Nova Rockafeller - "DID YOUR BEST"
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You and Tom inspire way more people than you could ever imagine.
Preach as they do!
Yes!!
yes they do!!
Yesssss 😭♥️
That one really hit home. Thank you!
You can tell she poured her fucking soul into this one.
Such a beautiful soul!
Yes, you could feel it.
Yes You can feel all the lyrics are so from her soul bearing witness to her truth. The authenticity is what is so needed and I respect 🙌🙏that
Like every one.
@@dannyb3663 Let me explain it so you can understand it a bit easier... She sang that song with amazing feeling and no not everyone can do that. Singing alone is not a talent everyone possess but when someone can sing it with such feeling that the person listening feels it so deeply is RARE. Calm down Karen
"But There's more to you than the wars you lose, you'll see"
Damnnnn that hit me.
@E E Me too. It stopped me in my tracks
Same here. Such a powerful line.
Agreed 100%
I just found Tom and Nova a week ago and these two are killing it , these 2 are going far 👏
i dont understand it
This song hit me hard. I was a raging alcoholic but I finally got sober. After I commented below, soon after everything changed. I got my family back. My kids have told me many times how proud they are of me and that they forgive me. They know that I am doing my best. When my son’s team lost their playoffs, I sent my son a text from this song. “Son, I know you did your best. I know there’s more to you than the wars you lose, you’ll see.” Thank you for giving those words.
Through this song, I finally found a way to forgive myself for all that I have done. I now have the ability to be the father I want to be without the shame.
I cannot understate how your work helped me. One day, when things are going wrong, I want you to remember that YOUR work brought this broken old man back from a bad place.
I can’t help but think God will bless you as you blessed me.
May God keep you on the path you're steering toward. This living stuff is hard on everyone.
Amen.
I am so proud of you. And very happy for you. ✨
1000 days Feb. 28th.
@@sleeperno1215 Congrats! Be proud of you and what you're accomplishing
Wow. It's dusty as heck in here. This really hits home. I used to resent my dad for working 16-hour days and never being around. Until later in life, when I realized he was just doing this to keep food on our table. He worked hard and long and left us way too soon.
I hear that... I’m glad I was able to tell him how much I appreciated everything he did for us before he got hit with Parkinson’s really hard this past year... you don’t know until you know, you just hope it’s not to late
Same man same.
Ugh. This made me tear up. My husband works the second shift and if I didn't homeschool our son he'd never see his dad. I'm glad you understand your dad loved you and that's why he worked so hard. ❤
Sorry for your loss. My Dad was never home either. He was trying to build a company to give us when we got older. He put his life into that company before a bigger company killed his dreams.
I am one of those dad's , especially in today's context there is no choice but to do the only job that is available which is driving food delivery gig jobs (3) for 14-17 hrs a day just to make sure the bills are being met. I am glad you have come to an understanding that your father was doing it to keep your family afloat. I sure wish as a Chef de Cuisine that I was not in a place where I have to spend my days delivering late night fast food orders, but it is what it is.
This is absolutely amazing 🙏🏼
Your sure right about that Church!&Can't believe I'm the 1st to see your comment from an hr ago lucky me haha!🤘😜Seriously,its you&Tom who brought myself back to hip hop this last year or so🤔Cuz y'all be on some good shit&we love it!&I havent yet watched your latest huge drop"The Rise Of Upchurch"yet,which hell yeah bout that!😀But I haft to wait&have it planned for this weekend with the wife on different sceduals ya know,when we'll actually have some time to kick back&watch it together finally with popcorn&sheits😏As she would kill me if I watched it without her lol😏But I know its goin be some sure fire!🔥Yeah you&than Tom&Nova stay at the very top of our favorites list🏆🥇Your both gold legends dropping them truth bombs in style🤠Like maybe you&Tom could get on another track with Nova as well😃would be legit!🙏But either way,hope you all keep the good stuff coming for us&much love&respect skin🤘😎...
Sup Church
ive listened to this on loops for the past 3 days.
Her whole album is 🔥🔥
@@CalvaryHillCrusader23 . I had about given up on Hip Hop until I too found Tom last year. I can't get enough of him. His music has changed my outlook on life and trying to be more positive.
I also found this dude 2 days ago that I'm really enjoying too. His name is Cal Scruby. I haven't come across one of his songs I don't like yet. He reminds me of a cross between Tom and Jack Harlow. He's worth checking out.👍
I have no idea how a 56 year old guy stumbled on this song today. As I sit here in tears at my office getting ready to go back to sit with my dying mother I want to thank you.
im sorry! sounds like you are going thru a lot right now. Prayers for you and your mom!
*hugs dear. Sorry for the hard time... You really want to follow Tom macdonald and Nova Rockafeller.. and you are gopnna have a range of emotion... these are IMO some of the last REAL ppl left.. #hog
Listen to Tom Mac Donald cancer a lot of both of there stuff hits home
We people stumble onto a lot of things we don't know why, but God knows why & what we need at the time. God bless you & praying for your Mother! 🙏❤
awe
Just found this too..I'm 67yo..bawling..love her and Tom❤❤
"there's more to you then the wars you lose, you'll see."
People need this right now. Great song Nova.
... *AGREED* ‼️🙌🏻
I pray she may also print her quote on a tee for us to purchase immediately ...
