Man, as someone who's seen the inside of a cell, this really hit home. Not gonna get into specifics and I wasn't there very long, but the hopelessness and the realization that no one gives a shit enough to write a letter, or give a call, really fucks with your head. Even my own family, while eventually they said how much they missed me, just were full of judgement and anger. Those are moments where you see who actually cares how you are doing in one of the shittiest situations possible.
Sometimes you just need to do one thing for your family to show their true colors. Never saw a cell but I told my dad about my step dad being abusive and my dad called cps. Whole family turned on me and took my step dad's side.
As a fellow depressed alcoholic struggling through life day by day, I really appreciate you. Thank you for everything that you do. This is where I black out and hopefully go to sleep
I said through out all my life: "I don't like country, and never will." Then I came across you... Rusty, you changed my perspective on music. I thank you for it. I know it doesn't sound like much... But your music really helps through life, boredom, happiness, sadness. I really love your music, love the lyrics, and the fact that your songs come from the heart and not some mistake you made in the past...
I k is the way you feel rusty cage has been a way for help through sadness or boredom basically any emotion his music is perfect for and my personal favorite is The lies of love
I write my dad weekly in jail now after I found this song. Thank you rusty, thank you for writing songs about those who can't truly express how they feel.
I can't even begin to tell you how much this song has touched me!!! I write poetry and I play the guitar a bit but I can't seem to combine the two.... you on the other hand... wow!!!
I played this on an old piano that was whey out off tune. For some reason it sounded great nonetheless. It's almost like the character of the piano added to the song.
If i close my eyes listening to this song i picture myself being a minor who ran away from his hometown to find greater things but after becoming broke down and penniless i wind up working in the tunnels for long days on end writing old friends back at that old town as its the only thing keeping me sane while i go through my routine barely scraping by but having just enough for the essential, cigarrettes, rye and steak that i have every night. Just thinking out loud
Fprgot to add, i also got into a stupid bar fight with the man whp stole my girl and he had a brother on the force who planted a murder weapon on me so ive been sentenced to life in jail, as the days blend together the only thing i can look forward to is those letters
Had this song stuck in my head the last time I was stuck in the hospital. So beyond beautiful how you have articulated the depth to being abandoned in an institution. Can't listen without crying. I hope you know you aren't forgotten Rusty. Your music and your spirit, I can only imagine how much it has helped so many people. I know how much it's helped me
Holy shit, I’ve never heard a song that so brilliantly describes the pain of social isolation. Thank you so much man for giving me something I can relate to. Sent me to tears.
As a person who has had an inner battle with themselves trying to figure out if I should reach out to old friends, do it. Especially during this pandemic. If they're your friends, your true friends, they'll work things out with you. Because they love you.
i've cried to this song many times. it is very dear to me; i just wanted to leave this comment to tell you how much i appreciate this song and your newer guillotine videos aswell.
do you genuinely wish for a loving embrace? If yes, I love hugs, I'd happily give you one if I ever met you. I'm guessing that if no, the reason why you wrote it is probably just for the purpose of this song. Still, I love hugs, I'll wait patiently
I love your real music, & every thing that you do... it’s kinda weird but i don’t know why your music helps my depression, I feel that you singing about sadness makes me happy and I think about all the others who you help with your music, it kinda makes you & your subscribers are the closest thing to family of which some of us just don’t have... I wish I could play instruments & write songs such like you and in that rhythmic BobDylan-like yet rock style... ...Anyways You keep doing what your doing, and we all need some form of loving embrace...
First heard this song when I was just a boy at 13, now I'm 18 closer to 19 and after seeing some of what life has to offer, loss, guilt, regret, joy. This song hit so much different. Thanks for helping man, it's good to hear music to relate to :,,)
This song brought back so many deployment feelings. Thanks @Rustycage for giving me a reminder of the best and worst time of my life. It's bittersweet but I appreciate it.
Attorney: Yeah, you got a good case. This will be easy! Me: I write my mother a letter and hope she sends me her grace. -later- Attorney: You couldn't pull bail and we lost in the case. Oh and you got a year plus sentence.
3 years ain't nothin . But ,it is a lonely ,lost kinda place . Nothing is worse than being secluded and , alone . . I'll never forget that place . 19 ,never in trouble with the law ... Then , u wake up , in a cell. Finding out your going away for attempted murder . 7 years . I keep thinking about it latley , and the strange thing is .... Sometimes, I wish that I could go back .and just lose contact with everyone ... And ,start fresh after . If it wasn't for my kids , I'd be gone .
