This in my mind is a near perfect song. I have listened to, sung, and prayed this song 100s of times and even today makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
I have listened to this song hundreds of times and each time I think of my perfect husband who died tragically five years ago. He had no enemies and everything about this song reminds me of him. My husband and i saw the Avett brothers before they wrote this song and loved them so much. I saw them again this summer in Oregon and they ended with this song and it was so powerful and perfect and touching beyond belief.
just heard Rick Rubin Talk about this with Lex Fridman , I had never heard it before and it brought me to tears , absolutely beautiful, one of the most honest performances I've ever heard. and watching him listen to it was magical. Stunning.
I am a better man, a better human for being able to walk earth the same time as the Avetts. This song is a gift to all mankind. Listen, learn, and grow.
I agree but no award needed… This is one of those songs we all wrote, they performed. Ancestors. this is the type of song you can’t hear until it finds you and at a much needed moment.
If you live long enough, this can apply to several tunes. I’m not debating your point. For me it’s on that very, very short list, and I’ve lived a while.
Theres a recent Bob Weir interview where he speaks on songs as if they have souls. As if they exists outside of our consciousness and they present themselves to a vessel to then be brought to the world. It's an interesting thing to ponder.
@@thejoviheadIt's a concept that has been around for a very long time, and many people have spoken about or talked about it. I'm not saying that to downplay your recommendation, more to uplift the idea. I have been an artist/creator for my entire life and it's definitely the way I feel.
Yeah my mom asked me about my song writing and that’s pretty much how I exlpained it to her.i feel like a conduit.i feel like i get high when it’s channeled through me.
. Last year I lost my husband. I just heard this song for the first time recently. I can’t stop playing it. I know my husband left this world with no hard feelings and no enemies. And that makes me so happy. On the other hand the song reminded me that I do have hard feelings about some people in my life and it’s time to face them, release them so that I too will be ready. I can’t thank these brothers enough for opening my eyes to the joy I know my guy is enjoying and also starting me on my own journey.
I’m 56, and hope to have many more years. But I’ve asked my adult kids to play this at my funeral. For any that have hurt me, I’ve hurt others. And but for grace, we would be the remnant of our errors or the remains of damaged spirits. But we are more. And we have eternity set in our hearts. And we’ve got love, to give and leave.
As sit here in the middle east I can't help remember hearing The Avett Brothers for the first time in 2006 when I was 13. The song was "Talk of Indolence" It was even on Myspace. Ever since that day, their music has been a huge part of my life. Their songs have always been a light to guide me through life, from my first love, losing some of my best friends to cancer and a car wreck, heartbreak, forgiveness, regret, loving my family and being a better person. I'm so thankful for their music. I can truly say their music made my life better.
this is the Let It Be, Imagine, Stairway to Heaven to folk music. second only to Country Roads. the feelings of Where Have All the Flowers Gone. powerful as We Shall Overcome and as spiritual as Amazing Grace. truly one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard.
I've heard this song a few times before, but not until it was recently played at my youngest sister's funeral service did it really overwhelm me. It's sad and beautiful at the same time, and listen to it more, while crying all through it. Maybe someday I can hear it without the tears. Miss you Susie Q.
I feel my Mama standing by my side listening to this song with me while I weep. When she left this Earth in February 2021 She had no jealousy or no hard feelings. I miss her love so much. ❤️🥺😭🙏❤️
At 74 years old this song is a miracle gift. Oh how I pray to not have hard feeling after the decade's ugliness, loneliness in my life. I am trying but fear I will not get there. This little whisper to my soul makes it more hopeful will have no enemies when my body fails me, as it does more each year. ~ A prayer of an old man, Amen.
My best friend of 31 years took his life last year. He was more of a brother to me than a friend. I knew he was troubled in his mind, but I never thought he would do what he did. I miss you John. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. I dont believe I will wver feel truly happy ever again. RIP JOHN GOODWIN until I see you again. I love you brother.
It gets easier brother. I lost my best friend/brother 12.5.19. He decided life was too heavy and couldn’t bare it anymore… It’ll be 4 years this year but every year it gets easier. You’ll have moments where you want to call him up to share things that are happening in life and that’s a normal part of the healing process. I’ve found reminiscing about the good times with him and honestly just talking to him randomly helps a ton. Hope you’re finding resolve. All the best.
We'd been somewhat estranged but my brother and I were able to be there when my mother died. We were able to forgive and just love while she took leave of her body throughout a few days. We would play this and put our hands on our mother and cry with all of it. Thank you Avett Brothers for this song.
I lost my Momma 1 year ago this month and it feels like a piece of me went with her. I went to church 5 Sundays in a roll for her and I cried the whole time. 1 of her wishes was to go to church. I feel like u don't have to go to a building to worship our fabulous God and Jesus. I want this played at my funeral, if I have one. That's why I bought the cd as soon as I watched their movie. It was awesome. Remember when u were a teenager and u would play a song u loved over and over? Well I could listen to this song many many times so thank you The Avett Brothers. I love a talented musical family. Ya gotta start them out young 🤍💯🌻🦋😎🌸🕊️👣👣
Just saw May It Last for the first time late last Wednesday night, two years after it came out. By the time Seth got to the line "when my feet won't walk another mile", my throat was tight. By the end I was full-on weeping. Seeing the emotion on Seth's face as he stood, him trying to accept Rubin's excitement, my first thought was, "Man, give him a second to breathe through this!" Then Scott's comment about the "mining of a soul" was the most powerful, true thing. I felt Scott's frustration, understanding at the same time Seth's acceptance that the spirit of their music has to be separate from the commercialism, but how in that emotionally drained moment, they themselves couldn't immediately switch from one to the other. If they could, it wouldn't hold such Truth for all of us. Because it DOES hold Truth. It's clear from the comments here that my reaction was not unique. This touches people. This means something to us, as much as it does to them. And that has nothing to do with how many records are sold or which radio stations play this song. Only saw this film because a friend who has HBO was out of town, and I was feeding her cat. My a/c isn't working, and it was HOT that evening, so I sat at her house for a few hours, soaking up the coolness, watching TV. Happened on this scrolling through HBO's documentaries, since it never occurred to me that it would still be available on demand. Apatow did an incredible job showing who they are as human beings, not just as artists/musicians. But this scene knocked me out. I came home as soon as the show ended and shared this song on fb, saying that I wanted this to be the first song played at my funeral (followed by Amazing Grace, then ending with Murder In the City, which is also wonderful and never fails to give a smile). On Sunday, I was told it was time to go see my uncle, who has suffered from a lung disease for 2 years. Hadn't seen him in 9 months, because we were protecting him from Covid. But he'd stopped eating, so it wouldn't be long. I had been listening to this song on youtube and amazon for 4 days, and now it took on a weight that was far more immediate. Got to see my uncle on Tuesday, and considered sharing this with my aunt, but there were too many people around and it was too personal to do that in a crowd. Listened to this multiple times Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Got the message that he died Wednesday afternoon, a week after hearing No Hard Feelings for the first time. It's been a painful, heartbreaking few days. But although I couldn't know it at the time, this song is like a gift that was given to me right when I was going to need it. I am grateful.
