I've listened to this song at least once every couple of days for almost a year. It helped me quit drinking and I'm starting to turn my life around. We're alive till the moment we are dead, and a drownin man is just a living man who hasn't run out of his last bit of breath..
I found this song about 2 months ago and I listen to it almost every other day and I would listen everyday but I don't want to get burnt on this master piece. That line hit me hard too man. I have been fighting my own demons and this shook me HARD when I first heard it. Every line was like, FUCK THATS ME!! Here is to finding our way home.
Chords (fret number): I went down to the river Flowing out onto the sea On my way to the ocean Let the spirit swallow me Cm A#(6) I got low down in the water D#(6) F I let the current guide my bones Cm A#(6) I got nine kinds of trouble F Am#(1) I'm just trying to find my way home RIFF: E|-3------|---------|---------|--------|--------|-----------|----------| B|---4-6--|--------|---------|--------|--------|-----------|----------| G|----------|--3-5-|-----3--|--------|--------|-----------|----------| D|----------|--------|--5-----|----3--|--------|-----------|----------| A|----------|--------|---------|--6----|----3--|-5s6-5-|-3---3--| E|----------|--------|---------|--------|--6----|-----------|----6----| Over twenty some years of living And a thousand wasted days I have loved a lot of women Many times I've gone wrong ways And I came down to the water For a dip to cleanse my soul They keep telling me that I'm just a babe But baby why do I feel so old Cm F This is the verge of a breakthrough D#(6) G It's a fine line that cannot be bent Cm F And I felt like a river run dry D#(6) G But I don't know where all of the rainwater went Cm F And I believe we were all dead or dying D#(6) G But I see different in the blue light Cm F There is no such thing as a dawn or a dusk D#(6) G It's daylight until it is night You gotta fight through the dimming You gotta run into the west You gotta rage against the dying of the light Live for the moment that's left You gotta fight against the dimming You gotta run into the west You gotta rage against the dying of the light Live for the moment that's left G# Cause there is no such thing as a dying man Cm We're alive till the moment we're dead G# And a drowning man is just a living man G Who hasn't run out of his last bit of breath G#-Cm-G#-Cm-G#-Cm-G#-Gm-G Cm, A#(6), D#(6), F I went down to the river Flowing out onto the sea On my way to the ocean Let the spirit swallow me I got low down in the water I let the current guide my bones I got nine kinds of trouble I'm just trying to find my way home Find my way home Find my way home Find my way home
I hear ya....I'm tired of always being the last to know about shit....I actually frequently look for undiscovered talent(not American idol shit)or acoustic blues or southern rock ..still never find shit hardly and then one here it is..8fukn yrs later...anyways b4 u get to far behind again, just found this the other dayruclips.net/video/1iAAPiro2DE/видео.html if u dont know it already, ur welcome .(:
I have tears streaming down my face listening to this. I've been in such an incredibly dark place recently, wanting to just end it all and have it all be over and done with and finally have some peace and quiet, but this song woke something up in me. The power and desperation in this man's voice resonated so deeply within me and brought up emotions that I've been trying to ignore for so damn long. It feels so good to cry. I feel raw and vulnerable and hopeful for the first time in a long time. I don't even know how to describe how I'm feeling or why I feel the way that I do, it's like this song woke my soul up and it hurts like hell but in the best way possible. This comment is probably going to be lost in the thousands of others but I couldn't just go by without saying anything. Thank you for this, thank you for writing this song, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I relate so deeply to this. I will no longer let myself rot away in a dark corner of existence, weak and withering. No, I will go out in a blaze of glory. I will live with all my heart while I am alive, and I will burn like the sun for all the world to see. And if I am consumed by the fire of life, so be it, I will go out in a blaze of glory. Better to die living than becoming a living dead.
