Big & Rich - Holy Water [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Big & Rich - Holy Water. Released in September 2004 as the third single from their 2004 debut album, Horse of a Different Color. It reached number 15 on the U.S. Billboard US Country chart.
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[@lisaprince6889]

I pray for us all every day who are fighting to find a reason to live.

[@Theresa-jx7wc]

Physically/mentally abused for years by my ex spouse… until 2005. This song became my prayer, my mantra … it was as if someone out there said: “We see you… we hear you”… in a time when you just didn’t talk about the bruises/the broken bones… thank God that has changed at least some… it’s not the taboo subject that no one -(even law enforcement in small towns) wants to get involved in so it was often dismissed with a slap on the wrist..& the victim was made to feel as if she/he was making a huge deal over nothing… bless all who are going through this.. there is hope, there is help…

[@crapshoot5264]

Please come back Big & Rich! One of the best country groups ever!

[@user-pt5nk2el7f]

JOHN RICH IS STILL OUT

[@purplbttrfli]

I'm a very devoted metal head but I love Big & Rich

[@therealdeal64]

I'm a survivor of domestic violence ,sexual ,and spiritual abuse of 32 years ! Jesus Christ is my everything now I don't cry but tears of Joy !

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

[@TheresaGraf]

I have a very similar background. It seems like another person, another life, now that I've let it all go and given over my everything to Jesus Christ.

[@paulajones1177]

This song came out during very dark time in my life. I won't say what, but it was brutal and broke me completely. I remember playing this song repeatedly and crying. It was like a plea for someone to care enough to help. Gradually, it became an anthem of strength and overcoming what had happened.

[@paulajones1177]

@@p.j.morris633 Thank you for sharing your story and kind words to me. I'm sorry for your loss and all you had to deal with. I dealt with domestic violence. As my counselor told me, the abuse was every form of it that there is, including rape. It took me many years to finally escape it. Prior to that, there was abuse from a parent for most of my childhood. In total, 36 years of it. I have C-PTSD and anxiety. I am doing better, especially at night or in public, if my dog is with me. I've had a dog ever since I got away from my abuser. I'm old enough that I grew up in a time when abuse was seen as "what happens behind closed doors, stays behind closed doors." It simply wasn't discussed. That leaves a person feeling alone and isolated. Especially when the abuser is well liked by others. No one wants to believe they are capable of what they had done. I felt dirty, ashamed, and unworthy of love. I was made to believe it was my fault and I deserved it. It has taken years to process it all in my mind and accept that I wasn't the problem. This song seemed to say many of the things that I couldn't find the words for. As time went on, it became an anthem of strength and survival.

[@p.j.morris633]

@@paulajones1177 Yes it has i still can't forgive or forget what happened to me and my unborn baby she didn't deserve to die that way after 43 yrs. i still can't handle it and i never will.

[@p.j.morris633]

@@paulajones1177 i feel the same way like i will never feel clean again. You just do the best you can just day to day don't look ahead just concentrate on one day at a time. hugs and Prayers sweetie.

[@cheryl-amycasey6312]

I could’ve written that! ❤😭😭😭

[@janeholmstrom6850]

I could have written this exact comment. Hope things have gotten better for you.

[@chunter5100]

This is one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard, and I am not ashamed to say, as a man, it made me me break down and cry......

[@Tammy-vy6oi]

It's extraordinary that a man could make that statement. It's good to see a man that can understand this. My hats off to you sir 🎩👳

[@tdog5878]

Amen. A real man is not afraid to share his feelings. After all Jesus shed tears for us before he took my place on the cross. God bless you sir!

[@louisnotonfire4243]

This is what country music is actually about

[@emmef7970]

I agree. No need to feel ashamed. It simply shows your humanity.

[@nicolekestner185]

@@emmef7970 '90s country blowed this out of the water

[@Max80mark]

This goes to my son... His dad would play this song and help him with the words... ❤

[@alainakeizer3073]

As a survivor of this unspeakable pain this song is so healing

[@juliadcock3071]

AMEN!!

[@abbysnyder5995]

As a survivor of sexual abuse, totally agree with you about this song.

[@HolyFeatherWoman3]

I agree. Abuse is horrible and unfortunately if it is control or financial abuse people who are supposed to help bat an eye and don't care and refuse to help. I'm currently enduring control and financial abuse, but I've reached out for help and keep being denied.

[@JasonKing-td7gs]

The world needs holy water

[@MsBeth0825]

I am one of those people like her. This felt as cleansing as any holy water ever could.

[@ImTheBabyDoll]

As Survivor of Domestic Violence i my self cry every time I hear this song.It is so true on so many levels.It hits on all I felt when I was fleeing for my very survival. This is on of those emotional songs that was so charged and so effective because it entered there world, They knew first hand the fear and struggles that a survivor goes threw.God bless them for righting and producing this song.

