Iheard this song for the first time about 25 minutes ago. By the end of it I knew this was my favorite song. It resonates within my soul. I've listened 3 times to it now and will continue for a while. It's inexplicable how such a song can emerge out of nowhere and touch me so deeply.

@christinelarzelere6520

4 жыл бұрын

the whole album is excellent.....listen to every day!

@tylercieslewicz449

4 жыл бұрын

Same ❤

@fjwheezy4449

4 жыл бұрын

listen to what a drag that’s my fav on the album

@sherwalt

3 жыл бұрын

I have listened to this song, on repeat, so many times. I forward the link to my teens, just so they know..." It's still alright". This song is a quiet banger.

@sherwalt

3 жыл бұрын

@@fjwheezy4449 headed there, now- thanks!

I may have posted thus before but I am dying, and I am getting my funeral arrangements made so my kids don't have to. I have decided to tell the story of my life and send messages to my loved ones through the music played during the visitation. the people receiving messages will know when they hear certain songs. This song was chosen tell tell my story and to help apologise for who I am.

You really help me get through the hard times. My father killed himself, my best friend, my brother died from heroin OD. The rest of my family won't talk to me. But the music helps. Thank you sir

@martinboersma763

2 жыл бұрын

Look after yourself bro ,we only become battle hardened by battling on✌🏻

@sartainja

Жыл бұрын

Frack your family. Be game! Do not let the 💩 of life get you down. Go out and live each day the way you want.

@Rthomas176

Жыл бұрын

Chin up man

@WeldonLooney

Жыл бұрын

My condolences… but You’ve got this brother.

@sunesnigel

Жыл бұрын

Hang in there friend and keep on fighting your battles. There is beauty, friendship and love in this world as well, never forget that. I believe in love and kindness.

i'm married man with two kids, i just lost my mom from battling pancreatic cancer, have anxiety......but it's still alright.......love you nathaniel rateliff. this song is very wonderful.

@duskblackdonwhite

3 жыл бұрын

much love friend. its gonna alright

@ravenpowers8379

3 жыл бұрын

I hope things are settling a bit now. You sound like a very wonderful, loving man. This is an incredible song. Best of all good wishes to you and your family.

@OttoBoy

3 жыл бұрын

My condolences to you and your family. Lost my mom to complications from Alzheimer's in 2011. While her slow demise was heart wrenching, her passing released her from the pain she suffered in the final stages. I still think about her several times every day. The images of her that I hold in my mind are when she was vibrant in her 20s, as well as when she'd laugh. So when thoughts of missing her arise, I reason that now she is whole and happy again. The heartache never leaves, but one way or another one finds a way to cope. May the good memories of your mom take you to your special place of solace.

@loveandlight8533

3 жыл бұрын

You Will All Be Ok💖

@loveandlight8533

3 жыл бұрын

What I should have first said was,. I'm incredibly sorry your loss. You have all my empathy ❣️ it's been 6 yrs for me.

This song saved my life a few years ago. Still saving me in 2024!❤

@Shovelman220

4 ай бұрын

Hope you're good homie.

@melomaniacjane2260

4 ай бұрын

@@Shovelman220 I'm great!

@Shovelman220

4 ай бұрын

That's nothing but good news. Stay awesome.

@Dano-ph5xl

Ай бұрын

Hope you are still good!

@MrRedHotChiliMan

Күн бұрын

Incredible song. Makes me think of my brother. RIP Andrew

I think 2/3 of these views are from me replaying and replaying. And replaying. This song saves lives. Saves faith. Saves joy.

Tomorrow I’ll be a month sober, days are up and down and I thought sobriety would be more clear but it’s not, but with bad moments come many more good ones and this song is telling me to stick with it, thank you friend

@JaredMiller-pb6gz

5 ай бұрын

Hit 7 months yesterday so it looks like we’re on the same timing. Former heroin/fentanyl/cocaine/meth addict. Had a great first few you months and spent the day before hitting 7 months crying my eyes out and wondering if I’ll ever be able to just wake up in the morning without wondering if I’d be better off dead. But I got through it that day with the help of people who love me and spent this morning snuggled with the woman of my dreams that I have been chasing for 10 long years. I don’t know if life ever gets more “clear” or easier but I think if you stay on the right path you at least get occasional moments like I had this morning where it could not possibly be any better. Whether you hit 7 months sober, fell off and restarted and are back in the battle of active addiction I hope you’re still out there and doing alright!

