"If the Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the Taking. 'Cause Hell's probably better than tryin' to get by" ~ I'm am not sure there has ever been a song lyric that so clearly explains the headspace of folks that have fallen on hard times. Not just financial hard times but real physical/emotional/mental hard time. I am sure I am not the only one who can honestly say I've been there...
I’m a coal miner from Harlan county. I listen to this song and say to myself, “This man gets it.”. The struggle, the hardships, the hurt. This song is truth and the truth hurts. Don’t let them change you Tyler.
He did change, he apologized for whites and cucked to BLM on camera. Told us to vote in democrats. Yall shouldn't look to musicians for politics or morals. And this is coming from a recovering drug addict/musician
I’m a construction worker from Lost Creek Alabama. I work my knees to the bone 60+ a week just to barely get by. I’m just a flat tire away from going under. Week to week living at 38 years old ain’t no way to live. But instead of taking down the Texaco store, I started playing guitar years ago. Bc I knew I’d never have shit being a uneducated country boy. So I taught myself all the instruments. And I played them for 25 years. A year ago I started recording myself in a closet make shift studio. And few months ago I start posting my music to social media. I started posted on Instagram 2 months ago. And last night I had struggle Jennings like one of my songs “Shot of whiskey” and fjoutlaw liked, commented, and even shared another one of mine called “Self inflicted pain” I know it’s not a pay out yet. But it was a first win in my music career. And I broke down and cried. After fjoutlaw shared that one. I had a flood of people following me and messaging telling me how much they loved my music. And all kind of people started sharing it. And it literally hit me right in my soul. I’ll be a paid independent musician very soon. And I just want to tell anyone that’s on the struggle and working like a dog for crumbs for you and your family. Keep going. Work on your dream.
Amazing to hear my friend. I'm 30 and in a dead end situation. I'm gonna try and become a novelist like Charles Bukowski, who was down in the dumps, at the bottom of society with the drunks and bums, yet he made it.
@Sadtoday I know it’s a longshot, but where abouts in WA? I’m a single mom as well, literally will be on the street after 11 am tomorrow after we check out of this motel. Till my taxes come in & we head to Montana. At a loss of what to do, panicking mama here
I am 65 years old....you are the best new talent I've head in so so long. With "Hard Times" I had to pull over off the road and just listen....then the tears came.....thank you! I am a Radio DJ on a small community station. I will play you as much as I can......Coach
I'm an old man. I've associated everyone that plays music into 2 different types.... Artists and entertainers. This dude is an artist. Damn it's refreshing to hear music again.
Moe Torres Yes sir. There's not too many artists that can make the hair on the back of my neck stand up. This ol boy can. He has that certain sounding voice and you can feel what he's singing. Dammit, why isn't he ALL OVER EVERY RADIO STATION IN AMERICA??? I'll pay to watch him. Btw, great comment.
Did anyone else thumb up every comments below? This song brings out the real men of America that work hard to provide for their families. God bless you all.
I'm a southern man from Florida and had the privilege of working the oilfield from Louisa down to Pikeville for over 15 years. I've drilled wells deep in the hollers of Eastern Ky and Southern West Virginia and want to shout out to all my brothers living deep in Appalachia. Some of the prettiest country in North America riddled with hard times. Mr. Childers your music speaks volumes! Forever in my music library.
I'm in Grant County Kentucky, working 60 hours a week to take care of my family. This man is singing my life and touching my soul. Sing it young man, sing it.
No matter if you do not feel appreciated your hard work is noticed. I'm still on the same grind. It's hard not seeing my family some weeks. It will all pay off In The end
"If the Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the takin', cause Hell's probably better than trying to get by." That's one of the best lines I've heard in a long, long time.
12 year marine veteran here from Claiborne county TN i worked construction for 30 years and I just retired from flat bed truck driving you sung my entire life to a t thank you for the song brother
He summed up Eastern Kentucky in this song. So glad to see artist like Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, and Tyler Childers representing this area. We have tremendous talent here and a story to tell
“Well, the sign at the church says ill reap what I’m sowing, but I ain’t lost sleep it’ll come in due time, and if the lord wants to take me I’m here for the taking, cause hells probably better than trying to get by” the best thing iv ever heard
I don't want to bring race into this, but I am a black man and I stumbled on Tyler Childers on My RUclips Luke Combs Playlist. I haven't listened to another Artist since. Real life felt in all his music. Just hooked.
Race is just something politicians use to divide us. Good people don’t care about it, rich people need it, ignorant people use it… We are all the same in God’s eyes and will be welcomed by St. Peter if we do what we’re supposed to! I’ll calm you my brother any day.
I'm Frome Knoxville TN, 37 years old with wife of nearly 20 years with two girls in elementary school. I keep reading replies from people in different states saying they understand this music but they don't mine coal, well neither do I and never will. I think this is folk music simply put, cause only people who are grounded understand what it's like to have to sacrifice for their families and friends, hard times effect the hard workers this country has soaked in sweat and blood while telling them of you work harder for the same benefits you'll be okay. It's a stigma the working class people have in America.. I'm glad I was born a poor Appalachian and taught to do for his. I'm a bricklayer and I help build the buildings my family and bloodlines to come will see long after I am gone and my hard time is done.
