Stephen Wilson Jr. - kid (Acoustic)

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Lyrics:
Carrying the weight of the world uphill
Keep on running so you don’t stand still
Ice cream meltin’ on the red dirt race track
Walking through the halls with a bullet proof backpack
Ain’t old enough to buy your own cold beer
Y’all ain’t the ones who make the rules ‘round here
Eat your peas and say your prayers
Hush your mouth and brush your hair
Who do you think you are kid
Bare feet on the tar kid
Crashing daddy’s car kid
Grow up fast like your momma did
Teenage baby had a baby
All them dreams turn into maybe
Maybe’s now a healthy never
Forever young ain’t young forever
Ain’t that the truth about the truth
Will put a world of hurt on you
A broomstick poke in the bike spokes
The joke’s on you
Who are you
Trying to
Kid
Fighting with a cast ‘round a half broke wrist
Skin on the road from a handlebar twist
Can’t make sense of the story they gave us
Money won’t do it but the Lord might save us
All sins are forgiven
Jesus on the walls
Hell Uncle Mike’s in heaven
And there ain’t no Santa Claus
Who do you think you are kid
Bare feet on the tar kid
Crashing daddy’s car kid
Grow up fast like your momma did
Teenage baby had a baby
All them dreams turn into maybe
Maybe’s now a healthy never
Forever young ain’t young forever
Ain’t that the truth about the truth
Will put a world of hurt on you
A broomstick poke in the bike spokes
The joke’s on you
Who are you
Trying to
Kid
Who do you think you are, kid
Who do you think you are kid… You ain’t bound to go far kid…
Tell me how’d you get that scar, kid?… Sorry life’s so hard kid…
Ain’t that the truth about the truth
Will put a world of hurt on you
A broomstick poke in the bike spokes
The joke’s on you
Who are you
Who are you
Who are you
Trying to
Kid
#StephenWilsonJr #kid
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[@pinkgrahmik]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let this man take over the radio. Please. We deserve this. He deserves it.

[@enochjefferyreynolds1757]

This guy/song deserves a hell of a lot more views than he has.

[@GutLordLarry]

I was hoping more from the rest of the world, especially with Beyonces new album. They're catching up. Amazing music is here and we are certainly on it.

[@michaelbowen8281]

One of the best performers and song writers on this planet. I just love his work.

[@debbolita7520]

Same!

[@jakecarroll3135]

I agree brother. This guy just blows me away. Love every single song. Phenomenal, once in a generation kinda talent

[@martyaustin6545]

Great song writer absolutely , and such a difference voice, I really like it

[@virginiacruiser.7989]

Powerful song about, to me, the screwed up World our kids are inheriting from us. As a Father of teenagers, this one hit hard. I hope one day they’ll forgive us.

[@michaelbowen8281]

​@@virginiacruiser.7989Amen brother. I feel the same as you.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

"All them dreams turned into maybe, and maybe now is a healthy never. Forever young aint young forever..." were punches right to the face.

[@DJJDSKREWED]

FACTS WITH TEARS ROLLIN DOWN MY FACE

[@OCPDesigns]

Stephen Wilson Jr. can tell a more poignant, vivid story with only a weathered guitar and a voice in 3 minutes than most Hollywood directors can in 3 hours with A list actors and an unlimited budget.

[@jwl3832]

Amen Brother!

[@bunkysbbq6374]

That's no normal weathered old guitar. It's an epic instrument blessed by the God's! The sound of his guitar is moving. Gives me goosebumps!

[@lricci2050]

Well said.

[@DruDubay]

Son of dad is an incredible album

[@Bloodhound_Dogg]

I’m on my 5th go… This dude pulls out our souls. The nastalgia is just about too overwhelming. He sings of a time in America that is long gone🥲

[@coleslaw8909]

You got that right. I miss the good ol days, now everything is inverted, people are soft and too shiny, boys are girls,egg I think I catch my drift. How did we(wholesome ignorance) let so much infiltrate our everything? Well I've been up nights looking for the exact word. DISTRACTION! that's my final answer lol. This next group of young adults are gonna have an eye opener. 🤦

[@ironicheroism6928]

Hey I'm 29 getting ready to be 30 and I can relate to almost every one of his songs so far.

