I think more accurately, it should be "Don't let your HURT get in the way". And you can't love too much. Fear of losing someone doesn't come from love, it comes from insecurity caused by previous experiences. No fear in Love. This is a HUGE lesson I'm working through right now, coming up on 53 years of age! lol Bless.
It's a hurdle trying to get over that fear of losing someone my grandfather always told me it's okay sometimes to overuse the words I love you but don't overuse them to the point where they have no meaning
God I love this song like many people it brings back memories most of the people probably are American but I'm from the great southern state of London England! Bought up on southern rock till the day I die ! respect to my brothers and sisters across the pond x
My wife is from liver pool..we know each other 47 yrs..I'm 61 now.we have two beautiful children. And used to listen to this tune..she waited for me to come out of the marine corps. we got married in 91... Love my Susan Mary rose.... semper fi..
I don't care if u heard it off a TV show or movie, I heard it because my parents listened to when I was growing up, and now I listen to it constantly cause it helps me get through the days. now I see why they blared it so much and I greatly appreciated their taste in music . Great music from the 60's-90's is all I listen to. 38 Forever!
I'm 54 years old and this song is the very best advice any song as ever put out as far as I'm concerned 36 years at least I've been listening to this song
Age , I'm 71 , seen and heard all the best rock ever. This doesn't even come close to the best , but for whatever reason, I crank the volume when it comes on the car radio , ALWAYS.
RIIIIIGHT?! I’ll be 57 this year and like you, I’ve seen so many legends live, and later on, taken my kids to a lot of rock concerts also, but this song has always had that magic spark that’ll instantly take me back to those epic moments in high school where I’m young, beautiful, carefree and falling in love every month. These guys were great 👍🏼 Lol remember when the parties in the parking lots before a concert were sometimes better than the show itself?! GOOD TIMES! ROCK ON 🤘🏼
this song is all about holding on to tightly to someone, almost sufficating to the point they think your crazy or clingy,love it,is that not how most of our first crushes were, 80s music is the best for it, to make you remember,roll with it.awesome
Though this didn't come out til 1981, it truly helped my marriage. We didn't have to be joined at the hip. We came home to one another every night and day, tho.
In August of 2020, I reunited with a girl I dated in high school. She was my first love. Her husband had passed away 4 years ago. We had always been close, and during her marriage, she had talked to me when she needed a friend. I always loved her. When we got reunited, and started dating, my best friend told me to do this, and I have her forever. He was right
Similar to my experience.. I reunited with a great woman I first met as a teenager. We reunited by chance after a couple decades. She's incredible. Definitely not going to "let go."
@@larrymcintyre5693 Oh nice! I came up on the civilian side.. Took me almost 14 years from private pilot to getting hired by a major.. Lots of building time anyway that I could and then a lucky break to finally get an interview.. Thanks for letting me know!
@@larrymcintyre5693 Lol. True! I wish I could've gone that route but that route wasn't available to me. My route was much personal expense and frustration. Luckily, I received a break while volunteering for a non-profit. One of the board members thanked me for my help and then asked me about my career. When I told her, she said, "Oh, you must meet my brother; he's involved in the interviewing and hiring process." I did meet her brother, and here I am. An incredibly lucky break, for sure. 😁😁
I've been Listening to them since I was a kid in the 70's they never get old I Loved them since I was about 7 or 8 they helped me thru a LOT of hard times Rock on Boy's ROCK ON!!!!
Not to long ago, I told a friend of mine. I wanted him solely for me but I've changed my perspective. Seeing each other every now and then after listening to this song. Seems like a much better strategy. I believe being with someone you care about should be done and sought after little by little to give each other the chance to see how much they both want to see each other. Instead of being made to be with someone by force. So I wish I could apologize and let him know I have changed my mind. And when he has time and wishes to see me I will make time for him.
This song was played all the time during wrestling practice. I absolutely loved hearing the guitar riff by the end of this song when I was live wrestling.
Wow!!! I love this song, it never gets old!!! sounds so fresh and so relatable still in this late december of this crazy 2021!!!who is enjoying it as much as I do?????
