As a father of four adult sons, this song just punched me in the gut and the tears flowed. Your pen is very, very sharp. It cuts deep like the sharpest of swords. Our family is so close right now and it’s beautiful, beautiful gifts like this song that remind us of what is most important. Family. Thank you for sharing it with the world.
I'm there with you buddy, tears as I listen to this. I'm 59. My two daughters are 39 and 36, both great parents themselves. My oldest actually posted this for her kids, ages 17, 14 and 12. Life has definitely lined my face but when I look at my Grandkids I just smile with joy. Lori's songs speak to your heart and soul. Makes you remember what's important
It is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. Even when your kids are grown up I know there are times that wish they weren't all grown up. And I do to. I miss them so much and my six grand children that I rarely get to see. I don't have a vehicle that I can trust to drive that far. But God is going to bless me with one. Just pray and pray. He is always listening .
New dad here. Just had twin boys. I had just discovered this song while in the hospital. Cried listening to this driving them home. Cry every time I hear it. Also makes you wish for simpler times. Such an amazingly emotional feel good song. Glad to see there are other guys on here admitting to crying to this song.
I don't even know how this song came on my radar today. But I haven't felt a song pull so hard at my heart for a long time. This song has such timeless relevance...🙏❤🙌
Wow, talk about timing to find this song. I’m 37 weeks pregnant, I was playing indie music randomly on Alexa and this song started playing in the background as I was unpacking my babies things I got from Amazon. I didn’t even realize this song was playing as I was sitting in my thoughts, looking at the things feeling blessed that she’s coming and realized how amazing this song is. Wow. God is weird man.
@tiara Pacheco I’m packing to move back in with my adult son due to my own health issues and his pending divorce, so I can help with my 2 grandkids. This song came on randomly as well and I burst into tears. Sending you blessings for a safe and happy baby!
@chandrawoods9687 I agree....another song not as emotional is a song I don't remember the title but it goes like" your gonna miss these days, your gonna wish you had them back"... its a journey of life in song.
I found this song a couple months ago. My only child is turning 18 in a little over a week, then graduates high school soon after. This song helps me get in touch with this reality...and always brings tears. Glad this song was put into our world. Thank you
At 50 this song really hits me. Maybe for the sadness of never having kids. I think it gives me an idea of how my mother feels about doing the best she could raising and loving 3 kids. Truly an amazing song.
One of my step dads that was only present in my life for a split second taught me the Lords Prayer before I went to bed at night. I still say it regularly 41 years later. Even for folks who don’t have kids, the passage of time and the state of the world resonates so fiercely.
If you really listen to this song, and many others by Lori, it almost seems more like a prayer carrying you off into transcendence than just a work of art. In my imagination, it's almost like I am communing with a Saint. Lori is so soulful. So profound.
I’m a bartender. I have no kids. One of my regulars is a woman in her early 70s, who was sharing with me that her book with her now-grown boys was “I Love You Forever.” My mom read that one to me and my brother when we were growing up, and my mom is the person who sent me this song. I showed it to Ms Debbie after that talk and she cried. It’s a treasure.
My dad shared this song with me. I’m 40 and my dad is 59. He was a kid having a kid, but he is a great Dad. I had my first at 22. He is now 18. This song resonates with me.
This songs makes me understand my father well. I am 29 now and i understand what he see when he look at me now that I'm older . I now see how he used to hide me from the world. When i get my child i hope I'm man enough to shelter him or her like he does. Love you Dad
Mine will be 18 in October & going into his Senior year. I’m alllll tore up! Not that I wish these feelings on another, but glad I’m not the only mama in her feels about all this. I lost my first child, so he’s my only one...my miracle baby. 😭
When I heard this song, it broke me up. Then my wife, my daughter, my tough as nails son-in-law. Any parent who loves their child/children will feel this deep in the marrow.
My 22 year old daughter sent me this beautiful song. She didn’t realize I would cry like a baby every time I listened to it. My children are all grown, and two of them are around the same age I was when then were born. They still are my babies, and they always will be. ❤️ Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this song. 🥰😭
This is so very far beyond timelessly beautiful! A truly stunning marriage of story telling and her incredible heartfelt voice...simply magical! 10 out of 5 stars! ❤
Songs on a Radio that should play this everyday! Sweet, slow and the Truth, where have these songs been, just fortunate enough to be here for this one.
