Bonnie Raitt Livin' For The Ones (Official Lyric Video)

“Livin’ For the Ones” by Bonnie Raitt
from her new album, Just Like That...
Available now everywhere in all formats!
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Credits: Produced by Bonnie Raitt
Recorded and Mixed by Ryan Freeland
Bonnie: vocal, electric slide guitar
James “Hutch” Hutchinson: bass
Ricky Fataar: drums, percussion , backing vocal
Glenn Patscha: clavinet, piano, electric piano, backing vocal
Kenny Greenberg: electric guitar
George Marinelli: electric guitar, backing vocal
LIVIN’ FOR THE ONES
(Lyrics: Bonnie Raitt | Music: George Marinelli)
I can barely raise my head off the pillow
Some days I never get out of bed
I start out with the best of intentions
And then shuck it instead
I don’t think we’ll get back how we use to
No use in tryin’ to measure the loss
We better start gettin’ used to it
And damn the cost
Go ahead and ask me
How I make it through
Only way I know is to
Keep
Livin’ for the ones (Ones who didn’t make it)
Livin’ for the ones (Ones who didn’t make it)
Keep livin’ for the ones (Ones who didn’t make it)
Livin’ for the ones
I’m livin’ for the ones who didn’t make it
Cut down through no fault of their own
Just keep ‘em in mind, all the chances denied
If you ever start to bitch and moan
Just remember the ones who won’t ever
Feel the sun on their faces again
Watch their grandkids collide, let it
Break you inside
Maybe this’ll be the way you mend
Go ahead and ask me
How I make it through
Only way I know is
Keep
Livin’ for the ones (Ones who didn’t make it)
Livin’ for the ones (Ones who didn’t make it)
Keep livin’ for the ones (Ones who didn’t make it)
© 2022 Open Secret Music (ASCAP,) Lapiotrope Music (BMI) administered by Bluewater Music Services Corp. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Music video by Bonnie Raitt performing Livin’ For the Ones (Official Lyric Video.) © 2022 Redwing Records, LLC. Distributed by ADA.

[@stevephillips4312]

Just recently, I was sitting in it at the gatehouse in Akron Ohio During founders Day weekend, a local radio station was playing recovery songs and this particular song came on the lyrics just knocked me out of my chair. What a gift to articulate lyrics, honest down to the bone how people feel. 89 years prior to us two people met at gatehouse in Akron, Ohio related the same way one of the greatest gifts and songs and weekends. I had long time. Thank you, Miss Bonnie.R

[@jonr1648]

Oh My God this is so perfect for me right now! Recently lost my husband to cancer and the lyrics of this wonderful song really rang true to me! Bonnie just as you have done so many times in my life, your music has once again lifted me to a higher place! Bless you and thank you!! From me and my late husband, Jon & Keith 🌈🌈

[@blueser100]

❤️💪🏻❤️‍🩹🌈

[@rudypalma4444]

I’m very sorry to hear about your husband Jon 💜

[@karljokkerlukkas_974]

Sorry for your loss!! Hope you're doing well. Keep on Rocking 🤘🤘

[@harperlea9288]

Her voice hasn't changed a bit. The girl still got it! She's right. We gotta be grateful for life. Great stuff!

[@stevephillips4312]

Heard the song at Stan Hewitt Gate house at founders Day over the weekend 6/8/24 Akron, Ohio I was sitting in a lawn chair and a recovery radio station had a booth playing music. All of a sudden the song came on and I never heard lyrics so perfectly. articulate to and from a person in recovery to a person in recovery like the singleness of purpose that was discovered 89 years before at the gatehouse this song knocked me out of my chair, and I immediately ran over to the booth to find out the name of the song and I knew it was Bonnie Raitt absolutely great lyrics and great delivery. I believe Bonnie Raitt is one of the best songwriters. God bless.

[@alandehn8541]

I have been listing to her since 71! Never gets old! She still has it! And I know we are the same age!

[@loricavanaugh5092]

I've lost 4 of my best friends. Lifelong friends to brain injuries, cancer (4 kinds) overdose and dropped dead from an aneurysm. Your song Livin' for the one's will help me keep getting up every day! I have a lot of physical problems but the songs gonna get me through. I close my eyes and dance with my lost friends and they'd love this song also because they all love Bonnie Raitt ❤ Thanks for your help. I'm saving up for your concert at Pine Knob. Oh yeah, they changed it back to Pine Knob instead of DTE concert venue. I'm on disability so please don't sell out before I save enough for the tickets. My sister and bff/ roommate are coming too. Loved you since the 70's. See you this summer. Love Lori Dee Cavanaugh ❤

[@alanpoland7688]

