I’ve been a single mom for 14 year’s and my daughter is 14 my son is 12. I’m a concrete finisher in the union. I work so hard to provide for my kid’s. Went through cancer a year ago still went to work pouring and finishing concrete sick as a dog. Thank you God for healing me. I’m still here at 35years old still working like a man being mom and dad.
Hang in there girl. Somewhere out there, there is a man that will make you his world. I’m not saying that you need one to support you, but just to love you.
Parents divorced when I was 4. My dad gave my mom a chance to be in our lives, she chose not to. But our dad, he raised me & my sister by himself he got some help every now & then, no child support. Took us to & from school, whatever school activities that schools was doing he was there. He even had to work nights for a few years, something that he really didn't want to do but did it. Sad to say we grew up without a mom and times were tough, but we pulled through because of him. I love you dad.
Same here man, my dad raised us both alone mom was never around till he was bedridden. Worked every single day until the cancer overwhelmed him. Wish I had've gotten to spend more time with him while he was around. This years 10 years since he passed in July, fighting back the tears writing this as a grown ass man. Cherish every day like you may not have a tomorrow.
DAD CAME HOME FROM VIETNAM I WAS A YEAR AND A HALF OLD MOM SPLIT AND DIDNT MEET HER TILL I WAS 16 WELL DAD DIED THE DAY BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY FOUR YEARS AGO AND LAST SAT I TURNED 49 AND MOM STILL DOESNT WISH ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY. LOVE YOU DAD MISS YOU!! ooops wrote in caps sorry
I just buried my father yesterday. He always kept the wolves away. His last few months of battling cancer I tried to keep the wolves away best I could. I’m sorry I couldn’t do more. I love you dad.
Those aren’t wolves. That’s the most high bringing’ us home. Be proud you were chosen as the escort. Keep your head up, it’s the only thing we are guaranteed in life.
I heard this song when I was homeless; lost my house and job while trying to help my own sister. Resulted in a depression that even two civil wars couldn't do. Hearing this song while getting some rest behind a random garage made me realize what others (grandpa) have sacrificed for me and got my ass right back in gear. I was still hurting but I went to therapy, got into business school, met the love of my life and now again listening to this song with my son and daughter. Thank you sir.
Song reminds me so much of my baby brother. He had his first child at 16, and immediately got a job on a shrimp boat to provide for his new family. On his 17th birthday, our father signed for him to enlist into the Marine Corps. He did three tours in Iraq, and was even wounded in fallujah. After the service he got a job offshore drilling, and worked countless hours every week to build a comfortable civilian life for his family. I watched as he deteriorated when he got sick. He beat it, and went right back to work to continue to provide. He overcame so much in life only to be hit by a stray bullet at a gas station half a mile from our fathers house in 2014. Rest in Paradise baby bro u were double the man anyone I know could ever be in half the time! You were always able to keep the wolves away. I’m so proud to be your big brother. Miss you so much man.
and bad things don't happen to bad people... There should be more people like your brother, there are many people who lack the strength or motivation to go ahead and fight, especially to fight for the family, without it and without someone to guide them, the children get lost along the way. Rest in peace.
I'm on a turnaround in a plant working 7-12's and reading everyone's comments while listening to this song hit me down to the soul. Early mornings, late nights and weekends can wear you down but being able to provide a better life for your family makes it all worth it. Nobody knows your sacrifice better than another blue collar worker. Keep up the work everyone.
I feel ya bro. I worked in a railroad repair shop for 13 years. I've been working maintenance in a chemical plant for almost 29 years now. Almost 20 of those years I served as a firefighter/emergency responder. I'm 65 years old and still working for a living.
i wish i still could. ive tried, listened to all the songs that touch my soul, but i dont know why it wont come out. pretty sure its going to break out when its most traumatic
I've been crying alot lately. My mother passed in January. I agree with you. We need to release it. I've been a hard ass for so long.. it didn't do anything but make me angry
Working 7-12’s as a pipe fitter, or 7-13’s as a foreman on turnaround in refineries and chemical plants all over the country was normal 8 months out of the year for me. Wife of 24 years, four amazing kids, but now I’m fighting Sage 4 kidney cancer, probably from the chemicals, fully disabled, trying to keep the wolves away. Still, I’m blessed!!!
@@Discarded_Lost_Broken I went through Hell in the beginning and almost did’t make it. Doing better now, but still fighting. I fight EVERY day! Never quit! Blessings to you!
@@86prime i don’t know what your religious beliefs are. I’m not a holy roller but I am a god fearing man and I’d like to think the big guy and have a rapport. Understanding at least. If you give me your first name, I’ll pray for you.
@@Discarded_Lost_Broken My name is Kevin, a former Atheist, now Christian (non-denominational). I don’t know how anyone can make it through what I’ve been through without faith in God. Thank you for your prayers.
As I sit on my fathers bed side as he is slowly dies of liver failure this song really hits me. He wrecked his body for years to provide for us. I used to get upset that he worked so much as all I wanted was his time. Now that I have kids of my own I get it. I love you dad. Relax, I’ll take it from here.
It doesn't have to be this way. We have all been deceived by an illusion that life for the majority is always a struggle. This is so far from the truth yet we accept that we have to work for some corporation and we accept what they want to pay. Their share holder dividends should be a huge clue to the amount of money they make off the poor they give bread crumbs to for their blood and tears. This can change. Start talking about it. The more we bring awareness out, the faster things will change. Tgere is enough resources in this world to take care of double the population in excess of having too much.
My ole man raised me since I was 9 months old all by himself I’ve watched him give me my last dollar for lunch at school.. I’ll never stop loving and looking up to my dad 62 years old still works his ass off everyday. I pray I’m half the man he is! If you have a hard working dad that loves you and will do anything for you call him and tell him you love him it’ll make his day..
Father left mom me and lil bro she skipped meals to feed me and lil1 and still worked father died young in pain he got his me a d lil1 fight her battles now she was never hungry once I became a man and never will be
I’ve been to war. Killed, sacrificed, beat, mistreated. And injured badly. I’m only 20 years old and all these things have happened to me, but when I see my dad ‘my hero’ I turn soft. I’m a ruthless ass mf but my pops is my hero so no matter the body’s and blood I’ve shed to make it back home. he’s always treated me like his baby boy. I don’t have a mother in my life, she left when I was 7yrs. I owe my whole entire existence to this great man. And my pops is slowly dying and I’m going full crazy
I feel ya man I was a high school dropout dad was a alcoholic biker I got into drugs joined the army got clean worked in the coal mines then got a degree in diesel mechanics and living a great life with my wife it’s actually our one year anniversary in 2 weeks
Sittin in the work truck with pop listenin to this… 22 years old… I know I’ll come back to this comment in 30 something years… Hopefully longer then that… and imma cry tears of happiness I got the dad I got… god bless y’all.
We gotta appreciate them while they’re still here brother. I’m the same age as you and every time I get I just sit in my truck and think about everything. But as a men we don’t have that privilege to express how we feel. We just have to suck it up and go with the roll
I'm 18 from an abusive home living in my own home working 60hours pouring concrete and fixing trucks tryin to build a life for a family someday. God bless the hard working men
You ain't lazy. God bless you and keep you safe. I pray you get a better paying job but I started at the bottom worked my way up ended up great salary. Open heart surgery laid me down. In Jesus name amen
Thank you both. I'm also pursuing music I have yet to post but I write alot of songs and have been building my confidence as an artist when I find the time.
ADANAC Sadly alot of people don't ever realize this. Most kids without a father growing up were told that there father leftt. That isn't even remotely true. The majority were forced out of their homes by government, which got going from their wife. Sadly the kids are brought up believing falsehoods. They don't know there dad was providing for them since they were born, and after the divorce. The old days were different, but now you're supposed to take certain things for granted, while propping up mediocre behavior. Nowadays just being a mother deems you the right to claim yourself a great, or, good one. As a father if you don't do half of the inside work,( as well as all the outside work he was already doing) then he is somehow lazy, or terrible. As Rodney Dangerfield always said "No respect I tell ya, no respect". No wonder marriage rates are plummeting. Good for you for realizing that though. It most certaintly is something all fathers hope their kids will realize someday. Be grateful for knowing that truth.
In 2024, I'm a father of 8, who has been through hell and back, and by the grace of our Heavenly father, I've been blessed to slay wolves every day. To anyone who has any doubts, keep the faith, trust God, and continue to put one foot in front of the other.
I remember my dad would come home after 10 hour shift we live down an old dirt road so I knew when Dad was coming cuz I can see the dust I would get so excited to see my daddy, I can see how tired he was but he never showed it sometimes at night I can hear my dad in bed hurting because of his back but he always got up and went to work!!!! We never went without thanks Pop! ♥️
I remember waiting at the bottom of the driveway with my dog each day for daddy's truck, we would get in and ride to the top of the of the hill. He was a man who kept the wolves away.
To all the men that are overlooked for their efforts and sacrifice, this one's for you 🍻. Hang in there brothers. They're counting on us. Goodnight and God bless.
I'm a 34 year old father of 2. I work in a coal power station. Hats off to anyone that fights off their wolves everyday! I fight a pack of wolves every second of everyday. I've been struggling to stay sober bc I've wasted to many years of my life running with the same wolves that now have turned on me. Im blessed that my father is and has been the rock in my life. Guilt overcomes me when thoughts burn through my mind of all the wasted memories that I destroyed by worrying about when I needed my fix. Now that I'm able to clearly think, my dad has moved on to Texas and it's not as simple to just stop and visit. I hate myself for wasting all the golden opportunities that I had of making memories with him. Ever since I became a father to my son, i can only dream of always being there for him like my dad was for me. I hurt so bad in my soul bc I know that all the time thats past can never be presented to me again. God bless everyone of u! Stay strong and don't let the wolves blow down the house that u created! Thanks for taking the time to read this novel!
Thank you, sir. I'm 28 and have my struggles with keeping/getting sober.. wasted so many years while my family tried to be there for me. My dad never turned the his back on my, while i was a egoistic pos. Which is so god damn unfair. Last week, he came up to me and said that is a pitty we havnt any hobbies together or smth like this. That he would have loved it to to spend more time with me. It hurts. I love my parents but me dipsh*t kinda cant show it. Sorry about my english. Greetings from far over the pond, austria. I rise my hat for all you fathers who are still keeping the wolves away!
My son sent this to me in the hospital when I had a Brain tumor removed and found out I'm stage 4 cancer. I was a single mother of two and always worked to support them but my son was telling me it was his turn to take care of me. Will always love this song and cherish the meaning behind it
My father was in roofing and had an accident that left him disabled at 23 years old, the doctors told him he would never walk again, they were wrong, and he continued to work for 20+ years to provide for my family. He passed away when I was 18yo. I was conceived after the accident, he defied everything everyone told him to provide for his family, and I'll never forget that. Thank you for this song.
There were extremely tough old timers. True men. My grandfather was crushed by a piece of slate in the coal mines around 20 years old. Thing weighed over a thousand pounds. Broke almost every bone in his body, 9 months laid up in the hospital with pins and wires through him. He wasn’t supposed to walk ever again. Went into logging for the next 47 years. He’s still kicking at almost 90
My husband wanted this song for our wedding party to walk in to. He had worked in the coal mine for 9 years right out of high school and moved to a refinery. I came with 2 kids and he has made more sacrifices than I ever give him credit for. If this song doesn’t hit your soul you or no one is in your life ever gave it all for you
I’m a former US Army Soldier. Two combat tours Iraq and Afghanistan. And I cried out loud when I heard this song for the first time. I currently work in a large fish factory blue collar sometimes difficult work. I feel I have been truly blessed with my family and I try my damnedes to keep the wolves away.
Hey man im not from the US, but bless you for protecting your country and providing for your family. You, just like my dad, are the kind of man that i hope to become one day.
