Tyler Childers - Hard Times

[@dominicvonella3191]

"If the Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the Taking. 'Cause Hell's probably better than tryin' to get by" ~ I'm am not sure there has ever been a song lyric that so clearly explains the headspace of folks that have fallen on hard times. Not just financial hard times but real physical/emotional/mental hard time. I am sure I am not the only one who can honestly say I've been there...

[@TD-hk1ec]

You're not alone !!! Know that !!

[@shaymic20]

@@TD-hk1ec its a line that really makes you think

[@shaymic20]

I was in DBT therapy for awhile and it made me think back after this

[@levs1736]

This is one of the comments which hits truer than many others and catches my breath.

[@JHoselton83]

You said it right brother. This song is like a gut punch to those of us that have been there.

[@middletonb41]

I’m a coal miner from Harlan county. I listen to this song and say to myself, “This man gets it.”. The struggle, the hardships, the hurt. This song is truth and the truth hurts. Don’t let them change you Tyler.

[@derrinevans2985]

Moving coal is dangerous, hard work, and will man you up. I respect you Mr. Brandon. I heard this song on deployment.

[@oldjake912]

Coal miner hear from Clay County Kentucky and there done that

[@jadeni8935]

Limestone miner from Lewis county ky

[@txhunter3738]

You listen to nose on the grindstone?

[@seandwilson6402]

He did change, he apologized for whites and cucked to BLM on camera. Told us to vote in democrats. Yall shouldn't look to musicians for politics or morals. And this is coming from a recovering drug addict/musician

[@gsxroyce256]

I’m a construction worker from Lost Creek Alabama. I work my knees to the bone 60+ a week just to barely get by. I’m just a flat tire away from going under. Week to week living at 38 years old ain’t no way to live. But instead of taking down the Texaco store, I started playing guitar years ago. Bc I knew I’d never have shit being a uneducated country boy. So I taught myself all the instruments. And I played them for 25 years. A year ago I started recording myself in a closet make shift studio. And few months ago I start posting my music to social media. I started posted on Instagram 2 months ago. And last night I had struggle Jennings like one of my songs “Shot of whiskey” and fjoutlaw liked, commented, and even shared another one of mine called “Self inflicted pain” I know it’s not a pay out yet. But it was a first win in my music career. And I broke down and cried. After fjoutlaw shared that one. I had a flood of people following me and messaging telling me how much they loved my music. And all kind of people started sharing it. And it literally hit me right in my soul. I’ll be a paid independent musician very soon. And I just want to tell anyone that’s on the struggle and working like a dog for crumbs for you and your family. Keep going. Work on your dream.

[@SpiritualBabydoll]

I’m a single mom and got an extra room in Washington

[@gamayun6102]

Amazing to hear my friend. I'm 30 and in a dead end situation. I'm gonna try and become a novelist like Charles Bukowski, who was down in the dumps, at the bottom of society with the drunks and bums, yet he made it.

[@noboundaryoutdoors]

Gs landing a familiar place? 🎣

[@MariahParker-xl1hs]

@Sadtoday I know it’s a longshot, but where abouts in WA? I’m a single mom as well, literally will be on the street after 11 am tomorrow after we check out of this motel. Till my taxes come in & we head to Montana. At a loss of what to do, panicking mama here

[@MariahParker-xl1hs]

@@SpiritualBabydollcheck my other comment

[@patrickgeorge1441]

I am 65 years old....you are the best new talent I've head in so so long. With "Hard Times" I had to pull over off the road and just listen....then the tears came.....thank you! I am a Radio DJ on a small community station. I will play you as much as I can......Coach

[@MrPbip]

Patrick George listen to keep the Wolves Away

[@isaacshouldice8606]

If you liked this I would also highly recommend you listen to Colter Wall, he is an absolutely amazing young talent from Saskatchewan, Canada.

[@DJnfect]

Check out Billy Strings too

[@cfh76cw]

There is some great artists out there just radios don't play on well some

[@eggsdabomb]

White house road is another good one by tyler

[@dethfilmsinc5047]

Jesus Christ, I've never heard anything so hauntingly beautiful.

[@allenhelton1401]

Deth Films Inc it’s mountain

[@hollymanley7450]

Amen. Most beautiful voice I ever heard

[@williamrobbins4446]

You've never heard Ralph Stanley sing Oh Death then

[@dethfilmsinc5047]

@@williamrobbins4446 You mean the Same o'death by Ralph Stanley that was featured in O'Brother Where Art Thou? Nope, never heard it.