Well put im 37 as well i havea boy in college an my daughter is going in highschool iv worked hard my whole life from 12 on no PARENTS so i feel ya an this song
31 years old and damn near a popsicle in Wisco right now!!.. 50 below zero tonight!.. anyway.. I moved out to Yeager W.V. when I was 17 to get the hell away from people and nonsense. I stayed for a year.. and It was long enough to change me forever!.. noone really gets what those hills are like. Here in WI, Im a Machinist by trade, which is a good job, but I could probably find 10 others without the schooling that pay the same tomorrow. Living in those hills will strip your ass right down and make you wake the fuck up!.. real quick!.. Poor is an understatement, and and the jobs (even the mines).. dont pay enough to live on. Tylers the type of guy the radios should be playing!.. this world needs a wakeup!! From someome who knows!!.. Glad I found him on RUclips!
24 year old, active duty Air Force from Raleigh county, WV. I want to go back to those hills so badly but there’s nothing there for me anymore. Just hard times and memories. But still, every once in awhile, when I hear a song like this…my mind goes back and I feel at home again…if only for a moment. Thanks Tyler. Your newer stuff isn’t my favorite but I’ll always love these gems.
I just discovered Tyler Childers 20 minutes ago and have already listened to 3 songs. I've never heard music that gave me the chills and made me feel what this guy's does. He could be the greatest musical artist of all time.
My grandfather was a coal miner, and not one of his 7 children followed him into the pits... He wanted better for them, and he worked himself half to death to give them the opportunity. I never met the man, since he died not long before I was born, but I see the evidence of his commitment every time there's a family reunion. This song hit me in the feels... Hard.
@@tonyfro23 Me neither. The money isn't even worth it because you'll be paying for it for the rest of your shortened life. I understand though, when it's the only way to put food on table you do what you've gotta do.
As I read the three hundred plus comments about this song and this artist. It's amazing how so many folks can relate to him. Keep up the good work, Mr. Childers. God Bless
So was mine. I’m not from America but UK. My grandfather & great grandfather were coal miners In Wales. My other grandfather was a clay miner in Cornwall. Now I work in a mining museum…after having gone to university, first in my direct family to do so. Because of their hard work…what a funny life.
This shines a huge spot light on the struggles and pain of the American families trying to raise their children… our politicians need to listen to this plea for help..
I bought a house.... a ring in the pawn.... a crib for the.... this song summed up my whole child hood. Just wanna give a big shout out to my dad. He worked his ass off with 2-3 jobs at a time just trying to keep the electric on and some food in our mouths. Because of him and our experiences, I am a survivor and can make it anywhere. I Love u daddy!
Man life gets tough and tough calls with tough turns get made all the time. Ain't no man every truly stuggled like a good man considering doing bad things trying to get by
I did im youre zw3 let you all in on tyler an all rest from 60’s music to current day today. Without my ears you may had never heard tyler. Real talk yo” im youtube streamer…
I bought a house at the mouth of the holler A ring at the pawn shop, and a crib for the kid I heard some word there was work up in Hindman I'm going tomorrow and hope that there is My sweat and my wages they don't seem to weight out I'm gettin' more aches than I'm gainin' in gold Whoever said you could raise you a family Just a'workin' your ass off knee deep in coal? Well the sign at the church says I'll reap what I'm sowin' But I ain't lost sleep, it'll come in due time If the Lord wants to take me I'm here for the taking 'Cause hell's probably better than tryin' to get by You can see me on the front page It'll be out tomorrow A boy in his 20's, shot down in his prime For trying to hold up the Texaco station They'll say I was desperate They're probably right I bought a house at the mouth of the holler A ring at the pawn shop, and a crib for the kid I heard some word there was work up in Hindman I'm going tomorrow and hope that there is
I come from a upper middle class background but in the past couple years stuff has really gone down hill and it’s made me appreciate people like this and the music from back home a lot more if life hards for you I hope it gets better even though they say it never does . Shout out to all the hard working men out there providing for their families by any means.
All gingers in general, are fiery, loyal and passionate and a little crazy. . Whether it's a human, a cat or a dog. I'm partial to the gingers...and this guy is a doll. Helluva voice.
Boilermaker here, out of Richmond & Baltimore. 4th Generation, my family is full of impoverished blue collar men. Even got some carpenters and machinists, laborers in our family. I love what you do.
Man..i'm 19..and couldn't feel this song anymore. Grew up piss poor..with nothing but motivation..that motivation motivated me until the thoughts came in..lost my father at age 5..all I could do is help. At least we just got by..love you mah, i'll do what I can to outlive my past. I got this.
