Zac Brown Band - Highway 20 Ride (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025

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  • @aidanmutawe3389
    @aidanmutawe3389 3 года назад +535

    I remember being a little kid, and liking this song but not really understanding the message. Now I'm 15, and I realize that this song is the very definition of me and my Dad's relationship. I was 2 years old when my parents separated, and I grew up being with my Dad on Saturdays supervised by my grandparents. My mom raised me, and tried to make me hate him, but now I realize the real man he is, and that none of what she said is true. I just really want to thank my dad for sticking around because he could've easily exited my life forever, but no, he decided to be a dad and raise his son the best he could with the limitations he was given. I just really want to thank my dad for making that "highway 20 ride" every Saturday when I was I kid to be with me.

    • @thedevil6395
      @thedevil6395 2 года назад +8

      I’m almost 32 an same. On this exact highway same story in a lot of regards with my mother and all.

    • @JackMasonLive
      @JackMasonLive 2 года назад +21

      you brought tears to my eye, kid!! you came to the right conclusion!! proud of you.

    • @tammyjosimpkins7468
      @tammyjosimpkins7468 2 года назад +2

      Listen to the song "Between a mother and a daughter" by Cheryl Wright. I believe that is the title. U can replace the words with Between a mother and a son. I experienced a similar situation.

    • @amymclaren9019
      @amymclaren9019 2 года назад +18

      What amazing perspective you have...you're growing up to be an incredible young man. I'm 47, and l am still recovering from the crap my mom tried to pull in regards to my Dad. And my Dad sounds like yours...for all the crap he was forced to deal with, he could have exited mine and my sister's life, but he chose to be a Dad, and I'm forever grateful. I thank your Dad, and my Dad, and all the Dads that persevered, for their children.

    • @Nick-si5yg
      @Nick-si5yg 2 года назад +6

      Bless you young man

  • @2vcrew782
    @2vcrew782 2 года назад +922

    Just dropped my 16 year old boy off. Been making this 150 mile round trip every other weekend since he was 2. He will be 17 this summer and getting his license in a few weeks. It’s been one hell of ride buddy, worth every mile. Love You Son ❤️

    • @joycemoss6205
      @joycemoss6205 2 года назад +22

      he is truly blessed!

    • @annesfaves9100
      @annesfaves9100 2 года назад +25

      You should feel really proud! I’ve worked with families for 20+ years.
      There SO MANY Dad’s out there that don’t care 😥

    • @2vcrew782
      @2vcrew782 2 года назад +17

      @@annesfaves9100 Thank You I appreciate the kind words. I wish every dad would step up and be in their child’s life in some meaningful way.

    • @romanmoralesqb1
      @romanmoralesqb1 2 года назад +16

      Salute brother. I did it for years and it hurt so bad leaving every. Single. Time. He’ll always remember the songs and conversations and will soon understand many dads didn’t bother but you did.

    • @2vcrew782
      @2vcrew782 2 года назад +4

      @@romanmoralesqb1 Salute to your too brother. Godspeed on your journey ❤️

  • @ericcarter2020
    @ericcarter2020 Год назад +98

    For fifteen years I drove hwy 20 ride to see my Son. But it was interstate 95 from North Carolina to Florida. Will always love my SON, even if he doesn't want me in his life! Can't change what he was told, but I try to deal with it everyday! 365 miles one way 4 time a years! Only to cry on my way home

    • @robertfirth7125
      @robertfirth7125 10 месяцев назад +5

      Don't give up because one day he will understand! Trust me, I waited a long time but it happened and how glorious it was and has been! Keep Praying!

    • @rocktomusic96
      @rocktomusic96 9 месяцев назад +4

      I'm so sorry for what's happening with you and your son. Keep trying don't ever give up. Your son will see that you love him so much that you never stopped trying. He will come around it will just take time. My prayers are with you don't ever give up.

    • @danielmanly4793
      @danielmanly4793 9 месяцев назад +3

      My father would drive that distance for me. I love my father and I always didn't. I am sure one day your son will remember your dedication and sacrifice and wish for his father to be manifest before him to mentor him during times of trouble. My only solace is that I will take care of pops who happens to be next door..

    • @annalaren
      @annalaren 9 месяцев назад +1

      i pray for healing for u both
      ❤️

    • @barbaraparton8757
      @barbaraparton8757 8 месяцев назад +4

      I'm so sorry .I have a daughter that I've not seen in a long long time. I tried but she said no. I do know how that breaks you heart. Just keep trying cause I know I'm never giving up.❤❤

  • @terrynixon104
    @terrynixon104 6 лет назад +421

    This song brings a tear to my eyes every time I hear it. I fought for custody of my son when he was 3. I finally won when he was 14. He's now going off to college on a full academic scholarship. I couldn't be prouder of how he's turned out.

    • @rolandomontenegro4130
      @rolandomontenegro4130 3 года назад +6

      Wow. Awesome

    • @webwatcherkids
      @webwatcherkids 2 года назад +8

      Right there brother with you, brings me to my knees every time. My son is 29 and I haven't seen him since he was three but we have this song in common and he knows that I love him..

    • @soniahill8242
      @soniahill8242 2 года назад +2

      You fought for 11 years. What a fantastic father you are.

    • @JackMasonLive
      @JackMasonLive 2 года назад +5

      they are worth fighting for!!! congrats!!

    • @mattsommers2247
      @mattsommers2247 2 года назад +3

      This came out after I did the same thing. Lost a house and truck because a lawyer was more important. 15 years later (he's a senior in highschool) i still have drive.

