In my life, it seemed like I was always leaning on someone or something else to bring me peace and joy. Like if I drank enough, or found enough success, or love, I’d somehow find a way to finally ‘feel good’. I wasn’t happy until I realized my joy couldn’t be given to me by any of those things, or anything at all. With enough gratitude and presence, it seemed like it had been there waiting inside all along. I started looking at it like a state of mind rather than a destination - and that was a freeing thought. And that’s what the song is about. Also, I'm on twitter: twitter.com/kaistraw ☠☀
@colins82582 жыл бұрын
Feel this 100% another great track 💀💀💀
@GHOSTKID66x2 жыл бұрын
this song connected with my soul
@rachaelrhodes2 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said
@robertevans66392 жыл бұрын
@jamisonfernandez97512 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, thank you so much for creating such a beautiful piece of musical medicine! There's so much to appreciate about this song! And then hearing you describe what it's all about... just takes it Even further!.
@RenMakesMusic Жыл бұрын
Lyrical masterclass
@lisaflanagan1 Жыл бұрын
Love this - thanks!
@loveisgreat750 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ren ❤ ..I feel why too
@SHAKED0WN. Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Astrocat393 Жыл бұрын
You have immaculate taste...this is beautiful 😍
@JamesBerry-my5rq Жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting us on to this, love it.
@joshuawiedenbeck6944 Жыл бұрын
Came because of Ren, staying because it's fire.
@michellewainer7419 Жыл бұрын
Ren is opening up a world of music. He is so generous and supportive.
@steve6908 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else here because of Ren?
@loveisgreat750 Жыл бұрын
And I am in his silence too..always for him i feel this.. he didn't choose this song by chance
@mishatresble Жыл бұрын
I love this and ren but yes i am here bc of him lol
@jessejames5375 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@kaputtkonfigurator Жыл бұрын
Yepp and already subbed. Love his voice.
@Kimellis0 Жыл бұрын
Me too! and subbed 👍
@hiSPACEmango Жыл бұрын
Ren sent me. This is great. Subbed.
@14TheGiant07 Жыл бұрын
I‘m here because of Ren. He is right, it is masterclass.
@TARTANTAFF Жыл бұрын
outstanding! Beautiful! Ren led me here he wasn't wrong saying it was a masterclass!
@dlm4ever975 Жыл бұрын
Wow so glad Ren shared this. What a beautiful song 😊🖤💐💐
@SHAKED0WN. Жыл бұрын
Ren recommended and glad he did 👍
@arklilbro Жыл бұрын
Ren sent me. I’m sure you’ll be swamped by Renigades
@EarthyBlendPOV Жыл бұрын
Ren sent me here and I’m glad he did. What beautiful work.
@eveline5858 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ren for introducing me to this talented artist 👍Subscriber and happy to discover more
@TheMsbiatch Жыл бұрын
Really great song! Wanna thank Ren for leading me to your music😊
@Demonic-Angel Жыл бұрын
Ren sent me and Im glad he did! As I sit here balling my eyes out, I can't help but be in awe of your talent for songwriting and that voice, damn, so much emotion!!
@carlshallberg4372 жыл бұрын
Lyrical genius. Poems to music. From the heart. Deserves 1million views in 2 hours. What the world needs
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, man.
@JHGMusic4202 жыл бұрын
Indeed. This needs more views than anything. Real fucking music
@jamisonfernandez97512 жыл бұрын
For REAL I'm looking at the views, and like goddamn, more people need to hear this.... im gunna share it to all my platformssss!!!!!!
@jamisonfernandez97512 жыл бұрын
@Kai Straw do you mix and master all your own songs??? This sounds amazing! And I'd love to know how those pizzicato sounding string harmonies were made... its soo fuckin dope, and perfect! 🤌 great job!
@manuelper Жыл бұрын
@@JHGMusic420musically, artist uses the most overused chord progression. I wish he'd stretch the musical component as much as the lyrical work (which is fantastic). Makes the song sound cliche.
@wallyjonck9398 Жыл бұрын
Ren sent me. I listened to the song and I am definitely staying! Great song and fantastic lyrics. Going to listen to more of your work. Well done!
@ready__to__fall Жыл бұрын
This is amazing! 🤍 So glad Ren brought your voice to my ears.
@J-Vasa Жыл бұрын
Saw this because of ren! This is sick! Going straight into my favs playlist!
@tessivymills4511 Жыл бұрын
Ren sent me…beautiful voice and lyrics 🌸
@ChrisLawton66 Жыл бұрын
As you've no doubt heard, Ren sends his love.
