I have always loved Jeff Bates..it takes a lot of courage to ask for forgiveness.. I whispered to my Momma at her hospital bed, i told her what i did and i pray everyday she heard me and gave me that forgiveness i prayed for that day she went away to heaven.
Hello Denise 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will make you smile.
3 years released for the methamphetamine addiction, I used so I would lose weight, I know all this to well..God gave me my second chance and I'm grateful of the person I am today.
Hello Beautiful 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will make you smile.
I heard this song along time ago never meant anything until now I been 3 weeks clean but its cost me my wife and daughter I'm going to church now I need everyone to pray my wife will give me one more chance I love her with all my heart and soul I've put her through a lot and I'm paying for it now I just need that one second chance to show her how much my family means to me
Damn, what a song! Been clean & sober one day at a time for going on 11 years now. Watching this absolutely tore my heart up. Thank you God for my own second chance.
Because I've lived the life of a homeless Person adittced to meth for 3 and half years of my life was darkness you pass the bottle around hopeing you would come too that your life would change then you come down from the high or drunkenness and find your left more empty inside than you've been from hoping you can get a second chance
It takes a heck of a man to admit to his mistakes and to be this public about his past. Jeff should be a major country star . He has more talent and heart in his music than fifty of these pop bromance performers of today.
I agree, almost everyone has an addiction, food, drugs, alcohol, etc... the problem is, it is hard to trust at this point. Sadly this is normally a recurring behavior with the select few and how man people / families suffer because of one with an addiction. The reason is there are few who are truly sorry and end up rehab. I'm glad he did, and a blessing for sure. He has a wonderful voice, but this isn't the same song sadly for everyone.
I saw him in concert at the Warf in Orange Beach in 2005 with Montgomery Gentry and Billy Carrington. he was famous then (This song was out). Loved him!
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from Christina?
7 years clean for me and I can relate to Jeff and this song...I'm proud of him for being honest about his problems and overcoming them. He's a great artist that deserves more radio play and recognition from the music industry... Anyone out there who has been through addiction or is currently going through it I wish you the best and you can get your life back and those who matter won't care about your past and those who care about your past don't matter ..just stay strong and honest with yourself
I lost my wife of 20 years and I also went to jail for awhile but I never want to see meth ever again and I'm 63 years old now so my advice to all of you younger folks out there is if you love your life and your family please stay off meth and all the other drugs out there that are so ready available on our streets today
Amen This Song Is Awesome and God Bless You and Your Family and Always Keep Your Head Up. Jesus will Never Let His Children Go. Amen and Congratulations and Keep up.
Getting a second chance to live a normal is the best thing that I was given.yrs of jail,addiction,violence n crime.as well as having mental health,depression etc.if you get a second chance in life,take it.we all made mistakes in life's n regret them.
This song has so many parallels with veterans getting out of the military. Just replace the stigma of a conviction with the stigma surrounding ptsd and it’s a perfect fit
hits close to home. my brother (62 yrs old) died from drug overdose in February and every time I listen to this song I sure wish he could have beat them drugs. he was my hero but he just couldnt shake them. miss you brother
I have cried so many times over this song. My son tonight gets his 1st of many days in jail/prison. Hopefully he will get his 1st clear thoughts in 20 years and come back and be the man I know he can be. I am praying Paul. I am on your side. My baby you will always be. Love, your mom.
I used to do meth and drink whiskey and one day I ended up in the hospital and that what changed my life because my husband almost lost me . Thank God god helped me out to understand that I have a life to live and not to waste it
I love you Jeff. Congrats on your 5 years. I lost a daughter i 1/2 years ago because of her life long addiction. I know she is in a better place. She was 46.God bless you.
@@jeffbates5322 I was clean for 17 years, served out an 18 year prison sentence, 17 felonies on my record. In 2004, I was charged with manufacturing meth. I have even gave back to the community and took the message of hope into two detention centers for 13 years. BUT I still can’t get housing because of the manufacturing charge in 2004. I lost hope and had 2 relapses. Each relapse caused me to loose jobs. I have lived in motels and my car. It has even caused me to have financial issues. Thank you for sharing your story and I love this song!! I listen to it ALL THE TIME!! Remember me in your prayers please…thank you!
Sorry to say, but Jesus do give second chances and third chances it’s just this place we call earth that don’t give two shits about us. Never had any addiction issues, but I can only imagine just walk by faith
Much respect for Jeff Bates and asking for forgiveness. That's a man with honor and experience. For everyone else struggling, keep on and don't give up. I believe anyone can make it out and do not ever give up. Everyone deserves a second chance when they trying to better themselves. I was there and I know what it was like. So I want to let everyone know, you guys are not alone. Just be strong and ask the lord for forgiveness. You guys are all amazing and there is hope to find a better life and a way out; Go get that second chance!