[@ironicheroism6928]

Plus I'm from Central Indiana

[@dalejones8541]

All of his songs are like this. Listen like 4-10 times in a row

[@chillicook4072]

30 in August couldnt agree more​@@ironicheroism6928

[@MrTrav231]

This man's songs are the best stories since Waylon.. I said what I said.

[@bretkindell6887]

100 %

[@joshwilliams3653]

I'm from Texas and I ain't hating that.

[@trubneeks4930]

I wear my Waylon hat to every concert of SWJ

[@steveedwards7984]

“Hell, Uncle Mike’s in Heaven & there ain’t no Santa Claus…” Hits me every time.

[@JayMullen-qi9jj]

This cat is a generational talent, and he’s singing in a bunk bed with what appears to be a monitor when you have little kids. It just fits the narrative. Dude rips your heart out.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Feels like hes singing my life

[@jasonpolski9966]

All them dreams turn in maybes. Maybes now a health never. Forever young ain’t young forever. My favorite lyrics on the album

[@isaiahwestrick3309]

Legitimately some of my all time favorite lyrics now

[@coleslaw8909]

Yup a solid grouping here....i like the lyric on my fathers son...."the tree don't grow far from the apple! SWJ is a master personificator!

[@t4o8ny]

Aint that the truth about the truth

[@johanesmuylargo]

@@t4o8ny Me too buddy. The ugly truth my friend.

[@Bar-Buryin]

You are the BEST singer songwriter out right now! Love your music brother, keep on keeping on...

[@cocainecarl4200]

lol

[@brettwalters5728]

You sir are definitely criminally underrated!!!!

[@suehiple7195]

Why do i cry everytime he sings?! Steven gives voice to all those buried unspoken good and painful events of growing up, and coming down

[@aronlounsbery4133]

Absolutely the most talented songwriter and performer in many years.

[@GutLordLarry]

I agree. I'm glad he quit his job and pursued this dream of his. Hopefully it's coming true for him as clearly we're all dumbfounded by him and he's a fully fledged artist now, one would assume anyway

[@Matt-yi9uk]

This is the best song I've heard in years and years and years. What a talent. What an album.

[@BenReally-ce7en]

Most of his songs have been the best I've heard for years. Now I see he's releasing "Gary" which also sounds amazing. Definitely my favourite artist now without doubt.

[@brianiswilde]

I bawled my fucking eyes out to this song a few times before I could listen all the way through. Hit me hard. Wasn’t ready for that. 😅

[@MoJoMusic508]

Same😢

[@claytonharriman723]

You and me both brother

[@pointless5518]

“Maybe is now a healthy never” crushed me…

[@adamweston4152]

I'm almost 54 and this man has captured my heart and soul with his amazing music and lyrics and after almost giving up on music which today is rubbish I have a renewed love for it after listening to Stephen, thanks mr Wilson for keeping it real, I truly appreciate it.

[@joshk8599]

Your tunes are phenomenal.

[@beeezlebub]

I listen to this song over and over every day. It hasn't lost a second of magic. Gives me goosebumps each time, and waters up my eyes. One of the greatest most touching songs I've heard in my life.

[@damonorr1429]

Most underrated for sure. Every song hits my soul and brings back memories.

[@LoneWolf-vk4mx]

Dude plays tf out that guitar so nonchalantly. An sings with feeling. This is real music an he deserves more recognition. Shows how fake the world has become. Got to rap about drugs crime or fast women. Hate modern times..

[@ayaywrong]

I’ve listened to the album on loop countless times. While every song is phenomenal, this one steals the cake for me. Makes me cry every time I listen to it. “How’d you get that scar kid?” Stephen, you are a once in a lifetime artist and an absolute master of the craft.

[@cotycampbell481]

I always look forward to your music! 🤘 Make Indiana proud!

[@Ethericbikes]

Thank you for creating such real and beautiful music for us! One love! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@MegaBrownz]

The lyrics are top of the world in every song, so pure and so true, takes you back to exactly where you were in the world in every song and relive it for a moment .. thanks for the time travel travels Stephen ... Love from Australia

[@user-tj9kt5cs6d]

I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t be a fan. Great vocals and a great song this is a keeper.

[@bretkindell6887]

Generational talent !!

[@dancarrol4558]

Thank you KZbin algorithm for introducing me to this man and his music.

[@madisenreynolds4314]

This guy is so underrated!!!! I just remember he’s the same guy that sang year to be young and he knows how to stir up your soul.. truly knows how to take you back through your own life good and bad nostalgia and that’s what real music does hell that’s what real art does period

[@davemumbach7350]

Incredible, as always. Thank you for every note, every line and every song.

