This song defines how I feel about the world. When I first heard it I was like "YES, holy crap someone else gets it". So many people in the public eye talk about all the suffering in the world and then go home to a mansion the size of a hotel. Brett you see the whole picture and you sing about it like only a poet can. This song is truth personified. These words inspire me to work for the causes I believe in and to not just accept the world as it is. "Be the change you want to see in the world".
i'm a brand new Brett Dennen fan. I started getting into him when he made Long Road To Forgiveness with Jason Mraz. His lyrics are what have drawn me to his unbelievable music. What a musician and what a great man.
I hate the YT stage, and love the song. This song blows me away. You have a unique style that really takes hold. Thanks for sharing your music on here.
I'm sure it holds him back in the sense of getting a renown label to sign him, but when it comes to playing his music for those that love it he's doing just fine.
lol i love it how everyones getting so worked up about the major issue on here, what your actually here for is to discuss this mans fantastic music, if you want to discuss world politics, global issues ect, why not go to a forum, where you can discuss it properly. On that tact, this mans music rocks! T
I just found that today!!! he looks soooooo young!!! i thought he was between 17 and 20!! i feel like i'm soooo ruined i don't look so young! and i'm 20!! hahah Love the song BTW was the first one i heard from him and now i'm quite addicted to his music!
"So maybe sometimes bad things do happen for a reason. Like your hot nanny getting fired. Or how getting suspended can get a relationship back on track. Or how facing a tough situation can bring you closer together. Be careful, though, because around here, if you start believing that bad things happen for a reason, it hurts that much more when they don't. Laverne was in a car accident on her way to work. She's in a coma and unresponsive." JD, Scrubs.
i personally think that he's saying that through all the lies, bullshit, and false hopes, in the end the one truest thing we have will save us all from our own self inflicted destruction. i'm guessing it's love. but it could just be one big ass nuke launched by a religous leader. like a pope, dalhi...somethin or other. whatever it is, the song has strong meaning to me
this guy's stuff really impresses me. and i thought he was new into things, then I realized that hes fuckin 29! haha good shit though. beautiful lyrics, love the content
The reason I don't like it is this: it is him expressing concern and sympathy for the state of the world and others who are in worse situations. Yet the chorus is him saying "Love will set me free." First of all, it probably won't, and even then only for awhile. Second, it sure as shit won't set free the people he's supposed to express his concern over. So he's running away from the problems he claims need solving in his own song. I'm not saying he's a bad guy at all- I'm damn sure he's sincere.
what better way to start than bob dylaning your songs? At least he gets it and don't justin bieber up all his stuff. Just imagine what would happen if he wanted to be like justin bieber or timberlake! The douchism in this world would triplicate...
I didn't assume that I was smarter than you or anyone else. You assumed that I assumed that. I didn't say anything mean either. When I said "simple", I didn't mean in word choice; I meant in the depth of his message, which seems pretty unoriginal to me. The reason Bob Dylan left the protest movement is because he felt protest music doesn't change anything, it just attempts to distance the performer and listener from the evils of the world, rather than admitting being complicit in them.
I'm sure this guy speaks from his heart...but the song is sentimental and almost simple minded. I firmly disbelieve that songs can make much social change, but they'd have a much better chance if they were nuanced and complex - just like the reality they try to portray. The verses make for easy emotional manipulation and the chorus is hopeful, but ultimately escapist.
AlvisaMinidoruv almost? How can a song be "almost simple minded?" Escapist how? Big words with no explanation don't change the world much. Not at all, really.
he called it first. it was a big hit. what an amazing track.
It sure as hell was! God this takes me back to junior year. Long hair small town kid looking forward to the world. This is banger still to this day!
He's one of those few musicians who sound as good live as they do in the music video
that kid can sing with meaning, very powerful lyrics !!! i love it !
This is early RUclips. Classic.
I heard this song in a Sean Penn movie and love it. Can't seem to stop listening to it.Awesome Brett
he is one of the most beautiful young man I have ever seen.
If all human being were like him, this world would be saved.
This song defines how I feel about the world. When I first heard it I was like "YES, holy crap someone else gets it". So many people in the public eye talk about all the suffering in the world and then go home to a mansion the size of a hotel. Brett you see the whole picture and you sing about it like only a poet can. This song is truth personified. These words inspire me to work for the causes I believe in and to not just accept the world as it is. "Be the change you want to see in the world".
Thank you Brett for this track.
i'm a brand new Brett Dennen fan. I started getting into him when he made Long Road To Forgiveness with Jason Mraz. His lyrics are what have drawn me to his unbelievable music. What a musician and what a great man.
I hate the YT stage, and love the song. This song blows me away. You have a unique style that really takes hold. Thanks for sharing your music on here.
I am in love with this song... I listen to it everyday.
lyrically his best song...
I LOVE THIS SONG! BRETT DENNEN FTW.. when i first heard this song it made me think really hard
Well he wasn’t wrong… this song is incredible
This is a blessed musician.
I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Yes brett. It is a big hit like you said.
Love Love Love me some Brett Dennen
I'm sure it holds him back in the sense of getting a renown label to sign him, but when it comes to playing his music for those that love it he's doing just fine.