I'm from europe but I've been many times with ships at galvestone, freeport, sabine pass, loading lng and lpg...I don't know why but I always felt connected with people working there at terminals, they all felt just like this song, it's like I can see them in it. This should be their anthem, of all hard working people there across all of the terminals at the Gulf of Mexico. Amazing song, I have goosebumps whenever I listen to it. Lost my dad when I was 24, we never said it to each other while he was alive, but I love you.
My parents were my grandparents. Mom couldn't keep me and they adopted me. They were done raising kids and here I come. They didn't have to, but they by God did. Busted rheir asses to keep the wolves away
As a grandparent, I have had the pleasure of loving more kids than I ever could ever imagine loving. My challenges never mattered to them,just that I was always there for them
Be glad u didn't know ur dad instead of having a dad u resent.... Nothing sucks worse than having to teach urself what the guy sitting right the fuck there was supposed to teach u but didn't care enough to do so
My wife and I are a foster family. I work 12 hours a night in chemical manufacturing so my wife can stay at home with our 5 ( sometimes more ) kids. I’m tired, my body aches by morning. But being greeted at the door when I get home with hugs keeps me going.
My mum was a foster career she took me in when I was 3years old I ow her for everything she has gave me I’m 24 now and I still have my mum around now it’s time to give it back to her since she is going thow a lot I love you mum thank you for giving me a fantastic life and a beautiful family to call mine now it’s my turn to keep the wolves away
@@reddemon9439 The most important thing you can do for her is to take good care of yourself. Stay sober, pick a good partner when it's your time for that. If there was a good man in your life, please don't forget him. Good men don't do drama and sometimes are taken for granted
Teamsters brat here, i cant listen to this song without crying my eyes out. I enlisted after a few years in the Union. Have a wife and a daughter now, and its my turn to keep the wolves away. Thank you Pops.
My dad is an Ironworker, he was on the road mostly while my sister's and I were growing up. It was so nice to see him come home and hard when he was away but him giving it his all everyday, risking his life and subject to the elements... I've always been so proud of my dad! I Brag about the things he's helped build and how high he was in the air walking those narrow ice covered beams to provide for his family, giving us a safe and comfortable home, with nice things to call our own. I respect him and all ironworkers for their sacrifice's to provide not only your families but America too!! Keep on keeping on! You are appreciated!!! ❤
Just a fellow building trades worker saying much respect, only two kids here but I know what its like when you come home as a stranger in your own home. Stay safe brother, we are here for you.
Love this true life story song of Kevin Galloway’s life. One of my faves! Kudos to all parents who work their Tail off to ‘keep the wolves away!’ Dads & moms. I was one of the moms who worked 2-4 jobs. 🤗 🙏
As a 31 year-old dad to an 8 week old baby, this song really resonates. Shout out to all the dads grinding it out for their families. "Keep going with your head down" as we say up in northern England!
I am a father of three and a proud union refinery operator. My job isn’t the most glamorous and it may not be the best atmosphere to be in for 12 hours at a time but it pays my bills and has allowed my wife to quit her job to be a stay-at-home mom. I see the company man show his colors all the time. Luckily we have each other’s backs and we go home everyday to our loved ones safe and sound. Never be ashamed of the work that you do, be proud of why you do it. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,” -Colossians 3:23 NIV
I couldn’t agree with you more, lyrics melodies everything comes together and brings a tear to our eye no matter how much of a man you think you are after hearing this
This tune gives me goose-bumps everytime I hear it and by the end my eyes are always sweating. I had a hard working father who sold his life to the Steel Mills in Gary Indiana and without his love I wouldnt be who I am today. Cheers to my father Douglas Goodfellow and to my Mother for loving him.
Don't just get him a card. When it's safe, take him for a beer (or soft drink) and a game of pool or bowling Or breakfast. If either of you has a dog, the two of you should the dog for a walk and talk about the dog or the weather or what's going in your life.
I’m the oldest of 9, had the best dad in the world! We were ranch raised and learned the value of hard work at an early age. At times my father had to take odd jobs to make ends meet, but I never knew we were poor. We were rich in family! Reading through the comments really touches my heart, so many awesome stories of love and perseverance. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏼❤️
For the 9.2k that thumbs downed this song, your either deaf, dumb or spoiled... This is a real song, about Real men and the trials and tribulations of being a father. As a father of 4 working 16hrs a day to provide for mine, it plucked more than a few heartstrings for me.
Watched my father work his hands to the bone everyday to keep us fed. I remember thinking he's the strongest man in the whole world. I was right. He is. Now that I live it, I see what he went through for his family. You scream in silence because you are the rock. You are the one that will keep your families heads above water. Thank you dad
Yes sir. My dad sacrificed his health and his happiness working himself to exhaustion every day for my family so my mom could stay home and nurture my brother (RIP, hung himself last year) and me. He never let on how tired he was or how much strain it put on him. Now that I'm the breadwinner for my family, I do the same thing because I learned it from him. I work long hours every day, for months, years at a stretch "to keep the wolves away" and so my wife can be home with our kids. I consider it a privilege to work so hard and be so tired, because I know I'm doing my best for my family, and setting an example of how a man leads and takes care of his wife and children.
It is absolutely disgusting what the central banks have done to enslave mankind. Its amazing how few can even see it, that is their greatest trick of all.
I hesitate to write this comment. I read everyones struggles and I lost my pops when I was 9. He's gone from cancer in the war he fought. A Marine veteran that I wish I could keep saying dad I need you. Now I suffer from PTSD from the shit I put myself through when I lost him since. This song just triggered myself to break down and cry for once.
First off, thank you for sharing, I'm sorry for your loss. And I just want to remind you that there's no shame in crying (especially over the loss of loved ones)
My father died from cancer on my 25th birthday! Fathers want what’s best for their children because no matter that they are gone but they live threw us. Keep your head up ten toes down and keep pushing forward!
Respect man my dad died 1month b4 my daughter was born never be sorry for crying for loved ones hope one day someone crys for you i think of my dad every time i hear this song and i too cry 360 pounds 6ft4 and cry like a bitch lol
Let it out brother, it's the best thing any of us could do when facing our inner struggles. I hope all gets better for you. Head up and keep pushing forward buddy. Just want to tell you, we're all human and you are loved.
My father lived like this. Worked his ass of for us kids. He did good by us. He had a major heart attack when I was 13. This was 20 years ago. And he fought up until oct 30th 2018 when we lost him to cancer. This song means a lot to me. Now more than ever before. Love you guys and Thanks for the music.
Yeah me too man, almost from my head to my feet just now when I read this while listening to the song. I been working since I was 6 years old but been letting the wolves tear me to pieces ever since me and my son's mom split up 8 almost 9 years ago. Won't be happening anymore, I'm coming to conquer the kingdom and queen I deserve one day, before too long. Most importantly my son back in my life!!
Grew up in a blue collar household. My dad worked night and day as a framer. My two older brothers followed in his footsteps. They have always fought to keep the wolves away. This song is so beautiful
My 7th grade year my dad caught fire in the bottom of a tank in a ship yard. He spent 100 days in the mobile burn center with a 20% percent chance of survival. Now I’m 19 and running the roads and this was my first time hearing this song. It hits pretty close to home.
I hope he's OK. My pops passed from organ failure due to a weak heart. He worked his ass off till the day he couldn't walk. I miss you dad so much one day I hope I see you again I miss that smell from your cabinet shop. I hated saw dust but now I wish I could smell it one more time. 😔
@@Daughterzion7777 he’s doin alright. He just moved In with me cause Hurricane Ida did a number on his house but he’s made his recovery and he’s doin alright now
I salute every parent that sacrifices for their children. I unfortunately was a child of a mentally ill mother. It wasn't until I became an adult that I realized she did love me, she was fighting within herself. She could not "keep the wolves away" but she tried. I love you momma. I'm so sorry.
I felt this post deep. I can relate to every word written. Describes my walk thru this shithole we share reluctantly. Stay strong & remember courage comes when you leave your comfort zone
Yah but in the end it is up to you to fight the darkness and become whoever you are even if she isn't there. Labels mean nothing so long as you have love and guidance. I hope you've found peace.
Wish I could say I was a mom who had SOMEBODY while ALL the struggles are real..mental, physical, emotional, and fucking unbelievable the hell I'm left to deal with SOLO. YOLO. And God gave his greatest battle to his strongest soldier to deal with the devil(maybe even 3 lol). But today I still stand maybe not as tall, but counting my many blessings. The heart hurts, for many reasons, all being my own stupid fault. That just means the devil needs to grow a few inches here and there and THEN come talk to me. Cuz death already has me knocking on heaven's door and through the tears I just laugh without fear. Only sorrow for what more I could have been..possibly still could be. Maybe 1 dayday. X2X2 💜💙💚💛🧡❤🤎🖤🤍 that's how it goes. 😈😇🙊🙏
My dear angel sister went home two days ago. She also loved this song. It's hard for people to understand but mental health is real.Anyone struggling please know your value here and to reach out. Love you dearly sis!! I'm broken
Can't listen to this song without tearing up. Thinking about my step dad and how he worked so hard to provide for my mom and i when he didn't have to. I only hope that one day i can measure up to be half as great of a man that he is.
Man took the word out my mouth. My step dad got with my mom when i was 9 youngest of 3. He worked his ass off in the plants for all of us and never had to. He still works at exxon in baytown, im 35 now and he is 61. That man would do anthing for me still till this day, and i followed in his foot steps, only differents is i now have 3 kids and all 3 are mine.
Makes me cry everytime. My grandpa died to ALS after a fall triggered a calcium deposit in his neck. Left my dad two farms at the age of 26. When I was 8, my mom got a call that dad fell from the top of a combine and split his back on the corn head. Like in the song, my Dad recovered, but I'll never forget that day. To all the working men, risking themselves for the wellbeing of their families...you are the heartbeat of America and I raise my glass to you 🤘🤘
As boys, we can never truly, *truly* appreciate our fathers and the sacrifices they make for us. It's only once we've grown, and are standing with them at the edge of the camp with a torch in our hands that we understand.
I am 75 I raised 3 kids with the best woman God ever could have created. My daughter called me and thanked me for all my support, she is mentally ill since 13, arrested numerous times for drugs, dui, robbery. She was not raised that way. But I always was there. Some may not agree but I fought the wolves she faced real or imagined and today she is clean and a joy to us. Sound means a lot to me . Thanks Uncle Lucius. I will buty and support you for this beautiful tributes to all the moms and dads fighting the fine fight because we love our children. Travis
hope all is well old man I wish my best for you and your family that touched my heart deep I am you with 2 little boys and prey and hope the demons stay away with one angel baby that couldn't make birth
My dad raised me & my brother by himself. After having his neck broken by machinery in a plant. With my mom having just left & his dad dieing and him selling his harley all at the same time. The harley to pay for the funeral. Going to collage for 2 degrees and working 2 jobs while still making time for me & my brother to be a good dad. I don't think I could ask for better. I'm 21 now. I am a former correctional officer. And, I am now a Army Tanker(19k) in the United States Military. Every time I hear this song it brings me to tears knowing that my dad is getting old and that one day I won't have him around. I am very thankful for him. I hope one day I can be half the man he is.
To all the dads like myself who have sacrificed years of dealing with stress and hard times to provide for their families and being selfless. I say thank you all.
@@cottonpatch2000 dude next time shut your trap if he wanted more pain in his life trust me he wouldn’t be asking you for it. This world doesn’t need more hate then it already has so calm tf down, please.
@@carolearnold1041 Sorry about that. Sometimes I try and give my buddies hell and laugh with them as they laugh at themselves. I didn't mean any harm by it. Sorry Joshua. Just giving you hell is all
@@cottonpatch2000 no I’m sorry I didn’t realize y’all were buddies. I just hate to see people put others down. Continue to give your buddies hell that’s what we as people live for 😂
In my eyes this goes out to every working man. Regardless of 12 hour shifts or oil field jobs. If you're doing what you can to put food on the table and provide this song is for you.
