Brandi Carlile - The Joke (Live from Studio A)

[@2smoulder]

One of the best songs and performances ever.

[@janeybreitzman5629]

ABSOLUTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@roomatoid440]

I'm a 70 year old hard bitten old bastard and this beautiful music does to me what Comfortably Numb does.....makes tears run down my cheeks.

[@iridion68]

Undervalued singer, undervalued songwriter, amazing singer, amazing songwriter, incredible woman. People like Brandi change the world for the better.

[@grisellpena9716]

Soo true!.she speaks to all of us,simply beautiful!

[@trishthomas2707]

Mandonguilla I agree!

[@TanaCorporonlaw]

Amen, brother!

[@hollymailloux5353]

The song heightened my belief in finding one's own strength, to try to make things & people work together. Her song & lyrics are amazing!

[@Ursaminor31]

Not anymore. She’s been discovered by the world. Amazing

[@danieldevereaux]

This is the song that I needed when I was eighteen years old. It has come 30 years later for me. But it is here. And it heals my heart.

[@kiranNiks]

This song is indeed a blessing.

[@floppybob1121]

Beautifully said.

[@michelledupwe8385]

Beautifully said. Xo

[@lindark28]

Daniel Devereaux ❤❤❤❤

[@coreygriffith]

Effortless lift of rage. Being seen is where it's at. Effortless for me.

[@marydsmyth]

One of the best songs ever written, sung by one of the best voices ever heard, backed by great musicians and a simply great black and white video to boot. Pure pleasure.

[@robertwomer9601]

Certainly a hidden gem. I dug it the moment I heard it. 10 years later I still enjoy it.

[@JiminSG]

She has it all. I just love her music, and who she is.

[@robertwomer9601]

Unfortunately very few will be able to understand the content. I'm only glad I'm that fortunate.

[@stephybabs3233]

Her Grammy performance was the best thing I've ever seen. She stole the show. Never has a song made me feel so many different things at once. She deserves many Grammy's. WOW!

[@spesest1531]

I felt the same way!!!

[@lautarpller615]

You know where I can see it, is that I can't find it anywhere

[@maritza0406c]

@@lautarpller615 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXvUfWSvftJsm5I

[@luismorales6351]

I saw that grammys, was shocking but can't find that performance again.

[@JaneWillowMusic]

where is the video of this performance at the grammys?

[@JoBisbee]

BEST performance at the Grammy's 2019 My God Brandi took my breath away, gave me goosebumps and wet eyes. This is what music should and needs to be. Brilliant vocals.

[@vhilai]

Now compare it to Cardi B. You would ask why would Cardi B. would even be on the stage. Things have changed. Brandi deserved to be there more than any artists there in the Grammys.

[@magsmusicfan2293]

Agree 100%!

[@mvjohnson24]

I have been so moved by the lyrics of this song and the heart mixed with the soul that Brandi emots during this sermonic presentation. Thank you for such a needful songwriting!

[@cybertree]

ABSOLUTE CHILLS! I think I rewound that performance 17 times.

[@steveboyd3551]

Yep

[@marieblue]

Brandi Marie Carlile penned “The Joke” (2017) as a comment on the sociopolitical climate following the 2016 US presidential election. “Let ‘em laugh while they can Let ‘em spin, let ‘em scatter in the wind I have been to the movies, I’ve seen how it ends And the joke’s on them” Carlisle explained that “there are so many people feeling misrepresented. So many people feeling unloved. The song is just for people that feel under-represented, unloved or illegal.” This won the Grammy Award for Best American Roots Song at the 2019 ceremony, where Carlile also performed the piece. “By The Way, I Forgive You” (2017) also earned her the Award for Best Americana Album‼️ HATS 🎩 OFF TO YOU, BRANDI❕ ❤️🇺🇸💙

[@BobChristopher]

I discovered Brandi and the Twins over 15 years ago. Up until the last 5 or 6 years I couldn’t see how the whole world didn’t know her. It’s about time. What an artistic treasure!

