Brad Paisley - Welcome To The Future (HD) - Live at the White House

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Brad Paisley - Welcome To The Future
When I was ten years old,
I remember thinkin' how cool it would be,
When we were goin' on an eight hour drive,
If I could just watch T.V.
And I'd have given anything
To have my own PacMan game at home.
I used to have to get a ride down to the arcade;
Now I've got it on my phone.
He-e-ey...
Glory glory hallelujah.
Welcome to the future.
My grandpa was in World War II,
He fought against the Japanese.
He wrote a hundred letters to my grandma;
Mailed em from his base in the Philippines.
I wish they could see this now,
Where they say this change can go.
Cause I was on a video chat this morning
With a company in Tokyo.
He-e-ey...
Everyday is a revolution.
Welcome to the future.
He-e-ey...
Look around it's all so clear.
He-e-ey...
Wherever we would go and well we...
He-e-ey...
So many things I never thought I'd see...
Happening right in front of me.
I had a friend in school,
Running-back on a football team,
They burned a cross in his front yard
For asking out the home-coming queen.
I thought about him today,
Everybody who's seen what he's seen,
From a woman on a bus
To a man with a dream.
He-e-ey...
Wake up Martin Luther.
Welcome to the future.
He-e-ey...
Glory glory hallelujah.
Welcome to the future.

[@51punk]

Man that friend on the football team part hits me hard every time

[@Vnachi8]

Because the thought of anyone disrespecting or attacking a teammate is unthinkable to us. That’s what sports does for us.

[@Jeff-fy1fp]

“From a woman on a bus, to a man with a dream”. It’s rare that 12 well thought out words can hold so much meaning, so much emotion, so much history.

[@albertpeterman1184]

I'M African American but I love this song, Brad Paisley is very good I love his music.

[@michaelsudhalter4339]

All of the people posting hateful comments just don't get it. This song isn't about politics. It's recognizing how far our country has come over the past 50-75 years. When you actually think about that, it's amazing. Do we have our problems? Sure. But it's important to recognize how far we've come. Rock On Brad! I've loved your music since 1999 and still do today.

[@TheRealBizWiz]

*Brad Paisley was one of the country artists who was actually cool with President Obama.* _Now shit’s going backwards again. The Alt-Right, White Nationalists, Neo-Nazis, Right-Wingers and Trump fans. God help us._

[@reignman0311]

@@TheRealBizWiz Pfft, the leftist woke liberal is sending us down the drain now for real,blm, defund the police, crime outta control etc. God help us all💀

[@TheRealBizWiz]

@@reignman0311 You’re watching way too much tv my guy. There are better outlets. CNN, MSNBC and FOX News are only going to keep frying your brain. Nah, it’s too late. Carry on.

[@ivorvaz4724]

It's been over a decade since this song first aired. And yet, its message is for the ages. Only Brad Paisley can write a song like this and nail the emotions performing it to perfection. THIS IS COUNTRY MUSIC! AND WE DO love you, Brad!

[@jfjvhgsieofl]

I must admit, I never even gave Brad Paisley a chance at first because I'm such a huge fan of Hank Williams, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, etc., and I've never been a fan of modern country, let alone popular artists who still wear cowboy hats. I was wrong. Dead wrong. Brad Paisley is a wonderful songwriter. This song, for example, was so clearly about Obama and the time of his election, and yet the lyrics only imply it instead of nailing it down with current specifics, which would eventually have dated the song, and instead it is lasting and universal. He's a real songwriter, and a craftsman. I am glad I discovered his music and gave it a chance.

[@truthlibertyjustice4all255]

And Him and Keith Urban are great guitarist!

[@vintagemontres5348]

Brad is simply one of the best musicians ever!!!

[@flubbadubby473]

Agreed but not one of the best he is THE BEST

[@LittleOfThat]

I remember riding around town listening to this song right after Obama’s election, just proud that we made history. I’m white, not political at all, but this song just moved me. It’s just a shame what the future actually held in store for all of us versus the future we have since experienced. Maybe we will all learn one day, though I doubt it.

[@reignman0311]

Right, we still haven't learned, smh #fjb

[@hargovinddayal9327]

I am from India, grew up listening to the Beatles, Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel....I love them all.. and I am beginning to fall in love with Brad Paisley's music! On a bad day it lifts you up,.... on a good day you are stratospheric.....!!!