... *PLEASE* ⁉️🙏🏻
~ With ✊🏻 ... ☮️ ~
#️⃣SpecialNeeds®️Special2️⃣Me
🧎🏻♀️👨🏻🦼👨🏼🦯 👩🏻🎓👩🏻🦯 🧑🏼🦽🧎🏻
Best line
It’s very hard to feel this way some time.
I know a lot of people who need to hear that quote right now...as soon as I'm out of fakebook jail it's getting posted, of course with full credit to Nova, since I found Tom MacDonald early last year I haven't gone back to the mainstream garbage, my mind has been much clearer since
@@mathewvonderaujr5694 . Why even go back to Facebook? Just imagine how much clearer and happier you'll be with out all that drama.
AIGHT NOVA! THATS WHAT IM TALKIN ABOUT✊🏼
This song touched my soul. Amazing song. Love it
Lisa is wondering wtf my dude
Toddles gets it
I will do my best too
It is I'm
People love this because she's not selling you anything; she's telling a story. Stories are powerful.
reminds me of what it's like by everlast. in the storytelling way.
@@emilys.7953 yes!
Absolutely, agreed! ❤
Best. Comment. Ever. 💙
Correct.
Nova, I’m 63, my Naval-pilot dad was killed in a passenger MAC flight when I was 12. Mom was diagnosed w/ MS in the 80s. She died in ‘99.
I’m here to tell you “there’s more to YOU than the wars you lose,” too!! The pain of that trauma will never leave - but love makes it bearable!! God bless you & Tom!!♥️
❤❤❤❤
I’m a fifty year old women that just started listening to you and Tom...I’m bawling like a baby listening to this song...I married, had children and got Divorced young ... my kids tell me they know I did my best, but as a parent you always feel you could’ve done better...thank you for this great song!!
I wish nothing but the best for you and Tom...you two are a little power couple!!!
I am 50 too. All my old and young large extended family love these two.
This is actually about her family. She wrote it after her father died in the accident. Then her grandmother died of Parkinson's a week before they shot the video. She's since sat on this song and video for a while not sure she was ready to be an artist again. She was signed to the music label Def Jam and her big dream turned into a nightmare. I'm happy she's sharing her art again, and her and Tom together are building an empire. This song makes me cry so much.
Your comment made me tear up!!! Blessings to you
Girl this hit me hard too . 56 here , 5 kids. Feeling some kind of way and i find this song . Hit the nail on the head .
If you could have done better, you would have. You did amazing :)
In a world full of fake music and fake news Tom and Nova somehow brings us real music and real news.. Thanks you too HOG
Couldn't agree more!!
But no music is.. fake? Some is less meaningful, sure. But it has its audience. This is okay, but I prefer more clever lyrics tbh. Its pretty basic. Still, it has its audience.
@@runthemeows1197 CNN has an audience too.
@@billysnider4824 are you comparing political misinformation to.. music without meaningul lyrics? Do music have to have lyrics to be "real music"? Can it be instrumental only?
Id also like to mention that while this song is decent, most genres have songs with meaningful lyrics. You not enjoying something doesnt make it less real music lol. My grandma wouldnt call this song real music, as an example.
Started listening to their music a lot within the last few months. I think they speak a lot of truth and I've been obsessing over how great their music is. I want to share it with everyone but not everyone agrees with some of the content... Either way, this song is now one of my favorites.
Nova I want a shirt that says "There's more to you than the wars you lose", that shit HIT!!
Definitely
Hel yes
💯
Powerful words.
Yesss!
Gotta love Nova and Tom, gems of the word weavers and storytelling
Who else been waiting for the last 30min for the song to drop. I literally pulled over the work truck when 11 hit lol.
Same
Fudging fan boy. Aint nothing wrong with that. Unless you neglected to use your turn signal. Then screw you! Lol
I feel you I've been sitting in a box truck for a solid 45
Well, now I've got to add Nova to the growing list of artists I unfortunately had no idea were out there. Seriously, how is it that the radio seems to be filled with garbage when there is talent like this out there. So glad I have come across your music. You are amazing keep it up!
They refused to be signed by a label. Nova was signed by Def Jam records but got screwed over."hey you" by Nova is a track just for them and its amazing. Tom wrote the chorus for it and produced the whole thing.
Facts and facts 💯👏🙌😌👌
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Amen to that!!
Both her and tom pretty awesome
Love that Tom is a teammate and not just taking the fame for himself. Much Love
They are both equally Rock stars in my book.
@@squirlboy250 facts
I love them both soooo much! They are both so talented!
I heard he held back releasing songs while she released hers. Fucking awesome 😎
This song breaks my heart.
Both my parents were addicts.
Raised by my grandparents.
My grandfather died unexpectedly, and i never got to have that sit down talk with him. This literally brought me to tears.
Love you Nova, Tom. God bless yall
From your story, I think you'll appreciate Shane Koyczan - heaven or whatever
I'm a metalhead, but this is amazing. Everything Nova and Tom does is exceptional.
Same dude. Like I'll listen to other rappers, but its few and far between. I like music that has actual meaning behind the songs, and what these 2 can put out is much better than most I've heard from signed artists.
Wanna make a metalhead cry, play this song...rock on
Same brother i love metal but digging on this and tom as well. Good stuff, real stuff.
Agree!
It's the onions. Dang onions.
Anyone else start to tear up in the first 30 seconds ?
🙋♀️😭
yup
Oh yeah
Yessss😭
I'm not crying your crying...😪
Listening to this song makes me cry, but in a healing way. It actually helps me let go of a lot of the bitterness I have toward my parents. There were a lot of things they did that hurt me, some things even that might have been abusive-but it helps to step back and take a look at the bigger picture. I know that they always loved me, and that they did their best with what they had, even if they weren’t perfect. All of us make mistakes. We’re only human.
