Deron Miller - Close yet Far

[@ironhorseonfire]

This song means a lot to me, its meant a lot for a long time. Thanks deron.

[@jdspurg]

Im 38. Unlovable. Have been my whole life. This song has gotten me through the last 22 years of my life alone. Thank you Deron.

[@kenhoj1024]

Jordan Spurgeon I love ya buddy.

[@the_vespertine7195]

Much love to you dude. From one unlovable guy to another 👊

[@the_vespertine7195]

@Amore Beauty that feeling is reciprocated.

[@thelastgamerontheleft]

The original version came out in 2002 not 1998.

[@sloedwn7509]

No one is unlovable, bud. The Alliance loves ya 🤘🏻

[@codeezie]

Deron - thank you for everything. I can't put into words how much your songs mean to me, and how much they have helped me for over half of my life. So I just wanted to drop you a line - and say thanks.

[@RayKit]

Thanks for all your music derron. You have no idea how truly you changed my world. I saw you in london in 2009. Thank you. Bring back cky in full force.

[@GoogleAccount-kw1mz]

one of my late childhood friends bought all three cky albums at once and we listened to them consecutively. this is one of the songs that always stood out to me. we lost him 11/15/22 - and im still grieving. but this song brings back good memories.

[@ganglesteinmoranglemendine4217]

My condolences

[@dw9838]

I'm missing my own. I love you for loving him.

[@codeezie]

It's actually amazing how these lyrics have taken on such a distinct, new meaning after all of the drama that has unfolded with the band and Deron.

[@Tetriana]

This song means a lot to me and has done since I heard it as a teenager... ah the feels! It's good to see that you're still going, Deron. You did a lovely job... here's to thinking of days when there was something to believe.

[@TheLochNessWhisper]

+Tetriana Cute comment

[@AliceInPantera]

I know that look at 3:35...I see it every day in the mirror. I hope this man has his demons at bay considering he (and the rest of CKY) has helped me slay some of my own demons. As an older man, I’ve grown to appreciate CKY so much more than I ever could have imagined

[@Ashepnasty]

Spot on man.

[@deathstayne5321]

I looked like that every day for longer than I care to admit. It’s soul-crushing and I truly hope you’re in a better place than you were 3 years ago.

[@Ak47BlastToTheFace]

​@@deathstayne5321probably dead, millennials suck.

[@EetFuk81]

Deron, I don't know if you'll ever read this but I've genuinely listened to this song 100+ times. Same with the CKY discography. Always by my side. Thanks for everything you do. I'll be passing this music onto my little nephew (he's 4) as he always takes note of what I play. Bless you and your family!

[@JesusIsTheWord]

Deron was CKY...

[@specialktheman]

Jesus IsTheWord he was absolutely the signature sound of the band...

[@stevenserbins4228]

specialktheman love chad and the rest but deron was the drive and man

[@ThirteenStrings1]

I've dug into all the side projects of Deron and the others and I gotta say maybe he was driving the band but they are all lesser without each other. I think they were at their best as CKY.

[@4strokesarejokes]

Absolutely!!

[@proptosis2682]

100%

[@AdamHolt-x8r]

Thank you

[@HCGSeth]

on an honest note, CkY isn't anything without Deron

[@sloedwn7509]

Absolutely.

[@dreamcastkid3064]

Still amazing musicians. But I know what you’re saying, Chad and Jess are badass. Ps this video is cringe the real song was better.

[@sloedwn7509]

@@dreamcastkid3064 so true. Chad and Jess are both fucking GREAT people and damn straight talented. It’s just that unfortunately cKy is Deron’s band, as much of an asshole as he can be or was I should say, with him they just aren’t cKy

[@sloedwn7509]

@@dreamcastkid3064 and yes, this version is butt lol

[@jsvallee567]

yep deron is CKy the voice the heart

[@IvardaWarriorME]

He takes the most depressing song and makes it even more depressing and it saddens me, truly does...

[@Qoqnos1]

I'm a few years late for this brilliant version. This one hit me from inside. God bless you Deron

[@corythecrow]

Loved this tune for years prior......but some time in 2005, I took some mushrooms and this song came on.... and the appreciation before the trip resulted in this song becoming a life time fave. Good times!!!

[@LazyF]

Please make more music I miss you bro

[@kevindoe1000]

Ill be 36 this year man this brings me back to being a kid

[@longrodjohnson6399]

Snap brother, happy birthday when it comes 👍🏻

[@regandunn4850]

Music is a fountain to youth

[@wyattjackson977]

Wow what a powerful version of this song… absolute chills…

[@AliceInPantera]

Nice profile pic, my man

[@sally484]

This video is suitable for this angelic song. Glad to see Deron back at it again. Can't please 'em all. Rock on Deron!

[@BoBaLu420]

This is that good shit. Sorry to be late to the party here.

