Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Cast Iron Skillet (Official Lyric Video)

'Weathervanes,' the new album from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, will be available everywhere on June 9th, 2023.
Pre-order here: orcd.co/weathervanes

[@VacantCityDrifters]

Guy fits a friggin novel in 3 minutes and what sounds like basically one friggin chord ... bet he knows how to make friggin perfect biscuits too .... all I know is I overwork mine ... songs *and* biscuits and neither end up digestible ... guy's a treasure

[@justarepublicandog2505]

Couldn’t have said it better!👏👏👏

[@evilrob58]

Several chords but no extra ones

[@skiplewis9872]

Great description. You’re a wordsmith too…..

[@jchan7515]

It's actually two different stories in this song. So, one novel in 1.5 minutes Otherwise, you are spot-on. 👍

[@davemcelderry7086]

Very well put

[@bradjones3415]

excellent song, Jason! i turned 77 April 18. i became a grandfather yesterday. my daughter named her Isabel. i’m one of those recovering people.

[@timgriffy8544]

Bless you Brad, and congratulations on the new granddaughter!!

[@CrossingFoggyMountain]

Happy birthday Brad

[@kameracamera8120]

Happy Birthday and Congratulations!

[@hughesaz]

Congratulations!!! Grandbabies are the best

[@Armory52]

Congratulations and bless you

[@zestymashup7645]

"He was sweet and soft, shied away from the inside fastballs and died doing life without parole" is literal poetry. So much emotion, nostalgia, sadness, and hope packed into one phrase. Honestly makes me emotional every time he sings it.

[@allysagrables2104]

I started sobbing about there

[@coletteatkinson33]

🥹

[@johnnydangerously7186]

Like all Jason's songs they need to simmer a bit before they can be fully digested. Greatest song writer of our time!

[@mlfox1224]

Maybe any time...

[@justuseubank9192]

Or they hit you by the second line. But yes

[@coachfun1987]

Which makes for the best songwriting. Lyrics that have so many imagined options of meaning are what makes the song great.

[@robertchouinard5005]

No doubt. Anymore I'm not surprised how great his thoughts turn out. I'm here for it. And I've been here since Hank, Doo Wop, Elvis, and what has come after.

[@robertparsons5295]

Well… Kristofferson is still alive. And this other guy named Dylan.

[@jasper_north]

Played this in my house last night and the neigbors threw a brick through my window to hear it better.

[@adams565]

Was in tears, now belly laughing. Sincere thanks!

[@druidic_intent]

Next thing you know they'll be burning crosses trying to get you to play more.

[@CaliforniaDaileys]

really?????

[@soulshineplus14]

It's on the same level as Hot rod ford song lol I love it

[@realgonegonzo]

By far my favorite comment on this video! Cheers Pard! 👏

[@BuffaloSpringgal]

Just when you think he can't get any better as a writer.

[@jameskeyes9112]

@@MeatyPeach He has a way of hitting you right in the solar plexus with a song. I relate to his songs like no other artist's. I grew up in the Southeast, and I can relate to Jason's music.

[@jimkellyacousticmusic869]

He’s unbelievable in his lyrics. Never heard anyone like him !!!

[@ericpeabody1555]

He may never write a better song then "The Elephant", but he is without a doubt the best songwriter alive today. So much from the heart and so painfully honest. I could go on.....

[@rmzzz76]

Yeah. It takes several listens to take in the weight of this one… it’s amazing

[@Zane3388]

I got great fucking news…. He can

[@Wallriss]

When the name of the song popped up on new releases for me on Spotify I almost rolled my eyes. I never thought it would be one of the best songs l've ever heard. I know it doesn’t matter to anyone reading this but I listen to a lot of music including most everything from Jason. I interpret the title as not everything that is passed down as common knowledge is right or true. A gateway into the deep topics of the verses. He is truly one of the best songwriters of this time. I use a little soap with my chain mail scrubber on my Stargazer cast iron. Because I want it to be clean when I cook for my wife, baby and myself. The world can be cruel it’s ok to question things now and then.

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

When my wife and I saw the title for his song “If We Were Vampires” we both laughed out loud. By the end of the song we were holding hands and both in tears. She laughed at this title too..same result.

[@soulshineplus14]

Nice ..air five the skillet bit was amazing.

[@pdxcorgidad]

And it can be re-seasoned differently. We get to choose whether we want to dispel the myth or continue living "how it's supposed to be". I've been there. 100% I have.

