Tyler Ward - Dashes (Official Lyric Video)
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2014
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I'm not sure how to start this. I've been contemplating how to write the first sentence for the last 30 min.
This will be difficult.
deep breath.
Alright...I'll do my best.
Less than 48 hours ago my mind was blown. I never thought I would personally witness love on such a level. It wasn't the kind of love that provokes butterflies and the "head over heals" feeling. No, this was the kind of love that requires choice, patience and obedience. One that resonates with the popular and often overused bible verse you hear at weddings, "love is patient, love is kind, etc..." But in this case, love was patient. And "love is patient" is where I would like to focus.
Almost three years ago I wrote a song called, "Dashes" about my pursuit of music and surrender of a relationship. It was my way of asking a young woman to let me go to pursue my dreams in a different place, in a different way.
The first line of the song, "Maybe one day I'll come back here"
Talk about full circle. Sheesh. Let me explain.
13 days ago something inside of me broke. Something inside of me changed. I realized that my pursuit of music, well, not just my pursuit of music, but my entire life had become more about me than I ever wanted it to be. I was a little more selfish and a little more prideful. I was being unfair to people. I was manipulative. Please read this if you'd like to know details: on. 1msInVY
Graciously, I was given two options. One, continue living the "rockstar" lifestyle pursuing exposure/fame/money/etc (a lifestyle that I've always imagined to be 100% fulfilling but it's never really delivered) or I could return home for re-evaluation and a much needed reality check. Thankfully, I've been broken to a point where I need to be home, I need change, I need time to recover from the busyness of music, the battlefield of touring and depravity of Los Angeles.
The second line of Dashes, "Maybe one day I'll be able to love you like I should"
I guess there was a much bigger plan in place (a divine one) that I couldn't shake. Yes, I came home to rest, but also, there was an overwhelming desire to make amends with several people. People that I have hurt. People that didn't deserve to be hurt. One person in particular was the girl I wrote "Dashes" about.
Yesterday, we met for lunch. A mutual idea.
When you don't talk to someone for three years, you hold on to the idea that they are going to be the same person as when you last saw them. When in reality, people change. And this change was BEAUTIFUL. Unexpected. Inspiring. She was the example of love personified. Not the fall in love, I want to be with you, I've waited for you kind of love. It was the mature, I truly want what's best for you kind of love. The, "I've been praying for you to come to this place of brokenness, so you can see the real plan for your life" kind of love. She said, "When I met you, God told me that I was going to love you differently than anyone else. And it wasn't just when we were together. I never understood why, but now, looking back, it all makes sense."
I was shocked. humbled. speechless.
And then she said it, "Tyler, you're forgiven"
"You're forgiven." When you hear these words from someone you've been ashamed to approach because you've treated them unfairly. It's freeing. It's liberating. It's healing. Gosh. It's something that I can't quite explain over a Facebook post.
We continued to talk and there was much conversation in our 3 hours together. But I'm going to leave you with that. Leave you with my understanding that there is freedom in forgiveness. There is healing in forgiveness. I'm not sure this will resonate with you, but it's something that I felt like I needed to share. Do with it what you will, but my hope is that we can all get to a place where forgiveness is possible.
Thank you for reading.
Tyler
PS. For whatever reason, I've had the hardest time releasing this song on youtube. But today, It feels right. Please feel free to share this if you like it.
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Song Produced by: Tyler Ward & Mike Binder via Tyler Ward Studios and MGBMusic.com
This song is pure class. We're all proud of you Tyler.
- Alejandro
Much appreciated! So glad you dig Alejandro!
***** lol are you sure it's Alejandro... maybe it's Daniel or Fabian writing that :) either way, love this song!
onetoomany0 Really? LOOK AT THE BOYCE AVENUE COMMENT AGAIN! IT SAY - Alejandro *facepalm*
Shane Smith my mistake, i didn't see that part! no need to hit yourself
onetoomany0 Naah, youre cool, I didnt mean to sound like a rude person either! I did sound pretty mean, I am sorry! I just, I love Tyler's songs, and I love BA song's fr fr, I subbed to BA like, 6 years ago, so I read there comments carefully lol
this has always been one of my favorite songs you've made :)
Jon! c:
Thank you Jonny D! Means a lot.
