I feel like that's why his songs are so refreshing. We have gotten so far away from real music. We've all gotten so used to 5 to 8 minute songs about nothing, full of synthetic sounds and beats. The sound of that guitar seems to find the cracks in my soul and find it's way down into the core of it all. May be the reason for the way we all respond to it.
I’m a 40 year old man, I don’t think I’ve actually cried since I was 10-12 but this dude makes me feel something. When he belts out “I never used to wake up feeling this way”, I get chills and tear up every damn time. I don’t know what to do with that, but it kinda feels good to know someone gets it.
70 yr old woman here - still working - and this song made me cry, too. It's been a long, long time since I did, too. I think all of us have souls that are just weary. It's more collective than most even realize. We are all more alike than different, most just don't know it yet.
As a hardened Vet I have stumbled thru life for the last 5 years, struggling for the words to describe what Im feeling everyday. The world makes me cry and breaks my heart daily. The words he just sang says it all. Thank you Brother, thank you
I agree, Oliver is clearly more talented than what a lot of people are saying. He is the voice of the people and the whole world needs this now more than ever. Thank you brother for giving him coverage!
Sad thing is I grade and develop those neighborhoods it’s my job but I’m 31 and can say that where I use to ride four wheelers and cut up at is nothing but slab concrete houses on less than an acre lot. This man is speaking truth he is gonna be the big like the Beatles
As a man who’s been battling severe depression for years, who’s both visually and physically disabled, who’s spent several years homeless, and has spent the best part of 30 years battling addiction, I can’t tell you how much this song speaks to me. I’m genuinely starting to think that we need World War 3 to happen, in order to give people today a little perspective in life, because there are far too many self entitled, narcissistic assholes alive today, who have no idea what true suffering and hardship is, yet continually play the victim. I too am getting so tired of the world today; I’m convinced that both the Internet and feminism have become cancers, which are slowly destroying western society and family values. If you think I’m wrong, go ahead, change my mind. P.S. before anybody writes a sarcastic comment about how my comment is me playing the victim, please don’t bother. I’m actually well aware that the reasons I am where I am, are mainly due to my own poor decisions. I unlike most people we see and hear today, I don’t blame other people or my disability for my problems. Big difference.
I don’t know why anybody would be sarcastic and mean about your comment. I say, God bless you, brother! And I agree with you about the internet and third-wave feminism and I’m a woman saying that!
I know things are rough, but twice this year I've seen ordinary people come together on a massive scale to help their fellow man. The first was when I visited Poland and I saw how the Polish people are helping shelter over a million Ukrainians, and how well treated and focused on building a better future they all seemed. The second is much closer to home, the fires up here in Canada have been the worst ever recorded, over 1000 of them, and have displaced 10s of thousands of people, my region is the closest safe zone from the fires and we've been taking in tons of people of all ages, wealth, races etc. People are coming together to help fight the fires, evacuate citizens and even rescue pets and animals, and so far, thanks to everyone's efforts, not a single civilian has died, which I think is fucking impressive. What I'm saying is we don't need WW3 for people to put aside the bullshit and come together, we just need common cause, to work towards a greater goal, whether that's saving every single life we can, or helping people fleeing from war. We need to hold our governments accountable and make them value our lives. Because if they don't, you get 1000 people burning to death in Hawaii, you get 10s of thousands of people dying with a needle in their arm. Maybe this is just wishful thinking or cringe, but I think it starts with us caring about each other again. God bless man, I hope you all make it through these times 🙏
May God bless you, Honey. We’re all struggling with the past, current circumstances, or future fears. I put my trust in Jesus. Seek him. He’s the ticket.
The most insightful thing I have ever heard was from my mother after I got out of the military. I was talking about how everything I ever knew had changed l. She looked at me and said " you can never go home again" it killed me inside but also let me know I was a man now and had to create my own. I never have. No matter how much I drink its gone forever. I'll never get it back. I have to do better.
We have to make our new home Brother. Howe that looks is different for everyone. I for one moved my ass to middle of nowhere small town. But to each his/her own. Keep up the fight Brother and don't let the demons get you
Yep. Then he went on to have 16 songs on iTunes top 100 chart last week, with the top 3 spots and 5 of the top 10. No other artist has come close to doing that.
Oliver Anthony is a testimony to authenticity. This is just validation that if you be true and honest, others will hold you in high regard. The fact that he's scripturally sound and is being dubbed "The Peoples Voice" is just more proof of the Lord Jesus and his truth.
