John Butler - Used To Get High For A Living

[@3254steveo]

Saw him play last night in portland and he looked out over the crowd and said "If you are not happy where you are at, you will never be happy where you are going" Amazing musician and a deep thinker.

[@GaZonk100]

where you are 'at'?

[@yeeaahh8863]

if your not happy where you are at *at his concert* you will never be happy where you are going

[@crucified_to_the_world]

Steven Hilton Or maybe he's just an idiot?

[@wayhighradio4197]

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[@jorsmith07]

He's not exactly speaking to a crowd of "Jews in Auschwitz" when he says to a crowd of people who freely paid their excess disposable income to enjoy a music show...he's speaking to the masses of decadent, hedonistic, yet still unsatisfied and unhappy people that make up the first world. If you listened to the other things he's said through his music and at other shows, you'd understand that he probably had a similar mentality to you in the past, and realized that there's no value in viewing the world as a shit hole, and that "being aware" of the horrible things that happen in our world doesn't necessitate viewing it as a shit hole. You can still enjoy your life and appreciate what you have while being aware and compassionate for those who have less. If more people appreciated what they had and fewer viewed everything as you do (with this ridiculous nihilism accompanied with a superiority complex that causes you to view everyone as a "muppet" because you think your analysis of the world is the only one based in any intellect or reason) there would probably be fewer people complaining about the problems with the world and more people doing something about it. Tell me what you have done to enrich the lives of the people around you that is so much better than a musician who shares his work to express himself and better understand himself, if you want to be so judgmental of a statement he made to a specific group of people. Long story short; If you were willing to listen and actually consider what was said, you might realize this statement was directed at YOU.

[@MrOnrust]

Every time I hear this song I feel great about all the changes I have made in my life.

[@michaelmiller6574]

I hope you still feel great about yourself!

[@darlacodybarber502]

Sober since this past labor day. Learned this song from a good friend in rehab in Texas. Shout-out to "Sunshine"!!

[@Curtis.Carpenter]

♡♡

[@americanheritageperformance]

Hope your still sober... much love 💕

[@ryrez4478]

Congrats. Keep going!😊

[@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics]

Keep it clean if that’s what you’re doing ✌️

[@alecmclean9178]

I’m an arborist & this song just hits home after climbing dead trees for a living 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@simmister]

I used to think soul had died out in music until I found John Butler Trio...... This guy can easily be written down as one of the most influential guitarists of this generation, and I would go as far as to say the greatest guitarist as well; no other musician has moved me nor inspired me (lately) as this man has.

[@leomonster1973]

America at large NEEDS TO HEAR THIS SONG!!! John I am an amateur song writer and you are deep man. Love this tune.

[@mrgray5576]

@@belinda5941 john butler hates trump. F@¢k off

[@belinda5941]

@@mrgray5576 I never mentioned Trump 😂

[@ccwcjm]

This was the first song he played at Red Rock in colorado. Everyone was blazin up haha. JB is the craziest gutair player i've ever seen! I don't know how he played for almost 5 hours straight with his fingers moving non stop! Everyone needs to see them live it is definetly an experience of a life time:)

[@bobbywright8778]

He is from my hometown perth/Fremantle Western Australia he used to busk in Fremantle for coins on the street😢

[@PrisciladeMeloSilva]

Wow! Loved the energy in this song!!!

[@dancecommanderrr]

this song is fantastic. JB has always had brilliant lyrics. there's not enough artists in the Australian music industry with as much talent as this man.

[@Jenkins5950]

Until then you must contend with the monster that you are feeding. This speaks for humanity.

[@ianshepherd6476]

These guys are so good...nutty man. Long live John Butler! Makes the world a far better place with their music.!

[@joshperry8125]

Why only 4.8M views in 15 years?

[@nickchap]

Because the whole of Aus has watched it twice

[@joshperry8125]

@@nickchap You know over 26 million people live in Aus right?

[@KaseyWilliams-x8q]

I saw you on my 18th in perth from my brother Ray with powderfinger some had the same brown top etc.. Very special

[@LisaMorrisonWellness]

An infiinte number of thank you's for putting this message out there! And the tune is amazing!

[@stephencormie945]

John butler is a legend

[@024fakiegang]

I find john butler trio is one of the best things to listen to when high...

[@r.c5400]

Reported to POPO.

[@madstarr2]

It's 2017 and I am just now finding this song after hearing it played during a food related documentary. This is a great song, and the lyrics are on point.

[@ForBeautyTips]

I saw them in concert last night. He is one of the most talented artists. Best performance ever.

[@7pete77]

very powerful video shows that mostly everyone is to into there phones and business and caught up in themselfs that they may hear a song or a message or what ever but not actually hear it and when the kid comes in you can see hes actually listening to the song, we should all live more like the kid and stop being so materialistic, jah bless

[@madeleineirwin6279]

this song has a deep meaning if you actually listen to the lyrics. i love this song!! and john looks damn fine...

