"Ain't no shame in a blue collar forty, Little house, little kid, little small town story" A line I always sing myself when I feel like im failing. Thanks Eric.
I’m a lineman working 50+ hrs a week shit like that keeps me climbing poles and building the northeast grid day after day. There’s no better feeling of accomplishment when u work hard all week and get that check for some honest work
"You can't hold back the hands of time. Momma's going grey and so is Daddy's mind. I wish you'd come on back, and make it alright....Before they're called home, boy"-Those are some powerful lyrics.
I had a 13 year meth and opiate addiction and left my home town my brother sent me this video 5 years later im back home married with a kid and been clean since 2012 !
Had the radio on while I was working the other night, tuned to a random station because I just moved to this area a couple weeks ago. I'm not necessarily even a country music fan, was just checking out different radio stations. This song came on, the music caught my attention and I started really listening to the words. I immediately had to know the name of the song and the artist, and have listened to this song about 100 times since. Has made me cry a couple times ... makes me think of so many people I've known and makes me wonder how they're doing now. GREAT song!
This song is so real and honest . I lived this life and am fortunate enough to make it back home alive and well .god is good! Never give up on family y’all
I was in prison when this came out and saw it on CMT. Still rips my beating heart out of my chest like I never left. One of the greatest songs in history.
@Eric Church🔹 Big E that's almost impossible to answer. But Homeboy has shook some of the hardest men on the planet to their core. Especially those of us who were in the Pen upon it's release. That's some of the realest Real ever recorded. I / we thank you Big Homie. Big Chief,my bad. God bless, keep giving em Hell Kracka.
@Eric Church🔹 Also wanted to thank you. To me as far as artist go I/we can relate to only you and a great many I know have so much as said- Big Chief is the closest we got in the industry as far an Outlaw persona goes. We felt like ( and still do) your one of us. Look man after I heard on that documentary how you did Rascal Flats- HAHAHA 😂 PUTTING ON A FREE SHOW EVERY CITY THEY WERE IN- MAN THATS BEASTMODE! I knew I was gonna be a fan. God bless ya bro and keep doing what you're doing.
I'm 12 years late to one of the realistic songs I ever heard in my life.. I been here and Thank God Look at me now.. Dad and Mom you never gave up on me praying and having faith and giving me advice even when I didn't want to hear it. 😥 Thanks for this one. I'm later but better than never to have heard this song. Don't give up on your loved ones
Always come back and watch this when I start getting off track. Helps put things in perspective and how to understand when loved ones care about you and what you put them through when you fuck up. Thats amazing a song can do that
I'm fighting addiction every day and this song reminds me of my little brother who has been so much more successful in life than me and I want to come home one day and make him proud
I lost my cousin and a good friend in a horrible car crash. The receptions were the same day and I went to both. It was the worst several days of my life. Me and my cousin had this played and it was the perfect song.
Last night was a huge wake up call. Called home after hearing this song. Start work on the ranch back home in 2 days. I know what kinda life Im meant for and it aint the one Ive been living.
+lesrach3 Never to late to change,,,, spent over 22 years of my adult life doin it wrong, A lot of years wasted before I woke up. Been doin it right for over 15 years now, and all I can say is, There is a lot to be said for the slow life! Downshift, Go Home Boy!
***** City's suck, I lived in downtown Sacramento for years,,, Hated the damn place! Filthy, unfriendly, capitol of California. Moved out of the city and found work out where I moved, (Thank God!). The main thing is to make yourself happy, but not at the cost of others. Those others may just be back home, They may be missing you! Take care Son, Good Luck, and don't let the city suck your soul out or turn you bitter, City's are good for that.
I spent 12 years helping my little brother fight a meth addiction, slowly over time he realized he needed help. I called him one day, after hearing this song. And quoted " I got a blue collar 40, I need help unloading the bails and a hammer and nails"..... As my eyes filled with tears I said " come on homeboy, show me how hard you work and get off them dirty old streets." An hour later my brother shows up, we worked and laughed all day about helping on grandpa's farm. This song helped me save his life.
I grew up in one of the worst hoods in indy Monday through friday I learned what it takes to be a force to be recond with on the streets.Fŕiday eveing through sunday eveing and summer break I was at my grandparents in the country with no concrete or black top roads within miles, only gravel,and I absolutely loved it
I’ll never forget hearing this song for the first time one morning getting ready for church when my wife called out to me and said this song reminded her of my baby brother (in jail most of his adult life) and what did I think,I literally broke down half way through it ; she just hugged my neck and apologized not realizing what a burden I carried for him that only he could change! Loooove EC!