@hannahikah3683 Жыл бұрын
annnnd in come the RENegades 😅 but honestly I am hooked HOW HAVE I NOT HEARD OF YOU BEFORE?! 🥰😍🎧
@TheALEXfort10 ай бұрын
I’ve been listening to you since supernova.. but I always come back to this song when I’m feeling like Ive hit a wall.. The line ‘Some see the light, and others need to will it to the sky’ carries so much weight for me, thank you
@thehangingparsiple5692 Жыл бұрын
Ren recommended you. Wow. Subscribed. Wasted Love is 👌too. Shall swim through the rest of your catalogue soon 💀💀💀🕯️
@Silkytoaster Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe I have never heard your music before . Thank you REn for putting Kai on my radar .
@dead-lockedking Жыл бұрын
Serious flow. Never heard of Kai Straw, thanks Ren. Your right on point. Great songwriting is talent that poets own the keys to. Respect.
@Waterlily588Ай бұрын
Bro, "Great songwriting is talent that poets own the keys to." Did you author that?? It's beautiful! - (I mean, speaking of poets...) I re-read it about 10 times, gorgeous! And it fits here so well... Such perfect prose to describe these 2 lyrical geniuses :)
@wookrott4890 Жыл бұрын
Ren just keeps lifting people awsome track kai and the sentiment behind is is also inspiring!!😊
@AS-ok2ni Жыл бұрын
The fact that you so beautifully put what these songs are about. Just makes them that more impactful. The strength through the road is beautiful.
@CherylAwh Жыл бұрын
Wow I love the "bullet holes like polka dots" and the spider eyes. Ren was right, amazing lyrics.
@norahdenovan8658 Жыл бұрын
This is just a masterpiece, just discovered & have subscribed ❤🙏
@assilaasplundh Жыл бұрын
I've never ever heard of Kai Straw before, and all I can say us 'Why?' The lyrics alone give me goosebumps!❤
@assilaasplundh Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad thus just showed up in a generated mix. I listen to a lot of foster the people, Dennis Lloyd, two feet, etc.
@KaiStraw Жыл бұрын
Well, hey, I'm glad you found me! I drop a new song the last Friday of every month so keep an ear out. Thanks for giving me a shot. ❤
@assilaasplundh Жыл бұрын
@@KaiStraw No, thank you! I've been so over mainstream music for years. It's refreshing to come across good music with amazing lyrics! Seems more relatable and down to earth. Love it 🥰
@katiekablak6134 Жыл бұрын
Music has a way of finding you when you need it most. 💙💙💙
@meditationbarbie2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song!
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ali50n Жыл бұрын
Was already half way down this rabbit hole before Ren's shout out.. Kai Straw you are truly amazing!
@JTRK2 жыл бұрын
Best Friday this whole month. PURE.FUCKING.TALENT keep it up man ! We're all cheering for ya ! Stay blessed! 😊
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jordan! ☠️☀️
@SamSepiol-xh4om9 ай бұрын
"I've been lost inside the dark i see in you" is such a powerful line! Hits so hard.
@bfo5 Жыл бұрын
Subbed off Ren's recommendation. Listening to the full album here now and it's boss. 🙌
@momdom22802 ай бұрын
Just found this song today and damn near lost my mind. Brutal and beautiful and my story out loud. Only thing that made it better was seeing that my favorite artist, Ren, shares love for this. FEELINGS AS FOLLOWS: INTEREST TO REASSURANCE TO CONFIRMATION.
@TheseHollowOaks Жыл бұрын
Your music makes me feel so seen, I feel the brokenness in your voice. Thank you for sharing your pain, I see you too.
@uniqemind4968 Жыл бұрын
Bruh I am glad Ren led me here. This is fucking fire 🔥 🔥🔥
@janmulcahy1458 Жыл бұрын
Oh my god this is beautiful. It definitely inspires euphoria. I was simultaneously crying and ballet dancing around the kitchen. Love the bit about the spider's dozen eyes 😊😢😂❤
@RiddlersLabyrinth Жыл бұрын
How on earth do you not have a million subscribers, this is indeed a lyrical masterclass!
@ClearTheRubble7 Жыл бұрын
Hit me right away, the intensity of your voice and lyrics. Subbed! I love the little background voice and sound touches--reminds me of Indian prayer/chanting. (I'm one of the folk that Ren pointed your way, and I'm happy he did!)