[@williamrobbins4446]

@@dethfilmsinc5047 no. The original one he recorded. So much better

[@matthewstanford3489]

I started praying again because of Tyler. True story.

[@SatansBirdLawExpert]

Prayers don’t make it out of the coal mines

[@bubsrustyrestorations9593]

Theres no dout in my mind that tyler childers is the best country artist out right now

[@dholl1498]

It's actually refreshing to hear people like him and Colter wall and Cody Jinks and a lot more come up better then that country pop

[@JonathanRossHK]

Him or Colter Wall...

[@KimblebeeD]

3way tie.. Colter wall and dead south and Tyler childers

[@albertfachan1470]

Sturgill simpson signed him up to his record label fuck shit stain nasville

[@BucketsProductions]

Jason Isbell as well, bob dylan level lyricist, as is Tyler.

[@DisplaysByDaniel]

I'm in Grant County Kentucky, working 60 hours a week to take care of my family. This man is singing my life and touching my soul. Sing it young man, sing it.

[@jeffhamrick2016]

He gets it and killed it all so

[@carriefulkerson4723]

God bless you!

[@jeffhamrick2016]

@@carriefulkerson4723 GOD Bless u too

[@andrewgriffin636]

No matter if you do not feel appreciated your hard work is noticed. I'm still on the same grind. It's hard not seeing my family some weeks. It will all pay off In The end

[@jerrysmith4974]

I'm from grant county Kentucky too

[@dat_son]

“My sweat and my wages they don’t seem to weigh out, I’m getting more aches than I’m gaining in gold”....such strong lines.

[@sammiimeservee9149]

Well said.

[@jasonh.8362]

Way before demic

[@ferkinderkin3165]

In what way?

[@nickgiannatelli4688]

PLANdemic***

[@nathanwebb4784]

That verse hit me good too.

[@moetorres9666]

I'm an old man. I've associated everyone that plays music into 2 different types.... Artists and entertainers. This dude is an artist. Damn it's refreshing to hear music again.

[@cumminsrealpower680]

Moe Torres Yes sir. There's not too many artists that can make the hair on the back of my neck stand up. This ol boy can. He has that certain sounding voice and you can feel what he's singing. Dammit, why isn't he ALL OVER EVERY RADIO STATION IN AMERICA??? I'll pay to watch him. Btw, great comment.

[@tannergarcia3547]

Well said.

[@Tyslin]

Agreed,....!!!

[@jasonwalker9193]

@@cumminsrealpower680 love it

[@codyanderson7135]

Shur enuff

[@jneiberger]

"If the Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the takin', cause Hell's probably better than trying to get by." That's one of the best lines I've heard in a long, long time.

[@justintippett6826]

It was the line that sold the song for me. So few words say soooooo much

[@tommymas1]

Little bit of Youngstown by Springsteen in there.

[@redriver6541]

Damn... That's true. Yep.

[@jasoncrabtree552]

Yes...

[@milosmith8275]

Yes I agree all the way, that line hit me hard, whats the devil got that could be worse than what we endure in this life? Great line.

[@mikeyoungonlinetn]

12 year marine veteran here from Claiborne county TN i worked construction for 30 years and I just retired from flat bed truck driving you sung my entire life to a t thank you for the song brother

[@collinscott2067]

U know an artist is awesome when they sound better live then on the radio

[@lauriewilliams8103]

Amen to THAT!!!🔥🤘

[@kylewalsh1058]

Sorry I cant like the comment it’s already got 69 likes

[@tonyfro23]

Stapleton

[@joshspence1848]

You've heard him on the radio?

[@jonathanhart4419]

they won´t play him or colter on the radio

[@jaredwilson5198]

“Well, the sign at the church says ill reap what I’m sowing, but I ain’t lost sleep it’ll come in due time, and if the lord wants to take me I’m here for the taking, cause hells probably better than trying to get by” the best thing iv ever heard

[@jarrodheglar1666]

His songwriting ability is a cut above Shakespeare!

[@zachn1771]

That sent chills down my spine

[@traviseudy40]

My favorite line!

[@charlesgsrzs1635]

Hard Times Sho Sound Good!

