wait in the truck - HARDY ft. LAINEY WILSON - REACTION

[@MaryInfante]

You are very young, but you're much more of a man than many older dudes ive known. Thank you.

[@brendayoung2317]

I like that Hardy sat there smokin' dudes cigarette.

[@ritamasterson7809]

Im old enough to be your mom, maybe grandmother , but i just want to tell you that you are adorable. Im so happy to see there are still young men like you out there.

[@alesiaking5578]

Rural communities have responsible men bc they had a badass dad who raised them.

[@mpgreek]

Love your reaction and I agree 100%. I cried watching this, because I know the pain of a woman in this situation. I told them to get out....Not that easy....This is a true story. This happened to one of Hardy's friends. That's why he wrote this powerful song. The guy served 20 years..got out...she was waiting for him...they married...the guy now goes on tour with Hardy. The video was spot on...a real man like the old days. You are a real man too! No B.S. In my opinion, it was justified homicide. That shows you how screwed up the justice system is. One thing good about it is, that he got rid of a scumbag.

[@dawnschare]

Avenging angels are extra special. They are our unsung heros.

[@cathyholcombe4674]

Men like that are still out there, but unfortunately, they are few and far between. You are a fine young man. Your family raised you right.

[@hollylewis6631]

I agree with another commenter that the look on his face made me believe that it was justice not only for her but for someone else in his past. I saw relief and a sense of peace.

[@MsGrammy55]

Agreed. I felt a sense of justice for myself, for the beating I took from my 1st husband, every time he came home from the bar. Those whiskey scars run deep, and although the physical wounds may heal the mental and emotional scars never guite do. You just learn to live with the PTSD.

[@BrittanyWay-t8l]

Preach. You're a good man. The world needs more of you in your generation. Proud of you. And "Ma'am, Sir, Please and Thank you" should be the norm!!!❤

[@karonwhitmore2223]

As someone who has been the recipient of rape/abuse that went unnoticed/unreported, THANK YOU!!! Thank you for pointing out the lack of GENTLEMEN in our society.

[@sunshynff]

For you being someone who has been the recipient of such horrible things, I first and foremost must say how sorry I am, and how much sadness it fills me with that you or anyone should have to experience such things in life, I truly hope you got the proper treatment or at least had/have someone good in your life and were able to work through the emotions caused by such trauma, and get to healthier, happier place. Second... Websters Dictionary gives 3 basic definitions of the word "Gentleman".... 1. a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior 2. a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain 3. a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain with added notation that in mid century England, "gentleman" was a term for one of three standings of the upper class society, below esquire and above a yeoman. Regardless of any of those definitions, or how we use the word currently, the lack of it's behavior is ABSOLUTELY NOT the cause of violence and sexual assault that happens to women in our society, I would argue that behavior is to blame more than anything else, or at least portraying that type of behavior for good standing amongst your peers and the public. There's a difference between the polite thing to do, which I feel is more gentleman like, and what the right thing to do is, which I feel is just a good human thing to do. I believe this video teaches young women that sometimes in life, you're gonna have to wait in the truck and let a man take care of things, cause you are the lessor of the two genders. I also thinks it sends the message to young men, that if a beautiful girl is in distress on a rainy night, you should throw all logic and reasoning out the window and go take another mans life, based on the words of a woman you met 10minutes ago, cause you might get laid. That might sound like I'm overthinking it, but am I? I'm simply talking about the subtle message it sends. Do you really think if that girl in the middle of the road, was 50-75lbs over what's "considered normal weight", missing a few teeth and had a ID card from her trailer park clipped on her acid washed jeans, that dude would have stopped, and if he did, gone and taken a human life because she said the guy was an abuser??? And if they did make the video that way, you n I would not be in the comments because it never would have been popular. That is also not me saying that women lie all the time and we shouldn't believe them, you can believe them, but do some further fact finding before you do something that gets you 15-life. I also believe we shouldn't look for ways to blame women when violence or harm befalls them...(aka, what were you wearing? Was it that short miniskirt? Why were you in that neighborhood?? Dressing slutty or making a poor decision to go into a bad neighborhood, does not justify the acts that happened to them) Just like those things place the blame on women in a subtle way, so does wait in the truck type songs tell women they just need men for the hard stuff in life, in a subtle way. Just my opinion on it though. Take care hope you have a good weekend.

