Lucero "I Can't Stand to Leave You" | OFF THE AVENUE E85

[@lukemei5ter]

Lucero is a real band. Real friendships. And real music. They make me feel real again. It isn't the drama or the sad stuff, its the way they seem to make music so breathtaking and sincere. Its great

[@harleyfee364]

My now ex wife introduced me to this group when we first met, she loved "My best girl" and played it constantly. Ironic, going through our divorce I listened to this group more and more and memorized the lyrics to their songs trying to deal with life and the hole in my life while staring at the bottom of a never ending empty bottle. Its like Bens lyrics express a side to everyone, everything pent up inside that you either can't or won't let out, and things get better. Not necessarily easier, but better. And if you keep chugging along, one day you will find that you accomplished things you never thought you would actually achieve while your life went on.

[@johnnystickhammerstein4514]

Amen brother.

[@karadronzek91]

It does get better and it does get worse. I guess you just take each part of those and build your life, each step away and toward. Just found this band at a step for me. That’s the grace of music. It gives us that chance. Good graces to you.

[@lancecass8997]

Heartbreakingly amazing story. Shows lyric genius. And he says "I was never that good at the words anyway"

[@jamespage6118]

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[@jamesstephenson2346]

Why do you think we care?

[@no.thx.]

I hope these guys get way more well known one day, they're underrated af

[@Ajax9774]

Lucero is so under rated its sad.

[@singadeplorable]

Yeah but maybe that's what keeps them cool. Sadly, look at Lucinda Williams, The Hold Steady and Frank Turner. True gems.

[@kreed1004]

they're rated just fine by their fans. the rest dont matter

[@trvaletudo]

There has never been music like this before, and when lucero is gone, there will never be music like this again. I try to catch them live as much as I can. They are something special

[@jeffschorfheide980]

Amen.

[@thebrewpedia9093]

Couldn't agree more! Absolutely amazing

[@age8770]

Absolutely amazing live! It's my annual tradition to see them every year, last five years.. the closest show possible, I'm there, travel hours!

[@carolmeister7034]

Most underrated band ever!

[@babybutcher6308]

I was strung out and had lost my mind last year, when I decided to get clean and go home to my family this song always got me through the rough patches. It's very soothing.

[@mikeomaly]

Such a gem. Hadn't listened in a few years. Came back this morning. Still holds the same weight. U won't find this version of this song anywhere, but right here. Thanks Lucero

[@amberrboo]

Still jammin’ this 9 years later. Jus wish I woulda commented back then! 💥🍻

[@sixteenvalvehate]

I hear your name when the winds just right. That is so haunting and perfect.

[@cbmedia1]

By far the best band around. Ben is unparalleled in his lyrics and vocal expression. If only we could aspire to be half as great. Lucero is literally a class of their own.

[@joetompkins4523]

I see your face when I close my eyes. I hear your name when the wind's just right. The setting sun is gone once more. Each night is worse than the night before. Now I can't stand to leave you, I can't take the weight of this world on my own. And I don't know what I'll do, I don't think that I can make it all alone. They say all can heal with time That don't mean much to me tonight Like city streets your eyes shine And I'm lost out here with the losing kind And I can't stand to leave you I can't take the weight of this world on my own. I don't know what I'll do I don't think that I can make it all alone Yes, I've felt this kinda pain. A hole straight through my chest. Yes, I've felt this kinda pain. Seems now it's all that's left. It was always there never far away. Seems now it's all that's left. Every song I hear. Your voice sings. The words are clear. Come back to me. Come back to me, my only one. Come back to me. Your work is done. I can't stand to leave you I can't take the weight of this world on my own. And I don't know what I'll do I don't think that I can make it all alone.

[@jamiedahlin2982]

My buddy & I throw songs back & forth for each to hear understand the mood of the minute. This song... This song made me feel. understand this man. Thank you.

[@lorig2828]

All the feels. Been a while since I've heard this one.

[@mikeschmidt3808]

Hits home right about now.....

[@thomasdavidson1272]

I love this band. They keep everything real

[@xaviermccants7047]

Dude is a big inspiration right now with how he writes his lyrics the man is venting to himself when there's somebody that feels the same

[@trevorb9147]

Best band ever

[@jessed1586]

I don't like country, but Lucero and Chris Stapleton are my all time favorite artists.

[@conradrowe1]

JESSE D try Jason Isbell...

[@Jade13K1tty]

Can't put some music in cookie cutters darlin

[@kreed1004]

check out Cabaret Voltaire

[@age8770]

Absolutely amazing live! It's my annual tradition to see them every year, last five years.. the closest show possible, I'm there, travel hours!

[@mattconrad]

Song is killer!

[@cycling4ever]

real musicians! great to see them

[@joondoggy]

i love these guys, they are so great, and he is actually able to make you feel the song, not many people can these days

[@samandcarlie]

I travel to other states for work, so as an Arkansas born and raised native, Ben and Luceros music make me so homesick.

[@IcecoldQueen666]

Paint my memories..for my words fail me....

[@chefbethany4320]

Rick makes that accordion sing. So great

[@TSPH1992]

Bethany Dixon This might be one of their best songs ever made

[@xaviermccants7047]

It's good but imagine the good ol harmonica wailing

[@aprilmatthews8258]

The 11 people that disliked this need to be throat punched! Ben is a lyrical genius and you can hear his pain in his voice and the poetics that lay in his lyrics! Come back to ky!!!

