I was young, no money, in debt, sleeping on a friends living room floor, no prospects, lost… and I happened to see Sam Roberts band live in a small venue in the UK. It was 2004, I was in my 20s. The lyrics of this tune spoke to me at a time I really needed it. I became obsessed with the album. These lyrics helped me reflect and ultimately I turned everything around. The rest is history. 🙏🏻👌🏻😎
I’m so happy you found your way again. Life is a struggle for so many of us. I hope you’re well and happy and hope it’s been a blessed year for you. May it continue always. Much love from Canada my friend. 🇨🇦 ❤ 🇬🇧
Can't believe how underrated this band is. We We're Born in a Flame is one of the best rock albums from the 2000's. God, time goes by too fast man but it's true, "been dying since the day I was born cause there ain't no road that ain't a hard road to travel on" Greetings from Florida!
Finally a 21st century band that the singer has a good voice, most of the music nowadays you cannot tell gender they all sound like whining whimps. This is a wonderful find . I'll be following this band ,great music ,thank you lads
Most Canadian Musicians are overly Underrated because being a Canuck is not USA #1, Truthful Music from Canucks are experiences way more often than Not.!!!
@@jeffreybarkin3177 He seems way ahead of his time. Dying since the day I was born seems like a very deep understanding of the nature of life. Have you ever left a life behind?
There is something so comforting and homey feeling about the Sam Roberts Band music. When people ask me my favourite music, my answer always includes Sam Roberts. The music is so quintessentially Canadian. "Soft brown hair as long as a Canadian Highway." I just go to such a better place when I listen to Sam Roberts and I sing along. Sam looks like someone you know, and the music is world class. I share sentiments with the lyrics and love the live performances. I am such a fan. Please come to Victoria, BC or Vancouver soon, (Hell, I will come to Sask to see you, that would be the most Canadian concert ever hahaha I just don't have leave and cant go far from base until 10 January 25) Love you guys so much, Thank-you for making music that has been a part of my soul since I heard you for the first time 2003?
This line spoke to me today. weird timing listening to this song specifically after something happened yesterday that directly relates to taking back what was yours.
Anyways, one of my most fave songs ever. Sam Roberts is one of the few real Canadian musicians to get supported as a result of the programs promoting music from the country. I rarely say this but this has got to be one of my most favourite songs.
Feel Feel it grow In your mind In your mind Life Is how you live it Through time Through time And there's no desert sun That is hot enough To feed your fire We shipwreck like fools Only to become The ocean's choir And the sun dies until it's reborn And there's no road That ain't a hard road To travel on Got lost on my way But you Found the road again Stay true to your friends Cause they'll save you In the end There must be something in the air, in the air Some kind of answer to my prayers, to my prayers Some kind of answer to my prayers Been dying since the day I was born Cause there's no road That ain't a hard road To travel on I have a vision in my mind Of a life that I've left behind Yeah, can't you see that Lost souls Can't swim You know you'll sink But you still jump in And it's alright To get caught Stealing back What you've lost Yeah, don't you know that Lost souls Can't swim You beat them back Or they'll drag you in And I can't say That I am sorry For all my medicines And you try to find a love That'll see you through your darkest days And her soft brown hair Is as long as a Canadian highway And the sun dies until it's reborn But there's no road That ain't a hard road To travel on Been dying since the day I was born Cause there's no road That ain't a hard road To travel on There must be something in the air, in the air
I m french canadian and I love canadian artists,...so many great voices in all styles. Im sick to see talented and original artist like Sam Robert Not shining in Québec cause he s not french and its unfair. No rock french canadian band are close to give me the trill i got with canadian rock... my old aunt enjoy quebecers rock music and its sick
Feel, feel it grow In your mind In your mind Life Is how you live it Through time Through time And there's no desert sun That is hot enough To feed your fire We shipwreck like fools Only to become The ocean's choir And the sun dies until it's reborn But there's no road That ain't a hard road To travel on Got lost on my way But you Found the road again Stay true to your friends Cause they'll save you In the end There must be something in the air, in the air Some kind of answer to my prayers, to my prayers Some kind of answer to my prayers Been dying since the day I was born Cause there's no road That ain't a hard road To travel on I have a vision in my mind Of a life that I've left behind Yeah, can't you see that Lost souls Can't swim You know you'll sink But you still jump in And it's alright To get caught Stealing back What you've lost Yeah, don't you know that Lost souls Can't swim You beat them back Or they'll drag you in And I can't say That I am sorry For all my medicines And you try to find a love That'll see you through your darkest days And her soft brown hair Is as long as a Canadian highway And the sun dies until it's reborn But there's no road That ain't a hard road To travel on Been dying since the day I was born Cause there's no road That ain't a hard road To travel on There must be something in the air, in the air
I completely forgot how much I loved Sam Roberts until my local classic radio station played this song. right when I was leaving the house. I looked it up on their website.
