish in the sea,” or... whatever. But a man who can love someone as hard as you seem to have loved/love is a miraculous, special and precious thing. So I hope you invite the opportunity to love and be loved into your life. Don’t push it away. Maybe something greater is around the corner, or maybe something greater has already presented itself. I know this is long, and I’m sorry for that. I just want you to know you’re not alone, and you’re not alone in feeling like Hate in this song. But the love you had isn’t gone. Love doesn’t disappear. I’m sure you’ll both love one another forever, even if it’s from afar. Take that, let it be who you are: unconditional love.
I learned to play this about 8-9 years ago. My husband at the time was trying to keep up and learn guitar. I can’t bring myself to play it, to this day.
I was at this concert in 2008, Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN while in college. The best concert I’ve ever been to! Stayed afterwards and talked to Scott & Seth as they packed up their own gear. Great night! Thanks for the upload!
Notice Scott's hand gestures. He knows how this song plays out. Seth haa the voice &:strength for this One. I can't wait to see you Live. It's on my List. "Patience, patience, patience".
What a meaningful and soulful song it is. I just ♥ it. Beautiful lyrics and soulful music. The Ballad of Love and Hate. Just hats off, hats off, and hats off. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love takes a taxi, a young man drives. As soon as he sees her, hope fills his eyes But tears follow after at the end of the ride Because he might but ever see her again If that doesn't just hit you right in the feels.
Just found be this group I'm sure I'm sick again less be God gives a huge miracle but before I can go this is the one thing my babies must know I they fit it perfect it words and they have to know to let it go Love and there is always hope thank you I love them and hope so much
Love and hate are horns on the same goat aren't they! Read Corinthians 13. The love chapter. Love is patience, love is hope. This the true power of unconditional love for my dead man, but the knowledge, and knowing that my creator truly loves us all. Happy new year ro all , believers or not. Whatever. Great song.
It's too bad the DVD doesn't have the little screw up that he sang right before this where he had to start over. I love that...it adds to the sincerity of his whole performance. I love this though...it's basically on repeat.
I am a Johnny come lately to listening to the Avett Brothers, I enjoy every song that I have been able to hear. I don’t know the meaning of this song, can someone enlighten me?
I asked God what is this all about and God spoke it's the Battle of Love and hate so I looked this up and will listen to your song and yes I don't know if God spoke it or my mind spoke at you know I've never heard God but it must be my inner voice or God oh well either way no harm no foul amen
Love writes a letter and sends it to hate. My vacation's ending. I'm coming home late. The weather was fine and the ocean was great And I can't wait to see you again. Hate reads the letter and throws it away. "No one here cares if you go or you stay. I barely even noticed that you were away. I'll see you or I won't, whatever." Love sings a song as she sails through the sky. The water looks bluer through her pretty eyes. And everyone knows it whenever she flies, And also when she comes down. Hate keeps his head up and walks through the street. Every stranger and drifter he greets. And shakes hands with every loner he meets With a serious look on his face. Love arrives safely with suitcase in tow. Carrying with her the good things we know. A reason to live and a reason to grow. To trust. To hold. To care. Hate sits alone on the hood of his car. Without much regard to the moon or the stars. Lazily killing the last of a jar Of the strongest stuff you can drink. Love takes a taxi, a young man drives. As soon as he sees her, hope fills his eyes. But tears follow after, at the end of the ride, 'Cause he might never see her again. Hate gets home lucky to still be alive. He screams o'er the sidewalk and into the drive. The clock in the kitchen says 2: 55, And the clock in the kitchen is slow. Love has been waiting, patient and kind. Just wanting a phone call or some kind of sign, That the one that she cares for, who's out of his mind, Will make it back safe to her arms. Hate stumbles forward and leans in the door. Weary head hung down, eyes to the floor. He says "Love, I'm sorry", and she says, "What for?" "I'm yours and that's it, whatever. I should not have been gone for so long. I'm yours and that's it, forever." You're mine and that's it, forever.
Found the Avett Brothers just tonight. I'm 66 years old and this is some of the best song writing I've heard in years. Thank you for your music!
Welcome!
join the club,66 here also
I turned 50 in November, and had never heard of them until just after my birthday. I've spent the last couple of months listening to their back catalogue and repeatedly being blown away by an absolute gem of a song. I echo your thoughts C L.