[@lauraduffy9055]

God bless you, brother. I lived through SA, my father was the predator and I wish I had a brother or other man who could have rescued me and told me to wait in the truck. Keep your morals and heart, you are a beautiful soul.

[@donna865]

I think a lot of people speculate that the man in the video had previously seen someone he loved (mother, sister, friend) abused and at the time was unable to stop it, possibly too young, etc. and that's why he went to the extreme he did for a stranger. For me, the fact he just waited for the cops speaks to the depth of feeling in his mind/heart that it was the right thing to do. That he ends up in prison (maybe for the rest of his life) but still feels "it was worth the price" sort of cements it for me. What I really think is a good thing is that this song, and especially the video, has opened a lot of discussion about domestic abuse and how it should be responded to. Good luck with your channel!

[@Wendy-m9m]

I love this song I was abused for 20years and people were afraid to get involved

[@kathyyoung9539]

This is Southern Justice. True Story.

[@ajdembroski7529]

My family hid my aunt's suicide from me. And they knew why long before it happened. Mom, Grandma, I love you both. But if you'd FUCKING told me, he'd be gone and she'd be alive, I'd be in prison. But we'd both be alive.

[@jackiepyles5485]

Hardy actually gifted Lainey a Judge for her birthday. Ive shot one and it's one hell of a gun.

[@tonylansdale9896]

It's still the mindset for we 'older' American men. Don't lay hands on a woman even if she hits you. Just walk away from her. If what you say is true about young girls getting beat up it's disturbing.

[@richardknack7537]

That’s GenX way of Life Still

[@pinky2245]

This really hits a nerve with me. When I was a young child, I saw my mother being abused by my father and those scars never heal. She was treated horribly by him. She wasn't the only one abused by him. In the end though, he got his comeuppance. He spent his last 25 years fearful of everything, he never left the house because he was paranoid. In his paranoia he imagined that people were coming after him. In my mind he deserved that. I still have nightmares about his treatment (I won't elaborate on that). My mother had two good peaceful years after his death (I wish it could have been much more). I never shed even one tear at my father's funeral. The man in this song is a hero!!

[@ursulaturner7980]

Bless you sweetheart. My momma went through it too. Many times by different men. F^€k the judicial system, they very rarely protect the woman,child,etc... So that's why some people take it into their own hands.

[@pinky2245]

@@ursulaturner7980 Thank you!

[@MarcWalker-v2s]

That's the way we did it take care of the garage

[@kshaek]

My favorite comment....a man comes at you and you run.... Speaks volumes

[@danasixty5402]

Thank you for your Reaction. From a Survivor .

[@lauraduffy9055]

And another.

[@carolparrott1994]

Even if someone “teaches them a lesson” or you take out a restraining order, it just makes the abuse worse. It makes them more angry, trust me. And someone can’t always be there to protect you. I think Hardy’s character knew that. He knew the only way she would “never get hit again” was if he did exactly what he did. I wished for an Angel like him, but I would have felt guilty that he went to prison for me. I was lucky and just found the right time to leave. I know he’s still out there, and I worry. The girl in this story doesn’t have to worry about that because her abuser is exactly where he deserves to be. Great reaction!

[@TheHestya]

So many of us never have peace because the only way to it is if the bastard is 6 feet under.

[@tsm-draggio2319]

I wish I could give you More likes!

