This song here is absolutely 💯 % true about the way our Government acts today towards it's US Citizens 🇺🇸 and I absolutely respect The " Chief " Laying it all out in the open.
Well I'm glad someone is actually trying to follow and fill the old country music legend's boots, and tells the truth about what is going on in the world in your songs.
It's commonly said apple and in the song apple blended better than fruit but u can't criticize peoples music knowing u can't do better no real Christian would anyway
We r the only ones who have not only the power to change the things our "leaders" do that are against our rights, not just as Americans but as human beings with all that we truly need to prevail right inside of us...no matter the situation or reasoning we use to justify our crimes against others there is something inside us all that wants to make the right choice some call it your conscience, some call it a "gut feeling", but no matter what you call it there is no denying the fact that its is a part of you...I believe its your spirit, who u truly are and were meant to be long before your parents conceived you, who u are in Our Creators eyes and just maybe its there not to force u to do good but to steer u in the right direction if you will just learn to trust it in all that you do...our world is in chaos, make no mistake it is our duty to stand up when oppressed not just for you or your people as a country but as a warrior and savior to ALL LIFE although the fight isn't about killing or winning,its actually quite the opposite, for us all to lay down our weapons and serve a higher purpose and to do that against what everyone would have you do or tell you is right....Our Greatest Battle as humans is no doubt... against our own fears and sins WITHIN....Trust Your Spirit in all that you do and worthiness shall be granted
This song remains as relevant as if it were written this very morning. It's my first time hearing it, and it strikes me as one of those timeless songs to speak across the borders of both peoples and ages.
@@SDRFAB98 WOW. Jst wow. The gospel "word of God" speaks of the Pharisees and Saddicees, and Rome.... replace them with Democrats, Republicans, and Socialism and it's God's word in new times. Preaching against tyrannical government was what got "Jesus" crucified. The only difference is that if an execution happens today, it's not by crucifixion.
John Carver, are you scared of snakes?? These kind, anyway, huh?! Just joshing with ya! That country boy Upchurch, ain't scar't of none of 'em cause he's been bit by 'em all!! 〰〰〰⚉⚕☠☮🇯🇪🇵🇰🇺🇸
Is it? "One of the most talked about performances during Sunday's (April 7th) ACM Awards was the collaboration between Eric Church and Ashley McBryde on “The Snake,” a cut on Eric's Desperate Man album. Eric tells us the song is his commentary on politics in general. “‘The Snake’ is really a song that was written about this political discourse, battle. Full disclosure, by nature I’m just not a very political person. I find it somewhat silly. I feel like in order to be a career politician, you have to keep your base riled up and the best way to rile up your base is to attack the other side, and the other side does the same thing. So, this song really came from whichever side you want to paint is a copperhead, and whichever other side you want to paint is a rattlesnake.”
I see who's been in Church for a while.. I said the same thing to my friends the other day, glad he played it on the ACM, now the single can drop on the radio
Thanks for the enormous care and hold up as a special true fan of mine it has been your prayers and support that has kept me at my very best may God bless you❤️(469) 301-6683 that's my private contact I hope that's safe with you I really hope I can trust you not giving that out to anyone
my ancestors are Scottish and I swear I feel that outlaw freedom fighting rebellion in my bones..my very dna is encoded with a deep seated resentment for any form of denied freedom or tyranny..
@@tanyakwiatkowski5638 lol it doesn't matter whether he's a Democrat or a republican. he's just saying that the message in the song is true. we're all the same ppl, he's not bringing up which political party he supports. he's simply just representing the common ppl. no need to get controversial, which might not be your intention, I'm just saying if it is
@@bigbill2557 I listen to Stapleton, but I don't listen to Whiskey Myers, nor do I think that most new "country" is country. I listen to Dead South, Heavy Horses, Willie and Waylon, the highwaymen (yea, I know that was redundant), Leduox, Black, Brooks (not as much anymore) Church, Bros Osborne (not a big fan), Elisa Doyle, Blues Seraceno, Justin Cross, this list can go on...
Amazing song that you can interpret in so many ways. The worst of all political parties, religions, narcissists...all elegantly encapsulated in a four-minute song.
🙄😾 🎶 I'm not the One who's so far away, when I feel the snakebite enter my veeeeeins...Never did I wanna be here again, and I don't remember why I came...🎶 - Godsmack.
