Billy Strings - "Enough To Leave"

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  • Billy Strings - "Enough To Leave"
    from his new album HOME, available now: found.ee/StringsHOME
    Video by Jesse Faatz
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    Lyrics:
    ENOUGH TO LEAVE
    Enough to kill ya, enough to put you down
    Seems like every way you turned was like a hard wind coming’ down
    Enough to leave me, enough to leave me here
    And though the room is empty now I can almost feel you near
    What am I supposed to do with my afternoon?
    No I won’t hear your call
    No I won’t see you soon
    What can you say to me to ease my heart in pain?
    Could you send a ray of light to come down and dry the rain again?
    I’d give you diamonds, I’d give you rings and pearls
    If you could stay a while for me and just hold on to this world
    I’m feeling sorry for things I haven’t said
    And there’s a lot I'd like to say before the final page is read
    What am I supposed to do with my afternoon?
    No I won’t hear your call
    No I won’t see you soon
    What can you say to me to ease my heart in pain?
    Could you send a ray of light to come down and dry the rain again?
    Its finally over, It’s finally over now
    And you can rest assured my friend cause you’ll be resting anyhow
    I hate to leave you, I hate to say goodbye
    I’m sure to hear your voice come through in the early morning sky
    What am I supposed to do with my afternoon?
    I’ll keep waiting for your call
    And I hope I'll see you soon
    What can you say to me to ease my heart in pain?
    Could you send a ray of light to come down and dry the rain again?
    #billystrings #enoughtoleave #home
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  • @mmehrhof
    @mmehrhof 4 года назад +430

    The first time I heard this song was on my way home from burying my best friend. I can’t even begin to explain what this song has meant to me. It’s almost as if it was written for me at that exact moment in time. I love it. It makes me cry but more importantly it brings back fond memories of my buddy. Billy Strings is so amazing. What a gift he has.

    • @kenlewis1088
      @kenlewis1088 2 года назад +2

      Amazing

    • @lotus9378
      @lotus9378 2 года назад +6

      Sorry for your loss brother

    • @kaylamabry9387
      @kaylamabry9387 2 года назад +10

      This song has gotten me thru the loss of my best friend.. it was 2 years in December. I’m still waiting for when it “gets easier”. Sorry for your loss.

    • @nathanschwartz616
      @nathanschwartz616 2 года назад +11

      I hear ya there homie. Have lost many good friends and my girl to heroin. This song tears me up bad

    • @nikkibrinkley6409
      @nikkibrinkley6409 2 года назад +7

      The first time I heard this song was leaving my dad's funeral last weekend and it hit me in the exact same way. There is so much pain. And, this song forces me to feel all of it.

  • @preachermeat
    @preachermeat 2 года назад +387

    My wife loved Billy, before she recently passed. Once in a generation talent, I'll never be able to flat pick as well as this man does...but I'll keep trying. For her, she loved it when I played guitar.

    • @joannm5682
      @joannm5682 2 года назад +19

      lost my best friend and husband a few months ago...hard to pick that guitar back up..but trust me..just do it...peace to you...

    • @woganify
      @woganify 2 года назад +12

      Keep playing man! Always. My heart goes out to you buddy. Sometimes we have to play through tears to find smiles again. Playing music is the Only thing that keeps me going. Billy Strings is incredible btw

    • @Kenttx100
      @Kenttx100 2 года назад +7

      Bless you for your devotion

    • @andrewrobin5969
      @andrewrobin5969 Год назад +5

      So many parallels with those that have lost. I too have struggled and have found solace with this poetic justice. Speaks volumes. Feel so lucky to be able to “grow old” with this young talent. Love it.

    • @maxswanson4266
      @maxswanson4266 Год назад +6

      We love you buddy hang in there. I'm sorry for your loss.

  • @rancidlar
    @rancidlar 4 года назад +678

    Billy, I truly believe you are a once in a generation talent. This is absolutely incredible

    • @CFMRocks
      @CFMRocks 4 года назад +15

      Definitely got some soul in his soul

    • @lilycat1694
      @lilycat1694 4 года назад +2

      RichWithIn Music totally agree!!!

    • @sunshinepotato8995
      @sunshinepotato8995 4 года назад

      buddymeter.com/quiz.html?q=K5n09r9

    • @nikkij9910
      @nikkij9910 4 года назад

      buddymeter.com/quiz.html?q=JFyY8YY

    • @CraZyGiRL5093
      @CraZyGiRL5093 4 года назад

      I agree 💯

  • @jeremybuchanan957
    @jeremybuchanan957 4 года назад +344

    This is going straight to #1 27 weeks in a row in my truck

    • @AldousHuxley7
      @AldousHuxley7 3 года назад +7

      Same! Or maybe watch it fall.