[@rosspierkowski6161]

"Don't wash the cast iron" I took this line to be a comment on how some people hold onto old beliefs and refuse to be washed clean because they've been taught not to.

[@leafnlore2712]

Jason, your viewpoint coupled with your talent is everything that is right about this world. We need love and forgiveness, patience and commitment. Honesty. I'm glad you are here to remind us.

[@jeremypittman3945]

Hear, hear!

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

"She found love and it was simple as a weathervane, but her own family tried to kill it." What a killer final line. I don't know how he keeps doing it. Just an amazing songwriting fountain coming from Jason Isbell

[@sethellerbee5661]

The economy of words and the bright and dark pictures he paints are nothing short of excellent. He is on levels of lyricism not touched since Jackson Browne. He is poingnant... he is pure.

[@OlYables]

Excellent description of Isbell's writing is chock full of pain as well. He understands completely the plight of poor people striving against the everyday agonies of life. His songs are never easy listens, but they are essential.

[@nick.kop.00]

One of the best songs of 2023 regardless of genre, and maybe one of the best written songs of Isbell's storied career. Magnificent

[@jonbradley2920]

Growing up in a small town, this one hits you in the gut

[@wdcsmp]

Oh yeah.

[@Tim85-y2q]

This is a contender for Jason's best song IMHO, which is saying quite a lot. The man is simply operating on another level.

[@sethellerbee5661]

Agreed

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

I agree. "Songs That She Sang in the Shower" has always been #1 in my book, but this one really started to hit home after the third or fourth time I heard it.

[@Tim85-y2q]

@@TheVCRTimeMachine Speed Trap Town was the previous champion in my book. "A boy's last dream and a man's first loss" just hits me like no other lyric ever has. I guess it's part of growing up in a small town, albeit in the midwest rather than the south.

[@nickmorgan5893]

Absolutely. His best lyrics for some time which says a lot

[@ChristosKariolis]

This whole album is just phenomenal. The first time I listened to When We Were Close I legitimately teared a little bit. I sit here wondering how he can release one amazing song after another. I frequently leave Southeastern and Something More Than Free on repeat and just go about my day. He is one of my favorite artists of all time right now and this is coming from a person who didn't particularly listen to country before I discovered him.

[@asmrprose5689]

“The writer’s job is not only to create something beautiful, but to create something beautiful that illuminates ugly truths.” - Viet Thanh Nguyen Have a young daughter and teared up more than once on my drive to work today. Thank you, Jason, for reminding us of what it means to be alive.

[@gbwineman]

So great to read all those kind words , feels good to be surrounded by so many folks who appreciate his good music just as I am . 🙏 bless you all

[@RobertShaffer-og9gq]

How can anyone be so lost as to believe people don't have souls? This song took me to the pemiere movie of my childhood to present. I could feel my soul waking up. Bless you.

[@PaulWilliamGibson]

We are so lucky to be living in a time when Jason Isbell is releasing new songs. Tell your grandkids.

[@jeremypittman3945]

Amen!

[@danhelms8134]

It's like William Faulkner and John Prine sat down and wrote a song together.

[@jeremypittman3945]

Said perfectly!

[@propguy72]

Jason Isbell's songs feel like I have read a William Faulkner novel. Stunning stores set to song. His music is a gift.

[@CalJay7106]

Simple and complex at the same time. This is a fantastic song.

[@chrisz5732]

Yeah it's all in the phrasing. He gets Dylanesque here. That long gap from low and parole was genius.

[@jebebetts]

What’s incredible about Jason is - Not only is he one of the greatest songwriters of our time, he’s in the upper echelons of guitarists and vocalists. His slide solo on Children of Children BURNS!

[@luckylenahan]

Me and my wife stopped at the Lodge factory outlet Sunday coming home from Chattanooga. The employees had "team soap or team no soap" t shirts on. We asked the cashier what she did, she said she washed her cast iron skillet lol

[@smeddy7854]

Jason's songwriting is just on a different level, man. Incredible!

[@deanbrewer6796]

First time I heard this song (also the first time I heard of the artist) it brought a tear to my eye. This is proof humans can still make real music.

[@lizderrough3312]

Jealous you get to start the journey into his work. So much to love.