  • @jeffhitchcock3368
    @jeffhitchcock3368 Год назад +31

    I stood and wept at Gillette Stadium years ago when you folks played this song. So powerful. I grew up living the words to this song. God bless the parents that did their best.

  • @chrispayne9901
    @chrispayne9901 Год назад +72

    Just be there Dads, always do your best. Life will work out the rest and the kiddos will find out everything in the end. Just try your hardest and show up.

  • @MortisNuntius
    @MortisNuntius 9 лет назад +640

    I am a daddy of a beautiful 8 year old girl.. this song always make me tear up because I have to travel on highway 20 in my town for 45 minutes to get my daughter .. I always look forward to the trip as I know it is to get her.. I love her so much and we are very close..

    • @LC-ou812
      @LC-ou812 9 лет назад +14

      +Trevor Morgan
      Don't think she doesn't know your effort. She does.

    • @tribblegirl2
      @tribblegirl2 9 лет назад +9

      +Trevor Morgan Good for you. You sound like a very loving father. :)

    • @kchollywood4253
      @kchollywood4253 9 лет назад +3

      keiannasex today love

    • @littletweeter1327
      @littletweeter1327 8 лет назад +9

      i see my dad once a month i hope you get to see your daughter more than that because we love seeing your dad, i dont like my mom i wish i could just stay with my dad

    • @NAFOARMY
      @NAFOARMY 7 лет назад +10

      Makes all loving Dads that get their kids one day a week and every other weekend cry like a sissy and hurt pretty bad. Reality in a song is rare. I'm just glad his talent is so great he can express how I feel and I can steal his sense of self expression for my own.

  • @karbear90
    @karbear90 2 месяца назад +2

    One of the most beautiful songs ever

  • @mikkijohnson1838
    @mikkijohnson1838 Год назад +27

    This song tears my heart out. I was the daughter that drove and flew 100’s of miles to be with my sweet daddy❤️ He passed away 5 years ago on the 4th of July sitting in his easy chair watching old western movies that he loved😘 He was a veteran of the Korean War. I was blessed with such an incredible father. I miss you daddy. Love you pop🥰

  • @davej32373
    @davej32373 3 года назад +69

    This song has always reminded me of my little girl. For most of her childhood, I lived about four hours drive away from her. There were countless hours driving to see her, and always that sinking feeling when I headed back home. She is 28 now, and just got married. She chose this song for the father/ daughter dance and I couldn't stop the flood works when it came on. Such a relatable song for those of us with separated families and distance to deal with.

  • @SteelHorseLive
    @SteelHorseLive 3 года назад +158

    This song came out amidst my divorce. I had just been stationed in Georgia. I drove up 20 twice a month to see my son. Fast forward 11 years. I have custody of my son and a great relationship with his mother. But if this song comes on the radio or across my Playlist, I'll cry like a baby. One of the realist songs ever written.

  • @amiestuart4420
    @amiestuart4420 Месяц назад +1

    "Highway 20 Ride" is my favorite song off of their "The Foundation" album and it is also track 9 off of that album as well.

  • @stevethrash-qi5sr
    @stevethrash-qi5sr Год назад +43

    That song has more meaning to me than any other song ever written. I made that "highway 20 ride" for nearly 15 years and it was worth every second of it

    • @EricSteffes-mw1so
      @EricSteffes-mw1so Год назад

      Good man!

    • @mimomas5989
      @mimomas5989 Год назад +2

      Trust me, your babies won’t forget it. My daddy did the same and never missed a visit. I’m closer to him now as an adult knowing his heartache was huge every time he had to drop me and my brother off and turn around to head back.

  • @murphyr31
    @murphyr31 4 года назад +214

    I’m here in Augusta Georgia about three minutes away from I-20 and I have three boys and we’ve lived this song.

    • @treytoole5283
      @treytoole5283 4 года назад +11

      Also from Augusta. Hephzibah ... Now in Myrtle beach ... I also live this song. God be with you brother.

    • @Dino_Bob
      @Dino_Bob 3 года назад +5

      Well hello neighbor!

    • @kimdoerr2348
      @kimdoerr2348 3 года назад +6

      God bless. Daddy!!💜😘🇺🇸

    • @josuetorres5435
      @josuetorres5435 3 года назад +4

      I love this song .. It’s a part of my life...

    • @ciku-ciku7194
      @ciku-ciku7194 3 года назад +4

      I’ve always wondered if it’s a real highway. Love this song

  • @mikkijohnson1838
    @mikkijohnson1838 Год назад +15

    My whole world begins and ends with you….

    • @mikkijohnson1838
      @mikkijohnson1838 Год назад

      @Zac-Brown Doing well my friend. Sometimes life is a struggle and then I remember my grandpa telling me how they WORKED to survive on his Iowa farm in the 1940’s and I feel like a pussy. I pray that you and yours are healthy and well🙏💞 Keep singing. Your lyrics and tunes bless so many 💞

  • @thomascoker7703
    @thomascoker7703 Месяц назад +2

    I did this drive exactly!!! All better now they are adults!!! Love my Grands now!!!

  • @NeilPBrady
    @NeilPBrady 4 месяца назад +14

    Ben, if you ever see this know A fathers love never dies. I hope you find this out someday! Love you forever!

