Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers - Happiness (Live from Derek's Backyard)

New album 'The Fall of Hobo Johnson' out now.
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THE FALL TOUR
Tickets on sale now: www.hobojohnson.com/shows
Oct 09 - Seattle, WA at Showbox SoDo
Oct 10 - Vancouver, BC at Vogue Theatre
Oct 11 - Portland, OR at Crystal Ballroom
Oct 13 - San Francisco, CA at The Warfield
Oct 14 - Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern
Oct 16 - Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
Oct 18 - Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues
Oct 19 - Phoenix, AX at The Van Buren
Oct 21 - Dallas, TX at House of Blues
Oct 22 - San Antonio, TX at The Aztec Theater
Oct 23 - Austin, TX at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
Oct 24 - Houston, TX at House of Blues
Nov 02 - Orlando, FL at House of Blues
Nov 03 - Atlanta, GA at Tabernacle
Nov 04 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore Charlotte
Nov 06 - Baltimore, MD at Ram’s Head Live
Nov 07 - New York, NY at Playstation Theater
Nov 08 - Philadelphia, PA at The Fillmore
Nov 10 - Sayreville, NJ at Starland Ballroom
Nov 11 - Boston, MA at House of Blues
Nov 13 - Toronto, ON at Danforth Music Hall
Nov 14 - Royal Oak, MI at Royal Oak Music Theatre
Nov 15 - Cleveland, OH at House of Blues
Nov 17 - Cincinnati, OH at Bogart’s
Nov 19 - Indianapolis, IN at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Nov 20 - Louisville, KY at Mercury Ballroom
Nov 22 - St. Louis, MO at The Pageant
Nov 23 - Kansas City, MO at The Truman
Nov 24 - Minneapolis, MN at First Avenue
Nov 26 - Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre
Nov 29 - Sacramento, CA at Ace of Spades
Lyrics:
I really hope that you find happiness
And that book you write’s magnificent
And I won’t help but stare at every word
It would burn holes in many mattresses
After I place it down
Read in full
That lovely little book
Titled “I Told You So”
Yeah, you’re Thoreau-ly mad at the world
And yeah it sucks, but this place will never change
I think it will probably get way worse
At best stay the same so
You’ll be fucking world renown
While I’m getting drunk at my house
Thinking about the dumb words I said
When I was a bit too high
Those two pills I took felt very nice
But made me break your lovely little heart
And I said, “Ashley, that’s so fucking dumb
To think that life just hands you some
Book that you barely have to write.
It’s gonna take like fuckin’ four or five
Bad books nobody would ever like
For you to live that wonderful life.”
And she stopped and she cried
That night, but she’s right
She’s going to write that book
That’s gonna make
Me look like a fuckin’ fool
And I know that she’ll find happiness
And her book will be magnificent
And I won’t help but stare at every word
It would burn holes in all these mattresses
After I place it down, read in full
That lovely little book titled “I Told You So”
Yea, you’re Thoreau-ly mad at me
But so what, I’m never gonna change
I’ll probably get way worse, at best, stay the same
So I will sit and I will drink myself
To either sleep or untimely death
Either way, I hope that you don’t cry, ya know
That’s just a part of life
Derek’s father and my father know
Cirrhosis is a tough way to go
So when we drink a lot after our show
Pretending that we’re not even scared at all
Genetics are what make me go to bed
Because there’s something that’s inside my head
That will click and make me drink until I’m dead
And Derek’s dad and my dad are done
So I will sit and I'll think
About this life
And If I even like it
But I know
That I’m
I’m gonna find
A little bit of happiness
It’s either in my house or somewhere else
But I am turning over every stone
And I will search the fuckin’ depths of this
Stupid place, my kids will have to live
In order just to smile a little bit
But you know, I’m Thoreau-ly in love with you
And ya I’m really scared that I may never change
But I’m so fucking done being so afraid
I really hope that you find happiness

[@ftzftzftz]

Frank was the only kid that enjoyed the poetry lesson in English class

[@MountainKicks]

I'm glad that poetry can turn into something like this ♡

[@8ohvibesrecords811]

Fritz E i was that kid.
That got the best grade in English and literature

[@theycallmebigpops8194]

Fritz E he's not the only one 😏

[@flipflop_skin]

Ok but that was me too and I cant write songs for shit. I'm calling hacks.

[@augustburns8288]

And me, I loved poetry class, he's better at it though

[@haakmoney]

But for real, where can I buy tickets to Derick’s backyard?