[@JaneGiesbrecht]

My heart aches for you. So sorry for your pain.

[@scottmcgregor2757]

This song breaks me everytime. We're in dark times.... I'm not very religious but I have started praying...

[@nicolehein8285]

Been in a marriage with a narcissist for 22 years. This song hits home. This song means different things to different people. Beautiful song. Love it. Never get sick of hearing it

[@stacibayles2085]

I hope you find the strength to leave him and find happiness! I love you though

[@fdddsigns7274]

They are special musicians... John Rich's voice is like butter.. thier harmonies .. SPOT ON... Songwriting.....💯

[@fdddsigns7274]

I stayed 5.. couldn't take another day...

[@alainakeizer3073]

Was with 3 narcissists it fucks you up

[@TheCynbuck]

A big Thank you to the Sister that allowed her story in song form, and Thank you Big and Rich for getting the message out there for all of us!

[@alainakeizer3073]

So much truth. I am finally facing my rapes n I'll tell you I'm trying to do it sober but I don't think I can do it

[@TheCynbuck]

@@alainakeizer3073 You can do it. I tried to stay buzzed on Vodka, just enough to ease the emotional pains , doctors warned me compassionately while treating me for diabetes and high risk pregnancy, almost died giving birth , baby was not expected to live but when adoptive parents didn't even visit baby, backed out, the maternal instincts finally kicked in... everything turned out fine eventually, the PTSD sucks to this day but grandkids bring so much joy to overcome.

[@alainakeizer3073]

@@TheCynbuck I'm sorry for what happened to you...I've been raped n molested it should never happen to anyone..hugs you go girl you can do it

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Yeah, that was brave of that sister!!

[@michaelryan5962]

Beautiful well said,

[@SGTamberpleasant]

It's been 14 years since it happened to me, and this song still hits me so hard... this is a true anthem for those of us who have been through it.

[@country_roadsWV]

I have so much respect for Big & Rich and musicians who use their talents to build awareness & education about abuse. As a survivor of child abuse & a dyfunctional family of Incest denial---it is with songs like this that I find comfort when I am weak over my own issues to heal & that I also am given strength to advocate about child abuse prevention to others. Abuse is real. Abuse is destructive. Abuse is a sad reality for too many. Thank you Big & Rich for sharing a great song of substance!

[@coffissa]

This song makes me cry over the pain I felt....

[@wyattdavenport2819]

The part where Big Kenny’s singing to his sister without his sunglasses on is probably the most serious moment I’ve ever seen in a Big & Rich music video

[@nonniejill]

These two is so much like going to church--So in sync with their message and who can get between those genius harmonies-they are other worldly! Thank you, Big and Rich. We need more, please make more music.

[@Jerseymatt1865]

This is my sisters story too , and I tried to help best I could but it was not enough, miss her more than life it self.

[@camerrill]

How can there be over 900 thumbs down? So many people without compassion: it is scary. This song is a hymn, a blessing, tenderness.

[@alainakeizer3073]

Yes I know I agree

[@tkinkeade3799]

The reason is because it’s too personal and people out there don’t want personal. Maybe somewhere in them this happened and rather than face it they ignore it and even criticize others for facing their pain when they cannot. Those haters are the ones we must understand the most. The one’s talking are on their road to a better life. Those attacking are hiding and want everyone to think there is nothing hidden in them that they can’t bring out or some don’t even remember. That’s their defensive pattern. Attack and hide. The ones who are testifying here have that hope we all need. The negative have lost hope a long time ago and can only feel safe when attacking others who they consider weak. They that hold that pain in are the ones who can hurt or lash out so others will feel their pain. All and I mean all who turn to the darkness have a story that in their lives changed them. Some have such pain and hatred the only thing they know is to cause pain. There the cycle of pain never stops. Some don’t want help. Some cry out for help. Some just give up. It depends on the inner strength of each of us. There is were our free will comes in. Do we make ourselves better or do we continue that chain of giving pain usually to the ones that means the most to us. It’s up to us. You pray for help and guidance this is also thought of as a weakness. But we must find the strength we have to help us when it’s our worst. The hatters understand the words of songs like this but the words are too close to their real truths. So they must project this as a weakness. Or they will have to face their own fears and hatred.

[@donnasheppard7371]

A Lot of narcissists out there and they are being called out , they don't like it

[@tammyshaw3994]

Yes it is

[@Jerseymatt1865]

Because they didn't go through it so they don't have a clue.

[@juliadcock3071]

Been there, and God bless the men who help heal. Been blessed with many in my life.

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

[@brendacolbert4823]

My late husband dedicated this to me after something really bad happened to me. He always used to call me angel/his angel.