[@kevinsyiem6021]

Brad Paisley is one of the bravest man and he's sticking to what is right and without a shadow of a doubt also makes good music.

[@tuberoonie]

Glory, Glory, Hallelujah ... Hope is still alive and is thriving. This brings tears (of joy) to my eyes every time I view it!

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@Psalm2Charity]

Brings tears to my eyes every time. Although racism is not dead, Barack Obama's ascent to the presidency was a moment of immense historical and emotional significance for all those who have struggled and continue to fight against senseless hatred and systemic oppression... I definitely applaud Brad Paisley's decision to play this song, which invokes the pain of racism and the memory of those who sacrificed their bodies to fight for equality in order to poignantly acknowledge the immense weight of America voting a man into its highest political office who, in other decades, wouldn't have even been able to vote himself...

[@JasonTsujikawa]

Completely agree!

[@caseywilliams142]

Brad is a class act.

[@tefenstrat]

Been a while since I listened to this song and this brought the goosebumps and even a couple tears Every once in a blue moon someone comes along who just was born with more talent than any one person should have. I am an old rock and roll lover but grew to love country music as well. I have played guitar for 50+ years now and IMO Brad is one of best guitar players ever to live.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

I get a bit teary eyed every time I watch this. This song made me a fan. And I agree, with previous poster......strong, ballsy statement. (Plus my father was. a WW2 vet)

[@robbyjax]

07:58 min mark is the my favorite part. The simple, humble and realization of how monumental the his presidential achievement changed the world for good. Not talking politics and stuff just for the greater good of the us a people. We are all just people. The tear of raw emotion Brad has at the end speaks volumes of how great this moment time was.

[@_FRIENDS_OF_ARMANDO_ANZOLI_INC]

My, dad used a the bolen knott as a Navey Man it was a hudge help in his day. He said so before ships had birds that fly on hover mode until they are allowed head for it. But he also said they had propellant powder he brought to gunners before he was a commissioned officer, when he did it as a gunner's mate just to help the gunners have it to shoot em (ammo shells) from the big guns. He did it while on Convoy Duty on a allied forces military ship after dropping out of school before his GED was aquired. ❤

[@pumpkinpie82]

Makes me emotional every single time I watch this. Amazing!!

[@markdiastan7321]

Thanks Sir Brad Paisley to your GrandFather’s service to my beloved hometown-Philippines. God bless your Generation.

[@daveshoraceway]

100 years ago, 1914, the USA entered World War I For those who say the future sucks, I ask, would you rather live with the life style of today, or 100 years ago ? I prefer today. Great video, Brad did a great exchange with the President.

[@AidanMillward]

+daveshoraceway The US entered WWI in 1917.

[@swanson6845]

Not now with all this shitty Covid. But you weren't to know this when you wrote this comment. Apologies for commenting on a random and old comment. Hope you are doing ok stranger and have survived these last year's of strife. All the best to you sir.

[@daveshoraceway]

@@swanson6845 thank you, my spirit has been troubled but there will be better days ahead. My best to you and your family.

[@sarrajwb5347]

We hope that the whole world listen to this man and get his message . He is GREAT

[@weevajean]

one of the main reasons I love him so. You go, Brad.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

This is just spectacular song writing. Amazing aong. The band kicks as too, (I got6ta give 'em some love too) They down a powerful, solid groove.

[@IAmRayAnthony]

I'm only 39 and I'm a native born American from Mexican ancestors. With all due respect and all sincerity, it breaks my heart how the average African American , Mexican American and all other non white youth today have absolutely no idea what this country used to be like before the Civil Rights movement. I shake my head in sorrow every day how they just don't understand. My deepest respects to those who suffered and paved the way for us to have the bit of corrupted equal rights we have today. Your sacrifices are still not yet forgotten in the hearts of many. #salute #respect

[@alicemiller4298]

Brad Paisley is a great guitarist and singer, and he is a very good man.

[@JohnCoutts-sm4rb]

Brad Paisley has a lot of class

[@claireboyle7151]

He’s so good live! Wish others were as good as BP

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing?

[@jancriass]

still love but im older now but keep going whit your music a can still hear you

[@robkilbride9242]

Fantastic song and performance. Such a wonderful moment in history, featuring 3 of my all time favorite human beings.