[@patriciahamilton516]

Wouldn't that be awesome lol

[@hugsfromdad]

If you find out please let me know

[@blitheringrando1410]

Pretty sure admission is a fatty and a mix six of some pale ales

[@derekm.4610]

*Derek's

[@madisonlewis1747]

SAME FUCKIN HERE

[@RunawayArtistX]

"getting drunk pretending that we're not even scared at all genetics are what make me go to bed because theres something thats inside my head that could click and make me drink until i'm dead" >that line gets me everytime. My genetics are what puts me to sleep too :(

[@TekSC]

same. relapsed atm, love you

[@zedintheshed]

@@TekSC hope you're good buddy

[@jrow12]

His mind and the way he thinks.. his lyrics.. are underrated. He gives me chills. I feel everything he's saying.

[@bfjdjejndndjxnd3510]

Same, chills

[@Slychosis.]

These peach sconesque backyard sessions are classic man keep it up

[@lauramannina9684]

This is the shit I love.

[@coreyw5981]

Or that junk pile backyard he did romeo and juliet and the others

[@Slychosis.]

Its so cool to see his breadth/growth as an artist since PS, yet somehow in a familiar setting.

[@Starr_Apathy]

Yes! Like every single track is perfection! And these sessions are perfect for his style. It capture the raw and realness of his music. So so good!

[@richiemitchell4255]

He is a beautiful lyrically gifted smart young man and he is going places for sure... legend in the making long love frank

[@tommccauley9269]

This backyard is where many songs have been sung and many joints burned.

[@creativeUtubehandle]

Most backyards have had many joints burned

[@wizard8868]

And many cheese burgers and pizza ,homie gained like 30 pounds lmao

[@angelinamoran2420]

So many great ideas have been made

[@emmaslifetime]

I know. I'd love to chill with them

[@esaugerardo1098]

Legend has it that it smells like joints til this day.

[@MangoZebra]

I’m Thoreau-ly in love with this whole album

[@Misshottstuff92]

This song hits so hard. The moment he said cirrhosis is a tough way to go I could not control my tears.

[@CalahSeina]

Okay I literally can’t have a favorite song on this album! They’re all so good😭

[@Starr_Apathy]

I was thinking the exact same thing!!

[@xxgnomexx6672]

Nnnnnaaaahhhh, It’s obviously cockroach, And we all know it

[@UntitledNameGangIsTouringAmmos]

Theres a 3% chance youre gonna write that best selling book.

[@misssyt96]

I just started writing one before he released this video

[@Starr_Apathy]

Great comment!!!!

[@shaddowsdieout]

My phone is at 3% watching this

[@ZeranZeran]

I really hope that you find happiness.

[@Newworld6661]

Stephanie u live a wild life like that Xd

[@crisskatezz2459]

You can tell this song means something to him especially if you look at his face when he says he's in love

[@guatermelon511]

He said "You're Thoreau--ly mad, at me" Thoreau is a poet. Genius.

[@danweaver8983]

No he's not, lol.

[@josephine2850]

Dan Weaver yes he is, he’s an essayist, poet, and philosopher

[@guatermelon511]

@@danweaver8983 yes he is

[@thefearedESK]

A pun is genius?
Fucking simpleton lol

[@clairevouiyant9450]

Thanks Einstein. Like we didn't know

[@rickpencille6588]

I have to say from a 53 year old mind. This song hits hard. So true so known when I glance back at my very eventful life. You son at least you know like a few of us do. This handed down disease is for life. It never let's up a we didn't ask for it it was has been an will remain handed down.

[@maryhudson612]

The “But you know I’m Thoreau-ly in love with you” line makes my heart skip a beat every time 💗

[@vegachase]

You’re such an incredible live performer. Listening to the studio versions of your album is like reading a play and watching you perform them is like watching the world of that play come alive. It’s not that the studio versions are bad, it’s just that the live performances are an entire experience. Took my breathe away

[@SamStockwelldismissedfit]

this is the Hobo Johnson that gives me goosebumps from my arms to legs when I listen to it. the hobo johnson that i'll literally look at my friends differently if i show it to them and they don't like it. the hobo johnson that inspires me to make music that's different from the mainstream but that's all good because no one has to understand why tf what makes me feel this way. love you brutha

[@football9961]

This.

[@derbness]

Underrated comment.

[@ruthrees6408]

so so true ❤

[@lils.liiife]

The moment where he just looks into the camera before he starts, is what love looks like

[@amandabailey2253]

"Its gonna make me look like a fool" and that look is true regret.

[@lils.liiife]

@@amandabailey2253 oof

[@cinema_chic]

Damnit, Frank. You just made me cry at work. I just want to hug you.