I apply this song, to being over protective! Smothering her is not protecting her! Just let her know that you got her back, when she needs you to handle something, she'll let you know!!
Crystal you were right when I left you about this song You have alot of wisdom I don't know where you are I don't expect you to reach out to me because I was a scumbag Sorry and thank you Charlie Be Safe Hun
Being a Jacksonville boy, now 65, I came up with these folks. Jacksonville Rocked in those days. We've lost so many and I miss my old friends a lot. All the Van Zant boys, and of course Hatchet. The original real Hatchet that is
This song hits me in the feels. See i held on too tightly and lost control. Didnt get her enough space etc. Great tune and totally relatable. Love these guys. Thanks for the post rainbowdash
Love this song ❤❤❤! My brother took me to their concert here in Houma (10+ years ago) and I got put up on the stage with the band (because it was my birthday) and I got thrown out! But I was so Happy for that moment!! The crowd was just as excited as I was!!
This reminds me of a girl whose been hurt and scared to love who needs time to learn to trust him...She needs her space to heal and grow...I don't think it's about smothering her, but taking things slow while making sure she knows you're not going anywhere...
My River Girl told me yesterday to hang on loosely, but don’t let go. Trouble is, she’s so hard to read. But with her, I’ve reached a pinnacle of Love that I did not know existed, which surpassed first Love by a landslide. ❤
I've loved the guitar work in this song forever The words now have personal meaning to me. Wise lyrics to live by. But at the same time it's better to loved and lost than .... We know the rest don't we...
I'll be honest - I don't care for rock music that much (I heard this song from an Enterprise commercial promoting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.) but this song isn't half bad. And plus, it's lyrics are understandable and the song tells a story.
Heard this when dining out and thought of a few classmates. Both ones I cared about and others who didn’t listen to this message. Tune came out in our senior year, but REO Speedwagon’s Hi Infidelity was ‘in style’.
I think a big theme of the movie Top Gun (1986 dir Tony Scott) was about holding on the right amount, keeping the edge, not clinging. Also Pushing Tin (2000, w John Cusack) was about that.
This is and always will be a kick ass tune. They just don't make music like this anymore so Love you 38.Special
I think more accurately, it should be "Don't let your HURT get in the way". And you can't love too much. Fear of losing someone doesn't come from love, it comes from insecurity caused by previous experiences. No fear in Love. This is a HUGE lesson I'm working through right now, coming up on 53 years of age! lol Bless.
Yeah,51, that fears from people . Not love.rite?
It's a hurdle trying to get over that fear of losing someone my grandfather always told me it's okay sometimes to overuse the words I love you but don't overuse them to the point where they have no meaning
I believe it says “don’t let your hope get away”
Thank you
Fascinating analysis of a great song.
I'm driving and listening this masterpiece of the road. 👍👍
This song can apply to anything that you really love, not just a girl. This song helps ground me at times.
Curtis VanGaasbeek it helped me with a friend of mine
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Austin what is this about?
It's helping me RIGHT NOW!!! SOOO TRUE!!
💥🌈🍃💙
God I love this song like many people it brings back memories most of the people probably are American but I'm from the great southern state of London England! Bought up on southern rock till the day I die ! respect to my brothers and sisters across the pond x
My wife is from liver pool..we know each other 47 yrs..I'm 61 now.we have two beautiful children. And used to listen to this tune..she waited for me to come out of the marine corps. we got married in 91... Love my Susan Mary rose.... semper fi..
Hey David! We're all brothers buddy. God bless from Utah
Respect right back at ya.
Thanks, we do apologize for allowing so much shit into the world after the 1999-2000 turn. Music not the same anymore.
@@billysheppard6091 , thanks for serving.
One of the best southern rock songs ever made...Great band...This song never get's old !!!
there's nothing southern rock about this song
The song may not be pure southern rock, but the band has that southern flavor, and this is one the catchiest tunes ever made !!!
I don't really hear it, but I'm also very particular with my genres. We can certainly agree about how catchy it is!
Totally wrong!! most of guitar riffs in this song are very much southern rock, sorry but that's how it is!
