Collin Raye - Little Rock

[@robertmccoy4016]

Thanks to Collin Raye and this song, on March 27, 1995, I started taking it one day at a time. Since then, not a single drop of alcohol has passed my lips. Thank you.

[@TYMZTABLZ]

I'm headed to day 1 soon, congrats on the day by day so far.

[@Sassy2992]

Great job. 38 years for me

[@robertmccoy4016]

Good for you!@@Sassy2992

[@jryan925]

Congrats!! Love this song!! Sober since 09/25/14👊

[@dville_dude]

well done.

[@insylum]

6 years today, all the glory goes to the Lord Jesus Christ

[@Angela-v8f7x]

I sure miss how country music use to be. This song is one of those that are real life. We need lots more Jesus in today's world we live in.

[@usware5240]

Jesus forgives but a daddy don't forget. underrated lyric right there.

[@karldavis7392]

That line blew my mind. Those are powerful words.

[@Jules-FF]

My Daddy said this to my husband many years ago and my husband still talks about that as being the pivotal moment that he started changing. He had great respect for my Dad and thankfully, now we have a wonderful marriage. I was raised by a good man and I married a good man. This world needs more of those.

[@2twins01]

Very touching for sure ❤

[@insylum]

1083 days here. Was a black out drunk for 23 years. honestly never would have or could have stopped till I admitted I was helpless.. the Lord took it away after my last bad blackout, that morning I prayed that prayer was the beginning of my new life. All glory goes to Jesus, my quitting did not come from my end that's for sure. I've not had the desire since.

[@PatrickBaptist]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ, not a drink since March 18, 2010 drunken pill head of a fool. I wouldn't stop till the Lord put my first youngen into this world, then I didn't want the junk anymore.

[@howardhughes7427]

Congratulations one day at a time

[@merlin8675309]

the 1-step program

[@PatrickBaptist]

@@merlin8675309 Yup, just stop. Lord gave me a daughter back in 2010, a week to the day before she was born was the last time I had a drink, 14+ years later and 4 sons, my only regret is not stopping sooner, the shite ruins your mind. But people won't quit unless they seriously desire it, I didn't want my kid growing up like me so it made it easy for me to stop. I praise the Lord Jesus for giving me something worth caring and living for.

[@ZacCorrell]

Then why did you even start SMH

[@joemaskel4520]

33 years sober. This song helps me to remember what I've lived and what it means to being sober.

[@teresamariecaglehitt]

I am so proud of you♥️

[@joemaskel4520]

Thank you

[@Jake-rh7yy]

I hear ya. I haven't been drunk since last weekend

[@ruth-uk4yw]

​@@Jake-rh7yyThat's nice keep going 👍

[@ruth-uk4yw]

I feel to hug you 🤗

[@ashj0]

I saw Collin with my mom in the summer of 1997. I was 9 years old. I used to love this song and had no idea what it meant until I listened to it today 25 years later.

[@ElizabethW62]

What was Collin doing with your mom? 😂

[@Paula-l3b]

31 years from the alcohol I help those who go through the same thing

[@JeannieKelsheimer-q8b]

This is my husband's story. His father was an alcoholic and died that way is what i was told. My husband is an alcoholic, but thanks to divine intervention, he's been sober 30 days. It's been tough for him, but i love him more. Please pray for his strength.

[@sherryturley1884]

Collin Ray had so many awesome hits. He didn't get enough recognition. He is underappreciated.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

He really did have an impressive list of hits back in the day. I mean, he had 1. I want you bad (and that ain't good) 2. That's my story (and I'm stickin' to it) 3. My kind of girl 4. Little red rodeo 5. Anyone else 6. I think about you 7. One boy, one girl 8. Couldn't last a moment 9. Not that different 10. Someone you used to know 11. I can still feel you 12. That was a river 13. In this life 14. What if Jesus comes back like that? 15. Love remains 16. Love, me

[@donnageorge3730]

Totally agree

[@donnageorge3730]

@@joshuabrooks4907 Thats my story was fun.. One of my favorites of his was if I were you

[@blackeagle3587]

​@@donnageorge3730 what if you were me😂

[@kevinchandler179]

I agree, he and a lot of the 90's country artists were very underrated and underappreciated!!!! Tracy Lawrence, Tracy Byrd, Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tipon, Joe Diffie, even Billy ray Cyrus!!! Bands like Blackhawk, Sawyer Brown, Diamond Rio and many more!!!!

[@flinty2]

One of the best lines in country music ever: Jesus will forgive, but a daddy won't forget!

[@joshuabrooks4907]

It's "Jesus would forgive, but a daddy don't forget."

[@Mushinronsha-Dainamaito]

This is the best line of anything ever. Movie, song, book, theater..

[@letsget100kbeforeaugust5]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@rstarks5266]

That's my second favorite line..as someone who has been the one leaving to get better and being left for them to get better the line that gets me every time is " sorry that I cried when I talked to you last night"

[@JKMA818]

I'm a Mom and no it's still raining 😭 down on me.

