Tenille Townes - Jersey on the Wall (I'm Just Asking [Living Room Worktapes])

[@maryjoymcdaniel]

The very first time I heard this song on Spotify I started sobbing in my car. This song is literally incredible and this girl has an unmatched talent.

[@morgansnyder4900]

MJ McDaniel SAME, brought me to tears

[@richardoneil8363]

Whether you climb the charts and end up a queen of country, make millions selling out stadiums & arenas or you walked away today with your KZbin channel and some concert dates behind you, ...you are making beautiful music, touching souls and stirring hearts. You are leaving the world a better place by making your music a part of it. I'm just a middle aged metalhead, born and raised city guy and man if your songs don't reach into my life, leave me choked up with wet cheeks and red eyes. I love your style. Thank you.

[@myraphillips2686]

Although not in High School, nor were they star players on a team sport, my two younger brothers both died tragically in two separate car crashes, 23 months apart to the day. Both were 33 years old. When you sang this song last night, it was my first time hearing it. My mother and I sat side by side at the concert and tears began pouring. Such a cathartic moment to hear that line, "Why can't you stop a car from crashing?" Oh, how many times we've asked that exact question. For all the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and all who have lost ones too soon to tragedies...Such a great way to express grief and know we are not alone in our confusion, hurt, and anger over the lack of understanding.

[@dallasaintherenomo483]

I know you posted this over a year ago but I really wanted to tell you that your story still touches. I hope that you all have turned a corner and are able to find some peace in the midst of such tragic confusion. Blessings!

[@ghollidge]

As someone who lost his mother rather young, I can truly say that the Lord does work in mysterious ways. I'm happy with beautiful daughter and a beautiful wife, which, would of never happened without her dying. I'll never forget you, Mum xx

[@ellycyre7838]

My daughter was killed in a car crash and it's like this song was written from my thoughts at the time. Very beautiful! Mother Teresa once said when she saw God the first thing she would say was "You've got a lot of explaining to do!"

[@owenco2273]

About a month ago, four high school seniors died in a car crash, two of the went to my high school, and I was very good friends with one of them. It has been a very had time and I don’t think I’ll ever get over it. My friend showed me this song recently and it has helped me. Thank you

[@mamadaugin1761]

The love of my life died in a car crash 3 1/2 years ago and this is the same question I have asked God every day since then. What beautiful lyrics. This song hit me hard in the heart. Thank you for saying it out loud. 💕

[@deidraleonard189]

This song is what really brought light to such a talent. Such a unique beautiful voice. Can't wait to continue to hear more from you!

[@thatfaded89obs]

Amazing song. It really hits home. My brother passed away 4 years ago in a fatal car accident. It was right before his senior year. I still question why god let it happen. I miss my brother so much! One day I'll know. Love this song!

[@RaphaelGarcia]

Now this is the country I love... Raw & stripped down 🙌🏽

[@butterfliesinthemorning]

This song touches my heart. My cousin died a few years back and it's affected me ever since. He was incredible and had such a beautiful future ahead of him. God gives me strength to keep holding on for him and all the others I've lost in life.

[@evildelight6964]

One of the best songs ever. Her voice just hits your heart. Keep writing songs that have meaning.

[@aleighr.8482]

Sending this to all those still affected by the #HumboltBroncos bus crash:'(

[@Iamthathillbilly]

Aleigh gator7 I still have the stickers on both of my trucks, my dad and both aunts grew up playing travel hockey and my wife has played since she was little. Amazing how a tragedy like that can rock an entire country.

[@aubreyava7096]

My brother best friend died March 27 and his jersey was 27 but he fell of a car so the song is similar 😭 please pray for max Hollis family 🙏🏼

[@WinLindsay_CushingContent]

Heard this on the Radio 2 Country Show and I felt immediately drawn to your voice. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful song with us. :)

[@7729298cm]

You are the Alanis Morsette of country music ! What a incredible singer / songwriter ! 💯🎸

[@timcrutch7209]

My daughter passed away in a car accident this passed year. This passed Thursday....4 days after watch my newborn son be born this song randomly came across my spotify, and I truly believe it was my daughter telling me, " Its ok. I'm watching over you, mommy and bubby. And I love you. Thank you for such a beautiful song. I cant hear it without breaking down.

