Once in a while, there comes along an artist who truly speaks the words of a man's heart... this is purely beautiful. I love it. Ray, you're wonderful. Keep it up!
I refused then like I do now to let anybody tie me down And I lost a few good friends along the way I was raised up poor and I wanted more And maybe I'm a little too proud Lookin' back I see a kid who was just Afraid, hungry and old before his time Ain't it about time you realize? It's not worth keepin' score You win some, you lose some and you let it go What's the use of stacking on every failure, another stone Till you find you've spent your whole life building walls, Lonely and old before your time
I had the most weird experience in my life i played this song on my mp3 player n went for bicycle ride left it on repeat for a whole day cycling around the park, it has never happened before in my life with a song and never will....... thanks Ray.......
I get that Bill...me too...on a walk....kinda reaches into your heart, mind and soul, tears it up and puts it back together in 4.20 minutes of GOLD-DUST....sprinkled by one beautifully humble soul.
This song has some seriously fantastic lyrics. As a (bad) songwriter, I put Ray LaMontagne in the same category as Dylan and Cohen. Just so many perfect lines in the perfect place.
This song brought me back to knowing the joy inside myself. Caught up chasing false dreams and trying to fix life lead me into false being and pain. Thank you Ray for reminding me that truth is always available inside myself and the true nature of life is benevolent. You are a light in this world. Much love x
No kidding. Ray is brilliant. Love all his stuff! Way more talent than the losers who seem to have legions of brain-dead fans. He writes, sings, plays, does it all well. No back-up dancers or song-writers needed. Something is definitely not right if Taylor Swift gets more views... at least it's up to 50,000+ now!
First of all: Ray's got great, luscious hair and beard. I am slightly envious. This song and only this song spoke to me. This is one of the most inspiring and humbling song that is well-sung, well-written and with the great musicians to complete the song and gift to us regular, highly-flawed human beings. Love every single videos where Ray sings this song. Thanks.
@ImJstMe1 saw him in Bourne, TX at the Artist Den show. there were only about 300-400 people there... magical night... Thanks to Southwest Airlines, The Artist Den, Secret Sisters, Levon Helm Band and Ray/The Parihia Dogs for being part one of the most memorable evenings of my life time.
This is actually from the VH1 Storytellers they were on. I've looked everywhere for that whole episode, no luck. That it's mislabeled is probably the only reason this video is still here. Before he played it, he said his brother had some hard times, made a couple of stupid mistakes and now he's been in jail for half his life. Then he dedicated it ti his brother. You can't even BUY a copy of those VH1Storytellers episodes anywhere. Guess they're saving that for after the show goes off the air... if THAT ever happens.
I write songs..sometimes good songs...then THIS appears in my ears and i think ... "FORGET IT SON.......THAT'S IT.....i'm jackin' this song writing in!!!...HOW CAN ANYONE COMPETE WITH THIS KIND OF CREATION...he is beyond SUPERB!!!!
WOW! Proof that there still is legit talent in the world! And in this day and age where dog shit is mass produced and shoved down the throat of the ignorant masses.
You know....there's different music for different times, and it could be that the audience for Taylor Swift, etc. isn't ready for this music. And maybe that's okay. Let them be young. They can love him later.
@christineturnbull5253 that is so special!!! Xx I've been listening to Ray on repeat for the last few months, I don't think I've cried more in my life 😭💖
@@GypsyChlo Yes! That comment that you first responded to was from me on a different account. It might be time for me to revisit his songs. Thank you! ❤
@christineturnbull5253 I wish I could give you such a big hug, honestly. You never know when your words are gunna lift someone else up, & yours did for me - big time. I'm so happy mine made their way back to yours, enjoy falling back in love all over again!!💖🥹x
What happened to Pariah Dogs? Where are they? So miss them on the new album .. but I'm sure that's been said before. Sigh .. Who the hell produced this last album? yuck. Been trying not to say that. Guess I just did ... Ray's just paying the piper now with touring I guess .. Record deal. Tour. Record deal. Tour .. LOVE his work, his songs. His songs are totally amazing ..