@ChrisDufresne-ii1kb

4 ай бұрын

Hopefully you stuck with it and life is better now

Jesus. Just heard this for the first time. Incredible.

@barryomalley6147

3 жыл бұрын

The man is a genius. Hits him at1.44 fuckin mad man savage

@loveandlight8533

3 жыл бұрын

@@barryomalley6147 that's an awesome moment! He is an amazing artist!

@insidedadshead9691

3 жыл бұрын

@cookie karamello. Nope. I’m pretty sure Jesus has already heard this.

@loveandlight8533

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing! And it gets better,..... Trek on!

@Shovelman220

3 жыл бұрын

That's what Jesus said.

Stopping by to say thanks to y'all for over 1M views! And thanks to Nathaniel for being such a unifying, healing force in music.

Thank you, Nathaniel for giving my heart a soft place to fall.

Rober Plant listed this song as one of his 10 favorites. Wow. A beautiful song.

@carolmoore1038

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I seriously just commented that that's why I punched this fellow up.

Teared up brother.... Great song, great voice, great guy.

@roddseifarth5717

3 жыл бұрын

Every time.

Sitting with a beer and my fathers ashes in my pocket. One day after Father’s Day, 15 years on the road with no family. I was standing on the ledge of a 40 story building and thinking about it. Guess I was praying for wings to grow. Where would I be without music. Thanks for writing this brother.

@martineden1165

27 күн бұрын

We here on the internet are glad you didn’t. We somehow survive. ;

I want a Chris Stapleton and Nathaniel Rateliff collaboration. Two amazing voices and song writers.

I have been divorced for one year and have sole custody of 7 beautiful children. This song strikes me with so much truth, and when I feel alone, I still feel that there are others who feel an understanding to this song and I feel so much less alone. I am so grateful to Nathaniel Rateliff (my fellow Coloradan), and although he will never know this, I wish him the best for what he has given me with this song.

To me this song is about being so low in life, but then realizing all the beauty that's still to be discovered. Using that as your strength.... Keep your head up, and keep smiling. Find the strength of the energy of the Earth. For it is a living entity that can give and take 🌎

There's no bad version of this song, but I really love this one in particular.

August of 2020 I had to sell my home and get rid of most of my stuff to move in with my parents because they are elderly. Mom has dementia, dad deaf and nearly blind. (It's alright) My boy who was 28, lived with me at the time. (It's alright) He struggled with addiction and so as we made this move from one state to another he knew he had to do this on his own. It was time. (It's alright) Dec. 2020 he went to work and someone decided to rob the place. Shot and killed my son. I was not alright. I felt my life slowly being drained from me. Air being sucked out of my lungs and my soul numb. Laying on the floor crying out to God to please help me find my strength. I was not alright. Slowly but surely I could breathe again. Found some energy to smile. Looked to see the blessings right in front of me. I find joy in watching my daughter wobble as she is carrying my soon to be 3rd granddaughter. I laugh as my grandgirls run and play. I cherish that I still have both of my parents who have been married 61 years. I am alright. Life gives us punches but we have strength to bounce back. We just have to want it. We are alright.

@AngieStammen-pj5hd

3 ай бұрын

❤

@mueltenius6952

5 күн бұрын

❤ ma-mah Ty for strong truth.

This guy saved my life. Simple and thanks

@Craig-bz3dm

3 жыл бұрын

God Bless You my Friend ☮️

@user-ke9er4rv4w

4 ай бұрын

Mine too ❤ he truly is a gift from God

It ain't alright, the hardness of my head Now, close your eyes and spin around Say, hard times you could find, it Ain't the way that you want But it's still alright Late at night, do you lay around wondering? Counting all the lines, ain't so funny now Say, times are hard, you get this far, but it Ain't the way that you want I'll be damned if this old man don't Start to count on his losses But it's still alright They say you learn a lot out there How to scorch and burn Only have to bury your friends Then you'll find it gets worse Standing out on the ledge With no way to get down You start praying for wings to grow Oh, baby, just let go I ain't alright, you keep spinning out ahead It was cold outside when I hit the ground Said, I could sleep here, forget all the fear It will take time to grow Maybe I don't know Hey, tonight if you think about it Remembering all the times that you pointed out Say, the glass is clear but all this fear Starts a-leaving a mark Your idle hands are all that stands From your time in the dark But it's still alright

@TheSlowtarget

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@seanroche8427

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@erniegutierrez1942

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the words to this awesome song!!!

