Billy Strings - Taking Water (Official Lyric Video)
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2019
- "Taking Water" off Billy Strings' new album, HOME. HOME is available now, via Rounder Records. Listen and order here: found.ee/StringsHOME
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About HOME:
Billy Strings has been hailed as the future of bluegrass, transcending tradition and genre with his high velocity, flat-picking guitar technique and intense, confessional songwriting. HOME, Strings’ remarkable second studio album, is undoubtedly the Michigan-born, Nashville-based artist’s bravest excursion thus far, completely rewiring bluegrass with elements of punk, country, folk rock, and genuine psychedelic exploration to fashion something altogether his own. Strings has infused the aesthetic with his own experiences and inspirations, adopting traditional sonic and lyrical idioms to confront contemporary social truths. With guest appearances from the likes of Jerry Douglas and Molly Tuttle and produced by Glenn Brown (Greensky Bluegrass, Marcus Miller), HOME marks a landmark on Billy Strings’ ongoing creative journey, its fearless songs and freewheeling approach recasting string-based American music in his own inimitable image.
LYRICS
Cold Cold ashes on the ground
Nothing lost and nothings found
Friends and loved ones falling down
Can’t you hear that mournful sound
Nothing left but memories
Of things I still can’t stand to see
There’s an empty spot in me
Where my hometown used to be
This old boat is taking water
It won’t be long till it goes down
We’ve had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Neighborhoods Left to decay
People died or walked away
Nowhere left for them to stay
While we just look the other way
This old boat is taking water
It won’t be long till it goes down
We’ve had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Waves keep pounding through the night
Lost without a ray of light
Going down without a fight
Is there still time to make it right?
This old boat is taking water
It won’t be long till it goes down
We’ve had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Video editing and animation by Bella Mazzola
On fiddle: John Mailander
Co-written by William Apostol and Jon Weisberger
#BillyStrings #Bluegrass #Guitar
I’m glad I clicked on Dust in a baggie now
Same i am hooked
No shit right
Welcome!
Crazy how much one song can catch so many ppl, almost every video has that comment, “dust ina baggie”
Same
I live in Weirton West Virginia. A few months back I was working at this gas station when this older dude walked in with this blonde chick sporting a Billy Strings beanie cap. I mentioned that I dug the hat. Not knowing the whole time I was talking to Uncle John. He explained who he was an we talked for a few about how bad ass Billy's music is. He bought a pack of Camel Red Filters an he told me to keep the change which was 7 an some silver. Really genuine dude.
I'm from Wellsburg, WV. My grandpa worked in the steel mills in Weirton till retirement. Most of the family found their way to Florida by the late 80s but its cool to run into someone from the same area.
From Nicholas County. Living in shady spring now. Be nice to meet y'all folks.
Fairmont WV here, (Marion Co) fuckin LOVE billy 😍
I’m a Chester Wv boy! Small world!
@@hannaprice852 😁 ain't we all billy lovers? AMEN God bless yall!
I had the true blessing to have been at, at least, 3 shows in the video. Ya'll came out and played in cold weather to a parking lot full of fans, only froze til we started dancing on tailgates! You broke the COVID blues in Pa!! Jim Thorpe was in there when you opened for @greenskybluegrass on the coldest day in 100 years. We were warmed from the inside out :Jameson at Molly Mcguires😅, and Pier 6. My days off revolve around catching shows! THANKS, MAN!!!
Spanish boy from the city, here. I can honestly say that Taking Water is my all-time favorite song!
This song is so good. Cant stop replaying. Lost my 10 month old daughter last February and I've been feeling like I've been sinking since. Time to turn the wheel around. Billy Strings...you are great and thanks for the good music. Thanks a million. Keep it up.
Sorry for your loss. You'll pull through brother. Keep your head up.
Oh, my dear fellow human. They don' call it a veil of tears for nothing. Music is what's gotten me through time and again. Love to you.
My thoughts are with you, are bond is love,loss, and music.
I cant even imagine bro...
God Bless you man! I have daughters and I cannot imagine. Hang in there brother. Pain will endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
You may not know it yet, but you Will heal with time.
