Something More Than Free - Lyric Video

[@scarfacewannabe101]

July 5th I will be 5 years sober from alcohol was inspired alot by this man.... funny thing is I'm a Truck Loader for Tyson Foods and this song means so much to me.

[@jordanbaker6133]

Congratulations on being sober. I deliver and unload trucks for McLane. Waking up sore and too late for church brought me back to this song

[@johnathangreene1947]

Congratulations!

[@maelol3400]

My father loved this song. He thought this song related to him because he usually lived alone, and he was a construction worker. He was very careful and enjoyed it. About two months ago, his harness fell and he hit his head. Now, this song is one of the only things I have to remember him. The worst part is, I'm 12 years old and I lost the best dad I could ever ask for..
edit : Thank you all for being so supportive ❤️ it’s still hard sometimes, but we all get through it.

[@ianginger6580]

Cal Msp sorry for your loss. Keep your head up and always remember that your dad is never gone as long as he lives in your heart.

[@skylersadventures]

I’m so sorry.. I’ll pray for you tonight. I know it is a year later, but I know you still need prayer.

[@maelol3400]

Skyler And Amy’s Adventures Thank you. I’ve avoided thinking of him, so getting the notification meant a lot, so I can feel what I haven’t felt. 14 now, things are slowly getting better...

[@kimbermorgan1971]

I was 43 when I lost my Daddy, 6 years ago. It's never easy but I'm thankful I had him for so long. Praying you find peace and keep him and his voice alive in your heart. Keep choosing to listen to great music, it will help heal your heart. ❤✌

[@maelol3400]

Kim Morgan lots of love 💕

[@downtownmb26]

Jason will be remembered as a legend. What an amazing songwriter. Only the talented few can paint a picture like he can.

[@TheJesnap]

Michael Brown I think it is written from a conservative, working-class voice, but that’s characteristic of his background from what I’ve read about him. I do think there is an element of spirituality in his work even if it isn’t fundamentally Christian.

[@samhelvig2707]

Michael Brown absolutely

[@philipmazonson4694]

no doubt !

[@jonathanlovelace8833]

Some of the best lyrics in the last 10 years

[@abrahamturany9962]

He's expressed exactly how I've felt all my life here in this song! Jason Isbell is an incredible songwriter!

[@Pragma020]

I never really found anything remotely country I liked before, till now. this is folk music they say. I will look for more of this genre.

[@dannymacphee4444]

It's considered Americana music...it's like a cross between country and folky sort of. I see Americana music like more of a philosopher/existentialism kind of music. It's not your regular country cliche format songs. Same as such writers like Dylan, Prine, Clark, Van Zandt etc...There's something in their songs the soul can feel that the mind can't quite explain fully, if that makes any sense. That's my take on it anyway. :)

[@typacsk]

It's also called "alternative country" -- the Turnpike Troubadours are another really good band in that genre (look up "7&7" and "The Bird Hunters")

[@chadwhedbee5581]

Yea they call it Americana. Check out Whiskey Myers, not sure if he "technically" is in that genre, but his music is real like Jason Isbell... especially his Firewater album

[@jeffthomas4162]

Zach bryan Chris knight John prine Tyler Childress turnpike troubadour uncle luscious

[@johncraft6603]

Hard core dedicated old school rocker here but man his music reaches into me. That is what happens the music is real and sincere.

[@wosop6667]

“Rocker” lol

[@popoff7808]

See Toby, this is home you write a country song that is an homage to The American Spirit and the working man.

[@INFINITYSWAGGER1]

Amen!

[@gabemclaughlin4171]

Absolutely sir! I don't relate to Toby, but Jason speaks to the man like me that embraces that hard work is what it means to be a man! Hell I get excited about grabbing that rock bar. Stay safe brother

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[@Finsami71]

I thank God for the work. Greetings from Finland.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Grew up in the midwest but left there at 18. I didnt want my life to be spent working in a factory/construction doing mind numbing wk til 65. I went back each year to visit family. This song/video remind me how most people there live. Get 1 job and stick w it until they retire less they get sick and die 1st. They are glad to be employed. Im glad I left

[@deboraduke]

Unfortunately, you will die anyway no matter what work you do. You may not always get sick before you die but that is what dying is basically.
Nothing like a hard day's work no matter what you do. Thank God for all work, that is the way I see it!

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@deboraduke not afraid dying. Was afraid to live my entire life in the midwest. Glad I moved to Ca at 18

[@andywren6161]

Superb. Brings to mind "Late for the Sky" era Jackson Browne, yet complete unto itself.