[@JOHNNYRADIO]

"And you're looking tired, but you don't look scared" .... Brilliant line

[@garyamador690]

My favorite. So relatable 😪

[@stephybabs3233]

That stuck out to me to. Great song, great woman. Wow just beautiful

[@katiefulton9456]

Right?! Brilliant songwriter: I’d love to merely shake this woman’s hand. I wish I had a fraction of her talent.

[@survivrs]

There's that little cry in her voice that makes this song sound so haunting. I love it so much. She is a genre all by herself. So much soul in her voice, similar to folk songs from the 60's and early 70's.

[@rickfrenzy9556]

Correct! Not many vocalists know how to use that “crack” in the voice. Brandi can!

[@rickfrenzy9556]

And it is like a cry. It happens when she is feeling it. She is always nailing it

[@survivrs]

@@rickfrenzy9556 Neil Diamond has it happen occasionally, but it's by accident rather than design and it melts my heart. In Lee Greenwood's original version of "God bless the U.S.A." (the video starts with him on a tractor) the first time he sings the line "Cause the flag still stands for freedom And they can't take that away" when he gets to "Awaaaa haaaaay", it's the ONLY time he has ever done it that first time. I don't think he ever does it quite the same whenever he sings it, but I was hearing it all day long on the radio when that song came out in 1984. It got played on pop, country, and who knows what other genre, but it was getting played all day and that stuck with me.

[@survivrs]

@@rickfrenzy9556 Agreed!!

[@Hawaiiweekend]

Probably one of the best songs ever written.

[@heliaalves9062]

I usually say "I've read the book, I know how it ends" and these lyrics are the closest to that. Amazing voice, gorgeous singer, she has it all.

[@lemekid]

Song of the decade, no dispute or debate required. Give her the award already.

[@leighhartsoeify]

This beautiful woman wrote this song that i needed when i was a young girl I'm 64 now but i am glad that its here now for those hurting souls that need healing!! BRAVO 💜

[@Susapob]

💗

[@Ath2981]

For the first time after many many years you gave me faith that meaningful tasteful music still exists. This song made me sing out loud and play my guitar after almost 20 years...

[@mikewilliams4497]

finally!...some music with substance and emotion. Not too many songwriters left in this world that can touch your soul quite like this woman. thank you Brandi!

[@joannacanto161]

Listen to her song The Story. That has been one of me and my husband's favorite songs for years

[@Jonathanfall1]

I’m kind of stunned by the visceral reaction I’m having listening to this, on repeat.....Can’t help but think about all the young kids who have taken their lives after being so cruelly tormented, teased and bullied. No more, please, it has to stop....”don’t ever let them steal your joy....”

[@rogerw2101]

Jonathanfall1 I agree 100% . but bulling will never stop. I went through so many years of it . All I wanted to do was die. I hated life from the age of 10 to about 20 when I started fighting back and kicking ass on the ones who were doing it to me then it stopped . Now I fight for those who it happens too.

[@moodylicious]

cheers to roger and jonathan. You exemplify what our boys and men need to aspire. Bullies seriously impacted my son, just for being a transfer to a new school. Those cruel, unrelenting bullies planted scars on a young soul for life. Other things compounding and one day it was too much and he was done. (((1985-2016 RIP my precious one)))

[@rogerw2101]

moodylicious I'm sorry for your lose . Being bullied never goes away. I'm 56 years old and was bullied from the time I was 7 years old till I was about 18 it was hell and I almost didn't make it . At 56 I can still remember everything about it. And most of the kids that bullied me are all dead a few from car crashes but most of them just dropped dead . I grew up in a small country town in Wisconsin on a small dairy farm and got teased cause I smelled like cow crap and that I was a big fat kid . That never went away . The bullies now just have more ways to do it. I knew when I left school for the day it was over. Not now its with the kids 24-7 with all the media there is. When I see a kid getting picked on I say something about it ! I don't care who's kid it is if there a bully ! I give them Hell ! Thanks Roger.