Thanks Sam! Your music and lyrics have saved my ass more more than once. Just saw you guys in St.John, Canada last summer and you were amazing and I cried. Thank you.
I was introduced to this song in the movie "One Week", and I fell in love with it. "But there's no road that ain't a hard road to travel on..." Beautiful. I'm indebted to my Canadian friend for suggesting "One Week" as a movie I should see..introduced me to Sam and Joel Plaskett.
I normally can't stand the whole folk-rock/blues rock "experience". I'm not a huge fan of country music and these types of songs remind me a little too much of it. That being said, this song seriously grew on me. Sam Roberts has done the unthinkable and made me enjoy it. Kudos Sam, kudos.
A very very good video and a beautifly written song Sam Roberts and his band are a fine example of the amazing talent pool that exists here in Canada... ROCK ON SAM !!!
I still remember when i heard Brother Down back in 2002 (or was it in 2003), i was 8 at the time, and man, that was the best song i ever heard back then. Seems like it still is haha.
Man I remember seeing this video all the time on Much More Music. Now it's just Much More reality shows I don't care about. Le sigh. Sam Roberts still rocks though. Hope he keeps on keepin' on!
Fantastic. Just rewatched ONE WEEK and this song is perfectly cast to set the scene. Not just that, this cut loves so much while cutting it's own groove. The best Velvet Underground since Doug Yule quit, and I mean that with the most sincere honesty and compliment.
I was young, no money, in debt, sleeping on a friends living room floor, no prospects, lost… and I happened to see Sam Roberts band live in a small venue in the UK. It was 2004, I was in my 20s. The lyrics of this tune spoke to me at a time I really needed it. I became obsessed with the album. These lyrics helped me reflect and ultimately I turned everything around. The rest is history.
🙏🏻👌🏻😎
That's beautiful man. Cheers! Love sam
We love them!
Way to go bro- the struggle is real and shared by all who admit it. Each day is a new challenge, a new frontier
❤❤❤❤❤
I’m so happy you found your way again. Life is a struggle for so many of us. I hope you’re well and happy and hope it’s been a blessed year for you. May it continue always. Much love from Canada my friend. 🇨🇦 ❤ 🇬🇧
Can't believe how underrated this band is. We We're Born in a Flame is one of the best rock albums from the 2000's. God, time goes by too fast man but it's true, "been dying since the day I was born cause there ain't no road that ain't a hard road to travel on"
Greetings from Florida!
Right on brother
NOT under rated, just Canadian. ❤️
MUCH loved!!
Love
They are something special...this damn toon I can't stop playing 😁❤️
Definitely.
Saw him and the Band last night( Aug 5 2023) in Port Colborne On.
They were OUTSTANDING ..Great outdoor Concert ..Thank You 😢for that !!
Finally a 21st century band that the singer has a good voice, most of the music nowadays you cannot tell gender they all sound like whining whimps. This is a wonderful find . I'll be following this band ,great music ,thank you lads
yea you are soooo right, Canadian music in general is grossly underrated and has been for a long long time.
Most Canadian Musicians are overly Underrated because being a Canuck is not USA #1, Truthful Music from Canucks are experiences way more often than Not.!!!
Doesn't compete with the long, leggy, writhing, heart pounding, cold sweats, carnal eye candy appeal of K-pop.
sam roberts makes feel free and very proud to be canadian!!!
Happy Canada Day!
"Been dying since the day I was born 'cause there's no road that ain't a hard road to travel on."
Awesome lyric. I love Sam Roberts.