Can you all not see we had a plan to hold those accountable and fix their shit... But not one person could respect me or help me and wanted to go out of their way to fuck me over hurt me and leave me abused refusing to help me at all!
Wow... even though I wish most Church songs didn't involve drinking, this song knocks my socks off. No alcohol needed here; just that acoustic guitar bass line and it's all only truth. WOW.
Believe this: The venom from either snake will kill a sheep, but when mixed in the sheep's blood, the two venoms only dissolve the sheep's skin, revealing the wolf that's been hidden all along. And that wolf is HUNGRY. Fear becomes anger, And anger becomes action. Don't be afraid to get bit twice. Be ready.
PREACH IT THIS SUNDAY MORNING COMING DOWN SITTING IN MY CHEVY....HOPING THAT CHARLIE DANIELS GOT TO HEAR CHURCH....SING THIS1...THAT'S WHAT I HEARD ON THE 1ST LINE....R.I.P.✌..CHARLIE...CHURCH WILL KEEP U ROLLING OVER WITH HIS....POETS...GOD BLESS🇺🇸
There is no fine line between the left and the right. Too many crooked politicians. The American people have been separated and their reason is their political party and there political party’s true values have been lost so what do these parties even stand for anymore? Great song man. I love your music!
Yes there is a clear line, quite a few actually, left = 0 guns in our hands 0 free speech and murdering babies at 9 months. Pretty sure those are very very distinct lines
I resonate with a lethal timber rattler “ velvet tailed even so to speak “ such a strong and powerful creature but with the keenness of a wicked beast in such an impressive package with the most unique pattern.. it would have to be 1 from deep in a blue granite rock den back in a holler in the GSMNP.. old mean and keen 🦫
Please keep up this real music that actually has a meaning,!!! Most music doesn't have a meaning now days! I'm only 22 but I've grown up with old soles and I think we need more artist like you!!
Jeffrey Hortman I so wish I was with you in Dallas that’s home (Lake Fork), however I have lived in the Smokey Mountains for 30 years, I just know that will be one of those great memories that will sustain you in your old years. Have a great time.
Thanks for the enormous care and hold up as a special true fan of mine it has been your prayers and support that has kept me at my very best may God bless you❤️(469) 301-6683 that's my private contact I hope that's safe with you I really hope I can trust you not giving that out to anyone
I saw your semi truck parked next to mine one time in a truck stop. I don't think too much of Nashville or new country,but me and my old truck just started to like you for this song alone.
I’m sure he believes in the shepherd being Jesus Christ but that’s not what he’s referring to in this instance. The song is political. Talks about how both political sides are one and the same. “We stay hungry they get fed and don’t pass the plate around lie by lie cheat by cheat venom in Smilin teeth they just run them forked tongues and the whole worlds burning down” think about it. Don’t make it what it’s not
@@briebones5475 At least he didn't say it was pro-Republican. I've seen people comment that. Um....Way to miss the point. It's not "pro" anyone. The snakes are bad in this song. On both sides. If we want to get biblical, Satan took the form of the snake in the Garden of Eden and tempted Eve. (Which is mentioned in the song.)
I totally see your point. It’s just in my opinion (I know you don’t have to agree and that’s ok) this is a conversation between the snakes so everything said in the verses won’t necessarily be great to the ears. It’s what I imagine satans demons say to one another. The chorus is not a part of the conversation it’s an explanation of who the snakes are. But the shepherd part you referred to in your original comment could very well be the demons saying Jesus is not paying attention. However, I take it as saying they’re pulling the wool over our eyes at all times to keep us fighting (both political parties). But this is the beauty of songs. They can be interpreted to each listener however they choose, but I didn’t want you to think Eric Church would be singing an anti Christian song that’s not the case at all.