Same.Song my philosophy. I don't hold things against my family. As I aged, I made my own mistakes - a light went on. Know my families backgrounds (childhoods). They did better than what they endured. Like you said - we all make mistakes. Extend them grace like we need for our screw ups. So many expect perfect parents, grandparents, siblings, children, friends. No one can fulfill that.
This is something I'm discovering about my Mom. She always loved me but she was "only human" ...
@@changeintheair9648 I don't e
*hugs* dear.. I understand more than you might think.. you need to cling to the light, the love that they did give. Every one of us is messed up.. but did their best...
Good on ya. Offering forgiveness is cleansing.
She pours her heart into her work. It's unbelievable and beautiful at the same time
Tom Mcdonald wrote it
Girl!!! That first part did me in. My oldest son was diagnosed with autism......at 3 years old, he functioned at a 9 month old level. I accepted that he would always be with me until he was an adult, that he would never get married or have a job and I was ok with that. He passed away in 2015 at 6 years old. I try to stay strong for my other kids but it's hard. Thank you for pouring your heart out into this one. ❤
Of my four sons, two of them have autism. It's not easy, but we love them greatly. If we were to lose them, our hearts would shatter.
My heart goes out to you for your loss.
Im autistic as well, along with daughter. She is 3 and not at the verbal stage she should be. We worry constantly and sometimes it feels like she wont get there, but me and daddy help keep each others spirits up. So sorry for your loss of your beautiful son.
Im so sorry to hear that ❤️
So sorry for your lost... YOUR message did me in. One autistic son. Lost another one as well. We are not strong as they think we are, we are just surviving and make do... we do our best. Sending hugs.
Sorry for your loss. I love how my friend say about her autistic child . She is a butterfly with different wings , still just as magical and beautiful she just fly different then the rest of us
Ugh. Sometimes it feels like you and Tom started an entire musical empire just to relate to me enough to wake me up.
Wow that is deep🥰
And honestly same in a lot of ways
My father died when I was 7.
I can't remember what his voice sounded like.
I'm 49 years old now.
And I want my Daddy.
@Marianne Lynn Latjow I am so sorry for your lose. Can’t imagine growing up without my wonderful but flawed father. My Daddy died last year at 88. I am 60 and I hear his voice constantly. Nobody nobody I want my Daddy.
@@iamjustsaying4787 I'm very sorry for you losing your father. The first years are hardest but then you learn to live again. Yet they're always with us.
Maybe next time you hear him, answer back.
You may be surprised at the response
My husband died on 4-4-16, at 33 years old. Our daughters were 3 and 4 at the time. I have done everything that I can to show them videos, pictures, and tell them my memories. Even though he died very early, I still want our children to know what a happy and healthy relationship looks/looked like. We were a happy and loving family. Even though he is no longer physically here, I use our memories together to set "expectations of what to look for in a partner" for our daughter's future.
That is what Heaven's for. Don't worry be happy, all your loved ones are, so be happy that they are in a much happier place.
@@soozieq697 they're lucky they have that to remember their father with for you to remember your husband with a very sorry that you lost him so young that's rough that's really rough. My mom died when she was 39 so I've known death since I was old enough to understand what it was. And I remember that day that I did understand. I was four
Great message in a fantastic song from a wonderfully talented young lady!
Man the part about granny having parkinsons... my granny had that and also diagnosed with brain cancer. I took care of her every day for her last 5 months... she was always such an independent strong woman and then her ailments made her feel weak and a burden on us grandkids.... I miss her every single day... 5/8/20
Sending a hug Slick, I can’t imagine how hard 2020 was for you. I have no doubt Granny is thankful for all you did, she’s proud of you and she will always be watching over you now.
For what it’s worth I lost my mother to brain cancer in ‘04 and my kids were little. I’ve always told them she became a star so she could watch over them forever and that any time they want to talk to her just look to the night sky and find the brightest star cause that’s her. They’re grown now and still refer to my mom as a star. I shared this to give you the same advice, the brightest star is Granny too, always there for you.
I hope 2021 is better and that the fond memories you have of Granny give you comfort. 💛
You done a good job been there for her.you have a good hart sending my love from the UK.i can't understand how you feel I ope my mam or dad don't get it my gran passed away at 92 with Long cancer she never smoked A-day in her life they tried telling her it was Passive smoking..sorry just fort I wood Share that information xx
I’m so sorry for your loss, my grandmother is on her last breath, she only has one lung and is barley hanging in I know how hard it is to see them week😔
@@thebenzbois3648 🙏 sending my love keep your chin up hope all gos well ❤
@@colt-sunny thank you bro ❤️
I lost my hero, my dad, a few months ago from Parkinson's. He was still fighting to be a good father till the end.
😭 I am so sorry
Aw, man, that is HARSH. Sorry to hear it!
May he RIP. Praying for strength and healing.
So sorry about your dad. I’m blessed to still have mine around. He’s my best friend. I don’t know what I would do without him. Parkinson’s is an absolutely horrible thing and I really hope you were able to cherish your last memories with him and I hope he remembered every second of it .
I'm sorry.
The amount of honesty in her and Tom’s music gives me hope for humanity.
there both apart of the problem all talk but no actions because they sold out to the new world order
@Klak Rudego lies they have millions
@klak rudego yeah because they're real talk. Brainwashed and politically incorrect spits lyrics that hits the entire world in the gut so hard it pisses them off until they're boo hoo like b*$#@&$
@klak rudego I guess that comment of yours buddy is your version of boohooing. Sad really...