Incredible songwriter
Facts
SAM ROBERTS' has INCREDIBLE LYRICAL STORIES that Many Identify With....
PROGRAMMERS NEED TO HEAR THEM MORE...
Love THEIR Work!
❤
Happy Canada 🇨🇦 Day!
@@jeffreybarkin3177 He seems way ahead of his time. Dying since the day I was born seems like a very deep understanding of the nature of life. Have you ever left a life behind?
One of my favorite songs of all time; definitely my favorite Canadian song. And it's just so incredibly Canadian.
Love Canadian rock.
Same here. Hi you. Greetings from Saskatchewan Canada. 🇨🇦
FAITH FAY greetings from southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦💗
No kidding....these guys rock me everyday
Hi from Calgary
Vancouver Island approves this message
"And her soft brown hair is as long as a Canadian highway"
for everyone who isn't canadian.....thats f*ckin long
Jamesmartens55 YESSSSSS
hahaha yes it truly is a looooong highway....especially on mushrooms
Oh yeah I just found out that he’s going to be the band playing on the Christmas train coming through town on the 14th of December
TCH baby 👊😎
Fact !
One of the best written songs of all time.
The guy is amazing.
Great band.
This song is a reminder that life is worth living, for me personally. It's especially motivating being a recovering addict.
me too same reason
I hear you my friend. Well said. Life has always been worth living but it's extra worth living in the presence of addiction.
He writes the best bridges to his songs - bar none.
There is something so comforting and homey feeling about the Sam Roberts Band music. When people ask me my favourite music, my answer always includes Sam Roberts. The music is so quintessentially Canadian. "Soft brown hair as long as a Canadian Highway." I just go to such a better place when I listen to Sam Roberts and I sing along. Sam looks like someone you know, and the music is world class. I share sentiments with the lyrics and love the live performances. I am such a fan. Please come to Victoria, BC or Vancouver soon, (Hell, I will come to Sask to see you, that would be the most Canadian concert ever hahaha I just don't have leave and cant go far from base until 10 January 25)
Love you guys so much,
Thank-you for making music that has been a part of my soul since I heard you for the first time 2003?
"and it's alright to get caught stealing back what you've lost"
sooo good
He is awesome
@@chaseman12 Visited Calgary long time ago bought his record, best money
spent......
This line spoke to me today. weird timing listening to this song specifically after something happened yesterday that directly relates to taking back what was yours.
Hey Kids. This is real music. True Canadian talent.
this song has been stuck in my head for WEEKS. i love this song but i'm so tired of it lol
A Canadian classic chock full of amazing lyrics
this song came on the radio the other day on my delivery route. Instantly made my day better.
"Stay true to your friends, 'cuz they'll save you in the end" One of Canada's finest lyricists.
Anyways, one of my most fave songs ever. Sam Roberts is one of the few real Canadian musicians to get supported as a result of the programs promoting music from the country. I rarely say this but this has got to be one of my most favourite songs.
Feel
Feel it grow
In your mind
In your mind
Life
Is how you live it
Through time
Through time
And there's no desert sun
That is hot enough
To feed your fire
We shipwreck like fools
Only to become
The ocean's choir
And the sun dies until it's reborn
And there's no road
That ain't a hard road
To travel on
Got lost on my way
But you
Found the road again
Stay true to your friends
Cause they'll save you
In the end
There must be something in the air, in the air
Some kind of answer to my prayers, to my prayers
Some kind of answer to my prayers
Been dying since the day I was born
Cause there's no road
That ain't a hard road
To travel on
I have a vision in my mind
Of a life that I've left behind
Yeah, can't you see that
Lost souls
Can't swim
You know you'll sink
But you still jump in
And it's alright
To get caught
Stealing back
What you've lost
Yeah, don't you know that
Lost souls
Can't swim
You beat them back
Or they'll drag you in
And I can't say
That I am sorry
For all my medicines
And you try to find a love
That'll see you through your darkest days
And her soft brown hair
Is as long as a Canadian highway
And the sun dies until it's reborn
But there's no road
That ain't a hard road
To travel on
Been dying since the day I was born
Cause there's no road
That ain't a hard road
To travel on
There must be something in the air, in the air
All my “many sins”
@@kirby-hm4mb
Agreed, but I think this is one of those cases where I like the misheard lyrics better
Whenever I heard this song, feeling sad and tears dropped from my eyes
I m french canadian and I love canadian artists,...so many great voices in all styles. Im sick to see talented and original artist like Sam Robert Not shining in Québec cause he s not french and its unfair. No rock french canadian band are close to give me the trill i got with canadian rock... my old aunt enjoy quebecers rock music and its sick
That's what Quebec is all about. French only.
