My Dad was a guy like that. He always said if someone hurt one of us he would sh00t them and then smile in his mug shot. He was not just talking. He shot a guy who was trying to beat up on my sister. He didn't kill the guy but he stopped him and because we live in a state with the Castle Doctrine, he didn't spend any time in jail. My Dad was and still is my Hero. I also married a guy like this. I saw my husband beat the hell out of the guy who lived next door to us because the guy was beating up on his wife. I know everyone says vigilante justice is wrong but I beg to differ. When there is no longer any justice in your Judicial System because of corruption then it is time for vigilante justice.

There's a difference between a killing and a murder.

@hollyharris707

4 ай бұрын

Dang darlin 😉❣️.... That statement went hard as "You know what", AND yer absolutely 💯 correct, and I couldn't agree more😉🙏🏻❣️.

My thoughts if a man beats and abuses one woman and she gets away from him it won’t be long before he finds someone else to beat up. So while what the hero did sent himself to prison he not only saved the one woman but probably several others.

@pamelacrompton130

2 ай бұрын

And some babies too

At the end, she's still waiting in the truck for him ❤

@jonahhex8178

3 ай бұрын

Almost like he traded places with her. She was in a prison and he set her free at the cost of entering his own prison.

My ex not only was abusive, but after I got out he continued to torment and mentally abuse me for 15 more years. Now it is my daughter's turn, he torments her by threatening to kill me until this day. I am now 73 years old. The police did nothing, and told me they couldn't until he killed me. I wish I had someone like Hardy in the day.

I recently discovered this song and am now obsessed with watching reactions to it. It's absolutely heartbreaking to scroll through the comments and see how many women, including myself, can relate to these lyrics and have prayed for someone like this guy to come rescue us! Because we all know the law doesn't do jack sh*t for us until it's too late! If you go into the song with the mindset that "everything happens for a reason", these lyrics make perfect sense. He was lost in a small town he'd never been to before during a thunderstorm at midnight and he comes across a woman in desperate need of a hero! I'm extremely biased whether he was right or wrong in his actions. However, if I had been his defense attorney I would have bent, twisted, manipulated and argued the justifiable homicide defense until it fit his "crime". Sometimes doing 'your' right thing (everyone's is different) and obeying the law are two completely different things!

@firefighterchick

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're in a much better place now. You got yourself out, which takes courage all its own.

@mzluna313

Жыл бұрын

@@firefighterchick I got out after 1 last beating. He thought he killed me.

@firefighterchick

Жыл бұрын

@MzLuna313 no one should ever endure that. You have and that takes an incredible amount of strength to try and make a new start. I hope have found some peace and happiness, you deserve that.

@susandavis8505

Жыл бұрын

@MzLuna313, that's exactly how I feel about this song. I just recently stumbled across it & have spent a couple of weeks watching people react to it. It's such a powerful & amazing song & I don't even like country music. But this song is amazing. After going thru what I have been thru myself & seeing people I love go thru it as well, the man is a God sent hero!!! & it definitely should of been a justifiably homicide

@stephanieh2224

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

Country Boy Justice. No room for women beating.

"Never thought my day of justice would come from a judge under a seat" What a word play. The Judge is what the gun he used is called. And this is a video masterpiece. Great reaction!!

@Prozak63

Жыл бұрын

The "Judge under the seat" is a reference to a Taurus revolver that fires both .410 shotgun shells and .45 Colt rounds. My wife keeps one in her nightstand.

@Assassyn1980

Жыл бұрын

@@Prozak63 So do I.

@Michael-ct1rp

Жыл бұрын

While that sounds right... I suspect it's just coincidence The only way to know for sure is to ask hardy After all where did this gun get the name from?

@kchez5586

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but this is a big misconception. The term "judge" for a firearm is a southern slang term. The gun he has in this video is a Smith & Wesson (640 maybe, hard to tell as it's only clearly seen for a second) - the cylinder of the Taurus is very large to accommodate the 3" .410 shot shell and easily identifiable, the cylinder of the gun in the video is a shorter .38/.357 calibur

@Prozak63

Жыл бұрын

@K Chez Not sure on your S&W theory. It's on awful long cylinder on the piece he pulled. I'll have to capture a picture and get a good zoom on it. As a 60 year old southern boy I'm quite familiar with the slang term.

