Brandi Carlile - The Story

[@sheilabell4273]

My beautiful daughter died by suicide in 2014, she was 33. She LOVED you and went to any concert she could to see you. This song was played at her service and it’s so beautiful. Finally we are taking Katie’s ashes to Ireland in September, we will stand on the Cliffs of Moher and let her go. We will play ‘The Story’, and cry. You made her so happy. 💜

[@wilfred508]

My heart aches for you. Blessings on you and your precious daughter.

[@joemartines3545]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@joannesmith1728]

So sorry for you, no words...Hope you receive great kindness in Ireland

[@yoganana76]

Sending a huge warm hug your way Sheila. May you have eternal peace in your heart.

[@scottsalter6400]

Peace and love

[@louisewhyte4647]

This was mine and my husbands wedding song, he was 42 and died 4 months later to cancer. This will forever be my love song to him

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

I’m so very sorry.

[@vanessadeklerk2862]

There are no words. Just so sorry for your loss.

[@acidbrat4358]

Heartfelt condolences and internet hugs to you.

[@postmortem665]

Love knows no boundaries. Love can pass from this world to the world of the deceased and vice versa.

[@DwayneOlsen-t2k]

My heart goes out to you I couldn’t imagine loosing my wife

[@Missy-Leigh]

I listen to this every year on my birthday. I have for the past 10 years. Happy Birthday to me.

[@SirBoot32]

missY sterlinG happy birthday.

[@mayralopes4699]

Happy birthday!!

[@Andrey-zj6jm]

Happy birthday to you! this is the first time that I listen this song, and it's a beautiful song! enjoy it.

[@stegolena]

Happy birthday:3

[@tomiscooltv6341]

Happy Birthday!

[@Malindams]

"All of these lines across my face, tell you the story of who I am, so many stories of where I've been and how I got to where I am". These words saved me during many rounds of chemo and radiation. I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I had a kindergartener and a 4th grader. My boys were so young, I told my oncology team, bring it on, I can take it...I just have live long enough to get them through high school. The chemo took it's toll and aged me so much faster than my friends, it was hard to deal with. Now I know the lines across my face tell the story of where I've been. 15 years out and one boy has graduated from college and one who is a Junior...both are thriving and I celebrate life every day. Thank you, Brandi for putting into words, what I could not.

[@gianinafani5468]

Beautiful ❤️

[@patriciastaton6182]

❤

[@susanparke8855]

Thanks for writing this. ♥

[@yogaardianto4238]

❤

[@KerisAmber]

Are you still with us?

[@Prestonator]

I just watched her perform this on SNL, and this was my first time hearing it. Blown away! She rocked it! Long live this type of rock.

[@JackalFiST]

same here!

[@annalieberjamin9226]

check her catalog so many and her amazing collaborations and covers, you will be amazed.

[@sheplerdust]

Same. Never heard of Brandi until today. I love her voice.

[@mitch8367]

The SNL performance was a gripping and heartfelt one....and reminded me why I love this song.

[@brookem1422]

same!!

[@johnhardesty3167]

She exudes something magical in her voice, something tragic, something sad, something beautiful! Haunting...weeps for the lonely!

[@phillpayne5527]

+John Hardesty your comment has absolutely hit the spot, she is unique. Loved it.

[@stuntinlikemydada]

+John Hardesty well put !

[@elisesfranks443]

That would make an awesome album title, 'Something tragic, something sad, something beautiful'. :')

[@lore3579]

John Hardesty -Oricît de bun ar fi originalul,întotdeauna va aparea un alt artist care il va depasi.

[@jaydrewsongs8002]

OMJuice! WHY!?

[@mikamamma]

The breaks in her voice are so uniquely, achingly beautiful and hers and hers alone. No one quite compares, IMO.

[@songbird1307]

I totally agree. Her vocal breaks and little yodels are pure gold. Her voice kind of reminds me of Shelby Lynn sometimes.

[@mikamamma]

@@songbird1307 Yes! And the way she sustains notes…just so, so good. What a gift! Not familiar with Shelby Lynn’s work but it seems I should be, based on your comment. Any recommendations on which song/s to start with?

[@songbird1307]

@@mikamamma I haven't heard Shelby Lynn's music in awhile. She is not a current artist. I had a couple of her CD's in the late 90's. I am not sure if she still records music. She started out as country on the 1st CD that I bought and then went more bluesy on the 2nd CD. She played Johnny Cash's mom in the movie Walk the Line. Literally the only song I remember loving back then of hers is called something like "What About the Love We Made". I loved the soul in her voice. Just talking about this makes me want to explore her music again. 🙂

[@457Deb]

I hate to feel this way (cuz I love Brandi) but I sometimes feel that her vocal breaks are contrived...not natural.

[@mikamamma]

@@457Deb I get ya…I can feel the same way about certain singers, myself. I don’t feel that way about Brandi, though. It may be because I don’t listen to enough of her songs. To me, the way she so skillfully emotes justifies the aching breaks in her voice and I just love it. But I definitely get how it could affect you (and maybe others) differently.

