Everything within this song rings true. The roof crumbled, the rain came pouring in.... and I sat and worked through the rouble....and I am learning to live alone.... and to love being alone. It does take time... but it is soooo worth it !!!
this has not a single one of the flaws that made me give country music a wide berth early on in life. these lyrics , fit to break your heart but sung so matter-of-factly, gain all the more impact from that balance. hits hard. and that's fine with me.
I sat - alone, of course - in the Egg in Albany, crying unashamedly as Mary Gauthier sang this. It was a beautiful pain that I've saved for myself. Just found it here. Thank you, Mary.
@@garyingraham7940 I love Rodney Crowell's music! Yes that song gives all the feels. My favorite album of his is "The Houston Kid", every song on it is wonderful.
I have not cried a tear in a very long time. To be honest ... I have felt numb for that long I have forgot what its like to feel joy and happiness. ( not a self pity play BTW!) But only 5mins ago after listening to this angles voice and lyrics the tears were flowing down my face. I am not a person that writes things like this but I felt compelled to do so. Thank you for making a grown ass man feel again with your beautiful music and poetry. How have I never heard off you before? So glad I have now! Love from Scotland XOXO ❤
Mary is the greatest songwriter of our time. So poignant, real, and raw. You can hear the true lived pain, and love in her voice.. she had me the first time I listened to her first album. It’s strange she is a woman and I am a man but she puts words to what I feel in my soul. Thank you Mary!
Let this sweet music wash over your soul. This song is on my playlist for 2019, more on my UA-cam channel. ( cTunes = catchy tunes ) Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/-In2eHMuFfLLXbmbm2Md7w.html Playlist 2019: ua-cam.com/video/Z84rtbVbIEQ/v-deo.html
I had never heard of Mary until October 22nd 2023 and watched her perform while I was at the Grand Ole Opry!!!! I’m totally enthralled by her music! Thank you Mary for the songs that truly touch the heart
I gave up on Country Music years ago. I thought it had died when the Outlaw movement simply lost most of its founding members due to old age! (Sorry Willie, thanks be to chronic that you're still with us!) ... I now live on the coast in central Mexico, far away from any Country-KRAP radio stations that spin the same tired, old drug-store-cowboy format. That's just commercial-pop music that wears a fake Stetson and bought the belt buckle; but didn't EARN IT! But there is a growing interest in old-school American Country & Western music here, coming from the hills of Durango . And I was absolutely STUNNED when I heard this song on a late-night pirate radio station broadcasting from here in Mazatlan! I couldn't load up UA-cam quick enough! But here it is!! This beautiful, soulful art-form lives! As I prayed it would. THANK YOU MARY!! Y felicidades tambien a su banda! Me haces TAN CONTENTO escuchar esa musica una otra vez! Ustedes son regalos de las diosas en cielo!!!
💯 agree. I'm don't consider myself a country fan at all. Kinda makes me cringe being from a more urban area. Probably has a lot to do with upbringing and self labels. Don't like boxing myself in anymore. As we "grow", we should grow. Emulating childhood, right? Anyway, I heard this on the credits if a movie called the sweet life (phenomenal BTW) and was stunned. Connects and resonates. Check out Jesse Stewart's marauder and grow old if you like
I had to bury my 2nd hubby in 2012 and 1st in 2016. I have been alone for 8 years now and talk to both still; that is how I learn to live alone. One of these days, I plan to let go but I guess we can hold steady still. I want more Mary Gauthier ...please forgive me for being selfish still! You are great!
I think Jonathan Jackson did a beautiful job on this song for Nashville. However, there is something about a song being sung by its author. Soul food. This is raw. This is real. Thank you.