[@livingandriding]

Those "Guys" are still in my town.....They do exist....The wood shed would be luck...This is such a realistic song. This happened to my by my ex husband. 5 years of hell...

[@bethhowton2719]

Young voices like yours gives this old lady hope. Enjoy

[@lauraduffy9055]

Amen Amen.

[@cathymiller4172]

Thank you, young man, for your old-fashioned insight! Surprisingly, you have the same ideals as me. I'm 65 years old and am ready to go vigilante on the assholes that are out there today; I'm sick of all of the crime. That's why Hardy's and Jason Aldean's songs are getting people stirred up.

[@StephenRoss-pj9ih]

You have a refreshing take on this for a young man. Kudos to your parents. It’s many times older men who think the way you do.🙀💖

[@Ghost_07]

Great song an I 💯 agree with you what you said. Me an you and Hardy there not that many guys like us anymore we are rare cause we take care of business when it comes to stuff like that.

[@rhondaserges5136]

Also when she looks in the rear view mirror is symbolic.

[@sonjacrowell9896]

Thank you so much for your beliefs and morals. We are the few and far between. I pray we as a society dispels this behavior… hitting women.

[@evematice6104]

I kinda of look at it like this, in a real life scenario, maybe he watched his Mom get the hell beat out of her or even he was beat by his father or stepfather too and it just pushed him over the edge. The police for the most part won't do anything. He's out the same night or not even taken in at all. Then she gets it even worse. Maybe that was his experience. I don't know if Hardy ever experienced this personally, but he said this song came about when he was just talking to friends and what they would do if it was their wife, daughter, ect. Thank you for your reaction!

[@sherikendall987]

I love your reaction and your viewpoint 🙏🏼

[@ShyAnn291]

The funny thing is that I watched something with behind the scenes stuff and they said the guy who played the SOB was actually a very nice guy.

[@donnacassidy2624]

thank you to show me that there are still a few strong real men left.. The fact he shot him was the right thing to do. He can't t beat up another one. I was raised with eight brothers and they NEVER touched a women. I agree with you, respect is a two way street..But you do'nt hit a lady..Great i found a voice from a real man kudos

[@devildoc4257]

She said I don't know if he's an angel. I do he is an avenging angel. No man should ever hit a woman, let me see that. I'll put you somewhere gps don't work.

[@tammyslavens3687]

If I was the judge I would say 1 day time served

[@teresacartwright5406]

This song has been getting a lot of play on my local country station (in Canada). I think when he sings the line "Lord have mercy on me" - it's not a plea to the court but a prayer for having killed someone. I've known too many women who have had violent partners - the fortunate ones survived. This song makes me pump my fist and yell "yeessss"!

[@Phoenix_DarkMoon]

This whole song is great. you're right he's not asking the court for mercy. He truly believed he was saving/freeing her from her situation thanks to the calling of a HIGHER authority but he knew he had broken the civil law which is why he waited for the cops. It's also why his plea was indeed to "the lord" and not to the court because of that belief. it's also why she's praying at the end for his release. Because they both believe he was put on that road that night (he said he was lost in a town he'd never been to before) to intervene on her behalf because clearly the civil justice system had already failed her but because of our flawed system the best he could do was essentially switch places with her. he gave up his freedom and his life to give her hers.

[@TheTriumphbsa]

Great reaction, new sub. Raised Old School here. All these other guys reacting and debating and finding every excuse to not have to do anything. They are beta males that have never stood up for what’s right and gladly got in a physical dust-up over it. Ladies, there are still a few proper men out here. Don’t try and be a man; it’s fine to be a woman! Be one! And trust me; you get into trouble and he WILL handle his buisness. ‘Wait in the truck’ is a common saying down south where women are still respected,. Something goes down, you just stay put. You don’t need to see it, it’s potentially dangerous and bloody, and he doesn’t want you to have to see him this way. Let your man be one. He’s about to flat-out let another know they just came down the wrong dirt road at night.