[@anneculler5625]

I was feeling sorry for myself but after reading the comments was reminded someone ALWAYS has it worse. Bless all of you

[@EnriquePerez-kr2ub]

Thats what I tell myself when I get laid of from teaching jobs.God knows why, but I keep moving on :)

[@NBAiNFERIOR]

bless you. sweet heart

[@allisonmarrie5985]

But also your feelings deserve to be felt

[@LaimaMockus]

not only has it worse.. that is not good: it's not good (and it's no good) to compare pain. Every pain fills the person as it is, as she was. Or as they are. But}. please, be reminded in this comment section below, that every sibngle one of the persons here receiving love and healing have had RESILIENCY. We do not compare each other's pains... But: we get inspired by each other 's RESILIENCY. we get inspired by seeing each other's RESILIENCY.

[@anneculler5625]

@@LaimaMockus today is a day I needed to hear that. Thank you

[@allisonmessing4262]

Today is my best friend's 57th birthday. We went to the beach for her 50th birthday and listened to this song over and over. October 3rd, 2024 was the 9th anniversary of her her passing. I listen to this song, often and it brings tears to my eyes, tons of them, beautiful memories.

[@Trisa8]

🙏🏾

[@lindaginesta5583]

How is it their 57 th birthday if they died 9;years ago but you both went to the beach on their 50 th birthday?

[@anner8416]

LOVE THIS SONG!!!! I listened to it all through my chemo.. I was 5 months pregnant at the time, and I had a 15 month old at home. I had a 16% chance of survival, but I knew I was made for my babies, and I could never give up....10 years later, I broke all the rules, and I broke them all for those two❤

[@Pamela-0356]

Bless you!

[@torobongetatak9347]

👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I Celebrate God With And For You.

[@MJPamuru20]

I don’t know you but you kick ass!! Wishing you the best life where ever you are in the world! 🫡

[@anner8416]

@@MJPamuru20 thank you 😊

[@MJPamuru20]

@@anner8416 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nonyabusiness3605]

2:53 is one of the biggest audiogasms in history. I wait for this moment every time I hear this version of the song. What a masterful break of the voice. Gives me goosebumps, you feel the raw emotion.

[@ulrichwill496]

👍👍👍👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@clonemeat7408]

holy shit, you weren't kidding. chills.

[@blackjakko]

Audiogasms brilliant 😂

[@Sayanthelearned]

Listen to the miley collab you will shit your pants

[@rickhensley6686]

"Audiogasms." An excellent discription. And yes. I too get a chill.

[@redriver6541]

What planet have I been on where I missed this masterpiece? I'm ashamed of myself...... This is SO well done. Her voice..... The most convincing I have ver heard..... I believe EVERY WORD she sang. GD ....

[@DeonneMorris]

I feel you. I heard it from PBS stories feature.

[@debithompson1781]

Same! I must have been on the same planet 😂

[@trinapowell4436]

Right there with you. Just heard her a few days ago.

[@earthgrazer5511]

Me today!

[@cpoul]

Me too, just found her after seeing Joni Mitchell Grammy performance.

[@ShannonPolita]

I always tend to tear up when I read all these messages from other people. All I can say is big hugs to those who need it.

[@margotwashere8481]

And to you!

[@jamesstore7055]

Right back at you

[@renaheino5290]

Thank you... God bless you.

[@allisonmarrie5985]

Me too! It's so refreshing to see all the love and encouragement here.

[@allisonmarrie5985]

Me tooo!!! Thats the thing I love about music. It brings people together.

[@FC-kx5yh]

“All of our friends who think I’m blessed, they don’t know my head is a mess…” people dealing with mental health issues can really relate. Great to find a song that puts to words the thoughts you always think

[@alisonbeveridge4001]

Nobody knows me mental illness is hellish Alison

[@MrBflatt]

I think most people feel this way at multiple points in their lives. The other day, a girl I've known for a long time, who makes money, has all the nice things, is organized and type A, told me that her life is a mess and said that i have it all together, so it must be nice. I live with my in laws, struggle with ADHD, and feel like things are falling apart at least twice a week.

[@patriciastaton6182]

🙏🏽🕊️❤️

[@abby5093]

Each of us 9 kids picked a song for our fathers funeral service in 2012. I picked this one. Forever rest in love & peace, dad. I miss you so much.

[@BigfistJP]

Reposez en Paix.

[@MileHighHiker8888]

This song is about as “perfect” as a song can be perfect. Her rasp, her breaks, her soul crushing delivery is everything. ❤❤❤

[@theogdg23]

She is infinitely talented

[@warriorbard]

That husk/rasp in her voice at 2:53 forever sends chills down my spine; it's so powerful.

[@nonyabusiness3605]

Hey buddy I said that 1st 😂

[@slljarvis]

Oh God yes

[@marla8592]

Yes ❤

[@Venetiababy1]

Great talent but a lost soul like a lot of younger generation. I like her and feel sorry for her at the same time.

[@warriorbard]

@@Venetiababy1 In what way is she "a lost soul"? Her career's going great; she's got a wonderful partner and kids; and she looks happy and content when out and about and performing. Her life seems pretty solid.

[@CollisionofSoul]

I cant believe I heard this song for the first time today while driving along the Hudson in the Adirondacks. It broke me and I needed it. So many losses and too many deaths contrasted with meaning barely unfolding and so little joy, it all just builds up to a moment when only something so powerful as these words sung from this voice releases the inexpressible, crushing inner vexation of the soul, and I can breathe again. Even for 5 minutes. It'll have to be enough. Thank you, God.

[@skippy9659]

Dig in further, if this song hit ya…the rest of her music will.

[@suzannegaglie6146]

It’s amazing how music can do that to you.

