I hate when people say that. They need to stop living in the past and use the tool that’s in their hands to find music they like. You don’t love music enough if you think quality music is exclusive to certain time periods.
This one hit me in the heart. It's not ok for many right now. I listen to the birds singing in the dark, believing the light will come, and that always lifts me. Bless you, Jesse. Don't let all this burn your candle away. ❤
That gorgeous whistle reminds me of my grandfather who performed with Hank Williams Senior in the 20s and 30s. Your lyrics are so touching and brilliant.
His friends tried to cheer him up the best they knew to do... but ain't no rescuing a diver, with two cinder blocks for shoes. That can't be right. Love this guy. Such feeling. Thanks for blessing us with your art Jesse. So much soul in one guy.
In my humble opinion....these solo acoustic versions of your songs are perfect! I don't exactly know why, but this one in particular hits home....hard.
Another one, ripped right from our souls, God bless, Lord knows life makes us feel like we dont belong, but deep down we know the truth of all things, and we know we belong.
I can't think of words that would do this song justice, and I am what some refer to as a wordsmith. I'll go with beautiful, but again, it feels like more than just that. I will say, Jesse, you absolutely should have been just who you are. Phenomenal artist.
This is honestly one of the most amazing songs I have heard from anyone, especially Jesse, in a long long time. The reference to so much shame, focusing on the loss of creativity, instead of getting on with playing his guitar. The feeling how, when you feel lost and broken, you find yourself in a soul search that leads "up to the mountain" to have a talk with god, or yourself, or whoever. Then, as a Pagan, unlike a good ol' Christian boy, he was trying to get all of it inside, instead of accepting what life is, by trying to "fit an ocean in a spoon" which felt almost as sad when I realised what that means, as what trying to be anything but me feels like. This Song is going to be the maker of many a campfire memory, a beautiful gift to the lonely, and a healer of broken unheard feelings by how sublime and singable it is. Honestly this has hit so hard, and at the right time in the world.
This has got an Andrew Bird feel to it. I thought for sure it was a cover - that I'd heard it before - but it appears to be as fresh as the morning snow. But that surely is the mark of a masterpiece. Bravo!!
Grateful to have stumbled upon this artist. WOW. Intense, true, intrepid. Jesse Welles I hope the world hears you. Still reeling from the impact of "War isn't Murder" - that song did not allow comments so am mentioning here.
Been having a rough go of it lately and I'm really feeling this one. I really dig the songs with a little bit of a protest/social bend, but I love that this one feels evergreen. Who hasn't felt like they wish they were anything but me?
Please put this on your Spotify ❤ it's my favorite to listen to when I'm feeling a bit down. Such beautiful words that, I feel, reflect such a struggle to accept oneself and one's actions. Super fucking relatable
Now, I dig your dark humor songs-especially "God, Abraham, & Xanax". That's a _great_ song. However, my favorite is "See Arkansas" because I love deep, dark, and sad songs. With that said, this one's right up my alley, and it's got me feeling like you wrote it for me (heh). Lately I've spent so much time thinking on my heartache that I've neglected my instruments, and haven't worked on my own music at all. Thanks for the musical reminder…truly. This one's a keeper.
I agree about See Ark song, racking up play hours listening to that deep piece, it's like the tree of life reaching to heaven w roots in hell maybe.... lotta branches for the peeps to explore anyways
I don't know how this song doesn't have 1m views by now. I haven't been able to stop singing the chorus to this song for days now. It's so simple and beautiful.
this song has only been out for a month? its been stuck in my head for the past 2 weeks 🤣i cant count the times already ive woken up with this song just stuck in my head
Wouldn't ya know the song that most resonates wirh me is the one performed without a hint of cheeky facetiousness, but instead stark vulnerability. ×͜× જ⁀➴ -ˋˏ🌈ᥫ᭡
Fucking beautiful. And that little nylon-stringed Stella is the perfect guitar for his music, understated, low tech....a tonal throw back to simpler times.
this self-actualized young gun has inspired the heck out of this old dog...you seem blessed to have the most high muse riding shotgun wherever you go these days. a gift of all gifts. may tender mercies and that ineffable fire blaze an indelible path to more ears and hearts. ain't fingerpicking sweet? amen
I vibe with this so hard. I love birbs and constellations. And I love Jesse Welles. 20 years ago I loved a song called ‘Dancing Nancies’ and this is that, but new.