[@miguelborbon6383]

Praise the Lord Hallelujah 🙌

[@robertc9549]

Did anyone else thumb up every comments below? This song brings out the real men of America that work hard to provide for their families. God bless you all.

[@jackiebell8160]

I don't want to bring race into this, but I am a black man and I stumbled on Tyler Childers on My KZbin Luke Combs Playlist. I haven't listened to another Artist since. Real life felt in all his music. Just hooked.

[@bryceferguson8409]

This is the only song of his I know but I love it he really sells it’s man, you can tell that there’s passion for what he’s singing for

[@spyhunter2410]

It's not an identity war, It's a class war.

[@USMCTop13]

Race is just something politicians use to divide us. Good people don’t care about it, rich people need it, ignorant people use it… We are all the same in God’s eyes and will be welcomed by St. Peter if we do what we’re supposed to! I’ll calm you my brother any day.

[@margefoster3138]

southern music is for everyone dude

[@neo13suzor60]

100% brother !

[@jamesmcclain8927]

I'm a southern man from Florida and had the privilege of working the oilfield from Louisa down to Pikeville for over 15 years. I've drilled wells deep in the hollers of Eastern Ky and Southern West Virginia and want to shout out to all my brothers living deep in Appalachia. Some of the prettiest country in North America riddled with hard times. Mr. Childers your music speaks volumes! Forever in my music library.

[@tyrasalyers1414]

Southeastern Ky right here and yes they are. ♥️

[@ruttiesoothie]

So true...

[@justinlaw9336]

EXTREME Eastern KY standing tall and proud right c'here brother!

[@bennetttyler6019]

@@tyrasalyers1414 same, kinda I live in russell county ky i think thats like south central but anyway you are gorgeous hmu sometime

[@willthomas5953]

Eastern ky is nice but it's def rough

[@dy120481]

Tyler Childers has single handedly erased the "Gingers have no soul" myth.

[@hadleytorres8171]

I firmly believed it to, but your right.

[@josephnicholson3956]

Ed Sheeran???

[@MoRockHound]

Man if he had one he sold it to Bellow these tunes out like he does. Lord have mercy

[@peacelizard8676]

All gingers in general, are fiery, loyal and passionate and a little crazy. . Whether it's a human, a cat or a dog. I'm partial to the gingers...and this guy is a doll. Helluva voice.

[@24kobe243]

The statement still stands. He took it ALL!

[@cherryllaird2849]

I can't carry a tune but want to sing at the top of my voice when I hear this man .

[@Naturegiel1965]

I do to...there’s just something about him ❤️

[@mattman9232]

Let it rip

[@KellyAnnRobinson]

Me too! 🤗🤗🤗

[@caastles]

Hell yeah bro SING IT

[@bobby9192]

I don’t always listen to Tyler Childers but when I do the neighbors do too

[@mikefields4136]

He summed up Eastern Kentucky in this song. So glad to see artist like Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, and Tyler Childers representing this area. We have tremendous talent here and a story to tell

[@r6guy654]

Yes

[@mikefields4136]

@@r6guy654 Are you from here? Have you heard Eric Bolander, Luna and the Mountain Jets, Laid Back Country Picker, etc?

[@olddirrrrrtt1507]

try easrtern nova scotia

[@jtblank67]

Eastern kentucky has years of hurt it needs to let out. Love the area home of my ancestors

[@willthomas5953]

Lived in Jackson county its nice country but rough asf

[@heathbell8375]

"Hell's probably better than trying to get by." Damn, I felt that.

[@jordanlilly2985]

Yea man that hit deep for sure

[@juzagirlntheroom2692]

I FEEL it! This instant. It consumes me.

[@rumfordc]

why? or how? it doesn't even make sense as a line and comes off as lazy.

[@matthewcrowley9822]

@@rumfordc idiot

[@rumfordc]

@@matthewcrowley9822 lol cry about it why don't you stan boy

[@gregc.9035]

I just discovered Tyler Childers 20 minutes ago and have already listened to 3 songs. I've never heard music that gave me the chills and made me feel what this guy's does. He could be the greatest musical artist of all time.

[@Norannmcguire]

This week I’ve discovered 🤣✊❤️

[@ikb8373]

My favorite is feathered indians

[@electricalife]

Welcome to heaven.