[@stacyramirez5459]

God bless you 🙏

[@Gers0n2k]

It happened in a similar way for my... I just heard this song this morning, in my ten-minute ride to work... I had to look it up (thanks google for the easy search through the audio).

[@lorilisk9641]

Well put. Lost my brother and Dad recently, can only listen to BC.

[@videosabia]

I just discovered Brandi C. tonight at the Grammy's - I can't believe I hadn't heard this amazing talented woman before. New fan and here to stay!

[@wandamorales421]

videosabia , I saw her in concert in PA, you won’t regret it. I’m glad she finally got her recognition.

[@theodolinda9975]

Same here. Love her voice, then Googled her and loved her even more. GO SISTER.

[@PNTTVReacts]

You never watched Grey's Anatomy? It's the theme song!

[@numberoneolive2464]

What can I say is also a really nice song of Brandi C.

[@trashtvinternational]

videosabia why does it says AIR BALOON LILY ALLEN in the description??

[@AP-eq6fv]

I was listening to this song this morning as I googled an old friend of mine that I hadn't heard in a while. Turns out she had passed away. I could not have thought of a better song to associate with her life. I already miss you very much, Carol. thank you for being so good to me and being my second mom over the years. 😢

[@RuthlessXI]

This song makes me cry uncontrollably, and I don't know why.

[@LauraGonzalez-ek7jo]

me too.

[@cameroncutty1265]

+RuthlessXI I know. I get the same way when I listen to it.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

+RuthlessXI I'm wondering the same thing. Tears, trembling lip, the whole bit.

[@XxPRLoverxX]

It's funny how music can do that to you. It doesn't necessarily have to be a sad song, just a chord, a word or a sentence that catches your attention. That is what makes music so great. Love it.

[@j.b9648]

RuthlessXI 》》 yes, me too.........

[@juliestratton5180]

I have never felt so compelled to comment on a song before. In fact, I never have. The passion and depth of the lyrics and her beautiful voice brought me to tears and shook my soul.

[@eloisemae1325]

Then you should listen to Mitskii, She’s amazing

[@piaaadah]

Did you make an account just to comment? If so that's adorable

[@easyreader66]

You gotta hear stay gentle

[@davidbath7369]

I'm a 35 year old man and I can't help to cry to this.

[@marcotiznado9031]

you are like a little girl

[@davidbath7369]

Wow, are you sure you aren't the little b***h for commenting, Thank you FeLLa

[@marcotiznado9031]

You're the little girl. How you cry only for listen music.

[@davidbath7369]

Ok Tough guy, you must eat nails for breakfast LOL

[@marcotiznado9031]

Sorry man I iust want to improve my english.

[@shereelotz8784]

I lost my husband of 26 years on Thanksgiving, and this song really touches on everything he was and did for me, I love it.

[@sharonfoster7674]

❤

[@pkjoesd]

Why the hell am I just hearing this song!? She hits the trifecta. Great lyrics, musical composition and a soul searing delivery. I think I blew a few brain cells yesterday when I heard this song for the first time.

[@kaydrien]

I know it by watching Gray's anatomy and that's was two months ago

[@ADDAuntDawnDisorder]

The Lucky One with Zac Efron - end of movie - last scene on the boat…. GREAT SONG!!!

[@JessicaSue]

Welcome 😊

[@jesicamarini7120]

@@JessicaSue no b

[@jesicamarini7120]

@@JessicaSue no b

[@lesliebean4594]

“These stories don’t mean anything if you’ve got no one to tell them to. I was made for you”... That hits me deep.

[@petergamma1801]

I can relate Leslie.

[@imeldawright2504]

This is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and I cannot imagine any other voice delivering it besides that of Brandi Carlile. It reminds us that we all have a "story," and our stories are typically a mixed bag of joy and pain, but despite our struggles, our stories are what make us who we are. This is song elicits so much emotion and should be celebrated as one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@susansmith4749]

You should hear LeAnn Rhimes version. It is outstanding too. Very strong!

[@charm0111]

@@susansmith4749 or Sara Ramirez

[@Assassin7112]

Anyone still looking for this Nostalgic Song 🦋 its 2024 April 🪄 hope you'll find this again.... 🌷🤍 Lot's of Memories. Such a wonderful Song.... >>> 🦋🦋🦋

[@travispalmer8402]

Wow just wow this song makes my old 68 year old heart happy ..reminds me God blessed me with my wife..

[@sarahhi3856]

This song makes me think that when it comes to relationships in general (friends, family, lovers etc.), I believe that every single thing we've every been through has, yes made us who we are today, yet they are NOT FOR US TO KEEP FOR OURSELVES. Our stories are meant to be told! Our hurts, our joys, our sorrows. Even our embarrassment and shame are meant to be told! They are meant for others! You never know if your story is going to help someone is some way! Please don't keep things to yourselves! Be an open book! There is so much joy in telling your story!

[@18iole]

+Sarah Hi :3 Best comment. I agree

[@cristinafalconi7927]

The truth!!!!

[@trannguyen8040]

+Sarah Hi :3 wonderful comment :) be like an open book to tell your story :)

[@paulosilverio4023]

d gordura tecem te y b

[@ralucaharry4693]

love your comment couldn't agree more! ♡

[@silke1502]

I am wondering why Brandi isn‘t internationally known and hitting all charts. I am from Austria and just found her on KZbin because of Grey‘s Anatomy. What a brilliant voice!!!

