the Hill Country Devil, "Trophy Scars," // GemsOnVHS™

[@missa7567]

His lyrics kept me company when I was strung out and alone, homeless, hopping trains and burning bridges trying to walk on water. Now years into sobriety they continue to keep me. He’ll never know the people he keeps.

[@kieransimmonds9264]

Same here

[@sarahcox7101]

It made my day seeing a new song from Hayden!! Hope he knows that there are people cheering him on & wishing him the very best..

[@jlansdale536]

Dude is so good.

[@thelastmanonearth2631]

I originally came to Gems for Lost Dog but Anthony just has this weird radar for insanely talented artists you've never heard of.

[@rickycropper9371]

Pretty sure this guy's come up has to do with both gems and Benjamin todd

[@justinwilliams6494]

I will have this played at my funeral when I die. Straight from your tortured soul to change us, you make us bleed Hayden

[@zombiecop77]

"In my personal experience two broken peices don't make a full one"...Damn that's good!

[@jjbarrios4854]

These lyrics are insanely good, straight from the soul.

[@brendonleary]

The man is a poetic genius. Add to that the musical compositions and the performer/singer, and you have a prodigal force that deserves unlimited success.

[@alexandramcbride1965]

"You're not the scars that tatter your arms.." Damn, I felt that. Great song Hayden!🖤

[@melisamcbride7077]

It’s all gonna work out baby …..♥️

[@zacspiegel8350]

I swear this song was made for this moment in my life! It makes me miss the the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known! We may not be best for each other but I love her and miss her so much! I still feel her 1,500 miles across the county! Toxic but the good times were worth it! Zs

[@samtank7599]

This song is about Dope tho. (Scars tattered your arms ie: needle marks)

[@cedrikmartin4853]

@@samtank7599 the song isnt necessarily about dope, its about dope fiends loving eachother but the dope theme is very strong

[@samtank7599]

True true

[@benpinkard1263]

I would like to say, more channels could learn from GEMS. I love the fact they add a brief (loosely used sometimes) description. To let you know what's going on with the artist and giving a little bit of backstory. It adds major depth to the already beautifully shot and edited videos, even your location scouting is amazing. I feel like the people on the other side of the camera don't get enough praise on this channel. You guys truly are artists.

[@GemsOnVHS]

hey thanks for the kind words. we don't really location scout, i think thats why its so good lol. cus its just wherever we happen to be. people put too much work into making it into some kind of music video.. just let the song speak for itself! i try to write a bit too.. maybe we will put out a book one day haha

[@SomethingsIwonderabout]

By far one of the best poets of this decade and quite possibly of this century!!!

[@kapitolking]

This song just keeping getting better. I've had that experience with most of Haydens music. It takes a couple listens before the entire weight of the lyrics falls on me.

[@susanbidmead977]

You sir are a fantastic musician/singer.now please stand up and take a bow..all the best from Scotland!!

[@DrJFever-gf7zs]

Yes to Hayden. Always. This is the main Gem on Gems on VHS

[@evigvandrare]

Hayden is a phenomenal artist, as soon as he starts strumming, and the man starts singing, I find myself wanting to support him, and forgive all the imperfections. I hope he'll get his album on vinyl some day.

[@ainsleyvandoren8446]

Hayden and his music are my guilty pleasure...everything hes made brings me to tears. One of the few actual musicians around making songs. Fucking phenomenal. I could listen to him forever and the emotional wave always hits.

[@micahvanstrien4114]

Your worn beating path pushing counterfeits Whisky stained sheets lined the beds Spark fluorescent lights the true cancer of night Holding clarity like a gun to your head God damn you, you outta heed what I said Cause honey were the kids that god forgot Dead branches swept out in the wake And our torn velvet sky may leave us both blind If we look towards the hope it displays I’ve heard the call of the great after all Though I shivered and steady drawn sights And the breaths that I took well they leave us both shook I know your hearts as crooked as mine God damn you, there ain’t a woman as fine And believe me love, oh its almost good enough Too hide in the scars that tatter your arms they shine like the trophies they are all stars fade cloaks fall from pain and to love is to hate. So, count every footprint that leads back to me Baby trace the jigsaw of our time And the cold that we felt is an ice cube in hell To the warmth when our pieces align I know I fuck up like breathing seems each days a reason To burn every bridge that I patch Gimme one last leap of faith I swear ill turn our page Fold dog ears and swallow the match God damn you, I’m gunna eat what I catch And I don’t know, honey what I don’t know But you’re not the scars that tatter your arms That shine like the trophies they are All stars fade Cloaks fall from pain And to love is to hate Oh, to love is to hate And all meaning I find Is deaf dumb and blind But not you.