Yes, the rubble has come to feel like home. Sigh.... Mary can sure turn a phrase! Another verse from a different song that hit me with it's hard truth was "The War After The War". It's from a brilliant album she wrote with families and their veterans about their experiences. "Who's gonna care for the ones who care for the ones who went to war? *There's landmines in the living room and eggshells on the floor* I lost myself in the shadow of your honor and your pain You stare out of the window as our dreams go down the drain..." I haven't lived that myself, but others in my family tragically have. My cousin's son was a Marine who served bravely in Iraq, but came home broken with severe PTSD. He was on a waiting list with the VA to get mental health help, but that help didn't come in time. He died by suicide 3 years ago because our country spends billions on war machines, but pennies on the brave men and women who devoted their lives to the military. His local VA hospital was hit with massive cutbacks in 2017 because the money was diverted to build the wall at the Southern border. He knew that help wasn't coming after that, so he gave up.
Sorry to admit it , but I had never heard of Mary Gauthier until 5 minutes ago ! I saw Gretchen mentioned so thought I would give it a listen ! Stunning is an understatement ! This is a masterpiece of emotion ! Looking forward to hearing more ! Thanks , and Good Wishes from Cambridge in England
Punched in my emotional hot spots once again by Mary Gauthier. Her music and lyrics make me get in touch with things that I try not to think about but it doesn't serve me well to bury those emotions so it is always very cathartic to listen to this musical genius! Thank you Mary!
Mary's music actually has tons of blues both in form and emotion. That's what I love most about it. Wish I could explain to people that blues is really the best gospel since it's pouring your heart out to God.
Guess I'm a loner to the core. Divorced over 10 years now and I'm more content than ever. I hardly ever go out or see another face. Being alone doesn't mean in any way being lonely.
Growing up in Taiwan I've never been a country music fan, if country-pop doesn't count 😅, guess it's all because I never got to hear something THIS GREAT AND SOULFULLY GENUINE.... Now I am in love with Mary G and her music.
Hello Mary, I just received this song I have known for a long time and still love. I never feel alone, however the subject always attracted me: one can be alone in a tiny corner of the soul .
Da quando sono in pensione e nonno sono più solo che mai e imparo, per fortuna ci sono i bambini che ti rialzano e vai avanti e non ti senti più solo...RESISTERE E ROCK"N"ROLL a tutti...
Stunning work. This is where the real music lives. You have to search for it -- but when you find it, it's worth the time. I'm buying this CD for sure.
It took about 10 years and a couple more broken relationships, but wouldn't have it any other way now. However this is just how I felt at one time. Beautiful song.
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My heart goes out to everyone who has lost a loved one.
My husband passed away on his birthday June 25th and I turned to this song for some consolation. Thank you Mary Gauthier
I repleid to you an horr ago but it is not showing my heart is with you all my loved ones are gone also My heart is with you,I am a Viet Nam vet.
@@ratter531 so was my husband. Thank you for your service
I feel like Mary peered into my soul, my memories and then wrote what she observed. Nice to know someone understands. Thank you Mary.
A friend who listened to Mary for the first time told me she's the "female John Prine" and it struck me as spot on.
I totally agree with your friend...I've thought it myself.
Thought that also
How this artist has escaped my ears in all my years is beyond me but so very thankful I have found her at last,
You sit there in the rubble til the rubble feels like home...That's how you learn to live alone
Lost my husband 6 nights ago. I can't move. Some how this song came up on UA-cam while listening to old country. It's as hopeless as I feel.
💙
I hope you've found a tiny slice of peace and comfort. It takes a long time, but it's part of life.
God bless and take care.
It's been two years. I hope you can move now, and that you've found a way to live on. Best wishes. 💙
Stay strong my sweet
Just came across Mary..through watching Yellowstone…wow what a find…AWSOME
Me too, watching Yellowstone
Everything within this song rings true. The roof crumbled, the rain came pouring in.... and I sat and worked through the rouble....and I am learning to live alone.... and to love being alone. It does take time... but it is soooo worth it !!!