loribelle100 Can’t thank you enough for having the courage and eloquence to share this. Genuinely touching, impactful stuff. Music is one of the strongest forces in the universe, perhaps second only to love itself. ❤️
This song enters the realm of perfection to me. The emotion and passion from Seth is a privilege to both listen to and watch. The backup vocals and harmonizing are just as brilliant. The guitar, the string section...the all-around sound and feelings. Thank you for your art
Michael Henderson Yes, because we can only use symbols to describe our feelings anymore. Using words to describe how music makes us feel is valuable. Don’t be a dick.
This song makes a weep hot tears. I think of the burdens I carry and what it would feel like to shed them. I think of my 85 year old mother, the burdens she has carried that I don't even know of, and the thought of waking up one morning to the realization of not having her anymore. So I weep. But then I hit repeat again and again. And weep again. Its brilliant.
What a song. Best writing I've heard in a long while. The Avett Brothers have been sleepers for me. The odd gorgeous song popping up here and there and I'm like damn who is that. But this is next level.
Sounds silly, but I lost my best friend (cat) of 15 years in March of 2018 and as we held him in our arms all day knowing the vet was coming to set him free, we listened to this with him over and over as he purred along to this song through his pain.. still brings tears to my eyes..
Still stunned by this song and scene in the movie. Just doesn't get any more powerful than this. Chills every time. Learned it and tried to play/sing it for my girlfriend last night...didn't make it to the second verse before the lump in my throat and the tears in my eyes shut me down. Play this at my funeral. It's perfect.
We just saw you guys at the Sonoma Harvest Musical Festival on 9/21/18 and as always you put on a magical emotional show which ended with this gem. As my girlfriend and I were soaking it in I noticed a man near the front rails, clearly moved to tears by this song and your performance and being embraced by his friends gently, lovingly and compassionately. He was clearly in pain and the catharsis the music was having on him was tangible from 50 yards away. And then I lost it myself. I cried too. In gratitude. In empathy And in total surrender to the power of what real meaningful music can do. Thank you to each of you in this amazing band. Your music means a lot to many of us.
It's said that when the last person who remembers you has died it's like you you never existed.immortality doesn't exist- but that isn't true, music like this is essential for the soul,it can lift you up,inspire,enrage,break your heart and/or help piece it back together again.more than once when I've been feeling low,I will listen to Jerry Garcia sing to me"when you hear my voice, come through the music,will you hold it near,as it were your own?" And his voice can sooth me, even though he's been gone from this world 25 years(!) He is still here, what he left behind is a gift and I can't imagine a world where no one has heard a dead song,or the avett brothers,Stevie wonder TTB, Neil Young, and so on.xoxo
I was also at Sonoma Harvest in 2018..and I also cried when they closed their magical set with this song..the setting, the vibe, the weather, everything was perfect that day. Cheers!
I've seen them a dozen or more times now over the years and that show still stands out. Like you said, everything was so beautiful and just right that day....
Wonderful wonderful song. The greatest gift my dad gave to me when I was young was music. And even into his 60's he was still doing it. He text me saying he'd started listening to Avett Brothers and I should check them out. Fantastic band. My dad passed away recently and the lyrics to this are particularly poignant for me.
absolutely incredible song. the fact that this was performed live is a testament to everyone in the band being on the same page and believing in this song. One of my favorites of all time
Albert Vista same here! The May It Last doc gave a bit of an insight into their childhood and growing up but like you said, would be amazing to hear from their parents! They are fantastic :)
Albert Vista you can stream it on HBO. That’s the only way I know of at the moment but hopefully it’ll be put on amazon, Netflix etc or be put on DVD at some point 😊
I walked with my brother thru his dying process and the taking of his last breath - this song is the closest thing I’ve heard to describing those days beginning with “the laying down of the rings on his fingers and keys to his house.” He truly died with no hard feelings, and it was beautiful to watch him “let free”. Thank you Avett’s for your singing the words of my heart.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. The Avett Brothers are a music industry unto themselves. The melody, the lyrics, the depth in their songs is beyond words.
This song reminds me of my grandpa who passed away last summer, aged 90. Listening to it makes me feel both sad but also content knowing he's at peace now. Thank you for the beautiful lyrics and music. I love and miss you Opa, see you on the other side.
I lost my brothernlaw a week ago today, but I'm just now able to listen to this. I tried on Wednesday but only made it about 40 seconds n. It's so close to the heart all the time, much more so when u have lost someone close to you for the last 25 years. I have requested this played at my funeral, just to share it with everyone I know. The Brothers r lyrically, musically, and spiritually so intuned with one another, I truly want to thank them for sharing their art with the world. It is a honor to listen to it, as I think, music can be as close a human can get to perfection on earth. What it can do to others is so godlike. Truly, Thank you so much.....