On repeat a million times til I move on to the next Billy strings song lol
I’m in the cult now, first show Baltimore 12/23, then Nashville, 2/24, then Lexington Ky two nights, 4/24. Now I’m going to Penn State for both shows. Love this band.
I've heard all his songs. This one's still my favorite.
Me,too
@@keithcyr9535 was one of my first favs too i think people who likes this song love away from the mire also !
A current day legend.
Damn, between Greensky and Billy, Michigan has got some bluegrass in their soul!
By far one of the best bands on earth,of all time
Listen to the dead
Agreed
How am I just now discovering this guy? Been catching up on his music the last few days and I can now confidently say he is my favorite musician. Hands down!
Same!!!!
I've said it before and again I will say. Billy and ur band are the best. I laugh I cry I sing I dance. Thank you for all ur hard work.
I love how billy sings with the bluegrass twang regardless. Warms the heart!
Like many Billy Strings fans, I just can’t believe how amazingly talented he is and also his band!! Just can’t get enough and I’m a rock gal! 🤘🏼❤️🎸🎶
Same! Always been a hard and harder rock girl, but so love these guys!!!
Me too I’m 55 grew up on megadeth, but loving Billy and the boys.
Your watching a young man turn into a living legend.
That couch wasn’t where this started. His daddy and Billy go back. To his dads balls actually and it sounds amazing.
His daddys real good.
Billy is the best thing ive heard in my crazy damned life.
2021 Grammy nominated Album!
A winner.
Beautiful….beautiful soul.
This song could be about PTSD...."nothing left but memories....Things I still ...can't stand to see"
All those reoccuring bad memories....might well be... PTSD... Post Trauma Stress Disorder... stay aware...& take care ✌
Neighborhood's left to decay...my Mom died then
she went away.....There's no where left for her to stay?.....so I looked in my heart, and she never walked away...RIP Miss Nancy Anna Elizabeth Catherine Santos
Billy has started a movement in music history choose in country music turn commercialized. We’re getting back to basics rThank you Billy my spirit was dying I’ve had writers Block for 7 yrs found it here I move to N.C. I found my sound. The world is speeding up. They’ve been pushing speed on us for decades The Kennedy’s Our president was a needle user from Dr. Feel Good Now it’s hard to lay it down when you were giving it to truckers housewives, I m 62 yrs old. I have been there . Fight it till you get back most you energy normally.
Cold-cold ashes on the ground
Nothing lost and nothing found
Friends and loved ones falling down
Can't you hear that mournful sound?
Nothing left but memories
Of things I still can't stand to see
There's an empty spot in me
Where my hometown used to be
This old boat is taking water
It won't be long 'til it goes down
We've had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Neighborhoods Left to decay
People died or walked away
Nowhere left for them to stay
And we just look the other way
This old boat is taking water
It won't be long 'til it goes down
We've had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Waves keep pounding through the night
Lost without a ray of light
Going down without a fight
Is there still time to make it right?
This old boat is taking water
It won't be long 'til it goes down
We've had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
This old boat is taking water
It won't be long 'til it goes down
We've had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
"cold, Cold ashes on the ground...
Nothing lost & Nothing found...
Nothing left but memories... things I can't stand to see"... this song could very well be about PTSD
Billy Strings is already legend status. I tell everyone I meet about him.
Same for about 3 years now. It's ridiculous how fast it's came along really. That's how good it is.
He is the real deal.
Man is a genius ❤
I am a traditionalist but like this. I will bet in 10-15 years he will come full circle and go real traditional.
Bet not , I think that circle came and went for him . The freedom in his jam is where he really digs in and does his best work.
He can already "go" there like most can't!!
I know Billy is a Michigan guy, but you would almost think he grew up in Kentucky ... and I mean that in the best kinda way :)
He did. Spent part of his life in Morehead, Ky. Not certain how long.
This is the best music I ever heard. .
Great song - like an American Anthem relevant to today.
Hard not to feel like a ship taking on water. Good song man, keep it up.