  • @shanetatum1755
    @shanetatum1755 Год назад +68

    This song hits so hard bc I get to thinking about my dad and how I’m about to be 16 and he died when I was 3 years old and it just makes me think of how proud he would be of me😢

    • @southloopsoxfan
      @southloopsoxfan Год назад +4

      He’s watching over you Shane… keep doing what you’re doing and keep your dads love in your soul

    • @mikkijohnson1838
      @mikkijohnson1838 Год назад +1

      Sweet boy💞 Your daddy IS so proud of you! I’m a momma that is so proud of you and your heart for posting this. You WILL see him again and it will be for eternity. Keep making your daddy proud ❤️

    • @mikkijohnson1838
      @mikkijohnson1838 Год назад +2

      @@southloopsoxfan
      Beautiful message that you sent to Shane. Thank you for taking the time to show that you understand and care💞

    • @robertfirth7125
      @robertfirth7125 Год назад +2

      He is proud of you every day! He's watching over you so talk to him because he's listening. Blessings to you! God Bless!!!!!

  • @aaronitsame7668
    @aaronitsame7668 3 года назад +30

    My Dad karaoke'd this for me on my 21st birthday party, (which he put together and surprised me with himself), and this song is a constant reminder of his love and support for me. Cannot and refuse to listen to it without a tear and a smile. Thanks ZBB, and thanks pops.

  • @carolynsimpson40
    @carolynsimpson40 Год назад +9

    I was a single mom of two freshly divorced truck driver and this song always had a special place in my heart i shared it with my kids and it helped rxplain alittle to them. Thank you

  • @ClydeRilea
    @ClydeRilea 2 месяца назад +9

    Don't ever quit that ride.

  • @joshgreen7601
    @joshgreen7601 Год назад +3

    My dad over Mt. Hood Tigard to Prineville back to Tigard Oregon, at the time I hated it sometimes lost my dad in March of this year funeral was on my birthday the 19th of March I turned 43 god how I would take any of those trips with him right now ..

  • @hiyaitspaige6464
    @hiyaitspaige6464 7 лет назад +19

    The lines "And part of you might hate me but son please don't mistake me as the man that didn't care at all" kill me every time I hear it.

  • @jakenlivsmommy
    @jakenlivsmommy 17 дней назад +1

    I don't have words, just tears. My son is 18 now.

  • @redneckmedic07
    @redneckmedic07 7 лет назад +10

    I live an hour away from my kid. But this song still means so much to me. His mother left me when he was three months old. I always make sure I have him when it is my weekend with him. Many times after I drop him off with his mother I play this song on the ride home. It sure speaks for me on these rides back home. My heart breaks when I drop him back off, and the bright spot of my life is always picking him up. He is almost 6 now.

  • @lunaticfringe8559
    @lunaticfringe8559 2 года назад +28

    I rode hwy 20 in western new york for 18 years to be with my girls, finally got them with me and I cry every time I hear this song. I fought in court for ten years. They are my light in a world of darkness .

  • @steventonken7607
    @steventonken7607 4 месяца назад +6

    12 years of going 330 miles round trip every other weekend to see daughter . 2001 labor day mom drop her off at Dunkins and has refused to see her since then. Song goes right to my heart.

  • @joanmord1017
    @joanmord1017 Год назад +1

    This song brings back so meany memories of when 3- grandchildren that had to do this the song is beautiful and true.

  • @charlesdavis7725
    @charlesdavis7725 Год назад +5

    All your music reminds me of the good ol days. Great music. Thanks

  • @JediLivesMatter2
    @JediLivesMatter2 5 лет назад +44

    I lived this very song for around 18 years. And any man tells you that it ain't hard. Then he is a damn liar. It even breaks my heart to relive it.

  • @jeffstewart7688
    @jeffstewart7688 Год назад +5

    One of the greatest songs in history!!! Every time I try to sing it, I think of not being in my daughter's life every single day and I cry.

  • @brandonaustin9083
    @brandonaustin9083 2 месяца назад +1

    I listened to this song as a kid just singing my heart out. Only at 23 did I actually LISTEN to it. My mom and dad divorced when I was 11 and my brother was 9. My mom had fought for custody of my brother and not me bc I “looked to much like my dad” but this song reminds me of the trips we would take to see my brother

  • @bdell74
    @bdell74 5 лет назад +4

    I couldn't imagine not seeing my son at least 5 to 6 days a week. He is as strong of a kid as I I have every seen. He is the kid laying on the bottom of the shopping cart while shopping at Walmart. He is also the kid the just randomly walks over and takes a cart from an elderly in the same paring lot. "I will return this cart for you." This song helped made me realize the scarcity of some dads in their sons life, and how that would feel for the son and the dad. There are a lot of good dads out there that don't get the opportunity to show there kids who they are. Maybe I am a rarity but everything I do, smell, drink , eat , buy, grow, hunt, fish, work, live, breathe, pray and every step I take will be for Aiden. That will and has brought him to my side.

  • @KariHand-h3w
    @KariHand-h3w Год назад +5

    A beautiful, moving song about the pain of separation from those who we love the most. Truly “get it” if you have been married to a trucker who drove long distance & how hard that separation was for him being out alone on the road for weeks at a time away from his wife, family & friends & all that was familiar… this story is about the pain of divorce but if you take it one step further, it is about loving someone & hurting deeply inside because you cannot be with them & have to keep on driving all alone in that truck just to make a living. Why it meant so very much to me.

  • @noahwildermuth3860
    @noahwildermuth3860 9 лет назад +1357

    I think of my dad every time i hear this song, my mom and dad broke up when i was about 2 years old, I'm now 16. We live 4 hours away and i usually only get to see him one a month for about 48 hours. But even through the distance between us i still feel like he's one of the closest people to me. I aspire to be like him everyday of my life and miss him everyday. I just want to say thank you to all of the Single Dads who make an effort to be with kids. It means more than you can believe.

    • @kylegarnett1759
      @kylegarnett1759 9 лет назад +38

      Hey brother I'm in the exact same boat that you are in. If you need anything just give me a holler.