[@lawrencebowen2804]

Funny you mention late for the sky. I’ve worn that song out for the past month

[@tomlettman]

Jason Isbell is a master storyteller with a compelling voice.

[@caseyyarbrough1942]

I could listen to this all day..everyday

[@averyhoddy8344]

Still listening? Haha

[@thegrey9581]

It's great how he can write a song that I'm sure was written about his own life and make it appeal to others so well.

[@a.kaplya]

Thank You, Jason. You make us belive there are Men over Atlantic.

[@LittleHughie]

to trust the part you are assigned and play it fully and to our best is of infinite value.....

[@sandrawatts2388]

In my minds eye I saw my husband's face superimposed on the background of this. You could have been singing about him. Love your music, your musicians and your heart! Waiting very impatiently for the 17th!

[@montysano]

Lovely music, elegant use of language, and storytelling that is beyond vivid.

[@marcosvanoliver640]

Jason..Aqui no Brasil ouvimos suas lindas canções através da B 89 FM- Kansas. Parabéns pela excelente carreira Artistica..Abraço a Família Jason Isbell e Banda.

[@terryoby3520]

Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Jason Isbell...May the circle be unbroken.

[@JoeDoakes1015]

Terry Toad Add Dave Alvin, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey to that list

[@sethlael]

JoeDoakes1015 Greg Brown, John Hartford?

[@cide9763]

+Terry Toad Hunter / Garcia

[@tracyq.loxley8714]

Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger

[@jerryshaffer7978]

Todd snider

[@JammanTV]

Love how these two last videos compliment the songs. Really well done.

[@sendezill4047]

*BUT I THANK GOD FOR THE WORK* ain't that the way, ahh yes!
PS: Good song, don't give up trying, this the type of music that brights up my days.

[@joeynickles7962]

Wow. A genuine working class anthem in the 21st century not written by someone named Springsteen. A rare thing indeed.
Now, a certain type of political dogmatist will be quick to point out all the "errors" Isbell makes here, and while there might be something to that, at the end of the day, what I can't deny, is that, well, these are my people. My family, my friends, my neighbors.
Sincere in the best sense.

[@ajmarketer]

or Mellencamp :)

[@TessaCoker]

Can't wait for live show in Reno on August 9th!!

[@georgeeckenroth5315]

Jason always has the words to describe what's going on in my head.

[@All_A_Guy_Needs]

The very first song my son ever heard

[@FernandoCruz-rv2cy]

Música perfeita. Não canso de voltar para escutar. Por favor, venha ao Brasil. Abraços!

[@FloydFTM]

An amazing talent!!!!

[@MrMaryellend]

This video is perfect. Well done!

[@melwingeorgemathew347]

John Mayer brought me here ! ❤

[@kaskennedy67]

Awesome Song, Awesome Video!

[@treygreger7362]

this song hits me where it hurts

[@leannaestep3066]

Beyond beautiful.

[@colinmasterson1604]

Beautiful.

[@tuneweaver2]

Good song, strong performance.

[@jmvmike]

Thank you.

[@M.Godfrey]

This is my drive home from work song, amazing. If you are a hard WORKER you can relate to this, no sit behind a desk.

[@shaunkerr8721]

ppl really miss the point of this song. Don't wait to get your reward until after death, don't work yourself to death, don't be the poor man up for sale "the nail". Work but not so much you're too tired to even worship your god. Working for something more than free alone is a curse.

[@We_are_the_light]

Such a killer writer

[@gpear123]

Beautiful song

[@Omahamaho]

this reminds me of The Pretender

[@Yallboots]

Oh shit it sounds exactly like it.

[@JohnSmith-qs5fg]

Work smarter, not harder. 05/26/22
" So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains, and we never even know we have the key".

[@amoramanzano]

59 people have never build up something beautiful with all their friends

[@JohnWLBerry]

Good stuff Jason. Good stuff. Thanks!

[@FallNorth]

I LOVE the extra orchestrations in this, the fiddle, the introduction of electic etc, it just adds layers, well. But it's totally not overproduced. Recently I was listening to the original version of Chaos and Clothes after also hearing the live versions that I'm more familiar with and .. it's a bit dull? I do wonder (I'm a bit poirot) if he was slightly Ben Howarding that in the studio version. The talking desk version however of that is just brilliant.
There is overproduced and overproduced. THIS is certainly NOT overproduced, or overfilled with instruments etc. (I.e. it's good americana early Def Leppard not crap more recent americana Def Leppard :)).