As a DV survivor, I'm addicted to this song and he is an angel. I finally got out but never got any type of justice which I'm sure is part of the reason I'm addicted to this. The line "it was worth it..." always gets to me...I doubt anyone would agree with that. I was close to begging for this reaction! I have been surprised how many people don't know what a 12 is, what a "judge under the seat" or "wait in the truck" means. Guess it's where you grew up or life experiences but I'm 59 and don't remember not knowing those meanings. Thank you sir for this reaction and regards from Kentucky!

@chevetteman17

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry you haven’t gotten justice and that the one who abused you still gets to walk free. I hope you at least have a little peace with being away from the person.

@larynanntapp6333

Жыл бұрын

@chevetteman17 Thank you...I deeply appreciate it. I have no contact at all but am afraid for his next wife or girlfriend.

Sometimes, it's the only way an abuser will stop, sad to say

@BrainMeltGaming

7 ай бұрын

If it means me going to prison so be it, if it means putting him 6tf under so he can't do it to anybody else then so be it

@lylelookingbill6606

7 ай бұрын

When the system, when society fails to protect those weakest among us it is left to rough men standing outside the rule of law to do what is necessary to preserve the peace, protect the innocent, and return civility. Some call this "vigilante justice" but for some the vigilante is the only hope to obtain justice.

A real man...... reminds me of the message in the song Coward of The County.... Men aren't men anymore and I love this!

I've said this about this video before- vigilantism can be very bad, since innocent people can be mistakenly harmed. But, even if Hardy's character had taken her away, then the guy would just end up abusing another woman/women. Even if the police were called in, there are plenty of stories where when they get out of jail they go and kill the woman! So, even though we really can't have people going around taking justice in their own hands, a situation like this feels like justice! The bad guy will never ever harm another woman! And I can't feel bad about someone like that being taken out!

Any dads watching...tell me you wouldn't do the same. Women deserve protection and respect.

This song is like fire right now because it speaks the truth about a serious subject. Garth Brooks the thunder rolls is another great song like this song

I don’t think killing the jerk was his intention. The gun was just a precaution, then the jerk went for the 12 gauge shotgun and he didn’t have a choice but to defend himself… once the jerk had his hands on the shotgun, it doesn’t matter if aimed or not the spray pattern from the shotgun blast would have torn him in two. My opinion is justified self defense. Great reaction!

@edithdavis2848

Жыл бұрын

Sounds that way in the song but in the video, no the guy tryed to get away from him and Hardy dragged him back, and tossed him down, that's when he went for the twelve gauge and Hardy shot him.

@hanssolo8795

Жыл бұрын

He let the hammer drop before he reached for his 12.Sounds premeditated yet should be justifiable given the circumstances.

@kristinkeiner6547

Жыл бұрын

You don’t take a gun to a fist fight.

@libertybell8852

Жыл бұрын

@@kristinkeiner6547 nah, he'd have just recovered from his ass kicking, hunted her down and killed her. I've been there, known many women who have and I've lost 2 friends who tried to go the "legal" route. Their abusers got a slap kn the wrist, hunted them down, sometimes half across the country, and killed them for the 'trouble' it put them through to track them down. Orphaned their kids.. sorry, but the chronic woman beater needs a lead pill, not an ass kicking. They never change.

@AmethystEmpressDivineTarot6589

Жыл бұрын

​@@libertybell8852 PERIOD.

The thing is, we never know what a person’s been through. He may have had someone close to him he couldn’t protect because he was too young or never knew until too late…so seeing her triggered his deep protective side and need to make things right (even for a stranger). Hardy is an amazing songwriter. Everyone has already recommended my faves.

In the south when we say "Wait in the truck"....We're about to handle business.

I have seen Hardy twice and so excited to be seeing Lainey for the first time in July. More Hardy: "Give heaven some hell", "Rednecker", "He went to Jared (with Morgan wallen)", "A rock", "Signed, sober you", "Sold out", "The mockingbird and the crow" More Lainey: "smell like smoke", "Hillbilly hippie", "Me, you and Jesus", "Heart like a truck", "Those boots (Deddy's song)"

Holy cannoli. This is the 1st time I've heard this song. Chills. Literal chills.

