Myles... I'm going to be 56 years old and I absolutely love you and Alter Bridge! My 27 year old son, my only child, introduced me to your band in 2015. My son Sean, and I were so close. We used to sing in the car together whenever we were going somewhere when he was growing up. I was always singing. It was a big part of my life when I was young. Sean grew up with my music but somehow we always kept the same love of music even after he was all grown up. When Sean introduced me to your band, Watch Over You was one of his favorite songs. Anyway, I lost Sean in an auto accident in January 2016 and that has been so hard for me to survive! A mother should never outlive her child! A mother's heart was just not made for this kind of pain! The lyrics to this song makes me think of my amazing son that I used to go to for guidance, especially after I lost my dad and Sean was getting older. He was so wise and had such a gift of seeing the whole picture of different situations, not just the tunnel! "Who'll watch over you, when I'm gone? " goes so well with my life story now; especially with the close bond we shared and being there for each other. . He's the only one I trusted to be honest with me when I was "stuck". And oh how he believed in me and kept me strong! He said that I was his inspiration to strive and be a better person every day, but he always was. I raised him that way... To be loving, forgiving, and to help others but He was that way all along. It's his spirit! His light shined so bright! I so long to hear his voice, see his handsome face, those mesmerizing baby blues, his warm loving smile, his sense of humor... God! His sense of humor! His laugh was so contagious! He is an amazing beautiful soul, and my life, my world, my heart and my soul are so very empty and lost without him! It's like I fell into a black hole! I lost my mom 4 months after I lost Sean. It's been so hard since 2016! That very last sentence in your song hits me to the core! "You long to hear my voice But I'm long gone". It's so very true! We just never know how long we have in this life. Never mind about tomorrow not being promised, only the moment we are in is promised, the next moment might never happen, so tell all the ones you love just what they mean to you right now, and show them! Don't wait because you may never have another chance. I always told Sean what he meant to me and how much I love him. That's a chance I never missed! But it still wasn't long enough! Cherish every moment you are given with your loved ones! No matter how much time you have with them, it's never long enough! Thank you for this song! Sending much love! Elaine
So terribly 😭 sorry for your loss...I to lost some one very close to me to car accident...my mom...in loving memory has always been my song from alterbridge to her...I cry every time I hear it...
@@jessicalove9161 I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom! We always need our parents no matter how old we are! It almost feels like losing my dad in 2000, then losing my son and my mom 4 months apart, has taken everything I've ever known away. It's like it strips you of your identity. This is a long hard journey! Sending love and hugs your way.
+Jennifer Payne underrating is actually not a bad thing for AB and Myles. It just means the band is not popular; and by that, they can gather some really hardcore fans who understand the value of their music
My best friend and guitarist/drummer died in a car accident. He's always bust out this song whenever he had even a spare second to start playing. He'd always tell me to learn it so we can perform it together, but I'd always say "Nahh. My voice isn't as powerful, as good as this" and he'd bug me about it, same as I'd bug him about performing a Green Day song with me. I can't believe that he is gone, and I'm going to sing this at his funeral. Just for him. REST IN PEACE \m/ My dear band-member, my close friend, my true brother.. James Simmons 1996 - 2014
this is so fucking sad. with my bandmate is the same, I can only imagine what the pain being in ur shoes must've been. before all things, band or whatever, often they're your friends. if it's any use, Im sorry for your loss
My husband introduced me to this band and he was always worried who was going to watch over me and stuff when he passed away. He passed away in April 2021.
It never hit the mainstream media, sadly a lot of gems like this get passed over for poppy rock songs, not these beautiful ballads. Like Cristina Scabbia's (Female voice featured in this song) own band Lacuna Coil who hasn't really hit the mainstream media since 2006
well thats probably because people who work for mtv has took over grammy, just check their shows in the last 5 years, reminds me of early days of britney and justin.
This song is literally tearing me apart... It's a masterpiece. The lyrics, Myles voice, the melody, the way how the song is played, the guitar riff after "... when I'm gone" is just kicking in and slashing through the soul... I can't even describe it. Probably can't even describe the feelings inside me... Thanks Alter Bridge, thank you guys so much.
I can't imagine the pain you must feel.I can feel how much you loved her just by what you wrote.Oh man may God give you strength and may her soul rest in peace
This is my favourite song of all time, gives me shivers down my spine every time I hear it. For me, Alter Bridge are the best band I've ever heard, I have never heard a voice like Myles Kennedys, he is a vocal god. I hope these guys make music for a long time to come.
I've been rocking on for 48 years now, and I have known great singers, Robert plant, Steve Perry, Elvis, Eddie Vedder, Paul Rodgers, Chris Cornell.....but this guy....He takes the cake.
Couldn't agree with you more, David. I just discovered Alter Bridge. I've had the pleasure of seeing everybody you mentioned, yes even Elvis, and now I'm playing catch up with Myles Kennedy and Alter Bridge. How did I miss this amazing singer?
"You long to hear my voice But I'm long gone" This really teaches that sometimes life gives you a second chance, but sometimes not, and you just have to accept it.
I cry every time I hear this... my son has been fighting heroin addiction for 16 years..in and out of jail, rehab 8x, 6 years in prison.. I'm so tired.. idk where or who he is but still love my son. But have to stop giving..enabling..long ago.. I have to LIVE... your song epitomizes all I feel. THANK YOU.
This song to me, is about leaving someone with an addiction. I think about the only man I have ever loved and how I had to walk away from him once and then again, 20 years later. You just can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves. It's just a sad situation for everyone.
Yes, same here Latisha, I also was with a woman for many years that was an addict. This song resonates with me on this issue, I loved her but did all I could and had to move on for myself and my children.
it takes a special friendship and band to have a lead guitarist encourage the singer to solo and singer encourage the lead guitarist to sing and write. this band is truely magical. I can't wait to hear more from this band
Myles Kennedy is the vocalist and rhythm guitar player, Mark Tramonti is the lead guitar player but they don't hold true to thier designated jobs as they are both more than impressive guitarists, vocalists, and song writers!