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

[@brendacolbert4823]

@@RealJoshturner It's been hard since my husband passed away but I just try to make the most of each day

[@RealJoshturner]

@@brendacolbert4823 I can tell that you are surprised. Well, I don’t often reply to comments on KZbin due to my busy schedules. So, i think it’d be great to keep In touch with you on Signal app. Are yo on signal app?

[@brittanycallahan2480]

My brother sent me this song when I was like 20. . I'll never forget how much he means to me. I love you Cody. 🙏

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

[@toniajenkins921]

I lost my brother. I know how you feel 🙏

[@leathamdiane]

I am living this right now 🙏 it hurts very very much I loved him so very much I expected it I hurt 😭 so very much ❤️

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

[@Arthurian.]

This is the most beautiful way I've ever heard this situation addressed. So powerful, unashamed, healing.

[@Daria_Morgandorfer.]

after I left my loser nearly 20 years ago I found this song after getting out of the hospital after a bad beating and it really got me through a rough spot..it reminded me Love is Red not Black abd blue .and with the help of the good Lord and songs like this I was able to get past the sting of the situation 😊

[@p.j.morris]

i am so sorry i went through the same thing i was attacked beaten for hrs. my unborn daughter was killed in the attack. i miss her so much her killers were never caught.

[@66mybeat]

The world needs More Big & Rich!!

[@christyinthecarolinas]

I have never heard this song before but wow, it's like they're telling my story. I was just a kid dude when 2 men who were supposed to love me hurt me for the first time. That abuse went on until I was 17. I went years not saying a word because I thought I would be blamed for what they did to me. I never told a soul until I was 30 yrs old. I had to live every single holiday looking at their faces as a kid. It was hell. Thank you for putting words to how many of us have had to feel.

[@JaneGiesbrecht]

My heart aches for you. So sorry for your pain.

[@AllOutOfDreams]

This song is amazingly accurate in describing how a rape victim feels. Thumbs up Big & Rich! The fact that you wrote this song for your sister is incredible but that she stood up to her fears and insecurities after such a traumatic ordeal and allowed you to let the world know....She's is someone people could and should look up to! That takes amazing strength!

[@RondaSunderman]

My pain has come more from emotional and mental abuse than physical. That has been rare for a long time. But I soooo relate to this song!

[@RondaSunderman]

Giving a total kudos to the narssist survivors, no one gets how living with that and a pathological liar can so mess with your mind. The constant confusion and chaos beats you down...

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

[@EagerRottweiler-fo2im]

This is my song I am a survivor of domestic violence ,and narcissist abuse of people and churches . 35 years

[@kellyaylorjarrell]

A BIG "THANK YOU" To "Big & Rich", for this song! I was the victim of a brutal rape, & sodomy, when I was a virgin at age 18. It CHANGED my WHOLE life! Survivor's don't need judgement. They need SUPPORT! This is a song meant for healing...the only song written, in my opinion, that clearly shows support for those who were victim's, as well as show the humanity of "some" decent, and empathetic people. The fact that 2 MEN sing this song, well; It quite frankly makes it even more beautiful, and healing. As a songwriter, myself, I can enjoy and respect life-changing lyrics....ty, for writing, and singing this song....because so many of us need to be heard....our cries may never truly stop, but it's nice to know that someone, or some thing, can help the hurt fade away...if for just a few minutes....

[@sophiaralli9347]

I'm so sorry for what happened to you ♥️💗

[@eugenerowlett692]

This song says we are not alone.

[@elsiemcmillan6578]

Oh I am so sorry.

[@allanon524]

There are those of us still out here hun with old school virtues who would protect you with our lives in a situation such as this if we knew you or not.

[@JaneGiesbrecht]

MAY YOU FIND A BIT OF BEAUTY IN YOUR LIFE EACH DAY. I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR THE HOOROW YOU ENDURED.

[@nepoleon92]

I listened to this a lot as a kid, I never knew what they were singing about until recently.

[@Medicholmes]

When this song come out I was too young to understand what this song was about. At 36 years old I now understand and it breaks my heart.

[@orourkeb40]

Thank you big kenny. (And John) just wish I could have found the one who understands.... 41 now. Gave him too much of me. 🙏

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

[@marymcmichael3039]

I've listened to this song four times already today. I've read all of your comments, your stories, your forgiveness, your hate, and your willingness to move on. I'll tell you now no matter how far in the healing process you are, you are strong, and you are a fighter. I've been through my share of pain in this life as well. I was sexually assaulted ten times starting at the age of five, when I was six my parent's divorced, and now most if not all of my family has ladt me. So I too know what it feels like, how courageous and brave of all of you to share your stories, and have each others backs.

