See Arkansaw
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- i asked the man when texas ended
he said if yer lucky it won’t
i said i gotta a gift i gotta get to fort smith
i was startin to lose all hope
the night was young when he pulled out a gun
the bullet jus missed my nose
i thought i was delivered when i crossed the big river
i thought i knew, but i jus didn’t know
refrain:
i passed over the ozarks
and onto the ouachitas
i skipped from poverty to poverty
fenced in in arkansas, arkansas…
i saw the soybean fields and the flat bed trucks
and i watched the concrete creep
subdivided shoutin on a blackrock mountain
sayin this is how feels to be free
i read the billboard scripture
prophesying my damnation
reaching for his life, preachers on his third wife
out in branson on a big vacation
refrain
i saw a nuclear plant
homegrown
and i know it ain’t fake cause they grew it in a lake
that they built jus to cool it’s bones
they handed out alotta badges
and made alotta energy
that they fired in a wire across state lines
while the state slurps up the fee
and there’s hardly a place that meth aint
planted a dead white kiss
you can smell it in the air you can see it in a chair
itsa pretty damn hard to miss
i saw a law man shrug his whole body
resign in an american god
said if they wanted to, they would help themselves
then he put away his bible and got out a gun
refrain
if god lives up in the rockys
if that’s where the big man meddles
then a lesser being of a lower degree
musta come down here and settled
i met revelators and archimandrites
the big and the belittled
deep in my mind i reckon all in good time
we’re all agonna meet in the middle
refrain
Doxology:
i can’t tell ya where one thing ended and another
did occur
it was new and it was old to me
it was more than i could observe
if what is seen is for the taking
and the taking can be seen
i’m gonna need your help with the calculations
i’m not sure what it all could mean
i passed over the ozarks and onto the ouachitas
i skipped from poverty to poverty
fenced in in arkansas
arkansas…
This is Americana. This is what needs to be said. Some don't want to hear it, but the way Jesse lays it out it'll stick in your head.
I feel lucky to be hearing his music in real time. I hope he keeps singing and playing for a long time.
Very well said and exactly what I was thinking. I feel blessed to be alive to hear his music.
The mark of great songwriting like this is making me feel like I know something about the soul of a place that I’ve never been to and may never visit. Great stuff!
Couldn't have said it better.
Welcome home
I live across the street from that nuclear plant. Every word is true
@@Hitmanheart4if you’re from Arkansas you already know how factual everything he just said is…
@@benkellar6369 this life we live down here is similar to yours... there is struggle and corruption everywhere you look no matter where you go
"said if they wanted to, they would help themselves
then he put away his bible and got out a gun"
What a line.
i met revelators and archimandrites
the big and the belittled
deep in my mind i reckon all in good time
we’re all agonna meet in the middle
true poetry.
At this point a new Jesse Welles video is an automatic break to give it my undivided attention. Every word is gold.
,,, same here,, greetings from berlin ...
For real, though. Interrupting Jesse welles is a cardinal sin in my house.
Science has proven that it is in fact an ubreakable law of physics that Jesse Welles cannot write a song that sucks.
Not the ones he shows us at least ;)
Trust the science
He’s been writing songs like this since he taught himself to play guitar from library books in jr high…
Been trying to find a bad song.
This is true science.
❤ been telling as many as I can about this fella. He’s a rare breed.
From Fort Smith- I feel like you’re singing what my eyes witness and watched growing up. So any Arkansans have identified with the ruling class- turning on their fellow working class, talking down on other workers- I’ve seen a lot of people forget where they came from (EBT card, HUD, trailer parks) because they make 30k - year for the first time in their life.
Meanwhile our governor taking her friend on plane rides and watching the Super Bowl while conservatives think free lunches are c0mmunism and 1/3 of the state is unsure where their next meal will come from.
The corruption happens in front of our eyes but people would rather stay silent than stir the pot.
Well said
as an arkansan i’m legally allowed to say this is a perfect song.