Grew up on this band.... only 17 and I really wish people would appreciate real music like this.... hopefully I can get the chance to see them in concert.. i just cry every time I hear this song
Arun Ravichandra really? Usually is mark the one who writes the songs and compose the music (well with the other members of course) was this one wrote only by kennedy? D:
This song makes me ugly cry. So many people, so many loved ones, I can't hear their voices anymore. I've nearly forgotten some of their faces. It's a pain that never really heals, you just get used to it. Time takes so much from us... They don't even need to have passed on. They could still be living, but they came into your life, made an impact, and then went their own direction. You're left wondering, "Where are you? What are you up to?" and whether they ever think of you, too. Whether a person has passed on, or simply traveled a diverging path, it's a deep hurt, one that this song captures so beautifully. The memories are bittersweet; you're thankful for the times you had together, but you know they're gone. Thank you, Alter Bridge, for this masterpiece. Though my heart is gripped with sorrow to listen to it, it will forever remain one of my favorite songs, because it helps me grieve. It helps me remember. Much Love, A Fan
This song is for all the parents out there. It's exactly how they feel for all their kids. They it's hard to lose a child, but I'd imagine it's also very hard to leave one behind...
Alter bridge one of the best bands ever. Think they were out there however when rock took a turn for the worst with people turning to rap and country and top 40 at the time. Glad I found them
This was my brothers favourite band, I always loved them since he showed them to me, although I never fully appreciated the genius behind the music until recently. I've been listening to them a lot more recently than I have done in the past. He passed away on the 1st December this year and listening to this band is a really nice way of remembering him. He also introduced me to Metallica and Rage Against the Machine, I'm forever grateful!
this is the song that I sang for my friend at a concert hall in front of this guy who called me his best friend. He treated me like shit, and no matter what I did, he never treated me better. I was always there for him, but he was never there for me. :D he longs to hear my voice, but I'm long gone. :) makes me happy to hear that somebody else feels the same way.
Beautiful song explaining something many of us have experienced. Letting someone go who has an addiction. The saying "I'm long gone"..is the one who left the toxic relationship. The lyrics are perfection.
I just adopted my granddaughter that is medically complex and she will need me forever. But I probably won't make it to her 18th. This song is too much for me and I want to thank you for creating it.
Nowadays, Myles have for sure the best voice in Rock Music. I saw him 2 times, one with Slash and other with Alter Bridge. Two performances very distinct, but both breath taking. Alter Bridge, at this is time, should be my favorite band, and it makes me sad know that these guys are so underrated, or only known because ''watch over you'' or ''metalingus''. They are the only band that I can listen to all of their 4 albums without skipping a song, so, they are doing something right in the world of music. My wish for the future is meet this guys and tell them how much they improved my life for better. Keep rockin' Myles, Mark, Brian and Scott!
No one can make me feel emotions through music like these guys can. Seen them about 10 times and they’re always unreal. This, wonderful life and blackbird are 3 of the best songs I’ve ever heard
This songs breaks my heart... it reminds me of my mother who died not even 2 years ago, she was a 47 year old ER nurse... and I need her here to save me... to watch over me... 😭💔
for years this song came to play whenever I thought of my 66 year old uncle who has one of the worst cases of Scitzophrenia and dementia that I have ever seen in my life. He has been under my grandmothers care since 1979 a few years after he graduated highschool he was married to then lover Vivian .Everything seemed great and seemed like they both had full lives ahead of them until she cheated on him and it massively triggered his Scitz. He was never the same again, since then he has been in the same house day in and day out just coping with his medical conditions. He is a fighter but I also want to pay homage to my grandmother for her unconditional love and care for so many years even when it wasn't easy and she would hide tears and blindly pray for better days. The reason why this song resonates so much is because shes now 87 and getting Alzheimers and can barely take care of the both of them . If something happens to her I pray someone steps up and can watch over him and make the rest of his days on this earth as easy as possible. a few years ago his condition got pretty bad over the summer and I watched this man that I loved all of my life and looked up to severely afraid of everything around him he was completely free of of medication for several days and I my entire perspective of life in general changed that summer . That summer I grew up.
I totally relate. My mother and I both have been diagnosed with Schizo effective. I had to turn her to a mental unit she lost her fight again. trying to kill herself because of the voice telling her to drown herself. So back to the recovery process.
its a tough battle that never gets better .the days I seen him completely off meds was the scariest thing of my life. you don't understand just how much it takes a toll on someone until you witness firsthand
relate too...although its not schizo for me....but when my late grandfather pass away almost 10 years ago and whenever i hear this song its remind me to him.....he's one of the person that really2 close to me
Leaves are on the ground Fall has come Blue skies turning grey Like my love I tried to carry you And make you whole But it was never enough I must go [Chorus:] Who is gonna save you When I'm gone? And who'll watch over you When I'm gone? You say you care for me But hide it well How can you love someone And not yourself? [Chorus] And when I'm gone Who will break your fall? Who will you blame? I can't go on And let you lose it all It's more than I can take Who'll ease your pain? Ease your pain [Chorus:] Who is gonna save you when I'm gone? Who'll watch over you? Who will give you strength when you're not strong. Who'll watch over you when I've gone away? Snow is on the ground Winters come You long to hear my voice But I'm long gone
Haopu Haokip Thx for lyrics. Addiction takes over the person. The addiction becomes the voice, attitudes and choices in every area of their lives. Its insidious.
I played this for one of my kids. She has made some mistakes and this song is spot on about my feelings. I fear for her everyday, I pray she will find her way. I hear from her from time to time and I know how she’s feeling because she’ll send me this song. I love her so much!!!
