In his video where he talks about his song before it was uploaded, he talks about how he'd been an agnostic and basically hit bottom and fell to his knees in prayer. He was depressed and dealing with alcoholism until just last month, but he asked God for help with that and said that he'd use his music for good. And here we are. Already his song and his message have been a blessing to so many for share his pain. I'm so glad he's honoring God in the middle of this, rather than using the spotlight for himself.
Also in Psalm 37 “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.” It’s amazing to see this promise from The Lord manifest right before all our eyes with Oliver Anthony ❤️
Amen! God has blessed him with talent and a platform to help reach those that tradition missionary work might not. As a fellow Christian this being my heart joy to see somebody around my age so proudly and nobly share his story and the message of Jesus Christ to ppl. God bless him
Thank you for breaking it down, John. It's truly haunting. It hit me extremely hard. I'm 61 years old and beat to death. Every dollar I've ever made I've made with my hands.Been operated on 22 times and all I have to show for it is scars. There's something better waiting for me though. Jesus has my soul.
You are absolutely wrong on the use of profanity, John, as any true Christian would know, which is not only totally unnecessary, immature, disgusting, and Godless, but since every ignorant fool uses the same C, S, and F-words over and over, because their education of the English language is obviously limited, therefore it is not a strong word at all, but a very common vulgar rant hundreds of millions of idiots who spew everyday in public, where every man woman and child is forced to be verbally assaulted with this depraved filth, which is part of the dumbing-down of America. Cursing, cussing, blaspheming, and spewing profanity, vulgarity, and other obscene, immature, Godless, or disgusting filth in public spaces is NOT acceptable! This simple respectful rule used to be widely known and practiced, but more recently has spread EVERYWHERE like the cancer it is. Now you have US Presidents and other politicians, media personalities, business and entertainment celebrities, law enforcement professionals, military officers, and even professed Christians regurgitating this filth, even in front of women and children. "The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish, and wicked practice, of profane cursing and swearing (a Vice heretofore little known in an American Army) is growing into fashion; he hopes the officers will, by example, as well as influence, endeavor to check it, and that both they, and the men will reflect, that we can have little hopes of the blessing of Heaven on our Army if we insult it by our impiety, and folly; added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense, and character, detests and despises it.” Signed, George Washington 3 August 1776 "Profanity is disrespect or contempt for sacred things. It includes casual or irreverent use of the name of any member of the Godhead. It also includes any type of unclean or vulgar speech or behavior. We should always use the names of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost with reverence and respect. Misusing their names is a sin. Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as immoral jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others. Foul language is both degrading and harmful to the spirit. We should not let others influence us to use foul language. Instead, we should use clean language that uplifts and edifies others, and we should choose friends who use good language. Setting an example will encourage those around us to use clean language. If friends and acquaintances use profanity, we can good-naturedly encourage them to choose other words. If they persist, we can politely walk away or change the subject. Those who have developed the habit of swearing can break it. They must begin by making a decision to change and then pray for help." LDS teaching If a little profanity is okay, then a little pornography is just fine, alcohol and drug use on a small scale is acceptable, sex outside of marriage is no big deal, homosexuality is also not a biggy, and every other sin, depravity, perversion, and destructive Godless behavior which we are warned about in the Bible is seen as good as long as there is something in that song, movie, joke, etc. that you feel is worthwhile, which is Satan's deception of creeping compromise. "But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language." Colossians 3:8 "If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless." James 1:26 "Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Ephesians 4:29 "Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God." Ephesians 5:4 "The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words." Proverbs 10:32 Jesus said, "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." Luke 6:45 God's 3rd Commandment says, "No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of His name." Exodus 20:7 "Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips." Proverbs 4:24 "All who fear (respect) the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption, and perverse speech." Proverbs 8:13 "The LORD detests evil plans, but He delights in pure words." Proverbs 15:26 "With the tongue, we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be." James 3:9-10 "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37
See now someone like you would get my vote over any establishment candidate but you are killing yourself to keep your head above water so It is not likely that you would ever run for office and that is part of the problem
What a brilliant song. So much packed into every line. This has created an anthem not just for the people of America but for the people of the whole world. Let us unite to bring down the controllers!
You are absolutely wrong on the use of profanity, John, as any true Christian would know, which is not only totally unnecessary, immature, disgusting, and Godless, but since every ignorant fool uses the same C, S, and F-words over and over, because their education of the English language is obviously limited, therefore it is not a strong word at all, but a very common vulgar rant hundreds of millions of idiots who spew everyday in public, where every man woman and child is forced to be verbally assaulted with this depraved filth, which is part of the dumbing-down of America. Cursing, cussing, blaspheming, and spewing profanity, vulgarity, and other obscene, immature, Godless, or disgusting filth in public spaces is NOT acceptable! This simple respectful rule used to be widely known and practiced, but more recently has spread EVERYWHERE like the cancer it is. Now you have US Presidents and other politicians, media personalities, business and entertainment celebrities, law enforcement professionals, military officers, and even professed Christians regurgitating this filth, even in front of women and children. "The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish, and wicked practice, of profane cursing and swearing (a Vice heretofore little known in an American Army) is growing into fashion; he hopes the officers will, by example, as well as influence, endeavor to check it, and that both they, and the men will reflect, that we can have little hopes of the blessing of Heaven on our Army if we insult it by our impiety, and folly; added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense, and character, detests and despises it.” Signed, George Washington 3 August 1776 "Profanity is disrespect or contempt for sacred things. It includes casual or irreverent use of the name of any member of the Godhead. It also includes any type of unclean or vulgar speech or behavior. We should always use the names of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost with reverence and respect. Misusing their names is a sin. Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as immoral jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others. Foul language is both degrading and harmful to the spirit. We should not let others influence us to use foul language. Instead, we should use clean language that uplifts and edifies others, and we should choose friends who use good language. Setting an example will encourage those around us to use clean language. If friends and acquaintances use profanity, we can good-naturedly encourage them to choose other words. If they persist, we can politely walk away or change the subject. Those who have developed the habit of swearing can break it. They must begin by making a decision to change and then pray for help." LDS teaching If a little profanity is okay, then a little pornography is just fine, alcohol and drug use on a small scale is acceptable, sex outside of marriage is no big deal, homosexuality is also not a biggy, and every other sin, depravity, perversion, and destructive Godless behavior which we are warned about in the Bible is seen as good as long as there is something in that song, movie, joke, etc. that you feel is worthwhile, which is Satan's deception of creeping compromise. "But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language." Colossians 3:8 "If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless." James 1:26 "Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Ephesians 4:29 "Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God." Ephesians 5:4 "The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words." Proverbs 10:32 Jesus said, "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." Luke 6:45 God's 3rd Commandment says, "No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of His name." Exodus 20:7 "Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips." Proverbs 4:24 "All who fear (respect) the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption, and perverse speech." Proverbs 8:13 "The LORD detests evil plans, but He delights in pure words." Proverbs 15:26 "With the tongue, we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be." James 3:9-10 "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37
Rich men North of Richmond are comfortable and secure.. DC political class and DC K Street groups have become are a destructive group of individuals against fellow citizens.
That's because the rich men north of Richmond are just a subset of the Luciferian globalists. The problems of the United States are created by the globalists, and they are the same problems being felt all over the planet, from the controlling central banks to the fake climate crisis narrative. Humanity is under attack everywhere by people who think you should own nothing, never go 15 minutes from where you were born and eat bugs to stay alive.
@@blabla260 I’ve seen scores of comments from the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, and Australia just to name a few. I’ve seen every continent represented, so I’ll believe my own eyes and the evidence of millions of views rather than your opinion.
Brings me to tears every time I hear it. Painfully true lyrics. Kills me that my kids are growing up into an America that’s crumbling out from under us.
I thank you so much for being part of the people that realize the younger generations. I'm just getting into the adult world and I'm working 70+ hours a week and I'm steadily struggling and it just keeps getting harder and more and more scary. And I just keep getting told work harder and do more but I'm pushing myself already and it's not working. But no matter what we just gotta keep pushing. Maybe one day we will fix this maybe one day I and your children will be able to reach for are dreams. Bless you sir and I hope the best for you and your family.