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support🎸❤️

[@Milk382011]

Timeless song. Big and Rich have some of the best songs ever

[@orourkeb40]

Wish I had a big brother like big kenny

[@norarivers2744]

I come back to this video/song several times a year because it is powerful, beautiful, healing & validates what I experienced long ago. 💜🦋💜🦋💜🦋Dec.14, 2022

[@katiek3396]

It's an oldie and I'm not into country really but damn if this song doesn't hit your heart. Especially, when you have lived what they are speaking about.

[@whatidahell8398]

Dear Lord. This is biblical, spiritual, poetry. I love listening to this because it stays in my head for days and days. Thank you boys. I can’t wait to see and hear you again. I get chills up my spine every time. I can’t express how much this means to me. Thank you brothers.

[@MichaelScott-jy2si]

To all of those u have been hurt Just know that not all ppl are monsters You are loved & I pray you find that one person That will take you outta the darkest So you can live again Amen & God bless

[@kimberlyhubbard1141]

January 1991 My halo was stolen..... Thank you for this song... old wounds that never seem to heal... it is like it happened yesterday....thank you for this song..thank god for my understanding loiving husband who was the first one to listen to me and love me for me

[@limpnjen]

Big & Rich never got the respect they deserved with this album because of their big hit - but really this whole album is pretty good and their songs deep. If it came out now I think it would've been a bigger hit.

[@bigchicken88]

I don't know how and why this wasn't #1 on the billboards great true song. means lot to lot of folks. good job boys :-)

[@scottmcgrath7163]

tabu subject my wife was also

[@robertyglesias9]

Because the liberals and democrats don't like free speech and freedom

[@shedtalkwithc.j.buchanan9112]

Because it had heart and meaning when people only want stupid stuff

[@ameliacatlover1985]

Because it's not about men, booze, drugs or sex also more than likely the industry is mostly men in charge a lot of men probably don't even know what this song is referencing

[@Rebecc765]

@@robertyglesias9 Huh? Because the Liberals and Democrats don't . Freedom of Speech? You are being a comedian, right? Aren't you? A joke. Huh? If I have to hear Newsmax and FOX Right Wing rhetoric invoked in the middle of my trying to hear a great song, I give up. That is the last straw.

[@dougburnett2756]

Two things that I have noticed with this song. 1) It no longer hides the abuse that females go thru at the hands of family members and it brings that dark hidden shame that they feel and the song says its ok to talk about it and receive healing inside where its most needed and yes some men have gone thru sexual abuse as a child as well and need support, hope, love and healing just like ladies do as well and 2) Rich is a natural tenor when he sings with Kenny since he is almost always an octave higher then Kenny..

[@mcgeepoletto8116]

LORD Guys and Gals,Where WERE the MINDS to Not HONOR THIS SONG ? BUT WE DO.EVERY LAST SINGLE ONE OF US DOES.GOD BLESS SHARLENE KEN AND RICH.Kat McGee.

[@kristenmadden4612]

I love how rich is taking her into his own arms and like telling telling her this song is for you can tell she cares

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support💖

[@susiecunningham1566]

Abuse is SO very wrong and people giving a thumbs down. Should of just went to the next song. No matter what kind off abuse and no matter who does the abusing they are WRONG!!! And its not i repeat NOT the abused persons fault. Its the ABUSERS fault. People who see abuse going on should Report it. Don't let anyone stop you from reporting it saying that its none of your business. Remember that you could be saving a life❤️

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support💖

[@rachelharriskuhlmeier3908]

Before I cannot write, speak or walk anyone there Is always that something that one or many things you saw along the way I those things are just to amazingly beautiful, enchanting, uplifting moving and never forgotten to be not mentioned..God, God, I have seen EVERY AWAKENING in it's very own light and I thank God everyday even when I cannot anymore I will still remember everyday.

[@AlbertaRose94]

I knew back in spring of 1997 the Holy Water of baptism was going to start the healing. It got me to the point I was willing to admit that I had a problem, and alcohol wasn't a solution for the problem. I spent from 15 to 30 being a victim. Since June 6, 1998 I've been progressing on the survivor path. These days I can hold my head up with dignity and turn the mess into a message.

[@ellenvickers5139]

prayers and love sent to you ,know what you are talking about.God Bless

[@chrismc.4437]

Thanks, but we couldn't care less.

[@meghanfrey3662]

Senatorlou II, go fuck yourself. Do you have any idea how much being sexually abused can fuck someone up? She is incredibly brave to tell us her story and she doesn't need you shitting all over it. If you don't care about this stuff, then gtfo. We don't need your negativity making us feel worse about the things that have happened to us. So pull your head out of your ass and have some respect

[@denisewolfe2200]

Meghan Frey abusers blame the victim god speed my friend

[@seawatersoul333]

Instead of a survivor think of yourself as a warrior m'dear...youve lived the same story as I have and i hope you've found some peace ♡

[@asskneeable]

This song makes me cry like a baby, but in the end makes me feel a tiny bit better. I'm still recovering from what he did to me my freshman year (now a junior), and music has been one of the biggest support systems.