Eric Church - The Snake Rattlesnake said to the copperhead "You give us vipers a real bad name" You prey on the weakest, you fight for no reason No wonder we get blamed Copperhead laughed, said "Kiss my ass! "You can bark but there ain't much bite" "You rattle that tail, but it's fear I smell "I think you're shaking out of fright" Rattlesnake, Copperhead Either one of them'll kill you dead We stay hungry, they get fed And don't pass the plate around Lie by lie, cheat by cheat Venom in smiling teeth They just run those forked tongues And the whole world's burning down Copperhead said to the rattlesnake "If you ever wanna make it rain "We could team up, be twice as tough "Fear will be our game" Rattlesnake said to the copperhead "Y'know we were the original sin "And I bet you my rattle against your copper That the bitch takes the apple again Rattlesnake, Copperhead Either one of them'll kill you dead We stay hungry, they get fed And don't pass the plate around Lie by lie, cheat by cheat Venom in smiling teeth They just run those forked tongues And the whole world's burning down Rattlesnake said to the copperhead "Ain't no way they'd win "'Cause the mice are sheep and the shepherd's asleep" And the copperhead said "Amen"
You are one hell of a songwriter singer. I have loved every song on every one of your CDs and I have every one of your CDs. You make Blake Shelton look like a Hollywood country singer now LOL JK JK don't want to piss off Blake another one of my favorite singers. But you are absolutely the best. And I really love this song. You are amazing. What I would do to be able to see you in concert. Keep them coming I still have TH-cam
Like we say 2 wings of the same bird, this is the same thing. One is just a little fancier then the other. One puts on a better show then the other one. But, they both bite, they both hide, they both are for their own kind. One even openly shared a poem plainly telling you what was coming. But you have to chose, do so wisely and stay on guard because they both bite in the end
Brandon Ringer who gives a shit? its his opinion, he's entitled to it. Do people really need multiple automatic rifles? fuk no they dont. You should be able to have one type of firearm in a category, pistol, shotgun, AR, hunting, etc.. The dipshits bitching about owning as many "Home Defense" rifles as they want are the types of people you have to watch out for. There is zero need to own multiple self defense weapons other than to try and impress your friends into thinking your just as badass as the real Soldiers. FYI those operator beards are not fooling anyone...
Tim Alcorn While I half agree for hunting you may need more then one shotgun or rifle for different game or hunting situations. Like you could use a .22 for small game but you’ll need a bigger caliber for larger game. You can’t use a .410 for most bigger birds but it’s useful for small game while the 12 gauge is handy for bigger birds and deer and may be too much for smaller game. Not trying to start an argument just showing another point of view
My neighbor has a malfunctioning security light, who's infrared beam is directed straight down my driveway. This song goes out to her and her idiot boyfriend, who can't appropriately direct a security sysytem w/o a professional breathing down their necks... Vipers.
@@alcoholism9097 well I guess the cops could be called out, but I'd really rather send the " snake charmer" out there then they both could get dealt with , the proper way with a good ole shovel chopping the living daylights out of them , ya know, get it over with!!
Bring it brother or hide it behind your web as I grant you that it will not end as bad for me as it dose for you as God, knows how to deal out pain as well as mercy!
Rattle snake said to the copper head the SAVIOR is coming around. The dead in CHRIST go,na rise to Glory and we both going to that FIREY pit in the ground
This song here is absolutely 💯 % true about the way our Government acts today towards it's US Citizens 🇺🇸 and I absolutely respect The " Chief " Laying it all out in the open.
And churches.
Canada too!
Freeeeedooom!!
I'm glad you we're one of the obvious few that understand the words of this song...like he knew?🤔🤷🏼♂️
Damn straight you nail our government now share it everywhere
This blended aesthetic of outlaw country and gospel is so good.
This man is a remarkable artist... I've never heard a song sung by him that I didn't love ❤ Keep em' coming Eric... ❤ ❤ ❤
it's called going to church Eric Church is a poet
Well I'm glad someone is actually trying to follow and fill the old country music legend's boots, and tells the truth about what is going on in the world in your songs.
You should check out Ryan upchurch he’s another great artist as well as Eric
This dude is the real deal. A true songwriter and storyteller in a world full of pop star country wannabe’s. Keep ‘em coming Chief.