You are absolutely wrong on the use of profanity, John, as any true Christian would know, which is not only totally unnecessary, immature, disgusting, and Godless, but since every ignorant fool uses the same C, S, and F-words over and over, because their education of the English language is obviously limited, therefore it is not a strong word at all, but a very common vulgar rant hundreds of millions of idiots who spew everyday in public, where every man woman and child is forced to be verbally assaulted with this depraved filth, which is part of the dumbing-down of America. Cursing, cussing, blaspheming, and spewing profanity, vulgarity, and other obscene, immature, Godless, or disgusting filth in public spaces is NOT acceptable! This simple respectful rule used to be widely known and practiced, but more recently has spread EVERYWHERE like the cancer it is. Now you have US Presidents and other politicians, media personalities, business and entertainment celebrities, law enforcement professionals, military officers, and even professed Christians regurgitating this filth, even in front of women and children. "The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish, and wicked practice, of profane cursing and swearing (a Vice heretofore little known in an American Army) is growing into fashion; he hopes the officers will, by example, as well as influence, endeavor to check it, and that both they, and the men will reflect, that we can have little hopes of the blessing of Heaven on our Army if we insult it by our impiety, and folly; added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense, and character, detests and despises it.” Signed, George Washington 3 August 1776 "Profanity is disrespect or contempt for sacred things. It includes casual or irreverent use of the name of any member of the Godhead. It also includes any type of unclean or vulgar speech or behavior. We should always use the names of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost with reverence and respect. Misusing their names is a sin. Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as immoral jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others. Foul language is both degrading and harmful to the spirit. We should not let others influence us to use foul language. Instead, we should use clean language that uplifts and edifies others, and we should choose friends who use good language. Setting an example will encourage those around us to use clean language. If friends and acquaintances use profanity, we can good-naturedly encourage them to choose other words. If they persist, we can politely walk away or change the subject. Those who have developed the habit of swearing can break it. They must begin by making a decision to change and then pray for help." LDS teaching If a little profanity is okay, then a little pornography is just fine, alcohol and drug use on a small scale is acceptable, sex outside of marriage is no big deal, homosexuality is also not a biggy, and every other sin, depravity, perversion, and destructive Godless behavior which we are warned about in the Bible is seen as good as long as there is something in that song, movie, joke, etc. that you feel is worthwhile, which is Satan's deception of creeping compromise. "But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language." Colossians 3:8 "If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless." James 1:26 "Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Ephesians 4:29 "Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God." Ephesians 5:4 "The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words." Proverbs 10:32 Jesus said, "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." Luke 6:45 God's 3rd Commandment says, "No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of His name." Exodus 20:7 "Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips." Proverbs 4:24 "All who fear (respect) the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption, and perverse speech." Proverbs 8:13 "The LORD detests evil plans, but He delights in pure words." Proverbs 15:26 "With the tongue, we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be." James 3:9-10 "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37
He doesn't want to be owned by anyone but God!! But I pray he keeps writing and singing, to send the message of the warning of what is really going on and the hope we have in God that America, and the world, needs to hear!!
It speaks to what happened to my career of 35 years. I became disabled in 2009. I kept playing coffee house folk music shows trying to say things Oliver said. I'm grateful. I chose folk songs with such messages hoping to wake people up. In 2017 I lost that ability too. He says it better than I ever did. At 71 I see what's happened to our America.
Biden and the conspiracy to bring down Trump is what happened to America. You say, "Follow the money". Follow it straight to these foreign entanglements that are clear and present violations of the Logan Act. Tyranny and treason, plain and simple.
Sir i made it to 29 before my body decided to say no more hearing you made a somewhat fruitfull life to 71 gives me hope even when this country is circling the drain im a young father with a old broken back and i need that kind of hope
@@robertharing7031 man id settle for alittle pain management to walk better and get back to some form of work or go to school ive been told its not gonna get better its arthritic already your prayers mean alot im pushing to be a gunsmith once i find a worth a shit dr i doubt ill ever make it back to welding or being a carpenter tho
@@todydnIm sorry brother, I blew out my neck 2.5 years back. I had to stop training people, I could hardly get out of bed or move my head. The good Lord and my chiropractor saved my neck. it's taken a while but I'm getting back to mobile and even "working out" some. The Lord loves you and has a plan for all of us and he's never wrong. I'll be keeping you in my prayers buddy, stay strong
"New world for an old soul" really hits hard, because this "new world" is horrible. The things certain people are trying to normalize and we're just supposed to accept it.
I actually spent several hours watching dozens of different influence rs reviewing this song. Crossed political lines, ideological lines, all races too. I've never seen so many people tear up over a song before.
I have too, and I think that just shines even more of a light on the fact that so many of us are divided for no reason other than we are easier to control as a population if we instantly write someone off because of their political affiliation. This song has hit every one I know, of all different political beliefs, it is literally joining us as a country by reminding us who really is hurting us, and it’s not your neighbor that doesn’t have the same political beliefs. It’s the politicians letting all of this corruption happen. And as we speak news stations are using this songs popularity to turn us against one another, and I will be damn before I let them make me think this song is for only one type of person. It’s the anthem for the people just trying to live not even in America, but the world.
@@dkn2128 First thing you should know is that Oliver wasn't overly delighted at hearing the comments the gop candidates had about his song. As he said, he was talking about them. He also makes it clear he is not a conservative. I think he'd be happy if we were all just Americans standing up for our country together. After his comment, you can shut this off as Bryan T. Cohen does get political, but I couldn't locate Oliver's comment anywhere else. th-cam.com/video/3qawM0ZcgYg/w-d-xo.html
“If we admit it out loud that means we have to do something about it….and we aren’t willing to pay that price right now.” That hit me so hard because it is so true of myself. Makes me almost shed tears because of how much of a coward I am.
You aren't a coward, my generation dropped the ball, we should have been in this fight much sooner, your in the right place, you will find your inner warrior poet, hang in there.
We're afraid of what we will have to do. It will be brother against brother but so much worse this time. If I have to face my relatives because they willingly sided with pedophiles... how much humanity will I retain when monsterous acts have to be done.
I think to myself, our "representatives" don't really represent us so much as they do their own class, yet they still tax the hell out of us. IIRC, the last time we encountered such taxation without representation, it didn't fare so well for the taxman. Might be about time to revisit some old world ideas.
We realize that we relaxed too much, we admit it openly, and that is the first step in making a change. May we be unflinching in our resolve to do what is necessary to see the change through. God bless you all.
I honestly think we need more videos like this out there, we need to show them that we do know, we are not ignorant to their wrongs and their time is running out
When I heard this song for the first time last week, I stopped working, and just stood there like, this man just sang my heart. Everything he said was so spot on and quite literally said what I've been feeling for so long now. This is a generational song imo
Im right there with you. It hit me the same way. I feel like I'm failing my family for what society has become. I try to keep my kids close but with the liberal indoctrination in the public schools and tv/media is overwhelming them. I sound like a nut job sometimes even in my own head trying to pull them into a rational train of thought.
@normanjacques4092 you're not failing your family, so wipe that thought from your mind. That's the devil trying to get in your head. Do the best that you can and pray daily for your kids and family. I will keep your family in my prayers as well. Keep fighting the good fight brotha!
The beauty of this song is that every word is right on point and on target🎯 and at the same time every line is also a metaphor for the much bigger picture and problem.👍
@@JustinBieber4evah🎉I would! But.. the shenanigans going on currently? Not many are pushing back & *that's* Very important. The Whole Ship sinks without Enough folks to commandeer it
Couldn't have said it better. I'm a simple grocery store stocker and this song hits home so hard to me. It brings me comfort to see you and so many others give this song the praise it truly deserves
Dang!! Well said. I have felt the same lament as Oliver for years and yet, since I heard this song, my soul has been lighter. I'm not the most spiritual person, but I can feel the power of God working through him and now in me. Wild!
M’s husband (Parker) the old saying (GOD works in mysterious ways) read the old hymn (To GOD be the GLORY) HIS word read not to quench the HOLY SPIRIT, praying for you brother ❤
What amazes me is the multitude of personal vignettes from around the world in comment sections; testimonials to the truths expressed in the song. Very moving.
Oliver is right. The Dollar isn't what it use to be and no matter how hard we work and save DC's little green pieces of paper most of us will NEVER get ahead of the decline in value of the dollar. Join the peaceful revolution and start putting your savings into Bitcoin instead of Dollars. If they don't control our money and how we save our labor then they don't control us. If we keep doing what we're doing we're gonna keep getting what were getting. Something has to change. Fact: Dollars buy less and less the longer you hold them while Bitcoin Satoshi buy more and more the longer you hold them. You can start with as little at $10 dollars if you want. Think about it, look into it, and Good Luck!
But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security
@@blackatleftismyt5001 UMMMM, how about NO!!! There are two sides to that Socialist (Marxist) coin, the Communist side (millions dead from that). I don't care what any Leftist says, 1930's Germany was a Socialist movement. Just look at their name translated into English, 'National SOCIALIST Workers Party for Germany'. We all know that millions were killed by that Political movement.
Cried when I heard this. My 13 year old wanted me to listen to this. ( because of my style of work and what we believe ) we would sit by a campfire after dinner on a Saturday night and listen to another TH-cam channel talking about this stuff . I talked to them about helping others and self reliance. Wow what a message
Well done! You unpacking Anthony Oliver’s lyrics exceptionally well. You helped me understand the lines following people in the street don’t have anything to eat.
Another song from the Viet Nam era comes to mind with a similar message. Creedence Clear Water Revival / John Fogerty / Fortunate Son. Powerful lyric and message for the time when many of us young men faced the draft and going to war. We went and did our duty to our country in some cases did not make it home. Same old story , " Old men talk and young men die". Still on going to this day. Strong video today John. Stay the course.
Video title tells you what it's going to be about. Maybe some people do need an explanation. I spent 40 years in industry.The last ten training kids coming in off the street and out of jail. When you popped out of Mama you knew how to suck on a tit. After that you learn everything. You might have had someone to teach you. Not everyone does. This is the type of vile reply, I expect out of leftists.
Nothing has ever been helped by mansplaining, and nothing irritates people more than someone who feels empowered to do so. I did not down-vote this video because it is not fair to do that to videos I don't watch.
This song has been breaking people's programming like crazy! I have no doubt the lord is working through this man. We're not supposed to live this way and it's time for us all to wake up and raise up.
I know a lot of guys who committed suicide. Guys who can't see their kids. We can't afford houses and are always too busy to hang out. It feels hopeless, and this song resonates with me.