[@lordexplosionmurder8546]

Lol!

[@ghostlygrimoire729]

I've stayed up for hours listening to this over 50 times straight, I can't tell you how deep I feel this in my heart.

[@mikedaniels9282]

Me too my friend. I hope you've found your happiness.

[@tuna8886]

This is the best song I’ve ever heard. Hands down. Wow. I’m an alcoholic and did terrible things but at the end of the day in your heart you want the best for everyone.

[@hueman4719]

He's lyrically an angel but his raw emotion is what brings me to this backyard. Everytime 💕

[@oajnillalee7352]

Hobo's a poet, a lyricist, and a genius. Sad song but I feel it.

[@bowanrooth8318]

genius *

[@oajnillalee7352]

Stupid T9... this phone is the bane of my existence. Thank you I feel like a real dipshit.

[@rockatoxx1605]

Most underrated singer/non singer/rapper whatever the hell he says he is he’s amazing

[@izzycoile5082]

Artist I guess this song reminds me of slam poetry

[@beastmodesalvia]

He’s not underrated. Just only beloved by retarded sycophants.

[@ranchdubios5456]

@@biovox1386 yeah but hes not underrated

[@1Loftwing1]

Ayyy

[@NickFerry]

You wear your heart on your sleeve - I think that’s what I enjoy most about what you do - thanks for that

[@annabethgarcia1746]

Blake's music is so relatable. I hope I find happiness

[@WerewolfofEpicness]

Blake

[@keithwjohn]

He learned a lot from his dad

[@rebelliousrebirth5119]

The Purple Penguin like what ?

[@rorip5969]

rebelliousrebirth how to yell a lot and make a car go fast

[@MusicMan2007]

His name is frank

[@yourfavoriteimpure6898]

Each song on this album is absolute gold, though this has to be one of my favorites. This or I want a Dog

[@jamie3758]

Their sound is evolving so gracefully and I’m here for it

[@tjay4256]

He has no bad music videos but there’s something special about the backyard sessions

[@setapart303]

I'm 43 yrs young, but your words I can relate. I've listened for more than a year now and your words, your songs keep getting better. Keep up the hard work. Awesome!
From Denver Colorado

[@CollinJamesBand]

Finally a recorded version!! I'll keep listening to the live video I filmed last year though ;)
I love love love this song

[@HanktheDuck]

One of the big reason that I love his music so much is that he actually looks at the camera and has a conversation with the viewer within the song. It's a strange yet somewhat personal connection between fan and creator that I really enjoy

[@MandaFandaa]

So much honesty, vulnerability, self-reflection, self-regret, optimism, and depth to this. I can only think that the longer you sing it, the more powerful and beautiful it will become. So much respect for music that tells a story that grows with time.

[@isaacdeal6214]

I’ve listened to this album about 10 times already and loved it every time

[@jakattack06]

I swear, Frank is my medicine. im relistening to his music for the 3rd time today because today has been a struggle, his music is really the only thing getting me trough the rough patches. It has been for years now. Thank you Frank

[@azriamoon8459]

This song hits me in a different way

[@alexbishop1997]

I cant even count the amount of times I've listened to this song drunk asf and absorbed the feels.

[@lisaornelas4891]

sir can i please say that i love everything you do :(( you’re amazing 🥺

[@laurenrobs7119]

He’s so raw, and he puts all his emotions into his poetry and it’s just so beautiful

[@ashleygarcia8298]

I’m just here regretting every Houston show you did that I missed. 🥺 I really hope you go on tour again after all this. Really love your music. And your back yard performances are the best. I can only imagine how you are live. Hopefully I can experience it one day. hope your doing good frank❤️

[@CorghVosc]

wow. I sat blankly still after this song ended...it blew my mind.

[@mohusseini11]

Holy shit that was straight from the heart.
Never heard of you bud, but you've caught my undivided attention.
Here's to happiness.

[@selenatiliano468]

Moe Al-Husseini oh man he’s the best! I like the live/backyard music better than the originals but he’s so great man!

