As the father of a biracial daughter, that last line makes me raise my fist with tears in my eyes ✊🏼🥲. But I love this one too: “Thought this world could be hers one day But her Mama knew better”
Lesson #1 in Chris Thile's Guide to Virtuosic Mandolin: The sounds don't come out right without the proper facial expressions. Seriously, though -- that was great all around.
@@ivanvidakovic9222 Hi Ivan, how are you? I made that comment a few months ago, in the wake of George Floyd's murder and the following unrest. I don't think white men are guilty for everything . . . and there have been some lazy moves to label every one of society's ills at their feet recently. But I think the message in Jason's song is valuable, especially if you're living in the US or the UK where I live. Many of the privileges (a bit of a trigger word these days I acknowledge) I and I imagine Jason enjoy rest on some fairly unpalatable history. Are we guilty of our ancestor's sins? No, but, I think it's important to be aware of them, to stay humble, and try in our actions to build a better world for all, regardless of their gender, race or level of privilege. Thanks for asking.
I wonder how many of those guys who cheer when you hear the first line of lyrics, are thinking it’s some kind of white man’s response. How embarrassed are they when they hear the intelligent, emotionally, perfect song.
"Wishin' I'd never been one of the guys" That rings so fucking true with me! But then again: "Still breathing, it's not too late" That does too. And, can Chris rip it on the mandolin, or what? Damn son!
I agree it was amazing, but...I don't think Chris' solo was appropriate. He just did "his thing" and did not "feel" the song. The serious vibe of the song did not merit the mando pyrotechnics.
The message that specifically "white men" should have shame and guilt because specifically "white men" are solely responsible for every ill of the planet (world) and citing that white man is soo bad that you feel God must have taken a vacation to allow white men to commit their attrocity while curiously squeezing in that "Momma" wants to change the "Nashville sound" but they will never let her.....All with a vocal similar to Neil Young,....hmmm ? I'm not convinced that vilifying an entire group or race of people is a great message.
@@mikewattdisciple Everything I cited is contained in the song lyrics. The lyrics are not formed in some riddle or obscure but rather they are completely straightforward and simple. So there is nothing left up to interpretation and therefore nothing to extrapolate. For example, someone could say to me that "Jerry eats a hamburger for lunch everyday" And I then concluded that Jerry likes hamburgers. There is no extrapolation or convincing that is required and anyone who suggests such a thing is of a questionable mental state.
@@mikewattdisciple look what happening in usa, you practicly must apologys for being white?!?! Thats racist....if you say anything similat to any other race or nation you would be catapulted in sun...
@@stricknine8623 "The song discusses my perspective on race and gender. I think its inspiration should be pretty obvious these days. I think my job is to constantly evaluate my role in the human struggle for equality without feeling guilt or shame for things I can’t control." -Jason Isbell, 2017
It's not about white guilt, it's about acknowledgment of white privilege (which, like it or not, has always existed in the USA and will for much of the foreseeable future). Being aware and doing what you can to acknowledge it and treat people with equal merit is the key. I think Jason Isbell is bringing refreshing and thoughtful content to a very flawed genre.
Kalyn Aileen tell that to the poor coal miners in West Virginia or all those white people that are on welfare just to get by that they have white privilege. There is privilege for sure but it has nothing to do with the color of your skin. It also has more to do with the choices you make as an individual where you end up than any privilege bestowed upon you. When people realize that we will be in a better place.
EXACTLY. To all these people I am surrounded with, that in reply to my worries, and me telling the facts to, ya know down here in the Bible Belt South of EAST TENNESSEE… to y’all that say “why do you care so much!!?? It’s not affecting you directly! Get over it!” Well “there’s no such thing as someone else’s war”🎶🎶🎵!!!!
I see all this talk about white supremacy and white privileged. I as a black American say fuck that it is bullshit. You know the truth of this song is more that words I relate to it. Because what he is saying is the same shit I am saying to my black brothers and sisters that do all these hateful things. The message is clear and it’s we know better and can do better. Nothing more nothing less. Beautiful song brother. Much love form one American to another American 🇺🇸
Yeah if this concludes your interest then you didn't get any of his other stuff too. Just because he's got an Alabama accent doesn't mean he's a right wing extremist
How many great songs does this man have? The creativity is astounding. As a side note, I don't think Chris' solo was appropriate. He just did "his thing" and did not "feel" the song.
I have 0% belief that this will reach someone whose opinion matters. This is selfish, for sure, but I have to ask: do either Tom Waits or Jason Isbell have a familiarity. I would murder people I know to hear a collaboration. I can't believe I'm the only person who has been equally indebted to two artists on the level of lyrics, music, and spirit. I hope this does not evaporate like morning dew/first impressions. You're very much the same.
