Was going through my grandparents’ basement after my grandfather died and heard this song for the first time as I was going through a box of Pop’s WWII stuff. It was one of the most eery things that has ever happened to me. I had goosebumps and just began sobbing. It was like he was there with me going through theses items I never knew existed. I still tear up when I hear this song. And the irony that this video popped into my feed as I just came back from doing a WWII living history event. Love this song and Carbon Leaf! Thank you for such a meaningful song. One of the best songs ever written.
I lost my grandpa over a decade ago. He was one of the most important people in my life. He told me these stories. That was the greatest gift he ever gave me. This makes me feel closer to him again, and brings back memories ❤️we would sit and talk, watch old movies or things about the war. It's something I will keep close to my heart and I will listen to this when I want to think about him.
When I saw them in Waterville Me a few years ago there wasn't a lot of people at the show . they had everyone surround the band while they did the rest of the show acoustically , when they played this song ther was not many dry eyes
I thought of my grandfather when I heard this song. He was a U.S. paratrooper and survived some nasty shelling and bullet fire in the trenches of WWII. It was right in the feels I was reminded how much I miss him.
Terrific performance of a great song. Came here to post something with more meaning, but after listening, nothing more to be said. Lest we forget. - Mike Kopack, long ago Sgt., USAF, Cold War and Desert Storm. Proud to have served, I *am* the fortunate son.
On one side, my uncle was torpedoed 3 times and made his way back. On the other, many relatives were caught behind the iron curtain and shot. I remember Christmas, always praying for those that didn't or couldn't make it. People today need to put down their iPhones and realize that these horrors will return if they let them.
I dig this song but it always confuses me that he sings to his grandson, then says that he died long before he bore a son. Is it intended to be that each set of verses is a different character or what?
Interesting, I never thought of that interpretation. I always took it to mean he laid in what he thought would be his grave after being wounded long before he bore a son and was reflecting on what could have been
Was going through my grandparents’ basement after my grandfather died and heard this song for the first time as I was going through a box of Pop’s WWII stuff. It was one of the most eery things that has ever happened to me. I had goosebumps and just began sobbing. It was like he was there with me going through theses items I never knew existed. I still tear up when I hear this song. And the irony that this video popped into my feed as I just came back from doing a WWII living history event. Love this song and Carbon Leaf! Thank you for such a meaningful song. One of the best songs ever written.
I'm right there with you. 😭
This song gets me every time I hear it. As I’m tearing up writing this.
Absolutely one of the best-written songs of all time.
I lost my grandpa over a decade ago. He was one of the most important people in my life. He told me these stories. That was the greatest gift he ever gave me. This makes me feel closer to him again, and brings back memories ❤️we would sit and talk, watch old movies or things about the war. It's something I will keep close to my heart and I will listen to this when I want to think about him.
When I saw them in Waterville Me a few years ago there wasn't a lot of people at the show . they had everyone surround the band while they did the rest of the show acoustically , when they played this song ther was not many dry eyes
My favorite song to see live.
I thought of my grandfather when I heard this song. He was a U.S. paratrooper and survived some nasty shelling and bullet fire in the trenches of WWII. It was right in the feels I was reminded how much I miss him.
Terrific performance of a great song. Came here to post something with more meaning, but after listening, nothing more to be said. Lest we forget. - Mike Kopack, long ago Sgt., USAF, Cold War and Desert Storm. Proud to have served, I *am* the fortunate son.
Thank you for your service Mike!
Thank you brother for serving!!
@@stevenhaines9489 It was my privilege.
This song always makes the hairs on my arms stand up. Chills always felt.
Best tune in the catalog
One of my favorite songs. My late father was in the Battle Of the Bulge. Impacted him the rest of his life.
I always listen to this song every Veterans day.
Simply the best version I’ve heard….. in the greatest form, thanks Carbon Leaf
Possibly the best anti war song ever written. So much sacrifice… and look where we are…
I loved this song it is my favorite song,😊❤
One of the greatest songs of all time
Absolutely
Bella!!! Grazie..Me la sento anche un poco " dedicata" ....❤
On one side, my uncle was torpedoed 3 times and made his way back. On the other, many relatives were caught behind the iron curtain and shot. I remember Christmas, always praying for those that didn't or couldn't make it. People today need to put down their iPhones and realize that these horrors will return if they let them.
I swear this had more views and likes.
Amazing.
Love this so much.
Thanks!!
I dig this song but it always confuses me that he sings to his grandson, then says that he died long before he bore a son. Is it intended to be that each set of verses is a different character or what?
Interesting, I never thought of that interpretation. I always took it to mean he laid in what he thought would be his grave after being wounded long before he bore a son and was reflecting on what could have been
Agreed, I always took it as the narrator hunkered behind cover sure he was about to die and questioning what good would it do.
Why is the electric guitar drowning out his lyrics? Maybe its me..