[@robertcatlett4393]

Prisons jails institutions. At 49, God had mercy on this sot, recovery therapy programs. I am so grateful for my therapist and the counselors that help me along my journey. I am a friend of Bill and Bob. There is a saying, in AA. If you put God, and your recovery first, everything second in your life will become first class. Sobriety day September 8th 2012. SAY HEY, SF.

[@pattiharvey2721]

Congratulations!!!

[@donnyharden7659]

back when singers could actually sing and tell a story...had the pleasure of seeing Collin back in his prime, awesome entertainer and singer.

[@johnk3195]

Donny Harden amen, so did my wife and I...what a true talent

[@brendacook2941]

Wow I lost a love one to a drink drive and he died at16 years old

[@donnyharden7659]

@@brendacook2941, I am sorry, I know the pain of losing a child, as I lost a 9 yr old son in a car wreck. DD is horrible and kills way too many innocent ppl...

[@brandonhamilton4039]

He’s still in his prime. I seen him a few years ago still sings great and puts on a great show

[@williamblake1081]

Check out Randall King!

[@LouTravers]

Heres to all the people out there who have won the battle against addiction, whether it be drugs or alcohol. To those who haven't overcome it yet ; please don't ever give up. With the help of God, all things are possible !!!

[@lancecollins9278]

"Sorry that I cried when I talked to you last night". What a devestating line. He's completely broken. Apologizing, not for making HER cry, but for his own heart breaking and how it might have affected her. My eyes water everytime I hear that line. IMO that's the most incredible lyric in country music.

[@RustyShakleford01]

It's hard hitting, man. And the video itself. The scene of him as a little boy watching his father drunkenly be violent, then he holds his boy knowing that he is be the same way to him but he doesn't want to be. It's raw stuff.

[@stevenmcclaflin7092]

Yeah this is me. Every single time every single day

[@gferryman1]

I think the line “Jesus will forgive but a daddy don’t forget” is another one.

[@1973cableguy]

​@@RustyShakleford01 That part gets me too. Far too many of us tend to repeat the trauma of our childhood.

[@kevinchandler179]

This whole damn song 🎵 is amazing, but yes that verse seems to be so true and powerful 🙌!!!!

[@pfc6329]

22 years sober for me. It has been and is still a daily battle. Had to get new friends and change my thinking.

[@amg9401]

My journey begins today at almost 28 years old. Only been hitting it hard for 4 years but the toll it has taken on my body is immeasurable. I have been detoxing while listening to a bunch of great music about overcoming this illness and the comments on every song are so inspiring and gut wrenching at the same time. I wish everyone of you who are dealing with the demon in the bottle the best, you are not alone. God bless.

[@brandiiabernathy3619]

How is your journey going!? So inspiring!

[@abigails4088]

I don't believe that journey *EVER* ends... and I refuse to call myself a "recovering" alcoholic. but the more we understand ourselves, and what drives us, the easier it gets to face this battle. it DOES get easier, though... just gotta keep at it, THAT is the hard part. but it does get easier.

[@poeticdreamsnflight]

I was much older than you and l've somehow managed to string together 15 years. All the best to you. It's a wonderful life.

[@RichardCalevro]

Hope your doing well. I hit it hard since I was 13 til 9 months ago and I'm 60. Woke up one morning and said I'm done and I'm done don't miss it at all.

[@ShaneLavigne-ke2rh]

Yes tomorrow I am quitting cigarettes and alcohol I am only going to smoke weed sometimes God bless who's been through a lot don't give up Jesus loves his children

[@lindahill8755]

My boyfriend was the executive producer for this video, and I was the stylist for Collin. It is my favorite song of his. I had no idea that it had touched so many lives...

[@michaelsmith32329.]

Hello Linda.. how are you doing?

[@hmp4521]

That’s awesome love to here more behind the scenes details

[@lyndapaganmusselman9996]

I hate country but this song I make am exception for.

[@txtamaman]

That's amazing! My band used to do this song and it killed, even in edgier clubs

[@JasonPhares-qr4wv]

Yeah right. Liar

[@MMAfighter38113]

Highly underrated performer. I took 90s country for granted.

[@krystalcirrito2488]

MMAFighter38 Awesome song

[@tamaraallen4819]

Same.

[@crunch691]

We all did. Was a Magical decade

[@MMAfighter38113]

crunch691 I still remember watching CMT’s ‘Top 20 Countdown’ every Friday night featuring the top country music videos of the week.

[@Sandman59]

Yes! 90s country is so much better than today's stuff.

[@frankgrimes7210]

"I haven't had a drink in 19 days, my eyes are clear and bright without that haze." Today is my 20th day, and he's very right.

[@susiesdu117]

For me 35 years,no more drugs too You do it one day at at time.I am proud of you.

[@dustinhesse3321]

2 year s on August 4th on alcohol and 4 on November 10th from methamphetamine and marijuana with no treatment. Just Jesus

[@ClownWorldRebel]

5 year’s November 19. Hope your still holding strong!!