Uncle bender how u doing
In the Bible it never says she ate an apple , it just says fruit...this song reminds me of our government these days
It's commonly said apple and in the song apple blended better than fruit but u can't criticize peoples music knowing u can't do better no real Christian would anyway
"whole world is burning down" this line makes more sense now
taqib abdur rahman sure does, man. Worlds real weird right now
*yep*
Damn right it does sad to see our principles cast away
We r the only ones who have not only the power to change the things our "leaders" do that are against our rights, not just as Americans but as human beings with all that we truly need to prevail right inside of us...no matter the situation or reasoning we use to justify our crimes against others there is something inside us all that wants to make the right choice some call it your conscience, some call it a "gut feeling", but no matter what you call it there is no denying the fact that its is a part of you...I believe its your spirit, who u truly are and were meant to be long before your parents conceived you, who u are in Our Creators eyes and just maybe its there not to force u to do good but to steer u in the right direction if you will just learn to trust it in all that you do...our world is in chaos, make no mistake it is our duty to stand up when oppressed not just for you or your people as a country but as a warrior and savior to ALL LIFE although the fight isn't about killing or winning,its actually quite the opposite, for us all to lay down our weapons and serve a higher purpose and to do that against what everyone would have you do or tell you is right....Our Greatest Battle as humans is no doubt... against our own fears and sins WITHIN....Trust Your Spirit in all that you do and worthiness shall be granted
You should've waited for 2021
This song remains as relevant as if it were written this very morning. It's my first time hearing it, and it strikes me as one of those timeless songs to speak across the borders of both peoples and ages.
Absolutely! ✌
I love this! It sounds like dark country. Unexpected from Eric Church. Well done.
your right DARK COUNTRY. Against Gods word.
No it doesn't😂 this doesn't even compare to true Dark Country.
@@SDRFAB98" Rock and roll isthe the devil Bobby!" 😂
Randy Downs this does not go against gods word lmao
@@SDRFAB98 WOW. Jst wow. The gospel "word of God" speaks of the Pharisees and Saddicees, and Rome.... replace them with Democrats, Republicans, and Socialism and it's God's word in new times. Preaching against tyrannical government was what got "Jesus" crucified. The only difference is that if an execution happens today, it's not by crucifixion.
Wow. That's the most powerful song I've heard in a long, long time.
I believe he is telling Americans to wake up!!!! Love the song
Bernie 2020!
Trump 2020🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@happyhippie79 Haha fuck that.
Does no one vote for moderates these days?
Or gentleman, for that matter?
Chad Decker well he’s made his message “be a good sheep” so I doubt it.
He's never upsetting. Another masterpiece!
Just stumbled over this one. Have to say another job well done and the song is telling the truth.
Amazing song! Amazing graphics! Amazing message! Best of all, Amazing Artist! Eric Church, I get inspired by all your songs! Blessings
Well if we aren't in the middle of the perfect example of this song right now!
Thanks, how long have you been my fan?
Amen brother! Right there in their faces and they still think we are ignorant.
God bless AMERICA! And Eric Church!!
Didnt even want to listen to it at first, but the more the track went on, the more i was hooked. Excellent pickin jam after i smoke a little smoke ;)
Love to smoke and jam out on this song and try to keep up while Stoned!!!
Why didn't you want to listen to it at first? Why did you keep going initially anyway?
Damn straight! 😁✌🌿
John Carver, are you scared of snakes?? These kind, anyway, huh?! Just joshing with ya! That country boy Upchurch, ain't scar't of none of 'em cause he's been bit by 'em all!! 〰〰〰⚉⚕☠☮🇯🇪🇵🇰🇺🇸
Smoke your smoke while I drink my drink , cause I know that my shit stinks 👍
This song is so fitting right now.
Even more so right now!
Sara Lynn even more so right now!
@@spicymemesz *insert boss music* eVeN mOrE nOw
Daniel Shea insert Minecraft cave sound e V e N m O r E s O r I g H t N o W
Is it?
"One of the most talked about performances during Sunday's (April 7th) ACM Awards was the collaboration between Eric Church and Ashley McBryde on “The Snake,” a cut on Eric's Desperate Man album. Eric tells us the song is his commentary on politics in general. “‘The Snake’ is really a song that was written about this political discourse, battle. Full disclosure, by nature I’m just not a very political person. I find it somewhat silly. I feel like in order to be a career politician, you have to keep your base riled up and the best way to rile up your base is to attack the other side, and the other side does the same thing. So, this song really came from whichever side you want to paint is a copperhead, and whichever other side you want to paint is a rattlesnake.”
New music from Justin Moore, George Strait and now Eric Church? What a good year it has been so far!!!