This song always makes me think about my little brother. He made a lot of bad choices and is paying dearly for them. Still hoping he will to come back home someday and settle down and that we can quit worrying over whether or not he's safe.7
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This song came out 6 months before my dad died. I heard it over and over and kept having fantasies of going home and being the bigger man and reconciling with my dad. I was 21 and too foolish and stubborn. I'm 27 now, I've had to live with my regret of not making it home before he died for 6 long years. I hadn't heard this song for awhile, and now I remember why. I'm so ashamed of not stepping up. He needed his son to be there for him and with him while he battled cancer and I wasn't there for him. I will forever spend the rest of my life with this cloud of shame, regret and failure hanging over me. Pride isn't worth anything, if you are reading this, please make sure you don't make my mistake. I love you pops, RIP 8-15-11.
The first time I heard this song i just lost my first child a little boy he stillborn i was sitting on the hospital bed crying my eyes out and my husband was holding ne trying to comfort me and this song came on the tv and i fell in love with and it made me feel a little better
I come back to this song from time to remind myself that I don’t need to be rich with 5 houses. There’s just some level of comfort working a good hard job and living in a small town.
I was in jail when this song came out...reminded me thats how my life was im proud to have turned my life around thankfully im still here RIP to all that haven't drug addiction is a son of a bitch and i pray to anyone struggling there's life out there!!!
This song always makes me think about my little brother. He made a lot of bad choices and is paying dearly for them. Still hoping he will to come back home someday and settle down and that we can quit worrying over whether or not he's safe.
While not directly relate, I was going through a lot when this song came out. Can't tell you how many times i played it, cried during the solo and played it again. This song meant far more than just what he was talking about. Eric Church is severely underrated and he'll always be at the top of my country playlists.
I absolutely love this song. You can pick one path or the other.... People can try to baby you the whole way but bottom line is that you've got to be the one to call the shot of what happens to you.
I wasn’t addicted to long but from 16-19 almost 20 I was doing a lot of hard drugs figured all my family hated me and thought I was better off dead went to rehab and helped a little but not much but one day a family member who I thought despised me sent me this song and said this song might as well be about me and didn’t stop right then but looked in the mirror one day and realized how much I hated my self and haven’t done any hard drugs since maybe a little weed or a few drinks here and there but this song did more for me then rehab
When I was pregnant with Rider I was living with my dying father. This song came on and me and my Dad sang this song together, during the discussion of a "rescue mission"... Anyways We tried our hardest to save our family roots. Six years later , on my own raising my son, and my Dad has since passed away and every time I hear this song I will remember the rescue story of when we almost had him saved.
This song came out when I was getting clean...I was just about to have my son. Felt like you were talking to me...Fair to say, thank you...I'm home now...
I haven't spoken to my 3 brothers in over three years. Only because of my choices in life. This song hits me in the heart. We grew up like this. God knows how I miss them...
This tears me up every time hear cant help but think of my nephew I wish he would change but thats between him and God but it does flood my mind of memories of us when he was a young
This is one of those powerful country songs that sounds like no other song, especially being that it's like country but also a little bit hip hop and with the guitar adding a rock vibe too! Not to mention the lyrics are just genius! ❤❤❤
One of the realists songs ever, my son has been in an out of trouble since about the time this came out, I've listened to this jam many times searching for inspiration
Some people just don't know the story behind the song. If you don't like it than don't listen to it. I love this song. It has a lot of meaning. Know the story before you start talking shit.....
i agree with u. this song has a very strong meaning behind this song. its one of the best modern day country songs of all time. ppl need to listen to the the words and not just look at the video and find out what the true meaning of the song is. im behind u on ur comment 100 percent
Powerful message in this song and video. Whether you're a person dealing with drug or alcohol addiction, trouble with the law or just need a path in life. There is something about this song that kicked me right in the ass. In a good way. :)
This reminds me of my dad. His dad passed away when he was 13 and when he was like 20 he joined the army to excape his small town and everyone in it. It's been 20 years and he finally moved back to Louisiana and now I'm growing up where he's from.
This was me for 3 years, i was trying to blend in with my friends and it lead to a lot of drama and fights, im glad i quit acting like an idiot, i missed being country so i came back to who i really was, im glad i quit before i got myself in trouble. I realized that it wasnt the life i wanted to live. This is truly an amazing song, good job Eric Church.
i can really relate to this song, a few years ago i was in jail and when i got out as soon as i got home my little brother wanted to show me this song and it really spoke to me. i dont know where this life is taking me but i hope i can settle down someday and live a simple country life style but honestly i know that could never happen because of lifestyle choices that iv made, im not addicted to drugs or anything like that my addiction is fast, easy money and, lets just say crime pays...