[@benjessup5564]

I hope you're doing well Frank. Tomorrow starts day one for me.. Again. Damn.

[@MAGAIMMUNEMOMMA6374]

Thats wonderful. be proud of yourself and count each day as a small win!! Good luck to you.

[@justinspliedt3742]

He is so underrated his voice is so smooth and angelic.

[@bonnieloveall7272]

23 days without a drink today. Such a classic song.❤

[@Kid-cz4lh]

This was my dads favorite song. He died yesterday and its with a heavy heart 💔 that i gotta say he was only sober in the hospital bed. This song seems to be telling his story. But my mother died eleven years ago and he wasnt the same. He missed my mom so much that he drank himself to his early and lonely death. He pushed my siblings and i away and let the alcohol take over. My heart hurts because there wasnt a happy ending and hes been so miserable for so long ill never see him sober again. Ive clung to that hope for so long and its gone. Beautiful song. Thank you

[@rondaatkins4018]

My dad got killed n a car wreck Sept 27 1976 my 15 birthday at 35 yrs old he was lonely had scheroros of the liver I got to where I had a liquor bottle beside my bed I have other addictions it demons we fight so sorry about your dad

[@scottymiller9620]

Sorry but when love one so much hard come back from it juses

[@athayphom3551]

@@rondaatkins4018 take care

[@thomasvess6253]

You just broke my heart brother...

[@michaelburgoyne328]

He is sober now. God has raised him up. Just know when you see him again he will be sober and light and love will be flowing through him. God bless you.

[@jimmywatters5871]

That part with the flashback always gets me. I love that he picks up his son and holds him instead of doing whatever his dad did to him. This song is pure gold and the video makes it even better.

[@aestheticiantrishmccarty1317]

Yes!!!

[@mukmewx]

I think that was the defining moment that he decided to 'break the cycle'

[@Dale65378]

Hi James, can I have your, permission to have a nice Godly chat with you, about my, True the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth?

[@tonyadeaton4486]

He broke the cycle it had to stop somewhere

[@stevecalvert2046]

I lost alot to alcohol addiction. I was able to quit it with God's help sober now almost 2 years . I praise God for his help couldn't have done it myself

[@EatTheMarxists]

Praise Him with all praise! I hope that you are still sober today. But if you have slipped since you posted this comment I want you to know that it’s okay - you can start again! I’m not a recovering alcoholic myself, but the Lord knows I’ve seen far too people who have been, so I have no doubt that recovery is a long, hard road and that, occasionally, people will stumble. If you have stumbled don’t be ashamed; just pick yourself back up, dust off your pants, and start walking the road again! I’ll keep you and your recovery in my prayers, Steve Calvert.

[@mitchwollschlager991]

Collin Raye is a great musician. So many great songs. This song especially. My dad struggled for awhile with alcohol and my family was torn for years. He eventually fought his demons and gave up drinking

[@MidwestTreasureChest]

Take it back to the mid-90's with non-stop CMT. Beautiful.

[@deanstephens5940]

A gut wrenching song. This is everything I would like to say to my ex wife. I was a drunk, a dope fiend, and an abusive man. The Lord saw fit to help me break the cycle and 23 years later, here I am. Angi, I'm sorry. I was a complete ass hat and a real bastard. I can't fix the past but I can promise to be your biggest fan. You have the life you deserve now. For that, I am grateful. For you I only want whats best. I hope you have all of that and more now.

[@crystalfifield8555]

......, . I Llll look loo Oh

[@jamescurfman4700]

I lost it all too buddy

[@johnpastirchak1053]

Wow, Dean! What courage! You're right, you "can't fix the past." Still, know that your powerful testimony will forever linger in cyberspace, and could very well inspire others struggling with substance abuse who may just need a little push. God has blessed you, and He's only getting started. I wish you well.

[@keriludwig6632]

This comment absolutely melted my heart. That takes alot to look at her and, say "I am sorry I messed up, but I am so glad that you have finally found the life you deserve, even if it means a life without me." I'm sorry you lost her and I pray that someday you to find a happiness. Your already on the path to a happy forever.

[@wildcardwyatt4017]

You are not alone my friend.,....

[@James-if3kc]

Cody Rhodes just mentioned this song on Monday Night Raw. I have to say, the last thing I expected on Monday Night Raw in 2024 was a Colin Raye reference.

[@kevinchandler179]

That's no lie!!! Lol 👍

[@James-if3kc]

You know what's weird? I just heard this song yesterday at the dentist!!!

[@ksaylor83]

Because he's stupidly underrated

[@James-if3kc]

Yeah.

[@grahamdavid4799]

After another negative drinking episode, watching this again convinced me to stop drinking for the good of my family and daughters. I feel much clearer in the head now. Thank you Collin for an inspirational song and performance.

[@mikek7190]

Congratulations buddy, and best wishes to you and your family. One day at a time.

