As a service member I had to stopping watching due to flash backs but very loving and I liked this a lot keep up the great work. My Marines never questioned if I would save their life. They always worried who would save mine.
Beautiful. I'm an old gay guy who has suffered differently; the deaths of several close friends to AIDS in NYC in the 1980s; while none were "lovers", they were all good men, brothers, and the dearest friends you could have.
This is amazing. My best friend has active duty boyfriend and hes been having a rough time. I showed this to him and he broke down. He sung this to him when he proposed. thank you dearly
Oh how this made me weep. My dad fought in WWII, was awarded the Silver Star. He survived. Can't begin to know the heartbreak of loved ones whose soldiers didn't . What a gloriously loving tribute this is. My tears continue to flow, as much from gratitude as sorrow.
3 1/2 years later this still brings a tear to my eye. Thank you Tom for a story that finally tells the truth. I lost someone very dear to me in Afghanistan and many years later I still feel his love ... like it says in the video... "Still My Lover" ..... thank you so very much Tom.... I am forever grateful for a wonderful video....
Your lyrics and vision for this emotionally charged subject could not have been better told! I am glad that you shared your thoughts and voice for this important message; Love conquers all. I am proud to be gay and out and so should everyone else, without fear of reprisal, hated or any negativity; it is only a matter of time before society catches up and loving whomever you want, doesn't have a mean or negative connotation.
Thank you for posting these videos, you have helped me to get through times when I can't be with my friends and the one who holds my heart. You are really good at what you do.
@cuddlebugbear I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm humbled that "Lover" touches you and reminds you of your own love. Hang in there and hope to see you in person soon.
We chatted for a bit on a phone social app. I am the one who suffered the stork. Today I discovered this song. You can not believe how much this has truly touched me. I cried so much. I am a disabled vet from the Gulf War era. Thank you Tom, you don't know how much this song means to me. Please keep the music coming.
Hello Tom - once upon a time in 1999 I promoted openly gay singer/songwriters - well - because I am one, and I didn't see a whole lot of support out there for us. I found you while doing a google search to see what new artists have come on the scene and I was blown away by this video. Thank you for your work, for your Soul, and for your message. I hope that you continue to make your beautiful moving music. - Shane Bruce, Los Angeles, CA
Tom, this is a such wonderful, painful and touching video about nothing more than pure love. It shouldn't matter in this world who we love as long as we have love. My heart goes out to all the gay service members who have gone through this incredible hardship alone. Thank you for this wonderful video.
Thank you so much. This will be passed on via fb. I am in tears. Thank you to all service members and to you for sharing this heartfelt story. Much love from Wisconsin.
Tom Goss you are a wonderful man for being simply you, I admire you a lot and I am very moved by your songs, because they are completely comforting and I travel a lot, they take me further. love you
It's been a year since I last watched this. Made the mistake of watching it the first time on the anniversary of losing my Army boy, and it still brings up a maelstrom of memories of Dennis. Thank you Tom.
I am so glad that I’ve met you and can share now your songs... pity that I can’t express myself in my mother tongue which could enable me to tell you how much your music inspires me! You are just GREAT Tom 💚
its memorial day, and now again I will watch, cry, reflect, and thank you again for sharing a song that should be shown on every national channel, billboard and newspaper in the freaking world. thanks again Tom. I met you through this song. Your amazing. but then i guess you already knew that. hugs
Thank you, I lost my love and soldier almost 40 years ago now. We have been there forever and hidden. This is a wonderful thing you have done. Thank you
AWESOME !! tomgossmusic Most all my male counterparts in my Family have served, I could not cause of a heart defect . Thank you for this song, it means the world to me and many others !!!! :) I'm sharing on FB ! and other PLACES !
One of the most emotional songs here on youtube today. A beautiful song, nothing can go wrong with it. My first video I cried to, hysterically. I slipped into an anxiety attack short after. It holds so much meaning.
How can anyone not like this? You made me cry again. Another wonderful video. I'm going to order your nerdy bear apron. My hubby is a wonderful cook I think it will be a great gift!