[@tannersands5073]

Only 3? haha jk

[@IAmGrunt]

Then you get it

[@jasonh5902]

I'm late to discovering Tyler Childers but my goodness....the growl in his voice, the pain on his face as his sings and the lyrics.....amazing.

[@JC_R8MEOW]

My grandfather was a coal miner, and not one of his 7 children followed him into the pits... He wanted better for them, and he worked himself half to death to give them the opportunity. I never met the man, since he died not long before I was born, but I see the evidence of his commitment every time there's a family reunion. This song hit me in the feels... Hard.

[@mitchcase3830]

Hope you're doin well brother

[@tonyfro23]

I wouldn't wish that job on the devil God bless em

[@livingminimumwage6359]

@@tonyfro23 Me neither. The money isn't even worth it because you'll be paying for it for the rest of your shortened life. I understand though, when it's the only way to put food on table you do what you've gotta do.

[@heidihemore7812]

As I read the three hundred plus comments about this song and this artist. It's amazing how so many folks can relate to him. Keep up the good work, Mr. Childers. God Bless

[@Beatmyguest001]

So was mine. I’m not from America but UK. My grandfather & great grandfather were coal miners In Wales. My other grandfather was a clay miner in Cornwall. Now I work in a mining museum…after having gone to university, first in my direct family to do so. Because of their hard work…what a funny life.

[@Lee-jo7lp]

Stay true to your music. I grew up on outlaw country. Showed this to my 73 year old dad. It brought him to tears. To me as well.

[@jaredbush6906]

Most men aren't appreciated for this type of work. A lot of people say they do but the truth is most don't have a clue. Stay strong kings 🤴

[@SCBJQ]

Anyone else here after hearing Tyler's message about the protesters on Twitter? I hadn't heard of him before that, but now I've found out that his music is amazing. What a wonderful voice.

[@user-yl4lf9mh1w]

heard his message and then listened to his album. What an amazing artist. We need more of him in this country.

[@kris9074]

@PUPPET ACTRESS Huh. So you support the government killing innocent black folks. Interesting take.

[@dukejackso.1690]

I'm Frome Knoxville TN, 37 years old with wife of nearly 20 years with two girls in elementary school. I keep reading replies from people in different states saying they understand this music but they don't mine coal, well neither do I and never will. I think this is folk music simply put, cause only people who are grounded understand what it's like to have to sacrifice for their families and friends, hard times effect the hard workers this country has soaked in sweat and blood while telling them of you work harder for the same benefits you'll be okay. It's a stigma the working class people have in America.. I'm glad I was born a poor Appalachian and taught to do for his. I'm a bricklayer and I help build the buildings my family and bloodlines to come will see long after I am gone and my hard time is done.

[@ladyleesutter]

Yes, folk music. Telling stories about people.

[@poppacooter]

it's much sweeter than folk music. this is mountain music y'all.

[@brianstearskingnothing]

Well put im 37 as well i havea boy in college an my daughter is going in highschool iv worked hard my whole life from 12 on no PARENTS so i feel ya an this song

[@scottbrooks6865]

31 years old and damn near a popsicle in Wisco right now!!.. 50 below zero tonight!.. anyway.. I moved out to Yeager W.V. when I was 17 to get the hell away from people and nonsense. I stayed for a year.. and It was long enough to change me forever!.. noone really gets what those hills are like. Here in WI, Im a Machinist by trade, which is a good job, but I could probably find 10 others without the schooling that pay the same tomorrow. Living in those hills will strip your ass right down and make you wake the fuck up!.. real quick!.. Poor is an understatement, and and the jobs (even the mines).. dont pay enough to live on. Tylers the type of guy the radios should be playing!.. this world needs a wakeup!! From someome who knows!!.. Glad I found him on KZbin!

[@richardmiller2049]

About the middle of your post on is a good song. Good luck

[@bambidawg5376]

I’m from Hindmen moved off soon as I turned 18 in search of work to help my family it’s hard living there especially now all mines are bout gone all that’s left is putting out forest fires one season a yr & cutting grass or selling dope less you wanna be a cop & have all your friends & whole family hate you cause that’s what’ll happen end up looking over your shoulder everyday

[@raecheldiaz]

I bought a house.... a ring in the pawn.... a crib for the.... this song summed up my whole child hood. Just wanna give a big shout out to my dad. He worked his ass off with 2-3 jobs at a time just trying to keep the electric on and some food in our mouths. Because of him and our experiences, I am a survivor and can make it anywhere. I Love u daddy!

