Amanda Shires - Empty Cups (Feat. Maren Morris) (Official Live Session)

"Empty Cups" is on Amanda Shires' upcoming album. 'Take It Like A Man', which will be released on July 29. Listen here and pre-order the album on vinyl, CD, and digital formats: atorecords-ffm.com/as_tilam
You were looking away towards the trees
There was a time you used to listen closer to me
As close as the air is to the sea
So close I could feel you breathe
How we got here I’d say quietly
As quietly as those same trees grew to shade
One day at a time and further away
Further and further away
Now my hands are two empty cups
Maybe I was asking for a little too much
To keep the newness from wearing off
For every start there’s gonna be a stop
You’re leaving now through the hole of an argument
I guess for awhile you've been looking for the exit
You slammed the door so hard I still hear rattling spoons
The sound of silence rings in every room
That last talk left me a makeup rainbow of tears
Turned everything blurry I can’t see a thing from here
I tried so hard to make myself clear
Life can’t help but interfere
You used to lean in like I was whispering
Any excuse to get near again
I still miss the way you lean in
What happened between now and then?
And my hands are two empty cups
Maybe I was asking for a little too much
To keep the newness from wearing off
For every start there’s gonna be a stop
I was always a sucker for your wrist at my cheek
There was a time when I was your everything
And I tried so hard to make myself clear
Some how life interfered
And my hands are two empty cups
Maybe I was asking for a little too much
To keep the newness from wearing off
For every start there’s gonna be a stop
My hands are two empty cups
Maybe I was asking for a little too much
To keep the newness from wearing off
For every start there’s gonna be a stop
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[@notthedot7303]

There are some songs that stop you dead and you instantly hit repeat. This was one of them. Every word, every note was perfection. So many images came to me while listening. You are amazing.

[@wilburshuman]

This old dog was like.................. Who is this and why, haven't I heard this before ???? Absolutely Magical and Spellbinding !!!!!!!! Beautiful, Absolutely Beautiful !!!!!

[@Titanium_larry]

2 beautiful ladies, 2 beautiful voices, 1 very beautiful song ❤❤

[@05645ci]

OK, now I've listened this dozens of times (I had to learn the bass line and the guitar chords) and this is the most beautiful duet I've heard in years. Everything about this record is breathtaking and flawless. I'll say this; note that Amanda is on a non major record label, and Maren is on Sony; if this record doesn't get nominated for all kinds of awards this year, it's simply because of that. If it doesn't, you can go ahead and confirm your suspicions that the awards shows in Nashville are like the Oscars, bought and paid for by the major labels. If Amanda was on Sony, it would compete for song of the year, & Amanda would be nominated for Female Vocalist. I'm dying to see how great a record on a non major label has to be not to be ignored by mainstream country.

[@ChapstickLicorice]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 I have a theory that Amanda made this record to expose that sad truth. As an independent contractor who strives set myself apart from others in the industry without the backing of a large “well known company”… I can respect the hell out of what Shires is doing here.

[@markd3107]

I can't sing, dance or play or note, but I know a good voice when I hear one. All the tracks on the record/album (whichever way you describe it) are superb - the music, the lyrics, but the voice, oh the voice. Grammy for best album (not just in the country category) and best vocalist are a must.

[@MudtoyTT]

I've never heard this on the radio or Sirius, pretty much tells you all you need to know. Mainstream Country LOLOL

[@melissaderr27]

My marriage has been falling apart for a long time. It's collapsing tonight. This album perfectly describes every aspect of the experience. I have tickets for the 16th and was supposed to go with my husband, which was terrifying. But not having him feels terrifying too. But I need this

[@jacoblawrence3708]

I hope you go anyway and let sadness come along too. My heart goes out to you.

[@chrisscrivener4759]

Hope you are doing ok

[@michelemurphy3541]

❤. You are getting through this.

[@WHSuperman2005]

Give it to God. Really immerse yourself in His word. My marriage was over until I turned my life over to Him. Seek Christian counseling.

[@KarklinPumpkin]

​@@WHSuperman2005nope

[@sweetboo1022]

This brings shivers down my spine. Truly gorgeous harmony with these two. What a beautiful song.

[@ashleywells9836]

This song is beautiful. I think we've all felt this way.

[@bluejay3945]

Absolutely beautiful. Amanda is such a soulful insightful lyricist. Simply an amazing lady. Can’t wait to see her in Philly. If you ever read this, Amanda, know that we always have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. You and Jason have been part of the fabric of our lives for a long time. God bless you all always and we love you guys ❤️

[@jacquelinejulius3172]

Love the song Amanda is amazing

[@trigliderider]

Amanda is an absolute treasure. Wonderful song and stunning vocals with Amanda & Maren together.

[@DavidH1]

This is an incredible song. You ladies sang beautifully together on that one. Also, Jason... Lloyd Dobler called... he wants his coat back

[@stevet6217]

Great performance. Love the authenticity of Amanda’s voice.

