Stephen Wilson Jr. - Grief is Only Love (Acoustic)

[@the88kid32]

This is the reason why I spend hours sorting through mediocre music. This song made me stop what I was doing and took me back. Thank you Stephen. Incredible song.

[@benoncarsten396]

Truth!

[@martynewsome6881]

Made my big ugly mug shed a tear

[@loriepasley]

Same!

[@mobilitytactics9877]

Exactly! My soul said more and I found this today. Wow

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Thankk on you for doing that. Us little guys appreciate it. Check out ” The Stanfields “. “ The Town Heros” “ Matt Andersen” They’re not my band but you might like them.

[@robbratcher4675]

Bro is like Alice In Chains and 90's grunge meets outlaw country. My mind is blown.

[@sharellecarroll7646]

Right!!? I just saw another comment saying his voice is giving Chris Cornell and now I can’t I hear the 90’s grunge lol

[@jakecarroll3135]

Covers so many genres it's insane. And flows from one to the next effortlessly.. perfect description bro

[@Fergus1Lochlorian]

You win, that is the best description to this sound. I got chills.

[@shanner4130]

Right!! Perfect description.

[@matthewmartin8596]

Yeah. Eddie Vedder blended with Chris Cornell does country but with amazing, emotion inducing lyrics

[@rcjohnson3281]

In my entire 64 years on this planet, No man playing a guitar has ever made me cry. Until today.

[@angelracing]

Yes, exact Mr Stephen got something that ma heart reccons, but ma words cannot describe... ❤️‍🔥🤝

[@angelracing]

Miracle

[@HxghPxnda]

Well Mr. Johnson, as a kid (I'm 22 in july) I never seen any of the men around me cry. Only the women. And only when an important woman in their life was gone, would I see them cry. I cried... a lot. I'm glad I read this comment from a 64 year old, as a 21 year old listenin to the same damn song. Have a good day sir

[@stevemorin3647]

Me too brother

[@trubneeks4930]

I'm with you sir. This song hits me just as hard after hearing it for the 100th time!

[@kilianeberle9494]

A guy and a guitar. How fucking big this song is. Thank you.

[@mdsuk2002]

Nobody sounds like this guy - no over-produced, autotuned bullshit just a voice, a guitar and a whole lot of hurt. I discovered him from his cover of Stand By Me and then I watched the entire Print Shop set and then couldn't stop searching. His interview on The Print Shop was so wholesome and honest as well, what a beautiful guy. I love it when we find these diamonds.

[@ryanguitargodfrey]

Perfectly stated. Just a guy and his guitar.

[@jakevezeau2495]

ummm his name is bruce Springsteen...... and as good as he is, his sound has a direct correlation to the boss

[@TonyWhyte-d3h]

Yes !!! Exactly. I found him the same way and living in the Los Angeles area and deal with many musicians, I immediately sent these same videos to everyone I knew…. So genuine and amazing ! Love this guy !!!

[@TonyWhyte-d3h]

Yes !!! Exactly. I found him the same way and living in the Los Angeles area and deal with many musicians, I immediately sent these same videos to everyone I knew…. So genuine and amazing ! Love this guy !!!

[@eugenemcgivern1060]

And me...

[@animoetprudentia2865]

The amount of grief we experience is equal only to the love we know. The greater the love the greater the grief. What a privilege it is to know grief. Those who've never known grief have never felt love. I love you all.

[@coleslaw8909]

Truth be told

[@coleslaw8909]

Truth be told

[@jtrcknoregon1922]

I lost my wolf hybrid - totally unexpected, she was my best friend; wild bright eyes, giant smile and helicopter tail. Putting her in the ground was one continual eye shower. I miss her to this day.

[@hollyvallese3867]

​@@jtrcknoregon1922I lost my 13 week old puppy on Janurary 8th, it stills feels like i just lost him.. Im so sorry for your loss its definely noy easy :(

[@christinerussell1132]

🙏🙏🙏🙏💔​@@jtrcknoregon1922

[@lucyflo2011]

Cried like a baby the first time I heard this song. Lost so many people in my life and I miss them so much. Thank you Stephen for this song. So beautiful. Now I listen to this when I’m missing them. I’m excited to see you perform at country thunder tomorrow

[@matthewoaks4715]

I cry on all of them

[@christopherhill1652]

I am no longer a young man, I am 68. Your words and music talk directly to my heart. Thank you.