Will C. I've clean since I was 16 and I am now 44 thanks to 2 men in my life who took me on as there daughter and got me clean off every drug I was on and alcohol I can say I have never did heroin and pcp. I may not have any felonies but I hit rock bottom and have been in and out of jail. I hurt a lot of people in my life and the one person I loved so much I hurt so bad for 8 yrs and I hadn't been in his life for the last 5 yr until Dec 6th 2017 and now I am getting a second change with him even though we are taking it slow. He is forgiving me more and more each day. The way i see it I think people should forgive I learned a lot from NA AND AA OVER THE YEARS. SO TO ALL THAT HAVE LIVED LIKE US TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME AND BE OPENED MINDED Thank You for inspiring me. This song is my inspiration. I love u baby for giving me a second chance. Thank u
I miss my friend is there anything I can do to help him get off theses drugs he's so out there and he is only 26 and the people he hangs out with keeps pulling him closer in
I'm over 6 Years clean from Heroin. My clean date is 3/17/2011. I run A recovery Group In Facebook And I shared This Song In it And everyone Was Blown away By It. VERY powerful song!!! I'm A Very Big Fan Jeff!!!
You can do it ,dig down deep ,I know you can do it ,we can pray for anyone but it has to be your choice ..don't give up ,give it up to the lord..it's possible ,anything possible with the lord
Jeff, I met you years ago at the Fort Hood Welcome the Troops back in 2004. Your story has really affected my life. I now find myself going into prisons to witness to the men there. I have made contacts and friends who all need a second chance. I think God there are people out there that are willing to give good men a second chance after they make a mistake. Thanks for sharing your story back then and here on RUclips! God bless you Jeff.
The bottle is my drug. I never lost my wife or children yet. I didn't lose that life we've worked for. But for the fist time in a long time I hit my knees and asked God to help me. I begged him to help me. Just when I thought he ignored me and just when I was thought I needed that bottle again I opened RUclips and this was the first song that came up.
you and I have the same addiction I've been clean 20 years and I thank God everyday for not given up on me !! love you and your song , God bless you from a big fan
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from cassandra?
OMG! Tears rolled down my face too I was almost screaming when he pulled out the pipe! Please continue with your work! Extra prayers sent your way!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
congrats on your anniversary Im recovering from alcoholism but I did enjoy prescription pills currently 5 months sober from alcohol and 1 year and 7 months clean from drugs
Congratulations sweetheart. I've been sober for a long while now. My niece is 32 & heroin took away more then half her life but, has been clean since 2016,thank god. Keep up the fight hun. I'm pulling for you. 😇
i am 5 months sober off a 10 year meth addiction....My daughter who i havent seen in 10 years messaged me a few days ago and wants to be apart of my life...She is giving me a second chance to be the father i never was due to my addiction..This song hit home for so long...Thank you for this great song
I was a heroin addict for three hard years.. stole from my grandma the niceat woman that had ever come into my life... But ice been clean 11 years now.. i cant say how it meant to me that before she died she forgave me.... I dont think i ever cried so much or felt so much love/compassion/understanding... I love you grandma. I'm still sorry. R.I.P.
I love this song cause we all make choices we hope to be forgiven for. For me it is a theft I cannot lose the shame and guilt of. Thank you Jeff your an inspiration to us all!
A couple years ago, I met Jeff Bates. I had no idea what he was going through. I spoke to him like I knew him as a friend. I just said, be careful on the road my friend. He looked at me like I knew what he was going through. It was something I won't forget. This song makes me proud of that moment. God bless you JB!
i cant help but thinking how awesome this man is by sharing his story with us all.. God bless him and his beautiful family ..... on his new Journey in life....
Diana Bolle i know were he is coming from. i just got my second chance in life. and its the best feeling in the world. i think god ever day for my second chance.
There is a big (DIFFERENCE) saying that you are sorry AND THEN THERE IS DOING IT AS WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doing it and saying that you are going to do it is (2) DIFFERENT THINGS. And then to make a song out of itto help other's (WOW WHAT A GREAT GUY)
Great job! I hope I can say that five years from now. On August 3,2018 I put meth down, hopefully forever, after 11 years of living high. It ain’t easy but I believe it’s worth it
Great song. It really hits close to home.I am going thru the same thing and expect it to be this way the rest of my life.No matter how hard I work to escape my past it just won't go away.Every time I believe it's going away something happens that makes it rear it's ugly head again.I respect you ,Mr.Bates so very much.Not only are you a great singer .But a great songwriter too.Thanks,for putting words to what I would like too.Keep up the good work and may the Lord bless you.
I absolutely love this song. It really means a lot to me. It reminds me of my daddy, he used to do drugs and was in and out of my life when i was growing up and now im 16 and hes been here and taking care of me since i was 13. Hes changed so much, my mom couldve said he wasnt gonna see me but she gave him one second chance and hes my biggest hero and if wasnt for him i wouldnt be the person i am today. i love you daddy and im proud of you for straightening your life out
I was addicted to methamphetamines and when I heard this it made me cry because he experienced the same things pretty much that I did. My ex moved my son about half a state away and everything was so real. I felt his pain. I lived it every day and now I celebrated a year clean in February and wouldn't go back for all the money in the world. My son is my inspiration.
