The Avett Brothers - I Wish I Was - Live at Lightning 100 powered by ONErpm.com

[@mountainhobbit1971]

I cannot tell you how many times I have seen Scott constantly trying to get his banjo in tune. must get old.

[@erikkibler3466]

Most banjos are finicky with tuning.

[@blane1814]

The most Romantic song ever

[@daylabaldwin3652]

The Avett Brothers are so underrated Watching them live is like a religious experience, only much better:

[@jaketomberlin8916]

This is one of Seth's best works. Passionate, raw, abstract, unique.

[@charlieg185]

They wrote it together! Check out the HBO documentary May It Last

[@carlodangelo1]

I wish everyone cd realize they are just as good as Lennon/McCartney, Simon n Garfunkel . Love these guys !

[@janetandrea5452]

Musical genius. I’m thankful I get it.

[@kosi_99]

Better than McCartney- Lennon

[@michaelbuckland2819]

If I have seen farther it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants!

[@freeman7079]

I think people do realize this………..I don’t know a single person who doesn’t at the very least acknowledge the quality of Avett Brothers songwriting and singing.

[@freeman7079]

@@kosi_99 I agree!

[@teresathomas2520]

I have had the line I'm drawn to you, expressed to me recently by someone who has admired and loved me from afar. So when I heard this song I immediately thought of this man and knew instantly this is how he has felt and feels about me, so I shared it with him, he was speechless. How could these fine songwriters see into the heart of man who in the future would say those words to me? Love does transcend time and space.

[@MargaretF717]

Beautiful story thanks for sharing I have had the same experience so I know just how you feel ❤️

[@keithm9337]

I know. I am that person from afar in love. I lived with her for a brief time, until she found out I was there and had me thrown out of her house. Ahh, to be in love.

[@UncleMullet]

This is the beauty that happens when Poetry & Music collide.

[@sarahmcgee-woolwine2101]

first time i danced with my then boyfriend...now husband was to this song. first concert i saw with him was three days in bonaroo. it was a magical experience that ended in beautiful fireworks. they are beyond amazing.

[@knegron631]

The ending “I love you I’m sorry” makes me want to cry

[@kays7543]

Uniquely beautiful and in love. Heart, soul, mind, body. The strings are the same. Thanks.

[@FollowingFollowers]

Seth has such a poetic romantic heart!

[@karynandreozzi2413]

Dream come true, I’m singing this in my kitchen

[@sandralvalenzuela5099]

Thank you

[@schwinnilla]

i wish i was an avett brother...

[@21580anthony]

Id settle for drinking buddy lol

[@Paddyjay12]

you are

[@jakelowrey7220]

Songs like this make you think of that one person

[@golfmart8066]

Try to find a live performance where Scott doesn't mess with tuning of his banjo mid playing, it is very difficult.

[@quaiddurham2321]

a banjo is never truly ''in tune'' gotta fk with it constantly

[@21580anthony]

Banjo strings stay tight and loosen from plucking so tuning is constant. I seen him bust a string and restring it mid song and that blew my mind but they have insane musical talents

[@21580anthony]

Try to find a video where Scott looks amused. I remember ten years ago he enjoyed himself on stage and he looks bored and less enthused since they’ve gotten big.

[@peggygibbons479]

Who CARES!! They are Magic.

[@jakelarey5462]

Just have to say, with sarcasm, this is the worst song ever written and performed live

[@takoyakiplease]

This song always makes me want to cry. So beautiful. I don’t know why this is the first time I’m watching them sing this live. I should’ve seen this sooo long ago.

[@bridgetwiese2986]

Easily one of my favorite songs. Seeing this performed live was unlike anything else I've ever experienced.

[@stevenmurphy1518]

How else can I get my beautiful wife to see them. There coming in May around us. I've sent every version

[@oakwalkermusic2593]

This is one of my favorite songs. Hands down.

[@RENVOVR]

I loved this song the first time I heard it live...Sept 12, 2015 in Chattanooga (when they were still kinda working out the chords and lyrics). Then loved it even more when I bought True Sadness and got to hear a finished version. But, I was unprepared for the emotional response I had to watch the documentary, "May It Last" and get to watch Scott and Seth literally come up with the words as you watch. Amazing.