[@natoshapegueros8259]

U can tell this song means alote to him and I seen when he Whip a tear from his eyes I love his music cos it tell a story ❤

[@gulawskielisabeth2148]

Schöne Stimme brad und deine alle Songs sind wunderschön ich liebe es jeden Song von dir

[@JasonTsujikawa]

Awesome song in every way - Brad Rocks!

[@brandonwindsor6215]

Brad paisley was as shop and perfect 😀😄😄❤

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@jancriass]

im from sweden im 64 soon and i always loved your music thats it theres only one brad paisley but theres only one big fan christer holmberg called CH

[@mortensenegbert6619]

Such a moving song and such a powerful moment in history coming together - election of our first black President inspiring this amazing artist to write such a beautiful and profound meditation on the dizzying pace of technological and social change. I like to think these two luminaries from "Red" and "Blue" America felt a bond that transcended that divide for at least the performance of this song at the White House.

[@Daleprisoner]

BTW at 8:27, he's wiping away a tear.

[@charlesmatanda4537]

brad is the Best

[@EnCasaDelHerrero]

so is Obama a few seconds earlier

[@mickocallaghan7553]

Some musician and performer brilliant

[@karenfitzpatrick6256]

Glory Glory Hallelujah! "Burned a Cross on his front yard for asking out the homecoming Queen. From a Woman on a bus to a Man with a dream..." Chills and tears everytime Brad Paisley sings those words. Where is that hope we had nine years ago?g I need to listen to this song every once in a while to remember, to know we can feel that way again. First, we have so much healing to do from the Pandemhic, the instability and fear we suffered under Trump's racist and hateful divisionism andour own feelings of powerlessness in the face of blatant lies. "Welcome to the future!" ÛPeople, let's find that unity and hope Again!

[@brad6779]

How about Bidens racist comments?

[@toddpeterson360]

"Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank." (Proverbs 22:29)

[@Daleprisoner]

Beautiful.

[@xXxBl4ckD3v1lxXx]

*L-E-G-E-N-D-A-R-Y* 🎤🎸

[@rosegreen2269]

The expression Welcome to the Future comes from the poem Welcome to the Future by the visionary poet L Lan Pin Wing. The poem was published in 1977 and 1980

[@rosegreen2269]

The expression welcome to the future comes from the poem welcome to the future by the visionary poet l lan pin wing. The poem was published in 1977 and 1980

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today..?

[@harpershawn7173]

Hello how are you doing today 😊

[@jancriass]

love you paisley but in sweden its eastern påsk in swedishand now we have to chase eggsbyebye see you next year

[@chrispearce2208]

Badass performance

[@msmithrandir561]

FANTASTIC !

[@augustdarrow1602]

He is one of the better guitar players please watch his version of game of thrones you will be amazed

[@bootzysaking1355]

Brings tears to my eyes 😓

[@flubbadubby473]

You know your the best singer when you made a song about WATER AND PREFORMED at the WHITE HOUSE

[@buckweaver4584]

Class act.

[@joeydego2]

class act playing to a class act

[@gloriajeansongbird4657]

YOU'RE AMAZING BRAD!!!❤❤❤

[@kingsxkids]

One of best songs ever written. Perhaps it is time to correct the subtitles which misrepresent the lyrics 🙂

[@kcrongmei6317]

Just brilliant

[@jancriass]

his my favorite exept his teachers brooks and dunn

[@jancriass]

well you are the best so not much to say

[@jancriass]

well brooks and dunn

[@jancriass]

have a good life greetings from sweden

[@amiltoncarvalho8237]

E. Memo. Um. ...Previlejo .. poder. Ver .e..assistir. Um. Vidio. ..deste .cantor

[@basimpsn]

@ 7:58 Obama just realize the history making of his presidency.

[@TheRealBizWiz]

*Brad Paisley was one of the country artists who was actually cool with President Obama.* _Now shit’s going backwards again. The Alt-Right, White Nationalists, Neo-Nazis, Right-Wingers and Trump fans. God help us._

[@rcampbell595]

Looks like he is hearing the song for the first time.....or perhaps he is thinking he just pulled off the biggest upset in American history. Him and G. W. Bush

[@chrisholiday775]

WOW!!!! For barock can even remember him as a president or biden

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing..?

[@chrisholiday775]

@@drakehonest2 very good Thank you love

[@drakehonest2]

@@chrisholiday775 Nice meeting you here where are you originally from?