Saw this comment on a song recently: "I AM FIVE DAYS IN HOSPITAL AFTER HEART FAILURE.......and i need this song!!"........... BREATHE by JASMINE LAMPORT. After you've played Ray's song a few more times..obviously!!!!
Once in a while, there comes along an artist who truly speaks the words of a man's heart... this is purely beautiful. I love it. Ray, you're wonderful. Keep it up!
True
One Of The Best Songs He's Ever Written!
WOW....you rock...always felt this way about this song.
NICE ONE.
Completely agree!
One of the best songs anyone has ever written.
Front to back, a lesson in living
I like this one too
Hits the soul. Thanks for this gift
I refused then like I do now to let anybody tie me down
And I lost a few good friends along the way
I was raised up poor and I wanted more
And maybe I'm a little too proud
Lookin' back I see a kid who was just
Afraid, hungry and old before his time
Ain't it about time you realize? It's not worth keepin' score
You win some, you lose some and you let it go
What's the use of stacking on every failure, another stone
Till you find you've spent your whole life building walls,
Lonely and old before your time
I had the most weird experience in my life i played this song on my mp3 player n went for bicycle ride left it on repeat for a whole day cycling around the park, it has never happened before in my life with a song and never will....... thanks Ray.......
I get that Bill...me too...on a walk....kinda reaches into your heart, mind and soul, tears it up and puts it back together in 4.20 minutes of GOLD-DUST....sprinkled by one beautifully humble soul.
I've loved Ray's songs and spirit, for a long time. I thought we had lost the reality of folk singers. There are few left, that can share their soul..
Saw him in Nashville with David Gray. You talk about about a concert that was worth every dime I had. Absolutely amazing!!!
Tim Smith dream concert!
jealous.
It''s not living that you're doing if it feels like dying..
Me it's not living you're doing if it feels like dying
This song has some seriously fantastic lyrics. As a (bad) songwriter, I put Ray LaMontagne in the same category as Dylan and Cohen. Just so many perfect lines in the perfect place.
This song brought me back to knowing the joy inside myself. Caught up chasing false dreams and trying to fix life lead me into false being and pain. Thank you Ray for reminding me that truth is always available inside myself and the true nature of life is benevolent. You are a light in this world. Much love x
No kidding. Ray is brilliant. Love all his stuff! Way more talent than the losers who seem to have legions of brain-dead fans. He writes, sings, plays, does it all well. No back-up dancers or song-writers needed. Something is definitely not right if Taylor Swift gets more views... at least it's up to 50,000+ now!
Best goddamn song in the whole wide world. Dang it... gets me every single time.
First of all: Ray's got great, luscious hair and beard. I am slightly envious. This song and only this song spoke to me. This is one of the most inspiring and humbling song that is well-sung, well-written and with the great musicians to complete the song and gift to us regular, highly-flawed human beings. Love every single videos where Ray sings this song. Thanks.
Exactly how i felt
great great music, an evergreen
The best song on that album.
I would love to see ray in a setting like this, just a small place with few people there...it would be the best
Soundtrack of my Life
IM NOT THE ONLY ONE !! Dang Ray how I love your music, I lack one CD Live Spring 2010 cannot buy it anywhere..... Love You Son.....
I used to think they didn't make music like they used to, then I heard Ray!
you took the words right outta my mouth...
Wow...he reminds me so much of Jim Croce...and that is a GOOD thing!
Good call, I hear hints of Neil Young now and then
@ImJstMe1 saw him in Bourne, TX at the Artist Den show. there were only about 300-400 people there... magical night... Thanks to Southwest Airlines, The Artist Den, Secret Sisters, Levon Helm Band and Ray/The Parihia Dogs for being part one of the most memorable evenings of my life time.
amazing sound! thanks for the post and thanks Ray too.
wow, that was good!