I'm a research psychologist and I think you did an amazing job breaking down the song. Unique perspective and spot on. Happy I found your channel and look forward to checking out your book.
You're focused on bark in a forest and write about "some" trees. The song writer includes all people and even trees who fall in silence. We all count together. Nothing to contest in his lyrics. Nothing.
Research my case. California Default Father's Club. I'm denied DNA test, denied Lawyers, Denied the pursuit of happiness, denied Money, denied Credit Score. I don't exist cause I owe back payments. Just interest. I paid off balance. All cause I missed original Paternity Court date in 2003. I showed up but got scared and ran home. 😢 Drowning ever since. Research this! ❤❤❤ P.S. Women said it mine but I knew I wore a Condom. 😂 So I went home and was like I'm getting a Lawyer. My life sent me to Nevada for work. When I came back Judge said I'm in a Loop and Defaulted for Life! 😅
A lot of people had covered the song on their channels. You Sir did an excellent job breaking the lyrics down into what Oliver is actually saying. I wish Anthony and his band the best. They have really contributed to the community with this song. 👍👍🙏
It's a dark time. He speaks truth, and the verse from the Bible is spot on as always. It never loses it's power, and God does not and has not forgotten his children.
This hit hard. It hit hard before you broke it down. I felt the lyrics before I heard them. "Island" "minors" There are no accidents in art. Thanks for sharing Oliver reading from the Bible.
Your best video all year, this isn’t a bummer this video was a blessing! Thank you warrior poet and thank you for letting him share his faith! Love you brother thank you for the content it brought tears to my eyes!
If you pay attention while he sings this song he does actually shed a tear. This song hit home like no other across this nation. It gave me the same feeling when I hear our National Anthem or Taps.
Is he shedding a tear for the coal miners losing their jobs or the child trafficking victims losing their innocence? Based on the lyrics he cares more about the coal miners and I think that’s shameful! What this guy said about that part of the song is BS! He said what he said and this “interpreter” can try to clean it up all he wants but that’s NOT what the song said. I have the utmost respect for coal miners and I think Biden is a piece of crap for what he did to them. But forgive me if I care more about innocent children!
@@staceystitchesthat was a shot at epsteins Island, which most of our politicians were clients of. If you don't know, epstein was a sex trafficker who had his own sex island. He got caught, and mysteriously came up dead, along with his client list goin missing. That's why his client list disappeared. Most of our high class elite were in on the sex trafficking of minors. He's saying he wished they'd worry about the middle class instead of worrying about goin to an island to have sex with children.
American folk music has always been poetic. It's the most powerful song I've heard in so long i can't remember. It's authentic, raw and heartfelt. I've never seen a song resonate with so many different people at a soul level. It proves that we have everything that matters in common. Not too long ago he was struggling with alcohol and depression. He fell to his knees and prayed to God to take them away and for him to go forward with his music. God answered his prayers. A local radio station that scouts talent throughout Appalachia approached him after seeing him play at a little local event and asked if they could record him at their expense. They posted it just days ago and the rest is history. It's the only song that's been professionally recorded. There's others that are so good too, in the top 10, but they were recorded on his iPhone. That's why this is on their channel rather than his. He's so surprised at the reaction and outpouring of love. He played a farmers market sunday and there was standing room only. 25 acres of parked cars. He said in June he played for 20 people. Lol. Before his performance he didn't plug him, his songs or his social media. He read a verse from psalms about how the wicked will not prevail. Everyone was singing along and knew all the words despite it being released only a few days prior. Its been a week today. He stayed 4 hours after talking to every person who wanted to talk with him and he listened to their stories. An inspirational young man with an inspirational story and an angelic voice that everybody feels. He quit his job as a factory worker to pursue his music. He bought land and lives on that with his dogs off grid. This song is recorded on his land.
Yes. And I have a son struggling in a similar way. And he has been conditioned by the environment to reject religion... and I can't convince him otherwise. It's their plan... it makes it clear that it's truly evil that we are dealing with. I was lead to this song. I find myself lead to many things. If I was blind to Grace I would be unable to see the message.
Thank you for ACTUALLY reading the lyrics, and breaking it down, ive seen alot of people listen to this song and like it and say its "fire" but not actually break it down word for word, and truly comprehend what it is, hes trying to say, 🙏👏 this WILL be the new anthem of the tired, humble, honest, good, hard working American. Thanks!! your breakdown is by far the best ive ever seen since this song blew up 👏 👍👍
I largely disagree with your take here, but I respect it/you. Songs don't need to speak to us because we're intently listening to each word, they more typically do via a feeling we get from capturing the gist of it's "meaning", which listeners are free to interpret. Most people would get plenty of the words wrong on songs that they love, but they're not missing the point of the song at all, & that's true even for this anthem.
@@scottsherman5262 i appreciate you being respectful, thank you, something ive learned about the actual words in songs is that until you read the lyrics without the music playing in the background is that you can never fully grasp what the songs intent is until you read it word for word, most people fall into a trance like state with the rhythm, and miss the point of whats being said, this was told to me by an older man, he asked me if id ever listened to civil war by gnr, i said yes sir, he asked what did you get from it, i said well i guess he was against war and doesn't believe in war, he then asked me if i picked up anything else from the song and my mind went blank, he pulled up the lyrics and i read them twice, i was taken aback a little because i had sung that song dozens of times and never picked up the important points that were made, or when i saw so many people jammen to pumped up kicks when it first came out not realizing that they were singing about some poor kid losing his mind and going to shoot up his school, the point im trying to make is that too many people "love" a song and dont realize "why" they love it, more times than not, its because of the beat, or how fast they sing, and not the actual lyrics, THIS song is special because word for word everything that was spoken was truth, simple, and felt in the souls of many beat down, tired, and fed up Americans who are sick of the way things are, and him breaking down the song might be helpful to people who may not have thought about breaking down the songs they love, when we take the time to look at the words of our fav songs, it helps us better understand what message is being relayed. In this world millions of songs are being thrown our way, most of them portraying a negative message in a "fun" "hip" way, we have to be selective in what we allow our minds to accept, a break down of songs is a way to truly understand what were listening to, i believe by beholding we become changed, ive also learned that the private prisons have contracts with certain rappers and said rappers make more money when they rap about murder, gang bangin, sex, drugs, ect... Thats why im extra vigilant about what goes in my mind. But i also respect your take as well, since you were kind, i wanted to reply in like manner. Thank you, and I hope you have a great rest of the day 🙏
I too largely disagree but respect your take. I’ve watched soooo many reactions on this and think some just feel it and are almost speechless and also give props to Oliver saying he said it all. I enjoy both types of reactions. Those that break it down and those that simply feel it.
I feel you in your second comment too. This is actually one of the reasons I love reaction videos so much. I actually listen to the words and message in a way I sometimes never have. And often someone else will have insight into the lyrics I missed. It’s been an education in music watching reactions ❤
Appreciate your breakdown John. I’ve watched multiple reactions to this song but your the only one that pointed out his reference to pedophilia. This the anthem of our time.
Just received your book. The warrior poet way. I'm reading with some like minded men at work. I've completed the first 2 chapters, its a great book and a must read for good men everywhere! Thank you Sir!
Most of us took an OATH. How many of us will follow through? It is ultimately OUR fault for allowing these things to happen. What will it take to wake folks up?
Starvation and/or slavery. We have been trained since WWI to serve and die without question, the closest we got to breaking free from that was unfortunately pot smoking morons in the 60's and they were only at odds with the federal government out of their own selfishness.
@@uzimax322 smoke pot all you like, I'm never going to like people who do though and no amount of money can convince me otherwise. It bad for you and the only reason someone needs to smoke it is because their relationship with God or their wife isn't what it should be.
@@spazemfathemcazemmeleggymi272That's how I feel about alcohol. Marijuana ain't as devastating as alcohol. How states can harvest and sell marijuana while still receiving federal funds is beyond me. Crooked too say the least.
Story Time With Uncle John is hands down THE best!!! Thank you, John, for this breakdown of "Rich Men North of Richmond". And, of course, much gratitude to Anthony Oliver for gathering our thoughts and being our spokesman through his heartfelt song. ❤
Very well said John. This young man has put into words what most of us are feeling in this country today and it's even worse for those of us on social security. You really feel the bite when it's hard to make it week to week much less month to month! Two things that I'm proud of are being a member of the Warrior Poet Society and a veteran.
Thank you for the review! it adds even more depth when the verses are broken down -- the pain is palpable in the words. He is a remarkable man! We need the GOLDEN AGE to unfold for humanity now. Stand together in LOVE
With the rise of this song and this artist, I have seen so much unification happen. This is an amazing moment in human history, where false divides close, and reunification begins.