🌹𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓮‼️ The same lil slide🎸slingin foxy🎵redhead that just KEEPS THOSE BLUES ALIVE‼️ I’ve been buying her music since ‘72, and SHE NEVER DISAPPOINTS! I’ve just lost both my Son AND my Wife this year….this🎵couldn’t have come at a better time!! 🌹🙏😇😇

[@kurtfarber8679]

God Bless Bonnie, my Granddaughter died this past December at the age of 20 due to medical issues. The lyrics of this song sum up perfectly my feelings. I had tears and cheers after listening to it. Thank you, Bonnie

[@tanyahuntley245]

🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 ! Bonnie Raitt style ♥️

[@user-ll5ez1qv2t]

Once again Bonnie touches my heartstrings. Love ya girl 🙏❤️🥲

[@donnabrown9908]

Bonnie has been the best for decades now and her inspirational verse, slide guitar ( you got it girl !) and voice are a gift to all of us. Looking forward to the concert this friday at Foxwood- same day as the new album is released.

[@jeffbilby9415]

A nice rocking Raitt original dealing head on with the emotional impact dealing with the loss of family & friends..with a nice Rolling Stones feel, rollicking kick ass band jam, just what we need theses days, been a while since this kind of music has been around..it's not easy to mesh rock music with losing family & friends, but with the past two+ years of constant loss in the media putting it into a song really makes you think, a brilliant Bonnie Raitt song, look forward to the new collection "..just like that" out this Friday..looking to be another classic Bonnie Raitt

[@jerrykibbe6363]

Sounds like Keith wrote the chords 😂

[@gisleineleite6122]

What a sound Lady 🎸👏👏👏

[@williamkirkham9657]

Bonnie Raitt has a way of lifting you out of the blues and yet she stays right on the edge when you feel the loss blues 💙

[@_Joels_]

Incredible musician!

[@lisapuppolo8019]

Thank you for such a great and meaningful song. Too many have left us.

[@ncbeach22]

This song is like caffeine for the ears. Rocking tune!!

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@gdjdorai2820]

There is so much raw musical genius in this song and the album. And it comes out loud!

[@andrewmichaelsmith9713]

Bonnie is just the best, she can do no wrong. She could shoot me, and I wouldn't complain as long as she signed the bullet. That voice, her slide playing.... One of the all time greats and then some!

[@humanbeing3337]

Sounds like a song lyric !!!

[@j.morrison73]

Agree with all my heart of her fabulous voice. But I'd just rather have her hand me an autographed bullet.

[@mitch4691]

Been a fan since the’70s. She never disappoints. The Best.

[@kerrye3901]

Great show last night in Tucson Arizona!❤

[@lisapetrillo6440]

Hallelujah for Bonnie, who has always helped me get through it all with grace no matter what

[@sdavis6456]

Love this! Classic Bonnie! ❤👏🏽👏🏽

[@donnabruhn6907]

Great song this should have won a Grammy too. Hail to the great beautiful and talented Bonnie. Keep all your Beyonce's, Lizzo's, Harry and all the rest. Posers

[@johnnyjensen5316]

Love it! She is so real. Great song!

[@Javiermartinez-uv4ct]

Yes, she is THE BEST !!! EXCELLENT !!

[@joandouglas9000]

This awesome song is just so Bonnie! Love you so much, we’ll all get thru it, livin for the ones!

[@j.morrison73]

Today was the first I ever heard this and had to look it up, why is at the end. First and foremost about this song is I wish she would have wrote a song that took aim at the dictators and politicians that started then promoted all this grief for power, control through fear & money. Other than that, I still love Bonnie's beautiful voice. I was driving at the time this song came on & started thinking. It's impossible for me to select my favorite group. Selecting a favorite male vocalist is just as silly. With every different place or emotional state, one or twelve always pop up. Female singers... From Enya to Shania, Diana to Grace, regardless of mood or song I still go heart over heel for Bonnie's voice. Love you best from the late 60's & 70's but love you still today.

[@xxx-qt3ju]

When you're amazing, you can write a song about anything and draw us in. Her heart must have been ripped apart when she wrote this but I'm glad she did. I love you Bonnie Raitt. There's nobody like you on this Earth. And thank God you're still here and I'm still here and I remember the ones that aren't every day.

[@CSPFP]

Wow, this is universal. Love the message.

[@jipes]

We should definetely feel priviledge to be here livin and in good health. Bonnie is absolutely right Let's cherish the moments we have

[@gisleineleite6122]

Mix the Stones and Mia Dyson in a blender and what's the result? Bonnie Raitt and another fantastic album 😉💖💎 I love you Bonnie 🤩

[@Annadmcbride]

LOVE!!!!

[@mysticmaverick1]

I like these lyrics and the message a lot! Gratitude for breathing and having a heartbeat as God creates us each moment and grateful for the superbly talented Bonnie!

[@humanbeing3337]

Leave it to Ms. Bonnie Raitt to put the whole damn mess in perspective. 😍🥰❤️

[@tpholleran4448]

Great to see George Marinelli is still in the fold.