Hi, I am an Army wife not US but military is military every where. I know what you talk about here. my husband was in active duty sometime back. he is safely back. but there were so many who did not make it back. that makes my heart ache to think about all those who lost a loved one in a battle field. And to be a silent partner, I just can't imagine hoe hard that is. I just hope and pray that DADT is lifted every where and all military spouses treated equally. great job. god bless!!!
I don't know what it is about your videos or you voice or anything but I found your songs today and I am just enticed and Preacher's Son was the first song I listened to and watching this video and listening to it after that one has me in tears. Grates. Keep it up.
Welcome to a talented singer song writer. I recomend "Breath and Sound" you may need a few more hankies for it as it is tear makingly beautiful, "Illuminate the Dark" and "Bears" for your next ones to listen to/watch.
I agree. Breath and Sound and Son Of A Preacher Man are a couple more you may want to listen to. He's the only singer who I can use another vid of his to cheer myself up after watching two of his other vids/listening to two of his songs. I discovered Tom through Bears, the one that cheers me up, then went on to listen to more of his songs. He is one of those happy accident discoveries that are the best finds you have.
Every once in a while I do this to myself. I look at videos I've bookmarked and played this one. ONCE AGAIN, I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out. ONE DAY, maybe not today, tomorrow, next year or next decade, but ONE DAY, everyone WILL be seen as equal under the law.
I interviewed Tom Goss for my LGBT Radio Show (The Tenth Voice KKFI Kansas City) and this song is my ringtone for when my husband of 40 years calls me. I take time to answer the call because I absolutely love this song. Thank you Tom Goss - my dear, dear friend!!!
Tom what great song and video you put together. It's so powerful and captures it so beautifully. You are great at what you do. Continue writing these amazing songs. Al and Rich from Washington Hugs to you!
Oh my god, I'm balling like a little baby. Time to listen to Bears to get me back happy. Great voice, I'm buying you video and music. Thanks for making music, it touches my soul.
What a beautiful song ! I just can't explain what I felt while I was listening to. This song is amazing, I really wanna say thank you for having recorded it. Greetings from México !!
Spoiler alert do not read this if you have not watched the video. This song always makes me cry I go from "Oh a happy ending thank god, now pass me the hankies" to "He died, sod the hankies they're not upto the job pass me the 5 gallon homebrew buckets". I so wanted it to have a happy ending. Thankfully there is always Bears to go to after this.
Very moving Tom. I've watched this more than a dozen times and it still gets to me. Although DADT no longer exists, it's still a poignant reminder of the separation and loss too many gay service members and those that love them endure. May it one day stop.
Tom, great video! Thank you to my friend Allen329 for sharing it with me. As the wife of an Army Sgt, I know how important it is to get DADT thrown out forever. This video is powerful. May the message reach every heart out there!
Wow beautiful. I never thought that I would ever see this, a day were those who fight for our freedom can live freely themselves. Let alone a song honoring the pain left behind in the loss. Thank you for this song Tom. I'm more than sure that this bit of music you have shared with the world had helped at least one person out there barely holding on.
Powerful... I was deeply moved by the depth of the journey the lyrics and video took me. As an EMT-A who could not serve his country myself, I appreciate the message you are sending to the world. My wish as well, is that in the future, anyone who is willing and is capable will be allowed to represent and service for our country.
I absolutely love this song and many of your others! I have been with my partner for 12 years, and I don't know what I would do if I lost him. I find so much inspiration from him. Your music is amazing, and I am so glad that a lot of your inspiration comes from the man you love! Now, lets see if I can watch this again without crying in my office! :-)
oh......so sad .....so deep.....i have no words.....listenning to this song i have only tears in my eyes and my lover in my heart....Tom - you are an angel !
ever time I watch this video it brings tears to my eyes remebering the loss I went through of the loss of my partner of 5 years. he was not in the military but died from pancreatic cancer after fightling it for a year. he died 2 days after our 5th anniversary. it got to the point he was in a coma and I knew he was hanging on just for me. I had to let him go and told him it was ok for him to let go that I would be ok. at that moment he came to long enough to say thank you and that he loved me
thanks for the perspective. I will always think of holding my partner with you singing this.... Thanks for the beautiful and also challenging lyrics and music...