[@Littlewing4201]

"I wish I was a flame dancing in a candle Lighting up your living room high on the mantle I could bring some romance without any scandal And then when you were done you'd just put me out I wish I was a tune you sang in your kitchen Putting your groceries away and washing your dishes I could float around your tongue and ease the tension And then when you were done you'd just quiet down But if I get too close Will the magic fade? Would I turn you off or away? If I pull you in Would I push you out Of something here you care about? I'm at a loss for what to do I'm drawn to you I wish I was a sweater wrapped around your hips And when it got too cold into me you'd slip And when the sun came back you would hang me up And I would watch you while you undress But if I get too close Will the magic fade? Would I turn you off or away? If I pull you in Now would I push you out Of something here you care about? Well I'm at a loss for what to do But I'm drawn to you I'm not a song I am not a sweater I'm not a fire I am something better I'm a man in love writing you a letter Will you take it Will you keep it Will you read it Believe it I love you I'm sorry Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Robert Crawford / Scott Avett / Timothy Avett I Wish I Was lyrics © BMG Rights Management"

[@boblee1624]

First time listener, first time commenter: My wife’s cousin is too shy to stand up and tell you guys this but I’ll tell her secret: She LOVES you guys!!!

[@billdale8422]

Seth and Scott, this is one of your most beautiful....

[@rodneycaupp5962]

I swear i've been laughing about the end of this song for weeks.... please don't leave me ! LOL

[@ji3946]

these guys are better live than in the studio, there are very few bands you can say that about

[@tarcrystalline]

This is a terrific live performance.

[@21580anthony]

Tar Crystalline not at all. I dont feel like scott really loves it like he did many years ago. I play instruments and tried the banjo and its really difficult but scott isnt enjoying himself anymore and that's obvious. Seth is on point as always though. Ive been a f an since country was. Those guys played their herts out. Google their npr video with I and love and you and see how much more into they were.

[@ssadiputs2509]

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[@courtfrance9289]

Ant-Dawg idk about that. I think he still is into it and enjoys it maybe he just doesn't look like it cause he's focused

[@jacobcochrane9069]

Heard these guys for the first time on Lex. I can't get over how beautiful they sound.

[@angelicaabonitamaturan4858]

this is so poetically written. I'm cryingg huhu

[@magdalynstaples3477]

I love the way Scott closes his eyes

[@Christycat35]

Magdalyn Staples- I love the way Seth does his mouth, and the way he moves to the music. On some faster paced songs it’s like he can’t be still.

[@ginpepper]

@@Christycat35 I’m w ya, kinda in the vein of shakey graves 💕

[@RocktCityTim]

Amazing last night at the Orion in Huntsville!

[@BryanKorb]

Damn that was beautiful. Love You all...

[@norwoodt]

Seth's smile at the end....

[@kimkraemer6491]

I LOVE THE AVETT BROTHERS! THEY ARE A BLESSING TO THE WORLD‼️

[@mateoreyes8640]

I’m at a loss for what to do but I’m drawn to you.

[@becky_please_no5728]

Friend recommended these guys and this is the song that sold me. Makes my heart feel things.

[@leighharris2080]

I've been listening to this on repeat 4 hours and I Can't Tell You Why

[@bethwilliams6376]

Scott's banjo tuning makes me crazy! I guess it happens to even the best of us...

[@josemigueljigenaulloa974]

I wish I was a flame dancing in a candle Lighting up your living room high on the mantle I could bring some romance without any scandal And then when you were done you'd just put me out I wish I was a tune you sang in your kitchen Putting your groceries away and washing your dishes I could float around your tongue and ease the tension And then when you were done you'd just quiet down But if I get too close Will the magic fade? Would I turn you off or away? If I pull you in Would I push you out Of something here you care about? I'm at a loss for what to do I'm drawn to you I wish I was a sweater wrapped around your hips And when it got too cold into me you'd slip And when the sun came back you would hang me up And I would watch you while you undress But if I get too close Will the magic fade? Would I turn you off or away? If I pull you in Now would I push you out Of something here you care about? Well I'm at a loss for what to do But I'm drawn to you I'm not a song I am not a sweater I'm not a fire I am something better I'm a man in love writing you a letter Will you take it? Will you keep it? Will you read it? Believe it I love you I'm sorry

[@arbutusian]

I am pretty obsessed with this song right now. Thank You!

[@ellieandhaleysmusic]

OMG! These guys are amazing! 🎉❤

[@lillyandruben]

love Seth's T Shirt of course love the song

[@Mrs.Deeeee]

they're so awesome live.

[@kyleerickson6445]

Heard this live for the first time on Saturday in Duluth MN. Beautiful.