‘It ain’t alright, the hardness of my head’ it’s beautiful songs like this that saves lives.

@sonyaalphonse366

2 жыл бұрын

You are right, and I'm so grateful to find someone to sing to my soul

The only thing I appreciate more about this man than his taste for turquoise jewelry is that GODDAMNED VOICE 😍😍😍😍😍.

@JPVanderbuilt

4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that turquoise jewelry.

@windsurfdaves

4 жыл бұрын

Jade, nice

@andrewdahlemusic

4 жыл бұрын

My grandpa used to wear a lot of turquoise jewelry and even left me some when he passed that I wear from time to time even though he wore it much better than I ever could. Every time I see Nathaniel sporting his it takes me back to memories of my grandpa. Glad others appreciate it as well.

@caitlinflood6246

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew & the Dolls aw that’s great - I love that. Turquoise is magic. ❤️

@rootedrotor525

4 жыл бұрын

Love it :)

This song left a bruise on my soul

@pjgarret7653

4 ай бұрын

Maybe a little wound where the light comes in (as Leonard says)

Is it just me or are we in a renaissance right now? This guy, Sam Beam, Gregory Alan Isaakov... haven't heard music this pure for a long time.

@mahsheenman

2 жыл бұрын

don't know but thanks for the names. good music!

@Jb-uy5zx

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Ian Noe as well.

@andyeis923

Жыл бұрын

@Jb I'll check it out man!

@proletariatbourgeoisie9929

Жыл бұрын

Add Gabe Lee to the list!!

1:40 you can see the sadness enter him in the next 10-15 seconds. Very good song from the heart and soul

@pickathon

2 жыл бұрын

It was a bittersweet Pickathon. We’d lost Richard Swift the year prior. Swift produced and played on many of the records by performers from that year. Nathaniel was real and raw.

@cherylschmacher701

8 ай бұрын

🎶🎶🧜‍♀️🌹Absolutely 🌹🧜‍♀️🎶🎶🌹🥃

Once every decade or so , a song comes around that really makes you take a good hard look at your life . This here is one of those !!!!

I've seen Nathaniel three times live. Each time I'm moved. He is so talented. I'm pretty sure my Alexa is tired of hearing me say "play Nathaniel Rateliff". This song, the farm, the guitar...amazing.

@hollyraeraeful

2 жыл бұрын

so jealous! It's a dream of mine to see him, and with the way the world is going now? will stay a dream ,I think...

@cherylschmacher701

8 ай бұрын

😹😹😹😹😹😹

I lost my Dad, brother, and a dear friend within two years and I've been listening to this song for a while now. It hits me in the soft spot, to say the least. Makes me cry every time. Thank you to Nathaniel and Pickathon for posting this.

@Wtfever2.0

5 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry for the pain you’ve endured.

@DegenDrama

4 ай бұрын

I have faith in Jesus Christ he loves you brother your a strong person

Prophetic song in light of the current state of things. Especially the line, "the glass is clear but all this fear Starts a-leaving a mark."

@joegriggs8321

4 жыл бұрын

Idol hands are all that stand from your time in the dark, but it's still alright.

Almost looks like he tears up while singing...hair on my arms stands up while listening. Pure gold

@curtcormier2674

3 жыл бұрын

At the end you can hear him swallow the lump in his throat

Just discovered Nathaniel. Some great music coming out of the US these days, maybe because of the state of the world but what a talented man. Thank you KZread

My favorite version of this song. The optimism of life and the despair go together. Beautiful song.

I think I’ve listened to this song at least 50 times in 4 days. I was sitting on my couch crying and it just came on. It’s helping through it.

@andyeis923

Жыл бұрын

I just put it on repeat... makes me cry, makes me happy, makes me brave.

@TheScstep

Жыл бұрын

@@andyeis923 I really love it and the song time stands still also.

@timcastens1150

7 ай бұрын

I only discovered these guys this past weekend on Austin City limits and I can't put it down turned my brother on to it also but you worry me is really nice

@evalampman761

5 ай бұрын

We saw him and the Night Sweats at Redrocks last summer, it was SO FUN!

@pjgarret7653

4 ай бұрын

❤

I Am not the only one whom you wrote this for, it shall go all over our globe. And with tears it shall heal hearts💕 Thankyou from the bottom of mine.