Amazing video...moving and honest. Reminiscent of both the Israeli film "Yossi & Jagger"...but also (in the 'reunion' scene towards the end) of the conclusion to Jim Grimsley's book "Dream Boy"...this is my partner's favourite song of late--and having seen this just makes me want to snuggle closer to him each night...
I made it through the entire video until that last shot. I was so moved and inspired by the video that I spent the morning writing Congress urging them to repeal DADT. I grew up in a military family and I know first hand that soldiers depend on the love and support of their families when they are away from home and facing the unknown.
you really touched me. Brought me to tear . It's and amazing song. I lost some one close even though it brought back the pain, I know hes still with me. Charlie
Absolutely beautiful video, I take it the soldier died which is heartbreaking. The singing had Real good moments then eh and the beginning I didn't believe he was hurt, made me giggle but then it was just amazing. I love it.
I am in the service and this made me break down and cry. It also made me so happy that I have my husband and we can be open about us to people.
Jonathan Lafleur Thank you for your service.
God bless you Jonathan and thank you for your service, both to our country and to personal freedom and liberty.
Thank you for your service. ❤
This made my heart flutter for you guys!!!! 💓 Please stay strong!!! And thank you for your service!
As a service member I had to stopping watching due to flash backs but very loving and I liked this a lot keep up the great work. My Marines never questioned if I would save their life. They always worried who would save mine.
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Beautiful. I'm an old gay guy who has suffered differently; the deaths of several close friends to AIDS in NYC in the 1980s; while none were "lovers", they were all good men, brothers, and the dearest friends you could have.
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bckm54 would love to hear your story.
I hope you're doing alright, I would love to hear your story if you're comfortable with sharing it.
Rest in peace dear ones ❤
This is amazing. My best friend has active duty boyfriend and hes been having a rough time. I showed this to him and he broke down. He sung this to him when he proposed. thank you dearly
This hits close to home. My man is a Marine in Afghanistan. I want him home, safe with me. I love you, baby.
God bless and keep you both.
Crying. Pretending the soldier bf didnt die. You're very talented Tom. Keep it up.
Andrew Marmion same
Oh how this made me weep. My dad fought in WWII, was awarded the Silver Star. He survived. Can't begin to know the heartbreak of loved ones whose soldiers didn't . What a gloriously loving tribute this is. My tears continue to flow, as much from gratitude as sorrow.
3 1/2 years later this still brings a tear to my eye. Thank you Tom for a story that finally tells the truth. I lost someone very dear to me in Afghanistan and many years later I still feel his love ... like it says in the video... "Still My Lover" ..... thank you so very much Tom.... I am forever grateful for a wonderful video....
This brings back memories. I'm just gonna go cry in the corner.
Also, love the concept. I hope to see another album.
This is the most moving piece of music I have ever heard. It touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes. This song needs to go around the world
Your lyrics and vision for this emotionally charged subject could not have been better told! I am glad that you shared your thoughts and voice for this important message; Love conquers all. I am proud to be gay and out and so should everyone else, without fear of reprisal, hated or any negativity; it is only a matter of time before society catches up and loving whomever you want, doesn't have a mean or negative connotation.
OH WAIT THIS IS SAD now I'm crying. Ugh, there are no words to describe the overwhelming perfection that is this song.
Thank you for posting these videos, you have helped me to get through times when I can't be with my friends and the one who holds my heart. You are really good at what you do.
Thank you.
Tom, I've seen this a dozen times, and you still manage to make me cry with the feelings of the song. You have so much talent.....
@cuddlebugbear I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm humbled that "Lover" touches you and reminds you of your own love. Hang in there and hope to see you in person soon.
We chatted for a bit on a phone social app. I am the one who suffered the stork. Today I discovered this song. You can not believe how much this has truly touched me. I cried so much. I am a disabled vet from the Gulf War era. Thank you Tom, you don't know how much this song means to me. Please keep the music coming.