[@maltisse]

My artist of the year vote right here.

[@yvonnewalsh7062]

Totally ❤

[@saywhatnow57]

Every time he says "sorry life's so hard kid" I hear myself, in my head, saying that to my son, while simultaneously hearing it from my father, who passed away just a few months ago. On a side note, Lori Mckenna appears to be credited with co-writing this song. The lyrics actually caused me to look and see if she had some hand in this. It's an amazing song.

[@RageAgainstDEMachine]

Gold. Perfect.

[@gerbenh158]

His voice and songs always touch me, I haven't had that with an artist for a long time. Just beautiful.

[@Callahanscovers]

Unreal!! Your songwriting blows me away!! And the sound you got created with that guitar is something else!! Forever a fan!

[@Coona1982]

I was like…jeez this feller is a callahan too lol STEPHEN WILSON JR IS PHENOMENAL!!!

[@Momma234]

God damn. It’s rare you hear something like this. A song that tells a different story to each person, that gets better every time you hear it

[@Eric.Northman]

I just recently discovered this man and his music from tiktok. First artist in ages to actually make me feel something. I cannot stop listening. He's one of the few people who rlare actually better live than in studio.

[@martyelechko6007]

This man is a legend please share his work with everyone 👌

[@paulgibbings6744]

Most amazing song writer. Thank you.. your lyrics run deep

[@jonathanp683]

SUCH AN AWESOME SONG! SWJ, you rock, my friend!!!

[@aaronzumhingst1288]

Me and my dog listen to you each night

[@GutLordLarry]

Haha me and mine do too. She love him

[@user-hq7uf4yn7g]

A true poet. I can't explain to my wife why he makes cry.

[@jnesco1]

Just an amazing song. Even more fun to play and sing. The guy has got more soul in his pinky finger than I have in my whole body. Absolutely amazing!

[@olivermarx1243]

John Denver would be a fan

[@n0-one0]

More like Zevon would have been a fan, assuming we're naming genius songwriters who wore clear aviators and had well-defined nasolabial folds.

[@jsal84]

Vocals reminiscent of Eddie Vedder. Solid joint.

[@Angies_arts]

I love the open chords and nylon string sound, and obviously Stephen’s voice and lyrics! So good

[@kittehLORDZ]

Literally found your channel by accident through this video and it just came out not even an hour ago. Absolute magic of a song!

[@nickobrienmusic6532]

One of the most well written songs I’ve heard in a long time.

[@tommymcgraw2860]

Really hits home right now

[@JamesEliserio]

Absolutely awesome. My favorite musician ever! We all love SWJ! Keep up the astonishing work!!

[@joshcampbell9725]

Caught it on my morning scroll, now I'm 😭 no control. Good shit.

[@lightningbones1092]

This man is so talented! The best singer/songwriter/ventriloquist ever!!

[@GutLordLarry]

Ventriloquist? 😂 is it because he hardly moves his mouth? As I can the resemblance there hehe

[@lightningbones1092]

@@GutLordLarry yea lol. He's a fantastic singer, but I think it's hilarious that he barely moves his mouth.

[@gs4430]

This is real music

[@AA-gz5bf]

Only the fourth song I've listened to of his (fathers son made me cry , gotta admit) but every one so damn far is just unbelievable

[@Roarts32]

Booked to see him in Manchester this year can’t wait

[@quisuis-je]

Wow! Idk what to say anymore. Your music is like everything I’ve been through. The lyrics and sound are unmatched. I can’t say how much, I already love your music. Thankful for this. Thank you and don’t ever stop writing these songs. Fucking Amazing. Thats the truth about the truth!! God bless!

[@RobertFetzer-pl1hd]

I just saw him at Railbird , absolutely amazing!!! Rock on Stephen Wilson Jr

[@jonathanscott5252]

Holy f-k!!! Why have I never heard of this guy? Heard “Hometown” on Fire Country and it brought me down a rabbit hole that led me here… where I’ve stopped and pushed replay four times now. Wow. Just… wow. Heart and brain in a blender kinda wow. This joint is a journey back through life.