Angie Lerryn Your comment will never be lost in thousands of other comments. I replied to it to let you know you are now linked to me in someway for the rest of time. You're not alone and you are worth it. You will always be worth it
Holy shit. Dude. I seen you like 6 years ago at Evolve in Nova Scotia In Canada. I was walking by your tent with my friends. Mission focus style. You were playing in a small side tent off from the main path and stage sort of close by the old pirate ship. You couldnt see your face but all I could hear was you singing. I turned around, walked back to the tent you were playing. To see the person whos voice that music belonged to because I was literally like "Who the fuck is this and what have I just heard?" Im a huge fan of blues and Janis Joplin and you are par man. Par. You turned me aorund in my tracks. I remember every deatil. Everyone was totally blindsided in the audience. I remember looking over to this girl beside me with mutual expressions of "Whoaaa. This is seriously happening right now?" 2 mins of you and youd burned yourself permanently in my brain. Dude you were THE most amazing performace Id ever been able to hear. Id never seen someone from the inside out push what sounded like his entire fricken soul into the room around him. Id never seen an audience so transfixed on someone and I was and am still completely honored I got to hear the rest of your last song. it was amazing. 6 years later I tell this story to people about this dude who was killing it in a small side show tent. i knew your name was Ben something and Id looked you up online but everything you had back then was shit and didnt do any justice to you. ive told sooooooooooooooooooooooooo many people about that day over the years. I seen Ben caplin pop up in my youtube feed and I was like "no fucking way.... is this... holy shit. Its him lol. Fuckin hell, 6 years later. I cant believe it" Thanks for coming back in my life- Ive been waiting so long for this!!! Seriously. I cant believe this. This is blowing my mind. You were a myth I talked aboutof this person i got to see for a very short period a very, very long time ago. Well done. First impression grand success. Ill be following you a lot now online. There are a lot of people who are going to be happy to put a face to that story.
Lindsay Henheffer Lindsay Henheffer dude how can we get Ben Caplan to see and reply to this!! I HAVE to know if this story is accurate! I want to believe that its true so badly! I think every one can relate to what you wrote about putting his soul into a song after they’ve heard this one. That is something that cannot be taught! Thank you Lindsay Henheffer for taking the time to share this experience with the public! It renewed my faith in people being able to reconnect regardless of time passed or distance put between them.
This is one of my all time favorite acoustic singer/songwriter performances. It really takes something special to capture my attention and hold it like this song did. I’ve heard a few other versions of the song Ben performed over the years, but this one was special. I don’t think I’ve ever been more impressed by a 1 man bad.
Max Melo I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with you. so he uses simple guitar work? does that mean he only knows simple guitar licks? he sings passionately and plays at the same time in a beautiful harmony. that's musician skills that I like.
Max Melo, Have you ever seen him live? I personally think he is amazing. Maybe not the most technical guitarist, but his rythm and beat is spot on and his improv is great. Plus he plays a lot other instruments very wel0 (especially the piano)l. I was so lucky to see him live the other day, his charisma is just unbelivable live - actually one of the better concerts I have seen. And his lyrics are facenating, many are quite dark but have interesting messages. Great musician I must say. :)
There is a difference in those that attempt to make music, and those who relent to have the music run through them. This man had the music run through him , period. Nothing short of Great.
Newfoundland, Canada! It was spectacular, words couldn't describe the energy he brought. There was about 40 people there but not one person was standing still haha
If you need someone to talk, write me freely 👋🏻 youre not alone 🙌 I love this song Also very much, it touches me differently since 5 years already, i always come back to it, i was suicidal too, maybe i can understand you, or at least a bit
Who else didn’t realize they were holding their breath until they released it? That is what it means to feel a song. I don’t even have words to describe what I’m feeling right now.
@@DonnyDealer No worries Legend. Totally agree on Nate, the dude is utterly faultless. As far as quality original material goes though, I still think Joe takes the cake. “1, 2, 3” and “And The Lightning, He Will Ride” are criminally underrated. However, if you enjoy Focus then check out Joe’s take on Hendrix’s Voodoo Child 👌🏼👌🏼
This song dug deep into me the first time I heard it which was about a million listens to ago at this point. I just can't seem to hear it enough although I'm torn between wishing there were more like it and the stark realization that what makes it so good in the first place is the fact that it is rare thing.
Can’t say better, feel you deep because I am exactly in this situation! Sometimes when I am alone I start singing this out of nowhere, trying to reach this low voice and failing, of course…
This moved me both lyrically&emotionally! Im tired of fighting 4 my breakthrough that never came after 3years of much effort 2 change everything!!!! My soul is bound with the same spirit as my momma..she gave up b4 finding freedom as I just broke weak..my spirit is spent..the fight 4 freedom is the hook 2 motivate but it never came, just the tears did to this song. After so much hard work my soul is still homeless &my spirit sick &deeply discouraged. ..feels so hopeless. Good song..ty and God bless
+Paul Pablo At the time I saw Jimmy's new LP in a record bin at a local record store and bought it, then years later I came across the Highwaymen LP when it came out and bought it. I think I like the four voices better than the one.
holy shit. this is some deep lyrics. keep on living so you can find your true self. blessed is a men who has suffered....he has found life. bless this dude. beautiful deep music. and awesome control of the guitar.
