I am amazed by the times we live in. A man from Oklahoma can reduce a man in the west of Ireland to tears with his song. I count myself lucky to be able to hear him.
American country music is rooted in Ireland and Scotland. My family is English/Scots-Irish and from appalachia. When they migrated here they brought the music and storytelling with them, bluegrass is a perfect example of this. Many families remained in appalachia, I still have family there, but many migrated west when the government offered "free land" to encourage Americans to settle the west. Oklahoma was one of the first territories to offer the land, so many poor families migrated to settle what was then still hostile land. It was a long, hard fought battle with plains indians. Just think about the courage that it took to uproot their families into the unknown for a better life, not once, but twice. Once from their homes in Irleand and Scotland, then again into a territory that was known to be hostile towards the English. It takes a special kind of people to make those sacrifices, right or wrong. The only thing they had to remind them of the homes they left behind was their music and stories, and we can still hear it today. In my opinion its one of the things that makes America a special place, or it used to anyway. So many different people bringing pieces of their culture with them and making it uniquely American. Music has always bridged the gap, from the Scots-Irish mountain music, to American blues with its sound changing from region to region. Its all soul music and tells beautiful stories of pain and perseverance if one is willing to listen. Sincerly, A brother from West Virginia
I never thought of it in that way but I get it! Indifference is worse then hate ,isn't it though. Especially when its so bad that being ignored hurts so bad that youd settle for hate just to make it stop. I've been there. Its nowhere I ever wanna be again.
How you holding up man? I really hope you’re still hangin’ in there. I know it’s tough sometimes to see the bright side of things, especially when you’re in such a dark place. I’ve been there for almost 2 years. Just remember, it takes pain to appreciate joy. Bad times are only temporary.
I'm a fellow of similar size, and actually look just like him beard and all, and there's a couple lines if even said before hearing this song, "I'm the kind of love that's hard to look at" with battling crippling depression and self confidence levels almost none existent I can relate to it. Every single word. That line means so much more than physical appearance, it's an emotional line that only someone in that emotional pit would understand. I'm so dam good at sorrow from all the depression issues. It's just one of those songs that hurt but help.
Hang in there Dusty. As much as it hurts to be alive sometimes, and no matter how cruel the world may be, I have to believe that the act of living is still worth it. Focus on your strengths and the people that love you, and fuck all the rest. Wish you all the best. Cheers.
It’s music man, some hits ya right in the heart and some don’t. Makes ya realize u ain’t the only one feeling it and feeling the same way. Best wishes to ya brother.
You can see some of the men in the crowd deeply relating to this song. Some people would have you think all men are indifferent and jaded. Truth is most of spend all our lives wishing someone would be that strong shoulder for us to lean on when we're down on ourselves. It's not entirely evident to me that men are volatile dangerous creatures. We can be hurt too. Resilience and invincibility are two different things.
Recently broke up with my long term girlfriend. On my way to work this morning, i unfortunantly have to drive by her house, and i seen a Guys car in her driveway. Broke my heart. I get home after being bummed all day and UA-cam reccomends this to me. And ive never had words and a tune that matched everything i was feeling but couldnt explain
I know that bite. I know exactly what you felt. Its like that sudden horror in a scary movie that gives you a temporary panic. Jumps up within your chest. Like a knife. Only this one doesnt fade away with laughter at the joy of being scared. This one turns into pain. I love ya man. Good vibes your way. You will find happiness. Its just not yet.
Come down from your mountain Oh, I miss your holy shoutin' These days I can't make you make a sound Take me to the times where We'd look up to the skies and Climb up there and draw the thunder down Now I'm forcing myself into What you've already been through But darlin' I can't help the way I feel And you need something stronger A drug to kill the hunger And ease the awful pain of living here Well I'm the kind of love that hurts to look at Maybe we should take it as a sign When I'm strung out on leavin' Exaltin' all my demons And you don't care for me enough to cry I dreamt I'd take you with me And you'd say you forgive me And we'd live out some easy ancient song Now where I am unattended In a splendid love's remembrance You lost the mind to even do me wrong And I'm the kind of love that hurts to look at But once I was enough to make you try Now I'm underneath the rubble Tryin' not to feel the trouble And you don't care for me enough to cry So here's to hopin' I can change tomorrow You wanted hard as nails, cut and dry But I beg, steal and borrow I'm so damn good at sorrow And you don't care for me enough to cry
This song found me while I was at my all time lowest. Back from two tours overseas in the marines, through ptsd and a marriage that I destroyed because I chose alcohol and drugs instead of therapy, no hope in sight. The darkness finally broke after I went to in patient and intensive outpatient therapy for the better part of a year. Now I’m two years sober, in the first healthy relationship of my life, re learning the guitar and Jiu Jitsu. To anyone reading this who is gripped by trauma or addiction, it’s never over as long as there is breath in your lungs. I overdosed multiple times and was revived with Narcan. Now, my partner and our children live with me in a new house on a mountain top. Never give up on yourself.
Man, I care enough to cry. This song is one of those that have lyrics so profound, you're shocked someone could put it into actual words. There are honestly very few songs I would call masterpieces. This is one of them.
Tanis Mech definitely. Break my heart sweetly is is right there with it. Incredible writer. But what separates legends is how it’s delivered. And he’s perfected it because it’s intensely real to him. And at the same time it’s completely effortless.
My favorite part of this video is the "been there" eyes of every person in the audience. Heartache is transcendental. This 31-year old man has touched the hearts every generation that is currently prominent with this track. That's something every songwriter yearns for.
Buddy Tyree I was thinking the same thing. The attention of the audience is palpable. And it’s not the attention that so many artists these days try to get with a rowdy crowd and artificial enthusiasm. It’s real! And you can feel it!