[@michaela.abbott222]

Good dads & their daughters...

[@wildbug420]

I haven’t heard this much anger, pain, heart, soul, struggle in a song in a long time. He gives it his all in this song and it shows.

[@sirstevenarthur]

That's the damn truth. You know this man has been around the shit before.

[@dominickspadoni6213]

Tyler Childers may be the only ginger with a soul. Great musician.

[@wondertwin13]

Nah, I got one 😉

[@jubreakitjubawdit5188]

I'm from southern Indiana....ive worked in coal mining...regardless if you have or not, this song isn't for one group of people...i think most of us can relate to this song in one way or another....hes a soulful genius....a true artist

[@Aboot8910]

24 year old, active duty Air Force from Raleigh county, WV. I want to go back to those hills so badly but there’s nothing there for me anymore. Just hard times and memories. But still, every once in awhile, when I hear a song like this…my mind goes back and I feel at home again…if only for a moment. Thanks Tyler. Your newer stuff isn’t my favorite but I’ll always love these gems.

[@dmacbain8326]

We can never go home. We can go back to the place, but we can't get back to the time and the people who were there

[@Jlow67WV]

WV isn't the place we grew up in.....

[@dustyjohnson9738]

Man wish we still had this Tyler Damn

[@spyhunter2410]

What do you mean? I'm going to his concert in June 24.

[@Shovel1978]

So you want him strung out and miserable for your entertainment? Wow, such a fan....

[@dylanellis9138]

Man..i'm 19..and couldn't feel this song anymore. Grew up piss poor..with nothing but motivation..that motivation motivated me until the thoughts came in..lost my father at age 5..all I could do is help. At least we just got by..love you mah, i'll do what I can to outlive my past. I got this.

[@ensinitas]

Have at it...the whole.world is for you and your mate. May the wind be at your back. Aloha!

[@kellyperkins9716]

You got this darlin ! Keep going ! You are ment for great things ! Believe that to be true

[@DeepTexas]

just from your words, i believe in you. you got this.

[@zk420zk]

When you play music through a quality sound system you can hear every imperfection. The only imperfection I can hear in this song is my wife telling me to turn it down.

[@Andible]

😂😂

[@CallMeMrX]

When it comes to music, imperfections are perfection.

[@suzanneslager9418]

You gotta put a stop to that negativity. Lol

[@yeahokyeah]

mine jus told me the same..lol..blessings bro

[@coreybrown2063]

I come from a upper middle class background but in the past couple years stuff has really gone down hill and it’s made me appreciate people like this and the music from back home a lot more if life hards for you I hope it gets better even though they say it never does . Shout out to all the hard working men out there providing for their families by any means.

[@asonsunkle3553]

I hope the pills and whiskey don’t get to this man protect him at all cost. Save country music Tyler!

[@kellyjoward]

He keeps his nose to the grindstone.. he’ll be fine

[@stephencook701]

Alcohol and Pills ..

[@stephencook701]

Alcohol and Pills ...Fred Eaglesmith

[@ovarianbarbarian4186]

He obviously likes moonshine and cocaine so I dont think u got anything to fret about lol

[@jasonpowell6280]

@@kellyjoward Heck yeah!!!

[@pamountains2]

If this song doesn’t scream Appalachia, I don’t know what does. Awesome music

[@Donald-zw3iz]

I did im youre zw3 let you all in on tyler an all rest from 60’s music to current day today. Without my ears you may had never heard tyler. Real talk yo” im youtube streamer…

[@Donald-zw3iz]

Put tht in ya pipe an smoke on it.

[@JacobSupertramp]

Boilermaker here, out of Richmond & Baltimore. 4th Generation, my family is full of impoverished blue collar men. Even got some carpenters and machinists, laborers in our family. I love what you do.

[@Hairy_eyeball]

Are the 2900 people who thumbed this down deaf? More passion and soul in these three minutes than I've heard in a long time

[@fmfjake8940]

What a legend , his voice is like seeing the ocean for the first time

[@scout133790]

That's how I'm going to explain his music to anyone that hasn't heard it.

[@dt90891]

Perfectly said.

[@_boondock_9158]

Man. And once you see it you never want to leave.

