1. Your shirt rocks. 2. You don't see intimate crowds fully involved in a society-critiquing performance like this. This is truly something special and you're connecting thousands of people in a divided country. Thanks for the music Jesse, I'll definitely be seeing you live soon.
I couldn't agree more. It is so nourishing for my soul to see all these people gathered together singing Jesse's songs. You can't sing Jesse's music and not feel and know the truth of it down in your spirit parts. Hey Jesse, you're doing bigger stuff than you know and the world needs you.
I sing his music every day, and I want to learn guitar to play his music while I'm in the military. I won't kill for this country, but I will try to help some of its victims who have been brainwashed to do so. I want to be a medic. You changed my life, Jesse. All these opinions used to be trapped in my head. You're spreading the truth brother. Don't let anyone change you. Ever.
The fact that the people in the crowd are already singing the words to the song and know it that vividly shows and attests to how amazing of an artist you are
Sometimes you hear a song that's just perfect, somehow exactly of its time and timeless at once, and you know you're never going to forget it. This is one of those songs. Thank you.
It's crazy how you've only been doing this solo thing for a short while and are already selling out an entire tour and playing venues full of people who know all the words to your songs. I'm looking forward to listening to you for many years to come, Jesse.
Thanks again Jesse. It’s got to feel weird to have everyone sing along with this song, it’s a very catchy tune but it’s really because we can all agree on what you’ve written. And speaking of dead people, Woody Guthrie is clapping out there somewhere.
What war did the common man anywhere at anytime really want and what difference did it make anyway? They have perfected the algorithm for suppressing any meaningful dissent.
heeeeeell yeah. since i saw the first video i imagined the audience singing along with his songs and this just brings a grin to my face. "they all sound the same hehe". "yeah they sound good!"
Your whole existence is poetic. everything you share has so much of a deeper meaning and to see a crowd sing along with you makes it even more impactful seeing how you have impacted others.
I think I have never had a musician I looked up to more than you. You give me courage to do stuff on my own. I wish you all the enjoyment in the world and hope your music will inspire and influence others like it did for myself. Thanks for sharing this live version man
amazing lyrics, melody and god that dry guitar tone adds the world to the song. Everything just adds and enhances this song, the scenery, audience, acoustics, everything. Beautiful performance, amazing and powerful message, really excelling at an artists job to reflect the times and criticizes and question the authorities.
If you ever get the chance to visit South Australia, I'd buy you a drink and show you all the cool bugs, trees, birds and shit that you've made me appreciate more thanks to your music
This video put me in a trance, it’s so amazing to see such an incredible crowd for this guy, he deserves the world. I can’t wait to be apart of one his crowds someday
wonderful songwriting, fantastic performance, and a message that carries on today, and that people really need to hear. keep on doing your thing, man, don’t let the world change or silence you, and let the world know what’s going on, brother. solidarity forever.
Spellbinding...a true honest songwriter shooting from the heart..Some say like Dylan or Kris kristofferson or even John Prine...i think he just sounds unique..great lyrics and wonderful lived in voice...thank god he has arrived on the scene...a breath of fresh air
War isn't murder, good men don't die Children don't starve and all the women survive War isn't murder, that's what they say When you're fighting the Devil, murder's okay War isn't murder, they're called casualties There ain't a veteran with a good nights sleep Let's talk about dead people I mean a-dead people The dead don't feel honor They don't feel that brave They don't feel avenged They're lucky if they got graves Call your dead mother, ask her when she died It's a deathly silence on the other line The dead don't talk but the children don't forget So in twenty short years, you could live to regret that War isn't murder, there's money at stake Girl, even Kushner agrees it's good real estate War isn't murder, ask Netanyahu He's got a song for that and a bomb for you War isn't murder, it's an old desert faith It's a nation-state sanctioned, righteous hate Let's talk about dead people I mean a-dead people War isn't murder, it's the vengeance of God If you can't see the bodies, they don't bloat when they rot And the flies don't swarm and the children don't cry If war isn't murder, good men don't die So in a short twenty years, when you vacation the Strip Don't think about the dead and have a nice trip War isn't murder, we should all give thanks I saw it all in a movie, give it up for Tom Hanks War isn't murder, they don't ship out the poor And the bullets they fire aren't part of the cure War isn't murder, land is a right But the banks called dibs, it's something you can't fight Let's talk about dead people I mean a-dead people The dead don't feel honor They don't feel that brave They don't feel avenged They're lucky if they got graves War isn't murder, ain't a river of blood Stretching all-through time and raining down in a flood It's a dark sacrifice, made on your behalf So get down on your knees and thank the sweet Lord that War isn't murder
it's an amazing song telling the saddest truth which makes it kinda hard to listen to, but it's a message we all need to listen to! Thanks for your channel Jesse!