[@AxeMoose]

When I was in the loony bin I found out I'm freakishly good at putting jigsaw puzzles together.

[@joshtrosper8007]

Had the privilege of seeing this dude in Kentucky a few weeks ago and it was absolutely beautiful.

[@mintosphere712]

The most poetic song writer I've probably ever heard, emotional rollercoaster! Keep going!

[@martinolsson6341]

Just found his album on Spotify. I’ve had it on repeat all day. God damn perfection.

[@CarterMedic8230]

I’m constantly searching for music with substance. It inspires me and I’m always in awe of what a person can do with words. Hayden’s poetry put to music makes me want to write again.

[@ryderlaynerocks]

I LOVE THIS SONG & I LOVE THE FEELINGS THAT CREEP THROUGH HIS LYRICS & THE PASSION IN HIS VOICE! HAYDEN IS AMAZING!

[@EwigWinterreich]

What a unique artist. I love seeing Hayden here every time. Thanks.

[@jjbarrios4854]

Cause honey we're the kids that god forgot Dead branches swept out in the wake I need that on a 👕

[@lenhockley1981]

Not much to say except, another amazing from the heart song from Hayden and my best wishes to him keeping himself on the straight and narrow.

[@WETTKITTY]

this hit hard... been an addict for 10 years now I'm not lol. I love this dudes music.

[@rikspanner]

I'd be happy to have an ounce of the emotion in my voice that he has.

[@mrmagnolia7821]

Seemingly a nice step forward in terms of songwriting. Not that I haven’t loved or thought less highly of anything else I’ve heard from Hill Country Hayden prior to this...I just mean this feels a little different and he’s still getting a ton of feeling across.

[@Ryan-ff2db]

Great song. Always a good day when you get off work and see a new Hayden video.

[@alexgray8804]

amazing the beauty some people find in their suffering

[@keyshushpuppy]

I saw him perform this last weekend and it was beautiful! Actually have a short video of it. I fucking love him so much. We smoked cigarettes, drank beer and talked about the music before n after the show. He’s a very cool dude.

[@WBenM]

Im so happy for you Haden, you look so healthy. Please keep fighting.

[@lukestevenson7927]

Probably my favourite film you’ve done yet, this song is beautiful

[@GemsOnVHS]

thanks buddy

[@paulhearl1606]

I seen Hill Country Devil in JC, TN... one of the BEST and most honest shows I've EVER seen!! Thanks Hayden!!

[@Autumnj9990]

GOD DAMN. i have no words.. all i can say is that i'm crying right now

[@brendonleary]

Self-destruction is one dependable muse.

[@GemsOnVHS]

can say that again. did you leave facebook?

[@brendonleary]

@@GemsOnVHS I felt the need for a short term self-imposed exile.

[@rachelpacke3478]

God damn 🖤

[@Varis_Bueller]

My guy never fails to amaze me! Love the new song brother!

[@war5561]

We’ve never met but dude gets me somehow. Incredible.

[@zachmikkablair9537]

One of the best I've heard. 👍👍

[@blackmesa4188]

thanks again GemsOnVHS ♥♥ good song, good voice

[@SomethingsIwonderabout]

Thank you Hayden for sharing your wonderful talent and life experience with us!

[@gazdust896]

Go hayden! Never give up your amazing talent and true way with words!

[@gauged6259]

Honestly made me cry cuz I know and feel his pain.....god damn it 🤦‍♂️ I love all you deep souls still left 🙏🙏

[@DIRTYSANCHEZ1995]

So glad I got a hard copy of the album sitting in my truck. Love you bro.

[@_____8488]

Man I want this man to get well and stay well so bad. Keep fighting the good fight brother.

[@yerrrrt3071]

Please make a movie full of all these times you've had it'd be an amazing film.

[@antoinepecquet3147]

It's good to know you're still alive and kicking dude.

[@CenTexMex101]

Thank you for sharing this mans art.

[@dr.altheprofessorofsit-dow9700]

Goddamn, man! Thank you for this! Two broken people can't make a whole....but they, in my experience, attract each other like magnets, destined to destroy themselves with the force of their attraction and their instability...they want so badly to fill each other's holes (in every sense of the word from the sexual to the existential)....thank you too, for a song that talks about scars.....I've tried to learn to wear mine proudly...