Lori always sings from the heart....her songs tell stories of REAL life, lived by REAL people....happiness and sadness mix with laughter and tears.......as a senior citizen, I really appreciate her acceptance of and joy at the experiences that led to life in our later years
I absolutely Love this song, incredibly written & delivered, so good on all levels, I have shared this with both of my daughters, the universal gift of music, touches the soul, thanks for your gift 🎶
Went through so so many songs, trying to find the perfect song for my dance with my son at his wedding in 2 weeks. Came across this and instantly knew this was the one. Incredible.
I'm a mom through adoption after over 11 years of infertility and loss. The first time I heard this song, I was rocking my beautiful baby girl, and it was one of the most poignant experiences of my life. Every time I hear it, I'm just as moved. Thank you so much for this beautiful, powerful gift of music.
Congratulations! As someone who went through 8 years of infertility treatment, countless surgeries, invetro’s, the whole ballgame, I understand. When u finally hold that baby in your arms, NOTHING else matters. It’s worth EVERYTHING.
My daughter of 42 has gone to her great reward this past August and this songs has just crushed me. She will always be my baby girl even at 42. Love this song! Thanks!
As a parent, this song speaks to my soul. Thank you for writing such a beautiful song, Ms. McKenna. I must have played it 100 times. My own daughter is grown and has children of her own, but this song touched my heart as it reminded me of being a young mother and how much I love her.
As the legendary Bob Harris (BBC -UK) says: 'One of the great songwriters of our time.' I anticipated the new album 'The Balladeer' the same way that I have the most recent from Bruce ('Western Stars') and Dylan ('Rough and Rowdy Ways'). And, of course, I haven't been disappointed; three great albums. And some classic songs including this one. There are few people that I have wanted to see live that I haven't yet seen and Lori is one of them. She truly deserves a bigger audience for her own albums and shows. I daydream that sometime Lori will headline her own shows in the UK. I have thought of the support act too -Mark Erelli.
I discovered LM when I stumbled across her album Bittertown around 2004. I fell in love with her songwriting right on the spot. And NO ONE sings her songs like she does.
I just sent this beautiful song to my 4 grown children who have given me 8 beautiful grandkids...they are still my babies and I’m 58....then sent it to my mom...because me & my sisters...she’s 76...and we are still her babies. This song hits every generation...and yes...I cry my eyes out every time I listen to it. Her voice is beautiful!
The storytelling in this song is incredible it’s such a powerful and relatable song. I absolutely love this chorus because of how true it is. I just know I’m going to have this song on loop when I’m looking to be in my feelings🥺💖
I had never heard this song until yesterday when I was working at our new house and it came on my shuffle and by the chorus I was just staring into space crying on a 10 ft ladder with a paintbrush in my hand. What the heck?! That's a first! Lol as a mom of an 11 yr old and a 20 yr old this hit me right in the gut. Beautiful song
Mrs. McKenna, I’m a bit ashamed I had no idea who you were until now!! Your songwriting is absolutely amazing!! How could I not now all those incredible songs you’ve written?!! Your voice is beautiful as well! What an incredibly beautiful song!! Thank you for sharing such beautiful art!!🙏😊
Empty nest … 😢 ❤ What a fitting song. Beautiful. Empty nest is something- a grief- like no other. It’s still grief. And I am fresh in it. She will always be my baby… like a nesting doll. The core of her is my lil one.
Queen Lori with another stellar song! That cello and piano mixed with Lori’s voice gets me every single time I listen to this. And B. Fluke did a great job with the video!
Oh how this shows the intense love and emotions that occur over time. Thank you for reminding us of the incredible love, devotion and wishes we have for our children! ❤
Lori, with songs like these, all you seem to do is wreck me. I see you made Liz Rose tear up at the end, too. So beautiful. Your songs remind me how much meaning there is to life. I cannot thank you enough.
Brought a little tear to this old man's eyes thinking about my 13-year-old daughter. She could probably use this song these days. But she'll never listen.