[@misterguitargeek]

5 minutes ago: Cool. New Isbell! 5 seconds ago: Get me some Goddamn tissues, it's dusty in here

[@naplespier]

I love how his lyrics are so simple yet so searingly accurate and true, best songwriter on the planet in my opinion, and brilliant live too!

[@kevinswayne54]

As long as Bob Dylan is alive, he always hold that title. Isbell has a strong case to be right near the top of the list.

[@gretschbasher]

​@@kevinswayne54 I think Isbell has surpassed Dylan, Dylan has some legendary songs but also has a lot of real stinkers

[@kevinswayne54]

@@gretschbasher he also has more brilliant songs than any artist who’s ever lived. Isbell is probably my 2nd favourite artist ever but even he isn’t on Dylan’s level.

[@craigwubben6973]

Great writers can hurt and heal in just a couple minutes. Beautiful song. Well done, again!

[@jtoddzr1]

Excellent writing, just random thoughts growing up in a small southern town. As always I can relate to every story he tells. He’s the king of saying something by not saying it, just painting the scene 👏

[@rosieschmitt6509]

It's a beautiful song He certainly has a Gift from God Love his music🥰🙏⚘

[@GregIsAFan]

Wow! Scrolling through KZbin while sipping coffee and Jason has me smiling through the tears again. Amazing.

[@spiropapadatos8790]

Same here!!

[@rickroybal7022]

Yeah he gets ya.

[@squarego1]

Three chords and the truth. All you need.

[@graycebiviano]

Jason is like the Robin Williams of music. Listening to his songs I 😢 and then I'm 😂. Jason you are an awesome story teller! Thank you so much for Cast Iron Skillet ❤

[@indiefab]

I just listened to this, and then listened another 6 times. It keeps getting better.

[@BrendanKennealy]

"It's hard to go through life without your daddy by your side." Damn.

[@weshadrich4821]

That one got me.

[@paulraftery9535]

​@@weshadrich4821 yep me too man. Was about to make the same comment. Tears welling up now. Let's crack a cold one to our dads today 🍻

[@paulraftery9535]

..and that includes you too Brendan of course sir.

[@carolinelensbower9840]

This one hurts my heart. It is true. My husband died suddenly and unexpectedly 10 years ago. Our children were 13 and 14 at the time. It has been so hard for them not to have their dad here for all their special milestones and just the beauty of our happy everyday life. It breaks my heart not to be able to fi?

[@paulraftery9535]

​@@carolinelensbower9840 so sorry to hear that. I can't begin to understand what that's like. My sympathies, and I hope you find some solace in Jason's music.

[@martyderry]

Counting down days to the new album.

[@cacarver1982]

It’s like he’s in everyone’s head and expresses their thoughts so beautifully. ❤

[@dillonmanthey2437]

Easily my favorite so far off the new album. This one resonates with me on so many different levels. The first verse, especially the line "Don't drink and drive, you'll spill it," really speak to me and my lifelong struggles with depression and alcoholism. I just had my third stay in a psych unit in the middle of February and didn't start getting over the slump until about a week ago. I got accepted for a new, well-paying job with great insurance yesterday and, instead of celebrating, I'm spiraling because I have to take a drug test on Friday and I can't use. So to me, that line in particular means a million different things. I've never driven drunk, but I sure as hell understand prioritizing not spilling the beer, which may be an alcoholic's only comfort, over endangering yourself and others. Another way I take the "spill it" line is that you'll fuck up your life. Should you get in an accident or get pulled over, your proverbial cup will spill and you'll be left with an empty one. Don't even get me started on the final verse about the estranged father and daughter. I'm currently not on speaking terms with my parents, a common theme throughout my 30 years. In the past, love has been a reason, just like in the song. That's not what gets me the most though. What hits me the hardest is "He treats her like a Queen, but you don't know 'cause you ain't seen. It's hard to go through life without your daddy by your side." Those lines are like a dagger through the chest. For me it's not my father, but my mother, who was always my closest friend when I was younger. As I've grown, the arguments have become more frequent and the distance between us has widened. Some days I feel as though my own parents don't want me anymore. This song, which runs a whopping 3 minutes and 24 seconds has compelled me to write this short novel, which tells me just how great a songwriter Isbell is. I'm sure I'll be listening to this one a lot in the next few days.