[@charliemike13]

“I found her. What? Eternity. She is the sea mingled with the sun.” Rimbaud.

[@themaybellines7710]

@@charliemike13 well said- refreshing to read these comments

[@The_Lone_Outlaw]

Damn. This boys got the pain of every generation of coal miners in his voice. I tell you what, this song cuts deep.

[@TristanDevereux]

What a razors edge men walk. Only a stray thought, a weakness in virtue, a moment of weakness, separate a man from an outlaw.

[@fletchermoore5428]

"....... they'll say I was desperate, they're probably right" Wow.

[@MoRockHound]

Man life gets tough and tough calls with tough turns get made all the time. Ain't no man every truly stuggled like a good man considering doing bad things trying to get by

[@rongraham1730]

“Hell’s probably better then trying to get by”. Wow what a lyric! This guy vocally paints a picture of the pain and struggle of small town America. So glad I found this!

[@freddyhank]

A Grammy for this masterpiece would be an insult……intergalactic sorrow psalm,

[@Thesqueak69]

"If the lord wants to take me I'm here for the taking, cause Hell's probably easier than trying to get by" Truer words have never been spoken.

[@isaiahwilliams7181]

I'm from Texas and we don't mine coal but we understand hard times and this is some damn good music

[@kodiakattack1]

Isaiah Williams out east of Austin, between Butler and Blue, they dig that coal for me and you. Those drag lines they run all night and all day, to keep you warm in the winter, or to keep the heat away.

[@isaiahwilliams7181]

Geoatv Campatv I didn't know they mined coal out there I'm from East and logging is our Industry

[@isaiahwilliams7181]

East Texas *

[@thegranddragon6077]

This guy's music belongs on 95.9 The Ranch. He'd fit right in with the likes of Josh Abbott, Sturgill Simpson, Cody Johnson, Kevin Fowler, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Tommy Alverson, etc.

[@isaiahwilliams7181]

TheGrandDragon listen to colter wall he's the best damn singer song writer alive today

[@beatricerossmanith1985]

Big city girl here, from a different continent. When music's this raw it just grabs your guts regardless of where you're from.

[@carluptake5937]

I seriously can't stop listening to this.

[@fartknocker8363]

No shit....I've been listening for a week.

[@GAbigdaddy2002]

Singing from the heart

[@PostalPatriot556]

Grindstones my favorite!

[@maryblevins1397]

I can’t pick a favorite song by Tyler , ! They are all killer ,

[@albertmcmanusjr1146]

I can't stop listening to this or Cody jinks song no words

[@cicibradley2809]

This cats haulin so many hits.

[@Micahhowardmusic]

Cici Bradley Gussied-up Nashville is about to get over ran with this stuff. The bros are getting pushed out slowly but surely

[@cicibradley2809]

Micah Howard Revival Music like this right here of Tyler's is what we're craving. Whata mountain of a man.

[@aaronpayne6801]

THIS IS MUSIC!

[@strings1586]

Micah Howard Micah Howard I saw him at the Ryman in Nashville, he absolutely blew the roof off. Shove that pop country where the sun don’t shine!

[@xMahaDMAhx]

They('ll) say >i was desperate!< ...they're probably right. Feel this so hard

[@abyz7402]

You don't have to mine coal or even come from the country to understand and connect to this song. Life is hard, and being a good father in a world of disposable men isn't easy. This song is fantastic.

[@WolfQuantum]

Heard this guy for the first time tonight when a young guy at work was playing it. I'm 61 and this sounds like some of the great stuff from the 70s. I thought it was from that era and was happily surprised to find out that Tyler is current. Some new music that's real. Such a good thing.

[@justinwalker1810]

😎

[@annemaassen5576]

I am very happy to see this resurgence in quality American music. I'm 65, and had secluded myself to 70s music, as the quality was just not there in most musicians since. If it makes me take notice, it has to be good. I LOVE him. Every song is an adventure.

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

Only discovered him b/c my other told me, well yeah-- there IS somebody making music to reflect the times.

[@JohnCarreon-xr5uo]

This shines a huge spot light on the struggles and pain of the American families trying to raise their children… our politicians need to listen to this plea for help..

[@GGE]

West Virginia native. This guy gets it.

[@252pq3]

By where? West By God

[@tylerpearson9601]

Gregor I’m a Floridian but somehow this still hits home

[@sunshine3914]

Quite a few Texans have lived it.