Steel worker here 100% agree sitting up with a sick kiddo right now. All these new kids we've hired the last 2 years can cut it. Ready for men to be men again
Harley Horman~My Grandpa worked hard in the Steel Factory till he was very old, him & my Grandma had 11 kids to feed (2 others died when small), he when younger was our small town Dentist, Barber, Best Moonshiner in States al around (even got the revenuer man drunk on Shine when he came to arrest him but couldn't bc my Grandma poured it all out while Grandpa was getting him skunked) 😂😂 Grandpa also was a well known Boxer that men came from all over and paid to box my Pap but they always lost & my Paps nickname was Sharkey bc of boxing & being the Best Card Shark around. Him, his Father, Brothers , Uncles & Cousins fought & settled my small hometown. HE KEPT THE WOLVES OUT LITERALLY. I'm very Proud of him & his Daddy who got murdered bc he was blind for $2.00.
Great song ! The working man is ok with being underrated ! He knows at home he’s appreciated and loved ! No worries - wolves may come but no doubt they will leave a lot quicker 😂
This song reminds me of my father. Waking up at 4 30 am, driving almost 4 hours every day to go to a factory assembly line. Punching in and out, thankful for dinner ready at 7 pm. In bed by 9. For years he did this, for us 3 kids, and his high school sweetheart. Never did I hear a word of complaint. But I felt the calluses on his hands. I heard the exhaustion in his voice as he sang me to sleep to the tune of songs like If I had a hammer, all the leaves are brown, and paperback writer. As a child I didn't know the metaphor of this song, keep the wolves away. Now as a father, I understand. My hands are rough. Bones weary. I'm there for my son, and my old man. To keep the wolves at bay.
After 18 years in the oilfields,, making awesome money doing some of the most dangerous work in the world,, this song hits home,,, a scrooge with my money help me retire at 53yr old,, but i can't sit still i keep doing odds n ends stuff... several severe surgeries and other problems come around,, the real bad wolves indeed,, blessed to still be here and still able to put in a few hours here and there,, this wolves ate up my retirement stash.... great song..i love this
It has been Impossible to keep my Wolves away. They broke into my house when I laid dying on the floor of my living room, for 10 days, due to a doble vascular accident. The looting lasted all night long; they, including neighbors, took everything from my house and my American Blazer truck. The didn't stop until the THUGS threw up my little dogs to the street past midnight of May the 2nd, 2019! ..Me, am still alive, but bitten my Snakes and Wolves. The wounds and the scars will last a lifetime!.... The Griffin from The End of the World.
I worked at a drywall plant for over 12 years. Worked swing shift and went months without an off day. Now I work at small laid back chemical plant loading trucks. They tell me I do the work 5 men couldn't do. And everytime they do I quietly whistle this song to myself. For all my brothers and sisters out there working swing or just straights, you'll make it. Love yall!
This comment caught my attention because I too work at a drywall plant on swing shifts. I'll play this song before I go in for my shifts to remind myself why I'm doing it.
So many strong people here. I work as a fireman and I got sick almost a year ago, acute liver failure, enlarged spleen, wacky labs, various infections. Was hospitalized in a VA hospital for two weeks. Tried to go back to work after I got out of the hospital and my body couldn’t keep going. I couldn’t work for about half a year. I read the comments here and listen to this song about what people are able to do for their families and I feel shame for not being able to provide for my family for so long. I thank God for healing me and I pray that if it happens again, I can do what I have to for my family. Thank you all for sharing your stories
If you chewed dirt some dirt like me in iraq or even in the Stan, get on that burn pit registration brother. Its killing us all early, 40 myself now and just learning about all this crap from 05, lost tons of my squaddies to wicked cancers before they even made 40.
@@whymistamista5614 hey thank you for the info, friend. I didn’t deploy, funny enough some of my pre deployment medical labs are what kept me from deploying and why they medboarded me a year later. I don’t know what recourse I have since I didn’t deploy anywhere, but I’m working with someone to help with my claims. Thank you again and I hope you’re doing ok
Whew man, your comment hit me like a ton of bricks. My biggest fear is not outliving my family and being unable to provide for them. Cheers to you, brother.
I met the man I would call my dad at the age of 3. I'm 40 now and will never forget him working 2 job's to take care of me and my brother, working sick, only buying himself anything if it was absolutely necessary. I'm in no rush for the day I will need to take care of him but when it comes, I'll show him the same love and dedication he did for 2 kid's that weren't even his ❤
This song got me. As a husband and a father this is what we do, and a lot of time we get little to no recognition for it. We fight, struggle and sacrifice for the ones we love. If you do it right no one notices and if you do it wrong everybody does.
I can't believe today was the first time I've listened to this song. Hang in there friend. Kids will grow up and move away. My 2 youngest, both boys, moved away within 10 days . About broke our hearts. They living there own lives now. Those wolves may still be out there but they dont come so close anymore
Ive buried every mentor ive ever had n all that remains is my mom n im now a father of a 4 yr old boy n 7 yr old girl, ive been betrayed by everyone i ever loved, divorced n fought for full custody of my children n won, ever since ive been workin all i can to give them all the things i never had n always dreamed of. Life is hard but for the ones we love its worth it, i know 1 day ill have to leave this world n i just pray God gives me time to see my children grow till they no longr need me. This song put me to my knees.
I'm a small business owner with a couple kids and a wife and barley break even every month and they don't understand the struggle but everything I do all the late nights I do for them. Thank u for this song
Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 1156789364599843789543678851345695567834459778930789665377895764qual
Thats by design. Being a good father and provider is more than just financially providing. They want the father out of the home working his butt off for a dollar constantly losing value, then they can get their hooks into your kids cause youre not there to protect them. I beg of you friend, go home, your kids dont want more money, they wany time with their dad. Just time.
I work 60 hours a week driving a HGV wagon. 4 kids and all that, this song resonates with not only oil workers, but any man that goes out @5:30 am rain or shine for 12 hours a day to look after his family. Great song and message brother.
I'm a different profession but still kicking out 12 hour 5 times a week to make it work for my family. in my eyes that's the epitome of a man. I think about Granddad and what they had to do to make it and realize my thing is a cakewalk compared to him. I'll spend my whole life trying to live up to be half the man he was if lucky
I find myself listening to this song a lot As I truck food across this country Been a long few months for all of us Every one of you are essential to someone Keep your chins up
@@roningram5877 having a "plan B" is always a good idea (regardless of what field one plans to pursue)... Also, learning to adapt to the changes a given field of work (or life in general) may see in the not-to-distant-future (ex.: elementary school teachers having to teach students via the internet & parents needing to teach their children [at a younger age than before] how to safely navigate the internet)...
I'm a miner in northwest Alaska for the last 22 years, nearly lost my life due to internal bleeding, but made a recovery and doing well. Working 2 weeks straight 12 hour days, providing food and shelter for wife and son, keeping the wolves away. Great song! Think 'bout my family every time I hear it.
I became a single father when my son was 5 years old and his mother chose another life than to be with us. I raised him by myself, working both day and night. Never complained, never said a bad thing about his mother. Tough times, I tell you that but we managed and today he is almost 20 and starting his own family and life. Love you kiddo!
Single Dad of 19 year old son. My boy was 2 when his Mom made the same decision. Spent the last 17 years in the summer heat and winter cold burning welding rods and holes in my britches, and can honestly say the hardest most rewarding job I’ve ever even heard of was raising a boy into a young man while keeping the wolves away. Congratulations on making it, Sir. I understand your struggle and commend every Man doing what he can to keep the wolves at bay.
covid 19 now i'm deemed essential lucky to have a job. I am 46 years old and already a 2 time cancer survivor. Now is my time to keep the wolves away. Thank you brother for giving me the strength to understand.
My father, whose dad died when he was just 8 years old, recommended this song to me about a week before he unexpectedly died. He was working at a sawmill and his heart gave out. I know better but I swear that man knew. Now I sit by a fire outside of the house I built on family land overlooking the space where that 8 year old boy grew up and raised his family the best he could just tryin to do the same.
I just really felt the need to tell you that I literally felt your pain as I read your comment. The emotions that vibrates from your fingertips to this comment. I see your pain though I do not know you. I will light a candle to help bring you peace if that is okay with you. I am an empath and practitioner of the craft. Your father is with you and your family. I know his spirit walks your land with a graceful hand. I hope this can somehow bring you peace, warmth, and comfort.
My dad sacrificed so much for my family and still does to this day I could never make it up to him the greatness of a father to raise children and provide for a family my father is my hero he might not have super powers but he will be there no matter what and I thank him every day for the things he has done for me and now hes in his fifties and I truly feel the passing of the torch and it's my turn to provide for a family and do the things he has done for me
That's what I'm trying to do. My dad was the backbone of this family 👪 now he's gone. It's so hard to pick up where he left off he was so much stronger than me. I'm so weak I just want to retreat like a turtle does.
Listening to this song makes me feel like I should have been doing more to keep the wolves away. To be a better provider. Salute to all honest, hardworking providers.
My Dad worked shift work at a paper company my whole life. He worked to provide for a family of six an did the best he could. He’s been gone 14 years. I miss him every day. He was always there and made sure we had what we needed. No matter a man’s lot in life if he takes care of his family first he will always have my respect.
After looking at the comments, most of you forget that country music doesn’t sound like this on the radio, so those thumbs down are people who don’t know that this is what real music is supposed to sound like
Indigaius father been with same women for 42 years raised all three of my children and six other children now my two grandsons maybe three still working still providing for my family been self-employed my whole life six almost 60 years old we are all still together family is everything this bud's for you
I did that with apx 2 hours drive time. She left when he was 5 but he's all that mattered and I would of fought like hell to keep him anyway. All that $$$ made for go cart's 4 wheelers bikes and the house all up in smoke a few years after a work injury then we ended up back on the other side of the tracks. He never complained once about any of it including an empty fridge. He passed on in 13' and believe me i wish I'd a took the 40hr job
It's all about the Benjamin's. You can have the best song and music but if you don't have the money to promote it. You're not going to make it. Unfortunately that's what happened to this song and band. I've seen songs that don't have anywhere near 84 million views like this one but got more publicity. Such a shame!
Have to be willing to sell your soul to the devil to make it in the industry to be promoted. And once they own you, they OWN you, your money, and all the music you make for them. I hope to see more good musicians stay away from the evil industry that uses them to push and sell agendas to the masses.
This song should strum the heart strings of any man (or woman; hat's off to you Mom) that works and sacrifices for their family. My wife (28 years old right now) is recovering from her 3rd stroke. She's had 14 neuro surgeries and is recovering well, but it takes a toll on you being a provider, caregiver, motivator, and husband. She's my pride and joy and seeing a smile on her face and a spark in her soul keeps the morale up. Thanks Uncle Lucius for keeping us pointed north and motivated to keep fighting for our families at home and abroad!
I remember my mom working third shift factory jobs just so she could be home and take care of her kids, 6 of us in total. She barely ate but we all had a special birthday dinner she'd make for us. All the moving around and she never complained and made sure we knew what is important and how much she loved us. We never knew until we were older how much she sacrificed for us. We miss you every day and are eternally grateful. May you enjoy your time with your god.
Man your story just tugged on my heartstrings. Praying for your wife as well as yourself... I don't just say that like most do as a cliche. I really just did and will continue to when I listen to this song... which is often. God be with you my brother!
Love this song from many years back. I gave everything in my job and got layed off last week after 7 years. My dad also gave everything to keep us safe in his job and now has dementia. They pushed him aside also after 30 years…. But I’ll fight like hell for us..