[@DaddysDollxo]

I will always be a young man

[@Productr3viewz4u]

I’m a guitar teacher and music is my life. The second I heard your beautiful guitar my world stopped. Never stop singing. Never stop playing.

[@hossy650]

What's the tuning?

[@bunkysbbq6374]

That guitar set up is epic!

[@johndevine5542]

Do you know what tuning he is using?

[@hossy650]

open c @@johndevine5542

[@kob42141]

What kind of guitar is this ?

[@marcbrisson3]

“I miss my father everyday…” I feel that buddy!

[@hcmofo13]

Same

[@TamithaJ]

This! I miss him every damn day.

[@twinbornryan1990]

Well, that is one more year down. Last night was a lonely one, as many birthday nights have been these past few years. I miss them all. My twin brother, daughter, family and friends, brothers killed in war....and the list seems to go on... Again there was no cake, no candles, no singing, but my birthday wish was the same, no matter how futile. I hope some day....I find out where all the love goes. I wish you all here in the comments...nothing but...peace and progress.

[@caseywhite8969]

Stay strong brother, we're all rootin for ya.

[@RandyShepherd-zp5hf]

Happy Birthday to you friend sorry you were alone Noone deserves to be alone on their birthday may God bless you and hopefully your next one will be better for you.

[@Lyricz-4-us]

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[@njblanco10]

Happy Birthday to you!

[@MMTLP]

Please remember you have wisdom and heart and kindness within. I hope you continue reaching out to the world. Sometimes it is through the journey that an understanding forms. Best wishes always.

[@DarkCavalry1228]

Gobbsmaked. Skull drug. Blasted. I don’t have the vocabulary to express the detonation in my mind that this LEGEND ignited with his art! Fucking fantastic!!!

[@carbonclouds2974]

🤜❤️‍🔥🤛

[@christopherrolen2913]

This single track is greater than the entirety of current mainstream radio.

[@aaronzumhingst1288]

He was born for a reason.. his father was an amazing man. And it shows in his children

[@matthewmartin8596]

Man, wow. Just wow. This is only the third song I’ve heard of his but I’m 1000% confident he is one of the greatest talents of this generation

[@BrianKinane]

Exact same, a genius

[@duke_pgh3420]

Absolutely amazing

[@juliangouws2686]

I'm honestly speechless at how amazing this guy is ❤

[@GrinNBarrettM82A1]

One of my closest friends passed away at 36 years old, and the funeral is tomorrow... this song will be played during the service. Thank you for giving us an anthem to cling to amongst our heartache and loss. A wife, two kids, and a whole lot of people that loved him... and our grief is only love that's got nowhere to go.

[@bs_serpents]

Bonfire on XM brought me here. WOW! Beautiful song & video

[@samworlock1987]

Same I hope big j didn’t accidentally hurt this guys feelings lol his music is so sincere and j isn’t lol but that’s why I love both of them they are who they are lol

[@bs_serpents]

@samworlock1987 yeah! & i actually was liking Bobby Kelly lol

[@brutallyhonest123]

Same. Never thought jay and bob would lead me to something this amazing

[@justintee1932]

Same! Don’t expect to tear up during a comedy show

[@brimstoneloa]

Discovered Stephen today. I'm deep in the rabbit hole now and loving every bit of it. Wow.

[@clarkbuckley8572]

Welcome to the club @brimstoneloa you will be lifelong member of the SWJ fan club and we're glad to have you 🎉

[@tomh-ph3dp]

I'm 4 days behind you :)

[@brimstoneloa]

Another artist that moved me this way recently: JJ Grey. Discovered him a few years ago and had a similar reaction.

[@salvatoretempera3665]

I'm right there with you

[@marcbrisson3]

Have you heard Stand by me?

[@ClassClapper]

I have never heard of this artist but i feel like things just come around right when you need them. I lost my dad to cancer 3 weeks ago and this song was just what I needed to hear. Beautiful song man, thank you.