When I first heard this song I was on my way to the funeral home to make arrangements for my 31 year old son who had overdose he has the tattoo on his neck gold teeth and all he wasn't raised like that had a good life the streets got him as a teenager and he never looked back was a thug for life but to his family he was still that sweet loving boy I played this at his service wasn't a dry eye in the place RIP Joshua I love you
Tina Chadwick I feel for you. I buried a 20 year old cousin in the same circumstances. All I could think at the funeral was "Why not anyone here but him?".
Thank you Tim Gibson I appreciate that I truly miss him more than anything in the world I hear this song and still cry every time but I also smile cause to know Josh I like to say both Josh's because his 2 lives were so different his first 14 and his last 17 were he was in deep we also played Sail On by Haystack Rest with nothing but love baby boy
When this song came out my cousin sent it to me cause he was worried about the path I was going down then two weeks later my cousin past away I will always cherish this song
Thanks for the love❤️ and support you showered on me,it's been a wonderful year having fans like solidly behind me😊, this is my way of saying thank you🙏to the people who brought me this far.I hope you never stop listening to my music,you are very beautiful and you seem to be a very nice person❤️... Where are you supporting me from?
Frist time I heard song I was in the hospital just lost my first child and feeling down and crying and really sick I listen to this song and I felt a little better after I listen to it
This song really gets to me. When I was 16 I wasn't acting right and did a lot of wrong things. I told my dad I wanted to get away from this small town and move to the city. My dad always told me " you know you're a country boy at heart" but I never listened. He played this song for me when I was about 17 1/2 and I turned my life around. Here I am 18 getting ready to move back to that small town I love.
I been going through depression for a while i be happy and i get angry and sad so i am getting help with therapy for my mental health I wanted to be a new person in my life and for my family thank you Eric church for this song it helps me a lot
I think of my older brother every time I listen to this song. He does drugs and drinks. Admittedly, he is trying to do better because of his daughter, but since he's pretty stubborn and argues with my grandma all the time, all we can do is pray for him. Thank you, Eric Church, for releasing this song.
I feel you my pops kicked it n big bro took over even I'm dad we'll to two little sisters guy I'm doing pops job n then some legally but there's no reward im bout after 15 years hard labor to just give up n stickemup
I'm into screamo and indie music and some ghospell and I have never really liked country but the guitars in this song give me cold chills and just the way the song is set up, this song is truly a piece of art.
Thanks for the love❤️ and support you showered on me,it's been a wonderful year having fans like solidly behind me😊, this is my way of saying thank you🙏to the people who brought me this far.I hope you never stop listening to my music,you are very beautiful and you seem to be a very nice person❤️... Where are you supporting me from?
This song reminds me of my baby brother. He did everything he could to push my Dad's buttons. However when Dad died he knew that he to straighten up. He is now Drug free and living the right way
+Blake Baty Thank you, Blake. Most of my Family served. I was never pushed, but I never listened, either. We Vets appreciate your support, more than you'll ever know.
God bless, All the kids in high School wanna be somebody, someone whom is better than other people. For me Being a Marine is the best thing on This planet. Great Move💪
This song still gets to me...but for a different reason now. I got out of prison a couple of years ago now. This video really sums up the way I was living. The whole time I was in there, all I thought about was my family, and how much I was missing out on with my kids. Now I'm home, and we won't every be apart like that again. The love of my family is what kept me going.
This is to all of you that think this song is about a bad black kid - it's about a brother who went off the rails. This isn't about race, it's about keeping on track. Addiction is tough shit, and it hits EVERY race.
Reminds me of my first love, the father of my children...he's gone home above. Wait for me. We were high school sweethearts. Passed away at 29 years old... we had hard times, but oh boy, we had so many good ones too
@@cory3100 While the full message of course only applies to a small amount of people, the general message of staying true to yourself and that a simple life isn't a bad life regardless of what we are constantly being fed (stand out, be a leader, be unique, take risks) and going back to how you grew up isn't failure is something we all need to hear.
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Thank you to all the men and women serving our country. I was heading to a military school called Michigan youth challenge academy where they provide education as far as a GED as well as college credits and military training to join any branch of the military desired. That morning my sister passed away and I never made it to the school to better my life. Instead I fell into a hole of depression and to this day battle depression and suicidal thoughts but have so much love and respect for our military I could never express in words. Thank you to all the men and women serving our country and sacrificing everything to keep us safe.
I remember being in county jail, and my brother played this over the phone for me. I realized that I was done with all the law breaking bullshit, as if it hadn't woke me up being in jail already, regardless. I have been out for 6 years. not going back to that life. my wife, son brothers and sisters and parents are better any day.