"You lost the mind to even do me wrong"...... that line right there is very deep and I didn't even pick up on it the first probably 10 times that I heard this song. That is one empty feeling in having someone that means so much to you not have any emotion for you good or bad.
100% agree. I'm trying to hold on to a love that Im afraid is lost, and I would give so much to have her scream at me rather than the apathy and complete indifference I have been feeling.
yes i do i did and you even warned me 15 yrs ago and now i find yes i did not cry but now i am .....not alot because im cold and know this pathetic age is nothing and you already dead...but Ihave faith that reaches way beyond me or you ....sorry but i died alot and AINT NUTTIN BUT GOD must be exalted so my friend I BATTLE ON R.I.P. Rick Spradlin-Ben SPAIN-Charlie Daviidson...Johnny Yocom......
Quality. Actual quality country. Not that commercial radio crap that's being called "country" these days. John, your tone is spot on excellent. Actual quality lyrics. The real stuff. Way to go.
I'm a 43 year old man. When I heard this the first time, I hit my knees and bawled like a baby. When you realize what this song means, it hits you like a million lightning bolts. The love of my life and I are still together but yet I miss her. I'm so lonely. I constantly hurt her in ways it feels I have no control of. All I want to do is make her smile and laugh. She's my everything. It kills me I can't or it feels like I can't give her happiness anymore. Yet she won't leave my side. I just need to know she still loves me. I'm a good hearted man. Faithful, loyal, work hard, but I have demons. Everyone does. They always say if you love someone, set them free. If they come back, it's meant to be. I'd rather die or hurt for the rest of my life so she won't hurt anymore in any way. Damn, this song knows my heart. If anyone else is in my situation, I don't care what others say. Go with your heart. If you care more for your loves happiness, set them free. Love hurts but it also is pure bliss. But the what ifs are the hardest part. What if next week things get back the way they used to be and you're both are on top of the world again? Trust me, I know how you're feeling.
That's where I am right now and have been for years now. It's not my Demons, but hers. She keeps Herself on track in life until I'm with Her. Then She slides back down into the depths and before long I am a Stranger to Her. For 16 years I've been waiting for Her. My Love for Her is all I had to hold on to. 3rd time we got together to make a life as a couple. And again She slipped backwards over the course of last year. The way She treated me, the nasty mean things she said and texted me, and then "Ghosted" me. Devestated me. Why She felt it necessary to do that to me for Her to break up with me, I have no idea...I've always told her to be honest with me. And I her. Tell me she's done and I'll go. I've never done or said anything to warrant treatment like that. Eventually, She lost everything she had. Then She called me and wanted to try again. She acted like She didn't do anything wrong and didn't remember saying anything bad to me...I should just get over it and put it behind me... I still Love Her n care about her, but I'm not like before. She Hurt me deeply. I feel I should just give up and let her go. I have nothing she wants or needs. Her last words before she blew me off last August: "You can't be the Man I need to to get the things I want in life. I don't want to see or hear from you again." She had her eye on someone else and it fell thru...but she won't admit it. That's what I feel about her actions. I'm 58 yrs old and I'm too old to keep trying over n over n over again. I guess I'm meant to be alone in this life. So be it.
Damn all these comments, I hope you gentlemen gave these words to your wives. Sometimes it’s just that these things need to be heard. Then maybe get help from a marriage therapist, it did a lot for me. They’ll help you work through the issues you voiced to your wife
As someone else has said, we live in incredible times for music. We just push a couple of buttons and can listen to anyone in the world sing. Its really cool to think about. I cannot imagine living my life without hearing this mans voice bring me to tears.
All those looks and nodding heads. It's one of those few songs that can't be written by just thoughts and rough ideas on what feelings are like, but had to be from experience. I overheard this at the office, I had to look up some of the lines that stood out to me and found him. It really hurts to listen, but it's so beautiful.
This song explains in words that I never could of my feelings in a relationship that I thought in the beginning would be forever. Marriage. Family. In the end, John Moreland made a song for all of us men out there that have gone through a relationship we found out in the end to be the biggest lie, out of all the lies, and mistakes made. Man...I thank God for this man and I thank God for finding this song. Most powerful song I've heard in a long long time
...cheers my man. Its been a year since my break up.7 years of something i thought would last forever...every godamn words hits like a train. Youre not alone in this.
I thought the same thing. Its like the realisation of it just dawned on her. She didn't care enough, or at least never showed it when it mattered. Just gut wrenching sorrow in that room
I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam
Anyone else who have cried like a little girl in the crowd if you were there?.....if there was ever a performance I wish I could have seen live it would be this one.....lucky people in this video.....he poured his heart out
"i could've left you, you know. Hell i probably should've by now. The problem is i can't. i don't wanna. How could i when i'm looking in the eyes of all i've ever wanted?" most people forgot what it means to have a heart, don't let yourselves be another one for that count.
Can't listen to this song without crying, every fucking time. Can't stop listening to it either. Sums up my last relationship perfectly. Cheers to sad songs and love.
It is indifferent. It is apathetic. It’s being lost on a road at a point with no landmarks, you can’t go back alone because no matter how far backwards you traveled, you’d never again be in the place you were when things were right. It’s feeling like you don’t have the strength to continue forward. Everyone has pain inside of them. When I listen to this man’s beautiful lyrics, I feel like I’m inside of pain. He’s so truthful in such a poetic way that if this music doesn’t move you, you may be at a point in your journey where you wouldn’t recognize yourself in a mirror.
