This song reminds me so much with my girlfriend who's my wife now. I was fresh out of rehab but my wife at the time was still using and it was hard, really hard. But fortunately we both got it together and were happily married for 4 years and both have over 6 years clean and sober.
My man ... I pray that the God of Abraham through His Son Christ sends His holy angles that excel in strength to both you and your wife to impress upon your hearts His Goodness and mercies
Me and my wife had 11 years sober and clean. She slipped and it’s been two years since we separated. I cry everyday for her. Our kids are devastated and I pray she gets help
This is my stepmoms favorite song... shes in the hospital not expected to recover... pray for her ease in the transition and peace... this song will forever be dear to me...
This song helped me thru a 19 year addiction to IV heroin abuse. Today I'm clean 11months, but now I know, why so many ppl that cared, always use to play this to me. I couldnt STOPfor the love of my family , or the man I loved so much, so they had to walk. Out on me...This song , is my Life
This song resonates with me deeply. I had a history of damaging the women I loved. I also dealt with 2 in particular that were damaged and I damaged them further. I haven't snd probably el never forgive myself. But I have fixed me. I can only hope that I have truly changed. This song is the reminder of what I've done and never wish to do again. Thanks Darius
Only apologise if it's for there benefit not yours . If It's it's for your own benefit then don't because it becomes about you and not them Humility is a great thing to have in your life
Bee Pope I seriously thought I was the only one that listened to this and cried about my mom who passed away. Glad I'm not. I love and miss her so much, every single day.
I think the 90s were so great cause you had all the previous styles of music coming together, blues, punk, metal, Rock, even a hint of disco, oh and rap when it was still fresh.
I mean that's why these guys were big and even they knew it Everything was grunge, alt rock, rap...and yet people were still buying and listening to older rock records and they were like "theres still a market for this sort of stuff"
I've been battling depression for about six or seven years. I try to talk to people but they don't understand or know how to help and I don't want to bother them. So I'm going to take it day by day and one day I'll be better.
Just saw Darius in Tampa last night on the kickoff of his tour. His new stuff is excellent, but when he played his Hootie hits...fantastic. Where did the last 20 years go...
Stipe is the stem of a hallucinagenic mushroom....Remember growing up making fun of Hootie, but over the years and relationships, gotta say that this guy really made his lyrics visual...great song
@@hell-sol5240 She sits alone by a lamp post Tryin' to find the thought that's escaped her mind She says, "Dad's the one I love the most But Stipe's not far behind"
I listen to this song over and over and over again. It never gets old. This is my song to my girl. Yes we are still together but years ago she left me for drugs and never thought id get her back but 2 years ago i did and shes been clean since ❤ she really did come back
Loved this song when I was 13 but it hits so much harder at 42 after experiencing so much of life! Will always be one of my favorite songs of all time!
MissZombie86 I'm still growing up. I have a bad heart and am on my last leg, but I still turn on the radio every day to hear what's new and break out my MP3s to listen to what's not.. If I die and there ain't no music in Heaven, let me sleep.
not literally obviously, but I was "her" once upon a time. she walked out, and that was the wakeup I needed. Ill never have her back in my life, but Im grateful she did what she did. because I like who I am today, I don't like who I was.
Nobody asks for guidance and nobody takes advice when given freely. Being married for 30 years, I can say, there are times when you should just, "Let her be"...
@RESPECT MY AUTHORITY Though I don't seem to have many answers for myself these days, sometimes it is just best let them go.. Wishing y'all the best which ever way it goes.
This song is one of m favorites from the 90's. It was a good decade where alot of music legends like this one came out of! This song reflects the the pain people go through with their loved ones who are addicts.
I don't care what he sings now, I still listen to his music. This however was the greatest song of all time that he will ever sing or write. It is what made him good, and he has always had an opera voice. His country is OK but it's still more bluesy.
My aunt died almost 20 years ago, my grandma passed away in 2020, last month on the 12th I lost my dad. This was my aunts favorite song we thought of her together when it played now its all gone and I'm so lost and broken I feel as though it will never stop hurting and I'm afraid to face the world alone
if you look at it, this was during the beginning stages of the de-evolution of music. Even early 2000's was just destructive to music in general. I can't understand how people will listen to linkin park especially as emotionally destructive as they are to the psyche but don't even know who tool, hootie and the blowfish are. and think that matchbox 20 - how far we've come is a terrible song.
Heard this on the radio like a month or two ago and thought it was beautiful. I recently began watching Friends a lot at nighttime and there was this episode where some of them went to see hootie and the blowfish. I wondered if it was a real band or just made up for the episode. Weird I do.d out two things at once. Today is a great day to be alive.