Jn Ch same here always got locked up as a teenager and now I'm done with that shit they told me one more time and it's back to jail for me... imagine being 15 in jail for some stupid shit that no kid should ever do.. I was in for a while (well a dime which here that's 10 months) got out in 9 for good behavior some of those people that are there for awhile are very wise. they helped me get my life back on track and well since then I got locked up one more time for being a suspect for something I didn't do I was there three days and got out. it was my sister that did it though and told them it was me.. hope she's having fun being locked up
"Ain't no shame in a blue collar forty,
Little house, little kid, little small town story"
A line I always sing myself when I feel like im failing. Thanks Eric.
So true! keep on rocking it man!
Great tune. Just a little sad he didn’t play it live when I went to see him in Camden this year. Concert was great, though.
I’m a lineman working 50+ hrs a week shit like that keeps me climbing poles and building the northeast grid day after day. There’s no better feeling of accomplishment when u work hard all week and get that check for some honest work
"You can't hold back the hands of time. Momma's going grey and so is Daddy's mind. I wish you'd come on back, and make it alright....Before they're called home, boy"-Those are some powerful lyrics.
yeah the are,
very true
this songs about tucker beathart
indeed. if we are lucky that's how it will go for all of us unfortunately
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Who still listening in 2024
The odds of seeing this written an hour ago - during this season - blows my mind. This song is 13 years old now.
Hahah me
Yup
😅😮😮😮
Wow that is great music 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
I had a 13 year meth and opiate addiction and left my home town my brother sent me this video 5 years later im back home married with a kid and been clean since 2012 !
Micah Lacey congratulations, glad to hear you turned your life around👍🏽
Congratulations on your sobriety! I'm sure your parents and family are proud!
Congratulations!! I’m trying to get my brother back!
You're gay as this song
Micah Lacey congratulations
Had the radio on while I was working the other night, tuned to a random station because I just moved to this area a couple weeks ago. I'm not necessarily even a country music fan, was just checking out different radio stations. This song came on, the music caught my attention and I started really listening to the words. I immediately had to know the name of the song and the artist, and have listened to this song about 100 times since. Has made me cry a couple times ... makes me think of so many people I've known and makes me wonder how they're doing now. GREAT song!
This song is a gem. Well written, amazing melody and guitars. Love it so much.
This song is so real and honest . I lived this life and am fortunate enough to make it back home alive and well .god is good! Never give up on family y’all
I was in prison when this came out and saw it on CMT. Still rips my beating heart out of my chest like I never left. One of the greatest songs in history.
@Eric Church🔹 Big E that's almost impossible to answer. But Homeboy has shook some of the hardest men on the planet to their core. Especially those of us who were in the Pen upon it's release. That's some of the realest Real ever recorded. I / we thank you Big Homie. Big Chief,my bad. God bless, keep giving em Hell Kracka.
@Eric Church🔹 Sure man. It would be an honor. Sorry bro,I just realized you got back at me.
@Eric Church🔹 Also wanted to thank you. To me as far as artist go I/we can relate to only you and a great many I know have so much as said- Big Chief is the closest we got in the industry as far an Outlaw persona goes. We felt like ( and still do) your one of us. Look man after I heard on that documentary how you did Rascal Flats- HAHAHA 😂 PUTTING ON A FREE SHOW EVERY CITY THEY WERE IN- MAN THATS BEASTMODE! I knew I was gonna be a fan. God bless ya bro and keep doing what you're doing.
@Eric Church🔹 hey brother
@@austinnewby9666 he ain’t real, but I like your story buddy. Thrive on
I'm 12 years late to one of the realistic songs I ever heard in my life.. I been here and Thank God Look at me now.. Dad and Mom you never gave up on me praying and having faith and giving me advice even when I didn't want to hear it. 😥 Thanks for this one. I'm later but better than never to have heard this song. Don't give up on your loved ones
Been having trouble lately. Highest highs and lowest lows and for some reason this song came to mind
Go on home boy
Always come back and watch this when I start getting off track. Helps put things in perspective and how to understand when loved ones care about you and what you put them through when you fuck up. Thats amazing a song can do that
It's amazing that you can swear and not be deleted, but I mention something conservative on UA-cam and I get my messages deleted right away
@@vikingstorm32 Thanks for sharing that with me. Wish you the best on your future youtube endeavors.
Jamming this in 2024
I'm fighting addiction every day and this song reminds me of my little brother who has been so much more successful in life than me and I want to come home one day and make him proud
Homeboy is a song I love..but it makes me want to cry..this is my oldest son ...it's been a long struggle..and a lot of wasted years..
You can do it
Don't ever give up. How's your battle going you can conquer the world if you wanted too. Never forget it!