Michael Buchanan Hey Michael, I hope you're getting better! Very glad that this video touched you.
Hello Tom - once upon a time in 1999 I promoted openly gay singer/songwriters - well - because I am one, and I didn't see a whole lot of support out there for us. I found you while doing a google search to see what new artists have come on the scene and I was blown away by this video. Thank you for your work, for your Soul, and for your message. I hope that you continue to make your beautiful moving music. - Shane Bruce, Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful song. Each time I watch it, I'm in tears. Very emotional, wonderfully sung and interpreted.
Beautiful song and video…🙏🏼❤️🥲
Thank you.
Tom, this is really great. We rode together from San Juan to Chicago.
Thanks a lot Joh, glad you got home to KC safely!
Tom, this is a such wonderful, painful and touching video about nothing more than pure love. It shouldn't matter in this world who we love as long as we have love. My heart goes out to all the gay service members who have gone through this incredible hardship alone. Thank you for this wonderful video.
***** Thank you for the kind words.
Thank you so much. This will be passed on via fb. I am in tears. Thank you to all service members and to you for sharing this heartfelt story. Much love from Wisconsin.
Benjamin Ruedinger Thanks for watching and sharing.
♡
Aww, Tom, this is lovely! Anyone would be proud to have this sung about them. :)
I been looking for this songs for YEARS!!! im so glad I finally found. this is an amazing song dude keep it up ^~^
+etika lover Thanks!
So touching, watched this 4 years ago, and still cry when I watch this again.
Tom Goss you are a wonderful man for being simply you, I admire you a lot and I am very moved by your songs, because they are completely comforting and I travel a lot, they take me further. love you
Thank you.
I,m really crying happy tears hard ! god bless and thank you for sharing your remarkable musical talent with us all handsome @tomgossmusic !
It's been a year since I last watched this. Made the mistake of watching it the first time on the anniversary of losing my Army boy, and it still brings up a maelstrom of memories of Dennis.
Thank you Tom.
I know it's been 7 years, but I hope you're okay. Have a nice day.
I am so glad that I’ve met you and can share now your songs... pity that I can’t express myself in my mother tongue which could enable me to tell you how much your music inspires me! You are just GREAT Tom 💚
Very touching and you can not help not to feel the pain of a lost.
its memorial day, and now again I will watch, cry, reflect, and thank you again for sharing a song that should be shown on every national channel, billboard and newspaper in the freaking world. thanks again Tom. I met you through this song. Your amazing. but then i guess you already knew that. hugs
Thank you, I lost my love and soldier almost 40 years ago now. We have been there forever and hidden. This is a wonderful thing you have done. Thank you
Tom i cant stop watch this vid i give my soul to have a man waiting home for me like that .. well done man
bob griffin Thanks Bob!
It’s incredible what I’ve been missing all those years... where have I been ? You are such an inspiration!
Wow!!! Truly incredible.... It is about all of us.....
who would dislike this video!?!?!
Such a beautiful song, fantastic lyrics....and it makes me cry...its like the complete package... Congrats!
AWESOME !! tomgossmusic Most all my male counterparts in my Family have served, I could not cause of a heart defect . Thank you for this song, it means the world to me and many others !!!! :) I'm sharing on FB ! and other PLACES !
Clifford Hutchinson Thanks Clifford.
One of the most emotional songs here on youtube today. A beautiful song, nothing can go wrong with it. My first video I cried to, hysterically. I slipped into an anxiety attack short after. It holds so much meaning.
I must say Tom, you do know how to play with our emotions! Beautiful
I feel better when you sing and play music... relaxing my heart, ... love is higher !! You are incredible in the 'YouGroove' melodies' !!
You're the best!
Beautiful and so sad.
How can anyone not like this? You made me cry again. Another wonderful video. I'm going to order your nerdy bear apron. My hubby is a wonderful cook
I think it will be a great gift!