Hate to break it to ya, but Desperate Man dropped last year :P
@@HomeoftheWilt17 😂🤣
Jordan Williams This isn’t new. But I’m glad you found this song cause it’s amazing
I see who's been in Church for a while.. I said the same thing to my friends the other day, glad he played it on the ACM, now the single can drop on the radio
amen
Well Mr. Church you can preach it brother!! I sent this to my friend in Scotland and he was blown away as I was!
Thanks for the enormous care and hold up as a special true fan of mine it has been your prayers and support that has kept me at my very best may God bless you❤️(469) 301-6683 that's my private contact I hope that's safe with you I really hope I can trust you not giving that out to anyone
my ancestors are Scottish and I swear I feel that outlaw freedom fighting rebellion in my bones..my very dna is encoded with a deep seated resentment for any form of denied freedom or tyranny..
This song is aging like fine wine.
@@tanyakwiatkowski5638 lol it doesn't matter whether he's a Democrat or a republican. he's just saying that the message in the song is true. we're all the same ppl, he's not bringing up which political party he supports. he's simply just representing the common ppl. no need to get controversial, which might not be your intention, I'm just saying if it is
@Joseph 🤣 what are you talking about?
@@markanthonywilliams350 truth right on the money $
The reason this song is aging like fine fine wine is because the Cunning, Baffling that
Hell yeah
Finally spelled out in a song. Thanks Eric.
And it’s about time we find our shepherd to wake these sheep and turn these mice to men.
Quinten .. we already found our "shepherd"... THE GOOD SHEPHERD, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ‼️
YES!!! Eric, you just reassured my faith in country music! I especially love the political jabs, subtle, but not too subtle! Mami perfecto!
if eric church has reassured you're faith in country music there is an issue lol. go listen to stapleton, jinks, and myers.
@@bigbill2557 I listen to Stapleton, but I don't listen to Whiskey Myers, nor do I think that most new "country" is country. I listen to Dead South, Heavy Horses, Willie and Waylon, the highwaymen (yea, I know that was redundant), Leduox, Black, Brooks (not as much anymore) Church, Bros Osborne (not a big fan), Elisa Doyle, Blues Seraceno, Justin Cross, this list can go on...
If this seemed subtle to you, I'm curious what it takes for something to be on the nose.
@@AgentGross have you ever seen any of my videos or livestreams? If not, then I can understand why you would say this.
Colter Wall, Tyler Childers
Shepherd is not asleep. Thank you Jesus Christ bless you all
I love this,I have to think that Eric is talking about our political parties.It sure describes both of them.
Amazing song that you can interpret in so many ways. The worst of all political parties, religions, narcissists...all elegantly encapsulated in a four-minute song.
It just keeps getting more and more relevant.
This song sounds like it could be a theme song to a TV show or movie
Mr Church I'm at a loss for words with you and your music I just can't believe I missed that 3 years ago...💥
I'm just going to say I was probably preoccupied with the fake inauguration and the house plant
Same bro
Listen to the guitar... speaking a language of it's own! Then the words come in and background vocals...just haunting!
I love the feeling of this song so much
🙄😾 🎶 I'm not the One who's so far away, when I feel the snakebite enter my veeeeeins...Never did I wanna be here again, and I don't remember why I came...🎶 - Godsmack.
WOW! I just happened to get lucky, and find this gem. Love it!
He told us in 2019 exactly what was gonna happen. All in a song, follow the words🤯. Church is 👑 of country music and he's 1 of 1
Speaks volumes about NOW. I shared this all over the place! So well done, Eric Church.
It takes a wiseman to understand. It takes a strong man to fight... it takes a blind man to not care.
I dig this.... brutal truth on a very simple level. Very nice!!!!
I think this is the song he and amazing Ashley McBryde are singing on the ACMs tomorrow night!
It was Great! Better with both of them!!
Can we all just agree that we are all being manipulated, all over the world?
Can you all not see we had a plan to hold those accountable and fix their shit... But not one person could respect me or help me and wanted to go out of their way to fuck me over hurt me and leave me abused refusing to help me at all!
Wow... even though I wish most Church songs didn't involve drinking, this song knocks my socks off. No alcohol needed here; just that acoustic guitar bass line and it's all only truth. WOW.