[@scottterres4119]

Hey, thanks for sharing. Good luck to you. Know that you can do it. There's help out there. If you haven't connected with AA, give them a try. Go to a meeting. Get your desire chip. If that's too big a step, just find meetings in your area and know when they meet. Little steps lead to great things and all you can do it take one step at a time. Even if it's barely picking up your foot and moving it forward an inch, it's forward progress. Know you're worthy of loving yourself and treating yourself with respect.

[@Caperhere]

You hang in there, and please get help.

[@lorilaggregory7650]

Thanks for sharing. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lgerick]

I am going to pray for you tonight Dillon, and then I am going to pray some more tomorrow. You are not alone though I know it feels like you are. (((hug)))

[@joshbarrett1654]

There is a hole inside each of us. Fill it with love. Go to a meeting.

[@rosspierkowski6161]

Sometimes you get to hear someone new to you like Jason Isbell or Ren and your faith that there is a way forward in this world is restored, along with your shared humanity.

[@senciemom]

The..musical poet of our time. As a writer artist myself.. he feeds my heart and soul ..chills. So Thankful Jason

[@cubsfan696]

Somehow, it's exactly what I expect from Isbell, but it never, ever gets old.

[@allysagrables2104]

Just incredible. Just incredible

[@davidjames6093]

Great song by my favourite artist

[@pdxcorgidad]

I grew up in a town of 330 people in northeast Nebraska. Every person who lived/still lives there needs to hear this song.

[@GustavMaurer-d9v]

I think this is the greatest song I've ever heard in my life. "We've Met" used to be, but now this is. He has anotheer 6 or 7 on the short list. And 40 more on the long list.

[@tabathasaint596]

One of the best songs ever! Being from a very small town in AL, this one definitely hits home.

[@mongoarts]

Best living songwriter 😮❤️🤚🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BrendanMacWade]

Keep hitting us where it hurts, Jason. What great writing.

[@kimberleywatson7330]

Watching the daily show minding my business I usury skip the music segments but I fell in love with this song as soon as it started playing and now I'm a fan🤷‍♀️

[@Bmurri496]

Been a huge fan since 2017, thought the guy couldn't get any better. But as a guy from the south, this one. This one made me cry.

[@CRLucas87]

It's over. He is the best to ever do it.

[@chrisz5732]

Jason is going for the jugular again on this album. 🔥

[@csmall176]

Wow. Great song. Full of nostalgia. With a heartbreaking story.

[@mazdiggle]

What a song, what a story. Hits close to home, and makes me want to call my father in law and thank him for being a good man!

[@joshbarrett1654]

Instant classic.

[@Plagueoftheparty]

2nd-3rd listen in and I almost wept. This is just so beautiful and brings me the right amount of comfort I needed on a night like this.

[@bos8229]

224am Sunday morning scrubbing floors and crying with a smile on my face. Damn Jason, you've done it again

[@stefanschwarz1232]

Wonderful song, brother!! .. All my love from Germany to you guys!

[@MamaBoots007]

Grammy worthy

[@CaliforniaDaileys]

Wow! Just wow!

[@wolfman8449]

This is true outlaw country Country singers have largely lost their way. Not because of their sound or style but because of their failure to give a voice to the issues of the people. They grift off the divisiveness. They are no longer story tellers for those without a platform and without power. All of the country writers that are still committed to justice and true freedom are carrying a genre that is struggling to uphold its values.

[@astaziaschloss-jones4175]

I'm so grateful to have lucked out to have my daddy by my side... He always had my back & we didn't pull punches....i hear this song & I know the thought of my not having the man who was my first love... And although he's been on his side of the 🌈 mom joined him to dance on clouds. When she passed at a young 94yrs 11mo & 1.3 weeks shy of her 95th birthday.🎉. Felt tired caregiver had her shower & I called twice & she was showering or napping...my bro was there that week but she never did call. Bro went for bike ride & said she'd call me back after he got done. 2 min later it's my brother a Miami resident &b youngish retiree went from bike to get break to screaming she's gone!!!!! That was unreal as I was there. 18 19 days & left to go home for hubby's birthday 🎂 8/9 /22. Was coming back the following week but she passed before I came back. I miss them both... Mom 8/15/22 before her was my sideman who never stopped being my sweet funny considerate husband, son, brother uncle but the daddy by my side is still right there inside my heart. JI is a heavenly writer player & all the things that make lb him the one act we'd go anywhere to see... And we try.... rest peaceful daddy & mom... Dance on the clouds will see you again been almost 17yrs 12/29/07. Hope I'm right & we'll feel each other one day again. ❤

[@beckyharris7210]

Congratulations on the grammy!!!