I keep saying it but it's true, I think we are looking at one of the greatest songwriter musicians of our time right now! Jesse Welles!
Yeah, I agree. If they gave Dylan a Nobel Prize in literature, what will await Jesse? In two months he's left Dylan behind with his level of musical talent and his killer lyrics and insights.
All of your songs are amazing, but kid, this one's a banger. I grew up listening to Woody and Arlo and Bob. They dont have anything on you. Keep the truth settling in our bones. ❤
Kim dolly, I think you are saying what I just realised. These are honest to god protest songs.
Protest songs. ❤
Im from the UK, i listen to all of Jesses songs because even somehow we can relate to the struggles over here. Keep it coming Jesse ❤️
Poverty to poverty fenced in is a world 🌎 problem homie love from over my fence in North Carolina ❤ to you on your back porch in the UK
I’m not good at keeping up with many things but I literally listen to every song the day it comes out from Jesse
Man what a track. Aint heard a folk artist like this in year's
He is outstanding in his field
Yes he is out standing in a field, it may be his!
Yup, like a farmer he is!
@josephharthauer7943 🤣
Dude IS the real deal! Exciting to watch this evolve! A legend in the making❤
You can hear the influence of Hard Rain's Gonna Fall but that is how folk music works. These times called for a man like this and here he finally is. So much pain, so much despair, so much evil, getting called out by this man in the woods. Simple words that were waiting to be said. Hope he knows how much he matters in this broken world.
really? then it's better than the original X-D also screw bob dylan he sold all his music for money
Yeah, but what if he's just having fun making music for us?
There has never been a truly great song written about this beautiful natural state.
Until now.
Ozarks boy here. Ain’t nothing but truth in this song. Love to ya brother.
I say this every time you post but this is my favorite of yours so far. Such beautiful poetry, dense and sad and wonderfully woven. Means so much to me.
I have listened to every song that Jesse has dropped and I still haven't found a song that hasn't blown me away. I am in awe of his ability to compliment the melody with lyrics. The overall structure of each song is amazing. I hope that will be recognized for his raw talent because he deserves it.
This song should be the cover of a remake of The Grapes Of Wrath. I can feel driving the road, in an old jalopy, worrying about if their will be work or not in the next town. Jesse you have perceptive heart, feeling deeply for the people. You are FINE!😊😊😊
i love all your music Jesse, but this is the one I keep coming back to the most. The haunting melody, the lyrics, the drifting feeling. It's really one of a kind. Don't sleep on this one.
Jessie, you are incredibly talented. It is clear that you are doing what you were born to do. I've never seen such a prolific writer. But you just naturally flow. This is coming from a guy who spent decades writing and performing.
These videos are so good. The sound of the birds and the wind blowing through the trees gives your songs an almost psalmic divinity.
This one is another level of great songwriting. Really glad to find it. Music that means something to me, and so right on, for us all.
I’m an Arkansas native and this is spot on
My goodness this is the true soul of America. Makes me think of a quote from Mexican poet, Cesar A. Cruz, “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” This certainly comforts me and many others. Keep on keepin’ on, brother.
Also, don’t know if it’s intended, but the main chord formation sounds like a wonderful throw back to Nick Drakes song, Joey. Fantastic, dude.
Sometimes you hear a new song and it sounds like some classic you've known your whole life.
My heart❣️
Keep ripping open those hearts that will listen,....your WORDS ARE FIRE to a dried reality.
I love every one of your songs but this one is unmatched this is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard in my life and this song should have way more recognition then it does
I need to find these woods he hangs out in. I can live on Jesse Welles songs, water and poke salad.
Arkansan here. Great song.
Wish I could like a song more than once.
So many amazing songs! The summer of Jesse Welles. Thank you.
Another amazing poor-mans ballad. Love the trip you took us through the south.
