Jason Molina - I've Been Riding with the Ghost

www.songsohia.com
Track 13 of 17
Recorded by 2000 Flushes.

[@ariekanibalie]

This song is like a knife piercing right through the chalices around my heart. I know this sounds more ludicrous than sincere, but every time I hear anything by Molina, I am overcome with sadness at this beautiful man's untimely passing - to such a point that, to quote Steve Albini's (or rather, Shellac's) Squirrel Song, we'll be lucky if I don't bust out crying. Molina is simply one of the greats, period. And I am lucky to have had, and continue to have, his music in my life.

[@leadedblueflame532]

Yeah.

[@Torrancee]

Hope you're doing alright after Albini's passing

[@draconisgubernator]

Probably one of the best songs from the century...and so many people even don't know it...

[@darreneade2685]

Incredible how a shitty VCR recording can capture the magic - so much better than the studio version - stunning!

[@DCharlieAC]

I miss Jason, i was never into this sort of music and XX years ago in Japan i accidentally listened to Songs:Ohia and fell in love. It's sad that his gone, it's beautiful that his music persists. RIP

[@alacrit6676]

Lyrics While you was gone you must have done a lot of favors You got a whole lot of things I don't think that you could ever have paid for While you've been busy crying about my past mistakes I've been busy trying to make a change Baby, make a ... I've been riding with the ghost I've been doing whatever she told me I've been looking door to door to see If there was someone who'd hold me And I never met a single one who didn't see through me None of them would love me if they thought they might lose me Unless I made a change See I ain't getting better, I am only getting behind I'm standing on a crossroad trying to make up my mind I'm trying to remember how it got so late Why every night pain comes from a different place Maybe something's got to change I put my foot to the floor To make up for the miles I've been losing See, I'm running out of things I didn't even know I've been using While you've been busy crying about my past mistakes I've been busy trying to make a change Baby, make a change

[@hollytravis5420]

This breaks my heart.. levels of talent and genius.. his voice is sad because he was so about being REAL.. i truly hope he knew how amazing he was :( Rest in Peace Dear One. There's no one else like you.

[@danie5jamison899]

Jason and the band were amazing. I saw a show just before moving to San Francisco. I ended up knowing his wife through work and she is awesome as well. His alcoholism is not anyone's fault. Unfortunately, it is an awful thing to struggle with and most artists have mental illness and have created things to be treasured. So in behalf of his family and widow, I thank him and them for loving him.

[@tomsenft7434]

Make a change

[@Windy72]

Now I made the change! Truly amazing song.

[@kimberthegiver]

What a huge loss, but I'm glad he lived during my time. RIP Jason

[@ThoseBackPages]

Ten Years Gone now. We Miss You Jason.

[@cnurcanc]

i wish i could be there to listen...

[@wantrevenga]

Me too.

[@luciferlost5934]

2020 love to you jason

[@gwenquesseveur1232]

amazing moment !!! iJ'aurais adoré être là !!

[@mcmopeypeepants]

i am so glad i have this

[@ali32466]

devastated.......... you'll be missed.....

[@atomspies]

RIP beautiful soul. thank you for the music.

[@JonB83]

His songs have "the spook". Greatness.

[@silviasxdrifter]

Tortured souls can be the most beautiful.

[@inahauk1473]

I just loved it!!!

[@vyversneeze]

love you j. you helped me change the way i look a music.

[@MoiraRussell]

Oh, wow.

[@TonyWud]

“cashed out on Saturday night in Indianapolis with nothing but a cell phone in his pocket with only his grandmother’s number on it.” RIP

[@identity7845]

Man, I wish that the studio version had that wistful "a lot of favors"

[@turkolojist]

Rip 🙏😢

[@letmegoletmego]

HE was beautiful. I feel like I am rubbish. Thanks to Jason. I know I am not.

[@hollywilliams3511]

Rest In Peace 💔

[@ayleeaylee4802]

you see I ain't getting better I'm only getting behind standing in the crossroads trying to make up my mind wondering how it got so late why every night pain comes from a different place

[@younghemingway8285]

...now something’s gotta change

[@JuanMullet]

R.I.P.

[@fafoosnick6839]

RIP Jason.

[@puppyfarmer]

RIP

[@intherein]

I miss him more than YOU can imagine.

[@m.o.w.o.3878]

RIP :(

[@atomspies]

and the birthday card. you know what he wrote? "enjoy them while they last"

[@emptRx]

TheSea12thman Jason was married and deeply in love with his wife... He just couldn't quit drinking

[@grifftrain]

When and where was this set? Is it available to download audio?

[@mori-7090]

1:30 AM and I almost panicked when I heard that alarm beep @ 0:32

[@alpers.6068]

Gets me every time

[@alpers.6068]

öf olum ya

[@0415lauren]

If Bob Dylan was only square.

[@elamo95]

alicante 22 oct magnolia electrics co are the best

[@Monopteroswiese]

Eigentlich ein Großer, wie L. Cohen. Leider kaum beachtet. Mit 39 wegen Saufen gestorben?

[@susieholm8144]

would like an answer, cuz know u r watchin whats bein said.

[@leadedblueflame532]

You have your answer now.

[@susieholm8144]

why didn't his family know what was going on in his life when his songs pour out what he wa feeling???!??

[@susieholm8144]

where r u? I'm mean his family!!????!??

[@lorenzeti500]

This is a horrible string of comments. Just totally horrible. I hope you have grown since then. Maybe developed a bit of empathy and understanding since then. Just totally horrible.

[@susieholm8144]

y did u not know and y did u not help him!!??!??

[@leadedblueflame532]

You make it sound like someone can erase the vicious hate in this world, and if they can't they carry some blame. Grow up.

[@georgemoore8832]

some artists are beyond help. you can try but in the end they are still gone and you are killing yourself trying to come to grips with you feel like you failed them.

[@susieholm8144]

U couldn't see what he was goin through because u r all users too!!

[@leadedblueflame532]

Your hate is both misplaced and unhelpful.