[@scottmcgrath7163]

YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO CRIES LIKE A BABY

[@ambreanelson8837]

Ashtney, Honey I understand... I was raped at the age of 12 and this song gave light to what a woman or young girl needs to feel to finally heal from the pain it causes... A memory you can never forget but you can learn to go on and live with it with someone who does understand and will help you heal... Use this experience to reach out to other girls who have dealt with the same thing... There are a lot of them out there.... Maybe your story will help them in healing as well... I wish you the best.

[@asskneeable]

^ this. I really needed to hear this today. Thank you.

[@williamjamerson7991]

inartistic, I watched you drop in a city and you lived in an Rv and sold it back to a comunity, God Bless you sir.

[@cherrychapthick7628]

My choir sang this at our biggest and final concert. 80% of the singers were crying as well as 99% of the audience, it was so sad but so amazing

[@deanne9575]

CRI Gentry Eddie CRI Hanna CRI

[@urmammy84]

♥

[@jr3503]

I don't cry

[@cherrychapthick7628]

@@jr3503 good for you

[@jr3503]

@@cherrychapthick7628 I probably would've cried at that though

[@PyroBre987]

too the person who commented saying that these lyrics are ignorant and such maybe you should read them more, it has nothing to do with having to have sex to heal, it's about finding someone who understands what they've been through, to find a person who will hold them as gently as they need to be held… Somewhere there's a stolen halo I use to watch her wear it well Everything would shine wherever she would go But looking at her now you'd never tell Someone ran away with her innocence A memory she can't get out of her head I can only imagine what she's feeling When she's praying Kneeling at the edge of her bed And she says take me away then take me farther Surround me now And hold, hold, hold me like holy water Holy water She wants someone to call her angel Someone to put the light back in her eyes She's looking through the faces And unfamiliar places She needs someone to hear her when she cries And she says take me away then take me farther Surround me now And hold, hold, hold me like holy water Holy water She just needs a little help To wash away the pain she's felt She wants to feel the healing hands Of someone who understands And she says take me away then take me farther Surround me now And hold, hold, hold me And she says take me away then take me farther Surround me now And hold, hold, hold me like holy water Holy water

[@monicamead3950]

Not everyone will understand this beautiful song. I do. Let people have their opinions like we want them to let us have ours. The first time I heard this song, I cried for Charlene. If you don't like this song, go on your merry little way after you gave an opinion.

[@veronicasvibes3200]

AMEN! GLORY BE TO GOD!!! AMEN 🌬♥️✝️⚜💐⚜✝️♥️

[@decker528]

Some people want to bitch about anything that doesn't cover a topic exactly like they want it to be covered

[@cjinak4104]

@@veronicasvibes3200 do you know what this song is about?

[@aeh3253]

I think it's a prayer to God. She wants God to hold her like holy water.

[@bettyhowell5643]

This song really hits home

[@peggysue9443]

You can get stuck in the negative and the pain, so easily. You just need to dig down deep and then you can pull yourself back up. Not to say the pain isn’t always there. Myself I smile and push my way through it. Sometimes are worse than others but my point is you can live through it without becoming bitter

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

[@anaclark8926]

Painful capturing the horrors of abuse and the reach for hope and strength to survive

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support💖

[@denisesmothers6988]

I was "taken" when I was 9, I can't get it out of my head, it torments me now, its effected all my relationships since, this song is how I feel inside, I want to feel loved and wanted for me!!

[@rebepage]

Denise, breathe and find something that can sustain you. I actually call it substain-meaning just barely making it and keeping going on-but hey, you're still kicking!. There are seriously millions, if not billions of us. Realize it wasn't anything to do with you-it was all the fault of the disgusting perverts alive on this planet. Now, go out and live a good life, cause it's all you might get. No one gets to take that away from you! Peace and Healing.

[@todmarks175]

Just curious, have you found someone to love you for who you are yet?

[@todmarks175]

Just curious, have you found someone to love you for who you are yet?

[@LilGhostRider11]

I love them for this. I'm a survivor and supporter of tougher laws and education for those who want to break the cycle. What an amazing woman to allow her brother to tell her story like this!! Blessings on all of them for sharing this with the world and offering hope for the res of the survivors.

[@StephenHernandez-or1yh]

*WE CAN ALWAYS EMERGE INTO THE LIGHT FROM OUR DARKEST MOMENTS!* 😁😁😁😁😁😭😭😭😭😭✊✊✊✊✊🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈💖💖💖💖💖⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛🔜🔜🔜🔜🔜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜💡💡💡💡💡🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯

[@paulahardeman6103]

this song is so beautiful

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support🎸❤️

[@darlabarrsify]

I have always loved this song. That you to Big & Rich for this. I have lived through it and survived and just wanted to say thank you for actually singing about it. Not many people would.

