The Dead South - Father John [Official Audio]

Official Audio for "Father John" by The Dead South
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Lyrics:
Father John was a filthy man
But he loved his God
Sitting by his window late last night he sang a song
About the ways he put them wicked ones away
And on the other side of the mountains where they lay
On the other side of the mountains where they’ll stay
Rumours on the street
Well, I hear they’re coming true
That filthy man he caught 'em
Put 'em on a noose
Cause every word he said
The people ate out of his hand
With just one crying word
You could be dead
With just one crying word
You could be dead
They caught 'em up near Beckett Brook
When the crew came riding through
They rounded up they young boys
Chased 'em through the slough
I heard one drowned while the others
Hung around
Father John caught prey
With heavy eyes their momma’s
The came to weep
Looking down at their young boys
Father John did reap
Them away from the land
And all the families that they had
And on other side of the mountains where they lay
On the other side of the mountains where they’ll stay
Father John was a filthy man
But he loved his God
Sitting by his window late last night he sang a song
About the ways he put them wicked ones away
And on the other side of the mountains where they lay
And on the other side of the mountains where they’ll stay
The other side of the mountain’s where they lay
#thedeadsouth #fatherjohn #chains&stakes

[@kalafinwe5498]

I can't get enough of The Dead South.

[@Cantrell920]

Deh is goot

[@Blibertarian]

Same.. been obsessed for at least 3 months now

[@keithhellyer4565]

They are such a great band, about to see them for the 2nd time in Sydney

[@cornhammer]

Nalian tinton Marahain tinton fain (there is no fireplace like your own fireplace) ❤

[@underthebluesky92]

Wonderful, love the instrumental side, love the gravely vocals, love how it all comes together in a soulful story. Gentlemen, so happy you are back, don’t stop doing what you do.

[@127TROOP]

Oh this has ‘broken cowboy’ all over it…..damn two songs in and hooked on the album already……killing it boys….killing it……

[@craigcrawford6749]

This album is going to be the best of all time, and they already have 2 Juno Awards. They just keep getting better

[@leenicoleblankenship1883]

Not a bad song on the album an they have tge best song last.

[@7duke77]

It's a happy day when The Dead South drops a new album! 😁🥰

[@LunarRuna]

I don't know why (independent researchers need to work here)), but the songs of the American south, and country music in general, are very favorable to the Russian soul. Of course I fell asleep to Joan Baez and Johnny Cash songs along with Russian singers when I was a kid, but that's not the point. The point is that even a person who hears a song like this for the first time, being somewhere in the depths of Siberia, will penetrate to it with all his consciousness, will hold back a tear by an effort of will, and the song will remain in his heart forever (even without understanding the words). This is an amazing moment among others.

[@CalcasieuCourier]

I am not educated enough to give a good answer on this nor have I ever been to Russia(I apologize for any assumptions I make) but I believe it’s because these genres are meant to convey very universal themes like struggle, joy, love, and loss and the instrumentals and singing are meant to reflect these themes, even without the lyrics. I grew up in the American south and a lot of the values and experiences there I think may resonate with Russian values and experiences. American songs of the south particularly often focus on storytelling about everyday life and resilience in harsh conditions often present in the South in a way that might be relatable to someone in Siberia as(to my limited understanding) Siberian living can also be harsh. However I am very tired as of the time writing this and this could be completely incorrect.

[@LunarRuna]

@@CalcasieuCourier Not only - that you gave an absolutely correct interpretation of my open question, but also, you did it in such a respectful and delicate manner - that I (as a participant of the dialog) felt myself in the company of a true gentleman, whose moral and ethical principles are not subject to the destructive impulses of time. Thank you for your reply, God bless you.

[@sysad2323]

Как на счет убийства украинцев, слезы катятся из глаз?

[@bobdobbs420]

Canadians producing fine American folk music. BUILD THE WALL!

[@sledgehammer301]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Lantanana]

You guys are coming to my town! I am too disabled to go, but believe you me I would if I could. I am spreading the word to my friends and relatives.

[@altonasasquatch9745]

Seeing the dead south in two weeks and I can't wait! Never been so exited to see anotone live

[@deedranicolehooks]

I saw them in San Antonio and it was awesome! I hope you enjoy the show!