Before I found this guy (and Sturgill Simpson) I thought I didn't like 'Country'. Turns out I just don't care for any of the 'hair metal ballads' that they're trying to pass as Country these days. All of Tyler Childers' music I've heard I really like.
“Hell’s probably better then trying to get by”. Wow what a lyric! This guy vocally paints a picture of the pain and struggle of small town America. So glad I found this!
I live in western MA. Work in a big printing place 12 hours a day or night knee dip in printer ink and chemicals. Barely got time to myself and enough money to support myself. I think all blue collar americans can relate to this song, esp in these dark times
Anthony Yates Good rec. I've been listening to Ben and Ashley since the Barefoot Surrender days. Ben is a seriously fantastic songwriter. I actually found Childers by someone recommending him in the comments of a Benjamin Tod video.
Heard this guy for the first time tonight when a young guy at work was playing it. I'm 61 and this sounds like some of the great stuff from the 70s. I thought it was from that era and was happily surprised to find out that Tyler is current. Some new music that's real. Such a good thing.
I am very happy to see this resurgence in quality American music. I'm 65, and had secluded myself to 70s music, as the quality was just not there in most musicians since. If it makes me take notice, it has to be good. I LOVE him. Every song is an adventure.
My mom and dad are from Jackson Kentucky. I love them hollers down there it's home. My Paw is buried down in Jackson breathitt County hot gigged all up and down in creeks Frozen Turkey Creek Alcatel creeks where my paw taught me how to squirrel hunt. God bless you brother I'm 60 years old my twin sister died 2 years ago. I love them hollers down there beautiful country God Bless America
Anyone else here after hearing Tyler's message about the protesters on Twitter? I hadn't heard of him before that, but now I've found out that his music is amazing. What a wonderful voice.
I’m from Hindmen moved off soon as I turned 18 in search of work to help my family it’s hard living there especially now all mines are bout gone all that’s left is putting out forest fires one season a yr & cutting grass or selling dope less you wanna be a cop & have all your friends & whole family hate you cause that’s what’ll happen end up looking over your shoulder everyday
That second verse is probably the best bit of song writing I’ve heard in a long long time. He explained the actual thoughts and feelings of falling on hard times better in four simple lines than I could in an entire novel.
All these comments are accurate. Cody and Tyler live in concert is pretty damn amazing. See them if you can. When Tyler played everyone was just standing staring with their jaws on the ground.
I grew up at the end of lintz holler, Lucasville Ohio. 12 years old, rode my bicycle, (when i had tires) walked across the bridge from Portsmouth to North Shore Kentucky to work Tomato's. Best time of my life
You don't have to mine coal or even come from the country to understand and connect to this song. Life is hard, and being a good father in a world of disposable men isn't easy. This song is fantastic.
".... And if Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the taking, 'cause Hell's probably better than tryin' to get by..." whoooooaaaa... this man has BARS! That line put me on my ass.
Just moved from Appalachia. Had an opportunity to love to Oregon. An opportunity to leave, not forget, the horrible things taking me down. The mountains and trees and....the mountains and rivers here in Oregon have absolutely saved me. Love you all
So, from Hyndman, PA. Love this f'ing song. Get bent and listen to Tyler over and over and over and over and over and over and over. Whole family were miners, steel workers and moonshiners on the side. I know he ain't singing about us, but damn son.
this youngster is blessed with the talent and emotion that has all but vacated modern country music, especially the garbage they play on the radio these days.
he has his eyes closed alot in this but when he says "if the lord wants to take me i'm here for the taking", he opens he's eyes and looks around..almost waiting..utterly fearless.. tyler is one of the real ones.
Already has and this won't be a 1 hit wonder because this is real life this isn't the rhinestone bs that all thease fakes are sending real life no good ending no girl no sunshine in the end
Chills nothing but chills listening to this. And it rings true for me. Its been a very tough year and ive had some very dark days. But this is helping me get through it.
"If the Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the Taking. 'Cause Hell's probably better than tryin' to get by" ~ I'm am not sure there has ever been a song lyric that so clearly explains the headspace of folks that have fallen on hard times. Not just financial hard times but real physical/emotional/mental hard time. I am sure I am not the only one who can honestly say I've been there...
You're not alone !!! Know that !!
@@TD-hk1ec its a line that really makes you think
I was in DBT therapy for awhile and it made me think back after this
This is one of the comments which hits truer than many others and catches my breath.
You said it right brother. This song is like a gut punch to those of us that have been there.
I’m a coal miner from Harlan county. I listen to this song and say to myself, “This man gets it.”. The struggle, the hardships, the hurt. This song is truth and the truth hurts. Don’t let them change you Tyler.
Moving coal is dangerous, hard work, and will man you up. I respect you Mr. Brandon.
I heard this song on deployment.
Coal miner hear from Clay County Kentucky and there done that
Limestone miner from Lewis county ky
You listen to nose on the grindstone?