My introduction to the Avett Brothers was the documentary that featured this recording. Man, I was, and still am, Blown Away every time I watch it. I cannot believe it didn’t win a Grammy.
This was played at my son's service in an Atlanta park, Sept. 2018. He was 44 yrs old. This was the only request he had. Now I listen and weep. I hope one day, I can listen and smile.
Funny, one has to go thru other venues, not actual regular radio stations, to find music like this. Props to Avert Brothers, they got their own touching beautiful style.
We get them from time to time in Texas on our Country music stations. But I feel like this next album will take the Americana grammy in 2020 and then we will see where it goes from there!
I very seldom listen to the radio. But many years ago I rented a car and didn’t have an aux cord. Turned on the radio, and heard Paranoia in Bflat Major. First thing I’d ever heard from them, and I’m still here.
When my body won't hold me anymore And it finally lets me free Will I be ready? When my feet won't walk another mile? And my lips give their last kiss goodbye? Will my hands be steady when I lay down my fears, my hopes, and my doubts? The rings on my fingers, and the keys to my house With no hard feelings? When the sun hangs low in the west And the light in my chest won't be kept held at bay any longer When the jealousy fades away And it's ash and dust for cash and lust And it's just hallelujah And love in thoughts and love in the words Love in the songs they sing in the church And no hard feelings Lord knows they haven't done much good for anyone Kept me afraid and cold With so much to have and hold Mmm, hmm When my body won't hold me anymore And it finally lets me free Where will I go? Will the trade winds take me south through Georgia grain? Or tropical rain? Or snow from the heavens? Will I join with the ocean blue? Or run into a savior true? And shake hands laughing And walk through the night, straight to the light Holding the love I've known in my life And no hard feelings Lord knows they haven't done much good for anyone Kept me afraid and cold With so much to have and hold Under the curving sky I'm finally learning why It matters for me and you To say it and mean it too For life and it's loveliness And all of its ugliness Good as it's been to me I have no enemies I have no enemies I have no enemies I have no enemies
Avetts I would see them play @ the Soapbox Downtown Wilmington, NC-whenever they would come to my town to play a show at that venue when 'Carolina Jubillee' was out. That was one of my favorites. Emotionalism-Dandelions and Magpies- The Carpenter-IandLoveandYou. They are the fucking best group ever & I am happy and proud of them. I am honored to mention that before they became popular, Scott Yancy Avett & I stayed in contact-what a Blessed & wonderful man he is and one of the most talented visual artist I have ever seen. Not to mention His amazing talents with his skills in his incredible bands music. Alan Monteath
I was hoping they would play the next scene after this song in the documentary that shows the emotion they experienced after recording this. Beautiful moment between brothers.
This song took on a special meaning to us after I nearly died from surgery complications and was in a coma. What an amazing ballad for the most sacred of journeys. ❤️
This is an absolute gem of a song...lyrics are truly inspired and a great performance right there....if these guys never write another song, they can still rest assured that this is one of best
During this documentary, he let everyone know he was going to be a father. It was beautiful and well done. It's a must-watch. This song is in the top 5 of the greatest songs ever written. Maybe top 3.
I have loved this song since the moment I heard it when it was first released. It was part of the inspiration for a eulogy I gave just yesterday at the funeral of a loved one who was taken from us very shockingly and tragically a little over a week ago. It is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and the words are an inspiration.
I find it therapeutic. I can totally see how someone would feel heartbroken by it; but for me it’s a song about facing death with courage and ending our time on earth with dignity and genuine love and compassion for the people God placed around us…good and bad. It gives me a sense of peace. Truly a perfect song and a blessing. God used the brothers to deliver this to us. I first heard this song in March 2023 as well.
I've been working crazy hours this week on my business. Barely had any time to hang out with the fam. This song came on while I was listening to the lex Friedman podcast. When I heard the first line, it immediately brought me to tears. I had to stop what I was doing and I'm getting ready to head home and take the family out for some fun and make memories. Ya never know when it's gonna be your time to leave this earth so sometimes it's alright to stop and take a moment to focus on the things that matter in this life. Beautiful song.
My Papaw was a talker, straight outta Jawja (rural Georgia) and for as long as I can remember no matter what the subject was, our conversations on his back porch always turned to mortality and The End. He did not fear it. He did not speak of it as a thing he knew would “happen” to him. He spoke of Death as a relationship he’d held dearly for a very long time and would one day have to face with honesty and acceptance….and no hard feelings. He found beauty in his surroundings - in the rain, in the birds chirping, and in the difficult times he’d survived… and he made sure to describe that beauty to anyone who would listen. Every single day I am so grateful I listened. He passed away during the pandemic when I was 38 years old, and although I feel like I die a thousand deaths in my heart when hearing this song, it encapsulates every word he ever said to me about that beauty and peace he knew, expected, and accepted. I am so grateful for this.
I pray that the last words on my lips as I take my last breath are words of forgiveness such as these. Such an inspired song. Could this be what some call the Holy Spirit? What else could it be? Doesn’t matter much what we call it, as Love is the final revelation, no matter what label we attach to it.😁
This is more than a reflective deathbead song - it's an instruction book on how to live a good life. Heard it for the first time yesterday - on about the 20th play now.
I’m just thinking about Rick right now man like damn what’s going in his head in that moment witnessing that performance period but as a creator listening to that run on your tape? That’s a trip, the dudes a brilliant creator and it’s cool to watch it go down 🙏
Will this song ever not make me cry? I'm kind of experimenting tonight. That was my 6th listen tonight and it's still eliciting tears. I want to cover it but I'm not going to be able to if I keep choking up in the midst of singing it.
If you listen to this song and don't reflect on multiple facets of your life then you may not have a pulse or a soul. A masterful song in so many ways.