This is an amazing tune. Hardy's fantastic vocals with Lainey's hauntingly beautiful voice helps to tell a mesmerizing tale. The first time I was shocked by story, couldn't wait to hear it again to confirm what I had heard. You can't help but cheer for Hardy. He was a hero to Lainey's portrayal of a poor victim. Everytime I hear it I'm hooked. I could see the shock on your face Craig. Great reaction Craig. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

@broncobra

Жыл бұрын

I'm a guy. Everytime I hear this, it brings tears to my eyes.

"Independence Day" by Martina McBride is another good one about domestic violence!

@firefighterchick

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! One of her best!

I've been waiting for your reaction to this and thank you for it! I'm a DV survivor and this song hits all of us survivors HARD. He would have been our knight in shining armor. I went to sheriff and lawyer, but the couldn't help because I was married to my abuser. If I took my son to protect us both, the law viewed that as abandonment of my property and kidnapping my son. So I wasn't protected by the law. That's so WRONG. But God heard my prayers and got us out. Thank you Hardy and Lainey for bringing such a hard subject forward.

finally you got to HARDY now you have to do "give heaven some hell ", "drink one for me", "one beer " and "a rock " great reaction

Great reaction. You need to check out Tanya Tucker singing The Thunder Rolls. Garth Brooks also did that song but the radio station s refused to play the third verse version. But, Tanya 's version plays all verses. I grew up in a family where my Father who was an alcoholic beat my Mom every weekend for 19 years of my life. He was a SOB.

@firefighterchick

Жыл бұрын

It's another level of tragedy and criminal when the abuser is the person that is supposed to be your protector and love you unconditionally. I'm glad you both got out of that situation alive and I hope that you have the life and happiness you both deserve.

@jimwhite7607

Жыл бұрын

Tammy I think you and I grew up in the same house your story and mine are almost the same mom and us kids/5 got out all of us still have troubles I got married at 16 years old I’m proud to say I’ve never put my hands on my wife of 47 years I pray That you’ve had a blessed life

@firefighterchick

Жыл бұрын

@jim white I'll tell you the same thing. I'm glad your mom, your siblings, and yourself got out alive and I hope all are happy as well. You knew what kind of man not to be and didn't repeat the cycle. Good on you.

@tammybennett6897

Жыл бұрын

@@firefighterchick Unfortunately my Mom died at the age of 60. He had been married previously and that lady still lives in a Facility due mental issues as a result of him beating her. He also remarried after less than a year from my Mom's passing and that lady just died this past November. She died from Dementia, that was brought on by several strokes, that we believe she had due to my Father hitting her in the head. Thank you for your kind words.

@tammybennett6897

Жыл бұрын

@@firefighterchick My Mom, unfortunately died in 2009 at the age of 60. I vowed as a child that I would not live like that and I have lived up to that.

I live in Tennessee. Here in the South, there is a way of dealing with things. Women know what “wait in the truck” means, it wasn’t just for the song. Anyone that abuses a woman deserves this. MEN treat women well, cowardly males mistreat and abuse them.

Hardy is a deep rabbit hole. He has written songs for so many other artists. Like God’s Country by Blake Shelton and a ton of others. He’s a true genius song writer. BTW my friend, still waiting for Hootie!!!!

Their performance at the CMA awards was simply amazing.

@teresaelswick8187

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was!!!

This song gets that same reaction from EVERYONE who sees/hears it. Shockingly blunt. It still chills me when I watch the video. Just WOW! Great reaction! I think the last time that I, myself, was chilled by a song about domestic violence both songs were by Martina McBride. "Independence Day" and "Broken Wing". John Michael Montgomery's song " The Little Girl" is quite a story that makes me tear up too. Such descriptive, puts you right there in the middle of the stories.

Thank you Craig for your reaction. I have just discovered Hardy myself. This is the only song that I have listed to, but when I first heard it, I too had goose pimples. I like the grit in Hardy's voice. I understand that he is a song writer and like most, decided it was his time to give it a go. So glad that he did. I guess Lainey is also a Television actress, so indeed lots of talent going on there. At this time, I do not know any other songs from either of them, but I am sure that others have great recommendations and I cannot wait to watch and react to them with you. Thank you again.