[@PastorDanL]

Graham David, I am happy to read that comment from you. I will pray that you are helped by people who know what they are talking about, and that you are helped especially by God. There is nothing like Him.

[@chloelennon1195]

Hope you’re still motivated buddy

[@marciabarrett7199]

Congratulations. Hope your still doing great. All the best to you, your family and friends. Stay strong and keep taking day by day.

[@soccergalsara]

takes me two drinsk for a negative drinking 'episode'mind.

[@amybecker5271]

I really like this song. I met his Mother in Cooper Texas when visiting my husband's Aunt. She was such a sweet Lady and was so proud of Collin.

[@EnglandRon]

That little boy was my life when I was his age. What a song this is. Colin is simply brilliant.

[@jayt4533]

As a kid I loved the melody to this song. As an adult I appreciate how deep the lyrics are.

[@collinraye6118]

𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑲 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑰 𝑯𝑶𝑷𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝒀 𝑺𝑨𝑭𝑬 𝑫𝑼𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑶𝑫

[@collinraye6118]

©օոтаст мε *(+)* *(1)* *(2)* *(0)* *(9)* *(4)* *(9)* *(8)* *(8)* *(1)* *(0)* *(2)*

[@hehaka01]

Going on 6 years sober. There was a time I thought it would never happen but pulled it all together when my son who just turned 12 came to live with me. He asked me once if I drank. I broke down and he was the first person I admitted to that I was an alcoholic. I told him I'm addicted to it and I don't know if I could stop. He looked out the car window then looked back at me and said you'll be okay daddy. He was right. It took so much effort but we turned out okay. Still brings me to tears how a child could understand and give reassurance... No judgement just love.

[@CatsCrazyWorld]

Children do not have the "haze" of life that adults do. Sometimes they can teach us the lessons we need to learn. Great to see you are 6 years and counting! God Bless You and the Family!

[@CurtisMoe]

Hope you're still going strong brother. And even if not, borrow some of my strength.

[@garyney5205]

Awesome

[@5tanne5on5ea]

I heard this song whilst driving in Texas in the 1990's, but had no idea what it was called or who sang it. It took me years to find it! Fabulous!!

[@Dale65378]

Hi Geoff, can I have your, permission to have a nice Godly chat with you, about my, True the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth?

[@jamescrawley8533]

A great song from the days when country music was worth a damn!

[@Dale65378]

Hi James, can I have your, permission to have a nice Godly chat with you, about my, True the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth?

[@letsget100kbeforeaugust5]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@letsget100kbeforeaugust5]

@@Dale65378 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@letsget100kbeforeaugust5]

@@Dale65378 OH that Jesus? Not the other one? Lol

[@iAMJNW90]

All the stories on here are beautiful 😍

[@rocky20192]

God I give anything to see all my favorite 90s Country music singers in concert before I lose anymore like Troy Gentry, Daryle Singletary or Mindy McCready

[@julianamartinez5149]

My love loved this song. I lost him in October. Without you, baby I'm not me...

[@MichelleisMarried123]

So sorry for your loss😢❤

[@julianamartinez5149]

@@MichelleisMarried123 Thank you

[@astonmartin8dude832]

As a native of Little Rock I’ve always been extremely proud of this song. It also reminds me of the oft used slogan for this beautiful state: The Land of Opportunity/The Natural State. Despite our issues and problems, we Arkansans have often been called the home some of the friendliest folks in the country. We invite all of you to come and experience/share in our hospitality.

[@swallowsjeremyy]

I've always had a good feeling about Arkansas.

[@c130aviator]

After 20 years wandering the earth in the Air Force, I bought a home in Little Rock. Semi Retiring there in 4 months.

[@suzymartin4117]

@@c130aviator Have you made it down here yet? :D

[@abigails4088]

indeed... sure we have some issues, like that white supremacist roundup a few years back but everywhere has some sort of dirty laundry. but those of us on the up and up are some of the best people you'll find any damn where and the mountain scenery is just some of the most beautiful I've seen anywhere in this country bout the only place I've felt matches the natural scenery is rural New Hampshire... especially the NH winters

[@JSS822]

I was on my way to Conway in a rental car to the wedding of an old college friend. It was getting dark and I got a flat tire on the side of a country road in the middle of nowhere. I’m from SE Asia. I looked different from anyone in AR. 3 large white men pulled up behind me in one of those big full size trucks. I was nervous. But I was wrong because I judged a book by its cover. They changed my tire for me and told me that I was going the wrong way if I was going to Conway. 😊. Thank you!

[@henrygent]

Been sober over 26 years.It is a never ending battle...

[@josephpongrac7077]

Congratulations to you I have been addiction free for 3 yrs and it is always tough

[@steveelzey3775]

Stay with it, God on your side

[@thomjones44]

Mr Henry first of all Congratulations & second I would agree with you 100%. For the record I've been sober going on 30 years now & like you said it's a never ending battle. I don't know about you but someday we'll all win this never ending battle.

[@tomlund4951]

There is joy to be had! You’re not alone!