My late husband was a 25 year meth addict, he was 2 years clean a sober when we met, THIS is so important to me to share these stories ... Jeff THANK YOU
I have known several that have come in my life in passing that have been where this young man has been. This song really does tell the story and it is true how those who had made a poor choice can change. A poor choice don't mean a bad person. God Bless
I lost my best friend in 1988 from someone addictedTo drugs and alcohol. She was struck and died in the helicopter on the way to the nearest hospital. I still miss my friend, the lady who hit her was heavily fined idk if she got help but it made me stay away from drugs. Thank you Jeff for this song. Everyone deserves a second Chance!!
I can't Watch or Listen to this without Crying. It's every step MY SON. This BREAK'S a Mother's Heart, everyday! Keep up the GOOD WORK! You are in My Prayer's along with My Son... ❤
You're AMAZING Jeff .....I love your story..... God Bless you and your family. This song is awesome....takes a real man to admit his mistakes in front of all to see and you can help others to do the same so they can get help. Stay strong in God and Jesus. Everyone deserves another chance for a real life with someone on their side to look up to. You're a strong role model for all with addictions by letting them know that they are not alone and that they can overcome it with faith. 🙏🙏
I can testify to the title of the song and the message in it. Nothing to do with what he went through, but when you've had that first chance , screwed up, then begged the Good Lord for that second chance and it comes, you get down on your knees and you thank God
This song is my husband and I. He used on and off most of his life and have done time for drugs as well as other things. I started using after we got married. After two years of using and being homeless with him and our children, I decided that I had enough of that life. I told him that if he wanted to continue using, he had to leave. We both got clean in August of 2011 and have stayed that way ever since. We moved to another state to make a better life for our family and are loving life now.
+Leticia West I know what u went thru and I am glad that u both got clean I have been 11 years and I can honestly say it is and always will be a challenge to stay clean if u ever feel like that please just hit ur knees or find your local n/a aa or ca cause relapsing is worse that before idk u or ur family but yall will be in my prayers
Hi if u dont mine i could really use a nice person to talk to right now,i am all alone and i dealing witj staying clean and more please get back with me thank u
God bless you brother. We all have our ups, downs, lows, and bumps. Takes a true man to admit his faults. Wish the best for you and you're family. I haven't had the pressure of a live performance, but I hope to soon. God bless you brother!! Stay strong my man!!!
this song has helped me walk away from methamphetamine and never wanna go back to it his story is the same as mine and because of him and the good Lord himself I have seen a new path and I take the second chance I was given to heart thanks Jeff bates for releasing this song
this song reminds me of my dad he has been on drugs his whole life and starting tomorrow he is putting his self in a rehab I'm so proud of him I have faith in him I never thought I would have a parent who dose that it breaks my heart!!!
Pigeon forge is beautiful great ppl and place seems to alway be sun shinning there i grown up here deffenetly a good place cause its were familys come to vacation and newlyweds come to honey moon so most ppl are 8n a happy place when there here lots of reasons all around to remind you of what ur missing good luck.....
I want to meet Jeff bates one time in my life. I was young and I was stupid. I lived the life he talks about on this song. The only difference is i was lucky and didn't get caught. But what the difference when people still judge by what you did? I lost a great job, because of my choices. I went from having the world by the balls to having nothing cause I sold it gave it away, so I could stay high that much longer. I am glad my boss gave me that second chance, I now have a girl that loves me for who I am and not for who I was.
dogsareme100 well said. They are humans too. They just made a mistake. I’m family to a couple recovering addict. They are both clean now and have damn good jobs
1sick95venge I met some kind and generous men on the inside. I had lost hope until I surrendered my heart to the lord and said “not my will but yours” during a prayer with the prison ministry. I was in there for the same addiction as Jeff’s and still have the same obstacles on job applications today but I believe the lord will make a way. It’s good to know people like you still exist. My occupation before was truck driving but I have to find one that’ll hire me plus get the court’s approval to leave the state. That’s what doing my thing did to me. Now I’m trying to do it God’s way
This song is absolutely beautiful and I am so proud of Jeff. I have been in his shoes before and luckily I got out just in time. I think this is one of the best songs out there! I give kudos to this song and am glad Jeff turned his life around!:)
I was strug out and addicted to herion, cocaine, almost od on herion a few times I stopped both at the same time 1year ago yet some how I still get tempted to start back specially under stress so it's still a up hill fight for me to resist and fight to not relapse back and I still drink more than I should so this song hits me hard.
as a ex drug user I understand life can be hard and sometimes it's so hard to keep the faith but me and my hubby have been off that drug for years and we are happy that we are still alive to enjoy everyday got has given us.
I love Jeff Bates he is very real about life and there's not the first person out there is perfect and you turned your life around and I'm very proud of you and there's a lot more. People out there that needs someone to talk to and listen and to help them and some of them thinks nobody cares about them but I promise you it's people out there that does and I'm one of those people if I can help someone I will in any way I can I might not have the money to help them but I promise you that I can help them by getting down on our knee's together and pray and I would talk to them and pray with them and give them a second chance . I love you Jeff Bates and I love your music and thank you so much for that song and video I'm sure you helped a lot of people . Thank you for telling millions of people about your life . Love and God bless you .