[@05645ci]

This is the most beautiful duet I've heard in years, and could not stop listening to it tonight; it feels so good to fall in love with a song....Amanda's voice sounds spectacular and Maren's harmony is flawless. Gorgeous chord progression and heartbreaking lyrics. Doesn't get any better than this

[@Moselli56]

Wow what a great song! The girl doing harmony just makes it over the top!

[@stephanierobertson9343]

I cried. Rattling spoons silent rooms. Captures a powerful moment. Pre-ordered and looking forward to seeing this amazing person perform.

[@ajferri4012]

I love that lyric. Her voice almost trembles. It’s perfect.

[@euph77]

Love this. Amanda has the ability to make new music but it has a glorious feel of a foot back in the past to patsy or Tammy. Great collab as well!

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song!

[@kravitz1999]

Wow!

[@PrairieDad]

I am addicted to this song. It is so sad but it is so beautiful.

[@AlisongsLA]

Gorgeous, classy, well done! Love the strings.

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song!

[@fishvansandt3936]

Song is beautiful and the ladies look spectacular...almost as spectacular as Jason's mustache!

[@bobsternvogel5550]

Great collaboration, Amanda and Maren! Love the bit at the end.

[@tonyl4240]

Stunning duet from 2 marvellous singers in their own right love it.

[@tynebar]

It isn't a duet.

[@mommatis8275]

Ladies you look beautiful and your voices compliment one another so well and the band was awesome they didn't miss a note the lyrics to the song are beautiful this is a really beautiful song I don't know who wrote it but who wrote it good for you you did a good job it's a beautiful song I hope to see more duets with the two of you ladies you both do a really good job singing together with love from Maine keep reaching for the Stars and you'll get them

[@rickroybal7022]

This is devastating. Why am I choppin onions? Had to hear it again. And again.

[@ratt2roll]

im not sure i will be able to handle all the hotness!

[@brianmiller9413]

Amanda is the WHOLE package. Amazing voice, fantastic musician and Beautiful woman. So glad I found her and her Amazing music

[@ebnolan3856]

I love when an artist will put the lyric’s to the song on a video from her personal channel. It just gets me when I’m, and you guy’s too I bet, trying to sing along and there are word’s left out or added, when the artist is singing. In this song there were a few of those plus a whole part of the chorus at the end. I’m not trying to learn the song to do a remix or even for karaoke but for my own pleasure and singing in the car. I doubt these artists put the lyrics on there personally and probably don’t have whomever is to do this, but it is frustrating. I know, no big deal, just a per peeve. Because after all they did provide the lyrics to begin with. Love this song, and will definitely buy the vinyl just because of IT! If you’re interested find the complete lyrics as sung in the video. You were looking away towards the trees There was a time you used to listen closer to me As close as the air is to the sea So close I could feel you breathe How we got here I’d say quietly As quietly as those same trees grew to shade One day at a time and further away Further and further and further away My hands are two empty cups Maybe I was asking for a little too much To keep the newness from wearing off For every start there’s gonna be a stop You’re leaving now through the hole of an argument I guess for awhile you've been looking for the exit You slammed the door so hard I still hear rattling spoons The sound of silence rings in every room That last talk left me a makeup rainbow of tears Turned everything blurry I can’t see a thing from here And I tried so hard to make myself clear Life can’t help but interfere You used to lean in like I was whispering Any excuse to get near again And I still miss the way you lean in What happened between now and then? My hands are two empty cups Maybe I was asking for a little too much To keep the newness from wearing off For every start there’s gonna be a stop I was always a sucker for your wrist at my cheek There was a time when I was your everything And I tried so hard to make myself clear Some how life interfered You used to lean in like I was whispering Any excuse to get near again And I still miss the way you lean in What happened between now and then? My hands are two empty cups Maybe I was asking for a little too much To keep the newness from wearing off For every start there’s gonna be a stop

[@charlesbroadwater2956]

WOW just WOW😊😊😊😊😊

[@leighwallace6228]

WOW 😻

[@jeant5616]

Beautiful song, beautiful woman with much heart. Love your voice and words in these troubling times.

[@victoredwards0530]

Wow! Just wow! Better than ever, Amada. Good to see your husband in the background working for you. 🙂

[@styxcreek]

The Leonard Cohen tattoo seals the deal, I’m obsessed now

[@andrewclement2473]

Beautiful!

[@jimmygaddis7275]

My favorite by Amanda but I say that every time I hear a new one by her ❤

[@markharrls81]

This is brilliant, so sad, so true, anyone who has ever been in a deep relationship has gone through exactly what this beautiful song says…

[@rkcannon]

Checking out concerts and discovered Amanda...what a gem.

[@davidstisher7389]

Simply beautiful.

[@user-sm6qu2yh4w]

I knew then when you put your hand in mine. That Love takes Time. How did I know it came around again put your noose around my neck and it happens back then. I was tough and I was blind. I never gave up on our precious love. All I can wish for is the stars with c. What your love has done to me. I'm still waiting for a magician to reappear. My delusions are clear. What love has to offer me I don't know. If I could fix things I would. Go back in time my memory binds me here. I still feel comfortable in a warm embrace. The memories I cannot erase.

[@lisamessier3200]

Beautiful! I love it.

[@janridgeway8150]

Perfection!