    • @noahwildermuth3860
      @noahwildermuth3860 9 лет назад +28

      That means a lot man, thank you.

    • @kylegarnett1759
      @kylegarnett1759 9 лет назад +15

      No problem man.

    • @JosefRudy
      @JosefRudy 9 лет назад +12

      You'll see your dad more than I'll see mine. I now live 17h from him. I have no idea when I'll see him next, my parents broke up when I was 4, my dad and I have a horrid relationship, he's not close to me at all.

    • @noahwildermuth3860
      @noahwildermuth3860 9 лет назад +14

      Im sorry to hear that man. I wish the best for you bro, stay strong.

  • @adrianperez6336
    @adrianperez6336 Год назад +2

    This song makes me cry. Going through one of the hardest times of my life. Going through a divorce with a newborn. I want to be so badly there for him he is so innocent and it’s messy. It’s tough and taking the worse toll on me. A short marriage of less than a year and feels like no end in sight for the divorce. Custody and placement issues are the worst part. I just want to be a father for my son. A dad through his whole life. Because of my mistakes and his mom and I not getting along it hurts a lot. One day I hope I can sit down man to man and tell him to be better than me. I hope he understands.

  • @davidswarm7580
    @davidswarm7580 3 года назад +184

    This part always brings tears in my eyes:
    So when you drive
    And the years go flying by
    I hope you smile
    If I ever cross your mind
    It was a pleasure of my life
    And I cherished every time
    And my whole world
    It begins and ends with you
    On that Highway 20 ride
    Thank you Zac and the Band for an amazing song!

    • @tomholm4456
      @tomholm4456 Год назад

      hey brother david,
      im right with you there. altho, my eyes’re leakin when i hear th first few notes. i was makin that drive, for years.
      PS
      the lyric is,
      ‘it was *the* pleasure of my life.’
      and, please believe me when i say that for those years,
      it truly is the only pleasure there is

  • @geversonsr
    @geversonsr 2 года назад +11

    It was highway 13 for me...this song still makes me tear up...my kids are grown now, they have no idea how much it tore me up taking them back

  • @andrewm4679
    @andrewm4679 2 года назад +35

    This song always hit my heart hard. I knew in the back of my mind and deep in my heart that one day it would hold a lot more significance. Today I live these lyrics. Me and millions of other men.
    We are not “dead beats” we are not your “baby daddy” we are human beings with feelings just like you.
    I hope more women choose to love their children more than they hate their ex.

  • @brandonowens7905
    @brandonowens7905 Месяц назад +1

    Great song !!

  • @Rich_and_Ruby
    @Rich_and_Ruby 2 месяца назад +5

    This song is so amazing

  • @stevecaldwell8562
    @stevecaldwell8562 Год назад +8

    you can only hope that your child one day believes the truth not the lies told by someone, very great song.

  • @richduswalt3571
    @richduswalt3571 Год назад +4

    This song came on the radio every time I was fishing with my dad when I was kid in the 80s. I'm 40 now and he passed at 62 from an anyeresum. A year and a half ago. I listen to this song every day to keep him with me

  • @keithsmomma
    @keithsmomma 3 месяца назад +1

    My papa made that "highway 20 ride" for almost 20yrs between 2 of us. He's an amazing man, and it took me years to really realize just how hard he tried.
    It also took me years to realize how hard it was for not only him, but for my siblings and my ma (s-ma, best I could have ever been gifted by god).
    My papa is my best friend, my ma is my best friend. My biological did her best to make us hate him and think he didn't want us, but the truth does come out in the end. Im thankful to know and have this special time with my papa.

  • @TavisRiley
    @TavisRiley 10 лет назад +85

    I dedicate this song to my 3 wonderful children Krimsen, Zayden, & Nicholaì. The best lines in this song are where he says, "I hope that one day, you see it through my eyes that there was no other way to work it out, And "Please don't mistake me for a man that didn't care at all." I fought the judicial system with no success and I hurt everyday I can't hug you or simply see your face when I say I Love you. Nothing will heal the pain for us, but I hope you never turn your back to me. I don't know how long highway 20 is but I feel every inch of the 654 miles that separates us. Always remember Daddy loves you all.

    • @davidalexander828
      @davidalexander828 10 лет назад +1

      Oh and highway 20 goes from Columbia SC to Pecos Tx that about almost 2000 miles

    • @phillyphlyer174
      @phillyphlyer174 10 лет назад +1

      Amen brother.

    • @hartbarnhill954
      @hartbarnhill954 10 лет назад +3

      I have two weeks until my custody is settled. I live every second of my life for those two babies. I work my ass off, I pray for the right outcome. I feel your pain brother. Every two weeks I cry to this song when I get home.
      I count the days (12) and miles (140) back home to you...
      Daddy loves you Carly and Jake. My whole world, begins and ends with you.

    • @TavisRiley
      @TavisRiley 10 лет назад +5

      Hart Barnhill I will pray for the outcome to be in your favor! There is a population of fathers that feel our pain and I pray for all of them. We all share the pain as well as our children and were trying to change it in our courts. I usually listen to this song every other day and it hits me every time... If you get time check out Single Dads/Fighting Fathers on Facebook, it has helped me weather the storm and sleepless nights.
      Godspeed My Friend

    • @TavisRiley
      @TavisRiley 10 лет назад +2

      Henry Underwood Thank you for your kind words, I will indeed fight until I have no breath in my body for my kids. I do know in time to come they will know how hard it was and how much I love them. It does get tough and I'm erasing those miles and altering my career out of the Air Force to be a Guardsman and finish my degree with 50/50. There isn't a thing on this earth that could keep me away from my children. Thank you again for taking time to help make a strangers day. Take care.