[@marcustulliuscicero2676]

Well, the song was #1 in Portugal and #3 in Norway. Compare that to pathetic #75 back home in the US... It's a shame mainstream tastes favor talentless ass-shakers.

[@arian.j_337]

Same

[@chrysteenyaughn439]

I found it ten years ago because it was played at the end of the final episode of Anthony Bourdain's show "No Reservations". Funny how that happens, huh?

[@torstenfischer7897]

Hallo Silke, ich kenne und liebe Brandi Carlisle schon seit fast 10 Jahren, kaufe (wirklich) jede CD, gehe auf jedes Konzert in der Region, aber ich verstehe auch nicht warum DIESE Frau nicht erfolgreicher ist. Jeder den ich kenne , egal ob Frau oder Mann...

[@mikealkeesee1678]

I kind of forgot about her until the Pink tour announcement just recently

[@BloodEagleMWO]

I put this here in hope that after days, weeks, even year - whenever someone likes it I will be reminded of this song.

[@jamesmadden8059]

An absolutely genius idea, happy I can be the first of what is sure to be many to remind you that you have amazing musical tastes...

[@willcox1580]

One of my earliest memories is my mom singing this to me when I was just a toddler. After losing my brother/her son and seeing her overcome her grief and continue to love life without limits I can positively say that this song makes me explode into tears.

[@lizsisco5858]

This comment just made me burst out into tears! 💔

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Liz Sisco ditto

[@giuntamariaantonia3740]

❤❤❤

[@kyleray9633]

@@giuntamariaantonia3740 Same

[@annequirke1365]

❤

[@lorimarsh8512]

I lost my soulmate this past May. There is nothing that makes me ugly cry harder than this song and I love it. When I'm stuck in the numbness of greif, just staring into nothing, I know this song will help me to feel again.

[@sinjerith3843]

Beautiful reminisance

[@jennymcleod6550]

Take care special one xxx

[@brotherdodger8545]

Lori have you Learned to live with the pain yet?

[@sharonfoster7674]

❤

[@rickhensley6686]

I love the hitch in her voice and how she changes pitches. Great song. I intend to print off the lyrics and present them to my wife in a card for our anniversary.

[@AFineLineA]

I bet she loved that you did that! Heart touching and so thoughtful.

[@azurecielo52479]

I always call it the "sour note" but it is the perfect pitch... I love it too

[@simplifier_]

It’s shit

[@alheno5423]

I can’t believe I am just hearing this this song for the first time. What an amazing triumph and to read the comments and how much it means to people. It’s a living thing given life by this crushingly talented and real singer and her transcendent band. A constellation sublime

[@louisegogel7973]

I heard it covered by 5er Blech first. That is quite the rendition. I like this original too. It would be awesome to see the full credits with this video. From website of Jeffery Pepper Rogers : “Her [Brandi’s] bandmate Phil Hanseroth wrote “The Story” before they even started playing together. Since her debut, all of the music appearing under the name Brandi Carlile has been the product of an extraordinarily close partnership of Carlile and the twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth. All three write songs and share the writing credits equally for every song regardless of who contributes what (à la Lennon and McCartney).”

[@MelissaThompson432]

Brandi Carlile is the most underappreciated musician in the world today.

[@davids.2703]

She's won Grammys, that's not exactly under appreciated

[@pattyvanarsdale2791]

She’s been getting her props. But I wouldn’t be sad if she made the status of Elvis, Michael, Prince, etc.

[@MelissaThompson432]

@@davids.2703 "Underappreciated" is not "unappreciated." You're a real wet blanket, congratulations on making the day a little less pleasant....

[@MelissaThompson432]

I haven't changed my mind.

[@karlhaese7183]

yip

[@dowright5645]

my best friend passed away a few weeks ago.. we met in the bar I had started working at when I moved to NorCal over 7 years ago - it was karaoke night and after she heard me sing, she bee-lined over to me and asked if I knew any Brandi Carlile to sing with her - I immediately said, “The Story” and we tore the roof down that night ..the rest is history 😏 we ended up going to see your show in Oakland later that year and it was one of the best times of my entire life - we sang so many of your songs together throughout the years, you have always been our fav **if you remember the girl at Kate Wolf Festival with the “I FREAKIN’ ❤️ YOU!” sign several years ago, that was me 😆 I was standing with another one of my girlfriends who passed away named Bri, who also absolutely loved you Brandi, you’ve been my crutch the past few weeks and I want to say thank you, so very much for your words and beautiful voice; if you ever have a show in Iowa.. I will soooo be there! rest in peace, Em 😌

[@patrickstapleton3377]

I'm so sorry for your loss... but that is an amazing story (no pun intended haha) Pretty amazing how music can bring people together like that and give them memories that they will never forget. That's special. It's actually my first time hearing this song and I can definitely see why you like her & this song so much! All the best!

[@samuelgangmei3583]

Mm

[@claudiabedoya407]

That a very beautiful story . I am so sorry for your loss

[@krs10barnes23]

Beyond sorry for your loss. I lost my best friend many years ago, and these kind of memories are the ones to hang on to. Beautiful story. ♥️

[@CatherineEngel]

Aww bless you❤

[@GoBirds2018]

Anybody else here just for the song itself? She has such a powerful voice.

[@ozymandias7940]

I remember hearing this many years ago and loved it, then I forgot all about it until I saw the movie 'The Lucky One' and this song played as the credits rolled at the end.... Brilliant.