    • @ElCajun1755
      @ElCajun1755 3 года назад +1

      Absolutely.

    • @christensenclay779
      @christensenclay779 3 года назад

      Strings we all cheering out here for ya in eastern oregon....see if you can book some shows at WildhorseResort&Casino..

    • @ZacTexC
      @ZacTexC 3 года назад +1

      I was in the port o let when he sung this. Stil my fav no matter the situation

    • @Mr1337Crew
      @Mr1337Crew 2 года назад +1

      Love it Jeremy

  • @Computahguy
    @Computahguy 4 года назад +411

    This should be on Country radio instead of the crap they're serving us these days! Keep putting out quality music Billy!

    • @ludicroussp33d45
      @ludicroussp33d45 4 года назад +6

      Wayne Randall so much better to keep it underground. Mainstream is sure to kill it.

    • @jayallen9198
      @jayallen9198 4 года назад +11

      Country is just pop music with a twang

    • @TjRains
      @TjRains 4 года назад +3

      The pop they're serving everyone*

    • @katekastorff436
      @katekastorff436 4 года назад +8

      Ain't country. Billy Strings is blue grass. Whole different animal.

    • @beemax7508
      @beemax7508 3 года назад +3

      This isn’t country it’s bluegrass. I hate country music. Haha

  • @bobtodd8931
    @bobtodd8931 Год назад +51

    I'm about 15 whiskeys deep. It's Christmas. I miss my sister and niece. Thank you for this beautiful song.

    • @fuzzybutkus8970
      @fuzzybutkus8970 2 месяца назад +2

      15 deep and you can still type?? Dude that’s a professional,You Ok?? Can I help??

    • @DontLetTheOldManIn
      @DontLetTheOldManIn 2 месяца назад +1

      Hey man, you making it??

    • @fuzzybutkus8970
      @fuzzybutkus8970 2 месяца назад

      @@DontLetTheOldManIn Guess he hasn’t hit his rock bottom yet huh?? It’s a coming though. It’s a coming.

  • @matthewbasinger11
    @matthewbasinger11 4 года назад +95

    My best friend just died of an overdose. I played this at his funeral. Thank you so much Billy for such a pure, heart felt song!!!

    • @Nan-59
      @Nan-59 11 месяцев назад +1

      My son lost his very best friend, since their first day of kindergarten, June 2021. The drug scene is so damn tragic these days. Nothing like it was when I was a teenager in the 70s.
      Hope you’re doing okay. Take care!❤✌🏻

    • @wwaldo2525
      @wwaldo2525 5 месяцев назад

      @@Nan-59brutal
      Gotta really know your shit

  • @bigsilverbear4187
    @bigsilverbear4187 3 года назад +80

    I'm the guy who looks for every Billy Strings video I can find to leave a thumbs up and THEN comes back later on to watch them. You just can't go wrong with a Billy Strings song.

    • @bigsilverbear4187
      @bigsilverbear4187 3 года назад +2

      @Billy Strings official You're welcome Billy. Keep on keepin' on my friend. I LOVE your band.

    • @MarkMasters...
      @MarkMasters... 2 года назад

      👍

  • @grubalaboocreosote4774
    @grubalaboocreosote4774 4 года назад +518

    WWWAAAAAYYYYY better than the over produced, underwritten crap that mainstream country artists put out across the past twenty years. Seriously, those chord changes and progressions, and those timing changes are GOLD! Thanks for allowing me to enjoy country music again. Better than anything Blake Shelton or Luke Bryant have ever written in their lives.

    • @zappasmustache3804
      @zappasmustache3804 4 года назад +11

      grubalaboo creosote yeah, this isn’t country music

    • @grubalaboocreosote4774
      @grubalaboocreosote4774 4 года назад +15

      @@zappasmustache3804 What do you consider it? It follows all the standard rules for country. The timing, keys and overall format pretty much coincide with old Country.

    • @TheOnlineBusker
      @TheOnlineBusker 4 года назад +22

      @@grubalaboocreosote4774 I don't think music needs labels. I jst see this as fucking great music, no more no less. Anyone can watch this vid and think "wow cool", right?

    • @falconater68
      @falconater68 4 года назад +14

      @@zappasmustache3804 Sad...This is what country once was and probably never will be again...because of people like yourself. If Hank III didn't become the norm we're beyond fucked. Soul over a repetitive hook and pickup trucks.

    • @braapbraaap5281
      @braapbraaap5281 4 года назад +18

      @@grubalaboocreosote4774 Folk bluegrass, but it's splitting hairs. Closer to the Dead than old country, but Billy's voice is such a bluegrass country tone.