Powerful Songs Mary Sings,
Takes time to live through this. I might make it. Condolences to all whose hearts and lives are broken. Peace. Just breathe through it.
this has not a single one of the flaws that made me give country music a wide berth early on in life. these lyrics , fit to break your heart but sung so matter-of-factly, gain all the more impact from that balance. hits hard. and that's fine with me.
You're a beautiful soul. Thank you for your beautiful songs. You're truly a blessing.
I sat - alone, of course - in the Egg in Albany, crying unashamedly as Mary Gauthier sang this. It was a beautiful pain that I've saved for myself. Just found it here. Thank you, Mary.
Beautiful sentiment my friend
Also, try "Forty Miles From Nowhere" by Rodney Crowell. Touches me in a very personal way.
@@garyingraham7940 I love Rodney Crowell's music! Yes that song gives all the feels. My favorite album of his is "The Houston Kid", every song on it is wonderful.
I have not cried a tear in a very long time. To be honest ... I have felt numb for that long I have forgot what its like to feel joy and happiness. ( not a self pity play BTW!)
But only 5mins ago after listening to this angles voice and lyrics the tears were flowing down my face. I am not a person that writes things like this but I felt compelled to do so.
Thank you for making a grown ass man feel again with your beautiful music and poetry. How have I never heard off you before? So glad I have now!
Love from Scotland XOXO ❤
She has a penetrating voice and words for sure.
Mary is the greatest songwriter of our time. So poignant, real, and raw. You can hear the true lived pain, and love in her voice.. she had me the first time I listened to her first album. It’s strange she is a woman and I am a man but she puts words to what I feel in my soul. Thank you Mary!
It does get easier... ❤🙏
Music as therapy. A Beacon for remembering.😢
I have been five and half years widowed never realised how hard it would be without my sweetheart.this is a sad but beautiful song and so true
Noel
Let this sweet music wash over your soul. This song is on my playlist for 2019, more on my UA-cam channel. ( cTunes = catchy tunes )
Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/-In2eHMuFfLLXbmbm2Md7w.html Playlist 2019: ua-cam.com/video/Z84rtbVbIEQ/v-deo.html
May comfort come to you when you need it most.❤️🕯❤️
Sorry for your loss, Noel. Hope time took away some of your pain.
I too am a widow, he was killed in a robbery, this song tells the truth
@@jacquelinefrank871 I'm also a widow, husband died unexpectedly--quite a shock. This song resonates with me too.
I had never heard of Mary until October 22nd 2023 and watched her perform while I was at the Grand Ole Opry!!!! I’m totally enthralled by her music! Thank you Mary for the songs that truly touch the heart
I don't know who she is but she touched me damn for real dow
"You're not here but you're still there"
I gave up on Country Music years ago. I thought it had died when the Outlaw movement simply lost most of its founding members due to old age! (Sorry Willie, thanks be to chronic that you're still with us!) ... I now live on the coast in central Mexico, far away from any Country-KRAP radio stations that spin the same tired, old drug-store-cowboy format. That's just commercial-pop music that wears a fake Stetson and bought the belt buckle; but didn't EARN IT! But there is a growing interest in old-school American Country & Western music here, coming from the hills of Durango . And I was absolutely STUNNED when I heard this song on a late-night pirate radio station broadcasting from here in Mazatlan! I couldn't load up UA-cam quick enough! But here it is!! This beautiful, soulful art-form lives! As I prayed it would. THANK YOU MARY!! Y felicidades tambien a su banda! Me haces TAN CONTENTO escuchar esa musica una otra vez! Ustedes son regalos de las diosas en cielo!!!
Check out Chris Stapleton.
Beautiful 🤠
💯 agree. I'm don't consider myself a country fan at all. Kinda makes me cringe being from a more urban area. Probably has a lot to do with upbringing and self labels. Don't like boxing myself in anymore. As we "grow", we should grow. Emulating childhood, right? Anyway, I heard this on the credits if a movie called the sweet life (phenomenal BTW) and was stunned. Connects and resonates. Check out Jesse Stewart's marauder and grow old if you like
I had to bury my 2nd hubby in 2012 and 1st in 2016. I have been alone for 8 years now and talk to both still; that is how I learn to live alone. One of these days, I plan to let go but I guess we can hold steady still. I want more Mary Gauthier ...please forgive me for being selfish still! You are great!