I love your videos
hot damn they grow them incredibly talented and beautiful in Canada. Nova you rock.
My Dad died at 60 yrs old 30 yrs ago. He grew up in the thirties in a large Family . He was the oldest .He wanted to go to school . But because he was the oldest he had to go to work very young. His brothers got their education and had successful careers while he had to slave away working in small town Papermill along side with racist a holes. I I never got to say 'I knew you did your best' but I did say I love you before he died . Appreciate your Parents they did their best.
I lost my dad almost four years ago. It was two days before father's day. He could barely speak by that point so I asked my Mom if I wrote a letter to him if she would read it too him for Father's Day. (I couldn't be with him because of lack of finances and childcare) Sadly, he passed before I could pour my heart out to him. Like you, I did get to tell him that I loved him a few hours before he went unconscious. Miss him so much... 😔
I grew up with my mother, who had NPD, ( narcissists personality disorder), she abused me in every way . I didn't know why, but I knew she had an awful childhood too. We fought eachother constantly, and I skipped state at age 16, before she killed me. Now at age 44, and just out of an abusive 16 year relationship from hell, ( I was moved state and was locked on a house for 4 years by my ex.), I basically had to live thru what she did, to understand her, and how she got her personality disorder , ( from childhood ptsd too, I have BPD - borderline personality disorder). I haven't seen her or any of my family for nearly 5 years now. I've had 9 months to process the damage done to me, and am finally living life !!! I slipped thru the system here, got no psychological help as promised , but I have healed myself, basically!! My goal is to go home, and have a much needed heart to heart with my mother before she passes. I pray I'm not too late 😓😓😓💝💝💝
@@helenwoods1467 😥and🙂, hope you make it.❤
He is still watching...he is proud
Holy shit. The dad who became a average Joe to keep his family supported and the old lady suffering part of the song really really impressed me. I love so much how you gave something so positive to people like that who spend every day battling reality. This is something that really means alot to me. Thank you.
It was her dad. Wikipedia it.
"There's more to you than the wars you lose, you'll see"..... That is so powerful right there
I don't lose, but I might not make it much longer. Get up, friend, I worked too fucking hard to leave a man behind.
Im ready to see. Faith and hope only work for so long before it feels like 2 more things I failed at
This line literally saved my life. My next tattoo will be these words.
Right? I'm 51 years old. Veteran. Have struggled with demons my entire adult life. Manged to be a faithful husband, and a roll model to my now 30yo son. However, I succumbed to the evil and drank myself to death in 2021. I was resuscitated, given new blood, and haven't drank since.
This song hits home, and is very humbling. I had held animosity towards my parents spending their money on cigarettes rather than their home. Dad is dead now, and mom is on oxygen 24x7. I had a great childhood without abuse. WTF was wrong with me for being angry? They did their best, and don't have shit to prove to me. Miss ya Dad.
I'm now trying to be a better man every day, and will follow the path of Christ until my last breath. I hope someday, my son will feel I have nothing left to prove, and that my beautiful wife will forgive me for drinking and nearly making her a young widow.
Novas a star.. for real
This girl is the real deal. enough of the fkng singing about money and clothes n shit. We need more real music like this.
Absofuckinloutletly 🤘🤘 love her and Tom's music. They are awesome. #HOG for life
you mean like back when music was good and had a point and passion? not just "ive got money and cars and i need attention for it to validate my own self worth bullshit"?
Yes please 🙏🏻
Apparently Snow tha product is getting a lot of hype but she ain't saying shit that ain't been said a thousand times and she is getting all the tats to symbolize that she is bought and paid for. We need more artists like Nova and Tom who are a product of their upbringing, not a plastic rapper in a plastic wrapper spitting bullshit 🤘🤘
Amen no more song about bitches whores and clubs po and fucking money
This may sound odd... But I just want to be friends with Nova and Tom. They just seem like solid people.
Same here....TRUTH shines from them both
Likewise. Grounded people.
I've recently expressed the same sentiment...they seem like a great couple to be neighbors with...just solid folks you'd love to have a conversation with over the back fence.
Completely agree
Why does that sound odd? All true fans do. They loves all of us tho
This really hit home. Being adopted my birth father's family received the letter I was looking for them the day they came home from his funeral. He had told them about me and they had been trying to find me for years, and I was told the biggest regret he had was not fighting for me ! Great Job Nova, keep keeping it real ! Live life without regrets !
❤️❤️❤️
I can really relate to you. I was adopted as a toddler. The day my dad found out where I lived he had buried my mom the day before. I never got to say goodbye. But piece will come with time. Hurt will never go away. For me at least. It just moves behind other things
I'm adopted too ❤️ Keep strong
My dad had a son before he met my mom, he told us about our brother and we all tried finding him on social media for years. It wasn't until my dad's funeral that we met our distant brother. He was very upset with my dad as he assumed he never tried to find him. When my dad passed away, his ex was told and she finally told us where our brother was.
DAM IM SRRY
I did not think I would cry. This is beautiful. This hits hard.
Two of the best musicians ever.
And I'm so glad I found them.
I think they are far beyond just being musicians, they are artists and they are very very very good/creative.
Yes!! Me too. Their talent is amazing!
Nova and Tom love them
They have saved my life then and NF
@@IC3N1N3 same here. Their music helps keep me out of my head.