All that Satanic music with everyone practically naked and this song rises above them all! Satan's music has nothing on one song from the soul of a believer. And Oliver has two topping the charts.
The key to a great artist is their connection to the people. Oliver has this more than just about anyone right now. Is he a perfect guitarist, singer, artist? No, but no one is and honestly I'd rather have an imperfect artist that touches my soul than a perfect one that doesn't. God bless this man and protect him. He's gonna need it.
I agree with him 100 percent. He's not that good of a singer or a musician. He's a GREAT singer and musician. And to you, sir, thank you for your service.
What's awesome about his music is its raw, it's real, it's true. No auto tune, no studio, nothing fake. Just real music. Simple and straight to the bone! Fantastic. Great review of the song and commentary!
As a 52yr old retired disabled veteran, served this country proudly and I get it, we get it, we're tired of seeing this beautiful country fall apart, Oliver is from here in Virginia and love his messages, but I'd stand up again for this country in a heart beat. 🇺🇲❤️ IGY6
A good message knows no genre and reaches all races and demographics. This guy has shown us that average person isn’t as divided as the mainstream is trying to make it out to be
I'm 57 yrs old and I'm so grateful the younger generation is waking up. I believe we are in a place in time. No matter our political views, we need to band together as brothers and sisters and stand up against this corruption. Our children, grandchildren and future childrens future depend on it. At my age, i used to look forward to my "Golden Years." sadly I've realized i had already lived them decades ago in a simpler time. God bless, appreciate you much luv a nonna in Massachusetts. 🙏
He is blessed to have the words we all need right now. We need to find our way back to the Lord before it's to late. We all are sinners and have fell short of the glory of the Lord.
I loved your reaction, you can only see the heart and soul of Oliver because yours matches his frequency. I'm a 68 yr old lady from England and I resonate with all of the people waking up to the words of his songs, and the music too! Straight from our creator God 💞🙏💞
We all do. Lady from England. I am a Austrian living in Bulgaria and I too can feel it. A lot of us do. Something is wrong with the state of the world and we feel it. We all do.
He's talking to all of us. I didn't like he could come close to Rich Men but surprise, surprise, he did. Along with his song Doggonit he's telling us to take action not just sit around and feel sorry for ourselves. He found his faith,what are you going to do.
Another tormented vet here. Add that stallion to the list of “If it weren’t for...” Bloody hell, I’m not alone... I have been crying for days since learning about Oliver’s music. All I have been able to do is watch my country go to hell in a flaming handbasket and wonder WTF did I sacrifice what I sacrificed for??? What did ANY OF US do it for?? What about the ones who gave EVERYTHING?? Did we do it for the men North of Richmond?? FMR As a nation, we are so broken...perhaps there can be some healing.
I've heard is said that true passion is born out of anguish. You can actually feel the passion and anguish in his music. After thought; In my area landowners have trouble paying their draconian property taxes. Many have lost their land to sheriff's sales. Sometimes the only answer is to sell the land rather than give it to the government who then to sells it to the highest bidder which is usually a developer.
We're going to have to come together at some point, with large crowds standing in front of those sherrifs. Right now, we the sheep just watch as the devil devours our fellow human beings being over cost of living. What are they going to do when thousands are willing to resist even the eviction of one person trying? They can't jail and imprison us all and those debt collectors, well how many generations of our families have they harassed, how many parents have missed out on their children growing up because of them? Millions upon millions of lives ruined over late mortgage, late vehicle, late electric, late water, later cell phone etc.....Just so little to ruin our families and government talking about fixing world problems when they should be worried about my families problems.
Yep, old dogs and the good Lord! Seems like the only things you can depend on in this world! Keep the faith, and thank you for this song, your advice, and your service🇺🇸❤️!
This man is crazy talented…. Legit get cold chills ( and tears in my eyes ) when I hear him…. Extra love for being a Virginia man ❤ ( I’m in Virginia so gotta show some extra love) and yes, we are definitely tired (and getting scared) Thank you Dustin xx
The line “And I don’t think nobody’s praying no more.” Hits me so hard. Grew up in a Christian home and though I’m not religious anymore, I can feel his emotions through that.