I can't believe there is even a single thumbs down on this song. I have to think these were accidental from a touch screen in someone's pocket while listening to the song. Otherwise those ppl are seriously lost with no humanity left. Seriously one of the best, most beautiful songs ever written.
People don't have to like what you like. That's the way the world is built. And the fact that some people may not like this song is not an indication that they have bad taste. They flat out like different things. Move on.
The Andy Griffith Show had a singing family call the Darlings (The Dillards). When Brisco Darling would suggest songs to sing his daughter would answer that song "makes me cry." Exactly how I feel about this song and the Avett Brothers!!!!
My good family has passed and the bad family is still bad, but this song makes me feel forgiveness, because in the end it doesn't matter. No hard feelings !
I lost my dad today. We had a complicated relationship of good and bad. He lived a long, full life and I think he truly left with no hard feelings. I never broke down today until I revisited this song. I just lost it standing out in my yard alone.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sometimes a song just taps into our psyches and brings out the emotions bubbling below the surface that need to come out...even if it happens at unexpected times. Obviously, I don't know you, but was touched by your post - I can relate all too well. I hope that time brings you peace. Sending hugs your way... ❤
“When I lay down my fears, my hopes and my doubts, the rings on my fingers and the keys to my house, with no hard feelings” is quite possibly one of the most beautiful expressions of love I can even imagine.
This holds so true, and reminds me of both my mother and father during their final moments! They were filled with love and peace! This song brings me to tears - happy for the beautiful memories, but missing them so very much! 💔
This in my mind is a near perfect song. I have listened to, sung, and prayed this song 100s of times and even today makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
It’s incredible ✨🙏✨
Me too ❤
I have listened to this song hundreds of times and each time I think of my perfect husband who died tragically five years ago. He had no enemies and everything about this song reminds me of him. My husband and i saw the Avett brothers before they wrote this song and loved them so much. I saw them again this summer in Oregon and they ended with this song and it was so powerful and perfect and touching beyond belief.
So sorry for your loss. He's up there hearing the best of these guys hopefully
This is perhaps one of the most touching stories I've ever heard. Something tells me the universe gave this song to the avett brother to give to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you got to see them live with your husband. God bless you.
My condolences for your loss. Something tells me this is not the end of the story…..😌♥️♦️👣love, happiness and blessings to you lass
just heard Rick Rubin Talk about this with Lex Fridman , I had never heard it before and it brought me to tears , absolutely beautiful, one of the most honest performances I've ever heard. and watching him listen to it was magical. Stunning.
I literally came to listen to this masterpiece now, while first hearing bits of it on the podcast. Mighty.
I came from there as well! Much love fellow podcast lovers
Ya me too
Same. 4:30am. No sleep. The world is insane. This song. Those guys. The first time I've cried in years.
Also came to this through Lex podcast having never heard it before. Absolutely hit my like a sledgehammer
I am a better man, a better human for being able to walk earth the same time as the Avetts. This song is a gift to all mankind. Listen, learn, and grow.
Just heard it for the first time tonight - can’t stop listening to it - I’m on about my 20th go through right now 🙏♥️🙏
No hard feelings dude
My sister sent it to me and I am obsessed! The movie is awesome too!
One of my absolute favorite songs, ever! I can’t stop listening to it.🌹❤️🤗
And so are all who hear everyone humming along with you.
People don't get this song. It's one of the best of our generation. Should have won a grammy.
Most good music doesn't get recognized at the grammys, luckily billy strings did
I agree but no award needed… This is one of those songs we all wrote, they performed. Ancestors. this is the type of song you can’t hear until it finds you and at a much needed moment.
This is the one that makes “playlist of my life.” I have a No Hard Feelings Tattoo. I get it. I feel it.
@@EdgarFleming you spoke to my soul here. It’s all of us.
0:52 I already ask my husband and sons to play this song at the funeral
This song is one of the greatest ever written. Ever. Mark my words. Incredible.
Official -j6- Music it’s not debatable
If you live long enough, this can apply to several tunes. I’m not debating your point. For me it’s on that very, very short list, and I’ve lived a while.
It is as pure and perfect as a song can get.
Agreed. Along with The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov
And Homeward Bound by Paul Simon.. among a few others
Watched my wife pass away a year ago and then heard this song. I cry every time I hear it.
Love. Paying it forward.
A song that was meant to eternally exist in the universe. One take.
Theres a recent Bob Weir interview where he speaks on songs as if they have souls. As if they exists outside of our consciousness and they present themselves to a vessel to then be brought to the world. It's an interesting thing to ponder.
@@thejovihead Thank you, I will look this up. I’m been a huge Dead fan since trading tapes in high school. Love it and thanks again
@@thejoviheadIt's a concept that has been around for a very long time, and many people have spoken about or talked about it. I'm not saying that to downplay your recommendation, more to uplift the idea. I have been an artist/creator for my entire life and it's definitely the way I feel.
Yeah my mom asked me about my song writing and that’s pretty much how I exlpained it to her.i feel like a conduit.i feel like i get high when it’s channeled through me.
I will play this until my body won't hold me anymore and cry like a baby every time, it touches my soul like nothing else.
Absolutely
Same.
Yes so will I
It touches my soul too like no other song I've ever heard.
. Last year I lost my husband. I just heard this song for the first time recently. I can’t stop playing it. I know my husband left this world with no hard feelings and no enemies. And that makes me so happy. On the other hand the song reminded me that I do have hard feelings about some people in my life and it’s time to face them, release them so that I too will be ready. I can’t thank these brothers enough for opening my eyes to the joy I know my guy is enjoying and also starting me on my own journey.
Same, same. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Sorry for your loss. Glad you can remember him through such a beautiful song.
Same. Lost my dad in April...he cried hearing this song.
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Oh. My. God. This is an INCREDIBLE song, arguably their masterpiece.
This is such a comforting song. One of the best songs ever written.