I'm just so damn thankful for fellas and bands like this that are keeping real music alive. This type of stuff takes people with the skill to do it. Not computerized stuff. The picking and playing here is simply BAD FREAKIN ASS!!! keep on keeping on sir. Heres a cold beer from Georgia!
❤️
It's like jerry said, you can only expand rap so much, there's a limit to how far u can build it. Music like this has an entire universe behind it, you can take it as far as u can. Real music
branchwater/baccer "n" KY !
@@Memphis.Strangler ....dont know bout that...cause the tits and booty keep getting superMuddlefied.................y'all check Ray Wiley Hubbard...song Badass Rocker is a start...
The folk banjo technique is very nice, and a great callback to our distant roots. No need to divide as you uplift, though! It all takes skill, whether an artist plays acoustic banjo, electric guitar, or composes tracks on keys and a workstation.
"There's an empty place in me... where my hometown used to be."
Damn. Lol one could say I have the gentrification blues.
Favorite Billy Strings song
Vraiment excellent, bravo à toi. J'aime beaucoup ton style
He has the best "guitar face"
This is the anthem of the current state of the USA.
Gaaaaaaaaaawwwwd Daaaaaaaannnggggg this is good stuff
I feel as if the course of this song really relates to where this country is right now. It's time to take the wheel and turn this country around.
This song is not political at ALL. Geez.
How did i not know this dude 🤯 I’ve never been that into bluegrass, but i love this pickin’ More of the resurgence of REAL country music we so Desperately need !!!!
Heard of Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Benjamin Tod, Colter Wall or wheeler walker Jr? 👍
John Eric Vessenmeyer yessir, just never seen this kid somehow....
@@dimensionswoodworks you're my kinda people. And don't feel bad I just found billy two weeks ago.
John Eric Vessenmeyer my wife can’t stand it, but i can’t stand her new age POP TART “country “ music. That mess has no soul.... SMH
@@dimensionswoodworks oh I feel ya brother. Stay strong.
Amazing tune....strong and driving! Billy Strings takes the BG into unchartered waters and I am happy to be along for the ride!
This band is fucking incredible.
I really like this young man. He's crossing all lines of music while keeping his roots in bluegrass. A rare talent not many could pull off.
If these first two cuts are any indication, Billy & the boys have got one legendary release on tap for us. Thank you so much, fellas!
Billy's music is meaning so much to me at this point in my life. Im so very grateful 🙏
Always my fav
❤Crazy Awesome❤
We need more Billy
I love everything about this.
♡☆☆☆☆☆♡
Well said exactly right, it’s perfect 👍
I absolutely love this song congrats Billy you made it.
Billy o Billy, the songs you're writing are going to be around for a long time. Thanks again, man.
Felt that to the core
He makes the best faces; so into his music, what a joy to see and hear. Thinking seriously of making the October show my first concert after covid... I just found Billy Strings three days ago.
Just finding out about Strings, don't mind me while I catch up with his music collection.
Welcome to the family brother! This guy is the real deal!
You are A YOUR ARTIST.. YOU'VE revolutionized BLUEGRASS... Thank you
You are waking people up to real music. Well done sir.
So good. Just sent two copies of Home (vinyl) to dear friends for Christmas. Billy, you brought me back to my roots and spun me into the future with your sound. You have put a great band together and looking forward to seeing you out on the road in the future!
Just phenomenal. Elite picking, soulful singing, and most importantly, great songwriting. The melody and lyrics of this song stand on their own even without the picking. There's still time to make it right.
To paraphrase, "there is absolutely nothing like a Billy Strings concert"...
Hi went to the Philadelphia to see Billy so much went wrong f up room had to sleep in car paid for parking near show gave it to someone else. Almost gave up. Got in the show was Amazing so glad I stuck it out thank u Diane @Billy and the band can't wait to see the band in a another city
I’ve been a listener for about a year now and I just heard this song on the radio and I have to say I’m so proud and happy for this man. Your saving country music and I love it
You are the reason why i bought a banjo today. And i can´t play any instrument so far. Wish me luck :-)
The lyrics to his original songs are right up there with Tom Petty's songwriting......true gift..then that pickin' just wow
Beautiful well done sure the thing I love about him is his sound voice and play he captures sounds like artist from older generations we don't have enough of now its appreciated much
These lyrics absolutely describe whats happening to our very freedoms at this very moment. Love your music billy
Very inspiring..