You are absolutely wrong on the use of profanity, John, as any true Christian would know, which is not only totally unnecessary, immature, disgusting, and Godless, but since every ignorant fool uses the same C, S, and F-words over and over, because their education of the English language is obviously limited, therefore it is not a strong word at all, but a very common vulgar rant hundreds of millions of idiots who spew everyday in public, where every man woman and child is forced to be verbally assaulted with this depraved filth, which is part of the dumbing-down of America. Cursing, cussing, blaspheming, and spewing profanity, vulgarity, and other obscene, immature, Godless, or disgusting filth in public spaces is NOT acceptable! This simple respectful rule used to be widely known and practiced, but more recently has spread EVERYWHERE like the cancer it is. Now you have US Presidents and other politicians, media personalities, business and entertainment celebrities, law enforcement professionals, military officers, and even professed Christians regurgitating this filth, even in front of women and children. "The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish, and wicked practice, of profane cursing and swearing (a Vice heretofore little known in an American Army) is growing into fashion; he hopes the officers will, by example, as well as influence, endeavor to check it, and that both they, and the men will reflect, that we can have little hopes of the blessing of Heaven on our Army if we insult it by our impiety, and folly; added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense, and character, detests and despises it.” Signed, George Washington 3 August 1776 "Profanity is disrespect or contempt for sacred things. It includes casual or irreverent use of the name of any member of the Godhead. It also includes any type of unclean or vulgar speech or behavior. We should always use the names of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost with reverence and respect. Misusing their names is a sin. Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as immoral jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others. Foul language is both degrading and harmful to the spirit. We should not let others influence us to use foul language. Instead, we should use clean language that uplifts and edifies others, and we should choose friends who use good language. Setting an example will encourage those around us to use clean language. If friends and acquaintances use profanity, we can good-naturedly encourage them to choose other words. If they persist, we can politely walk away or change the subject. Those who have developed the habit of swearing can break it. They must begin by making a decision to change and then pray for help." LDS teaching If a little profanity is okay, then a little pornography is just fine, alcohol and drug use on a small scale is acceptable, sex outside of marriage is no big deal, homosexuality is also not a biggy, and every other sin, depravity, perversion, and destructive Godless behavior which we are warned about in the Bible is seen as good as long as there is something in that song, movie, joke, etc. that you feel is worthwhile, which is Satan's deception of creeping compromise. "But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language." Colossians 3:8 "If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless." James 1:26 "Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Ephesians 4:29 "Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God." Ephesians 5:4 "The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words." Proverbs 10:32 Jesus said, "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." Luke 6:45 God's 3rd Commandment says, "No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of His name." Exodus 20:7 "Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips." Proverbs 4:24 "All who fear (respect) the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption, and perverse speech." Proverbs 8:13 "The LORD detests evil plans, but He delights in pure words." Proverbs 15:26 "With the tongue, we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be." James 3:9-10 "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37
The culture wars are not our war. We were thrown into it by rich people because they profit from it… just like all other wars. If we all got together and figured out who the real problem is they’d be toast.
Beautiful ❤️ , the 6 feet under hit home because I lost a beautiful old soul young kid to suicide during the lock downs , maybe just maybe , he would have still been here if he would of been in school, he always had good grades and loved learning, I feel this song represented a lot of what he felt for his young age , I miss him so much , he is more than that tragic day and moment, he was really an old soul❤️🇺🇲 he played base guitar and loved the American Canadian group called the band , he was not a coward, he fought till his last day , he worked out and ate healthy till his last day , my brave little soldier 😢 momma bear ain't gonna let your death be in vain , I love you and I am so sorry , I know your in a beautiful place just like Charlie's chocolate factory, we used talk about it when you where a child about how cool it was going to be swimming in chocolate milk lakes when it was our turn to go to heaven 🎸🎸🇺🇲🙏❤️🙏🇺🇸❤️🙏🇺🇸❤️🎸🙏🇺🇲🎸🙏🇺🇲🎸🙏can't wait to be there with you and show you everything I did in honor of you❤️🙏
He’s in a beautiful place. You’ll be there too with him one day, but until then god has other plans for you. I’m sure you already know this though. From one child of god to another, my heart aches for you and your son. God bless you.
Fantastic analysis. Thanks for breaking his lyrics down in such an eloquent way. It speaks to me as I'm sure it speaks to the masses judging by the overnight popularity. The silent majority is making itself heard.
The last time I saw a story teller just stand play their guitar and sing from their soul with no gimmicks or fancy backing about the desperation of living in abject poverty and trying to escape it was Tracy Chapman in her song Fast Car. She became a super star because it resonated with so many people and she was the real deal. Oliver / Christopher has taken it even further, exposing the dark side of our men and women in suits rulers who have sold their souls and wish to crush our spirits. That is why this is an across the board smash hit, he sings the truth from the soul and has brought the evil ones into the spotlight of the masses. God is speaking through this man with the Holy Spirit and everyone can feel it, that's why we cry when we hear this song and we have to hear it over and over and over.
Check out Billy Bragg he has been singing songs like this 40+ years. Hear Bragg's positive answer to Oliver Anthony "th-cam.com/video/qGNFR7pgxDY/w-d-xo.html".
It's not a bummer to feel one's heart ... and this song touches open hearts and brings an instant connection to every other open heart, just in the listening.
We do THANKS GOD for instilling in Oliver Anthony such a talent, deep down truth-telling emotion that he elegantly shares with his audience. Thanks Oliver for such heart-tearing song in so enriched display. May God Bless you and your Family richly.
I love this song. So much truth so much soul sucking sadness. I had this on repeat the past few days. His other songs are good too. This is the type of music my soul has been seeking for a long time.
By all means, it's not a bummer. It's an eye opener to your mind and SOUL for what needs to be done for the good of mankind. Chages are coming. This man singing this song from the bottom of his heart to the heart of his SOUL! He inspires hope and change. Now, it's just up to us not to talk the talk and walk the walk!
In his video where he talks about his song before it was uploaded, he talks about how he'd been an agnostic and basically hit bottom and fell to his knees in prayer. He was depressed and dealing with alcoholism until just last month, but he asked God for help with that and said that he'd use his music for good. And here we are. Already his song and his message have been a blessing to so many for share his pain. I'm so glad he's honoring God in the middle of this, rather than using the spotlight for himself.
Thank you for writing this comment. I didn’t know that part of Oliver’s story. That makes his story even more interesting that it already is…
Also in Psalm 37 “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”
It’s amazing to see this promise from The Lord manifest right before all our eyes with Oliver Anthony ❤️
Praying for him, hope the world doesn't tear him apart.
@@pamwilliams6630 The elite might tear him apart but the world will not, he is speaking to the world, and the world is listening.
Amen! God has blessed him with talent and a platform to help reach those that tradition missionary work might not. As a fellow Christian this being my heart joy to see somebody around my age so proudly and nobly share his story and the message of Jesus Christ to ppl. God bless him
Thank you for breaking it down, John.
It's truly haunting. It hit me extremely hard. I'm 61 years old and beat to death. Every dollar I've ever made I've made with my hands.Been operated on 22 times and all I have to show for it is scars.
There's something better waiting for me though. Jesus has my soul.
Amen brother!!!
Keep your head up and keep pushing
@ryantobin9299 thanks Ryan. That's all we can do.
Chin up young man…we are not finished yet!!! God Bless!
Amen!
No one can take you from his grasp.
The pain in his voice is so vivid. It’s not a song, it’s an anthem!
You are absolutely wrong on the use of profanity, John, as any true Christian would know, which is not only totally unnecessary, immature, disgusting, and Godless, but since every ignorant fool uses the same C, S, and F-words over and over, because their education of the English language is obviously limited, therefore it is not a strong word at all, but a very common vulgar rant hundreds of millions of idiots who spew everyday in public, where every man woman and child is forced to be verbally assaulted with this depraved filth, which is part of the dumbing-down of America.
Cursing, cussing, blaspheming, and spewing profanity, vulgarity, and other obscene, immature, Godless, or disgusting filth in public spaces is NOT acceptable!
This simple respectful rule used to be widely known and practiced, but more recently has spread EVERYWHERE like the cancer it is.
Now you have US Presidents and other politicians, media personalities, business and entertainment celebrities, law enforcement professionals, military officers, and even professed Christians regurgitating this filth, even in front of women and children.
"The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish, and wicked practice, of profane cursing and swearing (a Vice heretofore little known in an American Army) is growing into fashion; he hopes the officers will, by example, as well as influence, endeavor to check it, and that both they, and the men will reflect, that we can have little hopes of the blessing of Heaven on our Army if we insult it by our impiety, and folly; added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense, and character, detests and despises it.” Signed, George Washington 3 August 1776
"Profanity is disrespect or contempt for sacred things. It includes casual or irreverent use of the name of any member of the Godhead. It also includes any type of unclean or vulgar speech or behavior.
We should always use the names of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost with reverence and respect. Misusing their names is a sin. Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as immoral jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others.
Foul language is both degrading and harmful to the spirit. We should not let others influence us to use foul language. Instead, we should use clean language that uplifts and edifies others, and we should choose friends who use good language. Setting an example will encourage those around us to use clean language. If friends and acquaintances use profanity, we can good-naturedly encourage them to choose other words. If they persist, we can politely walk away or change the subject.
Those who have developed the habit of swearing can break it. They must begin by making a decision to change and then pray for help." LDS teaching
If a little profanity is okay, then a little pornography is just fine, alcohol and drug use on a small scale is acceptable, sex outside of marriage is no big deal, homosexuality is also not a biggy, and every other sin, depravity, perversion, and destructive Godless behavior which we are warned about in the Bible is seen as good as long as there is something in that song, movie, joke, etc. that you feel is worthwhile, which is Satan's deception of creeping compromise.