Well this song came on when I was cooking dinner.. never heard it before. Hit me right in the gut and made me start crying my eyes out. Damn good song and I’m going through it as a dad right now
I listen to so much music that I forget some of the most beautiful songs. This song is apparently one of the 31 hours playlist that I have on Spotify. As I was waking up this morning, this song was playing through my earbuds. I won't forget this ever again. Touched me deeply all over again.
I learned this song on guitar so I could play it to my 5 year old daughter. I can’t even make it through the whole song in practice without choking up. Great song, says it all!
I love her!!! We just found out my baby brother and wife are pregnant and he's the youngest of 5 and I sent this to her! Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with the world!❤❤🎼🎵🎶
Laying in bed with my son for several hours trying to get him to sleep as he struggles and this song comes on, we liked it…listened to it again and the lyrics, haven’t cried like that in a really long time…beautiful song!
Lori, your song writing just keeps getting stronger and stronger and more and more beautiful...I only discovered your music about a year ago and you have become one of my top five favorite artists in that year...thank you so much for all of your beautiful music and for sharing your talents with all of us...God Bless You and your family!
You are my hero as a mom by your lyrics/words. YEARS ago I found you by vocalpoint. I have never forgotten you. KITCHEN TAPES will always have my HEART!
As a father of four adult sons, this song just punched me in the gut and the tears flowed. Your pen is very, very sharp. It cuts deep like the sharpest of swords. Our family is so close right now and it’s beautiful, beautiful gifts like this song that remind us of what is most important. Family. Thank you for sharing it with the world.
Same
I so feel you!! I cry everytime I hear it. It’s such truth! ❤
I'm there with you buddy, tears as I listen to this. I'm 59. My two daughters are 39 and 36, both great parents themselves. My oldest actually posted this for her kids, ages 17, 14 and 12. Life has definitely lined my face but when I look at my Grandkids I just smile with joy. Lori's songs speak to your heart and soul. Makes you remember what's important
I'm a Mother of 3 grown women and my youngest one sings it to her boys (2), and she just sent it to me and said she loved me 😍🙏
It is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. Even when your kids are grown up I know there are times that wish they weren't all grown up. And I do to. I miss them so much and my six grand children that I rarely get to see.
I don't have a vehicle that I can trust to drive that far. But God is going to bless me with one. Just pray and pray. He is always listening .
What is it about Lori McKenna songs that make me cry like no other? Simply beautiful.
Yeah..Patty Griffin does that too...love me some Lori
I’m right there with ya little brother.
Patrick you should learn this song. Such pretty piano.
Her voice is one to be trusted. I think it's because you can feel her love for her own children in every line.
So true
New dad here. Just had twin boys. I had just discovered this song while in the hospital. Cried listening to this driving them home. Cry every time I hear it. Also makes you wish for simpler times. Such an amazingly emotional feel good song. Glad to see there are other guys on here admitting to crying to this song.
This such a raw song. My mom sent it to me. I’m an emotional wreck right now. 😅 I’m about to enter mu 20s here in a couple months. It hits home.
Who would ever give this a thumbs down? 🙁 One of the best song writers of generation.
derek taylor people who are celebrating “ Opposite Day “ 😂
@@MusicLover-be9xf Clearly, because this is beautiful!
@@ms.larainnewilson381 she’s the best of the best and my lifetime favorite ❤️
Son's getting married and I want this to be the mother son dance song. Simply beautiful 💞
Perfect
Absolutely perfect!!!
Did you get your wish to dance with your son to this? I hope you did. It's beautiful.
This was the song I danced with my son at his wedding to!
My son and I danced to this song at his wedding!
I don't even know how this song came on my radar today. But I haven't felt a song pull so hard at my heart for a long time. This song has such timeless relevance...🙏❤🙌
Same here :)
A song from every mother, a song to every child, no matter how old you are.
Or just from every parent.
Wow, blown away. I sent this to my two kids, and I cried because I miss them so much. Thank you for sharing this with us
I too the baby
I did the same thing with my three , 26, 30 and 33 ... hits home so hard!!!
Me too. Tears rolling down my face listening
Me too ❤
Wow, talk about timing to find this song. I’m 37 weeks pregnant, I was playing indie music randomly on Alexa and this song started playing in the background as I was unpacking my babies things I got from Amazon. I didn’t even realize this song was playing as I was sitting in my thoughts, looking at the things feeling blessed that she’s coming and realized how amazing this song is. Wow. God is weird man.