[@cirocapasso]

Trust in Jesus. You can do it

[@byedon5564]

Wow, my brother died in the Air Force right after this album came out, his next assignment was Little Rock...blows my mind still today 30 years later. Guaranteed tears for me...but really takes me back to that day. Amazing what music does for us humans...amazing...

[@vernonjohnsonjr7389]

Live 3 mins away from Little Rock Airforce Base

[@LuisLopez-qm5yo]

That's 20 years later . 20 yeat out of the 90's .

[@lindahill8755]

😥

[@alexstylez6831]

Colin Raye is very underrated.😐 My list of his best songs. 1. Sweet Miss Behavin 2. That's My Story 3. My Kind of Girl 4. Any Old Stretch Of Blacktop 5. Little Rock 6. Angel Of No Mercy 7. Sadly Ever After 8. Man Of My Word 9. What If Jesus Comes Back Like That 10. To The Border And Beyond 11. One Boy One Girl

[@joegonzales5806]

Growing up I never appreciated the greatness of this song. Reaching my mid 30’s now, and having gone through some things in life. What an amazing song! And even greater voice. Rugs at the heart.

[@davidcarson7855]

he came out with "if you get there before I do" about the time a friend passed and it helped

[@AdamLeeNichols]

@@davidcarson7855 I love "Love, Me" also. Collin is very underrated as an artist.

[@shadolson189]

Sometimes there are no more second chances. As a country radio dj in my hometown, I used to spin this tune by request a dozen times a week. 30 years later, I lost the love of my life after drinking a gallon of homemade hooch that was as much undistilled methanol as alcohol causing a psychotic break, the last of my drunken blackouts and a suicide attempt. Haven't touched a drop since. Can't even look at it, much less crave it. I will always crave her and miss the beautiful life we had together before that night. She remains the love of my life. "Without you, baby I'm not me." True now and forever. Blessings to everyone here for whom this song is more than just some of the most poignant storytelling ever set to music, but a living portrait of regrets for things that can't be undone. I miss you, babe. Always.

[@senseijuan3230]

Powerful, Powerful song. My father and uncle were alcoholics. I made a promise myself if I ever had children they would never see me drunk. My son is 20 and my daughter is 14 and they have never seen my drunk. God bless all those fighting the liquor and their families.

[@sadejones4566]

God bless soo much song

[@richardbaird9149]

@@sadejones4566 no need for that god bs

[@jennifermarrero8622]

Here in 2025 wishing they still made music like this

[@Kevinmiller1179]

“ without you baby I’m not me” so true.

[@lorettacogar4283]

Addiction so hard to break.. But it can done.. Hats off to all who have overcome one!

[@theodoreB8061]

Psalm 91. That is where I sit as a soldier. I've seen my share and then some. God help us all.

[@randischlecht6032]

Been sober for 19 years now. I won't drink one beer. I won't step foot into a bar

[@StephenBoyd-i9g]

Have a beer loser

[@EatTheMarxists]

Praise the Lord God. I know that your comment is now four years old, so I’m praying that you’re now 23 years sober!

[@wandymorales7975]

Collin Raye he is my favorite country singer

[@danejohannescaldwell7999]

Collin Raye does an amazing job telling the story of a recovering alcoholic with this song. You can hear the grief, despair, and regret coming through, mixed with hope and determination. You can hear the almost too-cheery positive spin, "I think I'm on a roll here in Little Rock...solid as a stone, wait and see!" The subtext of that declaration, reinforced with the visual imagery from this video, is that he is NOT fine, that he's made good progress so far, and has a good hope for that to continue, but that he's one weak moment from collapsing back to square one. Overcoming addiction is no small feat. This is just an all around great song.

[@jacksoncowsill]

Such a powerful powerful song. Respect to Collin. Wonderful.

[@chrystalmcdaniel8756]

💘 LOVE YOU FOR FUCK

[@brendacook2941]

That's powerful and losing someone to a drank driver

[@Dale65378]

Hi Jackson, can I have your, permission to have a nice Godly chat with you, about my, True the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth?

[@marvinthemartian4740]

@@brendacook2941 wanna get drunk

[@sherrytrenner9452]

Loved Collin Raye since the 90's. Still love him. He's so handsome still !

[@Dagnabit888]

This is exactly what I needed. There is absolutely no soul in today's music no truth no pain just kidsbop wap

[@collinraye6118]

𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑲 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑰 𝑯𝑶𝑷𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝒀 𝑺𝑨𝑭𝑬 𝑫𝑼𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑶𝑫

[@collinraye6118]

©օոтаст мε *+=1=2=0=9=4=9=8=8=1=0=2*

[@brandoncolis3841]

Back when music was good. I am in my late 30s, but in h.s., it was music from the 50s to 70s that kept me going. I also listened to country and techno, enjoyable techno and country, from the 80s and 90s, songs that actually mean something. Not all songs today are bad, but most, sadly, just do not have that soul anymore, and that is very unfortunate. Music is in us all, and some songs are just meant to be silly, but at least put effort if you decide to compose anything.