" I'll be damned if this old man don't start to count on his losses " . That line hits me straight in the soul man !!!!!

@justcallmetruman

Жыл бұрын

me too

@jw4315

3 ай бұрын

fav line of the song

His set at The Woods Stage last year was one of the most special music moments of my 46 years here. See you in August for more memory makers. I appreciate Pickathon big times!

He finds a piece of all of us, handles it delicately, and returns it. And we are better for that. Thank you Mr. Rateliff.

@joannecroghan5623

2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely and poetic description of a lovely poet!

I have had to bury a few close people already this year. Sometimes i catch myself gasping, trying to catch my breath as life keeps rushing past. When I bend and crumble and the tears run down my cheek, this kinda stuff keeps me from totally collapsing

@littlebert79

2 жыл бұрын

This comment moved me to tears. Along with this amazing song. This guy is a true treasure for us all. Man My pops past last Christmas eve suddenly and was truly my best friend. Still hurting every day but I keep saying what he would say. It's gonna be all right.

This is one of the most honest performances I've ever seen. His pain is palpable and you can tell that while he is playing (very well BTW) he is reflecting on his own words as they were seemingly (or definitely) life experiences.

@deborahchapman222

2 жыл бұрын

What is kind of scary about Nathan’s songs is you know he has lived them. Take for instance SOB, he graphically describes DT’s. He said that he wrote it after a bad spell in London.

@jasoncurrent6609

Жыл бұрын

This guy. And John Mooreland... my Lord. Modern day poets..

@jeboccuzzi10

6 ай бұрын

Exactly 👍🏻

Man this guy is so good

So much sadness.. and yet the sorrowful heart smiles

"Start praying for wings to grow" As a 52 year old middle aged fuck who doesn't really care for this life anymore, I've had my loves and my grace. I have one dog to take care of then I'm done. That being said, really, really love this song.

@matthebert007

5 ай бұрын

how's your dog? "I think it's a Pomeranian"

@70Slinger

5 ай бұрын

@@matthebert007 appreciate the inquiry. The first 4 I had were Poms, this last one is a goofy haired , long hair Chihuahua. He's got hound in him as well, as he is about 25lb's got the goggley eyes and a body built like a sausage. He's doing well, as I hope you are as well. Take care.

@matthebert007

5 ай бұрын

@@70Slinger Well that's good. I was really asking how you were. you know, as awesome as your dog is, there will be more to live for. Have faith and just help others along to way to get peace.

@evalampman761

5 ай бұрын

53 is young ❤ keep moving forward, find something that helps you smile, when I'm down I take time to do something nice for someone. Call a friend, make someone smile, find an AA meeting even if you're not ❤ 😊

@70Slinger

5 ай бұрын

@@evalampman761 I appreciate that, I posted that when I was pretty depressed, Nathaniel and his band are just great. Finding people on the internet who actually care enough to reach out and post something as well is very cool. Thank you.

this song helps me get through 2020

I, also, just found this gem…..and just like that, my world has changed. And it is beautiful….thank you, NR.

God hes just as good live as he is produced

Beautiful song. Guy has endured some pain and hurt!

This song is just wonderfully, weary, stoic, sad, well phrased and beautifully played by a master.

Oh man, this gets me deep every time I play it. What a masterpiece.

One of my favorite songs I've ever heard. Have listened to it daily since I first heart it a few months ago

Brother man i feel ya every time i hear this i see it on his face....it's still all right, miss ya.....?

You made me cry a little, Nathaniel. The truth hurts a little. I love you. Thanks for being you, Nathaniel.

I listen to this song to remind me I'm alive. I've lost some friends, I have to let go.

The fingerpick/strumming in this song has so much depth. Love that sound.

WOW. I am so grateful I stumbled upon this gem. What a voice! What amazing lyric and guitar playing too. This hits the feels deep.

He's a great entertainer. This song has a lot of meaning in it!!! 2024

Just hear the raw and emotion in his voice. Blessed

Brother- that’s one best Original Songs I’ve listened to in a while! Great style & expression 👍

I could sleep here, forget all the fear. Maybe, I don't know

- to sit through a solo acoustic song and be entertained... priceless...

You thought me to love my family more than I have been. Thank you

This song is the only way I can get my 6 month old to sleep. Every nap time, I put it on and he is right to sleep.