💙
No need to stop the talking.... 😏❣️
I know how feels to lose someone you love I'm 72 and I feel like I didn't say enough how much I loved them still feel the pain
Mary, you're a treasure. Thanks for the music and the words.
Alone...but not lonely. 💞
Nailed it...
I had to get here to be ready to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There was no other way for me.
I've only recently come across your music. It really touched my heart! Thank you Mary.
I'd like to thank Bob Dylan's theme time radio hour for introducing me to this amazing artist.Truly a great find
I first heard of her on public radio in Chattanooga and now rediscovering her voice and music❤
I have felt a singer move me like this in 27 years
This is music which touches the soul profoundly. Thank you, Mary Gauthier
I feel like this song was written specifically for me. I’m utterly alone. I have Not a single soul
Stunningly beautiful song - the lyrics and the melody, but mostly, the emotion.
I think Jonathan Jackson did a beautiful job on this song for Nashville. However, there is something about a song being sung by its author. Soul food. This is raw. This is real. Thank you.
Yes...... yes !
"it's been years
since your house has felt like home..."
ah! bleeding feelings...
Yes, the rubble has come to feel like home. Sigh....
Mary can sure turn a phrase!
Another verse from a different song that hit me with it's hard truth was "The War After The War". It's from a brilliant album she wrote with families and their veterans about their experiences.
"Who's gonna care for the ones who care for the ones who went to war?
*There's landmines in the living room and eggshells on the floor*
I lost myself in the shadow of your honor and your pain
You stare out of the window as our dreams go down the drain..."
I haven't lived that myself, but others in my family tragically have. My cousin's son was a Marine who served bravely in Iraq, but came home broken with severe PTSD. He was on a waiting list with the VA to get mental health help, but that help didn't come in time.
He died by suicide 3 years ago because our country spends billions on war machines, but pennies on the brave men and women who devoted their lives to the military. His local VA hospital was hit with massive cutbacks in 2017 because the money was diverted to build the wall at the Southern border. He knew that help wasn't coming after that, so he gave up.
2.55 take me home country roads............
Sorry to admit it , but I had never heard of Mary Gauthier until 5 minutes ago ! I saw Gretchen mentioned so thought I would give it a listen ! Stunning is an understatement ! This is a masterpiece of emotion ! Looking forward to hearing more ! Thanks , and Good Wishes from Cambridge in England
She is brilliant writer and her songs deeply felt. Just discovered her.
Oh my goodness, what a tremendous heartbreaker of a song, Mary G at her best. Wow...
Punched in my emotional hot spots once again by Mary Gauthier. Her music and lyrics make me get in touch with things that I try not to think about but it doesn't serve me well to bury those emotions so it is always very cathartic to listen to this musical genius! Thank you Mary!
Brilliant.
This is a masterpiece.
Stumbled across this few years ago.
Finally something that felt and sounded like the true me ,guess I must need to cry tonight.
I love you Mary, you make me cry, but I love you.
I heard this track first here on UA-cam. Now I own the CD. :)
The whole thing is fantastic the new Blood on the Tracks. Yes, I said it.
How strange, I just got plus 1'd at the very moment this CD had finished playing! Weird. Yes, I'm STILL playing this regularly.......
Mary's music actually has tons of blues both in form and emotion. That's what I love most about it. Wish I could explain to people that blues is really the best gospel since it's pouring your heart out to God.
You have a beautiful poetic voice, Mary, thanks for your service to the world of emotions and songs :'3
Was moved to tears......
Can’t believe I just heard this one now. As ever Mary sings it like it is. ❤️
I lost my daughter 37 years ago. This song describes how I survived.