I remember this awesome woman I let go. One of the most painful things I have ever done. I was a very selfish SOB. I only cared about myself and my next high. I didn't deserve her. Took me years to understand and agree. She deserved a good life, one I couldn't give. I cry about it sometimes but they are tears of happiness for her.
This beautiful love song speaks of his unconditional love for her and respect for her choices as long as she is content and safe. And he sings it also with intense emotional output as if he's seeing HER face when he closes his eyes. Beautiful
It's about addiction and codependency, he wrote it about a fictional girl but he's really singing about himself and how his alcoholism ruined his relationships
Music like this amazing not like the garbage they call music these days there's so much heart/ soul and pain in this song its amazing and painful all at once.
***** Enrique Iglesias is the last of what I call the old guard of the music industry they have the power to sell albums. So the Powers that be let them make the music they want.Now the newcomers don't have that option IMO you have a good voice and you look cute sing this.If they don't want to then F***off there a 100 more like you in the next room waiting for a chance at fame and they will do ANYTHING for that chance. Imo there are few musicians these days but there are a lot of entertainers.Oh and do you know that Enrique dad the Great Julio Iglesias wrote some of his music aswell.
deadmoon3436 Its about alcoholism and drug abuse and how a friend/Boyfriend is watching his "girlfriend" destroy her life and how he's powerless to stop her.Music like this can only come from personal experience IMO that's why this song is so powerful.
1994, I discovered this band. One of the members is from MD, a local here, and the lead singer has my name. It was then, I knew, I would love this band.
Luv the michael stipe reference. Been listening to this album since it came out in 94 in the 7th grade then 38 now born in 81 90s rocked the last decade that was its own.
Damn this song is making me think of my friend who just moved back home to the other side of the US I miss her so much me & her used to always get twisted and listen to music like this I miss you my bff
I seen my cousin one night and he's was my brother and only family I had and he left one night and said he will be right back and he passed away in a car crash that night and this song came on that night🙏😓
Holly Shit!!!! this song just hit me! I have had a hard time lately with my wife of 20 years. I "JUST" understood this song. Thank you Hootie, or Blowfish, or Who ever is responsible for this song being written the way it was played here. Thank you. I know now I am not alone.
how is it depressing. He's exposing how he put himself through a destructive relationship. it's more informative and educational than it is depressing. kinda like "Push - Matchbox 20", if you listen closely and dissect the song it tells you this is a bad idea.
This song reminds me so much with my girlfriend who's my wife now. I was fresh out of rehab but my wife at the time was still using and it was hard, really hard. But fortunately we both got it together and were happily married for 4 years and both have over 6 years clean and sober.
that is amazing Damon.
God bless you. 20 years for me and it's always refreshing to hear🤗🤗
My man ... I pray that the God of Abraham through His Son Christ sends His holy angles that excel in strength to both you and your wife to impress upon your hearts His Goodness and mercies
Congratulations Damon! That's very good news.
29 years from booze and drugs coming up on the 28th of December. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Me and my wife had 11 years sober and clean. She slipped and it’s been two years since we separated. I cry everyday for her. Our kids are devastated and I pray she gets help
Please, don't ever give up ❤
I wish you the best my friend
Pray to The Great Physician . Jesus , He never leaves you and is stronger than any addiction. I have already prayed for you 🙏.
This is my stepmoms favorite song... shes in the hospital not expected to recover... pray for her ease in the transition and peace... this song will forever be dear to me...
I'm so sorry. I hope all is well and you're family is doing ok.
Prayers in progress
Prayers❤️❤️❤️
Love it!!;
Hope all is well
This song helped me thru a 19 year addiction to IV heroin abuse. Today I'm clean 11months, but now I know, why so many ppl that cared, always use to play this to me. I couldnt STOPfor the love of my family , or the man I loved so much, so they had to walk. Out on me...This song , is my Life
Congrats on getting clean!!!
@@rachelwyatt6030 thank you , love!!!❤
Well done! So difficult but YOU did it.
I haven't found a way to kick the addiction yet. This song kills me!
You gross
2020. Still jamming this joint here. Rock on
Saw these guys live summer 2019 in Hershey.. and they’re still every bit as good. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to.
❤️
Oh hell yeah , I'll jam this till I die
❤️
2023 kuz
Now I'm older and I actually understand the lyrics. I get why my grandfather use to constantly ask me rewind this cassette and play it again.
Eventually, everyone understands this song. I envy those who can't understand it. One of my favorites
Here i am. 67 years old. April 2024. I still adore this group and this song.