Better late than never….Enjoy
You should look up Trampled by Turtles too. You wont be disappointed brother
My Mama passed in February and this was her favorite Avett Brothers song. I can't listen without missing my sweet Mama and having a cry.
RIP. Your mom must have felt very loved.
Sending healing streams of grace
She had/has great taste and you are still her.
The first time I heard this was at the Mann in Philly. I've never heard a crowd so quiet in my life. He had all of us eating out of the palm of his hand and there wasn't a dry eye in the place. I was a brand new father and was so moved that it became the lullaby I sang to my son for the first year of his life. I can't think of another song as profound as this one.
awesome man
Yooo! I was at that show! It was such an amazing setlist. One of the best concerts I've been to.
I was there too! they played the same venue 2 nights ago... We're all getting up there together
My daughter is having a baby boy in September 🎉❤I’m 50 now my second 😅can’t wait for him to be here 🎉❤❤
Scott and Seth have a John and Paul level of creativity and effect with their songwriting and when they both sing. And that is no exaggeration. The lost art of songwriting and performing your own stuff stays alive with these guys.
AGREED
My ex introduced me to the Avett Brothers. Didn't get it at first. My next woman got them immediately. She passed Christmas 2022. My heart will never be the same. Miss her terribly. She was a gift I never deserved.
Someday, maybe, I will make it through this song without weeping. Although I doubt it.
I'm with you on that one, my friend.
+iammumawaldi Impossible.
it's even harder when you play along with it lol
I have yet to
Same
I can't really comment...every line is perfection..."weary head hung down to the floor" is an OMG line.
" The weather was fine, the ocean was great."
Has to be one of the greatest introspective writings of all time. Has several meanings and leave it up to the listener to decide which one suits their lives best.
That could be said about almost anything, but I take your point
This is such a moving song. Especially for those of us whom have given up on being loved back.
+Susan Hendrix never, ever, - give up x there`s someone for everyone.
+Ian The Welder Thank you so much for saying so. I hope so as well.:)
🥺☺️ sooooo true thank you for this comment
I didnt find the right person till in my 40's. There is a good person out there.
Yes😿
I'm 69 years old and I love these guys!
ALL I CAN SAY is ... I LOVE Y'ALL SOOO MUCH !!! ❤❤❤
umm the most talented folks out there right now, still. go see them
If I were a well-known rock star, I think the greatest feeling would be having a big crowd of people all singing your lyrics along with you.
Patience, patience, patience. Such an amazing version of this beautiful tune. Love it, love them, that is all.
Well, some of us are here in 2022 kicking ourselves so you have that going for you
Love sings a song as she sails through the skies...
This is a great example of songwriting and storytelling at its best. This live version is raw and emotional. Never gets old
Great song, from some good ole North Carolina boys, right down the road from me and my brother, great to see some local boys hit the Big time!!!
Brilliant song...love to hear it every day. When he hits the high notes...my hair stands on ends. X
This song almost saved my past relationship. She introduced it to me while we were together. I didn't understand nor appreciate it at that time but after I made a grave mistake and several months later, I tried to use it to help understand her mindset before and after the break up. She was LOVE. I am HATE. I couldn't accept the love she had always offered and now I suffer for it. When we tried to amend it, I was too weak to let go and move on when I was the one who did all the wrong. Listening to this song makes me wish I would have understood it before I hurt her the first time. Idk why I strayed away but every waking moment I regret it to the fullest extent. I'm sorry Alexa. You were the one for me.
Tears, every time! I can't believe I've gone so long never hearing these guys.
I lost my wife back in 2012. No she didn't die. We divorced. I can honestly say that I messed it up and lost the love of my life. When I recently discovered this song I realized The Avett brothers described the dynamic of our relationship. Unfortunately she didn't love me forever.
There are many fishes in the sea
I did love my soulmate forever but i couldnt take another round of unfaithfulness. The whole five yrs he had been with other's.