[@moodylicious]

oh Roger, I wish I could erase that pain from your soul, darlin'. Bullying leaves deep scars. It is NOT harmless, typical school-kid behaviors.I am glad you hung in there, as you are now able to make a difference. You are here to call them out on it when you see it. I help people in ways I can from what I have experienced. We are all walking wounded, I say and we must try to be kind, for we know not what our brothers and sisters have endured in this walk through Life. My son was a gentle soul with a loving heart. I never even knew he was relentlessly picked on by kids until almost 17 years later; all because he was not a jock, didn't conform to their way of dress. He shined but people don't like individuals. They need sameness, bullies need each other for courage, it gives them more power to inflict triple pain on their victims.Many are cowards when alone. I don't know if Brandi is speaking to gay kids. Mine was not gay. He was his own quirky self and took a lot of flack because of his "impeccable style". I took him out of an abusive home at a young age but still witnessed his father intimidate , beat and bully his mom (me) for a few years of his young life. I did the best I could raising him and he was a brilliant beautiful but damaged, depressed soul, from not only the bullying but from suffering every loss one could in a short period of time along with a bad heart. I was not as sensitive to the fragility of his tired, embattled heart at his lowest hour. I blame myself for his demise. Kids who are bullied severely grow up bearing the baggage of Post Traumatic Stress. It breeds anxiety, depression, fear and makes one question oneself. I thank you for writing. Let the Light shine on you roger, and you Jonathan. My child has left this physical world. My heart is shattered, My only comfort is he is no longer a tormented human being. He is spirit now and I will reunite with him one day. Didn't mean to write a downer post. I'm sorry. But I had to write to you thank you and acknowledge your pain, as well as your compassion. pam

[@rogerw2101]

moodylicphaiThank you very much for posting back to me . I feel bad for you for the lose . I don't know the pain from loosing a child ! But I know the pain from never having one , I was the only boy in our family I had 2 older sisters that had kids , my ex wife had 2 girls when we got married and couldnt have anymore , Which I know but a wall between me and my family . They never said it but I over heard what was said and how they felt . I raised them as mine from the time they were 4 and 5 years old . After the marriage ended they haven't talked to since . The oldest had a boy and girl . The boy she sent to Texas to be with his dad and her girl I have talked to like 5 times , The second daughter has 4 kids and I have talked to her oldest 3 times she's 15 now the others I don't know and never will . So I know lose I guess after looking at it. I've been with my girlfriend for 12 years and her oldest son died at 20 from drinking and depression . He was bullied as a kid. But I never knew him . well enough I guess . I guess life would be easier if we had a map how to get through it . But most of us just do it with are eyes closed . I know that my dad didn't think much of me and not having any boys he thought less of me. But there isn't much I can do now cause I'm to old . I just found out a couple of days ago that my ex wife has onset Dementia not sure if that is how its spelled . but at 54 she don't hardly remember any thing and in 2 years it will all be gone . So I guess life isn't fair at all. I have to go now . Bless you. !!

[@billlord4203]

The most moving song I have heard in some time. The word 'brilliant' has been used more than once to describe The Joke. Allow me to add my vote - brilliant. Perfection.

[@marsharupe8112]

This isn't just a song. It's an anthem. One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. I saw Brandi open for the Indigo Girls in 1999 at zoo fundraiser in Albuquerque.

[@Izzie1121]

This song breaks me apart every time I hear it. "...after carrying your baby on your back across the desert" < This is everything to me. Thank you Brandi

[@LalienX]

"I have been to the movies and I have seen how it ends and the joke's on them." God, I love that chorus.

[@altair596]

I died. Several times before the song ended. Wow. Cuts your soul open with this aural gift. Fantastic.