But a little alcohol for me makes all the better 😊
Christ is Lord Eric is Chief
😮
This song could be a theme song for the western movie or TV show.
deadwood...
Rdr2
Or even something like True Detective
@Hao Li. This song sounds like a Swamp Song. Copperheads (RINO's) vs Rattlesnakes (Dems be rattling, making too much noise).
I was thinking of something more like a movie set in Louisiana with like a bayou style to it
We need more songs like this , I wonder just how popular this song will be with the pop county fans & of it gets much, or if any radio play .
Believe this:
The venom from either snake will kill a sheep, but when mixed in the sheep's blood, the two venoms only dissolve the sheep's skin, revealing the wolf that's been hidden all along.
And that wolf is HUNGRY.
Fear becomes anger,
And anger becomes action.
Don't be afraid to get bit twice.
Be ready.
Awesome man
Dissolves
it’s 2019 and you still can’t close youtube and still listen to the music
Its annoying.
Gotta get premium. Then you don't get ads either, and you get some shows too.
U gotta buy it my dude. Or use Pandora or Spotify etc.
Sure you can, TH-cam premium!!!! TH-cam red some call it. Like 9 bucks a month I think. You can download videos too.
We are waking up.
Some slower then others, but we will collectivize.
We will be free.
Do you listen to a lot of his music?
A lotta talk and no action is what I see
Are we still so hopeful of this? Just wondering 🤣
Only a few realize the truth. There’s really nothing we can do. America’s been on this path for too long.
Eric Church reminds me of the old country I grew up with. Love his stuff.
Shepard’ asleep and we’re playing for keeps. King snake just slithered into the arena.
*Liberty or death* No in between.
You all take this song way out of context.
this song even has the same starting note as creepin' and starts staying consistent throughout the entire son at 1:12
All his songs are amazing!!!!
PREACH IT THIS SUNDAY MORNING COMING DOWN SITTING IN MY CHEVY....HOPING THAT CHARLIE DANIELS GOT TO HEAR CHURCH....SING THIS1...THAT'S WHAT I HEARD ON THE 1ST LINE....R.I.P.✌..CHARLIE...CHURCH WILL KEEP U ROLLING OVER WITH HIS....POETS...GOD BLESS🇺🇸
One of my favorites off this album!!
There is no fine line between the left and the right. Too many crooked politicians. The American people have been separated and their reason is their political party and there political party’s true values have been lost so what do these parties even stand for anymore? Great song man. I love your music!
Yes there is a clear line, quite a few actually, left = 0 guns in our hands 0 free speech and murdering babies at 9 months. Pretty sure those are very very distinct lines
Shane Walker I agree.😂 I meant the original values of the parties are gone. And I love guns and abortion is totally messed up.
@@shanewalker896 wrong.there is only freedom or controled
Telling it like it is in a song ... genius..🔥🔥🔥
I resonate with a lethal timber rattler “ velvet tailed even so to speak “ such a strong and powerful creature but with the keenness of a wicked beast in such an impressive package with the most unique pattern.. it would have to be 1 from deep in a blue granite rock den back in a holler in the GSMNP.. old mean and keen 🦫
I just found this and its addictive to listen to. Eric church has been the best country artist in a long while I love it
Me too
Please keep up this real music that actually has a meaning,!!! Most music doesn't have a meaning now days! I'm only 22 but I've grown up with old soles and I think we need more artist like you!!
Played this song so much when his album came out and still love it
Can't wait! Best show I've ever been to. Gonna double down in Dallas!
Jeffrey Hortman I so wish I was with you in Dallas that’s home (Lake Fork), however I have lived in the Smokey Mountains for 30 years, I just know that will be one of those great memories that will sustain you in your old years. Have a great time.
@@normam.atchley9856 I'm about 10 minutes from lake fork. This was the time of my life. Have a Blessed evening!
Thanks for the enormous care and hold up as a special true fan of mine it has been your prayers and support that has kept me at my very best may God bless you❤️(469) 301-6683 that's my private contact I hope that's safe with you I really hope I can trust you not giving that out to anyone
One of the master pieces by Eric Church
& Travis Meadows
I saw your semi truck parked next to mine one time in a truck stop. I don't think too much of Nashville or new country,but me and my old truck just started to like you for this song alone.