This really hits home 😢 I've been near impossible to love, especially when it comes to loving myself. I break my own heart before someone else can💔 damn good song John
I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam
My girlfriend of 7 years left me and this song always makes me think of her. Still miss her and it hurts that she doesn’t miss me. Brilliant song amazingly put together, love it 💙
God bless anybody that's hurting shame on anyone That Beats a person down when they are hurting you're not a man or woman or even a human being when they do that it's evil and cyber evils even more evil than a punch in the face
The way you can grasp the true emotions that nobody really wants to speak about. It’s honestly immaculate. The heartache and emotions you can make somebody go through just from listening to your songs. That’s something artists spend decades trying to capture. You do it in every single song you’ve ever released
This just hit my soul, hard. This resonated deep within me. "I'm the kind of love it hurts to look at." Such a damn powerful lyric. I'm glad the depths of UA-cam brought me to this. It was what I needed, when I needed it. I have never had a song that I have ever related to more, or bring so many emotions up. The tears fell, and rivers swelled.
John, I'm at least 33 views of the 53m. I'm not heavy, I'm not light, I'm not tall and I'm not short but I feel 100% of this song. May the Lord Bless you Brother!
God damn it I love this song and artist. Never met this man, but his songs have been with me threw the darkest times. Feels like he's an old friend. Would drink a brew with him any day of the week. Give this man a Grammy pls.
Listen to this multiple times almost daily. Wishing I had someone that cared enough. Yet no matter how hard I try, I can't find that person. My ex sure didn't care enough when she hurt me with her lies. Oh well, that's life, I guess.
Don’t wait for someone to care for you, that’s where we all go wrong. Learn to care for yourself so that you don’t have to look for it. Instead let that someone find you by treating yourself well and putting your sanity first. Cheers
"Okay, I'll sit here shall I? Yeah, I've just got this little guitar. What? No, no band. It's just me. What I'll do is sit here and pick my guitar and sing you an incredibly moving song with brilliant lyrics and make everyone cry yet feel joyful at the same time. All right?"
Dude. John. Keep doing what you're doing. Truth and beauty from your pain. Songs like this will live on. Performances like this will live on. I for one can't stop listening to this... I know for sure it'll be with me for the rest of my life. Thank you for this song.
A song where listener and artist can rejoice in each others sharing of pain. Heartbreakingly beautiful. This song means so much to me, as I'm sure it does countless others. Thank you John, for sharing, and being who you are.
One of the hardest thing in life is loving someone who doesn’t even care when you’re crying out for help. To be abandoned by the person you love most is rough.. going through it now unfortunately. This song hits home in so many ways for so many people and touches lives all over the world. Excellent song, I will be checking out more of your catalog
I heard this song for the first time a few years ago and within seconds of the song starting I sent it to several friends because I immediately knew it'd be good not realizing the impact it would have on me. I listened to it again for the first time in a long while with my then-girlfriend (now-wife) and bawled while driving on a road trip. It hit me hard then, hit me harder now that I'm in a place with a partner that actually loves and respects me. Keep your heads up, there's always daylight after darkness.
Yknow what I find amazing. We're all listening to the same song, but everyone is feeling something completely different. We all have our trauma, we all have our demons, and this song really is the words a lot of us need
She may not have cried for you, but we all have. Beautiful. I hope you can get healthy so I can selfishly enjoy your music for many more decades, you're an artist John Moreland.
I love the honesty and humility in John’s voice. It’s rare these days to hear something that is deep lyrically, rich musically and resonates with the soul. A timeless gift that will be forever appreciated both now and for generations to come. I only wish more people stood still enough to stop and listen to John so that they didn’t need to feel so alone. Thanks John for keeping it real and non pretentious.
Nicholas Williams I bet it hurts that you will never create something this beautiful in all of your pathetic life. Mediocrity always lashes out at talent.
The energy you 2 give off is addictive and magnetic. a million memories of people i never thought would become strangers flash behind my eyes And for a second i get to relive it all agan Thank-you ♡
I don't know how I got here but this is the kind of country music that appeals to me the most for some reason. That somber and slow music alongside those sad lyrics. And as a guitarist I wish I could fingerpick like this man does. Good song, very good song 😥
Crazy thing is, John Moreland has a very unique style when it comes to fingerpicking. More often then not, he only uses his thumb and his pointer finger.
@@Christian-my4dp I've noticed that! He only use his thumb for the ryhthym and pick the melody with his pointer finger as you mentioned. I guess that is a skill that few guitarplayers can master :) To play the guitar in two different ways AND be able to sing at the same time! This is the type of music that makes me want to learn how to play chords in the right way so-to-say...
I'm an Okie born and bred... My family came to Oklahoma in the 1830's we are scotch Irish, Acadian and Choctaw Indian. There's something to about Eastern Oklahoma that creates amazing song writers and singers... Red dirt music started here, John Moreland is just a link in that chain..... An amazing one.
how is his music not well known. Now a days music is missing meaning and soul. John is an amazing artist that makes you feel his music, you could feel his pain and the lyrics are just godly.
I heard this song several years ago and it's taken me forever to track it back down. Kinda nostalgic thinking about when and where I was then. And I needed this song at that time.
This is probably my favorite song ever. I say that sometimes but when i hear this I can't think of anything else. Truest art I've ever witnessed. This guy has been building up these songs his whole life and chooses to share it with all of us. I can't think of a better songwriter ever seriously. Tell me one while listening to this . I'll tell you that you're not listening. Simple as that
The feeling of living with someone that use to love you but now they hate you so much they lose the might to even do you wrong. You can try to talk to them but nothing you can say will make them love you. While your there broken hearted and helpless you cant even make them feel sorry for you enough to cry. The amazing part about John Moreland is he wrote a song about your troubled life and sings it as if it was you on the stage with the guitar singing it.
