Powerful song about, to me, the screwed up World our kids are inheriting from us. As a Father of teenagers, this one hit hard. I hope one day they’ll forgive us.
I’m just blown away by how good this guy is. Amazing voice, brilliant guitar player, but it’s the story telling that really gets me. I’m from the UK and there’s two artists in the US who are different, Tyler Childers was one, now it’s Stephen Wilson Junior as well! Peace all x
Teenage baby had a baby... I was 17 when my first daughter was born now I have a whole crew and I'm 30. I still play guitar every day but I also hit cheerleading 3 days a week and games on saturdays work 50 hours, potty training for my twin girls 😂❤ I wouldn't change a thing but man if this doesn't hit hard. Grew up fast just exactly like my momma did!
Why do you need a radio to hear him? He deserves a Grammy! His song writing is unbelievable. I could see one of his amazing songs in an Oscar winning film, for him to get a break in mainstream airplay.
Stephen Wilson Jr. can tell a more poignant, vivid story with only a weathered guitar and a voice in 3 minutes than most Hollywood directors can in 3 hours with A list actors and an unlimited budget.
3 hours into this rabbit hole after finding Stephen while doom scrolling. Can’t stop listening to EVERY. Single. Song!! Life changing!!! Injecting these acoustic songs into my soul!!! Thank you Stephen🙏
You got that right. I miss the good ol days, now everything is inverted, people are soft and too shiny, boys are girls,egg I think I catch my drift. How did we(wholesome ignorance) let so much infiltrate our everything? Well I've been up nights looking for the exact word. DISTRACTION! that's my final answer lol. This next group of young adults are gonna have an eye opener. 🤦
This cat is a generational talent, and he’s singing in a bunk bed with what appears to be a monitor when you have little kids. It just fits the narrative. Dude rips your heart out.
Man,.the music is awesome. I lost my dad in 2013, and miss him every day. Its that grief that lead me to Jesus. Your music, makes me miss my dad alot again. I don't really think we get over it,.just through it, distracted. Thanks dad for using Stephen, to remind me, you're still there.❤
From, poet, to boxer, to scientist, to now an amazing addition to the music in this world! This man is so brilliant and a lot of his songs bring me to tears. Thank you, Stephen Wilson Jr.❤️
I’ve listened to the album on loop countless times. While every song is phenomenal, this one steals the cake for me. Makes me cry every time I listen to it. “How’d you get that scar kid?” Stephen, you are a once in a lifetime artist and an absolute master of the craft.
Every time he says "sorry life's so hard kid" I hear myself, in my head, saying that to my son, while simultaneously hearing it from my father, who passed away just a few months ago. On a side note, Lori Mckenna appears to be credited with co-writing this song. The lyrics actually caused me to look and see if she had some hand in this. It's an amazing song.
Just discovered SWJ week or two ago. Lots of people have used the term ‘stop you in your tracks’. Absolutely. This dude is the real deal. Great mix of tone and voice and storytelling. Been sharing with everyone I know who looks for and appreciates good music.
Dude plays tf out that guitar so nonchalantly. An sings with feeling. This is real music an he deserves more recognition. Shows how fake the world has become. Got to rap about drugs crime or fast women. Hate modern times..
It's crazy that Stephen just showed up on my feed randomly about a month ago... I've listened to everything he's made and will be seeing him in March. This is about the only thing I've listened to for a month. How did it take so long to find me??? Better late than never
Wow, just wow! This song, " I'm a song" and " father's son" feel like they were ripped from my past... Every memory, spoken in the words of these songs and more. I mean, 1994 was one of the most significant years of my life, when I was finding out who I was. Stephen, your songs have meant so much to me this past year of deep reflection and introspection. Almost like a guide for my emotions when I'm feeling a bit lost. There's so much I could say but I will some it all up with a deeply grateful THANK YOU.
I listen to this song over and over every day. It hasn't lost a second of magic. Gives me goosebumps each time, and waters up my eyes. One of the greatest most touching songs I've heard in my life.