This would be my pick for a remake of Steinbeck's Grapesbof Wrath, about the "Dirty 30's". Jesse you lived this. Only a person who has shared our weal and woe could have written this with such acute insight. ❤❤❤❤❤
Grapes Of Wrath.
That's an incredible song bud 😎👍
The tone of the guitar, the lyrics, and the vocals are like riding a roller coaster...amazing.
If doc Watson, John Prine, Utah Philips and George Carlin had a kid .. that kid wouldn’t be 1/2 the artist Jesse Welles is .. I can’t speak highly enough..
Release the truth pirate!!
This dude is great! And I mean great but reel it in a bit buddy, got a long way to go for that comparison
@@ml.9746😂
@@ml.9746 Nah, Jesse is a once in a generation wordsmith and musician.
God damn Jesse well done. Your voice is haunting over this chord progression.
Thanks again for adding the lyrics in the description. This is incredible
As an arkansan I approve this message 👍 meth is literally eveywher
The more I listen to this song the better it gets!
Twice in a day, and both great. Good bless, J.W. Also, please buy his music. The man has to eat.
I'm D-E-P-R-E-S-S-E-D that this song isn't on your new record. It's my favorite tune of yours. But in all seriousness, it's a great record. I hope you continued. _The bars are too damn heavy!!_
I live in Australia but my goodness this is a beautiful, evocative and haunting song. 👏 👏 👏 👏
Jesse, how in the world do you expect me to keep coming up with different ways to say how amazing your works are? Keep it up!
the mood his surroundings, his voice, and his guitar all come together to create is so beautiful
An album would be so amazing. Just such a good way to listen all the way thru.
Man, what have you been thru to make such beautiful music?!!
Oh bro this one this one is good 🙏
I feel like Jesse is channeling Townes a bit and I like it! His hard rock stuff is completely different but also really good. Well done!
If you’re old enough, you’ll understand young Bob Dylan in the making
This is just as good as anything Dylan wrote… If we’re lucky he’s just getting started.
@@Som3th1ngSom3th1ngblahblahblahyeah this is on par w blowin in the wind FOR SURE /s
@@nickoliver3523 I suppose if you want to say it’s not as good as the best Bob ever wrote (although blowing in the wind specifically is wildly overrated and ironically ripped off folk song), sure no argument there. I guess my point is if this was in the catalog of Dylan, lyrically it would not stick out like a sore thumb, save the fact that Dylan was a voice for a generation of future nimby collage kids out if touch with much of the country let alone the rest of the world.
@@Som3th1ngSom3th1ngblahblahblah That's a damn good take on Dylan and Boomers compared to young-ish people today.
Millennials and older Zoomers are almost the polar opposite of the Boomers. I loved your line; "future generation of NIMBY college kids". It's true though, as they were out of touch, and we are almost overly _in touch_ with the ills of the nation and the world at large because the internet has globalized us and feeds us so much info.
...anyways...
It's almost too easy to compare Jesse to Dylan because his voice and lyrical delivery are similar, but they're still very different.
I wouldn't box him in like that.
Seeing Jesse welles live is the only thing on my bucket list
This song will blow up. No doubt. Your doin it brother man. Be careful. I hear theres alot of trouble at the top.
the band he was in should have also been at the top
The songwriting gets better each time, absolutely incredible
True
I hope to see you live this fall. If you don't add a MI date, I'll trek to Chicago.
I cannot miss you live. You're going to go places fast Jessie. Ready for the exponential growth phase? I predict you on major tours by next summer.
I moved here to Arkansas 18 years ago, from California.
Since I have a choice ... I ♥️ Arkansas.
✌🏻🇺🇲💜🇺🇲😇
Your lyrical skills are fantastic! It makes us old hippies smile. 😁🤩🥰
Keep up the hard work brother. Your music is art. Thank you for sharing with us
The guitar is hypnotic
Another masterpiece🎉
this is real shit. Love from East Texas
I have not been this excited about an up and coming musician in a long time. I deeply hope and feel that he will become a strong voice for the next generation as we take the seat of power. I will pray for your strength and health and encourage you to continue making music for as long as you have it in you.