What gets me is each song is fully realized and composed from just a musical standpoint. That alone makes him exceptional , as he could obviously just sit down and crank out a very solid piece of instrumental music for someone's already written lyrics. Then, there's the lyrics which obviously make him now exceptionally exceptional. Then, he's got the sound and look. So, i hope the shitty music "business" doesnt make him pay too much dues before he gets his comeuppance!!!
Be you and be thankful When we mourn someone leaving our life, we are mourning what we dreamt or imagined was there, not whst really was. Its tough,but the right one will appear someday. Your gift of word and song is powerful May it bring solace to you as well
Jesse hits you hard every time...a beautiful poetic lament ,he is like a youthful Dylan.....and unbelievably i say that nearly there, in what a few months songs....geez Jesse came from a shooting star.....
I'm pretty dang glad Jesse Welles is Jesse Welles
Facts.
I cried the day that John Prine died.
I smiled the day that I first heard Jesse.
Those tears weren't shed in vain.
Yes he is John Prine 2
Anytime I hear somebody recite the claim that there's "no good music anymore these days" I send them here.
Folk punk is so good right now.
I hate when people say that. They need to stop living in the past and use the tool that’s in their hands to find music they like. You don’t love music enough if you think quality music is exclusive to certain time periods.
This has only been out for hours. Clear lie
@@cryptidcroWho else should I check out?
@@NEXTLOOKING he means the channel
I was a jailer for more than 20 years. I should have been guitar picker like you.
Ain't too late, man. Rock on!
best comment. it's never too late man.
I came for the songs. And i stayed for the songs
It might be hard being you, but all of the listeners of this land thank you for continuing to be you!
We're watching something unique here in real time, every day another classic.
Well that punched me in the feels
Same
How the birds literally chirp in IM CRYING
This one hit me in the heart. It's not ok for many right now. I listen to the birds singing in the dark, believing the light will come, and that always lifts me. Bless you, Jesse. Don't let all this burn your candle away. ❤
He is singing about how disappointed in himself he is. Breaks my heart to know he suffered that way.
I've never commented on anything. Thanks, Jesse. Thank you very much
I hate to imagine a world where you were anybody but you. You rock dude👏👏👏
you are not alone my friend, united are people by youre music, anyone who takes the time to read this, glad to meet you all without doing so...
That gorgeous whistle reminds me of my grandfather who performed with Hank Williams Senior in the 20s and 30s.
Your lyrics are so touching and brilliant.
Didn't know I'd hear my new favorite song today.
Real talent nothing helping him keeping his notes just purity and it’s so beautiful I love this and his music is poetic.
His friends tried to cheer him up the best they knew to do... but ain't no rescuing a diver, with two cinder blocks for shoes. That can't be right.
Love this guy. Such feeling. Thanks for blessing us with your art Jesse. So much soul in one guy.
In my humble opinion....these solo acoustic versions of your songs are perfect! I don't exactly know why, but this one in particular hits home....hard.
I thought Bugs was my new favorite song until I heard this.
My favs are that cant be right and fear is the mind killer
John Prine smiles from the great beyond every time someone listens to this song. Keep carrying that torch, Jesse.
Todd Snider, John Prine, Jesse Welles, thank you all for making my day a little better. Jesse you are an absolute badass.
Storytellers. I thought the same.music needs this guy
So far this song is my favorite!
This is beautiful. Thank you seems too simple a thing to comment, so I'll just listen 100+ times and watch the insurance ad so you'll make 5 cents.
But, we've got enough sailors, cowboys, and jailers. We definitely need more modern day folk singers!
True, but just as anything else, it costs a lot to be something for others, while it hurts to be nothing.
true. BRO YOU KILLED THAT HIGH NOTE
Don’t stop being you , Son . If she truly will love you back , she’ll take you as you are.
I’m happy you’re you.
You are meant to be you.
This goes for everyone ❤
You were born for such a time as this.
He has a lot of great songs. But this one, this one is really special!
yes!
This song literally gets me to to get up and go to work every day. Thanks for sharing it
Another one, ripped right from our souls, God bless, Lord knows life makes us feel like we dont belong, but deep down we know the truth of all things, and we know we belong.
wish we could tell this man that being HIM is the best thing he could ever possibly do
All I can say is DAMN!! I’m a 70 year old man and I subscribed to your channel cause I just love what you do! Best song writer I’ve heard in years!