Way to make everything about race, victim mentality and self hatred are never good things to tap into... I ain't white by no means and even I find it weird that someone would write a song vilifying an entire group of people based on skin color. It's almost like it's racist or something...
If you hate jason isbell why did you listen to this? Nowhere in this song does it say anything bad about being white. Im white and I dont feel insulted or guilty listening to this
I was at this show! Chicago Symphony Hall. I mostly went bc of Jason, but I love Thile, of course- virtuoso. And Thile’s guitar player was great, as well.
It’s an badass feelin ain’t!! Man Chappelle’s Netflix special that hasn’t came out just yet, I was at the show, it was filmed in Nashville, but there’s a clip that has came out, and when that clip came out on you tube that next day, I was like “I WAS AT THIS SHOW! I was there! I was there!” Lolol it’s a cool feelin when you see it on here or on tv or whatever, and you know that in that sea of screams and applause was YOU! ❤️
wrd up--super dope u give this props. imho, hip-hop and folk/roots/trad music has way more in common than what people usually think... both genres are gangsta, and both are rooted in the sufferings of the people. i grew up in jersey and new york back in the day, and as a kid, rocked the hip-hop---PE still my fav to this day, as well as BDP, and LL, and RunDMC, and beastie boys, and Big Daddy Kane, and Slick Rick, and Ice-T...I could go on and on. I used to busk a lot--play guitar, or ukulele, or harmonica, on the streets, and 90% of the time, if a random musician joined in w/ me, they were freestyling--spitting rhymes is now the "folk music" of the people. anyways, sorry for long-assed post---peace and godspeed, sir. Bonus1: dude on mando is Chris Thile--he's one of best eva on that instrument--I wudn't say he's like Rakim--Thile's playing isn't as near revolutionary the way Rakim was...but he's sorta maybe like Eminem---sick sick kinda unprecedented technical skills. Bonus2: like I said, i would busk a lot, and lay down funky/reggae whiteboy rhythms, and random peeps would start freestyling... one of my go-to's that wud get respect is when I would bust "subterranean homesick blues". if ya not familiar w/ that tune, check it out when u have a min---u'll see why it gets respect on the streets. Anyways, i could talk about this kind of shit 4eva!!! check out "god's gonna cut you down" done mr johnny cash... ain't nobody gonna tell my ears different that that aint some dirty flow--in my crazy head, i can see/hear wu tang on the corner bustin it
This song and the performance are so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it, which I have done many times. The lyric is profound.
@@iloverumi I would genuinely love to respond to this, but first I would like to be 100% sure of what you are saying here. I believe you are implying that white people are somehow being treated unfairly by this worldview, and that you either don't believe that white society as a whole is responsible for most of the issues facing us today, or that other ethnic groups have similar or even greater responsibility. Please, correct me where I'm wrong. I genuinely have no interest in straw-manning you.
@@bobthabuilda1525 yes to "you are implying that white people are somehow being treated unfairly by this worldview." not exactly sure what you mean by the rest of what you said, but perhaps "yes" to that or something close to that.
As the father of a biracial daughter, that last line makes me raise my fist with tears in my eyes ✊🏼🥲.
But I love this one too:
“Thought this world could be hers one day
But her Mama knew better”
Lesson #1 in Chris Thile's Guide to Virtuosic Mandolin: The sounds don't come out right without the proper facial expressions.
Seriously, though -- that was great all around.
Seems particularly appropriate to listen to this at the moment
No question.
Why ? Becouse white men todays is guilty for evething?
@@ivanvidakovic9222 Hi Ivan, how are you? I made that comment a few months ago, in the wake of George Floyd's murder and the following unrest. I don't think white men are guilty for everything . . . and there have been some lazy moves to label every one of society's ills at their feet recently. But I think the message in Jason's song is valuable, especially if you're living in the US or the UK where I live. Many of the privileges (a bit of a trigger word these days I acknowledge) I and I imagine Jason enjoy rest on some fairly unpalatable history. Are we guilty of our ancestor's sins? No, but, I think it's important to be aware of them, to stay humble, and try in our actions to build a better world for all, regardless of their gender, race or level of privilege. Thanks for asking.
I wonder how many of those guys who cheer when you hear the first line of lyrics, are thinking it’s some kind of white man’s response. How embarrassed are they when they hear the intelligent, emotionally, perfect song.
"Wishin' I'd never been one of the guys" That rings so fucking true with me! But then again: "Still breathing, it's not too late" That does too. And, can Chris rip it on the mandolin, or what? Damn son!
I hear you 👍🏾👁️👏🏾
Chris Thile, that solo was nothing short of amazing. " When he walks down the street, people say. There goes the best that ever was "
I agree it was amazing, but...I don't think Chris' solo was appropriate. He just did "his thing" and did not "feel" the song.
The serious vibe of the song did not merit the mando pyrotechnics.