This song is incredible, it's heartwarming to see the crowd singing all the words, i can't imagine the feeling the first time it happened. I mean you can't really expect it I think, as a songwriter myself I'd be delighted even enlightened haha if that should happen one day. I love what you do, thanks for sharing your wise words and beautiful music !
It’s good to see you share this obviously amazing talent. You’re going to get popular and it’s because you’re truly talented af, but also speak so much truth. And not to mention your little touch of humor. Keep being you, Jesse.
As a veteran, I love ya music brother, ❤ from 🇦🇺, political music is never appreciated as much as it should be, or given the attention it deserves, not many bands or solo artists ever got to go mainstream with their messages to the politicians, good luck bro, God bless 🙌
The chorus aspect w/ loving crowd was a great addition like alex darvals drums.... Jah see check him out.... Hollywood cemetary sings.... miss that high note.... stay strong
Jessie has blown up on tiktok. This song specifically is being used to talk about tragedies from Palestine, Congo, and now the cities hit by a hurricane but are being left to starve by the US who has billions to send to Israel.
This is a world wide thing. We are going back to turbulent times like almost the whole 20th century was, i called it some time ago, and it's getting really obvious. Jesse Welles is a sign of that i think. One good thing, is that art thrives in turbulent times, i guess. History in fact did not end with the fall of the USSR as the americans wanted to think for some reason, that's what i mean in a sentence. Capitalism didn't win, and turns out will not eventually save the world.
Wow a song written by someone who actually uses their brain to think and is not afraid to translate it into a song. I don’t know if you make a lot of money with this but you seem like a guy who transcends materialism anyways and your songs are gonna be listened to by generations to come. Also I see this song playing while we slash demons with silver swords whenever that day comes
yet again, beautiful truth speaking. Thanks Jesse. It is great to hear your audience sing along with you. made me wish I was there. you are doing a crazy and wonderful thing with your life and your remarkable talents. just.. love you man. Buzz B.
We would love to bring you down to Costa Rica, we are putting up a new stage on a beautiful beach in Costa Rica. I think you would love it and there aint a better place in the world to write songs!
1. Your shirt rocks. 2. You don't see intimate crowds fully involved in a society-critiquing performance like this. This is truly something special and you're connecting thousands of people in a divided country. Thanks for the music Jesse, I'll definitely be seeing you live soon.
I couldn't agree more. It is so nourishing for my soul to see all these people gathered together singing Jesse's songs.
You can't sing Jesse's music and not feel and know the truth of it down in your spirit parts.
Hey Jesse, you're doing bigger stuff than you know and the world needs you.
I sing his music every day, and I want to learn guitar to play his music while I'm in the military. I won't kill for this country, but I will try to help some of its victims who have been brainwashed to do so.
I want to be a medic.
You changed my life, Jesse.
All these opinions used to be trapped in my head. You're spreading the truth brother.
Don't let anyone change you. Ever.
You cant be going and uniting the country so we dont focus on the real enemy and only fight each other, thats anti-semitic
When the goin gets weird the weird turn pro
@@whiteyfisk9769 who is the real enemy, exactly?
Hardly anything beats the beauty of a crowd singing in unison, even when it's such a melancholic song
No, they don’t all sound the same. There is consistency in your craft. Love it.
The fact that the people in the crowd are already singing the words to the song and know it that vividly shows and attests to how amazing of an artist you are
How lucky that audience was! How jealous I am.
The song that started it all.
This is amazing, I wish I had been there!
Crazy everyone knows the words. This guy is really on fire.
These songs are helping the world feel real again since it's gone full psycho
these people singing along is almost as good as the bugs, birds, tress, and wind in harmony with you. powerful no matter where
Sometimes you hear a song that's just perfect, somehow exactly of its time and timeless at once, and you know you're never going to forget it.
