Cody Jinks | "Never Alone Always Lonely" | The Wanting

Cody Jinks "Never Alone Always Lonely" from the album "The Wanting"
Written by:
Cody Jinks (BMI, Late August Publishing)
Rebecca Jinks
Performed by:
Vocals: Cody Jinks
Bass: Joshua Thompson
Lead Guitar: Chris Claridy
Steel: Austin “Hot Rod” Tripp
Drums: David Colvin
Acoustic Guitar: Drew Harakal
Cody Jinks Tour Dates
codyjinks.com/tour

[@JST4CYL]

The part that hurts is that you're not always born this way. It's the people who make you feel all alone. I've always been a lover. But never felt loved. And it hurts so deep inside.

[@Hopeofmen]

Tell me about it, brother. My heart's hardened so much from that feeling of a pit in your chest.

[@chrishess7443]

No one is born with a personality commonly referred to as "loner" or "lone wolf"; personalities are created by a persons life experience & their perception of this place. Humans are genetically and environmentally molded creatures dependent on a socialized community. Early people had to depend on each other for gathering, hunting, safety, and protection. with no natural weapons like claws or fangs, we would sit near the bottom of the food chain if it wasn't for our ability of higher thought and our community. Science has proven our brains even need positive interactions with other humans to keep producing/converting vital proteins & chemicals staving off rapid deterioration (growing old is a slowed version of deterioration until system/body fails) plus plays a major role in regulating the brain, the immune system, and the autonomic nervous system (responsible for fight flight freeze response and all kinds of adrenal secretions) that, otherwise if left unregulated running in "hyperdrive", will cause said body to become self annihilating. Some examples are- autoimmune system attacking an otherwise healthy body, inflammation starting in muscular skeletal system if unchecked keeps spreading to every organ in the human body resulting in systemic organ failure, degradation of cortex & frontal lobe with symtoms very closely resembling late stage dementia and neurological failures/pathways collapsing that send signals to other body parts like the heart or lungs. yes the brain is responsible for keeping your heart beating, something we dont need conscious thought to keep going. Besides whats listed above, we all know the positive impacts of pleasant social interactions with friends & acquaintances that are superceded only by the familial community & the Romantic/partner which meet the other social/mental necessities we all have. If you need another example.... military in active duty combat for 2+ years who experience frequent life threatening weapon fire exchanges (not live fire drills) have a significanlty higher strain/demand on the autonomic system which result in accelerated aging of the body. The easiest way an untrained professional can visually recognize the high autonomic sytem activity in any active duty veteran, meeting the previously stated scenario, can be done on any smartphone. Take a peroidic picture of said person standing at rest back against a wall that capures their entire body head to toe; from boot camp send off plus their 2+ active duty years. the aging process they go through, would have taken 3-5 times longer in a non war zone environment aka working back home thousands of miles away.

[@SherryTaylorReynolds]

You guys are too jaded due to the wrong women. Get back up on that. ;)not the last longer extremely well written post, sadly he hit it spot on.

[@drakeashley6187]

Tell me about it

[@urlocalhoodlum1820]

Same man

[@jasonl3283]

Felt alone my whole life even in a room full of people. I used to make me depressed but as I get older and I realized we are born alone and die alone. And now I talk to God. I never feel alone anymore. Maybe lonely sometimes but never alone. God's here and he's real. I use to be an atheist and lots of pain and surcamstances brought me to him. Thank God. I prey everyone on here never feels alone again. I love all of yall.

[@higherstandardofliving437]

Same. Reach out if your ever to trouble me.

[@BankaiDOGMA]

Same

[@patrickbertlein4626]

I prey too hahahah!

[@briansampsel4872]

Jesus lives

[@BrianKlumker]

I pray he shows mercy for my deliberate sinful ways lonely or not

[@jessicajemison6937]

Some people may hear and enjoy this song. Some of us feel and live it. ❤ Thank you Cody Jinks

[@jamesmooreiii26]

Right…💪🏼🏴‍☠️

[@johnscott8976]

am with U

[@khoo5996]

Couldn't put it better than this.