I'm a convicted felon and have been out of prison for 7 years and still face this every day. I can't find a job now and wish someone in the mid Ohio valley would see this and give me a chance
Jeff Bates, not sure who you are, but you have a new fan! You are just what I need. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I just got out of federal prison, and you touched on everything im dealing with in this song. Amazing, and thank you. I needed this more than you could ever imagine
This song is an anthem to many, providing strength to those who need it the most in the most critical of times of their lives....great song....great voice....sincerity in that powerful voice in this powerful song
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My wife is almost 13 years sober and I thank God for that. Life wouldn't be worth it without her
I'm crying now.. August 22nd is my sobriety date.. 42 years later, still the most significant story I have. Grace..
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
I have always loved Jeff Bates..it takes a lot of courage to ask for forgiveness.. I whispered to my Momma at her hospital bed, i told her what i did and i pray everyday she heard me and gave me that forgiveness i prayed for that day she went away to heaven.
God Answers all prayers..🙏I met you long ago.Mississippi here..❣ You deserve it.
Hello Denise 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will make you smile.
I ask them to give Jeff a second chance and he on tour now..🎉😊
I'm a writer ..
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
I totally understand I was there and I'm sober now I didnt take from nobody but I robbed myself of so much.. I'm thankful my eyes opened God bless you
16 days sober ,knowing jeff personally this song is what I need today
Hope you are still clean
In my prayers friend. Hope your still fighting the good fight.
3 years released for the methamphetamine addiction, I used so I would lose weight, I know all this to well..God gave me my second chance and I'm grateful of the person I am today.
Hello Beautiful 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will make you smile.
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
I heard this song along time ago never meant anything until now I been 3 weeks clean but its cost me my wife and daughter I'm going to church now I need everyone to pray my wife will give me one more chance I love her with all my heart and soul I've put her through a lot and I'm paying for it now I just need that one second chance to show her how much my family means to me
Damn, what a song! Been clean & sober one day at a time for going on 11 years now. Watching this absolutely tore my heart up. Thank you God for my own second chance.
Tears rolled down my checked; only those that can relate would understand that change starts with faith! Amen!
How do you know that it's true
Because I've lived the life of a homeless Person adittced to meth for 3 and half years of my life was darkness you pass the bottle around hopeing you would come too that your life would change then you come down from the high or drunkenness and find your left more empty inside than you've been from hoping you can get a second chance
That's right sweetie. That is 💯.
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I been a meth head for 5 years and I got off of it and cleaned for 3yrs and I can't find forgiveness from no one
Your music is still loved! Thank you for your musicial contribution to life!
This man needs to be on the radio people so he can tell his story he is a great singer
God bless you love your music
Yeah okay 😂
It takes a heck of a man to admit to his mistakes and to be this public about his past. Jeff should be a major country star . He has more talent and heart in his music than fifty of these pop bromance performers of today.
I agree brother. He is talented and has a great voice! God bless you Jeff!
Hes amazing. I love this song so much.
I agree, almost everyone has an addiction, food, drugs, alcohol, etc... the problem is, it is hard to trust at this point. Sadly this is normally a recurring behavior with the select few and how man people / families suffer because of one with an addiction. The reason is there are few who are truly sorry and end up rehab. I'm glad he did, and a blessing for sure. He has a wonderful voice, but this isn't the same song sadly for everyone.
Totally agree
I saw him in concert at the Warf in Orange Beach in 2005 with Montgomery Gentry and Billy Carrington. he was famous then (This song was out). Loved him!
This was so sad
But at least he has the balls to talk about it. ❤❤❤
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from Christina?
7 years clean for me and I can relate to Jeff and this song...I'm proud of him for being honest about his problems and overcoming them. He's a great artist that deserves more radio play and recognition from the music industry... Anyone out there who has been through addiction or is currently going through it I wish you the best and you can get your life back and those who matter won't care about your past and those who care about your past don't matter ..just stay strong and honest with yourself
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I lost my wife of 20 years and I also went to jail for awhile but I never want to see meth ever again and I'm 63 years old now so my advice to all of you younger folks out there is if you love your life and your family please stay off meth and all the other drugs out there that are so ready available on our streets today
Amen brother
i heard this song in prison and ive been out 6 months off drugs living happy this song changed my life
🙌🙌AMEN!🌟 #23yrsSoberAndClean
#Recovery #AddictionOfDeseaseIsReal
#Sobriety #Addiction
Wish you the best!!
I hope you’re happy and you’re free again
Amen This Song Is Awesome and God Bless You and Your Family and Always Keep Your Head Up. Jesus will Never Let His Children Go. Amen and Congratulations and Keep up.
Getting a second chance to live a normal is the best thing that I was given.yrs of jail,addiction,violence n crime.as well as having mental health,depression etc.if you get a second chance in life,take it.we all made mistakes in life's n regret them.