  • @RaveenaSingh95
    @RaveenaSingh95 10 лет назад +73

    This song brings me to tears every time I listen to it.

    • @relanlegaspi7058
      @relanlegaspi7058 10 лет назад +3

      Me too :'(

    • @timwelchii2867
      @timwelchii2867 10 лет назад +5

      Thank God i'm not the only one LOL

    • @sms3663
      @sms3663 5 лет назад

      Me to cuz I had to get rid of my dog

    • @beterthenbob
      @beterthenbob 5 лет назад +1

      Every single time my ride was hwy 75 to I-4 2 hours each way every other weekend .....RIP dad Anthony and I miss you so much..

    • @veronicaheinemann9167
      @veronicaheinemann9167 5 лет назад

      Raveena Singh fr tho.

  • @stephenmurray8247
    @stephenmurray8247 4 года назад +32

    Happy Father’s Day to all the dads still fighting the fight especially during this pandemic. Just always remember it’s for them we struggle through every day and make sure we’re there for every second we can be.

  • @MaryEubanks-d1m
    @MaryEubanks-d1m Год назад +1

    I love this song my son drives 2 hours away every other weekend to get his son and take him home on Sunday this song hits home for him.

  • @seanmurray5132
    @seanmurray5132 8 лет назад +94

    My dad just told me to listen to this song... i broke down in tears. this was at the same time the most difficult song to listen to but also the most relieving. Mr. Brown, Thank you very much.

  • @pattyhaley2949
    @pattyhaley2949 3 года назад +16

    I think even us kids who had Dads with 9-5 jobs knew that feeling of a highway 20 ride. My Dad always got home around 6pm everyday. I was 1 of 3 girls and I'm not sure who was more excited opening the door at 6pm. Us girls or the Beloved Dad who walked through the front door. My Dad died much too young and I still remember that feeling of excitement when 6pm would come. Those days are now over 45 years ago. Damn how I miss that Sweet Soul, I had the privilege to call Dad ❤💝❤💝

    • @kevincostnermodern
      @kevincostnermodern Год назад

      ✨Thanks for complimenting on my page, I never knew our song still touches the heart of many, i hope you never stop listening to my music?

    • @LarryBill233
      @LarryBill233 Год назад

      Hello patty how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??

  • @matthagan658
    @matthagan658 3 года назад +15

    I'm an alcoholic. This kills me I every shape and form. I Love my kids. I'm broken

    • @priscillaann4106
      @priscillaann4106 8 месяцев назад +1

      How are things? I’ll pray for you, may God hold you in His Arms

    • @stevecaldwell8562
      @stevecaldwell8562 8 месяцев назад +1

      Hang in there Matt

    • @kevinburtnick7818
      @kevinburtnick7818 6 месяцев назад

      ​@priscillaann4106 I read your comment..You're a beautiful person !

    • @JesusJaimerubio
      @JesusJaimerubio 5 месяцев назад

      Don't let yourself go.im going through the same problem but God is great God is good

    • @EnemyOfThePeople1984
      @EnemyOfThePeople1984 5 месяцев назад +1

      Hang in there, brother. Your kids need you.

  • @Emerald.londinisMashup
    @Emerald.londinisMashup Год назад +1

    I made this same ride with my Dad to go get my sisters for years! He’s now in Heaven and I reminisce every time I hear this song! I also literally take Hwy. 20 to my doc every 3 months. Irony is sometimes deafening.

  • @terrywilkerson9271
    @terrywilkerson9271 11 лет назад +8

    I'm absolutely in tears right now. I miss my son so much. I hope one day Joel understands that his mother and I just couldn't make it work.

  • @JustyceProductions
    @JustyceProductions 2 года назад +4

    I have to drive an hour and some every weekend to pick up my son and daughter; and watching them drive away with their mom and turning my truck around to head home, thats got to be the loneliest part of my week. To all the other dads out there going through this, you're not alone!

  • @rooneycan1953
    @rooneycan1953 8 лет назад +234

    To all the parents, be male or female, that have had to take this ride - my heart goes out to you. I did it for years, my son did it for years. It's heartbreaking. Fair winds and following seas to all of you. Hope you get your heart's desire with you soon.

    • @JDoomhauer87
      @JDoomhauer87 8 лет назад +1

      rooney can thank you!

    • @curtiscordray8730
      @curtiscordray8730 8 лет назад +1

      rooney can amen brother

    • @TavisRiley
      @TavisRiley 8 лет назад +6

      Your words are the truth, for the kids and parents my heart goes out as well.

    • @daviddennis4519
      @daviddennis4519 5 лет назад +1

      Its ok though. Ive come to that conclusion sometimes your left no choice. Moral of the story be the best parent you can be!!

    • @bambi6946
      @bambi6946 3 года назад

      Thank you. It was truly the hardest years of my life. I thank God they are grown now and come see me and there is no more separation between parents. ❤️

  • @TinaChavez-h4e
    @TinaChavez-h4e 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love this song reminds me of my X and I 😢

  • @herbdenne8403
    @herbdenne8403 2 года назад +9

    I am proud of you, man. I drove 180 miles each way every other Friday, and again on Sunday, about 20 years ago. It was worth every mile! My kids are grown now, and I am so proud of them.

  • @Sorasnoctis
    @Sorasnoctis 2 года назад +7

    Every time I hear this song, I text my dad. He’s been thru so much. Love that man to death

  • @sctrailryder9990
    @sctrailryder9990 10 лет назад +70

    I've been making this drive for 7 years. It's a 5-6 hour round trip for me. It's difficult, but it's worth it. My kids are worth it. Don't ever let what's difficult discourage you from doing what's right and what's best. Great song.

