Its always an honor to be in yalls prescence. Youre a genius. I have to pick your brain on one song in particular when i see ya in Tupelo. Have a great trip in TX best wishes
My 42 year old daughter just asked my wife and I for help today for alcohol addiction. She’s musically connected, so I’m sharing this with her and going to love her through this. Thank you for sharing this bit of your life and soul.
I love this song. This is my first time hearing it by Travis, the songwriter. Very special. Thanks for this awesome message. It has meant a lot to me through different seasons.
I’m a veteran, I just want to say thank you, your music has touched me like no other in my 57 years on this old rock. A bit of a picker and grinner myself, listening to your songs has made me commit more to playing music, the thing I find most comfort in.
Not sure why I’m just now hearing of Travis Meadows. I’ve heard Kenny’s version of this song but there’s just something more personal from The writer’s perspective. I sit here captivated by this song both lyrically and melodically while tears stream down my cheeks. I don’t know why, can’t explain it, but I’ve just been destroyed and rebuilt in less than 5 minutes. Pain and deliverance is a powerful thing.
I agree! This rendition is amazing and to hear it from the original songwriter makes it even better. I like how you said "destroyed and rebuilt in less than 5 minutes". There's a song right there! : )
Splendid! Travis Meadows is the REAL deal! Do yourself a favor and BUY HIS MUSIC! He will make you feel shit you'd never felt before. Life changing shit. :)
In 33 minutes I'll be 40 years old and there's not a song, past or present, I could relate to more. Mom introduced me to Mr. Meadows' music and I am forever grateful. Thank you for sharing your gifts & journey, sir. Can't wait to see you in Athens next weekend.
I've only just found this artist and, man... he talks to me. This song touched me like no other. Every word of it resonates with where I am in life and what has happened to me over the past few months. Incredible!
I ran across this a few years back what a song helped me through a pretty tough time one of the most under rated artists there true American poet and can’t wait to hear more from you
Danny, its a True Artist who does it for expression, not to be famous.. Travis is by far, a better Musician and Artist than most. A man who writes about life experiences... He doesn't need all the hoopla and BS that goes along with it..He's jus a man, with a guitar and an awesome stories with heart..
Love Travis Meadows... hope he gets his well-deserved songwriter award now! It's been too long. He's one of the finest songwriter I have ever heard. He's just great.
I watch you one EARLY MORNING in a hotel room at Hilton Hampton inn and suites on TV BROTHER you are a GOAT and I was inspired by you and your points of view of life obstacles to overcome LIFE changing MAY JESUS LORD GOD BLESS you in ALL BLESSING LIVE ON YOUR BLISSFULLY JOURNEY LOVE YOU MY GUY 100% MEMPHIS TENNESSEE BLESSING
Your words in this song blow me away. They leave me wondering how you got inside my heart and mind and wrote down all my thoughts and feelings. I am forever grateful to have found your music and your voice.
Thank you for writing this song. I heard it today for the first time and it captured every emotion I've been feeling. Still hurting but trying to understand how to rebuild myself and at the same time understanding it will take time. And being thankful for friends who listen.
I've been fortunate enough to have seen Travis and Whiskey Jack and then see Travis again by himself. If you are looking for a show to see where you'll be spellbound listening to the stories in the music and about the music, this is the man to see.
I am a huge Chesney fan for a variety of reasons, but man, there's nothing like hearing a song from the writer; especially when it is Travis Meadows. This song takes on a completely different existence when sung by this guy. Well done.
I love finding the songwriters versions of these great songs to see their interpretation of them as well. Thank you Travis Meadows for this amazing song.
I freakin love you!! I'm a writer, with so much to put down on paper, yet I suffer from writers block too often. It used to flow so easily, before life beat me down and stole my dreams, rendering my work complete garbage to me. You give me inspiration. I can't get enough of your voice, lyrics, music and soul. You are a constant repeat on my playlist and I keep discovering and devouring more of your music. Thank You, Sir. You are amazing💖What a dream and gift it would be to experience you live🙌* WOW edited to say after reading through the comments, you own the power to touch the hearts and souls of countless listeners. No surprise, just pure admiration💞
Love your soulful work Mr Meadows. Beautiful song from the heart so deep..helped me release the death of my husband recently. You sang his life in his latter days. SImply healing for me and my daughters..will be for a long time. Thank you ♥
Some kind of heartfelt talent that twists inside ones soul..... Hope I get a chance to see him in a venue that lets this type Of intimacy dim the room as he lights the night......
Awesome! That advice to #Breathe was the most solid i ever heard from a soul. You know i had forgot to breathe. Will always love and support Travis & Whiskey Jack. For anyone just now getting to know them, you are in for a treat. These guys are the REAL DEAL. Mad respect for the talent each posess.
Had a car wreck 10 months ago and have spent this time building a better boat. The doctor told me yesterday that I am probably going to lose my leg. Sometimes you just have to keep building the better boat.
First time I've heard this song from the voice of the original writer and I have respect for him. Thanks to Kenny Chesney for putting his own spin on it! Huge Kenny fan too!