Some songs in life have immense meaning to individuals. This is one of the many songs I feel very close to and i rediscovered it all of a sudden. I'm glad to have understood why this song hit me so hard the very first time I heard it and now, I believe I truly am able to understand and live with myself. Thanks Ben, you'll never get to know me but please know I'm so damn grateful to you. ❤
This song has been my secret medicine for a decade now. It has born me through the roughest waters and things I could never expect to survive. I hope it heals whatever ails you too. ✌
How could anybody thumbs down this greatness. I thank the universe for gifting this world with your soul and skill Mr.Caplan. Thank you for being who you are and creating such richness and clarity in your music. There is something so honest and humbling with your song that it brings me to tears. I wish so badly I could express myself as true as this, uncontrollable anxiety has kept me from ever performing so I appreciate you even more for having those guts. Your voice and melody has been etched into my heart forever.
This always finds me when I need it ....forgot about it for a few years....and now it's back....one of the best songs I've ever heard. Thank you Ben...you fukin leg end x
It is super rare that I get a shock and aw and literally make a face and just be blown away by a song but holy crap im blown away the emotions in the lyrics and in the guitar..... jeez you can tell hes gone through some stuff. Standing ovation!
Listen to this song almost every day and notice I've never left a comment. Love you, Ben. Wherever you are, whatever you're up too, I hope your light shines bright still. Gods Blessing.
We saw Ben at The Marigold last night with his band and it was one of the best concerts that we have ever seen. What an amazing performer. Simply amazing! He has it all!
As someone who is trying to quit gambling, I play this song and keep it close to my heart whenever I feel those urges. Its worse when I can physically feel the ticks and twitches. Keep strong everyone, its a hard journey to quit something; keep at it and try to survive one day at a time, one sunrise at a time.
Why isn't there more of that? Truly the best Song of him, and the live version is way better than everything i found on Spotify etc. A Guitar, Bens Voice, that's everything it needs!
Holy crap!! Im just searching blues progressions and one of the best acoustic tracks i ever heard comes back to me after a decade of not hearing it😭 I will never forget you again
For real? Have you actually listened to that song? It's freaking amazing, I mean this is, something, not really sure what I think of it yet. But this is more wildness than class.
I teared up the first time I heard it and it's hard for me to sing it with all i got without tears pouring out. This IS music from the soul. Fucking incredible!
I had a high thought about this song and after a lot of weed smoked the past 13 years I literally typed in bearded man playing acoustic guitar in the woods and BOOM! Man what an absolute gem this tune and this version is. Thank god for this song, weed and memory lol Enjoy 🤘🏼🍻
This song came uninvited into my Apple playlist and it's the best music I've heard in years. Possibly decades. I think I'm going to have to go to Canada to see him play in person.
Everyone on this planet has that song, music, or beat. Whatever you want to call it, that lifts them. Well, RUclips comment people this is that song for me!!
Thank you for making this song! It's inspired me to play and sing again, after more than a decade of quiet trauma response. Thank you! I love singing this as much as I love watching and listening to you! Excellent medicine! Thank you Man!
So, i've been travelling around a little bit and one of my biggest regrets is not having this tune on my IPod/laptop ... then, while in Namibia of all places, at a local's spot, this song comes blasting on at the request of the locals!! I was amazed, used to watch him in Halifax, and I guess he's got a decent little following in Windhoek... I wonder if he knows? :P
still hits in 2024
It Hits Better w/ Each Passing Year!
Haven't heard this in a very long time... definitely slaps even harder after the last few years.
@@jordanfurman1997ffw
💯 🫡
Morso day after day
I should be allowed to hit the like button every time I watch this
yes!
You can
@@dakotabruce7773 how? does it count if you unlike and like again?
@@shiftygoose7230 no but you can do it anyways lol
This is the first time ive heard this guy but ill be back what a song
I've listened to this song at least once every couple of days for almost a year. It helped me quit drinking and I'm starting to turn my life around. We're alive till the moment we are dead, and a drownin man is just a living man who hasn't run out of his last bit of breath..
I found this song about 2 months ago and I listen to it almost every other day and I would listen everyday but I don't want to get burnt on this master piece. That line hit me hard too man. I have been fighting my own demons and this shook me HARD when I first heard it. Every line was like, FUCK THATS ME!! Here is to finding our way home.