Time passes so very quickly! 🥲 sounds so very cliche but cherish.every.second!
@tiara Pacheco I’m packing to move back in with my adult son due to my own health issues and his pending divorce, so
I can help with my 2 grandkids. This song came on randomly as well and I burst into tears. Sending you blessings for a safe and happy baby!
@chandrawoods9687 I agree....another song not as emotional is a song I don't remember the title but it goes like" your gonna miss these days, your gonna wish you had them back"... its a journey of life in song.
I found this song a couple months ago. My only child is turning 18 in a little over a week, then graduates high school soon after. This song helps me get in touch with this reality...and always brings tears. Glad this song was put into our world. Thank you
At 50 this song really hits me. Maybe for the sadness of never having kids. I think it gives me an idea of how my mother feels about doing the best she could raising and loving 3 kids. Truly an amazing song.
U can always foster to adopt... there are beautiful chikdrenooking for good moms.....and dads...just a thought.
I wish you well.❤
One of my step dads that was only present in my life for a split second taught me the Lords Prayer before I went to bed at night. I still say it regularly 41 years later. Even for folks who don’t have kids, the passage of time and the state of the world resonates so fiercely.
If you really listen to this song, and many others by Lori, it almost seems more like a prayer carrying you off into transcendence than just a work of art. In my imagination, it's almost like I am communing with a Saint. Lori is so soulful. So profound.
I am an old man and my daughter sent me this song. tears of joy.... Thank you all!
I’m a bartender. I have no kids. One of my regulars is a woman in her early 70s, who was sharing with me that her book with her now-grown boys was “I Love You Forever.” My mom read that one to me and my brother when we were growing up, and my mom is the person who sent me this song. I showed it to Ms Debbie after that talk and she cried. It’s a treasure.
My dad shared this song with me. I’m 40 and my dad is 59. He was a kid having a kid, but he is a great Dad. I had my first at 22. He is now 18. This song resonates with me.
I cannot make it through this song without tearing up. As the father of a two year old and the son of aging parents it just...hits you
This songs makes me understand my father well. I am 29 now and i understand what he see when he look at me now that I'm older . I now see how he used to hide me from the world. When i get my child i hope I'm man enough to shelter him or her like he does. Love you Dad
My son just turned 18... This song. OMG melts my heart.
Mine too! Turned 18 last week and I am NOT dealing well!
Mine will be 18 in October & going into his Senior year. I’m alllll tore up! Not that I wish these feelings on another, but glad I’m not the only mama in her feels about all this. I lost my first child, so he’s my only one...my miracle baby. 😭
How Ms. McKenna isn’t more well known confounds me. Amazing artist.
Excuse me, my eyes are running like fountains now. Good lord, what a song!
Just lost my 35 year old son to Leukemia on Oct 6th after a 9 month long battle and this song really hits home.
Bless you
A year later, I hope you have found a few moments of peace. Cancer is the great thief. It takes everything.
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Sending love to you. We all hurt hearing this. God bless you and your family.
When I heard this song, it broke me up. Then my wife, my daughter, my tough as nails son-in-law. Any parent who loves their child/children will feel this deep in the marrow.
My 22 year old daughter sent me this beautiful song. She didn’t realize I would cry like a baby every time I listened to it.
My children are all grown, and two of them are around the same age I was when then were born. They still are my babies, and they always will be. ❤️
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this song. 🥰😭
This has to be the best Mother child song Ever♥️♥️
This is so very far beyond timelessly beautiful! A truly stunning marriage of story telling and her incredible heartfelt voice...simply magical! 10 out of 5 stars! ❤
Ok, I was tear free through most of it until my kids had kids in this song...then drops of tears
Single mom, my son moved to Sweden and we rarely talk now. This song just really hit me hard. Beautiful ❤️
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I hope you get the chance to visit him soon
I have a similar situation ... breaks my heart 😢
Get on a plane and go see him
mother-son dance for his wedding- what a gift- thank you
Lori in her element with the rest of the Love Junkies by her side.
So beatiful.
That voice. She's a treasure. An absolutely beautiful classic.