@@yangerjamir0906 I didn't realize it until I read your comment. I made it through it all. Life is great now. Happy everyday. Just me and my two-year-old daughter. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Don't give up if you're ever going through something. Troubles will come and then they will pass. Thank you for your concern
I am amazed by the times we live in. A man from Oklahoma can reduce a man in the west of Ireland to tears with his song. I count myself lucky to be able to hear him.
Amazing name and amazing song
Portlaoise 🤚
American country music is rooted in Ireland and Scotland. My family is English/Scots-Irish and from appalachia. When they migrated here they brought the music and storytelling with them, bluegrass is a perfect example of this. Many families remained in appalachia, I still have family there, but many migrated west when the government offered "free land" to encourage Americans to settle the west. Oklahoma was one of the first territories to offer the land, so many poor families migrated to settle what was then still hostile land. It was a long, hard fought battle with plains indians. Just think about the courage that it took to uproot their families into the unknown for a better life, not once, but twice. Once from their homes in Irleand and Scotland, then again into a territory that was known to be hostile towards the English. It takes a special kind of people to make those sacrifices, right or wrong. The only thing they had to remind them of the homes they left behind was their music and stories, and we can still hear it today. In my opinion its one of the things that makes America a special place, or it used to anyway. So many different people bringing pieces of their culture with them and making it uniquely American. Music has always bridged the gap, from the Scots-Irish mountain music, to American blues with its sound changing from region to region. Its all soul music and tells beautiful stories of pain and perseverance if one is willing to listen.
Sincerly,
A brother from West Virginia
CLASS post, Aiden.
Nolan Aliff all our ancestors had room to bring on the ships to America were their songs, instruments, and their personal liquor distilleries.
Name of the song says it all, the opposite of love isn't hate... it's indifference.
Whoa dude.
Indifference is harder to deal with than hate
Well said.
@@TheBrucenz with indifference it's up to you to deal with it...with hate it's up to them...
I never thought of it in that way but I get it! Indifference is worse then hate ,isn't it though. Especially when its so bad that being ignored hurts so bad that youd settle for hate just to make it stop. I've been there. Its nowhere I ever wanna be again.
Why do I have to go into a UA-cam hole starting with chris Stapleton to find this type of music, why isn’t this man being talked about worldwide.
I literally went down the same rabbit hole and found him, The white buffalo, Benjamin Tod and Colter Wall so far 😂
Add Townes van Zandt
@@zuesk98 same here buddy!
Came here from Childers
@@thepalehorse08 I found him since writing that first comment, so good!
I'm a 47 year old grown ass man and this shit made me cry.
Bottle of whisky and a sad song. We cry as we do
Yes, if I am looking for sadness, then this song helps.
Crying is human, never forget that
49 and I cry
John moreland, your words, saved my life these last few nights. I'm going through my roughest time I've had in mine.
Your talent is incredible
You still hanging in there?
How you holding up man? I really hope you’re still hangin’ in there. I know it’s tough sometimes to see the bright side of things, especially when you’re in such a dark place. I’ve been there for almost 2 years. Just remember, it takes pain to appreciate joy. Bad times are only temporary.
me too
@@zmajoljupka Hang in there guys! We need people with feelings here!
Literally every comment using the worst choice of words. Never underestimate the power of suggestion ;)
I'm a fellow of similar size, and actually look just like him beard and all, and there's a couple lines if even said before hearing this song, "I'm the kind of love that's hard to look at" with battling crippling depression and self confidence levels almost none existent I can relate to it. Every single word. That line means so much more than physical appearance, it's an emotional line that only someone in that emotional pit would understand. I'm so dam good at sorrow from all the depression issues. It's just one of those songs that hurt but help.
One of those songs that hurt but help...well said, man
Hang in there Dusty. As much as it hurts to be alive sometimes, and no matter how cruel the world may be, I have to believe that the act of living is still worth it.
Focus on your strengths and the people that love you, and fuck all the rest. Wish you all the best. Cheers.
Hang in there Dusty.
It’s music man, some hits ya right in the heart and some don’t. Makes ya realize u ain’t the only one feeling it and feeling the same way. Best wishes to ya brother.
Dusty Welch I love you brother and so does Jesus .
You can see some of the men in the crowd deeply relating to this song. Some people would have you think all men are indifferent and jaded. Truth is most of spend all our lives wishing someone would be that strong shoulder for us to lean on when we're down on ourselves.
It's not entirely evident to me that men are volatile dangerous creatures. We can be hurt too. Resilience and invincibility are two different things.
Well said man
:)
We can’t show weakness or they’ll tear us apart but it gets exhausting
very true, sad part is the society we live in wants to break men, especially fathers who want to be fathers but cant due to court orders etc.
Hell yes
Recently broke up with my long term girlfriend. On my way to work this morning, i unfortunantly have to drive by her house, and i seen a Guys car in her driveway. Broke my heart. I get home after being bummed all day and UA-cam reccomends this to me. And ive never had words and a tune that matched everything i was feeling but couldnt explain
This song is phenomenal, you will love again
It gets a lot easier man, you’ll ever eventually adapt to everything again, just give it time, hang in there buddy. Everything happens for a reason
it goes away ,might take a while but it goes away
I know that bite. I know exactly what you felt. Its like that sudden horror in a scary movie that gives you a temporary panic. Jumps up within your chest. Like a knife. Only this one doesnt fade away with laughter at the joy of being scared. This one turns into pain.
I love ya man. Good vibes your way. You will find happiness. Its just not yet.