  • @MacStrong-uc5yq
    @MacStrong-uc5yq 4 месяца назад +1

    ❤️‍🔥 Forever and always ❤️‍🔥🎶🎶🔅🔆 1:48 Greats, Grands, padme’s, Olders and younger🎶❤️‍🔥🎶💫🔅🔆 3:34

  • @scottsawesky2618
    @scottsawesky2618 7 лет назад +19

    my ex moved my 2 year old son to Florida. I only see him 6 weeks a year. He now is 18. This song always makes me cry. I LOVE AN MISS U MY SON.

  • @graciejohnson9161
    @graciejohnson9161 6 лет назад +10

    Just saw zac Brown in concert Sunday and I looked over to see my dad crying and then I started crying this song means a lot because my parents got divorced when I was 10 ❤️

    • @nat0rade
      @nat0rade 2 года назад

      damn man, that is hard hitting. what a good parent you got there

  • @HerNightmare_3
    @HerNightmare_3 2 года назад +4

    My dad picked me up every weekend, never ever missed one!!!! Great song

    • @kevincostnermodern
      @kevincostnermodern Год назад

      ✨Thanks for complimenting on my page, I never knew our song still touches the heart of many, i hope you never stop listening to my music?

  • @jaredgrass2183
    @jaredgrass2183 5 лет назад +1

    I was driving home from Georgia. My last court ordered visit with my son before he started school, it had been six years a drive. I was just rolling into my home county and decided to turn the radio on to county, maybe hear a sad drink'en song. This song came on. Every word hammered me. Hammering me. I had to pull off the Hwy and collect myself. Anytime anyone says turn the radio on play whatever you want, but no county. You got a song that makes you cry? So I then play heavy metal, there fixed it. Play whatever I want right.

  • @armandocampos9330
    @armandocampos9330 11 лет назад +6

    For me is also west, then south and across the border.I love my lil girl more than any other person.it kills me to be away from her and this song makes me cry all the time.Fathers do care about their children as much as moms do

  • @zeekerpup
    @zeekerpup 11 лет назад +12

    As you age the disappointments of youth become the goals of adulthood...sometimes you just have to let stupid shit go...and at 40 I kinda get it now

    • @ivansnegireff2919
      @ivansnegireff2919 3 года назад +1

      S.G.I.. lives new life
      1975 /2021
      good lord God looks after me im pary God going

  • @placebo5466
    @placebo5466 7 лет назад +11

    Worked in machine shops in Georgia for a few years while my son lived in New York with his mother. I couldn't afford two round trip tickets, so I used to drive back and forth to NY from GA every 3 months so I could spend a week or two with him. This song hits me on one too many levels. Damn you ZBB!

  • @thomascoker7703
    @thomascoker7703 Год назад +1

    Erinn, Ryne, Autumn I love and have missed you most of your lives!!

  • @rgmoney257
    @rgmoney257 8 лет назад +880

    Two happy homes are better than one miserable one

    • @anthonyhuffman4291
      @anthonyhuffman4291 8 лет назад +29

      Richard Garcia really good way putting that

    • @loutorres2270
      @loutorres2270 7 лет назад +13

      Richard Garcia AMEN BROTHER!

    • @jacoblehnherr4783
      @jacoblehnherr4783 7 лет назад +8

      Richard Garcia AMEN

    • @markboehm8923
      @markboehm8923 7 лет назад +28

      think about my son hearing this song. miss him. his mom and i divorced and thru her poisoning his mind againt me, we fell out of touch. he visited me occassionally but i knew his heart wasnt there. i was a and still am a truck driver and wouldnt reccomend that life to any one.

    • @codyparks4373
      @codyparks4373 7 лет назад +1

      Mark Boehm it depends you know some get to go home every week end try snieder

  • @stymie321
    @stymie321 8 лет назад +6

    This song really hits home with me. As someone who used to drop his daughter off on Sundays for almost 15 years, I can tell you the drive back alone is one of the worst feelings a father (or mother) can have. You feel like you leave a piece of your heart behind every time you make the drive. I hated Sundays because of it.

  • @heatherburch9660
    @heatherburch9660 10 лет назад +8

    I CAN NEVER WATCH THIS WITHOUT TEARS OF REGRET FLOWING DOWN,MY SON HAD A FATHER THAT WAS A SOMETIMES"HIGHWAY 20 RIDE " WE GOT TO BE AN INCONVIENCE AND THE THE PARENTS"WERE TO SELFISH TO STOP FIGHTING SO MY SON COULD HAVE A DAD.REGRET IS A TERRIBLE POISON TO LIVE WITH.IF YOUR DAD OUT THERE THAT HAS SHARED CUSTODY OF YOUR KIDS ..DONT LET YOUR DISLIKE/HATE WHATEVER STOP YOU FROM SEEING YOUR KIDS..ITS NOT THEIR FAULT.GOD BLESS ANY OF YOU OUT THERE..AND GOD BLESS ZAC BROWN BAND..LOVE U GUYS!!!!!!

