Early today my brother texted me that his friend died last night. My brother, 24yo, is serving in my country's military on the Saudi-Yemen border, along with his deceased friend. His friend was killed with three others, all were as young as my brother. I used to love this song, and how it is very touching but not after Abdul (my brother's name) joined the troops two years ago. Since then, listening to it, I can't resist hearing the story of Abdul not Charlie in the song. I hope the war(s) ends, I want my brother back, I want this song back!
My bother is fine. The war is still ongoing & he among many others are still serving on the border. Hopefully it will end soon and have our beloved ones back safe and sound. Thank you all
Why is every Lumineers song SO. FRIGGIN’. GOOD?! Is it even possible for them to write a bad one? This one, especially, is splendid and haunting, especially live. They’re my favorite band, by a long shot.
My brother is serving for our country, and has been since right after college and is currently still active, he's my parents first born. My grandmother is named Lillian, "Lillian, don't hang your head, love should make you feel good, in uniform you raised a man". Everything about this song hits home, brings tears to my eyes.
Charlie boy, don't go to war, First born in '44 Kennedy made him believe We could do much more Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh And Lillian, don't hang your head, Love should make you feel good In uniform you raised a man, Who volunteered to stand Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Play the bugle, play the taps Make your mothers proud Raise your rifles to the sky, boys Fire that volley loud News was bad on Upland Ave., Metuchen mourn our loss Sons rebelled, while fathers yelled, And mothers clutched the cross Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Play the bugle, play the taps Make your fathers proud Raise your rifles to the sky, boys Fire that volley loud
Living in the Keys … a lot of music I miss out on. We have our Pirate Radio station which is really good. But besides that. I find my music on line. So I’m always excited to find these gems!!
Saw them live at CMAC..gave a synopsis of this song…started playing it. Anyone whos had a relative, lost a relative in a foreign war. This sh*t just hit different after.
I first heard this song about two and a half years ago and when I heard it I was weirdly drawn to it. I didn’t have a reason to love it as much as I did but it was a special connection. I forgot about the song for a year and a half because I moved on, I forgot how to be sad. Until, I was in math class and it played in my head. I instantaneously had the same connection. In august 2020 I heard the song again and sobbed. I was in such a bad state of mind. I wanted to k!ll myself. My name is Lillian and when it said,”Lillian don’t hang your head, love should make you feel good.” I knew I had to keep moving. It kept me going for awhile. But basically what I’m trying to say is that this song truly did save me. I just need to be saved again. Because that line doesn’t work anymore.
I love Mumford and gang, but no thanks. IMHO this is one of those perfect songs you just can’t possibly improve upon. Again, just my opinion, but as a diehard Lumineers fan, I’m a bit biased. LOL
I love this song but the Cello it's sounding sooo loud and it's not a good Cello either, it's not tune well... I'm a cellist and violinist I know what I'm talking about, and the mandolin by the other hand sounds so softly, it's hard to listen!! But I still love the song
the cello is run through a synthasizer, you make it sound as if or an expert........sorry but u don't know much! that cello makes the song. the mandolin was adjusted after the clapping began. live shows are difficult, n need adjustments.you will notice that when the mandolin was adjusted the camera panned the audience touched up after the video. you have a lot to learn!!!!!!!
Early today my brother texted me that his friend died last night. My brother, 24yo, is serving in my country's military on the Saudi-Yemen border, along with his deceased friend. His friend was killed with three others, all were as young as my brother.
I used to love this song, and how it is very touching but not after Abdul (my brother's name) joined the troops two years ago. Since then, listening to it, I can't resist hearing the story of Abdul not Charlie in the song.
I hope the war(s) ends, I want my brother back, I want this song back!
I pray for his safety..
how is Abdul doing?
Hope your brother is doing good and is safe 🙏🏾
Bring all troops home!
My bother is fine. The war is still ongoing & he among many others are still serving on the border. Hopefully it will end soon and have our beloved ones back safe and sound.
Thank you all
Why is every Lumineers song SO. FRIGGIN’. GOOD?! Is it even possible for them to write a bad one? This one, especially, is splendid and haunting, especially live. They’re my favorite band, by a long shot.
I hear ya!!! Every damn song is just amazing!!! I’m just finding this version. It’s just fricken amazing!!!
Phenomenal live performances. Saw them 2wice in the same weekend. And it was worth every penny i spent
Omg, you are bang on it!! 🙏🏻
I live for folk music❤️
Same here Lara, plus nothing like witnessing a Live Gig 🎸🎷🎺🎹🎤
To be young in 60's US. The eternal optimism and invincibility of a young man.
This is by far one of the sweetest and more melancholic songs I've ever heard, I absolutely love it.
Each of their songs puts you right there in the story they’re telling. Very well done.
My brother is serving for our country, and has been since right after college and is currently still active, he's my parents first born. My grandmother is named Lillian, "Lillian, don't hang your head, love should make you feel good, in uniform you raised a man".
Everything about this song hits home, brings tears to my eyes.
He sings with such heart, and they play with such soul. Goosebumps.
Charlie boy, don't go to war,
First born in '44
Kennedy made him believe
We could do much more
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
And Lillian, don't hang your head,
Love should make you feel good
In uniform you raised a man,
Who volunteered to stand
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Play the bugle, play the taps
Make your mothers proud
Raise your rifles to the sky, boys
Fire that volley loud
News was bad on Upland Ave.,
Metuchen mourn our loss
Sons rebelled, while fathers yelled,
And mothers clutched the cross
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Play the bugle, play the taps
Make your fathers proud
Raise your rifles to the sky, boys
Fire that volley loud
Alessandra Valle thank you
Thank you from me, too!