Didn't know 'till yesterday this was co-written with Gretchen Peters, another of my total faves!
All your music hits me thank you
Astounding, Mary.
Mary just nails it!!!!!!!!!!!
Je ne connaissais pas jusqu’à ce jour… Chanson qui vous prend..Voix très émouvante..Bref magnifique
Mary, all of your fans wished they knew you personally. Me too!
creepin inside this bombshelter i call my heart hears me thinkin this brocken heart was safe thanks for breaking through mary .
This is my new favorite. Glad I found you on here. From a true lover of folk & JP.
Wow.......
Guess I'm a loner to the core. Divorced over 10 years now and I'm more content than ever. I hardly ever go out or see another face. Being alone doesn't mean in any way being lonely.
Completely perfect musical performance DEFINETLY WOULD BUY EVERY SONG EVERY ALBUM AND TREASHURE THEM .THANKS.!!!!sue n chicago
Growing up in Taiwan I've never been a country music fan, if country-pop doesn't count 😅, guess it's all because I never got to hear something THIS GREAT AND SOULFULLY GENUINE.... Now I am in love with Mary G and her music.
Hello Mary, I just received this song I have known for
a long time and still love. I never feel alone, however the subject always attracted me: one can be alone in a tiny corner of the soul .
Beautiful, Mary. 💞
Only 13 comments? Love ALL your songs, Mary, but I'm loving this one today. You seem like a beautiful person. Best.
Thanks from the Netherlands. Prachtig.
I still remember seeing you in a tiny pub in Manningtree UK many years ago. Beautiful song, thank you for your music.
Great music
Power song. I am glad I just
Listened to it and made feel better. Thank you 🙏
Oh Wow! Beautiful & heartfelt song! ❤️❤️❤️
Great words Mary. XO
Finally got to see her live at the Edmonton Folk Fest this year, love Mary and her story.
Hope you come to boston area some day .would love to see ya concerts.
Da quando sono in pensione e nonno sono più solo che mai e imparo, per fortuna ci sono i bambini che ti rialzano e vai avanti e non ti senti più solo...RESISTERE E ROCK"N"ROLL a tutti...
sometimes the emotion is the message. spot on Mary and Gretchen.Thanks
Stunning work. This is where the real music lives. You have to search for it -- but when you find it, it's worth the time. I'm buying this CD for sure.
I love Mary, Mary Gautier. She writes my heart songs. I wish I knew her.
It took about 10 years and a couple more broken relationships, but wouldn't have it any other way now. However this is just how I felt at one time. Beautiful song.
I love beautiful ballads, and I love Duane Eddy!
Waoo this is so inspiring and it’s true talk ma
Wow. What depth. I love her.
WOW!
Faye Isabelle likes this song...
Devastating!
wow. she articulates it all so well.
Yes, exactly...thanks , Mary
Beautiful music, congratulations, love this .
My friend just sent this to me. Such a poignant truthful song. Thank you
Great tune.
Such a good song!
Congratulations!
Fabulous, haunting
I was married for 23 years been divorced now for four years, man this song hits home, I'm learning to live alone.
Love this!!
devastating - and true.
Beautiful song, thank you !!
That's a WOW !
what a find! in my top 5 mary and w. gretchen recently discoverd and say what! duane eddy! i'm melting in sweet pain ~
So relate-able.
Great album Mary, thanx!
Been doing it going on eight years now. I'm not sure I'll ever learn. Mostly, I tolerate. Wives aren't supposed to die first.
I just discovered Mary. Superb!
"And every night I'd sit alone and learn what loneliness meant"
Add to your playlist please!!!
She reminds me of a female version of King 👑 Johnny Cash!!! \m/
Jason Walton So, the queen?
Lea Tapp yes sir...this song hit me very hard when my father passed and i was at the bottom bottle of Mr. Johnny Walker blue.
Gratitude.