I’m so sorry you lost the love of your life, sir. My heart breaks for you, and my thoughts are with you. The fact that you realize and acknowledge your part in what caused the loss is beyond respectable, admirable, and truly commendable; it takes a lot to reflect upon one’s own mistakes, faults, flaws, wrongdoings, and so on. I blamed myself for so long for the way my last relationship ended, subsequently making me feel as though I was toxic and undeserving of a love like that. But after years of therapy, I’ve come to realize and understand that, not only does it take two to make a relationship, but it takes two to break one. It’s safe to say that one party may have played a bigger part in the destruction of it, but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve forgiveness. The hardest part is forgiving yourself. And ghat can feel entirely impossible. But I hope you’ve learned to forgive yourself over the past five years. We all make mistakes, and we all have regrets, and we can’t always fix things, let alone take them back. But if you’ve learned from those mistakes, you can and will be better for it. You’re worthy of love and forgiveness. I just try to hold faith in there being reasons as to why things happen, and yeah, “there’s a lot of fish in the sea,” or... whatever. But a man who can love someone as hard as you seem to have loved/love is a miraculous, special and precious thing. So I hope you invite the opportunity to love and be loved into your life. Don’t push it away. Maybe something greater is around the corner, or maybe something greater has already presented itself. I know this is long, and I’m sorry for that. I just want you to know you’re not alone, and you’re not alone in feeling like Hate in this song. But the love you had isn’t gone. Love doesn’t disappear. I’m sure you’ll both love one another forever, even if it’s from afar. Take that, let it be who you are: unconditional love.
@@tnregah thank you for the kind and thoughtful words. It means a lot. I wish I was able to express myself as well you did to me.
…maybe she does…love you forever.
Def get chills at the 4:17 mark....what a great voice
The Avett Brothers write and perform on just an other worldly level.
I was introduced to the Avette brothers music ten years ago and still absolutely adore them. Thankyou guys.
To the 5 people who disliked,
WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIFE!!!!!!
#disappointing #avettbrothers #avettguild
Woe to the times you could see the dislikes
Such a beautiful song, tears everytime 😍
Beautiful song , Awesome preference.
Why is that song great.
My life is a song.
I learned to play this about 8-9 years ago. My husband at the time was trying to keep up and learn guitar. I can’t bring myself to play it, to this day.
I was at this concert in 2008, Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN while in college. The best concert I’ve ever been to! Stayed afterwards and talked to Scott & Seth as they packed up their own gear. Great night! Thanks for the upload!
My ex once told me that this song made him think of us. I was love and he was hate. I've moved on but that stuck in my head.
The clock in the kitchen says 2:55, and the clock in the kitchen is slow. My favorite lyric.
Notice Scott's hand gestures. He knows how this song plays out. Seth haa the voice &:strength for this One.
I can't wait to see you Live. It's on my List. "Patience, patience, patience".
I love the song and The Avett Brothers.
Absolutely beautiful song ❤️
Ben a Fan I should say six songs stand out & this is one of them , ❤️🎶
What a wonderful find! My kind of music!!!
These guys are great on 99.9% of their stuff, will always be a big fan.
Just how did I miss you 11 yrs ago 😢
This is Michael Jordan hitting the game winning shot for North Carolina as a freshman at Chapel Hill. Perfect.
What a meaningful and soulful song it is. I just ♥ it. Beautiful lyrics and soulful music.
The Ballad of Love and Hate. Just hats off, hats off, and hats off.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
this is just flat out fucking amazing.
Most beautiful song I’ve heard in a long time…
I could watch this over & over..
This is the best version of the song
Best video I’ve heard in 2022! I want to hear it everyday.
So glad I discovered this song
There’s documentary about them. It’s beautiful
I assume you're talking about May it Last, the theatrical release documentary a few years ago. Yes, it was great.
😍🌹💜💚🥰😊💛💙, umm, can't wait 😊💜💚💚💜😍🥰, about time 😊
Thanks for this one- so special
Weird how this only has 450k views. I must have been offline for some of them
Absolutely wonderful!! Listening to this song is like watching a good movie :-)
.. truly such a BEAUTIFUL love / life song. THANKYOU
Why is this such a beautiful song.
Brilliant poetry/songwriting
i wish i was in that audience!
A friend turned me on to the avett brothers maybe 5 years ago..with their cover of Jim Croce..it was awesome...
What a Beautiful piece of Art
Beautiful
Love takes a taxi, a young man drives.
As soon as he sees her, hope fills his eyes
But tears follow after at the end of the ride
Because he might but ever see her again
If that doesn't just hit you right in the feels.
tears follow after*
@@mikeybeesley249 Oof! My typo ruined a beautifully written lyric. Lol. Thanks for catching it.
this song made me cry. thank you so much for touching my soul
At 4-16!oh shit he killed it!
iPod's died and I wanted to listen to Live, Volume 3... This will suffice.
