Cold Cold ashes on the ground Nothing lost and nothing found Friends and loved ones falling down Can't you hear that mournful sound Nothing left but memories Of things I still can't stand to see There's an empty spot in me Where my hometown used to be This old boat is taking water It won't be long till it goes down We've had enough to push us over Time to turn the wheel around Neighborhoods Left to decay People died or walked away Nowhere left for them to stay And we just look the other way This old boat is taking water It won't be long till it goes down We've had enough to push us over Time to turn the wheel around Waves keep pounding through the night Lost without a ray of light Going down without a fight Is there still time to make it right? This old boat is taking water It won't be long till it goes down We've had enough to push us over Time to turn the wheel around
The birth of a super nova. Keep chargin' hard son, your contribution is soaked in love and will continue long past our time, the essence of art. What an appetizer, can't wait!!
We met at the giants baseball game, my friend I were the ones across from you to the left. I was just listening to bluegrass and asked Alexa what song was playing, and she said Billy Strings taking Water. I was like WTF, because I met you and didnt know whose song I just heard but when she said Billy Strings I was like NO WAY! I hope this made your day! It sure made mine. Love this song man.
Said this many times already, Billy and his Band are shooting stars streaking into the forefront of the Progressive Bluegrass scene, turning heads and killing every live show they do! Unbelieve new song here! Go get you some BMFS!
Billy, man, you are an inspiration. From Lansing myself and I read these lyrics wondering how much of this is inspired by the cities of our home state of Michigan. Beautiful tune.
shine on you crazy diamonds a total group of legends it doesnt get any better than this makes my soul melt. learning to play the mandolin again at 41 and listening to the music yall create is a huge inspiration man cant wait to see yall live! Till then, cheers!
The recording has such a spacey warm sound reminiscent of tony rice recordings. Manzanita-esque! So excited for you to be on rounder records, I used to hunt for vinyl by looking at who played on who’s albums and then getting all of the albums from those players, as well as pretty much anything rounder or flying fish put out. Those labels provided almost some sort of “insurance” as far as the quality I could generally expect. So happy for you and something to be extremely proud of. Identifying with rounder is so awesome and I’m so happy to see the excitement around a new album coming out as well as chatter about the record label. In the age of digital music, those things get lost and it’s a shame. Let’s bring all of that jazz back !
I'm old.. Way too ol' ..been listening to everything and anything ...but "Home" is different a mandolin orange sweet, honey dew drop refreshing, bone creaking remedy type of music that makes my ❤ sing :-) enjoy👍
The banjo is absolutely liquid. Intro at 0:28 reminds me of Noam Pikelny and that's about as high a praise as I know how to give. Keep it up, can't wait for the album and to hear these tunes live!
Terrific. Only problem is mainstream Country Radio Program Directors will not play it. It will get niche station airplay. That's it. Until someone grows a Pair artists like Billy won't get National Chart airplay-- which as a former top 20 market MORNING DJ, I would add Billy TODAY. This is bluegrass sure. But almost every Country star sang songs like this. Every one of them. There isn't a Country music fan going to turn the dial when this comes on. Good luck Billy. Look forward to a great BREAK OUT 2020!
If this song is indicative of the new album I know we are going to be getting some serious greatness. Can't wait to hear the rest of the tracks and continue following your tour dates to hear them live. So proud of you guys! 👏👏👏👏👏
Sturgill Simpson, Billy Strings, Tyler Childers, Cris Stapleton, Lost Dog Street Band, The Hill Country Devil. There's more of this greatness. Keep digging. ✌
Fuck yeah bud! Fantastic recording. Nice mixwork! I can't wait to see you in SLC again! Love the background nuances... spacey lasery shit. Thanks so much!
Nothing left but memories...things I can't stand to see...Hell is P.T.S.D......There's an empty spot in me....where my hometown used to be...Oh! How can I relive everything....and i think, Wow! this sweet girl is taking water...and I'm going down....It's this damn PTSD....it just keeps reminding me....of all my f*cked up memories....
Billy is THE new soul of bluegrass. His legacy is being created as we stomp our feet to this new era of true string music. Keep this spirit goin!!!
*strang
Cold Cold ashes on the ground
Nothing lost and nothing found
Friends and loved ones falling down
Can't you hear that mournful sound
Nothing left but memories
Of things I still can't stand to see
There's an empty spot in me
Where my hometown used to be
This old boat is taking water
It won't be long till it goes down
We've had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Neighborhoods Left to decay
People died or walked away
Nowhere left for them to stay
And we just look the other way
This old boat is taking water
It won't be long till it goes down
We've had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Waves keep pounding through the night
Lost without a ray of light
Going down without a fight
Is there still time to make it right?