"But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language." Colossians 3:8
"If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless." James 1:26
"Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Ephesians 4:29
"Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God." Ephesians 5:4
"The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words." Proverbs 10:32
Jesus said, "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." Luke 6:45
God's 3rd Commandment says, "No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of His name." Exodus 20:7
"Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips." Proverbs 4:24
"All who fear (respect) the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption, and perverse speech." Proverbs 8:13
"The LORD detests evil plans, but He delights in pure words." Proverbs 15:26
"With the tongue, we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be." James 3:9-10
"But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37
Okay, so you just keep it for your very own !
Working 3 jobs now 7 days a week to battle inflation and support my family. This song hits home.
See now someone like you would get my vote over any establishment candidate but you are killing yourself to keep your head above water so It is not likely that you would ever run for office and that is part of the problem
Feel for u man
You're doing a great job. I'm sure you are very respected. You got mine!
prayers!
God Bless You brother! 🙏🏽
What a brilliant song.
So much packed into every line.
This has created an anthem not just for the people of America but for the people of the whole world.
Let us unite to bring down the controllers!
It gave me Goosebumps. ❤
@@LowBudgetTH-camrEverytime I listen to it. Same
Damn right, im in Spain now and feel the sam3
How can we destroy central banks?
What a timely cry for MAGA!!! We can destroy mankind's worst enemies here on earth...but we must UNITE to do so...
Born in 52.. Waited my whole life to hear such a divine message that strikes a note across all barriers.. God bless Oliver and your reaction.. 🙏
You are absolutely wrong on the use of profanity, John, as any true Christian would know, which is not only totally unnecessary, immature, disgusting, and Godless, but since every ignorant fool uses the same C, S, and F-words over and over, because their education of the English language is obviously limited, therefore it is not a strong word at all, but a very common vulgar rant hundreds of millions of idiots who spew everyday in public, where every man woman and child is forced to be verbally assaulted with this depraved filth, which is part of the dumbing-down of America.
Cursing, cussing, blaspheming, and spewing profanity, vulgarity, and other obscene, immature, Godless, or disgusting filth in public spaces is NOT acceptable!
This simple respectful rule used to be widely known and practiced, but more recently has spread EVERYWHERE like the cancer it is.
Now you have US Presidents and other politicians, media personalities, business and entertainment celebrities, law enforcement professionals, military officers, and even professed Christians regurgitating this filth, even in front of women and children.
"The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish, and wicked practice, of profane cursing and swearing (a Vice heretofore little known in an American Army) is growing into fashion; he hopes the officers will, by example, as well as influence, endeavor to check it, and that both they, and the men will reflect, that we can have little hopes of the blessing of Heaven on our Army if we insult it by our impiety, and folly; added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense, and character, detests and despises it.” Signed, George Washington 3 August 1776
"Profanity is disrespect or contempt for sacred things. It includes casual or irreverent use of the name of any member of the Godhead. It also includes any type of unclean or vulgar speech or behavior.
We should always use the names of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost with reverence and respect. Misusing their names is a sin. Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as immoral jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others.
Foul language is both degrading and harmful to the spirit. We should not let others influence us to use foul language. Instead, we should use clean language that uplifts and edifies others, and we should choose friends who use good language. Setting an example will encourage those around us to use clean language. If friends and acquaintances use profanity, we can good-naturedly encourage them to choose other words. If they persist, we can politely walk away or change the subject.
Those who have developed the habit of swearing can break it. They must begin by making a decision to change and then pray for help." LDS teaching
If a little profanity is okay, then a little pornography is just fine, alcohol and drug use on a small scale is acceptable, sex outside of marriage is no big deal, homosexuality is also not a biggy, and every other sin, depravity, perversion, and destructive Godless behavior which we are warned about in the Bible is seen as good as long as there is something in that song, movie, joke, etc. that you feel is worthwhile, which is Satan's deception of creeping compromise.
"But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language." Colossians 3:8
"If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless." James 1:26
"Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Ephesians 4:29
"Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God." Ephesians 5:4
"The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words." Proverbs 10:32
Jesus said, "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." Luke 6:45
God's 3rd Commandment says, "No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of His name." Exodus 20:7
"Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips." Proverbs 4:24
"All who fear (respect) the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption, and perverse speech." Proverbs 8:13
"The LORD detests evil plans, but He delights in pure words." Proverbs 15:26
"With the tongue, we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be." James 3:9-10
"But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37
ditto
There isn't anything to break down. The song is soooo simple and direct. I memorized it on my first listen. Everyone with a soul can feel it.
“Everyone with a soul can feel it”…that’s why the lefty losers hate this song… they are soulless demonrats.
Not all are warrior poets, just like not all are lawyers doctors mechanics etc
He’s breaking down your time and collecting ad revenue 😂 200k views is $1500-$2000
it's hilarious how this song is most popular with the least oppressed people.
@@BlitzkriegStaffords Provide statistical proof for your comment.
“Pure truth in an age of lies.” Well said my friend. God bless you all.
God is the biggest lie of all.
I hated myself for viewing this video. You’re video marketing lizards is part of the problem.
Rich men North of Richmond are comfortable and secure..
DC political class and DC K Street groups have become are a destructive group of individuals against fellow citizens.
Also an age of awakening - greetings from France!
What lies did the song mention?
Arrogant video. No one needs the lyrics explained to us. That is why the song has resonated all over the world.
It doesn’t only resonate in our 🇺🇸 country, but across the globe 🌍!
That's because the rich men north of Richmond are just a subset of the Luciferian globalists. The problems of the United States are created by the globalists, and they are the same problems being felt all over the planet, from the controlling central banks to the fake climate crisis narrative. Humanity is under attack everywhere by people who think you should own nothing, never go 15 minutes from where you were born and eat bugs to stay alive.
I'm so surprised. Host truly empathizes with the plight. Life is hard, but hearing someone understand is very uplifting when approaching 250k views
well Most fat people live in the States, those maga trailer parks in the South are full of extra fats
Actually, most of the globe doesn't know this song and doesn't care. This is a nowadays American chanson.
@@blabla260 I’ve seen scores of comments from the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, and Australia just to name a few. I’ve seen every continent represented, so I’ll believe my own eyes and the evidence of millions of views rather than your opinion.
Brings me to tears every time I hear it. Painfully true lyrics. Kills me that my kids are growing up into an America that’s crumbling out from under us.
So why do we keep re-elcting incompetent people? Doesn't matter which side of the aisle you support, both are corrupt.
I thank you so much for being part of the people that realize the younger generations. I'm just getting into the adult world and I'm working 70+ hours a week and I'm steadily struggling and it just keeps getting harder and more and more scary. And I just keep getting told work harder and do more but I'm pushing myself already and it's not working. But no matter what we just gotta keep pushing. Maybe one day we will fix this maybe one day I and your children will be able to reach for are dreams. Bless you sir and I hope the best for you and your family.
@@larzfritz2281 Always have HOPE, Romans 15:13. I wish you well as you are working to be part of the solution.
Cry more boomer
Y’all just gotta pray more
The man turned down several record deals as well preferring to just send the message his own way. Just like Buddy Brown. What a champion!!
You are absolutely wrong on the use of profanity, John, as any true Christian would know, which is not only totally unnecessary, immature, disgusting, and Godless, but since every ignorant fool uses the same C, S, and F-words over and over, because their education of the English language is obviously limited, therefore it is not a strong word at all, but a very common vulgar rant hundreds of millions of idiots who spew everyday in public, where every man woman and child is forced to be verbally assaulted with this depraved filth, which is part of the dumbing-down of America.
Cursing, cussing, blaspheming, and spewing profanity, vulgarity, and other obscene, immature, Godless, or disgusting filth in public spaces is NOT acceptable!
This simple respectful rule used to be widely known and practiced, but more recently has spread EVERYWHERE like the cancer it is.
Now you have US Presidents and other politicians, media personalities, business and entertainment celebrities, law enforcement professionals, military officers, and even professed Christians regurgitating this filth, even in front of women and children.
"The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish, and wicked practice, of profane cursing and swearing (a Vice heretofore little known in an American Army) is growing into fashion; he hopes the officers will, by example, as well as influence, endeavor to check it, and that both they, and the men will reflect, that we can have little hopes of the blessing of Heaven on our Army if we insult it by our impiety, and folly; added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense, and character, detests and despises it.” Signed, George Washington 3 August 1776
"Profanity is disrespect or contempt for sacred things. It includes casual or irreverent use of the name of any member of the Godhead. It also includes any type of unclean or vulgar speech or behavior.
We should always use the names of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost with reverence and respect. Misusing their names is a sin. Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as immoral jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others.
Foul language is both degrading and harmful to the spirit. We should not let others influence us to use foul language. Instead, we should use clean language that uplifts and edifies others, and we should choose friends who use good language. Setting an example will encourage those around us to use clean language. If friends and acquaintances use profanity, we can good-naturedly encourage them to choose other words. If they persist, we can politely walk away or change the subject.
Those who have developed the habit of swearing can break it. They must begin by making a decision to change and then pray for help." LDS teaching
If a little profanity is okay, then a little pornography is just fine, alcohol and drug use on a small scale is acceptable, sex outside of marriage is no big deal, homosexuality is also not a biggy, and every other sin, depravity, perversion, and destructive Godless behavior which we are warned about in the Bible is seen as good as long as there is something in that song, movie, joke, etc. that you feel is worthwhile, which is Satan's deception of creeping compromise.
