Greg Holden - The Lost Boy
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- You can buy this song at bit.ly/1j7e1mC
You can stream this song at www.gregholdeno...
Thank you to the amazing response to this song in The Netherlands, and now also the USA. This song was inspired by the book "What is the What?" by American writer Dave Eggers. It is about a Sudanese Refugee called Valentino Achak Deng and it is truly one of the most devastating but inspiring books I've ever read. Please read it. And if you want to support the cause and help the ongoing project for his village of Marial Bai in South Sudan, check out www.valentinoac..., please.
The song was originally released last Christmas after being used throughout the annual Radio 3FM charity campaign 'Serious Request' in the Netherlands. Serious Request raised €8,600,000 for Red Cross last year which is incredible. I was truly honoured to be a part of such an amazing campaign and will never forget it. It was also recently used in the American TV show 'Son's Of Anarchy' during a funeral service for a character called Opie, which has generated new interest in the song. I couldn't be happier that more people are hearing this song. Although I'm so excited for this new exposure, and glad people can relate to it in a different context, I'd really love it if people could still remember what the song is truly about. A REAL problem, something that continues to happen and that so many people do not know about.
Thank you so much everyone.
The Lost Boy -
I left my home still as a child
I walked a thousand sorry miles
To wait for my father to gather up his tools
He said my boy you've got to run
Don't wait for me, don't wait for mum
We'll come get you when it's safe for us to move
So I waited many years
Held back the pain behind my tears
For my father to come find me like he said
In that time I was alone
So many years without my home
I made brothers of a different kind instead
At the time I didn't know
Just how hard the wind could blow
Towards disaster, and the things that I would see
I never found my father
I never found my mother either
But I know that in my lifetime I will be
A hero to the masses
To those born without chances
There's a freedom that everyone deserves
I know there's greed and there's corruption
I've seen death and mass destruction
But I'm telling you and I hope that I am heard
I will not be commanded
I will not be controlled
I will not let my future go on, without the help of my soul
"See you later, brother.."
Opie was the saddest death in television history... hurt me like a real life family member died.
jax tara and bobby
@@houssamabdelali5314 you were sad about Tara? I was running to my room to get my Daniel Bryan Yes! Chant t shirt and stood in the living room doing the yes! Chant until the ending credits stopped
@@houssamabdelali5314 Bobby hurt
Well said
just watched it now, and goddamn, what an amazing character to lose. damn it.
"I got this"
+Chris Mcknew
the same words jax said when he killed that scumbag
This hit me hard right now! Thanks! Hope you’re doing well 5 years after your comment
Only legends understand the reference
Honestly man I feel like I don't 😔
I can't watch that scene..Opie was absolutely perfect. ❤
im cry like a girl , RIP Opie
+MsTryox yes.. with opie deaths, old jax disappeared .... ant become pure antihero without hearth. Just cold killing machine like Clay. :/ But still left us with style
Me too missy
It's fake no one died it's a show
"I will not be commanded, I will not be controlled. And I will not let my future go on without the help of my soul"
Damn what lyrics!
He loved his kids, and wife, he loved Jax, and he lost all he loved, and gave his life for his best friend, who he considered a brother. He was real to us fans, and always will be, and that shows just how amazing this show really is. R.I.P. Opie.
Come back 😢
RIP Harry 'Opie' Winston
Nov 2020 still listening!
👇🏼
2k21 too
Sang this at my brothers funeral. He loved this song. He played it almost every day in the end
Every time I listen to this song it hits me hard. I feel and relate to it so much. 😪😪😪😪😪 beautiful and powerful song. I love it
RIP OPIE!!
Ain't it funny the way tv can make you like the villain? Opie was a convicted criminal. A gangster, a drug pusher, an adulterer, a woman beater, a murderer, an extortionists and an arsonist.
+Johnnie Ward and a badass
+Johnnie Ward Opie wasn't a woman beater. Jax more so. Ya know. Between the headbutting of Luisa. and the face smashing of Ima. But Opie wasn't a woman beater. R.I.P Opie
this song makes me think of all the shit that's happened to me
Joseph Patterson Opie beat up that stripper.
Sons of anarchy used this song when they killed off one of the best characters in TV history. Amazing song man! I honestly have problems listening to it without tearing up.
this song is so powerful and I can only imagine how this song relates and speaks to so many people. I appreciate sons of anarchy for introducing me to this song, but even more I appreciate greg holden and the song for introducing me to the story and book behind the inspiration for the song. Read the book What Is the What by Dave Eggers, and then replay the song. Understand the true meaning and how this song is meant to be projected.