This is one of those songs. Thank you.
Its unfortunate how catchy this is because I find myself hoppin’ around dancing and singing “deaaaad people, i mean-a deeeeaad people” 👯♀️🕺🏽👯💃🏽👯♂️
@@redacted5035 I'm having to watch out for singing d e p re ssion to myself in shops 😂
Everyone singing along gave me chills. I wish I had been there.
It's crazy how you've only been doing this solo thing for a short while and are already selling out an entire tour and playing venues full of people who know all the words to your songs. I'm looking forward to listening to you for many years to come, Jesse.
People recognize talent when they see it, simple as that.
Thanks again Jesse. It’s got to feel weird to have everyone sing along with this song, it’s a very catchy tune but it’s really because we can all agree on what you’ve written. And speaking of dead people, Woody Guthrie is clapping out there somewhere.
So happy to see Jesse making it big. A lot of us have been yearning for an artist like him
We're not all alone in opposing the war that's about to start, no matter how much they're trying to keep us quiet and separated.
The war has already begun
What war did the common man anywhere at anytime really want and what difference did it make anyway?
They have perfected the algorithm for suppressing any meaningful dissent.
@@SocietalDefibrilation 🙏🌸☮️❤️‼️
@@Sum-Ting-Wong71all empires fall.
Love to hear people knowing your songs! ❤️
heeeeeell yeah. since i saw the first video i imagined the audience singing along with his songs and this just brings a grin to my face.
"they all sound the same hehe".
"yeah they sound good!"
Your whole existence is poetic.
everything you share has so much of a deeper meaning and to see a crowd sing along with you makes it even more impactful seeing how you have impacted others.
Everyone knows the lyrics, that's so fucking awesome
I think I have never had a musician I looked up to more than you. You give me courage to do stuff on my own. I wish you all the enjoyment in the world and hope your music will inspire and influence others like it did for myself.
Thanks for sharing this live version man
amazing lyrics, melody and god that dry guitar tone adds the world to the song. Everything just adds and enhances this song, the scenery, audience, acoustics, everything. Beautiful performance, amazing and powerful message, really excelling at an artists job to reflect the times and criticizes and question the authorities.
Must be so amazing having the audience sing this back to you! Good for you man, you've worked long and hard for this recognition
If you ever get the chance to visit South Australia, I'd buy you a drink and show you all the cool bugs, trees, birds and shit that you've made me appreciate more thanks to your music
Solidarity forever 🇮🇪🇵🇸
You are the face of real in folk music. I am so thankful I can hear you.
Your music and lyrics make me think you share the soul of Bob Marley. Thank you for your gift to the world Jesse. Please don't ever stop.
Must have been wild to be in that room in NYC all singing along to this. Wild.
Wish I'd been there. I read another comment from an attendee and they said the whole vibe that night was absolute magic. I believed 'em.❤
I just heard somebody in New York shout "Yeehaw". You're breaking down boundaries.
This live version needs to be on Spotify
Yeah, with the audio clearly capturing the audience knowing the lyrics, it would be a really cool echo.
This video put me in a trance, it’s so amazing to see such an incredible crowd for this guy, he deserves the world. I can’t wait to be apart of one his crowds someday
It’s good to see the Mercury Lounge is still alive and well! Many memories there. You sounded great man!
I feel like the 60's are coming back when I listen to him.
Can't wait for the revival of music like this, I hope you get put on all the radios and you get all the spotify listens.
wonderful songwriting, fantastic performance, and a message that carries on today, and that people really need to hear. keep on doing your thing, man, don’t let the world change or silence you, and let the world know what’s going on, brother. solidarity forever.
I came across him on UA-cam one day before u blew up and I don’t regret it he has good singing and good ass songs
Join the movement, it's an open invitation.
What are you talking about
@@rainybear925 It's not about what I am talking about it's about what you are listening to. Wake up,and see!
so happy about your success, all your shows are sold out! love from minnesota man,
This is one of the best songs I’ve heard all year.
Love, love, love when every single person in the crowd, regardless of venue size, knows every word verbatim. Wish I was there 💟
When the crowd is singing along you have made something really special. You're an absolute legend. Come to NZ some time.