@margaretc5679 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Can't wait to explore the rest of your catalog!
@savannahmae522 жыл бұрын
Oooooof this one hit hard and it was very much needed.
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Glad you’re feelin’ it, thank you!
@cheneyrobert Жыл бұрын
Outstanding 🔥👏👏👏🥂
@emilyp983 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤ obsessed.
@KaiStraw Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@dancerbird76 Жыл бұрын
Love this. 🔥
@anticafo Жыл бұрын
Loved it! Subed coz of Ren, but then got sucked into this incredible music! Thanks Ren and Kai.
@Bristolbornnbread Жыл бұрын
Thank you ren sounds great will dive into
@furbie791810 ай бұрын
I still can't get over how good this song is. Everything about it is art
@lindaturner3686 Жыл бұрын
Firstly thanks to @RenMakesMusic for directing me here, and Thanks to you @KaiStraw, I'm already on my 3rd listen in a row, subscribed to your channel and looking forward to checking out more of your stuff. :)
@MoreKellBellPlease Жыл бұрын
Ren sent me. Gave ya a chance, and you just got a new sub! Love this song. I'll check out more!
@Jg-ms3rg2 жыл бұрын
I'm very heavy into rap and hip hop your music over the last 2 years has opened up my mind and now I listen to everything but country. Thank you.
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
I listened to exclusively rap for a long time, so - your comment makes a lot of sense to me.
@redangel169 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is stunning.
@AmelieGauthier-ir4hz Жыл бұрын
Ren send me here.this song is good!
@DogDocKat Жыл бұрын
This was absolutely amazing!! ❤️❤️❤️
@franticfish1644 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful lyrics - I was sent here by Ren, and I'm staying :) Subbed and looking forward to checking out the rest of your stuff.
@jasonremy1627 Жыл бұрын
Love the performance. Very emotional!
@Knavi342 жыл бұрын
Another banger once again. Please keep going man. Your music makes me understand myself better every time I listen.
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Will do, man, many more songs on the way.
@SamSepiol-xh4om10 ай бұрын
I can't stop listening to this. And im discovering one great song after the other. What an artist!🤯
@KaiStraw10 ай бұрын
Thanks for diving in!
@SamSepiol-xh4om9 ай бұрын
@KaiStraw Thank you for opening your soul to us. Do you have CDs or vinyls to buy? How about all these streaming sites like spotify. If i buy the albums there, is it possible to download them legally or is it just streaming. Sorry, I've never used these sites. Would be great to have a physical version of your albums or at least a local file that never gets lost or deleted. Sometimes after a few years yt for example reduces the quality. And some downloads from streaming sites are connected to an abo. So if i dont pay them anymore, my downloads wont work too. A hires download would be great or a physical copy. Can you help me out here?
@SamSepiol-xh4om9 ай бұрын
@@KaiStraw it might sound unusual but except for yt, i don't have any experience with streaming sites. I've read that you can download the songs on spotify but as soon as you cancel the monthly payment, you don't have access to it anymore. I'd like to have my music stored permanently. Do you have a site where i can download it for a normal digital album price without needing a subscription with monthly payments? A physical Version would be sooo great. Maybe you'll think about releasing these albums on cd or vinyl? Or would it be possible to buy the files from you privately? Sorry, my english isn't the best, I'm not from an english speaking country.....
@SamSepiol-xh4om9 ай бұрын
Hmm looks like you can't really download them permanently anywhere. Is there a way to buy your files directly? Have a nice evening!
@ellyzepp Жыл бұрын
Kai, you have the most beautiful voice Ive heard in so long. Every song Ive heard from you reminds me of things Ive felt at some point or am currently feeling. You are truly a perfect artist through expressing all of your imperfect experiences in such a poetic, relatable and insightful way. Thank you for helping me through my pain and fear, youre one of the only artists I have found that has helped me to stop running and face everything Ive been scared to face for years. You're a healer and you're healing people, thank you for using your gift - its working! 💖💖💖 All my love from Australia 🦘
@OneLove4ever6 ай бұрын
Peace and love 4 us all 🙏✌️🙏🫶 Merci pour cette magnifique musique
@stevecody9878 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Here via Ren 😃 Liked & subscribed Cheers pal 👍🍻
@twodog42024 Жыл бұрын
You speak to my heart. I’m going to put you on the radio as much as I can.
@phoebebanks287629 күн бұрын
Finding yourself is finding God. This to me, is worship. I'm not religious. I'm not an extremist... but I know God. This is a beautiful song.