Right,super powerful lyrics
That's beautiful! Hope it's going well and congratulations to you ♥️
I find this one every year or so. And I am surprised every time. Oh yeah, I remember- DAMN.
bleib stabil mein Freund
Chords (fret number):
I went down to the river
Flowing out onto the sea
On my way to the ocean
Let the spirit swallow me
Cm A#(6)
I got low down in the water
D#(6) F
I let the current guide my bones
Cm A#(6)
I got nine kinds of trouble
F Am#(1)
I'm just trying to find my way home
RIFF:
E|-3------|---------|---------|--------|--------|-----------|----------|
B|---4-6--|--------|---------|--------|--------|-----------|----------|
G|----------|--3-5-|-----3--|--------|--------|-----------|----------|
D|----------|--------|--5-----|----3--|--------|-----------|----------|
A|----------|--------|---------|--6----|----3--|-5s6-5-|-3---3--|
E|----------|--------|---------|--------|--6----|-----------|----6----|
Over twenty some years of living
And a thousand wasted days
I have loved a lot of women
Many times I've gone wrong ways
And I came down to the water
For a dip to cleanse my soul
They keep telling me that I'm just a babe
But baby why do I feel so old
Cm F
This is the verge of a breakthrough
D#(6) G
It's a fine line that cannot be bent
Cm F
And I felt like a river run dry
D#(6) G
But I don't know where all of the rainwater went
Cm F
And I believe we were all dead or dying
D#(6) G
But I see different in the blue light
Cm F
There is no such thing as a dawn or a dusk
D#(6) G
It's daylight until it is night
You gotta fight through the dimming
You gotta run into the west
You gotta rage against the dying of the light
Live for the moment that's left
You gotta fight against the dimming
You gotta run into the west
You gotta rage against the dying of the light
Live for the moment that's left
G#
Cause there is no such thing as a dying man
Cm
We're alive till the moment we're dead
G#
And a drowning man is just a living man
G
Who hasn't run out of his last bit of breath
G#-Cm-G#-Cm-G#-Cm-G#-Gm-G
Cm, A#(6), D#(6), F
I went down to the river
Flowing out onto the sea
On my way to the ocean
Let the spirit swallow me
I got low down in the water
I let the current guide my bones
I got nine kinds of trouble
I'm just trying to find my way home
Find my way home
Find my way home
Find my way home
Your a good man, thank you.
You are a charitable sort
Thank you soooooo much!!! I couldn't find it anywhere
Copy and paste, you really should give credit to the guy who actually put this together. Shall I link it here?
@@cameronh7608 I'd like to see link
it's this kind of music that saves our souls from living empty meaningless lives.
Lukas Mees fucking exactly!
Lukas mees no your lives are still empty just with a soundtrack
Jessie James hahahahaha!
tootally agree , i want to make music like that :D
Lukas Mees every life has meaning
Commenting so I'm reminded often of this gold 🏆
Come listen at it one mo again
@@SwaggerIsAVirtue thank you ❤️🔥🥰
Watch it again
💥
Come back and listen again, you won’t be disappointed❤
My friend often listened to and loved this song before he died of cancer. He was only 47. Thanks for the song. He gave him strength.
I’m sorry for your loss ❤ I am 49 dying of advanced lung cancer and it helps me too
I bet
@@Lionaura74hope you're still kicking mate
❤️🔥🙏❤️🔥
Sorry he had to go. ❤
“There’s no such thing as a dying man. We’re alive until the moment we’re dead.” - Ben Caplan
Prince Charming a drowning man is just a living man who hasn’t run out of his bit of breath
This man is a fucking genius
A drowning man... No prince charming. Prince Charming is dead.... lol. He ran out of his last bit of breath.... *sigh*
U GOTTA LIVE LIKE UR DYIN BROTHER !!! LIVIN LIFE !!!
The dying always say whats the point.
@Fred Flintstone Well, on a technical level he's right. :D
Thanks RUclips, you're only 8 years late on this fire.
Mammon That’s the right words in so many ways
Hahah better late than never yeah? I’ve come back to this too many times to count over the years.
Exactly what I'm thinking. I've been down maybe rabbit holes in this bitch but how did I never get here
no.. you are wrong. it was the perfect time for you to find it then. any sooner and you wouldnt have appreciated it as you do now.
I hear ya....I'm tired of always being the last to know about shit....I actually frequently look for undiscovered talent(not American idol shit)or acoustic blues or southern rock ..still never find shit hardly and then one here it is..8fukn yrs later...anyways b4 u get to far behind again, just found this the other dayruclips.net/video/1iAAPiro2DE/видео.html if u dont know it already, ur welcome .(:
I honestly believe this song has saved lives.
I love how the camera shakes during the chorus as if his voice is so thunderous it makes the camera shake.
