Now THIS is a real song about life in a small town.

My husband works at a vinyl record pressing plant. He put this song on the turntable after work-first I'd ever heard it, or of American Aquarium... Halfway through the song, I couldn't finish the dishes. Dried my hands and snuck to the bedroom, trying to hide I was in tears. Found the video online, put the earbuds in and sat frozen; mesmerized, taking in this...thing...that this band captured in this song and video... Zeigeist? Nostalgia? Requiem? Lament? These words don't completely capture whatever bowled me over. If ever there was a song that is more than the sum of its parts "Me & Mine" is exactly it. The song, BJ's voice, the lyrics and the visuals in the video blew me away like no other song I can remember. Anyway, I played the song several times, just letting the tears roll silently until the husband found me like that 30 minutes later. Not much makes me cry. And, in my life, I don't recall a song moving me to tears. Since then, been a rabid fan of American Aquarium's body of work. I hope the band can revive their North Carolina roots with the type of agriculture this country sure could use, and sure as hell would appreciate... 😘 Epilogue: Husband shocked me a week or so ago, coming home with our copy of this album autographed by BJ himself, who dropped in at the record plant where my husband works!! He got photos with BJ, too. I don't think I have to tell you... Cried my eyes out. Best surprise gift ever...

@raymondbell4199

10 ай бұрын

West Virgina boy says "Amen" sister.

@shanecrowe5955

10 ай бұрын

Met BJ last weekend and he's the most down to earth dude. American Aquarium is the real deal. Fan for life!

@jbthebrit

10 ай бұрын

This is the first ever American Aquarium song I heard - live - this week as they were warming up for Drive by Truckers.... without a doubt this was the best song of the night (by either band !) and frankly, I thought AA were better than DBT that night. Great voice and such a meaningful song.

@Shirar2000

10 ай бұрын

@@jbthebrit ...Aren't they incredible? I'll have to see if they're coming to perform in Dallas sometime soon because-well-your mention of getting to see AA perform has got me itching for that experience, too! I am so glad you were introduced to American Aquarium through "Me & Mine!" Same way I did! Ah, serendipity! Jeremy, do you mind sharing where you saw AA opening for DBT? I mean, super-generally, like which state (i.e., Texas, North Carolina, etc.) 100% agree with you...very meaningful song... :)

@shanecrowe5955

9 ай бұрын

@@jbthebrit i saw them open up for the Truckers as well and i thought they were better. Apples and Oranges, ya know? Maybe not fair to compare, but AA is more in my wheelhouse. Great band

It's real hard to make it in a small town, a factory closes down... your out of work. Thank you for this. We ARE the backbone of this country, the actual working men and women of this country. We live pay check to pay check, chasing the dream, a home you love, kids raised right, and chickens, God bless those little hens🙂 thank you for this, beautiful, and truth

This song just gave me goosebumps and made my eyes water. That's all you need to know about how good this band is.

BJ Barham is amazing. I started following along with AA about a year ago, and slowly learned who BJ actually was. To say he's been an inspiration to me would be an understatement. This guy gets it.

One of the greatest songwriters Ive ever heard. The amount of emotion in this song gives me the goosebumps. Plus that CLASSIC AA breakdown at the end. Fuck, guys. Great job.

Sweet baby jesus in swaddling clothes. He's the best goddamned songwriter in America

@brentbales1878

4 жыл бұрын

Itl give you chills wont it

@fredd3243

4 жыл бұрын

For real though.

@countrymusicfrance

4 жыл бұрын

Your're right, Bruce. Songwriting, music, video... wowww !

@tbone323

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Isbell would like a word with you but BJ Barham is definitely at the table

THIS is the song we need at the time we need it. Well done.

I love this song i litsen it from Chile

This is one of the best songs I've heard in a long, long time.

This hit hard. Theirs plenty of hokey country songs about the small town we all grew up in but far too few songs about how those places have basically turned into a 3rd world country.

This album is a masterpiece!

That ending montage is like getting sucked down a narrow dark rabbit hole, just to end up scratching and digging for the light at the end of the tunnel. I feel like I came out a changed man !0!

@peosanvito9345

4 жыл бұрын

Samson Harris so true! I don’t usually pay attention to the meaning of most images, but this one montage left me breathless

@jaimiehayden9630

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah just in awe

@ckjjclan

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

Felt this in Arkansas all the way from North Carolina.

I saw these guys open up for the Drive by Truckers. Amazing show. Great song.

excellent songwriting - I don't usually comment on what I hear but this drew me in - felt every word you sang and wrote - it feels so relevant to all of America and all Americans - you are gifted as a writer and performer

Wow. They knocked this one out of the park.

This song is just soo good. I can't stop listening to it.

Perfect timing with this one BJ.

Video of the year. Song of the year, Artist of the year. Powerful.

The pianist at the end of the song is amazing

Wow. First song ever from these guys. Just grabbed my soul.