[@whatalifewhataprice5261]

Sorry for your loss. Blessings to you

[@mikmadpro]

Amen.

[@teofiloljubisavljevic7943]

Lost my pops to brain cancer as well, lucky for me i was fairly young so it did not hit me as hard as it would now. Less lucky is my mother had to raise me and my three brothers all by herself. But she did it, and we made it. It all ends up good for good peope, and whatever you're going trough right now i just pray wont be strong enough to keep you from seing and enjoying the good parts of life! God bless friend :)

[@MrTimrock13]

Lost my dad 2017 from a rare virus, lost my mom to cancer at 21. I would did anything to hear these words and song when I was at my darkest hours. This song helps me actually start to grieve. No parents, went thru a divorce and all I really had was me to pull myself off the floor and fight back against my loneliness. This song already brings me so much strength. Hang in there brother and remember your dad truly loves you and is very proud

[@Abullock2013]

I agree. Lost my pops 3 weeks ago as well and it seems like the universe sent this song to let me know he’s around. Sorry for your loss too.

[@cspecht89]

This man is our generation’s Stevie Ray Vaughan. A voice somewhere between George Thorogood and Tom Petty. A sound right in the middle of rock and country with the only other guitar on earth I’ve heard sound as deep as Willie Nelson’s Trigger. This is some otherworldly-soulful music. Wow.

[@andrewbenton85]

If you don't win album/artist of the year, I give up. All of your music is just INCREDIBLE.

[@jmo9512]

This song grabs me, makes me want to run and tell everyone about it and shake them and say "why arent you listenkng to this perfection?" Anothe rower of me wants to hold this as my own, like im the okly perosn in the world who gets to hesr this. Just perfect.

[@Diirtycmoney]

5 and a half long years since my dad passed away. I don’t cry much anymore but this song couldn’t have hit harder. Thank you for an incredible song. I miss ya dad

[@trubneeks4930]

29 years since I lost mine. Still cry. I will forever remember where I was when I first heard this. Was driving... As the song went on I clearly remember saying "Wow" twice.... The first was "I miss my father everyday. The kind of pain I pray don't fade away." The second was " I don't feel like crying, but I still just keep crying." I am still amazed by this song, and the chills still come with it!

[@margotbw4660]

Grief is only love thats got no place to go ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jason916]

Griefs only love that's got no place to go --- damn man

[@StephenHankins]

Im with ya friend- damn man

[@rickseubers7754]

That one got me too.. Hits hard.

[@ianthomas2918]

My dad passed away from ALS in Nov 22. He was my best friend. I just usually shove sorrow down a deep dark hole and roll on. This song brought it all back and forced me to remember my Dad again. It freaking hurts so good. God I Miss You Dad.

[@RandyShepherd-zp5hf]

I feel your pain my dad is also passed away,I miss him everyday he would have loved this song he loved to sing I can hear him singing it and that helps me cope with the pain,R.I P. pop I love you sing this one to Jesus and the angels😢

[@fiachracradock429]

I'm 43 years old and cynical as fuck about any new music I hear. Most of it is formulaic bullshit designed to take money from kids but there's still something so profoundly important about a person spilling their guts into a microphone. I absolutely love this song. Fair play man.

[@fiachracradock429]

@stephenwilsonjr. hey man. I'm not bad...never as good as I want to be and never as bad as I think but I'm a little better for having your music in my life...keep up the good work brother

[@whatalifewhataprice5261]

I just discovered this his man’s music and Im binge watching all his videos and Im in disbelief. Every single song is a masterpiece. The world needs to hear his message, and he should be rewarded with Grammy’s.

[@rickingamells1078]

I'm doing same tonight. Now it's 3:00 am !

[@MRDOODOO123]

I’m doing the same exact thing right now! I’ve been binge watching his videos for over 2 hours now. I randomly stumbled across “Cuckoo” on Facebook and came straight to KZbin for more. This man is amazing!!