  • @angelafortner1603
    @angelafortner1603 2 года назад +53

    Such a Beautiful song... I lost my Husband back in April last year.. He had Cancer an we were married 35 years.... I miss him more than I can put in words... I feel him sometimes...

    • @Cacofonixravi
      @Cacofonixravi 2 года назад +2

      Most painful thing in life is losing someone we love..It takes years to heal but the scar will remain, it's such a great burden to live. Music certainly will help you to lessen the pain. Take care

    • @angelafortner1603
      @angelafortner1603 2 года назад

      @HIGH STRANGENESS Thank you for that. God Bless You.

    • @7frodo7
      @7frodo7 2 года назад

      Lost my mum in December of last year. Life has to go on I know my kids have lost their grandma. It’s hard but life has to go on as they say. This song always brings a tear to my eye. Much blessings for you.

    • @jeanwillis7774
      @jeanwillis7774 Год назад

      I’m so sorry,my heart goes out to you my hubby is dying slowly he’s on oxygen..I’m dreading the day.This gorgeous song by the fabulously talented Billy Strings will stay with me through it all…Sending love ❤🇨🇦

    • @v2807
      @v2807 Год назад

      So sorry.

  • @BNOOutdoors
    @BNOOutdoors 4 года назад +54

    Oh shit.. I just accidentally stumbled apon this legend in the making at 2 a.m. I'm stuck.

  • @markbradley5624
    @markbradley5624 3 года назад +52

    “ What am I supposed to do with my afternoons? No I won’t hear your call, no I won’t see you soon.” - had to pull over and dry my eyes Billy. Thank you for giving us this song.

  • @maryheim-hancock8625
    @maryheim-hancock8625 Год назад +19

    Lost brother at 24 to heroin od. You'd think that would stop the train but I continued on for 12 more years. One day just woke up over it. Went to lake spent 2 weeks just trying to stay alive ve kinda wanting to die. Been mostly clean 40 years but never ends. This song sings the story. Just wish I could listen without crying. If your out there know it can be done but your the only one who can help you. ☮️

    • @BlueRidgeMountainGrl
      @BlueRidgeMountainGrl 4 месяца назад +1

      "No one can help you but you."
      I get clean, I relapse. I want to get clean and stay clean. Pray for me, please.

  • @timallbritton7329
    @timallbritton7329 4 года назад +114

    Incredible. Billy is a breath of fresh air to a drowning audience.

    • @Hankvdb
      @Hankvdb 3 года назад +4

      Very well put. Needs more likes. :)

  • @Bull22Delta
    @Bull22Delta 4 года назад +240

    Lost my son to an overdose 3 years ago. This song..almost to much at times.

    • @patrickfoster4586
      @patrickfoster4586 4 года назад +27

      Very sorry for your loss. I lost a close friend of mine last Christmas to the same epidemic; which has occurred through the activities of a few big pharma families and our corrupt government. May the Lord Jesus be a comfort and guide to you and yours. As the Apostle Paul said we can take comfort in knowing we will see our loved ones in Christ again. Cheers!

    • @wc6046
      @wc6046 4 года назад +9

      sorry for your loss Timothy

    • @ChrisS310
      @ChrisS310 4 года назад +16

      Sorry for your loss brother

    • @lindamon5101
      @lindamon5101 4 года назад +9

      I'm sorry. Jesus, i cannot imagine, and am sending you love from all corners of my 💜🕊🕯

    • @zac3392
      @zac3392 4 года назад +6

      Timothy Little So sorry...

  • @ElishaPercival
    @ElishaPercival 2 года назад +17

    The 256 people who didn't like him are some sad folks.. this song his talent are amazing

    • @davidmurphy5083
      @davidmurphy5083 Год назад

      Hello Elisha 👋 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.

  • @shannonahrendt4870
    @shannonahrendt4870 4 года назад +56

    I only had to hear this song, written by this soon-to-be legend flat-picker once to become strung out on his music for the rest of my life.

    • @haircuttinheidi83617
      @haircuttinheidi83617 4 года назад +1

      Same

    • @mattplyler12
      @mattplyler12 4 года назад +1

      That’s right!

    • @scager310
      @scager310 4 года назад

      Heard dust in a baggy then this, I can’t stop listening.

    • @drewharrison1840
      @drewharrison1840 3 года назад +1

      He’s already there. He’s standing on ground 99% of other artists don’t know exists.

  • @Jbomb-ep4jr
    @Jbomb-ep4jr 9 месяцев назад +8

    The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard in my 44yrs on this planet.
    Thank you Billy.

  • @GrammaSharon
    @GrammaSharon Год назад +18

    Mercy........this child blows my mind......Thank you Lord for giving us Billy Strings.