I wasn't expecting to fall in love with this song. It's so real and hit me right in the chest. My husband used to leave his work boots in the walkways all the time, seemed I tripped on them at least once a day. It's been over four years now, and I still wish I'd trip over them one more time. He worked himself into an early grave at 30, worried he had to prove himself. You're right though, he didn't have shit to prove to me.
I'm so sorry Whitney.
What a beautiful comment
I'm really "sending" whatever love I can.. I desperately hope my wife feels the same about my smelly work boots. I wish you the best.
I'm sorry 😞
Oh my gosh I am so sorry Whitney. What a loss. And what a poignant memory. Love to you and yours!
Nova and Tom are an absolute unit. Endless respect
when they fight its a rap battle and tom sleeps on the couch
I agree the song that Nova did reminds me of my parents. They did do their best.
"i know you have nothing left, but there's more to you than the wars you lose, you'll see"
My Grandmother died of Parkinson's this past November. This song has me sobbing. Thank you for giving words to my feelings and finally getting me to left the grief out.
prayers for you and your family !! so very sorry for your loss.
My Dad did too... I never got a chance to be there to help care for him.. I was adopted really little and didn't do a family search until 6 years ago and by the time I found him he had passed away just days before I reunited with my family
Im so sorry for you I'm praying
@@chuckroelofsphotography im so so sorry for you its ok
She’s lookin down on you with a smile man, keep going
“There’s more to you than the wars you lose” Very amazing words that validates all of us, especially those that circumstances have crushed their hopes.
yep, that's a winner.
Very true
@@JennJenification its not a contest
Yeah that bar though ⭐️
@@dustinmiller878 Of course not. It's just a figure of speech. It's a good lyric is all I mean.
I came here as a Tom Macdonald fan knowing that Nova does all his music vids and is his girlfriend. Wow! Can I just say I am blown away and was not expecting this to hit home so much. Thank you for putting out something so heart wrenching and I can't wait to see where your music takes you next! Keep up the great work Nova!
Lovely when a young person can be so wise. Not judging, knowing we all have our story. We all do our best with the cards we are dealt.
I miss my wife.....
1976-2019
Rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss 😪 prayers 🙏
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So sorry to hear that 🙏🙏 ill be praying for you
Miss mine too.
1981-2016
FUCK CANCER!
@Damien Dingus its not at all that easy
Damn Nova, making a grown man tear up over here. This is one of those songs that I believe that everyone needs to hear right now. And I'm one of those people. 21 years of solitude and loneliness on top of 2020 being the biggest kick in the balls. Life is hard but being alive and trying my best is better than the fate of many in the world right now. Thank you Nova!
theres only a few songs that have brought me to tears I think the last one was happier by marshmello
Immortal Technique, Diabolic, Sadistik, Jedi Mind Tricks, Eminem, KNO, Cunninlynguists and more. They have much deeper meanings in songs and some songs are way beyond More thoughtful in the lyrical ability than what this woman and her man can do, Just saying.
@@ryanh4145 yo that's mad disrespectful. Idgaf what other artists do. I like what Nova and Tom do as a team together. I like their style and their message. They put themselves in their songs. And incase you didn't notice, this song is about Novas family...
@@ryanh4145 They also have a lot of music that pushes bad messages and promotes things that are ruining society.
Same man
"Now she'd give anything to have the buzz of his saw comeback". That line hits deep
😭😭😭😭 FOR REAL
It's a sobering thing what we miss when the noise of a person is no longer in our lives
This hots home for me too. My dad was a sawmiller his whole life, but after his stroke at age 68, no more sound of the buzz of the sawmill. He survived, but is paralysed all down his right side, a big piece of him was lost that awful day, he's just not the same dad I knew now. He's 75 now, so is my mother, she's dying of alzheimers. I've just escaped an abusive 16 year relationship, and can finally go back to my home state of Tasmania, Australia, so they can finally spend the last of their time with their daughter whom they haven't heard from, or seen for 5 years. Im crying , but its not tears of sadness, its tears of relief and love, im coming home 💖😭 💝
That line get's me every time.......
Usually it is the little things that people miss the most. Have a great day everyone and stay safe 🙏.
It's been a hella long time since a song made me tear up. I'm feeling blessed I've discovered Nova and Tom.
This moved me, my mom had a pill addiction and recovered from it for me. Stood with my dad to battle our way out of low income. Then she got diagnosed with RSD and a few years ago it caused her to fall and hit her head dislodging her brain. I no longer lived at home and made it back in time for when they took her off life support. I held her hand in those last moments and was able to tell her thank and I knew she did her best.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I think this song taps into many of our lives and experiences.
Sh me definitely did more than her best. You can be so so proud of her and she is proud of you for being so caring and loving. Be strong dear and DO YOUR BEST.💖🙏🏼
@@IrenaDeacon Beautiful words. Channeling love and light to you and all.
I have watched Tom’s videos and was curious of who she was as an artist. This is the first song I heard and it had me crying. I love that they are both working together on their own to achieve their dreams. You don’t see this in artists. Couples are called power couples but you don’t see them working together the way Nova and Tom do. Much love and respect for both.❤️❤️❤️
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"Power couples" in Hollywood always seem to be popular couples at the moment. They never last, are never together, or support each other. Nova & Tom are on another level.
Same. I listened to a couple others before this...but man, I cried thru the whole song...
Tom and Nova are the Lennon/McCartney of this generation. They are a force.