Shout out to that drummer for holding that crisp perfection on the hi hats the entire time!
I’m 56, and hope to have many more years. But I’ve asked my adult kids to play this at my funeral. For any that have hurt me, I’ve hurt others. And but for grace, we would be the remnant of our errors or the remains of damaged spirits. But we are more. And we have eternity set in our hearts. And we’ve got love, to give and leave.
As sit here in the middle east I can't help remember hearing The Avett Brothers for the first time in 2006 when I was 13. The song was "Talk of Indolence" It was even on Myspace. Ever since that day, their music has been a huge part of my life. Their songs have always been a light to guide me through life, from my first love, losing some of my best friends to cancer and a car wreck, heartbreak, forgiveness, regret, loving my family and being a better person. I'm so thankful for their music. I can truly say their music made my life better.
Their all that for me as well, just got to see them for the first time in Albq. last week, Bucket list stuff/
Jac McCracken Blessings sent to you. Praying now.
Jac McCracken great for thinking for the greater good. That is what the world needs. Cause don't think it's not listening.
Yep
It is hard to say with truth,at 40 years young I have no enmeis,c ,icant, even spell emanees
this is the Let It Be, Imagine, Stairway to Heaven to folk music. second only to Country Roads. the feelings of Where Have All the Flowers Gone. powerful as We Shall Overcome and as spiritual as Amazing Grace. truly one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard.
AMEN BROTHER FROM THE CHURCH OF MUSIC.
Jim, you said that perfectly. I miss John Denver.
I think this is a LOT better than country roads
I've heard this song a few times before, but not until it was recently played at my youngest sister's funeral service did it really overwhelm me. It's sad and beautiful at the same time, and listen to it more, while crying all through it. Maybe someday I can hear it without the tears. Miss you Susie Q.
@Bryant Benson you are a good guy.
Sending you strength! ❤
I’m sorry for your loss 😢. Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
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Lex Fridman and Rick Rubin brought me here
I’m grateful
I feel my Mama standing by my side listening to this song with me while I weep.
When she left this Earth in February 2021
She had no jealousy or no hard feelings.
I miss her love so much.
❤️🥺😭🙏❤️
At 74 years old this song is a miracle gift. Oh how I pray to not have hard feeling after the decade's ugliness, loneliness in my life. I am trying but fear I will not get there. This little whisper to my soul makes it more hopeful will have no enemies when my body fails me, as it does more each year. ~ A prayer of an old man, Amen.
Played if at my brothers funeral. Not a dry eye there. The Avetts, did this song for me. To say Goodbye too my bro!💝
My best friend of 31 years took his life last year. He was more of a brother to me than a friend. I knew he was troubled in his mind, but I never thought he would do what he did. I miss you John. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. I dont believe I will wver feel truly happy ever again. RIP JOHN GOODWIN until I see you again. I love you brother.
It gets easier brother. I lost my best friend/brother 12.5.19. He decided life was too heavy and couldn’t bare it anymore… It’ll be 4 years this year but every year it gets easier. You’ll have moments where you want to call him up to share things that are happening in life and that’s a normal part of the healing process. I’ve found reminiscing about the good times with him and honestly just talking to him randomly helps a ton. Hope you’re finding resolve. All the best.
I’m so sorry. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks to Rick Rubin, I just listened to this 3 times. This is a masterpiece brought down from our Lord.
We'd been somewhat estranged but my brother and I were able to be there when my mother died. We were able to forgive and just love while she took leave of her body throughout a few days. We would play this and put our hands on our mother and cry with all of it. Thank you Avett Brothers for this song.
I lost my Momma 1 year ago this month and it feels like a piece of me went with her. I went to church 5 Sundays in a roll for her and I cried the whole time. 1 of her wishes was to go to church. I feel like u don't have to go to a building to worship our fabulous God and Jesus. I want this played at my funeral, if I have one. That's why I bought the cd as soon as I watched their movie. It was awesome. Remember when u were a teenager and u would play a song u loved over and over? Well I could listen to this song many many times so thank you The Avett Brothers. I love a talented musical family. Ya gotta start them out young 🤍💯🌻🦋😎🌸🕊️👣👣
One of the best written and played songs in my lifetime
Just saw May It Last for the first time late last Wednesday night, two years after it came out. By the time Seth got to the line "when my feet won't walk another mile", my throat was tight. By the end I was full-on weeping. Seeing the emotion on Seth's face as he stood, him trying to accept Rubin's excitement, my first thought was, "Man, give him a second to breathe through this!" Then Scott's comment about the "mining of a soul" was the most powerful, true thing. I felt Scott's frustration, understanding at the same time Seth's acceptance that the spirit of their music has to be separate from the commercialism, but how in that emotionally drained moment, they themselves couldn't immediately switch from one to the other. If they could, it wouldn't hold such Truth for all of us. Because it DOES hold Truth. It's clear from the comments here that my reaction was not unique. This touches people. This means something to us, as much as it does to them. And that has nothing to do with how many records are sold or which radio stations play this song.
Only saw this film because a friend who has HBO was out of town, and I was feeding her cat. My a/c isn't working, and it was HOT that evening, so I sat at her house for a few hours, soaking up the coolness, watching TV. Happened on this scrolling through HBO's documentaries, since it never occurred to me that it would still be available on demand. Apatow did an incredible job showing who they are as human beings, not just as artists/musicians. But this scene knocked me out. I came home as soon as the show ended and shared this song on fb, saying that I wanted this to be the first song played at my funeral (followed by Amazing Grace, then ending with Murder In the City, which is also wonderful and never fails to give a smile).
On Sunday, I was told it was time to go see my uncle, who has suffered from a lung disease for 2 years. Hadn't seen him in 9 months, because we were protecting him from Covid. But he'd stopped eating, so it wouldn't be long. I had been listening to this song on youtube and amazon for 4 days, and now it took on a weight that was far more immediate. Got to see my uncle on Tuesday, and considered sharing this with my aunt, but there were too many people around and it was too personal to do that in a crowd. Listened to this multiple times Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Got the message that he died Wednesday afternoon, a week after hearing No Hard Feelings for the first time.