[@gerbenh158]

Ha, I just discovered him this night and doing exactly the same! ❤

[@RLCharles74]

Every once in awhile, we are lucky enough to hear a rare and amazing musical talent. Last one for me was Chris Stapleton. Now, you sir are that amazing voice. Keep up the great music Stephen Wilson Jr. Great voice, great music, all around incredible talent.

[@celticviking9852]

Am I the only person who hears a little Chris Cornell

[@sharellecarroll7646]

Oh wow I didn’t hear it till reading this comment lol 😂 your right though

[@matthewdean5706]

Yes!!!

[@shanner4130]

💯

[@danieltanner9289]

And Eddie Vedder

[@mellyhambone1776]

😮 omg.... Yesssssss! Wow! Good observation!! Didn't realize it till I read your comment!

[@jamesdoyal1932]

This man's voice and emotions cannot be touched by anyone in music right now he is 100%

[@Deodouranth]

I CAN NOT STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG!

[@juliangouws2686]

Myself

[@Trigger-dc1mk]

This song found me at the right time. Losing someone close to you during the holidays isn’t easy. It’s good to remember that the intense grief we feel is the heavy recoil from an intense love we shared. The blessing is the life of love we shared. The real tragedy would have been never having shared that love with them. - Til we meet again.

[@JoshuaXiong-nn2cc]

Springsteen of the Rodeo. This guy is amazing.

[@slipknotkiller101]

I came here for Steve Wilson but stayed for Stephen Wilson. I fucking love this song

[@Christian_Castillooo]

I was in jail when my grandpa died. He was a great man in my life in every way. I never got to grieve him in there. A year and half later, I can finally cry. Thank you Stephen.

[@Bryan.Flannigan]

Album of the year man, you truly did something special with this one!🙌

[@awhitetrashpoet]

100%

[@timfoyleband250]

100

[@petebrave]

Album of the decade. Haven’t heard a record this good since I can’t even remember

[@southernroots3896]

❤

[@jeremyjohnson8591]

Found this song on 1/28/24. Had never thought of this pain in such a way. Beautiful songs don’t just exist bc of what we feel when we first hear them but bc of the beauty that is music in knowing our thoughts and feelings are shared w others. Music has been my outlet and part of my self talk for so long now. This song is such a blessing. Beautiful words and song

[@81jbear]

Some music is curated and offered to you as quality. Then there is music like this that rises to the top all on its own. Timeless!

[@jackjohnson5563]

Country Bruce Springsteen...... But your own style. Love it

[@senciemom]

from a veteran musician-artist .. this guy is channeling some force that we all need right now !!!! tears.. much needed

[@andrewletander8742]

Lost my dad and then the woman I thought I'd spend the rest of my life with and this song made me cry

[@ColeMatthews-p1r]

This song we played at my stepfathers funeral I’m 14 and he was 58 died of a heart attack was sudden. Your music is helping me go through this tough time all of your songs are awesome. I cry to them. My stepfather was at your concert in Minneapolis in October and he loved it. He came home singing Cuckoo. Thank you! For making this music this is so beautiful and grief is only love is about your Dad passing and how life is too short. So just wanted to thank you for making this music as I’m going through a tough time. Keep making this awesome music. Take care Stephen! Cole Matthews

[@CadetBoneSpurs]

I lost my dad at 58. Also from a sudden heart attack. I regret every day not being able to tell him I love him one last time, but songs like this remind me… He knew.

[@ColeMatthews-p1r]

@@CadetBoneSpurs sorry for your loss

[@LordFlashheart]

How have I missed this incredible soul. I have just spent hours crying to this album. It is possibly the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

[@darcelhunter5325]

Grief is for sure LOVE. I have been grieving for years now for the death of my parents. I can't seem to shake the loss.