[@rayedwards4132]

I grew up and lived in Arkansas 30 years. It wasn't until I was forced to move out of state that I realized just how much I love and miss NE Arkansas.

[@patrickdavis2119]

This song really takes to my heart when I watch or hear it on the radio, it almost puts me in tears, well sometimes it does and I do it because of the things that I did in the past, this song reminds me of that of what my life was about 30 years ago, right after I got out of high school, the drinking, the pot that I smoked, I was constantly yelling and fighting with my girlfriend and it got to be so bad that she left me and never came back. That was 30 yrs. ago. I quit drinking in 1992 and I haven’t touched a drop since, along with the pot and other stuff. Wherever my high school sweetheart is, I wish her the best and hope she gets treated good better than I did, because she didn’t deserve that. God Bless, Jesse I still love you no matter where you are!!

[@Lisa-o5e7d]

17 years sober. Yes my drinking affected everyone around me. Thank God my family who are in recovery kept praying. My dad had over 30 years. I'm grateful for what God took from me and what he left. To that someone don't give up!!! It's all worth the journey❤

[@CasaDeChihuahuas]

So many memories of this song...i come back every few months just to time travel and let the nostalgia come flooding back. ❤❤

[@Mikeb-de5uh]

Every time I listen to this it makes me cry this was my dad’s favorite song and it just reminds me of him

[@kerry-kx7df]

The lyrics in this song are just so powerful. I love the line..."Jesus would forgive, but a daddy don't forget"...Beautiful song!!❤

[@ericbruce3085]

This song rips me apart every time I hear it. I wish my buddy would listen to this and stop drinking I pray for you alot bud.

[@EatTheMarxists]

Tell me your friend’s name and I will pray for him as well. The atheists believe that prayer is a waste of time, but I know otherwise because I have seen prayers literally come true!

[@loyalwhite7029]

I'm a disabled vietnam veteran I have ptsd and I tried for years to self medicate with drugs and alcohol . I was living in ft Lauderdale FL one night I pray to Jesus for help to break my addictions. I knew I couldn't get clean there so I moved to Little Rock Ar it didn't happen overnight but with the help from Jesus and the church I was able to clean up my life accepted Jesus as my savoir I'm 70 years old now and still clean. If you're struggling with addiction look no further than Jesus he helped me and will help you too. Ps Little Rock is optional

[@loyalwhite7029]

Colin raye I've always loved your songs one of my favs was what if Jesus came back like that should get us all to thinking are we ready and would we except him as he was I love Jesus without him I'm nothing at all he pulled me through 14 months in Vietnam and I hadn't claimed him as my savior but I have now and my whole life has changed I have a wonderful life now thanks for opening this old sinners eyes I'm currently fighting stage IV lung cancer couldn't do it without Jesus and my wife and family Colin your the best love aways spec 4 Army Loyal V White Rich Hill Missouri

[@EatTheMarxists]

Praise Him with great praise for He is worthy! I pray that you are still sober, but don’t be ashamed if you’ve slipped up - it happens, and you can start your sobriety again. Ask Him to direct your path and to grant you wisdom and He will.

[@Big_Jims_American_Dream]

Planning a move to Fort Worth from Northern Virginia and looking to stay the night in Little Rock along my drive down. It made me think of this song that I hadn't heard since like 6th grade so I had to look it up -- great song!! ..and for what it's worth, 92 days sober here.

[@larryweaver7114]

Sitting in a hotel room right now listening to this song in Little Rock. Solid as a stone baby!!

[@larryweaver7114]

Hi Larry, this is you… Larry. Are you still Solid a Stone in Little Rock ?

[@larryweaver7114]

Well Larry it’s you again Larry. Welcome back me it’s been two years. Are you still on a roll in Little Rock? No I’m not but do remember sitting In Little Rock solid as a stone. Ok, maybe I’ll talk to myself in a couple more years . Stay healthy Larry…. From me

[@jeremyhutchings9541]

Colin was the man to me always supremely talented and he is a cowboys fan 😂

[@fireballplay2946]

Such a great song, such strong emotion, sadness hope, love, regret, passion all in one song. Beautiful lyrics, beautifully delivered!

[@rhondajeblin]

As a parent, these songs hit me different. 💗

[@JamesStreet-tp1vb]

When he sees his little boy watching his anger and rage and he remembers when he himself was a little boy watching his own father bully his mother. That hits you HARD.

[@RustyShakleford01]

Yeah man. I know the feeling.

[@ChristiWooten]

Greatest song plus fine looking màn

[@JamesStreet-tp1vb]

@RustyShakleford01 For sure my friend

[@Boc68]

Luv this song. I need a new town for a new start but I'll never escape this little nowhere nothin town in central Georgia. No way out. 55 and yeah fucked things up for last 40 years. Hurts bad knowing what coulda been. I wasted it all. Get out while you can. God bless all ya'll.