@jimbennett8036

Жыл бұрын

Yes she is an actress. She is in the series Yellowstone.

@elainevigil6128

Жыл бұрын

@@jimbennett8036 Thank you. I don't watch Television, so I have never seen or heard of her before.

I would suggest The Mockingbird and the Crow and A Rock. Two of my favorite from Hardy.

@karenmaynard7999

Жыл бұрын

These are my two favorites also. Hardy is awesome!

Next Hardy. Give Heaven Some Hell.

Another great country sing to check out is Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks. You want the extended version definitely.

The abuser was not a tough guy but a coward. He can beat on a woman but run from a man. He didn't run far. Thank you for doing this reaction. I cry every time.

Hardy is a masterful songwriter. His lyrics, man!! Any song from any of his albums, ever, is worth a listen! This was Hardy’s 13th number one as songwriter since his first that went #1 in 2018. ♥️🎶

Not many reactors notice it but she is still waiting in his truck.

I was waiting for this, and yes eagerly! Hardy has been a songwriter for a long time and only recently started performing on his own. If I'm remembering correctly he wrote God's Country that Blake Shelton sang. This is a powerful song! A Judge is a model of a handgun. I don't condone vigilante justice but I understand the thought process. I have family and friends who were abused in every manner possible, including my mom. Many times even after reporting it and filing charges justice isn't served and they are still in fear for their lives. The song gives a voice to this kind of tragedy. I believe that Hardy's character lost a loved one to domestic violence. He had never met her yet instantly decided her only chance was if the b*stard was dead. Great reaction! It's pretty much how I expected you would. 😉

The judge under the seat was the gun he took in the house with him. It's a southern expression.

@stinky60096

3 ай бұрын

No a Judge is a type of gun that was under the seat. A Judge shoots bullets and shotgun shells.

I absolutely love this song. My sister was abused by her ex-husband, and my uncle and some of his friends beat the holy living hell out of the guy who abused my sister. Needless to say he never messed with my sister again and they got divorced thank God! She's married to a good guy now and is happier than I've ever seen her. ❤❤❤❤

Awesome reaction, love your thoughts on this one. This song gets to me every single time I hear it, I was married to an abusive man, managed to get away with my babies and start over, it certainly wasn't easy. I never told my brothers or dad what he was doing, because it would've been me waiting in the truck if they found out. Judge under a seat = gun ( was a specific model, but now it's general) stored under truck/car seat

@vickiekasafirek9096

Жыл бұрын

So happy you and your babies got away. Wishing you all the best💖🌹.

@firefighterchick

Жыл бұрын

So happy you got out alive and have the life you deserve now.

@ArleneAdkinsZell

Жыл бұрын

@@firefighterchick Thank you.

@marybaillie8907

Жыл бұрын

That was so brave of you. It takes a strong woman to make that choice. I so happy for you and your children.👍✌️❤️🇨🇦

I have not been in a situation like this but I have been through verbal abuse which in my opinion is just as bad as physical violence. We have scars but they don't show outside. You carry them inside every day. Love your reactions. Hello from North Alabama, USA

@firefighterchick

Жыл бұрын

You're correct. This form of abuse happens along with other forms at the same time as well as stand-alone abuse. It is insidious in its own right. Your self-worth is attacked whether it is accompanied by physical wounds(scars)or not. You are worthy of happiness and love please don't ever doubt that.

@RobinNelson-kw6bt

Жыл бұрын

@@firefighterchick Thank you.

He did what thousands of women wished a man would do to protect us. Calling cops and a slap on the mans wrist and thats about it from the law. This way there will be no more women being beaten by this cowardly male. I love it.

Fantastic reaction. What a dramatic song!

Good job Craig explaining this video. Felt the same way. He had it coming!

It's been 60 months and she is still waiting in the truck. Notice she's driving his truck at the end. I've a feeling she will continue waiting in the truck until he's released.

@hollyharris707

4 ай бұрын

Yeppers darlin 😉, I agree💯❣️. Seems like "she found" her a real MAN and she is gonna wait for him no matter how long 😢🙏🏻❣️

Hardy & a couple others actually wrote God's Country by Blake! Hardy & his brother wrote Wait in the Truck. He's another one like Chris Stapleton. Writing hit after hit for other artists til someone gets em out of their comfort zone! Then they realize their full potential!! He's got it all!! Great job!!