He did change, he apologized for whites and cucked to BLM on camera. Told us to vote in democrats. Yall shouldn't look to musicians for politics or morals. And this is coming from a recovering drug addict/musician
I’m a construction worker from Lost Creek Alabama. I work my knees to the bone 60+ a week just to barely get by. I’m just a flat tire away from going under. Week to week living at 38 years old ain’t no way to live. But instead of taking down the Texaco store, I started playing guitar years ago. Bc I knew I’d never have shit being a uneducated country boy. So I taught myself all the instruments. And I played them for 25 years. A year ago I started recording myself in a closet make shift studio. And few months ago I start posting my music to social media. I started posted on Instagram 2 months ago. And last night I had struggle Jennings like one of my songs “Shot of whiskey” and fjoutlaw liked, commented, and even shared another one of mine called “Self inflicted pain” I know it’s not a pay out yet. But it was a first win in my music career. And I broke down and cried. After fjoutlaw shared that one. I had a flood of people following me and messaging telling me how much they loved my music. And all kind of people started sharing it. And it literally hit me right in my soul. I’ll be a paid independent musician very soon. And I just want to tell anyone that’s on the struggle and working like a dog for crumbs for you and your family. Keep going. Work on your dream.
I’m a single mom and got an extra room in Washington
Amazing to hear my friend. I'm 30 and in a dead end situation. I'm gonna try and become a novelist like Charles Bukowski, who was down in the dumps, at the bottom of society with the drunks and bums, yet he made it.
Gs landing a familiar place? 🎣
@Sadtoday I know it’s a longshot, but where abouts in WA? I’m a single mom as well, literally will be on the street after 11 am tomorrow after we check out of this motel. Till my taxes come in & we head to Montana. At a loss of what to do, panicking mama here
@@SpiritualBabydollcheck my other comment
I am 65 years old....you are the best new talent I've head in so so long. With "Hard Times" I had to pull over off the road and just listen....then the tears came.....thank you! I am a Radio DJ on a small community station. I will play you as much as I can......Coach
Patrick George listen to keep the Wolves Away
If you liked this I would also highly recommend you listen to Colter Wall, he is an absolutely amazing young talent from Saskatchewan, Canada.
Check out Billy Strings too
There is some great artists out there just radios don't play on well some
White house road is another good one by tyler
Theres no dout in my mind that tyler childers is the best country artist out right now
It's actually refreshing to hear people like him and Colter wall and Cody Jinks and a lot more come up better then that country pop
Him or Colter Wall...
3way tie.. Colter wall and dead south and Tyler childers
Sturgill simpson signed him up to his record label fuck shit stain nasville
Jason Isbell as well, bob dylan level lyricist, as is Tyler.
I'm an old man. I've associated everyone that plays music into 2 different types.... Artists and entertainers. This dude is an artist. Damn it's refreshing to hear music again.
Moe Torres Yes sir. There's not too many artists that can make the hair on the back of my neck stand up. This ol boy can. He has that certain sounding voice and you can feel what he's singing. Dammit, why isn't he ALL OVER EVERY RADIO STATION IN AMERICA??? I'll pay to watch him. Btw, great comment.
Well said.
Agreed,....!!!
@@cumminsrealpower680 love it
Shur enuff
Jesus Christ, I've never heard anything so hauntingly beautiful.
Deth Films Inc it’s mountain
Amen. Most beautiful voice I ever heard
You've never heard Ralph Stanley sing Oh Death then
@@williamrobbins4446 You mean the Same o'death by Ralph Stanley that was featured in O'Brother Where Art Thou? Nope, never heard it.
@@dethfilmsinc5047 no. The original one he recorded. So much better
Did anyone else thumb up every comments below? This song brings out the real men of America that work hard to provide for their families. God bless you all.
I'm a southern man from Florida and had the privilege of working the oilfield from Louisa down to Pikeville for over 15 years. I've drilled wells deep in the hollers of Eastern Ky and Southern West Virginia and want to shout out to all my brothers living deep in Appalachia. Some of the prettiest country in North America riddled with hard times. Mr. Childers your music speaks volumes! Forever in my music library.
Southeastern Ky right here and yes they are. ♥️
So true...
EXTREME Eastern KY standing tall and proud right c'here brother!
@@tyrasalyers1414 same, kinda I live in russell county ky i think thats like south central but anyway you are gorgeous hmu sometime
Eastern ky is nice but it's def rough
I'm in Grant County Kentucky, working 60 hours a week to take care of my family. This man is singing my life and touching my soul. Sing it young man, sing it.
He gets it and killed it all so
God bless you!
@@carriefulkerson4723 GOD Bless u too
No matter if you do not feel appreciated your hard work is noticed. I'm still on the same grind. It's hard not seeing my family some weeks. It will all pay off In The end
I'm from grant county Kentucky too
“My sweat and my wages they don’t seem to weigh out, I’m getting more aches than I’m gaining in gold”....such strong lines.
Well said.
Way before demic
In what way?
PLANdemic***
That verse hit me good too.
"If the Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the takin', cause Hell's probably better than trying to get by." That's one of the best lines I've heard in a long, long time.
