Billy Strings - Love And Regret

“Love And Regret” - from Billy Strings newest album Renewal, available everywhere now!
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About BILLY STRINGS:
Michigan-born and now Nashville-based, Billy Strings is a GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician, who arrived on the scene as “one of string music’s most dynamic young stars” (Rolling Stone). Strings is in the midst of a triumphant year after winning Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards for his critically acclaimed record, Home. Produced by Glenn Brown, the record also led Strings to top Billboard’s 2020 year-end charts in both Bluegrass categories-Top Bluegrass Artists and Top Bluegrass Albums-and continues to receive widespread critical acclaim. Of the release, The Associated Press proclaims, “it is his creative musical storytelling, paired with solid vocals on Home that should seal the deal, pleasing fans of the genre and creating some new ones…the perfect blend of pure talent and pluck,” while The Wall Street Journal declares, “Billy Strings has clearly emerged as a premier guitar flatpicker of this era.” Since his debut, Strings has been awarded Guitar Player of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards, selected as one of Rolling Stone’s “New Country Artists to Know” and performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and PBS’ “Bluegrass Underground.” Known for his electric live shows, Strings will continue his extensive headline tour throughout 2021 including upcoming shows in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, Austin, Atlanta and Nashville among several others.
Out September 24 via Rounder Records, Renewal was produced by Jonathan Wilson (Conor Oberst, Roger Waters, Father John Misty) and solidifies Strings’ position as a singular artist-one who honors the history of the music that inspires him, while continually pushing it forward. With the record’s sixteen tracks, Strings shares a more personal and honest perspective through his songwriting, while incorporating his wide range of influences with elements of bluegrass, classic rock, metal, psychedelic music and more.
LYRICS
(Apostol / Allen)
Down by the river
The water’s cold
Used to have a girl but that’s alright
She came to me in a dream
And slipped away like a running stream
The hours of silence
In the light of the moon
Brings to me a sense of ease
There’s nothing else that I could do
For that woman won't be pleased
I see her running
But I’m not the same
I’ve chased after pleasure
To bury my pain
But it’s resurrected
When I say her name
My love and regret are one in the same
The scream of a raven
The screech of an owl
A heartbroke and lonesome coyote howl
Those old Hartford records that we used to play
And the silence when she went away
A flower illustrated in bloom
Floating on a wisp of consciousness
She rides innocently down the river to
the place where the light lives
And shrugs off enchantment with a sigh
Dreaming from the first moment of her life
Unheard songs bathed in silver ring out as
morning rolls into the endless
I see her running
But I’m not the same
I’ve chased after pleasure
To bury my pain
But it’s resurrected
When I say her name
My love and regret are one in the same
I keep wandering back
To a place in my mind
Where moonlight reflections return to her eyes
To gaze at the water once more
Before turning again to the sky
Down by the river
The water’s cold
Used to have a girl but that’s alright
She came to me in a dream
And slipped away like a running stream
#BillyStrings #Bluegrass #Guitar

[@jacobcastle2741]

This is one of the best songs I have heard in years. Song of the year maybe here.

[@be-bop4043]

Love it too, one of the best on the album!

[@thisispork]

Good call. Just nominated for a Grammy, roots song of the year

[@cltcindy]

I'm 58yrs old and I can't say when I've really been excited to see a concert. I've seen them twice in the past year and can't wait for the next show. These boys give you 500% every time. I'd probably follow 'em around to show's if I could afford to. Best band I've seen come around in a long time. 🎉♥️✌️💃

[@jordenm04]

I feel these lyrics and that guitar in my soul. You amaze me.

[@cvarfis]

Damn Billy! That's a MASTERPIECE!!! From a green sofa...to the world!!!Thank you!!!

[@longcastle4863]

_Chased after pleasure_ _To bury my pain..._ _My love and regret_ _Are one and the same..._ My God, these lyrics!

[@JustinGuitarTime]

" The scream of a Raven, And the screech of an Owl, A heartbreak and lonesome coyote howl" That's a genius phrase there!!

[@sandratracey1235]

Owwooooo!

[@danv.872]

"The cow goes mooooo!"

[@KingPhoey]

I don’t have too many modern artists that I really listen to full on. But I’m always interested in what is going on with this band. Just a whole hearted great band good songs and I cannot wait to hear live. They have continued to progress and challenge the status quo. They’re a real fucking band. If you can go see them!

[@jamessmiley1068]

went and seen him at scamp and didnt come home till yesterday and may walk to bentonville arkansas tomorrow

[@johnm.5913]

I will when I'm able

[@elanabethfariss117]

This whole album is sublime including the lyrics, love this band.

[@MPAZ22]

This dude really just dropped an album like he forgot to do it earlier

[@sherrygeraci8205]

Can’t just listen to this song once at a time…over and over. It’s beautiful, haunting and perfect for Billy. Can’t wait for his visit to St.Augustine. His voice and talent is the best.❤

[@Special_Agent_NSB]

I’m picking up on a definite Jerry Garcia influence on some of this album’s slower numbers and I’m loving it. Jerry would love it too I’m sure.

[@vickiwilson3739]

Search for him doing this song in San Francisco a camp Winnarainbow fundraiser in 2022. He explains a dream he had of Jerry giving him t g e down by the water lyric...