@TennMan423 can't lose a civilizational war to absolute evil 80 years ago & expect there to much good left... it's why the Civilizational centers are growing in the places where that evil was expelled like China, Russia, & Iran. Americans need at least a new Robin Hood to drive the Jews away... since getting another Hitler seems way too much to ask.
Dedicated to my husband., Who worked tirelessly, to keep the wolves away. We'll never be the same without you. Neither will the patch. Rest easy fisherman. 💗
I very rarely drop a comment on here but this song deserves it. I lost my dad about 4 years ago.. He worked himself into the grave to give us a good life and the opportunities that we had. I will be forever grateful and I am doing the same for my 2 young ones now. Ironic really! I was adopted and was fortunate enough my role model was a great as he was. God I miss him.. il keep the wolves away now x
this song is so special to me, my dad is the most hard working man I have ever known, he definitely kept the wolves away when i was young. Now he is 86 and still cuts grass to have something to do, he doesnt need the money but all he has ever known is to work, so he does it and it keeps him happy. Love you dad, and keep on cutting that grass, because i want you to be here along time.
I really appreciate your time fellas. Thank you for this art. My autistic son has began to sing your music and he does not speak. But he sings now. Thank you
My old man worked his overtime to keep the wolves away as me and my sister were growing up in hard times. Meanwhile our mom took his kids 1600 miles away with the new love interest in the dark of night while he was slaving away at his second of two full time jobs. Luckily after a few years of domestic violence both of his kids wound up with him where they belonged. Fast forward nearly 20 years I’m happy to say I get to work every day with my old man side by side at our dream job as professional firemen. This song reminds me of the grind he went through to provide for us when so many men are quick to run. He’ll never see this. Thank god. But thanks dad.
I am myself a recovering addict And by and with the Holy Ones help , I'm Learning to live again. Because I hungry for the word and it's My desire to know this man who protected me when I couldn't protect myself or my children. And though my eyes wide open I can see his glory through my children my grandchildren he has brought and bring family members back into my life making me whole again and if no one else understands my praise I pray the Holy One does..... Staying...
My dad passed a few days ago. This song reminded me so much of him. I may not have heard this song when it first came out but man, I’m so glad I heard this cause it reminds me of my dad every time. RIP Dad 12-9-20
I thought the same. I spent yesterday evening with this section. :) I rise my hat for all you guys. Steelworkers family here btw. Greetings from far over the pond, austria!
Shit makes me cry man. I'm so fucking appreciative of my father but feel awful that I ended up abusing my own body in the military. I feel like my father and mother worked hard and rucked themselves up just for me to end up a broken 27 year old. I know it's not the case. But still.
My dad raised me and my sister all by hisself. I wasn’t even his real daughter. My mom had me up for adoption while she was dating my dad and he said let’s go get her and I’ll raise her and take care of her. And he did just that and done a helluva job. Oh how I miss him, love you dad.
My dad raised me and my siblings in Louisiana while fighting my mom’s addiction. He worked himself to the bone until his blue collar job cost him nearly everything. He was injured so bad he was permanently disabled. We fought like hell through homelessness and hardship till that settlement came and we moved up north a ways. He passed 5 years ago and he is still the strongest man I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.
This was played at my grandads funeral at the start of this year, I come back here often to reminisce, I miss him and the happiness he instilled in my family. I've since had a newborn boy, he would have loved him. currently trying to keep the wolves away
@@waterdown1826 The wolves will always there... The one that wins the fight is the one I feed the most. ~Grateful recovering addict Canton OH 💜 9/25/18
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I’ve been a single mom for 14 year’s and my daughter is 14 my son is 12. I’m a concrete finisher in the union. I work so hard to provide for my kid’s. Went through cancer a year ago still went to work pouring and finishing concrete sick as a dog. Thank you God for healing me. I’m still here at 35years old still working like a man being mom and dad.
Hang in there girl. Somewhere out there, there is a man that will make you his world. I’m not saying that you need one to support you, but just to love you.
You are true hero\ in today world. God bless
Im also a finisher, good things will come your way no doubt. Only thing you can do is keep moving forward through the fire. God bless
Keep pushing fighting Mama!
People like you are why I served so many years in the marine corps . Proud of you. Made my time in the corps worth it
Parents divorced when I was 4. My dad gave my mom a chance to be in our lives, she chose not to. But our dad, he raised me & my sister by himself he got some help every now & then, no child support. Took us to & from school, whatever school activities that schools was doing he was there. He even had to work nights for a few years, something that he really didn't want to do but did it. Sad to say we grew up without a mom and times were tough, but we pulled through because of him. I love you dad.
Same here man, my dad raised us both alone mom was never around till he was bedridden. Worked every single day until the cancer overwhelmed him. Wish I had've gotten to spend more time with him while he was around. This years 10 years since he passed in July, fighting back the tears writing this as a grown ass man. Cherish every day like you may not have a tomorrow.
Respect😎💯
🙏🏻🙌🏻💪🏼
Same man I know what your going through my parents divorced when I was 8
DAD CAME HOME FROM VIETNAM I WAS A YEAR AND A HALF OLD MOM SPLIT AND DIDNT MEET HER TILL I WAS 16 WELL DAD DIED THE DAY BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY FOUR YEARS AGO AND LAST SAT I TURNED 49 AND MOM STILL DOESNT WISH ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY. LOVE YOU DAD MISS YOU!! ooops wrote in caps sorry
I just buried my father yesterday. He always kept the wolves away. His last few months of battling cancer I tried to keep the wolves away best I could. I’m sorry I couldn’t do more. I love you dad.
Keep on brother
They can’t touch him now brother…my condolences
Hang in there, just know you're loved! I feel your pain.
Talk to him....he is listening!
Those aren’t wolves. That’s the most high bringing’ us home. Be proud you were chosen as the escort. Keep your head up, it’s the only thing we are guaranteed in life.
I heard this song when I was homeless; lost my house and job while trying to help my own sister. Resulted in a depression that even two civil wars couldn't do. Hearing this song while getting some rest behind a random garage made me realize what others (grandpa) have sacrificed for me and got my ass right back in gear. I was still hurting but I went to therapy, got into business school, met the love of my life and now again listening to this song with my son and daughter. Thank you sir.
Well Done .. Don't know you .. but Well Done!
God bless you brother
I need your strength
@davidbaldwin9744 You have it in you, I didnt know either, but you do. Believe and push on. It will get better, but lots of work will be required.
God Bless you and your family
Song reminds me so much of my baby brother. He had his first child at 16, and immediately got a job on a shrimp boat to provide for his new family. On his 17th birthday, our father signed for him to enlist into the Marine Corps. He did three tours in Iraq, and was even wounded in fallujah. After the service he got a job offshore drilling, and worked countless hours every week to build a comfortable civilian life for his family. I watched as he deteriorated when he got sick. He beat it, and went right back to work to continue to provide. He overcame so much in life only to be hit by a stray bullet at a gas station half a mile from our fathers house in 2014. Rest in Paradise baby bro u were double the man anyone I know could ever be in half the time! You were always able to keep the wolves away. I’m so proud to be your big brother. Miss you so much man.
Wow,that's very unfortunate, I'm here in tears....Thank you to your brother for his service!
and bad things don't happen to bad people... There should be more people like your brother, there are many people who lack the strength or motivation to go ahead and fight, especially to fight for the family, without it and without someone to guide them, the children get lost along the way. Rest in peace.
❤ RIP 🙏 😢
RIP FROM A FELLOW IRAQ VET
Oh my, RIP Sir
I'm on a turnaround in a plant working 7-12's and reading everyone's comments while listening to this song hit me down to the soul. Early mornings, late nights and weekends can wear you down but being able to provide a better life for your family makes it all worth it. Nobody knows your sacrifice better than another blue collar worker. Keep up the work everyone.
Some people are employed. Other people work for a living.
Well said brother.
I feel ya bro. I worked in a railroad repair shop for 13 years. I've been working maintenance in a chemical plant for almost 29 years now. Almost 20 of those years I served as a firefighter/emergency responder. I'm 65 years old and still working for a living.
@@glennmosley7690 7 I y 8th
I miss shutdowns and turnarounds bangin out 70 plus a week❤️
It’s cry night men. Let that shit out and get ready for work tomorrow. Love you gentlemen. Stay strong.
i wish i still could. ive tried, listened to all the songs that touch my soul, but i dont know why it wont come out. pretty sure its going to break out when its most traumatic
@@bradhaines3142 same but even the most traumatic things that I’ve seen I still don’t feel nothing hopefully i will feel something soon
I've been crying alot lately. My mother passed in January. I agree with you. We need to release it. I've been a hard ass for so long.. it didn't do anything but make me angry
I really needed to read/hear something like this, Thank you sir.
I don’t know if it’s you in your profile pic but if it is thank you for your service and god bless
Working 7-12’s as a pipe fitter, or 7-13’s as a foreman on turnaround in refineries and chemical plants all over the country was normal 8 months out of the year for me. Wife of 24 years, four amazing kids, but now I’m fighting Sage 4 kidney cancer, probably from the chemicals, fully disabled, trying to keep the wolves away. Still, I’m blessed!!!
My husband is a pipe fitter and boiler maker. I worry about him and the heavy metals he breathes daily. Keep your head up beautiful soul ❤
I’m a union plumber I know how hard you worked god bless you. I hope you don’t have to work as hard to beat the fuk out of that cancer
@@Discarded_Lost_Broken I went through Hell in the beginning and almost did’t make it. Doing better now, but still fighting. I fight EVERY day! Never quit! Blessings to you!
@@86prime i don’t know what your religious beliefs are. I’m not a holy roller but I am a god fearing man and I’d like to think the big guy and have a rapport. Understanding at least. If you give me your first name, I’ll pray for you.
@@Discarded_Lost_Broken My name is Kevin, a former Atheist, now Christian (non-denominational). I don’t know how anyone can make it through what I’ve been through without faith in God. Thank you for your prayers.
As I sit on my fathers bed side as he is slowly dies of liver failure this song really hits me. He wrecked his body for years to provide for us. I used to get upset that he worked so much as all I wanted was his time. Now that I have kids of my own I get it. I love you dad. Relax, I’ll take it from here.
😢rip
As I sit working a double shift through graveyard, I hope one day my kids will understand.
@jakehamilton1841 they will.
It doesn't have to be this way. We have all been deceived by an illusion that life for the majority is always a struggle. This is so far from the truth yet we accept that we have to work for some corporation and we accept what they want to pay. Their share holder dividends should be a huge clue to the amount of money they make off the poor they give bread crumbs to for their blood and tears. This can change. Start talking about it. The more we bring awareness out, the faster things will change. Tgere is enough resources in this world to take care of double the population in excess of having too much.
May The Lord our Father comfort you through this time my brother.
My ole man raised me since I was 9 months old all by himself I’ve watched him give me my last dollar for lunch at school.. I’ll never stop loving and looking up to my dad 62 years old still works his ass off everyday. I pray I’m half the man he is! If you have a hard working dad that loves you and will do anything for you call him and tell him you love him it’ll make his day..
❤❤ yes tell them every chance you get
TRUTH. Call your daddy if you love him. I wish I could call mine.
Father left mom me and lil bro she skipped meals to feed me and lil1 and still worked father died young in pain he got his me a d lil1 fight her battles now she was never hungry once I became a man and never will be
I’ve been to war. Killed, sacrificed, beat, mistreated. And injured badly. I’m only 20 years old and all these things have happened to me, but when I see my dad ‘my hero’ I turn soft. I’m a ruthless ass mf but my pops is my hero so no matter the body’s and blood I’ve shed to make it back home. he’s always treated me like his baby boy. I don’t have a mother in my life, she left when I was 7yrs. I owe my whole entire existence to this great man. And my pops is slowly dying and I’m going full crazy
Amazing
I’m a father of 5.
Oilfield salesman.
Former drug addict.
Trying to keep the wolves away.
Jeremy Jordan keep it up brotha! It’s hard but when it’s for family anything is worth it. Stay strong.