Christopher (Oliver Anthony) is a wonderfully refreshing song writer and performer, his messages to the world are from the heart and A-Political.. Please everyone stop politicising him and his songs! He is not for Trump, and he’s not for Biden, he is for the working classes who are and have always been oppressed by the white collar ruling elite. His message is to stop this polarisation of modern politics, you don’t only have far right and far left, you have a middle road that you could choose to be on, instead of tearing chunks out of each other for the benefit of those rich men north of Richmond! Stop being sheep to extremism, be more like your grandparents and the generations before them, they weren’t fooled by the elite, they knew their own mind. And for Christ sakes, stop believing everything that comes out of these politicians mouths, they have only one goal: keep the poor, poor, and make the rich even richer.. Unfortunately some people are choosing not to listen to his message, and either the Trump brigade is trying to steal it as their new anthem, or the Biden brigade are pushing the nonsense that it’s some how a right wing song 😔
I have been watching reaction videos to these 2songs from many diverse reactors and they all feel the power of their simple heart felt truths. Different races, different ethnic backgrounds, different countries, all in the same boat.
I beg you Oliver.. Don't go home yet.. Humanity needs you and we all must finish this test on God's time, not thine.. God bless Oliver and your reaction 🙏🙏🙏
Chris seems to have a knack for reading the hearts of the listeners and singing it with three chords and the truth. This very prayer is one I've prayed since 1978.
Thanks, your actually the first reaction video I watch. Fellow Vet, tour in Afghanistan and Iraq, just retired after 23 years (still waiting on the pay and benefits. People don't realize that after 23 years, 7 of which I was deployed or Mobilized, and now nothing, no health care for me and my family until 60... so the who milking welfare hits hard. The whole thing is hard, but that line really gets me. Thanks, Our Children are NOT FOR SALE!
His song give me a Johnny Cash vibe so good I don't think he will ever sell out. He turned down an 8 million dollar record deal. Like damn man. Integrity this guy has ❤
God definitely has had a hand in this explosion going from obscurity to touching the heart of the world! He feels the pain we all have been feeling and we are tired. He is singing the "Everyman's Song".
I my self have never heard a singer in my 60 years sing with so much heart and soul as you. And hit me the way your songs have keep up the amazing work the world needs this right now God bless you ole boy.🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Brother for covering his music. He has definitely become the voice of the people. I hope that everyone shows him the support he needs and protects him from the people that will attack him .
i wanna go home. home isnt always your house. home isnt always with the lord. home is where youre comfortable. home is where you can let your guard down and relax. where the happiness and familiarity lies, where the good memories remain, where your heart leads you. to a place, to a time, to a situation. a recent decade, on stage performing for thousands, when youre with your friends or family or your dogs or with god. home isnt always your house. home is where your soul and settle can your stress can melt away. i want to go home.
Sad to see people already try and rip this guy down for their own political gain, big youtubers too. That's the 2nd song in a row that's put a lump in my throat. He's the only artist to ever hit #1 without any chart history. That shows his support. Another great video Vet and glad to see you mention him catching the hearts of the world. He's bigger than just the US now 🤙
as a veterabn that served this country this explains all of the suicides i ask God often to take me home and i will not give up i have to be here for those who are fallen
Yes...tired - old souls are tired of all the BS and ready to go home. I have been there so many times. It's amazing that such a young man can say what I feel.
Thank you, sir, for sharing your videos. Military brat, 👋, 7th generation, unable to express how much your own pain speaks to me as loudly as Mr. Anthony’s.
Oliver is like a troubadour of the old times, sounding the call for all to wake-up! Calling us to Come together for the common good. If they divide us they win. This crosses all boundaries of race, ideology, cultures, class, this is mankind and we’ve had enough of the greed, the lies, and the malignant disregard for life and our earth.
I really like your reaction videos you have a way of understanding what the song is about. Keep up the great work and thank you for your service.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This guy is awesome. He is the voice of our time: worldwide. We are sick of their lies, bullshit and destruction. Enough. We want peace, prosperity and a future for our children.
I understand how tired he is when I hear it in his voice.. every time I hear this song I just start sobbing.. it reaches a part of my heart that's broken, and I wish I could just forget
I’m intrigued by all of his messages, and the simple phrases give so much meaning. After 20 seconds, I begin to weep. This man is speaking to my soul. I don’t love artists but I love this guy. Thank you Oliver Anthony .
You can be a master musician and never have the ability to capture the hearts and souls of millions. That's Oliver's gift, in my opinion. I never thought in my life I'd hear a artist like Oliver.
Oliver Anthony speaks my language he’s a special gift to a sick world hurriedly running over the edge of sanity , the world needs to love this man and listen God bless him god bless you kind regards from Ireland.
I been watching his videos on his RUclips channel and I love his message and what he is doing. Apparently he turned down a 8 million dollar deal and said that he wants to continue being the voice of the people. He even said that if he has to he would breakdown his lyrics so all the people who are taking his words out of context. The man is a living angel that is needed in today's world.