[@rebepage]

If you are a survivor, put your hands up during this song. Feel redemption, relief, and forgiveness. You just need to forgive yourself. God loves you and you are good. Feel the strength and go out and spread good!

[@NickyMouse1971]

AMEN.. SISTER

[@abbysnyder5995]

I’m a survivor and this song gets me teary eyed when I hear it. I was sexually assaulted by a neighbor of mine 2 years ago who is no longer alive. I read a statement to him in court surrounded by family and friends who supported me after it happened.

[@tabithabaker4001]

Found this song by accident recently. Never heard of it before. This song seems meant to be found by me. Especially now

[@josephnieves8341]

Dear Big Kenny and Rich and Sharleen Thank you for singing this song what world ., what People do not abuse if it verbberl or Physical or Mental The tears time goes on it get weaker but the Physical Scars and Mental nevers goes away Like Dr. Phil and Robin it just one word to bring back the pain. I Know lived through it. Love Joseph.

[@RangerJones]

I can't stop listening to this. Amazing song.

[@armidaromo505]

Ranger Jones what

[@revacohen]

Ironically, I first heard this song on a KZbin video someone made in dedication to something else. When watching this video, I found myself crying a little bit. I can truly relate to it. I can remember when I was young, what I wanted more than anything was for someone to hold me and tell me I was wonderful.

[@stacyslaton2722]

I want to Thank Big and Rich for understanding our pain. 70% of women abused will lo,se custody to their abuser in family court and everyone is re-victimized. It is a horrible rackeet.

[@nina1522]

When Kenny hugs the first girl, then his sister...that part makes me cry the hardest, and I don't know why.

[@kirtinigam7668]

I grew up thinking that abuse was normal. My mom was abused by my biological father and he started sexually and emotionally abusing me at about 7. He went to jail when I was 10. When I was about 13 my mom married my stepdad and I finally realized that not all men would hurt me. He's wonderful to all of us. At 13 I became friends with a guy who abused me. I dated his best friend when I was 14 and they both abused me physically. I started dating the friend (like the young, love-blinded little girl I was) about a year after breaking up with the first guy. The friend got worse and worse but I stayed with him for almost 2 years. Now I'm 19 and still struggle every day with my past. I've contemplated ending my life many times in the past several years but every time I remind myself that I have so much to live for. I have 4 younger siblings, 2 handsome nephews and a beautiful niece looking up to me. No matter what you've been through God will help you through and make you stronger. Just remember that there's somebody looking up to you as well as somebody keeping watch over you.

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support🎸💖

[@lisamanson3869]

Thank you for this song, I can relate to the abuse (predators) are not always strangers but lurking in families. It took me 46 yrs. to learn to move forward. For years I could not get the memories to just go away, it scarred me but it did not destroy me.

[@p.j.morris633]

I am so glad that it didn't destroy you and you are right back in the day sexual assault was hush hush. but it destroyed me my unborn daughter was killed at the hands of others which is more than 1 and less than 10 assailants they were never caught 43 yrs later i am still suffering her loss.

[@lisamanson3869]

@@p.j.morris633 hold your head up, I am a firm believer that those who think they get by with such evil, will not; because my faith is the only thing that helped me through and you are in my prayers for healing and peace.

[@p.j.morris633]

@@lisamanson3869 thank you as you are in my prayers as well.

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support💖

[@patriciasnyder6915]

This song is amazing and I never get tired of listening to this. Satan can not work in the light.

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support💖

[@kith9601]

I am a survivor. but I relive more than just my situation currently. one of my children will now need the help to recover and move on. it breaks my heart that no justice will be served for either of us. one day I promise I'll be the one to help others. and may God have mercy on the ones who hurt us.

[@TheApollocreed00]

My wife was 26 weeks pregnant when she lost the baby. She says she never saw me cry in the days after. Then we were going somewhere, I can't remember, and this song came on and I broke down crying. This song still makes me tear up.

[@michelleandgrace4392]

the 214 people who gave thumbs down must have no idea what its like to be abused.

[@robertlipperd7352]

Or they're just stupid

[@misskimpegues]

No they don't

[@notwillingtogivemynamebeca1902]

I've been there, you can go on but never forget!

[@KimberlySmoakSmoaknMusic]

They sav a thumbs up to say THEY KNOW

[@sarahdenning6616]

I think of my daughter whenever I hear this.