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I don't care if u heard it off a TV show or movie, I heard it because my parents listened to when I was growing up, and now I listen to it constantly cause it helps me get through the days. now I see why they blared it so much and I greatly appreciated their taste in music . Great music from the 60's-90's is all I listen to. 38 Forever!
Shut. Up.
+Stefan Gamble man, why do you fuck up my day, it was bad as is.
+Stefan Gamble fuck you, never diss on someone's passion, that shit is what keeps them going in the world
King Jonesy I totally agree
I'm 54 years old and this song is the very best advice any song as ever put out as far as I'm concerned 36 years at least I've been listening to this song
I hear this song and I automatically imagine myself washing the family car with my Dad on a Saturday morning. Man, I miss those days.
It's a Saturday song for sure.
Age , I'm 71 , seen and heard all the best rock ever. This doesn't even come close to the best , but for whatever reason, I crank the volume when it comes on the car radio , ALWAYS.
RIIIIIGHT?! I’ll be 57 this year and like you, I’ve seen so many legends live, and later on, taken my kids to a lot of rock concerts also, but this song has always had that magic spark that’ll instantly take me back to those epic moments in high school where I’m young, beautiful, carefree and falling in love every month. These guys were great 👍🏼
Lol remember when the parties in the parking lots before a concert were sometimes better than the show itself?! GOOD TIMES! ROCK ON 🤘🏼
Right!!!
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope they(we?) achieve immortality soon.
@William Sheppardyep
@@hydraulichydra8363 you have me totally wrong. I love this song , but make a list of the all time greats this wont be close to top.
First time I pay attention to the lyrics. Oh gosh, this is awesome.
Same here... heard it countless times on the radio and just jammed to it. What a great song!
this song is all about holding on to tightly to someone, almost sufficating to the point they think your crazy or clingy,love it,is that not how most of our first crushes were, 80s music is the best for it, to make you remember,roll with it.awesome
Spot on. The best way to run her off by being clingy and needy.
Though this didn't come out til 1981, it truly helped my marriage. We didn't have to be joined at the hip. We came home to one another every night and day, tho.
Chicago and Dunedin 82 Linda Berg
In August of 2020, I reunited with a girl I dated in high school. She was my first love. Her husband had passed away 4 years ago. We had always been close, and during her marriage, she had talked to me when she needed a friend. I always loved her.
When we got reunited, and started dating, my best friend told me to do this, and I have her forever. He was right
Similar to my experience.. I reunited with a great woman I first met as a teenager. We reunited by chance after a couple decades. She's incredible. Definitely not going to "let go."
@@boeing757pilot we have something else in common, if you are a pilot.
I flew the F-14A in the Navy and an type rated in the Citation II and III.
@@larrymcintyre5693 Oh nice! I came up on the civilian side.. Took me almost 14 years from private pilot to getting hired by a major.. Lots of building time anyway that I could and then a lucky break to finally get an interview.. Thanks for letting me know!
@@boeing757pilot I got my private license in high school. The rest cost the taxpayers about 2 million dollars 😂
@@larrymcintyre5693 Lol. True! I wish I could've gone that route but that route wasn't available to me. My route was much personal expense and frustration. Luckily, I received a break while volunteering for a non-profit. One of the board members thanked me for my help and then asked me about my career. When I told her, she said, "Oh, you must meet my brother; he's involved in the interviewing and hiring process." I did meet her brother, and here I am. An incredibly lucky break, for sure. 😁😁
It breaks my heart, I used to love some one that way
you’ll find another
I've been Listening to them since I was a kid in the 70's they never get old I Loved them since I was about 7 or 8 they helped me thru a LOT of hard times Rock on Boy's ROCK ON!!!!
Not to long ago, I told a friend of mine. I wanted him solely for me but I've changed my perspective. Seeing each other every now and then after listening to this song. Seems like a much better strategy. I believe being with someone you care about should be done and sought after little by little to give each other the chance to see how much they both want to see each other. Instead of being made to be with someone by force. So I wish I could apologize and let him know I have changed my mind. And when he has time and wishes to see me I will make time for him.
This song was played all the time during wrestling practice. I absolutely loved hearing the guitar riff by the end of this song when I was live wrestling.