This song has so many parallels with veterans getting out of the military. Just replace the stigma of a conviction with the stigma surrounding ptsd and it’s a perfect fit
God bless you Jeff Bates
hits close to home. my brother (62 yrs old) died from drug overdose in February and every time I listen to this song I sure wish he could have beat them drugs. he was my hero but he just couldnt shake them. miss you brother
I have cried so many times over this song. My son tonight gets his 1st of many days in jail/prison. Hopefully he will get his 1st clear thoughts in 20 years and come back and be the man I know he can be. I am praying Paul. I am on your side. My baby you will always be. Love, your mom.
15 years sober for thank Jeff for sharing this song with the world there are a lot of people that can relate to this song
I used to do meth and drink whiskey and one day I ended up in the hospital and that what changed my life because my husband almost lost me . Thank God god helped me out to understand that I have a life to live and not to waste it
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
I love you Jeff. Congrats on your 5 years. I lost a daughter i 1/2 years ago because of her life long addiction. I know she is in a better place. She was 46.God bless you.
I love this song.... it's powerful!! Pray my husband stays clean when he comes home from prison!!
Thanks alot❣️
@@jeffbates5322 I was clean for 17 years, served out an 18 year prison sentence, 17 felonies on my record. In 2004, I was charged with manufacturing meth. I have even gave back to the community and took the message of hope into two detention centers for 13 years. BUT I still can’t get housing because of the manufacturing charge in 2004. I lost hope and had 2 relapses. Each relapse caused me to loose jobs. I have lived in motels and my car. It has even caused me to have financial issues. Thank you for sharing your story and I love this song!! I listen to it ALL THE TIME!! Remember me in your prayers please…thank you!
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@hotlatino7220 it's not a joke have some respect I dealt with it to so grow up
Conard Nunn told me about you,and I always keep you in my prayers!
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
Every body should get a second chance
Sorry to say, but Jesus do give second chances and third chances it’s just this place we call earth that don’t give two shits about us. Never had any addiction issues, but I can only imagine just walk by faith
Went through same thing. twice Thank you Jesus for never giving up on me.
Much respect for Jeff Bates and asking for forgiveness. That's a man with honor and experience. For everyone else struggling, keep on and don't give up. I believe anyone can make it out and do not ever give up. Everyone deserves a second chance when they trying to better themselves. I was there and I know what it was like. So I want to let everyone know, you guys are not alone. Just be strong and ask the lord for forgiveness. You guys are all amazing and there is hope to find a better life and a way out; Go get that second chance!
will c awesome way to inspire people
Will C. I've clean since I was 16 and I am now 44 thanks to 2 men in my life who took me on as there daughter and got me clean off every drug I was on and alcohol I can say I have never did heroin and pcp. I may not have any felonies but I hit rock bottom and have been in and out of jail. I hurt a lot of people in my life and the one person I loved so much I hurt so bad for 8 yrs and I hadn't been in his life for the last 5 yr until Dec 6th 2017 and now I am getting a second change with him even though we are taking it slow. He is forgiving me more and more each day. The way i see it I think people should forgive I learned a lot from NA AND AA OVER THE YEARS. SO TO ALL THAT HAVE LIVED LIKE US TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME AND BE OPENED MINDED Thank You for inspiring me. This song is my inspiration. I love u baby for giving me a second chance. Thank u
Great Song
I miss my friend is there anything I can do to help him get off theses drugs he's so out there and he is only 26 and the people he hangs out with keeps pulling him closer in
I listen to this song a lot I've been clean a year & 3 months
I'm over 6 Years clean from Heroin. My clean date is 3/17/2011. I run A recovery Group In Facebook And I shared This Song In it And everyone Was Blown away By It. VERY powerful song!!! I'm A Very Big Fan Jeff!!!
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
I'm proud of you Jeff for getting clean I'm a addict myself please pray for me
I'm praying for you Denetta God bless you
Prayers from Texas
Dear denetta I also was a addict and knows how hard it is to kick the habit of addiction but it can be done good luck to you you will be in my prayers
I sent one up for you
You can do it ,dig down deep ,I know you can do it ,we can pray for anyone but it has to be your choice ..don't give up ,give it up to the lord..it's possible ,anything possible with the lord
Jeff, I met you years ago at the Fort Hood Welcome the Troops back in 2004. Your story has really affected my life. I now find myself going into prisons to witness to the men there. I have made contacts and friends who all need a second chance. I think God there are people out there that are willing to give good men a second chance after they make a mistake. Thanks for sharing your story back then and here on RUclips! God bless you Jeff.
The bottle is my drug. I never lost my wife or children yet. I didn't lose that life we've worked for. But for the fist time in a long time I hit my knees and asked God to help me. I begged him to help me. Just when I thought he ignored me and just when I was thought I needed that bottle again I opened RUclips and this was the first song that came up.
I just cried my eyes out. I wish my granddaughters father could watch this.