@DakotaDogProductionsAk83 Жыл бұрын
Oh my god 😭 it hits every major issue I’m currently fighting 🥺🙏❤️🩹 “your thoughts have knives”…
@kevinkrochak2546 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@mandynoske5809 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@jameslitzinger6932 Жыл бұрын
Loving your lyrics. Oh, and music is dope--great mix....still checking out more!
@sunshyne0111 Жыл бұрын
Awesome song! Thanks for sharing it! Love his voice!
@Matt-gf4gd3 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure I grew up with this guy's brother Travis... And then just stumbled across this song popping up in my feed. Pretty dope!
@travisscavoni369 Жыл бұрын
Came here thanks to Ren. Subscribing because of your music.
@antispinth1s7782 жыл бұрын
a friend of mine showed me Mr Rocket Shoes a couple months back, and i honestly check my feed every day to see when a new release is coming now. The talent you bring to the table is insane. ❤
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Ah, man, thanks so much. ❤️
@Whimsicalbrainpan Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@abrazor Жыл бұрын
your voice gives me the chills big time KaiStraw! This is going straight into my phone.
@lkiss72822 жыл бұрын
Was listening to you and following since you quit ur job due to covid your music is great
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sticking around.
@whitegoldwing315 Жыл бұрын
Thanks ren.
@Byneford6 ай бұрын
Sweet! Love this 🙌
@brendansecord35322 жыл бұрын
Lets GO!!! Big tune, yes sir.
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, brother!
@matiasguillermosandoval82922 жыл бұрын
Damn man, just discovered you some days ago thanks to an IG ad and i fucking love your work. I resonate so much with pretty much all your lyrics and your sound so good. Just broke up with my girl and Jesus all the emotions I feel are exactly what you put into words. Hope you keep on with this and live of this some day.
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Man, breakups are the worst. Keep your head up, brother. Glad my music is helping you through it.
@poledog24142 жыл бұрын
This is like my anthem 🔥
@anushnayak5911 Жыл бұрын
Zaamn, this is really cool, thank you
@KaiStraw Жыл бұрын
Haha right on, thanks for listening to it!
@brightsideeventsandmedia7245 Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable ❤
@brimoore19825 ай бұрын
Oh wow.🤯
@leeboss100 Жыл бұрын
this song is beautiful
@dredlockprincess36554 ай бұрын
I'm hear because of karma Palmer. Such a tune...and to see ren pointed a few of you here...madness...just saw ren at sgp24....love ,peace and playfullness❤
@calvicente6398 Жыл бұрын
Bravo
@hollerad2 жыл бұрын
Yooooo!!! When are you performing live? I'm flying wherever that is... Alos, what's the best way to see live and any updates?
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
I’m not performing any shows at the moment, man. Just working on new music. But I appreciate that!
@hollerad2 жыл бұрын
@@KaiStraw Right on! Keep up the amazing work! We all look forward to seeing you live one day.
@Whannyd2 жыл бұрын
This came up as one of my Spotify release radar songs. I don't think I have any of your songs in my library but very happy Spotify brought me here. I can feel this song. Much love from Australia.
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving me a shot. Much love back to you.
@Whannyd2 жыл бұрын
@@KaiStraw I've been lost inside the dark I see in you. What a line. I think anyone who has experience will feel this one.
@danielmeola3651 Жыл бұрын
Ren's power brought me here. 😂
@tinalarkin26422 жыл бұрын
State of mind, not a destination to reach….gold! ❤
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Glad you’re feelin’ it! ❤️
@clarebarrett9323 Жыл бұрын
Ren sent me and boy I'm glad! Subscribed!
@jonasdill17882 жыл бұрын
Amazing song! Greetings from brazil!
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Blackymaja2 жыл бұрын
Iˇm absolutely in love with your music! Amazing!! Keep up the good work! :)
@linklovestoslaughter2 жыл бұрын
Really takes me back that I've been listening to you and sharing your music for 11 years. I'm still really sad that your song The Champion isn't anywhere to be found nowadays. I couldn't possibly tell you how often I had that song on repeat
@Glasseyyy2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. I just discovered you on SoundCloud! Powerful lyrics
@KaiStraw2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, man!
@VictorPizzola10 ай бұрын
Supercalifragilistic [sic] ty
@amagab2346 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to Ren for recommending another great artist
@grumpyfinn Жыл бұрын
ren brought me here and im glad
@grumpyfinn Жыл бұрын
feel this, why are so many of us feeling nothing but pain