[@sophiekotomski4588]

I’ve loved her from the start. Enjoy her music / just good sound all around. Can’t wait to see her live. ❤️

[@elizabethhickey12]

Getting to see her in Boston on 06/17!!! So excited!!!

[@JudgeFredd]

Cannot begin my day a better way...

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Beautiful!

[@Mikeed685]

Thank you Bonnie. I lost my wife about a month ago, this really hits home. My wife and I have always been big fans of yours and saw you perform three different time. Bless you.

[@diddymies]

Bonnie, I been listening your music for my whole young life and everytime yoy release new music, its been always when I needed the most. Lost a dear friend and alot people along the way and this song keep me pushing, for the ones who didnt make it.

[@annearenstein8195]

Brava, Bpnnie! This is pitch-perfect, both words and music. Love this and love you. See you in July. We can't wait!!

[@EMERALDJAYNE]

Once I bought your very first album in '71.... I never listened to the radio again.... I bought all your records I bought all your 8tracks.. cassette tapes... And now I have your CDs!!! I never want to be digital I want to have a hard copy of you and Emmylou Harris... I listen to it so much my children & grandchildren love you! Your soul and you're wonderful voice will remain on this planet and other planets that we invade forever ❤️🇺🇸😘

[@wimpetervandenbergh4536]

Thanx, we should never forget to have come this far...ever grateful...

[@chickenlickin3820]

love it awsome :+)

[@zoranfriganovic468]

Bravisimus Great Lady...

[@trustfilm]

great .

[@user-gh8wt2zi2n]

Just had a dream yesterday of my buddy who was shot and killed almost 20s years ago. The whole long dream we were just hanging out. At the end of the dream he was walking away and just faded into nothing. Then, in the dream, I remembered that he had passed some time and ago and started crying. Been thinking of him since. For some reason this song just came on the radio. So weird.. It's like he's trying to contact me.. Really miss him, RIP 🙏🏼🕊 ❤

[@sabrinawilliams3854]

As a Jamaican singer I felt so warm inside when you mentioned in an interview the great Toots Hibbert who we lost to COVID. Great lyrics to live by. Love that intro

[@johnbattaglia8045]

Yes. If you love that killer intro you'll love Bad Company's "Honey Child". Livin' For The Ones could've been written by Mick Ralphs himself 🤟

[@PeterDempewolff]

Thanks I needed that! Excellent! This one hit me hard.

[@lynnemeschel-bovenzi930]

Thank you Bonnie. I’ve recently lost 2 friends and love this, so appropriate.

[@donnaheavenet4755]

❤️❤️❤️🙏💯❤️🎯❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tinamarief51]

My all-time fav female musician ❤️🎶🤘☮️

[@user-ik1sw2ns3n]

Спасибо, Бонни. Твои вещи почти всегда нравятся. (эта тоже)

[@user-roiomo]

凄く良い‼🎵ストラトでスライドする前に体がスライドしちぁうボニーさん～🐧(^-^)ありがとうございます🙇

[@Zenny_6969]

...hi Bonnie....rockin' hard, baby.......luv it.......

[@RicG.]

👍 😎

[@wimweender1306]

😍🥰👍

[@josefreitasoliveira4547]

Linda de sucesso.

[@kdvinson5638]

They cut a tree down at the park next to me last year. It sent out a bunch of sprouts this year, of course. I trimmed the best few into baby trees instead of a bush. Today my little brother found my older sister's body. I'm dedicating this green life to *Jojo*. I will love and care for these elms til death do us part, for her beautiful life. Thank you, Ms. Bonnie. Good Luck to Us All Peace

[@jimbean9054]

❤

[@gailedmunds9634]

Hey, does anybody else think the drums and rhythm guitar(s) sound like the Stones? Not a knock cause I like this song. Just askin’.

[@jenniferpoole6199]

Having known many who were aware they we facing death, they all said some version of this: my choice of life has been taken from me but you still have yours. Please don't waste a minute and that's how you will honor me.

[@davidcorbitt9525]

Now I'm not sure who learned slide guitar from who Lowell or Bonnie

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!

[@stevencochran5301]

Children first, now!

[@loricooper8845]

Great scorpio writer ,singer,,,its a sucky ,scarey ,if that ,reality ,I have trouble wrapping my finger around, I take itt out on the wrong stuff. Glad this sapurb ,,slide guitarist is expressing ,

[@robertfsullivan1756]

*. RFS Israel

[@custardflan]

Is this an anti-abortion song?

[@diddymies]

wtf

[@26095]

No.

[@gicandathomas606]

One of the LEGENDARY WOMEN OF ROCK still goin' strong. And gettin' better and better after all these years!!! RECOGNIZE!!!!!

[@elizabethhickey12]

Amen to that.