  • @JeremiahClark-pc5sy
    @JeremiahClark-pc5sy 7 месяцев назад +1

    This song always got me home

  • @JustJavi_
    @JustJavi_ 8 лет назад +26

    I'm 25years old and I seen and been threw a lot..all the drugs the alcoholics and my brothers going to prison and death and I told myself one day I'll live a normal life and I am. Me and my little sister are safe and live well. I thank god everyday for his blessing.🌼

    • @evancraig6217
      @evancraig6217 8 лет назад

      Javier Avila I am from the projects and when I was a kid I was almost involved with many different gangs, my coach took me and many other good football players in and treated us like family, he kept us off the streets and one of my friends who went to high schools with me was shot and put in the hospital because of it, my coach died three years after graduation and the entire football team came to the funeral, everyone cried, that man was like a father figure to me and I hope he rests in peace, I loved you sir, I'll see you one day up with god , I miss you coach Simpson

    • @JustJavi_
      @JustJavi_ 8 лет назад +1

      Evan Craig God must of been watching over us but I'm sad for your lost and I hope your doing well. God bless you Evan, and by the way my name is Rachel, Javier is my grandpa's name 🌸

    • @evancraig6217
      @evancraig6217 8 лет назад +2

      Javier Avila he must've, I've already gotten scholarship offers to a few college football teams and I know that coach Simpson made sure that god was watching over me, I never would've made it to where I am today without the two of them, and I hope god favors you, you have a great heart, good luck and I hope you have a good life, long and happy, full of love, laughs, and tears

    • @JustJavi_
      @JustJavi_ 8 лет назад

      Evan Craig wow congratulations Evan I'm happy for you. We're both being watch over up above I wish you all the success and peace love and happiness you deserve🏈

  • @seekingtruthnwisdom5552
    @seekingtruthnwisdom5552 5 лет назад +6

    Often times bands & singers don't sound good when they perform live but Zac brown exceeded my expectation. They sound better live than the recordings. Also, this song by far is my favorite.

  • @kristyviper4257
    @kristyviper4257 11 лет назад +16

    I swear this and one other song makes me cry. Mostly b/c i think about how my dad left me behind without so much as a word. Haven't heard from him in 24 years. My mom died when I was baby so my grandma raised me dad took off.

    • @runderjamestaylor1698
      @runderjamestaylor1698 11 лет назад +4

      If your grandma that raised you loved you then that was a blessing. My parents should have gotten a divorce and never reproduced so it goes both ways. Often wonder who got that ideal childhood.I do not hate my parents by any means but can't help but question all the unnecessary damage done to three kids by seemingly sane people.Sorry for your pain.Someone once told me when people walk out of your life and away from you . . . let them keep walking. Your destiny is never tied to anybody who left.

    • @teresaharris4723
      @teresaharris4723 10 лет назад +3

      I am so sorry huggs to you my dad passed away when I was 13. My mom has always been a good mom and shes my best friend. Shes almost 82. Shes having health problems and when God calls her home, I don't know what I will do without my best friend :( if you have any good memories of your dad remember those.

  • @RatherBeRanching
    @RatherBeRanching 6 месяцев назад +1

    I drive from Arkansas to Arizona every two weeks just to see my two older boys. This hits really hard.

  • @roccojett
    @roccojett 5 лет назад +6

    Almost 3yrs ago now my son was removed from me.
    One of the roads I traveled to see him is M20 in Michigan, this song has special meaning to me.. I got my son back. We are doing much better now..

  • @christophermcintosh3782
    @christophermcintosh3782 2 года назад +6

    truly love this song, beings me to tears every time I hear it. Music is therapy. Saying the words you want to say but you cannot.

  • @danbrown3541
    @danbrown3541 9 лет назад +12

    Oh that is so true there are a lot of us good God fearing fathers that try to make a different in our children I was so happy when he recorded this song do not ever give up fathers one day

  • @michaeld.nelson2878
    @michaeld.nelson2878 6 лет назад

    3 months after Divorce and custody were complete, she disappeared with both of our boys 4 and 3 at that time ... been 8 years since i have seen them, Never got the the chance to be in their life when it was crucial for them and me..... I pray nightly and think of them each and every minute of every day !

  • @nickpapageorgio1299
    @nickpapageorgio1299 7 лет назад +5

    just to prove how potent these lyrics are I've noticed no thumbs down in the comments this song really touches dad's everywhere!

  • @crypticii3431
    @crypticii3431 2 года назад +19

    When the live version is so good it becomes the official music video

    • @jimbutler6645
      @jimbutler6645 2 года назад

      If you have ever heard/seen it live, it is beyond amazing!

  • @mikechapman8472
    @mikechapman8472 9 лет назад +157

    my 1 1\2 year old daughter lives with her mother in Virginia, im stationed in California and as i lay in bed in japan tonight, this song hits deep. see you in a couple months baby girl, daddy loves you.

    • @jeremiahaughenbaugh9547
      @jeremiahaughenbaugh9547 8 лет назад +7

      Thanks for your service. Hang in there

    • @lindseymcclelland4796
      @lindseymcclelland4796 5 лет назад

      Mike Chapman hope you’re at least stateside now and see your babe girl more often

    • @onikanji6281
      @onikanji6281 5 лет назад

      Thank you for your service sir

    • @jw3812
      @jw3812 5 лет назад

      Thank you for your service much respect from north georgia 🇱🇷

    • @perijetton9275
      @perijetton9275 4 года назад

      Blessings for you and your family

  • @jameschimwene4887
    @jameschimwene4887 2 года назад +1

    Actually this song makes me think of my three children who are 90km away from me..is 2yrs since their mother ran away with them because of poverty in our family she used to complain.may God be with whatever they are

  • @Riceball80IA
    @Riceball80IA 6 лет назад +3

    Damn this song gets me every time. My Stepdad that really was my dad. Drove many miles when he didn’t need to. And continues to be there for me even though I’m not his son.