It is
I have tears streaming down my face listening to this. I've been in such an incredibly dark place recently, wanting to just end it all and have it all be over and done with and finally have some peace and quiet, but this song woke something up in me. The power and desperation in this man's voice resonated so deeply within me and brought up emotions that I've been trying to ignore for so damn long. It feels so good to cry. I feel raw and vulnerable and hopeful for the first time in a long time. I don't even know how to describe how I'm feeling or why I feel the way that I do, it's like this song woke my soul up and it hurts like hell but in the best way possible. This comment is probably going to be lost in the thousands of others but I couldn't just go by without saying anything. Thank you for this, thank you for writing this song, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Angie, you are such a brave soul!! You're an inspiration to us all! Thank you!
I relate so deeply to this. I will no longer let myself rot away in a dark corner of existence, weak and withering. No, I will go out in a blaze of glory. I will live with all my heart while I am alive, and I will burn like the sun for all the world to see. And if I am consumed by the fire of life, so be it, I will go out in a blaze of glory. Better to die living than becoming a living dead.
I felt that same feeling, ur not alone in this world
Profound piece of genius songwriting , I wish I could express myself half as well
Angie Lerryn Your comment will never be lost in thousands of other comments. I replied to it to let you know you are now linked to me in someway for the rest of time. You're not alone and you are worth it. You will always be worth it
Holy shit. Dude. I seen you like 6 years ago at Evolve in Nova Scotia In Canada. I was walking by your tent with my friends. Mission focus style. You were playing in a small side tent off from the main path and stage sort of close by the old pirate ship. You couldnt see your face but all I could hear was you singing. I turned around, walked back to the tent you were playing. To see the person whos voice that music belonged to because I was literally like "Who the fuck is this and what have I just heard?" Im a huge fan of blues and Janis Joplin and you are par man. Par. You turned me aorund in my tracks. I remember every deatil. Everyone was totally blindsided in the audience. I remember looking over to this girl beside me with mutual expressions of "Whoaaa. This is seriously happening right now?" 2 mins of you and youd burned yourself permanently in my brain. Dude you were THE most amazing performace Id ever been able to hear. Id never seen someone from the inside out push what sounded like his entire fricken soul into the room around him. Id never seen an audience so transfixed on someone and I was and am still completely honored I got to hear the rest of your last song. it was amazing. 6 years later I tell this story to people about this dude who was killing it in a small side show tent. i knew your name was Ben something and Id looked you up online but everything you had back then was shit and didnt do any justice to you. ive told sooooooooooooooooooooooooo many people about that day over the years. I seen Ben caplin pop up in my youtube feed and I was like "no fucking way.... is this... holy shit. Its him lol. Fuckin hell, 6 years later. I cant believe it" Thanks for coming back in my life- Ive been waiting so long for this!!! Seriously. I cant believe this. This is blowing my mind. You were a myth I talked aboutof this person i got to see for a very short period a very, very long time ago. Well done. First impression grand success. Ill be following you a lot now online. There are a lot of people who are going to be happy to put a face to that story.
Lindsay Henheffer this deserves a response from him lol amazing artist. One of my favorites
Hey there, ... I'm in Nova Scotia. I went to the first Evolve but haven't been since. Small world. LOL
Que história legal, e depois de 6 anos!! Espero que ele te responda :)
Lindsay Henheffer Lindsay Henheffer dude how can we get Ben Caplan to see and reply to this!! I HAVE to know if this story is accurate! I want to believe that its true so badly! I think every one can relate to what you wrote about putting his soul into a song after they’ve heard this one. That is something that cannot be taught! Thank you Lindsay Henheffer for taking the time to share this experience with the public! It renewed my faith in people being able to reconnect regardless of time passed or distance put between them.
No one has ever seen his face, with the mask of hair lol
This is what music, soul, emotion, lyrics and songs need. If you don't feel it in your bones, it's just noise!
This is one of my all time favorite acoustic singer/songwriter performances. It really takes something special to capture my attention and hold it like this song did. I’ve heard a few other versions of the song Ben performed over the years, but this one was special. I don’t think I’ve ever been more impressed by a 1 man bad.
I have been listening to this song for the past 7 years and i still enjoy. From Brasil, thanks ❤
sometimes songs lack emotion. this one here is all emotion
Amen💕
Yessss
It may have taken me 12 years to find this song, but I’ve finally found my way home.
What comes to us, comes to us when we need it.
Find Ren yet in United Kingdom? Hi Ren
Esau I mean Noah I mean esah I mean ya I'm that dude elo-nois the beast they keep talking about
Excellent song - highly under-rated musician...
Max Melo I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with you. so he uses simple guitar work? does that mean he only knows simple guitar licks? he sings passionately and plays at the same time in a beautiful harmony. that's musician skills that I like.