[@firuzetemad-moghadam9768]

Where is the original music video?

[@williamwood4439]

Wonderful lyrics as usual bud. Most folks won't get it. Gray hair don't come free. Thx.

[@70jwm]

why would anyone give this a thumbs downThey must be Kenny Chesney fans or puke bryan

[@jordangiesemann1033]

great vid

[@havespacesuitwilltravel9607]

Where did you film this?

[@galenstrickland8451]

Is it the 17th yet?

[@Propermusic]

You can order the CD & LP now from Propermusic.com here: www.propermusic.com/artist/Jason-Isbell-46244

[@mikeallen3666]

Aaron Copeland...... Meet Jason Isbell

[@destreyfaulkner305]

Who wrote this song?

[@rjchandler6477]

I thank God for the word, correct? Every thing I go to to find lyrics says work.

[@ts-wo6pp]

it's "work". it's about working, not religion really.

[@rjchandler6477]

@@ts-wo6pp Sunday morning I'm to tired to go to church, but I thank God for the word.

[@ts-wo6pp]

@@rjchandler6477 idk what to say man, you're just wrong. he says "work". you can look up his interview on the GQ UA-cam channel about writing the song (search Something more than free jason isbell GQ), if you don't trust me or your own ears.

[@destreyfaulkner305]

David A Coe would've had to include this one.

[@tanquerayandchronic5308]

Ole DAC took a dark turn, and got mean… it’s too bad.

[@jerryshaffer7978]

Someone deserves a parade or a statue or something for this

[@ericwillettii8899]

What happened to the music video? It featured a guy mowing the grass and helping a Preacher, then the preacher came and gelped him back with painting a his house, with his pregnant wife..

[@jamesnoland3293]

What happened to the earlier video with the guy working his ass off ?

[@MafiaMario444]

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2:22 ❤️ u 2️⃣🥂🙌

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[@loranlefert7811]

you put music to "so god made a farmer"

[@ZachByrd]

I feel like Jason is writing this song from the perspective of a blue collar type and I feel he does a good job at it as always. However, I don't quite know what to make of the Biblical standpoint considering it seems to stray a bit from his other songs. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with this if he is indeed simply writing from a right wing Christian perspective, but something about these lyrics worry me a bit. I hope he isn't trying to appeal to a larger crowd. I've been drinking so any feedback from fans old enough to know Decoration Day would be much appreciated.

[@neil3467]

Zach Byrd Jason's grandfather was a Pentacostal minister and his early life was largely informed by strict Christian upbringing. It doesn't surprise that characters in his songs would reflect this part of his life and of southern life, in general.

[@ZachByrd]

Thanks for the polite response. Based upon his songs throughout the years I imagined he had a religious upbringing. And that's what I always love(d?) about his songwriting. The way he could write about his religious roots or religious topics without the song "feeling" like a religious song. This song "feels" religious, and like I said, that is completely fine. I don't care what he writes as long as it feels genuine and not adjusted in some way to appeal to a larger audience.
With all that said, it is nice to see an artist like Isbell, finally reach the people he is currently reaching without selling out... so far.
But this does have me a little worried.

[@neil3467]

Yes, hoping Bud Light isn't referenced on his next album. Then I'd be worried.

[@letstalktruecrime01]

Zach Byrd to me, it doesnt necessarily mean the father and the son in the biblical stand point. but maybe he is speaking about a time when he will have time for his family. From the vision of the subject. a man who obviously works alot. maybe he is speaking of a time when he will have time to just realx. with his father or his son. as the wife of an underground coal miner, who works 6 days a week, i understand that there is very little time to spend just sitting back in the chair and spend time with loved ones. that is how i choose to hear those lyrics.

[@michaelshell3541]

+Zach Byrd that's your hang up not Jason's. The first song he ever played for Patterson Hood was TVA which has god all over it. I don't think Jason is religious but he is definitely from that background unlike Cooley and Hood and when writing from the viewpoint of a character can give that character a view he doesn't necessarily have. Isbell said as much in the WTF interview when he talked about how as a kid he loved song writing when john prine sang "angel from Montgomery" and he realized the voice in the song didn't have to be his

[@sethphillips46735]

So he's alone - no one else to feed or care for - working so much - even Saturday - six days a week, overtime obviously - he should be rolling in money - why is he killing himself?

[@codylawson9233]

Because its not always about the money.