It was the line that sold the song for me. So few words say soooooo much
Little bit of Youngstown by Springsteen in there.
Damn... That's true. Yep.
Yes...
Yes I agree all the way, that line hit me hard, whats the devil got that could be worse than what we endure in this life? Great line.
U know an artist is awesome when they sound better live then on the radio
Amen to THAT!!!🔥🤘
Sorry I cant like the comment it’s already got 69 likes
Stapleton
You've heard him on the radio?
they won´t play him or colter on the radio
Stay true to your music. I grew up on outlaw country. Showed this to my 73 year old dad. It brought him to tears. To me as well.
"Hell's probably better than trying to get by."
Damn, I felt that.
Yea man that hit deep for sure
I FEEL it! This instant. It consumes me.
why? or how? it doesn't even make sense as a line and comes off as lazy.
@@rumfordc idiot
@@matthewcrowley9822 lol cry about it why don't you stan boy
I can't carry a tune but want to sing at the top of my voice when I hear this man .
I do to...there’s just something about him ❤️
Let it rip
Me too! 🤗🤗🤗
Hell yeah bro SING IT
I don’t always listen to Tyler Childers but when I do the neighbors do too
12 year marine veteran here from Claiborne county TN i worked construction for 30 years and I just retired from flat bed truck driving you sung my entire life to a t thank you for the song brother
He summed up Eastern Kentucky in this song. So glad to see artist like Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, and Tyler Childers representing this area. We have tremendous talent here and a story to tell
Yes
@@r6guy654 Are you from here? Have you heard Eric Bolander, Luna and the Mountain Jets, Laid Back Country Picker, etc?
try easrtern nova scotia
Eastern kentucky has years of hurt it needs to let out. Love the area home of my ancestors
Lived in Jackson county its nice country but rough asf
“Well, the sign at the church says ill reap what I’m sowing, but I ain’t lost sleep it’ll come in due time, and if the lord wants to take me I’m here for the taking, cause hells probably better than trying to get by” the best thing iv ever heard
His songwriting ability is a cut above Shakespeare!
That sent chills down my spine
My favorite line!
Hard Times Sho Sound Good!
Praise the Lord Hallelujah 🙌
What a legend , his voice is like seeing the ocean for the first time
That's how I'm going to explain his music to anyone that hasn't heard it.
Perfectly said.
Man. And once you see it you never want to leave.
“I found her.
What?
Eternity. She is the sea mingled with the sun.” Rimbaud.
@@charliemike13 well said- refreshing to read these comments
I'm late to discovering Tyler Childers but my goodness....the growl in his voice, the pain on his face as his sings and the lyrics.....amazing.
I don't want to bring race into this, but I am a black man and I stumbled on Tyler Childers on My RUclips Luke Combs Playlist. I haven't listened to another Artist since. Real life felt in all his music. Just hooked.
This is the only song of his I know but I love it he really sells it’s man, you can tell that there’s passion for what he’s singing for
It's not an identity war, It's a class war.
Race is just something politicians use to divide us. Good people don’t care about it, rich people need it, ignorant people use it… We are all the same in God’s eyes and will be welcomed by St. Peter if we do what we’re supposed to! I’ll calm you my brother any day.
southern music is for everyone dude
100% brother !
I'm Frome Knoxville TN, 37 years old with wife of nearly 20 years with two girls in elementary school. I keep reading replies from people in different states saying they understand this music but they don't mine coal, well neither do I and never will. I think this is folk music simply put, cause only people who are grounded understand what it's like to have to sacrifice for their families and friends, hard times effect the hard workers this country has soaked in sweat and blood while telling them of you work harder for the same benefits you'll be okay. It's a stigma the working class people have in America.. I'm glad I was born a poor Appalachian and taught to do for his. I'm a bricklayer and I help build the buildings my family and bloodlines to come will see long after I am gone and my hard time is done.
Yes, folk music. Telling stories about people.
it's much sweeter than folk music. this is mountain music y'all.
Well put im 37 as well i havea boy in college an my daughter is going in highschool iv worked hard my whole life from 12 on no PARENTS so i feel ya an this song
31 years old and damn near a popsicle in Wisco right now!!.. 50 below zero tonight!.. anyway.. I moved out to Yeager W.V. when I was 17 to get the hell away from people and nonsense. I stayed for a year.. and It was long enough to change me forever!.. noone really gets what those hills are like. Here in WI, Im a Machinist by trade, which is a good job, but I could probably find 10 others without the schooling that pay the same tomorrow. Living in those hills will strip your ass right down and make you wake the fuck up!.. real quick!.. Poor is an understatement, and and the jobs (even the mines).. dont pay enough to live on. Tylers the type of guy the radios should be playing!.. this world needs a wakeup!! From someome who knows!!.. Glad I found him on RUclips!