[@r312beck]

Any day when I need to get my anxiety back under control, I put on my Dead South playlist. Thank you fellas for helping me through some rough days.

[@Teo_Lvcam]

Beautiful song. I love TDS ...from Italy!!!

[@jukkatuhkanen4359]

Finally, South is not dead anymore. Beautifull new music. It was worth to wait for. ;):)

[@johnwade320]

South is rising

[@josephhogue1481]

South Canada? They're Canadians. Still very good music.

[@jukkatuhkanen4359]

@@josephhogue1481 I know. I tryied to be sarcastic. Southern sound but values from north. And anyway, I live north from artic circle so Canada is mostly south. ;):)

[@markwhite2207]

Right on Brother! No good music these days?....That Voice!

[@leandrodfcorreia2]

I usually don't care too much about country songs. But The Dead South is damn good!

[@leannevandekew1996]

It's Plains music.

[@leandrodfcorreia2]

@@leannevandekew1996 Thanks. Forgive my South American lack of knowledge.

[@Cantrell920]

Deh is goot

[@shawns4354]

It's bluegrass.

[@leannevandekew1996]

@@shawns4354 Legendary South Bay Norteño band !

[@scotfarquharson6836]

The stories in these songs feel real the way you guys play em.

[@SonjaPierce]

Oh man, I love this song, can't get it out of my head!

[@kevinthomas5992]

Only came across these guys the other day . Jesus man what a band .please come to the uk .😊🙏

[@DavyRo]

They were here just before Christmas mate, but always Come over here. They've got some fantastic older songs as well

[@stevenmorrow2211]

As per, magnificent 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 can't wait 2thr back in The Republic of Glasgow at Barralands

[@jaybee7431]

I think this is a story about residential schools. Its haunting.

[@kerrbear1980]

agreed. the brook they refer too is in Saskatchewan. Which makes sense as that is where they originate from

[@shaneward4250]

...wow. Disturbing at best

[@nevazegrati5543]

Hey...he's playing his cello w/ the bow! Nice!!

[@aceofspades6667]

can't get enough of this song and this album.. they absolutely crushed it!

[@lev7053]

I hope the next song that gets an official music video will be this masterpiece.

[@lindajeancountrymusic]

Ooooooo eeeeeeee! Those smoky vocals and crystal clear musical notes.....and the incredible atmosphere.... Love love love this!!!

[@benwardill6801]

Love the dead south. All way from uk. Amazing ❤

[@chuckferrel5482]

These guys are bringing bluegrass back and I couldn’t be more excited about it

[@justicarl6939]

Another fantastic song. You guys never miss. And the atmosphere is so dark and foreboding. I love it

[@olo5881]

Świetna piosenka. Uwielbiam wasz zespół. Pozdrawiam.

[@user-fg7kc8mc7f]

LOVE your sound....you've made a Spanish fan with your vibes

[@michdesognol2772]

Toujours aussi excellent !!!! Bravo à vous et continuez, c’est trop bon ......encore et encore et encore ........merci 😮

[@rsblunk]

Awesome Song...Can't wait to see you'all LIVE

[@JuggaPac]

Amazing as always. Love your music Dead South

[@RyanRuddell]

what a great song. I can't wait to see you guys for the 5th time in Reno Nevada.

[@dotikmetulja8553]

Another perfect song. Love u guys. Can't wait for Linz to see you live for the first time. And it is for you that I started writing my songs again after 20 years.

[@jacquedonahue]

Wonderful, can't wait to see all of you in Reno this summer.

[@medvezhonoknusha]

Потрясающе! Лучшая песня в этом альбоме, на мой взгляд. ❤❤❤

[@fishbone137]

Grest song, love you guys. I'll see you when you come to Oregon later this year. I can't wait.

[@Thunderball.Mcgillicutty]

faith is strong with this one

[@Thordak35]

Wow, another amazing song. The person beside me could hear my headphones and asked who it was.

[@futuoinvictus7669]

Every small town has a Father John. They just haven't all killed somebody, just yet.

[@SteveK666]

Such a perfect sound. Absolute cracking band. Looking forward to seeing them again in Melbourne next month.