[@kristenjustkristen9462]

This is like after the "That's my story." Song..Lol But seriously, my late father's life and story was this song. He struggled for decades with alcoholism.. He only got sober when he was diagnosed with late stage melanoma that spread. Even though he didn't get to live as many years sober as we would have liked, I'm still proud he died a sober man. Thanks for posting this. It touches my heart like no other song can.

[@collinraye6118]

𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑲 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑰 𝑯𝑶𝑷𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝒀 𝑺𝑨𝑭𝑬 𝑫𝑼𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑶𝑫

[@collinraye6118]

©օոтаст мε *(+)* *(1)* *(2)* *(0)* *(9)* *(4)* *(9)* *(8)* *(8)* *(1)* *(0)* *(2)*

[@LittleSlim78]

I see him telling himself yeah. Just one more drink. And in the same movement he is telling himself no. That’s addiction 100%. The addiction controls you and makes you do things you would’ve never done if you were straight. God bless anyone with an addiction problem.

[@Sabstrembesky]

Can’t help but cry listening to this song. I love it so much but it gets ya right in the feels. :(

[@CruzCantera]

Beautiful song thank God every day for taking away a bad bad habit that l don't care who you are drinking leads to destruction 6 years of being sober.Thank Jesus in him we can do anything 😊

[@gideonginger9424]

Just listened to a Martina Mcbride track - 3 hours later - scrolling through all the amazing Country songs and artists from the 90's. Amazing meaningful songs. They dont get old. Proper music, proper songs.

[@nistzamarie]

Saw this man along with Aaron Tippin and Sammy Kershaw. Let me tell you it was the best love me 90’s country!!! Very glad I got to see that they still got it!!

[@willmartin792]

from a Police Officer to a Country music star... outstanding

[@tonysnow7560]

Will Martin i hate to hear that. definitely a little respect is out the window after hearing that

[@johndoe8050]

Tony Snow why?

[@eurotrash2000]

so coz ur a cop your words weigh more?

[@candilangehennig2332]

Be safe and God speed ahead.

[@bkeis166]

Alexander Lykke , did he say that? Plan ignorance!

[@JovinRepairs]

That look in front of the TV...God that hits hard. That's the look of a man who just hit the point of "wanting to want to stop." I'll have 7 years of sobriety on December 10th and I can still remember all those moments, each one a reason to not take that first drink today. Facing all of that in my steps damn near took what was left of my soul. I still wake up and pray for help every day because I don't ever want to live that life again.

[@thegingersnaps8075]

"You know your daddy told me when I left, Jesus would forgive but a daddy don't forget!" He will never forget! Remember that!

[@kellsbells2084]

💯

[@rickypatterson9464]

So. True!!

[@collinraye2444]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️

[@ledhead82]

This song cuts deep. Collin Raye along with all the greats from the 90’s were legends in their time. God I wish I could go back and do it all again. We didn’t know how good we had it. I was able to see Collin tonight perform alongside Aaron Tippin. They sound just the same.

[@markrichardson2684]

Great song. Every time we hear the part about his singing "I like the preacher from the Church of Christ" it hits home hard. Our preacher gives lessons that apply to our daily lives.

[@collinraye6053]

𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑲 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑰 𝑯𝑶𝑷𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝒀 𝑺𝑨𝑭𝑬 𝑫𝑼𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑶𝑫

[@collinraye6053]

©օոтаст мε *+=1=2=0=9=4=9=8=8=1=0=2*

[@rstarks5266]

Sorry that I cried when I talked to last night is the line that gets hits me

[@royleenelsontx]

Every time I hear this song, I'm reminded of just how great and well-written a song it is. So well crafted, and perfectly sung!

[@chrisg5161]

Alcholism is a very bad disease....thank you Colin for this song !

[@wrestlingbear1188]

Power is the greatest gift and the most exhausting. You could be poor, your neighbors may humiliate you, even be made to fear for your life. Yet, such power is conveyed to anyone that can overcome it. Power of love and of mercy. Say a prayer for the addict who still suffers.

[@amandafletcher3443]

This song 🥺 melts my heart. It’s perfection

[@phoebefugate4757]

Alcohol break up a marriage, so sad love this guy little Rock ,Collin Raye

[@sermons-in-the-park]

This year makes 20 for me

[@ChuckStub]

Sober 3+years and goin strong !!

[@DyscoDame]

Definitely one of the best songs to come out of the 90s.

[@johnphilo418]

Alcohol is a major battle right now and i keep losing. This song is an inspiration!

[@donjones5327]

How are you doing John? Are you still struggling?

[@johnphilo418]

@@donjones5327 yes I am and plus some

[@donjones5327]

@@johnphilo418 I know how hard it can be. Seems sometimes the harder a person tries to do the right things the more we mess up. I hope you have some easier days ahead (and happy days). Prayers for you!