  • @otccreations
    @otccreations 4 года назад +136

    Mr. Strings, I never listed to Blue Grass/Country music in my life. But, damn. Thank you for turning me onto it. Your music is amazing. I am a fan, Brother. No doubt. Just wanted to say, Thank you.

    • @casnorth6114
      @casnorth6114 2 года назад +2

      Agreed I am the same way

    • @calvincastro8301
      @calvincastro8301 2 года назад +1

      Agreed! Can't believe I've been missing out on this for 36 years.

  • @samwenzel398
    @samwenzel398 2 года назад +22

    Rest in peace Joe. Every time I think of the life you had left to live, I throw this song on. Reminds me that those who die still live within those left behind.

  • @dannythreet120
    @dannythreet120 3 года назад +36

    Ive been watching him just Maturing as a storyteller. Gonna be Huge

    • @southphillylilly
      @southphillylilly 3 года назад +4

      I just said that tonight to somebody- he is creating a story ...every look and every song and every style. It’s fascinating and I feel so lucky to bear witness

    • @dannythreet120
      @dannythreet120 3 года назад

      @Billy Strings official Billy I grew up in South Lyon Michigan in a Bluegrass family from Tennessee. My Grandfather and I would play guitar all the time. My mother moved us to Florida. I lost my Grandfather in 90. I was molded to play in this style. When he died my father took his 62 tele and 58 Gibson Dove plus other guitars. I was so disgusted I quit playing. I wish Hanford was alive to hear you. God Bless you young man your music speaks volumes to me. Thank you

    • @dannythreet120
      @dannythreet120 3 года назад

      @Billy Strings official absolutely i have a bunch of family in South Lyon still and all are pickers. I have turned them onto you. They told me you were from Ionia. I hope to be traveling there soon. I have a grandson now and its time to pick up my guitar again and teach him. I spread your music throughout Florida and North Carolina

    • @dannythreet120
      @dannythreet120 3 года назад +1

      @Billy Strings official this song means alot to me as of the 21st of this month i have been heroin free for 33 months

  • @peterjordaan1688
    @peterjordaan1688 3 года назад +6

    His voice has a ring of Rick Danco about it. That with unbelievable guitar work.
    Warms my 63 year old heart. Proper, undiluted musical talent and soul.

  • @cindyburpee6270
    @cindyburpee6270 2 года назад +19

    This song hits home so much....My son passed away March 7th 2020 of Liver failure,25 yrs young!! Your music helps to deal with grief n mourning process. Thank you ,more than any words can ever say .LOVE LOVE LOVE 💕❤️

  • @BentButNeverBroken1975
    @BentButNeverBroken1975 4 года назад +40

    Why does everyone feel a need to put music and artists into a genre?...who gives a shit? This is a great song that doesn't need to fit into a genre, doesn't need to be compared to new or old music, or need anyone to say it/he sounds like anyone else. This is a great song and Billy Strings is a great musician...that's all that needs to be said!

    • @HalTunes
      @HalTunes 2 года назад +1

      Genre is used to segment the market, to help the industry know who they can sell to whom. It's used to describe music and musicians, but from a commercial perspective. No reason to get bogged down with it otherwise.

  • @Livinmusic12
    @Livinmusic12 4 года назад +4

    Nastiest living guitar player

  • @lukefreligh531
    @lukefreligh531 4 года назад +20

    This is what the people need

  • @twistedthrifterb6220
    @twistedthrifterb6220 4 года назад +32

    I'm watching my mom breathe some of her last breathes.She loves Billy .I sit with her and it's just her and I breathing to her oxygen and Billy Strings soft melodic voice and all the strings playing her out into her next adventure.My heart is broken I hate to be without her. I miss her already..😢❤💝 Your super fan from Montana.Its less fucked up when I listen to you Billy and Billie Failing and all your boys just make my heart so much softer and my tears less angry thank you.😢😢😢😢

    • @varminttank
      @varminttank 4 года назад +2

      optical delusion sorry for your loss

    • @twistedthrifterb6220
      @twistedthrifterb6220 4 года назад +6

      @@varminttank thank you she passed today .She looked peaceful.

    • @gratefulbear2183
      @gratefulbear2183 4 года назад +1

      Rest In Peace

    • @jimmy12487
      @jimmy12487 4 года назад +1

      RIP

    • @twistedthrifterb6220
      @twistedthrifterb6220 4 года назад +1

      Yup she passed on Valentines Day. Alzheimers is an ugly disease and if my brain betrays me I will end it .I'm.not as.fortunate as.my mom to have a daughter and husband to care for her 24/7 .Our system is cruel.I feel we should get the help we deserve when we decide the load given us is far too much for ourselves and loved ones.It should be up to us .

  • @paulkossak7761
    @paulkossak7761 2 года назад +4

    This kid got game. Playing , vocals, song writing. A triple threat.