Thanks...
Hello from Deep East TEXAS. Saw them sing this at the U2 concert in Houston.
Im crying every time i hear this
Reign❤
Beautiful beautiful song! They play such beautiful music for the soul ❤
Just seen em w U2 at Soldier field, unbelievably unforgettable .
Saw them at MetLife. Awesome people, love this song. Opened Joshua tree tour.
Reign!
Who else wants to go back a hundred or fifty years from today?
Another amazing live song!!! No words!!
Living in the Keys … a lot of music I miss out on. We have our Pirate Radio station which is really good. But besides that. I find my music on line. So I’m always excited to find these gems!!
you have no idea how close this song is in our time. I'm from Russia!!! you are the best musical group for me!
i dont know why but this song gave me tears they are just amazing
they play instruments that sound amazing i never heard of
The things I would do to see this live🙏❣️
Saw them live at CMAC..gave a synopsis of this song…started playing it. Anyone whos had a relative, lost a relative in a foreign war. This sh*t just hit different after.
This is by far my favorite group.!
She is crucial. absolutely killed it ma'am!
I'm a civil war reenactor, and this song makes me feel something...
It almost sounds like a battle song! Love it.
Heard 3 songs of theirs including this one on the show Reign n fell in love wif them since..great band
One of my favorite songs from them! If i ever lucky to hear it live - I’ll probably cry lol
Here after reign
Top dos top!!!Ainda irei no show se Deus quizer!!!
Oh dear lord! this is beautiful :')
This song gives me a hint at hope
I first heard this song about two and a half years ago and when I heard it I was weirdly drawn to it. I didn’t have a reason to love it as much as I did but it was a special connection. I forgot about the song for a year and a half because I moved on, I forgot how to be sad. Until, I was in math class and it played in my head. I instantaneously had the same connection. In august 2020 I heard the song again and sobbed. I was in such a bad state of mind. I wanted to k!ll myself. My name is Lillian and when it said,”Lillian don’t hang your head, love should make you feel good.” I knew I had to keep moving. It kept me going for awhile. But basically what I’m trying to say is that this song truly did save me. I just need to be saved again. Because that line doesn’t work anymore.
so.. how have you been doing lillian?
Oh my God! This is so beautiful. This is real art ♥
♥
and I Love Seattle so much
Se me eriza la piel♥️😍
so so so good
Beautiful!
Beautiful. I love the strength behind his voice ❤
Amazing
Merci pour vos mélodies, j'adore
The story behind this song is so sad. I found uncle Charlie on the wall. He was well loved.
Live ❤
Such a taste👍
Perfect!!!! As always! Thanks, Wesley! Love you all! ❤️❤️❤️
Love should make you feel good
Damn!!! I feel like I'm standing between a war where anxiety strike us and it's give me hope to win this battle😌💙
This song is a beautiful moment. 💙☘️
Perfeito!
That violinist was on another level 🤧
Cello my friend
My bad sirrre @@Holmes_05
goosebumps
musica pra chorar
My daughter was born to this song....
I live for my son Charlie.
Uaaaaaaal incrível
Linda e triste, mesmo com a emoção que passa
I would kill to hear a Mumford and Son's version of this song.
yes!
But if die you can't hear the version
What do you think would be different about it?
I love Mumford and gang, but no thanks. IMHO this is one of those perfect songs you just can’t possibly improve upon. Again, just my opinion, but as a diehard Lumineers fan, I’m a bit biased. LOL
Muito bom as músicas dele sou do Brasil
Dois BR que são viciadíssimos neles Hahah 🙌🏼
I came to know about this song from Niall so thanks niall❤️❤️❤️
how?
Luciferrr Gaming he recommended this song on his insta live
Reign
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I think 2 people "fat fingered" the thumbs down =) All I can say is thank God for musicians and the creative spirit!
Linda e triste
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moooc nadherné,vzominky na život
this sounds like The Head and The Heart - "Rivers & Roads"
October 2018
Cóndor pasa sound?
damn even though she doesn't really have lines had to look her up. Her timing/ voice was great. Neyla pekarek!
A girl can play.
why can’t i hear the mandolin!!!
Cudo.
Why would you wear a belt and suspenders at the same time ? Don`t they serve the same purpouse?
Angel Dumitru It’s for style
The guy playing the banjo looks exactly like Woody Harrelson🤣
what instruments are these
Cello, guitar, mandolin
No me sé el contexto de la canción, pero me da tristeza :(
the cello made it better
I love this song but the Cello it's sounding sooo loud and it's not a good Cello either, it's not tune well... I'm a cellist and violinist I know what I'm talking about, and the mandolin by the other hand sounds so softly, it's hard to listen!!
But I still love the song
Its a live recording, what do you expect?
sparkdog 494 Yeah
agreed
I have to agree with Harry Young here, Sir, the cello actually helps the song represent the heaviness of the meaning of the lyrics itself.
You got a bad taste in Music 🤷
the cello is run through a synthasizer, you make it sound as if or an expert........sorry but u don't know much! that cello makes the song. the mandolin was adjusted after the clapping began. live shows are difficult, n need adjustments.you will notice that when the mandolin was adjusted the camera panned the audience touched up after the video. you have a lot to learn!!!!!!!
Just enjoy
You have a lot to learn about attitude Sir... Just like Joy Hastings said. Just enjoy man...
Tim smoker
You fucking idiot learn to behave
As mude jojo said
This song could have definitely done well enough on its own. The clapping was very annoying and took away from this beautiful song
;)
either turn the Mando up or pick a little more aggressively...
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