I'm almost 54 and this man has captured my heart and soul with his amazing music and lyrics and after almost giving up on music which today is rubbish I have a renewed love for it after listening to Stephen, thanks mr Wilson for keeping it real, I truly appreciate it.
The lyrics are top of the world in every song, so pure and so true, takes you back to exactly where you were in the world in every song and relive it for a moment .. thanks for the time travel travels Stephen ... Love from Australia
And out of nowhere this guy comes along. Does it get any better? He is hitting center mass of everyone. Music is the one thing we do right. Let it go young man!!
Four years and more some folks been listening to this man, all saying he's gonna blow up. I hope, for everyone's sake, that's true. We need him and more artists like him. But, Im reminded of one of the best songwriters to ever live, Mr Steve Earle. It took decades for him to get the accolades he deserves. Big labels are slow and pretty much suck. That means it's up to US...sharing, commenting and telling everyone about him. Im an FM radio DJ and Im playing him!!
This guy is so underrated!!!! I just remember he’s the same guy that sang year to be young and he knows how to stir up your soul.. truly knows how to take you back through your own life good and bad nostalgia and that’s what real music does hell that’s what real art does period
I once knew an old man from Co kerry 💚 He fought in the Irish 1916 rising and then again in the Irish Civil War.. he was almost 105 years old when he died ☘️💚🙏💚 He would always say...let the old man fight! He knows best.
I just recently discovered this man and his music from tiktok. First artist in ages to actually make me feel something. I cannot stop listening. He's one of the few people who rlare actually better live than in studio.
Holy f-k!!! Why have I never heard of this guy? Heard “Hometown” on Fire Country and it brought me down a rabbit hole that led me here… where I’ve stopped and pushed replay four times now. Wow. Just… wow. Heart and brain in a blender kinda wow. This joint is a journey back through life.
Wow. I dont want to share this with anyone I know. I want to keep this man just for me. Yet i want to share it with the world. But in my world, for now, he's all mine.
Once in a while, an artist comes along and just stops you in your tracks. He's the best thing I've heard in a long time.
Totally agree
Feels like home. Very few things do.
One of the best performers and song writers on this planet. I just love his work.
Same!
I agree brother. This guy just blows me away. Love every single song. Phenomenal, once in a generation kinda talent
Great song writer absolutely , and such a difference voice, I really like it
Powerful song about, to me, the screwed up World our kids are inheriting from us. As a Father of teenagers, this one hit hard. I hope one day they’ll forgive us.
@@virginiacruiser.7989Amen brother. I feel the same as you.
I’m just blown away by how good this guy is. Amazing voice, brilliant guitar player, but it’s the story telling that really gets me. I’m from the UK and there’s two artists in the US who are different, Tyler Childers was one, now it’s Stephen Wilson Junior as well! Peace all x
"All them dreams turned into maybe, and maybe now is a healthy never. Forever young aint young forever..." were punches right to the face.
FACTS WITH TEARS ROLLIN DOWN MY FACE
Yup
Aint that the truth about the truth!!!!
Teenage baby had a baby... I was 17 when my first daughter was born now I have a whole crew and I'm 30. I still play guitar every day but I also hit cheerleading 3 days a week and games on saturdays work 50 hours, potty training for my twin girls 😂❤ I wouldn't change a thing but man if this doesn't hit hard. Grew up fast just exactly like my momma did!
Fuck me ..😢
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let this man take over the radio. Please. We deserve this. He deserves it.
This guy/song deserves a hell of a lot more views than he has.
I agree. He need to be a mainstreamer
Why do you need a radio to hear him?
He deserves a Grammy! His song writing is unbelievable.
I could see one of his amazing songs in an Oscar winning film, for him to get a break in mainstream airplay.
I just got the Son of Dad CD. The sound quality is so awesome. I put it on my 1980's Yamaha house speakers and the sound is unreal!