  • @beauyo1293
    @beauyo1293 4 года назад +13

    This guys talent is something special.

  • @adamyoung2147
    @adamyoung2147 3 дня назад

    Brother this world needs your energy….thank you.

  • @ullrichvxdeloyuwm7781
    @ullrichvxdeloyuwm7781 4 года назад +9

    what? no i’m not crying. you’re the one crying. whatever man.
    The mellowest I've ever heard him play. Nice
    Lost my son to an overdose 3 years ago. This song..almost to much at times.

  • @Fibreandfeathers
    @Fibreandfeathers Год назад +7

    I had the pleasure of hearing him play this live in Pittsburgh last fall. The first time I heard it was about a week after I lost a good friend to an overdose. I’ll always think of her when I hear it, and now I think of my late grandfather as well who I spent most afternoons with until he passed recently. “There’s a lot I’d like to say before your final page is read” hits harddddd

  • @viracocha03
    @viracocha03 4 года назад +40

    This reminds me of "The Band" Billy is not in my normal genre but holy hell cannot get enough of this kid.

    • @ivyisme2230
      @ivyisme2230 4 года назад +2

      I was thinking the same thing!!! I grew up listening to them.

    • @lindadoane2249
      @lindadoane2249 4 года назад +1

      Viracocha I just said exactly that! Yes, you are right! And he is just great and blessed.

    • @brianneligan6870
      @brianneligan6870 3 года назад +1

      Sorry I missed seeing your Band reference before I wrote mine. I feel like I’ve heard a song very like this somewhere before. Brings me back.

    • @Special_Agent_NSB
      @Special_Agent_NSB 2 года назад +1

      Yes! He sounds a bit like Rick Danko on this one.

  • @ray.pittssongwriter6544
    @ray.pittssongwriter6544 3 года назад +8

    Doesn't matter how high of a ladder I put Billy Stings on he always climbs even higher .. Most amazing overall artist I've ever seen.

  • @mamabear7110
    @mamabear7110 4 года назад +57

    This mans fire cannot be stopped! Every song is fuego.

  • @jamiejones9647
    @jamiejones9647 4 года назад +4

    Best musician in many years!!!

  • @shaydelindsey3120
    @shaydelindsey3120 3 года назад +8

    When music comes from the soul it reaches the soul of listeners everywhere, you can't help letting it take you over!!

  • @fewhite5126
    @fewhite5126 4 года назад +25

    The mellowest I've ever heard him play. Nice

  • @MrGuitarist900
    @MrGuitarist900 4 года назад +43

    Whelp, I'm buying whatever album this comes out on.
    Update: Album bought!! So good!

    • @maxclevenger6421
      @maxclevenger6421 4 года назад +3

      @Raul Giron sit back... hit shuffle... enjoy!!

    • @matthewmiddletn9856
      @matthewmiddletn9856 4 года назад +1

      Entire album is spectacular

    • @Hankvdb
      @Hankvdb 3 года назад +1

      Why not just buy every single he sells aswell. :)

  • @louieo.blevinsmusic4197
    @louieo.blevinsmusic4197 2 года назад +7

    Rlly makes me wish I wouldn’t of stopped playing guitar seriously around 23. Picked it back up a few years ago at 29. Basically haven’t put it down. This dude is so inspirational.

    • @sevenchambers
      @sevenchambers 10 месяцев назад

      Same but I quit around 11-12. I picked it up earlier this year.

  • @JS-kj6qf
    @JS-kj6qf 4 года назад +30

    Billy is able to make my ears happy and my heart sad at the same time. Truly a beautiful gut punch of feelings most every time I listen. Well done as always.

  • @marktaylor2461
    @marktaylor2461 Месяц назад +1

    Glad this popped up again. Have to listen twice.

  • @KSA-uu8js
    @KSA-uu8js 2 года назад +1

    Billy you are a god damn treasure

  • @theresiamoney3879
    @theresiamoney3879 3 года назад +4

    This hits me hard, missing You Richard, gone way too soon!!! Miss you so much Honey, thanks Billy, another Great Song

  • @patrickcrabtree3162
    @patrickcrabtree3162 4 года назад +87

    The more he explores outside his realm and the more experience and wisdom he picks up the better and more appealing he is to a broader base. I'd love to here some blues stuff and mabey a "me and my uncle" cover, from the dead

    • @danracek7092
      @danracek7092 4 года назад +2

      He has done me amd my Uncle plenty of times so far dive a little bit deeper into his shows

    • @marlasmusicclips
      @marlasmusicclips 4 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/ENoym2o6PZg/видео.html

    • @mbsnyderc
      @mbsnyderc 4 года назад +3

      That's not really out of his realm bluegrass has long been stretching what is in it's boarders it's only people who seldom listen to it think of it as a limited form of music.go to a bluegrass festival you see what i mean.