Couldn't have talk to her for two days.Only two,but seems decades.Suffering from sweet violence of love. Couldn’t express the inside. And she willingly don't want sharing of the two souls.One sided love is as divine as hell. Alter Bridge hits the best these days.Magical.
These guys have the gift of tear jerking for sure man. Their lyrics, and their tendency to choose note progressions that have an epic feel come together and create the end product of a tear or 10 in my eye lol +MrRooney georgee
When I first heard this song it broke me...it helped me let go of a past I thought I would carry like a boulder for the rest of my life. When the crying stopped my heart was lighter my soul happier and more peaceful and the rest of my life began...and I'm still happy and grateful..thank you AB.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written! Music is like a bridge leading to the end of heartache and the other side is a kingdom of solace. Sometimes it takes awhile to trust the hands reaching out on the other side to carry us to safety so we just linger upon the bridge to get away from the war behind us. I've come to believe that our loved ones, guardian angels and God are on the other side calling out to us as the music guides us closer to thier voices. I pray for anyone in this battlefield of a world suffering through the dark confinement of spiritual war and heartache. I'm lending my hand too! Dont give up! You are part of someone's life even if your alone. When you get through and find peace you can tell your story to those who need to know how you found it and neither you nor they will be alone, you'll have eachother. Until then, I'm here if you want to chat. Take care everybody.
I need someone to explain to me the voice magic Myles does at 3:30 (amongst all the other brilliance that is Myles’ voice). I play this song to everyone and make sure there is always complete silence, for total appreciation, at that point. Goosebumps every time!!
I think about my husband and cry every time I hear this song. He's dealing with a serious addiction issue (to heroin AND alcohol and whatever else is around, from pills to crack to marijuana to sex). I eventually had to move out (I didn't end our marriage or stop loving and supporting him- it was physically unsafe to keep living with him), and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. All I want to do is help him, to fix him, but he won't let me. Now he's really pushing me away, after 20 years together, and this song is exactly how I feel about the idea of totally leaving him. It's the most painful, heart-breaking thing I have ever experienced. He doesn't have any local family, and he's not close to them anyway, so who is going to look out for him if I am gone? He had become a part of my family, and they love him and want to help him as well. So yeah, who is going to be his support system? Who is going to take care of him? Who is going to love him like I do? I can't stomach the idea of ending it. I am so confused and broken right now. 20 years together for nothing but pain now?
Two years ago my mother died from liver cirrhoses due to hepatitis C and suffered from a sepsis. Her last words to me where :"Are you afraid of me passing away?". I answered:" In all honesty, yes, I do." Then she said to me:"Then you should leave." Back then I didn't understand why she told me that and I left in confusion and distress. Two years later, I sit at my desk listening to Myles impersonating my mother with this song and now I understand that she just wanted me not to watch her suffering from this ugly disease she had. She loved me so much that she told me to leave the hospital and focus more on my life and striving for my goals than letting me getting dragged down because of her sickness. Not to mention that I try not to burst out in tears while listening to this song and typing this comment. I'm glad that beside my beloved mother there are some beautiful human beings out there in this cruel world who watch over us even though they might not do it conciously.
lost my dad oct 2nd 2021. this song + blackbird + wonderful life are the three alter bridge songs helping me get through this. love these guys so so much.
This is the one song I can always come back to, especially when I feel like I need to move on. I love it and it means a lot to me. Its the kind of song that just gets embolded onto your heart like a badge. Alter bridge has gotten me through a very strange time in my life, one that is still going. But every time this song ends Im left with nothing but the silence, and it keeps me from sleeping at night. This song actually made me realize how scared I am of myself and how scared of deciding where to put myself.
This is a song I used to absolutely love and play on the guitar. At some point, I forgot it. I forgot who sang it, and forgot the lyrics, but part of the melody stuck with me. It's been replaying in my head for years now but I never heard it played again. Today, I finally had a spark and remembered part of the lyrics. Now I am reunited with the masterpiece. It's so good!!
My Saturday night is not complete until I belt out this song at the top of my lungs...an ode to my mom that died 4yrs ago...Miles Kennedy is a songwriting genius
*Leaves are on the ground, fall has come Blue skies turning gray like my love I tried to carry you and make you whole But it was never enough, I must go And who is gonna save you when I'm gone? And who'll watch over you when I'm gone? You say you care for me but hide it well How can you love someone not yourself? And who is gonna save you when I'm gone? And who'll watch over you when I'm gone? And when I'm gone who will break your fall? Who will you blame? I can't go on and let you lose it all It's more than I can take Who'll ease your pain, ease your pain? And who is gonna save you when I'm gone? And who'll watch over you And who will give you strength when you're not strong Who will watch over you when I'm gone away? Snow is on the ground, winter's come You long to hear my voice but I'm long gone*
I only discovered this song last summer during a funny time when I had just started writing songs again. The emotion of this song, that I feel even now, is hard to put into words. It's one of those rare songs that just reaches inside of you and speaks. The only way I can thank Miles and Mark for this beautiful piece of music is for me to play it live. I really want more people to know this song. ♥️
Didn't know about this song, I had to learn it for my band. It hits so hard though.. I feel every line in my heart. Dedicated to the she that decided to leave me behind, I still love you.. but I'm gone on my path now. Please take care, I know you don't have the strength to cause you hate yourself. You kept pushing me back when I was there to hold your back. And who's gonna watch over you?
After all these years, the countless times I’ve listened to this jam, I didn’t think it could penetrate my soul any deeper! But, after just getting through the one year anniversary of my dad’s passing, it does. Thank you, Alter Bridge..
As a full grown man at 52 years old , this song actually makes me break down in tears ( of course after a few lol) but still the same beautiful song writing and musical composition...timeless classic . Surprised this is not on radio air play daily. But hey our luck to have it here ..anybody feel this way please comment.
I need more people in my life who love this band as much as me..