If we heard this on the radio it would be insane. This man is changing lives with music
Stephen Wilson Jr. can tell a more poignant, vivid story with only a weathered guitar and a voice in 3 minutes than most Hollywood directors can in 3 hours with A list actors and an unlimited budget.
Amen Brother!
That's no normal weathered old guitar. It's an epic instrument blessed by the God's! The sound of his guitar is moving. Gives me goosebumps!
Well said.
“Hell, Uncle Mike’s in Heaven & there ain’t no Santa Claus…” Hits me every time.
Destroyed me y'all ❤
Yes so many layers in that line
The ability for life to be so cruel summed up in such a short sentence. Devastating
3 hours into this rabbit hole after finding Stephen while doom scrolling. Can’t stop listening to EVERY. Single. Song!! Life changing!!! Injecting these acoustic songs into my soul!!! Thank you Stephen🙏
I’m on my 5th go… This dude pulls out our souls. The nastalgia is just about too overwhelming. He sings of a time in America that is long gone🥲
You got that right. I miss the good ol days, now everything is inverted, people are soft and too shiny, boys are girls,egg I think I catch my drift. How did we(wholesome ignorance) let so much infiltrate our everything? Well I've been up nights looking for the exact word. DISTRACTION! that's my final answer lol. This next group of young adults are gonna have an eye opener. 🤦
Hey I'm 29 getting ready to be 30 and I can relate to almost every one of his songs so far.
Plus I'm from Central Indiana
All of his songs are like this. Listen like 4-10 times in a row
30 in August couldnt agree more@@ironicheroism6928
Son of dad is an incredible album
All them dreams turn in maybes. Maybes now a health never. Forever young ain’t young forever.
My favorite lyrics on the album
Legitimately some of my all time favorite lyrics now
Yup a solid grouping here....i like the lyric on my fathers son...."the tree don't grow far from the apple! SWJ is a master personificator!
Aint that the truth about the truth
@@t4o8ny Me too buddy. The ugly truth my friend.
This cat is a generational talent, and he’s singing in a bunk bed with what appears to be a monitor when you have little kids. It just fits the narrative. Dude rips your heart out.
Feels like hes singing my life
You sir are definitely criminally underrated!!!!
It’s like every single song is a banger. You hear his songs and immediately go “oohhh, this is what real music is.”
This man's songs are the best stories since Waylon.. I said what I said.
100 %
I'm from Texas and I ain't hating that.
I wear my Waylon hat to every concert of SWJ
My artist of the year vote right here.
Totally ❤
“Maybe is now a healthy never” crushed me…
You are the BEST singer songwriter out right now! Love your music brother, keep on keeping on...
I bawled my fucking eyes out to this song a few times before I could listen all the way through. Hit me hard. Wasn’t ready for that. 😅
Same😢
You and me both brother
Me either man me either
Best singer-songwriter alive.
Every other song he puts out gets me misty eyed..
I’m a 34 year old blue collar man and crumble to these songs every time.
This is the kind of song that I make sure I’m sitting down for. Genius.
This is the best song I've heard in years and years and years. What a talent. What an album.
Man,.the music is awesome. I lost my dad in 2013, and miss him every day. Its that grief that lead me to Jesus.
Your music, makes me miss my dad alot again.
I don't really think we get over it,.just through it, distracted.
Thanks dad for using Stephen, to remind me, you're still there.❤
Why do i cry everytime he sings?! Steven gives voice to all those buried unspoken good and painful events of growing up, and coming down
Dudes songwriting is top notch. His song father’s son has some genius lyrics.
Some artists have it and others just have it more and from the soul. Stephen Wilson Jr. is a humbled dude!
"where'd you get that scar kid" ," sorry lifes so hard kid" one of my favorite songs ever, thank you Stephen Jr, for making real music cool again 👌👌👍👍
Steven should be one of the biggest artists on the planet right now, it’s crazy how under the radar he still is.
it is like his songs. That is the Way.