[@lillianbalkum5975]

This song should have won song of the year on the Grammys. This young lady has the most beautiful voice range,and the lyrics are so deep. I only discovered her from watching the Grammys, and now she will be streaming on my playlist. Listening to this song brings tears to my eyes,especially in light of the world that we live in.

[@EmmaLouise105]

They say men aren't allowed to cry-shouldn't cry..but I'm not ashamed to say I did hearing this ..powerful, beautiful, soulful song..full of emotion..And Brandi Sears your soul with her wonderful voice..a song that I will ALWAYS cry too, and smile at the Same time.. Thank you Brandi for 're awakening my humanity X

[@jakevoytko6389]

Americas got talent bring you here as well? i had never heard this song.. The way Benicio sang this song is truly amazing.

[@TanaCorporonlaw]

Me, too, Jake! I just watched Benicio sing this song, made me cry...so I HAD to look the song up!! Utterly beautiful song...deep, meaning, cathartic words, probably for many!

[@gillianslator840]

Yep.

[@sonahakobyan8003]

True story ))

[@MauriceTyrell]

✋🏾✋🏾✋🏾 Yep Here Because Of AGT 😆

[@akosuaasoracheampomaayahwe2883]

Same here😂. He's beautiful ❤️

[@Kevindwayne5]

She's going to blow up BIG TIME after singing this at the Grammy's. Trust.

[@terencelangford6141]

Beautiful song, beautiful lyrics, beautiful person singing. I am torn between her and Benicio Bryant. I have played both versions now must be 30 times. This has to be the best song I have heard in 78 yrs.

[@Blueridge4000]

Lord have mercy! The conviction tied with her upper register’s resonance is unbelievably Angelic! She’s world class!

[@houston20nyk]

I agree with all the comments and the 6,700 people that "thumbs up'ed" it. And for the 158 people that "thumbs downed" it, your insane....at 37 years old, I still love nothing more than discovering a new artist or song or a song by an artist you never knew until years later....but this song was a radio discovery. 88.7 WNCW or 98.1 the river, Asheville, NC....the moment I heard it, I Shazamed it. What a great App. I am now obsessed with this powerful, emotional, brilliant, beautiful song. It then made me realize who she was, with her other hits on the radio....Wherever Is Your Heart, That Wasn't Me, The Eye....Similar to Neko Case in songwriting, big voice, notable success.... two amazing ladies....

[@joyceashwood4943]

Exactly!

[@darkhorse3k]

I’m a single dad with friends whose kids are still finding their way to shine. I play this song to them and it makes such a powerful influence that it just has to be highly commended. I love the writing and the performance. Much respect and appreciation. Thank you ❤

[@KSpirit54]

It is so important for us to encourage others (and ourselves) to shine - and to never let them steal our joy. You're not alone in sharing this powerful song with others on life's many roads. Be well!

[@Jeff_Phillips]

I think this song is amazing. It’s one of those songs that have such a powerful and important message, but also have this real, authentic, and raw emotion that just moves you to tears. The message is one that every child, teen, and adult should hear, learn, and take to heart. It is absolutely the truth. The ones who bully and cut down those who are different, unique, shy, artistic, whatever…. The joke is ALWAYS on them in the end.

[@ivack7380]

I did not expect to start bawling my eyes out to this - amazing, cathartic new work, the new album just might be what propels Brandi towards the kind of acclaim she deserves.

[@mrartweeks]

Same here.

[@richardragan1633]

Simply amazing. Lyrically. Melodically presented. Still tears after seeing it multiple times. THANK YOU.

[@deanshaw6588]

i almost did when i heard benico's version on AGT

[@robertkarlosky4743]

@@deanshaw6588 benico got. My ear

[@CJDaughertyBook]

Oh man, it's been a while since a song made me cry. I think I'm in love.