@@jamesparker223 well said my friend
Come down from your mountain
Oh, I miss your holy shoutin'
These days I can't make you make a sound
Take me to the times where
We'd look up to the skies and
Climb up there and draw the thunder down
Now I'm forcing myself into
What you've already been through
But darlin' I can't help the way I feel
And you need something stronger
A drug to kill the hunger
And ease the awful pain of living here
Well I'm the kind of love that hurts to look at
Maybe we should take it as a sign
When I'm strung out on leavin'
Exaltin' all my demons
And you don't care for me enough to cry
I dreamt I'd take you with me
And you'd say you forgive me
And we'd live out some easy ancient song
Now where I am unattended
In a splendid love's remembrance
You lost the mind to even do me wrong
And I'm the kind of love that hurts to look at
But once I was enough to make you try
Now I'm underneath the rubble
Tryin' not to feel the trouble
And you don't care for me enough to cry
So here's to hopin' I can change tomorrow
You wanted hard as nails, cut and dry
But I beg, steal and borrow
I'm so damn good at sorrow
And you don't care for me enough to cry
I think he says now "we're out here unnatended"
@@harvey4385 there is subtitles no need for someone to write it in comments
Thanks for this! You do what you want.
@@gibsonrickenbacker6317 oh I will
@@hepworth1086 Not you but the original poster.😂 The captions don’t always work. I appreciate the lyrics. 😉
This song found me while I was at my all time lowest. Back from two tours overseas in the marines, through ptsd and a marriage that I destroyed because I chose alcohol and drugs instead of therapy, no hope in sight. The darkness finally broke after I went to in patient and intensive outpatient therapy for the better part of a year. Now I’m two years sober, in the first healthy relationship of my life, re learning the guitar and Jiu Jitsu. To anyone reading this who is gripped by trauma or addiction, it’s never over as long as there is breath in your lungs. I overdosed multiple times and was revived with Narcan. Now, my partner and our children live with me in a new house on a mountain top. Never give up on yourself.
I'm proud of you, James. Real proud.
I don’t know you but I love you bro be safe and live life to the fullest, semper fi.
Oh man what a massive share and light to vanquish the current darkness. I hope all is well and thanks.
Props to you my friend… Keep on keeping on
Stay on the path of discipline bro 💪 I've been low too.. very low, death's door low, but discipline brought me out of it.
This song is more brutal than any metal song I've ever heard
No shit dude.
rips my guts up more than Cannibal Corpse could
No doubt
Feels and kills my soul. I'm so happy I can hear true words that just truly speak to you.
Check out his song Blacklist. Awesome
Man, I care enough to cry. This song is one of those that have lyrics so profound, you're shocked someone could put it into actual words. There are honestly very few songs I would call masterpieces. This is one of them.
Tanis Mech definitely. Break my heart sweetly is is right there with it. Incredible writer. But what separates legends is how it’s delivered. And he’s perfected it because it’s intensely real to him. And at the same time it’s completely effortless.
You get it.
@@Nocsucal-BeatGod it gets me right in the feels
Agreed
Yes. Absolutely
My favorite part of this video is the "been there" eyes of every person in the audience. Heartache is transcendental. This 31-year old man has touched the hearts every generation that is currently prominent with this track. That's something every songwriter yearns for.
Buddy Tyree I was thinking the same thing. The attention of the audience is palpable. And it’s not the attention that so many artists these days try to get with a rowdy crowd and artificial enthusiasm. It’s real! And you can feel it!
What a beautiful callout. The woman's eyes filled with tears at the end broke me--this is exactly what I wanted to express.
Don t care if anyone else reads this but I think he s and angel talking to us
@@annhill9274 I read this. And I agree. An angel, a saint, a blessing.
Something every writer yearns for, period. What a talent.
"Come down from your mountain
I miss your holy shouting
These days I can't make you make a sound"
That is a hell of an opener, an absolute gut punch
"You lost the mind to even do me wrong"...... that line right there is very deep and I didn't even pick up on it the first probably 10 times that I heard this song. That is one empty feeling in having someone that means so much to you not have any emotion for you good or bad.
People think the opposite of love is hate, I think it's indifference.
Absolutely agree
@@wadeshouseofmusic8812 True that
Indifference, the worst feeling you could get from someone you love and care. I'd rather be shouted at or be hated than get indifference.
100% agree. I'm trying to hold on to a love that Im afraid is lost, and I would give so much to have her scream at me rather than the apathy and complete indifference I have been feeling.
If you thumbed this down, you never felt real love in your life. This song is the actual sound of a heart breaking.
Every single song I've heard from John Moreland is brilliant. Not one bad song.
True
He's becoming one of my new favorite artists.
Paul Snider agreed bro every song !
Paul Snider I am just listening for the first time, beautiful song.
That`s is so true
I'm getting over a rough breakup and these lyrics just completely overwhelmed my soul. What an incredible artist.
Brutal, no?
Same thing here right now... His gifted talent is a blessing to all of us who suffer from a broken heart. I hope you're doing well by now!
Time cures everything, just never give up the fight and never give up on yourself no matter how you feel and you'll get there one day.
Right there with you man!
Snake time heals nothing . Real talk
You’re never as alone as you are when you’re with someone who makes you feel alone.
It’s even worse when it’s self inflicted.
Nothing worse in this world than loving someone that has lost theirs for you. The opposite of love isn’t hate it’s indifference.
Poignant. You have to be important to someone for them to hate you.
@@markhemming318 I think that’s why people seek revenge, because the kind of undiluted attention that hate gives you is right there with love
@@mmmm-vx8mr
I honestly don't know how you can truly love someone, and then come to hate them. All Hate does is weigh a person down.
@@mmmm-vx8mr Jealousy is an awful trait. You can never trust a jealous person.
@@markhemming318Barely educated are you😊 Litterally sounds like your jealous of something
"And you need something stronger
A drug to kill the hunger
And ease the awful pain of living here"
dear god :(
Nine Teas that part gets me too, everytime.