From, poet, to boxer, to scientist, to now an amazing addition to the music in this world! This man is so brilliant and a lot of his songs bring me to tears. Thank you, Stephen Wilson Jr.❤️
How this doesn't have multimillion views baffles me. SUCH a great song. Everything about it. Thank you Stephen.
Absolutely the most talented songwriter and performer in many years.
Your tunes are phenomenal.
I’ve listened to the album on loop countless times. While every song is phenomenal, this one steals the cake for me. Makes me cry every time I listen to it. “How’d you get that scar kid?” Stephen, you are a once in a lifetime artist and an absolute master of the craft.
Yes, indeed.
Every time he says "sorry life's so hard kid" I hear myself, in my head, saying that to my son, while simultaneously hearing it from my father, who passed away just a few months ago.
On a side note, Lori Mckenna appears to be credited with co-writing this song. The lyrics actually caused me to look and see if she had some hand in this. It's an amazing song.
You are killing me. You're songs are dropping me. Thank you.
Most underrated for sure. Every song hits my soul and brings back memories.
Just discovered SWJ week or two ago. Lots of people have used the term ‘stop you in your tracks’. Absolutely. This dude is the real deal. Great mix of tone and voice and storytelling. Been sharing with everyone I know who looks for and appreciates good music.
If this doesn't make you laugh or cry you have no feelings. Lol. What a song!
Me and my dog listen to you each night
Dude plays tf out that guitar so nonchalantly. An sings with feeling. This is real music an he deserves more recognition. Shows how fake the world has become. Got to rap about drugs crime or fast women. Hate modern times..
It's crazy that Stephen just showed up on my feed randomly about a month ago... I've listened to everything he's made and will be seeing him in March. This is about the only thing I've listened to for a month. How did it take so long to find me??? Better late than never
John Denver would be a fan
More like Zevon would have been a fan, assuming we're naming genius songwriters who wore clear aviators and had well-defined nasolabial folds.
Vocals reminiscent of Eddie Vedder. Solid joint.
I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t be a fan. Great vocals and a great song this is a keeper.
Generational talent !!
Wow, just wow! This song, " I'm a song" and " father's son" feel like they were ripped from my past... Every memory, spoken in the words of these songs and more. I mean, 1994 was one of the most significant years of my life, when I was finding out who I was. Stephen, your songs have meant so much to me this past year of deep reflection and introspection. Almost like a guide for my emotions when I'm feeling a bit lost. There's so much I could say but I will some it all up with a deeply grateful THANK YOU.
Incredible, as always. Thank you for every note, every line and every song.
His voice and songs always touch me, I haven't had that with an artist for a long time. Just beautiful.
I listen to this song over and over every day. It hasn't lost a second of magic. Gives me goosebumps each time, and waters up my eyes. One of the greatest most touching songs I've heard in my life.
I'm almost 54 and this man has captured my heart and soul with his amazing music and lyrics and after almost giving up on music which today is rubbish I have a renewed love for it after listening to Stephen, thanks mr Wilson for keeping it real, I truly appreciate it.
Gold. Perfect.
SUCH AN AWESOME SONG! SWJ, you rock, my friend!!!
Thank you for creating such real and beautiful music for us! One love! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Unreal!! Your songwriting blows me away!! And the sound you got created with that guitar is something else!! Forever a fan!
I was like…jeez this feller is a callahan too lol STEPHEN WILSON JR IS PHENOMENAL!!!
Those nylon strings over through those pickups is just an unreal tone
I always look forward to your music! 🤘 Make Indiana proud!
The lyrics are top of the world in every song, so pure and so true, takes you back to exactly where you were in the world in every song and relive it for a moment .. thanks for the time travel travels Stephen ... Love from Australia
My favorite song currently. It’s been on repeat since I became a father actually
Wow! Yes,thank you sir!! ❤ RIP-Uncle Mike 🤟🏼
Just discovered Steven today. Simply incredible.
And out of nowhere this guy comes along. Does it get any better? He is hitting center mass of everyone. Music is the one thing we do right. Let it go young man!!