The fact that you are fighting makes me proud of you. God job bro! Keep it up!
I lost my cousin and a good friend in a horrible car crash. The receptions were the same day and I went to both. It was the worst several days of my life. Me and my cousin had this played and it was the perfect song.
Last night was a huge wake up call. Called home after hearing this song. Start work on the ranch back home in 2 days. I know what kinda life Im meant for and it aint the one Ive been living.
***** Good for ya brother glad you made it back home.
***** I wish i was home on my buddies ranch nothing bedder than a country life style.
+lesrach3 Never to late to change,,,, spent over 22 years of my adult life doin it wrong, A lot of years wasted before I woke up. Been doin it right for over 15 years now, and all I can say is, There is a lot to be said for the slow life! Downshift, Go Home Boy!
*****
City's suck, I lived in downtown Sacramento for years,,, Hated the damn place! Filthy, unfriendly, capitol of California. Moved out of the city and found work out where I moved, (Thank God!). The main thing is to make yourself happy, but not at the cost of others. Those others may just be back home, They may be missing you! Take care Son, Good Luck, and don't let the city suck your soul out or turn you bitter, City's are good for that.
ugh I don't like this one I like record year
Man this makes think of my little cousin he is still like this he is just like his dad
I spent 12 years helping my little brother fight a meth addiction, slowly over time he realized he needed help. I called him one day, after hearing this song. And quoted " I got a blue collar 40, I need help unloading the bails and a hammer and nails"..... As my eyes filled with tears I said " come on homeboy, show me how hard you work and get off them dirty old streets."
An hour later my brother shows up, we worked and laughed all day about helping on grandpa's farm. This song helped me save his life.
Sadly my brother fit the description to a T. Even hit Mom and pushed dad around.
Iam so glad to hear that your brother stop doing drugs and is still around to help you out
Amen you’re a true brother n friend
I grew up in one of the worst hoods in indy
Monday through friday I learned what it takes to be a force to be recond with on the streets.Fŕiday eveing through sunday eveing and summer break I was at my grandparents in the country with no concrete or black top roads within miles, only gravel,and I absolutely loved it
🙏
A real country song. Eric is a great story teller. Don't know how he isn't winning awards like crazy.
FOR REAL!
+mduncan Yup
+Kaitlyn Duncan Nice last name. Not from KY are you.
+Kaitlyn Duncan is your grandfather Donnie?
No my pawpaw is Jr.
I’ll never forget hearing this song for the first time one morning getting ready for church when my wife called out to me and said this song reminded her of my baby brother (in jail most of his adult life) and what did I think,I literally broke down half way through it ; she just hugged my neck and apologized not realizing what a burden I carried for him that only he could change! Loooove EC!
This song always makes me think about my little brother. He made a lot of bad choices and is paying dearly for them. Still hoping he will to come back home someday and settle down and that we can quit worrying over whether or not he's safe.7
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How he doing now?
This song came out 6 months before my dad died. I heard it over and over and kept having fantasies of going home and being the bigger man and reconciling with my dad. I was 21 and too foolish and stubborn. I'm 27 now, I've had to live with my regret of not making it home before he died for 6 long years. I hadn't heard this song for awhile, and now I remember why. I'm so ashamed of not stepping up. He needed his son to be there for him and with him while he battled cancer and I wasn't there for him. I will forever spend the rest of my life with this cloud of shame, regret and failure hanging over me. Pride isn't worth anything, if you are reading this, please make sure you don't make my mistake. I love you pops, RIP 8-15-11.
Nothing would have changed.
im sry for your lost but can your dad 1v1 me in fortnite oh wait i full boxed 200 pumped him
@loftyy905 😂yo you're actually a loser 😂😂😂
The first time I heard this song i just lost my first child a little boy he stillborn i was sitting on the hospital bed crying my eyes out and my husband was holding ne trying to comfort me and this song came on the tv and i fell in love with and it made me feel a little better
I come back to this song from time to remind myself that I don’t need to be rich with 5 houses. There’s just some level of comfort working a good hard job and living in a small town.
Still fighting that demon at 60. I hate how I make my family feel
It's never too late....we all have made mistakes, praying for you...❤
I was in jail when this song came out...reminded me thats how my life was im proud to have turned my life around thankfully im still here RIP to all that haven't drug addiction is a son of a bitch and i pray to anyone struggling there's life out there!!!
Good for you!
No one has better captured the story of the prodigal son from the eyes of the big brother who stayed with family
13 years clean. Came home.
This song gives me the chills every time
homeboy one of eric church best songs ever
This song always makes me think about my little brother. He made a lot of bad choices and is paying dearly for them. Still hoping he will to come back home someday and settle down and that we can quit worrying over whether or not he's safe.