I know it. Sometimes a line in one of his songs will just reach in and give your heart a pinch, ain't it?
yes i do i did and you even warned me 15 yrs ago and now i find yes i did not cry but now i am .....not alot because im cold and know this pathetic age is nothing and you already dead...but Ihave faith that reaches way beyond me or you ....sorry but i died alot and AINT NUTTIN BUT GOD must be exalted so my friend I BATTLE ON R.I.P. Rick Spradlin-Ben SPAIN-Charlie Daviidson...Johnny Yocom......
I’m dying in a vat in the garage 🙅🏼♂️
Nine Teas did he write that?
This man and his guitar is a force to be reckoned with
Aisles Music that man with a fork would be even crazier
@Internet Police How the hell did you come to that conclusion? Are you a self-pitying suburbanite?
His ex must be an immovable object
one of the finest songs ever written, right up there with Townes.
Agreed
One of the most heartfelt and emotionally soaked pieces of music I have ever heard...
Quality. Actual quality country. Not that commercial radio crap that's being called "country" these days. John, your tone is spot on excellent. Actual quality lyrics. The real stuff. Way to go.
The absence of reciprocation is so painful, and this man sure tells it right.
I'm a 43 year old man. When I heard this the first time, I hit my knees and bawled like a baby. When you realize what this song means, it hits you like a million lightning bolts. The love of my life and I are still together but yet I miss her. I'm so lonely. I constantly hurt her in ways it feels I have no control of. All I want to do is make her smile and laugh. She's my everything. It kills me I can't or it feels like I can't give her happiness anymore. Yet she won't leave my side. I just need to know she still loves me. I'm a good hearted man. Faithful, loyal, work hard, but I have demons. Everyone does. They always say if you love someone, set them free. If they come back, it's meant to be. I'd rather die or hurt for the rest of my life so she won't hurt anymore in any way. Damn, this song knows my heart. If anyone else is in my situation, I don't care what others say. Go with your heart. If you care more for your loves happiness, set them free. Love hurts but it also is pure bliss. But the what ifs are the hardest part. What if next week things get back the way they used to be and you're both are on top of the world again? Trust me, I know how you're feeling.
wow..... i felt every word you said....
I'm going threw the same thing Im 42 I feel the same way u feel
That's where I am right now and have been for years now. It's not my Demons, but hers. She keeps Herself on track in life until I'm with Her. Then She slides back down into the depths and before long I am a Stranger to Her. For 16 years I've been waiting for Her. My Love for Her is all I had to hold on to. 3rd time we got together to make a life as a couple. And again She slipped backwards over the course of last year. The way She treated me, the nasty mean things she said and texted me, and then "Ghosted" me. Devestated me. Why She felt it necessary to do that to me for Her to break up with me, I have no idea...I've always told her to be honest with me. And I her. Tell me she's done and I'll go. I've never done or said anything to warrant treatment like that.
Eventually, She lost everything she had. Then She called me and wanted to try again. She acted like She didn't do anything wrong and didn't remember saying anything bad to me...I should just get over it and put it behind me...
I still Love Her n care about her, but I'm not like before. She Hurt me deeply. I feel I should just give up and let her go. I have nothing she wants or needs. Her last words before she blew me off last August: "You can't be the Man I need to to get the things I want in life. I don't want to see or hear from you again." She had her eye on someone else and it fell thru...but she won't admit it. That's what I feel about her actions. I'm 58 yrs old and I'm too old to keep trying over n over n over again. I guess I'm meant to be alone in this life. So be it.
Do I know the feeling.
"And the one I hurt the most, was the one I loved the most."
An old Icelandic saying, ca 1000 AD.
Damn all these comments, I hope you gentlemen gave these words to your wives. Sometimes it’s just that these things need to be heard. Then maybe get help from a marriage therapist, it did a lot for me. They’ll help you work through the issues you voiced to your wife
At the very end of the song, the look of pain of remembrance in that lady's eyes, so relatable.
I don’t know you… but I’m so sorry to the woman who I made look like that.
As someone else has said, we live in incredible times for music. We just push a couple of buttons and can listen to anyone in the world sing. Its really cool to think about. I cannot imagine living my life without hearing this mans voice bring me to tears.
All those looks and nodding heads. It's one of those few songs that can't be written by just thoughts and rough ideas on what feelings are like, but had to be from experience.
I overheard this at the office, I had to look up some of the lines that stood out to me and found him. It really hurts to listen, but it's so beautiful.
It's hard to believe that 708 lost souls would down vote such a touching performance. Be kinder.
Yeah no kidding what a bunch of football Clubbers (FC think jim jeffries)
One of the greatest songs ever. No doubt in my mind.
"You don't care enough for me to cry"
Here I am choking back tears...
This song explains in words that I never could of my feelings in a relationship that I thought in the beginning would be forever. Marriage. Family. In the end, John Moreland made a song for all of us men out there that have gone through a relationship we found out in the end to be the biggest lie, out of all the lies, and mistakes made. Man...I thank God for this man and I thank God for finding this song. Most powerful song I've heard in a long long time
...cheers my man. Its been a year since my break up.7 years of something i thought would last forever...every godamn words hits like a train. Youre not alone in this.
Stay strong. I can't imagine how hard this must be, but you are not alone. I hope you are doing well, friend.
Done shedding tears over someone that could care less. Thank you for this beautiful song
That lady at the end. She knows how it is.
A Penandroll I feel you ! That lady definitely relates!
Or maybe it's her and she knows it and is disgusted with her self.
@@ghosto88 Can't be her.. "You don't care for me enough to cry."
She's crying, so..
@@Gutslinger never heard of having an understanding? What if she just came to the conclusion?
I thought the same thing. Its like the realisation of it just dawned on her. She didn't care enough, or at least never showed it when it mattered. Just gut wrenching sorrow in that room
Mr. John, you are singing right into my broken heart.
Laura Wright As is he with me.