It's been a painful, heartbreaking few days. But although I couldn't know it at the time, this song is like a gift that was given to me right when I was going to need it.
I am grateful.
loribelle100 Can’t thank you enough for having the courage and eloquence to share this. Genuinely touching, impactful stuff. Music is one of the strongest forces in the universe, perhaps second only to love itself. ❤️
Beautiful
Thank you. Heart touching and breaking beautiful share. Blessings to you.
Yes, all the feels and full circle for you, we are blessed to be in the world at this time with the Avett's.
This song enters the realm of perfection to me. The emotion and passion from Seth is a privilege to both listen to and watch. The backup vocals and harmonizing are just as brilliant. The guitar, the string section...the all-around sound and feelings. Thank you for your art
Michael Henderson Yes, because we can only use symbols to describe our feelings anymore. Using words to describe how music makes us feel is valuable. Don’t be a dick.
@@michaelhenderson5074 Kindly crawl back under from whatever rock you slithered out.
Agreed 100% and that Difiglia organ too! ♥️♥️♥️
I can also hear an organ briefly…..so beautiful I’ll!
@@michaelhenderson5074 that was ugly….why must people always be so negative*******
I cannot tell you the peace this song gives me....chilling.
This song makes a weep hot tears. I think of the burdens I carry and what it would feel like to shed them. I think of my 85 year old mother, the burdens she has carried that I don't even know of, and the thought of waking up one morning to the realization of not having her anymore. So I weep. But then I hit repeat again and again. And weep again. Its brilliant.
What a song. Best writing I've heard in a long while. The Avett Brothers have been sleepers for me. The odd gorgeous song popping up here and there and I'm like damn who is that. But this is next level.
Check out Jason Isbell for great written songs
A song of which I don't think I will ever tire.
Perfectly said.
Work in hospice, I have heard this many times. What a gift to know you have eased the journey, for many! Thanks
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Oh.... wow....... it is a beautiful gift. They’re good guys, too.
Crazy to think about but it’s so good
Sounds silly, but I lost my best friend (cat) of 15 years in March of 2018 and as we held him in our arms all day knowing the vet was coming to set him free, we listened to this with him over and over as he purred along to this song through his pain.. still brings tears to my eyes..
Still stunned by this song and scene in the movie. Just doesn't get any more powerful than this. Chills every time. Learned it and tried to play/sing it for my girlfriend last night...didn't make it to the second verse before the lump in my throat and the tears in my eyes shut me down.
Play this at my funeral. It's perfect.
I told my husband that this is my funeral song. PERFECTION❤️❤️
@@teresababer2368 Amen.
For years, I have told my wife I wanted “It Will Shine When It Shines” played at my funeral…No longer, THIS is it!
A dear friend of ours died 3 years ago, and this was his memorial song. Love you, big Ed.
We just saw you guys at the Sonoma Harvest Musical Festival on 9/21/18 and as always you put on a magical emotional show which ended with this gem. As my girlfriend and I were soaking it in I noticed a man near the front rails, clearly moved to tears by this song and your performance and being embraced by his friends gently, lovingly and compassionately. He was clearly in pain and the catharsis the music was having on him was tangible from 50 yards away. And then I lost it myself. I cried too. In gratitude. In empathy And in total surrender to the power of what real meaningful music can do. Thank you to each of you in this amazing band. Your music means a lot to many of us.
It's said that when the last person who remembers you has died it's like you you never existed.immortality doesn't exist- but that isn't true, music like this is essential for the soul,it can lift you up,inspire,enrage,break your heart and/or help piece it back together again.more than once when I've been feeling low,I will listen to Jerry Garcia sing to me"when you hear my voice, come through the music,will you hold it near,as it were your own?" And his voice can sooth me, even though he's been gone from this world 25 years(!) He is still here, what he left behind is a gift and I can't imagine a world where no one has heard a dead song,or the avett brothers,Stevie wonder TTB, Neil Young, and so on.xoxo
I was also at Sonoma Harvest in 2018..and I also cried when they closed their magical set with this song..the setting, the vibe, the weather, everything was perfect that day. Cheers!
I've seen them a dozen or more times now over the years and that show still stands out. Like you said, everything was so beautiful and just right that day....
Wonderful wonderful song. The greatest gift my dad gave to me when I was young was music. And even into his 60's he was still doing it. He text me saying he'd started listening to Avett Brothers and I should check them out. Fantastic band. My dad passed away recently and the lyrics to this are particularly poignant for me.
absolutely incredible song. the fact that this was performed live is a testament to everyone in the band being on the same page and believing in this song. One of my favorites of all time
I think I could listen to this everyday.
This song gets me every time! There's something special about the Avetts; true, great and good hearted guys. I have no enemies ❤️
Albert Vista same here! The May It Last doc gave a bit of an insight into their childhood and growing up but like you said, would be amazing to hear from their parents! They are fantastic :)
Albert Vista you can stream it on HBO. That’s the only way I know of at the moment but hopefully it’ll be put on amazon, Netflix etc or be put on DVD at some point 😊
I walked with my brother thru his dying process and the taking of his last breath - this song is the closest thing I’ve heard to describing those days beginning with “the laying down of the rings on his fingers and keys to his house.” He truly died with no hard feelings, and it was beautiful to watch him “let free”. Thank you Avett’s for your singing the words of my heart.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. The Avett Brothers are a music industry unto themselves. The melody, the lyrics, the depth in their songs is beyond words.
I agree wholeheartedly!
Beauties
Beauties
Damn it....I wanted to make a comment on this video....but I couldn't have said it better than you already did. So I will just say....Ditto.