No sir… you are who you are for a good reason. The world needs men like you now more then ever! Thank you !!
Brings me back to the 60’s when I was a teenager listening to Bob Dylan.
I love how his videos are so simple yet his songs are so deep. You can see this guy has been through a lot
Your steady barrage of great tunes has been the cultural highlight of the year
I'm chiming in with decade❤❤❤❤
I think you're a pretty good thing brother. I am really glad you are what you are. They should give you a grammy or 12. Rock on man. Soooo good.
I can't think of words that would do this song justice, and I am what some refer to as a wordsmith. I'll go with beautiful, but again, it feels like more than just that. I will say, Jesse, you absolutely should have been just who you are. Phenomenal artist.
This song is getting me through a really hard time... Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful songs Jesse
He's a prophet of our time, isn't he? I'm endlessly grateful he shares his gifts with us, he has buoyed me too ❤️
I wish I could like this more than once. Stupid youtube.
This is honestly one of the most amazing songs I have heard from anyone, especially Jesse, in a long long time.
The reference to so much shame, focusing on the loss of creativity, instead of getting on with playing his guitar.
The feeling how, when you feel lost and broken, you find yourself in a soul search that leads "up to the mountain" to have a talk with god, or yourself, or whoever.
Then, as a Pagan, unlike a good ol' Christian boy, he was trying to get all of it inside, instead of accepting what life is, by trying to "fit an ocean in a spoon" which felt almost as sad when I realised what that means, as what trying to be anything but me feels like.
This Song is going to be the maker of many a campfire memory, a beautiful gift to the lonely, and a healer of broken unheard feelings by how sublime and singable it is. Honestly this has hit so hard, and at the right time in the world.
Thank you Jesse Welles
Mentioning of rhe Pleadians ans the Orions in one verse is definitely more than a wink of awareness
This has got an Andrew Bird feel to it. I thought for sure it was a cover - that I'd heard it before - but it appears to be as fresh as the morning snow. But that surely is the mark of a masterpiece. Bravo!!
Especially with that whistling! Both these musicians are phenomenal
I'm constantly doing that with his music lol
Grateful to have stumbled upon this artist. WOW. Intense, true, intrepid. Jesse Welles I hope the world hears you.
Still reeling from the impact of "War isn't Murder" - that song did not allow comments so am mentioning here.
Kick rocks scammer
My tidy little world just blew up…love your whistle. 🤦🏻♀️♥️🎈
You are one of the great ones. Love this song. You have so many GREAT songs.
There are days I feel completely as these lyrics. Sometimes it's good to cry even if alone.
If it helps, I'm with you. His music hits me so hard, in such a sadly beautiful way.
Another great track from one of this generation's great singer-songwriters!
What a joy it is to watch this channel explode. The world needs you Jesse Welles!
Easily the most creative heartbreak song that was ever written. IMO😢
This song broke my heart then put it back together.
A universal feeling while dealing with the overwhelming trials that life brings. "Like tryin to fit an ocean,..in a spoon " simple, brilliant writing.
Been having a rough go of it lately and I'm really feeling this one.
I really dig the songs with a little bit of a protest/social bend, but I love that this one feels evergreen. Who hasn't felt like they wish they were anything but me?
Another instant classic from Jesse Welles, the Poet Laureate of RUclips.
This is my favorite song of yours. Can't get it outta my head
Man! Jesse, you are speaking to a lot of people.
Please put this on your Spotify ❤ it's my favorite to listen to when I'm feeling a bit down.
Such beautiful words that, I feel, reflect such a struggle to accept oneself and one's actions. Super fucking relatable
Like John Prine, with a ventriloquist whistle!!😜🤣🤣✌🏻💖🎶
I LOVE this guy!!
This one hits hard, haven't had a song make me cry in a crazy long time... Please keep doing what you do, the songs just keep getting better.
😢
Keep coming back to this song
I know, right?..and what a happy circumstance to be infected with such a lovely earworm..a whistling one, at that. 😊
This one and Simple Gifts are my top 2 earwroms
This is my favorite of all his great songs. ❤
I'm thinkin' the same bud
And so young God please Bless him
Amen
Now, I dig your dark humor songs-especially "God, Abraham, & Xanax". That's a _great_ song. However, my favorite is "See Arkansas" because I love deep, dark, and sad songs. With that said, this one's right up my alley, and it's got me feeling like you wrote it for me (heh). Lately I've spent so much time thinking on my heartache that I've neglected my instruments, and haven't worked on my own music at all. Thanks for the musical reminder…truly. This one's a keeper.