[@furorscribendi87]

Seriously, how can people NOT like John Butler Trio? This is amazing :)

[@raylamb8073]

I forgot. Thanks Jasmine to show me the light and the love that i follow now...

[@annabellemockingjay7107]

Have not heard this in so long! Love it!

[@DarkSeb83]

Great song! John Butler is a genius, I like his music.

[@rebeccalockharth1842]

This song speaking to my soul, thank you! On repeat all day, it gives me strength. Thank you 🙏🏼 I will use it on my channel playlist!

[@torhne]

Got to see these guys live... 15 years ago? Still stuck with me all this time.

[@RonKorzeniewskijr]

We need more people promoting peace in this world... John is truely amazing (live) . He is a Legend. There is far to much hate in this world... Peace, Love,and Respect all!!! ♥~~~PEACE~~~♥

[@ChloeTatties123]

Happy to say I've seen these guys live, well the newer trio anyways! In love ❤️

[@bryantw4375]

Huge fan love this song, respect the artist. IMO this song is not about food, it's about what we are fed (BS, lies, so called needs and wannabe greed's). It's not about drugs it's about being asleep and content in our ignorance and lust for more as consumers. High on life, and blind to the toxicity of our environment and culture. MAD RESPECT! GREAT SONG.

[@trixstyl3]

This song hits me like a bullet every time!

[@RonKorzeniewskijr]

We need more people promoting peace in this world... Its good to see John getting some recognition here in the united states.. John is truely amazing (live) . He is a Legend. There is far to much hate in this world... Peace, Love,and Respect all!!! ♥~~~PEACE~~~♥

[@thepurpleninja077]

the lyrics are SO TRUE. love his music! PEACE

[@belmonsterr]

John Butler Trio changed my entire outlook on music and life.

[@AnitaDFiouris]

Love this song! Thanks for getting the message out there in such an effective way!

[@pascal100971]

Holy fckkk first time i hear the dude sing. I've been missing out. Hot damn. first heard this song on stone bros. THIS is music !

[@Sippincoffe]

pascal100971 damn skippy. JBT has been my favorite many many years. Welcome to the good shit. If you get the change to see him live take it. His solos on the guitar are fucking amazing.

[@whitestar8717]

This song is not about smoking weed. It's about being addicted to society and now he does his own thing. It's not about your drug addiction.

[@funkeekidd]

So many good things come outta Australia JBT definitely being one of them!!!!

[@lukecreasey1402]

Can't listen to this song enough your a legend John butler

[@thepman98]

this man is a muscian. Every decade or so someone comes along and revolutionizes music, Beetles/Lennon, Zeppelin, Nirvana, Yardbirds, are these guys it? God knows we need it. Can't believe how much sound they get from three guys. My favorite thing about them is how they cannot be put in a genra because no song sounds the same.

[@TeenoGames]

I listened to this SO MUCH as a kid. Listening to it now, it makes so much more sense.

[@zacharybartlett8519]

Thanks John and band ❤

[@caid12]

just quit most of my bad habits, this song makes me think that i can break any addiction of any kind makes me feel strong about who iam

[@adamchwiakowski3139]

Back afrer 10 years. Still great.

[@sourchocolatejuice3]

Fav song at the moment- everything he comes up with is great...

[@cjbarton0055]

This song really inspires me to get sober. :,)

[@cammurray99]

mate have you listened to the lyrics? at the end of the first verse he says "prozac add tables coke smack now you know im turning tricks".. hes saying hes changing from all that coz he used to be off his head and caught up in society.. AWESOME song never gets old!!!!

[@maggiearber]

I love the lyrics, music and musoship. JBT you manage to show the world the true spirit of Australia in the genuis of your music and playing, Thanks heaps!!!

[@AddictedToTheStones]

I already lost grip and fell.....all we can do is keep trying. Thanks for the ups! x

[@MakuhdieKuh]

@ActinLikeaRobot Indeeeeeeeed man! ,) You grab the words from my rageous soul!

[@greekmagz93]

John Butler and Jack Johnson should make a song together. The two most laid back musicians on the world.

[@dbnyke99]

I have to agree with both parts of that. I saw JBT for the first time live a month ago at Memphis in May fest and I was absolutely stunned. From the first note to the last it was flawless. No way I could've fallen asleep...or even sat down.

[@emilykerr2704]

Love this song, thanks john butler trio!

[@Osonuco]

i got to know john buttler when i was at France. i heard this song EVERYWHERE there O.O

[@MatTayTay125]

Both top comments on a John Butler video, im impressed

[@Virtual_Gains]

What a genuine talented artist/artists

[@mattburt92]

Saw him play this yesterday at Big Day Out, New Zealand! Woo!

