this song is a masterpiece but i feel like the backround noise in the original of the sicadas/crickets adds an extra depth to the song also it feels like your whole soul is in the other version IMO.
Ten years sober! Used to drink to black out levels to drown the pain I carry. The load gets so hard sometimes. If not for my faith and love for Jesus Christ my lord and Savior I would not be here.
Empty 1.75 L bottle of cheap whisky upside down in my kitchen sink, draining it dry to go in the recycling. It was about half empty when I drained it earlier today, Been on the shelf for 2 months, I wanted to come to terms that it was my final decision before saying goodbye.
August 1982 woke up with a wicked hangover, lit up a cigarette, said man these taste like shit, haven't drank or smoked a cigarette since that day, keep up the Fire Brother, you got a long way to go.
First time i heard this song and Oliver Anthony in general it was my third day in rehab I was defeated I put my hands up and surrendered and this song hit me on a different level. Today I’m 45 days clean and his music brings me peace. Thank you brother keep doing you’re thing this is the music people need to hear. ❤
the fact that he changed the words from the liquor and the bowl been saving my soul. To the liquor and the bowl been numbing my soul shows his evolution in such a small amount of time. This man is saving so many of us. I truly thank you. I really needed this tonight as a man of faith who is kicking the habbit. Sure hope to see you live some day soon
In Jesus name I try to find that same saving , I know God got us in happy hearing I’m not the only man Believing in Jesus who still sins I know I’ll kick all this in Jesus name
In my life the difficulties have always been when I give my problem to the Lord. Then I take it back instead of leaving it there. The victories come when I leave it in His hands and stop taking it back.
I knew he was good but man did I need to hear this today. My little girl asked me to listen to this and she was right. Eight years sober. Thank you daughter.
I love all your music, but this one resonates with me the most. In June, I'll be 20 years sober, but these words remind me of exactly how I felt when I was drinking a case a day and wondering why I hated myself. Stay sober, Oliver. You won't regret it.
I was in the middle of some straight hard withdrawals fighting through it (not knowing if your dying or finally feeling alive again) when I first heard this song and "Oliver Anthony" it really helped as music was the only cure.Just under a year ago🎉
Well, the life we've been given and the way we've been livin' That's the song that we write 'til we die Now some people write songs on livin' just right But I write mine on just getting by I'll go on a whim, start writing the hymn That sounds so sweet But the troubles and the sin of the world that we're in Knock me back off my feet I gotta get sober I gotta start livin' right I don't know how it's gonna go But it ain't gonna happen tonight So pour 'em down strong 'Til I drown And if I wake up tomorrow When that sun comes back around I'll be wishing I was sober Well, the liquor and the bowl, they've been saving my soul From the pain that the world's put on me Lord, I know that upstairs there's an old man who cares And one day he'll set me free I'll go on a whim, start writing the hymn The sound so sweet But the troubles and the sin of the world that we're in Knock me back off my feet I gotta get sober I gotta start livin' right I don't know how it's gonna go But it ain't gonna happen tonight So pour 'em down strong 'Til I drown And if I wake up tomorrow When that sun comes back around I'll be wishing I was sober Well, the life we've been given and the way we've been livin' That's the song that we write 'til we die
This is a great song, it needed to be re recorded... I've been sober for almost 30 years. It was not worth it. I can't go back to drinking and here in Reno, NV ... there aint chit for sober people. AA here is a dictatorship of bleeding deacons who deliberately obfuscated the Big Book for their own money, property and prestige. Sobriety is isolation and extremely pointless. Great song tho, I love the crickets in the other version too.
Hey big brother Anthony I've been rocking with you since you started love your stuff keep it rocking and love how the dogs are in it with you too as you know any old dog is a friend of ours love blessings your way Big Brother
Man lemme tell you , this song has helped me so much. I lost my home, my phone, my car everything in one day and was shot at 4 times by my best friend last Friday. I’ve listened to this song everyday since then, and haven’t had a drop of alcohol… I watched your whole charity concert and I’ll be coming to see you in Tupelo on April 12th my birthday is the 9th… this is my moms account but either way I just wanted you to know if you read it , your music is a savior. A light in a dark dark place .🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻can’t wait to see you in April
1 Peter 1:21 KJV [21] Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. (By him, the Lamb Jesus Christ, we believe in God!)
Well the liquor and the bowl they've been numbing my soul from the pain that the worlds put on me. I crank it and scream it as loud as possible everytime
You have been blessed with a talent by God, our Lord and am grateful more people are listening to the message you bring with discernment. God bless. -Recovering addict and God’s servant!