[@stevewuertz3598]

Perhaps her finest work yet and that's saying a lot. Has to be considered one of the premier vocalists of the day. Brilliant stuff

[@nygrrl99]

Absolutely brilliant. Brandi's voice was so elegantly powerful and flawless. It made me shiver. I love the sound of the beginning of her new album. 💕

[@cositainquieta]

nygrrl99 Brandi Carlile broadcasting live now on facebook live

[@audity06]

The slow build throughout the song, TOTALLY pays off with that climactic "....THEEEEMM!", combined with the strings n drums (& pretty much EVERYONE involved), is pretty damn epic, to say the least. Awesome job!

[@RachelBearinger]

This is killer. What a triumph for Brandi and the whole team.

[@candlesbyvictoria]

you stole the night tonight.. new fan. Amazing!

[@selinainsel6198]

Caint stop playing it, it lifts me. Its a hymn . It speaks . The self love ! From Angels. Transformative. THANK YOU 🙏🏻

[@Mommyonboard]

Her voice is so freaking amazing ..i just can’t stop listening to this song

[@emmanuel5584]

I listen mostly to r&b and soul music but, Brandi Callie is one of my favorite artist/ writer out there. Her writing skills and the emotion in her voice when she sing is just impeccable. This song give me the same feeling when I first heard her sang “the story”. I can’t wait to get this album

[@SF2036]

Emmanuel Don’t forget my man, - The Commodores knew about Country!! And Lionel Richie doesn’t age!! You’re right though, I just saw Brandi perform this song on the Grammys and it smacked me off the couch.

[@juliakmorin]

I love The Story so much.

[@corinnelozano777]

Emmanuel you said it perfectly!

[@jbd332]

Top 3 favorite band all time. 41 years here and finally found such beauty and talent it is borderline sickening. Love you boyh so much, come to Washington!!

[@vernsuesse1967]

I saw Brandi perform this on Jimmy Kimmel last night and was just blown away! What a beautiful voice and a fantastic musical arrangement!

[@amrg]

Damn the song! The words.... Her voice and that lovely occasional fry in her voice 🙌😍 I'm lucky to have found this through AGT's performance. Thanks Universe! :'

[@Hraul88]

So true, I came here after Benecio's performance 😊

[@cccharding]

This is truly a special song. It's profound lyrics, music arrangement, and her gifted vocals makes for a truly moving and deep provoking emotional response.

[@nancyviviano3716]

Best song in a long time. I first heard this and thought, chills!!!

[@robertjewell3451]

Brandi Carlile sings the songs in such a way she makes the songs come alive for you. Her voice is just amazing and hers songs are badass.

[@luthieradp]

One of the truly great songs of our time. And a perfomance for the ages.

[@jonkos1975]

She has to be the best female vocalist on the planet at the moment. She is brilliant...

[@jrspurs47]

Just heard her for the first time while listening to Howard on Sirius. I am positively blown away.

[@elenamauro6724]

Wow. This is the best surprise I could receive! Not only a new song from Brandi, but a new album coming out soon.. Can't wait to hear all the new songs

[@Dmarcmusic32]

Elena Mauro Also a new tour as well! 👏👏👏 It's like an early Christmas present!

[@elenamauro6724]

D'marco Hughes it is! Too bad that there's no European dates! I would have gone for sure!

[@homebrew40]

And the Grammy goes to..... some lame rap artist.

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

Well, she did get many nominations! She has to at least take one home!@@homebrew40

[@Chezasflower13]

Such an underappreciated gem she is.

[@profeiman2420]

And Obama just posted about this song being one of his favorite's from 2017 :D yay!

[@samcapote8784]

An indescribable mix of velvety poignancy, soulful grace, and musical mastery. One of your best songs to date!

[@dhtm3577]

This song is one of my favorites! It speaks to humanity and empowerment for those some deem as weak or less-than. Thank you Brandi🙏❤️

[@tinadestefano3676]

i knew about her when she did a song with the indigo girls. i knew then she would be big. she is a humble women who will light the way as others before her. Keep writing and giving us hope. stay strong

[@stewartgx]

This song gives me faith in the future of modern music. Even though it is not a technically difficult piece, the guitars blended together with the other stringed instruments & keys, along with Brandi's beautiful vocals soaring out on subject matter that has risen to the forefront of our nation's attention, makes it a complete and utter "Masterpiece" in my book! God Bless, Brandi..................BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@jarrodpitts5632]

im curious what subject matter you are talking about?