[@teresacartwright5406]

@@TheTriumphbsa - There are too many guys these days and not enough men.

[@TheTriumphbsa]

My older sister used to wear hair buns and skinny jeans.....but now...

[@teresacartwright5406]

@@TheTriumphbsa - ????

[@Mikyll1969]

#YouWaitHere...I'maGoFixThis

[@DRO_710]

Yes sir. Bring back REAL MEN.

[@TreshaVanNatter-zn8jk]

Love your mindset for such a young man. This generation of men are more feminine than any I have seen in my 54 years. Even in the country area where I live. We need more men who think like you. God Bless you.

[@phillipdavis5175]

We are still here. Once walked up and took a kidnap victim away from an armed man. They caught him later. The cops were amazed that she was with us.

[@markmyers6472]

He sacrificed his freedom, for her's

[@theresadeuschle8500]

There's not many young folk like you with this mindset. Generation (Boomer), yes. If more men were real men, the world would be a better place. Teach your generation, kiddo! Thank you for speaking up for your generation.

[@debbiefinger8492]

You from the south you know what wait in the truck. I went thru 7 yrs of aduse in the 80s and i still have ptsd.

[@melissawitt3773]

You see the shotgun barrel in the window. The guy was going for it when Hardy shot him. But, Hardy broke in to the man’s house and the man was defending himself in his home. So it was self-defense…but Hardy was the one who started it all rolling so…prison.

[@MarcWalker-v2s]

We are responsible for all women and children... We are the men.

[@Alonnah-78]

You see a man that was raised by a God fearing man.... It's a damn shame.... this is how it used to be..... When did that happen ❤❤

[@debragorney3689]

Southern men are very protective . As all men should be.

[@annepinkerton6280]

You are so right! Men used to look at it like it was their purpose to take care of his lady. Now there's so many men wearing dresses and makeup that are not at all appealing and they couldn't protect themselves if their life depended on it much less a woman's life. What happened to all the REAL men??? (Not really looking for an answer because I KNOW there are still some out there and to them .... THANK YOU!) He traded his freedom for hers!

[@colleenwestbrook8848]

Loved your response ❤

[@ritabickford5796]

Great reaction you're right about today's men but there is still some real men. 2 of them are my sons. Please do some more Home Free and I subscribed.

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

Loving your channel❤The contrast at the end of the video is something I instantly picked up on when I watched this for the first time! Trust me there is still some good old boys who handle business!!! The system doesn't work when it comes to physical abuse whether it is male or female! Still waits for him in the truck while driving off!

[@car17yn71]

I think that the girl probably had gone to the cops more than once about it. It could be that the abuser was a "high school hero" in this small town, so they didn't do anything (have known people in a similar situation back in the 1980s). The guy wasn't killed, but ... after a beatdown ... he did fall off a bridge heading home.

[@MarcWalker-v2s]

Only real men do that... We are to protect women and children... That's a honorable man period....

[@denawolverton5451]

Great reaction!!! Watch their CMT Awards performance of this song. Outstanding!!!!

[@Rita-j4z]

he got a award fof it r

[@lordjosephkohles]

I had a similar situation where this happened. A girl came to my door bloody and beat up by her boyfriend. He came to my house looking for her, her left on an ambulance gurney. No charges, the cops told me thanks.

[@karenwalsh1143]

New sub here hoping not only do more Hardy but Chris Stapleton LIVE "COLD" AT 2021 CMA AWARDS

[@tammymyers9828]

Love your reaction ❤ You are one of the good guys 😊

[@lgary88]

As someone who was R---- by gun point would have loved a Hardy.

