John Paul White | Once and Future Queen | B.B Gun Session

[@sonyathemouse122]

The song is actually a masterpiece.

[@caleb.lindsay]

It's rare someone can make pain come through vocally and in their actual playing itself. He has a lazy, almost disconnected "quitting" feel in his strumming; like he wants to give it up but feels obligated to keep going. So emotional and excellent.

[@helenat2446]

Always been fascinated with JPW’s guitar-playing - even since TCW days

[@terigarrison]

Brilliantly put. Unconditionally one of my favorite songs ever

[@thinkerguy4]

He's good as is. I hope more people discover his music.

[@almanaylor2586]

he doesn't need a "big Band" to cover his great voice. love him.

[@Saltee]

some people sound better live than in studio. this is one of those people.

[@RV-cm8vh]

I had the pleasure of seeing him live in Austin, he is the epitome of grace and kindness as he greeted all his fans so warmly. So talented you are JPW!! Good Bless you!!!

[@angelbarnes3300]

Agree 100% Just saw him in Knoxville and I echoed this very same statement to him almost word for word, adding 'patient' as I stumbled to convey my love, appreciation and awe of his gifts. He's not JUST an amazing songwriter, not JUST an amazing vocalist, not JUST an amazing guitarist....he's all that, and THEN some which makes him so captivating, leaving me craving more. Just can't get enough.

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

He will be here in Louisville Wednesday for a FREE concert at our waterfront park. I am so stoked!!!

[@photonotavailable7936]

Lord, wow, brings me to tears, especially in the context of Joy. Phew. Whoa.

[@denverdubois5835]

Yes...it's very clear who this song was about. Devastating and so, so sad.

[@mommywithermaniac9407]

He is just magical

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

I adore his voice. I wish the Civil Wars we’re still together, though. The two separate are incredible, but the two together were gold

[@zarehter-stepanian2651]

Sounds great. I can almost hear the harmonies in my head...

[@tjbraley4567]

"And that's okay You never really loved me anyway Not enough to meet me half the way Oh love is something you can only take" What a master piece. If I was a betting man, I'd bet that this is written to Joy. My goodness.

[@EstherLesperance]

Riot 207 it was written for his daughter

[@samanthadanielson5988]

Esther Lesperance I don't buy that. This song seems like a song to a lover or close confidant who has messed you around. Not your kid.

[@EstherLesperance]

Samantha Danielson Just repeating what he said in an interview but I agree with your interpretation of the song

[@Alambamabomnshell]

Esther Lesperance "Touch you in some unknown way". Ahhhhhhhh, nope.

[@ibrake4ants]

Esther Lesperance yeah, that would be really harsh to say these things to his daughter! How did he explain that? 😂

[@todd-crawshaw]

I first heard this song when he played it live in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. It was a foggy morning. I was mesmerized. A masterpiece.

[@bluespring2746]

Incredibly gifted artist. His fluid and overlapping guitar playing and... that voice!!! This song really hits home. Perfectly done!

[@fauxgrace]

Talent. Looks. Voice like a bard. Gorgeous soul. Love him.

[@anaisalonso8052]

I found this song a couple of days ago and it touched my soul. It brought me to tears and made me long for my forgotten guitar, the liberating beauty of song. Thank you so much for the inspiration... I had it on repeat all weekend and my 3 year old was mesmerized too! Much love.

[@CANESHARP]

This guy is great live

[@bennettskb555]

John Paul is a very accomplished writer and performer👍👍

[@puppetmartha5228]

Someone's gonna hold your hand And everything will clear Touch you when some unknown when they finally does the trick Put in a fairytale where you meant to be That someone, that someone won't be me Someone's out there praying for The day that you walk you in An happy ever after could finally begin Someone who'll stop at nothing To give you all you need And that's okay I never really love you anyway At least not unconditionally That subject loves the once and future queen If I thought that I be good for you If I thought this could work I'd reach a little higher And pull you back to earth But the man you're really looking for Wanted all your dreams That someone, that someone won't be me And that's okay You never really love me anyway Not enough to meet me half the way Our love's something you could only take And that's okay I never really love you anyway At least not unconditionally That subject loves the once and future queen Source: Musixmatch

[@mach1954]

Was very fortunate to see JPW perform this in Manchester England. Mind blowing !! 😎😎😎😎

[@rachelbrule538]

This gives me chills... so gifted

[@JennyGSS]

Such a talented artist!! Wonderful song.

[@traceypoist9886]

I hope I'm able to see him perform live someday. Such an incredible musician.

[@janettohara9645]

LOVE HIS VOICE

[@alewis2812]

This is sooo clearly about joy...

[@dar44445]

@Brian Snyder Brilliant !! The song is a Masterpiece !! All of his work is !! I, certainly, cannot get enough !! Luckily, I was in the audience, recently, for 2 duets with #LeraLynn !! Beaulah, The LP, I held on my head...made him laugh! But, it was a great night of music for me. JPW is Mesmerizing, as is Lera !!

[@stardustgirl2904]

He never really loved her anyway? Really? The eyes don't lie look up posion and wine! The way he looks at her!