D Thomas in this type of venue they're all underrated.
D Thomas paaaarakeeeet
Max Melo, Have you ever seen him live? I personally think he is amazing. Maybe not the most technical guitarist, but his rythm and beat is spot on and his improv is great. Plus he plays a lot other instruments very wel0 (especially the piano)l. I was so lucky to see him live the other day, his charisma is just unbelivable live - actually one of the better concerts I have seen. And his lyrics are facenating, many are quite dark but have interesting messages. Great musician I must say. :)
D Thomas Almost 3 million views.
Just sayin' :)
There is a difference in those that attempt to make music, and those who relent to have the music run through them.
This man had the music run through him , period. Nothing short of Great.
that's an incredible insight, you must be an amazing artist yourself
Go ahead and gatekeep instead of just praise dude. You sound so very happy in life
@@badflamer God I wonder how miserable you have to be to interpret every single thing like this.
Liking eveeyones comments so they are notified and reminded of this song 😊 youre welcome 🤭
Just saw this guy live in some random dudes house and it was fucking amazing
what country was that in? id say that was amazing
Newfoundland, Canada! It was spectacular, words couldn't describe the energy he brought. There was about 40 people there but not one person was standing still haha
Lucky fucker!!!
Energy is the word i was looking for to describe this quite interesting piece of music, thank u sir ;)
Fuckin A b'y!!! Soul like this comes from home.
This song has saved my life multiple times
Wish yourself all the best, hopefully you will find a way out of your darkness ❤️
If you need someone to talk, write me freely 👋🏻 youre not alone 🙌
I love this song Also very much, it touches me differently since 5 years already, i always come back to it, i was suicidal too, maybe i can understand you, or at least a bit
hope youre still kickin man much love
Who else didn’t realize they were holding their breath until they released it? That is what it means to feel a song. I don’t even have words to describe what I’m feeling right now.
smoking crack are ya?
yes😂
Dude honestly I feel the same
💯
I experienced the same thing first few times I heard this song. It is so moving and Ben puts so much emotion into it its phenomenal
This is the true purpose of youtube: to be that friend who says "hey you ever heard this guy?"
On that note.. Ever listened to Hocus Pocus by Focus? Look for the live version. You won't be disappointed!
@@DonnyDealer On that note brother check out a few of these low flying string-slingers... Joe Marson, Michael Hennessey and also Natew101.
@@strange5253 Wow. I checked all of them out and they are all amazing musicians but natew101 specifically has got it going on. I'm amazed. Thank you!
@@DonnyDealer No worries Legend. Totally agree on Nate, the dude is utterly faultless. As far as quality original material goes though, I still think Joe takes the cake. “1, 2, 3” and “And The Lightning, He Will Ride” are criminally underrated. However, if you enjoy Focus then check out Joe’s take on Hendrix’s Voodoo Child 👌🏼👌🏼
For me it's "remember this?"
the lyrics are epic.
You sir are a poet.
why thank you
@Ben Caplan come to amsterdam bro please ill give you free weed in my coffeeshop 😮😮😮😮
If someone notices this and needs to see hope, it is here. You are loved. if you needed to hear it I'm talking to you. You are surrounded by love.
Holy shit, what did I just witness? I held my breathe the entire bridge.... What the hell.... I'm speechless
Today I found this song and it's.. it just sounds great!
Julie K. Me too! But today
me too! but today...not the day when u guys found it.
Julie if thats you in your avatar you're as beautiful as this song! *wink* from Oklahoma!
have you also listened to everyday?
+chris burgess smooth.........haha
This song dug deep into me the first time I heard it which was about a million listens to ago at this point. I just can't seem to hear it enough although I'm torn between wishing there were more like it and the stark realization that what makes it so good in the first place is the fact that it is rare thing.
Can’t say better, feel you deep because I am exactly in this situation! Sometimes when I am alone I start singing this out of nowhere, trying to reach this low voice and failing, of course…
this guy needs a tiny desk concert @npr tiny desk
I agree with this totally!!
kayla johnson yes he does or a gems on vhs session
Fuck that give the man a stadium
For sure. Imagine what he could do with a band behind him too
This moved me both lyrically&emotionally! Im tired of fighting 4 my breakthrough that never came after 3years of much effort 2 change everything!!!!
My soul is bound with the same spirit as my momma..she gave up b4 finding freedom as I just broke weak..my spirit is spent..the fight 4 freedom is the hook 2 motivate but it never came, just the tears did to this song. After so much hard work my soul is still homeless &my spirit sick &deeply discouraged.