Rich tone on that Waterloo!

Soul Beautiful This song is saving me from emotional breakdowns John Moreland Ell king Grateful Dead The last two years have Have almost broken me

As a musician this song is such a pleasure to play, just sitting here on the deck strumming away with a cold brew feeling so relaxed. Cheers brothers and sisters!

The emotion as Nathaniel sings, takes the song to a higher level great video great song great work.

That’s just beautiful guitar picking and I love his voice….can’t wait to see him at the railbird festival in June 😎

Je sais que cette chanson a été écrite en hommage à un ami disparu... Magnifique hommage... Je l'écoute souvent en pensant à mon fils... Cela m'aide à libérer l'émotion. Autant de tristesse que de tendresse. Merci Monsieur Rateliff. Amour sur vous.

This song could save a lot of souls/lives in 2020. These lyrics just get to me. Incredible song.

Holy F. How? How does someone do this? Create this? Thank you for putting this out in the world.

Music / Love = connecting humans on the deepest level of one's soul...youtube does this for us all over the world

@heidifuhrman1453

Жыл бұрын

I'm always saying to people that I truly believe music is the language of the soul. It doesn't matter where you live, what you look like, what your status, problems, joys or sorrows are...music will speak to each and every one of us. Doesn't matter whether it's accompanied by words or not. It's the frequencies. Even deaf people that have never 'heard' a sound their whole life are touched by it.

I can't stop watching this video, and frankly, I can't imagine any sort of situation where I'd have to stop. :)

'Your idle hands are all that stands from your time in the dark...but it's still alright' This hits home so much and I thank you from one musician to another for this line. Discovered you recently and listened to all your material. Everything you've produced is from the heart and you can hear it. I smell longevity for your career and I hope I'm right. Take care and keep it up.

Omg...I just love this guy. Just raw talent in its purest form.

Been sending this to my loved ones during these crazy times. We'll be alright.

I have heard this man make incredible music that all sounded like cover songs. This is straight from his soul.

Anybody who doesn't buy this man's beer has no heart

You can see the emotion in his eyes.

I play this over and over again...it never gets old, then I play it again! Can't get enough...👍

@juliarodriguez4572

Жыл бұрын

Same here!

His music warms the soul!

All the feels in this one. Great song. Truly has become one of my favorites over the last year plus. And this version is probably my favorite

Just a very underated musician. What a beautiful song. Hits deep in the soul.

Probably the most beautiful song ever written

I first heard Nathaniel singing in the soundtrack of the movie Palmer. I was hooked from then on.

awesome =) i cant say nothing more

He's sooooo awesome!!!! Thank you Nathaniel Rateliff!!!! Your spirit is so beautiful!!!

Sober or 3 sheets in a Bush this song brings a tear to my eye. One of the best writers of our time

@anarchy747

4 жыл бұрын

Certainly one of the best songs I’ve heard in the past 20yrs. He’s a brilliant songwriter/poet.

@devinodulchaoinitigh5467

3 жыл бұрын

You sacrament; I couldn't put it better. Cheers man

His voice is heaven. The lyrics are so beautiful, and the guitar playing is so soothing.

absolutely blown away.

Damn, this song is like a punch to the gut. (But in a good way.)

...."Idle hands are all that stands between your time in the dark."....Powerful lyric.

Stunningly beautiful song. Got to see him and the band in Holland some years back, still very grateful for that.

it's a simple and immediate thing when you know a song is true. this song is that.

Good God. Hes great.

Thank you

Idle hands, are all that stands from you time in the dark. Ive come so far and i still have so far to go.

Amazing! This guy!!!? I say him on the water in Vermont! Revival of Jake and Elwood!! Great Feeling kinda show! Thank you Nathaniel!!

@marcorecchilungo2220

4 жыл бұрын

Exact😉😉👍godby Scott🌈🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@marcorecchilungo2220

4 жыл бұрын

Oooooh Yeaaa😑👌👍🌈🌈🌈🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I Cry and I Heal in the most beautiful Way Every time I Listen to this song . Much huge Love and Proper Respect to you Beautiful Brother 🖤🖤

This song literally saved my life ❤️

Last time I heard a song with this much emotion was Charles Bradly’s remake of Changes by Black Sabbath Nathaniel you’ve done a dem fine job of singing this.

40yr old straight man here. this song is magic...thank you so much...