[@kiezersosay49]

Thank you Deron.

[@4130inc]

Deron was ckys voice I miss you dude

[@Rustynailz]

2021 and my neighbours still love this song...... If they don't, ill just turn it up louder haha

[@ryline666]

Those strings sound minty fresh

[@GregGallagher]

Yeah. This song hits even harder at 31 years old than it did when I was 13 and heard it for the first time. It was just a sad sounding song I liked a lot back then. The lyrics resonate with me a lot more now as a grown man. Shit. I wish Deron didn’t lose his mind and kill the OG cKy. I liked the Phoenix but it’s no IDR. It’s not CKY if it’s not Deron, Chad, & Jess:

[@kishascape]

Plus it was released in 2017. The era when everything was too fad and commercialistic. Music, computers/phones, cameras etc. Everything just started sucking.

[@TranzparentMethods]

The new CKY is missing Deron's lyrics and imagination, as well as his guitar work. I don't like the new Coke, I prefer the old school, baby. Although, 96 Bitter Beings' "Camp Pain" is pretty fucking good. Can't wait for "Synergy Restored".

[@bobbythompson4268]

You’re not a grown man

[@GregGallagher]

@@bobbythompson4268how the fuck would you even know? You don’t know me at all, I’m now 34 years old with a wife and two children but I guess I’m not a grown man. GTFO

[@MaxwellCcernin]

If I could hear a new album from my generation it would be you deron Best memories I had was and still cky

[@xaos2012]

Superb writing and guitar work . Simply masterful

[@scottcrawford7143]

Such a powerful song! So glad he's still singing it!

[@Children_in_heat]

Amazing rendition... Very emotional... Great video to go along with it. Thanks for going on with music Deron... Love Foreign Objects and World Under Blood. Love Cky also, but due to the circumstances, the situation is understandable. Still have much respect for you.

[@mastakush4272]

Beautiful song

[@lostiljon]

thank you for the beautiful piece... close yet far is a complicated tune... ive always wondered how it would sound when someone else is playing it... 4 years it took me to find this (from upload), and its totally by accident... ive always loved cky... always will... but you sir, are worthy :)

[@evan937]

Lmao I guess you did not realize this is the old singer of cky.

[@tidzinendaba8627]

Such an underrated artist

[@sheppyfire87]

how does this not have a 1,000,000 plus views??

[@Fromagreatheight]

because it's fucking gay

[@whirlspoon]

+From A Great Height lmao!!!!

[@samuelstoner1838]

That was great...I want more

[@Noiseofvarrich]

I love this so much. such a special and soulful version of the CKY classic.

[@DaxRED-j6n]

I love this version

[@MrHilltop77]

Still brings me to tears. 🙏🎶

[@mattdanielson7577]

Loved it.

[@mikedurose1371]

this was for him why does it matter what anyone thinks alcohol and drugs have brought me to the bottom so I try to write music most isn't great but Idc because the music is for me

[@mannurse06]

Ah Deron singin my thoughts you, oh and depression brought me here, pretty much everywhere but music brought me to the other side, and into a circle of friends. Just turned 40, cant tell you what CKY and your riffs, lyrics mean to this man

[@dwarfchron801]

Loved this so much Deron! Been a fan since the beginning and still have a letter I sent you, plus your letter back and my autograph framed! As a 28 year old who fell in love with you when Landspeed came out, you shaped my love not only for music, but for art in general. And I could never repay you for that and only want to hear as much as I can from you going forward!!!!! Alliance!

[@chili_phil]

Give us some more Deron!

[@stetsonjoe3312]

I was able to see them once back in my high school days. Was able to help a cute friend get into some new music. Took her to the concert and had a good time. Shit time fuckin flies. That was in 05. Stay safe everyone.

[@mhammer983]

From 2003 till 2007 was my best years

[@Jala-pe9nr]

26 year old woman here. This feels like home 💔

[@samuelstoner1838]

Love this video

[@samabbitt5587]

This sounds better than the original

[@ingrid_inthesky]

THAT'S. A. LIE.

[@jenniferzwarg2878]

This makes me cry 😭. 💕💕💕

[@TheDanimatorsChannel]

One of my favorite songs of all time

[@Darkhalo314]

This song is pure emotion

[@zerohour19]

I hate that this song reminds me of my first love cause we bonded over it, and the same love I’d like to forget despite knowing I’ll never be able to. Closure would be nice, but I still wish her the happiness I could never give.

[@dayglonekros461]

2007 driving to a yugioh set release for "force of the breaker " expansion with 3 friends. Got into an accident 15 minutes from the venue. We were listening to mix tape and a band id never heard of comes on. Friend says "this band rarely releases songs like this". I immediately fall in love with the song and band itself. To this day, close yet far is the only song on that specific cd that will not skip or stutter regardless of what player its put in.