I'm so proud this young man is singing his truth without apologies. We shouldn't be sorry for our story. It is what it is. We learn and grow. He's giving hope in a world that seems hopeless. Thank you so much for spreading love and breaking down barriers. ❤ May God bless us ALL. 🙏
His music just punches you in the heart. The Bible verse at the end really tells you what kind of man he is knowing he turned down several recording contracts. He has been sent by the Lord Jesus Christ to wake his people up.Get right with Jesus people our time is coming soon .
He's not different, he's just like the rest of us caught in the middle and sick of what's going on, the destruction of our Republic and the moral fabric of our society, criminals go free and the just go to jail, parents told they have no right in how their children are raised and educated, there's a very true line in this, "I don't think nobody prays no more", if we did, well, I don't think the evil could survive.
@@TormentedVet_Reactions 10-4 , appalachian music (bluegrass/folk) has always been soul bearing truth, I grew up on this music, even though I play/listen to a wide range, I always come back to my roots, I guess that's why his songs hit a nerve, I'm glad others in the world are discovering this beautiful, soul wrenching music that's a part of so many of us here in the mountains. (USMC 89-93)
There’s a difference between being a great songwriter and a great musician. There are many talented musicians who are very technically skilled and classically trained who can play any piece of music you put in front of them but never write songs of their own that resonate with people like this. It’s something you can’t teach someone.
What makes Oliver (Chris) so amazing is that his lyrics are so relatable to everyone. Wonderful talent that is singing lyrics in such a way that is moving millions.
What fascinates me the most is how he's able to put so MUCH in so few words. It's astounding to hear.
Couldn't agree more!!!
3 chords and the truth. Works everytime, but most forget to include the truth.
I feel like that's why his songs are so refreshing. We have gotten so far away from real music. We've all gotten so used to 5 to 8 minute songs about nothing, full of synthetic sounds and beats. The sound of that guitar seems to find the cracks in my soul and find it's way down into the core of it all. May be the reason for the way we all respond to it.
Pure, honest, transparent communication doesn't take a lot of words.
My dad didn't talk much, but when he did talk, you felt it in your heart and powerful. He talked truth!
I’m a 40 year old man, I don’t think I’ve actually cried since I was 10-12 but this dude makes me feel something. When he belts out “I never used to wake up feeling this way”, I get chills and tear up every damn time. I don’t know what to do with that, but it kinda feels good to know someone gets it.
70 yr old woman here - still working - and this song made me cry, too. It's been a long, long time since I did, too. I think all of us have souls that are just weary. It's more collective than most even realize. We are all more alike than different, most just don't know it yet.
Right there with you buddy .
35 year old blue collar construction worker. Rough neck . This shit gets me every time
I think the majority of us have been holding it back for so long, we just needed this song to realize the we are not alone.
we all get it. this is the natural reaction to tyranny. if they would just stop being assholes, we wouldn't have these problems.
42 an same thing
As a hardened Vet I have stumbled thru life for the last 5 years, struggling for the words to describe what Im feeling everyday. The world makes me cry and breaks my heart daily. The words he just sang says it all. Thank you Brother, thank you
BLESSED BE 🙏🌹🙏
And thank you. God bless.
Man, I never knew others felt the same!!!
Thank you for your service, Sergeant. I feel you and there are soldiers here for you. We need to band together.
We are tired God bless us.
I agree, Oliver is clearly more talented than what a lot of people are saying. He is the voice of the people and the whole world needs this now more than ever. Thank you brother for giving him coverage!
Sad thing is I grade and develop those neighborhoods it’s my job but I’m 31 and can say that where I use to ride four wheelers and cut up at is nothing but slab concrete houses on less than an acre lot. This man is speaking truth he is gonna be the big like the Beatles
As a man who’s been battling severe depression for years, who’s both visually and physically disabled, who’s spent several years homeless, and has spent the best part of 30 years battling addiction, I can’t tell you how much this song speaks to me.
I’m genuinely starting to think that we need World War 3 to happen, in order to give people today a little perspective in life, because there are far too many self entitled, narcissistic assholes alive today, who have no idea what true suffering and hardship is, yet continually play the victim.
I too am getting so tired of the world today; I’m convinced that both the Internet and feminism have become cancers, which are slowly destroying western society and family values.
If you think I’m wrong, go ahead, change my mind.
P.S. before anybody writes a sarcastic comment about how my comment is me playing the victim, please don’t bother. I’m actually well aware that the reasons I am where I am, are mainly due to my own poor decisions.