Oh that's so fun! Nerdy bears are the best. Tell him that I'm always open to baked goods : )
Thanks for your reply. I realized when I went to order it wasnt an apron but a bag. Great to take to the beach.
i was in tears
Beautiful, moving and something that hit a personal note for me. Thank you for writing from the heart! Wopila Tanka!
No problem Bobby, thank you.
Hi, I am an Army wife not US but military is military every where. I know what you talk about here. my husband was in active duty sometime back. he is safely back. but there were so many who did not make it back. that makes my heart ache to think about all those who lost a loved one in a battle field. And to be a silent partner, I just can't imagine hoe hard that is. I just hope and pray that DADT is lifted every where and all military spouses treated equally. great job. god bless!!!
I don't know what it is about your videos or you voice or anything but I found your songs today and I am just enticed and Preacher's Son was the first song I listened to and watching this video and listening to it after that one has me in tears.
Grates. Keep it up.
Welcome to a talented singer song writer.
I recomend "Breath and Sound" you may need a few more hankies for it as it is tear makingly beautiful, "Illuminate the Dark" and "Bears" for your next ones to listen to/watch.
Thank you.
tomgossmusic Your welcome
Your music surprises me again and again.
+JackEnnis Thanks Jack!
What a sweet note. I'm glad you like the song. You're a good sister : )
I was crying a lot. Thank you for the wonderful video.
I agree. Breath and Sound and Son Of A Preacher Man are a couple more you may want to listen to. He's the only singer who I can use another vid of his to cheer myself up after watching two of his other vids/listening to two of his songs.
I discovered Tom through Bears, the one that cheers me up, then went on to listen to more of his songs. He is one of those happy accident discoveries that are the best finds you have.
i was in tears thank u for this i loved the song and vid
Every once in a while I do this to myself. I look at videos I've bookmarked and played this one. ONCE AGAIN, I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out. ONE DAY, maybe not today, tomorrow, next year or next decade, but ONE DAY, everyone WILL be seen as equal under the law.
No matter how many times I see this video it makes me cry every time.
Thanks Shane!
I interviewed Tom Goss for my LGBT Radio Show (The Tenth Voice KKFI Kansas City) and this song is my ringtone for when my husband of 40 years calls me. I take time to answer the call because I absolutely love this song. Thank you Tom Goss - my dear, dear friend!!!
I love this so much! What's the ringtone when I call?
Tom what great song and video you put together. It's so powerful and captures it so beautifully. You are great at what you do. Continue writing these amazing songs. Al and Rich from Washington
Hugs to you!
OMG I am speechless. I'm crying right now seriously you did such a great job.
+Daphne Dehne Thank you!
omg tears!
Oh my god, I'm balling like a little baby. Time to listen to Bears to get me back happy. Great voice, I'm buying you video and music. Thanks for making music, it touches my soul.
Thank you for your service.
Very, very powerful images. Such a beautiful song and video clip.
What a beautiful song ! I just can't explain what I felt while I was listening to. This song is amazing, I really wanna say thank you for having recorded it. Greetings from México !!
+HUggin Eduaardo Thank you! I really appreciate your kind words. Please share it with your friends, then I can come tour in Mexico. I love Mexico!
Lovely song.
There is only one word for this song......BEAUTIFUL!
what great song and vid again. thank you very much tom for it sharing with us. *hug*
Your voice really fits with this song and I totally was touched by your words. Awesome...
I´ll hear it once more right now :)
Hyperion De Alba Thanks!
Spoiler alert do not read this if you have not watched the video.
This song always makes me cry I go from "Oh a happy ending thank god, now pass me the hankies" to "He died, sod the hankies they're not upto the job pass me the 5 gallon homebrew buckets". I so wanted it to have a happy ending.
Thankfully there is always Bears to go to after this.
Thanks!
Such a beautiful song and a very moving video. You have such a great and unique voice.
+Andrew Foster Thanks Andrew : )
Very moving Tom. I've watched this more than a dozen times and it still gets to me. Although DADT no longer exists, it's still a poignant reminder of the separation and loss too many gay service members and those that love them endure. May it one day stop.