  • @robharris8462
    @robharris8462 9 лет назад +13

    So when you drive
    And the years go flying by
    I hope you smile
    If I ever cross your mind

  • @jbferrell1
    @jbferrell1 11 лет назад +9

    Zac Brown’s Highway 20 Ride is a classic. Zac Brown is the Kid involved in Highway 20 Ride which really tears at one’s emotion when you put yourself into that position. Zac Brown’s band continues to expand the field of country music integrating several genres of music. Video is attached.

  • @waden404
    @waden404 Год назад +1

    This is the song that I just ball my eyes out too. Divorce sux!! Love u Wade Jr.

  • @britneyrussell743
    @britneyrussell743 9 лет назад +14

    this song is one of my favorite songs ... the story behind the song is so sad but it's one of the best songs by them ever.....

  • @nanomivan9715
    @nanomivan9715 7 лет назад +4

    I think of my son when I hear this song, I remember him as a toddler waiting for me to get home from work and meeting me at the door. I would raise him over my head and even to this day I can still feel his little hands run across my face as I listened to him giggle. I didn’t get to see much of him after a messy separation, between work and finding the love of a faithful woman the paths I took in life led me farther away from him. I took for granted I suppose that he needed me or that I needed him just as much. He’s a young man now I can’t tell him much because he knows it all, he hates me. In my mind I thought a father should work hard, and provide I wasn’t good with feelings or sympathy I didn’t have a dad I did the best I knew how. Still I made sure to see him every birthday and holiday, I watched his baseball games from my car to avoid fighting with his mother or whatever boyfriend she had at the time. They weren’t many but they were all real jealous. I let him believe it was my fault we split up, I figured a boy should have a good memory of his mother. I wonder if he’ll ever think of me when he is older, if I’ll ever see my grandchildren, I wonder if I’ll ever see him.

    • @marlonstowe927
      @marlonstowe927 4 года назад

      I raised my son since he was 4 but for 2 yrs i didnt u see i was in army at ft stewart ga bit wife lefr for another mab and spkit so when i got oyt i went back to iowa didnt see him 2 yrs , but i got custody and raised him give him everything never hit him let him be his own man but like u my son got a college degree in business and is an electrician knows everything we havent talk in 20 yrs , i wish we could talk but thts life but anyway i cry everytime i play it, hang in there Kola ( friend)

  • @bertbowman5027
    @bertbowman5027 7 лет назад +5

    Still one of my favorite singers , I divorced and raised my sons on my own !! I love this song because it reminds me of what could have been !! not all dad's are bad !!

  • @devin639
    @devin639 Год назад

    Reminds me of my best friend Russ who passed back in 2021. He was truly my inspiration and I miss him everyday

  • @1lyonman766
    @1lyonman766 7 лет назад +3

    ZBB has some of the best harmonies in all of music today...
    In addition, their writing & song choices are also wonderful...they all have meaning.....God bless y'all.

  • @yazid22scropio63
    @yazid22scropio63 5 лет назад +70

    One day I woke up and turned on the TV. The night before I was changing channels before I fell asleep, I turned the television on it was on cmt, the song Chicken Fried was playing, I listened without changing the channel, I went out and bought his first album " The Revolution" Now I listen to country music, its soothing, it makes me feel at peace, I'm from the hood. I appreciate this so much!!!

    • @Chilbuli_Baby
      @Chilbuli_Baby 5 лет назад +4

      Me too! I LOVE IT!!

    • @juancabrera4404
      @juancabrera4404 3 года назад +1

      Bro I heard this song and little Johnny from tim Mcgraw and I can't help it I cry like a baby.

    • @mikegrey5663
      @mikegrey5663 3 года назад

      Revolution?

  • @virgilmarinelli846
    @virgilmarinelli846 5 лет назад +5

    After 13 years my son is 22 he is with me was rough he is my rock this song said it all I love my son

  • @huntermann4545
    @huntermann4545 3 года назад +2

    This is one of many songs me and my dad share my parents split up when I turned 17 and this song is so true for me and him bc he is a trucker and I don’t see a lot I love him so much he calls me every day same time every time he called me his little buckaroo when I was a kid

  • @conradsutton1456
    @conradsutton1456 9 лет назад +73

    First time I heard this was driving home from Florida with my family. Late at night just riding to this. Country is the best music when you just want to think. Not about anything life changing, just think and be at peace.

  • @jeffworley2459
    @jeffworley2459 4 года назад +6

    These guys sound better live than most of today's bands sound with the help of studio musicians and electronic wizardry. Real musicians, real songs sung with real feeling. I wish the rest of the so called music industry would take notice of this. It is what real music sounds like and what real music fans are craving!

  • @VendableBow
    @VendableBow 8 лет назад +65

    I know that highway 20 ride.. through Gerogia and South Carolina... both ways.

    • @Rowynnwillow
      @Rowynnwillow 8 лет назад +2

      Vendable Bow Me, too. Many hours of my life spent making that drive.

    • @kelle_li
      @kelle_li 8 лет назад +4

      I'm from the UK and one day I want to travel the United States. I'll put this on my to do list.

    • @stevenandrews1420
      @stevenandrews1420 8 лет назад +3

      Vendable Bow I've taken the same highway ride

    • @tristans48
      @tristans48 8 лет назад +2

      Steven Andrews Same.

    • @huggybeartrucks
      @huggybeartrucks 7 лет назад +1

      i used to drive a truck and the first time i heard this song, i could see the hwy in my mind, i live in the north ga mtns, and this song came to life for me

  • @joshfsykes3970
    @joshfsykes3970 6 лет назад

    Highway 20 may or may not pass through where you from but the road number doesn't matter. It happens to pass through near where I am from but its anywhere and everywhere to those who love their kids and face this situation. Thank you Zach Brown Band.