My HomeBoy passed 2024 Rest In Peace.
While not directly relate, I was going through a lot when this song came out. Can't tell you how many times i played it, cried during the solo and played it again. This song meant far more than just what he was talking about. Eric Church is severely underrated and he'll always be at the top of my country playlists.
I will never go back to that life and god bless whoever is lost in it. We are all human. We all make mistakes.
I absolutely love this song. You can pick one path or the other.... People can try to baby you the whole way but bottom line is that you've got to be the one to call the shot of what happens to you.
I had everything in this song....And threw it away in the blink of an eye. Folks, Take nothing for granted!
I wasn’t addicted to long but from 16-19 almost 20 I was doing a lot of hard drugs figured all my family hated me and thought I was better off dead went to rehab and helped a little but not much but one day a family member who I thought despised me sent me this song and said this song might as well be about me and didn’t stop right then but looked in the mirror one day and realized how much I hated my self and haven’t done any hard drugs since maybe a little weed or a few drinks here and there but this song did more for me then rehab
When I was pregnant with Rider I was living with my dying father. This song came on and me and my Dad sang this song together, during the discussion of a "rescue mission"...
Anyways We tried our hardest to save our family roots. Six years later , on my own raising my son, and my Dad has since passed away and every time I hear this song I will remember the rescue story of when we almost had him saved.
This song came out when I was getting clean...I was just about to have my son. Felt like you were talking to me...Fair to say, thank you...I'm home now...
Good job! Stay clean, I know it's tough!
I haven't spoken to my 3 brothers in over three years. Only because of my choices in life. This song hits me in the heart. We grew up like this. God knows how I miss them...
Thing's get bad enough...God will call u home that's truly home. Amen.
I love this jam! My pops dedicated this song to my lil brother who is serving time! The streets really hit hard for our youth in Los Angeles!
This tears me up every time hear cant help but think of my nephew I wish he would change but thats between him and God but it does flood my mind of memories of us when he was a young
this has to be one of his greatest songs!
Yes
GlennyMac17
@Eric Church I actually have not. Big fan though.
This is one of those powerful country songs that sounds like no other song, especially being that it's like country but also a little bit hip hop and with the guitar adding a rock vibe too! Not to mention the lyrics are just genius! ❤❤❤
This song was dedicated to my son who currently in prison by his sister. The word's n video was my son.
Maybe the most lyrically clever song I've ever heard. The last verse almost brings a tear...Love it!
One of the realists songs ever, my son has been in an out of trouble since about the time this came out, I've listened to this jam many times searching for inspiration
❤I cant wait till my boys walk through that door .❤
i used to listen to this as a little kid, can here for the nostalgia. anyone else?
Hi ERIC & everybody, have a nice day 💚💚💚💚💚
Hi ERIC & everybody, have a nice day 💚💚💚💚💚
Hi ERIC & everybody, have a nice day 💚💚💚💚💚
I love you church man and your las Vegas fans of love is love
Some people just don't know the story behind the song. If you don't like it than don't listen to it. I love this song. It has a lot of meaning. Know the story before you start talking shit.....
i agree with u. this song has a very strong meaning behind this song. its one of the best modern day country songs of all time. ppl need to listen to the the words and not just look at the video and find out what the true meaning of the song is. im behind u on ur comment 100 percent
Daniel Williams at least someone agrees with me. This is the best song ever. :-)
i totally agree, it has a very strong meaning behind it :)
Powerful message in this song and video. Whether you're a person dealing with drug or alcohol addiction, trouble with the law or just need a path in life. There is something about this song that kicked me right in the ass. In a good way. :)
usa67able we all need a kick in the ass now & then!♡
Eric is hands down the best country music artist to come along since Hank. Hank is legendary. Eric will be right beside him.
Y'all ain't fooling us
This reminds me of my dad. His dad passed away when he was 13 and when he was like 20 he joined the army to excape his small town and everyone in it. It's been 20 years and he finally moved back to Louisiana and now I'm growing up where he's from.
This was me for 3 years, i was trying to blend in with my friends and it lead to a lot of drama and fights, im glad i quit acting like an idiot, i missed being country so i came back to who i really was, im glad i quit before i got myself in trouble. I realized that it wasnt the life i wanted to live. This is truly an amazing song, good job Eric Church.
i can really relate to this song, a few years ago i was in jail and when i got out as soon as i got home my little brother wanted to show me this song and it really spoke to me. i dont know where this life is taking me but i hope i can settle down someday and live a simple country life style but honestly i know that could never happen because of lifestyle choices that iv made, im not addicted to drugs or anything like that my addiction is fast, easy money and, lets just say crime pays...