Songs on a Radio that should play this everyday! Sweet, slow and the Truth, where have these songs been, just fortunate enough to be here for this one.
Truth with a sharp knife to the gut. She makes me cry every time
Yet another song that makes me fall deeper in love with your music!
Sheryl Gunapati shes the best.
I just discovered this song today, on the one year anniversary of my mom passing away! Oh man the tears have flowed over this one! I miss her so much!
I,m 73 and still miss my mom and dad still cry
Might be the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
Lori always sings from the heart....her songs tell stories of REAL life, lived by REAL people....happiness and sadness mix with laughter and tears.......as a senior citizen, I really appreciate her acceptance of and joy at the experiences that led to life in our later years
I absolutely Love this song, incredibly written & delivered, so good on all levels, I have shared this with both of my daughters, the universal gift of music, touches the soul, thanks for your gift 🎶
Went through so so many songs, trying to find the perfect song for my dance with my son at his wedding in 2 weeks. Came across this and instantly knew this was the one. Incredible.
Oh I love her! She’s such a great writer of songs
Dear girl. You can make an old man cry. A good way. Thanks for your voice.
I'm a mom through adoption after over 11 years of infertility and loss. The first time I heard this song, I was rocking my beautiful baby girl, and it was one of the most poignant experiences of my life. Every time I hear it, I'm just as moved. Thank you so much for this beautiful, powerful gift of music.
Congratulations! As someone who went through 8 years of infertility treatment, countless surgeries, invetro’s, the whole ballgame, I understand. When u finally hold that baby in your arms, NOTHING else matters. It’s worth EVERYTHING.
My daughter of 42 has gone to her great reward this past August and this songs has just crushed me. She will always be my baby girl even at 42.
Love this song! Thanks!
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As a parent, this song speaks to my soul. Thank you for writing such a beautiful song, Ms. McKenna. I must have played it 100 times. My own daughter is grown and has children of her own, but this song touched my heart as it reminded me of being a young mother and how much I love her.
Love this so much dedicated it to my son two years ago 💙
This song puts tears in my eyes !
What an incredible song and performance.
As the legendary Bob Harris (BBC -UK) says: 'One of the great songwriters of our time.' I anticipated the new album 'The Balladeer' the same way that I have the most recent from Bruce ('Western Stars') and Dylan ('Rough and Rowdy Ways'). And, of course, I haven't been disappointed; three great albums. And some classic songs including this one. There are few people that I have wanted to see live that I haven't yet seen and Lori is one of them. She truly deserves a bigger audience for her own albums and shows. I daydream that sometime Lori will headline her own shows in the UK. I have thought of the support act too -Mark Erelli.
I hope you never stop making music. I just LOVE your songs and voice!! You seem to capture my every thought and feeling through music. THANK YOU!!
I discovered LM when I stumbled across her album Bittertown around 2004. I fell in love with her songwriting right on the spot. And NO ONE sings her songs like she does.
This lady writes the truth and then sings that truth in a way that touches a wide spectrum of people. She defines what an artist should strive to be.
Just heard this for the first time while rocking my son to sleep and now I'm crying like a baby.
Girl me too! Bawling 😭 such a sweet song . This mama loves her baby boy!
I just had my first baby two months ago. My dad just called me crying begging me to listen to this song. Talk about a tearjerker!
Just a tear jerker for sure, memories all come flooding back...
I just sent this beautiful song to my 4 grown children who have given me 8 beautiful grandkids...they are still my babies and I’m 58....then sent it to my mom...because me & my sisters...she’s 76...and we are still her babies. This song hits every generation...and yes...I cry my eyes out every time I listen to it. Her voice is beautiful!
Her songs are so pure
Heard this song the other day for the first time, and I can't stop thinking about it and crying.
Beautiful, just a beautiful song.
The storytelling in this song is incredible it’s such a powerful and relatable song. I absolutely love this chorus because of how true it is. I just know I’m going to have this song on loop when I’m looking to be in my feelings🥺💖
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Keep being the greatest storyteller of our generation
So True - Perfect ❤
😭😭😭😭 Sent this to my daughter, who has two daughters of her own and 😭😭😭😭 from her, too!!!! LOVE THIS!!!!