[@cambriatutt3937]

this is my favorite song from the album 🥺 i love u ❤️

[@ossifyn3221]

Derek is a legend

[@madisonpowers2974]

Hobo take this beat and watch my feet I'm sitting here in awe how a random can take my feelings and put them In a song and oh how I'm just in awe you and I battle this same war so I'm awarded that there's someone like me when we read that book hobo I'm just shook and we go our ways after you sing the song and I'm left in awe ❤

[@BornAgainOfficial7]

so this is what the kid from the naked brothers band is doing now, glad to see hes still doing music

[@abbie3999]

“There’s something else inside my head that will click and make me drink until I’m dead” wow just wow

[@Deadaccount12345]

When I watch the pain in your eyes I always cry a little

[@unicornmistress9414]

I FELT THIS

[@lif3withAshley]

My name is Ashley and I'm an aspiring author struggling to write a book so this song feels strangely personal to me and I love it. ♥️♥️♥️

[@clarkkc11]

I will find happiness
I think it's in my house somewhere...

[@danielhoyt3380]

Kenneth Clark same brother

[@nolancarr8106]

This hits home...

[@Lee-hl2ol]

In the fridge 😍

[@lukeblanks3205]

Kenneth Clark they line is quite poignant really. I love that like also 👌🏻

[@clarkkc11]

Luke Blanks, this line and the logic with I Want A Dog is the Typical Story of my life.
Eager to change every aspect of the world while feeling so powerless. Powerless enough to get self conscious, depressed, sad and lonely enough that you just need to focus on one loving friend. A dog.

[@mariaamakasini9868]

I missed listening to hobo 🤙🏾

[@xgctoby1]

Speechless. This is that shit that we all need

[@imperium2377]

When he said the name Ashley it really hit me. This song makes me get the feels

[@Crazy_cookie-1]

I wish someone loved me the way Hobo Johnson loves 😂

[@mahabaig9297]

Why does this make me smile for no reason?

[@katekennedy2320]

Man he titles the saddest song of his happiness. Power recovery

[@ctazukctazuk7696]

This song is made me recede back into depression in the happiest of ways.

[@corinnewee]

I just love this. Ever since peach scones, I've loved the passion and depth. Man, this guy hits me in the feels ❤

[@ryangregory3325]

How can you dislike this gold?

[@amandamathew8913]

So so beautiful

[@MrDragon1818]

Ouchhh. Dont die dude. Keep writting. And she should keep wrighting ;;;;; it'll be all love

[@kay-st8kj]

It’s my birthday today and I’m not having a great day but listening to you is making it better :):

[@daesmith4834]

Kaya Hill Happy birthday

[@maddie3720]

Kaya Hill happy birthday !

[@marshorner1573]

*happy birthday!!*

[@mogie4978]

happy birthday :)

[@maxrothgaber8574]

Kaya Hill happy Birthday!!!!

[@isz2275]

I can't stop listening to this. Thanks

[@nickis0]

i think so far this is actually my favorite of the series of songs i've taken in and sat in pure calmness just listening like a overly curious kid who doesn't wanna listen to boundaries he's constantly reminded of.

[@Cherefe1771]

Clicked right away. Loving the new album ❤❤❤

[@Desecrator6]

Wtf happened to your head! Lose a fight with a waffle maker?!

[@bearnubz6660]

Desecrator6 hey can you fuck off we’re all perfect and beautiful in our own way and even in your dark little heart Ik you are too don’t leave a nasty comment like this on Frank’s work

[@Cherefe1771]

Lol I have an undercut and had it cut like that forever ago. I can't figure out how to change the picture. But waffle makers don't cut things.

[@banditjonesy3509]

I'm a HUGE hobo fan. That being said; this is IMO the best song he's released thus far.

[@rhianknox9461]

Please don’t ever stop doing this type of music, thing type of song, this type of art. There is not better feeling than hearing someone say everything you can’t.

[@kassandramilo7024]

something about this song just so beautiful . he is a poet

[@lethalpeaches5431]

Being from SAC... this is probably some of the best music I’ve heard in 20years! Love it man...keep doing you brotha!

[@EastCoastScaleCustoms]

These are the best recordings.

[@carolinamarin3161]

I am in LOVE of these song ❤ saludos from Colombia I melt for you ❤

[@pamelaswido9381]

I cannot stop listening to this. Goodness.

[@plasticjetstream7141]

Easily the best hobo Johnson song ive heard man, big ups !!!

[@lainnorcal]

Loving the new album my dude. I'm over here in my mid 30's and shit makes me think of my mid 20's. Damn that was a hard but somehow fun time.

[@travis6694]

Truth man. I’m 24. Trying my hardest to enjoy through the hard times.

[@annaS663]

I feel the same. Brings the rawness of my 20s back.

[@melissatran5861]

this made me cry

[@nipinpyjama]

you always heal me.

[@seanmehegan3213]

How this guy isnt the biggest artist in the world is hurting my feels i feel like im 10% of his views

[@nataliestanek821]

favorite song on the album.