[@Josmar217]

I am convinced. He is the greatest songwriter of his generation.

[@DarekLachowski]

I'm just speachless. This song has everything. Chapeau bas, sir!

[@bradjones3415]

thanks Tim and Chris. more than i deserve

[@GoDAWGS62]

Was lucky enough to see Jason in my hometown of Athens, GA..great music from a brilliant songwriter!

[@sanfordader]

Awesome song! Can't wait for the album

[@matthewmartin9313]

She found love , it was simple as a weather vane. WOW

[@MichaelHildebrand-e4e]

Now that's spilling a song. Right on Jason!

[@lauranievinski8323]

This is beautiful. Thanks, Jason.

[@mlfox1224]

Better and better and better. Scary! The man sings our soul...

[@jrchanning]

Amazing song with terrific lyrics, looking forward to the album 😄

[@gretschbasher]

This has to be one of the finest songs I've ever heard if not THE finest

[@brianlibbey6550]

Can't wait until next Wednesday night at Red Rocks!

[@joshuawebb6694]

Jealous. He's got a gig at a House of Blues near me but I am too damn old to sit on a stool for 3hrs.

[@connielindsey7041]

This is great

[@jacicrimmccrary]

This song is so beautiful!

[@sooznthro77]

What an unexpected flood of emotions came forth. The ideals, the thoughts that are engrained (in-groomed?) on us as children live on. Seeds are planted. The victory is to recognize it and move forward. Thanks, Jason. #CastIronSkillet

[@lizderrough3312]

As JI says in another amazing song: We're all struggling with the world on fire And the fear we're taught

[@Myrilandelle]

Thank you for this song. We need it.

[@bertposton589]

I'm so glad that I have the privilege to hear his music. My heart is fuller, happier all because of his music

[@sethie_shots]

Pushing the envelope once again. What a killer set of lyrics

[@chrisdurso3325]

"She found found love and it was simple as a weathervane but her own family tried to kill it" the whole song just hits me like daggers. It's haunting like something off of Nebraska from Springsteen.

[@timgriffy8544]

Well said Chris. Spot on.

[@stacytw79]

Yes! That line.

[@alex37810]

yeah, that comparison, absolutely

[@pauldidier6101]

Just damn!

[@mongoarts]

Holy Isbell!!!!! What a banger ❤

[@kmfa75]

these guys are an American treasure

[@lens33]

This song would've gotten the "Hoooo-leeee crap!!!" mark of approval from my Dad.

[@czkarate]

Weathervanes is a perfect album but this is still a standout. Perfection.

[@pmcauliffe09]

That 2nd listen though. The great songs grow roots and Isbell has so many great ones. Add this to the list.

[@loucat2779]

This song sticks, just like my pancakes in that cast iron skillet. Jason, you did it again, just wonderful.

[@gavindies7271]

Reseason your skillet.

[@vercingetorixarverni6343]

Skill issue

[@loucat2779]

More like a real slow learning curve, we're gittin' there!

[@vercingetorixarverni6343]

@@loucat2779 or should I have said, skillet issue 🤔 but keep at it they are worth it!

[@barrythomas1148]

As someone who grew up in rural north Florida in the sixties and seventies I feel this song to my core.

[@kevinthomas2894]

Just WOW!

[@NEPATransitnTravel]

The modern day Zevon, for songwriting!

[@jimmycoleman5853]

Don’t it make you wanna rock and rollllllllllohhh

[@robertparsons5295]

Very fine.

[@ddawg75]

Genius

[@jules0016]

I didn’t think he could top vampires but jesus christ This is in the top ten songs of all time Its top tear craftsmanship at the upmost level Im a song writer and this shit is soooooo good DAMN jason isbell

[@milesanderson301]

Well seasoned writer here

[@Alice-lv1nz]

I see what you did there

[@Kevin-ql7dn]

This man is a genius

[@MulaMusic67]

Wow! What a song! Quality songwriting. 😎

[@Creek_Water]

Jesus man. That’s was incredible

[@daccaboy]

Standing in my kitchen all alone - dark outside and staring at my cast iron skillet…a beautiful and haunting song…with all the previous albums…will we yet again say this one’s the best? They are all deep and powerful.

[@carljohnson2700]

great song!