I'm an Anglo but I love Jean LeLoup and les cowboy fringants haha...I love all Canadian music...
No that's not what Quebec is all about...I live in Montreal
@@thanksleft Sam Roberts is from Pointe-Claire Montreal
Cheers from Newfoundland. Absolutely legendary band
seen Sam Roberts tonight at the Amherstburg Wine Fest, he put on a great show, sounded excellent.
Happy Canada Day tomorrow!
One of my favourite songs of all time!
Takes me back to college, 2011. Getting violently stoned in my buddy's garage almost every day with the lights off listening to Sam Roberts
Nice lyrics.🎉😢🎉❤❤❤
Just discovering that band. As always .... Late to the show. That sound brings me hope in a tough time. Thanks to all and God bless
You all.
This guy is a real dude. I like his music.
An awesome, wicked, groovy tune that you can play over and over wherever you are....
Groovy? I love it!
Jazzy tune. Put it on repeat repeat. Never get tired of this song.
Rock n tune
love this song....great Canadian artist !
awesome road trip song.
Sam Roberts is a poet
Every Human Being Lives, Survives on a Hard Road This is Life,!!!
I love being Canadian. And its artists like him, Matt Mays, And Dallas Green that make me so. Such great music, this really is our heritage.
Feel, feel it grow
In your mind
In your mind
Life
Is how you live it
Through time
Through time
And there's no desert sun
That is hot enough
To feed your fire
We shipwreck like fools
Only to become
The ocean's choir
And the sun dies until it's reborn
But there's no road
That ain't a hard road
To travel on
Got lost on my way
But you
Found the road again
Stay true to your friends
Cause they'll save you
In the end
There must be something in the air, in the air
Some kind of answer to my prayers, to my prayers
Some kind of answer to my prayers
Been dying since the day I was born
Cause there's no road
That ain't a hard road
To travel on
I have a vision in my mind
Of a life that I've left behind
Yeah, can't you see that
Lost souls
Can't swim
You know you'll sink
But you still jump in
And it's alright
To get caught
Stealing back
What you've lost
Yeah, don't you know that
Lost souls
Can't swim
You beat them back
Or they'll drag you in
And I can't say
That I am sorry
For all my medicines
And you try to find a love
That'll see you through your darkest days
And her soft brown hair
Is as long as a Canadian highway
And the sun dies until it's reborn
But there's no road
That ain't a hard road
To travel on
Been dying since the day I was born
Cause there's no road
That ain't a hard road
To travel on
There must be something in the air, in the air
I completely forgot how much I loved Sam Roberts until my local classic radio station played this song. right when I was leaving the house. I looked it up on their website.
Thanks Sam! Your music and lyrics have saved my ass more more than once. Just saw you guys in St.John, Canada last summer and you were amazing and I cried. Thank you.
After all these years I still haven't gotten sick of this song.
Sam Roberts is in the top tier for Canadian musicians. He deserved a lot more credit.
probably my fav SRB song. used to jam this in my good friends little coffee shop in Elora ON
This American loves so meanyt Canadian bands and artists.
Been dying since the day I was born cause there's no hard road, that ain't a hard road, to travel on.
So simple and so true.
Great song, which secretly taps into an AC/DC groove, and then adds a layer of Canadian mellow.
My first outdoor concert ❤️❤️❤️
My alarm clock was playing this song this morning... had a great morning because of this song!
Haven't listened to some good ole Sam Roberts in a while, and this is, well, just.. glorious.
This is in my top 10 songs of all time.
I was introduced to this song in the movie "One Week", and I fell in love with it. "But there's no road that ain't a hard road to travel on..." Beautiful. I'm indebted to my Canadian friend for suggesting "One Week" as a movie I should see..introduced me to Sam and Joel Plaskett.