This is one of those songs when youre driving and its playing and you just feel like a straight bada$$
Hell yeah I love driving and listening to a song from a guy who believes I shouldn't own my guns. Very badass indeed
Real_one9205 oh calm down
I feel bada$$ either way listening to this
TRUTH ON TOP OF TRUTH!!! GOTTA good Caldwell county boy up in the HOUSE... Can I get a HELL YEAH?!?!
Jesus Christ is the shepherd and he is not asleep. His fire will consume these snakes
I’m sure he believes in the shepherd being Jesus Christ but that’s not what he’s referring to in this instance. The song is political. Talks about how both political sides are one and the same. “We stay hungry they get fed and don’t pass the plate around lie by lie cheat by cheat venom in Smilin teeth they just run them forked tongues and the whole worlds burning down” think about it. Don’t make it what it’s not
@@briebones5475 At least he didn't say it was pro-Republican. I've seen people comment that. Um....Way to miss the point. It's not "pro" anyone. The snakes are bad in this song. On both sides. If we want to get biblical, Satan took the form of the snake in the Garden of Eden and tempted Eve. (Which is mentioned in the song.)
I totally see your point. It’s just in my opinion (I know you don’t have to agree and that’s ok) this is a conversation between the snakes so everything said in the verses won’t necessarily be great to the ears. It’s what I imagine satans demons say to one another. The chorus is not a part of the conversation it’s an explanation of who the snakes are. But the shepherd part you referred to in your original comment could very well be the demons saying Jesus is not paying attention. However, I take it as saying they’re pulling the wool over our eyes at all times to keep us fighting (both political parties). But this is the beauty of songs. They can be interpreted to each listener however they choose, but I didn’t want you to think Eric Church would be singing an anti Christian song that’s not the case at all.
Kris, Church is any but Pro-Republican. He’s basically a young Willie Nelson.
AMEN brother, amen.
Ayyyye! Patera from Appalachia Homestead Sent me! Great song
Same here. Excellent new song to start the day. Would have been a shame to have missed out on this gem!
Eric Church - The Snake
Rattlesnake said to the copperhead
"You give us vipers a real bad name"
You prey on the weakest, you fight for no reason
No wonder we get blamed
Copperhead laughed, said "Kiss my ass!
"You can bark but there ain't much bite"
"You rattle that tail, but it's fear I smell
"I think you're shaking out of fright"
Rattlesnake, Copperhead
Either one of them'll kill you dead
We stay hungry, they get fed
And don't pass the plate around
Lie by lie, cheat by cheat
Venom in smiling teeth
They just run those forked tongues
And the whole world's burning down
Copperhead said to the rattlesnake
"If you ever wanna make it rain
"We could team up, be twice as tough
"Fear will be our game"
Rattlesnake said to the copperhead
"Y'know we were the original sin
"And I bet you my rattle against your copper
That the bitch takes the apple again
Rattlesnake, Copperhead
Either one of them'll kill you dead
We stay hungry, they get fed
And don't pass the plate around
Lie by lie, cheat by cheat
Venom in smiling teeth
They just run those forked tongues
And the whole world's burning down
Rattlesnake said to the copperhead
"Ain't no way they'd win
"'Cause the mice are sheep and the shepherd's asleep"
And the copperhead said "Amen"
The song tells us a life of the world needs to wake it up thanks Eric Church once again you did another great song
Hell ya...incredible lyrics! Hidden meaning in the lyrics really got me lol
Lord.. Sheeeejuzzz!!! There is, no one, hotter in Country Music.. No one. I hear him sing, my pants fall right down. 🤤💕🎧🎸🎙🔬🎤🎼🎵🤤💥🔥🔥👅🔥
The symbolism in this song is so true it's scary!!! I'm happy to see Eric church take a shot at THE MAN and hia evil bag of tricks.
I landed here looking for the old Northern Soul song but was blown away by this.
KAG - Keep America Great! 🇺🇸
You are one hell of a songwriter singer. I have loved every song on every one of your CDs and I have every one of your CDs. You make Blake Shelton look like a Hollywood country singer now LOL JK JK don't want to piss off Blake another one of my favorite singers. But you are absolutely the best. And I really love this song. You are amazing. What I would do to be able to see you in concert. Keep them coming I still have TH-cam
Man I love this back wood swamp type feel to it and also the message telling us to OPEN OUR DAMN EYES haha
Yep. Good song. Thanks for sharing this with us.