Most impressive songwriter, singer, player to come along in a long while....unbelievable talent..his entire band is great
My dad loves billy
I feel this deeeep in my soul...
Oh Billy how we LOVE you & the boys here in BOISE IDAHO.❤ PRAYING for you to come play for us here🙏God bless you all until then.➕
Fucking amazing. I'm so happy I found this Billy strings band. So talented.
Yeah I found him about a year or so ago and I'm hooked!!! Check out Justin Johnson he's awesome too, more bluesy!!! Nothing against billy, he's fast as greased lightning!!! That might have been how I found Billy?
Master of Tome and Place !!!
Billy Strings,Jerry G, and Robert Hunter has single handedly kept me from goin under. ..buried my Dad, My Niece, and my Sister n Law & had surgeries and sickness...kept me dancing...thank you for the Ray of light 🌈💛⚡🙏💓🕺💃💀🙌🏾🙌🏾💞
My dad loves this song
Time To Turn That Wheel AROUND....
Hey i just dicovered this guy Billy Strings im a simple polish guy but i love the way he plays and sings love this music!!!!!!! chreers from Poland sorry for my english!!!!
Oh my God I love song
Getting to the point I can't pick favorites with Strings originals, this is it today though
If you ever do a hits album this is one of the songs that should be on there! as well as dust in a baggie and watch it fall ! - Thanks for the message and song that all Americans should here! and think about. A positive message Time to turn the wheel around.
This guy is so talented.
It amazes me, that for such a young man, he inhabits an old worldly soul. Like Jerry or Carlos. He just gets it.
Ahhhh mr strings. I just love you.
Love banjo Jesus.
Well I put my drumset away and now I'm teaching myself to play the spoons. Getting pretty good. I love it. I love it. I love it. Keep doing what you're doing brother Billy, you've changed my life.
Greetings from Germany.
HE who did NOT spare His own SON but freely delivered Him (as our Substitute) over for each of us , HOW will he not freely/ graciously supply us just what we "Needs" even if we are taking on water 💧 methapor for all that which is Lost in Life where ever .. God does enable to endure! the " Ray of light"
Billy strings you ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN NEVER STOP LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!💖💖💖💖🍓🍓
Invisible fiddler 😱.
I love the 4 piece
string arrangement.
Nothing missing there ! 🤗
Love the black hat Billy, you should wear it more often.
I just discovered you a couple of weeks ago and man your music is addictive! You are anointed
I never comment on videos. But the only thing this guy is missing, is popcorn in certain videos with some stump water. Love the music. Keep on man. Not many left that love bluegrass like this. You're a dying breed of your own.
Young man you are on Fire I tell ya! Big thanks for bringing me back around to my roots in music and more importantly in my spirit.
I like the omniscent voice in the writing. It's personal to every without the banality of the day.
doing the lords work Billy
Dude. Perfect! I’m so excited to hear the rest of the album!!
What a find! Something tells me he listens to metal.
There is an interview of him wearing a Cryptopsy "None So Vile" shirt😏
Used to be in a metal band. There's a video floating about on UA-cam somewhere...
A diamond!!!
I fucking love this song!!! Omg how does he speak words that I never knew I wanted to say
Billy Strings is the MAN!
Thanks dude for all the inspiration!
You have definetly helped shaped my Music more towards the bluegrass/country style!
@Billy Strings official you rock dude, love ya!
@Billy Strings official i live in Sweden! Outside sthlm, don't think too many people know about you here in Scandinavia, you'd probably take this place of the world with storm! 😎 Im also a musician! And I'm right now planning to sail down to Denmark and record and album along the way. ⚡🎶
So what's your next plan? Live sessions start again soon? In Sweden we're now allowed to have bigger events!
Godbless everyone
Best bluegrass musician by far!
I love you Billy!