Amen. Check out Halestorm if you haven't already.
I've heard them too, they're actually pretty good
You can count on me
Count me in Jake. Awesome band.
Hello there, an adherent of pschydelic drug called Myles' voice =)
Myles... I'm going to be 56 years old and I absolutely love you and Alter Bridge! My 27 year old son, my only child, introduced me to your band in 2015. My son Sean, and I were so close. We used to sing in the car together whenever we were going somewhere when he was growing up. I was always singing. It was a big part of my life when I was young. Sean grew up with my music but somehow we always kept the same love of music even after he was all grown up. When Sean introduced me to your band, Watch Over You was one of his favorite songs. Anyway, I lost Sean in an auto accident in January 2016 and that has been so hard for me to survive! A mother should never outlive her child! A mother's heart was just not made for this kind of pain! The lyrics to this song makes me think of my amazing son that I used to go to for guidance, especially after I lost my dad and Sean was getting older. He was so wise and had such a gift of seeing the whole picture of different situations, not just the tunnel! "Who'll watch over you, when I'm gone? " goes so well with my life story now; especially with the close bond we shared and being there for each other. . He's the only one I trusted to be honest with me when I was "stuck". And oh how he believed in me and kept me strong! He said that I was his inspiration to strive and be a better person every day, but he always was. I raised him that way... To be loving, forgiving, and to help others but He was that way all along. It's his spirit! His light shined so bright! I so long to hear his voice, see his handsome face, those mesmerizing baby blues, his warm loving smile, his sense of humor... God! His sense of humor! His laugh was so contagious! He is an amazing beautiful soul, and my life, my world, my heart and my soul are so very empty and lost without him! It's like I fell into a black hole! I lost my mom 4 months after I lost Sean. It's been so hard since 2016!
That very last sentence in your song hits me to the core!
"You long to hear my voice
But I'm long gone". It's so very true! We just never know how long we have in this life. Never mind about tomorrow not being promised, only the moment we are in is promised, the next moment might never happen, so tell all the ones you love just what they mean to you right now, and show them! Don't wait because you may never have another chance. I always told Sean what he meant to me and how much I love him. That's a chance I never missed! But it still wasn't long enough! Cherish every moment you are given with your loved ones! No matter how much time you have with them, it's never long enough! Thank you for this song! Sending much love!
Elaine
I also lost my son in 2016, also a music lover! This was my song to him... when I left this earth. I’m instead I’m here alone. Bless you 💚
So terribly 😭 sorry for your loss...I to lost some one very close to me to car accident...my mom...in loving memory has always been my song from alterbridge to her...I cry every time I hear it...
@@quinny6920 I'm so sorry about the loss of your son! This is a journey no parent should ever be given! Sending much love and hugs your way!
@@jessicalove9161 I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom! We always need our parents no matter how old we are! It almost feels like losing my dad in 2000, then losing my son and my mom 4 months apart, has taken everything I've ever known away. It's like it strips you of your identity. This is a long hard journey! Sending love and hugs your way.
Big hugs,Elaine. ❤✌
Love this band. I think they are seriously underrated
there new album fortress is kickass. ive been following them for awhile. hard to believe they were the band creed at one point minus myles hahaha
+Jennifer Payne Greatness doesn't always need a crown. The crown might ruin the greatness.
+Jennifer Payne underrating is actually not a bad thing for AB and Myles. It just means the band is not popular; and by that, they can gather some really hardcore fans who understand the value of their music
Perfect teeth. Perfectly said.
they are bad ass
Anyone in 2024? Dang. What a really good music.
Yes 317
As we say in blighty, this song is the "Dogs bollocks"! 👍
I never left, brother.
HIIIIII are you there? I am here November 2024, wish you all health and happiness. God bless you and your families ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🇦🇷
I know! Everybody keeps saying the music terrible, well I don't know who they're hanging with? Because the music I'm hearing sounds just fine.❤❤❤
My best friend and guitarist/drummer died in a car accident. He's always bust out this song whenever he had even a spare second to start playing. He'd always tell me to learn it so we can perform it together, but I'd always say "Nahh. My voice isn't as powerful, as good as this" and he'd bug me about it, same as I'd bug him about performing a Green Day song with me.
I can't believe that he is gone, and I'm going to sing this at his funeral. Just for him.
REST IN PEACE \m/
My dear band-member, my close friend, my true brother..
James Simmons 1996 - 2014
Violet Quartz It sounds like he lived a wonderful life, and I send my wishes to you and his family
So sorry man..
this is so fucking sad. with my bandmate is the same, I can only imagine what the pain being in ur shoes must've been. before all things, band or whatever, often they're your friends. if it's any use, Im sorry for your loss
Violet Quartz awww rip godbless
Sinto muito 💔 🇧🇷
Most underrated band ever.
Always love.
who told u han?
couldn't more agree with u.
by Far
once again by far, and Lyricist too
My dad told me to listen to this when he passed away, and I lost him in 2018, I listen to this song when I’m missing him the most ❤️
I'm sure he's watching over you .. 💕
Que comentário comovente !
My dad passed away since 2008 and now I still miss him
❤❤❤
My dad wants this song played at his funeral
My husband introduced me to this band and he was always worried who was going to watch over me and stuff when he passed away. He passed away in April 2021.
Sorry for your loss, hope this song resides in you as it does with me
He will always watch over you...his love will be in the music you all loved 😢
I'm sorry
My love passed away February 22 2016. I'm still broken 😢
One question why in the hell hasn't this song won a grammy?
Another question -- why haven't any of their songs won a Grammy? They're so amazing and underated.
It never hit the mainstream media, sadly a lot of gems like this get passed over for poppy rock songs, not these beautiful ballads. Like Cristina Scabbia's (Female voice featured in this song) own band Lacuna Coil who hasn't really hit the mainstream media since 2006
Not all heroes wear capes.