Stay true to your friends,cause they'll save you on the end 🤘🏿
Erie coast here. This lyric is almost too profound. Getting me through some tough times. This American appreciates our neighbors to the north.
Great band, love his music especially this song ❤️
drove the trans canada for 2 days straight heading back from Alberta, I hear yah.
dead highway
i can listen to this a million times and not get sick of it
Ottawa here love this band. Years ago they gave a free concert at the dragon boat festival at mooneys bay. Was awesome
This is the song and video that cemented you as a hippy in my mind.
Happy Birthday, Sam. 'So many great tracks. And, wonderful live.
This is such a great song. Sam Roberts is awesome
What a great song. First heard it on my drive to work and it got me. Great work and Sam Roberts is also Canadian!
"her soft brown hair is as long as a Canadian highway" Made me homesick hearing that when I was in Europe.
What a song. Great vocals. What a great intro riff. Nice second guitar work.
Saw him preform this in concert yesterday, it was frisking amazing.
I absolutely love this song , Canadian music rules
One of my most favourite songs!!
The bridge in this song is genius...best bridge I have ever heard...it is so emotional and inspired...
I normally can't stand the whole folk-rock/blues rock "experience". I'm not a huge fan of country music and these types of songs remind me a little too much of it.
That being said, this song seriously grew on me. Sam Roberts has done the unthinkable and made me enjoy it. Kudos Sam, kudos.
Danilo Jovanovic there ain't no country in this song, what are you listening to?
Sam rules
Love singing this song out loud! Sam Roberts = Canadian Legend!
Awesome song. Brings back intense grad school memories.
A very very good video and a beautifly written song Sam Roberts and his band are a fine example of the amazing talent pool that exists here in Canada... ROCK ON SAM !!!
Woo! These guy's at playing at the Russell Fair on September 6, can't wait to see them in my hometown!
One of the best songs, ever...
I still remember when i heard Brother Down back in 2002 (or was it in 2003), i was 8 at the time, and man, that was the best song i ever heard back then. Seems like it still is haha.
Listen to this at least once a day!!! 🇨🇦❤️🖖
Best Cdn.songwriter rocker ever!!!
One of the best concerts I have ever been to
I miss the early 2000s when this came out! Great song and band!
Favourite song driving from Toronto to Muskoka - play it loud and enjoy!
Thumbs up girls and boys. Sam Roberts is still on top.
I am now stealing back what I once owned,,And that is myself!!!Nice to be me again!!
from a long blonde haired Canadian girl that needed to hear this song..Thank you for keeping me on the right road!!
I feel I met you guys in Banff and Calgary,many years ago..before the music..
Just heard this morning - love it, bought it!
hard road and Hard truths both well travelled.
Love this song.
Love Canadian Rock Baby, Great Sam !
wow!! this is amazing
Man I remember seeing this video all the time on Much More Music. Now it's just Much More reality shows I don't care about. Le sigh. Sam Roberts still rocks though. Hope he keeps on keepin' on!
I love this song!!!!!!!!!
#TBT MuchMusic Countdown October 24 2003-February 13 2004
Fantastic. Just rewatched ONE WEEK and this song is perfectly cast to set the scene. Not just that, this cut loves so much while cutting it's own groove. The best Velvet Underground since Doug Yule quit, and I mean that with the most sincere honesty and compliment.
I've always loved this song, It applies to many peoples life story mine included !
This makes so much sense, kicking stones!!!!
Love these guys
Back when Sam Roberts looked like Jesus :)
imapineapple15 or Aragorn!
NitroKlips yes! Very good observation!
+imapineapple15 or Cat Stevens.
jay brew very true!
+imapineapple15 oh, you know what Jesus looks like?
I had no idea Keannu Reeves could sing. He's great!
Just a great song,,👍👍👍
had a bad day....thanks for making it better
Such a great tune.
Beautiful heartfelt musicianship/wisdom!!”
So this is what the king of Gondor has been doing after the ring was destroyed lol 😂
Awesome band by the way.
The song of my life. The road is finally getting a little easier....with a little (lot of) help from my friends. One in particular.