[@BrandonDickenson35]

2:45 ^ the face made here is an uncanny summary of the pains that went into writing this song. Thank you hayden And thank you too anthony

[@GemsOnVHS]

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[@justinb2732]

No

[@justintime5252]

Always gives me goosebumps. Hope your doing alright Hayden, you’ve helped me more than you’ll ever know

[@jennfarrell3454]

So great! Happy to see Hayden back at it!

[@ryanrosas1937]

I'm moving north to be close to family and possibly better opportunity. A friend of mine is meeting me there for my birthday that weekend and to some degree this resonates to me. We met as broken pieces who fought like hell to make ourselves whole. She has lifted me up as much as I have for her. This song speaks in a much different way than Hayden had referred to, but I'll be god-damned if he doesn't make music that speaks to the soul.

[@brianstearskingnothing]

Wow just wow love it so deep

[@jeffwarner4225]

Mafker nailed it! Thank you guys!

[@blackbeard8117]

I'm so fucking stoked that hayden is on spotify. I was waiting for the day.

[@robvanhook4114]

Damn bro, it's sooo good as fuck to see him looking so healthy. Keep on keeping on, brother. We're never alone!

[@GemsOnVHS]

If you like what you hear, we have "Trophy Scars" and other Hill Country Devil favorites available for download on our Bandcamp page: gemsthehillcountrydevil.bandcamp.com/ Keep up with the Hill Country Devil AKA Hayden Karchmer on Instagram, instagram.com/thehillcountrydevil/ Follow GemsOnVHS as we explore where music's going and where it's been, instagram.com/gemsonvhs/

[@Iliketobeactive]

One of my favorites! Glad to see him having a good laugh at the end of the video! Keep it up my dude.

[@jyoung2393]

Reminds me of Blaze Foley. Excellent songwriting

[@holyvacant1427]

Trophy Scars also happens to be the name of my favorite band of all time! Go check them out if you like weird music that’s heavy, dark, bluesy, and haunting. Look up their songs “Everything Disappearing”, “Toronto”, “archangel” and “trazedone” makes me happy to see Hayden have a song name that’s the same as my favorite band. Hayden is amazing

[@GemsOnVHS]

damn idk the band trophy scars but your username checks out

[@GemsOnVHS]

when i first saw videos of that guy i thought it was a political parody thing

[@holyvacant1427]

GemsOnVHS hes basically a walking parody lol. Agree 100%.

[@caseburner8845]

Holding clarity like a gun to your head. GD you...

[@toophpik]

Damn Hayden!! Another straight up banger my friend!!!! Fight the darkness like hell!! Us dead branches are counting on you.

[@brandonmiller5394]

One word STUNNING!

[@Tonylover420]

Somebody really needs to discover him he really deserves to be big

[@jjbarrios4854]

Stay Strong Hayden I fuck up like breathing too, we all do in one way or another !! Luv from CA

[@mikewotton793]

You are the man. Keep up the great work

[@lukestevenson7927]

Absolute shivers when Hayden starts singing, his emotion covers everything.. anyone know of an album?

[@toophpik]

I think its titled Nicotine and China White... But I can't find it. Let me know if you can.

[@raaron4315]

this song hits home

[@davidinglis4123]

Thats beautiful brotha. Hits home

[@travisbower4437]

5 thumbs down😳!! Cold people!! Hayden always speaks to so many people in his songs!! Amazing!!

[@roots89x]

"Yeah I played it like it was mambo number 5" lololol

[@scottybrown5772]

Fuckin-A-Right I needed this on veterans day! Thanks brother.

[@buaboy]

Hayden hits you right where it matters. Damn that was good!

[@jlansdale536]

I had to listen to this four times in a row it is that fucking good.

[@smokeswithchief]

This is phenomenal

[@MrMoeGaming]

Probably one of the best songs I've heard in a while. It hits.

[@MrMoeGaming]

Back here a year or so later. Still keeping this one on repeat.

[@MrMoeGaming]

Still listening. One of those songs for those dark days

[@marialunding2524]

Too all you wonderfull people. A lot of love too Hayden an his famlie. Greatings from Denmark. Lets fight Covid ❣️

[@Lunchbox77774]

Sitting in my car now, lost and broken..cant tell anyone how I feel except myself. It is so hard to keep goin like this, and i dont understand why i continue to fail myself and family. Im insane and out of control, i know im going down and i need help

[@ancientbuns6770]

Two broken pieces may not be work together but it sure is damn comfortable

[@D3rMesaa]

Not until one fucks u over and leaves

[@sIacker]

@@D3rMesaa true that.

[@WutokayByuh]

Looking very healthy brother. Proud of you.

[@FabryRock]

Awesome

[@manuelschiefer139]

very good and honest. thank you.