[@marioguzman7129]

Trucker

[@dustintyndall6738]

Amen 🙏

[@valerieramirez3496]

Just found this song a few months ago. Avoided it like the plague for awhile. Hurts at first realizing how lonely life is when you never feel understood. And feeling too weak minded to make the changes. Ive spent many nights laying under the stars and working on myself. Some people don't like to see you grow. To anyone reading this I see your fake smiles and insecurities and self doubt. I see you trying. It helps to go outside a feel the earth and listen to the wind in the leaves. Its hard being proud of yourself when no one else notices or they get angry at your growth. Slow down and be proud. Its ok to be hurt but you have to release it and keep going. I believe in you!

[@joeb5572]

❤️

[@shannonrussell2095]

❤️

[@garrettsenter9620]

“The people who love me, they suffer the most.” Gets me every time.

[@lizae.7686]

“People who love me, they suffer the most...” Ain’t that the truth?! #BipolarBlues #CodyJinks♥️

[@outlawjennings9025]

Borderline Personality Disorder is OFTEN misdiagnosed as Narcissism in Adult Males. This song shines a little light on my life and the life of a man with BPD and Depression. Thanks Cody

[@bryanturnpaugh6848]

Ain't that the truth.

[@jimmartin7881]

@@outlawjennings9025 I never went to a doctor but I'd figure that'd be my problem. Not much but pills they'd throw at it, I'll play the hand I was dealt.

[@crystalwieser9479]

@@outlawjennings9025 I think some people dont have anyone but themselves to turn to or talk to about their problems and people mislabel them as having a mental disorder. When u r mentally abused by someone who is really mentally I'll it takes a toll on you! Especially if they go around telling everyone you r the bad guy to make themselves look better! Some people are good actors on public! That doesn't mean that's the same person they r behind closed doors!!!100%

[@LuisOrtiz-zv6ne]

I hear u. You been well since then? It's a beautiful song

[@wayneb50]

Cody Jinks will go down in history as one of the greatest musicians of all time. Pure genius. Unbelievable God given talent! Keep on keeping on brother! You're the best!

[@andrewbirch5638]

He is rather good, hits the nail on the head everytime

[@shanestogsdill9874]

@@andrewbirch5638 me mm pop P ool

[@jackgould7312]

@@andrewbirch5638 he has deep songs that I got my wife to listen to. Now she has a better understanding; but Cody is very underappreciated an not known well enough. As he said, in less words he doesn't have the radio kiss his butt.

[@David-zi9nr]

@@jackgould7312 Do southerners or rather rural Americans listen to the radio often? I say this because many country songs mention radio this radio that.. .

[@carter7371]

@@David-zi9nr for the most part that’s how people are introduced to country as a genre so yeah a lot of people do. However the references in the songs are more about how the radios only play big label songs or artists so great people like Cody Jinks, Tyler Childers, and Zach Bryan don’t get played. So the gripe most people have is that those artist I just listed who are representing what real country is are thrown to the side as the radios and labels gatekeep what is played and only allow listeners to here the overly pop sounding music that the industry produces. In otherwords good real country music hates mainstream because mainstream only wants to expose and produce what they as an industry want.

[@obozomustgo5449]

There are only 3 things certain in life....... death..... taxes..... and Cody Jinks making killer music!

[@ArmamentArchives]

who says I pay taxes?

[@obozomustgo5449]

@@ArmamentArchives - Good point!

[@georgewashington6225]

And shooting stuff is fun.🍻

[@HectorGarcia-rr7lu]

Texas forever

[@jakecoelho6063]

Marvin gaye -trouble man

[@kylesmith1968]

Hearing this the first time brought tears to my eyes this song has power and hits the heart in ways some may never understand. Beautiful song

[@pieself1111]

Aint no shame in being alone. Maybe its the way some folk are supposed to be...