[@brokenheartedcountry]

This song means a lot to me and really hits home... December 20th 2011 I was raped at gun point walking home from a babysitting job.... The pain, embarrassment, and shame I felt was so overwhelming. For weeks all I could do was try to drink away the memory but nothing seemed to be strong enough to drown the pain. My rapist was arrested that night and eventually he ended up being released from jail.... They didn't have enough evidence on him to convict him.... Every night I cried and screamed asking God why didn't he let the rapist shoot me, why would he let something like this happen. I ended up partying drinking, and eventually got pregnant about 3 months later. It was shortly after I found out I was pregnant I first heard this song and it slowly helped me heal along with the beautiful life I was carrying inside me. Since then I've met an amazing man who became my husband and we now have 1 child together another on the way and he's the only father my daughter knows. Plus I gained a handsome stepson when we got married... All 3 kids are happy to welcome a baby brother into their lives as are we and I've been able to move on from that horrible night.

[@allanon524]

Hope all is well in the 7 years since you commented here.

[@brokenheartedcountry]

Life has had its up and downs but always does go on. I'm alive and blessed to have three handsome children despite the loss of my daughter. I hope all is well for you too

[@greeneyedgoddess86]

I was sexually abused for years by my parents. I have only gotten out and gotten away about a year ago. This song is so amazing, and matches with my life and how I am and have been feeling for a long time. Thank you Big and Rich for doing this song and bringing a voice to this subject. I love this song!

[@karenokeson2705]

I listen and I hug. 💙🌷🙏

[@msjstev24]

As a sexually abused young woman this song has truley inspired because i know that it wasnt my fault. and this song is beautiful. As i cry at night sometimes and i listen to this song i can cry all i want because i can and this song is that powerful. Thank you Big Ken and John for coming up with this BEAUTIFUL song. God Bless You Guys. Love yall

[@TheCynbuck]

Thank You, and a huge Thank you to your sisters for allowing us to know this is based on their truths so we can all work on Healing.

[@jeeBzii_on_daBeatz]

Everything would shine wherever she would go.. but looking at her now, you'd never tell... Someone ran away with my innocence, bare the memories inside my head, and I ask the Lord to take my hand and hold me like Peter when he had doubt... Now that's how Liz feels sometimes.

[@christinaburke2461]

Sometimes it doesn't leave physical marks others can see. But the pain is just as real.

[@revacohen]

It's also possible to be traumatized without realizing it. I don't know if anyone would consider this to be "stealing my innocence," but I was molested at 15. I got into a car with a man I didn't know. While he drove me home, just as I asked, he kept touching me in a manner I didn't like, and he made me kiss him. I was traumatized by that for many years. If a man approached me on the street, I'd panic because I'd think he was going to assault me. Or if I had to be alone with a man, I'd be uncomfortable. I didn't realize for many years that it wasn't normal to be reacting like this, and I finally realized that what happened to be at 15 was the reason.

[@andrewmaiden8374]

I've always really liked this song, but it never dawned on me what it was about. After figuring it out through the comments, I got the chills. Reading the comments brought me to tears, I'm so sorry for the pain that some of you went through. Thank you for giving me the strength to face my minor, insignificant obstacles

[@fallspring1033]

See my comment above. :'(

[@stacytw79]

❤️

[@revacohen]

You don't need to apologize for something you didn't do, but it's good that you can feel empathy for those who truly need it.

[@kellysager4678]

Thank you for trying to understand

[@debbierichards248]

❤

[@arohk1579]

Never would I raise a hand towards any women, child or animal and never would I walk away knowing it was happening to anyone. I will gladly lay down my life before I allow anyone to be harmed.

[@fallspring1033]

I wish you would have been around for me when my abuse was going on. He would beat me in public, the stores, restaurants, gas station, middle of the street and everyone just watched. SMH

[@teresatorres3760]

Sadly some who say this same thing still raise their hand even to elderly women.

[@arohk1579]

Fall Spring some think it's easier to pretend it doesn't happen, I do hope you have found happiness with a real man. There really are people who will step up when the chips are down. I've been married to my wife for over 20 years we been through hell together including me suffering with PTSD and her now disabled with MS. Through all of this we are each others rock and have each others back. And yes I would have loved to been there to show that POS how it feels.

[@arohk1579]

Teresa Torres you are so right on that. Everyone gets mad at time's and want to knock something else including me but they don't, when you cross the line it's time to seek help.

[@butterflyfam2522]

What an uplifting song.. a reminder that God heals all wounds!

[@hailenki2804]

Amen God bless you

[@zadiex2]

+FallenEmoAngel her wounds aren't healed....

[@terridonmoon9658]

+Punching Guy god bless all those people who are in a bad situation and everyone else who is not. god loves all and helps all. god bless everyone

[@zadiex2]

TerriDon Moon :)

[@debrick710]

He really does. All you have to do is ask.