This old boat is taking water
It won't be long till it goes down
We've had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Thank you all for this music! Your glorious legacy is unfolding right in front of your fans.
Kinda sappy don't ya think
He is very very talented,but i doubt he would have personality like allison krause
2020 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album 🤞🚀🌚
Grammy party planning to commence!
And deserved too, I should say!
Billy is amazing. So glad I found you. Jerry is approving from above! Jam on! See ya in Atlanta both nights!
The birth of a super nova.
Keep chargin' hard son, your contribution is soaked in love and will continue long past our time, the essence of art. What an appetizer, can't wait!!
Ah. So this is what real music sounds like. Got it.
MAN!! WHAT A SONG!! ... I love how fresh and new your material is yet it still keeps the feel of traditional bluegrass.
I couldn't be more happy that I found you Mr Strings.
Cheers Fella!.
"Boat takin' water, .....time to turn the wheel around..." Truly speaks to me now.
this dude can play, he's gonna be huge!
Billy Muthafuckin Strings
Boomer I can't stop listening. Straight up goosebumps. Preach on.
~Eli
I guessed you know him well when you called him Boomer.
The production quality is damn near perfect. Hope there's gonna be a vinyl release :)
Most definitely!
Is and was and I have yet to open it as it's just hanging on my wall. This album was spectacular and deserved the award it got and so much more.
I love this song to much 😂❤
"Bluegrass at it's BEST, love that Mr. Billy String picking"
BILLY STRINGS. PLEASE COME SAVE BOISE ID. WITH YOUR MUSIC.AMEN
Little Grateful Dawg/Pizza Tapes sound in the intro there!! Love it!
Very Pizza Tape-y. Nice ear.
Found billy this week. What a week
Fan-fucking-tastic Bill! Proud of you guys and can't wait to hear the rest.
I'm so glad you were born, Billy Strings! Peace be with you brother✌
SO FUCKIN SICK!!! I CANT WAIT FOR THIS ALBUM!!!
Gets better every time I listen to it.. Keep the train rollin man 🔥
Damn Billy, this tour is going to be epic!
If Doc Watson had a son, he'd be just like you!! Your voice reminds me of Doc
When shit hits the fan you and your boys help find the route!
We met at the giants baseball game, my friend I were the ones across from you to the left. I was just listening to bluegrass and asked Alexa what song was playing, and she said Billy Strings taking Water. I was like WTF, because I met you and didnt know whose song I just heard but when she said Billy Strings I was like NO WAY! I hope this made your day! It sure made mine. Love this song man.
Love this. Got my feet moving. Has a "live" performance feel!
Billy and the gang ! Incredible music
Cannot wait for Whimmeydiddle next month. I'll be front and center.
It’s exciting to see more originals from Billy!! I can’t wait for the rest of the album to be released
I'm so excited for this album!!
Today..I get to see you at Cobble Stone live, in Buffalo NY!! 630 pm can't come soon enough!!!!
DONT BE A STRANGER!!! That was a great set, 18 min Turmoil!!!
Get it billy boi
This is on repeat, love love love this song!! More please!
Said this many times already, Billy and his Band are shooting stars streaking into the forefront of the Progressive Bluegrass scene, turning heads and killing every live show they do! Unbelieve new song here! Go get you some BMFS!
Big shout out to ye Billy from Scotland bring it home brother yer words and music are making there way to us all 💚💚 💜💚
This music saved my soul, thanks brother
Hell yeah, sounds great! Can't wait to hear the rest of the new material.
Good to hear new music from from all you young Pickers. Can't wait to hear more boys.
Billy, man, you are an inspiration. From Lansing myself and I read these lyrics wondering how much of this is inspired by the cities of our home state of Michigan. Beautiful tune.
Great opening track! Top notch as always; stoked for the next 13...
Can’t wait for the record to drop and can’t wait for fall terr!!!!
Thank you Bill
Gold!
Billy keep up the excellent playing you do and add some more of that high tenor falsettos for the recipe
SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Bluegrass.....Billy..!! Your doing it right..!!
Awesome Song! Can’t wait for the new album to drop!
Billy is coming to Tucson in October! Can't wait!
shine on you crazy diamonds a total group of legends it doesnt get any better than this makes my soul melt. learning to play the mandolin again at 41 and listening to the music yall create is a huge inspiration man cant wait to see yall live! Till then, cheers!
Fantastic!