[@zannajoyce6698]

This version is devastating. So beautiful.

[@mariorosales3875]

Heard this song by chance on the radio. AMAZING! simple, yet great.

[@gallantj18]

What a beautiful song. An angelic voice that makes you cry and reminds us all to appreciate all those we love and our own mortality.

[@doublestandards6175]

So beautiful... I heard Bobby Bones talking about you and this song. Had to look it up, glad I found it... keep writing and singing sweetie. You are amazing....

[@jacksfamilyanfriends8805]

I love the song Tenille. Made me cry at the Windrock Shindig. But a good cry. Thanks we had fun hanging out with ya. God Bless you.

[@louiscarrotgirl8604]

You have a beautiful voice and I love your songs. I hope you grow big and your songs are heard by everyone. You are amazing.

[@AprilCutlersSongs]

Got to stop watching your videos... tissues are gonna run out. Beautiful words and creative.

[@johnbungard]

Such a great song. Very well written. Beautiful voice. Big things ahead for Tenille Townes

[@TenilleTownes]

Thank you!!!

[@wendyllamas4129]

Tenille Townes cried while I was driving. Beautiful song. Makes me think about my baby graduating next year.

[@darlenecarter3331]

Wow! What a story to tell! I’m so happy to have found this music.

[@ryanpate3535]

This song didn’t really mean much when I heard it a week ago but yesterday day a very good young man from my high school died and now every word on this song makes sense... rip josh

[@claudesawyer1642]

This song punched me right in the gut. This is EVERYTHING that country music should be.

[@savanna9707]

There's a jersey on the wall In a high-school gym in my hometown In the corner, by the scoreboard Where the bleacher seats fold down Twenty-seven took the Tigers To the finals that year But that's not why it's hanging there If I ever get to Heaven You know I got a long list of questions Like how do You make a snowflake? Are You angry when the Earth quakes? How does the sky change in a minute? How do You keep this big rock spinnin'? Why can't You stop a car from crashin'? Forgive me, I'm just askin' I bet somewhere, there's a yearbook In a box under a bed With a senior picture missin' In Loving Memory instead And somewhere there's a mother Who stopped goin' to church 'Cause Your plan quit makin' sense down here on Earth If I ever get to Heaven You know I got a long list of questions Like how do You make a snowflake? Are You angry when the Earth quakes? How does the sky change in a minute? How do You keep this big rock spinnin'? Why couldn't You stop that car from crashin'? Forgive me, I'm just askin' Oh, I'm just sayin' You don't have to answer now Oh, but some day If I ever get to Heaven Got a long list of questions Like how do You make a snowflake? Are You angry when the Earth quakes? How does the sky change in a minute? How do You keep this big rock spinnin'? If You got Your hands on everythin' that happens Then why couldn't You stop that car from crashin'? Forgive me, I'm just askin' Oh, I'm just askin'

[@tamberjune]

I went through similar experiences in high school and shortly after. It's so hard.

[@jo-anntoth8701]

I really enjoy this song. Heard it first on the Canadian countdown from Ottawa new country 94. I love her music. Somebody's daughter is no 3 on the Canadian countdown its what started my love for her music.

[@jacquesduplessis6175]

This is a pretty good song if you ask me. It's rare to become a fan of an artist after listening to just one song!

[@oliviagrabill4938]

Tenille, this is such a beautiful song, I can’t even express it into words. Your voice is so captivating but to write a song that just is straight forward and talking about how we all have questions for God. I can’t wait for you to get huge. I came across this song when I needed it a lot. And congrats on your tour with Miranda lambert(: I’m hoping to be able to get tickets. Never stop

[@msmystery4933]

Wow!! Incredible voice. My daughter made me stop everything and listen. Glad I did!

[@jackiepullum6520]

You’re the real deal. Wow. Amazing. Grateful for your magic on this go around the sun. ❤️

[@imnowin2000]

So amazing,wow,no words,just awesome 👌🤪😎

[@muffingreen3469]

I love this song sleep sweet number nine always in memory and now in a song to remember

[@kalynnbriles]

This song made me cry the first time I heard it!! So good!

[@stellabecton2531]

A beautiful voice, keep on singing. :-) A friend just share it today, the first time I heard it awesome.