I had never heard this song until yesterday when I was working at our new house and it came on my shuffle and by the chorus I was just staring into space crying on a 10 ft ladder with a paintbrush in my hand. What the heck?! That's a first! Lol as a mom of an 11 yr old and a 20 yr old this hit me right in the gut. Beautiful song
Mrs. McKenna, I’m a bit ashamed I had no idea who you were until now!! Your songwriting is absolutely amazing!! How could I not now all those incredible songs you’ve written?!! Your voice is beautiful as well! What an incredibly beautiful song!! Thank you for sharing such beautiful art!!🙏😊
Another father brought to tears by this song- wow!
What a fantastic and heartwarming song!
Beautiful and So True ❤❤❤
What an absolutely beautiful song...and just in time for Mother’s Day....Lori..you are a class act
As my son gets ready to graduate & commission in the Army in December, these words hit right in the feels ❤
Can’t wait to dance with my son in August
Empty nest … 😢 ❤ What a fitting song. Beautiful. Empty nest is something- a grief- like no other. It’s still grief. And I am fresh in it. She will always be my baby… like a nesting doll. The core of her is my lil one.
Brilliant song...just brilliant.
Queen Lori with another stellar song! That cello and piano mixed with Lori’s voice gets me every single time I listen to this. And B. Fluke did a great job with the video!
Oh how this shows the intense love and emotions that occur over time. Thank you for reminding us of the incredible love, devotion and wishes we have for our children! ❤
Don’t think I’ll ever get enough of the heartfelt lyrics and soulful sound that is Lori McKenna. 🙌🏻❤️
My daughter turned me on to Lori all the way back on the bittertown album.
Been a huge fan ever since
Lori, with songs like these, all you seem to do is wreck me. I see you made Liz Rose tear up at the end, too. So beautiful. Your songs remind me how much meaning there is to life. I cannot thank you enough.
Brought a little tear to this old man's eyes thinking about my 13-year-old daughter. She could probably use this song these days. But she'll never listen.
Well this song came on when I was cooking dinner.. never heard it before. Hit me right in the gut and made me start crying my eyes out. Damn good song and I’m going through it as a dad right now
Her songs cut to the heart. Once a parent, always a parent.
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
I listen to so much music that I forget some of the most beautiful songs. This song is apparently one of the 31 hours playlist that I have on Spotify. As I was waking up this morning, this song was playing through my earbuds. I won't forget this ever again. Touched me deeply all over again.
Lori you have a way of having people forget about their problems
I learned this song on guitar so I could play it to my 5 year old daughter. I can’t even make it through the whole song in practice without choking up. Great song, says it all!
I love her!!! We just found out my baby brother and wife are pregnant and he's the youngest of 5 and I sent this to her! Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with the world!❤❤🎼🎵🎶
Laying in bed with my son for several hours trying to get him to sleep as he struggles and this song comes on, we liked it…listened to it again and the lyrics, haven’t cried like that in a really long time…beautiful song!
Oof. Right.in.the.feels! My baby turns 21 soon. You've articulated the feelings in this song.!
Lori, your song writing just keeps getting stronger and stronger and more and more beautiful...I only discovered your music about a year ago and you have become one of my top five favorite artists in that year...thank you so much for all of your beautiful music and for sharing your talents with all of us...God Bless You and your family!
Sent my one and only to college this Fall.....this hits hard. Thank you.
I’m right now listening to songs trying to decide which one my son and I can dance to at his wedding and I just found it 😭😭❤️❤️
One of the best songwriters on the scene right now folks, drink it in. :)
You never disappoint. This is an amazing song. Your voice is so comforting in these crazy times. Thank you
As mom of a 2021 graduating senior this hits home. Well done, thank you for sharing your gifts.
Absolutely tremendous.
Simply an amazing song, lyrically, emotionally, the power of music 🎶❤️, what a gift.
My dad sent this to me 🥺😭 And now I'm forwarding it to my teenage children. Thank you for such beautiful music.
You are my hero as a mom by your lyrics/words. YEARS ago I found you by vocalpoint. I have never forgotten you. KITCHEN TAPES will always have my HEART!
Absolutely wrecked by this song. In a good way. ❤️
Lori Mckenna is flat out talent. -Ric Sullivan