I’m 20 and I love this group because of my dad 💞😁
June 2024
2024
This song is a mirror for me and my husband. We came along way together and thru the fire and smoke we didn't turn to ashes. I love you Archie
👑❤💜 👑
Happy new year folks
This song resonates with me deeply. I had a history of damaging the women I loved. I also dealt with 2 in particular that were damaged and I damaged them further. I haven't snd probably el never forgive myself. But I have fixed me. I can only hope that I have truly changed. This song is the reminder of what I've done and never wish to do again. Thanks Darius
Only apologise if it's for there benefit not yours . If It's it's for your own benefit then don't because it becomes about you and not them Humility is a great thing to have in your life
Peace God
Narssacist
@@amandaholloway8757 dont kick a man while hes down. Thats Low class
@@poketz100 Don't kick a woman when she's standing up just because you're insecure.
This song is definitely about addiction and how powerless our loved ones are over it.
Agreed, I miss the 90s, the last greatest era of music.
One of my mom's favorite songs :(
Makes me cry every time. Rest in Peace Mom
Here we are in 2024, and this song is still so damn powerful and holds so much meaning to me 🖤
“So I sat back down and had a beer and felt sorry for myself” That line hits you like a truck.
Yes it f'n does... because we've all been there..
Hits you like a Rucker
Especially when that's what you're doin when you hear it.
@@somebodycrackawindow that's what I'm doing now. Miss her so much
FlawLess Gamer I hope your doing good man I’m in your boat for sure
One of my mom's favorite songs :(
Makes me cry every time. Rest in Peace Mom
Bee Pope Im sorry brother
Bee Pope I seriously thought I was the only one that listened to this and cried about my mom who passed away. Glad I'm not. I love and miss her so much, every single day.
+Bee Pope :(
Bee pope Tiffany m. I feel y'all my condolences 🙏. Miss my mom's 2. May r Queens rest in paradise
If she was not born of God she is not resting or at peace.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written!!
damn girl u know
yes it is can't stop listening
yes
this
One of there best
Hit in the feels!!! It sat with me 20 yrs ago and sits with me today in a different way!!! Timeless!!!!
Such a sweet and bluesy song/you never get tired of hearing this one!
This song is legendary will never get old still playing in 2022
I think the 90s were so great cause you had all the previous styles of music coming together, blues, punk, metal, Rock, even a hint of disco, oh and rap when it was still fresh.
scumgod13 FACTS
Darius said this was the first country song he ever wrote
I mean that's why these guys were big and even they knew it
Everything was grunge, alt rock, rap...and yet people were still buying and listening to older rock records and they were like "theres still a market for this sort of stuff"
I've been battling depression for about six or seven years. I try to talk to people but they don't understand or know how to help and I don't want to bother them. So I'm going to take it day by day and one day I'll be better.
How you holding up?
How are you?
Agreed, I miss the 90s, the last greatest era of music.
Just saw Darius in Tampa last night on the kickoff of his tour. His new stuff is excellent, but when he played his Hootie hits...fantastic. Where did the last 20 years go...
Still gives me goosebumps to this day. Just let her cry.
Song is Timeless. I remember when it debuted when I was high school. Song still hits the heart years later.
cool song
It gets better. Pretty soon you'll start to remember songs from what your parents played. Lol.
Amen to this
Stipe is the stem of a hallucinagenic mushroom....Remember growing up making fun of Hootie, but over the years and relationships, gotta say that this guy really made his lyrics visual...great song
I’m pretty sure that lyric “But Stipe’s not far behind” is a reference to the lead singer and songwriter from R.E.M, not psychedelic mushrooms
"There's the one I love the most".....such a great song with so much depth and meaning to it gotta love the 90's baby
Dere's as in Darius
Dad's the one I love the most... and Stipe's (lead singer for REM) not far behind..
@@thisguy8106 wrong dumbass
@@hell-sol5240 lmao I have the cd leaflet. It says "Dad's.."
Dumbass.
@@hell-sol5240 She sits alone by a lamp post
Tryin' to find the thought that's escaped her mind
She says, "Dad's the one I love the most
But Stipe's not far behind"
Ever since I was a kid, this song has spoken to my soul.
This' s pure poetry..so deep!
I listen to this song over and over and over again. It never gets old. This is my song to my girl. Yes we are still together but years ago she left me for drugs and never thought id get her back but 2 years ago i did and shes been clean since ❤ she really did come back
I'll never go back 🖤 I love you so very much ❤️
I love you so much beautiful life wouldnt be the same without you ❤
im a 90s baby and I grew up on some great music:)
My Shit!!! WWF Attitude Era Theme
"Last night I tried to leave, cried so much I could not believe she was the same girl I felt in love with long ago" DAMN! Tell me it isn't so!