Not all masterpieces win Grammys.
well thats probably because people who work for mtv has took over grammy, just check their shows in the last 5 years, reminds me of early days of britney and justin.
mike thomas The Grammys are for black folks, that’s why
Hits me everytime...One of the best song over decades..still the best. One of a masterpiece by Alter Bridge🔥..still listening in 2022🖤
yes
@@superchien004 👍
2023 still here
It's 2021 I'm still listening ✧
It hit hard 😭
Its 2021🖤
Me too so Inlove with this song
Yes it hit hard babe😭
yes it mean alot
Me too 💔😭
This song is literally tearing me apart... It's a masterpiece. The lyrics, Myles voice, the melody, the way how the song is played, the guitar riff after "... when I'm gone" is just kicking in and slashing through the soul... I can't even describe it. Probably can't even describe the feelings inside me... Thanks Alter Bridge, thank you guys so much.
Unreal
Alter Bridge are so very,very special.
I could not have put it better myself!
I cry hard everytime I hear it.
My dear sweet wife, oh how I miss you so. I wish you were here for me to watch over. Rest in piece my love.
You'll always be the best in her heart , your a great husband 😇
Man, I am so sorry for your loss..God Bless you and your wife....she's watching over you..
I can't imagine the pain you must feel.I can feel how much you loved her just by what you wrote.Oh man may God give you strength and may her soul rest in peace
David Williams I understand I buried the love of my life in 2008 I haven’t lived since then I just exist
I can't even imagine the pain and sorrow you feel brother. Know she's in a way better place, watching over you and preparing a place for you!
Triste é saber q poucos brasileiros gostam de boa música...
Alter Bridge é uma das melhores bandas da música Rock .
Vdd
tem face? É das antigas, sou fã tbmm e cover de rock
This is without a doubt one of the best songs I ever heard in my life.
Thank you Alter Bridge for this masterpiece! ♥️
Best band ever!!!😊😊😊
This is my favourite song of all time, gives me shivers down my spine every time I hear it. For me, Alter Bridge are the best band I've ever heard, I have never heard a voice like Myles Kennedys, he is a vocal god. I hope these guys make music for a long time to come.
I'm hear!!! Brings back memories good and bad. ALTER BRIDGE ROCK!!!😊
I've been rocking on for 48 years now, and I have known great singers, Robert plant, Steve Perry, Elvis, Eddie Vedder, Paul Rodgers, Chris Cornell.....but this guy....He takes the cake.
David Grace totally agree with you!!!
Couldn't agree with you more, David. I just discovered Alter Bridge. I've had the pleasure of seeing everybody you mentioned, yes even Elvis, and now I'm playing catch up with Myles Kennedy and Alter Bridge. How did I miss this amazing singer?
Chris Cornell my love and babydoll Myles beautiful voice
totally agreed!!
I still think Ronnie James Dio was the greatest voice. VERY under-rated.
"You long to hear my voice
But I'm long gone"
This really teaches that sometimes life gives you a second chance, but sometimes not, and you just have to accept it.
Also we have to save ourselves at the end of the day.
harsh reality of life, I feel you.
Tears rolling down!
We're all gonne make it, my friends!
It means you'll only know the value of most beloved one when he or she is away from you!
This should be a Grammy-winning song off of one of the best albums ever made! It's perfect! I can't stop listening to it!
grsmmys is this anywsys they only care for social impsct impact and trendy music
Indeed...
@build bridge there are many more poop stars
@build bridge Lmao, its true to life man..Its also good that not everyone is artistic or it would be a boring place to live in. Hail rock music!
@build bridge Great video. Thanks for the link!
I cry every time I hear this... my son has been fighting heroin addiction for 16 years..in and out of jail, rehab 8x, 6 years in prison.. I'm so tired.. idk where or who he is but still love my son. But have to stop giving..enabling..long ago.. I have to LIVE... your song epitomizes all I feel. THANK YOU.
Hello 🤗, how are you doing
Prayers to you. I've been there with my daughter
This song to me, is about leaving someone with an addiction. I think about the only man I have ever loved and how I had to walk away from him once and then again, 20 years later. You just can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves. It's just a sad situation for everyone.
it's very true
latisha it's very true
I still listen to this song at least once a day. It's in my top 10.
Wow, so true...and I thought I could forget her in a couple of months, 3 years left, and she's still nesting in a special corner in my heart...
Yes, same here Latisha, I also was with a woman for many years that was an addict. This song resonates with me on this issue, I loved her but did all I could and had to move on for myself and my children.
Love this song. Myles Kennedy is an amazing vocalist
The best
it takes a special friendship and band to have a lead guitarist encourage the singer to solo and singer encourage the lead guitarist to sing and write. this band is truely magical. I can't wait to hear more from this band
can thank scott stapp lol
so the singer of this song is actually the guitarist right
Myles Kennedy is the vocalist and rhythm guitar player, Mark Tramonti is the lead guitar player but they don't hold true to thier designated jobs as they are both more than impressive guitarists, vocalists, and song writers!
This is a hauntingly beautiful song. The lyrics are sheer poetry. Thank you Myles!
who is listening this wonderful song from that great band also in 2019...???
thankyou for your music all the time & forever !
riccardo ugas I was looking for new songs to learn and play, this came up. I knew AB was out there, but I’m a true fan now!
Grew up on this band.... only 17 and I really wish people would appreciate real music like this.... hopefully I can get the chance to see them in concert.. i just cry every time I hear this song
i agree so much man. ab is the legit best.
Tons of people under 18 listen to AB. It's just a lot easier to find them after you graduate highschool lol
Hi karaly, how are you doing
@@siennareneyou’re right! He is a truly talented singer with a truly talented band. It’s so refreshing to hear.
Who's still listening in 2020 ✌️🇬🇧
Always love this guy..this band..and tremonti! Such talents!! I have all the music they have produced. Amazing.