[@samic1051]

I should have watched the rest of the video before making a comment.. my brother was a harvester and he would go into the u.s. and harvest I met a girlfriend of his that he brought back and we hitch tight to her place in Kansas, long story short something very bad happened to me and my brother was called he sent money to get me home to Vancouver Canada and I got home. My brother found out what happens through his girlfriend but we never talked about it I found out years later my brother had gone there and yeah he didn't kill him but he beat him within an inch of his life and nobody would say anything because apparently this guy was a very bad man. Have no idea but keep Faith because I think things should and will go back to how they were meant to be God bless you for doing this🙏

[@peterholmes2485]

Great reaction and song!!

[@jasonknittle6371]

First time I heard this song I was driving on the freeway and had to pull over cause I couldn't see from crying so hard. He traded his life for hers. when he pulls up(a free man) she was in her own Prison from being abused. at the end when you see her walking away feet free of shackles and him in shackles it shows the exchange of his life for hers. and she also drives away in his truck free just like he drove in a free person in the beginning.

[@Melody-bourbonite4life]

more HARDY please

[@vibe_tribe_]

Gotcha

[@michaellewis2251]

Were I come from the majority of us men are still like that. Police included we take care of our own.

[@zachpalmiter2424]

U got the right idea man

[@cassieslawnservicesboyle5153]

great review

[@corawilhelm4968]

I wish someone would have helped me. I could visit my parents, but my husband kept 1 of our children. If you tale anyone, you will never see this child again. Believe me, I kept my mouth shut. 25 years of beatings. When the kids were out of the house, I took off. My family was shocked that Ieft him. When I pointed out that I never had all of my children with me, they got upset with themselves for not seeing it. I still live in hiding. He swears that he will find me. He has promised to kill me. It's been 18 yrs since I left him.

[@tonyd579]

Yep

[@jaxmom9043]

Your reaction surprised me. I have seen other men much older like 50’s with a much more weaker take. I am so impressed with you and this is my first time seeing a reaction from you. You are so right. Society has made masculinity a crime. My take on this is that Hardy’s character was subjected to abuse as a child, like maybe mother, sister or himself and was too young to help them and put a stop to it. Him seeing this girl in a similar situation where he finally could help and put a stop to it was his way of making up for not being able to when a kid. Anyway just a take on it, and yes I know it’s not real. May God Bless you. ❤️😊❤️

[@Dabubbles13]

You're spot on buddy. I fortunately have an old school husband

[@milissaleatherwood6837]

Hate to be the bad news person but I grew up in a rural area and watched plenty of us girls end up with assholes that put their hands on us. I'm 40 and just now finally learning that not all country boys put their hands on women. I've spent the last 2 years learning how to pick better men and it doesn't matter where they are from or if they know their father or not. Some men are violent and some are not. Just gotta see the red flags and be strong enough to walk away even if you're in love. Took a red Ford driving farm boy doing the worst thing that's ever been done to me after dating him for 3 years and living through hell for most of it to teach me the lesson I should have been taught as a kid. That it is less about a man's background and masculinity than it is about how much they respect the people around them and value them. Now I'm dating a farm kid that loves me and treats me well and gets along really well with my boys. A lot of people tried to say I should stay away from rural area guys but I think that monsters are every where. Love my city people but also love my farm kids.

[@firefighterchick]

I believe that Hardy's character lost someone he loved to domestic violence. He had never met her before but instantly decided that her only chance was if the bastard was dead. His attitude was, "not again, not today."

[@StephenRoss-pj9ih]

There are women who think if you treat them like a lady you’re being sexist. This leaves young men especially very confused.🤔

[@katdav79]

I love this song & your reaction ( new subscriber) .This is the most haunting song I have ever heard. I would have rather seen this dirtbag get the beating he gave her. But let him out of there give him a badge 😉

[@broncobra]

perogative, That's the word you were looking for. Fuck it all, ya know? I would do it. At this stage in life, I really don't give two shits anymore. The gal at the Dollar General store summed it up nicely. She said this country is going to hell. I live in a small city in the middle of the US.