[@jackhollandjr6445]

Shits hitting hard today

[@poisonhost]

Deron your the man such an amazing song writer ....cky was 1 of the best bands ever .... I wish you guys could work it out

[@longrodjohnson6399]

Right in the feels 💔

[@Morgan-mk2db]

GOD This song always reminds me of my grandpappy :( I miss him so damn much RIP pappy. Close but far Drop me a line and tell me how the hell you are :( :( :(

[@balance4663]

I love deron

[@FlippyHambone]

CKY will always be Deron Miller. 🫡❤️

[@donatorimagine]

😭😭😭😭

[@paintedbird6417]

Hope Deron is alright, Close yet far is one of my favorite songs. Apparently I reminded my friends of CKy and Deron back in their heyday 2000s. But I'm a girl. Be ok Deron, miss your music!

[@kaustik185]

He got a new band and they kick ass. "96 bitter beings*

[@keely8485]

"Drop Me A Line And Tell Me How The Hell You Are" So Stoked That CKY Is Touring Again !!!!!

[@philipthethird6832]

derons awesome acting skills really shine hear..

[@thepixelglitched]

I'm surprised it seems hardly anyone noticed this entire video strongly seems to be ABOUT his drinking problem - and how painfully aware of it he is... I've met him, and have known about his sobriety issues and attitude for years. I can also see that it has been brought up a lot in the comments - and honestly, I'm agreeing with all of you on that. However, I'm going to point this out: While the original may or may not have been about it -- possibly something else entirely (that was years ago now, and well... I wasn't there) - but it's very obvious to me that the way this video was written/directed clearly seems to be about his lack of sobriety and chronic anti-social behavior. And about how alone those habits leave you in the end. Lyrically, it's been mentioned in several songs since the beginning. I could be wrong, but it certainly seems heavily implied here in this video. As for his stepping away - the entire group had/has issues - and are slowly working on it at thier own pace. Some... not so much. Though not in the band, ironically Bam has done the most work on cleaning up. And let's be real - they all hung out a lot. Everyone partied hard, and they all were out of hand. Deron needed to be away for awhile. Maybe he still does. I'm not there, so I don't know. Also, I didn't think it was that bad. His vocals have definitely tanked a bit. He needs to get the flaps back in shape. Of course, I'll always prefer the original. But I dunno, I didn't hate it as much as some did. That's just me, though. Oh well. Maybe I liked it because it's solo version and the video (and it's "story") seems to give the song a different feel to it in my opinion. There seems to be more pain and loneliness to it.

[@sofisenna]

He can do it.

[@stanlaurel6332]

Dear Deron, this video clip smells just like a little, you wrote a masterpiece. I please you to release a "pure folk" version, without any effect, of this song

[@tye-hardtailhavoc2117]

Love the new sound

[@POTATOBREATH]

Love it!

[@oldandeerie]

i like it! I'd like to see more !

[@zachariahritter]

now that I can't remember how old I am anymore I've really acquired a taste for this version.

[@RedEye__13]

Great video buddy. Come back to Pittsburgh!

[@andrewapollyon3126]

We got your back Deron 🤘🏼 You are the real CKY and back you up till the end 🔥🥂✨ Much praise and respect

[@Takara12]

Love it

[@Grimmusicrecords]

Deron I think the song and video were great. Im glad to see you back on stage and playing again. you still have loyal fans out here like myself who appreciate and support you. So dont let these fuck boys on Jizz tube make you second guess yourself.

[@JoeOlejniczak]

loyal fans aka dick suckers

[@Grimmusicrecords]

EndlessDark222 oh i see you are a member

[@someguy115]

+EndlessDark222 what narrow-minded douche you are.

[@flipjupiter1]

Fantastic song. That kick drum is horrendous.

[@jagerpudenz]

We need deron back in CKY!

[@duhlike]

What a talented individual

[@oliversmith6016]

Slate me all you like, but some people seem to forget that behind every band, there's a mastermind. In the case of CKY, that was Deron. Like or hate this rendition, it's more than likely he wrote it, so he's entitled to put out his own version albeit solo, of the record... Personally I like it. ALL MUSIC is down to personal taste, if you don't like it, find something else, move along, or write something better yourself...

[@nedphilanders666]

This is kind of a silly thing to say. It's like saying anything subjective shouldn't be criticized. "All meals are down to personal taste, if you don't like the meal you were served at your favorite restaurant, move along or make something better yourself." No. I'm allowed to criticize because I've been to this restaurant for years and it has set a standard for the quality of food it produces. When they serve me up a plate of terrible vocals and cringe-worthy video that the chef himself would shit all over if another chef did it... c'mon. It's obviously bad.