On July 13th, Friday the 13th I woke up from my coma. I had a heart attack on July 7th. And after a week I woke up and my brother gave me my phone and it had Kenny Chesney's Better Boat as the first email. Since I subscribe. I bothered the doctors playing it that first day.
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It was an honor to stand on that stage and share my music with all of you!
Travis Meadows you are the best!
Can't wait to see & hear you in Cleveland .
Its always an honor to be in yalls prescence. Youre a genius. I have to pick your brain on one song in particular when i see ya in Tupelo. Have a great trip in TX best wishes
I first heard the Kenny Chesney version, then found yours. Your performance has a great Hemingway vibe- simply super.
wow love this thank you now I can breathe
My 42 year old daughter just asked my wife and I for help today for alcohol addiction. She’s musically connected, so I’m sharing this with her and going to love her through this. Thank you for sharing this bit of your life and soul.
I love this song. This is my first time hearing it by Travis, the songwriter. Very special. Thanks for this awesome message. It has meant a lot to me through different seasons.
Travis is one of the best artist of ever heard. He has more soul than I've ever seen. Powerful song.
I’m a veteran, I just want to say thank you, your music has touched me like no other in my 57 years on this old rock. A bit of a picker and grinner myself, listening to your songs has made me commit more to playing music, the thing I find most comfort in.
I would love to see Travis Meadows and Jason Isbell work together. They are truly to of the greatest song writers out there.
Not sure why I’m just now hearing of Travis Meadows. I’ve heard Kenny’s version of this song but there’s just something more personal from
The writer’s perspective. I sit here captivated by this song both lyrically and melodically while tears stream down my cheeks. I don’t know why, can’t explain it, but I’ve just been destroyed and rebuilt in less than 5 minutes. Pain and deliverance is a powerful thing.
I agree! This rendition is amazing and to hear it from the original songwriter makes it even better. I like how you said "destroyed and rebuilt in less than 5 minutes". There's a song right there! : )
I totally agree
Y’all are beautiful
AMEN.
What a great Sunday morning discovery for me! So much beauty in this world and so little time to experience and breathe it in.
As a recovering alcoholic this song may mean something different to me than to others, but the message is still powerful. Hope and change.
Word!
As am I.
Yes, me too!
Probably the best version of this song that I’ve heard so far!
I am blown away by Travis Meadows...welcome to my world!
I watch your videos over and over again. They never get old. Real soul music. Hits deep!
There is not another artist that I have ever listened to that ripped the lyrics to his songs straight out of my soul
Splendid! Travis Meadows is the REAL deal! Do yourself a favor and BUY HIS MUSIC! He will make you feel shit you'd never felt before. Life changing shit. :)
When a song hits you all the way to your soul.
In 33 minutes I'll be 40 years old and there's not a song, past or present, I could relate to more. Mom introduced me to Mr. Meadows' music and I am forever grateful. Thank you for sharing your gifts & journey, sir. Can't wait to see you in Athens next weekend.
I've only just found this artist and, man... he talks to me. This song touched me like no other. Every word of it resonates with where I am in life and what has happened to me over the past few months. Incredible!
Just was introduced to Travis and I'm blown away. Wow....Very nice stuff...
This is the first song in a while that has really hit me. Thank you
It’s amazing how I find new musicians that have wonderful music. I think your music is superb.
I ran across this a few years back what a song helped me through a pretty tough time one of the most under rated artists there true American poet and can’t wait to hear more from you
Danny, its a True Artist who does it for expression, not to be famous.. Travis is by far, a better Musician and Artist than most. A man who writes about life experiences... He doesn't need all the hoopla and BS that goes along with it..He's jus a man, with a guitar and an awesome stories with heart..
Love Travis Meadows... hope he gets his well-deserved songwriter award now! It's been too long. He's one of the finest songwriter I have ever heard. He's just great.
I have had him perform at my home before and see him when he is in my town or when I am in Nashville whenever I can . Love him
I watch you one EARLY MORNING in a hotel room at Hilton Hampton inn and suites on TV BROTHER you are a GOAT and I was inspired by you and your points of view of life obstacles to overcome LIFE changing MAY JESUS LORD GOD BLESS you in ALL BLESSING LIVE ON YOUR BLISSFULLY JOURNEY LOVE YOU MY GUY 100% MEMPHIS TENNESSEE BLESSING
"Ride the waves I can't control... How to build a better boat..." Wow. Chills.
Wow wow wow ....after I found out Kenny didn't write this I had to find the source and I feel the heart and soul in this way way more WOW..
You hit my soul travis..wow love you..your music is so powerful!!!
loving this. great soul with a story left to tell
Your words in this song blow me away. They leave me wondering how you got inside my heart and mind and wrote down all my thoughts and feelings. I am forever grateful to have found your music and your voice.
His mandolin player is so cool and awesome also on steel amazing accompanying to a great solo song writer.
Thank you for writing this song. I heard it today for the first time and it captured every emotion I've been feeling. Still hurting but trying to understand how to rebuild myself and at the same time understanding it will take time. And being thankful for friends who listen.
I am learning how to build a better boat .............. every damn day ...........love
I’m speechless! So GOOD!