[@bradleyriggs260]

Unfortunately I relate to the lonly feeling. And like Cody I am antisocial. Thank you for the music Cody

[@charlesgregory2762]

He is really good i can ride the river with this boy

[@dukeduke1105]

Great freaken song and very true

[@markallen8206]

Being alone ain’t antisocial. Antisocial is where you don’t behave like society does as a whole. Cody , you and I and a bunch more just don’t cotton to people’s crap. So that makes us loners introverts not antisocial behavioral pervs. .

[@Paarthurnaxdova]

Extremely antisocial here. At least we are not fully alone

[@charleskelly9720]

Same

[@120bank8]

my father took his own life yesterday.... i found him in my garage... we always listened to cody jinks together.... Rest is Peaceful Paradise Pappa

[@theforgottenone8807]

Sorry to hear that. Hope the healings going well

[@JuanCantWin]

Wouldn't wish this on my own enemies let alone those who don't deserve that kind of pain, wishing you the best ❤

[@jimmckenna7007]

Love from Jefferson, Texas until we stand before him...we're all together on this

[@jerridmyers4001]

Sorry

[@jamiemhiggins6942]

I know exactly how it feels to be surrounded by family and friends that doesn't understand me so I get ignored or made out to be the bad guy. Reckon that's the reason I spent my 31st alone

[@redreddington9226]

Jamie M Higgins Those of us who understand cody jinks, aren't understood by the majority of the population. Just know you're not alone brother!

[@denisrobichaud5308]

I read this and feel it deeply. Spending my 31st alone in 8 days from now.

[@georgewashington6225]

Spending my 30th alone with a handle of Beam and a case of Budweiser in 10 days👌

[@georgewashington6225]

@@denisrobichaud5308 have a happy Birthday buddy

[@Paarthurnaxdova]

I spend every day alone..nobody understands me. I accept I meant to walk this planet alone

[@ethanmcneil5903]

Thank you Cody for saying what I couldn't bring myself to say. Your probably just gonna overlook my comment but just know you got me and a few million others rooting for you

[@nbdy4780]

more than a few million, brother

[@kovaxx1]

Without a doubt man.

[@johncash5973]

@@nbdy4780 sometimes it takes only one

[@chrisfixvincent8459]

👍🤍🤍🤍🤷‍♀️💜💜

[@leeburket4006]

Hands down, the best music being put out today.

[@stephenkarla7113]

The best line of this song is, they're telling the truth. It's a heartache, sometimes.

[@2stage90]

When you run hard and do it alone for soo long, its all you know....

[@frankandree62]

well said brother

[@aprilhartwick3126]

Yalp the damned truth, hardest truth to except is that I guess some of us are meant to walk alone

[@gerardogaribay9670]

Damn! Bro. You said it like it really is! Wow! I couldn't of said it better myself!!!💪💪

[@EGW4181]

@@aprilhartwick3126 Hard to admit, but yes some of us are meant to be Lone Wolf. At least we know we aren't alone. Peace be with you in your journey. ☮️

[@mr.potter4661]

Keep er tween the pines Driver

[@GW18907]

He needs to come out with a song called "Always Alone Never Lonely" as a sequel

[@lindsayledbetter14]

Cody and I are the same age and I feel this song as well. He was a past metal head and I am still a metal/rocker chick but he had me from the beginning. 🤠🤘🤘

[@mattwindham4960]

Metal guy here too, love his old school style

[@timmybarnett2843]

Libsay ledbetter amen girl

[@karlbryan9606]

Same here

[@loganhudson7940]

I feel ya

[@grbravata196]

Just moved back home to Michigan, been gone since 2008. Heard this song about a year ago. Really liked it. Listened to it again about 4 months ago and it made me sob. God I feel this shit. Have my entire family surrounding me, yet have never felt so alone.

[@ryandavid5114]

I have had demons control my life for years. Was never lonely then. After breaking through and actually doing good in life is when I found the lonlieness. Damned if you do damned if you don't is the way I see it. And screw the doubters in life, I'm doing better than you on my own. My empire now. How's yours?