Very powerful song for sure if only everyone felt the same
This song has an amazing message and this stripped-down version lets the words shine.
The message that specifically "white men" should have shame and guilt because specifically "white men" are solely responsible for every ill of the planet (world) and citing that white man is soo bad that you feel God must have taken a vacation to allow white men to commit their attrocity while curiously squeezing in that "Momma" wants to change the "Nashville sound" but they will never let her.....All with a vocal similar to Neil Young,....hmmm ?
I'm not convinced that vilifying an entire group or race of people is a great message.
@@stricknine8623: Your wild extrapolations are unconvincing.
@@mikewattdisciple
Everything I cited is contained in the song lyrics. The lyrics are not formed in some riddle or obscure but rather they are completely straightforward and simple.
So there is nothing left up to interpretation and therefore nothing to extrapolate.
For example, someone could say to me that "Jerry eats a hamburger for lunch everyday"
And I then concluded that Jerry likes hamburgers.
There is no extrapolation or convincing that is required and anyone who suggests such a thing is of a questionable mental state.
@@mikewattdisciple look what happening in usa, you practicly must apologys for being white?!?! Thats racist....if you say anything similat to any other race or nation you would be catapulted in sun...
@@stricknine8623
"The song discusses my perspective on race and gender. I think its inspiration should be pretty obvious these days. I think my job is to constantly evaluate my role in the human struggle for equality without feeling guilt or shame for things I can’t control."
-Jason Isbell, 2017
It's not about white guilt, it's about acknowledgment of white privilege (which, like it or not, has always existed in the USA and will for much of the foreseeable future). Being aware and doing what you can to acknowledge it and treat people with equal merit is the key. I think Jason Isbell is bringing refreshing and thoughtful content to a very flawed genre.
white privilege ends in 2040
Kalyn Aileen tell that to the poor coal miners in West Virginia or all those white people that are on welfare just to get by that they have white privilege. There is privilege for sure but it has nothing to do with the color of your skin. It also has more to do with the choices you make as an individual where you end up than any privilege bestowed upon you. When people realize that we will be in a better place.
@Take nothing stated above really just because got 99 percent of all home loans in usa does not make you civilzed
White privilege is a made up phrase to cover up for minority failure
you mean besides white people getting 99 percent of home loans?
This isn't 2pac.
Bravo my friend!
Haha! For real!
haha niiiice!
No shit.
The world don't evolve around pac maybe in a black man's world
Damn straight!
EXACTLY. To all these people I am surrounded with, that in reply to my worries, and me telling the facts to, ya know down here in the Bible Belt South of EAST TENNESSEE… to y’all that say “why do you care so much!!?? It’s not affecting you directly! Get over it!” Well “there’s no such thing as someone else’s war”🎶🎶🎵!!!!
This should be trending
I see all this talk about white supremacy and white privileged. I as a black American say fuck that it is bullshit. You know the truth of this song is more that words I relate to it. Because what he is saying is the same shit I am saying to my black brothers and sisters that do all these hateful things. The message is clear and it’s we know better and can do better. Nothing more nothing less. Beautiful song brother. Much love form one American to another American 🇺🇸
Powerful. Thank you, Jason
Chris can solo like that on someone else's song because its his show. An amazing rendition of this powerful song.
This my shit yall better hear him
Just phenomenal!
Lovely song and so true the haters prob on a bot farm or need to read a book on history
💚✌🔥
I thought he was gonna start rapping 2pac
More! More! More!
Tupac Shakur white man's world is still better
gosh, i was just starting to introduce myself to this guy's songs..this concludes my interest. sweet rings too..
Yeah if this concludes your interest then you didn't get any of his other stuff too. Just because he's got an Alabama accent doesn't mean he's a right wing extremist
When the obvious stares you in the face....some of these comments...I dont know whether to laugh at the audacity or cry at the coldness...My life.
How many great songs does this man have? The creativity is astounding. As a side note, I don't think Chris' solo was appropriate. He just did "his thing" and did not "feel" the song.
THE WHITE MAN MARCHES ON
I have 0% belief that this will reach someone whose opinion matters. This is selfish, for sure, but I have to ask: do either Tom Waits or Jason Isbell have a familiarity. I would murder people I know to hear a collaboration. I can't believe I'm the only person who has been equally indebted to two artists on the level of lyrics, music, and spirit. I hope this does not evaporate like morning dew/first impressions. You're very much the same.
Dang.
he suffers so for us...
Seems like he just beginning honset? A
do you promise to white, all white and nothing but the white. nice voice.
wait its chris thile whut the frick
I hate that Isbell got woke.
"Got woke" sounds like somebody didn't pay attention to DBT's The Dirty South lmaoooo. Media literacy moment
Sounds like woke nonsense to me.
Don’t care for the lyrics!
Nobody cares.