He has many other songs under different bands, should google him and his bands. Different genre though. But he's been making music for many years now.
I feel the same way.
I live in Newton county Arkansas and love the references in this song
Playing the pokeweed patch. Well played ❤
As much as the decline of the current state of affairs bums me out, it is a breeding ground for some fine folk music.
Miserable times yield good folk music and good punk music, depending on how rural the area you're in is
You've got it, man
Sophisticated, raw, and well crafted. This man is a true musical genius. He deserves all the accolades.
This guy is a legend in the making!
Dude this is seriously important. Godspeed Jesse Welles. Godspeed
I like this one the best ❤
Damn...Its actually a privilege watching/listening to Jessie!🫡
This guy genuinely drops a song a day. This is kinda crazzy.
Bro you’ve got a gift , your talented beyond belief! We appreciate your music, I’ll swing by your website bro
fantastic songwriting......you nailed it
Grew up just north of the arkansas border in the st francis mountains. This hits home.
As always man, thank you
An incredible voice. an incredible talent. And remarkably prolific.
Absolutely incredible. Just had open heart surgery on Monday, so I have been away for awhile. And here I come back to find some more absolutely incredible tunes released from ya. Excellent work, man. Cannot wait to keep coming back for more💯💯
Brother Welles, please don’t stop
Terrific! You bring us a hit everyday!? Thanks!
Refrain got me hooked for 5 weeks already.. 🌄
You are Magical! 💥
This is the best song I’ve heard you write yet.. lyrics are potent man
Ps stay away from Marietta Ohio
Jesse’s shit is so good that I find myself beginning and ending each day checking for the next song. It’s crazy how I feel like a better informed person after every song. I am starting to catch a habit though. I’m up to where one’ll do, but three or four is where it’s at. Thankfully he keeps bringing so much good gear, that I’m always able to save a wake up for the morning. Fuck it... I’ll just have to kick later, I guess.
Some off his songs are good but it's getting a bit same old same old for me.
I get it. But he’s obviously got a lot to say, and he’s getting it out. For me, almost every song has at least one verse that really resonates. He’s had me googling shit after a song. There’s not a huge variety of sound in these songs… my assumption is it’s more about him venting and expressing some frustration with the baffling divisive shit show that our society has become.
I definitely agree with your last point mate. I feel that an all out revolution is getting closer every day.
Phenomenal song Jesse. Come to New Jersey anytime if you wanna lay down one of these tracks all analog. We’ve got an old Studor 800 tape machine and a ton of amps in a nice lil live room with great classic mics. Could really capture your style perfectly.
Any time you need, you come on by, and I’ll fund it. Just gotta show up. 🍻🤘
There's just no words to express how wonderful, moving, true. Thank you.
Because of a few recent covers he's been posting I assumed this was too. 🙂 Really concise, no fluff, song writing down to the bone.
Wow...This fella is an old soul. I feel like I'm back in the 70s.
dude, i feel like i'm back in the 60s
@@zimma2330 I was born in 67 so I don't remember the 60s. lol
This guy is genius level!!! Awesome!!!
Jesse. I really really love your songs. Poems really. God bless you, you touch people’s hearts and open their eyes.
This one really hits the soul. Beautiful notes and lyrics. Hope you blow up big man.
keep sing about the corruption and evil in the world my sweet brother!!!! You're the voice of the conscience on this planet.
From the Ozarks, myself. SW Missouri. Good song!!!
haunting and wistful. i really hope you release an album so i can support you! i would buy a digital or physical happily
nature literally doing backing vocals with the wind
Arkansas is the only state that could shut its borders and be self sufficient, we are a state where Uber wealthy park money, and thats only the beginning.
That's not true
I just start sharing as soon as I get about 1/4 of the way through these days.
Powerful stuff, man. Truth.
love how he is just in nature, so down to earth, amazing talent ❤