Man, I wish he'd play this live. Jason, if you read this, play this live in Chattanooga in a few months. Please. Love this song, it's my hometown and reminds me of conversations with my single mom.
saw jason live in glasgow 'accidentally'... despite being a minor drive by truckers fan I shamefully didnt recognise his name. blown away, was far better than the headliner who shall remain anonymous. amazing how much meaning he packs into his songs.
I know this is an old comment, but yeah... the first thing I thought was Jackson Browne when I heard this. I didn't really have a specific song, just the vibe. From me, that's a helluva compliment. Jackson is one of the best lyricists alive.
I think this might be the only example I can think of where I disagree with one of Isbell's songwriting choices: including the word "Daddy." It's a little too on-the-nose for my taste. Nevertheless, a great song.
@@GuitarPlayerNoah "Daddy" is simply what Southerners call their fathers. And all the clear mixed feelings the song contains - the loss and love - are expressed in his quiet whisper of that word. Wouldn't be as heartrending without it. At least for the Southerners listening.
I didn’t recognize the word “daddy” the way he slides it in. Liked the song a lot. Years after I looked at the lyrics. When i realized he was saying Daddy, it changed the song. Instead of a boyfriend or girlfriend who left.. it was his or hers Father. Fucking destroyed me. I had to pull my car over to the side of the road. Daddy is the way to go with this one
Man, I wish he'd play this live. Jason, if you read this, play this live in Chattanooga in a few months. Please. Love this song, it's my hometown and reminds me of conversations with my single mom.
standing in the doorway watching his father leave....this man doesn't disappoint when it comes to gut wrenching lyrics and thoughts
I cry every time I listen to this song
“I think the best of me is still standing in the doorway”
Best songwriter alive.
saw jason live in glasgow 'accidentally'... despite being a minor drive by truckers fan I shamefully didnt recognise his name. blown away, was far better than the headliner who shall remain anonymous. amazing how much meaning he packs into his songs.
great album. this song is one of my absolute favourites on it. what a heartbreaking lyric.
Loving this one...makes me smile
Dean Delray brought me here!!!! Amazing song!!!!!!
Ms. Abby Owens doing a awesome job singing back ups.....
Beautiful.
reminds me of my absentee dad..
Love this song, though it does sound a lot like Jackson Browne's "The Barricades of Heaven".
I know this is an old comment, but yeah... the first thing I thought was Jackson Browne when I heard this. I didn't really have a specific song, just the vibe. From me, that's a helluva compliment. Jackson is one of the best lyricists alive.
Jason does not have one Bad song.....
sandra sword Yes he does. Oh wait. No. I'm wrong. You're right.
yep I am.... thanks Bill...
I think this might be the only example I can think of where I disagree with one of Isbell's songwriting choices: including the word "Daddy." It's a little too on-the-nose for my taste. Nevertheless, a great song.
He kinda delivers it with snark.
@@GuitarPlayerNoah "Daddy" is simply what Southerners call their fathers. And all the clear mixed feelings the song contains - the loss and love - are expressed in his quiet whisper of that word. Wouldn't be as heartrending without it. At least for the Southerners listening.
@@cmbadass He delivers it with heartbreak, not snark. That's what's so good about the song.
I didn’t recognize the word “daddy” the way he slides it in. Liked the song a lot. Years after I looked at the lyrics. When i realized he was saying Daddy, it changed the song. Instead of a boyfriend or girlfriend who left.. it was his or hers Father. Fucking destroyed me. I had to pull my car over to the side of the road. Daddy is the way to go with this one