[@edgarcarrillo4304]

First time ever hearing this and it's awesome he's in my home town this next week would be nice to go see him

[@kimfitzgerald8225]

This song has to be my all time favorite not just by him but period, I love the emotion he puts into this song, seen him at a concert in Lethbridge Alberta Canada when this song first came out, the drive home was 3 hours with this song on replay lol

[@kevinfox500]

This song came out around the time I took my last drink. Last month, I hit 24 yearsof sobriety. That thirst never goes.away, but you can learn to control it. I still want a drink at times, but Inkmow one would be too many, and two will never be enough. In one night, I lost my girlfriend and child, and my future was forever changed. I spent 4 months in the ICU, went through a dozen surgeries, had to fight a TBI,.and spent 2 years in physical therapy,.and 9 months of speech therapy. I drank because of the pain, physical to a point, but the emotional and mental anguish is what drove me to it. The irony of this is, it was because the other driver had been drinking at a.party, and no one took his keys, or even tried to stop.him deom leaving. We both lost something that nighr. He lost 10 years of his life, with his wife and son, being there for the birth of his daughter, and being with them for 9 years, while he sat in prison. The hardest thing I ever.did was forgiving him. I visited him 2 months before his parole hearing, came back for hiss hearing, and spoke.in his favor while there. 3 weeks later, when he was released,.I drove his wife and kids up, to pixk.him up,.at the gate. He is the person Incall, when the call is too much,.because he knows fhe6 stakes, and I am his call when he needs that hand up, and someone to share the fight with. What changed my life, and put me on the path I'm on now was my friends and family, setting up a meeting with the ee recipients of some of her organs. It was hearing her heart, giving someone else life, and her asking me what she would say,.if she saw.me like this, that turned me around. 24 years later, I hope.that I am a.man she could.be proud of. Her and our unborn child, that I would still give.anything to hold.

[@Khuniiii]

I'll have a drink to this.

[@Kimnerlymohler]

I’ve been able to stay sober for two years. I’ve fallen and it’s getting harder to pull myself back up and it sucks

[@kevinfox500]

@@Milepost93Productions I'll ad it it was the hardest thing I've ever done. But, it was the right call. It came down to one thing he said, while we were talking, me sitting on my hands, in both back pockets. Because the desire to beat the hell out of him was still there. What he said was, I wish I had better friends all those years ago. The kind that would have beaten me down, to get my keys, or disabled my truck, so I would have stayed. And his tears were real. In that moment, I was looking at a possible future. One that showed me that I was ONE decision from sitting where he was. All that anger vanished, because I saw me sitting there. Both of us were in a prison, one made by man, the other made by my own choices. Gained a brother that day. One that stood at my wedding, one that Inwas there with his kids in the waiting room, when their youngest was born, and that me and my wife stood with them for their 25th vow renewal. Still rather have my girl and my kid. Even if it hadn't worked out. Because you always what if, and wonder. But, I gained thenkijd of friend I can't call for bail in the middle of the night. Because he'd be sitting there with me, helping figure out how we'd tell our wives why we ended up there. For me, it honors her memory.

[@kevinfox500]

@@Khuniiii have a few for me as well mate. Just don't drive home afterwards. Not worth it.

[@kevinfox500]

@@Kimnerlymohler find a friend who's been there, and ask them to be your call. They know how much there.is to lose, and will be there to help you through it. I remember the 2 year mark. Wasn't easy, but I had friends that helped me through it. They tell you it's like day at a time, and usually, that is true. But sometimes it goes to one minute at a time, when the call is at its strongest. Prayers.and well wishes sister. All I can do from.here, but I hope they help. You are.strong enough, as those first 2 years prove. You slipped and fell. Pick yourself back up, and climb back on the wagon. Just reach out, and someone will be there, offering a hand up.

[@paulstatler6731]

My aunt Janelle took me to the fair when I was a kid, he was singing and she wanted to see him do this song, never forget that. Rip. You are still my favorite

[@ThePete352]

I've always been a Collin Raye fan. Great music. Miss the 90s

[@TimfromChicago]

Here we are all these years later and what a classic. Just sitting here thinking he needs to redo this one with an orchestra. Sings with such passion it’s as if he sings from his soul. And Love can truly do that to someone and sadly often we so want a do over but that other person changed. But without them they are truly not themselves.

[@davewayne1217]

COLLING RAYE ROCKS....He is the best singer and song writer....so beautiful writing...makes me think alot about my self

[@detroitmckinney5987]

This us my whole childhood warped my ability to love. If you're a parent learn from this please.

[@jackiebiggers5072]

I’ve been sober for almost 100 days and I feel so much better. I didn’t think I could do it. The truth is I couldn’t. I went to church to get deliverance. I didn’t tell anyone why I was there. They didn’t know me. God told them. I walked out a free woman that day. The power of deliverance through Christ made me free. Praise God. I love this song for so many reasons. ❤

[@actownsend7288]

I got 81. I feel different without it. But I had to stop. I just hope I can save my marriage. She’s bipolar

[@redneckskater1657]

When I was young and heard this i didn't understand. But as I got older and understood more this song was something I wish I understood when I was younger