Thank you, I needed that forgiveness. To be able to forgive myself. Thank you Matt.
Thank you for your honesty and faith in Christ.
This man was and still is amazing.
you and I have the same addiction I've been clean 20 years and I thank God everyday for not given up on me !! love you and your song , God bless you from a big fan
What an Amazing Testimony you Have Jeff Bates...
So Proud of you... Love your song as well....
I made it six years sober from meth this year in March and my brother showed me this song and it's now my favorite song
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from cassandra?
35 years :) No booze,no drugs~
Hows it going? Still going strong?
Dude is literally playing house calls right now. He should be selling out 2,000 seat venues. Crazy world we're living in now.
OMG! Tears rolled down my face too
I was almost screaming when he pulled out the pipe!
Please continue with your work!
Extra prayers sent your way!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to Travis tritt on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
you couldn't meet a sweeter man, wonderful singer and heck of a songwriter.
4 years clean yesterday
congrats on your anniversary Im recovering from alcoholism but I did enjoy prescription pills currently 5 months sober from alcohol and 1 year and 7 months clean from drugs
Annessa W
Nice one... Keep getting better.... 🇬🇧
Congratulations
Bless you
Congratulations sweetheart. I've been sober for a long while now. My niece is 32 & heroin took away more then half her life but, has been clean since 2016,thank god. Keep up the fight hun. I'm pulling for you. 😇
i am 5 months sober off a 10 year meth addiction....My daughter who i havent seen in 10 years messaged me a few days ago and wants to be apart of my life...She is giving me a second chance to be the father i never was due to my addiction..This song hit home for so long...Thank you for this great song
God bless brother
I was a heroin addict for three hard years.. stole from my grandma the niceat woman that had ever come into my life... But ice been clean 11 years now.. i cant say how it meant to me that before she died she forgave me.... I dont think i ever cried so much or felt so much love/compassion/understanding... I love you grandma. I'm still sorry. R.I.P.
I love this song cause we all make choices we hope to be forgiven for. For me it is a theft I cannot lose the shame and guilt of. Thank you Jeff your an inspiration to us all!
I've just finished detox after 17 years. What are beautiful song. Thankyou so much from Australia. 🙏💕
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to Travis tritt on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
How can anyone dislike this song. Thank you for sharing your testimony with us all. God Bless!
I forgot to say congratulations on being drug free for 5 years. You got this.
A couple years ago, I met Jeff Bates. I had no idea what he was going through. I spoke to him like I knew him as a friend. I just said, be careful on the road my friend. He looked at me like I knew what he was going through. It was something I won't forget. This song makes me proud of that moment. God bless you JB!
i cant help but thinking how awesome this man is by sharing his story with us all.. God bless him and his beautiful family ..... on his new Journey in life....
No kidding....it takes a real person to admit their faults. It hurts but the forgiveness received is beyond any words spoken.
you are right
Diana Bolle i know were he is coming from. i just got my second chance in life. and its the best feeling in the world. i think god ever day for my second chance.
There is a big (DIFFERENCE) saying that you are sorry AND THEN THERE IS DOING IT AS WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doing it and saying that you are going to do it is (2) DIFFERENT THINGS. And then to make a song out of itto help other's (WOW WHAT A GREAT GUY)
This is a great song by Jeff Bates i like this song but i never did drugs
I was a addict for 3 years I've been clean for 5 years now
Good on you mate, you can keep doing it!!!!
That good
congrats. i've had friends and family battle the demon that is addiction
Respect brother!
Great job! I hope I can say that five years from now. On August 3,2018 I put meth down, hopefully forever, after 11 years of living high. It ain’t easy but I believe it’s worth it
Great song. It really hits close to home.I am going thru the same thing and expect it to be this way the rest of my life.No matter how hard I work to escape my past it just won't go away.Every time I believe it's going away something happens that makes it rear it's ugly head again.I respect you ,Mr.Bates so very much.Not only are you a great singer .But a great songwriter too.Thanks,for putting words to what I would like too.Keep up the good work and may the Lord bless you.
I’m thankful that my brother got his 2nd chance. He took it and is running with it. I’m so proud of him.
I've chased my own demons... its hard
I hope your doing great Katty
I absolutely love this song. It really means a lot to me. It reminds me of my daddy, he used to do drugs and was in and out of my life when i was growing up and now im 16 and hes been here and taking care of me since i was 13. Hes changed so much, my mom couldve said he wasnt gonna see me but she gave him one second chance and hes my biggest hero and if wasnt for him i wouldnt be the person i am today. i love you daddy and im proud of you for straightening your life out
2019 still bumping this im 20 years been 5 months clean from meth I'm more proud of myself then ever im finally doing right
Awesome!!! keep it up. so proud of you. No place left but up from here. :) !!!! Hugs
I was addicted to methamphetamines and when I heard this it made me cry because he experienced the same things pretty much that I did. My ex moved my son about half a state away and everything was so real. I felt his pain. I lived it every day and now I celebrated a year clean in February and wouldn't go back for all the money in the world. My son is my inspiration.