[@naruto_pt9727]

yup

[@andjelagames]

Me❤🤘❤🥰

[@susanturnbull1291]

Brandi is an authentic piece of talent!

[@dovermcmullenbartlett4917]

Me. My birthday was Saturday and my sister sent me this. This song fits so many relationships. I LOVE HER MUSIC! SO MUCH TALENT

[@tito2637]

I saw her last night in san antonio and I'm absolutely in love with this song. The way she performed with pink was just something that is beautiful!! She sings from her heart and it resonates. 💓

[@donb3557]

Possibly the most beautiful and meaningful lyric ever written and the singing comes totally from the heart.

[@Rayzaa101]

I cant believe this song was released in 2007 and im hearing it for the first time,. . that i recall. What a beautiful song. Love everything about it. Well done!

[@amandagold31]

❤

[@lorachabot]

Everytime I hear Brandi do The Story...for me it's like hearing it the very first time. I still get the goosebumps. What a treasure she is. ❤

[@charitysmith5387]

How can I have gone all these years never noticing such a beautiful song?

[@michaelmoyes4456]

Under which rock have I been sleeping all these years? She is just amazing - well at least I have discovered her music at last!

[@jeanettesmith765]

I discovered her about a month ago. I have become a huge fan!

[@belindathomasrealty]

I just discovered her tonight, thanks to my sister. She’s amazing!!

[@deborahminton9548]

I found Brandi Carlile years ago because of Grey's Anatomy, & have loved her & this song ever since ... she's an amazing singer & this song is one of my very favorites ever !! 💜💜💜 (especially love the rasp, voice break, & emotion she has around 2:53) ... Brandi has done other amazing work as well, & is also now part of a female group called Highwomen (a takeoff on the name of the male country supergroup called Highwaymen) ... most recently she has done a new album with Tanya Tucker, both singing with her & co-producing it along with Shooter Jennings ...

[@locrytham]

I just discovered this song (think I'd vaguely heard it before) and when trying to describe it to my husband, told him "I think it's from 2018" haha. I am hooked!

[@shonniepros7586]

LOL me too. just discovered her an hour ago and am hooked now haha

[@lilydanielson4165]

My mom has loved Brandi for ever since I can remember, she’s been to at least seven of her concerts and I’ve been to three. Two months ago I attempted to take my own life. When I was in the recovery mental facility for several weeks the nurses would let us each pick a song to listen to during hygiene time, and I always picked this one, every time, and every time I would cry, but for some reason I knew everything would turn out ok. When I needed her most, I reverted to what comforted me as a child-this song. She will never see this, but Brandi gave me a piece of my mother when I was far from her and hurting, and it saved me. Thank you so much for this Brandi.

[@skid902]

Bless you, she is a wonderful singer and it is a compelling song, music is the most powerful force in our lives....stay the course Lily, you can overcome the worst by keeping the faith in the best.....including your Mom.

[@patcarroll9234]

Oh Lily, I also find this song strangely comforting, perhaps because every word captures the greatest losses and loves of my life: the death of my 28-year-old son in 2002, the divorce from my soul mate five years later. I have learned to live with both, but my life is forever diminished. I have another son (his brother) and my love and our shared loss keep me going. Bless you and hold tight to your relationship with your mother, which sounds like a Godsend.

[@karenschmidt4769]

Cool

[@PetraSBalai]

I hope you get better. Hugs.

[@alisha030309]

Your story gave me hope thank you

[@antrolly]

This is one of 'those' songs. It's just very well done and has lots of character within. The tone of Brandi's voice melds perfectly with the melody. I can listen to this again and again and not tire of it. Long live 'The Story'.

[@STUPIDMEMBER]

We come from two different planets (trust me) but I couldn't have said it better. Speaks to the quality of her music.

[@antrolly]

STUPIDMEMBER whatever pal

[@STUPIDMEMBER]

I was alluding to the fact that I'm a 75 y.o., Republican Conservative wasp and I figure you're not. I just thought it funny that someone else would word her response almost identically to the one I was about to post. OK, pal?

[@antrolly]

STUPIDMEMBER Alrightee then... if you flip your numbers you'll get my age. But shhh... keep that under your hat. My apologies for being glib.

[@STUPIDMEMBER]

Still . . . . . it was good for me, how about you? ;-)

[@susanhurst6451]

Any mother should appreciate this. God made us for our children

[@lizdevich7192]

She has such clarity in her voice, and you can literally feel the raw emotion in this song! Incredible! Sensational!

[@Blazed_Imagineer]

This song gets everything right. Her voice, the lyrics, the arrangement... wow.

[@glocom3764]

Am here from Masked Singer. What a great song, the Sun's version was awesome.

[@juanitachavez3626]

If you are listening to to this song you are a legend 🎉 May 2024 anyone ❤❤❤

[@karenadkinssnider8322]

It's this voice that's legendary!! I don't think she gets nearly the credit she deserves. That range is phenomenal! I will be listening to this forever.

[@breezyvibe]

A voice like that never gets old.

[@SmokingJoe62]

🫡

[@willault9120]

What am I for being here in June 2024 🤔

[@but3rfly2003]

June 2024

[@triciacallender1956]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Just love her voice and these lyrics. That rasp at 2:53, I felt that in my soul.

[@poethical]

Exactly! That moment in the sing is SO EMOTIONAL!