Great song, awesome band.
One of the best ass-kicking Southern rock tunes ever...
Don't wanna be that guy but this isn't southern rock.
+Cagiest Titan
erm.. the band is southern. and this is rock. hence the term southern rock. you lose. good day sir.
very much southern rock, if you know anything about guitar!
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"Southern" Lol hardly.
Wow!!! I love this song, it never gets old!!! sounds so fresh and so relatable still in this late december of this crazy 2021!!!who is enjoying it as much as I do?????
I do I'm proudly 66 years fuck but I fell like 30
What about listening in 2023
I apply this song, to being over protective! Smothering her is not protecting her! Just let her know that you got her back, when she needs you to handle something, she'll let you know!!
Exactly!👍
Sage advise!
I'm gl
Crystal you were right when I left you about this song You have alot of wisdom I don't know where you are I don't expect you to reach out to me because I was a scumbag Sorry and thank you Charlie Be Safe Hun
This is one of my favorite southern rock songs besides "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd and "Flirtin' with Disaster" by Molly Hatchet.
Awesomeness
Molly Hatchet opened for 38 Special in the early 80's in the Arena in Seattle. Unforgettable.
Being a Jacksonville boy, now 65, I came up with these folks. Jacksonville Rocked in those days. We've lost so many and I miss my old friends a lot. All the Van Zant boys, and of course Hatchet. The original real Hatchet that is
Dont forget one last ride from molly hatchet too
Dang. Time just flies...
THIS SONG AND “FANTASY GIRL” RAISED MY ANTENNA ON 38 SPECIAL. VERY GOOD BAND.
Saw em live 3x from 81-84. Killed it!!
Some of my most fondest memories are surrounded by this band ....love them and this song as well.
This song requires I mean demands, some air guitar playing!
My favorite 38 Special song! Hold on loosely, if you cling to tightly, your going to lose control.....good point!
This song hits me in the feels. See i held on too tightly and lost control. Didnt get her enough space etc. Great tune and totally relatable. Love these guys. Thanks for the post rainbowdash
Some of the best advice ever given. Everybody needs space to rejuvenate.
Love this song ❤❤❤! My brother took me to their concert here in Houma (10+ years ago) and I got put up on the stage with the band (because it was my birthday) and I got thrown out! But I was so Happy for that moment!! The crowd was just as excited as I was!!
I stayed in Houma during off shore work early 80's. Great place people and memories ...thank u. Tom the northener
Best advice ever considering women !
I love metal and classical orchestra, this band and this song have so much soul and talent. Beautiful and positive. I feel alive!
I held on loosely but she let go, I miss her but this song and life is too beautiful. God is great.
I LOVE THIS SONG< I LOVE THAT GUITAR SOLO
Getrealpeeps me too!!
This makes me think about earthly pleasures and Jesus.nothing on this Earth is worth loosing Jesus o we.NOTHING OR NO ONE!
The best advice I've ever heard in my life to make it work with your lover
This reminds me of a girl whose been hurt and scared to love who needs time to learn to trust him...She needs her space to heal and grow...I don't think it's about smothering her, but taking things slow while making sure she knows you're not going anywhere...
I agree..
My River Girl told me yesterday to hang on loosely, but don’t let go. Trouble is, she’s so hard to read. But with her, I’ve reached a pinnacle of Love that I did not know existed, which surpassed first Love by a landslide. ❤
I've loved the guitar work in this song forever
The words now have personal meaning to me.
Wise lyrics to live by. But at the same time it's better to loved and lost than .... We know the rest don't we...
38 Special, Blackfoot, Lynard Skynard, Molly Hatchett…those were the days.
I am a die hard 38 special fan and finally got to see them play live and they were good
Never get tired of it. So love this song.
Should be top 50 songs of all time
I have loved this song since 1981... I just realized life is teaching me to hold on loosely; so I finally understand.
I think we all at some point of time actually have been through this personally, so roll one open one and sit back and chill!
One of my favorites, love songs when you can actually understand the lyrics. Thanks for sharing!
I first heard this song on without a paddle. In October 38. Special is coming to my town!!!