[@Rita-j4z]

watch them sing at cma awards

[@Prozak63]

Folks need to understand that some people that have had a mother, wife, child or some other loved one abused often have a mindset that others don't understand when it comes to abuse. Often the offended is more dangerous if they are reported...

[@scottdarden3091]

The problem is once you break into his house, self-defense is out the window. I'd have waited and caught him somewhere else.

[@aliciaholyfield1865]

Brantley Gilbert’s Read Me My Rights kinda sums up what your saying. Please please react to it!!!!!

[@broncobra]

You were yakking away at the most important part of the vid. when she said thank you.

[@florenceglenn4627]

Must have been extreme and she finally escaped in the thunderstorm. Sometimes that is the only way for a woman to get out of an abusive situation. Either end him or when he got well enough, she would be the one who dies

[@candibaby1985]

And to answer your question on what happened to those men, they were told to stay out of it. It's none of your business. She's not your mom, your sister, your wife, your daughter or a family member or friend. It has nothing to do with you. So now they don't say nothing. They don't hear Nothing.They don't see nothing.They don't know nothing.That is what happened!!

[@vz8464]

I think because she comes to see him and she is driving his truck. That's a woman that knows a man that's a keeper. Dude he was going for a gun. If I was younger I would want a man just like a Hardy.

[@teamrealtree0073]

If a so called man ever puts his hand on my mother my wife my daughter and granddaughters well I'll do that time the rest of my life. They are the reason I'm still living today so I can pay they back with its my job.

[@wesleyrempel1438]

i can tell you exactly what happen to the old fashioned beat downs the world is SOOOOO soft thats what happened

[@candibaby1985]

Another way to look at it is how many women out there reported. They try to get away. He goes to jail. He gets out he tracks her down and he kills her. The law does not always work. Another way to look at it He might have grown up in a household where his dad was abusive, and maybe his dad killed his mom and there was nothing. He could do about it but now there is..

[@Wendy-m9m]

Y'all don't understand he gave up his freedom so she could have hers

[@trinawhitehead8281]

Need to react to Charlie Daniels “A Simple Man”

[@yvonnemassey3658]

Everyone is unique in our own way. We all develop our beliefs from our own experiences and faith. Not one of us are the same. I personally believe that an Angel would fight for us. There are many tales of Angels doing just that in the Bible. Even God and Jesus did. Sometimes we are just faced with a difficult choice, all of us are. In this song this man stepped up and freed this woman from further torment and potential death. It was his choice, his sacrifice. One he was able to make, one he could live with. He owned it. To him it was no sacrifice. In today's society we are programed to look the other way, keep our mouths shut, disbelieve. That's what makes it so easy for human and especially child trafficking. But some people do see and it is them we need to listen to.

[@teamrealtree0073]

That's still the mind set were I be from. I raised to perfect all my wemon in the family or wemon ant my family. He got white he deserved and thats it.

[@reginasnowdon7004]

check out Justifiable Homicide before picking up a gun. rofl

[@chrispenders-ub8lf]

You come to Texas where we were raised right. You hit a woman especially as badly as this woman was. YOU DO THE RIGHT THING! What does she do? Go to cops get a TRO against him and get your butt beat again? Try that in a small town. See how far you get down the road. You do it as a man. You take any punishment given. In prison this guy is a hero. No one will mess with him. Yankee folks you come down here we welcome you but you beat a woman.... Good Luck. I would have followed the same lead.

[@debrablumrogers5096]

Karma

[@seansavage4766]

I would have your back brother

[@tonyd579]

We R all asking ourselveves would we pull the trigger?????????????? Me a double leg shot Oh I hit an artery? oops

[@shellos8]

Nobody should be hitting anyone over a "bad day". I hope you didn't mean that it is.

[@tammydeheve5958]

The judge is the name of the gun he used

[@tammyslavens3687]

He must have realized she had nobody

[@kathleenmenendezburgess8439]

The guy was reaching for a 12 gauge shotgun. Hardy killed him in self defense