Dude I want to go to a gig so bad. Your sound just hits different
Spellbinding...a true honest songwriter shooting from the heart..Some say like Dylan or Kris kristofferson or even John Prine...i think he just sounds unique..great lyrics and wonderful lived in voice...thank god he has arrived on the scene...a breath of fresh air
this was such a great show live i was SO lucky to be there. truly magical atmosphere.
also it was so beautiful to be singing with all those people! what a wonderful night.
what did he played?
I wish there were more people who made anti war songs. Love this song.
My favorite singer in 2024. keep up with the great career, Mr. Welles!
I love that everyone is singing along! Makes me so happy! ❤️
Peace & Love
If this isn't trending by the end of the day I'm going to be disappointed in youtube
I enjoy and relate to all I see from you. I consider you a friend.
amazing how the crowd knows the lyrics
Holy cow. Everybody knows every word of the song!
If you were from a bygone era, you'd be a legend by now. Perhaps you'd still be. Lovely song.
War isn't murder, good men don't die
Children don't starve and all the women survive
War isn't murder, that's what they say
When you're fighting the Devil, murder's okay
War isn't murder, they're called casualties
There ain't a veteran with a good nights sleep
Let's talk about dead people
I mean a-dead people
The dead don't feel honor
They don't feel that brave
They don't feel avenged
They're lucky if they got graves
Call your dead mother, ask her when she died
It's a deathly silence on the other line
The dead don't talk but the children don't forget
So in twenty short years, you could live to regret that
War isn't murder, there's money at stake
Girl, even Kushner agrees it's good real estate
War isn't murder, ask Netanyahu
He's got a song for that and a bomb for you
War isn't murder, it's an old desert faith
It's a nation-state sanctioned, righteous hate
Let's talk about dead people
I mean a-dead people
War isn't murder, it's the vengeance of God
If you can't see the bodies, they don't bloat when they rot
And the flies don't swarm and the children don't cry
If war isn't murder, good men don't die
So in a short twenty years, when you vacation the Strip
Don't think about the dead and have a nice trip
War isn't murder, we should all give thanks
I saw it all in a movie, give it up for Tom Hanks
War isn't murder, they don't ship out the poor
And the bullets they fire aren't part of the cure
War isn't murder, land is a right
But the banks called dibs, it's something you can't fight
Let's talk about dead people
I mean a-dead people
The dead don't feel honor
They don't feel that brave
They don't feel avenged
They're lucky if they got graves
War isn't murder, ain't a river of blood
Stretching all-through time and raining down in a flood
It's a dark sacrifice, made on your behalf
So get down on your knees and thank the sweet Lord that
War isn't murder
2 minutes ago I was meant to see this. I would sell my soul my soul to see Jesse live. People will remember you in 100 short years.
you are already performing in front of people, how fast this has gone jesse! incredible.. keep up the good work
You have a place in the community
He’s toured the world as a rocker before he started this folk chapter of his life. He ain’t new. Just good.
this dude has been making music and touring for like 10+ years lol
it's an amazing song telling the saddest truth which makes it kinda hard to listen to, but it's a message we all need to listen to! Thanks for your channel Jesse!
This song is incredible, it's heartwarming to see the crowd singing all the words, i can't imagine the feeling the first time it happened. I mean you can't really expect it I think, as a songwriter myself I'd be delighted even enlightened haha if that should happen one day. I love what you do, thanks for sharing your wise words and beautiful music !
🇧🇷 My eyes are sweating and I really don't know why... Greetings from Brazil!
Brasil sempre presente! Esse mano é foda, quero ele pra cá logo! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Is the man a poet or a musician, Only one other had me an immediate fan, and that was Kristofferson.
check out the tallest man on earth
very cool to see people singing along!!!! very cool indeed
It’s good to see you share this obviously amazing talent. You’re going to get popular and it’s because you’re truly talented af, but also speak so much truth. And not to mention your little touch of humor. Keep being you, Jesse.
The singing along is wonderful to hear.
Alright buddy. Where tf do I get dates for live shows
lol this kid is too good and he needs to put out front end center. Perfect voice for the new generation. Common sense
As a veteran, I love ya music brother, ❤ from 🇦🇺, political music is never appreciated as much as it should be, or given the attention it deserves, not many bands or solo artists ever got to go mainstream with their messages to the politicians, good luck bro, God bless 🙌
Wish I coulda been there!