[@jacobreeb]

***** ass

[@tracyparrish2553]

i saw them last night in lex they were great

[@joebuffalo72]

SUPER in Knoxville 2/23/18! I wish I was in Chat tonight

[@benihana151]

Amazing, simply amazing!!!

[@jgaylestackhouse]

Love seeing them live!

[@bethgarrett76]

They are amazing!!

[@262films]

God I wish I could buy this version! SO FUCKING GOOD!

[@neightcook887]

Its amazing for sure Not sure when i found this but its saved on my youtube

[@galsruin]

I love this so much better than the album version

[@mrod2013]

absolutely gorgeous.

[@briansnairb]

Love it!

[@ronniepotterjr8989]

My brother just sent me this song hell yeah I'm really feeling it good shit

[@WeDigMetalDetectors]

I love this song!!

[@rickbalentine578]

My buddy is gone. But he loved your show in savannah.

[@sweetdaddyjesus9947]

Love this guys vibes, good song feeling it. Invision a lonely home, Sun settin on a hot summers Night & a Texan dude thinking on his porch getting Lit on a chair drinkin beer

[@panzertooE-CollartrainingPAGER]

love this

[@taylordurocher3591]

In Love with this guy

[@stoneramm]

i love ben's voice

[@nathanburch2391]

A romance of embracing your sadness

[@katericonover5159]

It used to be Paul Walker I'd want a free pass with if I was married....now it's THIS MAN right here. I can't wait to see him live...voice, mind, body, soul. Seriously the sexiest man alive

[@panzertooE-CollartrainingPAGER]

very very special human being

[@TCHBEE]

Why don’t you guys play in Huntington beach ca, you would kill it !!!!

[@Deraldgjr]

You can find websites that can rip the video or audio from youtube videos

[@neilchair]

Find the ground. Kick it clean. Ride that darkness. Ride it mean.

[@lettydelacruz8475]

Love their music a hell yea

[@laurawrightyoga]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@thebrewpedia9093]

I'm pretty sure it's impossible for Ben Nichols to make any music that's anything short of amazing.

[@rickbalentine578]

If I could double like this, I would.

[@Jade13K1tty]

They're gonna do it right

[@DonDotto99]

Still true in 2022

[@neightcook887]

Truths!

[@larissarussell6740]

Hate that I missed the concert in May at Headliners. Come back to KY!!!!

[@erinbleier7469]

My favorite song writer of all time

[@richkoury719]

So fucking good!!!

[@caraceleste6904]

grrrrr who makes that much of an impact ...its been years..close to 10

[@Rooster2625]

Well Dena booth. I dont get on the internet much but i know these people.

[@Noeland]

Damn good.

[@joncrew9241]

nice

[@calebsaylor5823]

I'm going through a custody battle and when I hear this song all I can think about it losing my daughter and her being somewhere that I can't control. Her bio dad isn't the one doing this, this is my own sister who has wanted this child since conception. I'm not a drug user and she's happy where she is. We struggle but she has everything she needs. I feel so much pain at the thought of her being gone. I can't stand leaving her or being away from her in any way. I've made mistakes but she is my world and I feel so empty without her. I'm pretty sure this song is about a significant other but my perception is, this is about losing someone close and she's the closest thing I have.

[@pernatayacat]

Отдаю дань музыканту. Классное исполнение, голос довольно крутой у парня. И вообще, я люблю такую музыку.. Сразу хочется сесть в машину и поехать в даль, или на природу куда нибудь, в уединение от всего мира

[@eugeneredsteer919]

Omg...thats music...

[@peteregger6143]

GEILE STIMME; COOLER SONG !!!

[@matthewmalone5635]

Fuck it I'll still say it....hearing this song live will literally fucking haunt you and the song will follow you through everything..that's heavy

[@54Suerte]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@miks7-f6f]

Is there more from this session??

[@TheRotoTaylor]

please come to standbridge-east qc. Canada! I'll just fall , changed my life ...thank you , your passion inspires me.....do you have a set of strings to suggest to me? and are they the ones you use?

[@isaacsnider474]

is there a lesson to learn this on guitar

[@TSPH1992]

Impressive

[@gabrielbeecham4231]

Such a great song. Ben's lyrics and vocals combined with Good ol' Rick on that accordion.. Adjectives fail me.

[@Ylex]

Any idea what kind of guitar that is?

[@estebanarias8481]

+Ylex That is a Takamine, one of the discontinued Dreadnought models but I believe he is now using a Martin &Co 000-15M

[@Ylex]

Esteban Arias Many thanks for your answer! :)

[@wesmouch6546]

Check out the Takamine G series, model no. EG5403S

[@sparkiki]

I almost died that week

[@Zenedon]

I really wish he wouldn't make me fell it though...

[@WeDigMetalDetectors]

Hi! Can you send me a email??

[@moderatepain2003]

We Dig Missouri: he's from a larger band called lucero (band). They tour for large parts of the year. Mostly around the deep South cos' they are tennesee (Memphis) based. G'day lad.

[@picklethedudeify]

lucero and dallas green must play together!!!

[@KainenBurgess]

The original version is shit to me since hearing this one that accordion sounds fucking amazing!!!!

[@Rooster2625]

Craigs stole from me and so did the hunters. Wtf happened to st aug???

[@jamescherry1533]

I miss you Julia R.