[@PhiltheMoko]

Bro thank you so much, just checked and they are coming to NZ in April, off to book tickets now, would have missed it if not for your comment.

[@SteveK666]

@@PhiltheMoko nice one! Yeah loved their tour last year and thrilled they are coming back. Especially as they are playing in Melb during F1 weekend. Justifies the flight over (from Tas) to my partner. I think.

[@PhiltheMoko]

@@SteveK666 bloody hell looks like the two Wellington shows are booked out already, thinking about road triping up to Auckland but my only mate who would be sure to come has just booked tickets to the F1 in Singapore in September so probably tapped out.

[@SteveK666]

@@PhiltheMoko ah damn. Hopefully you can pick up a ticket. For a band that so many people are still yet to discover they sure can sell out a show. Love Wellington by the way. Best chocolate shop there!

[@PhiltheMoko]

@@SteveK666 Cheers mate, sure I'll figure something out, have a great one!

[@ankeschulte7952]

Wow - that catched me from the first note 🎵 ❤

[@naturelover97731]

Love the Song. That was my first Live concert after pandemic. I had so much fun. Can't wait to see them again

[@Ginger33333]

I really love these quieter, more melodic tracks, they really give an amazing contrast to more energetic songs like Tiny Wooden Box. A great album should have its ebbs and flows, up and down. This album is going to be an 11/10 from what we've seen so far!

[@EvanClifthorne]

Love the poetry. Love the bookends. Love the heartbeat of the song. Nicely done, and hats off to the muses that seem to have had you in their spell. : )

[@sirrichel9155]

Another banger. Thank you for the consistantly great releases.

[@ianzindel2628]

Dead south HITS

[@SheMoon]

Macht bitte weiter so, ihr werdet auch in Wien sehr gerne gehört!❤

[@kerrbear1980]

the wrong ppl are winning awards. how do these guys go unnoticed?? just mindboggling. cant wait for dec 7th /24 show in toronto

[@Tom-1369]

These guys make you feel like time has been turned back. Pure enjoyment and nothing foul or obscene that I’ve heard yet.

[@ColemanCanna]

i so love y'all's music. been a massive fan for years. maybe one day before the ole heart stops ill be able to see y'all legs don't work very well these days so standing for a show is impossible keep up the great work y'all. loving it

[@chabiquette]

❤ perfection for wake up ❤ love you boys

[@johnhanna5944]

My new favourite song.

[@guiseppeconlon2299]

A friend said this sounded like a smooth whiskey. He is not wrong. I only discovered the Dead South by searching for red rocks performances. Been hooked on them for the past four months.

[@midastheunwise2423]

Best song on the album!

[@DavyRo]

The more I listen to this one, The more I love the song, the more I love the dead south. Saw them 5 or 6 years ago in the UK. They were brilliant. They're even better now which I didn't think was possible.

[@vwluv8283]

In true form, we'll done gentlemen!

[@bigbear647965]

Best story tellers

[@rockhardjohnson3691]

I'll be coming to see you in Sydney I can't wait

[@hellomimibanana]

I KNEW this was gonna be a good one!! ❤

[@BCRandom69]

Beauty

[@samuelboivin4631]

Everything is perfect ,this is so good into my ears 👌🏻🤠

[@Foo_Fighters_Are_Cool]

I love it so much I have this vinyl and I listen every night

[@ryanpitman9235]

I have really been digging the dead South for about the last 5 years. Got to see them with Reverend Peyton's Big damn band in Cincinnati Ohio last summer. One of the best concerts I've ever been to! Can't wait to see them again!!!

[@thomasoakley1510]

Very much alive kinda band that preaches light in the darkest ways with such passion and taste bless ya all and keep gettin up after ya fall 💚🤘🫡

[@giantelftoys5466]

The Dead South…best band ever. Cant wait to see you again at the Ryman Auditorium this summer.

[@oleschmeed3916]

Yesss!!! Never stop making music south! Shit rocks and keeps me jamming

[@Lootgoblinsshed]

This is pure fire!

[@patrickduvall6855]

Thats a hell of a closer to the album. Beautiful story telling. Makes me want to draw father john turning into a grim reaper.