[@janesmith3123]

Love this

[@harpershawn7173]

Hello how are you doing today 😊

[@Kollector74]

An American shines bright!

[@jancriass]

ok awsome song

[@maxgibson9943]

say what you will about Obama’s presidency, his inauguration was a big historical moment for the US. & Brad Paisley performing really calls back to the origins of country music. it used to be a genre about fighting back against an unjust world. the original country musicians were moonshiners who defied a corrupt government & its unjust laws. Johnny Cash wrote songs protesting the Vietnam war. that’s not to say country music was “liberal”, just that it was about true freedom above all else, regardless of political parties. it seems like that’s lost today with so many country songs being explicitly conservative.

[@jennyjames11able]

I love the usa

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing today?

[@TOR1Hershman]

Well, as a fellow West Virginian, I hate to nitpick but..... Brad is quite wrong about each day being a "Revolution," it's truly a "Rotation."

[@JohnCoutts-sm4rb]

Someone should tell you to rotate

[@anapaiva782]

🎸👏👏👏

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing today?

[@npainchaud1]

JESUS IS MY FRIEND AMERICA IS MY HOME SWEET ICE TEA AND JERRY LEE DAYTONA BEACH THATS WHATS GETS TO ME I V CAN FILL IT IN MY SOUL

[@jancriass]

we dont even have president in sweden we have a stateminister

[@jancriass]

just avsome

[@jancriass]

welcome to the

[@patriot7987]

The cowards burnt a cross in his front yard for asking out the home coming queen hiding in their mom and dad's bedsheets.😀

[@lifeline106]

crystal chandeliers

[@jancriass]

ok i guess thats fine by me

[@jancriass]

i dont understand what it means to be inviated to the president but i can guess it must be hes proudest moment

[@_FRIENDS_OF_ARMANDO_ANZOLI_INC]

I don't know,. But do know people losing both legs who can't swim as fast as and as far some guy when she tries escape capture but gets raped by the enemy (as is too common) Remember when American Soldiers who are female and become a POW they sadly reportedly get raped at times, both legs surgically cut off without need and without consent and otherwise tormented by captures while POW, before they are murdered by those who capured what's worse? I don't know frankly. What if it was your wife or mine who joined The Navy and went on a Tier 1 Unit Mission as a Team Member (Navy Seals) and that was to stop sexism because Obama want her to feel empowered? That's Overtness but what's not to.overt to me is Woman running The CIA, FBI and being the boss of all Navy Opperations at the Pentagon as a 4 Star General and even a sworn Civilian Leader of DoD to stop sexism and other overt things. But what's not overt is also this outsome When our wives, sisters and any other females are empowered to vote and run for US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairperson and should be a fine leader to give me, man orders. All because Obama said so, costs alot Specifically Private Jessica Lynch lives and has two legs due to American Soldiers like her and others. But some American Soldiers come back like this, with draped over them. It's not unisex sports it's military governance and personal politics at times these days. But it's not always why this sad outcome occurs for loved ones, and a individual of helpful, brave, sort who died in the line of duty. Specifically a duty to save, protect. defend us from overtness

[@Sarapeaches23]

What future? Racism is still alive Dont get me wrong i love this song and yes the world has become more tolerant with coloured people. Racism is still very much alive

[@Hondadctrider]

+Never Mind Towards white people as much as everybody else.

[@Sarapeaches23]

Unless you're a person of colour, you wouldn't understand. Appreciate your white privilege.

[@Hondadctrider]

+Never Mind Rubbish, do you think white people aren't discriminated against? The only difference is that us white folk don't bitch & moan about it.

[@Sarapeaches23]

White people feel so entitled it makes me sick. Again appreciate your white privilege.

[@AJeazy]

+Never Mind You are very racist. Please stop. Saying all white people feel entitled. Give me a break.

[@daveinthewoods5188]

Then the MAGA movement took us back 100 years

[@tbazzer]

Some Commie. Some Line.

[@michaelrualzakhuma2992]

I love Brad Paisley. And praise God Trump occupied the WH!

[@JohnGormleyJG]

Hope Mr Bernie will kick his ass out next year. *Hope*

[@markstarr66]

lol go read a book toady...

[@grantbreland654]

He should have played accidental racist. Go listen to it

[@Thebigperson797]

That came out 4 years after this performance