I've been fortunate enough to have seen Travis and Whiskey Jack and then see Travis again by himself. If you are looking for a show to see where you'll be spellbound listening to the stories in the music and about the music, this is the man to see.
He is truly one of the great writers of our time .
The most beautiful song
Your song was given to me at a really bad time in my life..It gave me strength, and a lifelong friend.
Travis, your a good man to have on this earth,
I am a huge Chesney fan for a variety of reasons, but man, there's nothing like hearing a song from the writer; especially when it is Travis Meadows. This song takes on a completely different existence when sung by this guy. Well done.
Very good Song! Best wishes Form germany
This speaks to my soul and nobody does it better than Travis Meadows.
Very nice Travis. You can say things that most of us could only wish to. Here’s to a better year/boat. 😉👍
Travis you have the voice of an angel ! 🇨🇦
Give me the song writers version over the artist any day.
Aaron Lang AMEN!!!
I love finding the songwriters versions of these great songs to see their interpretation of them as well. Thank you Travis Meadows for this amazing song.
Great Song Travis! I completely relate....👍
One of my favorite songs I listened to it every single day
It's an honor to listen brother
Legend 🔥
You don't know how many other people's lives u have saved..................good bless you
Travis,thats a home run❤
Love to find the originals of songs ! Beautiful song. And Kenny did this song justice!
I freakin love you!! I'm a writer, with so much to put down on paper, yet I suffer from writers block too often. It used to flow so easily, before life beat me down and stole my dreams, rendering my work complete garbage to me. You give me inspiration. I can't get enough of your voice, lyrics, music and soul. You are a constant repeat on my playlist and I keep discovering and devouring more of your music. Thank You, Sir. You are amazing💖What a dream and gift it would be to experience you live🙌* WOW edited to say after reading through the comments, you own the power to touch the hearts and souls of countless listeners. No surprise, just pure admiration💞
Dang! When I hear this guys' songs, I like them that much morel.))
I mean him performing them.:)
bottomfeeder73 me too!!!
Love your soulful work Mr Meadows. Beautiful song from the heart so deep..helped me release the death of my husband recently. You sang his life in his latter days. SImply healing for me and my daughters..will be for a long time. Thank you ♥
Some kind of heartfelt talent that twists inside ones soul.....
Hope I get a chance to see him in a venue that lets this type
Of intimacy dim the room as he lights the night......
Awesome! That advice to #Breathe was the most solid i ever heard from a soul. You know i had forgot to breathe. Will always love and support Travis & Whiskey Jack. For anyone just now getting to know them, you are in for a treat. These guys are the REAL DEAL. Mad respect for the talent each posess.
Amazing....thank you
Beautiful Beautiful song!! Thank you!!
Thank you, God, for Travis Meadows. 🙏💛
Will never forget the time I saw you in Dahlonega, Ga. I was one of the lucky ones. Love this and many you have done.
Had a car wreck 10 months ago and have spent this time building a better boat. The doctor told me yesterday that I am probably going to lose my leg. Sometimes you just have to keep building the better boat.
I like the way Travis sings this song!!
Beautifully touching ❤
Living this song the past year,..
Beautiful song on my playlist
Just beautiful Travis!
Love this song
Cant believe i just found this song amazing
Great song lets make sure the Author gets credit ! Chesney has enough money ! I think he lived it as I am and many of you are
First time I've heard this song from the voice of the original writer and I have respect for him. Thanks to Kenny Chesney for putting his own spin on it! Huge Kenny fan too!
Brother digs deep to clean it all out! The only thing that works. Hats off man , your music is beautiful.
Amazing song, amazing artist. Thank you for sharing your amazing gift with the world.
Thank you so much for this beautiful song. Just beautiful.
Changed my veiw point on many life questions
Fucking beautiful. Experience, strength, and hope. Thank you
Incredible performance Travis. Keep it up.
If you are here, thank you, and keep going. Continue to Sail to the shores of possibility.🇺🇸🦅
Thank you to Kenny for introducing me to this song and this songwriter.
- Learning how to build a better boat on St. John
Excellent songwriting right there!!!
I need to see Kenny and Travis play this together it would be everything this song has so much feeling
Beautiful lyrics with much heart.
Fantastic man.
I personally like Travis's version better then Kenny's. Feels so honest.
Guesse im late to the party Travis..This is mighty fine..
Touches your soul
You sure can reach deep inside. Good job!
Thank you for this song.
wow love this thank you now I can breathe
Wow... Just can't find the words...
Some hauntingly beautiful lyrics.
What a terrific song!
Absolutely beautiful.WOW!
Enjoyed it....
WOW! Just, WOW!
God hit him with the lightning bolt of talent.
3-23 Can't wait to see & hear you perform ---- would like to get your autograph as well .
On July 13th, Friday the 13th I woke up from my coma.
I had a heart attack on July 7th. And after a week I woke up and my brother gave me my phone and it
had Kenny Chesney's Better Boat as the first email. Since I subscribe. I bothered the doctors playing it that first day.
Love your music
I love you travis..❤❤❤
Great tune . Love it
You can't beat honesty integrity and humility ....bless u Travis