    • @a.darrelwindom4367
      @a.darrelwindom4367 4 года назад

      I would also love to hear him do me and my uncle and there are a few more I would like to hear him cover like friend of the Devil and he may be one of the few that could do China cat sunflower some justice...

    • @patrickcrabtree3162
      @patrickcrabtree3162 4 года назад

      @@troutter5590 sweet

  • @rickyball5165
    @rickyball5165 10 месяцев назад +2

    This man is the present and future of true music.

  • @enoughalready2798
    @enoughalready2798 8 месяцев назад +2

    Words can't describe this masterpiece. Thank you sir

  • @stevencook8364
    @stevencook8364 3 года назад +8

    My dad passed away recently, this song just hits me so deep It's hard to explain, squeezes the emotion out of you like orange juice. My dad and I loved playing Bluegrass together, I rly wish he was around for me to share some of Billys tracks with. Every time I'm listening I feel him next to me clear as day just tapping and bobbing away with me.

  • @robhaskell4043
    @robhaskell4043 4 года назад +40

    How can Billy keep on getting better and better everyday I tune to watch another clip?
    His voice seems to have improved 100% in just the last few months. Just beautiful and each vocal track sounds perfect for each song. Extremely well done, all!

    • @maxclevenger6421
      @maxclevenger6421 4 года назад +1

      @Rob Haskell agreed... he is growing & evolving as a vocalist

  • @gangoffour6690
    @gangoffour6690 2 года назад +2

    Billy's music is Magic

  • @drewb.5419
    @drewb.5419 2 года назад +2

    Ol’ Billy n da boyz are among the greatest musicians of our generation…. Hands down.

  • @basecardbangers
    @basecardbangers 2 года назад +8

    This song is incredible. Thank you Billy, thank you for what this song says to me, and what it means for so many people. So real, so good, It truly is beautiful.

  • @nance8654
    @nance8654 4 года назад +29

    Billy, as long as you continue writing your heart and soul's songs like this, you will go down in history as one of the best lyricists in music. People respond to songs like this one because of that deep soul you show. I have my own idea of who you are writing about. Thanks, Honey, you are above all an exceptional songwriter.

  • @musicman5157
    @musicman5157 4 года назад +2

    One of his best songs!

  • @martinwall7297
    @martinwall7297 7 месяцев назад +2

    take real good care of yourself BILLY, this way you'll be around for my great-grandchildren, my grandchildren are loving you now, as myself is. the world needs you.

  • @maxclevenger6421
    @maxclevenger6421 4 года назад +61

    Billy Strings is the real deal... true guitar prodigy! Can’t wait to see him live this summer!

    • @otherpeoplesantiques
      @otherpeoplesantiques 4 года назад +1

      I literally wrote the same, and boom! Great minds...

    • @maxclevenger6421
      @maxclevenger6421 4 года назад +1

      @otherpeoplesantiques I like to sit back and put Billy on “shuffle”... love him!

    • @wrenchhead4378
      @wrenchhead4378 4 года назад +1

      Merle fest NC

    • @maxclevenger6421
      @maxclevenger6421 4 года назад +1

      @Wrench Head 👍... Summer Camp music festival Chillicothe, IL Memorial Day weekend

    • @Isogrnrgrass
      @Isogrnrgrass 4 года назад +1

      I’ll be out in Massachusetts this summer

  • @gregsmith9493
    @gregsmith9493 4 года назад +4

    It's only February and yet, this is the best goddamn thing I am going to hear all year.

  • @johnholmes5238
    @johnholmes5238 2 года назад +2

    Damn, what a great tune! Wow... just wow.

  • @exploringtejas2357
    @exploringtejas2357 3 года назад +1

    Gotta be an old soul inside!

  • @brianneligan6870
    @brianneligan6870 3 года назад +5

    I love the entire Home album, but this song is just incredible. Not pure bluegrass, it would fit right in on The Band’s first album. Just outstanding for its lyrics, instrumentation and feel. Billy’s got an old soul. Fantastic work.

  • @howlinhog
    @howlinhog 3 года назад +3

    i leaned over and told my wife, this kid is special. Not sure what year that was, but it was at a bluegrass festival in Lowell Mi and you on stage with your dad. Then I got to see you with Don Julin multiple times and I'm really blown away. Bought every CD you came out with and recorded every live performance with a digital recorder [thanks for permitting me Billy] I really miss you here in Michigan but I knew you'd get right where you are and am happy to have had the privilege of seeing at least that part of your journey first hand. Keep it up and most importantly, keep that heart and soul that really sets you apart from technical guitar players. Peace.