***** same I love you I'm still sad that I didn't get to come to your show!
I know right
God has a wonderful plan for you Tyler! Seek His will above all else! Never stray from the path God has marked out for you! I'm praying for you as a brother in Christ!
The lyrics spoke to me, but most importantly, your story in the description did. So here's a blind shout out. To anyone who is concerned, I FORGIVE YOU. we should start a trend shouldn't we? Cuz forgiveness is the best gift one can give another. Thank you Tyler.
The description... OMG.. We're proud of you, Ty.
i’m back here in 2020. Masterpiece, sounds great like its my first time listening
This song just became 10 times better after reading your Facebook post, thank you so so much for sharing it with us!
Tyler ward... This speaks to me in ways I could never imagine. Shivers. You are truly an inspiration
This is my all time favorite song you made, Tyler.
I first listened to it when you released it on your "Hello. Love. Heartbreak." EP back in the days. I always imagined the story behind this song and thought about the lyrics. Particularly the line "You miss your chances if you're marching in time" is really outstanding!
English is not my native language but I always interpreted this line as:
If you always just live your everyday life and do the same things over and over again, doing the same work every day, and you are always just thinking about your dreams, then you're missing your chances.
These days most of the people always have this one thing in their head: "When I finished this, i will start working on what I really want."
But the problem is that live ends and one day you look back and think: "Why didn't I started then? Now it's too late".
People are working every day very hard so they have a good life in their pension. They forget to live their moments which happen right now and here! If someone has a dream he should immideatily start working on it instead of just thinking of it.
And that's why this song is so inspiring to me! It really tells me, that it's important to start NOW. To live your life RIGHT NOW the way you want it.
Thank you for sharing this with us, Tyler! You're a huge inspiration not only for musicians but for everyone who dreams big! You keep them following their own dreams!
Almost 3 years ago, I fell in love with this song ... now I realize this song actually describes my life right now.
This just uplifting and empowering that someone out the understands how I feel. How I need to go and make my dreams come true.
Dude I seriously love your original stuff so much!
Really means the world to me. You actually have no idea! Thank you
Really means the world to me. You actually have no idea! Thank you
I can't tell you how much I love listening to your songs and vlogs. Some of them make me want to cry because there is so much truth in them. And I didn't think someone as cool as you could love God so much. It's really inspiring.
Beautiful story, beautiful song. One word: AMAZING!
I love this song. Thanks so much for sharing. Forgiveness is possible with God's grace. I've been a recipient.
I remember hearing dashes for the first time, it became my favorite song of yours. "Maybe one day I'll be able to love you like I should.." There's just something about that line that makes you feel hope even though it's one of the saddest lyrics in the song. I just love it all around
Wow. Just wow. I can't thank you enough for being a fan of this song. :)
I really should be thanking you for being such an inspiration for me, musically and as a person. You truly try to be you! I'm never disappointed with any of your work(:
By any standard, this song is exceptional. Melancholy without being sad, touching without being sappy, and just downright beautiful. Well done, Tyler.
...That...Hit...Home. The description and the song. It opened my eyes to so much and I thank you. Tyler, you are a wonderful human being.
Tyler, it was very humbling to hear your heart pour out like that. I'm so glad that you were able to discover a selfless, rich love like the one you described. God is using that in you, so that you can be an example to a
Every time I hear this song I just get this unexplainable feeling. When you really listen to the lyrics in this song you can really feel what he is saying. That right there is the best kind of music you can make.
I have never in my life related to a song so much. Beautifully written and sang.
Tyler, I have been watching you since you made your first few videos on here. I've watched you grow, and change, and this is the most beautiful and honest thing you've let people see. I am in tears. I SO love how raw, genuine, and open you are about all of this. God sees you right where you're at. Keep chasing him. Also, I want to let you know this song (and your story in general) resonates with me. I just walked away from a 3.5 year relationship for similar reasons as you, to pursue music, and I COMPLETEY understand how it feels to want someone to give you the space to do what you know you need to do. It's so difficult to walk away from someone, but there are NO words for when 2 people who love each other mutually agree to walk away, simply because they want each other to grow and live their dreams in a way that they couldn't do as a couple. I want you to know that I love this... all of this. This is your story, and I love the way you tell it. I love all of the covers you do, but this is my favorite... seeing this raw side of you. It's okay to show that you hurt. It's part of being human. You have encouraged me.!