That was AMAZING! I am a survivor.

Yes sir everyday the wemon in my family and my life is my everything I live for. ❤️ all day long so would I Hell Yes.

Thank you for this! Also, lovin the vignette effect on you as the reviewer and the video. VERY COOL! Nicely done, sir. 😊

Anything by Hardy, you will love! He writes his own songs, and songs for other artists. "Mockingbird and the Crow" and "Jack" are a couple of examples of deep serious songs. If fun is what you're looking for, then you can't beat "Rednecker", which may be my personal fave. God bless you sir.

The judge always wins

I know you're a Veteran, but I appreciate the genuine innocence in your reaction.

This song means so much to all of us domestic violence survivors, what an emotionally beautiful masterpiece!!!! Lainey and Hardy knocked this one outta the park!!!!!!

Lainey Wilson's dad is Brian Wilson from the "BEACH BOYS". Great video. Check out "Souled Out" by Hardy.

@lorigilbert3787

5 ай бұрын

No he's Brian Wilson a farmer in Louisiana. No relation to the Beach Boy

I've seen reactions where people are saying he should have taken her to the police station. SO many times men walk through restraining orders and end up killing their wives or girl friends. I have a degree in Criminal Justice, but I totally think he got what he deserved

If it were my daughter I would pray for someone like him to find her. I have been of the receiving end of violent hands and wish I had a judge with me. I am a licensed to carry a firearm person so now I do. Just an incredible song..

I’m a southern girl and we ALL know what wait in the truck means!!

He told her to wait in the truck and, in the end, she drives off in his truck, symbolically still waiting in the truck for him. Im obsessed with reactions to this video, the comments and the reactors responses.

Well, we watched it for the first time together. WOW.

Thank God my sister lived and lives

My Ex Never hit me but abused in every other way. I escaped and I’m free. This song I just bawl through the entire time and I know every word. Thank you 🙏

Rednecker, Mockingbird and the Crow, Give Heaven some Hell, are great Hardy songs.

Often people that have had a wife, child or any family member abuse have a different mindset. With how abusers are released so easily these days the abused are often more abused or killed...

Awesome reaction, i felt the same way 1st time and it never gets old. You just opened up yourself to the Hardy rabbit hole now and you must dive in. Hardy is an incredible song writer and has started performing his own songs now. He is NOT your typical country singer though. He is almost in a style of his own. He blends different genres into some of his songs and the transitions are incredible. If you go down the Hardy path (which you should) I would do these songs in this order: "A Rock", "Mockingbird and the Crow", "sold out", "jack" and then "radio song". You will not be disappointed.

"A Rock" and "Give Heaven Some Hell" by Hardy are great ... and "One Beer" is another story song of his!

This is a Powerful message, a heartbreaking message 💔💔💔💔 This song hits home... Some people dont survive this 💔💔

Love this song

This is what every woman in an abusive relationship dreams of. That man would probably never leave her alone as long as he knew she was alive. I lived with this until he met another woman and left me after 3 years of broken noses and bruises. Sending prayers to all the people going through this. Stay strong❤

Hardy is a real story teller.

I can relate to this song on so many levels

He did it, knowing full well that he had nothing to gain from his actions and everything to lose. But he never gave his well-being a second thought. He just did what his conscience & character dictated with no hesitation at all. And her life is better as a result. These are the kind of people that, when presented with certain situations, like some soldiers in combat. They simply react as their nature dictates and completely disregard the consequences to themselves. Some Medal of Honor-winning soldiers have done precisely what this guy did-like MV TSgt John A. Chapman, ON March 4, 2002, who was awarded two medals of honor posthumously. In my humble opinion, this guy should not have spent even one day in jail. He just did what society and law enforcement all too often fail to do. He took out the garbage permanently. That guy had not only beaten this girl horribly and repeatedly but also threw her out into the rain. He was already working on another one when this girl’s savior busted through his door. So, this girl’s selfless savior inadvertently saved two women from this horrible fate.

What a story. Been in her place for 34 years. The he took his own life. And he not only killed hisself, but he killed the rest of mine and my sons life

This is what I call deserved justice!!!