I unlike most people we see and hear today, I don’t blame other people or my disability for my problems. Big difference.
I don’t know why anybody would be sarcastic and mean about your comment. I say, God bless you, brother! And I agree with you about the internet and third-wave feminism and I’m a woman saying that!
AMEN 🙏
The thing about WWIII is I am afraid it will be fought on our own soil, and be worse than all prior wars. I do know that we need a major change in DC.
I know things are rough, but twice this year I've seen ordinary people come together on a massive scale to help their fellow man. The first was when I visited Poland and I saw how the Polish people are helping shelter over a million Ukrainians, and how well treated and focused on building a better future they all seemed. The second is much closer to home, the fires up here in Canada have been the worst ever recorded, over 1000 of them, and have displaced 10s of thousands of people, my region is the closest safe zone from the fires and we've been taking in tons of people of all ages, wealth, races etc. People are coming together to help fight the fires, evacuate citizens and even rescue pets and animals, and so far, thanks to everyone's efforts, not a single civilian has died, which I think is fucking impressive.
What I'm saying is we don't need WW3 for people to put aside the bullshit and come together, we just need common cause, to work towards a greater goal, whether that's saving every single life we can, or helping people fleeing from war. We need to hold our governments accountable and make them value our lives. Because if they don't, you get 1000 people burning to death in Hawaii, you get 10s of thousands of people dying with a needle in their arm. Maybe this is just wishful thinking or cringe, but I think it starts with us caring about each other again.
God bless man, I hope you all make it through these times 🙏
May God bless you, Honey. We’re all struggling with the past, current circumstances, or future fears. I put my trust in Jesus. Seek him. He’s the ticket.
Truly a man crying in the wilderness!
The most insightful thing I have ever heard was from my mother after I got out of the military. I was talking about how everything I ever knew had changed l. She looked at me and said " you can never go home again" it killed me inside but also let me know I was a man now and had to create my own. I never have. No matter how much I drink its gone forever. I'll never get it back. I have to do better.
You just do the best you can… thank you for your service ❤
I feel your pain brother
We have to make our new home Brother. Howe that looks is different for everyone. I for one moved my ass to middle of nowhere small town. But to each his/her own. Keep up the fight Brother and don't let the demons get you
Amen
BLESSED BE 🙏🌹🙏
Oliver Anthony, the man, the voice, the message we didn't know we needed, but showed up at the perfect time!
HE ABSOLUTELY DID ☝️❤️🌹🙏🌹
Exactly. It’s as if he uncovers a deep consternation that we all share, but didn’t know existed. And instantly we are all on the same page.
Already #2 on iTunes behind his #1. Wow.
God bless from Kentucky.
Yep. Then he went on to have 16 songs on iTunes top 100 chart last week, with the top 3 spots and 5 of the top 10. No other artist has come close to doing that.
Oliver Anthony is a testimony to authenticity. This is just validation that if you be true and honest, others will hold you in high regard. The fact that he's scripturally sound and is being dubbed "The Peoples Voice" is just more proof of the Lord Jesus and his truth.
All that Satanic music with everyone practically naked and this song rises above them all! Satan's music has nothing on one song from the soul of a believer. And Oliver has two topping the charts.
This dude is coming hard. Music and art rises from the chaos Always does.
The key to a great artist is their connection to the people. Oliver has this more than just about anyone right now. Is he a perfect guitarist, singer, artist? No, but no one is and honestly I'd rather have an imperfect artist that touches my soul than a perfect one that doesn't. God bless this man and protect him. He's gonna need it.
We're tired and wanna go home.
if we could only make America Home again ..
We need an overwhelming number of signs saying this at some presidential debates.
He is a angel with a pure heart and soul that has seen so much
Oliver was acknowledging his lack of technical skill. There's no doubt of his God given talent, & good on his humility.
Wow! This is some classic Blues. Right from his heart. Once again, he speaks for many of us.
Oldest how Piedmont Blues with just a Dobro!
I agree with him 100 percent. He's not that good of a singer or a musician. He's a GREAT singer and musician. And to you, sir, thank you for your service.
Oliver Anthony does - He sings from the Heart - He is the New Voice For Us AMERICAN’S 🇺🇸🇺🇸
What's awesome about his music is its raw, it's real, it's true. No auto tune, no studio, nothing fake. Just real music. Simple and straight to the bone! Fantastic. Great review of the song and commentary!