[@RandyShepherd-zp5hf]

It don't get easier friend we just learn to cope with the pain better sorry for everyone's losses God keep your hands on everyone dealing with losses

[@TheGuitarsquatch]

Post grunge indie country is a unexpectedly great mix

[@JacobBryan-ih7tg]

The one thing that can make a grown man cry is the sound passion and feeling of a man singing a song like this that explains what we all have/are or someday will be feeling ❤❤

[@thegreenroompodcast9144]

My friend sent me a link to Stephen’s cover of Stand By Me and I was so impressed and moved that I went looking for more and this song’s title caught my attention. The song and the performance itself surpassed the title. My dad is currently in a bad way with lung cancer. I was heading home to be with him the day I got sent the link. Songs like Hometown, Father’s Son, Hang in There and this one are so relevant to everything that’s going on right now that it feels like I was meant to find this album when I did. It’s become the soundtrack to the last week or so of my life and at times has made me cry, but it’s also given me hope. It feels like the most important album I’ve ever listened to. Thank you Stephen Wilson Jr. 🙏

[@GabrielBacon]

This is the best description of “aged” grief I’ve come across. Fresh grief feels much different but that line, “I miss my father everyday, it’s the kind of pain I pray don’t fade away” is right on the money. Grief starts to feel comforting after enough time has passed. Super well written, 100% human song

[@jasonmedeiros9492]

Simply the best Voice in music history now! Thank God we have something Different

[@KyleSwets]

I just found this song yesterday and it’s been on repeat… I lost my dad 10 years ago unexpectedly and its taken me years to get through it, I felt lost for a long time, and still do at times. He was my best friend and the biggest influence in my life. Like the song, I’ve learned to use the grief to appreciate him and all that he did for me and our family. Thank you for making this

[@trubneeks4930]

I'm 45... Been 29 years and it still is hard sometimes. Music like this brings it back full circle.

[@M1978-p8j]

Just when you gave up and thought you’ve heard all the best singer songwriters in your life. If he’s this powerful with just vocal and guitar can’t imagine how great his backing band would be !

[@MotorCityMax]

He is so good getting you to feel the nostalgic moments in the past. Insane. His music always makes me reflect, therefore hopefully making me a better person. Its literally free therapy!

[@JS-ct5jn]

How is this guy just showing up on my radar? Holy cow.

[@CHEDDAHD]

Thank you for this song and Hang In There. Lost my mom in 2020 and I haven’t been the same guy since then. I miss her like crazy and these songs make me feel like they were written just for her.

[@D1scover1st]

I was 13 then, very nostalgic listening to this song.

[@duke_pgh3420]

I found him today, and he has re-lit my love of music on fire in a way I cannot even describe. It’s always been a central part of who I am, but I hadn’t connected with anything like this since childhood. I am 40. He’s incredible

[@Joshholtzclaw]

A songwriters existence...

[@jonahmccoy9189]

Masterpiece

[@JoshAntonsen]

Heavy my man... just fuckin heavy

[@robinquinn4840]

I like this song cuz it speaks the truth life is a battlefield and God knows this family has been through enough battlefields know that I love you and that is long as I have a breath in me I'm here for you baby mama

[@ChrisArlesMusic]

Then deep music and real artists do still exist !!!

[@michaelervin7354]

I lost my dad nearly 20 years ago. Now I’m married, have 3 kids and I still find times where grief is overwhelming. Often it’s when I’d give anything just ask his advice on fixing something or a relationship issue. But I hear his words, his voice often. Glad I had time with my dad because I know many who never got to know their dad. This song perfectly expresses what grief is. It’s a love I have for my father.

[@chrisjglancy]

I've been grieving for 12 years for my own father's passing and never heard the pain explained so well until hearing this song

[@scottrussell9504]

Same seventeen years in. Saw Stephen last Thursday night. Lots of tears ran down my face and I’m totally okay with it.

[@dordtrecht5]

This is a powerful lyrical song that causes any person to reflect and remember why many of us resort to music when we hurt, in sorrow, or exaltation. I deeply loved my father. However, our relationship was definitely an horrible experience for well over 35 years and until he died. Now my grief of that is love that’s got nowhere to go.

[@elizabethwilson4618]

Mr. Wilson captures everything 🎉🎉 beautifully God Bless

[@dinacriswell7306]

For LOVE that has no place to go ... 💔 = GRIEF ... please have mercy on us all teach us what we need to know and watch from a far 🤓

[@DathenJones]

Your father would be proud of you. Keep sharing your gift with the world..

[@sydneyrose9855]

They HEY is my favorite part. I both cry and smile at this song.