This song reminds me of my grandpa who passed away last summer, aged 90. Listening to it makes me feel both sad but also content knowing he's at peace now. Thank you for the beautiful lyrics and music. I love and miss you Opa, see you on the other side.
I constantly hear this song in my head. Hope my departure is as this song feels, and my sentiments exactly!
Always moves me to tears every time I hear it…One of the most beautiful songs ever performed, and exactly how I imagine Seth lives his life!🎼❤️
They’ve been closing all their shows with this song, and every time I’m there and hear it, it hits me in the chest just like the first time. ❤️❤️
It doesn't get any better than this! Every word in this song is soul wrenching! Thank you, Avett Brothers!
I lost my brothernlaw a week ago today, but I'm just now able to listen to this. I tried on Wednesday but only made it about 40 seconds n. It's so close to the heart all the time, much more so when u have lost someone close to you for the last 25 years. I have requested this played at my funeral, just to share it with everyone I know. The Brothers r lyrically, musically, and spiritually so intuned with one another, I truly want to thank them for sharing their art with the world. It is a honor to listen to it, as I think, music can be as close a human can get to perfection on earth. What it can do to others is so godlike. Truly, Thank you so much.....
Sorry about your loss. I hope this song brings you memories of love that you have for your BIL. It takes time..💙
My introduction to the Avett Brothers was the documentary that featured this recording. Man, I was, and still am, Blown Away every time I watch it. I cannot believe it didn’t win a Grammy.
This was played at my son's service in an Atlanta park, Sept. 2018. He was 44 yrs old. This was the only request he had. Now I listen and weep. I hope one day, I can listen and smile.
I hope you can smile with beautiful memories now. Sorry abiut your loss 💔
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I hope your son’s warmth is with you now, and with you when you hear this song. ❤
Funny, one has to go thru other venues, not actual regular radio stations, to find music like this. Props to Avert Brothers, they got their own touching beautiful style.
We get them from time to time in Texas on our Country music stations. But I feel like this next album will take the Americana grammy in 2020 and then we will see where it goes from there!
There was music WAY before radio.
I very seldom listen to the radio. But many years ago I rented a car and didn’t have an aux cord. Turned on the radio, and heard Paranoia in Bflat Major. First thing I’d ever heard from them, and I’m still here.
When my body won't hold me anymore
And it finally lets me free
Will I be ready?
When my feet won't walk another mile?
And my lips give their last kiss goodbye?
Will my hands be steady when I lay down my fears, my hopes, and my doubts?
The rings on my fingers, and the keys to my house
With no hard feelings?
When the sun hangs low in the west
And the light in my chest won't be kept held at bay any longer
When the jealousy fades away
And it's ash and dust for cash and lust
And it's just hallelujah
And love in thoughts and love in the words
Love in the songs they sing in the church
And no hard feelings
Lord knows they haven't done much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Mmm, hmm
When my body won't hold me anymore
And it finally lets me free
Where will I go?
Will the trade winds take me south through Georgia grain?
Or tropical rain?
Or snow from the heavens?
Will I join with the ocean blue?
Or run into a savior true?
And shake hands laughing
And walk through the night, straight to the light
Holding the love I've known in my life
And no hard feelings
Lord knows they haven't done much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Under the curving sky
I'm finally learning why
It matters for me and you
To say it and mean it too
For life and it's loveliness
And all of its ugliness
Good as it's been to me
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
Thank you, Kaleb for the lyrics which I have learned by heart, but want to share with others. Brilliant, deep, vulnerable, touching, heartwarming.
Avetts I would see them play @ the Soapbox Downtown Wilmington, NC-whenever they would come to my town to play a show at that venue when 'Carolina Jubillee' was out. That was one of my favorites. Emotionalism-Dandelions and Magpies- The Carpenter-IandLoveandYou. They are the fucking best group ever & I am happy and proud of them. I am honored to mention that before they became popular, Scott Yancy Avett & I stayed in contact-what a Blessed & wonderful man he is and one of the most talented visual artist I have ever seen. Not to mention His amazing talents with his skills in his incredible bands music. Alan Monteath
Thanks for taking the trouble of writing down the lyrics!!
God bless you!!
Truly one of the GREATEST songs EVER written. Amazing.
I was hoping they would play the next scene after this song in the documentary that shows the emotion they experienced after recording this. Beautiful moment between brothers.
every hair on my body stands on end to listen to this...
E-v-e-r-y hair? Meow ! :3
This song took on a special meaning to us after I nearly died from surgery complications and was in a coma. What an amazing ballad for the most sacred of journeys. ❤️
God loves you and so do I ♡
This is an absolute gem of a song...lyrics are truly inspired and a great performance right there....if these guys never write another song, they can still rest assured that this is one of best
During this documentary, he let everyone know he was going to be a father. It was beautiful and well done. It's a must-watch. This song is in the top 5 of the greatest songs ever written. Maybe top 3.
The scene after they record this song is such a powerful moment
Yes, that scene brought tears to my eyes. So does the song sung with such deep emotion.
I have loved this song since the moment I heard it when it was first released. It was part of the inspiration for a eulogy I gave just yesterday at the funeral of a loved one who was taken from us very shockingly and tragically a little over a week ago. It is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and the words are an inspiration.
Masterpiece.
I've heard this song so many times, and the tears still flow freely ♥
Tears still flow for me as well, such an emotional song, especially in my later years.
Couldn't agree more.
One of the best written songs... Ever.
Truth
Just heard this amazing song for the first time in March 2023 and feel like I’ve loved it for decades … absolutely incredible, heartbreaking classic 😢
I find it therapeutic. I can totally see how someone would feel heartbroken by it; but for me it’s a song about facing death with courage and ending our time on earth with dignity and genuine love and compassion for the people God placed around us…good and bad. It gives me a sense of peace. Truly a perfect song and a blessing. God used the brothers to deliver this to us.
I first heard this song in March 2023 as well.