As a 52yr old retired disabled veteran, served this country proudly and I get it, we get it, we're tired of seeing this beautiful country fall apart, Oliver is from here in Virginia and love his messages, but I'd stand up again for this country in a heart beat. 🇺🇲❤️ IGY6
Thank you for your service! We as Americans need to come together and save this country but the sad part is it needs to be saved from our own
@@justme7995 ❤️ true
Same here 44 year old Marine combat veteran with 2 deployments Iraq. 2003 2004-2005.
@@Marine2111usmc ❤️🇺🇲 hi 👋
Amen brother
A good message knows no genre and reaches all races and demographics. This guy has shown us that average person isn’t as divided as the mainstream is trying to make it out to be
I'm 57 yrs old and I'm so grateful the younger generation is waking up.
I believe we are in a place in time. No matter our political views, we need to band together as brothers and sisters and stand up against this corruption. Our children, grandchildren and future childrens future depend on it. At my age, i used to look forward to my "Golden Years." sadly I've realized i had already lived them decades ago in a simpler time.
God bless, appreciate you much luv a nonna in Massachusetts. 🙏
Perfect. Please don't sell out, Oliver Anthony. We need you, to speak as the voice of the people.
He turned down an $8 million record deal. So I dont think you have to worry.
He is blessed to have the words we all need right now. We need to find our way back to the Lord before it's to late. We all are sinners and have fell short of the glory of the Lord.
I loved your reaction, you can only see the heart and soul of Oliver because yours matches his frequency. I'm a 68 yr old lady from England and I resonate with all of the people waking up to the words of his songs, and the music too! Straight from our creator God 💞🙏💞
We all do.
Lady from England.
I am a Austrian living in Bulgaria and I too can feel it.
A lot of us do.
Something is wrong with the state of the world and we feel it.
We all do.
YOU NAILED IT, TormentedVet! The Lord sends us hope and help...and a pure voice...just when we need it. God Bless You and God Bless Oliver Anthony.
Agree!
God’s anointing all over Oliver Anthony. That’s why it reaching people to depths of their souls.
He's talking to all of us. I didn't like he could come close to Rich Men but surprise, surprise, he did. Along with his song Doggonit he's telling us to take action not just sit around and feel sorry for ourselves. He found his faith,what are you going to do.
Doggon it is my personal favorite I've got to get sober is #2 so far.
Another tormented vet here. Add that stallion to the list of “If it weren’t for...” Bloody hell, I’m not alone... I have been crying for days since learning about Oliver’s music. All I have been able to do is watch my country go to hell in a flaming handbasket and wonder WTF did I sacrifice what I sacrificed for??? What did ANY OF US do it for?? What about the ones who gave EVERYTHING?? Did we do it for the men North of Richmond?? FMR As a nation, we are so broken...perhaps there can be some healing.
I've heard is said that true passion is born out of anguish. You can actually feel the passion and anguish in his music.
After thought; In my area landowners have trouble paying their draconian property taxes. Many have lost their land to sheriff's sales. Sometimes the only answer is to sell the land rather than give it to the government who then to sells it to the highest bidder which is usually a developer.
We're going to have to come together at some point, with large crowds standing in front of those sherrifs. Right now, we the sheep just watch as the devil devours our fellow human beings being over cost of living. What are they going to do when thousands are willing to resist even the eviction of one person trying? They can't jail and imprison us all and those debt collectors, well how many generations of our families have they harassed, how many parents have missed out on their children growing up because of them? Millions upon millions of lives ruined over late mortgage, late vehicle, late electric, late water, later cell phone etc.....Just so little to ruin our families and government talking about fixing world problems when they should be worried about my families problems.
OMG!!! God protect him! He has touched the depth of my soul with his songs. THANK YOU GOD FOR OLIVER! Thank you for your genuine reaction.
Yep, old dogs and the good Lord! Seems like the only things you can depend on in this world! Keep the faith, and thank you for this song, your advice, and your service🇺🇸❤️!
God is working great things through this man. He should be in all of our prayers!
"The people's elbow on your heart." One of the best description I've heard of this song.
You gotta react to his song "Virginia", its a bit more light hearted, but still brings a tear to my eye. The passion in his delivery is unmatched.
This man is crazy talented…. Legit get cold chills ( and tears in my eyes ) when I hear him…. Extra love for being a Virginia man ❤ ( I’m in Virginia so gotta show some extra love) and yes, we are definitely tired (and getting scared) Thank you Dustin xx
The line “And I don’t think nobody’s praying no more.” Hits me so hard. Grew up in a Christian home and though I’m not religious anymore, I can feel his emotions through that.