[@TheLochNessWhisper]

+Daniel Thomas This doesn't explain the absolute SHIT we are getting in today's hip hop genre....yet these videos and songs have millions of hits.....it is down to personal taste you idiot. Because it's an art. Eating a meal at a restaurant is not comparable to ones aesthetic taste in music.

[@nedphilanders666]

+Lochness A meal prepared by a chef is absolutely comparable to music prepared by an artist in that they are both forms of art subject to criticism by everyone, even people that couldn't do better. My point was that "Stop criticizing and go make something better yourself" is a stupid argument when someone says they find a song terrible, especially when they're familiar with, and appreciate, the rest of the artist's body of work.

[@TheLochNessWhisper]

+Daniel Thomas Where you are missing the difference, is that some artists make music for themselves, and they know some fans might not like their change but it's not their art. Personally I don't think Deron or CKY (his band) for that matter has ever been the kind of artist that doesn't make music for themselves. Regardless of what criticism they get for it I'm pretty sure if a chef (like Deron in this case) made art for themselves you wouldn't be enjoying it right? They would. You're entitled to you opinion, but if you think for one second that the music you are expecting to get from this artist has to be a certain way for you to enjoy it without considering that this art may not be made for you to enjoy in the first place but for his to share. You aren't respectful to the creator.

[@VDRP]

Great song,

[@KDB1987]

just wonderful.

[@pundemoniuumgames3815]

Wish Deron was still fronting the band :( this song alone, with the addition of this awesome acoustic cover, got me through so much... I just want Deron to know that \m/

[@TheGreatestManEver]

Wow you have regular CKY and then something that sounds like a an 80's tragi ballad. Well played!

[@stevohavener3277]

Man it would be great if CKY could put their problems aside and have one more run with Deron. More than likely wont happen just like Jello and the Dead Kennedys.

[@bindodundid]

Wild on a 12

[@Glock181]

I got goosebumps man.

[@immadraff770]

Breaks my fucking heart. Every. Single. Time. Saw "CKY" live without Deron. What a joke.

[@robswavely3324]

im not gonna put u down old bud. because i know Ryan wouldnt. for fact. do ur thing man, nobody is really bashing u, the crew is all scattered now anyway. i liked it.

[@tjlethal1121]

Awesome.

[@WhiskeyDemon]

this was always my favourite CKY song growing up, i just stumbled upon this song after checking out the bands HD remasters of their videos and think this newer rendition shows the true emotion behind it

[@LMTF35]

Where's more videos

[@TranzparentMethods]

Great video... Yeah, it's basic, but it's suitable for the song... This is how I imagined the video from CKY before I saw actually saw it. Kudos Deron!

[@fife787]

seriously, i LOVE this version, there is nothing wrong with it, yeah in some parts he might be lacking in the high vocals, but seriously, who gives a fuck? so Jess doesnt want to do anything with cky anymore? and the same with chad, ( from what i've heard and read) so Deron is just supposed to give everything up on cky? the band HE started? DERON wrote all the riffs and lyrics, remeber that, so if he wants to carry on, let him, i know it will not be the same without Chad and Jess but let him do what he wants, without you guys hating all the fucking time, so if you don't want to hear a new cky album without chad and jess, so dont, nobudy is asking you to listen to it, i bet there is a lot of people left in the CKY Alliance ( including me) that cant wait to hear it, so, to all the haters, BACK THE FUCK OFF

[@fife787]

Yeah, and i said that i dont give a fuck about it

[@fife787]

" but seriously, who gives a fuck?"

[@fife787]

***** you are just a waste of time dude

[@fife787]

so?

[@drewwagnon647]

The Swedish Viking yet it became the opposite, chad and jess moved on without deron with cky and came out with a new album, meanwhile deron is still in his basement begging for money from his "fans" to record an album that may never even come out

[@mastamilenko]

I actually really like this.

[@fittytucker999]

I would give anything to jam with deron. Tht 12 string perfection man keep it up plz an to the ppl tht are being negative post ur videos im sure there better

[@andykelly7321]

Still rinsing old shit!

[@stevenserbins4228]

my favorite

[@ozzyphillips4196]

honestly I don't see the problem everyone has with this song

[@suziki97]

I listened to cKy because it got me through very depressing times. This makes me sad as fuck for some reason. Maybe he saddened one of there saddest songs, idk. But I want the old cKy back. Not just deron. Not the same.

[@fife787]

its got to be better than nothing, right?

[@Mr.VonStoogle]

The Swedish Viking I disagree them doing nothing is better than this, just my opinion.

[@jbizz334]

RIP random hero

[@TheRealPapaChico]

True colors cyndi lauper. It's the same.

[@nicholasseguin9574]

CKY needs Deron and Deron needs CKY

[@jeffbrewster2851]

Thank you for the song! It’s my anthem! And that’s my kids who know me through this song. Thank you fucking love this song.

[@jenniferzwarg2878]

Love 💕