[@deborahminton9548]

@Tricia Callender & @Timothy Earwood ... I know, right ?? ... I love the whole song, but Brandi's voice break & rasp at that point, & yes her emotion, is the very best part of it !! ... she is an amazing singer ❤️❤️, & I have loved Brandi & this song since I first heard it on Grey's Anatomy years ago ... it's my very top favorite song of all time !! 💜💜💜🎤🎸🎶💜💜💜

[@bestpicks5495]

That rasp...indeed one of those raw emotion moments that music throws up on rare occasions.

[@elenareganafeijoo8632]

Same for me. This moment makes me feel and love this song very much, being one of my favourites! Come to Spain, please! Me encanta el quiebro de voz del 2:53 y la canción es tan emocionante que me conmueve hasta el punto de que es una de mis canciones favoritas. Ven a España!!

[@thomasw1865]

Goosebumps! Check out the live Version with Orchester

[@nathanseverson2636]

I have always rolled my eyes when music fans have praised artists for changing things for them, but I'm 38, gay, and from Wyoming. I get it now. She's changed things. For me.

[@jacobreynolds3917]

The holy trinity

[@blackeyedgirl76]

❤️

[@markschweitzer661]

I'm happy for you. You made my day.

[@stephr9859]

C Brilliant comment!

[@stephr9859]

💜Happy for you. Music is transformative.

[@antoniagomesdasilva3183]

I'm 21 years old currently, but I've been through a lot during these 21 years of my life and this song helped me a lot to overcome a lot of things. I lost my parents very early and I didn't have nobody for me.I grew up as a lonely child and a misunderstood teenager, and I had to mature a lot, a lot. Today I'm better, but I have a lot of trauma inside me, but thanks to God, and to these lyrics, I managed to overcome a good part of them. So thank you Brandi carlile! ❤️💗 I am from Brazil #❤🇧🇷

[@alisonbeveridge4001]

Alison from Scotland sends her love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@antoniagomesdasilva3183]

@@alisonbeveridge4001 Thank you very much😊

[@ted1091]

America's national treasure. ❤ Brandi is not only a brilliant musician, she brings people together like no one else.

[@jogillespie-ortega2412]

Who came here because you’ve always loved Brandi!

[@alwaysdonnie72]

just heard this song at the end of a movie and came here-headphones on-FULL VOLUME-i love Brandi-no one like her

[@mothauckin1461]

This is my wife and I’s wedding song. Every time I hear it, I feel like I’m back in Ocho Rios dancing while the sunsets. My whole body tingles every time... I love that woman!

[@connorwilliams6593]

I want (need) this to be my wedding song too xx

[@Wonderhussy]

The lyrics -- and her delivery -- feel REAL, like few other songs. What a boss!!!!! Mad respect for her for having written and performed this 😍😭

[@markhickey4979]

Love. This. Song. And her delivery. But her bass player wrote it.

[@Wonderhussy]

@@markhickey4979 ahhhhhhhhha no way!!!! Well I guess it doesn't affect my enjoyment of her performance THAT much.... But kinda 😩

[@kpp01]

But the power of it is in the singing...and she sang it. (!)

[@Guitarplayer724]

You can rest assured that he wrote the song for her.

[@ericatennyson8744]

@@Guitarplayer724 No - he wrote it before they became a band. But he said that she brought it to life.

[@Local_Lorax]

This song came out when I was in high school. I thought it was a love song. Over a decade later I’m sobbing realizing it is a love song but she’s talking about herself. Her younger self is so proud of who she became and the things she did ❤

[@MrBflatt]

That's a cool take on it. But I think it's a love song

[@austindenotter19]

The lead guitarist wrote not brandi.

[@hexmagicalerts1323]

Maybe the most perfect performance of a rock ballad ever recorded.

[@jcbogdon]

God she put so much feeling into every word like she’s punching you in the heart with every note! ❤️ Just Come back every few months an listen to this again just because it’s that damn good!

[@thomasbrennan761]

She punches you in the heart and squeezes tears from your eyes

[@markschweitzer661]

Spot On!

[@brendaspence5230]

All of her music is that good!❤️❤️

[@bethsnyder8376]

You hit it...just like she hits every note. Plus her band is so intense. When she was nominated for the Grammys, she came out of nowhere...ahead of her time and was robbed.

[@suburbanindie]

Her voice has the je ne sais quois

[@thewuwu]

LeeAnn Rimes's "The Masked Singer" version of this song sent me here... 😪

[@melissabernard7093]

Me 2

[@lionitadomingues4140]

me too!!!! love it but i must say LeeAnn's performance was just wow and her voice!!!!

[@jomontanee]

Me too!

[@zigazigaah5184]

me 3

[@DCJanK]

Same for me.

[@baylorsailor]

This song has been my song for my husband and I for the last 16 years. We struggled a lot together and I can't imagine sharing that with anyone else. The words of this song describe it perfectly.

[@oscargomez4528]

Story of my life too many things in my heads they don’t know what’s going on

[@sandrataylor1888]

That's me and my husbsnd of 44 years...only he knows my stories 😥

[@stevieclumberbottom8499]

This reads like the soundtrack of my 20's. Nothing but pain, violence, poverty, solitude, struggle . . . and one tiny bright spot: my baby daughter. She looked at me like I was amazing every single day. I wouldn't go back to those days for any other reason but to give us both a huge hug and tell us it would eventually be at least somewhat okay.

[@jarcha4200]

This song speaks to my deepest soul. One of the songs I belt out in my home late at night. Thank you all for bringing it to life for the rest of us.