[@RonKorzeniewskijr]

The John Butler Trio are an eclectic roots/jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. Two of the band's albums - Three (2001) and Living 2001-2002 (2003) - have gone platinum in Australia and reached the top ten of the Australian album charts in those years. The 2004 album Sunrise Over Sea debuted at number one on the Australian charts on March 15, 2004 reaching gold record status in its first week on sale. JBT RULES !!!

[@willkoestner4159]

Huh. Had no idea they were Aussies. Thanks for the facts

[@joaoalves20]

They are now in Portugal! They rock! I am watching they now on TV! i can't had ticket's for the festival! :(

[@aceatnight]

Holy fckkk first time i hear the dude sing. I've been missing out. Hot damn.

[@dsmith4726]

For me, John Butler has worked hard and done a great job

[@bluesbadass]

just saw him a couple hours ago an he was friggin awesome..couldnt believe the dreads were gone

[@jordan96500]

Never herd of yous till 5 days ago now I can't get enough you lads are amazing

[@mymindisgravy]

JBT is the best band I've heard in a long time... WOW

[@jraagent31]

man he was at memphis in may and god did he put on a show, it was fuckin beautiful keep it up JBT

[@TheSamBlonde]

Can't get this out of my head....love it.

[@TommyLie1993]

Such powerful lyrics, love this song so much! IMO Hello & Used to get high, have the most powerful lyrics off all of the JBT songs.

[@muso331]

i feel EXACTLY the same he is a huge inspiration in my life, might be meeting him soon :D :D

[@murrayandbellasmum]

yay this guy is from south west WA home bred awesomeness if you dont like jhon buttler you live under a rock plus this is off a great WA movie stone bros :D awesome song

[@m.jenningslucina7985]

Have not heard this in so long! Love it! I Am Not Okay With This is out now. Okay? Ok. K. Been clean and sober for 3 years now. Still gotta quit the caffeine and cigarettes tho.

[@PinkTorpedoMan]

I like this - nice to see John see a 6 string electric - thanks for posting this.

[@sonagapsodinos]

ALL Butler songs are better live, pure talent !

[@carollattboudere4985]

You got mad talent

[@shadowknight134]

guys chill out this is no place to argue JBT is a great musician who has inspired many lets just shut up smoke a J and chill

[@nateca44]

I read or heard somewhere that John keeps switching the other two members because he likes to keep being original and switch things up a bit. Thats pretty cool.

[@madHallelujah]

sure you can. i've been doing it for a year and a half. no money, guitar, backpack. hitching, busking, couchsurfing... once in a while it's shit but for the most part it's been nothing but amazing adventures and connections.

[@marrrtinibaby]

i love john butler trio!

[@som3rand0mguy27]

46 people don't know what real music is!

[@bozetheone]

Amazing, just like everything him and his band does.

[@MysticalMrSpice]

his music all ways puts me in a good mood and helps calm me down we i get really pissed off

[@nanataker]

It's 420 pm in New Zealand and I'm blazed as shit listening to this song. It's fucking awesome

[@FlashNFNT]

Every time I listen to JTB I feel something inside me is warming up and I wanna scream... The emotions are overflowing me.... phew,...

[@HadleyDGRC]

This is my favorite song off Grand National. Been waiting for a video since GN was released!

[@tesssnow9381]

Love these older songs ❤

[@Jennerdy]

I listen to this song EVERY morning when I wake up! It's about the quality of life... not possessions and obsessions... Although I DO have a bit of an addition to JBT!!!

[@The1Rausch]

just perfect. PERFECTION in every single note.

[@ALLMIGHTYWU]

This song is........dont have words to discribe it. its like my life.actually how i us live

[@celestemoon]

enjoy! They're brilliant live. Every one of them is a fantastic muso.

[@cralotte]

i heart michael barker!!! awesome man JBT is awesome i saw them twice and had the chance to talk to them, very nice men! when do they comme back in lille????

[@VvGamingLoungevV]

I wish his albums were in cyprus, i really want to buy them...

[@xoxRLBxox]

who cares, you either like the song or not. Just Listen to the music! he's an absolute Legend!

[@theGsun]

saw them live last year at terminal 5 in NYC

[@moozookie4744]

toooo good....unreal song

[@ferretsnax]

thank you for this song!

[@9reasy5am]

awesome. very cool to see him playing an electric guitar.

[@tf1985]

Saw them open for G Love last week and I'd never heard their music previously. I INSTANTLY became a fan. They totally stole the show

[@dccowboys1]

one of my favorite JBT songs!!

[@sendercage]

saw him in cologne...hes insane...best live act ive EVER seen

[@angusmglfraser]

love how the drummer very slowly speeds the song up instead of trying to be a human metronome. but its really subtle. just try listening to a bit of the end of the song, and then a bit of the start and you'll notice. its amazing

[@archiedavis2315]

i love him. he gave me his guitar slide at his concert. best

[@Scarecrowman27]

my whole country needs to hear this