Gotta em on the run for ya homeboy
this music video kicks so much ass.
When I first heard this song I was on my way to the funeral home to make arrangements for my 31 year old son who had overdose he has the tattoo on his neck gold teeth and all he wasn't raised like that had a good life the streets got him as a teenager and he never looked back was a thug for life but to his family he was still that sweet loving boy I played this at his service wasn't a dry eye in the place RIP Joshua I love you
Tina Chadwick I feel for you. I buried a 20 year old cousin in the same circumstances. All I could think at the funeral was "Why not anyone here but him?".
Thank you Tim Gibson I appreciate that I truly miss him more than anything in the world I hear this song and still cry every time but I also smile cause to know Josh I like to say both Josh's because his 2 lives were so different his first 14 and his last 17 were he was in deep we also played Sail On by Haystack Rest with nothing but love baby boy
So sorry that happened rest in peace
this song made me change for the better
Is he okay?
When this song came out my cousin sent it to me cause he was worried about the path I was going down then two weeks later my cousin past away I will always cherish this song
Don't underestimate the power of this song
Forgotten America. Left to sink or swim. Praying all that read this swim.
Eric Church is such a wonderful musician and lyricist. A gift to humanity. Love his music.
Thanks for the love❤️ and support you showered on me,it's been a wonderful year having fans like solidly
behind me😊, this is my way of saying thank you🙏to the people who brought me this far.I hope you never
stop listening to my music,you are very beautiful and you seem to be a very nice person❤️...
Where are you supporting me from?
Frist time I heard song I was in the hospital just lost my first child and feeling down and crying and really sick I listen to this song and I felt a little better after I listen to it
used to love this song as a kid. now i finally get the lyrics. damn country music will touch something no other music can touch
All honest convicts come home thank you Paul and Silas dropped chains
Rest in Heavenly peace Jason Jbyrd Stewart 12/4/76-3/17/21
This is my friends song he is now sober and dad he plays this for his two boys
I'd send this song to anyone I was trying to help
Eric Church is one of the few still doing good country-rock and country.
+Tilsen Mulalley could your recommend me some other country rock artists??
Sturgill Simpson, The Cadillac Three... Uh, a lot of older stuff like the Eagles, CCR, etc.
+Tilsen Mulalley thanks! ill check them out! i already listen to the cadillac three, theyre awesome :)
Yeah, Oh and Imperial State Electric are kind of blues-country-rock. I think you might dig them.
true that
I love Eric Church. Always have. Wondering when he's gonna get appreciated for the awesome talent that he is.
He did get entertainer of the year. FINALLY !!
This song really gets to me. When I was 16 I wasn't acting right and did a lot of wrong things. I told my dad I wanted to get away from this small town and move to the city. My dad always told me " you know you're a country boy at heart" but I never listened. He played this song for me when I was about 17 1/2 and I turned my life around. Here I am 18 getting ready to move back to that small town I love.
I been going through depression for a while i be happy and i get angry and sad so i am getting help with therapy for my mental health I wanted to be a new person in my life and for my family thank you Eric church for this song it helps me a lot
Thanks 😊 so much for the love and support you have showed me for years now…Are you one of my great fans out there ?
“Keep you pretty busy with a hammer and and a nail” love that
Not worry us all to death....
Whos jamming this 2020
2021 now 😝
Hell yeah listening at this moment..
2021
2021!
Me.
There's real anger and pain in his face in this video. It's incredible to watch.
If unfair ...god will be with u
I think of my older brother every time I listen to this song. He does drugs and drinks. Admittedly, he is trying to do better because of his daughter, but since he's pretty stubborn and argues with my grandma all the time, all we can do is pray for him. Thank you, Eric Church, for releasing this song.
Logan Washburn im in a similar boat completely understand prayers
I feel you my pops kicked it n big bro took over even I'm dad we'll to two little sisters guy I'm doing pops job n then some legally but there's no reward im bout after 15 years hard labor to just give up n stickemup
I'm into screamo and indie music and some ghospell and I have never really liked country but the guitars in this song give me cold chills and just the way the song is set up, this song is truly a piece of art.
Thanks for the love❤️ and support you showered on me,it's been a wonderful year having fans like solidly
behind me😊, this is my way of saying thank you🙏to the people who brought me this far.I hope you never
stop listening to my music,you are very beautiful and you seem to be a very nice person❤️...
Where are you supporting me from?
My favorite song by Eric Church is still 'give me back my hometown' but I still really like this song, Eric Church is great!
You got it together perfect
Thank you Eric Church for this song....😢 Hits our home right about now ...