I agree about See Ark song, racking up play hours listening to that deep piece, it's like the tree of life reaching to heaven w roots in hell maybe.... lotta branches for the peeps to explore anyways
@@Anonymous-km5pj That was _real_ deep my man.
@@bveracka your Ayn Rand take: superb 🤣🤣🤣👍
Jesse, the way you can dissociate and re-associate the world into the “the best” things is enthralling and it’s hard to look away.
Nuances that most don’t know how to express ✨🌱✨
I don't know how this song doesn't have 1m views by now. I haven't been able to stop singing the chorus to this song for days now. It's so simple and beautiful.
Buddy you are the best version of therapy i have right now lol no pressure but thank you
Please upload to bandcamp ASAP. I will give all my current monies to have these songs. You are fiercly refined, my friend.
this song has only been out for a month? its been stuck in my head for the past 2 weeks 🤣i cant count the times already ive woken up with this song just stuck in my head
Thanks Jesse. Another lovely song
I know this isnt one of Jesse's "big" hits (lol) but it's def one of my favorites.
To reiterate my fellow commenters, im glad youre you, jess.
This one hits me in the chest.
Wouldn't ya know the song that most resonates wirh me is the one performed without a hint of cheeky facetiousness, but instead stark vulnerability. ×͜× જ⁀➴ -ˋˏ🌈ᥫ᭡
This is exactly how I feel in my life right now. Thank you for this.
Thanks Jesse. This hits hard, rough seas here too. Working inside when weather allows. Praying better returns for us all🙏
The delivery of “I should have been a bird” breaks my heart
The birds at the end cheering for you; this song made me weep thank you for playing
Wake up babe new jesse welles just dropped
Fucking beautiful. And that little nylon-stringed Stella is the perfect guitar for his music, understated, low tech....a tonal throw back to simpler times.
Indeed. I still have my Stella from the 60's. Jesse has two of them. I believe he has Nylon strings on one, and Silk n' Steel on the other.
This is a very special man ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
lyrical genius, and plucking master....
i want a banjo song!!!
Banjo!!
Holy shit dude. That was awesome
Speaks right to my soul. Funny how a song about being anything but me is so inspiring to be myself.
Singing from the heart and soul.🥰
this self-actualized young gun has inspired the heck out of this old dog...you seem blessed to have the most high muse riding shotgun wherever you go these days. a gift of all gifts. may tender mercies and that ineffable fire blaze an indelible path to more ears and hearts. ain't fingerpicking sweet? amen
Thinking, how is this young man for real? Seems that he is, and he is incredible. ???
Amen
Amen, brother
I don't know what to say, I love it! Instant classic! I hope this wave you are riding Jesse never ends, so glad we get to ride it with you! Thank you!
Authentic. Dude, I can barely keep up. Keep flowing brother...
My soul has been waiting a life time for that song.
Feel to my core. Been on repeat for two days now. Brilliant.
I vibe with this so hard. I love birbs and constellations. And I love Jesse Welles. 20 years ago I loved a song called ‘Dancing Nancies’ and this is that, but new.
I havent quite worked out what this made me feel but its made me a feel a lot of things
So pure.
What gets me is each song is fully realized and composed from just a musical standpoint. That alone makes him exceptional , as he could obviously just sit down and crank out a very solid piece of instrumental music for someone's already written lyrics.
Then, there's the lyrics which obviously make him now exceptionally exceptional.
Then, he's got the sound and look.
So, i hope the shitty music "business" doesnt make him pay too much dues before he gets his comeuppance!!!
I fuck with that falsetto
Be you and be thankful
When we mourn someone leaving our life, we are mourning what we dreamt or imagined was there, not whst really was.
Its tough,but the right one will appear someday.
Your gift of word and song is powerful
May it bring solace to you as well
Love your voice....amazing talent..can't wait to watch you grow and explode
These are not high budget productions but the quality is unmatched. Raw, simple yet profound, and relatable. Thanks Jesse ❤
Jesse hits you hard every time...a beautiful poetic lament ,he is like a youthful Dylan.....and unbelievably i say that nearly there, in what a few months songs....geez Jesse came from a shooting star.....
Almost broke my heart bro
Got me in the heart with this one, sir. 🤦🏻♀️♥️🎈
Right in the feels 🥹