Me
Here 🇦🇷🌏
Forever AB💙
count me in!
Amazingly powerful song, and Myles has the perfect voice for it... one of my absolute favorites. Just a perfect song.
As a recovering addict, this song is so hauntingly beautiful. Speaks volumes in this life we live.
To who ever wrote this song, it's achyingly beautiful. It's a fucking master piece!
It was written by Myles Kennedy the vocalist for this band
Well he crushed it!
Arun Ravichandra really? Usually is mark the one who writes the songs and compose the music (well with the other members of course) was this one wrote only by kennedy? D:
Piergiorgio Bf Well this song is actually written by Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti ;p them mostly write their songs togheter :p
That's what I say. It's brilliant. It was brilliant in 2008 and still is 8 yrs later. Still makes me cry.
Coming back all these years later to listen to it and it still hits you right in the feels. Even more so as an adult. 😭😭😭
This song makes me ugly cry. So many people, so many loved ones, I can't hear their voices anymore. I've nearly forgotten some of their faces. It's a pain that never really heals, you just get used to it. Time takes so much from us...
They don't even need to have passed on. They could still be living, but they came into your life, made an impact, and then went their own direction. You're left wondering, "Where are you? What are you up to?" and whether they ever think of you, too.
Whether a person has passed on, or simply traveled a diverging path, it's a deep hurt, one that this song captures so beautifully. The memories are bittersweet; you're thankful for the times you had together, but you know they're gone.
Thank you, Alter Bridge, for this masterpiece. Though my heart is gripped with sorrow to listen to it, it will forever remain one of my favorite songs, because it helps me grieve. It helps me remember.
Much Love,
A Fan
I swear if I was able to sing like Myles I would NEVER stop singing.
yep, same here, been trying to sing even remotely close to this song for ages. [el'sda2].
One of the most beautiful song I have ever listened to....
Can't believe I commented 8 years ago...
Thankful for the long 8 years. ❤
one the the most amazingly beautiful songs i've ever heard
Hi 👋, how are you doing?
Who's here in 2024! Mark your attendance here, fans. ❤
Yup ❤
Here! Seen them in concert with 3 doors down and shine down.Awesome show.
Damn that is a awesome line up keep on rockin@@lisawindbigler2737
@@lisawindbigler2737to dźwięk mojego dzwonka telefonu od zawsze ❤❤❤
Been a fan since they came out ❤
I remember watching this music video for the first time on MTV when I was playing hooky in the 8th grade.
I also had an apple pie that day.
I enjoyed your story. Especially the apple pie bit.
funny you say that, i remember being off school and having an apple pie one time
I too was in 8th grade when I first heard this song .😂😄
i remember taking a shit, while listening to this.
Jim Nygaard I've never heard a story so beautiful :')
This song is for all the parents out there. It's exactly how they feel for all their kids. They it's hard to lose a child, but I'd imagine it's also very hard to leave one behind...
Never get tired of this beautiful song, Myle's voice on this is incredible
This song is so surreal , it reaches back into the past . Well written . This band is definitely underrated . Keep going !!
To the love of my life Ted Lowell. This is a memorable day in all time.The moments and memories of Love will always live...
For my father and son Steve and Dominic. Two souls in one body. We will walk together someday. Blessings
no matter which year you listening this Masterpiece, its a blessing for ears & years to come
Alter bridge one of the best bands ever. Think they were out there however when rock took a turn for the worst with people turning to rap and country and top 40 at the time. Glad I found them
This was my brothers favourite band, I always loved them since he showed them to me, although I never fully appreciated the genius behind the music until recently. I've been listening to them a lot more recently than I have done in the past. He passed away on the 1st December this year and listening to this band is a really nice way of remembering him.
He also introduced me to Metallica and Rage Against the Machine, I'm forever grateful!
I just discovered them, I love all there music.Barry hunt Ms.
this is the song that I sang for my friend at a concert hall in front of this guy who called me his best friend. He treated me like shit, and no matter what I did, he never treated me better. I was always there for him, but he was never there for me. :D he longs to hear my voice, but I'm long gone. :) makes me happy to hear that somebody else feels the same way.
Beautiful song explaining something many of us have experienced. Letting someone go who has an addiction. The saying "I'm long gone"..is the one who left the toxic relationship. The lyrics are perfection.
Still here 2024..a personal favorite to bring me back down to a time in my life when I had no direction..
💯 ❤
I just adopted my granddaughter that is medically complex and she will need me forever. But I probably won't make it to her 18th. This song is too much for me and I want to thank you for creating it.
Nowadays, Myles have for sure the best voice in Rock Music. I saw him 2 times, one with Slash and other with Alter Bridge. Two performances very distinct, but both breath taking. Alter Bridge, at this is time, should be my favorite band, and it makes me sad know that these guys are so underrated, or only known because ''watch over you'' or ''metalingus''. They are the only band that I can listen to all of their 4 albums without skipping a song, so, they are doing something right in the world of music. My wish for the future is meet this guys and tell them how much they improved my life for better. Keep rockin' Myles, Mark, Brian and Scott!
This is my neighbours' favourite song, whether they like it or not
Lol ☺️👍
😆
My wife and kids love it too. ;-)
Lol 😂😂😂😂 good one!
Might have to see if my neighbors will love it also!!! 🙋🏼♀️🤘🏻😁😣
I've heard this band since i was high school .. and now i'm 33 years old. I still love them and their music
No one can make me feel emotions through music like these guys can. Seen them about 10 times and they’re always unreal. This, wonderful life and blackbird are 3 of the best songs I’ve ever heard
This songs breaks my heart... it reminds me of my mother who died not even 2 years ago, she was a 47 year old ER nurse... and I need her here to save me... to watch over me... 😭💔
HUGE TIGHT HUGS!
My mom was an er doctor and I lost her a month ago. This club sucks😭😭💔
So sorry for your loss, my mom has been gone 15 years & it still hurts.