Sing what YOU want to sing, not what you think people will like to hear. Never stop doing what you love. Prayers and hugs. ☺
From 2014 to 2020 still my favorite❤❤❤
I believe this song deserves more views, but it's like Tyler is singing exactly how I am feeling and I just want to keep this song to myself.
This song, those lyrics...
It really describes what I'm feeling right now...
Tyler, this is a really really great song, I teared up listening to the lyrics of this song.
thanks Tyler, you're awesome.
this is honestly one of the greatest original songs i have heard! you portray so much emotion and you really gain an understanding on what you've been through. I can connect to this song in more ways than you know. Thank you for this!
there is freedom in forgiveness! You are an inspiration Ty! thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for helping me.
I lost a great friend recently- a big brother really... he went travelling for a year and I've found it very difficult to come to terms with being without him for so long. This song, hearing it from his perspective, has helped me immensely. (it also helps that it's a kick-ass song as well)
So thank you Tyler.
Truly, Thank You.
It takes a real man to understand where he went wrong and make the changes needed to be a better person for everyone around him. Good for you Tyler!
This is my favorite song. Thank you tyler for making music, i love your originals. I'm listening to this song after a long time but i still remember the lyric. ❤
Incredible. Forgiveness and grace are incredibly freeing, and I'm so, so glad you've discovered that. God bless you!!
This song never gets old. Seriously love it!
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What makes you different form other youtube artists Tyler, is that you dare to share your personal life with your viewers. This is very heart warming and this is what separates you from the rest. You're humble and truthful. God bless you Tyler Ward!
Can't even explain how obsessed I am with this song. Just amazing.
Wow, beautiful song and with that kind of backstory it gets even more beautiful! These kind of stories truly show that there are people on this planet that are good in nature and heart and that gives me joy.
Edit: saw your facebookpage and concluded that it probably didn't end well with you and that girl, i'm sorry to hear that :/
This song gets me all the time. One of my many favorites.
Beautiful... just beautiful! Thanks for sharing the story of your life with us! You're a great inspiration and trust me, it's ok to take your time and start all over again if you needed. God Bless You!
Ok, it gave me goosebumps. At first I was "I know this song. Why do I know this song?" and then I read the box information and I realized. I realized that time flows, that I've known you for so long and that you've changed for the better, you're grown up. I feel like a proud sister and I couldn't be happier for you. You deserve everything, Tyler.
I just wanna tell you how much you and your music has meant to me and how much much better my life have become since I started to listen to you 3 years ago, but that would take ages so I will just end with an, you are awesome Tyler!
This song is amazing Tyler! It's how I felt when I left home to pursue my job that led me over seas 3 years ago.
Story of my life!!!The voice is trully divine and lyrics straight from the heart!Ace artist!!
Everytime I hear this song it takes my breath away! Like.. really there are seconds I realize I just stopped breathing, because I was so into the lyrics and the music. I heard this song the first time, when I was at one of his concerts in Germany last year and I fell in love with it that day! :)
I let someone I loved more than anything leave to follow their dreams, I had a life I couldn't pick up and move. It's probably the most hardest thing I've ever had to do. This song brought me back 4 years ago when I looked at him with tears in my eyes and said "you've worked so hard for this moment, go". This song brought some comfort, so thank you, thanks for the flood of wonderful memories of him and I, and even the one of when he left.
This is still one of my favorite songs by you! It is so good.
Tyler, wow.
I'm a bit overwhelmed to be honest. It's absolutely incredible and amazing, how people still turn around and realize how sick things can become and it's so brave of you, to take a step back. God's surely blessing you richly! I do believe he has an amazing plan or you and is using you. Thank you so much for being an inspiration and so utterly honest. Simply wonderful, to see you make a change in this industry thats all about glorifying people and turning them into idols.
Lots of love and blessings, xxx
This has always been my favorite song on your album, and now I know why. I'm so glad you found forgiveness and your way home, but whatever you do, don't give up on your music. Through it, you touch thousands of hearts across the world. Thank you for that.
This is such a powerful song, that became all the more amazing because of the story behind it. So glad whoever this girl is extended such Christ-like forgiveness & showed you what real grace is like. UGH so beautiful I'm crying -- you go Tyler. OFFICIALLY ur biggest fan rn
18 months later, still coming back to listen to this...huh?? Must be a good one :-)....hope you've found the person with whom to take root so you don't need those dashes that much anymore!