    • @markkeely7332
      @markkeely7332 3 года назад

      I was at the Lowell show. 2011? Right next to the river, off the main drag

  • @mistyize
    @mistyize 2 года назад +2

    This is what happens when you do it for the love of the art. My God, Billy... never stop loving the art. "Mercy" is right!

  • @NewportLowLife
    @NewportLowLife Месяц назад

    This song is a blessing. Thank you Mr. Strings for such a gift.

  • @florentintise9425
    @florentintise9425 4 года назад +14

    Love the black & white. Love the music. Thank you for sharing 🙋‍♂️

  • @uum6
    @uum6 Год назад +3

    This song has come up in the midst of all the other Billy Strings I play at work. I've seen strangers passing through come to a halt and listen. A switch goes off, a heavy nerve is struck. Regardless of preferences, upbringing, race, or species, this is a song for all the living and dead of history.

  • @JC-fj1bz
    @JC-fj1bz 2 года назад +1

    Billy you shred so dang hard

  • @Ploddington_Brown
    @Ploddington_Brown 4 года назад +1

    Pretty simple formula. Billy plays a song. I like that shit.

  • @aaronnorthcutt3140
    @aaronnorthcutt3140 4 года назад +132

    Ole Yilly Rings I listen to this dude more then the Average Person, he’s like the Soup when you have the Flu. 🤣

  • @robertscott8764
    @robertscott8764 4 года назад +7

    A truly beautiful song and performance.

  • @mylarhyrule904
    @mylarhyrule904 Год назад +1

    I cry so hard when the damn music starts…. This song cuts so fucking deep…. Past the quick, past the meat, past the bone…. It sears the soul with memories of loved ones I was forced to turn the last page on…. My brother in particular….

  • @wespollock3477
    @wespollock3477 2 года назад +2

    One of a few songs billy does that induces a crying spell but in a good way

  • @wayneblue5370
    @wayneblue5370 4 года назад +6

    Holy crap I just heard of this guy, WOW ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

  • @brettwarner7289
    @brettwarner7289 Год назад +3

    Breaks me down enough to cry everytime. These words say it all for me. Amazing piece of music right here.

  • @jamesbutt1867
    @jamesbutt1867 3 года назад

    Holy fuck!!!! Billy revived music... This song is so real.

  • @taylorsmrz2432
    @taylorsmrz2432 2 месяца назад

    I just want you to know that you’re guiding me through a very tough time right now. I’m 30 years old and just lost my father, my best friend.. Thank you for all that you do 🙏🎶 at this point, it doesn’t seem like time will heal anything. But listening to you gets me through it ❤️‍🩹 from the bottom of my heart, thank you 🙏

  • @MrBixsonic
    @MrBixsonic 3 года назад +8

    Beautiful song...the chorus sounds like how heartbreak feels ... Hope he continues to be in his own lane- doin what wants..just putting out words and melodies. This kid is great.

  • @philmcgrady9016
    @philmcgrady9016 4 года назад +13

    Beauitful! One of the best talents in music today

  • @jasongrenierjasongrenier
    @jasongrenierjasongrenier 4 года назад +1

    Mercy indeed.

  • @adriennemiller1642
    @adriennemiller1642 4 года назад +1

    Mercy ❤️

  • @captainplanted8498
    @captainplanted8498 4 года назад +8

    Ran into Billy strings yesterday on the RUclips and this kid can rip and sing at the same time. Its unreal. His psychedelic riffs with his band are incredible.. i think im buying tickets to CT on September 9th. 3 hour drive but I got to see this dude live!...and i think I'm bringing my dad he gonna want to see it. He doesn't know it yet but he does trust me..

  • @brettlazor8219
    @brettlazor8219 4 года назад +63

    Never noticed the riff in the beginning has so many similarities to the song “Loser” I wouldn’t be surprised if Billy purposely tipped his cap to Jerry there. Wicked good

    • @guywilson3828
      @guywilson3828 4 года назад

      my mom has been telling me that since he first released the song!!!

    • @brettlazor8219
      @brettlazor8219 4 года назад +1

      Guy Wilson glad to know I’m not alone!

    • @brettlazor8219
      @brettlazor8219 4 года назад

      Cecil Gibson 100%

    • @spaghettiwesternLUVA
      @spaghettiwesternLUVA 4 года назад +2

      He is a fan for sure, you will hear much more if you listen to other songs of his especially live performance s

    • @strandedaliensband
      @strandedaliensband 3 года назад

      When you said 'Loser' I automatically thought of Beck's 'Loser'...

  • @joshdierich2143
    @joshdierich2143 Год назад

    You are the God I worship.