"But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language." Colossians 3:8
"If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless." James 1:26
"Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Ephesians 4:29
"Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God." Ephesians 5:4
"The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words." Proverbs 10:32
Jesus said, "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." Luke 6:45
God's 3rd Commandment says, "No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of His name." Exodus 20:7
"Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips." Proverbs 4:24
"All who fear (respect) the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption, and perverse speech." Proverbs 8:13
"The LORD detests evil plans, but He delights in pure words." Proverbs 15:26
"With the tongue, we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be." James 3:9-10
"But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37
Turned down 8 million dollar deal.
He doesn't want to be owned by anyone but God!! But I pray he keeps writing and singing, to send the message of the warning of what is really going on and the hope we have in God that America, and the world, needs to hear!!
Let's hope he's not the next Julian Assange.
It speaks to what happened to my career of 35 years. I became disabled in 2009. I kept playing coffee house folk music shows trying to say things Oliver said. I'm grateful. I chose folk songs with such messages hoping to wake people up. In 2017 I lost that ability too. He says it better than I ever did. At 71 I see what's happened to our America.
Biden and the conspiracy to bring down Trump is what happened to America. You say, "Follow the money". Follow it straight to these foreign entanglements that are clear and present violations of the Logan Act. Tyranny and treason, plain and simple.
Sir i made it to 29 before my body decided to say no more hearing you made a somewhat fruitfull life to 71 gives me hope even when this country is circling the drain im a young father with a old broken back and i need that kind of hope
@@todydnKeep your head up brother! I am praying for you. I hope that God heals your back to me it sounds like you have a great heart and mind, 3:21
@@robertharing7031 man id settle for alittle pain management to walk better and get back to some form of work or go to school ive been told its not gonna get better its arthritic already your prayers mean alot im pushing to be a gunsmith once i find a worth a shit dr i doubt ill ever make it back to welding or being a carpenter tho
@@todydnIm sorry brother, I blew out my neck 2.5 years back. I had to stop training people, I could hardly get out of bed or move my head. The good Lord and my chiropractor saved my neck. it's taken a while but I'm getting back to mobile and even "working out" some. The Lord loves you and has a plan for all of us and he's never wrong. I'll be keeping you in my prayers buddy, stay strong
"New world for an old soul" really hits hard, because this "new world" is horrible. The things certain people are trying to normalize and we're just supposed to accept it.
Never accept it. Never bow to evil. HE will bring a sword just in time
@@ImmaSaveUFromMe 👈💯 what he said🎯
Quite possibly also talking about the New World Order and how we don’t want to be part of it nor do we belong in it
We should not except it we should fight it
@@ImmaSaveUFromMe I never will my friend.
This is a very emotional song. It brings tears to my eyes. I believe people are tired of the system
I actually spent several hours watching dozens of different influence rs reviewing this song. Crossed political lines, ideological lines, all races too. I've never seen so many people tear up over a song before.
Yes, he is joining people that has been divided by the rulers. "They" will not like it :)
I have too, and I think that just shines even more of a light on the fact that so many of us are divided for no reason other than we are easier to control as a population if we instantly write someone off because of their political affiliation. This song has hit every one I know, of all different political beliefs, it is literally joining us as a country by reminding us who really is hurting us, and it’s not your neighbor that doesn’t have the same political beliefs. It’s the politicians letting all of this corruption happen. And as we speak news stations are using this songs popularity to turn us against one another, and I will be damn before I let them make me think this song is for only one type of person. It’s the anthem for the people just trying to live not even in America, but the world.
I did too.
I hope this is what Brandon means when he said he would unify America. Let's take care of business this and next Fall.
@@dkn2128 First thing you should know is that Oliver wasn't overly delighted at hearing the comments the gop candidates had about his song. As he said, he was talking about them. He also makes it clear he is not a conservative. I think he'd be happy if we were all just Americans standing up for our country together. After his comment, you can shut this off as Bryan T. Cohen does get political, but I couldn't locate Oliver's comment anywhere else. th-cam.com/video/3qawM0ZcgYg/w-d-xo.html
“If we admit it out loud that means we have to do something about it….and we aren’t willing to pay that price right now.” That hit me so hard because it is so true of myself. Makes me almost shed tears because of how much of a coward I am.
You aren't a coward, my generation dropped the ball, we should have been in this fight much sooner, your in the right place, you will find your inner warrior poet, hang in there.
We're afraid of what we will have to do. It will be brother against brother but so much worse this time. If I have to face my relatives because they willingly sided with pedophiles... how much humanity will I retain when monsterous acts have to be done.
@@NealPaul-iu7zlAnd those before your generation, and so on, dropped the ball.
I think to myself, our "representatives" don't really represent us so much as they do their own class, yet they still tax the hell out of us. IIRC, the last time we encountered such taxation without representation, it didn't fare so well for the taxman. Might be about time to revisit some old world ideas.
We realize that we relaxed too much, we admit it openly, and that is the first step in making a change. May we be unflinching in our resolve to do what is necessary to see the change through. God bless you all.
I honestly think we need more videos like this out there, we need to show them that we do know, we are not ignorant to their wrongs and their time is running out
This song hit everyone around the world it hits me in the heart. ❤🙏🇦🇺
nah, only in the USa
the rest thinks its Qanon nonsense
Astro-Turfed nonsense.
When I heard this song for the first time last week, I stopped working, and just stood there like, this man just sang my heart. Everything he said was so spot on and quite literally said what I've been feeling for so long now. This is a generational song imo
Im right there with you. It hit me the same way. I feel like I'm failing my family for what society has become. I try to keep my kids close but with the liberal indoctrination in the public schools and tv/media is overwhelming them. I sound like a nut job sometimes even in my own head trying to pull them into a rational train of thought.
2 hours of screen time a day for the kids
@normanjacques4092 you're not failing your family, so wipe that thought from your mind. That's the devil trying to get in your head. Do the best that you can and pray daily for your kids and family. I will keep your family in my prayers as well. Keep fighting the good fight brotha!
I absolutely agree.
Beautiful explanation of Anthony's lyrics ❤ ♥ ❤
One of the most powerful songs I’ve ever heard.
Amazing him reading the Scriptures in front of the crowd. Awesome to see❤
I like him even more now
The beauty of this song is that every word is right on point and on target🎯 and at the same time every line is also a metaphor for the much bigger picture and problem.👍
“Wish I could just wake up/and it not be true/but it is”
Oof, that put a couple tears in my eye.
I'm so glad this song blew up and I'm hoping it gets more people to start speaking out.
You put it better than I could! I felt his pain when I heard it, I felt it more when you explained it.
John are you going to run for congress in Georgia like Brandon Herrera is running in Texas? Youve got my vote if you do.
john is too honest.
I’ll move to Georgia if he runs!
We NEED Godly, morally correct men back in our government
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@@JustinBieber4evah🎉I would! But.. the shenanigans going on currently? Not many are pushing back & *that's* Very important.
The Whole Ship sinks without Enough folks to commandeer it
I don’t remember a song ever having such a positive reaction and acceptance in my lifetime.
No truer words were ever spoken! God bless Mr. Anthony for this song and the guts to put it out there!
Couldn't have said it better. I'm a simple grocery store stocker and this song hits home so hard to me. It brings me comfort to see you and so many others give this song the praise it truly deserves
Dang!! Well said. I have felt the same lament as Oliver for years and yet, since I heard this song, my soul has been lighter. I'm not the most spiritual person, but I can feel the power of God working through him and now in me. Wild!
M’s husband (Parker) the old saying (GOD works in mysterious ways) read the old hymn (To GOD be the GLORY) HIS word read not to quench the HOLY SPIRIT, praying for you brother ❤
Amen 🙏
this song is true for people all over the world...keep it up oliver ..thank you
This song hits your soul hard.
Most of us are living this song, and the pain he conveys.
What amazes me is the multitude of personal vignettes from around the world in comment sections; testimonials to the truths expressed in the song. Very moving.
Well done my fellow Patriot
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Oliver is right. The Dollar isn't what it use to be and no matter how hard we work and save DC's little green pieces of paper most of us will NEVER get ahead of the decline in value of the dollar. Join the peaceful revolution and start putting your savings into Bitcoin instead of Dollars. If they don't control our money and how we save our labor then they don't control us. If we keep doing what we're doing we're gonna keep getting what were getting. Something has to change. Fact: Dollars buy less and less the longer you hold them while Bitcoin Satoshi buy more and more the longer you hold them. You can start with as little at $10 dollars if you want. Think about it, look into it, and Good Luck!
Gotta vote out the anti-union, anti-poor, pro big business, pro top 1% Republican Party taken over by the billionaire con artist Trump.
Amen Brother! We the People are tired of the perpetual corporate slavery, with our freedoms being taken away, one by one. God bless America!
But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security
Gotta vote out the anti-union, anti-poor Republican Party taken over by the billionaire con artist Trump.
Let us march towards a more democratic and socialist system ✊
@@blackatleftismyt5001 UMMMM, how about NO!!!
There are two sides to that Socialist (Marxist) coin, the Communist side (millions dead from that). I don't care what any Leftist says, 1930's Germany was a Socialist movement. Just look at their name translated into English, 'National SOCIALIST Workers Party for Germany'. We all know that millions were killed by that Political movement.
Absolutely all the best from across the pond 🇬🇧👍
John. Only a poet could summarize the core of this anthem: "pure truth in an age of lies". Thanks, John.
Cried when I heard this.