A true musical genius.
i like this very much..thank u to my friend trish for introducing me to ray...great lyrics!
jan, singapore
Fantastic...did it years ago on Jools Holland with a banjo...nice...
Such a beautiful song
The best!
This is actually from the VH1 Storytellers they were on. I've looked everywhere for that whole episode, no luck. That it's mislabeled is probably the only reason this video is still here. Before he played it, he said his brother had some hard times, made a couple of stupid mistakes and now he's been in jail for half his life. Then he dedicated it ti his brother.
You can't even BUY a copy of those VH1Storytellers episodes anywhere. Guess they're saving that for after the show goes off the air... if THAT ever happens.
Timeless Lyrics
I write songs..sometimes good songs...then THIS appears in my ears and i think ...
"FORGET IT SON.......THAT'S IT.....i'm jackin' this song writing in!!!...HOW CAN ANYONE COMPETE WITH THIS KIND OF CREATION...he is beyond SUPERB!!!!
I had to 👎🏼 your comment. Let him inspire you to grow, not to quit !
I made a comeback!!!
STEPHEN RUSSELL Sailing on a Cloud...spotify.
WOW! Proof that there still is legit talent in the world! And in this day and age where dog shit is mass produced and shoved down the throat of the ignorant masses.
Elijah Scott well said
@ImJstMe1 I saw him in the royal concert hall in Glasgow, was a small set up for him and it was perfect
Wow....the ONLY vid.out.of 100s of ray live ive watched where he is struggling....musta been a hard tour that one..
isso sim é musica para meus ouvidos, e que letra heim...
You know....there's different music for different times, and it could be that the audience for Taylor Swift, etc. isn't ready for this music. And maybe that's okay. Let them be young. They can love him later.
Love this!!! 25 now and loving Ray! ❤
Your comment brought this song back to me. Hadn't heard it in a long time. So beautiful. I'm not crying!@@GypsyChlo
@christineturnbull5253 that is so special!!! Xx
I've been listening to Ray on repeat for the last few months, I don't think I've cried more in my life 😭💖
@@GypsyChlo Yes! That comment that you first responded to was from me on a different account. It might be time for me to revisit his songs. Thank you! ❤
@christineturnbull5253 I wish I could give you such a big hug, honestly. You never know when your words are gunna lift someone else up, & yours did for me - big time. I'm so happy mine made their way back to yours, enjoy falling back in love all over again!!💖🥹x
Jan in Singapore, Ur my good friend and ya know, we ARE sisters, Right? Right.
Thumbs up if you think the Pariah Dogs are one tough bunch of hombres (including Jennifer Condos)!
Yeah, she's dialed in w/ the bass lines.
@clouds882 Thanx Jan my bff! Told ya U would love him!!!!
Trish- Oklahoma,USA
Am I the only one who hears the cords to 'leaving here a better man' in this?
Has to be so many notes in a row before it's legally considered a knock off.
@ImJstMe1 That would be the perfect setting I agree!
I do hope U like it my besti! Oklahoma here
Thank you Ray and Pariah Dogs too ;-). Since y'all are coming to Boston soon so I want to ask, have you heard Sarah Blacker at all?
What happened to Pariah Dogs? Where are they? So miss them on the new album .. but I'm sure that's been said before. Sigh .. Who the hell produced this last album? yuck. Been trying not to say that. Guess I just did ... Ray's just paying the piper now with touring I guess .. Record deal. Tour. Record deal. Tour .. LOVE his work, his songs. His songs are totally amazing ..
Ray self-produced this record
Saw this comment on a song recently:
"I AM FIVE DAYS IN HOSPITAL AFTER HEART FAILURE.......and i need this song!!"...........
BREATHE by JASMINE LAMPORT.
After you've played Ray's song a few more times..obviously!!!!
Is one of them from Band of Horses?
Hey hey girlfriend. Would I have EVER lead U down the wrong road? NEVER EVER! Love you Jan!
and I hate to hate...but d@mn you are right...something is completely wrong with the world
Reinventing Glenn Frey. Smh. How Unoriginal