[@blackbeard8117]

i took a shot at the lyrics. please let me know if something is wrong. EDIT: Hayden posted the lyrics in these replies, check it out! --- your worn beaten past pushing counterfeits, whiskey stained sheets line the beds spark fluorescent lights, the true cancer at night holding clarity like a gun to your head god damn you, you gotta heed what i said cause honey we're the kids that god forgot dead branches swept out in the wake and our torn velvet sky may leave us both blind if we look towards the hope it displays but I've heard the call of the great after all, though i shivered in steady drawn sights and the breaths that i took, well they leave us both shook i know your heart's as crooked as mine god damn you, there ain't a woman as fine and believe me love, oh it's almost good enough to hide in the scars that tatter your arms that shine like the trophies they are all stars fade, cloaks fall from pain, and to love is to hate so count every footprint that leads back to me, baby trace the jigsaw of our time and the cold that we felt is an ice cube in hell to the warmth when our pieces align i know i fuck up like breathing, seems each day's a reason to burn every bridge that i patched give me one last leap of faith, i swear i'll turn our page fold dog ears (?) and swallow the math god damn you, i'm gonna eat what i catch and i don't know, honey what i don't know but you're not the scars that tatter your arms that shine like the trophies they are all stars fade, cloaks fall from pain, and to love is to hate oh, to love is to hate in all meaning, i'm fine. well it's deaf, dumb, and blind (?), not you.

[@anthonymorrow3818]

I think he is saying... Fold dog years and swollow the match.... And at the end... What's deaf, dumb and blind.?... Not YOU... Either way... What a song.!!.

[@haydenk8831]

Your worn, beaten paths pushing counterfeits, where whiskey stained sheets line the beds Spark fluorescent lights, the true cancer of night, holding clarity like a gun to your head And god damn you, you ought to heed what I’ve said ‘Cause honey we’re the kids that god forgot, dead branches swept out in the wake Our torn velvet sky may leave us both blind if we look towards the hope it displays I’ve heard the call of the great after all, oh I’ve shivered in steady drawn sights And the breaths that I took, well they’d leave us both shook I know your heart’s as crooked as mine God damn you, there ain’t a woman as fine Believe me love it’s almost good enough To hide in the scars that tatter your arms and shine like the trophies they are But all stars fade, cloaks fall from pain, and to love is to hate So count every footprint that leads back to me, baby trace the jigsaw of our time And the cold that we’ve felt is an ice cube in hell to the warmth when our pieces align I know I fuck up like breathing, seems each day’s a reason to burn every bridge that I’ve patched Give me one last leap of faith, I swear I’ll turn our page, fold dog ears and swallow the match God damn you, I’m gonna eat what I catch I don’t know, honey what I don’t know But you’re not the scars that tatter your arms and shine like the trophies they are All stars fade, cloaks fall from pain, and to love is to hate, oh to Love is to hate And all meaning I find is deaf, dumb and blind But not you

[@anthonymorrow3818]

Thanks Hayden karchmer. Awesome song bro.

[@dennied7826]

@@haydenk8831 Thanks for posting the lyrics, thanks for writing this, Thank you for everything, sharing your pain and all. Your songs have a power to them, much love and respect.

[@blackbeard8117]

@@haydenk8831 thank you for the lyrics! i knew i had a few of the lines off. your words are heavy, sir.

[@alectitus4859]

Hell yeah man!! Great song!!!

[@amandamahony2561]

A bitter lesson to learn and still half a person times a half a person will always equal a quarter of a person and never a whole one

[@GemsOnVHS]

Damn I like how you put that. Song lyrics haha.

[@marklovelace5488]

Love it!

[@willcresson8776]

They did that shit in my rehab, too. Drum circle "therapy"

[@specificpacifica2260]

Wow that was great, thank you.

[@jaytaylor5700]

What a song.. what an artist.. what else can you say?

[@Diagn0sed1]

God i love you. Cant wait til u make a new cd

[@JeffinBville]

GemOnVHS never fails me.

[@mikewillower79]

Man is life that bad you got more than you know I hope find it

[@ryandelehanty8368]

thank you for this.

[@Andy_Classic]

What make and model guitar is he playing here?

[@StuartRial]

Thank you Hayden ❤️

[@brianstearskingnothing]

It's so good

[@lowonlife_highondeath]

That one cut deep and true.

[@judgetravis5344]

Trophy Scars is an amazing band too!!!!!!

[@holyvacant1427]

yes they are, i dropped a similar comment but nobody replied! trophy is my favorite band, just got a neck tattoo of one of their designs back in july. what's your favorite album from them?