Another amazing song rusty. Glad you decided this song was worthy to be made into a video. I read the description saying you wrote it last year. So you are back to composing music but, not lyrics. I'll take what I get. Yet again, great song.
So glad to hear man. I can promise you one thing. I will be buying your albums at two times their asking price just like I did last time I bought blues, gospels, and what have you's and heretics. Fuckin aye this makes me excited. You need to make a poster of your symbol and offer it on band camp. I know postage can be difficult for round items but, I would love one(signed even better).
i love this song so much. His style is so unique. The way he handled both instrument is phenomenal and his voice is freaking amazing. Well done Rusty you made a beautiful piece of art
This song really helps me. I'm astranged from my dad's side of the family because they didn't want my mom to have me. He's like the modern Bob Dylan, but a Bob Dylan that actually makes sense. He's a mix of a lot of different people. Probably Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Billy Joel and a few others.
Hi Rusty! i love this song, i'm wondering if you have release any chords/tabs for it? i would love to learn to play this awesome song //Swedish fan i relate to this song, i haven't been to jail or anything but i'm suffering from severe PTSD, depression and social anxiety - due to my childhood being very rough as in beatings and mental abuse at home and in school for pretty much my whole life. I managed to "escape" home by joining the youth military, and my parents kicking me out on the street at 18. since i turned 22 i've been learning to play the guitar, and now that im almost 30 and still am locked up in my apartment cuz i cant go outside and not be in fear and have panic attacks and such i sit home playing my guitar to keep myself sane. Also you have good taste in whiskey Rusty i myself are sipping on some 12y.o Glenfiddich.
you really have what it takes. this really got to me. ive got that feeling stuck in my throat and my heart stings. this is beautiful, really. i love your music.
As someone who worries this is gonna be me after HS(not actually in prison, but using that as a metaphor for feeling locked inside of/trapped in my house & a failure), this song resonates with me. Because I know this will be me, be us all really. In this new interconnected age we all follow each other on social media, and we all have each other’s phone numbers, but how many people who you follow, or for whom you have contact info, do you actually reach out to from the past? It’s ironic isn’t it, the closer we became with technology the more separated we became as a people. Anyone who read this whole thing, thanks for sitting through my sermon/rant. I wish you all a good day, and best of luck with all your pursuits and endeavors.
This is me, except I didn't have the technology while everyone else did, so when I finally got a phone, I had a few months to add as many people as I could. Even if I can't hang out with them anymore, it's comforting knowing that they're just a call away. Plus, reaching out is pretty easy. All you need to do is make sure that they'll respond. For all you know, they could also just be waiting on someone reaching out to them.
Im not going to lie, at first I thought you just did funny/novelty songs. But I’ve just gone through a bunch of your catalogue and you’re a genuinely brilliant singer and songwriter. I love multi-instrumentalists of this style, genuinely amazing stuff man. Just bought your comic as well. Cheers bro
Most of the people in the comment sections on this channel just joke around. But I havent seen much comments talking about the hurt he has/had. You can hear it in hes voice and you can see it in the lyrics and why he plays.
Man, as someone who's seen the inside of a cell, this really hit home. Not gonna get into specifics and I wasn't there very long, but the hopelessness and the realization that no one gives a shit enough to write a letter, or give a call, really fucks with your head. Even my own family, while eventually they said how much they missed me, just were full of judgement and anger. Those are moments where you see who actually cares how you are doing in one of the shittiest situations possible.
Sometimes you just need to do one thing for your family to show their true colors. Never saw a cell but I told my dad about my step dad being abusive and my dad called cps. Whole family turned on me and took my step dad's side.
Well glad your out and hopefully your doing better buddy
On the bright side, you realize who your true friends are. Went in with a bunch of fake friends, came out with 3 real ones.
As a fellow depressed alcoholic struggling through life day by day, I really appreciate you. Thank you for everything that you do. This is where I black out and hopefully go to sleep
Hope your doing better
This played on a video of my dad's life when we had his celebration of life. It fit him so perfectly. He struggled as well. 🖤
sweet dreams buddy
Hope you’re alright man
@@toolazytothinkofaname6680 almost a year sober, regularly exercising, and doing pretty damn well. Getting better is possible ❤
I said through out all my life: "I don't like country, and never will." Then I came across you... Rusty, you changed my perspective on music. I thank you for it. I know it doesn't sound like much... But your music really helps through life, boredom, happiness, sadness. I really love your music, love the lyrics, and the fact that your songs come from the heart and not some mistake you made in the past...
Not to be a party pooper, but this genre of music counts as folk, not country...