[@trailerparkwerewolf910]

Your songs always make me homesick for small town Texas life. Every time I have a long drive through rural Texas I always throw on one of your albums.

[@americanpig-dog7051]

From a small Oklahoma town near Texas, was born in Texas and have family all over both states. You're not the only one, man.

[@abelmartinez2645]

And no matter how many times I listen to it it brings back good memories😢

[@abelmartinez2645]

Never get tired of hearing it😢

[@brendansullivan9162]

Thank you Cody. I saw you in Alpharetta, Georgia. I’ve turned my life around big time. Lived in a tent for 6 months while I built my own home by hand with my woman. You’re music has motivated me. Tonight I feel this song more than ever. I hope you realize what you are to us common folk. Thank you

[@rc1560st]

This song hits so many spots we always have people around but never tye ones u want and everyone knows where u are yet no one ever makes effort to see u my love life in a nut shell

[@cdjones851]

Love this song, Jinks has gotten me through the darkest days of my life. I go out and spread smiles all day long, they come back to me but at the end of the day, I still go to sleep alone and that's OK. Never alone, always lonely! 😁

[@chadillacer]

This song makes so much sense. I feel every word. Thanks for your perspective

[@mossymoose8920]

I usually dislike modern country. But goddamn the songwriting on this is fantastic. You genuinely feel his sense of existential dread and alienation.

[@johnreaper3365]

i’m 16, and i’d turn on this or haggard before any rap at any time of day

[@treygordon134]

There just might be hope for this world after all.

[@luugo86]

because your 16 and dont know a damn thing.. give it a few years before you start telling the world what you would do

[@petejohnston5375]

@@luugo86 Be easy on the kid, he's starting off good

[@mezcxl]

luugo86 you’re*

[@deereman8237]

Same! Country and classic rock are the only types of music I listen to!

[@whiskeylino5669]

Every song by jinks just hits hrl the heart

[@toddhouston4302]

The best song he's ever recorded!!

[@Bpeters8706]

Cody Jinks!!!! Holy shit man why is this song NOT being heard everywhere? This is such a great song that expresses ones self. I can relate to all your songs man. I'm mad at myself for not hearing it sooner. This needs to be on the radio man ASAP!!!

[@ajwehrig7068]

I really don't think he gives a shit about being on the radio... I get that. F#*k big radio/big media.

[@michaelhenson1152]

A lot of us made decisions meant to better ourselves or situation, but then we find ourselves on the outside looking in, moving on in search of a feeling or a place , could be looking for soooo could understand someone who finds difficulty in understanding himself( me) . Cody Jinks and his Music is a place of Rest for Us that never really fit the Mold of a settled Man that was happy with the Status quo's placed by Society. Man I Relate and love your Music 💪💪💪

[@lizbthegr8te]

So glad a friend turned me on to your music. I feel your pain, my friend.

[@kippreble8069]

Morning..I love this song, God speaks to me through these words of this song. Thank you

[@j.eduardo8308]

Cody suas músicas são lindas, maravilhosas tem muita história do dia a dia de um caminhoneiro, um pai, alguém que já foi jovem e hoje é apenas um adulto que aprendeu com os erros e acertos do passado, que Deus lhe abençoe, e que mais e mais músicas venham um grande abraço do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@oppietaylor9653]

Cody Jinks for President

[@michealsloan2309]

He is the real deal

[@nciliske]

Thanks for singing about the beauty and truth; "All they see is ghost".

[@jeremylatil6022]

This song stands out to me so much. I love my family and friends so much yet at the same exact time not one could relate to me on a deep down inner level.

[@mikesimko5834]

Agreed Brother. Just know your not alone!

[@bryantclaytor6372]

Thank you for writing my song and making it sound so good

[@martinahamm3179]

Can't hide forever, eventually it all falls away and the real you comes out may take years

[@blueblaze1987]

This song hits home with me so much. Thank you again, Cody for all the great music. Can’t wait to see you live.