I REALLY love this. For obvious reasons, the original will always be 'the favorite' for most... but I really appreciate having a new 'Oliver Anthony Studio Version' album to be able to get a record when it comes out, and I appreciate the subtle changes you made here and there (like numbing vs. saving in this song) that really tie together the theme of having the great snippets of scripture throughout. It's just a great work man. Everyone playing and the people mixing it deserves kudos. Great blending.
❤ I started my 21st year of sobriety from crack cocaine this month. 🎉😊 *April-2003-April 2023*🙏 Now it's time to kick this darn alcohol/crutch down the road!
This has always been my favorite. Love the crisp clean sound on this album. Love that you changed the one lyric from “saving my soul” to “numbing my soul”.🙏
Amazing album! We just saw you in Missouri with the fiddle and drums. Honestly it flowed super well. The woman with the fiddle absolutely killed it!. The studio recording is bad ass but I still prefer raw voice and accustic among the dogs and the birds. Peace and love
The song actually made me tear up not like balling but a tear definitely came down my face I used to have a severe drug problem and I don't know what it is about this song it gets to me I can't explain it I just felt it I know something helped me give me exactly what I needed when I needed it now I pay attention I'm always given exactly what I need and I'm never given more than I can handle I'm giving exactly the tests I need to make me better
Thankful for original raw music with instruments and no autotune. I don’t want perfect songs written safely by a politically correct sheep. I want this. The real deal.
Should of left saving, maybe not polktically or socially correct, but those who live it get it. It ain't great but thats why this song calms the soul and provides respit, not numbing.
this song is a masterpiece but i feel like the backround noise in the original of the sicadas/crickets adds an extra depth to the song also it feels like your whole soul is in the other version IMO.
I agree.
I'd like to see both continue. The raw versions are their own special kind of magic.
Nature can’t be replicated.
Yep. This version is great, as is the rest of the album. But this specific song seems to hit much harder with the slower and more raw version.
I recorded the original version the same day I wrote it, high, drunk and defeated. It will always be the official version.
Ten years sober! Used to drink to black out levels to drown the pain I carry. The load gets so hard sometimes. If not for my faith and love for Jesus Christ my lord and Savior I would not be here.
I’m trying
❤
@@allamericanfloorsanding🙏💗🙏
@@allamericanfloorsanding "well here i sit high gettin' ideas, ain't nothin' but a fool t'live like this..." - r miller
I sure hope the radio stations realize this is what we want to hear !!!!1
imagine listening to the radio and not just playing your own favorite songs.... I sure hope you guys don't do this.
take it easy with the antisemitic remarks..
@@redflipper992 If you only knew
@redflipper992 the point is, they don't play these country songs on TODAYS country music stations..
They won’t 😂
Empty 1.75 L bottle of cheap whisky upside down in my kitchen sink, draining it dry to go in the recycling. It was about half empty when I drained it earlier today, Been on the shelf for 2 months, I wanted to come to terms that it was my final decision before saying goodbye.
Stay strong !! The days can only get better for you. One day at a time
you got this!
I hope u are proud of yourself, it’s what matters most ✨✨
God bless you and keep up with it and don't go back to the bottle
😊
Bless you my friend God will help you in this journey stick to your guns, you can do this let Chris know if you need to talk to someone
August 1982 woke up with a wicked hangover, lit up a cigarette, said man these taste like shit, haven't drank or smoked a cigarette since that day, keep up the Fire Brother, you got a long way to go.
I feel that.
You find an opening
When you find it got it take it
"Well the liquor and the bowl, been numbing my soul, from pain that the worlds put on me." If I had a motto, this would be it.
I’m glad that he changed the lyrics from “saving my soul” to “numbing my soul.”
First time i heard this song and Oliver Anthony in general it was my third day in rehab I was defeated I put my hands up and surrendered and this song hit me on a different level. Today I’m 45 days clean and his music brings me peace. Thank you brother keep doing you’re thing this is the music people need to hear. ❤
Stick at it man 👏👌
🙏💗🙏
Hang in there! I’ve been there!! There IS hope
Im still trying ! ,Good luck !
@@scottmccullough4267 stop trying and do it son... I have faith in u. Throw that baggie away n start today 👏 🙏
OMG I love the bass line addition 🙌
the fact that he changed the words from the liquor and the bowl been saving my soul. To the liquor and the bowl been numbing my soul shows his evolution in such a small amount of time. This man is saving so many of us. I truly thank you. I really needed this tonight as a man of faith who is kicking the habbit. Sure hope to see you live some day soon
nope, it shows that his producer had a hand in shaping his art. most likely, a jew.