..feels so hopeless. Good song..ty and God bless
more you listen to it, more beautiful it becomes
Did somebody give Socrates a guitar in the park?
Sunyard Elanesse haha:D
more like karl marx
+1 for Karl Marx - This guy doesn't deserve to be compared to Socrates.
All he needs is his knit hat and a can of Pabst and he can be a full blown hipster.
+Paul Pablo
At the time I saw Jimmy's new LP in a record bin at a local record store and bought it, then years later I came across the Highwaymen LP when it came out and bought it. I think I like the four voices better than the one.
Man, how do you not enjoy listening to this man's musical talents???
i love how the camera shakes as if his voice is so powerful its shaking the camera
Felt that too haha. Funny seeing u here tho
@@l0lan00b3 >.> you say that like we know each other lol
This kind of music is refreshing, because it's raw. Unlike all of this auto tune, and digitized music we have flooding the scene as of late.
5 minutes later and I still got goosebumps.
Only took 9 years and 7 months for this video to find me.... better late than never!! HELL YES!
God damn has anyone else experienced a song that touched you so deeply. This is the real deal
20 seconds in and I’ve already decided this is next on the list of “need to learn”
good things this is only like 4 chords. super easy song.
i also bet you never did learn it.
Someone put the lyrics and guitar chords in the comments.
Good one to have in the repertoire
@@cameronh7608 its about 6 chords
Cm, F, a#, Gm, G#(i think) and another one i forgot
That’s so damn passionate. That’s art folks.
came for the beard, stayed for the music.
christian vd kooi came for the girl...stayed for the child.
story of life (literally)
came for the music ...stayed for the beard.
came for beer, still have to go to the store
lame.
One of the most powerful performers I've heard in a very long time. Instant favorite.
Nic Ulfson I just discovered him today and I do agree
Wow..First time I hear this today. I am blown away. This is my song...
Canta como se fosse a última canção que fosse cantar na vida. Quanta emoção! ❤️👏🇧🇷
holy shit. this is some deep lyrics. keep on living so you can find your true self. blessed is a men who has suffered....he has found life. bless this dude. beautiful deep music. and awesome control of the guitar.
Haven't seen this video in years, it's just as good as I remember.
ONE OF THE BEST TUNES I'VE EVER HEARD A WEREWOLF PERFORM .
Some songs in life have immense meaning to individuals. This is one of the many songs I feel very close to and i rediscovered it all of a sudden. I'm glad to have understood why this song hit me so hard the very first time I heard it and now, I believe I truly am able to understand and live with myself. Thanks Ben, you'll never get to know me but please know I'm so damn grateful to you. ❤
Adam Savage really let himself go after myth busters ended.
picked up a pretty good hobby though.
underrated comment
Now he's busting myths about life haha
This song has been my secret medicine for a decade now. It has born me through the roughest waters and things I could never expect to survive. I hope it heals whatever ails you too. ✌
Me to
Hits the nail on the head and floors it in one punch!
Great song!
been listening to this for years, the emotion and just...... UMPH in his voice. SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOD
No idea what year i first listened to this but love coming back to it. Maximum effort. Just breathe it in and follow suit
How could anybody thumbs down this greatness. I thank the universe for gifting this world with your soul and skill Mr.Caplan. Thank you for being who you are and creating such richness and clarity in your music. There is something so honest and humbling with your song that it brings me to tears. I wish so badly I could express myself as true as this, uncontrollable anxiety has kept me from ever performing so I appreciate you even more for having those guts. Your voice and melody has been etched into my heart forever.
Hatters gotta hate. My favorite place to play is alone :)
I've been listening to this song for years and I just can't get enough of it!! such a master piece
I come back to this song every fall. There is just something about it that is just so comforting for me
This gave me chills all over my body the entire song. This is amazing...
This always finds me when I need it ....forgot about it for a few years....and now it's back....one of the best songs I've ever heard. Thank you Ben...you fukin leg end x
It is super rare that I get a shock and aw and literally make a face and just be blown away by a song but holy crap im blown away the emotions in the lyrics and in the guitar..... jeez you can tell hes gone through some stuff. Standing ovation!
Brought tears to my eyes; captivating, passionate, makes me want to scream the lyrics to the heavens, in a word, beautiful.
I started watching this video regularly way back when it had less than 1000 views
I was waiting for a whirlwind of autumn leaves encapsulate the feeling of conviction when this man breathes.
Getting me through the corona virus, crossing the river of me day at a time, beer in one hand, face mask in the other. Thanks Ben!
Listen to this song almost every day and notice I've never left a comment.
Love you, Ben. Wherever you are, whatever you're up too, I hope your light shines bright still. Gods Blessing.