[@ethandupreez7531]

This used to be my mom's favorite song. I'm only here listening to it now, because I miss my mom.

[@nikkolewalker2705]

She is one of my favorite singers. She has such a powerful voice. I could cry listening to her sing. Saw her live and was so blown away. She is as awesome live as she is on her albums.

[@ShadracPierre]

Anybody can cry nowadays, just messing with you 😊

[@sterlingjoemusic]

This song is an absolute masterpiece, nuff said and hands down. So much pain and emotion that you can feel in this song, and very relatable.

[@tamarauric2215]

Truly great song. I listen over and over🔥❤️

[@Roberto-REME]

Brandi has such a unique voice and her songs are beautiful and memorable. Brandi is a great singer, songwriter and I love her music.

[@tonyabonds3207]

Who’s still listening to this in 2019? Love this song and her voice.

[@jee-eltieza-justme2970]

:-) I am still listening Tonya.... And wishing you and yours all the Best for a very Nice and Bright day!

[@haizieismail5719]

Me

[@xellmeritxell7939]

And me :)

[@redriverbluesman]

Amazing!!

[@lbcolney6766]

Watch this song cover by Rosy K. Remsangpuii

[@marissadebord9190]

Everytime I hear her voice crack I get goosebumps. You can hear and see her emotions with this song. I love this song.

[@Missedmused]

I’m getting married to my best friend in June!! I’m literally crying of happiness. This is my song to her 🥰

[@samanthapettis3801]

I'm getting married in June also! I think I want to walk down the isle to this song 🥰congrats!!!

[@paulocezarmachado8963]

Congratulations!

[@Andrea1542]

I hope you had a lovely wedding and a blessed future!

[@Esconec]

Congratulacions

[@kellyrodgerscain1934]

you couldn't have picked a better song than this one... congratulations

[@Eliza.HawkeyeJane]

I’m here for what some people would describe as selfish reasons but my therapist, family, and friends would tell me it is for compassion for myself and the grief of heartbreak, loss, and abandonment. Thank you to Brandi and her Friends and family.

[@carolp633]

Her voice is Honesty. I love the emotion. The perfect imperfect voice with an honest soul. Love you Brandi!

[@please_becaring9782]

Hi carol

[@nevanoshaughnessy2311]

This song made me cry. It perfectly catches my state of mind at present and has reminded me of who and what counts in my life !!!

[@asantacruz71]

Whatever is was that brought you here, I'm happy you have now discovered the amazing artist that is Brandi Carlile! Don't stop with this song, watch them all! You won't be disappointed. By the way, I watch the Voice and was so happy to hear Janice sing The Story. I cried at her version. Then by a wonderful surprise, not long after that Voice episode aired, my daughter and I were in the audience at a Brandi Carlile show and low and behold, out comes Janice to sing The Story with Brandi!!!! So happy Brandi had heard about Janice singing her song and invited her to sing together, it was an amazing moment.

[@b..-.5439]

Thank you! Thank you for not trying to belittle people who have barely discovered this amazing artist. I am only now listening to her music yes because of the Grammys but wow, I was just left in awe. She is amazing.

[@dannakelechi8573]

Wow...really? Janice sang with her?? Any clip of their performance?.

[@FritzMusicFritzMusic]

my god. that scream at 2:53 moves everything that's inside of me. great job Brandi we def. need more depressed songs from you

[@kma6658]

I just discovered this……I’m floored. Epic song writing, Epic vocal ability, Epic melodic lines, floored!

[@JohnCrayne-ug2sg]

Saw her with Pink in Pittsburgh. What a beautiful surprise she was. She sang a duet with Pink that was incredible. Definitely a fan of Brandi. Her voice is incredible 😁🫶

[@JJZacatecas]

Estoy enfermo de Covid, y acabo de perder a mi Papá, mientras tenga fuerza seguiré escuchando música y esta canción es de mis favoritas, tantos recuerdos, tantas historias, tanta fuerza en esa guitarra.

[@andrearesendiz5840]

Animo! Espero que todo esté bien

[@luchojaramillo3293]

Dios te de fuerzas y recobres animo amigo con su ayuda lo lograras.abrazos

[@valdelysantos8882]

Que o Senhor te de o conforto na perda e esperanças de que dias melhores virão !!!!🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kehauscottage]

We see you. We love you.

[@retomueller7811]

One of the best songs ever. Period.

[@lonewolf33396]

It's amazing that Brandi has a very long career and I didn't know about her because the music industry just wants to give us pop artists without talent. I knew about her because at the end of a movie (The Sweet Life) a song from her is played and I loved it so much that I looked for it on Shazam. Since then I keep listening to her wonderful music. Super singer and songwriter; better human being. I love her with all my being. I hope to see her perform live someday.

[@wlolafson5646]

I literally just discovered her 10 minutes ago! This song was at the end of The Lucky One (just watched it on Netflix). I Googled it and here I am, lol. It might be my "new" favorite! ~Lynn

[@amandastuckey2703]

She's awesome live! I saw her last year when she was touring with Heart. I had heard of her, but had no idea that it was her that sang this song. She sang this that night and I fell in love with her instantly.

[@lizwaqainabete2241]

This song was introduced to me by one of my favorite people. He passed 2 years ago. This song told his story so beautifully. 😢❤

[@chatlez2]

You're all fucking nuts. This song is PERFECT with her voice; she puts sooo much emotion and feeling into the words, it's all just so wonderful.