[@evonquin]

You are incredible! I love your lyrics, vibe, groove, everything!

[@maloneystephen]

I just heard the first line of this song and I had to drop everything and find out who this was. Wow!! Such passionately painful emotions cutting straight through. Definitely a new fan. 🙂

[@jamescrocker6518]

Not a lot of amazing things come out Grand Prairie Alberta but she is definitely amazing. My wife is pretty amazing too. Also a " GP girl "....

[@darrengoddard6630]

I'm in tears!!😰😰😰xx

[@emilychandler4]

Thank you for writing this song.

[@lisaenggren4366]

Great music. Love all the songs.

[@shamrawilliams1619]

I worked where she was performing and even though I was busy this song was so good and touched me! Was sad to KZbin it and see she was even better live! Still good, but her stage performance was amazing!

[@carmencithak4059]

a very emotional and beautiful song

[@charlessnarls3902]

The best song about theology I've ever heard. People should sing it instead of Amazing Grace. Far more honest and moving.

[@aprilanderson937]

Love. Your. Songs!!

[@chriswright.t3phase857]

Beautiful song. Your voice is amazing

[@user-cv6fp2gy3s]

Beautiful heart breaking song 😥

[@trusso11783]

Amazing songwriting, singing and performance. Trifecta. Very original. Those qualities will keep you off the radio, unfortunately. Keep it up.

[@waynemitchell5428]

Love it

[@leeuwinjanique7780]

I lost a nephew and niece within 1,5 year apart in a carcrash..😪. That last question, I asked God why he couldn't stop it😥. But than we all know, He has His reasons. RIP Jemuel & Zidell 💞

[@camerongray7087]

You got a new fan!

[@diyawilliams8445]

😪$#!+🙌🏾I don't have a dog or cat to hug.thanks B. I gotta find a song. "Hold you" that's it! Good night sisters from other misters🙏🏾

[@Raggedymanofficial]

Beautiful

[@TenilleTownes]

Thank you!!

[@taylorraley4981]

Saw her yesterday for my birthday at the burningman2019 concert

[@lindsaybliss857]

Such a good song. Trust has been a hard thing for me so this really resonates with me but after diving deeper into faith, I have realized how we can offer up our suffering so that God can provide more graces. That car may have crashed, but God has His reasons. He sees the whole book, we see one chapter at a time. Death is a neutral thing, but it can be very good if we strive for Heaven and also learn to offer up our sufferings in trust. Also... think of Mary. She had to watch her son be killed, yet she still trusted in God. Be like Mary

[@lorag4581]

Your songs are incredible and your voice is amazing! I discovered you after reading an Elle article, and I'm so glad that I did! Wishing you much success in this world of ours!

[@janejohnson1900]

I love her I'm sorry for her loss

[@elliemeed9493]

😁This is my favorite song good job😀

[@emailaccount266]

Great song love the lyrics.

[@S.hopkins3019]

Thank you!

[@pattinker1]

This song was done for a girl that past away in a car crash. And her jersey was 09 in my home town in Grand Mann New Bruswick,Canada

[@russelledwardsedwards144]

Nashville needs to get behind more artist like this ... Well i guess they cant shes so good and unique. Not your run of the mill singer songwriter. Shes the real deal !

[@caitlinmcdermott9759]

My boyfriend and I listen to your song whenever I help him out in his shop.. he was trained in woodworking.m but he had an accident but he perseveres...

[@caitlinmcdermott9759]

Please look him up.. Chad Palmer.. Wheelz Woodworking.. he survived

[@libbylum]

talented lady, this is so beautiful!

[@cartermunderloh633]

my best friend died as a freshman this last year 12/2/2018 the car was hit by a drunk driver and this song hit so so hard 😭😭😭😭😭💔💔 RIP T.C

[@jack-e342]

You're not alone. A drunk driver killed my best friend too. I was lucky enough to meet Tenille Towns and after playing this song (I was sobbing) she came up and hugged me.

[@simplytine2939]

Irresponsible driver.

[@lexiboatner1626]

19 forever💛❤

[@dlilli4755]

She’s amazing!

[@johnbookjans5884]

i'm pretty sure she just converted me to country.