[@jeremydurbin435]

This is a haunting song. I can feel the pain of a musicians life yet I can look back and see some moments of pain in my own life. I'm on the back side of 30 as well. Thanks Cody for great music.

[@jessiepellegrin1156]

The world is beautiful & mother nature is always there welcoming us! Don't rely on humans to make you feel good!! They'll let you down! Godspeed to all !! Connect with your world, & be selective who you let into your world. Stand guard on the door of your mind! 😇👍

[@myfriend7350]

CJ will go down in history with the all time greats. His music will stand the test of time!

[@chadillacer]

Man, this song hits so hard with me and my life. I can't say much more. Thanks brother

[@dannymccormick1693]

Jinks just speaks to me!!!

[@tyroneussery1690]

Never alone always waiting

[@ds-iv8gn]

This songs so true. My whole life I always knew a lot of people but I was the one nobody asked how I was doing or if I wanted to hang out unless I asked first. I joined the marines after high school and when I came back after a year and partied with my high school clan they just couldn’t understand why I changed so much. It’s weird how you can never be alone but always be lonely

[@nicholasguerin6631]

This man has been born again and Jesus walks with him that's why he is never alone

[@mattjackson5349]

I'm 34 and feel ive been running all my life. Mostly from myself. Trying to numb things with alcohol. But ive realized I'm just a scared and broken guy running from the past

[@bigbluemsp]

Backside of thirty came fast, but what’s more I can’t remember younger days like before and it’s a shame I’ve done more runnin’ than most any age Whole lot of prayin’ on the backside of a stage, scared to death Wondering what’s next And I take the long way around every time As fast as I can through the comfort of night and it’s a fight People who love me they suffer the most See me on TV and all they see’s a ghost of someone they knew They’re tellin’ the truth Never alone always lonely Easy to find, seldom seen Never alone always lonely On a fast train Through a slow moving dream Never alone always lonely Easy to find seldom seen Never alone always lonely On a fast train Through a slow moving dream Never alone always lonely Easy to find seldom seen On a fast train Through a slow moving dream

[@dongoble1792]

Truly a great song it has a way of really hitting you in the heart.

[@charlesriley7173]

Cody Jinks and Creed Fisher are on a whole other level!!

[@brianhamilton7542]

Well good God damn that is stunningly good, kneel down good, make you pray good

[@inloth5779]

This song sings to my soul. Thank you for the deep meaningful music. It really gets me by.

[@JimXultra]

What a tune

[@kandiherrera8437]

Just saw him in Joliet last night-that audience gave him so much Love! It was so fun to be in that crowd with fans that appreciate and love his music

[@lilspnce49]

I was at this show too! Electrifying wasnt it!!

[@karenmorris4060]

I feel this everyday....

[@gfour20]

I feel all y'alls pain. Lonely together, I suppose. Peace

[@traveling_lands]

Dope album cover I'm imagining all kinds of underlying meanings from the artwork.

[@alandscape4622]

This song hits the soul

[@evanme3672]

The art is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@timothysloan5195]

The new KING of country.... keep it real and coming Cody!

[@mvpcardinal4668]

Beautiful song period. Stay safe eveyone. Takecare of one another .

[@brodysimpkins5445]

So true such a story telling song amazing yessssss the man of real country music the one and only Cody Jinks

[@StringSlingerSix]

This is real life. This is your life. Embrace it.

[@paulajane9828]

I love everything about this song forever needs to be played on country radio ❣🤠🥰💯🎸❤

[@anthonycornejo2915]

Heard this song many times... tonight it just hit hard.

[@brodysimpkins5445]

Cody Jinks Rules Yessssss of real country music how amazing this song is wow unbelievable you could listen to it over and over Yessssss!!!!!!!!!🤘🤘🤘⭐️❤️

[@joeogden64]

Wow never alone always lonely

[@samuelcrettenand8376]

another song that gives you goosebumps ... this guy could do nothing but sing and dawn what he does well !