@72PAULMAC

4 жыл бұрын

If you get the chance go see them live. Top class. And BJ has always time for a chat or photo after the gig

Heard BJ play the entire album and it is one great song after another.

Becoming my favorite band with every song I hear.

Album of the Year 2020.

Great song. Message is true. Sad but true

Wow.Im in love with it all.

I believe the powerful potential of the American Dream is alive and well even if it does not look the same as it used to. That notwithstanding, this is some of the finest song writing I have ever encountered. This man can write, and his voice perfectly compliments his revelatory lyricism.

I think Arlo would love this. Awesome

Really great song!

Great song old friend 🤙🤟

Oh My God!! Amazing.

Just cannot get enough !!! Outlaw XM & Shooter !!! Thank you .. My life ...Yall❤

Simply f'n amazing

My wife just sent me this.. I cannot put into words exactly how on point this is right now...

That ending montage, holy shit! Thought the video was over, then bam!!

Wow. Just wow.

Wow!! This could not be more timely! Very powerful and moving - RAW HONESTY!

Simply awesome job guys. Thank you.

Stunning work.

The ending reminds me so much of the music video for Pink Floyd’s Money. Probably my new favorite AA music video. So excited for this new album.

Beautiful! WOW

Damn. Hell of a song, BJ.

Bj idk how you do what you do but you sir. Your great man you will live forever threw the songs you sing. PLEASE come back to cincinnati . iv been to EVERY show you have done here. And never been disappointed. Even when they moved you to a different time and we missed it still wasn't disappointed because I got to meet you and shake your hand. Thank you for being a genuine good person.

Absolutely love this 😊👍

Wow. Simply amazing. BJ you are killing it.

That's mindblowing and, sadly, so true. An epic and much needed song, thank you!

Worlds turning and I hope I don’t turn away...

Shew Buddy. This is timely and incredible. Thanks BJ

Damn spot on. Truth. solid lyrics. Great music.

Holy shit, I have chills right now. This album is going to be ridiculous!

Absolutely love this song and the video production! Great job.

Class. Pure Class

Just learned of you. Yes, I have been under a rock!...lol....Subed and belled. WOW!!

So moving! I saw you perform this live and am just as moved now as I was then. I love your voice and your message!

Great song...

Keep it coming. Love it ♥

Wow! Coming from a small dying town I can relate to battling the thoughts of whether to go back home or create a better life elsewhere. The question of “what is a better life” comes to mind every time. What an illustration of that struggle with this song+video collaboration. Well done AA, been with you guys since 2011!

Beautiful. Much love from Madison Indiana and the Roostertail Music Festival crew!

Great song! Great video!

Damn...my son sends me the best music.

Now this is country music

Holy shit!! He’s done it again 👌🏻

Extremely powerful song and video. The montage at the end reminded me of the opening sequence to the True blood TV series but powerful just the same!! Great job!

So damn good

Thank you guys for this. Everything about your band is absolutely amazing; great deep voice, words like knives but damn true. The last part of the video was awesome. Hope to see you playing somewhere

Fuck me. This was fantastic. Holy cow, THANK YOU for this... everything about it, just, everything. Thank you.

A sprinkle of Springsteen and cloud of Diamond dust is a combustible combination sending a plume of reverence into the ether...

che bella voce

Helluva song! Your writing just keeps getting better

Impossibly good. If this isn't song of the year it will validate how broken the industry is.

Awesome my friend!!! Damn! You & Jason Isbell can write some songs!!!!

DAMN

Whoa! Sooooo dang good! Looking forward to this album... like always when AA is involved. :)

Oh damn

Great song and video, relevant to the current state of things!

Masterpiece! BJ takes his writing to an elite level, and he was damn good before!

America's new national anthem.

7:03 "ight, Imma head out"

Truth

A sprinkle of Springsteen and a dusting of Diamond yields a perfect patina to the rusted yearnings of yore...

Oh man this is great. Who did the video BJ? Excellent work.

And the wise man said the town was a victim of times!

Holy moly, that knocked me for 6. The passion in his singing, amazing. Incredible video.

Look up the lineup for Moon River festival in Chattanooga I’m fired up !!!

wow

Thanks for making this because my uncle died

"... and then a politician shows up promising them jobs that God himself cannot bring back ... " Yup, he gets it. The whole track ... Excellent!

That’s a son there!! Holy ...

I think you may have a future at this BJ 😏

who tf remembers all their user id's and pw's???? i am so sorry AA, i love yall!!! anyway!!

That wasn't Goodbye was it?

I'm very curious why you guys chose the name American Aquarium ?

@jeffhoyle5785

4 жыл бұрын

First line of the Wilco song, "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart."

@ShannonGriffin501

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffhoyle5785 I am an American Aquarium drinker... 👍

Looks like Jordan Traylor's set.

Finale da nels cline

sounds like Bruce Springsteen

No war but class war. The working class must unite to take back their wage labor and their control.

Hey,God never leaves,He is always there.Great song none-the-less.