The fact that this song only has 631,000 hits while "What does the Fox say" has over 455 million hits just makes me sad for people in general. Looking forward to Greg's next album!
Wow, thanks for mentioning that song. I have honestly never heard of it. So I just checked it out, and now I want to kill myself.
So thanks for that :)
this is a good thing. Let the right people know what's right.
It's a comedic song, check out other stuff from Ylvis - Stonehenge, The Cabin and Massechusets are hillarious.
My brother (USMC Sgt.Kenneth D. Reich) and I would watch SOA together. My brother passed away Oct. 30,2012 due to a rare blood cancer. He truly showed that Marine spirit throughout his fight and would not let it control him, although an infection got the best of him in the end. I had this song played at his services for all of his fellow Marine Brothers and Sisters who were unable to make it to his services. Thank you Mr. Holden for this song. It will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart.
I saw this on Sons Of Anarchy, Opie's funeral... very fitting!
I can't even tell how many times I've cried while listening to this song.
I can't hold my tears when I listen to this song.
I'm struggling now and try to find a reason to live. But still, it's so damn hard.
This song it's a boost somehow for me!
Thank you!
It’s not to late to love life
No matter what brought you here, here is where you are, and what you experience from this fine piece of music is your own. I will not count the days, but I will measure them before I put together a song as simple, as vital, and as perfect as this one. Damn well done.
It's nice to still see someone get recognized on talent alone. Thank you SOA for introducing us to this young man.
hi! it is so a amazing song! the first time that i heard it on radio 3FM, i was going look @ youtube for this amazing song and played the rest of the day without a brake! and today again
Only time I teared up watching SOA, this song>>
same dude... wait a second, your name is *adjusts glasses* john T.... hmmmm
One of two for me...the ending as well
I recently decided to re-watch Sons of Anarchy in preparation for the series finale. I've always loved SOA's soundtrack. It's led me to many great artists like Noah Gundersen and The White Buffalo. And now you. I've listened to this song about 30 times today. I have to say, this is one of the greatest and most inspirational songs I've ever heard. As a fellow song writer, I must say, it's songs like these why I write.
You are truly an inspiration. Please keep up the great work.
Amazing.
So much soul. Your music is amazing.
No show is written better than SOA... what an episode ... tough to watch. Greg, I've heard this song before and love it; glad you're getting more recognition. RIP Opie
Greg your a true Artist your music conveys true emotion and grit! Well done
A very strong and amazing scene! The actors in SoA is just so very good. You can really see and feel their band.
Rest In Peace Opie!
Great song.
This song deserves more views and attention!!
Went on iTunes and bought this song as soon as I heard it on Sons of Anarchy...what a great song to play for Opie. RIP.
I have lost somebody really close to me, who always understood me, and was always there for me in my time of need. He sung this at my school production, so this is to him. He had an amazing voice.
Thanks for everything, you'll be sorely missed, I'll never forget you x
I feel you brother
thank you greg for this great song,
i've this song buy ofcource
I heard this song on "Sons of Anarchy" and felt in love with it. Is my new top song.
Thank you Greg,
for making people happy.
Thank you for helping Serious Request with raising money for poor mothers.
Thank you.
Greg is a great talent. The lyric is the message. Brilliant writing, great vocal.
Big voice for a smaller styled man.
This song is like a knife. Every once in a while, lightning strikes, and a masterpiece is created. Thank you SOA for leading many of us here.
Sons of anarchy brung me here beautiful song
Salute , to my father sdom
Mr.Al Tate
thanks for the wisdom and many lessons I learned from you.
RIP
The connection I feel with this song is impressive. I appreciate this contribution to our twisted society.
Beautiful song, great voice, great music, great lyrics, can't wait for new songs
I listen to this song at least 10 times per week. I connect to it in many ways. Thanks to SOA I learned of it. #Opie #IGotThis #Bless #Sniper #Master
first time i heard about this song was on Sons Of Anarchy, and i fell in love with it.. R.I.P Opie!
This song couldn't be more perfect !
Rest In Peace Opie !
One of the most awesome songs I've ever heard - simple but beautiful - thank you.
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends" - John 15:13
R.I.P Opie
Since the first time I saw this video I was addicted. This video speaks to my soul
This is the kind of song you can listen to over and over again :)
Peace.
I agree. I have been listening to him all morning. I haven't listened to a song I do not like yet.
Amazing song
Man, it's 2021 and I'm still here... RIP Opie
It's fake no one died it's a show
@@keepitthoro6768 oh really?