Super new song, can’t wait to see Billy in Baltimore next month
The recording has such a spacey warm sound reminiscent of tony rice recordings. Manzanita-esque! So excited for you to be on rounder records, I used to hunt for vinyl by looking at who played on who’s albums and then getting all of the albums from those players, as well as pretty much anything rounder or flying fish put out. Those labels provided almost some sort of “insurance” as far as the quality I could generally expect. So happy for you and something to be extremely proud of. Identifying with rounder is so awesome and I’m so happy to see the excitement around a new album coming out as well as chatter about the record label. In the age of digital music, those things get lost and it’s a shame. Let’s bring all of that jazz back !
Can't imagine living on a boat taking water, heck I live in an old RV which takes on enough water as it is. My can of Henry's is half empty.
Man oh man this album is going to be fire
I'm old.. Way too ol' ..been listening to everything and anything ...but "Home" is different a mandolin orange sweet, honey dew drop refreshing, bone creaking remedy type of music that makes my ❤ sing :-) enjoy👍
Ah nice. New Stuff! iTunes at the ready.
The banjo is absolutely liquid. Intro at 0:28 reminds me of Noam Pikelny and that's about as high a praise as I know how to give. Keep it up, can't wait for the album and to hear these tunes live!
this music makes me so happy thank you!!
Thanks, I needed this.....
Great commentary on current affairs, Bill. Ties in very well with the Frasco podcast. I can't wait to hear these new songs live this fall.
Sounds great. So stoked for the new album!
I love this. "go billy go"
Sounds great. You 4 sound so good together. Can’t wait to hear this live. See you in Dallas.
Well I just discovered Billy. First music (this song especially so far) I've heard in a long time that gave me goosebumps, phew.
A very mature sounding track. A++
Amazing! Can’t wait for Red Rocks!
Terrific. Only problem is mainstream Country Radio Program Directors will not play it. It will get niche station airplay. That's it. Until someone grows a Pair artists like Billy won't get National Chart airplay-- which as a former top 20 market MORNING DJ, I would add Billy TODAY. This is bluegrass sure. But almost every Country star sang songs like this. Every one of them. There isn't a Country music fan going to turn the dial when this comes on. Good luck Billy. Look forward to a great BREAK OUT 2020!
This is amazing Billy! I can't wait to hear more of the album and I second the notion for vinyl. We'll see you in Seattle
Lyrical masterpiece !!!!
WOW So glad to know your music! BMFS
Killer!
Fuck Yeah Billy can't wait to hear the rest of the album. Side note please come to FL!!!!
Sweet
Somehow reminds me of Gordon Lightfoot, as sung and played by Tony Rice. Simply beautiful.
Yes, two of the greats!
Damn so good
If this song is indicative of the new album I know we are going to be getting some serious greatness. Can't wait to hear the rest of the tracks and continue following your tour dates to hear them live. So proud of you guys! 👏👏👏👏👏
KEEP EM COMING BRO!!!!
Nice to hear some fiddle In there!
Sturgill Simpson and Billy Strings are the best out there...
Couldn't agree more!
Don't you leave Colter Wall outta that list
Sturgill Simpson, Billy Strings, Tyler Childers, Cris Stapleton, Lost Dog Street Band, The Hill Country Devil. There's more of this greatness. Keep digging. ✌
This is awesome Billy, I have to say this is my favorite original of yours!! Can't wait for the album!!!
HOOOO DOGGIE this is HOT FIRE
beautiful song. I love it.
😩😩😩
So good
🎶❤️☺️
Отличная песня!!!!
С нетерпением жду нового альбома Билли, очень интересный музыкант. Ждем вас в Россию, приезжайте.
Love it man!
Love it! Well done!
Merlfest should be on their knees begging you to make a festival appearance in 2020.
I was spaced out in the campgrounds (if you know what i mean) and missed him last time. It wont happen again if he comes back!
❤️
Come to Australia please mate
Fuck yeah bud! Fantastic recording. Nice mixwork! I can't wait to see you in SLC again! Love the background nuances... spacey lasery shit. Thanks so much!
You’re the future of bluegrass music, and I’m happy as shit to be able to be around for the gold you’re putting out there
I really dig it, man. Looking forward to hearing the album! And hopefully, if my summertime wish comes true, I'll be seeing ya at Hoxeyville!
💓💓
This old boat is America
Yeah, and he thinks Biden was the one to save us. Lol.
Nothing left but memories...things I can't stand to see...Hell is P.T.S.D......There's an empty spot in me....where my hometown used to be...Oh! How can I relive everything....and i think, Wow! this sweet girl is taking water...and I'm going down....It's this damn PTSD....it just keeps reminding me....of all my f*cked up memories....
This is so good! I'm sooo excited for the album, and also for July 31st where I get to see Billy and the band play again this summer! :)
A VERY “Pizza Tapes” intro on this one! Love it
Exactly what I was thinking!
⚓️
Cant wait till red rocks with greensky n billy