Zach Bdown thanks brotha! Much appreciated.
I feel ya man I was a high school dropout dad was a alcoholic biker I got into drugs joined the army got clean worked in the coal mines then got a degree in diesel mechanics and living a great life with my wife it’s actually our one year anniversary in 2 weeks
woke westvirginia that’s bad ass brotha. Appreciate your comment.
God Bless my friend !!!
Sittin in the work truck with pop listenin to this… 22 years old… I know I’ll come back to this comment in 30 something years… Hopefully longer then that… and imma cry tears of happiness I got the dad I got… god bless y’all.
Amen brother
Remember this moment
Listening to this with my daddy in his living room, 25 years old, and same here
Get to it
We gotta appreciate them while they’re still here brother. I’m the same age as you and every time I get I just sit in my truck and think about everything. But as a men we don’t have that privilege to express how we feel. We just have to suck it up and go with the roll
I'm 18 from an abusive home living in my own home working 60hours pouring concrete and fixing trucks tryin to build a life for a family someday. God bless the hard working men
You ain't lazy. God bless you and keep you safe. I pray you get a better paying job but I started at the bottom worked my way up ended up great salary. Open heart surgery laid me down. In Jesus name amen
You can come on in.lol Marilee
Thank you both. I'm also pursuing music I have yet to post but I write alot of songs and have been building my confidence as an artist when I find the time.
It wont always be like that. You have your priorities right. Much respect and God bless you son.
@@aitf99 thank you I'm doin my best every day to make a future for the people I love
If you're listening to this type of music even if you're still young that's mean you have a wonderful taste of music, have a good day.
58 years young and hope day is fabulous
Thank you for confirming my thoughts.
17 over here
I listen to music like this and not the hippie shit country
Amen
Never understood why my dad missed so much stuff. He worked 12 hours a day.
I get it now.
Life flew by in a blink of an eye my sons 14 and 15, daughter 9.
I was there but wasn't or was.
Doing right things were thought,
ADANAC Sadly alot of people don't ever realize this. Most kids without a father growing up were told that there father leftt. That isn't even remotely true. The majority were forced out of their homes by government, which got going from their wife. Sadly the kids are brought up believing falsehoods. They don't know there dad was providing for them since they were born, and after the divorce. The old days were different, but now you're supposed to take certain things for granted, while propping up mediocre behavior. Nowadays just being a mother deems you the right to claim yourself a great, or, good one. As a father if you don't do half of the inside work,( as well as all the outside work he was already doing) then he is somehow lazy, or terrible. As Rodney Dangerfield always said "No respect I tell ya, no respect". No wonder marriage rates are plummeting.
Good for you for realizing that though. It most certaintly is something all fathers hope their kids will realize someday. Be grateful for knowing that truth.
It only takes a second to get it,,,,,,, we spend a lifetime waiting for you you to get it.
@@onepoundswallowtwopoundcoc3115 and mothers who pray and fight everyday
@@spencerleigh9001 i dont care who don't get it no more
In 2024, I'm a father of 8, who has been through hell and back, and by the grace of our Heavenly father, I've been blessed to slay wolves every day. To anyone who has any doubts, keep the faith, trust God, and continue to put one foot in front of the other.
who cares
I remember my dad would come home after 10 hour shift we live down an old dirt road so I knew when Dad was coming cuz I can see the dust I would get so excited to see my daddy, I can see how tired he was but he never showed it sometimes at night I can hear my dad in bed hurting because of his back but he always got up and went to work!!!! We never went without thanks Pop! ♥️
OMG!!!! Thats my life! I have over worked my fn back since I was in single didigts!
Your dad is a hero!
I remember waiting at the bottom of the driveway with my dog each day for daddy's truck, we would get in and ride to the top of the of the hill. He was a man who kept the wolves away.
I feel you brother..
Love your post
To all the men that are overlooked for their efforts and sacrifice, this one's for you 🍻. Hang in there brothers. They're counting on us. Goodnight and God bless.
God bless and Happy Thanksgiving brother
Thank you brotha
Cheers 🍻
Im an industrial maintenance mechanic women do it too
Good bless you man. Cheers from France
I'm a 34 year old father of 2. I work in a coal power station. Hats off to anyone that fights off their wolves everyday! I fight a pack of wolves every second of everyday. I've been struggling to stay sober bc I've wasted to many years of my life running with the same wolves that now have turned on me. Im blessed that my father is and has been the rock in my life. Guilt overcomes me when thoughts burn through my mind of all the wasted memories that I destroyed by worrying about when I needed my fix. Now that I'm able to clearly think, my dad has moved on to Texas and it's not as simple to just stop and visit. I hate myself for wasting all the golden opportunities that I had of making memories with him. Ever since I became a father to my son, i can only dream of always being there for him like my dad was for me. I hurt so bad in my soul bc I know that all the time thats past can never be presented to me again. God bless everyone of u! Stay strong and don't let the wolves blow down the house that u created! Thanks for taking the time to read this novel!
Na dude thank you for sharing ..much love
Thanks my friend build that house on the rock and roof of eagles wings , we all belong to The Creator. God Bless you and your tribe.
Holy fuck!!! Thank you, thanks for speaking on your experiences, very relatable, very....yeah, just thank you.
I work 12 hr shifts on a South African coal power station, know the struggle.
Thank you, sir. I'm 28 and have my struggles with keeping/getting sober.. wasted so many years while my family tried to be there for me. My dad never turned the his back on my, while i was a egoistic pos. Which is so god damn unfair. Last week, he came up to me and said that is a pitty we havnt any hobbies together or smth like this. That he would have loved it to to spend more time with me. It hurts. I love my parents but me dipsh*t kinda cant show it.
Sorry about my english. Greetings from far over the pond, austria. I rise my hat for all you fathers who are still keeping the wolves away!
My son sent this to me in the hospital when I had a Brain tumor removed and found out I'm stage 4 cancer. I was a single mother of two and always worked to support them but my son was telling me it was his turn to take care of me. Will always love this song and cherish the meaning behind it
God Bless you and your family.
God bless you all❤
My father was in roofing and had an accident that left him disabled at 23 years old, the doctors told him he would never walk again, they were wrong, and he continued to work for 20+ years to provide for my family. He passed away when I was 18yo. I was conceived after the accident, he defied everything everyone told him to provide for his family, and I'll never forget that. Thank you for this song.
That's what true men do, I have great respect for him.
Be blessed. That's wonderful
He was a real man.
There were extremely tough old timers. True men. My grandfather was crushed by a piece of slate in the coal mines around 20 years old. Thing weighed over a thousand pounds. Broke almost every bone in his body, 9 months laid up in the hospital with pins and wires through him. He wasn’t supposed to walk ever again. Went into logging for the next 47 years. He’s still kicking at almost 90
Nu breed heaven
My husband wanted this song for our wedding party to walk in to. He had worked in the coal mine for 9 years right out of high school and moved to a refinery. I came with 2 kids and he has made more sacrifices than I ever give him credit for. If this song doesn’t hit your soul you or no one is in your life ever gave it all for you
You are blessed beyond believe to find a guy willing to do that!
God bless you, your husband and your whole family 😇
That's a gorgeous story.
Good on you for understanding his sacrifice. I pray one day I can find someone like you.
@@beyondthedarknesspodcast Amen
I’m a former US Army Soldier. Two combat tours Iraq and Afghanistan. And I cried out loud when I heard this song for the first time.
I currently work in a large fish factory blue collar sometimes difficult work.
I feel I have been truly blessed with my family and I try my damnedes to keep the wolves away.
Hey man im not from the US, but bless you for protecting your country and providing for your family. You, just like my dad, are the kind of man that i hope to become one day.
Thank you very much for your service man! Glad you are back home safe. Just " keep on, keeping on".
Come back the the bible. Use it to keep the wolves away. 3 types of Men Wolves, Sheep and Shepherds.
I just want to say, Thank you for your service. Your sacrifices don't go un-noticed. Love to you and yours!
TY 4 your service brother
I'm from europe but I've been many times with ships at galvestone, freeport, sabine pass, loading lng and lpg...I don't know why but I always felt connected with people working there at terminals, they all felt just like this song, it's like I can see them in it. This should be their anthem, of all hard working people there across all of the terminals at the Gulf of Mexico. Amazing song, I have goosebumps whenever I listen to it. Lost my dad when I was 24, we never said it to each other while he was alive, but I love you.
My parents were my grandparents. Mom couldn't keep me and they adopted me. They were done raising kids and here I come. They didn't have to, but they by God did. Busted rheir asses to keep the wolves away
respect to your Grandparents!! I never experienced Grandparents. ❤❤❤❤
My grandparents did that for me❤
As a grandparent, I have had the pleasure of loving more kids than I ever could ever imagine loving. My challenges never mattered to them,just that I was always there for them
I sincerely hope you have a successful life!
@natlovell122 The very opposite. I'm as failure as it gets
As someone who's never known his father, these are the types of songs that let me know which direction to take in life.
Same
🖤🖤🖤
Keep on keeping on sweetheart!!❤️
We go thru life often not knowing how to "be"
Music shows us a way......
Ur gonna be alright babe
Lots of folks domt have parents (me)
Blessings
Be glad u didn't know ur dad instead of having a dad u resent.... Nothing sucks worse than having to teach urself what the guy sitting right the fuck there was supposed to teach u but didn't care enough to do so
My wife and I are a foster family. I work 12 hours a night in chemical manufacturing so my wife can stay at home with our 5 ( sometimes more ) kids. I’m tired, my body aches by morning. But being greeted at the door when I get home with hugs keeps me going.
Thank you
Jerome Mimms may God bless you and your family in abundance. keeping y’all in my prayers.
My mum was a foster career she took me in when I was 3years old I ow her for everything she has gave me I’m 24 now and I still have my mum around now it’s time to give it back to her since she is going thow a lot I love you mum thank you for giving me a fantastic life and a beautiful family to call mine now it’s my turn to keep the wolves away
Good man
@@reddemon9439 The most important thing you can do for her is to take good care of yourself. Stay sober, pick a good partner when it's your time for that. If there was a good man in your life, please don't forget him. Good men don't do drama and sometimes are taken for granted
Teamsters brat here, i cant listen to this song without crying my eyes out. I enlisted after a few years in the Union. Have a wife and a daughter now, and its my turn to keep the wolves away.
Thank you Pops.
As an iron worker on the road full time and as a father of 4 this song gives me absolute chills. It hits me at every corner.
Bless you and your family it goes unappreciated way too much these days !
Boys will stand better for their fathers trying and doing. The girls will react to mother. :)
My dad is an Ironworker, he was on the road mostly while my sister's and I were growing up. It was so nice to see him come home and hard when he was away but him giving it his all everyday, risking his life and subject to the elements... I've always been so proud of my dad! I Brag about the things he's helped build and how high he was in the air walking those narrow ice covered beams to provide for his family, giving us a safe and comfortable home, with nice things to call our own. I respect him and all ironworkers for their sacrifice's to provide not only your families but America too!! Keep on keeping on! You are appreciated!!! ❤
Yes sir it does
Just a fellow building trades worker saying much respect, only two kids here but I know what its like when you come home as a stranger in your own home. Stay safe brother, we are here for you.
I've worked 18 years in the coal mines and this is one of the most realistic songs I think has ever been wrote and sung by anyone
I feel that, brother.
If ya worked the Mines go listen to Dark Black Coal - Logan Halstead
I work at a coal fired power plant. Thank you for what you do brother.
Awwww . It’s an amazing awesome real song
Love this true life story song of Kevin Galloway’s life. One of my faves! Kudos to all parents who work their Tail off to ‘keep the wolves away!’ Dads & moms. I was one of the moms who worked 2-4 jobs. 🤗 🙏
As a 31 year-old dad to an 8 week old baby, this song really resonates. Shout out to all the dads grinding it out for their families. "Keep going with your head down" as we say up in northern England!