[@Blues40]

Stephen is a true gem

[@Practice2Perfection]

First time listening, and first time crying in a long time. Men like us sometimes need songs like this.

[@Cesar-vk4pg]

His music his voice gives me chills,,,love it !!!

[@whitejadeachatina9292]

This helps me so much. I struggled so much during two miscarriages this year when noboby except closest family knew I was pregnant. It felt like I wasn't allowed to grief because it was both in early pregnancy. This song helped me shift my perspective and allowed me to grief.

[@morganmend]

That guitar riff is just so hauntingly beautiful. I discovered you back in May and am beyond grateful. You instantly became my favorite artist ever. Your creativity is truly on another level. From the hieroglyphics that represent each of your songs to every single nuance of your sound delivery, I just can’t get enough. Keep it up SWJ! Can’t wait to see you live!

[@trubneeks4930]

What he said!

[@dkallday941]

Never EVER stop making music. This is why you were put on this earth because I’ve never had songs speak directly to my heart like yours have. God bless you brother

[@benyoungblood9143]

Sometimes you know there’s a real story behind a song just how they deliver the words in a song

[@maeplow6451]

Oh my gosh I love this man. I never heard of him until last night. Why is he not known?

[@madelineleyden1108]

"Grief is only love that's got no place to go." I feel this, to all the people close to me I lost. I'll keep crying, but they'll guide me.

[@channybsmith]

Had this on repeat... lost my dad and hits home. Thanks for the song

[@kroper3680]

Lost my Dad on Father’s Day, June 16th 2024. I recently found SWJr and his music has rocked my world. It has allowed me to start the grieving process. Thank you Stephen. I have tickets for his show in Birmingham AL in November. Looking forward to seeing him live.

[@stephenmallard3040]

Lost my dad at 13 I'm 28 and my name is stephen as well.i miss him more than words,but his music helps me so mu

[@jamieguzman1277]

Discovered you on The Bonfire and instantly fell in live with your music🙌

[@TomGilbert-s5w]

Buried my dad last week and my dog three weeks ago. This song hits like a ton of bricks. I’m so damn lost right now.

[@theghostsofstonyclove]

Just keep going ❤

[@connieblackstock8208]

Be kind and patient with yourself as you move through your grief. ❤

[@quisuis-je]

Never had song hit me this way brother! I feel your pain at the same time. Thank you for this, I never cried so much. Miss you Pa!!! 💔📿

[@Bigguns1970]

I'm partial to rock and roll and metal. But I am a country boy his music takes me home. Something about his music just touches your soul.

[@guitarriffscliffyc8382]

Lost my mother and father in last 2 years . One year after the other. I feel this. Being musician I played more gigs . It helped. Love this artist

[@angelracing]

He emanates songs, music & feelings just effortless...

[@sambeauxfulkerson7892]

I love your devotion to Our Lady Guadeloupe

[@susanrarchbell73]

Burying my mother tomorrow! Thank You for the wisdom in this song! ❤️🥲❤️🥲❤️🥲❤️🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@stevenvandermolen1922]

How come I've never heard of this man? Sweet lord!

[@jaxbro-in3ux]

I love the fact his guitar looks like it has been inside a fire pit and sounds so awesome

[@terrylee8111]

Its only a matter of time before Stapleton reaches out to write a banger with this guy.

[@stevenhiggins8973]

This is real music! Powerful message and lyrics not like this pop country crash they shove down our throats!

[@timbaland5083]

This man is an incredible songwriter, musician and artist. Amazing stuff every time…

[@AdmShvr]

Damn, this is such an amazing song.

[@savannahsnoww]

This song helps so many people heal. And puts words to feelings. Excellent ✨

[@noblefelix4398]

No song touches me my whole life untill I lost my dad and found this guy and his song. 😢 May the force be with you dad…..through this song I pray…..

[@fireshepherd417]

Mazin'

[@rodericksasu6976]

My dad passed away in 2020. I thought in time I would forget this grief but every once in a while it hits me. God I miss him. But this song reminds me that's it's just love. I hope I never lose it then 💔

[@zachstotts7621]

amazing song! woke up old feelings old thoughts made me weep the entire time, felt it in my heart. bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!