In Jesus name I try to find that same saving , I know God got us in happy hearing I’m not the only man Believing in Jesus who still sins I know I’ll kick all this in Jesus name
your voice is great, we can feel your soul. and with the new recording the sound for your voice is amazing.
In my life the difficulties have always been when I give my problem to the Lord. Then I take it back instead of leaving it there. The victories come when I leave it in His hands and stop taking it back.
Amen! Trusting is hard even if He’s never done me wrong.
The way you wrote this made m think back on my patterns of the last few years. That is unnervingly well put. Thanks.
How do you not though..
Listening as a throw down a couple percocets, love you brother. Got to get sober but not tonight...
Me as well (not percs but not far off)
I knew he was good but man did I need to hear this today. My little girl asked me to listen to this and she was right. Eight years sober. Thank you daughter.
God bless you prayers for you and your family,,
The bassline and extra additions sounds amazing brother! Keep up the great work I am here for it
Truer words have never been spoken!!!
Reality in words, sung full of truth ❤
This is the best album released in 20+ years. The closest thing to therapy.
God bless you.
I started following you shortly before the release of RMNR. Our world needs your music and influence. Best wishes for your success. God has you!
I love all your music, but this one resonates with me the most. In June, I'll be 20 years sober, but these words remind me of exactly how I felt when I was drinking a case a day and wondering why I hated myself.
Stay sober, Oliver. You won't regret it.
AMEN!!! Wow….
SWVA/NETN Followers are here!!! 🇺🇸🏴🥃
Never sign this sounds amazing!
I was in the middle of some straight hard withdrawals fighting through it (not knowing if your dying or finally feeling alive again) when I first heard this song and "Oliver Anthony" it really helped as music was the only cure.Just under a year ago🎉
As a recovering alcoholic…… THANK YOU!
Well, the life we've been given and the way we've been livin'
That's the song that we write 'til we die
Now some people write songs on livin' just right
But I write mine on just getting by
I'll go on a whim, start writing the hymn
That sounds so sweet
But the troubles and the sin of the world that we're in
Knock me back off my feet
I gotta get sober
I gotta start livin' right
I don't know how it's gonna go
But it ain't gonna happen tonight
So pour 'em down strong
'Til I drown
And if I wake up tomorrow
When that sun comes back around
I'll be wishing I was sober
Well, the liquor and the bowl, they've been saving my soul
From the pain that the world's put on me
Lord, I know that upstairs there's an old man who cares
And one day he'll set me free
I'll go on a whim, start writing the hymn
The sound so sweet
But the troubles and the sin of the world that we're in
Knock me back off my feet
I gotta get sober
I gotta start livin' right
I don't know how it's gonna go
But it ain't gonna happen tonight
So pour 'em down strong
'Til I drown
And if I wake up tomorrow
When that sun comes back around
I'll be wishing I was sober
Well, the life we've been given and the way we've been livin'
That's the song that we write 'til we die
This is a great song, it needed to be re recorded...
I've been sober for almost 30 years.
It was not worth it. I can't go back to drinking and here in Reno, NV ... there aint chit for sober people.
AA here is a dictatorship of bleeding deacons who deliberately obfuscated the Big Book for their own money, property and prestige.
Sobriety is isolation and extremely pointless.
Great song tho, I love the crickets in the other version too.
Unfortunately AA is cult like.
Still helped me 5 years ago.
I can’t stop been trying and when I think it can go away it’s there again
Just buried my dog this weekend and this is the only song I'm listening to on repeat. Thank you for this. Perfect balance of pain and hope 💛
Awesome
This whole album was greatly remastered with even more emotion than the originals. Thank you for the masterpieces
Praise the Lord with all your heart and soul. Trust in Jesus and he will show you the way out of the darkness. I'm living proof.
Hey big brother Anthony I've been rocking with you since you started love your stuff keep it rocking and love how the dogs are in it with you too as you know any old dog is a friend of ours love blessings your way Big Brother
Man lemme tell you , this song has helped me so much. I lost my home, my phone, my car everything in one day and was shot at 4 times by my best friend last Friday. I’ve listened to this song everyday since then, and haven’t had a drop of alcohol… I watched your whole charity concert and I’ll be coming to see you in Tupelo on April 12th my birthday is the 9th… this is my moms account but either way I just wanted you to know if you read it , your music is a savior. A light in a dark dark place .🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻can’t wait to see you in April
The unsolicited cold chills was invasion of heart. Fuck this song. Brought me the deepest tears I've felt in a long time
This album reminds me of one of my all time favorite, most played albums ever - The Jesus Record by Rich Mullins. Stay safe my friend!
Your new life boss changed a lot of tunes that were perfect.