*You gave me goosebumps & that beat!!!*
Like we say 2 wings of the same bird, this is the same thing. One is just a little fancier then the other. One puts on a better show then the other one. But, they both bite, they both hide, they both are for their own kind. One even openly shared a poem plainly telling you what was coming. But you have to chose, do so wisely and stay on guard because they both bite in the end
Screw the politicians and the PC bullsh*t. Great job Eric!!!
Tim Alcorn I had to watch it twice and it definitely grew on me. Eric seems to have a meaning to all his songs. This one was a good one!
Tim Alcorn you do know he is for gun control?
Eric church is the anti 2A snake
Brandon Ringer who gives a shit? its his opinion, he's entitled to it. Do people really need multiple automatic rifles? fuk no they dont. You should be able to have one type of firearm in a category, pistol, shotgun, AR, hunting, etc.. The dipshits bitching about owning as many "Home Defense" rifles as they want are the types of people you have to watch out for. There is zero need to own multiple self defense weapons other than to try and impress your friends into thinking your just as badass as the real Soldiers. FYI those operator beards are not fooling anyone...
Tim Alcorn While I half agree for hunting you may need more then one shotgun or rifle for different game or hunting situations. Like you could use a .22 for small game but you’ll need a bigger caliber for larger game. You can’t use a .410 for most bigger birds but it’s useful for small game while the 12 gauge is handy for bigger birds and deer and may be too much for smaller game. Not trying to start an argument just showing another point of view
Whoo. Love Eric Church and the hidden truths in his words!! 💜
I know a few rattlesnakes myself!! This song goes out to the slithering snake across the road that sneaks up to my house at night !
This is a red flag Linda, are you ok? Do we need to alert the proper authorities?
Can that snake see down the barrel of a 9mm?
Your wife is an eye sore Michell!
My neighbor has a malfunctioning security light, who's infrared beam is directed straight down my driveway. This song goes out to her and her idiot boyfriend, who can't appropriately direct a security sysytem w/o a professional breathing down their necks... Vipers.
@@alcoholism9097 well I guess the cops could be called out, but I'd really rather send the " snake charmer" out there then they both could get dealt with , the proper way with a good ole shovel chopping the living daylights out of them , ya know, get it over with!!
I love Eric church and Chris Stapleton
He'll be performing this live on Sunday. (The ACMs.) Can't wait!
Kris same
With Ashley McBryde
@@theycallmerosie7 Really?! I didn't know about that part. That's so cool! I just bought tix to see her for the first time in July. I'm so excited.
Time to go back to work Mr Church! I will buy the first tickets!
Hit like after the first chord.😅 Thank the Lord we still have Eric Church in country music.
Bring it brother or hide it behind your web as I grant you that it will not end as bad for me as it dose for you as God, knows how to deal out pain as well as mercy!
This is why I love Eric church
The intro is perfect. You can see them snakes circling each other! Awesome! Bravo!!!
Man another great one. Can't wait to see him live.
Absolutely 100%
Absolutly amazing! your music is the best I have ever heard and your concert was the best concert I have ever been too!
Is he your favorite country artist?
Best of his videos are yet to come.... "We the people" is in his blood and in his heart!!!
Sir.. this was written by a blacl communist..
Eric Church Always awesome 😘😘
Glad you keeping the dark country alive!
Have you ever been to any of my concert?
Copper=Democrats
Rattle=Republicans
The Mongoose= We The People
They teamed up finish it off, Everyone been warning ppl,Your in for a whole new ball game
Yes but somebody milking both of them
China? Lmao
I think you got them backwards.
Honey Badger=Still doesn't give a shit
Every morning I wake these days and see the news about our government I can't seem to get this song out of my head
Probably my favorite on the album but I love all of em!
Very Original song I couldn't compare it to any other song that carries this much melody anyway
How has there not been a video for this yet?
This is a really good song
Rattle snake said to the copper head the SAVIOR is coming around.
The dead in CHRIST go,na rise to Glory and we both going to that FIREY pit in the ground