I agree. I love them both so much.
This is really something. Should have a tissue disclaimer before it starts. I haven't cried like this since my daughter died. This just tore down my asshole wall i always keep up. Good job, your truly an amazing artist
i am so very sorry for your loss,.... i hope you can find your peace
Sorry for your loss Brother!
She put on UA-cam story for tissues....so I was ready...lol
Don't watch the video and try reading through the comments at the same time, it makes it even worse.😢😭
Sorry for your loss man😓
This song and Nova is the example of talent and excellence, something the mass radio, record labels and communication dont deserve nor promote.
Out of thousands of likes and comments, I doubt that you'll see this, but just in case, I'd like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart (to both you and Tom). Thank you for the much needed words you share. Thank you for the messages. Your words speak to me and so many. Mucho love from Northern Arizona. 🙏❤
"There's more to you than the wars you lose." Talk about lyricism.... Really a gorgeous line. Nova you killed it, I love the work you and Tom do. I'm excited to hear more from you.
It really is a great line
"There's more to you, than the wars you lose, you'll see." Damn straight! Whatever you're going through, however you may be feeling. It gets better. Even if it feels absolutely hopeless and you're sick of trying and you want to just break down and give in. Never give up. You have to keep fighting. You are worth it, your life has purpose and you have every reason to keep going! Stay strong 💪
You know it man!
Well put!
Stay hard
@Damien Dingus "pist" (unless you're trying to say "psst"... Lol) isn't a word, and "god" and the "devil" are fictional characters. You're having a war with yourself... It's time to stop blaming everything on fantasies. When things go poorly or someone screws you over, blame the people screwing you over, or blame yourself. Period.
Wish everything were that easy, or that simple. It's not. Just because that's the way you view life, that doesn't mean everyone else can or should. Inspirational messages are all fine and dandy, but some people will NEVER see the light, because their situation doesn't allow them to.
I don’t ever plan on setting a tear every day but you guys just do this to me. We love you, Nova and Tom. 💯❤️👊
We absolutely love you and Tom. You are the power couple to look at. Such amazing and beautifully talented beasts! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
"There's more to you than the wars you lose, you'll see."
That hits my soul.
I've listened to every genre of music from Simon and Garfunkel, to Metallica, guns and roses, mc hammer, Marilyn Manson and em, and i just have to say in all honesty, based on my past this is the most relatable song I've ever heard. You deserve all the accolades for this one song, thank you.
I have been listening to nothing but old country music tom and nova are the only other music artists whose music hits the heart like a sad old country song
Its Soul. 🙏💛🙏
Yeah, like you, I've listened to nearly every single genre. Turning 52 on Saturday and I love the fact that I can add her and Tom's music to my frequent playlists! The lyrics "connect", the sound is fresh, and yet there is enough variety in styles that I can have them on for a while and it doesn't get old.
I just learned about them fairly recently; thanks to Tom's song, "Snowflake". There is a lot of talent between them two!
Nova and Thomas thank U so much 4 helping us with your music get through this cancer crap. It’s all my wife will listen to at chemotherapy and every single patient LOVES this song, especially
@@mastershan87 We found them right after the diagnosis and it’s on unless we R sleeping
This song is so cool there's so much to unpack in it so much.
Nova, you just brought tears to my eyes. This hits home, for my dad-in-law died because of Parkinson's a month ago. He was a great, generous man.....a dad to me when I needed one.
In a way, this song will be a memorial song of him to me.
Feel you. My mother in law passed from Parkinson's 10 days ago. Been part of my life for over 20 years and integral in my boys' lives living 5 minutes away. Been a rough couple of weeks
My daughter played this for me because I have PTSD really bad from service and the part where the wars you lose and you don't have to prove yourself to be had me in tears and she held me,,, thank you nova,... I do have something left
Yes u do, and u have ur amazing daughter who obviously loves u
You have more than that
@@kurtdowney1489 ty
I usually don't comment on things, but this is a must don't know what branch you was in really don't matter. Semper Fi
@@joelreed5229 Army and DOL/RLTW HOOAH
For all you science lovers out there, this is what a supernova is.
It's nice to know we've come so far with technology that we can witness one so close without being blinded.
Lol. Yes
@@randalldandy speak for yourself. Her beauty is absolutely blinding
U the big smarts
Yes.
This never gets old, keep it going Nova
This made me think of my grandfather. He raised me because my dad left. Most powerful man I ever have and ever will know. Now he's 66 and I'm 16. He worked himself to death to take care of me and now he can't even take a shower by himself. Now it's my turn to take care of him. Idk why I shared this but this song made me think about it, I cried my eyes out. Thankyou for this amazing song.
I'm a 40 year old man and taking care of my 91 year old grandfather who has always been there for me. This song just had me balling like a baby too bro.
23 taking care of my dad 43. Broken back, femur, and I'm not sure what neurological impact chemo hasn't left.
We got this bro. You're a solid guy; and when shit really sucks, it's up to us to keep going forward. Even if that means taking a step back.
Love your post. I'm 50 and I wish my dad would of left, sometime when they stay its worse glad u had him. I love you taking over because he give all. I think its great ur willing to give it all back
Before my mum died she lost her memory, I was 10yo and it still kills me today 25years later...dunno why I shared that but the emotions fell out as soon as I heard this song
That's a tough tablet to swallow for a 10 Yr old. 💓 My mum took her own beautiful self out of this world with suicide. It doesn't get better you just learn to live with it. Blessings to you from Scotland. 🙏🏴🌹
@@EveHyland-in8jb9ti9y really sad to hear that. Wish you nothing but the best from Germany.