Tyler, I've always loved your music. You got your own unique style. It's rare these days to find something so original. As for this song, we can hear your true feelings. We can feel the pain. And the girl? After 3 years she still forgives you. That's really amazing. Idk if she's with anyone now but Tyler, she's a girl you should never let go. You let her go once but not this time.
We are always here to support you. Never give up Tyler!!
When you came to Joliet this last month I learned more about you than I had realized in the past 4 years. Thank you for opening up to your fans and letting us feel like you're a friend not just another musician hungry for fame. You're changing the face of music! Hope to see you back in IL in the future! I'll be there!
Here comes Asia's applause !!!
I love this song& the lyrics
Dashes on the road....
3'oclock in the morning and I am bawling my eyes out. Thanks Tyler. Literally you are one of the few artists that can write a song I connect with on such a personal level. This song hit me deep. Once again Thanks Tyler.
I love this song so MUCH!!!! One of my favorite song!!
Much love from Malaysia!!!
2021. I still come back here. Thanks, Tyler ❤️
This is beautiful, Tyler. I love all of your your songs (duh) but this one, along with your story is incredibly touching. May you always know love and happiness. And may you know when to speak and when to listen. Love from Michigan.
reading the story and listening to the song makes me cry! amazing song!
My favorite song of yours!! Forgiveness is so wonderful when it happens. Love you Tyler
In 2012 I moved to Colorado. I didn't have a plan, I'd only been here on vacation once, I didn't have a job, I didn't even have a place to live. I just had this feeling that I was supposed to be here. It's been the hardest thing to explain to people I love, why I just packed up my car and drove here. I've felt so alone, feeling like I must be the only person in the world that has ever felt this way...I don't feel alone anymore. Thanks Tyler, and I hope you find what you're looking for either on your journey, or at home.
I heard this song for the first time a few years ago. Last week, I finally decided at 18, to move across country from my parents and start over. I used this song in a video slide show for them. I left it open on the computer one day, packed my bags, and left. The words mean so much to me, thank you for sharing this. In many ways, it helped me change my life for the better. I love your music and will follow everything you do C:
This song made me cry. Literally. I have so many emotions swirling around in my head, and they can all be connected to this song, whether they're because of friends, family, or people I just met. It touched me in a way that nothing has in a long time, since dress-up days with my best friend. Thanks for helping me get my past frustrations and tears out.
This is probably the song that you can feel the deepest emotions in each word he describes. Beautiful, well done tyler
This song will forever touch my heart like no song has ever done before. I listened to this over and over when you first came out with it, and I was just in shock because it felt like you wrote the song that was in my heart. Thank you for sharing this
I left home and moved to NYC almost five years ago and this really explains how I feel. I went home last week for a visit and it was really hard and made me realize I may never be able to go back long term and live there again. I have changed too much and so has my family. Thank you for this song and making me realize it is ok to dream and I hope one day I will be forgiven for leaving.
Tyler, this song is beautiful and has changed my life. It has inspired me to do so much more. Thank you!
This is my favourite song you've done to date. So beautiful and so many can relate to.
I can't even begin to explain how much this song means to me! Took the words right outta my heart so to speak. Thank you for sharing your music with us!!
I haven't watched your stuff in a while.. I remember videos of you in a little room, just you and a guitar..
But seeing how far you've come and where you are now, making such wonderful music and millions of people are watching and listening to it, it is amazing. You have my full respect for never giving up and believing in your music. I hope one day I'll have the chance that my music is getting so important to people like yours. I'm so happy for you. xo
Best song ever made. Makes me cry every time and makes me so happy and sad and feel free
The song is perfect and the story in the about section was beautiful. I admire you Tyler and I love your voice.
What a beautiful song with a really moving meaning. Continue to live your passion, while going through magic experiences such as this meeting with That girl. So glad for you Tyler !
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THIS is your style. THIS is the Tyler I love ♥ Thank you for sharing your story and your thoughts with us !
Oh how I miss this song! 2020 baby!
Tyler... Thank you for your honesty with your fans. Thank you for being inspirational. As someone who has been a fan for years, it's awesome to see you come clean and just be real. Love the song. It's beautiful.
I think this song explains your search for your future, your life in music, and the surprises all along the way. SUPER song!
Your oldest fan!