38 special was my very first concert I’ve ever been too with my mom. I’m 26 now 🤘🏼
One of the best groups and songs ever!
My mom's b en gone for 13 years this year. Her birthday is tomorrow 8-15-71 she use to tell me this all the time lol. Damn I miss her! Rest easy momma
I'll be honest - I don't care for rock music that much (I heard this song from an Enterprise commercial promoting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.) but this song isn't half bad. And plus, it's lyrics are understandable and the song tells a story.
One of my "Southern Fried Texas Kick Ass Rock" tunes !!!!! The melody is a good combination with the guitar playing.....Song kicks ass TOTALLY !!!
Dang I've never listened to the lyrics closely, very true
Heard this when dining out and thought of a few classmates. Both ones I cared about and others who didn’t listen to this message. Tune came out in our senior year, but REO Speedwagon’s Hi Infidelity was ‘in style’.
Amen🙏
This is probably the best relationship advice song of all time. I've been on both sides of this equation.
looooooooooooooooooooooooooove this song!!!
We saw them back in like 87', what a great song! #Southernfriedrock!!!
Love, protection. & Our promise to God above. Dearest Husband in Heaven above. thankful. Your broken angel.. with love!
🙏 still we meet again
... True Classic ... When music was truly worth listening 2 ... 🙂 ...
Great Rock Classic!!
This sounds like the inspiration for the dance song in Onward!
Many years ago, an old girlfriend gave me this advice. I should've listened to her.
Great songs never die.
This is one of the great road trip songs.
These guys don’t make a bad song…2:56 guitar play is awesome
It’s so distinctive and a great message to our liberal government.
The late 80s - I was a kindergartner- but I knew how to rock! 😊
their first top 40 hit, reaching #27 on the pop charts in 1981!!!
Man I miss the 80's
Without a Paddle wasn’t a great film but it had a great soundtrack!
This is the best dating advice on the internet.
❤🎉❤ *¡enjoyed at 10:10 pm Pacific DayLight Savings Time on Sunday, 9 April 2023 on Easter 🐣 Sunday!* ❤🎉❤
i heard this song when i have 14 old ..now 14 year later i still heard .. 17/09/18... 10:38PM ...i still here guy ..hiss from venezuela ..
It's about letting love take it's course. Dont smother a flame, let the fire grow on its own.
I can't help but think of Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala-Skywalker when I listen to this gem! :}
2018. Hears it on the radio, hadn't heard it in years. Love it.
Binging Better Call Saul got this song in my head. Five-O episode with Mike drinking in a bar. Great shows and great songs go together.
i wanna play this to my crush,,,, should I?
12/31/19 15:24 "your baby needs someone 2 believe in.." Happy New Years Eve 2019 2/1/20
Had to learn this lesson the hard way when I was 22 😂
Guitar on this was perfect!
Ahhh...Yessss...I Quoted these words....too someone b4...;) Great and very Fond memories
To bad more guys didn't get this when I was young!
Very wise words. Great song!!
This song always makes me happy 😊
This is a great song to listen to in an old car radio cruzing down the road in the evening
song is still huge in Sugar Notch PA lol.
Why didn't I listen to this advice years ago lol, hopefully it's not too late
love this song
I shoulda took this advice before but now I’m going to put it in practice!
I remember seeing these guys with greg allman in concert was a fantastic show by both bands to
A branch of Mormon religion called the Norman religion which is no right man brought me here. Thanks Al
Lol
Saw these guys way back in early 80's, They opened for R E O Speedwagon and blew them off stage
5 feet from the stage and had one hell of A good time
I think a big theme of the movie Top Gun (1986 dir Tony Scott) was about holding on the right amount, keeping the edge, not clinging. Also Pushing Tin (2000, w John Cusack) was about that.
Thank you very much Dan Avidan
Great song, man everybody got to be tight to cover this one.
One of my moms favorites.thanks.¶|.
I love your display of the lyrics. Plenty of time to follow along. 👍👍👍
Shout out to Season 1 of Better Call Saul. Knew this song beforehand but after watching the show it gave me a deeper appreciation for the song!
"My mind goes back to a girl *I MET* ",( not left ).