Benjamin Tod | “Lifetime of Work” | Western AF
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- Опубликовано: 13 дек 2023
- Western AF presents Benjamin Tod | “Lifetime of Work”
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‘Lifetime of Work’ is about the struggle of people who give their labor as an expression of their love. I believe now that the most important thing to strive to be in this life is useful. I try and solve any and every problem around me as a sacrifice of servitude for those I care about. This used to be a fairly universal ethos but has become rarer in modern times. The line ‘stay brave in your toil’ reflects the fact that having responsibility and purpose is a blessing whether we can value the burdens of living or not. There’s a lifetime of work to do, and it may be sad, but it’s always beautiful. -Benjamin Tod
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Man Ben being clean and fully himself is a beautiful thing.
What an awesome way to wake up, a new Benjamin Tod song.
Damn right!!!
Just got home from work, up to my ankles in freezing mud. Great song.
Amazing
I love how u put that a new way to wake up a her song😮
I need to start adding "crying to Benjamin Tod songs" when I'm asked about my hobbies. Amazing as always. ♥
Honestly when people ask what kind of music you in to and you’re just in your head like
You’re not that guy pal, trust me you’re not that guy 😂
Once again, Western AF + Ben Tod = MAGIC
I work 7 days a week. Have for 9 years now. And a lifetime of trauma and abandonment has left me not very capable of showing affection the way “you are supposed to.” But this song puts into words what I’m doing, showing the love I have for my wife and 2 daughters by sacrificing myself to labor away for them. Benjamin just always 100% of the time says what I feel but can never put into words. I honestly can say my life wouldn’t be the same if I had never found his music to connect with.I’m a better man for it, and understand myself more and feel more steady after absorbing his lyrics. His songs are like a mirror to see yourself in. Thank you Benjamin.
I work overtime when nobody else will, never miss a day. It's mundane work I run a small town grocery store, but the value I bring to it is rewarding to my soul. There's something to be said about loving yourself by staying useful. I can't imagine ever retiring and saying I'm done with work.
@@sethduggTheres something even more rewarding to serve one another in freedom and love your neighbor as yourself. I gave my health doing so and would give so much more. I’m far from perfect but I believe Jesus came as the mediator.
Amen
I work 8 days a week and give my boss a check for it
@@em1ownerify yeah my boss puts all my money in special account for me
There just aren't arists more introspective, thoughtful, and genuine than BT. Lots of musicians this talented, not lots of people this good.
I have a saying as of late...
"When we die, all we have is the memories we made and the love we gave"...
Ive been trying to explain to my fiance that time is the most valuable commodity and when I work those twelves everyday and never have a day off so that the kids can have chuck e cheese birthday parties and such, that I'm giving up my time to bring peace to them...she says the money doesn't matter towards love and I know that it does because if I didnt love her and the kids, I would not work those long hours to bring smiles to their faces...thanks again brother and God bless 🙏
Thank you guys for putting out videos that consistently make me cry. This is some of the most authentic and emotional music I've ever heard and it's like every video now.
share the tears with the people
Ben you will never see this but you saved me august 26th my best friend committed I had to deal with the weight of my own guilt of not asking if she was ever okay knowing she never was, the same week one of my twin brother committed as well, I don’t talk about this much but I thought it would be fitting in a way to show my appreciation towards you and all you do I appreciate you helping me find the better ways to figure out the ways I feel and why I do what I do, you also have inspired me to be a tramp, to see the world to play my music and see the world for free like a true outlaw Godspeed brother.
hope your doing okay brother.
This is some of the greatest music ever written by any human anywhere
This song is so much my marriage! My wife is very open an expressionate with her feelings me , well not so much. But while she's at work I spend alot of my free time doing things to our home or four us to better our lives she always tells me she feels bad she couldn't help and I just smile and say you ain't gotta worry about it pumpkin! Alot of people look at me as the strong hard working type (not bragging or flexing or trying to one up anyone I think there's alot of us out here that live the same type of life)
But regardless alot of us men know damn well we'd be a mess without our women by our sides!
P.s I know the men who relate to this song don't buy their wives flowers very often but this song makes me feel like we should
This man consistently forces me to look inward and be better and I love him for it.
THANK-YOU FOR BEING A LIGHT 🕯️
IN A DARK WORLD 🌑
You too..your channel is great!