You got this boss
I got a 3 year old and a 4 month old boy and im also 31 years old here. This song really does hit different. Conrgats on the child brother
Keep it up gentlemen
You got this bro
@@coltonhanderson1257 yes
Today is my father's birthday. I miss him so much. He instilled a work effort in me that woukd kill a lesser man. Miss you Pops.
I am a father of three and a proud union refinery operator. My job isn’t the most glamorous and it may not be the best atmosphere to be in for 12 hours at a time but it pays my bills and has allowed my wife to quit her job to be a stay-at-home mom. I see the company man show his colors all the time. Luckily we have each other’s backs and we go home everyday to our loved ones safe and sound. Never be ashamed of the work that you do, be proud of why you do it.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,”
-Colossians 3:23 NIV
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Nathan Brown Teamster Local 294 on a Highway Dept.
Us too.
God bless you and your family sir.
Love your message God bless you and your family
This is not a song. This is an art piece. The lyrics tell a beautiful and honest story and the instruments captivate that feeling
I couldn't agree more. Everything I hear this song I cry cuz it's so good and true.
I couldn’t agree with you more, lyrics melodies everything comes together and brings a tear to our eye no matter how much of a man you think you are after hearing this
Music is it's self an art form so to call this a song is to call this art but I totally get what you meant mapn
Great description
Its something all right good bad and otherwise all in one....
This tune gives me goose-bumps everytime I hear it and by the end my eyes are always sweating. I had a hard working father who sold his life to the Steel Mills in Gary Indiana and without his love I wouldnt be who I am today. Cheers to my father Douglas Goodfellow and to my Mother for loving him.
Great story man got a lot of respect for your father sounds like he was a good man.
Shes a tough woman to hang in there with someone dedicated to the sacrifice of working so hard. And hes strong for the sacrifice
Don't just get him a card. When it's safe, take him for a beer (or soft drink) and a game of pool or bowling
Or breakfast. If either of you has a dog, the two of you should the dog for a walk and talk about the dog or the weather or what's going in your life.
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I'm on
I’m the oldest of 9, had the best dad in the world! We were ranch raised and learned the value of hard work at an early age. At times my father had to take odd jobs to make ends meet, but I never knew we were poor. We were rich in family! Reading through the comments really touches my heart, so many awesome stories of love and perseverance. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏼❤️
Bless you and your family.
You broke the code.
Money buys and pays.
Family builds and sustain.
He with less has more.
What???!!@@
For the 9.2k that thumbs downed this song, your either deaf, dumb or spoiled... This is a real song, about Real men and the trials and tribulations of being a father. As a father of 4 working 16hrs a day to provide for mine, it plucked more than a few heartstrings for me.
Amen to that Joe!
Amen
I concur. Duct tape cant fix stupidity, but it sure can muffle the sound of them talking
I agree soooooo much!!!!!!!!!
My respect to you.
Watched my father work his hands to the bone everyday to keep us fed. I remember thinking he's the strongest man in the whole world. I was right. He is. Now that I live it, I see what he went through for his family. You scream in silence because you are the rock. You are the one that will keep your families heads above water. Thank you dad
This is my story! It's the story of my life,! It makes me feel so sad! Thanks. 👍♥️🏜️From the island of mauritius!
Yes sir. My dad sacrificed his health and his happiness working himself to exhaustion every day for my family so my mom could stay home and nurture my brother (RIP, hung himself last year) and me. He never let on how tired he was or how much strain it put on him.
Now that I'm the breadwinner for my family, I do the same thing because I learned it from him. I work long hours every day, for months, years at a stretch "to keep the wolves away" and so my wife can be home with our kids. I consider it a privilege to work so hard and be so tired, because I know I'm doing my best for my family, and setting an example of how a man leads and takes care of his wife and children.
It is absolutely disgusting what the central banks have done to enslave mankind. Its amazing how few can even see it, that is their greatest trick of all.
@@mikehatz3942good on you sir! Keep grinding your family loves you
I hesitate to write this comment. I read everyones struggles and I lost my pops when I was 9. He's gone from cancer in the war he fought. A Marine veteran that I wish I could keep saying dad I need you. Now I suffer from PTSD from the shit I put myself through when I lost him since. This song just triggered myself to break down and cry for once.
First off, thank you for sharing, I'm sorry for your loss.
And I just want to remind you that there's no shame in crying (especially over the loss of loved ones)
My father died from cancer on my 25th birthday! Fathers want what’s best for their children because no matter that they are gone but they live threw us. Keep your head up ten toes down and keep pushing forward!
Respect man my dad died 1month b4 my daughter was born never be sorry for crying for loved ones hope one day someone crys for you i think of my dad every time i hear this song and i too cry 360 pounds 6ft4 and cry like a bitch lol
Let it out brother, it's the best thing any of us could do when facing our inner struggles. I hope all gets better for you. Head up and keep pushing forward buddy. Just want to tell you, we're all human and you are loved.
My friend, look into high dosage Ketamine infusions for PTSD!! Amazing!! At a certified Drs office offering ketamine treatment!! Don’t wait go!
Miss you dad. Thanks for 25 years of keeping the wolves away. Now it’s my turn and I wish I had just half of the strength you did. You were my hero.
My father lived like this. Worked his ass of for us kids. He did good by us. He had a major heart attack when I was 13. This was 20 years ago. And he fought up until oct 30th 2018 when we lost him to cancer. This song means a lot to me. Now more than ever before. Love you guys and Thanks for the music.
so sorry for ur loss
🖤.
I am so sorry for your loss. ☹️
Two Roaches keep your head up he’s in a better place
My condolences.
“‘Cause now it’s my turn to keep the wolves away.” That line gives me chills.
Me to.. it hit home
Me too ❤️
Yup
Yeah me too man, almost from my head to my feet just now when I read this while listening to the song. I been working since I was 6 years old but been letting the wolves tear me to pieces ever since me and my son's mom split up 8 almost 9 years ago. Won't be happening anymore, I'm coming to conquer the kingdom and queen I deserve one day, before too long. Most importantly my son back in my life!!
Just became a dad. Never have I felt so much pressure in my life to make sure there is a roof over her head.
I don't mind discovering this treasure late. Gold holds it's value no matter when you dig it up.
Preach
Discovering new songs are like opening presents
I only discovered this one about 6 months ago as well. One of my favorites now
Exactly. In perfect timing
A good friend of mine showed me this maybe a year ago. Now it's a regular on the playlist
Grew up in a blue collar household. My dad worked night and day as a framer. My two older brothers followed in his footsteps. They have always fought to keep the wolves away. This song is so beautiful
My 7th grade year my dad caught fire in the bottom of a tank in a ship yard. He spent 100 days in the mobile burn center with a 20% percent chance of survival. Now I’m 19 and running the roads and this was my first time hearing this song. It hits pretty close to home.
I hope he's OK. My pops passed from organ failure due to a weak heart. He worked his ass off till the day he couldn't walk. I miss you dad so much one day I hope I see you again I miss that smell from your cabinet shop. I hated saw dust but now I wish I could smell it one more time. 😔
How is your dad? I hope he's ok. Sending out my heart to you with prayers.
@@edwardarsiaga3569 I'm sorry for your loss. May you find peace and happiness. I send my heart to you and prayers.
Man keep your head up, I know the struggle. But you have to stay strong
@@Daughterzion7777 he’s doin alright. He just moved In with me cause Hurricane Ida did a number on his house but he’s made his recovery and he’s doin alright now
I salute every parent that sacrifices for their children. I unfortunately was a child of a mentally ill mother. It wasn't until I became an adult that I realized she did love me, she was fighting within herself. She could not "keep the wolves away" but she tried. I love you momma. I'm so sorry.
So sad, my mom was also...
I felt this post deep. I can relate to every word written. Describes my walk thru this shithole we share reluctantly. Stay strong & remember courage comes when you leave your comfort zone
Yah but in the end it is up to you to fight the darkness and become whoever you are even if she isn't there. Labels mean nothing so long as you have love and guidance. I hope you've found peace.
Wish I could say I was a mom who had SOMEBODY while ALL the struggles are real..mental, physical, emotional, and fucking unbelievable the hell I'm left to deal with SOLO. YOLO. And God gave his greatest battle to his strongest soldier to deal with the devil(maybe even 3 lol). But today I still stand maybe not as tall, but counting my many blessings. The heart hurts, for many reasons, all being my own stupid fault. That just means the devil needs to grow a few inches here and there and THEN come talk to me. Cuz death already has me knocking on heaven's door and through the tears I just laugh without fear. Only sorrow for what more I could have been..possibly still could be. Maybe 1 dayday. X2X2 💜💙💚💛🧡❤🤎🖤🤍 that's how it goes. 😈😇🙊🙏
@@factspirate99 without love and guidance even. Just God & Mary 💟
I hope when my kids are grown and I've shuffled on into the hereafter, they look back and say, "Dad did his best to keep the wolves away."
I know exactly what you mean. I hope the same my friend
They will my friend,cause you care.I hope too
Love that!
Amen I cant agree more
Not worth it
My dear angel sister went home two days ago. She also loved this song. It's hard for people to understand but mental health is real.Anyone struggling please know your value here and to reach out. Love you dearly sis!! I'm broken
Praying for You and Your Family 🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯
Can't listen to this song without tearing up. Thinking about my step dad and how he worked so hard to provide for my mom and i when he didn't have to. I only hope that one day i can measure up to be half as great of a man that he is.
You are already a GREAT MAN because you spoke these words out loud. You're father is VERY PROUD of you.
You just made me realize that I need to be thankful to my stepdad.
Man took the word out my mouth.
My step dad got with my mom when i was 9 youngest of 3. He worked his ass off in the plants for all of us and never had to. He still works at exxon in baytown, im 35 now and he is 61. That man would do anthing for me still till this day, and i followed in his foot steps, only differents is i now have 3 kids and all 3 are mine.
You will
same here, after braindamage life just chainged
Makes me cry everytime.
My grandpa died to ALS after a fall triggered a calcium deposit in his neck. Left my dad two farms at the age of 26.
When I was 8, my mom got a call that dad fell from the top of a combine and split his back on the corn head. Like in the song, my Dad recovered, but I'll never forget that day.
To all the working men, risking themselves for the wellbeing of their families...you are the heartbeat of America and I raise my glass to you 🤘🤘
A toast! To all who work and sacrifice!
Thank you we work hard for every dollar.
Here’s to us gentlemen🍻
Amen
electrician here.. my biggest fear is not coming home or coming home maimed from work. i live with that everyday. but keep on keeping on
As boys, we can never truly, *truly* appreciate our fathers and the sacrifices they make for us. It's only once we've grown, and are standing with them at the edge of the camp with a torch in our hands that we understand.
I am 75 I raised 3 kids with the best woman God ever could have created. My daughter called me and thanked me for all my support, she is mentally ill since 13, arrested numerous times for drugs, dui, robbery. She was not raised that way. But I always was there. Some may not agree but I fought the wolves she faced real or imagined and today she is clean and a joy to us. Sound means a lot to me . Thanks Uncle Lucius. I will buty and support you for this beautiful tributes to all the moms and dads fighting the fine fight because we love our children. Travis
God bless you and your family man! ❤
Family! Nothing else matters!
hope all is well old man I wish my best for you and your family that touched my heart deep I am you with 2 little boys and prey and hope the demons stay away with one angel baby that couldn't make birth
My dad raised me & my brother by himself. After having his neck broken by machinery in a plant. With my mom having just left & his dad dieing and him selling his harley all at the same time. The harley to pay for the funeral. Going to collage for 2 degrees and working 2 jobs while still making time for me & my brother to be a good dad. I don't think I could ask for better. I'm 21 now. I am a former correctional officer. And, I am now a Army Tanker(19k) in the United States Military. Every time I hear this song it brings me to tears knowing that my dad is getting old and that one day I won't have him around. I am very thankful for him. I hope one day I can be half the man he is.