Good for you! :)
I'm going threw the exact thing with my wife and our son ... :/
I was to God has a better plan for us no matter what people think there is better things in life then drugs God bless u man
So proud of you brother! I too have been clean off of drugs almost 11 years! One Day At A Time My Friend!
Congratulations
My late husband was a 25 year meth addict, he was 2 years clean a sober when we met, THIS is so important to me to share these stories ... Jeff THANK YOU
Thanks for your time and support towards me... Peggy ❤️
@@jeffbates5322 have been from the first song!
@@nvr2old2livelife You're welcome,you can also drop your email address,so that I can easily reach out to real fan like you 💖💓😍
How are you feeling today Peggy...you stop talking to me 💓 but I care about you always
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to Travis tritt on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
I have known several that have come in my life in passing that have been where this young man has been. This song really does tell the story and it is true how those who had made a poor choice can change. A poor choice don't mean a bad person. God Bless
Thank you for this song. God sent it to me tonight and it really helped heal me. Been sober from methamphetamine for almost two months. Praise God!
This song hits me hard. All I want is a second chance at everything I messed up
You are not alone buddy. Still paying for a stupid choice I made a long, long time ago. I just want one second chance
jedwycke abbot head up. Itll come
To I'm making a choice to become better for not only the ones I love but for me also thanks for helping with all the comments
I lost my daughter cause of drugs and thats all I want is a second chance
@@keelycarpenter1729 I'm so sorry for your loss. That is so horible
If you get a second chance n chance to change your ways.do it did
I lost my best friend in 1988 from someone addictedTo drugs and alcohol. She was struck and died in the helicopter on the way to the nearest hospital. I still miss my friend, the lady who hit her was heavily fined idk if she got help but it made me stay away from drugs. Thank you Jeff for this song. Everyone deserves a second Chance!!
Tonya Lafarr you might look her up one day might provide alittle comfort if she took it hard an changed her life
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
I can't Watch or Listen to this without Crying. It's every step MY SON. This BREAK'S a Mother's Heart, everyday! Keep up the GOOD WORK! You are in My Prayer's along with My Son... ❤
You're AMAZING Jeff .....I love your story..... God Bless you and your family. This song is awesome....takes a real man to admit his mistakes in front of all to see and you can help others to do the same so they can get help. Stay strong in God and Jesus. Everyone deserves another chance for a real life with someone on their side to look up to. You're a strong role model for all with addictions by letting them know that they are not alone and that they can overcome it with faith. 🙏🙏
I swear he is melting the ice in my sweet tea! LOVE THAT VOICE!
I can testify to the title of the song and the message in it. Nothing to do with what he went through, but when you've had that first chance , screwed up, then begged the Good Lord for that second chance and it comes, you get down on your knees and you thank God
Magic Hitler Long shot?? huh? what do you mean by that?
David Rice amen brother.
Even the best fall down.....but always get up....❤️
This is a very good song 😊😊❤
Luv this man ….beautiful testimony....and song
This man has great music and should be rewarded for it!
Wow ! What a powerful song. Love it.
Yes it is
Yes it is
This song is my husband and I. He used on and off most of his life and have done time for drugs as well as other things. I started using after we got married. After two years of using and being homeless with him and our children, I decided that I had enough of that life. I told him that if he wanted to continue using, he had to leave. We both got clean in August of 2011 and have stayed that way ever since. We moved to another state to make a better life for our family and are loving life now.
+Leticia West I know what u went thru and I am glad that u both got clean I have been 11 years and I can honestly say it is and always will be a challenge to stay clean if u ever feel like that please just hit ur knees or find your local n/a aa or ca cause relapsing is worse that before idk u or ur family but yall will be in my prayers
Leticia West . I am so proud of yu if no one has told yu. keep up the good work I kno its a struggle. im still struggling with it. pray for me
Gosh... I just read my life's dream in your comment! 💔
Hi if u dont mine i could really use a nice person to talk to right now,i am all alone and i dealing witj staying clean and more please get back with me thank u
@@cassandraknowlton7614 i feel u i been there myself
been clean for 14 yrs thank too n.a and a god of my understanding now thank for your story
God bless you brother. We all have our ups, downs, lows, and bumps. Takes a true man to admit his faults. Wish the best for you and you're family. I haven't had the pressure of a live performance, but I hope to soon. God bless you brother!! Stay strong my man!!!
this song has helped me walk away from methamphetamine and never wanna go back to it his story is the same as mine and because of him and the good Lord himself I have seen a new path and I take the second chance I was given to heart thanks Jeff bates for releasing this song
Hardest thing ever brother hope you keep up the good work
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My cousin has went through 2 rehabs for crack, it's not sinking in, she relapsed again and disappeared and no one knows where the fuck she's at
this song reminds me of my dad he has been on drugs his whole life and starting tomorrow he is putting his self in a rehab I'm so proud of him I have faith in him I never thought I would have a parent who dose that it breaks my heart!!!