[@swanman1984.]

one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard!

[@徐艾華]

She's been my quiet little joy for many years, since she's still very little known in Asia... Hope this album will take her here!

[@magdaprochniak372]

Same hope for Europe ;(. I'd love to go to see her anywhere! Fingers crossed!

[@ericajoy5136]

This not winning SOTY is a crime.

[@angeladecastro6184]

Just when you think she can’t get better,Brandi made you a ball of tears.Amazing!!!

[@AqdasMohammad]

Oh my god. I cannot believe her live voice... *Thank you for making her, God!*

[@snidelywhiplash]

Brandi, I don't know...how you do those things lyrically or vocally, or what miracle of the Universe they came from, but I'm so, so glad I get to occupy the Earth at the same time as you.

[@suhailski]

I just discovered you today and your singing has made me so happy. May your days be blessed and may you sing as long there is joy on this earth.

[@qwestgirl]

Brandi is blowing up the radio stations with her powerful voice!!! I LOVE HER MUSIC!! She is very well deserving of her success!!!

[@rudiberden1088]

I heard this song last week on the radio and it stopped me in my tracks. I bought the song yesterday and play it on repeat in my car. Listening to her voice and the lyrics gives me goosebumps and sends a tingle up my spine every time. I love it when music can do that.

[@johndavies4541]

Oh my... that was absolutely stunning. With so many manufactured, soulless and mostly talentless wannabe stars making millions out of today's music scene it just goes to show you shouldn't equate the sale of millions of 'hit' records with actual talent (just ask Chris Martin). So it's reassuring when true musicians like this band come along and show what music as an art can be.

[@ColoredBars]

john davies So true. Great to see great talent is still around. Real music is still out there. We just need to pay attention to it.

[@franjaureguim]

Thank you so much Brandi for being my confidence, love, heart and and voice through lot of stages and stations of these 31 years here… and so on🌙🤍🌙

[@msglimmertwin52]

She was that one beautiful and magical moment on the Grammys. Shine on girl.

[@kathyjones8822]

I have never heard of this Music Artist before,and today driving to work I heard this song.It BLEW ME AWAY” She sings from her heart and has a unique voice.It’s when she hits the high notes and just plunges in like her soul is dancing with the music. Wow what gifted talent.I have called everyone I know to listen to her voice and they are going WOW WHO IS THIS GIRL”.

[@tomkirwanmusic]

When you think she can't be any better, you have a nice monday surprise from brandi. LOVE IT

[@staceychandler1181]

My thoughts exactly!!!

[@nancymitchell198]

I LOVE HER VOICE♥

[@randomripoff123]

man, this is so gorgeous. utterly mesmerizing. something about every one of brandi's songs has me enthralled on every verse, and moved by every chorus, and the ending always blows me away. can't wait for the new album. based on this, it's got to be incredible.

[@monicamoore4849]

B. A. Ending is killer 🙃

[@michellewolfensparger6122]

The emotions, her passion...EVERY performance torn from her very soul🔥 when Janis Joplin passed from this world, she came back to us in Brandi Carlile💋🙏💙

[@bettyannsimnovec5828]

Hi Robert.. This is the first song of Brandi Carlisle that you ever sent me and I fell in love with her.... Just listen to this song baby whenever you can as it continues to bring me alot of smiles that you have such absolute great taste in music.... Thanks for always sharing... Baa 💜💜🥰💜💜 Xoxoxo

[@TheCaptain714]

This has to be (IMHO) the song of the year

[@NickSchinder]

Best song and best vocal performance of the 2010's. Just glorious.