[@coracrumpton2931]

I love White Horse, just the way your voice sings it out.

[@micharybak6780]

omg, you are a treasure

[@aubreyava7096]

#livelifetothemax💙🧡

[@chipsterb4946]

There’s an unusual rhythmic version of dissonance in this song. The line “Forgive me I’m just asking” doesn’t have enough beats to fit normally into the rhythm of the song. First time through I thought “there’s something odd there.” Listening again it appears very deliberate, a way of both emphasizing the line and making a break in the flow so she can either repeat or go in a different direction. There’s a line in a movie where dissonance is defined as “getting the rhyme wrong.” Here it’s getting the rhythm wrong on purpose. It’s a bit jarring but that’s the point, isn’t it?

[@joeydf28]

the lyric you are pointing out is a pre chorus meant to stick out, imo. the same beat repeats in the sentences before the chorus in all verses and then it's used as a tag on the way out. Similar to most songs using a pre chorus.

[@jcres622]

Tenille, are you a fan of Need to Breathe? Their song Difference Maker has a very similar sound.

[@arcelineleal7854]

Amei

[@laurak19]

For #20 who passed on her 18th birthday. Why didn’t he stop that car from crashing?? Will miss her the rest of my life 😢

[@surenityvyse7297]

i might not know her but i am praying for her.why would god let that hapen

[@hollowandboy7720]

Who saw her on the burning man tour

[@elsiecampbell7032]

I’m looking for the piano charts for this can anyone help me?

[@mitchthomson653]

anyone know the tuning?

[@ylekiote99999]

Accidents happen because our physical bodies are mortal and our souls are immortal. When we die we go home with God. What's so wrong with that?

[@soulnurse3833]

yeah, …. jus askin

[@oliviamattison1738]

What if it wasn’t a jersey on a wall but a poem in a frame by the library by the girl who committed suicide. Lord please don’t let that poem be the one I write and don’t let that in loving memory of have my name in that year book.

[@stevenellingson6290]

I love her but she should open her eyes

[@surenityvyse7297]

:(

[@amandabaxter-fix9187]

This song bothers me so much. All of the questions asked in this song can be answered by science. Snowflakes are crystals, planetary orbit, tectonic plates causing earthquakes, opposing forces of friction and speed causing car crashes. She has a pretty voice but it grates on my nerves every time I hear it - which is every 5 min on the radio

[@ZionGuySupreme]

:) :(

[@GenevieveGarbutt]

Who stopped goin' to church 'Cause Your plan quit makin' sense down here on Earth so so sad

[@justintierno]

Fuck...

[@susannawankel245]

I really don't understand the hype over Tenille's music. Not my cup of tea, but to each their own.

[@susannawankel245]

Ashley Elizabeth I'm as entitled to my opinion as anyone else. Even if I disagree.

[@emanuelpino1]

Susanna Wankel exactly... exactly everyone is entitled to there opinion... just like you say you don’t understand the hype... some of us appreciate her musical interpretation... you know art. With that said when you make an opinionated comment don’t get but hurt when you get an opinion back. You know the best way to give an opinion without criticism??? Don’t give one... but if you really feel the need to voice your opinion than accept the other opinions that come with it. In hindsight maybe the movie Bambi was right “ if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say it at all”. ...with all that said don’t take offense I’m just merely saying if you don’t want criticism on your opinion.... just shut the fuck up lol see what I did?? I just opened myself up for all kinds of criticism from people but the difference is I don’t give a shit... The end.

[@shannontedley6906]

i agree,, the lyrics good, but the voice style voice, not my cup of tea either..

[@shannontedley6906]

same thing as you Ashley, just checking out tunes on youtube iguess.. and she didn't like what she found.. so what

[@shannontedley6906]

@@emanuelpino1 Susanna has a right to her opinion good or bad.. if the artist or the fans don't like a different opinion, they need to quit sugar coating stuff.. call a rose a rose.. and one shouldn't have to walk on egg shells and be careful they may hurt someones feelings.. the world is not always nicey nicey.. I think that susannas comment was decent.. she just expressed she didn't like her music.. so what.. others will like her music and others wont.. funny how one that says to watch the criticism of others, turns around and gets quite rude themselves.. interesting..look at what you just posted yourself Emanuel..