  • @dlm9293
    @dlm9293 3 года назад +2

    Billy is 100% one of those rare talents that we're all blessed with once every few decades. Truly honored and grateful to be alive and able to experience his talents coming to blossom and fully peak.

  • @unsurprisingly
    @unsurprisingly 4 года назад +18

    Beautiful song and WORDS one of the best talent to come around in year's you are a true blessing

  • @pwobbles
    @pwobbles Год назад +3

    This song gets me every time. It haunting, sad, beautiful, and brings some very close people I've lost to mind. Can't get enough of it, tears or not!

    • @kevinmagnuson4278
      @kevinmagnuson4278 Год назад

      Oh man me too!! I'm crying like a damn baby right now. I can't listen to this without crying, I really miss my Momma!!!

  • @HomesteadHarvest
    @HomesteadHarvest 4 года назад +1

    One of the greatest guitarist of all time. Period.

  • @susanstewart5512
    @susanstewart5512 3 месяца назад

    Beautiful song, by a beautiful person. Talented young man, with an old soul. Sometimes we play and sing through the pain to heal. Good therapy! Proud of your life choices

  • @Thesmartestmanalive81
    @Thesmartestmanalive81 4 года назад +5

    Mercy

  • @tashkabosh8070
    @tashkabosh8070 3 года назад +8

    Enough to kill ya, enough to put you down
    Seems like every way you turned was like a hard wind comin' down
    Enough to leave me, enough to leave me here
    And though the room is empty now I can almost feel you near
    What am I supposed to do with my afternoon?
    No, I won't hear your call
    No, I won't see you soon
    What can you say to me to ease my heart in pain?
    Could you send a ray of light to come down and dry the rain again?
    I'd give you diamonds, I'd give you rings and pearls
    If you could stay a while with me and just hold on to this world
    I'm feeling sorry for things I haven't said
    And there's a lot I'd like to say before the final page is read
    What am I supposed to do with my afternoon?
    No, I won't hear your call
    No, I won't see you soon
    What can you say to me to ease my heart in pain?
    Could you send a ray of light to come down and dry the rain again?
    It's finally over, It's finally over now
    And you can rest assured my friend 'cause you'll be resting anyhow
    I hate to leave you, hate to say goodbye
    I'm sure to hear your voice come through in the early morning sky
    What am I supposed to do in my afternoons?
    No, I won't hear your call
    No, I won't see you soon
    But can you say to me to ease my heart in pain?
    Could you send a ray of light to come down and dry the rain again?

  • @myownchannel247
    @myownchannel247 Год назад

    Mercy! Indeed 😌

  • @timarvin4085
    @timarvin4085 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Billy Strings...i hope someone feels that way bout me one day...

  • @zappasmustache3804
    @zappasmustache3804 4 года назад +4

    Beautiful

  • @randytritt4610
    @randytritt4610 4 года назад +4

    Awesome! Music thats just plain like good ol cornbread!!🦅🎸🦅

  • @andyv85
    @andyv85 4 года назад +1

    Can't get enough of this tune

  • @hivolt9993
    @hivolt9993 2 месяца назад

    I appreciate this new sad cowboy music. Great guitar player

  • @robertjrobicheau8456
    @robertjrobicheau8456 4 года назад +10

    Thank you for practicing so hard Billy. It makes the stuff you do so very enjoyable! Best always from a new fan in Clearwater, Fl.

  • @johnnygillum2263
    @johnnygillum2263 4 года назад +24

    I always considered myself a decent guitar picker. I've got that settled now. Lol. You're the best to ever pick up a guitar Billy Strings.

    • @235buz
      @235buz 4 года назад +3

      He's among the best.

    • @docdarlin5491
      @docdarlin5491 4 года назад +4

      Billy Strings is the greatest flat-picker of all time.

    • @daltonbrennan8242
      @daltonbrennan8242 4 года назад

      @@docdarlin5491 Dont get me wrong, Billy is amazing. Definitely the best alive right now, no doubt. But i think Tony Rice and Maybe Doc Watson has him beat.

    • @WillBlindYouWithLight
      @WillBlindYouWithLight 4 года назад

      Amen 🍻🥂

    • @WillBlindYouWithLight
      @WillBlindYouWithLight 4 года назад

      Molly is the best claw picker🖕😝 fight me idgaf

  • @kevinreynolds1420
    @kevinreynolds1420 4 года назад +1

    Im 53 year old drummer/singer....ive been coast to coast in different bands....but, I have to say, and respect a man that sings and sounds honest...you CAN NOT find this type of a wonderful singer/ player/ all around just simply.....
    Awesome...best in the world to you

  • @RatsburyRaven74
    @RatsburyRaven74 4 года назад +1

    Just bought your new album....fan for life feller..