Feel your pain
I get all choked up hearing this song! 😢
He's from my state , an they're playing in the I heart radio thing
this is a song that makes me think of the relationship i had with my mom...always picking up her pieces.
Loved this song when I was 13 but it hits so much harder at 42 after experiencing so much of life! Will always be one of my favorite songs of all time!
I'm 18 and I love this song so glad my dad raised me with this type of music .
I'll be 55 Thanksgiving day. I love this song too. Us old dudes all knew a girl like this. :)
Jack Burnett I'm 28 grew up on this and I agree...Funny thing is I know one once again now. Lol
MissZombie86 I'm still growing up. I have a bad heart and am on my last leg, but I still turn on the radio every day to hear what's new and break out my MP3s to listen to what's not.. If I die and there ain't no music in Heaven, let me sleep.
Jack Burnett Oh, I'm fairly certain there's music in heaven.
This is my absolute fave song of theirs! Even still to this day its a song I listen to daily and have so much heart for
not literally obviously, but I was "her" once upon a time. she walked out, and that was the wakeup I needed. Ill never have her back in my life, but Im grateful she did what she did. because I like who I am today, I don't like who I was.
Love this song. Hits me in the
Nobody asks for guidance and nobody takes advice when given freely.
Being married for 30 years, I can say, there are times when you should just, "Let her be"...
Yes! Let her be. Otherwise the washing, cooking and cleaning will never get done! Lol!!! x
and let her be right
I also have learned this amd hooe to one day have the wisdom that you have gained in those 30 years.
Thank you Andre. I've learned that. Most ppl won't. But thank you.
@RESPECT MY AUTHORITY Though I don't seem to have many answers for myself these days, sometimes it is just best let them go..
Wishing y'all the best which ever way it goes.
This song is one of m favorites from the 90's. It was a good decade where alot of music legends like this one came out of! This song reflects the the pain people go through with their loved ones who are addicts.
still loving this song in 2016
Wow that guy has a great voice.
That Guy is Darius Rucker and you are exactly right he does
One of the greatest voices in singing history
I couldn't agree more. He had that perfect mix between raspy and smooth. Even to this day, his voice hasn't changed.
He now sings country. Lol. Look up "wagon wheel". It's not too bad
I don't care what he sings now, I still listen to his music. This however was the greatest song of all time that he will ever sing or write. It is what made him good, and he has always had an opera voice. His country is OK but it's still more bluesy.
This song can literally bring you to tears
2020. Still has a pulse.
One of the best songs of the 90s
Touches my soul
2019. One of the best singing voices EVER!!
My aunt died almost 20 years ago, my grandma passed away in 2020, last month on the 12th I lost my dad. This was my aunts favorite song we thought of her together when it played now its all gone and I'm so lost and broken I feel as though it will never stop hurting and I'm afraid to face the world alone
Rest in love to your aunt, grandma, and father. Lost my dad September 19,2021 and lost my favorite aunt two weeks ago. Heads up bubba
Also you’re not alone. Hit me up on Facebook if you feel like talking anytime bubba. I wish you all the best.
Music now a days just aint the same... Miss these days and music very few songs with meaning or heart felt music
if you look at it, this was during the beginning stages of the de-evolution of music. Even early 2000's was just destructive to music in general. I can't understand how people will listen to linkin park especially as emotionally destructive as they are to the psyche but don't even know who tool, hootie and the blowfish are. and think that matchbox 20 - how far we've come is a terrible song.
This song has always hit hard and still rocking in 2024.❤
This is my favorite song and I usually always cry while I sing this or hear it ... very emotional for this one
how could anyone not like this song???
his voice conveying all the emotions😪
His voice still gives me chills. Nothing but love! ❤❤❤
This song helped me let her cry and leave her be.
and just let her cry...if the tears fall down like rain...wow...very touching lyrics...really proud that i'm grown up with 90's music...classic...
How could u unlike this. Timeless. 😎
great comments... wide variety... makes me do all those and great for younger generation s to appreciate great music...memories
Heard this on the radio like a month or two ago and thought it was beautiful. I recently began watching Friends a lot at nighttime and there was this episode where some of them went to see hootie and the blowfish. I wondered if it was a real band or just made up for the episode. Weird I do.d out two things at once. Today is a great day to be alive.
2023 this song is still a staple 💗
Love these guys wish they would come back
I read they are
I remember this awesome woman I let go. One of the most painful things I have ever done. I was a very selfish SOB. I only cared about myself and my next high. I didn't deserve her. Took me years to understand and agree. She deserved a good life, one I couldn't give. I cry about it sometimes but they are tears of happiness for her.