Same
I k is the way you feel rusty cage has been a way for help through sadness or boredom basically any emotion his music is perfect for and my personal favorite is The lies of love
Arnold Daniel yeah it's either folk or blues
Rip Christmas
he needs to write more songs like this
I write my dad weekly in jail now after I found this song. Thank you rusty, thank you for writing songs about those who can't truly express how they feel.
That's nice
did he ever got out?
@@kiarashforooharpak3332 not yet... still talk to him and write him
I can't even begin to tell you how much this song has touched me!!! I write poetry and I play the guitar a bit but I can't seem to combine the two.... you on the other hand... wow!!!
Christin Kolbeck I would like to see you try it and im a guitar player too but I think you may have potential
lewis smith how do u know?? Lmao her profile pic? Because it's certainly not from her content, of which she has none.
Hi Christin Kolbeck look at Slack Alice Wright me a letter you might like this as well.
Liam
Love the song whilst listing to it I’ve been looking for my previous car that went for scrap want to kill em
Sing from the heart.
people like you need to be famous :')
Nah, I wanna keep him here. And not share him or his edge with no one else.
MrForhelved you sounded like you just kidnapped him and kept him in your basement
Having over a million UA-cam subs is fame these days
@@lonelyvariety eh
@@smilebloxyt2723 He'd probably enjoy that
I played this on an old piano that was whey out off tune. For some reason it sounded great nonetheless. It's almost like the character of the piano added to the song.
PLEASE UPLOAD IT I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR IT
Sorry but it was at my high school. Given that we aren't in person yet that seems unlikely. :(
u got the sheets?
@@maximilianfajardo4065 seconded, I would love to play this.
If i close my eyes listening to this song i picture myself being a minor who ran away from his hometown to find greater things but after becoming broke down and penniless i wind up working in the tunnels for long days on end writing old friends back at that old town as its the only thing keeping me sane while i go through my routine barely scraping by but having just enough for the essential, cigarrettes, rye and steak that i have every night. Just thinking out loud
Fprgot to add, i also got into a stupid bar fight with the man whp stole my girl and he had a brother on the force who planted a murder weapon on me so ive been sentenced to life in jail, as the days blend together the only thing i can look forward to is those letters
djcreeps121 seriously you should like make that into a story of a song or something if you do send me it if you can
Bad day?
djcreeps121 your thinking abput this WAY differently them me XD
This is exactly how music is supposed to make you think
Martin: here have some whiskey friend.
Rusty: Thanks I need that more than anything right now, have a masterpiece.
Had this song stuck in my head the last time I was stuck in the hospital. So beyond beautiful how you have articulated the depth to being abandoned in an institution. Can't listen without crying. I hope you know you aren't forgotten Rusty. Your music and your spirit, I can only imagine how much it has helped so many people. I know how much it's helped me
Nice
You probably won't read this, but I just wanted that your sound means alot to me, thankyou :)
Damn nice to know people still listen to this for appreciation and good tunes
27 people realized this wasnt a knife game song
26*
Write me a knife song - Letter edition
its still 27, thankfully
Lmao made my day
Now is 28
Thanks!
This is the first song in my whole live that makes my cry... I love it!
Same here, for all the years of my life I never cried to a song, this changed that.
lowkey a song about his friend who sent him alcohol lol
He doesn't get enough credit for his genius🖤
Holy shit, I’ve never heard a song that so brilliantly describes the pain of social isolation. Thank you so much man for giving me something I can relate to. Sent me to tears.
Rusty is really good at getting into the heads of the characters he sings about.
As a person who has had an inner battle with themselves trying to figure out if I should reach out to old friends, do it. Especially during this pandemic. If they're your friends, your true friends, they'll work things out with you. Because they love you.
Guy sends him whisky
MAKES A SONG LIKE A LEGAND
Whisky saves everything...
5 years later and still a legend
Prequel to the Noose Song.
Makes sense, I guess.
Epstein lol
Ruined it
@@Mingo.Sunshine how?
Sequeal to When I'm Drinkin Wiskey, because it only works for so long
I got tears in my eyes because this song is so good and needs to be famous but then reality hits
i've cried to this song many times. it is very dear to me; i just wanted to leave this comment to tell you how much i appreciate this song and your newer guillotine videos aswell.
SAME, I play some music to fall asleep, and I cried every time it came up, so I removed it from the sleep Playlist, haha
As someone who has lived through this i can honestly say you capture that feeling of desperation loneliness and hope perfectly cheers rusty 🍻
These stories in these songs always make me wanna cry
woah. this is really something. you’re underappreciated man
do you genuinely wish for a loving embrace? If yes, I love hugs, I'd happily give you one if I ever met you. I'm guessing that if no, the reason why you wrote it is probably just for the purpose of this song. Still, I love hugs, I'll wait patiently
Nope
No one wants your hugs my man.