[@Celenecho1997]

Breathtakingly amazing 👌🏼☺️

[@wwaldo2525]

Yup! Panty dropper

[@reab7542]

i love these guys!

[@cathyneal3273]

I love this band. Seth your T-shirt is awesome " Animals are little people in fur coats".

[@rodneymartin4936]

Happy birthday Babe!

[@Uslogisticsman]

makes one feel good to be alive...

[@swedemcf]

I have played this 6x in a row and JUST love it

[@365DaysOfThis]

I think I try to sing this song every day. It is so beautiful!

[@jakelarey5462]

I like how the first few seconds the banjo is being tuned

[@karenLawrence-c7e]

Love, LOVE AB

[@41Shyra7]

so unimposing and perfect

[@susieh2981]

Now this is REAL music.....LOVE

[@rw9175]

Could listen to them for hours...!

[@Honey_Butterfly-yr3rz]

I love there pure souls...

[@oasis5827]

These Guys are so Good! Love their music!

[@brandonswinson3033]

Scott spent the first half of the video tuning his banjo lol, great performance guys

[@HangoverMike]

I love you. I’m sorry. ❤️

[@MargaretF717]

Such a beautiful song

[@ginpepper]

Well sang!! Muah

[@LauraBethBrooks]

Annnnnd I'm in love.

[@eddiearrington8086]

True poets and amazing creators

[@mjmrik]

Genius

[@denisebaker4465]

Such talent

[@albertross7216]

Just superb!

[@tomatolady11]

Awesome song.

[@detroit149]

Great song. Love you guys.

[@eclecticmusica]

Kayne, take notes, this is how a fucking good song sounds.

[@BrennanMcKinnon]

Dan Marino you haven't actually listened to Kanye have you? (This isn't an attack, I love this song)

[@eclecticmusica]

When there are "artists" like Kelly Willis, Avett Brothers, Steve Earle, Leon Bridges, why the hell would I waste one nanosecond of my life listening to West? But yes, I did waste a few minutes listening to him. He is horrible. :-)

[@jordanjclarke]

I think the Avett Brothers & Kanye west are both great. Two of my very favorite artists. Learn some diversity in music man.

[@traceyaxnick5989]

Spellbinding...

[@gypsyjessye]

Beautiful 🎶

[@joshporter08]

Fantastic!

[@wolfcreekboys7353]

Awesome as usual

[@stateniland]

Waiting for them to play concerts in NYC area! Beautiful music! And not ONE background dancer!!!

[@Ao_letsgo]

I love these guys live!

[@joshuarodriguez667]

Where’s the bass coming from??

[@stephenstiles7517]

love it.

[@championette..]

Animals are little people in fur coats... LOVE IT!! 😻

[@themeadmountainresonators1250]

I like the tune... But someone PLEASE tune that banjo lol

[@Mercie22]

Where can I get that shirt at? I'm looking for that shirt.

[@taeheekim9840]

i really liked the part when they were plucking strings and blowing air out of their mouths

[@fiaaitele]

Um...the internet needs to gush over Seth's shirt more

[@ryanfoster8769]

Hey Scott, please adjust your banjo again.

[@belindaastephens]

Lol

[@sethlevinson5287]

Animals are little people in fur coats...(assuming that's what the red t-shirt says...) that's pretty dang darn great. thanks. or flipped, humans are weird, wacky, (mostly) hairless animals that walk on two legs

[@williamlhubbard]

Who in the flying fuck downvoted this?!

[@TheKarelians]

Sounds like a Mike Newbury copy

[@redeyexpress1]

Animals are little people in fur coats

[@21580anthony]

If this is a good performance in your opinion you must've just found the band. Ive been a fan for a long time and this is by far the worst they've ever sounded. Scott it seems doesnt enjoy himself much anymore and its starting to show. I remember when they were nobodies and had such drive to impress. Now its just a job or a burden. They need to take some personal time off to find that passion and drive again

[@thebobsagetguy]

this was 2 years ago what are u talking about

[@21580anthony]

I hate to break it but this is a terrible performance and any real musician can tell how badly out of tune with eachother and the instruments they are. Its below these guys honestly and I admire and respect their talents to no end. Just not a good performance.

[@spikespench3220]

Totally agree. The song itself is great. Seth is spot on, but Scott's banjo playing (in this performance) and harmony (or lack thereof) is pretty piss poor.

[@tedwold2455]

Animals are little people in fur coats