[@jonvannortwick4235]

Tyler Pearson p s

[@melindaray6720]

He said he’s from Ky ...I am too and boy do I get it anyone does from any Appalachian trail or mt country

[@jeremydraleau4399]

I don’t get chills/goosebumps very often, but something about Tyler’s voice... so many feels and emotion in his voice.

[@DClassDad]

Someone get this man some pain killers, we need this Tyler back

[@yavoyeah]

shits bussin no cap fr fr 💯💯🍼

[@HaggisVitae]

When he starts singing, I stop breathing. It’s punch-in-the-guts beautiful.

[@Roxy69699]

Im a treeman in western nc mountains, i dont know a damn thing about mining or drilling, but tyler is singing about the struggles of being an an american Go Tyler!!! Preach brother preach!

[@happyscrappy370]

I just told my dog he’s the handsomest pal ever because of this song. Idk why. But it felt right.

[@unfilteredart7938]

he has his eyes closed alot in this but when he says "if the lord wants to take me i'm here for the taking", he opens he's eyes and looks around..almost waiting..utterly fearless.. tyler is one of the real ones.

[@wildcat1861]

Sometimes when I think I’m real good on guitar I come and watch this

[@Wild03Man]

this youngster is blessed with the talent and emotion that has all but vacated modern country music, especially the garbage they play on the radio these days.

[@King_buck]

We don't mine much coal in upstate South Carolina, but we damn sure understand these lyrics. Shit like this gets me through days working at the plant

[@kevinhall7675]

walker leverett you sure can't now days

[@GodOverEverything11]

I bet all Appalachian Americans understand these lyrics wherever they live. I’m in south western Ohio and these lyrics hit deep for me.

[@DevinAlden]

I live in western MA. Work in a big printing place 12 hours a day or night knee dip in printer ink and chemicals. Barely got time to myself and enough money to support myself. I think all blue collar americans can relate to this song, esp in these dark times

[@GreyStages]

Seneca SC boy

[@wiliambanquiter8039]

Hog walla

[@mfro4422]

I'm a medic and I have 4 mouths to feed. I broke my back on duty, and they tried to get rid of me. They gave me all the percs I could want. They didn't give me any hope for the future. I told them to keep their drugs and give me physical therapy. I can walk again but life aint easy. Tyler's music hits hard.

[@gretchenknode2031]

Good choice! Praying for you!

[@abrahamzahir7019]

".... And if Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the taking, 'cause Hell's probably better than tryin' to get by..." whoooooaaaa... this man has BARS! That line put me on my ass.

[@stoolsample4431]

That’s the way I feel

[@WashedUpHockey]

but the sign at the church says "ill reap what im sewn" but i aint lost sleep, cause it will come in due time, and if the lord wants to take me, then im here for the taking, cause hells probably better than trying to get by. jesus christ almighty that sent shivers down my spine young man. truth and pain pour out of your delivery. you were put on this earth to speak the truth to the people. a hundred years from now and counting, you will be an inspiration for eternity.

[@Cmon-Man]

I grew up at the end of lintz holler, Lucasville Ohio. 12 years old, rode my bicycle, (when i had tires) walked across the bridge from Portsmouth to North Shore Kentucky to work Tomato's. Best time of my life

[@gregnichols298]

My mom and dad are from Jackson Kentucky. I love them hollers down there it's home. My Paw is buried down in Jackson breathitt County hot gigged all up and down in creeks Frozen Turkey Creek Alcatel creeks where my paw taught me how to squirrel hunt. God bless you brother I'm 60 years old my twin sister died 2 years ago. I love them hollers down there beautiful country God Bless America

[@its.james.]

Just moved from Appalachia. Had an opportunity to love to Oregon. An opportunity to leave, not forget, the horrible things taking me down. The mountains and trees and....the mountains and rivers here in Oregon have absolutely saved me. Love you all

[@jamieloper49]

Best I've heard since Whitley and or " the voice" Vern Godson ... Tyler.. I have not doubt you will but... Just be you man. It's real and so refreshing to hear... Just say'n... Wow 😳

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Jamie 👋 hope you’re having a great day??

[@Gonzo69batz]

The most legit artist of our time. Don’t comment if you disagree. Maybe it’s just me but his music fits my pain. Rare thing nowadays.