Mine too
I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam
Anyone else who have cried like a little girl in the crowd if you were there?.....if there was ever a performance I wish I could have seen live it would be this one.....lucky people in this video.....he poured his heart out
"i could've left you, you know. Hell i probably should've by now. The problem is i can't. i don't wanna. How could i when i'm looking in the eyes of all i've ever wanted?"
most people forgot what it means to have a heart, don't let yourselves be another one for that count.
Well, if he was intent on making me cry, he succeeded. Are you proud of yourself Johnny?
Itealm Dont feel bad, I tear up every time lol
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I like crying :)
processing emotions is very healthy, in fact.
Can't listen to this song without crying, every fucking time. Can't stop listening to it either. Sums up my last relationship perfectly. Cheers to sad songs and love.
It is indifferent. It is apathetic. It’s being lost on a road at a point with no landmarks, you can’t go back alone because no matter how far backwards you traveled, you’d never again be in the place you were when things were right. It’s feeling like you don’t have the strength to continue forward. Everyone has pain inside of them. When I listen to this man’s beautiful lyrics, I feel like I’m inside of pain. He’s so truthful in such a poetic way that if this music doesn’t move you, you may be at a point in your journey where you wouldn’t recognize yourself in a mirror.
Totally agree - one of the best songwriters in today's times
Very well said. Thank you!
Holy shit stop
Easy, tiger.
This really hits home 😢 I've been near impossible to love, especially when it comes to loving myself. I break my own heart before someone else can💔 damn good song John
I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on UA-cam
Everyone in that room was in tears. That’s powerful
Greetings from Mexico. The feeling is universal brother.
Greetings from Germany. It really is...
This guy has it all, lyrics, emotion, and talent. So glad Colbert featured him this week. I would have missed him.
Thank you John for singing this song. I have been in a dark place in my life and ur music has brought me back man thank u. You saved my life....
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Me too. If it wasn't for songs like this, I wouldn't be here anymore.
There are few things in life more beautiful and tragic and this song is......this man literally poured his entire soul out on the stage
My girlfriend of 7 years left me and this song always makes me think of her. Still miss her and it hurts that she doesn’t miss me. Brilliant song amazingly put together, love it 💙
I'm a Alabama backwoods country boy, raised on hank Jr bocephus and this guy is up there with the stars....world needs more music like this
I lost count how many time I drove home crying with this song
If this man isn't recognized shame on everyone in the music business. God Bless You
God bless anybody that's hurting shame on anyone That Beats a person down when they are hurting you're not a man or woman or even a human being when they do that it's evil and cyber evils even more evil than a punch in the face
The way you can grasp the true emotions that nobody really wants to speak about. It’s honestly immaculate. The heartache and emotions you can make somebody go through just from listening to your songs. That’s something artists spend decades trying to capture. You do it in every single song you’ve ever released
I’ve watched this 100 times over the years. The tears in the lady’s eyes at 3:32 still get me every time.
God that’s so freaking weird that you just said that because I feel the same Exact Way, God bless you
there's not a week i go without hearing this song, so deep, such feeling.
Absolutely beautiful voice. Makes me cry everytime I hear it. Wish I could meet this amazing man in person.
Greatest songwriter of our time. He writes with a profound truth and a heart of a lion.
This just hit my soul, hard. This resonated deep within me. "I'm the kind of love it hurts to look at." Such a damn powerful lyric. I'm glad the depths of UA-cam brought me to this. It was what I needed, when I needed it. I have never had a song that I have ever related to more, or bring so many emotions up. The tears fell, and rivers swelled.
John, I'm at least 33 views of the 53m. I'm not heavy, I'm not light, I'm not tall and I'm not short but I feel 100% of this song. May the Lord Bless you Brother!
God damn it I love this song and artist. Never met this man, but his songs have been with me threw the darkest times. Feels like he's an old friend. Would drink a brew with him any day of the week. Give this man a Grammy pls.
This song gives me the feels.
It is indeed an incredible song and performance
All of the feels
The look in the audiences eyes says it all
Whatever it is, he has got it. Amazing
Except the woman yawning at 1:12 I guess
Listen to this multiple times almost daily. Wishing I had someone that cared enough. Yet no matter how hard I try, I can't find that person. My ex sure didn't care enough when she hurt me with her lies. Oh well, that's life, I guess.
baloghlcb your not alone brother, I’ve been hurting for a while too, just keep tryin, all you can do, keep your head up man
@@briansullivan3421 Thanks! Same to ya man!
Don’t wait for someone to care for you, that’s where we all go wrong. Learn to care for yourself so that you don’t have to look for it. Instead let that someone find you by treating yourself well and putting your sanity first. Cheers
Mate even in 2024, this is so relatable. Hits you in the heart, from UK, just so so you know how far your reach is. Love you man
"Okay, I'll sit here shall I? Yeah, I've just got this little guitar. What? No, no band. It's just me. What I'll do is sit here and pick my guitar and sing you an incredibly moving song with brilliant lyrics and make everyone cry yet feel joyful at the same time. All right?"
Dude. John. Keep doing what you're doing. Truth and beauty from your pain. Songs like this will live on. Performances like this will live on. I for one can't stop listening to this... I know for sure it'll be with me for the rest of my life. Thank you for this song.
A song where listener and artist can rejoice in each others sharing of pain. Heartbreakingly beautiful. This song means so much to me, as I'm sure it does countless others. Thank you John, for sharing, and being who you are.
my life is ever more enriched since finding your voice. thank you.
One of the hardest thing in life is loving someone who doesn’t even care when you’re crying out for help. To be abandoned by the person you love most is rough.. going through it now unfortunately. This song hits home in so many ways for so many people and touches lives all over the world. Excellent song, I will be checking out more of your catalog
I heard this song for the first time a few years ago and within seconds of the song starting I sent it to several friends because I immediately knew it'd be good not realizing the impact it would have on me.