[@politz149]

Cody jinks is the real deal folks.... happy to be around to listen to some good music

[@jamieparfait]

I feel this on multiple levels. This man is by far the most listened to on my Spotify

[@darcyedward6325]

Never alone always lonely hits me hard, 28 with a missus and 2 little ones and I’ve never felt so alone and unappreciated in my life… I’m sure I’m not the only one

[@glennbasilii552]

I call it lonesomeness. Somedays after work i almost hyperventilate knowing that I'll be spending the rest of the afternoon and evening alone. Even if i surround myself with friends and family, the happiness i feel isnt as deep as that lonesomeness, and it soon washes away leaving me feeling the way i always do. Ive used it to write songs, ive used it to drink myself almost to death, ive used it to be reckless and dangerous, just to feel something else i guess. Sucks

[@metalhead666118]

Sheer bliss❤

[@TheCoastalGunner]

my girlfriend of 5 years passed away 3 years ago...just started dating again this past year and while ive never been alone much....i have never felt more lonely in life....great tune mr jinks

[@JonathanClark-cq9wm]

I have been there for most of my life and I am still lonely and alone it's me for sure

[@cynthiadillard3597]

I love the fire in his eyes

[@lancetucker3399]

Lyrical Genius in all of your work. Stay on the path dude!! I will continue to follow

[@RUREDY2ROK]

Great song. Cuts to the soul.

[@davidhoward7127]

I 'love this song

[@brodysimpkins5445]

This song is so true what amazing song by the real man of country music Cody Jinks

[@jacoblocke1732]

It always feels like Cody Jinks is singing about my life...

[@dalehouston7291]

Jinks you've got me through some dark days

[@skip2damuni]

🙏💚💨

[@brodysimpkins5445]

There’s nothing like the man of real country music the most incredible independent artist of real country music the one and only the man Cody Jinks

[@shokoshika]

Weston (I don't even know if I'm writing your name correctly) we met on Chatroulette earlier today, you mentioned this song. I hope you get the help you need, I hope everything gets better for you. You're kind and brave, please don't give up.

[@emmett1365]

This album stays on repeat a lot of days for me thanks cody

[@brodysimpkins5445]

What a voice this man has wow the amazing awesome man of real country music Yessssss the one and only CodyJinks

[@petejohnston5375]

Terrific, up here in frigid cold, snow covered New Hampshire, gettin' through it with CJ

[@brodysimpkins5445]

I am a true fan of your jinks more than you could imagine not crazy over you no way love your music always the best the man of real country music the one and only Cody Jinks a number one fan your music is amazing

[@meridius-]

When no one's left, to your right or left, all gone for me in fast succession unexpected, death is real, hollow forever inside

[@javiermiraglio1180]

ackside of thirty came fast, but what's more I can't remember younger days like before and it's a shame I've done more runnin' than most any age A whole lot of prayin' on the backside of a stage, scared to death Wondering what's next [Verse 2] And I take the long way around every time As fast as I can through the comfort of night and it's a fight The people who love me, they suffer the most See me on TV and all they see's a ghost of someone they knew They're tellin' the truth [Chorus] Never alone, always lonely Easy to find, seldom seen Never alone, always lonely On a fast train through a slow moving dream [Instrumental Bridge] [Chorus] Never alone, always lonely Easy to find, seldom seen Never alone, always lonely On a fast train through a slow moving dream Never alone, always lonely Easy to find, seldom seen Never alone, always lonely On a fast train through a slow moving dream

[@brodysimpkins5445]

Love your music Cody Jinks and always will till the day I die you are above words with that voice 🤘🤘🤘♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ltwhiffen.1598]

I feel lonely is a way of life can be with 100 people and still feel alone I have felt that way most my life and I have tried to fix my self and the way I think and feel but always end up going right back and all it takes is one word from someone I love or look up to .....sucks

[@brandonlee9238]

Love this song.. also love the wolf graphics ❤️

[@stephenlessard325]

Holy fuck this man is a legend

[@melbaboon4629]

I am 72 and have felt this way my entire life..