She never left you ;)
Hi Cassidy, how are you doing today
"Who will give you strength when you're not strong", give me goosebumps >.
a masterpiece song. Never fails hit my emotions and my heart.. Thanks Miles.. Thanks Alter Bridge to bring this beautiful song
for years this song came to play whenever I thought of my 66 year old uncle who has one of the worst cases of Scitzophrenia and dementia that I have ever seen in my life. He has been under my grandmothers care since 1979 a few years after he graduated highschool he was married to then lover Vivian .Everything seemed great and seemed like they both had full lives ahead of them until she cheated on him and it massively triggered his Scitz. He was never the same again, since then he has been in the same house day in and day out just coping with his medical conditions. He is a fighter but I also want to pay homage to my grandmother for her unconditional love and care for so many years even when it wasn't easy and she would hide tears and blindly pray for better days. The reason why this song resonates so much is because shes now 87 and getting Alzheimers and can barely take care of the both of them . If something happens to her I pray someone steps up and can watch over him and make the rest of his days on this earth as easy as possible. a few years ago his condition got pretty bad over the summer and I watched this man that I loved all of my life and looked up to severely afraid of everything around him he was completely free of of medication for several days and I my entire perspective of life in general changed that summer . That summer I grew up.
I totally relate. My mother and I both have been diagnosed with Schizo effective. I had to turn her to a mental unit she lost her fight again. trying to kill herself because of the voice telling her to drown herself. So back to the recovery process.
its a tough battle that never gets better .the days I seen him completely off meds was the scariest thing of my life. you don't understand just how much it takes a toll on someone until you witness firsthand
relate too...although its not schizo for me....but when my late grandfather pass away almost 10 years ago and whenever i hear this song its remind me to him.....he's one of the person that really2 close to me
Hello Jordy, how are you doing today
Leaves are on the ground
Fall has come
Blue skies turning grey
Like my love
I tried to carry you
And make you whole
But it was never enough
I must go
[Chorus:]
Who is gonna save you
When I'm gone?
And who'll watch over you
When I'm gone?
You say you care for me
But hide it well
How can you love someone
And not yourself?
[Chorus]
And when I'm gone
Who will break your fall?
Who will you blame?
I can't go on
And let you lose it all
It's more than I can take
Who'll ease your pain?
Ease your pain
[Chorus:]
Who is gonna save you when I'm gone?
Who'll watch over you?
Who will give you strength when you're not strong.
Who'll watch over you when I've gone away?
Snow is on the ground
Winters come
You long to hear my voice
But I'm long gone
Haopu Haokip
Thx for lyrics.
Addiction takes over the person. The addiction becomes the voice, attitudes and choices in every area of their lives. Its insidious.
Haopu haokip rocks
My son in the profile pic used the beginning of this song for his girlfriend
Just the guy i was trying to find
Dang...
I played this for one of my kids. She has made some mistakes and this song is spot on about my feelings. I fear for her everyday, I pray she will find her way. I hear from her from time to time and I know how she’s feeling because she’ll send me this song. I love her so much!!!
I hope it all turned out ok....
Still absolutely adore this song to this day. Beautiful music and lyrics and a fantastic voice! Fabulous!
Honestly,i've been discovering most of their stuff just now,but damn,this song...it's just so beautiful and good.They really are underrated.
ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME !
This song hits me harder as the years go by
Same here
True to me as well..reminds me of past close friends Ive lost to their addictions..
38 years old. Wife just left me, song is helping to Keep me grounded. Cheers from Canada
Couldn't have talk to her for two days.Only two,but seems decades.Suffering from sweet violence of love. Couldn’t express the inside. And she willingly don't want sharing of the two souls.One sided love is as divine as hell.
Alter Bridge hits the best these days.Magical.
I never cry to a song unless it touches me. This touched me.
These guys have the gift of tear jerking for sure man. Their lyrics, and their tendency to choose note progressions that have an epic feel come together and create the end product of a tear or 10 in my eye lol +MrRooney georgee
MrHellough don't forget about his Voice also.
MrRooney georgee I’m crying
this touched me too
Listen to Wonderful Life. Can’t listen to that tune without bringing a tear to my eye.
When I first heard this song it broke me...it helped me let go of a past I thought I would carry like a boulder for the rest of my life. When the crying stopped my heart was lighter my soul happier and more peaceful and the rest of my life began...and I'm still happy and grateful..thank you AB.
Remember first listening to this and I really liked it. I just feel even better listening to the song today and watching it 8 years on.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written! Music is like a bridge leading to the end of heartache and the other side is a kingdom of solace. Sometimes it takes awhile to trust the hands reaching out on the other side to carry us to safety so we just linger upon the bridge to get away from the war behind us. I've come to believe that our loved ones, guardian angels and God are on the other side calling out to us as the music guides us closer to thier voices. I pray for anyone in this battlefield of a world suffering through the dark confinement of spiritual war and heartache. I'm lending my hand too! Dont give up! You are part of someone's life even if your alone. When you get through and find peace you can tell your story to those who need to know how you found it and neither you nor they will be alone, you'll have eachother. Until then, I'm here if you want to chat. Take care everybody.
2023 and this song is still a masterpiece
Who else is watching & Listening in 2020 and still feeling so fresh with this song.
By far one of the best song of Alter Bridge.... The VOCAL IS LIT!
I need someone to explain to me the voice magic Myles does at 3:30 (amongst all the other brilliance that is Myles’ voice). I play this song to everyone and make sure there is always complete silence, for total appreciation, at that point. Goosebumps every time!!
I think it's the 2nd vocalist that blends while he sings. Jim Carrey is a great singer. Sorry it's Myles.
I was 17 when i found this band now I'm 30 still loving all of ur songs, love u from Pakistan AB...
rediscovering alterbridge has been like bumping into an an old friend from years gone by. so damn good.