[@haley117]

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to listen to this without getting maaaad chills. Love it so much

[@murdermitten9892]

Hands up for hobo Johnson yall....great music

[@superguardian6632]

When I come to the show in November, I will be buying lots of beer and I wanna here whatever you wanna sing cause I’m so EXCITED, I took my week vacation off for the show in November in Toronto!!! Hahaha I can’t wait 🤩🤩🤩

[@maggiedk]

There's a good chance no one will read this, but I just have to talk about this song because it's so amazing and speaks to a part of me that no music has ever spoken to before.
My dad is an alcoholic. As, I'm assuming, Frank's and Derek's fathers are. My maternal grandfather died of cirrhosis. Both of my dad's other children have struggled with addiction. I can remember, since I was 12 or younger, feeling as if I was cursed to be an alcoholic. That this was something that was going to happen, it was inevitable. In the album version of this song, he says "there's something that's inside my head, that will click and make me drink until I'm dead." That line hit me straight in the chest. But what I love so much more - in this version, he says "there's something that's inside my head, that COULD click and make me drink until I'm dead." I don't know, maybe I'm reading too much into it, but to me this feels like hope. This feels very much like my own journey, of thinking alcoholism was something that would happen to me, and slowly realizing that it doesn't have to be. Yes, it will always be there. It could click. But it could not. It's not inevitable.

[@alexbishop1997]

Wow that was powerful

[@alexbishop1997]

I'm an alcoholic and this comment gives me hope. All my life that's all I've been surrounded by. It doesnt have to define me..I can break free

[@DeviIInADress]

Awe this made me cry. Both sides of my bio family have been ruined by alcoholism, and I started going down that road too. At 24 I was finishing handle bottles of Vodka in 3 days by myself (I'm small, 5'2 110lbs), I will be 27 in a week and have my 2 yr sobriety in a few months. Sometimes it's really hard but I'm *determined* to stay sober and I can say I never thought I would get to this point. Stay strong loves

[@elizabethkuruc7701]

This is a powerful comment to me, my dads also an alcoholic and an addict and I’m always worried about turning out just like him . But reading this, gave me comfort. It doesn’t have to be that way

[@lusciousgremlin]

Wow! This song hit my heart a certain way

[@Eitaklane]

Hittin my heart strings man.

[@CertifiedSped94]

"Genetics are what makes me go to bed because there's something that's inside of my head that can click and make me drink until I'm dead"

[@jasmineramsey8692]

My love and I would listen to Hobo Johnson together all the time. We were so surprised when we first met and we found out we both loved the same music. Once we heard this song, it was fate and he took in this homeless girl he just met and we fell in love. We listened to all hobo johnson's songs up until the day he died. R.I.P. Zach, I will always love our Love Story, You will always be my Romeo and I will be your Juliet. Now our son is with you. I hope you show him all the music we fell in love with when we were falling for one another

[@Brauntosaurify]

Right in my feels, man.

[@amyb6726]

Finally, back in the backyard. #roots

[@Phoenix_palmer]

This man Wright’s emotions beautifully

[@JDawg946]

I found this guy at the perfect time. I read through a lot of the comments on this guy's music. Calling him cringe. Giving him so much hate. And plenty more appreciating the beautiful soul that he is. And of course the comments that resonate with me the most, saying that he brought someone in the world joy. Or even, saved their life. I have been in such a rut, and this song made me cry multiple times. Alone and afraid. Somehow it helps, I can't really explain it. But thank you for making this music that obviously MILLIONS love. You are touching hearts, saving lives, and making ground breaking music while half the audience is still busy judging you without looking at your poetic and inspiring masterpiece music.

[@codygrant9791]

I love you hobo Johnson you’ve helped me thru so much I appreciate your soul

[@kutkorners]

What a beautiful piece. Definitely have tears in my eyes, alcoholism sucks.

[@jessicasparks7365]

Who broke your ❤️ ?
The music of life..... It's sad 😭

[@cadens9986]

Would’ve been really happy if he brought back the “Army” jacket for this one

[@trevorlewis3941]

Hobo Johnson is ART

[@tomatron5000]

Beautiful.

[@a.bbygreer]

hi i just want to say that your music inspires me so much!! ♡

[@lordexplosionmurder8546]

Same!!!

[@StreamerShorts535]

This album is a masterpiece 👌🔥🔥

[@kaylacorpse2156]

This song makes me feel things that i dont have words for

[@christopherpurcell8131]

true respect to guys like him that write songs so true that it becomes hard to perform them