Way to make everything about race, victim mentality and self hatred are never good things to tap into... I ain't white by no means and even I find it weird that someone would write a song vilifying an entire group of people based on skin color. It's almost like it's racist or something...
🙄🤦♂️😒
To much Mayonnaise for me
Bye bye
If you hate jason isbell why did you listen to this? Nowhere in this song does it say anything bad about being white. Im white and I dont feel insulted or guilty listening to this
Because they can't function without feeling butthurt and persecuted.
@@Rkm684 theres always a few who look for a place to hate
@@meredithwilliams4671 big talk coming from a woman and likely a blm bootlicker
Bye bye
It’s not an airport you don’t have to announce your departure
I was at this show! Chicago Symphony Hall. I mostly went bc of Jason, but I love Thile, of course- virtuoso. And Thile’s guitar player was great, as well.
It’s an badass feelin ain’t!! Man Chappelle’s Netflix special that hasn’t came out just yet, I was at the show, it was filmed in Nashville, but there’s a clip that has came out, and when that clip came out on you tube that next day, I was like “I WAS AT THIS SHOW! I was there! I was there!” Lolol it’s a cool feelin when you see it on here or on tv or whatever, and you know that in that sea of screams and applause was YOU! ❤️
I listen to rap strictly, and this spoke to me #goodmusic badass man. Dude went off on his solo too
wrd up--super dope u give this props. imho, hip-hop and folk/roots/trad music has way more in common than what people usually think... both genres are gangsta, and both are rooted in the sufferings of the people. i grew up in jersey and new york back in the day, and as a kid, rocked the hip-hop---PE still my fav to this day, as well as BDP, and LL, and RunDMC, and beastie boys, and Big Daddy Kane, and Slick Rick, and Ice-T...I could go on and on. I used to busk a lot--play guitar, or ukulele, or harmonica, on the streets, and 90% of the time, if a random musician joined in w/ me, they were freestyling--spitting rhymes is now the "folk music" of the people. anyways, sorry for long-assed post---peace and godspeed, sir.
Bonus1: dude on mando is Chris Thile--he's one of best eva on that instrument--I wudn't say he's like Rakim--Thile's playing isn't as near revolutionary the way Rakim was...but he's sorta maybe like Eminem---sick sick kinda unprecedented technical skills.
Bonus2: like I said, i would busk a lot, and lay down funky/reggae whiteboy rhythms, and random peeps would start freestyling... one of my go-to's that wud get respect is when I would bust "subterranean homesick blues". if ya not familiar w/ that tune, check it out when u have a min---u'll see why it gets respect on the streets.
Anyways, i could talk about this kind of shit 4eva!!! check out "god's gonna cut you down" done mr johnny cash... ain't nobody gonna tell my ears different that that aint some dirty flow--in my crazy head, i can see/hear wu tang on the corner bustin it
No one should listen to anything "strictly" because there are great songs in every genre.
It's about knowing, yeah as a white person we have a privilege but knowing there are other people here in the country. He loves his child
I was lucky enough to be there, a powerful performance and a great show all around.
damn, that's dope, cuz
This song and the performance are so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it, which I have done many times. The lyric is profound.
I was lucky enough to be there at the Chicago Orchestra Hall. Will never forget that night.
I cry every time I hear that last line ✊🏼
How is it that I am just hearing this now?
Just amazing
So powerful and well done!
😂😂
For a couple of seconds i thought i would listen to a parody. Then, i realized the wokeness. Amen, flock.
When white man tells you he dislikes white men, you already know every thing you need to know about him.
sorry....
no white guilt here.
Please tell me how he has white guilt.
Cool it's not about that fuck head
🤦♂️
Tell this to the white farmers being persecuted in South Africa
Let me cry for the colonizers.
@@Sarah-uv8tj wow such empathy from the people on "the right side of history"
brick shithouse go be a whiny little bitch somewhere else.
are you joking have you forgotten how badly you treated africans during apartheid
kind of tired of white men putting down white men who have given so much in blood and money. A history lesson is in order here.
It's ok Jason. You dont have to hate yourself for being white.
You've confused acknowledging the problems in society with hating yourself. Consequently, you are part of the problem
@@bobthabuilda1525 problem is only one "society" has to acknowledge its "problems"
@@iloverumi I would genuinely love to respond to this, but first I would like to be 100% sure of what you are saying here.
I believe you are implying that white people are somehow being treated unfairly by this worldview, and that you either don't believe that white society as a whole is responsible for most of the issues facing us today, or that other ethnic groups have similar or even greater responsibility.
Please, correct me where I'm wrong. I genuinely have no interest in straw-manning you.
@@bobthabuilda1525 yes to "you are implying that white people are somehow being treated unfairly by this worldview." not exactly sure what you mean by the rest of what you said, but perhaps "yes" to that or something close to that.
You are so sad!