He's perfectly imperfect and exactly what this country needs
Christopher (Oliver Anthony) is a wonderfully refreshing song writer and performer, his messages to the world are from the heart and A-Political.. Please everyone stop politicising him and his songs! He is not for Trump, and he’s not for Biden, he is for the working classes who are and have always been oppressed by the white collar ruling elite. His message is to stop this polarisation of modern politics, you don’t only have far right and far left, you have a middle road that you could choose to be on, instead of tearing chunks out of each other for the benefit of those rich men north of Richmond! Stop being sheep to extremism, be more like your grandparents and the generations before them, they weren’t fooled by the elite, they knew their own mind. And for Christ sakes, stop believing everything that comes out of these politicians mouths, they have only one goal: keep the poor, poor, and make the rich even richer.. Unfortunately some people are choosing not to listen to his message, and either the Trump brigade is trying to steal it as their new anthem, or the Biden brigade are pushing the nonsense that it’s some how a right wing song 😔
I have been watching reaction videos to these 2songs from many diverse reactors and they all feel the power of their simple heart felt truths. Different races, different ethnic backgrounds, different countries, all in the same boat.
Me too. I love seeing peoples faces reacting.
I beg you Oliver.. Don't go home yet.. Humanity needs you and we all must finish this test on God's time, not thine.. God bless Oliver and your reaction 🙏🙏🙏
Thuis song made me cry so many people feel this way not only in Amerika but in the whole world ❤ from the Netherlands
He’s different but brother we are all the same. This man’s lyrics shoot straight to my soul. Love wins in the end🫶
Chris seems to have a knack for reading the hearts of the listeners and singing it with three chords and the truth. This very prayer is one I've prayed since 1978.
Thanks, your actually the first reaction video I watch. Fellow Vet, tour in Afghanistan and Iraq, just retired after 23 years (still waiting on the pay and benefits. People don't realize that after 23 years, 7 of which I was deployed or Mobilized, and now nothing, no health care for me and my family until 60... so the who milking welfare hits hard. The whole thing is hard, but that line really gets me. Thanks, Our Children are NOT FOR SALE!
Love him love every song... He brings me hope which is so very needed right now by many of us 47 year old men love ya brother
His song give me a Johnny Cash vibe so good
I don't think he will ever sell out. He turned down an 8 million dollar record deal. Like damn man. Integrity this guy has ❤
God definitely has had a hand in this explosion going from obscurity to touching the heart of the world! He feels the pain we all have been feeling and we are tired. He is singing the "Everyman's Song".
He has the words we have all been looking for for years.
This man was touched by the hand of God.
Oliver is extremely talented all around!
I my self have never heard a singer in my 60 years sing with so much heart and soul as you. And hit me the way your songs have keep up the amazing work the world needs this right now God bless you ole boy.🙏🙏🙏
People can't think for themselves thats why they follow others. They need to wake up and stand up for themselves.
I sure hope this young man’s struggles are over and his life turns to better
Thank you Brother for covering his music. He has definitely become the voice of the people. I hope that everyone shows him the support he needs and protects him from the people that will attack him .
i wanna go home. home isnt always your house. home isnt always with the lord. home is where youre comfortable. home is where you can let your guard down and relax. where the happiness and familiarity lies, where the good memories remain, where your heart leads you. to a place, to a time, to a situation. a recent decade, on stage performing for thousands, when youre with your friends or family or your dogs or with god. home isnt always your house. home is where your soul and settle can your stress can melt away. i want to go home.
He is just like Stevie Ray Vaughn in the way you can literally see their soul coming out in their music.
Sad to see people already try and rip this guy down for their own political gain, big youtubers too.
That's the 2nd song in a row that's put a lump in my throat. He's the only artist to ever hit #1 without any chart history.
That shows his support. Another great video Vet and glad to see you mention him catching the hearts of the world.
He's bigger than just the US now 🤙
as a veterabn that served this country this explains all of the suicides i ask God often to take me home and i will not give up i have to be here for those who are fallen
Yes...tired - old souls are tired of all the BS and ready to go home. I have been there so many times.
It's amazing that such a young man can say what I feel.
Thank you, sir, for sharing your videos. Military brat, 👋, 7th generation, unable to express how much your own pain speaks to me as loudly as Mr. Anthony’s.
Oliver is like a troubadour of the old times, sounding the call for all to wake-up!
Calling us to Come together for the common good. If they divide us they win.
This crosses all boundaries of race, ideology, cultures, class, this is mankind and we’ve had enough of the greed, the lies, and the malignant disregard for life and our earth.
He's out in the sticks and can't imagine all he's seeing now with calls, emails, messages, offers.... and all.