I am also in need of hugs
Hopefully someday that happens, I'm sure he would appreciate it :)
i would love a hug! i may not know you and this comment is old, but i could really use one.
This song needs more attention
I love your real music, & every thing that you do... it’s kinda weird but i don’t know why your music helps my depression, I feel that you singing about sadness makes me happy and I think about all the others who you help with your music, it kinda makes you & your subscribers are the closest thing to family of which some of us just don’t have... I wish I could play instruments & write songs such like you and in that rhythmic BobDylan-like yet rock style...
...Anyways You keep doing what your doing, and we all need some form of loving embrace...
I feel kind of the same, I don't get happy I just feel like someone is sharing my bad feelings and thoughts with me.
my guess is that having a moment where you see someone you idolize as human too and that it's a moment to reflect on bad thoughts in a healthier way
First heard this song when I was just a boy at 13, now I'm 18 closer to 19 and after seeing some of what life has to offer, loss, guilt, regret, joy. This song hit so much different. Thanks for helping man, it's good to hear music to relate to :,,)
This song brought back so many deployment feelings. Thanks @Rustycage for giving me a reminder of the best and worst time of my life. It's bittersweet but I appreciate it.
Attorney: Yeah, you got a good case. This will be easy!
Me: I write my mother a letter and hope she sends me her grace.
-later-
Attorney: You couldn't pull bail and we lost in the case. Oh and you got a year plus sentence.
Expectations vs Reality.
Prisoners can spend years in prison before the case starts
69th like
Status Browser I’m guessing we’re not talking about the U.S. court system?
3 years ain't nothin . But ,it is a lonely ,lost kinda place . Nothing is worse than being secluded and , alone . . I'll never forget that place . 19 ,never in trouble with the law ... Then , u wake up , in a cell. Finding out your going away for attempted murder . 7 years . I keep thinking about it latley , and the strange thing is .... Sometimes, I wish that I could go back .and just lose contact with everyone ... And ,start fresh after . If it wasn't for my kids , I'd be gone .
As soon as Rusty started playing the Harmonica I was hypnotized.
Another amazing song rusty. Glad you decided this song was worthy to be made into a video. I read the description saying you wrote it last year. So you are back to composing music but, not lyrics. I'll take what I get. Yet again, great song.
***** do you do your own mix/mastering? (youve probably answered this before, if so then sorry)
So glad to hear man. I can promise you one thing. I will be buying your albums at two times their asking price just like I did last time I bought blues, gospels, and what have you's and heretics. Fuckin aye this makes me excited. You need to make a poster of your symbol and offer it on band camp. I know postage can be difficult for round items but, I would love one(signed even better).
this song in particular deserves more views. it is one of my favorites
Me and my father love this album and we listen too it all the time and he love this song.
You make me feel deep emotions for things I have never experienced.
i love this song so much. His style is so unique. The way he handled both instrument is phenomenal and his voice is freaking amazing. Well done Rusty you made a beautiful piece of art
gotta be the best jameson whiskey ad I've ever seen
It's honestly just sad that this song isn't that viewed.
You postet this on my birthday... everytime I listen this song I have a tear in my eye and a smile on my face !
I love this song so much :)
happy late birthday! hope you had a good one this year!
@@alison_gvf Thanks buddy :D, made my day
InextRehmo Of course! I hope that you have a amazing one next year too!
Your zodiac sign is Aquarius
I love how this song, along with all your music comes from your heart.
cheers from Germany buddy!
nice song :)
Cheers from America, glad to see people all over can band together to appreciate rusty
Cheers from the U.K., you two
cheers from Poland
Cheers from Greece.
Cheers from the air
Finally some more harmonica from you, Rusty!
Great song by the way, keep this kind of stuff up :D
why does this video have any dlikes at all? this is amazing
It's because all the edgy pre-teens disliked it because it's not not knife song
7 top fans
ayyitsariel i have seen you comments on so many vids
Because 11 people as of now are true fans
Butt hurt 8 year olds disliking because it's not the knife game
One day, you are going to get signed, millions of viewers, tour, the whole thing, because you are genuine/have amazing musical talent. Just awesome.
He'd hate all that corporate shit
@@CarlsCozyCorner How would you know?
@Mr. Cringe they just have a feeling he would hate it
I came here for noose videos and now my music playlist is full of Rusty Cage
All your music is everything I've been looking for dude, this is kind of sounds I know and love. Old school but truly unique. Props from Canada
Beautiful song
Rusty is the definition of a cool dad
Yes
This song really helps me. I'm astranged from my dad's side of the family because they didn't want my mom to have me. He's like the modern Bob Dylan, but a Bob Dylan that actually makes sense. He's a mix of a lot of different people. Probably Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Billy Joel and a few others.