Just found be this group I'm sure I'm sick again less be God gives a huge miracle but before I can go this is the one thing my babies must know I they fit it perfect it words and they have to know to let it go Love and there is always hope thank you I love them and hope so much
BRILLIANT! Such a fantastic song and performance!!/: )
Love and hate are horns on the same goat aren't they! Read Corinthians 13. The love chapter. Love is patience, love is hope. This the true power of unconditional love for my dead man, but the knowledge, and knowing that my creator truly loves us all. Happy new year ro all , believers or not. Whatever. Great song.
It's too bad the DVD doesn't have the little screw up that he sang right before this where he had to start over. I love that...it adds to the sincerity of his whole performance. I love this though...it's basically on repeat.
Awesome song !!
This is almost exactly how I pictured young Severus Snape when reading the last Harry Potter book!
Christmas day 2023 in oz..today i found this..😊
Love love love love
Beautiful, beautiful!!!
That line is the first thing my now 3 yo ever sang! She was about 18 months at the time :)
This hits home
beautiful
2:50 Even the pirates were lovin' it.
This song is so much better live.
Very moving song.....ballad
I am a Johnny come lately to listening to the Avett Brothers, I enjoy every song that I have been able to hear. I don’t know the meaning of this song, can someone enlighten me?
I think that’s up to you to decide, and that’s the beauty of art. It can mean something different to all of us :)
Welcome aboard
I like this! NO thumbs down =D
thanks!
I asked God what is this all about and God spoke it's the Battle of Love and hate so I looked this up and will listen to your song and yes I don't know if God spoke it or my mind spoke at you know I've never heard God but it must be my inner voice or God oh well either way no harm no foul amen
This rendition is far superior to the recorded version. Really outstanding voice, guitar.
Timeless
The clock in the kitchen say 2:55...
And the clock... in the kitchen...is....slooooowwwww...
(Damn, I think I’ve got something in my eye now...😢)
Look at the mouth breathers in the crowd feigning human emotion.
Very kind lad
Thanks so much for uploading this.
Love writes a letter and sends it to hate.
My vacation's ending. I'm coming home late.
The weather was fine and the ocean was great
And I can't wait to see you again.
Hate reads the letter and throws it away.
"No one here cares if you go or you stay.
I barely even noticed that you were away.
I'll see you or I won't, whatever."
Love sings a song as she sails through the sky.
The water looks bluer through her pretty eyes.
And everyone knows it whenever she flies,
And also when she comes down.
Hate keeps his head up and walks through the street.
Every stranger and drifter he greets.
And shakes hands with every loner he meets
With a serious look on his face.
Love arrives safely with suitcase in tow.
Carrying with her the good things we know.
A reason to live and a reason to grow.
To trust. To hold. To care.
Hate sits alone on the hood of his car.
Without much regard to the moon or the stars.
Lazily killing the last of a jar
Of the strongest stuff you can drink.
Love takes a taxi, a young man drives.
As soon as he sees her, hope fills his eyes.
But tears follow after, at the end of the ride,
'Cause he might never see her again.
Hate gets home lucky to still be alive.
He screams o'er the sidewalk and into the drive.
The clock in the kitchen says 2: 55,
And the clock in the kitchen is slow.
Love has been waiting, patient and kind.
Just wanting a phone call or some kind of sign,
That the one that she cares for, who's out of his mind,
Will make it back safe to her arms.
Hate stumbles forward and leans in the door.
Weary head hung down, eyes to the floor.
He says "Love, I'm sorry", and she says, "What for?"
"I'm yours and that's it, whatever.
I should not have been gone for so long.
I'm yours and that's it, forever."
You're mine and that's it, forever.
Thankyou
There hasn’t been a single comment on this video in like three years... WTF!!?
🌌🌟💕💜💕🌟🌌
11 / 10.wow
Love Actually
patience, patience, patience
When are you guys going to tour Canada!!!??????
❤️
Who's chopping the onions?
Crying? who's crying? not me
I wanted Love to end up with the taxi driver 🤷♀️
Same!!!! 😮😢
Working Class Hero cadence