My 13 year old wanted me to listen to this. ( because of my style of work and what we believe ) we would sit by a campfire after dinner on a Saturday night and listen to another TH-cam channel talking about this stuff . I talked to them about helping others and self reliance.
Wow what a message
You teaching your kids like that will help ensure their survival. 👍
Sounds like RWing made up nonsense to me.
I 100% approve this message 🇺🇸 🇺🇲
Exactly the same here in the UK 🇬🇧
@@Sn68patriotI know the song is based on America, but I really feel it can be said for the whole world. Stay strong.
Well done! You unpacking Anthony Oliver’s lyrics exceptionally well. You helped me understand the lines following people in the street don’t have anything to eat.
Another song from the Viet Nam era comes to mind with a similar message. Creedence Clear Water Revival / John Fogerty / Fortunate Son.
Powerful lyric and message for the time when many of us young men faced the draft and going to war. We went and did our duty to our country in some cases did not make it home. Same old story , " Old men talk and young men die". Still on going to this day. Strong video today John. Stay the course.
Yet old men were once young men . Some old men are still able and willing to die defending this Country and it’s Constitution.
This song brought me to tears and i still get chills when i listen to it. One of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard.
This song, and the emotion it captures, hit us at the right time.
We really don’t need anybody to interpret the lyrics of this song for us . We’re all living it .
You've got that right! Anyone who needs an explanation is part of the problem.
Video title tells you what it's going to be about. Maybe some people do need an explanation. I spent 40 years in industry.The last ten training kids coming in off the street and out of jail. When you popped out of Mama you knew how to suck on a tit. After that you learn everything. You might have had someone to teach you. Not everyone does. This is the type of vile reply, I expect out of leftists.
Damn straight
Nothing has ever been helped by mansplaining, and nothing irritates people more than someone who feels empowered to do so. I did not down-vote this video because it is not fair to do that to videos I don't watch.
@@1977islander you lost me at “mansplaining” Karen . I feel sorry for your husband .
That last " Lord, its a damn shame" hits hard. The pain in his voice is relatable.
He's very humble and truthful!!
This piece is not a bummer AT ALL John. This is reality, and it's high-time our fellow countrymen realize that. This is only the beginning...
This song has been breaking people's programming like crazy! I have no doubt the lord is working through this man. We're not supposed to live this way and it's time for us all to wake up and raise up.
Wasn't a bummer.....it is encouraging. We have seen this song, sung from the heart, touch millions of people around the world.
I know a lot of guys who committed suicide. Guys who can't see their kids. We can't afford houses and are always too busy to hang out. It feels hopeless, and this song resonates with me.
I'm a research psychologist and I think you did an amazing job breaking down the song. Unique perspective and spot on. Happy I found your channel and look forward to checking out your book.
You're focused on bark in a forest and write about "some" trees. The song writer includes all people and even trees who fall in silence. We all count together. Nothing to contest in his lyrics. Nothing.
I'm not a Research psychologist, but I did stay at a best western, where one once stayed. Your comment really captures his meaning.
It gave me Goosebumps.❤ Once we marched to the beat of a Drum. Now we march with a single Voice shared by all.
Research my case. California Default Father's Club. I'm denied DNA test, denied Lawyers, Denied the pursuit of happiness, denied Money, denied Credit Score. I don't exist cause I owe back payments. Just interest. I paid off balance. All cause I missed original Paternity Court date in 2003. I showed up but got scared and ran home. 😢 Drowning ever since. Research this! ❤❤❤ P.S. Women said it mine but I knew I wore a Condom. 😂 So I went home and was like I'm getting a Lawyer. My life sent me to Nevada for work. When I came back Judge said I'm in a Loop and Defaulted for Life! 😅
I'm a Nobody and song just meant Kill them all and let God sort them out. Enough is enough. We all know it broken. 💔 Cheers 🍻🥂
A lot of people had covered the song on their channels. You Sir did an excellent job breaking the lyrics down into what Oliver is actually saying. I wish Anthony and his band the best. They have really contributed to the community with this song. 👍👍🙏
It's a dark time. He speaks truth, and the verse from the Bible is spot on as always. It never loses it's power, and God does not and has not forgotten his children.
This hit hard.
It hit hard before you broke it down.
I felt the lyrics before I heard them.
"Island" "minors"
There are no accidents in art.
Thanks for sharing Oliver reading from the Bible.
Your best video all year, this isn’t a bummer this video was a blessing! Thank you warrior poet and thank you for letting him share his faith! Love you brother thank you for the content it brought tears to my eyes!
I love how heartfelt his words are.... it's real and everyone knows it... it's time we all get in the fight 💪🙏🗡️
Also because he is an outstanding musician. He thinks hes not but he is putting the music industry to shame.
If you pay attention while he sings this song he does actually shed a tear. This song hit home like no other across this nation. It gave me the same feeling when I hear our National Anthem or Taps.
Is he shedding a tear for the coal miners losing their jobs or the child trafficking victims losing their innocence? Based on the lyrics he cares more about the coal miners and I think that’s shameful! What this guy said about that part of the song is BS! He said what he said and this “interpreter” can try to clean it up all he wants but that’s NOT what the song said. I have the utmost respect for coal miners and I think Biden is a piece of crap for what he did to them. But forgive me if I care more about innocent children!
If that is all you got from the song and the timing of the shedded tear, then it sounds like you missed the entirety of the lyrics.
Exactly...Agree 100% what you said about Stacystiches. She didn't get it. @@SOLDADITO76
@@staceystitchesthat was a shot at epsteins Island, which most of our politicians were clients of. If you don't know, epstein was a sex trafficker who had his own sex island. He got caught, and mysteriously came up dead, along with his client list goin missing. That's why his client list disappeared. Most of our high class elite were in on the sex trafficking of minors. He's saying he wished they'd worry about the middle class instead of worrying about goin to an island to have sex with children.
I don’t believe I have found a better explanation for this song’s wide popularity than this one. Well stated.
I agree. Well done!
A well known gentleman once said: “During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” - George Orwell - 😏👍
This.
Oliver Anthony is a true Warrior Poet! This song could not be more apt for this channel.
American folk music has always been poetic.
It's the most powerful song I've heard in so long i can't remember. It's authentic, raw and heartfelt. I've never seen a song resonate with so many different people at a soul level. It proves that we have everything that matters in common.
Not too long ago he was struggling with alcohol and depression. He fell to his knees and prayed to God to take them away and for him to go forward with his music. God answered his prayers.
A local radio station that scouts talent throughout Appalachia approached him after seeing him play at a little local event and asked if they could record him at their expense. They posted it just days ago and the rest is history. It's the only song that's been professionally recorded. There's others that are so good too, in the top 10, but they were recorded on his iPhone. That's why this is on their channel rather than his.
He's so surprised at the reaction and outpouring of love. He played a farmers market sunday and there was standing room only. 25 acres of parked cars. He said in June he played for 20 people. Lol.
Before his performance he didn't plug him, his songs or his social media. He read a verse from psalms about how the wicked will not prevail. Everyone was singing along and knew all the words despite it being released only a few days prior. Its been a week today.
He stayed 4 hours after talking to every person who wanted to talk with him and he listened to their stories.
An inspirational young man with an inspirational story and an angelic voice that everybody feels.
He quit his job as a factory worker to pursue his music. He bought land and lives on that with his dogs off grid. This song is recorded on his land.
Struggle Jennings ... God we need you now
Yes.
And I have a son struggling in a similar way. And he has been conditioned by the environment to reject religion... and I can't convince him otherwise.
It's their plan... it makes it clear that it's truly evil that we are dealing with.
I was lead to this song.
I find myself lead to many things.
If I was blind to Grace I would be unable to see the message.
Thank you for ACTUALLY reading the lyrics, and breaking it down, ive seen alot of people listen to this song and like it and say its "fire" but not actually break it down word for word, and truly comprehend what it is, hes trying to say, 🙏👏 this WILL be the new anthem of the tired, humble, honest, good, hard working American. Thanks!! your breakdown is by far the best ive ever seen since this song blew up 👏 👍👍
I largely disagree with your take here, but I respect it/you. Songs don't need to speak to us because we're intently listening to each word, they more typically do via a feeling we get from capturing the gist of it's "meaning", which listeners are free to interpret. Most people would get plenty of the words wrong on songs that they love, but they're not missing the point of the song at all, & that's true even for this anthem.
@@scottsherman5262 i appreciate you being respectful, thank you, something ive learned about the actual words in songs is that until you read the lyrics without the music playing in the background is that you can never fully grasp what the songs intent is until you read it word for word, most people fall into a trance like state with the rhythm, and miss the point of whats being said, this was told to me by an older man, he asked me if id ever listened to civil war by gnr, i said yes sir, he asked what did you get from it, i said well i guess he was against war and doesn't believe in war, he then asked me if i picked up anything else from the song and my mind went blank, he pulled up the lyrics and i read them twice, i was taken aback a little because i had sung that song dozens of times and never picked up the important points that were made, or when i saw so many people jammen to pumped up kicks when it first came out not realizing that they were singing about some poor kid losing his mind and going to shoot up his school, the point im trying to make is that too many people "love" a song and dont realize "why" they love it, more times than not, its because of the beat, or how fast they sing, and not the actual lyrics, THIS song is special because word for word everything that was spoken was truth, simple, and felt in the souls of many beat down, tired, and fed up Americans who are sick of the way things are, and him breaking down the song might be helpful to people who may not have thought about breaking down the songs they love, when we take the time to look at the words of our fav songs, it helps us better understand what message is being relayed. In this world millions of songs are being thrown our way, most of them portraying a negative message in a "fun" "hip" way, we have to be selective in what we allow our minds to accept, a break down of songs is a way to truly understand what were listening to, i believe by beholding we become changed, ive also learned that the private prisons have contracts with certain rappers and said rappers make more money when they rap about murder, gang bangin, sex, drugs, ect... Thats why im extra vigilant about what goes in my mind. But i also respect your take as well, since you were kind, i wanted to reply in like manner. Thank you, and I hope you have a great rest of the day 🙏
I too largely disagree but respect your take. I’ve watched soooo many reactions on this and think some just feel it and are almost speechless and also give props to Oliver saying he said it all. I enjoy both types of reactions. Those that break it down and those that simply feel it.