There’s just something about the melancholy tone that’s really beautiful
Love this song, it reminds me of a time before sickness, doctors and nursing homes.
2023 ❤ still playing this song 😢
This beautiful love song speaks of his unconditional love for her and respect for her choices as long as she is content and safe. And he sings it also with intense emotional output as if he's seeing HER face when he closes his eyes. Beautiful
It's about addiction and codependency, he wrote it about a fictional girl but he's really singing about himself and how his alcoholism ruined his relationships
Better play this at my funeral ..this is dear to my heart❤
Music like this amazing not like the garbage they call music these days there's so much heart/ soul and pain in this song its amazing and painful all at once.
your right about that they just don't make music like this any more
***** Enrique Iglesias is the last of what I call the old guard of the music industry
they have the power to sell albums. So the Powers that be let them make the music they want.Now the newcomers don't have that option IMO you have a good voice and you look cute sing this.If they don't want to then F***off there a 100 more like you in the next room waiting for a chance at fame and they will do ANYTHING for that chance. Imo there are few musicians these days but there are a lot of entertainers.Oh and do you know that Enrique dad the Great Julio Iglesias wrote some of his music aswell.
***** Yeah LOL O-o
I can't tell what this song is about but I don't care its too good
deadmoon3436 Its about alcoholism and drug abuse and how a friend/Boyfriend is watching his "girlfriend" destroy her life and how he's powerless to stop her.Music like this can only come from personal experience IMO that's why this song is so powerful.
Oh my God that is one of the most sweetest things I have read by a man in a long time.
Wonderful music!!!!!! Pitty that they don't have many like this!!!
I love this song. Darius has such a beautiful voice. The cd is great. All good songs. Something for every mood. 💃💖💕😘🎼🎹
2020 & I still love hootie 😍
The saddest part is probably most of us know someone like this.
Thinking of you, Metta.
This song will always make me cry no matter how happy I am. Still strong in Nov 2019
Talented singer!! I love Hootie and the Blowfish!!
My mom said my dad used to play this for her before they divorced when I was two, kinda hurts to listen to it now.
:(
I hope they found back toghether again❤
Another 90's song. Can't get enough of them.
LOVE THIS SONG
This song means so much to me
1994, I discovered this band. One of the members is from MD, a local here, and the lead singer has my name. It was then, I knew, I would love this band.
I'm only 12 but my dad always played this song as I grew up! Love this song!
As I sit here and cry during this song,all the pain I can't describe in 100 set's of feelings. But it's good to get it out"
🙏🤘
I'm there
Luv the michael stipe reference. Been listening to this album since it came out in 94 in the 7th grade then 38 now born in 81 90s rocked the last decade that was its own.
I think it's a reference to red stipe beer bro.
@@ELBLUNTODASMOKER no its still about michael stipe ur too high bub. U just wont think that cuz u dont understand it.
Damn this song is making me think of my friend who just moved back home to the other side of the US I miss her so much me & her used to always get twisted and listen to music like this I miss you my bff
lol hehehehehe
2023 still here boys and girls! Love y’all!
This is a pretty sad song but done with such passion and sensitivity it's well worth listening to (don't care for much else by H&Blowfish).
I can definitely relate to this song, especially sitting there having a beer feeling sorry for myself, too much than I'd care to do.
2020 & this song is still 🔥 🔥 🔥
Love this song always gives me goosebumps. ❤🎉
I seen my cousin one night and he's was my brother and only family I had and he left one night and said he will be right back and he passed away in a car crash that night and this song came on that night🙏😓
😢 condolences ☝🙏
Some sad shit that had this grown man cryin tears brotha. 💯
beautiful reminds me of when I was little with my mother
Holly Shit!!!! this song just hit me! I have had a hard time lately with my wife of 20 years. I "JUST" understood this song. Thank you Hootie, or Blowfish, or Who ever is responsible for this song being written the way it was played here. Thank you. I know now I am not alone.
Beautiful song one of my favorite
Brings tears to my eyes...love this song!
Haven't heard this in a while...Good Song!
This song always touches me in the feels. Instantly brings me to tears. I can't even say why. It touches me deeply.
Pulls at the heart strings
90s...best ballads, best break up songs, best songs, best...
The lyrics are so depressing but the song is so happy for me anyways. Its epic. Imagine it live. Good stuff.
I have seen it live when Darius opened up for brad paisley a few years ago. It was awesome
how is it depressing. He's exposing how he put himself through a destructive relationship. it's more informative and educational than it is depressing. kinda like "Push - Matchbox 20", if you listen closely and dissect the song it tells you this is a bad idea.