Sean
Tyler the story behind this and the song itself feels like it personifies a lot of the things I've been through and felt in life. I'll admit I was in a bad place not long ago and your music is one of the things that's helped me cope with slot of problems I've had. I want to truly think you for it because I've never done it before. There was a person I forgave not long ago for something that happened between us and this song brings everything full circle. I just want to thank you for everything.
Ich liebe dieses Lied! Wenn man jede Zeile selbst spüren kann und versteht. !🐾
still one of my favorite songs of all time. thank you so much for this, tyler!
I love this. So much. It struck something really deep in my soul. The moment the song started, I knew it was going have a huge impact on me. And it did. It can't even explain how it makes me feel. It expresses something that I can't. So just, thank you.
I keep coming back to this song Tyler! It really is great.
My favorite Tyler Ward song ever omg 💙
It takes courage to admit you've made a mistake or mistreated someone. And it takes even more to do so publicly. I'm glad you had the chance you make things right and find yourself again. Thank you for be willing to expose all the different parts of yourself, not just the good ones. I'm honored to call myself a fan.
All of us. Your vulnerability was inspiring. While you are a great musician, you're the kind of guy that I would just love to share a cup of coffee with and discuss life and lessons learned. Thank you for being real, we can all use someone like that these days! :)
I don't know how I have been able to miss this song back in 2012. Gosh, it's one of those songs that are just perfect, and you've been able to give it way more than a simple meaning behind lyrics. I can't stop listening to it. I feel like I kinda needed this one. Just, thank you Tyler.
Greetings from Italy!
I love your note. She speaks the truth- you are forgiven and you always will be.
Don't worry bro you ain't the only one out there I read the story pretty long but I've definitely been there at one point in my life and getting through that only makes us better and helps us change to be better
Wow the meaning and message behind this song is overwhelming. Thank you for sharing Tyler! God bless and continue express through music.
This has always been one of my favorite song … ❤️
This song..and your speech were literally my wake-up call for seeking forgiveness and lift some weight off my shoulder...Thank you Tyler I really needed this and I love your song so much! :)
This is so amazing Tyler! I love this song! I literally cried. What you Wrote is so...so touching and Truly beautiful!
I cant stop listening to it, I repeat it after and after again
This song and what I read in the description made me think a lot about my life. Wow it's just very inspiring
can not stop listening to this. it's so beautiful!!
Wow. Your whole description make me to love this music even more. Tyler as your fan i have to tell you this... You are amazing! You're a unique singer that can't be found anywhere easly, you are my inspiration. That's why i love being your fan. Thank you Tyler.
I cant say really much. I am just smiling right now. & I think you are on a good way.
Sometimes I cant belive how strong you are. You always try to share your deepest feelings & stuff like that with your fans.
Thank you for that. & thank you for "Dashes". This Song describe one Situation of my life so exactly.
I still remember the first time I heard this song. I moved in a different city than my hometown, & I left my mom allone. & I am always crying when I hear the first 2 sentences of Dashes. "Maybe one day I'll come back here, maybe one day I'll be able to love you like I should"
I never loved my hometown. It was okay for me & I love the people I were with. But its a borring place for a young people and you dont have really much chances in a small village. So I moved. & now I am in another city & I can see what I had, and that it was beautiful & that I will defintly come back, when I am old. I did not now that the place were I grown up is such a beautiful place. But now I love this place. Its kind of magic
& your song dashes; I know its about leaveing a person.
But for me the song will always mean that I maybe should go to other places than my hometown but that I should never forget where I come from.
This song is amazing. I never heard it before untill today. it totally fits into my life and what I am going through and I am so glad to have heard it. I listend to it like 20 times already Thanks man Luv your music , Keep singing
been obsessed over this since last year!!! love love love it!!
I love love love this song. But after reading your Facebook post, it's even more beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
I like this style of song, it's very different from what I've been hearing lately. Musically refreshing. Fantastic song!
this song inspired me to just jump on a bus and move to NYC...
...and what an amazing decision it was. 😊❤
After reading the status you just posted on Facebook I hear this song in a whole new point of view. This song has always been my favorite and it hits pretty close to home for me. I'm a supporter of yours always Mr. Tyler Ward! Keep up the Good Work
This is absolutely my favorite song from your album. The moment I heard it, I just fell in love. Thank you for writing this song, and sharing it with us. Can't wait to hear new songs from you xo