The loveliest, prettiest song I've heard in a long long time
Richard Caul ikr
Lex and Rick brought me here ❤️
same !
More than once, this song has found a fitting place in a sermon I've preached.
This is a masterpiece without a doubt. What a better world this could be. This is an anthem
I have asked for this to be played at my funeral...I LOVE it and it makes so much sense. Staying tuned to the Avett Brothers
Watching this 2021 and it's perfect. My heart needs healing from all the loss. This is resting in the Arms of Peace. What a gift!
I've been working crazy hours this week on my business. Barely had any time to hang out with the fam. This song came on while I was listening to the lex Friedman podcast. When I heard the first line, it immediately brought me to tears. I had to stop what I was doing and I'm getting ready to head home and take the family out for some fun and make memories. Ya never know when it's gonna be your time to leave this earth so sometimes it's alright to stop and take a moment to focus on the things that matter in this life. Beautiful song.
.... "or run into, my savior true, and shake hands laughing."
Gives me chills everytime I hear it! So powerful. ❤
My favorite line in the song. Builds my faith everytime I hear it.
one of the best songs I've ever heard.
No matter how many times I listen, I cry every time. An absolutely beautiful, perfect song.
Amen
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
An absolutely masterful piece of music. It becomes more important to me with each listen.
This song is just so underrated. I think everybody thinks about this after your bulletproof stage. ❤
My Papaw was a talker, straight outta Jawja (rural Georgia) and for as long as I can remember no matter what the subject was, our conversations on his back porch always turned to mortality and The End. He did not fear it. He did not speak of it as a thing he knew would “happen” to him. He spoke of Death as a relationship he’d held dearly for a very long time and would one day have to face with honesty and acceptance….and no hard feelings. He found beauty in his surroundings - in the rain, in the birds chirping, and in the difficult times he’d survived… and he made sure to describe that beauty to anyone who would listen. Every single day I am so grateful I listened. He passed away during the pandemic when I was 38 years old, and although I feel like I die a thousand deaths in my heart when hearing this song, it encapsulates every word he ever said to me about that beauty and peace he knew, expected, and accepted. I am so grateful for this.
I drove four hours to see this in a theater. So worth it
I pray that the last words on my lips as I take my last breath are words of forgiveness such as these. Such an inspired song. Could this be what some call the Holy Spirit? What else could it be? Doesn’t matter much what we call it, as Love is the final revelation, no matter what label we attach to it.😁
I like to think it is the Holy Spirit. It’s that moment when you feel emotion physically and yet still feel joy if the emotion is painful
Amen brother!
Yes, you nailed it!
@@shannabentley6886 Thank you for listening .
@@scottlutz2311 are you kidding, its my honor to be able to absorb this inspiring music! Thank you.
This is more than a reflective deathbead song - it's an instruction book on how to live a good life. Heard it for the first time yesterday - on about the 20th play now.
I’m just thinking about Rick right now man like damn what’s going in his head in that moment witnessing that performance period but as a creator listening to that run on your tape? That’s a trip, the dudes a brilliant creator and it’s cool to watch it go down 🙏
If anyone is currently, or has ever been, grappling with mental health issues and suicidal ideation... this song really makes you think.
I want this song to play when my ashes are gone, like dust in the wind 😢💔🕊️🙏🏼
I felt this song on a different level than anything I've experienced before ....thank you for this song its helped me
Will this song ever not make me cry? I'm kind of experimenting tonight. That was my 6th listen tonight and it's still eliciting tears. I want to cover it but I'm not going to be able to if I keep choking up in the midst of singing it.
Love this so much. I was at an event where Judd Apatow was the speaker and he showed us this video in which he directed. GORGEOUS song.
If you listen to this song and don't reflect on multiple facets of your life then you may not have a pulse or a soul. A masterful song in so many ways.
Such an unbelievably powerful song.
I can't believe there is even a single thumbs down on this song. I have to think these were accidental from a touch screen in someone's pocket while listening to the song. Otherwise those ppl are seriously lost with no humanity left. Seriously one of the best, most beautiful songs ever written.
Any thumbs down is because they thought it was JP Sears singing and they dissapproved of his hair color change.
People don't have to like what you like. That's the way the world is built. And the fact that some people may not like this song is not an indication that they have bad taste. They flat out like different things. Move on.
The Andy Griffith Show had a singing family call the Darlings (The Dillards). When Brisco Darling would suggest songs to sing his daughter would answer that song "makes me cry." Exactly how I feel about this song and the Avett Brothers!!!!
My good family has passed and the bad family is still bad, but this song makes me feel forgiveness, because in the end it doesn't matter. No hard feelings !
I can’t listen to this without getting choked up, thinking of those I’ve lost and how I will be when I’m called to God.
One of my favorite songs..truly
I lost my dad today. We had a complicated relationship of good and bad. He lived a long, full life and I think he truly left with no hard feelings. I never broke down today until I revisited this song. I just lost it standing out in my yard alone.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sometimes a song just taps into our psyches and brings out the emotions bubbling below the surface that need to come out...even if it happens at unexpected times. Obviously, I don't know you, but was touched by your post - I can relate all too well. I hope that time brings you peace. Sending hugs your way... ❤
This is 1st song I heard The Avett Bros . I am hooked ! Wow !, Beautiful ! LOVE IT ! LISA
“When I lay down my fears, my hopes and my doubts, the rings on my fingers and the keys to my house, with no hard feelings” is quite possibly one of the most beautiful expressions of love I can even imagine.
I honestly listen to this song everyday, and it was my most played song of the year on Spotify last year, I absolutely love it ❤️
There is divine purpose to our lives.
How can such a beautifully crafted tapestry of words leave me completely speechless...
"And walk through the night, straight to the light
Holding the love I've known in my life
And no hard feelings."
❤❤❤
This holds so true, and reminds me of both my mother and father during their final moments! They were filled with love and peace! This song brings me to tears - happy for the beautiful memories, but missing them so very much! 💔