[@nope685]

This might be my favorite billy string song. He has come so far man. I'm so glad I started paying attention to them. I can't imagine not knowing about this, I ask people all the time if they've ever heard of him and they always say no for the most part and I just think about that a lot.... Theyde probably be a little happier if they did 😁😁🙏🙏🙏

[@for_your_entertainment]

Another masterpiece and tear jerker. Seriously blessed to exist at the same time and witness this talent live. Can't wait until they're back in the Bay Area. Incredibly soul healing. "A flower illustrated in bloom Floating on a wisp of consciousness She rides innocently down the river to The place where the light lives And shrugs off enchantment with a sigh Dreaming from the first moment of her life Unheard songs bathed in silver ring out as Morning rolls into the endless"

[@be-bop4043]

I love it so much

[@curtmurphy5374]

"She came to me in a dream Slipped away like a running stream" Oh god I love that line

[@vickiwilson3739]

That line of the song came from a dream he had where he was hanging with Jerry Garcia and Jerry suggested that line... he woke right up and jotted the lyrics down before he'd forget...

[@josephstock573]

I agree that hard times feel a little better...with Billy Strings. 🙏

[@MrCollusion]

I listen to this song after taking mushrooms and I can hear everything.

[@Holy_Drinker]

Total call out to Elvis’ Are You Lonesome Tonight. Fantastic work once again Mr Apostle

[@lonniebiz]

This is pretty song. Well written. I love the guitar walks in it. And that vocal effect in the middle is neat. Literary Artistry.

[@emberz4573]

I love this entire album!! Congrats on the new album Billy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Returnality]

If Hendrix played bluegrass

[@jakepeterson4754]

Going to need tabs on this one asap

[@YouCanCallMeJenny]

Beautiful ♥️ this might be one of my (five so far) favorites! ♥️

[@wkturbodiesel1435]

If hendrix were bluegrass:

[@whitneyfuller1780]

Good God, completely blown away. Thanks for this! 🙏🏻❤️

[@vickiwilson3739]

Once I was in the backyard listening to this song and right as Billy sang scream of a raven a raven flew over me screaming!!! Isn't The Universe a trip??? I'll never forget that....

[@heatherroselockwood]

This morning's the best getting to stream this album finally. Cant wait for my cd in the mail 🥰😍

[@JAM-xf4im]

Billy & The Band have created their own genre freaking life changing and savers🥰

[@ronkean111]

Hmm? Wondering who produced this collection.. Will look n see.. Doesn’t sound like Your taste Doesn’t Feel like Your touch I might be wrong I have Producer Phobia Careful out there ❤️

[@futurevintage1597]

yes

[@Oldmanwithagoldpan]

I got me a new favorite song. Thanks Billy.

[@jameshsmith9576]

Billy strings is a one In a life time artist brilliantly talented. .

[@markrine]

Those background vocals! chill bumps!

[@YourSecretStepdad]

Thank you so much for this earworm. You four (5) are doin' it right. Much appreciated. Keep it comin'.

[@picturerenee1574]

thank you, thank you, thank you for the music Billy Strings

[@Oldmanwithagoldpan]

"Love and regret are one in the same" "I chased after pleasure to bury my pain" I can definitely relate. I really screwed it up Amy. "But that's alright" 20 years gone by have made it.... alittle better.

[@bigpapa1635]

You’re amazing brotha! Keep at it, achieve big things and move big crowds! ❤️

[@larryburrough3024]

Hey Billy, your music has brought tears and smiles to my face. Just like country music should. Don’t stop all of what you do.

[@americafirst4585]

For that person who gave this a thumb down, I am sending healing and loving vibes, you need them.

[@JM-sd8ib]

Wow! what a voice.

[@jokeaton]

That is beautiful.

[@bobcriedwolf2308]

Best of luck from the Bob Cried Wolf band !!

[@deem2013]

The flowers on the screen trying to see if your HPPD is playing tricks on you again or not

[@snotty484]

Great song

[@alicelovell3905]

I felt that 💔🥺

[@MonicaLee929]

Beautiful

[@beatleme2]

Everyone has love and regret and is one and the same mixed liked jelly wine.... to be continued....to be classic

[@Carol-oj4js]

My new favorite song 💙 I’ll b waiting for billy by the river 💙 he’s sooooo good jamming on his guitar an his voice amazing band y’all 💙

[@joetzbz]

This song is like ripple mixed with sleepwalk, can't get enough Billy

[@jacobdurham7219]

I’ve loved every bit of this album, but it just make me wonder. Who hurt you billy? Tell us. 😂

[@melaniethomas3278]

💖✨

[@Alltypz]

Tears fell thinking if this was me singing about my wonderful wife. You got me Billy. Kudos

[@ILOVEYOUABBY]

❤

[@factoryrollracing3847]

Congratulations on the Grammy nomination!

[@cornlegs7247]

I’ve lived this song

[@joetzbz]

This song has the sense of timelessness

[@maryboland5415]

Billy you are soooooo Rad

[@johnm.5913]

It's the best no doubt about it

[@shawnrousseau8069]

Great work again

[@seanmcgrath9167]

PURE POETRY.