You shared it because she touched you, and we family here... #HOG
You’re not alone Sam, similar situation here... I just wish I understood then what I understand now as I was too young to comprehend. This song hit me the same way.
Same thing happened to me, I never really understood what was happening at the time, and then he was gone forever.
You just worked out about 15 years of therapy for (going to be millions) of people. The ripples are turning to waves. Amazing job.
What a pleasant surprise! An absolute powerhouse of a duo. You stand all on your own, Nova. Brilliant
"He was a Rock Star in small bars" love that line.
My Dad had been in the hospital for 33 days and counting due to Parkinson’s. His violent outbursts in the middle of the night was the reason my mother had to admit him. She’s not allowed to visit him and any of the long term care facilities are understaffed and overcrowded. I live 1200 miles away but call him everyday. My mother is a breast cancer and brain tumor survivor and it still feels like the struggle is just beginning... You’re not alone, any of you, and we are all in this together.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I don't know if you believe or not but I do and I'll be praying for you and the family. Things can get bad sometimes, be strong for those who can't.
You are in my prayers 🙏🏻
I've had this on repeat since I reacted to it. This was amazing. This is the Nova, Nova, Nova, Nova I was waiting for.
skeem, I had to check for myself. you are the sole recipient of the ❤. that either means you're awesome or something much more sinister. 😬😂
I just watched your reaction video and could tell you were hooked on this one. I think a lot of people needed this song on a lot of levels. Her and Tom both seem to do that alot.
Checked again still only one. (Pause)
I'm both excited for you and worried.
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Also a little jealous.
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This is fun.
.... great reaction BTW
"I can't sleep" vibe by Tom... This went to the heavens and Nova opened the gates of righteousness❤️🌹🦅
People fear emotions. This deserves more views like "Hey you". Nobody want's to face their pain. It's evident. After you said it was about your family it struck different. Life is hard asf. You and Tom kill it though.
I sob through the song.
@@jackiethompson3610 I'm Justin's wife, so I'm the mommy not the daddy. When my daughter sees me cry, over a movie, over a hard day, she rubs my cheek and gives me a kiss, and I tell her mommy's fine, and I tell her why I'm sad and that its gonna be okay, it's okay to be sad sometimes. Pain is a part of life, sometimes even the best parts. Character, change, these things are birthed from pain. I cant protect my daughter forever, but I can make her feel safe to express herself honestly, and to understand pain isnt something to avoid, you cant see the view of the mountaintop with the harsh climb up.
I don’t share much about my personal life but just know this hit on a personal level 💛🖤💛🖤💛 amazingly done Nova! 🤘
same
Agreed same here. I'm so sorry much love
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My mom died of breast cancer last year i wish i could have told her i knew she did her best rip Margaret Tompkins i love you i know you did your best
R.I.P. MARGARET
I'm so sorry. May she rest in peace. Lost my Dad to esophagal cancer. 😔
💔 Jesus loves you. This song is just so amazing. I lost custody of my son and I did my best.
Great song kid. Hit home... Youre a very talented lass.... God Bless yall.
Literally ugly crying to this on full blast with my windows down while doing my pizza deliveries in the west side of San Antonio 😭 it’s so good ❤️
Nova you are so BEAUTIFUL and your voice is so amazing!! I’m a 57 year old grandmother that loves to hear you and Tom sing. I just can’t get enough! I would love to be able to see you both in concert. I hope you guys come close to me so I can come to see y’all and hear you both sing. BTW I live in north Georgia. Love you Nova and Tom too!!!🥰
Don't drip tears on the cheese!
@@Jaster_Mereel Why would the pizza box be open, & outta the warming bag? Lol leave Trevor alone & let that man feel his feels 😂
@@isitoveryet9525 ok. Ok. Sorry.
Yes I’m im in a grocery store parking lot smoking a cone because I have 6 lease violations for smoking and I’m crying and 49 years old like whoa
I'm the child of an abusive cycle going back who knows how long. It took a long time to recognize that it was all learned behavior from previous generations of abuse, and to forgive those who harmed me. Hatred begets hatred, and the only thing that can overcome it is love. This song is beautiful, and raw, and real. Thank you; much love.
I do agree with very thing you said god bless you
Well said. That's what this song make me think of too.
Your strong you can get through this cuz your strong and we believe you❤
I'm so sorry for what you have gone through. You have the power to break the cycle! You are right, love is key. Also, forgiveness is key. This does not let the perpetrator off the hook for what they have done to you but it releases you to move forward in life so you are not still tied to the pain that person(s) inflicted on you. You got this my friend, I truly believe that. ❤️
I never had kids because of the same thing. Dad drug addict alcoholic and violent mean. Mom abused too much decided to pretend nothing bad ever happened and went wild once they split n started partying hard forgot is her kids
So no passing that on
I'm not normally a fan of this style of music, but I sort of fell down the rabbit hole after finding Tom through another youtuber I watch, then clicked on this as a recommendation.
This hit me pretty hard for some reason. I did not expect it at all. Great video and song, thank you. It reminds me what art is supposed to be... something that seems to have been absent for far too long in mainstream music.
Me too I have been Listening to Tom MacDonald and Nova Rockafeller since I Listened to Dear Slim.
Me either I found it through Tatum I was really surprised I love it
@mike d truth hombre!