I’ve watched your reaction to this song many times. I love and appreciate your empathy and emotion.

In any powerful song, I always hear a line that’s even more powerful. The lyrics in this powerful song: 🎶And I might be here forever 🎶 It ain’t paradise that’s true 🎶 But it’s a whole hell of a lot better 🎶Than the place I sent him to

Also notice in the last scene she drives off in his truck. Still waiting in the truck.

This is one awesome song!!! I've been in her shoes!!!!

@firefighterchick

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got out alive and I hope happy or making a path to get there

That what country folk do protect family friends and love ones , no man should never put hands on any woman's shape or form gotta show everyone respect

This guy is really talented. I really enjoy his song 'Give heaven some hell' & 'The Mockingbird & the Crow' which kinda describes his career path. He started writing radio ready stuff for other people, being the Mockingbird & then he breaks out to do his own stuff, becoming the Crow'. Really cool tune. It's like the first half is one style of a song & the last half is a totally different song.

Welcome to the South. I've seen most men get away with abuse...I was a victim..my 1st husband was the son of a cop. He beat up me and 2other wives and got away with it. So this to me is justice was served. My step father had to threaten to kill him to keep him away from me.

This is intense. Very well done, both are good singers. In my opinion all three got what they deserved. She got a new life, the abuser will never do it to another, and a murder went to prison. She got the truck and is still waiting.

I was wondering when you would get to this one. Such a powerful song.

He was an Avenging Angel. Avenging Angels were the first angels created by God. As a teen in the 70s I saw so many abused women and young girls. Where I grew up women belonged to the "man" of the house (Bible Belt USA). However, every once in a while one of those "men" would cross a line and then just take off. The rumors were that they were in hiding under some random septic tank. What do I know? I was just a kid.🤷

I was waiting to see how you would react to this song. Perfect response

Great reaction to a very controversial song. Personally, I love it. I’ve watched many reactions to this song, and they vary widely. Some are shocked, some people are good with it, some are outraged, some very emotional as the song brings buried experiences back to the surface. It’s incredibly interesting to see how people react to this! Thanks for letting us take the ride with you.

One of the most romantic songs ever, imo... 🎯

She knew he saved her life but gave his own. I cant help but feel like he was about to end his own that night and decided to save hers in the process

Omg i love Hardy!!

Southern Justice ya'll. True story happened to one of Hardys friends. He did 20 years. She wanted for em and they got hitched had 4 kids and still got that truck. ❤❤❤❤

He took the chains on his ankles to free hers.

You would be doing yourself a favor by checking out "Allisa Lies". If you want a shocking story told in a country song! Also, from one veteran to another; Thank You...." most days are Sunni, other days are Shiite "!

Woah. I rarely ever watch the video to a song. I’m really loving Lainey Wilson, did you see her in Yellow Stone? You should listen to her song Heart like a truck, so great! 😊

Ooooh .... You got here .... 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️.. crazy huh .... This .. Sold out .... Mockingbird ..... 👍👍❤️❤️

Best reaction so far of this amazing video/song!!! When I saw all the requests for your reaction to this song I tried to give you a heads up because I knew it would be intense!!! I love all the subtle nuances of this video. Hardy walking down the hall in leg cuffs and her walking down the hall freely! She is still waiting in his truck as she drives off! Thanks for sharing! Hardy knew a beating wouldn't change this man and the system couldn't protect her so he did what he had to do!!! Thanks for sharing! Sending love from Texas!!!

Another great song by Hardy is called give heaven some hell you should give it a try lots of love from my family to yours have a great day 🙂🙂

@RogCBrand

Жыл бұрын

I was also thinking his "Rednecker", as something fun, after something so heavy!

Loved your response! Ty and keep your authentic responses coming. Hardy us amazing and his storytelling talent is amazing

Just FYI. When she says, " ...judge under a seat." she is referring to a revolver made by Taurus that is a 45/410. The rounds are nearly twice as big around as an AR15 round which is a .223.

So glad to see you pop up on my notifications again. Hope you're doing well. Great reaction as usual 😀.

You never know what someone has been through

The thank you at the end

Lainey has a song called things a man outta know it’s a really good song to listen to of hers