Pigeon forge is beautiful great ppl and place seems to alway be sun shinning there i grown up here deffenetly a good place cause its were familys come to vacation and newlyweds come to honey moon so most ppl are 8n a happy place when there here lots of reasons all around to remind you of what ur missing good luck.....
I hope your bad makes good luck Angel don't give up on your bad he will need all the help in the world okay🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
It's a heartbreaking pain that I wouldn't wish on any man!!!!😢👼😞
Congrats on being clean Jeff!
Thanks for your love and support towards me 💓💕💕
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
I want to meet Jeff bates one time in my life. I was young and I was stupid. I lived the life he talks about on this song. The only difference is i was lucky and didn't get caught. But what the difference when people still judge by what you did? I lost a great job, because of my choices. I went from having the world by the balls to having nothing cause I sold it gave it away, so I could stay high that much longer. I am glad my boss gave me that second chance, I now have a girl that loves me for who I am and not for who I was.
I've actually been blessed to meet him. He's a nice guy!!!
I believe in hiring former inmates if we do not they will end up incarcerated not all people who served time are bad people.
dogsareme100 well said. They are humans too. They just made a mistake. I’m family to a couple recovering addict. They are both clean now and have damn good jobs
1sick95venge I met some kind and generous men on the inside. I had lost hope until I surrendered my heart to the lord and said “not my will but yours” during a prayer with the prison ministry. I was in there for the same addiction as Jeff’s and still have the same obstacles on job applications today but I believe the lord will make a way. It’s good to know people like you still exist. My occupation before was truck driving but I have to find one that’ll hire me plus get the court’s approval to leave the state. That’s what doing my thing did to me. Now I’m trying to do it God’s way
James Utley glad ur doin better
1sick95venge thank you
God bless you
Love his testimony! Love his music! Love him!
God bless you and may you enjoy your journey in life. . .
Cheryl Farley thanks brother sister
One day at a time with the help of God!
Tears. Congratulations on your recovery.
This song is absolutely beautiful and I am so proud of Jeff. I have been in his shoes before and luckily I got out just in time. I think this is one of the best songs out there! I give kudos to this song and am glad Jeff turned his life around!:)
So much respect to you, Jeff.
i just want one second chance
Totally awesome testimony and song...listen to the words carefully,,,it truly comes from his heart...
I HAD A FRIEND YEAR'S AGO THAT WAS ABUSING DRUGS AND I HELPED HIM AND I THINK ABOUT HIM EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG RIP JIM MY FRIEND
So sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Love this song, it really was touching. Everyone deserves a second chance
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from?
I was strug out and addicted to herion, cocaine, almost od on herion a few times I stopped both at the same time 1year ago yet some how I still get tempted to start back specially under stress so it's still a up hill fight for me to resist and fight to not relapse back and I still drink more than I should so this song hits me hard.
Virginia Coe God bless you on your journey.
This song gives me chills.i remember the very first time I listen to jeff bates song on utube,his so amazing 👏. Where are you listening from Virginia?
This made me cry. It's so true, for all of us who have been there . Thanks you for this song.
God bless you on your road to recovery
I have been sober 4 and a half years now
Thank you for this beautiful song ♥️ 🎵
as a ex drug user I understand life can be hard and sometimes it's so hard to keep the faith but me and my hubby have been off that drug for years and we are happy that we are still alive to enjoy everyday got has given us.
+Rebecca Carter thank you been that way for years
Lets see back in 2004 I stopped and it's now 2015
Rachel Ochs
@@rachelochs758 I love you very very much. I hope you are staying strong
My life story ! 76 alone but surviving ! Thankyou for the story being told
I have been abandoned by my so called mother when I was 5 n I've recently decided to forgive her but can't never forget
I love Jeff Bates he is very real about life and there's not the first person out there is perfect and you turned your life around and I'm very proud of you and there's a lot more. People out there that needs someone to talk to and listen and to help them and some of them thinks nobody cares about them but I promise you it's people out there that does and I'm one of those people if I can help someone I will in any way I can I might not have the money to help them but I promise you that I can help them by getting down on our knee's together and pray and I would talk to them and pray with them and give them a second chance . I love you Jeff Bates and I love your music and thank you so much for that song and video I'm sure you helped a lot of people . Thank you for telling millions of people about your life . Love and God bless you .
Anyone listening in 2019?
Daniel Mitchell everyday ❤️
I'm a convicted felon and have been out of prison for 7 years and still face this every day. I can't find a job now and wish someone in the mid Ohio valley would see this and give me a chance
my thought and prayers to you daron dont give up think posative your turn will come
Yes sir and cry like a baby cause this is my life
@@imdapappy0883 my life to brother my life to can't count the times I cried my eyes out
Jeff Bates, not sure who you are, but you have a new fan! You are just what I need. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I just got out of federal prison, and you touched on everything im dealing with in this song. Amazing, and thank you. I needed this more than you could ever imagine
This song is an anthem to many, providing strength to those who need it the most in the most critical of times of their lives....great song....great voice....sincerity in that powerful voice in this powerful song