[@isaiahsanchevy9252]

"I see ya tuggin on your shirt." I love the way her voice moves in that line.

[@andreasusan5612]

That violin "picking" was spectacular. It's ALL spectacular, actually.

[@reddoggod1969]

Trying not to cry, this woman's music moves me so much......

[@Nonyabuisness67788]

One of the most beautiful songs

[@thruhazeleyez]

Haven’t listened to Brandi in a while and since this song got nominated for a Grammy I figured I’d listen to it... and now I don’t think there’s any other choice but to give it the award. Fucking beautiful.

[@corinnelozano777]

Best song and writing in at least 10 years. Brandi, you touched my soul and brought tears to my eyes. Bravo! Bravo?

[@kylemurphy1477]

heard willie nelsons Lucas son on the radio last year recommending this track, glad I listened!!!

[@laura7384]

Still one of the best songs I've ever listened to

[@jeffkinney6129]

There are few people that give me actual chills when they sing. Brandi is one of them

[@DavidTransformer]

Been listening to a lot of Americana this past while and have only just came across Brandi. What an amazing talent. Best I've heard for years.

[@petermckenzie3622]

Oh man - this girl can sing, I love this new song. Fantastic!!

[@naskifife]

If KZbin has a limit as to how many times you can hit the “repeat” button, I’m about to find out. Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@TheFireflies91]

So much emotion in this song. It's so touching, meaningful... thank you so much Brandi Carlile.

[@renatodoho]

I'm crying right now. Brandi, you're a force of nature! Thank you!

[@wesnes2006]

Chills. All over. ❤️

[@lowcostlegal2940]

I'm frozen in place and speechless. Don't think I've ever heard anything so beautiful.

[@gregmaxwell3808]

Some songs you fall in love, instantly......the strings as a backbone....vocals that carry the wind.....kudos.

[@DustinFurlow]

Easily the most powerful, moving song I’ve heard in months...so good

[@georgelathemjr]

This song is so strong. The vocals, the lyrics, the strings, and the video work, all just perfect.

[@raiheanx3178]

You're feeling nervous, aren't you, boy? With your quiet voice and impeccable style Don't ever let them steal your joy And your gentle ways To keep 'em from running wild They can kick dirt in your face Dress you down, and tell you that your place Is in the middle, when they hate the way you shine I see you tugging on your shirt Trying to hide inside of it And hide how much it hurts Let 'em laugh while they can Let 'em spin, let 'em scatter in the wind I have been to the movies, I've seen how it ends And the joke's on them You get discouraged, don't you, girl? It's your brother's world for a while longer We gotta dance with the devil on a river To beat the stream Call it living the dream, call it kicking the ladder They come to kick dirt in your face To call you weak and then displace you After carrying your baby on your back across the desert I saw your eyes behind your hair And you're looking tired, but you don't look scared Let 'em laugh while they can Let 'em spin, let 'em scatter in the wind I have been to the movies, I've seen how it ends And the joke's on them Let 'em laugh while they can Let 'em spin, let 'em scatter in the wind I have been to the movies, I've seen how it ends And the joke's on them Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

[@M4DDISON]

Theres nothing like the original, its a beautiful song, beautifully written, and beautifully sung. You're the one for me Brandi....Nuff said!!!!!

[@ChloeLorentzen]

So much emotion in this song! So glad I can call you my hero!

[@andrecass7906]

Thank you so much for this song 🙏🏻🙂

[@jazzyspittal8255]

Just gorgeous, powerful in every aspect, I think this may be my favourite version of the song, love you Brandi

[@LeRoi715]

I heard the song on cbc. ca for the first time one day after the Grammy's/19 and right the way the song boost my spirit and I could see the optimism in my life ...thanks Ms Carlile I can face the World once again and again! Cheers from Toronto!

[@cattogirl999]

One of the best live performance that i've ever seen ❤

[@augustreigns9716]

first time hearing this. ..............it is, beautiful.