[@hollyvallese3867]

The fact you mention only Jesus can save you, Amen ❤

[@allymcmusic]

Yesss love a new track by swj oeace to ye hold onto your soul dont sell it off

[@physicalfreedomUK]

So moving. I’m going through some grief right now. Thank you for this gift. 🙏❤️‍🩹

[@jeremyelwood4369]

Best song on this album - American Gothic a close second - in love with this whole album

[@KallimaMedia]

You have the most honest and beautiful songwriting.❤

[@AttitudeAdjusterAA]

love all the songs on the album, but this is my favorite

[@Philpauley9512]

Makes my eyes fill up with nostalgia…and I love it..I love this whole fucking vibe

[@berge95]

Just discovered Steven today. Simply incredible.

[@robertgold2643]

Another absolute masterpiece. Inspirational and entertaining in so many ways. Wondering how that song just cleared my childhood crap out in one listen 🤷‍♂️🙏

[@tommyracine9265]

We need this on spotify Asap 🔥🔥

[@michelekennedy515]

Once again, perfect lyrics. ❤

[@judebrown2672]

Amazing one of the best talent I've seen on Jules Holland TV show in Portsmouth UK. Amazing lyrics and plucking skills.

[@ALTERNATIVEROCKMAN]

Dude you unlock so many memories with your music. Hail friend!

[@bradleygriffeth4403]

Every track just gets better. Thanks Stephen

[@melissapenrose6054]

I left on NCL Midland Last Resort out of Miami , I went to hear Orvile Peck & Midland. I saw Stephen for the first time on the ship. I fell in love with his voice, music, and words to his music. What a awesome time. Thanks for the terrific music.

[@breendon89]

I saw you in a YT ad last night for the first time with this video and I was sold right away!

[@DESUREMUSIC]

Amazing Stephen, love this version

[@erintaylor6277]

Stephen Wilson Jr’s songs take the universal struggles and pain of life and spins them into something beautiful and raw. Please keep making music that weaves our shared experiences into one. We will keep listening!

[@justinstoudemire4438]

Dang. That just gave me the chills

[@CoyoteJames]

amazing. pure soul. please keep up on the path, your message is felt

[@quisuis-je]

The expression on his face at the end, tells me a lot about this song. 💔📿

[@lorilorenz9758]

That chorus is a lyrical masterpiece. I write songs.. I might quit now

[@rodgerstrange5677]

Creativity and talent on a level of its own. He truly has the favor of God in Heaven…

[@edwincamacho9679]

Heard this song through a story on FB messenger that someone had posted mins ago from this comment. Came on KZbin music to do my search and found it. Became an instant fan and looked for shows near by. I’m from California, please make shows in the west coast. I would love to see you play in person live . The frequency in this song hit a spot that left a mark 💯

[@Chunkehh]

Put this version on spotify please!

[@Dick_Turpin]

It's literally a 3 minute task for him, don't know why he hasn't uploaded his acoustic renditions.

[@biggametex]

Your music soothes my aching heart.

[@jonathanjones536]

O my this one hit different

[@osayers73]

Outstanding songwriter and performer, powerful, personal, confessional

[@user.nickprez]

doesn’t get realer than this damn

[@bobbyspencer1577]

Love his whole catalog!

[@EvenFlow1970]

This song is so damn beautiful. Thanks for adding music to the soundtrack of my life. 👊✌️

[@allymcmusic]

See ye Saturday Dublin Ireland(eiRe) can't wait the cadillac three also

[@flipperboot1823]

What an awesome track!!! The references and the way it's arranged is genius. So many of the songs in this album resonate with me so strongly, they take me to another place each and every time and that's genius!!

[@michaelflynn6178]

Looking forward to seeing you in Belfast

[@thec313]

💯

[@rayfox8649]

Absolutely amazing! I love the studio version but I feel like the acoustic really gives the lyrics such a weight to them

[@atleastIdietrying]

Ain’t about to go far kid. That hopeless pragmatic cold little line drove me to tears. This whole piece is just amazingly deep

[@MizzJFrost]

Such a beautiful man. Thank you for helping a part of my soul that I didn’t need healing ❤

[@dantanabe7731]

raw, lay it all out, and it's up to us to pick up the pieces, and give meaning to them

[@bradyoung8092]

That is a great song. Man! I hope you get big.

[@justinl487]

Hey man. Your music is fantastic. You sound excellent live/acoustic. Great album, keep it going.

[@mikeyerhot3965]

Wow! As good as it gets!!

[@seanrogers3723]

wow! amazing lyrics and performance. thank you