This song hits every parent in the heart, that has a child with an addiction.
Just a wonderful Rock band, with well written songs & Myles is a true Soulful Vocalist.
I think about my husband and cry every time I hear this song. He's dealing with a serious addiction issue (to heroin AND alcohol and whatever else is around, from pills to crack to marijuana to sex). I eventually had to move out (I didn't end our marriage or stop loving and supporting him- it was physically unsafe to keep living with him), and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. All I want to do is help him, to fix him, but he won't let me. Now he's really pushing me away, after 20 years together, and this song is exactly how I feel about the idea of totally leaving him. It's the most painful, heart-breaking thing I have ever experienced. He doesn't have any local family, and he's not close to them anyway, so who is going to look out for him if I am gone? He had become a part of my family, and they love him and want to help him as well. So yeah, who is going to be his support system? Who is going to take care of him? Who is going to love him like I do? I can't stomach the idea of ending it. I am so confused and broken right now. 20 years together for nothing but pain now?
as soon as this song starts
we all have someone on our minds
Two years ago my mother died from liver cirrhoses due to hepatitis C and suffered from a sepsis. Her last words to me where :"Are you afraid of me passing away?". I answered:" In all honesty, yes, I do." Then she said to me:"Then you should leave." Back then I didn't understand why she told me that and I left in confusion and distress. Two years later, I sit at my desk listening to Myles impersonating my mother with this song and now I understand that she just wanted me not to watch her suffering from this ugly disease she had. She loved me so much that she told me to leave the hospital and focus more on my life and striving for my goals than letting me getting dragged down because of her sickness. Not to mention that I try not to burst out in tears while listening to this song and typing this comment. I'm glad that beside my beloved mother there are some beautiful human beings out there in this cruel world who watch over us even though they might not do it conciously.
So sorry for your loss, wish I could have told my mom goodbye!😭
lost my dad oct 2nd 2021. this song + blackbird + wonderful life are the three alter bridge songs helping me get through this. love these guys so so much.
Have you listened to Alter Bridge's In Loving Memory?
Sometimes you've had a couple awful days and you just need something to soothe you, this soothed me.
Hi 👋, how are you doing?
This is the one song I can always come back to, especially when I feel like I need to move on. I love it and it means a lot to me. Its the kind of song that just gets embolded onto your heart like a badge. Alter bridge has gotten me through a very strange time in my life, one that is still going. But every time this song ends Im left with nothing but the silence, and it keeps me from sleeping at night. This song actually made me realize how scared I am of myself and how scared of deciding where to put myself.
Hope all is better now
this is genuinely one of my favourite songs of all time.
This song should have billions of views. 🤘
I love this guy's excellent voice..I wonder why they are not more famous ..just beautiful
This song will forever have a special place in my heart. Such a powerful song. Love it
"Snow is on the ground, winter's come." Damn, that's like a great line for Game of Thrones :D
Myles such a powerful voice, I can't stop listening to his voice and band....beautiful🖤
Hi leydas, how are you doing
This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard..what a masterpiece..myles"s voice absolutely brings me to tears..
Hi 👋, how are you doing
His voice is so beautiful and calming, with a little grit! I love this song!!!!
Hi Melissa, how are you doing?
This is a song I used to absolutely love and play on the guitar. At some point, I forgot it. I forgot who sang it, and forgot the lyrics, but part of the melody stuck with me. It's been replaying in my head for years now but I never heard it played again. Today, I finally had a spark and remembered part of the lyrics. Now I am reunited with the masterpiece. It's so good!!
This song gives the most special memories people have and make them come alive...
Hi Rose, how are you doing?
My Saturday night is not complete until I belt out this song at the top of my lungs...an ode to my mom that died 4yrs ago...Miles Kennedy is a songwriting genius
Such a deep song for anyone who has suffered a loss.
Hi Theresa, how are you doing?
*Leaves are on the ground, fall has come
Blue skies turning gray like my love
I tried to carry you and make you whole
But it was never enough, I must go
And who is gonna save you when I'm gone?
And who'll watch over you when I'm gone?
You say you care for me but hide it well
How can you love someone not yourself?
And who is gonna save you when I'm gone?
And who'll watch over you when I'm gone?
And when I'm gone who will break your fall?
Who will you blame?
I can't go on and let you lose it all
It's more than I can take
Who'll ease your pain, ease your pain?
And who is gonna save you when I'm gone?
And who'll watch over you
And who will give you strength when you're not strong
Who will watch over you when I'm gone away?
Snow is on the ground, winter's come
You long to hear my voice but I'm long gone*
I only discovered this song last summer during a funny time when I had just started writing songs again. The emotion of this song, that I feel even now, is hard to put into words. It's one of those rare songs that just reaches inside of you and speaks.
The only way I can thank Miles and Mark for this beautiful piece of music is for me to play it live. I really want more people to know this song.
♥️
Didn't know about this song, I had to learn it for my band.
It hits so hard though.. I feel every line in my heart. Dedicated to the she that decided to leave me behind, I still love you.. but I'm gone on my path now.
Please take care, I know you don't have the strength to cause you hate yourself. You kept pushing me back when I was there to hold your back. And who's gonna watch over you?
After all these years, the countless times I’ve listened to this jam, I didn’t think it could penetrate my soul any deeper! But, after just getting through the one year anniversary of my dad’s passing, it does. Thank you, Alter Bridge..
I learned to play this on the acoustic! Amazingly fun song to sing and jam on.👊
As a full grown man at 52 years old , this song actually makes me break down in tears ( of course after a few lol) but still the same beautiful song writing and musical composition...timeless classic . Surprised this is not on radio air play daily. But hey our luck to have it here ..anybody feel this way please comment.
Every time I hear this song I cry. My dad dedicated it to me and I fear the day I hear this without him... and I can feel each of these words...