About the middle of your post on is a good song. Good luck
24 year old, active duty Air Force from Raleigh county, WV. I want to go back to those hills so badly but there’s nothing there for me anymore. Just hard times and memories. But still, every once in awhile, when I hear a song like this…my mind goes back and I feel at home again…if only for a moment. Thanks Tyler. Your newer stuff isn’t my favorite but I’ll always love these gems.
We can never go home. We can go back to the place, but we can't get back to the time and the people who were there
WV isn't the place we grew up in.....
I just discovered Tyler Childers 20 minutes ago and have already listened to 3 songs. I've never heard music that gave me the chills and made me feel what this guy's does. He could be the greatest musical artist of all time.
This week I’ve discovered 🤣✊❤️
My favorite is feathered indians
Welcome to heaven.
Only 3? haha jk
Then you get it
My grandfather was a coal miner, and not one of his 7 children followed him into the pits... He wanted better for them, and he worked himself half to death to give them the opportunity. I never met the man, since he died not long before I was born, but I see the evidence of his commitment every time there's a family reunion. This song hit me in the feels... Hard.
Hope you're doin well brother
I wouldn't wish that job on the devil God bless em
@@tonyfro23 Me neither. The money isn't even worth it because you'll be paying for it for the rest of your shortened life. I understand though, when it's the only way to put food on table you do what you've gotta do.
As I read the three hundred plus comments about this song and this artist. It's amazing how so many folks can relate to him. Keep up the good work, Mr. Childers. God Bless
So was mine. I’m not from America but UK. My grandfather & great grandfather were coal miners In Wales. My other grandfather was a clay miner in Cornwall. Now I work in a mining museum…after having gone to university, first in my direct family to do so. Because of their hard work…what a funny life.
This shines a huge spot light on the struggles and pain of the American families trying to raise their children… our politicians need to listen to this plea for help..
I haven’t heard this much anger, pain, heart, soul, struggle in a song in a long time. He gives it his all in this song and it shows.
That's the damn truth. You know this man has been around the shit before.
I bought a house.... a ring in the pawn.... a crib for the.... this song summed up my whole child hood. Just wanna give a big shout out to my dad. He worked his ass off with 2-3 jobs at a time just trying to keep the electric on and some food in our mouths. Because of him and our experiences, I am a survivor and can make it anywhere. I Love u daddy!
Good dads & their daughters...
Man wish we still had this Tyler Damn
What do you mean? I'm going to his concert in June 24.
So you want him strung out and miserable for your entertainment? Wow, such a fan....
shit gives me goosebumps.
I feel that. Good country always does
The cold shiver up my back!!
Absofuckinlutely
and a couple of tears
Gave me a boner.
"....... they'll say I was desperate, they're probably right"
Wow.
Man life gets tough and tough calls with tough turns get made all the time. Ain't no man every truly stuggled like a good man considering doing bad things trying to get by
Most men aren't appreciated for this type of work. A lot of people say they do but the truth is most don't have a clue. Stay strong kings 🤴
This cats haulin so many hits.
Cici Bradley Gussied-up Nashville is about to get over ran with this stuff. The bros are getting pushed out slowly but surely
Micah Howard Revival Music like this right here of Tyler's is what we're craving. Whata mountain of a man.
THIS IS MUSIC!
Micah Howard Micah Howard I saw him at the Ryman in Nashville, he absolutely blew the roof off. Shove that pop country where the sun don’t shine!
If this song doesn’t scream Appalachia, I don’t know what does. Awesome music
I did im youre zw3 let you all in on tyler an all rest from 60’s music to current day today. Without my ears you may had never heard tyler. Real talk yo” im youtube streamer…
Put tht in ya pipe an smoke on it.
I started praying again because of Tyler. True story.
I seriously can't stop listening to this.
No shit....I've been listening for a week.
Singing from the heart
Grindstones my favorite!
I can’t pick a favorite song by Tyler , ! They are all killer ,
I can't stop listening to this or Cody jinks song no words
My sweat and my wages they don't seem to weigh out
I'm gettin' more aches than I'm gainin' in gold
Tyler Childers may be the only ginger with a soul. Great musician.
Nah, I got one 😉
I bought a house at the mouth of the holler
A ring at the pawn shop, and a crib for the kid
I heard some word there was work up in Hindman
I'm going tomorrow and hope that there is
My sweat and my wages they don't seem to weight out
I'm gettin' more aches than I'm gainin' in gold
Whoever said you could raise you a family
Just a'workin' your ass off knee deep in coal?
Well the sign at the church says I'll reap what I'm sowin'
But I ain't lost sleep, it'll come in due time
If the Lord wants to take me I'm here for the taking
'Cause hell's probably better than tryin' to get by
You can see me on the front page
It'll be out tomorrow
A boy in his 20's, shot down in his prime
For trying to hold up the Texaco station
They'll say I was desperate
They're probably right
I bought a house at the mouth of the holler
A ring at the pawn shop, and a crib for the kid
I heard some word there was work up in Hindman
I'm going tomorrow and hope that there is
I hope the pills and whiskey don’t get to this man protect him at all cost. Save country music Tyler!