This song reminds me of my baby brother. He did everything he could to push my Dad's buttons. However when Dad died he knew that he to straighten up. He is now Drug free and living the right way
When I turned 18, I woke up behind a dumpster. Reality hit. I joined the Army. Got out in 89, married 27 years. I came Home.
thank you for your service HOOAH
+Blake Baty
Thank you, Blake.
Most of my Family served.
I was never pushed, but I never listened, either.
We Vets appreciate your support, more than you'll ever know.
Lexion Combine my family has a tradition of service as well, I'll be going to Texas A&M university for AFROTC in about a year
Amen
God bless, All the kids in high School wanna be somebody, someone whom is better than other people. For me Being a Marine is the best thing on This planet. Great Move💪
This song still gets to me...but for a different reason now. I got out of prison a couple of years ago now. This video really sums up the way I was living. The whole time I was in there, all I thought about was my family, and how much I was missing out on with my kids. Now I'm home, and we won't every be apart like that again. The love of my family is what kept me going.
This is to all of you that think this song is about a bad black kid - it's about a brother who went off the rails. This isn't about race, it's about keeping on track. Addiction is tough shit, and it hits EVERY race.
95blackbetty damn right you tell'm !
If the dumb asses would listen to the lyrics they would know what the song is about
95blackbetty Makes sense.
Yea, it absolutely is..My sister would say this song matches me too a T
I interpreted this song to be about a little shit head, drug-dealing, wigger who disrespects his family and acts like a wanna be thug.
That last verse gets me every time!
Thanks 😊 so much for the love and support you have showed me for years now…Are you one of my great fans out there ?
This song hits home on so many levels
Reminds me of my first love, the father of my children...he's gone home above. Wait for me. We were high school sweethearts. Passed away at 29 years old... we had hard times, but oh boy, we had so many good ones too
Eric is just awesome. It almost sounds like he is singing about my 20 year old son.
The young generation should watch this video their is alot of truth in this video
This would only apply to a small amount of people, it would be pointless of an entire generation to listen/watch this video.
I'm 13 and I looovvvvvve this song and understand the truth of it
Eric church homeboy song music video.
2020 yes!!!!!
@@cory3100 While the full message of course only applies to a small amount of people, the general message of staying true to yourself and that a simple life isn't a bad life regardless of what we are constantly being fed (stand out, be a leader, be unique, take risks) and going back to how you grew up isn't failure is something we all need to hear.
Congratulations Eric on winning Entertainer of the YEAR! You were one of the greatest things about 2020 for me!! You deserve this! 👏🏻💪🏼👊🏼🙌🏼
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GOD Bless you 😇.
Grounded and powerful guitar riff...possibly his best. At least to me. Real Country. Listen to the lyrics...
This song is actually good as hell
This one really hits home when you got a brother that's lost
I feel you my brother lost and I can't get him back
God, I love this song. An incredible amount of feelings attached
This song strongly reminds me of my youngest uncle and his relationship with his mother.
Rest In Peace, Allen. You earned it, finally.
"Cannt hold back the hands of time. Mommas going grey and so is daddies mind. I wish you would come on back and make it alright."
This song makes me think of my brother. .... I miss you so much Nick I love you
Ain't nobody give a shit about your brother.
PWNUxNATION EAT SHIT PUNK
charliebuck697 Thanks I hate haters I know my life love how other ppl think they cool
Awwwl +PWNUxNATION... Cmon homeboy
PWNUxNATION the edge of this man....
This song reminds me of my older brother when he thought he was some kind of gangster
Thank you to all the men and women serving our country. I was heading to a military school called Michigan youth challenge academy where they provide education as far as a GED as well as college credits and military training to join any branch of the military desired. That morning my sister passed away and I never made it to the school to better my life. Instead I fell into a hole of depression and to this day battle depression and suicidal thoughts but have so much love and respect for our military I could never express in words.
Thank you to all the men and women serving our country and sacrificing everything to keep us safe.
I remember being in county jail, and my brother played this over the phone for me. I realized that I was done with all the law breaking bullshit, as if it hadn't woke me up being in jail already, regardless. I have been out for 6 years. not going back to that life. my wife, son brothers and sisters and parents are better any day.
Jn Ch same here always got locked up as a teenager and now I'm done with that shit they told me one more time and it's back to jail for me... imagine being 15 in jail for some stupid shit that no kid should ever do.. I was in for a while (well a dime which here that's 10 months) got out in 9 for good behavior some of those people that are there for awhile are very wise. they helped me get my life back on track and well since then I got locked up one more time for being a suspect for something I didn't do I was there three days and got out. it was my sister that did it though and told them it was me.. hope she's having fun being locked up