This is hands down the best country song of the year and one of best songs I’ve ever heard. Just absolutely haunting. Heard it on Brandi Carlile’s SiruisXM show and just can’t stop listening to it. I really hope you have a long, long career Adeem. This is up there with John Prine’s “Sam Stone.”
My favorite song from the album. As a military vet and seeing so many fellow servicemember's struggles and passings, this hits home and is reflective of the experiences of a U.S. servicemember. I'm glad to have come across your music and look forward to seeing you live when I can 😁
I saw this love Saturday and it had me crying. So brilliant against the irreverence of the rest of the set, which was also amazing. This is what country music should be.
I've listened to this song hundreds of times and it still brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful and haunting. I think I prefer this live version, especially when you sigh after "Mama, do you think you still believe, I'm gonna see the face of God?" So so powerful.
A lot of people missed what the veteran did.... I discovered you when Anthony fantano mentioned you on the H3 podcast. I love your music so much. "Reclaim the name" was so powerful!
Here from Somewhere Over the Radio with Brandi and Catherine Carlile❤ Man I am so glad Brandi introduced me to you! I’ve been playing your music on repeat for the last couple days 🌈
Adore this song and was touched by the cozy, sweet, gentle video. I love your work, Adeem. Your ability to tell a story through a song is unlike anything else.
Adeem, I heard this on WAF and fell in love. Tom T "Hero in Harlan", Prine "Sam Stone", Eric Bogle "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda".....amazing songs about service....."Middle of The Heart" stands shoulder to shoulder with those classics!! Keep writing great songs. From Australia.
Saw you live today opening for Josh Ritter. Your music is incredible. I've been going through some tough times and your music helps me know I am not alone. Thanks.
My wife and I saw you open up for American Aquarium in Asheville last year and were blown away with the lyricism. This album only confirms how fantastic of a songwriter you are. Thank you for more great music ❤️
You killed it in reading. I'm a urban fella and I really enjoyed your performance. Tbh it's the first time I really listened to country music and thoroughly enjoyed it.
As a long-time (> half a century) music nerd and former music journalist, I have listened to A TON of songs in my lifetime. This is one of the best written songs I've heard since John Fullbright broke on the scene. Can't wait to see you at Moccasin Creek Music Festival in Effingham, IL in June. I'll be the crazy old lady telling you how great you are. Steve Poltz is also playing MCF. Make sure to check him out -- he's another master songwriter as well as a great performer.
If you're trying to play along the chords appear to be the following: G - F#m - G - C/G - G - F#m Am - Am/G - G - C/G - G - F#m - C/G - G Am - Am/B - C/G - F#m - G
You sing this song about the sacrifice of service members as if you understand what they go through to try to protect the country and freedoms you enjoy, but then in other songs you disparage the same country and patriotism. It feels like you are pandering and hypocritical
I don’t disparage my country. Be curious to know where you see me doing that. I do offer valid criticism. I reckon you do too, cowboy. Also, I do disavow patriotism as it is not a value that I believe has any utility in the world to come. That’s something I learned from Christianity.
This is hands down the best country song of the year and one of best songs I’ve ever heard. Just absolutely haunting. Heard it on Brandi Carlile’s SiruisXM show and just can’t stop listening to it. I really hope you have a long, long career Adeem. This is up there with John Prine’s “Sam Stone.”
Dang- that's a really generous compliment. I appreciate you.
Couldn’t agree more. Completely timeless. This song has always existed.
So happy I found this today ❤❤❤
My favorite song from the album.
As a military vet and seeing so many fellow servicemember's struggles and passings, this hits home and is reflective of the experiences of a U.S. servicemember.
I'm glad to have come across your music and look forward to seeing you live when I can 😁
I’m a country boy from TN that served as a sniper in OIF and this song hit me hard. Thanks for this.
Saw this guy last night opening for William Elliot Whitmore... great show! He's very talented and what a great vibe.
The entire album is fucking incredible thank you for giving us trans kids something country to listen to. spectrum pulse sent me :)
That is some spectacular song-writing. WOW (Thanks for the introduction, Brandi.)