[@gummiSKY]

What an outstanding song❗️ Father John was a filthy man But he loved his God Sitting by his window late last night he sang a song About the ways he put them wicked ones away And on the other side of the mountains where they lay On the other side of the mountains where they'll stay Rumours on the street Well, I hear they're coming true That filthy man he caught 'em Put 'em on a noose 'Cause every word he said The people ate out of his hand With just one crying word You could be dead With just one crying word You could be dead They caught 'em up near Beckett Brook When the crew came riding through They rounded up them young boys Chased 'em through the slough I heard one drowned while the others Hung around Father John caught his prey With heavy eyes their momma's They came to weep Looking down at their young boys Father John did reap Them away from the land And all the families that they had And on the other side of the mountains where they lay On the other side of the mountains where they'll stay Father John was a filthy man But he loved his God Sitting by his window late last night he sang a song About the ways he put them wicked ones away And on the other side of the mountains where they lay And on the other side of the mountains where they'll stay The other side of the mountain's where they lay

[@bendershome4discountorphan859]

Another great song boys

[@seanmcmonagle7497]

love it, G'day from Australia

[@user-vq3tu9xe7s]

Live for the dead south

[@user-td3zl1hf5n]

Love these guys, love everything about them, the vocals, the clear sound of each instrument 😊

[@justinstufflebeam3871]

Its amazing how every album is just perfect. By far my favorite string band! Looking forward to seeing them in august 🤘

[@chevjr]

I cannot wait to go see them live next week. It will also be my son's first ever concert. He's excited to see them as well.

[@chrisslezak4546]

Love these guys!seen them in Nashville and going to Charlotte this Sunday to see them again.🤟🤟

[@JamesGoddPCWA]

I got Goosebumps from this one ❤ so good. See you in Cologne ❤❤❤

[@CrippleX89]

Wait, they're coming to Cologne?!

[@JamesGoddPCWA]

Yes, they are coming in June. I alfeady saw them 2 years ago in Cologne and I can't wait for another round. One of the best Live Acts I ever saw ❤

[@ng-gw2yr]

In May they play in Hamburg. Can‘t wait for them…

[@user-ro1ku1ee8d]

You are my absolute favorites. Vocals outstanding and love the imagery.

[@kathleenmccrory9883]

This is a beautiful song. I love everything about it. Thank you. ❤

[@sarahschmitz7712]

Grandiose Musik! Bestes Ende einer anstrengenden Woche ist diese Veröffentlichung ❤

[@davidsturmer3646]

Yes Sir, from Argentina...what a band!!!

[@theindigopapillon3495]

Another great one!

[@simow77]

Love your music sorry I'm in the wrong country Australia

[@MrBrodgy]

They’re touring here in Oz next month 😉

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

Someone mentioned they were going to see them in Sydney.

[@karlaruter3221]

I just wish they would get over in touch 😢 Best band ever

[@madaprak]

Loving this new album gentlemen! This one here.... 🔥

[@lindamalone2538]

Impeccable playing, disturbing song, probably based on a true story, thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@overcash6270]

Wow. TDS are always great, but this song is top of the list. Achingly beautiful.

[@HWCism]

Very nice, thanks

[@porkchop9258]

Like a fine wine boys, you only get better with age! 😘

[@GalacticPossum]

Y'all just keep getting better.

[@LindaKilpatrick-gk2iw]

I love this music

[@onemon22]

Always enjoy. See you Oct 11 we have tickets.

[@Cantrell920]

Very well possible the only thing ever came out of Canada worth a damn.

[@NbleSavage]

Chills, man. Fookin chills. Good shit.

[@seterdh]

Sounds like Witcher songs. Nice!!! ❤

[@Agachak2]

Aint 1st, but aint last. Yal needa come down SW Missou

[@gsdfan8455]

Killer song.

[@nedkento3727]

Fabuloso, una melodía hermosa del campo y buen mensaje, en los pueblos siempre hay un depredador, unos con el cuchillo y otros con sotana y biblia en la mano, Saludos desde Perú!!!

[@tonikelley604]

Great song ❤

[@davidswain919]

Just discovered these guys love there stuff