Four years and more some folks been listening to this man, all saying he's gonna blow up. I hope, for everyone's sake, that's true. We need him and more artists like him. But, Im reminded of one of the best songwriters to ever live, Mr Steve Earle. It took decades for him to get the accolades he deserves. Big labels are slow and pretty much suck. That means it's up to US...sharing, commenting and telling everyone about him. Im an FM radio DJ and Im playing him!!
Really hits home right now
God damn. It’s rare you hear something like this. A song that tells a different story to each person, that gets better every time you hear it
THAT WAS MAGNIFICENT ❤ THIS GUY NEEDS TO BE HEARD!!!!
This dude is a legend already
he drags tears out of the soul . ❤
Most amazing song writer. Thank you.. your lyrics run deep
This guy is so underrated!!!! I just remember he’s the same guy that sang year to be young and he knows how to stir up your soul.. truly knows how to take you back through your own life good and bad nostalgia and that’s what real music does hell that’s what real art does period
This man is so talented! The best singer/songwriter/ventriloquist ever!!
@GutLordLarry yea lol. He's a fantastic singer, but I think it's hilarious that he barely moves his mouth.
Best singer and songwriter I've heard in a LONG time. When are you touring?! I'd love to see you live!!!!
So powerful words. But ur voice brings a video to my mind. Just wow
The fact you mention only Jesus can save you, Amen ❤
A true poet. I can't explain to my wife why he makes cry.
Lost my my dad 3yrs ago. Hardest thing I've had to do was give him my blessing to let go.
My hearts with you man. Its tough, but I'm so glad you could give your father that.
This man is a legend please share his work with everyone 👌
I once knew an old man from Co kerry 💚
He fought in the Irish 1916 rising and then again in the Irish Civil War.. he was almost 105 years old when he died ☘️💚🙏💚
He would always say...let the old man fight! He knows best.
Jesus… just incredible
Absolutely awesome. My favorite musician ever! We all love SWJ! Keep up the astonishing work!!
Literally found your channel by accident through this video and it just came out not even an hour ago. Absolute magic of a song!
I just recently discovered this man and his music from tiktok. First artist in ages to actually make me feel something. I cannot stop listening. He's one of the few people who rlare actually better live than in studio.
A Country Classic!!!!
Holy f-k!!! Why have I never heard of this guy? Heard “Hometown” on Fire Country and it brought me down a rabbit hole that led me here… where I’ve stopped and pushed replay four times now. Wow. Just… wow. Heart and brain in a blender kinda wow. This joint is a journey back through life.
Love you Stephen Wilson jr ! Met a girl and you just made my life even more perfect with your music and lyrics ! Thank you
real deal musician, your music touches my soul........brilliant
Booked to see him in Manchester this year can’t wait
Wow. I dont want to share this with anyone I know. I want to keep this man just for me. Yet i want to share it with the world. But in my world, for now, he's all mine.
I love the open chords and nylon string sound, and obviously Stephen’s voice and lyrics! So good
One of the most well written songs I’ve heard in a long time.
Amazing Stephen, love this version
Outstanding songwriter and performer, powerful, personal, confessional
love all the songs on the album, but this is my favorite
Yesss love a new track by swj oeace to ye hold onto your soul dont sell it off
So moving. I’m going through some grief right now. Thank you for this gift. 🙏❤️🩹
This is real music
The expression on his face at the end, tells me a lot about this song. 💔📿
Thank you Sir, for this amazing song!!! 🔥🙏🏻
Thank you UA-cam algorithm for introducing me to this man and his music.
Love this song. Swj is the man.
Only the fourth song I've listened to of his (fathers son made me cry , gotta admit) but every one so damn far is just unbelievable
Awesome! Please come to the Brown County Music Center in Nashville, IN :) :) :)
Caught it on my morning scroll, now I'm 😭 no control. Good shit.
We need this on spotify Asap 🔥🔥
Yup, this is a damn fine song