Me too
I though I didnt like rap. Turns out I don't like what the usual rap song represents...degregation of women, people of color, the police, and anybody else they feel like degrading. Not to mention the glorification of drug use, dealing and basically going against all that I believe in.
Patriotic rap is great. This song brought tears to my eyes because I know my mom did her best.
Topher is one of the best. You know you're good (and right) when this tube bans your song.
And the gates open to be frozen in time to where they are always open to show the signs of the heavens
My father would have been 73 on the 21st. of this month.
And now this song...
Thanks Nova it helped me vent.
Take Care
Be Safe
Stay Safe
I'm a 50 year old man, and this made me cry lol
I had to reheat my breakfast and my nose is still snotty.😭
💜💜
same
Me too and I'm 49
50 here man...same
Fuck man, that's a whole lot of heartbreak for one person. I really like the personal stuff way more than these other artists talking about shit that doesn't matter. You guys keep it up over there, clearly you know what your doing, this is just another example.
Thank you Nova, this song inspires me to see what tomorrow may bring at times when I ask if seeing tomorrow matters.
Gave me chills when Tom came running to the door at the crash lyrics
Clicks on video, immediately hits "like" before watching because you know these two only make bangers.
Check out my reaction on my channel 🔥🔥
Done exactly that 👍 up banger
Great song, i can realy relates .
So this is the woman behind the man Tom McDonald. She’s beautiful and her music is intriguing 💖💜
@John Roberts well it makes sense because she is the creator of all Tom's videos.
But yeah,both are lyrical geniuses.
She's been around a long time.. She had a mainstream song.. Turned her back on the " establishment" music scene.. She's a genius
isn't she something!! adorable too
Yes 13 years as friends but more than that for 4 years I believe..I love her music
Is her and Tom a couple or are they just friends?
You released this song 16 days after my dad passed away all alone (due to COVID), and hearing this song broke me. I really love it, but each time I hear it, it makes me cry so hard because in several ways I relate to the lyrics. Art should move people, and I am moved to complete ugly crying tears. It's taken me weeks to have the strength to comment here. I miss him so much and my mom...they're both gone now, and so this song just hits me in all of the right ways. Excellent work, Nova!
My mom died of covid the same way. Alone. Going to haunt me until I die myself. Trying to keep going for my dad who’s dying of cancer, but I’m tired in ways I can’t even describe. The chorus hits hard. Sorry about your mom and dad
The biggest evil perpetrated on man kind. To MAKE people die alone...That makes me crazy....Our overlords must go... Deepest symapathies for your loss.......
My mom died during covid - alone. No funeral or memorial. Couldn't cross the provincial boundaries (Canada - provinces are like states) to visit her.
I am so sorry for your loss. There was no service, no obituary, nothing for my father. I have yet to receive his ashes, just a picture of his urn. I am so sorry you were denied these basic things for grieving loved ones and that your mom was denied her life being honored as it rightfully should. It breaks my heart so many had no final goodbyes when there was an opportunity for them. No one should pass away alone (unless that is their wish). Your mom deserved so much more. I am truly sorry. You will be in my heart and prayers.
@@PyrettaBlaze Thank you for your heartfelt reply. Love and prayers to you.
This should have blew up. So emotional and raw. Hurts to listen feels like reading a diary.
Yes I fill the same way down to earth good people that love there family
"On his death bed he wished for the daughter he never knew..."
My dad got to know me the last 6 months of his life while he walked to and waited on death's door. It still kills me. Im glad he got to know me... but it took death to be in the front view before hand. Def not enough time. Love this. Cant wait for the album edit: to get in my hands***
Not sure if you're going to see this Nova but Disarm from Smashing Pumpkins was my favorite song since 94 until today. A lot of people talk about how you're like an extension of Tom but you are every bit as amazing as he is and you deserve every bit of success and happiness that comes your way. This song touched me in a way that music rarely does and I am so sorry for the losses that you and your loved ones have suffered. Hugs from Detroit Michigan
Heyy!! I'm from Bay City☺️
@@sunflower7874 Damn it's been forever since I've been to Bay City. I have to make a trip up there again some day
@@sunflower7874 I'm from Bay City too!! Live alil north now tho
Well said!
The worst part is people don't understand nova helps toms with his songs, she's an amazing artist🥰 without nova I honestly don't think Tom would be the same.
She’s breaking out of her shell... A Phoenix is born, she has always had the swag. I believe Tom helped her to unleash what she already possessed. This is a banger Nova 🤘🏻
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I disagree, I believe she sacrificed a few years for Tom, Tom is the Phoenix, Nova is the spark that lit the flame, just enjoy them rising up together....
@@jarleron4788 Agreed. Strong team for sure.
@@jarleron4788 well yeah Tom is the GOAT no doubt. I think you misunderstood the statement. Nova is clearly a sidekick. I think she has been searching for that perfect sound and this was it. Up until now she hasn’t been recognized for her genius until now. Yeah of course she acquires likes and views. This song opened up doors and massive amounts of clout. She’s no longer just a sidekick that makes Tom look good. She’s an inspiration and star ⭐️ standing on her own 2 feet. Obviously she’s not going anywhere, yes Tom and Nova are unstoppable together. Batman & Robin don’t have shit on these 2️⃣
Feeling this song heave right now. You and Tom are awesome. Amazing in many ways. God bless and thank yall.❤🙏😎🇺🇸
"On his deathbed he wished for a daughter he never knew".....Damn that was deep
I'm 44 and never knew my Dad.. I've wondered if he will do the same.. love this song