@@bullsers yes🤦♂️🤡
Pure talent his voice is amazing 😍
it made me cry...I was listening to the song and thinking - wow he's singing about my boys (my kids from Africa) and then I've read the description and it really IS about my kids! and so I cried and cried because it's so beautiful and so true.
One of the best songs ever. Even though i can admit that alot of feelings stand behind that statement perhaps because its use in Sons of Anarchy there still is no argument about the brilliance of this song. You have my thanks for its existence
I swear every time I hear this song I cry. It's really beautiful.
Why is it that this truly talented musician has less than a million views and the fake boy bands with bad hair and worse pants have billions of views? COMPLETELY underrated and I am sad that I only know of him because of SOA. This song is amazing.
This is a terrific song, with so many meanings to so many different people in so many different situations. To me, that's the mark of a truly great song. Thank you Mr. Holden
when opie died I feel like I'd lost a brother. RIP opie
What a wonderful Song... R.I.P. Opie.. ou will be surely missed... The SOA will never be the same without you......
It's fake no one died..it's a show
The lyrics are beautiful. The melody is simple. It makes me feel, and I tend to be hardened and apathetic these days. It's easier to be human, when you have a little help from music. I'm sitting here, grateful.
10 years later this made me cry
Wow, the best song i heard in a long time! It makes me cry...:((
Amazing choice of song for Opie's death
wow i love you greg...so powerful
Gives me chills everytime
Anyone in recovery for any addiction can sing this song a million times over.Very powerful !
2 years sober now
Not really
This brings tears to my eyes whenever I hear it. Between the beautiful way the song is carried out and the lyrics themselves, there is no way to make this any more perfect..
‘ i got this ‘- Opie most powerful line in the drama series
Opie great warrior, #SAMCRO forever. :'-(
What a beautiful song I love the line about finding brothers yes SOA brothers!
Love this song, it could've been about my life. Real music
A true artist, a beautiful song. I can feel it in my heart every time I hear it.
I under stand this song so much in wheel of life I rode
Thanks 3fm, for playing this amazing song!
And off course for supporting all those great mothers who lost everything.
THANKS!
The best as the action was handled by the guys ,Jax played flawless , I am sure that Tig is regretting every moment for being in this situation plus the ceremony made the ending more painfully for us.
Occasionally an artist will have a masterpiece come boiling out of them. We are fortunate when this happens. This is that...
Amazing. I love the end chant. Gives me chills.
The amount of FEELING in your voice is just so, so incredible. You are my all-time favorite singer, Mr. Holden, and have been ever since I first heard this song. :)
Your voice is so soothing! Love to sing this song when I'm alone :)
I know what the song is about, but (like so many) I can fit the lyrics to my life. I've listened to this everyday for 4 days now. Helping me beat my addiction and withdrawals. Day 5....
Serious request 2011 Leiden! I was there when you soundchecked, after that I had to leave but it was perfect how you were almost doing a whole set at the soundcheck! Love you man! Amazing song
I love this song
Just discovered you and your music. Love it!!!
heard this song on sons of anarchy and instantly fell in love with it amazingly powerful lyrics that hit and are heard
i love this song cant stop listening
Great Song, Jax was changed forever after the death of Opie!
What a beautifull song.. One of my favourites from today.
RIP Opie
Sons of Anarchy is a phenomenal show. One of the things that makes that show so great and powerful is the fact that the music that they pick is always spot on. The music is great by itself, but connected to the powerfulness of the scene they combine them with, it touches you in ways not possible without that combination. Sons hit it out of the park on this one. Try listening to this in the future without thinking of Opie or Jax. It's impossible. Holden is a great songwriter...
#RipOpie
Great song- perfect for Opie's funeral. Man- We are going to miss you. You went out a warrior.
The outlaw had mercy
This is a amazing and beautiful song. My mother always have to cry when she listen to this song. We've heard Greg Holdon on Dauwpop in the Netherlands and when this song came, my mother was already crying.
I'd love to know what mics you use! :] This is a spectacular song btw!
I don't care about what mics you use✌GREAT SONG!
One of the best songs I've ever heard. I literally have: "I will not be commanded. I will not be controlled tattooed on my arm
Right SOA but yea, Right on
I wish I could give this song 100000000000000 likes. It's just super amazinggggggg....
thats such a sad song but its really good :'(
Just read "What is the What?"... then re-listened to this, was incredible before, staggeringly beautiful after...
I see later you brother
I've Heard That Song on 3Fm Serious Request beautifull song
Who else is listening to this because of opie
100%
Me 100% because of opie😢
This song is one of the greatest songs I have ever listened to!!! Can't get enough
I Totally undertand
Understand