What a great song ! " Stay brave in your toil you lucky old fool ", what a great line man. There is indeed a lot of different ways to show affection or love to one another. A wiser soul understands this without expecting more or questioning their intentions. Just accept it as their way, be grateful and happy with what they have done for you. Thank you Benjamin for another articulate and brilliant song ! From Steven in America's Dairyland Wi.
This guy is excellent. Really enjoy his songwriting
Totally agree.
Thank you for putting in words what so many of us feel!!
Every time I hear a new Benjamin Tod song, it hits me like a brick wall. Thanks Western AF and Ben for putting out these gems, I can relate a lot to these lyrics.
Service. I forget where I learned it but I want to live a life of service to others. Service to the community. Service to the human beings of the world. I tried to remember that when I start hating my job. You're being of service... and you're getting paid... try and be of service to others and you will find joy in it❤
Heard something similar in a Shia Lebeouf interview
Ben strums his guitar like cradling a lover’s body. His voice is true, pure and strong, vibrating with his heartbeat. And his words… Ben’s lyrics always weave through the soul and mind, briefly juxposing the oxymoron of mortality and the eternal free spirit of man. Beautiful, once again!
Best thing to see before a bad day at work
“There’s that one spot though” I love the humility! Benjamin Tod is one of my favorite musicians, and it’s always a pleasure to hear new music from him!
My new favorite song 💜
I love this song. It says a lot about how I feel and how my dad probably felt. Much gratitude.
Benjamin Tod is a fucking national treasure. I will listen to literally anything he does and it'll hit harder than anything recycled nonsense on the radio today.
Please release on platforms so I can listen to this all day
cannot wait to see this man perform in may ❤
His voice keeps getting better. More crisp, clearer and powerful.
A fantastic work of art. Another beautiful song from an incredible artist. Thank you for this spectacular piece Benjamin and thank you for capturing it so well to WesternAF ❤
Benjamin and I on the high road, all it took was ignoring the shiny signs on our wandering. Thank you for helping to pull me out of my darkness 8 years ago. You helped me a lot more than you’ll ever know. God bless you and keep you, love from Ohio💛
Out of town for work training. Watching this on lunch fightib back tears as everyone chats around me. Thanks Western AF, and thanks Benjamin Tod.
...as everyone around me chats.
It’s gonna be a good day thanks Benjamin tod.
amen
The haunting beauty of Ben's voice. Thank you for the new video!
Thanks for listening
I literally start crying the second he starts singing. I have so much pent up emotion from all of his songs. It’s just an ongoing sorrow I feel.
Amazing. "Stay brave in your toil, you lucky old fool." And "I'm free where ever I am, as long as my hands carry too much to hold."
Stay brave in your toil you lucky old fools, and we are all better for it. Thank yall.
My love for you grows with each new tune 🖤
“Are you prepared for the evil that stares from the folds? Can you stay level and plain out the bevel and finish it flush with your soul? Now the world needs to know”
Benjamin Tod never disappoints
Just when you think you're alone you hear a song like this that seems to perfectly describe how you're feeling
It's been far too long, Ben. Wonderful to hear you again.
Wonderful. Many of the new generations don’t understand a man who is at ease when working.
Every strum from Benjamin Tod resonates like a tender embrace, stirring emotions deep within, often leaving me awestruck and tearful. His artistry, a rare gem in today's world, speaks to the soul, transcending mere music into a spiritual experience. To me, he stands not just as a musician, but as an icon of profound inspiration and reverence.
Beautifully stated pure truth
This song is very relatable. That's how my dad showed love and I'm a product of that. Great song!
Always excited to see new music from Ben, can’t wait till the show this year and the Brooklyn Bowl in Philly! Ashley’s favorite Service dog is excited as well!
Benjamin is just simply amazing. Can't get enough of this dude.
I saw Benjamin Tod in Boston, MA, 4-29-24. It was an awesome concert. It was an honor to see this artist in person.
This released while I was driving to work, perfect.
I live every word of this song. Thank you Ben for another great one!
Amazing.... more i listen to it the more i feel connected to what hes putting down.... i live on the ashpalt and working.... its all i ever known. I show my life with my hands and hold those who i love close
Your song is going to be my anthem! I wish everyone could hear and understand this inspiring song!
I needed to hear someone like him for a long time, I'm thankful to have stumbled across his music.
