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. ❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!
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.
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?
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
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 is the first artist in so many long years that has actually reached out and touched my soul. There's a beautiful sadness to his poetry that speaks to all of us... I just wish more of the world would shut up and listen.
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 felt like this my entire life till I learned to let go. Now I wouldn’t be anything other than exactly what I am. Beauty is seeing things as they are, not as you want. Realizing this made even death beautiful. Ram Ram 🙏
It's easy to see....you look younger now than you did 10 years ago...and from your consistency with writing and performing....your definitely in a good place...lovin every new one ❤
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.
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 love hearing how this song has grown since the previous recording, and it's got a name now. It stuck with me and I've learned it now, very intimate. I send you my incredible gratitude for your song.
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.
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
I'm pretty dang glad Jesse Welles is Jesse Welles
Facts.
For real! Love him just as he is.
❤ Jesse Welles is fabulous!! I cannot stop listening. Each song better than last. Outstanding!!
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.
@@greasey520 tough job 💙
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. ❤
John Prine smiles from the great beyond every time someone listens to this song. Keep carrying that torch, Jesse.
We're watching something unique here in real time, every day another classic.
I came for the songs. And i stayed for the songs
How the birds literally chirp in IM CRYING
I hate to imagine a world where you were anybody but you. You rock dude👏👏👏
It might be hard being you, but all of the listeners of this land thank you for continuing to be you!
He is singing about how disappointed in himself he is. Breaks my heart to know he suffered that way.
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.
Didn't know I'd hear my new favorite song today.
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...
No sir… you are who you are for a good reason. The world needs men like you now more then ever! Thank you !!
I've never commented on anything. Thanks, Jesse. Thank you very much
Real talent nothing helping him keeping his notes just purity and it’s so beautiful I love this and his music is poetic.
Well that punched me in the feels
Same
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.
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.
wish we could tell this man that being HIM is the best thing he could ever possibly do
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 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
This man’s got that Huckleberry Finn whistle and it amuses me to no end
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
true. BRO YOU KILLED THAT HIGH NOTE
This is my favorite of all his great songs. ❤
I'm thinkin' the same bud
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.
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.
Don’t stop being you , Son . If she truly will love you back , she’ll take you as you are.
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!
This song literally gets me to to get up and go to work every day. Thanks for sharing it
Brings me back to the 60’s when I was a teenager listening to Bob Dylan.
Wasn't expecting to burst into tears with a few notes tonight, but here I am. Jesse, man, you got the stuff.
Your steady barrage of great tunes has been the cultural highlight of the year
I'm chiming in with decade❤❤❤❤
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.
So far this song is my favorite!
My tidy little world just blew up…love your whistle. 🤦🏻♀️♥️🎈
A universal feeling while dealing with the overwhelming trials that life brings. "Like tryin to fit an ocean,..in a spoon " simple, brilliant writing.
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 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.
Easily the most creative heartbreak song that was ever written. IMO😢
I love how his videos are so simple yet his songs are so deep. You can see this guy has been through a lot
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.
Another great track from one of this generation's great singer-songwriters!
Mentioning of rhe Pleadians ans the Orions in one verse is definitely more than a wink of awareness
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 ✨🌱✨
You are one of the great ones. Love this song. You have so many GREAT songs.
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
What a joy it is to watch this channel explode. The world needs you Jesse Welles!
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
Man! Jesse, you are speaking to a lot of people.
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.
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
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?
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.
Listening to jesse really levels me out. Its helps thanks man
Like John Prine, with a ventriloquist whistle!!😜🤣🤣✌🏻💖🎶
I LOVE this guy!!
This song broke my heart then put it back together.
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.
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He’s the living reiteration of John Prine and I’m absolutely here for it. Thank you sir, for keeping good music alive
This is exactly how I feel in my life right now. Thank you for this.
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 🤣🤣🤣👍
Thanks Jesse. This hits hard, rough seas here too. Working inside when weather allows. Praying better returns for us all🙏
This is my favorite song of yours. Can't get it outta my head
Got me in the heart with this one, sir. 🤦🏻♀️♥️🎈
Right in the feels 🥹
The poetic imagery puts me in a Trancenedent state. Yeah I'm up on a mountain...
Speaks right to my soul. Funny how a song about being anything but me is so inspiring to be myself.
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!
These are not high budget productions but the quality is unmatched. Raw, simple yet profound, and relatable. Thanks Jesse ❤
lyrical genius, and plucking master....
i want a banjo song!!!
Banjo!!
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
Singing from the heart and soul.🥰
The delivery of “I should have been a bird” breaks my heart
And so young God please Bless him
Amen
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
Jesse is the first artist in so many long years that has actually reached out and touched my soul. There's a beautiful sadness to his poetry that speaks to all of us... I just wish more of the world would shut up and listen.
Feel to my core. Been on repeat for two days now. Brilliant.
My soul has been waiting a life time for that song.
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
Authentic. Dude, I can barely keep up. Keep flowing brother...
The birds at the end cheering for you; this song made me weep thank you for playing
Buddy you are the best version of therapy i have right now lol no pressure but thank you
Another instant classic from Jesse Welles, the Poet Laureate of RUclips.
This is a very special man ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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 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.
I felt like this my entire life till I learned to let go. Now I wouldn’t be anything other than exactly what I am. Beauty is seeing things as they are, not as you want. Realizing this made even death beautiful. Ram Ram 🙏
It's easy to see....you look younger now than you did 10 years ago...and from your consistency with writing and performing....your definitely in a good place...lovin every new one ❤
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.
Love your voice....amazing talent..can't wait to watch you grow and explode
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.....
impeccable timing. also, we love when welles gets to whistlin'. thanks for the tune!
I love hearing how this song has grown since the previous recording, and it's got a name now. It stuck with me and I've learned it now, very intimate. I send you my incredible gratitude for your song.
Where did you find the previous version?
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.
Please don't ever stop playing. You're magnificent
Please upload to bandcamp ASAP. I will give all my current monies to have these songs. You are fiercly refined, my friend.
That he whistles that well cemented his stardom