Delamor 1998 sounds to me, if you follow his lead, you will be.
God bless you. You have already become the type of man your father was.
God bless you son. You already are!
Please make sure your Dad knows this!
keep Bustin Big Caps 19 Kilo!!!
My pops passed when I was 13. I'm 40 now. Found this song 3 weeks after my daughter was born. Hit my heart
Congratulations
Mine passed In 2021 like it was yesterday. May God bless you and yours :)
❤❤❤
Feelin this. Ia anyone keeping the wolves at bay in 2024?
Everyday fam.
Pretty much everyone!!
Love my wife and 2 kids more than I can ever explain. Working 2 Jobs to keep the wolves away!
12 hour days almost every day. Keepin them wolves away.
We all are man .. we all are
My toddler says “this is our song, daddy.” Goosebumps every time.
Be still my heart ❤
is yo child depressed already damn
@@brandonbrown9315 hey mongo, turns out his toddler just likes to listen to music with his da.
My song as a kid too. I'm 54 now. Love to your munchkin
He’s in danger of become a good man:)
To all the dads like myself who have sacrificed years of dealing with stress and hard times to provide for their families and being selfless. I say thank you all.
isn't it kind of selfish to come on a public internet board touting your own selflessness?
@@cottonpatch2000 dude next time shut your trap if he wanted more pain in his life trust me he wouldn’t be asking you for it. This world doesn’t need more hate then it already has so calm tf down, please.
@@carolearnold1041 Sorry about that. Sometimes I try and give my buddies hell and laugh with them as they laugh at themselves. I didn't mean any harm by it. Sorry Joshua. Just giving you hell is all
@@cottonpatch2000 no I’m sorry I didn’t realize y’all were buddies. I just hate to see people put others down. Continue to give your buddies hell that’s what we as people live for 😂
In my eyes this goes out to every working man. Regardless of 12 hour shifts or oil field jobs. If you're doing what you can to put food on the table and provide this song is for you.
You got it.
what a great song gives me chills Everytime! My dad worked in the furniture factories to keep em wolves away
my grandpas a farmer up in south daktoa been his intire life had two children still working at 70 something
Steel worker here 100% agree sitting up with a sick kiddo right now. All these new kids we've hired the last 2 years can cut it. Ready for men to be men again
Harley Horman~My Grandpa worked hard in the Steel Factory till he was very old, him & my Grandma had 11 kids to feed (2 others died when small), he when younger was our small town Dentist, Barber, Best Moonshiner in States al around (even got the revenuer man drunk on Shine when he came to arrest him but couldn't bc my Grandma poured it all out while Grandpa was getting him skunked) 😂😂 Grandpa also was a well known Boxer that men came from all over and paid to box my Pap but they always lost & my Paps nickname was Sharkey bc of boxing & being the Best Card Shark around. Him, his Father, Brothers , Uncles & Cousins fought & settled my small hometown. HE KEPT THE WOLVES OUT LITERALLY. I'm very Proud of him & his Daddy who got murdered bc he was blind for $2.00.
This song doesn't get the attention it deserves. This is audio gold.
Sometimes too much attention ruins good music.
AMEN
Great song ! The working man is ok with being underrated ! He knows at home he’s appreciated and loved ! No worries - wolves may come but no doubt they will leave a lot quicker 😂
89M views isn’t good ?
Amen
This song reminds me of my father. Waking up at 4 30 am, driving almost 4 hours every day to go to a factory assembly line. Punching in and out, thankful for dinner ready at 7 pm. In bed by 9. For years he did this, for us 3 kids, and his high school sweetheart.
Never did I hear a word of complaint. But I felt the calluses on his hands. I heard the exhaustion in his voice as he sang me to sleep to the tune of songs like If I had a hammer, all the leaves are brown, and paperback writer.
As a child I didn't know the metaphor of this song, keep the wolves away. Now as a father, I understand. My hands are rough. Bones weary. I'm there for my son, and my old man. To keep the wolves at bay.
Pure Wood
Man the way you described your childhood and transitioned into you being a father now is beautifully written. Thanks for sharing.
my dad sent me this song out of nowhere what's that supposed to mean?
After 18 years in the oilfields,, making awesome money doing some of the most dangerous work in the world,, this song hits home,,, a scrooge with my money help me retire at 53yr old,, but i can't sit still i keep doing odds n ends stuff... several severe surgeries and other problems come around,, the real bad wolves indeed,, blessed to still be here and still able to put in a few hours here and there,, this wolves ate up my retirement stash.... great song..i love this
It has been Impossible to keep my Wolves away. They broke into my house when I laid dying on the floor of my living room, for 10 days, due to a doble vascular accident.
The looting lasted all night long; they, including neighbors, took everything from my house and my American Blazer truck. The didn't stop until the THUGS threw up my little dogs to the street past midnight of May the 2nd, 2019!
..Me, am still alive, but bitten my Snakes and Wolves. The wounds and the scars will last a lifetime!....
The Griffin from The End of the World.
I worked at a drywall plant for over 12 years. Worked swing shift and went months without an off day. Now I work at small laid back chemical plant loading trucks. They tell me I do the work 5 men couldn't do. And everytime they do I quietly whistle this song to myself. For all my brothers and sisters out there working swing or just straights, you'll make it. Love yall!
This comment caught my attention because I too work at a drywall plant on swing shifts. I'll play this song before I go in for my shifts to remind myself why I'm doing it.
@@NappingNomad Georgia Pacific?
National Gypsum
Amen Bro.
I work swings at a steel mill and this song just hits differently those who know know those who don't can't understand
So many strong people here. I work as a fireman and I got sick almost a year ago, acute liver failure, enlarged spleen, wacky labs, various infections. Was hospitalized in a VA hospital for two weeks. Tried to go back to work after I got out of the hospital and my body couldn’t keep going. I couldn’t work for about half a year.
I read the comments here and listen to this song about what people are able to do for their families and I feel shame for not being able to provide for my family for so long.
I thank God for healing me and I pray that if it happens again, I can do what I have to for my family. Thank you all for sharing your stories
If you chewed dirt some dirt like me in iraq or even in the Stan, get on that burn pit registration brother. Its killing us all early, 40 myself now and just learning about all this crap from 05, lost tons of my squaddies to wicked cancers before they even made 40.
@@whymistamista5614 hey thank you for the info, friend. I didn’t deploy, funny enough some of my pre deployment medical labs are what kept me from deploying and why they medboarded me a year later. I don’t know what recourse I have since I didn’t deploy anywhere, but I’m working with someone to help with my claims. Thank you again and I hope you’re doing ok
Thank you for your service Sir!
BLESS YOU BROTHER ONE HELL OF A TESTIMONY THANK U LORD
take care brother.
Beautiful song, here’s to the dads fighting to provide for their families across the world. 🥂
It is a absolutely. beautiful song, I am not a man but i get a Happy fathers day and Happy Mothers day every year, so this song really hits me too
Thank you brother and back to you 🍻
Thank you brother, same to you 🥃
Whew man, your comment hit me like a ton of bricks. My biggest fear is not outliving my family and being unable to provide for them. Cheers to you, brother.
@@kristynluttrell4272 Me too, I get both as well AND I work in a chemical plant.
I met the man I would call my dad at the age of 3. I'm 40 now and will never forget him working 2 job's to take care of me and my brother, working sick, only buying himself anything if it was absolutely necessary. I'm in no rush for the day I will need to take care of him but when it comes, I'll show him the same love and dedication he did for 2 kid's that weren't even his ❤
You made me cry for sure! 😢
💯
He is as lucky to have a daughter like you as you are to have a dad like him.
@@user_w2p9rk5a Thank you so much ❤️
This song got me. As a husband and a father this is what we do, and a lot of time we get little to no recognition for it. We fight, struggle and sacrifice for the ones we love. If you do it right no one notices and if you do it wrong everybody does.
That's why this is your only comment my friend. Silent duty is the most challenging.
This song is sad
I can't believe today was the first time I've listened to this song.
Hang in there friend.
Kids will grow up and move away. My 2 youngest, both boys, moved away within 10 days . About broke our hearts. They living there own lives now.
Those wolves may still be out there but they dont come so close anymore
Amen brother amen
@@seanpolson1 and sadly based on true events
Ive buried every mentor ive ever had n all that remains is my mom n im now a father of a 4 yr old boy n 7 yr old girl, ive been betrayed by everyone i ever loved, divorced n fought for full custody of my children n won, ever since ive been workin all i can to give them all the things i never had n always dreamed of. Life is hard but for the ones we love its worth it, i know 1 day ill have to leave this world n i just pray God gives me time to see my children grow till they no longr need me. This song put me to my knees.
I'm a small business owner with a couple kids and a wife and barley break even every month and they don't understand the struggle but everything I do all the late nights I do for them. Thank u for this song
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Thats by design. Being a good father and provider is more than just financially providing. They want the father out of the home working his butt off for a dollar constantly losing value, then they can get their hooks into your kids cause youre not there to protect them. I beg of you friend, go home, your kids dont want more money, they wany time with their dad. Just time.
I’m with you brother keep up
The good fight my friend 💪
Stray strong, better days to come !
I work 60 hours a week driving a HGV wagon. 4 kids and all that, this song resonates with not only oil workers, but any man that goes out @5:30 am rain or shine for 12 hours a day to look after his family. Great song and message brother.
Joe Egg
Much respect, Brother. Teamsters represented here, so. Keep on, brother.
Right on man, I hear ya. Ya gotta do what ya have to do.That's all ya can do.
I'm a different profession but still kicking out 12 hour 5 times a week to make it work for my family. in my eyes that's the epitome of a man. I think about Granddad and what they had to do to make it and realize my thing is a cakewalk compared to him. I'll spend my whole life trying to live up to be half the man he was if lucky
And as Bob Dylan would say…."All you can do, is do what must, you do what you must do….and you do it well".
I find myself listening to this song a lot
As I truck food across this country
Been a long few months for all of us
Every one of you are essential to someone
Keep your chins up
Thank you for everything you do. More ppl appreciate you than you will ever know.
Thank you brutha it has been very hard these last few months, I know it been especially hard on you drivers
@Daniel Le Heiget Musk is coming. The days of the long haul driver are numbered. Make a "Plan B"
You and all you fellow truckers HAVE kept the wolves away for the rest of us....bless you and please keep on trucking
@@roningram5877 having a "plan B" is always a good idea (regardless of what field one plans to pursue)...
Also, learning to adapt to the changes a given field of work (or life in general) may see in the not-to-distant-future (ex.: elementary school teachers having to teach students via the internet & parents needing to teach their children [at a younger age than before] how to safely navigate the internet)...
I'm a miner in northwest Alaska for the last 22 years, nearly lost my life due to internal bleeding, but made a recovery and doing well. Working 2 weeks straight 12 hour days, providing food and shelter for wife and son, keeping the wolves away. Great song! Think 'bout my family every time I hear it.
I'm looking for such work
But I'm located in Wasilla
Right there with you brother!
Spent almost 20 on "the slope". We are all brothers
hope you're still going strong.
God love you and God bless you and yours .keeping it real. Simply keeping the wolves away .
Bless the man who does what he has to to keep the family going. Anywhere in the world.
Thanks
Amen!
Thank you. I hope you are doing the same. God bless.
yes sir
And the women that do too.
I became a single father when my son was 5 years old and his mother chose another life than to be with us.
I raised him by myself, working both day and night. Never complained, never said a bad thing about his mother. Tough times, I tell you that but we managed and today he is almost 20 and starting his own family and life. Love you kiddo!