[@pahoney88]

I dealt with sexual, mental and emotional abuse from my step dad for 5 years (10yo to 15 yo). Spent 3 years in foster care(aged out at 18) and never realized that there was anything else out there until i met my "brother" Danny when i was almost 18. I lost him almost 6 years ago, right before i met my husband. Danny helped me start to heal and losing him sent my world into a tail spin until i met my hubs. When i first got with my husband it was nothign for me to wake up almost every night with nightmares from the abuse. But no matter what my husband was always there for me. He held me while i cried, shook and had anxiety attacks night after night. Steve and i married 8 months after getting together and In july of this year we will celebrate being man and wife for 5 years. It was through his unwavering love and support that the light came back into my eyes and my heart. I cant even begin to imagine where i would have ended up without him. He is my holy water and i love him to the ends of the earth and til the end of time

[@valerie9643]

LOVE THIS SONG SO POWERFUL

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support💖

[@paullee2482]

God heals. This does not mean the scares disappear. May his sister find a resolution in Gods love and healing.

[@mariehurst2145]

Forgiveness and not allowing them to control you or your balance is the best punishment in my book. I lived it, relived it with being raped....but I have to forgive them in order to be set free of my perpetrator. Dying inside wasn't an option any longer. Now i am free of the nightmares. fourteen yrs of living with the demented was long enough, then an additional six years I allowed it to stick with me and live n relive in the moment. Not all get a chance to get out. Thank you Big & Rich for reminding us that with the power of Gods grace we can live.

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support🎸❤️

[@momwitharmswideopen]

I was a Victim not once but twice , When I was 6 it was a family member then at 16 walking home from my very first job a guy in the neighborhood I lived in done it ! So yes this song helps me through the rough days

[@sarahgarrett7696]

Chadsida Churchwell so sorry that happened to You. I Pray for compete healing

[@KathrynBriley]

Really!

[@christinaburke2461]

Abuse isn't always physical. There's so much mental and emotional abuse as well. The bruises aren't always visible.

[@jeepnutt78]

I was in a mentally abusive relationship. It took almost 5 yrs for me to figure out that it was toxic, and that I wasn't the problem. It took me going to a shrink and her telling me that i wasn't the bad guy. I finally got the courage to leave.

[@laurarichelle1984]

Ain’t that the truth. I’m a survivor of emotional, mental, and verbal abuse.

[@pattyhaley2949]

I'm just the biggest Big and Rich Fan. The harmony between the 2 of them is simply amazing 👏 ✨️. I wish they would reunite and go on tour. I had the pleasure of meeting John Rich many years ago and he's the perfect southern gentleman ❤️. Save a Horse 🐎 and this song 🎵 are my favorites. Love you guys Patty ❤️ ❤️

[@terrib627]

Reunite? They are on tour now and have been back together for years.

[@pattyhaley2949]

@@terrib627 thanks for the update. John Rich was touring with Cowboy Troy and no Kenny. This was in Atlantic City and I just assumed they had broken up. I don't think they have released any new albums but John has. Thanks again for the info 👍.

[@amberjones311]

I love song I have been through so much I am finally starting to heal after years i was with in a domestic violence relationship for 14 and half years i am finally starting to heal from it thank you everyone tgat gas been there including my new husband

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

[@masonwortman7402]

just watched this video for the first time. i always thought this was a great song but i never realized the full meaning of it until this video. i recently learned how to play this on my guitar. let me say, i will never be able to hear this song again the same way as i did the first time. God Bless all the people that have suffered mentally and physically. Have a great day everyone.

[@juicy4orr]

Mason Wortman finally a wonderful person that makes sense it reminds of my gramma and you don’t half to bring religion in when heart feels something.ox

[@brandyshawver7307]

Beautiful song, beautiful meaning!

[@RealJoshturner]

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support🎸❤️

[@tkinkeade3799]

Don’t know how many times I’ve played this song over and over again and the video I know every move. Was in an abusive marriage for 10 years. Like many have said it broke me. At night when it finally got quiet I’d put my ear bobs in and just listen over and over till I’d finally feel some peace. When you can’t talk to some one or get away find the music within you and hold onto it. Like me and this song it may save your life in knowing that this happens to many and we’re not alone out there. Sometimes the abuse is so bad you can’t get away. Then you have to find the one thing that keeps you sane. Mine was this song, praying and I knew somehow or someway one day I would be free. In other words ladies this song gave me hope for 10 years. I hope you’re like me the abuse is gone. I’ll never be the same but I still have hope I’ll be even better. Good luck. Remember you’re not alone.

[@jeffreyplum5259]

Big & Rich are far more than the pop stuff most remember them for. They really go deep sometimes. Many thanks Gentlemen. God bless you all

[@ragani5456]

i listened to this song constanly when I was in the middle of my depression. i prayed every night for someone to take me away from this place, coming back to listen to it now still kills me everytime

[@bamapoppy]

Sadly, Bobby Wofford, who drove the equipment truck for Alabama and Big & Rich, passed away 3/26/2024.