Tom, great video! Thank you to my friend Allen329 for sharing it with me. As the wife of an Army Sgt, I know how important it is to get DADT thrown out forever. This video is powerful. May the message reach every heart out there!
Reached right inside Me ,touched that Special Place . Thanks !!
Wow beautiful. I never thought that I would ever see this, a day were those who fight for our freedom can live freely themselves. Let alone a song honoring the pain left behind in the loss. Thank you for this song Tom. I'm more than sure that this bit of music you have shared with the world had helped at least one person out there barely holding on.
u have helped me through tough time your amazing
I'm glad I could help : )
Thank you so much
Thank you.
Powerful... I was deeply moved by the depth of the journey the lyrics and video took me. As an EMT-A who could not serve his country myself, I appreciate the message you are sending to the world. My wish as well, is that in the future, anyone who is willing and is capable will be allowed to represent and service for our country.
Beautiful, touching, my heart aches with emotion every time I watch it.
Though I'm happy with my bf but I'm still crying coz this is just that thing which u feels sometime! Thanks for wonderful creation! Love from india
I absolutely love this song and many of your others! I have been with my partner for 12 years, and I don't know what I would do if I lost him. I find so much inspiration from him. Your music is amazing, and I am so glad that a lot of your inspiration comes from the man you love! Now, lets see if I can watch this again without crying in my office! :-)
Wow that's awesome song so much heart
i love how you comment back now thats a real youtuber
Touches me deeply with love. Thanks Tom!
oh......so sad .....so deep.....i have no words.....listenning to this song i have only tears in my eyes and my lover in my heart....Tom - you are an angel !
I'm so proud of you tom your doing so well with your music. Great to see. My prayers are with you my friend.
I really love your channel , your songs ...
kisses from Brazil
love ya
Beautifully done. Gave me the chills. Can't wait to share this everywhere.
ever time I watch this video it brings tears to my eyes remebering the loss I went through of the loss of my partner of 5 years. he was not in the military but died from pancreatic cancer after fightling it for a year. he died 2 days after our 5th anniversary. it got to the point he was in a coma and I knew he was hanging on just for me. I had to let him go and told him it was ok for him to let go that I would be ok. at that moment he came to long enough to say thank you and that he loved me
thanks for the perspective. I will always think of holding my partner with you singing this.... Thanks for the beautiful and also challenging lyrics and music...
Great video Tom. This song became my favorite from the day I bought your CD at Nelly's. My support to your music today and always.
This is such a beautiful and moving video. It brought tears to my eyes. Keep up the good work. I will be sharing this over and over.
...you made me cry at work with this song and video... thank you.
@ccremmer Thanks Cioffi! How are you these days?
Thanks Jose for this beautiful tune! I LOVE IT!
Nice video too💕
Amazing video...moving and honest. Reminiscent of both the Israeli film "Yossi & Jagger"...but also (in the 'reunion' scene towards the end) of the conclusion to Jim Grimsley's book "Dream Boy"...this is my partner's favourite song of late--and having seen this just makes me want to snuggle closer to him each night...
OMG he died!?!........(Tears!)
Such a great video loved it TY so much
AztekThunder Duelist Thank you. Please share it.
+tomgossmusic it mskes me cry 😢😢😢😢
First heard this song today and what a wonderful powerful song it is. Thank you Tom!
@ryandun101 Yes, I agree with Aram. Send it around as much as you like!
I made it through the entire video until that last shot. I was so moved and inspired by the video that I spent the morning writing Congress urging them to repeal DADT. I grew up in a military family and I know first hand that soldiers depend on the love and support of their families when they are away from home and facing the unknown.
you really touched me. Brought me to tear . It's and amazing song. I lost some one close even though it brought back the pain, I know hes still with me.
Charlie
Absolutely beautiful video, I take it the soldier died which is heartbreaking. The singing had Real good moments then eh and the beginning I didn't believe he was hurt, made me giggle but then it was just amazing. I love it.
I don't remember the last time I had tear in my eyes . But are running now.. Beautiful