He keeps his nose to the grindstone.. he’ll be fine
Alcohol and Pills ..
Alcohol and Pills ...Fred Eaglesmith
He obviously likes moonshine and cocaine so I dont think u got anything to fret about lol
@@kellyjoward Heck yeah!!!
I come from a upper middle class background but in the past couple years stuff has really gone down hill and it’s made me appreciate people like this and the music from back home a lot more if life hards for you I hope it gets better even though they say it never does . Shout out to all the hard working men out there providing for their families by any means.
West Virginia native. This guy gets it.
By where? West By God
Gregor I’m a Floridian but somehow this still hits home
Quite a few Texans have lived it.
Tyler Pearson p s
He said he’s from Ky ...I am too and boy do I get it anyone does from any Appalachian trail or mt country
Tyler Childers has single handedly erased the "Gingers have no soul" myth.
I firmly believed it to, but your right.
Ed Sheeran???
Man if he had one he sold it to Bellow these tunes out like he does. Lord have mercy
All gingers in general, are fiery, loyal and passionate and a little crazy. . Whether it's a human, a cat or a dog. I'm partial to the gingers...and this guy is a doll. Helluva voice.
The statement still stands. He took it ALL!
Boilermaker here, out of Richmond & Baltimore.
4th Generation, my family is full of impoverished blue collar men.
Even got some carpenters and machinists, laborers in our family.
I love what you do.
Man..i'm 19..and couldn't feel this song anymore. Grew up piss poor..with nothing but motivation..that motivation motivated me until the thoughts came in..lost my father at age 5..all I could do is help. At least we just got by..love you mah, i'll do what I can to outlive my past. I got this.
Have at it...the whole.world is for you and your mate. May the wind be at your back. Aloha!
You got this darlin ! Keep going ! You are ment for great things ! Believe that to be true
just from your words, i believe in you. you got this.
Before I found this guy (and Sturgill Simpson) I thought I didn't like 'Country'. Turns out I just don't care for any of the 'hair metal ballads' that they're trying to pass as Country these days. All of Tyler Childers' music I've heard I really like.
Vince Hurley Sturgill produced his latest album. FYI
Also look into Jason isbell. More Americana, but incredible.
Amen to that.
thats exactly right, what most people think is country are just shit pop songs on the raio.
*radio
Literally going to be the theme of 2022
“Hell’s probably better then trying to get by”. Wow what a lyric! This guy vocally paints a picture of the pain and struggle of small town America. So glad I found this!
We don't mine much coal in upstate South Carolina, but we damn sure understand these lyrics. Shit like this gets me through days working at the plant
walker leverett you sure can't now days
I bet all Appalachian Americans understand these lyrics wherever they live. I’m in south western Ohio and these lyrics hit deep for me.
I live in western MA. Work in a big printing place 12 hours a day or night knee dip in printer ink and chemicals. Barely got time to myself and enough money to support myself. I think all blue collar americans can relate to this song, esp in these dark times
Seneca SC boy
Hog walla
sir Tyler your everything modern country music wishes it was. if you haven't heard that one yet haha ya right
I don’t get chills/goosebumps very often, but something about Tyler’s voice... so many feels and emotion in his voice.
Big city girl here, from a different continent. When music's this raw it just grabs your guts regardless of where you're from.
Sometimes when I think I’m real good on guitar I come and watch this
He sings with heart and soul
Jim HDrider check out benjamin tod- using again and then check out his band lost dog street band
Anthony Yates Good rec. I've been listening to Ben and Ashley since the Barefoot Surrender days. Ben is a seriously fantastic songwriter. I actually found Childers by someone recommending him in the comments of a Benjamin Tod video.
He's amazing
Johnson County born. Coal minin’ son of a miner, son of a miner, son of a miner. East byGod. And damn proud of you, son!
Real as it gets=Tyler.
Heard this guy for the first time tonight when a young guy at work was playing it. I'm 61 and this sounds like some of the great stuff from the 70s. I thought it was from that era and was happily surprised to find out that Tyler is current. Some new music that's real. Such a good thing.
😎
I am very happy to see this resurgence in quality American music. I'm 65, and had secluded myself to 70s music, as the quality was just not there in most musicians since. If it makes me take notice, it has to be good. I LOVE him. Every song is an adventure.
Only discovered him b/c my other told me, well yeah-- there IS somebody making music to reflect the times.
This dude is the Layne Staley of country music. My favorite country singer forsure!
Goosebumps ❤
"If the lord wants to take me I'm here for the taking, cause Hell's probably easier than trying to get by" Truer words have never been spoken.
My mom and dad are from Jackson Kentucky. I love them hollers down there it's home. My Paw is buried down in Jackson breathitt County hot gigged all up and down in creeks Frozen Turkey Creek Alcatel creeks where my paw taught me how to squirrel hunt. God bless you brother I'm 60 years old my twin sister died 2 years ago. I love them hollers down there beautiful country God Bless America
One of the greatest songs ever. Period. Don’t @ me bro.