Amazing! That’s a recovery song if I ever heard one. Thank you!
those were words that really needed put in a row! thank you for doing so. well done.
Grandpa always said just work more. Took 35 years to realize, my family needs me!
Your life's work of modeling emotional story-telling has already impacted and healed so many Ben!
My two hands get me by, always have. Good song bud
Was waiting all morning for this to drop
thanks for your patience
I'm about to have a kid. I drink and smoke. I am trying to better myself before then and this song makes me think I should keep trying to get my shit together. I have a life time of work to do..
Yesterday was a rough day for me and waking up to this beautiful song is exactly the reminder I needed to keep going. ❤
I've been looking forward to hearing this song for a long time...❤
Since that little 20 sec of still shot photos was posted by them….me too!
Hes goated forever in my book
It's like an early Christmas present.
There's a lifetime of work to do i needed this this winter
Man he can really write a song….. just awesome
Thank you guys but more thank you Ben!! I needed this right now.
"Stay brave in your toil you lucky old fool" what a great way to express that it is still a lot of work, and can be tedious and long as we toil, but it's something that we're lucky to have. To be able to work at caring for the people we care about and all kinds of ways
Me watching it over and over to try and find "that one spot"...came out perfect
Thank you Benjamin and Western AF! can't wait to see you on the west coast again 🙏🤩
Ben is coming along very well! so much talent!
❤thank you for sharing your music with us ben I couldn't love it anymore
Thanks a lot Ben! been waiting for this.... all the best!
Benjamin Tod always cuts to your soul
Great song !!!!!
So proud of this dude!! Looks so much better than when I first found out about him years ago. That man walks the walk!
amazing ! thanks ben! your changing lives!
Touched my soul brother 🤙
I fucking love this man and his music. He deserves the world to hear his music.
The chills that run through my body are intense.
lets make it happen capt
@@WesternAF I have shared his music with literally every single person i know and I'm happy to say most people, even the ones who are not big on the genre have liked his music and many of them added him to their playlists.
Also, thank you for they reply and for all the amazing artists your channel has introduced me to. Much love and mad respect from eastern Canada.
Ah, this is such a gem, sparkling in a sea of mediocrity, a fresh chance at seeing part of the world right.
Thanks! I wept, powerful Ben.
What a gift he gives us, thank you Ben
I sure enjoyed your show at Caines Ballroom in Tulsa
Benjamin is so underrated… I scream this man’s songs everyday. My family tells me when I sing his songs that it’s almost like he wrote them for me. I appreciate every story this man’s told, and sang. Thank you for helping men like us Benjamin… keep them coming please. 🙏🏻
I feel like I'm living in a new generation of Townes Van Zandt's and this channel is providing a voice to these poets. Thank you, it's Christmas after all and you are giving great gifts.
Agreed brotha, I think Townes would be super proud that music like this is still being made!
So glad your still releasing music. Love your songs❤
absolutely wonderful.
Benjamin Tod captures (at least my) soul in words. Love to hear it. You’re a gentleman, a scholar, and a hell of a wordsmith. Keep that beautiful soul pouring out for us brother!
He is amazingly talented gifted at his craft an helping people thT haven't even been born yet
Awesome! Many thanks for this great Song!
So glad I heard your new song this morning Benjamin. You, and your guitar have helped me come so damn far in my musical journey and most importantly in my sobriety journey. You’re an inspiration to many, thank you so much. 🙌🏽
How have I not seen this for 8 hours
I love this song ! May You Found Jésus he saves me from Alcholol and depression and Anxiety , Thank You for the music I really love It keep It up :)
Such beautiful words.
I can't wait for the show in Atlanta!
Keep up the good work, BT!
Thank you
You're welcome
oh man, Ban, you seem to write sings that hit me so close. Thank you brother
great lyrics. work hard. awesome song.
Half listening to this while watching the TV ..... and all of a sudden tears are rolling down my cheeks... Wow
Benjamin Todd is truly the most gangster cowboy I've ever seen. Fuckin dope, saw him in LA and he was so pissed he was like "Fuck this tour" and just kept killing it!
thanks for early xmas present. love a real man musician songwriter . most songs from life experiences ring the truest
I can hear the lap steel weeping away on this one already. ❤
So Grateful for the music Ben creates, makes life a little easier to understand.
Amazing
Benjamin Tod, I love the sound of you!