Your music make my soull better. ❤️🩹
tremendous song and speak. I like the nuance. Thank you.
The chorus aspect w/ loving crowd was a great addition like alex darvals drums.... Jah see check him out.... Hollywood cemetary sings.... miss that high note.... stay strong
How does this not have millions of views?
Jessie has blown up on tiktok. This song specifically is being used to talk about tragedies from Palestine, Congo, and now the cities hit by a hurricane but are being left to starve by the US who has billions to send to Israel.
U know how
Thanks for the great song, and even more so for the message it transports.
He escaped from the bushes!
Thank you so much, Jesse, for this incredible intense song ❤
Peace ☮️ and ❤️ for our troubled world.
Luca
First real troubadour since Ray Lamontagne...
I know the nation/economy are getting bad because good country is being made again…
Lmao
This is folk, not country. Your point is even stronger if you consider this folk lol. Good old folk being made well is NOT a good sign.
This is a world wide thing. We are going back to turbulent times like almost the whole 20th century was, i called it some time ago, and it's getting really obvious. Jesse Welles is a sign of that i think. One good thing, is that art thrives in turbulent times, i guess. History in fact did not end with the fall of the USSR as the americans wanted to think for some reason, that's what i mean in a sentence. Capitalism didn't win, and turns out will not eventually save the world.
@@brunoactis1104 very good point!
Good point! Thank your contribution, coochiemeat
You absolutely rule. I cant listen to you without crying. Thank you
Really?
@@crawfordwice is there something wrong with having emotions?
@@crawfordwiceThat doesn't sound very nice mate. You're just genuinely curious right?
@@canilernproto3018 I was just wondering if he cries to "bugs" or "trees" too. That would be inappropriate. Maybe somethings wrong with Harold?
@@crawfordwicegot something against nature or sumthin man 😂
Wat a goober
dude! sweet heartfull a resonant sound to stop the crimes and stop the ground, taking...
This is real special, Jesse! Thanks, from Europe.
Would pay big bucks (if I had it) to see you live, brother! Love your message, love your music, love the way you pick that guitar! Keep on keepin on!
It’s not the price that’s a challenge, it the limited quantity. Jesse’s Seattle show sold out within hours.
I really wanted to go to that show. So sorry I missed it!
Well Done!! So proud of you be careful what contracts you sign now
100%
No shit.
Contract Law.
Great topic for song material.
Lots of twisty words
dude looks so much younger than he did in the old welles vids from 7 years ago
yep he believes in himself now i guess
Damn… how am I just seein this now. So fuckin good 🫶🏼
Jesse LIVE .. . and I'm Glad I'M Alive!!!!
This man is phenomenal
Wow a song written by someone who actually uses their brain to think and is not afraid to translate it into a song. I don’t know if you make a lot of money with this but you seem like a guy who transcends materialism anyways and your songs are gonna be listened to by generations to come. Also I see this song playing while we slash demons with silver swords whenever that day comes
Holy shit this is amazing
It makes me SO HAPPY to see that you've united people in such a short amount of time.
Might have to hire this crowd for backup vocals on your next album
Come to Missouri bro
The true voice of America.
Fuck, yeah I thank you for sharing this live stuff Jesse🤘
yet again, beautiful truth speaking. Thanks Jesse. It is great to hear your audience sing along with you. made me wish I was there. you are doing a crazy and wonderful thing with your life and your remarkable talents. just.. love you man. Buzz B.
Thank you so much for all your songs, Jesse.
This dude reminds me of Phil Ochs
These songs are so amazing
Awesomeness
Right on, Jesse!
Hope you get to tour Canada some time, soon 💛
We would love to bring you down to Costa Rica, we are putting up a new stage on a beautiful beach in Costa Rica. I think you would love it and there aint a better place in the world to write songs!
If he accepted your invitation, I know a few people who would travel some distance to see him there. 😊
New generation of folk. thank you tiktok
Everyone there knows the lyrics ! that's awesome
We are behind you all the way jesse! Such a great job. Also great shirt choices. Farm aid was so good!