When he starts singing, I stop breathing. It’s punch-in-the-guts beautiful.
The absolute best musician on the scene right now. Can't get enough of his music. Amazing
Your voice is otherworldy...brother the soul you put into this is truly divine...
Anyone else here after hearing Tyler's message about the protesters on Twitter? I hadn't heard of him before that, but now I've found out that his music is amazing. What a wonderful voice.
heard his message and then listened to his album. What an amazing artist. We need more of him in this country.
@PUPPET ACTRESS Huh. So you support the government killing innocent black folks. Interesting take.
I’m from Hindmen moved off soon as I turned 18 in search of work to help my family it’s hard living there especially now all mines are bout gone all that’s left is putting out forest fires one season a yr & cutting grass or selling dope less you wanna be a cop & have all your friends & whole family hate you cause that’s what’ll happen end up looking over your shoulder everyday
Who ever thought you could win trying your hardest
You can hear the pain of Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia in his voice. Amazing.
I hear the pain of a man.
The country where is coming is not the point.
Thank you for including WV in your comment. We are just loke Eastern Lentucky
That second verse is probably the best bit of song writing I’ve heard in a long long time. He explained the actual thoughts and feelings of falling on hard times better in four simple lines than I could in an entire novel.
My Mom and Dad are from. Jackson Ky. Boy your Good. God Bless you. Happy 4th .
I love to watch him sing. You can tell he really feels what he is singing.
@@suzieparis6821 welcome
Ain't heard passion pour out of someone like that in a long time
Music about the struggles we face in this sometimes unbearable life always strikes a chord. Tyler just hits that chord HARD
With to the hard times we wouldn't have Pleasant Sunshine day dreams....
Tyler Childers is a true Appalachian treasure
Tyler Childers and whiskey myers are making some of the best music out right now
Robert Enfinger And Colter Wall
And Cody jinks
Robert Enfinger can’t forget Stirgill!!
Tyler Childers, whiskey myers and sturgil Simpson are the best out there rite now
All these comments are accurate. Cody and Tyler live in concert is pretty damn amazing. See them if you can. When Tyler played everyone was just standing staring with their jaws on the ground.
I grew up at the end of lintz holler, Lucasville Ohio. 12 years old, rode my bicycle, (when i had tires) walked across the bridge from Portsmouth to North Shore Kentucky to work Tomato's. Best time of my life
You don't have to mine coal or even come from the country to understand and connect to this song. Life is hard, and being a good father in a world of disposable men isn't easy. This song is fantastic.
I wish I could relive the first time I heard his voice. Too good.
Greenville South Carolina..👍🏻
shits bussin no cap fr fr 💯💯🍼
If this doesn't break your heart, I don't know what will.
I just told my dog he’s the handsomest pal ever because of this song. Idk why. But it felt right.
I was Born and raised n west virginia. And we all support you.
".... And if Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the taking, 'cause Hell's probably better than tryin' to get by..." whoooooaaaa... this man has BARS! That line put me on my ass.
That’s the way I feel
Just moved from Appalachia. Had an opportunity to love to Oregon. An opportunity to leave, not forget, the horrible things taking me down. The mountains and trees and....the mountains and rivers here in Oregon have absolutely saved me. Love you all
So beautiful. So brilliant. So poignant. From the foothills of Appalachia (the Knobs), thank you, sir.
The world needs morw of this music hands down
that good of song writing at the age of 19.... with the voice to boot. holy cow
So, from Hyndman, PA. Love this f'ing song. Get bent and listen to Tyler over and over and over and over and over and over and over. Whole family were miners, steel workers and moonshiners on the side. I know he ain't singing about us, but damn son.
Most intense song ever. Pain can be felt. No Autotune, no bull**it or something. Pure singer songwriting.
this youngster is blessed with the talent and emotion that has all but vacated modern country music, especially the garbage they play on the radio these days.
I work and have since I was a kid thanks to my father. I have been through it all! Still here, still give a shit!
he has his eyes closed alot in this but when he says "if the lord wants to take me i'm here for the taking", he opens he's eyes and looks around..almost waiting..utterly fearless.. tyler is one of the real ones.
Wish Childers still did it like this
I need a playlist with a hundred songs like this
Only a matter of time before this guy blows up!
PCgaming FAN its Happening now. God bless him
I fucking HOPE you’re right amigo
And was just on the Tonight Show.
Already has and this won't be a 1 hit wonder because this is real life this isn't the rhinestone bs that all thease fakes are sending real life no good ending no girl no sunshine in the end
Absolutely! No surprise there
Chills nothing but chills listening to this. And it rings true for me. Its been a very tough year and ive had some very dark days. But this is helping me get through it.
aitf99 Beloeve you me, you sure as shit ain’t the only one stuck sitting in that boat.
I wish the best for you both
aitf99 hope your getting through it
Man is it me, or does this song get truer every damn year?
It's not often I hear a song that stops me in my tracks and causes goosebumps.
Just found one.