[@Pabloperes675]

Disagree

[@Pabloperes675]

Luke bryan is better.

[@mikeshepherd5239]

If this doesn't speak to your soul, see yourself out now.

[@gadzilla6664]

So beautiful. So brilliant. So poignant. From the foothills of Appalachia (the Knobs), thank you, sir.

[@C.dieslevonankwek7]

Ain't heard passion pour out of someone like that in a long time

[@mikeyoungonlinetn]

“Hard times create strong men strong men create good times good times create weak men weak men create hard times”

[@luke8536]

That second verse is probably the best bit of song writing I’ve heard in a long long time. He explained the actual thoughts and feelings of falling on hard times better in four simple lines than I could in an entire novel.

[@SebastienSonata]

Your voice is otherworldy...brother the soul you put into this is truly divine...

[@23jumpman92]

The absolute best musician on the scene right now. Can't get enough of his music. Amazing

[@sarabeverage6057]

The love of my life, my partner, is from WV. I hear his soul in this song. Holding him tighter tonight.

[@MrSpecialbill]

One of the greatest songs ever. Period. Don’t @ me bro.

[@maggiekesel6276]

shit gives me goosebumps.

[@jamalashy4806]

I feel that. Good country always does

[@chadandrews8157]

The cold shiver up my back!!

[@ivanwyld7625]

Absofuckinlutely

[@fubia44]

and a couple of tears

[@Pabloperes675]

Gave me a boner.

[@PabloGarcia-il4pj]

My grandma died today, thank you Tyler Childers for your soul touching music ❤️

[@johannesneumayer2911]

Most intense song ever. Pain can be felt. No Autotune, no bull**it or something. Pure singer songwriting.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox3986]

You can hear the pain of Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia in his voice. Amazing.

[@Profitocracy-]

I hear the pain of a man. The country where is coming is not the point.

[@tammylester7817]

Thank you for including WV in your comment. We are just loke Eastern Lentucky

[@brandonstockdill5253]

sir Tyler your everything modern country music wishes it was. if you haven't heard that one yet haha ya right

[@ladyleesutter]

Tyler blows my mind. I'm so overwhelmed by this young man. (I'm old enuff to be his great-grandma.) Not in my DNA, but my step-grandpa, a dairy farmer in central california valley, was from Kentucky, and he'd occasionally break into song, so I've loved Kentucky singers since then. And past few years I'm convinced they are the best voices for this type of music. I know the story hits home for a lot of people who've commented here, and altho I come from a totally different background and have a totally different life style, and born and raised California, and it doesn't touch me on a personal level, I can definitely say he's now my favorite up and coming musician, poet, storyteller.

[@stephonlewis8697]

"I heard some word there was work up in Hindman I'm going tomorrow and hope that there is." I've never related to any musician as I do with him. He captures the essence of growing up and living in Kentucky. The good and bad. It's just refreshing to listen to someone with talent tell like it is. The best country singer under 30 and no one talks about him. I just happened to be in Lexington the first time he played at Red Barn. Bottles and Bibles was a lot more raw and rough than Purgatory but I mean that in the best way possible. So underrated

[@truthbomb3862]

Readin, writin, and Route 23

[@bobhope4949]

Always blows my mind there’s been so many musicians that poured their minds out into the universe, lol like a tree falling in the Forrest

[@truthstorm9879]

Tyler Childers is a true Appalachian treasure

[@FireontheMountain321]

Wish Childers still did it like this

[@billiondollardan]

Music about the struggles we face in this sometimes unbearable life always strikes a chord. Tyler just hits that chord HARD

[@Mikejusticegnekrazy]

With to the hard times we wouldn't have Pleasant Sunshine day dreams....

[@PSRhostguy]

"If the Lord wants to take me, I'm here for the taking 'cause hell's probably better than trying to get by" Damn he's a real one.

[@JPMuldoe]

If this doesn't break your heart, I don't know what will.

[@douglasmoore2074]

Tyler will be another Willie Nelson. I don't say that lightly. He makes me proud to be from the same state. Incredible voice and song writer from hell !

[@andylackey3201]

Amazing how clean and crisp his tone is.. It rings in like a sharp cold winters wind then he lays you by rivers edge of never only to bring you home warm and safe...

[@nikkivenable3700]

Best comment of all the comments on here!