I've officially been listening to this song on repeat many times for the past year and I just love it.
And universes PAST great guitar chops, too. You blew my head off, guy. Much respect. 🙏
I'm literally watching every recommended video after searching "oh lord, down by the river"
all of them are special❤
Whenever life knocks me down sometimes this song helps me to get back up and keep going. Thank you Ben.
We saw Ben at The Marigold last night with his band and it was one of the best concerts that we have ever seen. What an amazing performer. Simply amazing! He has it all!
As someone who is trying to quit gambling, I play this song and keep it close to my heart whenever I feel those urges. Its worse when I can physically feel the ticks and twitches. Keep strong everyone, its a hard journey to quit something; keep at it and try to survive one day at a time, one sunrise at a time.
Why isn't there more of that?
Truly the best Song of him, and the live version is way better than everything i found on Spotify etc.
A Guitar, Bens Voice, that's everything it needs!
His voice/this entire performance is the epitome of badass
I'm so glad I found this... cant believe it took until 2021
Will forever love this song. Wish this version was on Spotify
I hear you brother, loud and clear. And all of yall that resonate with this, I hear you. We ain't alone, talk to eachother. Love
I hope this dude is touring and making new songs. This song is sincerely badass
Feeling down with the Winter blues and this song lifts up the spirit! 💙🎼
It was the deep breath. That gave me chills 10/10 for real music.
chills
Benno, I'm ten million of your views. ❤️From Australia
whenever i need a boost i listen to this song. the passion in it is confirming, i share it with every one i meet
this song needs to be made with a full orchestra and put on some blockbuster soundtrack
Holy crap!! Im just searching blues progressions and one of the best acoustic tracks i ever heard comes back to me after a decade of not hearing it😭 I will never forget you again
was going to switch as i thought this was "Down To The River To Pray" but... what a tune! Class!
Shan
Shane Boylan 😂😂
Same here 😊
For real? Have you actually listened to that song? It's freaking amazing, I mean this is, something, not really sure what I think of it yet. But this is more wildness than class.
seen him twice now. 3rd time is coming up. hes fantastic live. great show.
Jason McMahon where is he going to be?
Vegan Barbarian lots of places, hes on tour. check his website.
I dont know why this ONLY got in my recommended todas, but it Gave me shivers, magical 👏👏
This man captures our hardships in song, literally just got done sobbing
Sweet
Gay
I teared up the first time I heard it and it's hard for me to sing it with all i got without tears pouring out. This IS music from the soul. Fucking incredible!
and this is what we call a true artist..looks don't make a musician staying true to yourself makes you a real artist
what's wrong with my looks ;-)
DUDE LOOKS SICK AS FUCK
I had a high thought about this song and after a lot of weed smoked the past 13 years I literally typed in bearded man playing acoustic guitar in the woods and BOOM! Man what an absolute gem this tune and this version is. Thank god for this song, weed and memory lol
Enjoy 🤘🏼🍻
Love it, I can feel his soul, he putting everything, wkly his emotions in his voice, loved it. First time I've heard this song.
I've learned we slowly forget.
What's given is only whats left.
Well....now that is actually something that makes serious sense to me.....no wonder i cant remember shit
This song came uninvited into my Apple playlist and it's the best music I've heard in years. Possibly decades.
I think I'm going to have to go to Canada to see him play in person.
Artists like him, inspire with that FYYYAH. Yes yes yes, he's a real one 🌞 Bravo!!!
Nice appropriation of AAVE there white girl
This felt like an intimate concert experience. I think it has to be my favorite song now.
Everyone on this planet has that song, music, or beat. Whatever you want to call it, that lifts them. Well, RUclips comment people this is that song for me!!
This is amazing dude. 100% effort. Great performance great beard
He's so underrated. 💙💫
Thank you for making this song! It's inspired me to play and sing again, after more than a decade of quiet trauma response. Thank you! I love singing this as much as I love watching and listening to you! Excellent medicine! Thank you Man!
So, i've been travelling around a little bit and one of my biggest regrets is not having this tune on my IPod/laptop ... then, while in Namibia of all places, at a local's spot, this song comes blasting on at the request of the locals!! I was amazed, used to watch him in Halifax, and I guess he's got a decent little following in Windhoek... I wonder if he knows? :P
Francis McEachern, Sir, I believe you meant Nambia. But that's okay.
rsmzm2000 Sir, I believe you meant Gambia. But that's okay.
best story ever
@@jimohara4822 Sir, I believe you mean Rambia
Brodie Goclowski
Sir, I think you mean Hellbia