Very grateful for the kindness- from you & from Brandi!
brought to tears by this. reminds me of the veterans i met who are living on the street. you tell a wicked story, adeem
I saw this love Saturday and it had me crying. So brilliant against the irreverence of the rest of the set, which was also amazing.
This is what country music should be.
I've listened to this song hundreds of times and it still brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful and haunting. I think I prefer this live version, especially when you sigh after "Mama, do you think you still believe, I'm gonna see the face of God?" So so powerful.
A lot of people missed what the veteran did....
I discovered you when Anthony fantano mentioned you on the H3 podcast. I love your music so much. "Reclaim the name" was so powerful!
Just an unbelievable song. My favorite song of last year by a mile. Thanks
Here from Somewhere Over the Radio with Brandi and Catherine Carlile❤ Man I am so glad Brandi introduced me to you! I’ve been playing your music on repeat for the last couple days 🌈
Was listening to Apple Music and this came on, really good song been listening to it a bunch last few days
Adore this song and was touched by the cozy, sweet, gentle video. I love your work, Adeem. Your ability to tell a story through a song is unlike anything else.
bought this album today & it’s worth every goddamn dollar
Adeem, I heard this on WAF and fell in love. Tom T "Hero in Harlan", Prine "Sam Stone", Eric Bogle "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda".....amazing songs about service....."Middle of The Heart" stands shoulder to shoulder with those classics!! Keep writing great songs. From Australia.
I don’t really listen to much country music. But, this is special. Thank you for this song and the wonderful album
Amazing song
Oh my gosh I love this more than I can even say
Hearts
What a roller coaster. Amazing song
Saw you live today opening for Josh Ritter. Your music is incredible. I've been going through some tough times and your music helps me know I am not alone. Thanks.
My wife and I saw you open up for American Aquarium in Asheville last year and were blown away with the lyricism. This album only confirms how fantastic of a songwriter you are. Thank you for more great music ❤️
You killed it in reading. I'm a urban fella and I really enjoyed your performance. Tbh it's the first time I really listened to country music and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Absolutely amazing! Probably one of my favorites thus far
This is one of the best songs of the year. Full stop.
Powerful songwriting and haunting harmonies. Thank you.
Anthony Fantano dropped your name in a recent video and I'm really glad he did cause I'm about to deep dive into your stuff - really lovely tune here.
Terrific.
Going to Fayetteville, AK to see them open for Isbell. Unbelievable talent.
Love the song man. Hits me right in the feels. Watched many go into the dirt before their time.
real nice
The first time heard this I thought “this is our generation’s Sam Stone”
This is mindblowing, freakin top shelf songwriting, glad to witness again and again that you still got it, brotherman!
As a long-time (> half a century) music nerd and former music journalist, I have listened to A TON of songs in my lifetime. This is one of the best written songs I've heard since John Fullbright broke on the scene. Can't wait to see you at Moccasin Creek Music Festival in Effingham, IL in June. I'll be the crazy old lady telling you how great you are. Steve Poltz is also playing MCF. Make sure to check him out -- he's another master songwriter as well as a great performer.
Thank you!
hi. sighing internally, weeping externally.
Very nice got recommended by Apple americana radio! Congrats!
So, so damn good.
If you're trying to play along the chords appear to be the following:
G - F#m - G - C/G - G - F#m
Am - Am/G - G - C/G - G - F#m - C/G - G
Am - Am/B - C/G - F#m - G
Yeah the song is cool and all but Isley is really the star of this video
Wow. Amazing.
Love your music mate, would love to see you down under in Australia one day.
Hope to get over there sooner than later!
Can you write the lyrics in the description please?
Who played the drums for this song on the album? The drums and slide guitar are just divine
Giovanni Carnuccio III, formerly of Turnpike Troubadors.
Fewer than 10,000 views. The American music business is certainly not a meritocracy.
You sing this song about the sacrifice of service members as if you understand what they go through to try to protect the country and freedoms you enjoy, but then in other songs you disparage the same country and patriotism. It feels like you are pandering and hypocritical
I don’t disparage my country. Be curious to know where you see me doing that. I do offer valid criticism. I reckon you do too, cowboy.
Also, I do disavow patriotism as it is not a value that I believe has any utility in the world to come. That’s something I learned from Christianity.