I listened to it again for the first time in a long while with my then-girlfriend (now-wife) and bawled while driving on a road trip. It hit me hard then, hit me harder now that I'm in a place with a partner that actually loves and respects me.
Keep your heads up, there's always daylight after darkness.
I love seeing an audience completely enthralled in silent contemplation. Really is a sight to behold.
Yknow what I find amazing. We're all listening to the same song, but everyone is feeling something completely different. We all have our trauma, we all have our demons, and this song really is the words a lot of us need
It can't not get you
When your pain writes a song through which every line bleeds a brutal honesty. As real as it gets. Thank you for the tears.
She may not have cried for you, but we all have. Beautiful.
I hope you can get healthy so I can selfishly enjoy your music for many more decades, you're an artist John Moreland.
This is a song for anyone who ever feels like no one loves them. Hang in there, there's people who do care
@John Moreland: I have been writing songs for more than 5 decades, some of them were very successful. I wish I had written any one of yours!
I'm a so called "metal head".. But this song is on my daily rotation. Love this song & Love you John for mkaing it1
I love the honesty and humility in John’s voice. It’s rare these days to hear something that is deep lyrically, rich musically and resonates with the soul. A timeless gift that will be forever appreciated both now and for generations to come. I only wish more people stood still enough to stop and listen to John so that they didn’t need to feel so alone. Thanks John for keeping it real and non pretentious.
Since I met this song, I come back to it every now and then, as if looking for my medicine.
I keep coming back to this song every time it pops up in my feed, no matter how many times I watch it, it still hits where it hurts.
This song tears me up every time. So well written. Cuts deep.
Who hurt this man i just wanna talk
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Nicholas Williams I bet it hurts that you will never create something this beautiful in all of your pathetic life. Mediocrity always lashes out at talent.
just a joke, bud
Lots of things are just jokes. Doesn't make them funny.
@@nothanks3980 Not gonna lie.. I laughed at this xD but still that's rough
One of the most touching songs I’ve listened too. Beautiful
I sang this to myself for my sons. Being a father wasn't easy and I tried my best, but evidently it wasn't good enough.
john moreland...never heard of you...now i shall never forget you...amen to your heartfelt songs...your a force of nature..thx
I just love how all these tough guys are trying their best to hold back their tears. Shows how expressive the man sings
The energy you 2 give off is addictive and magnetic. a million memories of people i never thought would become strangers flash behind my eyes
And for a second i get to relive it all agan
Thank-you ♡
He has a great voice
I don't know how I got here but this is the kind of country music that appeals to me the most for some reason. That somber and slow music alongside those sad lyrics.
And as a guitarist I wish I could fingerpick like this man does. Good song, very good song 😥
Crazy thing is, John Moreland has a very unique style when it comes to fingerpicking. More often then not, he only uses his thumb and his pointer finger.
@@Christian-my4dp I've noticed that! He only use his thumb for the ryhthym and pick the melody with his pointer finger as you mentioned. I guess that is a skill that few guitarplayers can master :) To play the guitar in two different ways AND be able to sing at the same time! This is the type of music that makes me want to learn how to play chords in the right way so-to-say...
"here's to hoping I can change tomorrow" is an absolute gut-wrencher of a lyric
I lost my beautiful girlfriend of 6 years, 7 months ago and it doesn't get easier with time. I miss you, Michelle. I love you, forever.
When something falls off the shelf inside a woman it is unfixable.She will never look at a man the same.He will never feel her sun shine on his face
So very true
i think your right about that ,sadly enough
@@davidcartledge6620 Love a woman like u love a guitar and u will never have to know.
That's on the man, always.
So powerful. 2:20 the look on that guys face says everything. "Been there". Everybody must of been in the same boat.
No words to describe the brilliance
I'm an Okie born and bred... My family came to Oklahoma in the 1830's we are scotch Irish, Acadian and Choctaw Indian. There's something to about Eastern Oklahoma that creates amazing song writers and singers... Red dirt music started here, John Moreland is just a link in that chain..... An amazing one.
I'm searching for a word for this...cant find 1 to define this masterpiece.
If a broken heart had sound, this is all it. Everything about this song touches every emotion. That guitar and voice though, wow! 😢
how is his music not well known. Now a days music is missing meaning and soul. John is an amazing artist that makes you feel his music, you could feel his pain and the lyrics are just godly.
Its not well known because its not sung by a bouncy blond teen.
This is the definition of "hit different". Man you gotta feel this one in your bones.
I heard this song several years ago and it's taken me forever to track it back down. Kinda nostalgic thinking about when and where I was then. And I needed this song at that time.
This is probably my favorite song ever. I say that sometimes but when i hear this I can't think of anything else. Truest art I've ever witnessed. This guy has been building up these songs his whole life and chooses to share it with all of us. I can't think of a better songwriter ever seriously. Tell me one while listening to this . I'll tell you that you're not listening. Simple as that
The feeling of living with someone that use to love you but now they hate you so much they lose the might to even do you wrong. You can try to talk to them but nothing you can say will make them love you. While your there broken hearted and helpless you cant even make them feel sorry for you enough to cry. The amazing part about John Moreland is he wrote a song about your troubled life and sings it as if it was you on the stage with the guitar singing it.
How do you know my life!?
Living it myself bud
Chris McDaniel, it's been a year since your comment...hope you're in a better place now.
@@yangerjamir0906 I didn't realize it until I read your comment. I made it through it all. Life is great now. Happy everyday. Just me and my two-year-old daughter. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Don't give up if you're ever going through something. Troubles will come and then they will pass. Thank you for your concern