I love how you changed the lyrics to "numbing my soul" ❤
1 Peter 1:21 KJV
[21] Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
(By him, the Lamb Jesus Christ, we believe in God!)
Well the liquor and the bowl they've been numbing my soul from the pain that the worlds put on me. I crank it and scream it as loud as possible everytime
Over one month clean from alcohol ❤ this song was a major proponent of that happening. Thanks man.
So love your music so touching and a b)blessing
You have been blessed with a talent by God, our Lord and am grateful more people are listening to the message you bring with discernment. God bless.
-Recovering addict and God’s servant!
Amen brother.
i love how this man speaks to the soul.
I REALLY love this. For obvious reasons, the original will always be 'the favorite' for most... but I really appreciate having a new 'Oliver Anthony Studio Version' album to be able to get a record when it comes out, and I appreciate the subtle changes you made here and there (like numbing vs. saving in this song) that really tie together the theme of having the great snippets of scripture throughout. It's just a great work man. Everyone playing and the people mixing it deserves kudos. Great blending.
I will Listen, Like and Comment!
💜🎶your music heals my grief , thank you 💜🎶
I'm exactly here...thank you oliver ( I have a song called 'devout'...I'm trying...God I try)
❤ I started my 21st year of sobriety from crack cocaine this month. 🎉😊
*April-2003-April 2023*🙏
Now it's time to kick this darn alcohol/crutch down the road!
Musical Genius !!
Thank you for sharing. Keep doing what you know is right. 🐝Blessed.
Your grandfather would be proud bud. This is carrying your grandfathers name through generations. Double down my friend. Stand steadfast.
You have helped me a whole lot brother. I hope i get to thank you in person some day distant or soon.
Soooooo sweet, indeed!
Doesn’t get more raw than this , absolutely brilliant ❤️👌
This song has helped thank you oliver 🙏🏼
This is the one. Love you brother
I just found this guy and he is epic. Glad he is on spotify, will probably add another couple dozen songs to my playlist.
This song is everything. ❤❤
I like this modern rebirth of old style country
Truly great song! So real.....
This has always been my favorite. Love the crisp clean sound on this album.
Love that you changed the one lyric from “saving my soul” to “numbing my soul”.🙏
Dude! This is my new favorite song! Masterpiece!!!!!!
This music just is the facts of our life now!
A USAF Veteran 🇺🇸
❤ keep on keeping on brothers and sisters in the Lord
god speaks through you sir
For someone strugglin with addiction, the lope of this song is exactly what you go through!
Man this album makes those song sound so great!!!
this music makes me feel
I feel this with all my soul
Your music reminds me of my childhood. ❤️👍🇺🇲
Always beautiful music ❤
You and Jesse Welles brought back my desire to write
Amazing album! We just saw you in Missouri with the fiddle and drums. Honestly it flowed super well. The woman with the fiddle absolutely killed it!. The studio recording is bad ass but I still prefer raw voice and accustic among the dogs and the birds. Peace and love
Awesome 👌
I listened to this version in person , in Tupelo Mississippi
In my opinion
It was freaking awesome!
I loved it!
To Thee I Sing..❤
Love this was great
Fire!
Oliver I love this song so much. Just wanted you to know that.
Love this version
Sounds so good
My favorite song to drink to
God bless you.
"But it ain't gonna happen tonight"🍻
Dude you make me want to let out my feelings
Love em all
The song actually made me tear up not like balling but a tear definitely came down my face I used to have a severe drug problem and I don't know what it is about this song it gets to me I can't explain it I just felt it I know something helped me give me exactly what I needed when I needed it now I pay attention I'm always given exactly what I need and I'm never given more than I can handle I'm giving exactly the tests I need to make me better
Real der brother
❤❤❤
I like this version a little more than the original. Both are very good. We all need some help and love and guidance!
There's no better than this
Poetry with so much pure truth should have a better name.
Artistically so much better than the original. I hope this gets traction, like his grass roots campaign did.
Thankful for original raw music with instruments and no autotune. I don’t want perfect songs written safely by a politically correct sheep. I want this. The real deal.
“The liquor and the bowl have been numbing my soul..” dang.
Drink lots of water you'll be alright
Dear Chris,
You must always remember your story only has two ways of ending. They will either corrupt you, our they will crucify you.
from the porch to this!?? Gettum brother
Are you going tk release a actual cd not just digital id love one?
I can hear Oilver and Jimmy Clifton collab 🎸🎼🎵🎤
Should of left saving, maybe not polktically or socially correct, but those who live it get it. It ain't great but thats why this song calms the soul and provides respit, not numbing.
In today’s America, I don’t want to be sober. Actually I’m pretty sick of the current situation.