[@denverdubois5835]

@@stardustgirl2904 Include the whole lyric: "...at least not unconditionally." Meaning she would've had to return his love equally, and she wouldn't/couldn't/didn't.

[@ninaedwards683]

Hauntingly beautiful.

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

My thoughts exactly!

[@STETTRACE]

Oh yes!!THIS is EVERYTHING. ……

[@mellyperez1522]

“The man you’re really looking for, *wanted all your dreams* ...” -JPW “You think your dreams are the same as mine..” -The civil wars 🤔😭🤧

[@denverdubois5835]

You get it. Nice catch.

[@TheCyndy13]

My new favorite! Was watching a Rodney Crowell video "It's not over yet" saw and heard John Paul White ...and the best is yet to come. Can't stop listening.

[@LorettaBrewer-y8w]

Absolutely brilliant. He is a gift from God.

[@rickhartline7883]

Awesome...What a great singer songwriter guitarist...JPW you are a great musician...from Muscle Shoals Awesome

[@natalaki7844]

Damn! You just killed me again with your music, John Paul...

[@nooneislistening]

Once in a life time talent.

[@ElanaZabari]

Big fan of everything! Lyrics, music, playing and that voice...just food for the soul!

[@eleanoreandthelost]

This is lovely

[@dar44445]

He's so damn talented...!Thank God for his parents union; He Is Perfection♡x

[@Cortez72tube]

Flawless, delivered so easily

[@Thekandithompson]

So haunting. ♥️

[@mariaisabelgonzalez6352]

impactada! la voy a escuchar mil veces mas

[@donnakeeley7924]

You never can fix him! What a great song.

[@DC87ful]

awesome song! Talented as always!

[@Nylorac83]

that voice!

[@codyhoskins3349]

Seeing this man tonight, super stoked!!

[@HTLTDI74]

“Love was something you could only take”

[@gennivega]

I love this so so much.

[@lliamburke4854]

Hauntingly beautiful...

[@victorespinoza6210]

Beautiful song

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

See you Wednesday in Louisville Ky my dude. Super excited!

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

Chilling

[@stardustgirl2904]

JOY said, and I quote you can't write songs that are to literal because that would be really dangerous! Well I wonder about what there song's mean?

[@grahamsharonsparksman7826]

hell of a talent J P

[@mops6685]

Hypnotizing

[@jacquelinewurmser-calatayu2793]

Sublime chanson. Je ne connaissais que The Civil Wars. JPW est incroyable de justesse et d’émotion

[@terigarrison]

It's true

[@Randjtoday]

My god that voice!

[@janettohara9645]

AMAZING

[@chiaracarenza5016]

so good

[@juneconyard4328]

love this x

[@glennathea]

Pure GiftS.. serenade Moi #johnpaulwhite🔥

[@katygordon-young8424]

Just amazing!!!

[@jacquelinebouvier3920]

Love him!

[@In_time]

Is he crying?! Sometimes his eyes look wet. God help me 😭😫 💔

[@sergiozuniga4230]

Lovely song great

[@yenihoney]

Smo está canción, Jhon Paul White es todo un artista en el sentido más amplio de la palabra.

[@eleng979]

Why he is so pure beautiful?

[@jakifuckinggreat6723]

ohhh is fantastic

[@jaclyndelgado6478]

I missed him

[@janettohara9645]

Please come to Omaha!

[@kaarenlp]

Joy should be singing with him:( anyway I love both equally!

[@davidhurt6115]

Better yet - Lera Lynn - she's a Much better vocalist in my opinion.

[@mariedb4364]

Listening......

[@towpottsfam7631]

This is really babyish

[@janettohara9645]

Best voice since Jeff Buckley

[@nooneislistening]

Yeah. I agree. I haven't connected with an artist like this since Buckley.

[@denverdubois5835]

I completely agree. Imagine what a duet between those two would've sounded like! Oh my god...

[@noellemanna5536]

Love :)

[@echs777chs]

miss the civil wars...but settle for J p white..great

[@WulfTheCartographer]

If you haven't already checked out Lera Lynn''s collaborative album, Plays Well With Others. There are two tracks on that album with JP White that are just fantastic. I, personally, like the JP White with Lera Lynn sound, more than I like the sound of him with Joy Williams.

[@uvercinka5637]

Şu şarkıyla aşk yaşayan tek Türk ben olamam dimi

[@buclarow]

Someone could be me!!!

[@lucinda2329]

❤️❤️❤️

[@moonstar2335]

Love is a Mystery

[@ninaborovsky9992]

Pretty 😍

[@ZenJenZ]

💛✨

[@marquetta2146]

❤

[@marthaalexander4441]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zenabi54]

envoutant .................magique

[@philbates7975]

Beautiful, but so sad.

[@MrsRBarry]

😍

[@fauxgrace]

[@cbcmusic]

🥰

[@eloramaxwell7020]

Joy... what did you do to this man... what did you do to each other?

[@denverdubois5835]

Broke each others' hearts, by the sound of it.

[@scavengersgreen]

it could be me

[@eloramaxwell7020]

He's always seemed somber but honestly he''s never been the same since the breakdown of the group

[@Saltee]

2 Joy Williams disliked this.

[@alewis2812]

this is a diss track

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

Not exactly…close: I know because I wrote this storyline