I love his voice, not like anything else out there.. so moving...
he would have been HUGE in the 70's as a hippie
Still true years later.
You.
Are.
Amazing.
lol i love it how everyones getting so worked up about the major issue on here, what your actually here for is to discuss this mans fantastic music, if you want to discuss world politics, global issues ect, why not go to a forum, where you can discuss it properly. On that tact, this mans music rocks! T
i looove his voice
new favorite..
so now, 7 years later the song came the long way over the ocean to switzerland ;)
I just found that today!!! he looks soooooo young!!! i thought he was between 17 and 20!! i feel like i'm soooo ruined i don't look so young! and i'm 20!! hahah
Love the song BTW was the first one i heard from him and now i'm quite addicted to his music!
He is fucking amazing! He made my day better, Just so much better. God bless you son.
awesome awesome tite yipeeeeee that was cool
brett you rule. come to northern ireland and play
very powerful
i need an electric guitar version right now!!
"So maybe sometimes bad things do happen for a reason. Like your hot nanny getting fired. Or how getting suspended can get a relationship back on track. Or how facing a tough situation can bring you closer together. Be careful, though, because around here, if you start believing that bad things happen for a reason, it hurts that much more when they don't. Laverne was in a car accident on her way to work. She's in a coma and unresponsive." JD, Scrubs.
Me too lol! I was always attracted to musical freakin' geniuses!
@SheilaBrofloski i didn't mean any disrespect to Brett with my comment, i really like his music
it's a great song
i like it more in the music video but it's good live as well
At least I can understand him, never been able to make out a word from Dylan
compassion loving kindness
Love this song Brett! Do you write all of your songs?
His voice reminded me of the singer from Mountain Music People - Let it Fall
amen.
i personally think that he's saying that through all the lies, bullshit, and false hopes, in the end the one truest thing we have will save us all from our own self inflicted destruction. i'm guessing it's love. but it could just be one big ass nuke launched by a religous leader. like a pope, dalhi...somethin or other. whatever it is, the song has strong meaning to me
me too:)
crystal ballroom Portland Oregon Dec. 5th was the shit keep on pick"in brett
I initially though Lavern was singing it in the background.
I think he's beautiful.
@tomosakach I was thinking more Pete and Pete hahah
jeah- it`s hard to understand when someone sings about peace :D
4 people missed the like button. We forgive you =]
@asifineededaname He's 30 years old.
keep reaching for the stars. Just because.
this guy's stuff really impresses me. and i thought he was new into things, then I realized that hes fuckin 29! haha
good shit though.
beautiful lyrics, love the content
Gingers just got soul.
sorry the last time i checked "prayer" isnt FDA approved
@asifineededaname The kid is almost 32 years old...,but yeah, he kinda looks like a kid =/
Can anyone stand you for more than 30 seconds i think is the real question.
3 keys on my keyboard don't work all the sudden because I jizzed all over the keyboard.
The reason I don't like it is this: it is him expressing concern and sympathy for the state of the world and others who are in worse situations. Yet the chorus is him saying "Love will set me free." First of all, it probably won't, and even then only for awhile. Second, it sure as shit won't set free the people he's supposed to express his concern over. So he's running away from the problems he claims need solving in his own song. I'm not saying he's a bad guy at all- I'm damn sure he's sincere.
i know he's live and all and he sound's great but this song needs drums and the bass
what better way to start than bob dylaning your songs? At least he gets it and don't justin bieber up all his stuff. Just imagine what would happen if he wanted to be like justin bieber or timberlake! The douchism in this world would triplicate...
kid ?!
Scrubs forever
SORRY!
Neither are vitamins....
crap i thought he was twelve by his looks lol
you know he's like 30-35 something like that right? feels wierd to call him kid.
heard this on house, I swear to god I thought the artist would be african american. I was a little off.
Really???😲
@ebtsamiy it was on scrubs first...whrn levern died.....scrubs is better then house...in my opinion
I didn't assume that I was smarter than you or anyone else. You assumed that I assumed that. I didn't say anything mean either. When I said "simple", I didn't mean in word choice; I meant in the depth of his message, which seems pretty unoriginal to me. The reason Bob Dylan left the protest movement is because he felt protest music doesn't change anything, it just attempts to distance the performer and listener from the evils of the world, rather than admitting being complicit in them.
I'm sure this guy speaks from his heart...but the song is sentimental and almost simple minded. I firmly disbelieve that songs can make much social change, but they'd have a much better chance if they were nuanced and complex - just like the reality they try to portray. The verses make for easy emotional manipulation and the chorus is hopeful, but ultimately escapist.
AlvisaMinidoruv almost? How can a song be "almost simple minded?" Escapist how? Big words with no explanation don't change the world much. Not at all, really.
Stupid
very possible.... hope not
Lol I know no nothing miscritz
Dude, get a haircut. Anyway, great song, great lyrics.
peace
No
massive spoiler btw
dude- a haircut may be in order..., but good hustle none the less
he is such a great guy
3 keys on my keyboard don't work all the sudden because I jizzed all over the keyboard.