[@KariAaraas100]

Love this song❤

[@epv221]

Just perfect

[@veronicabraithwaite4814]

Fab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nywolf9798]

Such a beautiful song

[@Jake-D-Solyst]

This song's fucking awesome and the album is truly great.

[@karahenry3973]

Love this song-beautiful!

[@earlfairbanks6360]

I can’t wait three days to watch this!

[@jamescardoness3037]

beautiful

[@user-mm8jo5yc6t]

Just wow

[@thomasziemann8107]

Beautiful.....

[@jeffreyevans1349]

Class , i await the album .

[@donaldsadusky5999]

wow amazing

[@BrantonLangley]

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful lyrics!!!

[@ArloTarr]

Killing it! Keep ‘em coming🤘

[@courtneyb8815]

WOW! This gave me the goosebumps! Beautiful!!!

[@denisoleary1407]

My God, this incredible woman keeps blowing me away. Yet another brilliant song !!

[@mcwharam]

Wow - blown away - family not happy - been playing non stop all morning

[@michaelgarrity6090]

You are kicking it, lady. Great new songs.

[@myers_cme]

Absolute great song! ❤️💙

[@tlcity]

what a great track

[@johncastellenas1081]

I love you dear Amanda and thank you for the songs. You are a wonder and a miracle.

[@05645ci]

what a beautiful tune, hats off to Amanda and the band

[@matthewgoodwyn8295]

enjoyed this!

[@MISNM0]

I'm not crying..... you're crying. Amanda! You're speaking your truth and it's resonating. Thank you for your vulnerability. This is fantastic.

[@mikey5150]

Beautiful ladies🤩👏👏👏

[@kimhouchen3935]

Wow. That was beautiful. Such a unique voice.

[@erniemaalat3588]

chilling duo😁

[@nealhurwitz]

fab

[@davidmiller508]

Awesome song and beautiful performance

[@cristobalcinefilia]

Great song, Amanda!

[@brendonthompson1691]

Lovely

[@timsellsted521]

So good. Amanda and Maren's voices are such a good match.

[@jasonwilson9406]

The wholesome version of AS is my favorite. I enjoyed the mystery

[@jrchanning]

Awesome video and song :)

[@craiglyle34]

Better than any song Jason Isbell has ever written.

[@AD-fx2qd]

Beautiful song♥ Can't wait for the new album.

[@AD-fx2qd]

Someone liked this TODAY and the new album just arrived in the mail at my home TODAY! That's rock 'n roll, baby.

[@chrisgleason1344]

Damn!

[@davidjordan84]

I like it.

[@j.s.3113]

Beautiful. More Highwomen please😍

[@user-sm6qu2yh4w]

Really like the song

[@preshonpresh]

An old country jukebox meets 2022

[@lizmaillett5256]

Beautiful you two. Amanda, I’m looking at the just released line up for GJWW4, and hoping you and Jason will show up as surprise guests!

[@puremaddeathyesiam4204]

I still have the cup in my hands and in my heart to Iulia

[@geneknelly8254]

4k views in 13 hours...impressive. its a great song.

[@MudtoyTT]

Maren is perfect!

[@jhefty123]

That guitar player really has a future in the music business!

[@kimhoitomt8527]

🤣

[@StanManChan]

Very nice Amanda...and yes Maren is perfect with you

[@KariAaraas100]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song!

[@JimmyWhite1967]

Holy shit…

[@geneknelly8254]

At 1:12...she's feeling it..you can tell she wrote it.

[@richarddlewis5422]

Beautiful song. It must be difficult at times for two great song writers to be married to each other. Could these very vulnerable lyrics be a coded (or not so coded) message to their mate? What was Jason's first reaction when she shared that song to him for the first time? We may never know that answer, nor perhaps should we ever know. Keep the great music coming; we all need it.

[@Jaerb4]

From the recent NYTimes article, it's definitely a not-so-coded message. But it sounds like they're still happily together and working on things, which is how all marriages should be. When he heard Fault Lines, he thought this: "When Isbell heard a demo of “Fault Lines,” he said, “the first thing I noticed was that it’s a very good song. Rule No. 1 with us is, if the song’s good, it goes on the record. Everything else, we’ll figure out.” "

[@jamesparr229]

Amanda Shires and the Jimbo Heart band.

[@earlfairbanks6360]

Torture having to wait three days to watch this!

[@nomo9344]

Torture having watched this.

[@skellvarnsen23]

rad

[@asburgett]

Dolly vibes

[@perrysconzert3650]

KILLER duo. Why is Jason wearing a mad scientist work smock ?

[@vs71597]

He’s been dressing weird as fuck lately. Cringe.

[@leeposey1511]

I hear a little of Dolly in her voice.

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song!

[@user-sm6qu2yh4w]

Pretty as hack..

[@audiosmackdown]

great song. But whats up with Mr. Shires in that overcoat?

[@TheYamahog12]

I’ll say it. She’s hot AF.

[@chr15tree]

I'm getting Phil Spector vibes.

[@marysuewolde6911]

Amanda I have a song for you to preform !!!

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song!