Respect from a 69 yr old fart over in South Africa. it's not big muscles that maketh a man, it;'s what you did
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Single Dad of 19 year old son. My boy was 2 when his Mom made the same decision. Spent the last 17 years in the summer heat and winter cold burning welding rods and holes in my britches, and can honestly say the hardest most rewarding job I’ve ever even heard of was raising a boy into a young man while keeping the wolves away. Congratulations on making it, Sir. I understand your struggle and commend every Man doing what he can to keep the wolves at bay.
covid 19 now i'm deemed essential lucky to have a job. I am 46 years old and already a 2 time cancer survivor. Now is my time to keep the wolves away. Thank you brother for giving me the strength to understand.
1LIVE BROTHA
Someone kept your wolves away, stay strong and keep the wolves away.
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Sounds like you've already been keeping the wolves away!
Your doing your job, people will be proud and remember you.
My father, whose dad died when he was just 8 years old, recommended this song to me about a week before he unexpectedly died. He was working at a sawmill and his heart gave out. I know better but I swear that man knew. Now I sit by a fire outside of the house I built on family land overlooking the space where that 8 year old boy grew up and raised his family the best he could just tryin to do the same.
I just really felt the need to tell you that I literally felt your pain as I read your comment. The emotions that vibrates from your fingertips to this comment. I see your pain though I do not know you. I will light a candle to help bring you peace if that is okay with you. I am an empath and practitioner of the craft. Your father is with you and your family. I know his spirit walks your land with a graceful hand. I hope this can somehow bring you peace, warmth, and comfort.
My dad sacrificed so much for my family and still does to this day I could never make it up to him the greatness of a father to raise children and provide for a family my father is my hero he might not have super powers but he will be there no matter what and I thank him every day for the things he has done for me and now hes in his fifties and I truly feel the passing of the torch and it's my turn to provide for a family and do the things he has done for me
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He knew
It’s funny how you never realize how much your parent or parents did for you, until it is your time to “keep the wolves away.”
That's what I'm trying to do. My dad was the backbone of this family 👪 now he's gone. It's so hard to pick up where he left off he was so much stronger than me. I'm so weak I just want to retreat like a turtle does.
@@edwardarsiaga3569 try to do as your dad did, and be thankful you had one in your life. Some of us weren't so lucky
Amen😇💯🔱
Hits deep man
True 👍
Listening to this song makes me feel like I should have been doing more to keep the wolves away. To be a better provider. Salute to all honest, hardworking providers.
My Dad worked shift work at a paper company my whole life. He worked to provide for a family of six an did the best he could. He’s been gone 14 years. I miss him every day. He was always there and made sure we had what we needed. No matter a man’s lot in life if he takes care of his family first he will always have my respect.
After looking at the comments, most of you forget that country music doesn’t sound like this on the radio, so those thumbs down are people who don’t know that this is what real music is supposed to sound like
Exactly
those thumbs down are from morons who think Luke Bryant is Country. No maaaam!
This isn't "country". Its Americana. Maybe even southern gothic.
Charles Franklin Amen!
Love
12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Only hoilday he took off was Christmas. Didn't appreciate it until I had a family of my own.
Same. My father was a soldier
Indigaius father been with same women for 42 years raised all three of my children and six other children now my two grandsons maybe three still working still providing for my family been self-employed my whole life six almost 60 years old we are all still together family is everything this bud's for you
Till the end
Hard row to hoe. Many of us are living it. I love this song
I did that with apx 2 hours drive time. She left when he was 5 but he's all that mattered and I would of fought like hell to keep him anyway. All that $$$ made for go cart's 4 wheelers bikes and the house all up in smoke a few years after a work injury then we ended up back on the other side of the tracks. He never complained once about any of it including an empty fridge. He passed on in 13' and believe me i wish I'd a took the 40hr job
Christ my dad sacrificed for me and my sister… words will never give it justice… God truly blessed me with a father like him.
For any man that did what he could for his kids to have a better life, this song hits hard.
Trying my best as we speak 🙏
My father has always done a great job even though we’ve struggled a lot and I couldn’t be more thankful for him
Your not alone brother! Everyday is hard, but we do it for our families just as our father did for us.
My dad gets up at 4 am to get ready for work and leaves at 6 am and gets back at 4 pm sometimes later and he logs to give my family a better life
Why is this song not everywhere, it's a masterpiece , everything is just right
It's all about the Benjamin's. You can have the best song and music but if you don't have the money to promote it. You're not going to make it. Unfortunately that's what happened to this song and band. I've seen songs that don't have anywhere near 84 million views like this one but got more publicity. Such a shame!
Have to be willing to sell your soul to the devil to make it in the industry to be promoted. And once they own you, they OWN you, your money, and all the music you make for them. I hope to see more good musicians stay away from the evil industry that uses them to push and sell agendas to the masses.
Agree!
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This song should strum the heart strings of any man (or woman; hat's off to you Mom) that works and sacrifices for their family. My wife (28 years old right now) is recovering from her 3rd stroke. She's had 14 neuro surgeries and is recovering well, but it takes a toll on you being a provider, caregiver, motivator, and husband. She's my pride and joy and seeing a smile on her face and a spark in her soul keeps the morale up. Thanks Uncle Lucius for keeping us pointed north and motivated to keep fighting for our families at home and abroad!
I remember my mom working third shift factory jobs just so she could be home and take care of her kids, 6 of us in total. She barely ate but we all had a special birthday dinner she'd make for us. All the moving around and she never complained and made sure we knew what is important and how much she loved us. We never knew until we were older how much she sacrificed for us. We miss you every day and are eternally grateful. May you enjoy your time with your god.
Hey, hope she's still doing well.
Wow! I pray your wife is still alive and improving. And bless you for being there for her.
Man your story just tugged on my heartstrings. Praying for your wife as well as yourself... I don't just say that like most do as a cliche. I really just did and will continue to when I listen to this song... which is often. God be with you my brother!
Brother, I hope & pray your wife fully recovers her health. 🙏
Love this song from many years back. I gave everything in my job and got layed off last week after 7 years. My dad also gave everything to keep us safe in his job and now has dementia. They pushed him aside also after 30 years…. But I’ll fight like hell for us..
This is what modern country should sound like. Full of soul.
It's hard to make music sound like soul when they've already sold it to the devil. Dark times we live in Possum.
@TennMan423 can't lose a civilizational war to absolute evil 80 years ago & expect there to much good left... it's why the Civilizational centers are growing in the places where that evil was expelled like China, Russia, & Iran. Americans need at least a new Robin Hood to drive the Jews away... since getting another Hitler seems way too much to ask.
@@TennManYTyou calling him possum made the day a little more lighthearted 😂❤
It's to educated for country
Dedicated to my husband., Who worked tirelessly, to keep the wolves away. We'll never be the same without you. Neither will the patch. Rest easy fisherman. 💗
I am so very sorry for your loss.I hope you can be able to see him again sometime my dads friend died and his son has to deal with abuse from his mom.
Oh. This broke me. I'm so sorry for your loss. 😭 Praying for you and for strength to keep pushing forward. ❤️
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I very rarely drop a comment on here but this song deserves it. I lost my dad about 4 years ago.. He worked himself into the grave to give us a good life and the opportunities that we had. I will be forever grateful and I am doing the same for my 2 young ones now. Ironic really! I was adopted and was fortunate enough my role model was a great as he was. God I miss him.. il keep the wolves away now x
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Parents divorced when I was 10 and my dad and I listened to this song and cried together every time
this song is so special to me, my dad is the most hard working man I have ever known, he definitely kept the wolves away when i was young. Now he is 86 and still cuts grass to have something to do, he doesnt need the money but all he has ever known is to work, so he does it and it keeps him happy. Love you dad, and keep on cutting that grass, because i want you to be here along time.
Hell yeah man!!
Love this
Tell him that
Drop them
I really appreciate your time fellas. Thank you for this art. My autistic son has began to sing your music and he does not speak. But he sings now. Thank you
This is beautiful
Incredible! My little brother is also autistic and don't speak too great to know that your boy are singing congrats
I understand you fully I have a autistic nephew I would die for period
@@Thomas-un2hn that is so good to hear. Thanks
That is absolutely beautiful ❤
My old man worked his overtime to keep the wolves away as me and my sister were growing up in hard times. Meanwhile our mom took his kids 1600 miles away with the new love interest in the dark of night while he was slaving away at his second of two full time jobs. Luckily after a few years of domestic violence both of his kids wound up with him where they belonged. Fast forward nearly 20 years I’m happy to say I get to work every day with my old man side by side at our dream job as professional firemen. This song reminds me of the grind he went through to provide for us when so many men are quick to run. He’ll never see this. Thank god. But thanks dad.
Make sure you let him know how appearicated you are of him. Sometimes it's good to hear.and feels good to say
I am myself a recovering addict And by and with the Holy Ones help , I'm Learning to live again. Because I hungry for the word and it's My desire to know this man who protected me when I couldn't protect myself or my children. And though my eyes wide open I can see his glory through my children my grandchildren he has brought and bring family members back into my life making me whole again and if no one else understands my praise I pray the Holy One does..... Staying...
My dad passed a few days ago. This song reminded me so much of him. I may not have heard this song when it first came out but man, I’m so glad I heard this cause it reminds me of my dad every time. RIP Dad 12-9-20
Much love..
Prayers lost mine on 10/3/20. Mine was oilfield worked hard never complained.
I am sorry to hear yhat
God bless you my friend!
May his memory be a blessing
This is probably the best comment section I have ever seen. So many stories and memories of the back bone of this great Nation. ✊
Ain't that the truth.
I thought the same. I spent yesterday evening with this section. :) I rise my hat for all you guys. Steelworkers family here btw. Greetings from far over the pond, austria!
Shit makes me cry man. I'm so fucking appreciative of my father but feel awful that I ended up abusing my own body in the military. I feel like my father and mother worked hard and rucked themselves up just for me to end up a broken 27 year old. I know it's not the case. But still.
@@MoonMan1229 I know you're pain my man. Military fucked up my back and knee. Keep youre head up brother, it will play out!
Amen!
My dad raised me and my sister all by hisself. I wasn’t even his real daughter. My mom had me up for adoption while she was dating my dad and he said let’s go get her and I’ll raise her and take care of her. And he did just that and done a helluva job. Oh how I miss him, love you dad.
Soooooo. I've had a few but I cried after reading your comment. Keep your head 😉
Me too😭 He was a good man and it’s true story. Never once did I ever feel adopted or unloved. Thanks for reading…🤗god bless you always.
Unbelievable! This hit so hard because I'm that father and did the same exact thing! Chills!
@@thomasking6163 Your a good man!!!😊
@@amandabowie4835 thank you! I needed that! Your amazing
My dad raised me and my siblings in Louisiana while fighting my mom’s addiction. He worked himself to the bone until his blue collar job cost him nearly everything. He was injured so bad he was permanently disabled. We fought like hell through homelessness and hardship till that settlement came and we moved up north a ways. He passed 5 years ago and he is still the strongest man I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.
“Givin’ a little of his soul each day. Makin’ overtime, to keep the wolves away” Damn man. I felt that in what little bit of my soul I have left.
Keep it moving brother. You got this
This was played at my grandads funeral at the start of this year, I come back here often to reminisce, I miss him and the happiness he instilled in my family. I've since had a newborn boy, he would have loved him. currently trying to keep the wolves away
Only thing sadder than his whistle is most people don't even know the wolves exist until it's too late.
True, So true.
Remember you bring the wolves by the choices you make everyday
True That
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The wolves will always there... The one that wins the fight is the one I feed the most.
~Grateful recovering addict
Canton OH 💜 9/25/18
@@waterdown1826 the wolves only survive when they are fed. You are 100% correct. Take responsibility for your actions people
My mother has been living like this for all 15 years of my life and she still makes time for all 4 of her kids. God bless her soul.
Your mom's a hero. My mom did the same thing for me and I wouldn't be anything without that.