[@tootuo]

you're so right, this song makes me cry a little because of the emotion she puts into her singing :)

[@martimribeiro7538]

you are rigth, i hate pop songs, but this one is wonderful

[@Guitarplayer724]

@@martimribeiro7538 considering it’s not really a pop song.

[@anna27446]

Goosebumps every time

[@Guitarplayer724]

@@anna27446 yep, it’s a powerful song.

[@lucie8953]

I can't wait to meet the person who will give a real meaning to this song.

[@sofiatorrescarvalho1818]

This person is yourself 🙂 nobody knows you better than yourself

[@bryantorres5856]

Lucie L My girlfriend just told me that I fit this song for her. Guess I’m blessed, right?

[@lucie8953]

@@bryantorres5856 I tell you, keep her by your side, never let her go.

[@markschweitzer661]

Please meet Katie Tynes

[@susanscanlonlouth7172]

Me too.... but not holding my breathe!!! Putting my faith in God, who is all I have now 🙏

[@qwestgirl]

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

[@diannelangley6813]

Wow!!!!!I just heard this song on SNL for the first time and it blew me away. As tears run down my face. Wow!!!!

[@scent4me707]

Where have I been? I just saw Brandi perform on The Today Show this morning. And now all of her songs are going on my Spotify ASAP!

[@damiancole270]

The smile across your face, the crack in your voice, the lyrics of this song, I love everything about it. Awesome

[@crystalbay4037]

The ache in her voice is great for telling us "The Story". Hits me in my feelers!

[@guitargeekette]

PRECISELY.

[@kenofken9458]

I heard this for the first time tonight on some NPR folk show. I just didn't think there were singers of this caliber anymore in the world. She is every bit the equal of Johnny Cash at his very best.

[@SuperLovebug8]

Both Brandi and Sara's interpretation of this song is beautiful that's all that matters

[@ausnbeemitliebe6424]

✔✔✔✔ ....i wonder if you check rosys cover

[@johnstothers8102]

Sippin' coffee in Oliver's Strandtown Belfast today. I am over 60 and the music was a bit loud for me...Then I heard Brandi's song and suddenly the world seemed to fade. I have not heard such emotion in a voice since some singers from the 70's. She is in my hall of fame somewhere nestling beside my brain's endorphin maker

[@katietynes5946]

This is the first song that The Love of My Life sang to me while playing his guitar. He played it for our daughter the second she was born. He is the most amazing man!! I Fall in Love with him everyday as if it was the 1st time. We were truly made for each other :)

[@kathydavidson7824]

Katie Tynes Beautiful story! Congrats on finding each other! 💕

[@susanscanlonlouth7172]

You’re so blessed... not all of find the ‘one’ ❣️

[@peace1733]

So sweet

[@JarethGarza]

Shit, I think I did too.

[@callmeso3714]

That is so beautiful!! Your blessed. ❤️

[@Sushitrash694]

2023 still listening to this masterpiece

[@teresacruikshank3661]

Same 😊

[@noisepollution6761]

2025 🐟

[@MrEdad]

I heard this before and loved it, but not sure where. But when I heard her sing this with Miley for New Years last nite. DAMN!!! Such a great powerful song and lyrics. Hit me hard last night. Blew me away!! Amazing song!

[@zayfromaroundtheway7716]

same here!

[@sam999ber]

Same for me...

[@maryrauschenberger1537]

This song brings back so many memories, good and bad 🥰

[@ADDAuntDawnDisorder]

Possibly from ‘The Lucky One’ by Nicholas Sparks starring Zac Efron … end of the movie when they are on the boat:)

[@connorwilliams6593]

Greys anatomy? This is deffo going to be my first dance song!!!!

[@amymorris8580]

Who would listen to this and give it a thumbs down? She has an amazing voice

[@teresamestrela2579]

I'd like to think they do thumbs down by mistake.

[@captainconfetti5994]

6k people apparently

[@danicacarolus2329]

people with zero music taste

[@LukeA1223]

6,800 and counting. Maybe the lack of lines on her face put them off, I like it. But, there's no accounting for taste. Personally, I have no taste for accounting.

[@jostaniforth7407]

@@LukeA1223 and you’d be right 😄

[@benicio1967]

I loved this song before it became a runaway juggernaut. My mother heard me listening to it one day and she fell head over heels with this song. She would ask me to play it for her so often I felt like she loved it almost more than I did. When she departed from this earth and from my life a future without her seemed impossible. I love to come back here and listen to this like she’s still here sitting beside me. I miss you so bad everyday mom the aching and longing never stops. I feel like I’m only half of myself without you. There will never be anyone else like you. I’m trying to measure up but you set the bar too high for me to reach. I can’t hear this song without thinking of you. At least I did get your good taste in music.

[@benitocarrillo1471]

Your mother loved YOU as much as this song.

[@ronniechauvin]

@@benitocarrillo1471 💯💯💯

[@mikelnevalainen9215]

Your comment broke My soul brother. Big hug and blessings from México. " Because love is stronger than death "

[@scotch4890]

I heard it on a promo for the last season of No Reservations and now I always associate it with Anthony Bourdain

[@Obstinate_Headstrong_Girl]

♥️

[@elizabethfarry3373]

I am so grateful that Hacks brought this into my soundtrack. The Mother brought me to my knees. And again I am there in all the right ways with this song. It's a beautiful thing that people share their gifts with such artistry and poetry and beauty.