I feel like this guy needs more recognition
Hi Rusty! i love this song, i'm wondering if you have release any chords/tabs for it? i would love to learn to play this awesome song //Swedish fan
i relate to this song, i haven't been to jail or anything but i'm suffering from severe PTSD, depression and social anxiety - due to my childhood being very rough as in beatings and mental abuse at home and in school for pretty much my whole life. I managed to "escape" home by joining the youth military, and my parents kicking me out on the street at 18. since i turned 22 i've been learning to play the guitar, and now that im almost 30 and still am locked up in my apartment cuz i cant go outside and not be in fear and have panic attacks and such i sit home playing my guitar to keep myself sane.
Also you have good taste in whiskey Rusty i myself are sipping on some 12y.o Glenfiddich.
i believe that ultimate guitar may have this songs chords, ive never looked but maybe they are on his website.
How is he not bigger. WTF. I hate our society.
Yep I’ve 9 long years
you really have what it takes. this really got to me. ive got that feeling stuck in my throat and my heart stings. this is beautiful, really. i love your music.
The last verse made cry since it's one of the saddest things to happen to anyone.
As someone who worries this is gonna be me after HS(not actually in prison, but using that as a metaphor for feeling locked inside of/trapped in my house & a failure), this song resonates with me. Because I know this will be me, be us all really. In this new interconnected age we all follow each other on social media, and we all have each other’s phone numbers, but how many people who you follow, or for whom you have contact info, do you actually reach out to from the past? It’s ironic isn’t it, the closer we became with technology the more separated we became as a people. Anyone who read this whole thing, thanks for sitting through my sermon/rant. I wish you all a good day, and best of luck with all your pursuits and endeavors.
This is me, except I didn't have the technology while everyone else did, so when I finally got a phone, I had a few months to add as many people as I could. Even if I can't hang out with them anymore, it's comforting knowing that they're just a call away. Plus, reaching out is pretty easy. All you need to do is make sure that they'll respond. For all you know, they could also just be waiting on someone reaching out to them.
This is actually great, one of my favorites
you made a grown man cry,i hope you're proud son..
This is a great song
Im not going to lie, at first I thought you just did funny/novelty songs. But I’ve just gone through a bunch of your catalogue and you’re a genuinely brilliant singer and songwriter. I love multi-instrumentalists of this style, genuinely amazing stuff man. Just bought your comic as well.
Cheers bro
Masterpiece of a song, well done.
wow, reminds me of neil young,
i loved listening to neil young on my moms old music player.
this is a very nostalgic and great song
Such a sad song but i still like it. has a lot of emotion in the lyrics.
Another Rusty original, good job! You songs are very haunting.
very emotional
I love this song so much.
How am I just finding this now lol... Absolutely love this.
i love all of your songs
Have followed you since ... I don't know when! You're amazing man! A mix of Dylan, Tom Waits and the Boss!
Rusty this is a great addion to the other songs u got. Keep making great songs
Honestly...you have very distinct heart touching voice, brother. I enjoyed the cover thoroughly..Just keep singing Ur heart out ✌️
Just beautiful. I'm honestly speechless.
this made me cry it's so good
Thank you Rusty
Beautifully done Cage
So underappreciated
The pick looks like its gonna drop 24/7
it's interesting to hear subtle differences from this and the album version, like you and the gang changed on the album to you and the boys
rn I am really sad and frustrated at life and your songs have been such a help
Made me cry but it was beautiful
Most of the people in the comment sections on this channel just joke around. But I havent seen much comments talking about the hurt he has/had. You can hear it in hes voice and you can see it in the lyrics and why he plays.
You came back with a bang Ben :) powerful song, had me shedding a tear or 2. I can safely say it's 1 of my new favorites from you
Ahhh real shit. Good job man, you deserve more attention for your music.
This song make me cry with out fail each time I listen to it with out fail
This Song Makes Me So Emotional
I don't usually comment on videos, but I felt I had to because this song really spoke to me. Great job man
Love this song, dude! Great work on this one.
What a beatiful song :)
LOVE IT
its been 8 years an i still cry to this song due my father figgure dieing in jail .... really hits hard
No, I'm not crying, you're crying!
This is such a nostalgic song I love it
Really good song
Ive bought both albums, i really cant wait for the next one Rusty! u deserve more fans!
Im a new fan
This makes me cry everytime I listen to it
Very, very good. Very soulful.
Perfect as always Rusty.