Oliver is singing The Souls of America❤🇺🇲 God bless this man 🙏
His lyrics are just incredible
I really like your reaction videos you have a way of understanding what the song is about. Keep up the great work and thank you for your service.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you! Will do!
This guy is awesome. He is the voice of our time: worldwide. We are sick of their lies, bullshit and destruction. Enough. We want peace, prosperity and a future for our children.
His music is touching millions of people across the country, across the world.❤
A man of few words, and makes every one of them significant. Love this guy. Thanks for the review, great insight on this an. I appreciate you.
You can twisted to this dude sing without feeling some type of way❤️🙏
Amen brother keep it real
I understand how tired he is when I hear it in his voice.. every time I hear this song I just start sobbing.. it reaches a part of my heart that's broken, and I wish I could just forget
I’m intrigued by all of his messages, and the simple phrases give so much meaning. After 20 seconds, I begin to weep. This man is speaking to my soul. I don’t love artists but I love this guy. Thank you Oliver Anthony .
You can be a master musician and never have the ability to capture the hearts and souls of millions. That's Oliver's gift, in my opinion. I never thought in my life I'd hear a artist like Oliver.
Oliver Anthony speaks my language he’s a special gift to a sick world hurriedly running over the edge of sanity , the world needs to love this man and listen
God bless him god bless you kind regards from Ireland.
This guy is our hope for the common man . He is our voice , yes in every country , life changing . Thank you for playing it .
You are so right. This song hit my heart and soul.
This Man is saying what most Americans want to say. It is our Anthem
I been watching his videos on his RUclips channel and I love his message and what he is doing. Apparently he turned down a 8 million dollar deal and said that he wants to continue being the voice of the people. He even said that if he has to he would breakdown his lyrics so all the people who are taking his words out of context. The man is a living angel that is needed in today's world.
I love this artist...he speaks for so many people!!!
I'm so proud this young man is singing his truth without apologies. We shouldn't be sorry for our story. It is what it is. We learn and grow. He's giving hope in a world that seems hopeless. Thank you so much for spreading love and breaking down barriers. ❤ May God bless us ALL. 🙏
we are all Oliver Anthony, he just has the talent and voice most of us don't.
A champion of the good Lord and regular people of this world!
I pray a hedge of protection for this man in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
First time hearing this the fist 30 seconds im balling 😢 brother im 45 from Kentucky it hitting the whole world.
Oliver Anthony is a gift from God
His music just punches you in the heart. The Bible verse at the end really tells you what kind of man he is knowing he turned down several recording contracts. He has been sent by the Lord Jesus Christ to wake his people up.Get right with Jesus people our time is coming soon .
Exactly .. he is Chosen .. has a Devine appointment
He's not different, he's just like the rest of us caught in the middle and sick of what's going on, the destruction of our Republic and the moral fabric of our society, criminals go free and the just go to jail, parents told they have no right in how their children are raised and educated, there's a very true line in this, "I don't think nobody prays no more", if we did, well, I don't think the evil could survive.
When I say different I don’t mean as a person I mean as a musician.
@@TormentedVet_Reactions 10-4 , appalachian music (bluegrass/folk) has always been soul bearing truth, I grew up on this music, even though I play/listen to a wide range, I always come back to my roots, I guess that's why his songs hit a nerve, I'm glad others in the world are discovering this beautiful, soul wrenching music that's a part of so many of us here in the mountains. (USMC 89-93)
We're all sheep brother. Just depends on which shepard you follow. "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me."
John 10:27
38 seconds in and I’m crying. He’s good. I can’t listen to him long or I’ll never stop crying. But love his music!
There’s a difference between being a great songwriter and a great musician. There are many talented musicians who are very technically skilled and classically trained who can play any piece of music you put in front of them but never write songs of their own that resonate with people like this. It’s something you can’t teach someone.
I think there just might be some divine intervention goin' on here and it's about damn time.
I hope that this man never sells out and loses his soul and his message which most people understand and feel.
I agree with your disagreement. His vocals and lyrics are incredible! - from a pianist.
hes the voice of the people, that cant be created, he just spreads truth.
Everyone please go see this man , it will touch your soul , What a experience
He is singing straight from his heart. and brave enough to say it
What makes Oliver (Chris) so amazing is that his lyrics are so relatable to everyone. Wonderful talent that is singing lyrics in such a way that is moving millions.
I think this song is actually even better than the other one.
So true about the land, brother. I live in a small rural town in southern Utah and that is exactly is what is happening to us too. Its so sad.