I feel you in your second comment too. This is actually one of the reasons I love reaction videos so much. I actually listen to the words and message in a way I sometimes never have. And often someone else will have insight into the lyrics I missed. It’s been an education in music watching reactions ❤
@@scottsherman5262 his explanation and break down of the song and meaning is spot on ! If you don't see it, you're part of the problem . Wake up!
John, thank you for this. I needed this breakdown; especially the hope at the end.
Yes Lord your Word will go on Forever! 💯🎵Thank you for all who stay strong, stand up. Yahweh will prevail 🙏👑🩸
Praise the Father!
Thank God for the boldness of Oliver, John L., and the WPS crew. Keep it up.
This song connects all continents of this world, we hard-working people are about the same! Thank you! Greeting from Austria/Europa
Couldn’t agree more! In the past few years I’ve never felt more financial pressure.
THANKS 4 YOUR SERVICE !!!!!!
Appreciate your breakdown John. I’ve watched multiple reactions to this song but your the only one that pointed out his reference to pedophilia. This the anthem of our time.
I didn't catch it the first time. Then I read the lyrics....huge difference!
I only saw one other person catch that bar. Can't remember who though
I caught it right away
Just received your book. The warrior poet way. I'm reading with some like minded men at work. I've completed the first 2 chapters, its a great book and a must read for good men everywhere! Thank you Sir!
Most of us took an OATH. How many of us will follow through? It is ultimately OUR fault for allowing these things to happen. What will it take to wake folks up?
Starvation and/or slavery. We have been trained since WWI to serve and die without question, the closest we got to breaking free from that was unfortunately pot smoking morons in the 60's and they were only at odds with the federal government out of their own selfishness.
Agree… the elites are hoping they can make everyone that slaves, so that no one will be willing to use their oath
@@spazemfathemcazemmeleggymi272I would think that breaking free from this would include letting people smoke pot. But I see what you’re saying
@@uzimax322 smoke pot all you like, I'm never going to like people who do though and no amount of money can convince me otherwise. It bad for you and the only reason someone needs to smoke it is because their relationship with God or their wife isn't what it should be.
@@spazemfathemcazemmeleggymi272That's how I feel about alcohol. Marijuana ain't as devastating as alcohol. How states can harvest and sell marijuana while still receiving federal funds is beyond me. Crooked too say the least.
Amen brother Patriot & Warrior Poet🙏🏼 Absolutely spot on! 😇
Gotta vote out the anti-union, anti-poor Republican Party taken over by the billionaire con artist Trump.
Story Time With Uncle John is hands down THE best!!! Thank you, John, for this breakdown of "Rich Men North of Richmond". And, of course, much gratitude to Anthony Oliver for gathering our thoughts and being our spokesman through his heartfelt song. ❤
Only a poet can understand another poet! well done. But we can all feel it.
How doesn’t everyone who hears this song not understand and feel it to your core!
Very well said John. This young man has put into words what most of us are feeling in this country today and it's even worse for those of us on social security. You really feel the bite when it's hard to make it week to week much less month to month! Two things that I'm proud of are being a member of the Warrior Poet Society and a veteran.
I LOVE this song! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you for the review! it adds even more depth when the verses are broken down -- the pain is palpable in the words. He is a remarkable man! We need the GOLDEN AGE to unfold for humanity now. Stand together in LOVE
With the rise of this song and this artist, I have seen so much unification happen. This is an amazing moment in human history, where false divides close, and reunification begins.
I'm glad you covered this song. Everyone needs to hear it. God bless you patriot!
I really hope this song lives on in history as one of the turning points in todays culture war.
good protest song, but nothing will happen.
@@tabo01 That's because it's all about complaining.
You are absolutely wrong on the use of profanity, John, as any true Christian would know, which is not only totally unnecessary, immature, disgusting, and Godless, but since every ignorant fool uses the same C, S, and F-words over and over, because their education of the English language is obviously limited, therefore it is not a strong word at all, but a very common vulgar rant hundreds of millions of idiots who spew everyday in public, where every man woman and child is forced to be verbally assaulted with this depraved filth, which is part of the dumbing-down of America.
Cursing, cussing, blaspheming, and spewing profanity, vulgarity, and other obscene, immature, Godless, or disgusting filth in public spaces is NOT acceptable!
This simple respectful rule used to be widely known and practiced, but more recently has spread EVERYWHERE like the cancer it is.
Now you have US Presidents and other politicians, media personalities, business and entertainment celebrities, law enforcement professionals, military officers, and even professed Christians regurgitating this filth, even in front of women and children.
"The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish, and wicked practice, of profane cursing and swearing (a Vice heretofore little known in an American Army) is growing into fashion; he hopes the officers will, by example, as well as influence, endeavor to check it, and that both they, and the men will reflect, that we can have little hopes of the blessing of Heaven on our Army if we insult it by our impiety, and folly; added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense, and character, detests and despises it.” Signed, George Washington 3 August 1776
"Profanity is disrespect or contempt for sacred things. It includes casual or irreverent use of the name of any member of the Godhead. It also includes any type of unclean or vulgar speech or behavior.
We should always use the names of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost with reverence and respect. Misusing their names is a sin. Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as immoral jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others.
Foul language is both degrading and harmful to the spirit. We should not let others influence us to use foul language. Instead, we should use clean language that uplifts and edifies others, and we should choose friends who use good language. Setting an example will encourage those around us to use clean language. If friends and acquaintances use profanity, we can good-naturedly encourage them to choose other words. If they persist, we can politely walk away or change the subject.
Those who have developed the habit of swearing can break it. They must begin by making a decision to change and then pray for help." LDS teaching
If a little profanity is okay, then a little pornography is just fine, alcohol and drug use on a small scale is acceptable, sex outside of marriage is no big deal, homosexuality is also not a biggy, and every other sin, depravity, perversion, and destructive Godless behavior which we are warned about in the Bible is seen as good as long as there is something in that song, movie, joke, etc. that you feel is worthwhile, which is Satan's deception of creeping compromise.
"But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language." Colossians 3:8
"If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless." James 1:26
"Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." Ephesians 4:29
"Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God." Ephesians 5:4
"The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words." Proverbs 10:32
Jesus said, "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." Luke 6:45
God's 3rd Commandment says, "No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of His name." Exodus 20:7
"Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips." Proverbs 4:24
"All who fear (respect) the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption, and perverse speech." Proverbs 8:13
"The LORD detests evil plans, but He delights in pure words." Proverbs 15:26
"With the tongue, we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be." James 3:9-10
"But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37
The culture wars are not our war. We were thrown into it by rich people because they profit from it… just like all other wars. If we all got together and figured out who the real problem is they’d be toast.
Sheeple only bleat. Some times in tune. Never vote for people's candidates. Don't even know who's running.
I am so happy for this dude...i hope he stays as genuine and humble as he seems to be now
Beautiful ❤️ , the 6 feet under hit home because I lost a beautiful old soul young kid to suicide during the lock downs , maybe just maybe , he would have still been here if he would of been in school, he always had good grades and loved learning, I feel this song represented a lot of what he felt for his young age , I miss him so much , he is more than that tragic day and moment, he was really an old soul❤️🇺🇲 he played base guitar and loved the American Canadian group called the band , he was not a coward, he fought till his last day , he worked out and ate healthy till his last day , my brave little soldier 😢 momma bear ain't gonna let your death be in vain , I love you and I am so sorry , I know your in a beautiful place just like Charlie's chocolate factory, we used talk about it when you where a child about how cool it was going to be swimming in chocolate milk lakes when it was our turn to go to heaven 🎸🎸🇺🇲🙏❤️🙏🇺🇸❤️🙏🇺🇸❤️🎸🙏🇺🇲🎸🙏🇺🇲🎸🙏can't wait to be there with you and show you everything I did in honor of you❤️🙏
God Bless You. He is running into the arms of Jesus.
I mourn your son. I pray God's comfort for you and your family. I speak hope over you and declare that God's promise to you will come to pass.
May God give you strength. You will be reunited. RIP
He’s in a beautiful place. You’ll be there too with him one day, but until then god has other plans for you. I’m sure you already know this though. From one child of god to another, my heart aches for you and your son. God bless you.
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Fantastic analysis. Thanks for breaking his lyrics down in such an eloquent way. It speaks to me as I'm sure it speaks to the masses judging by the overnight popularity. The silent majority is making itself heard.
It's down to a battle between good and evil at this point. Don't let evil win.
We know how it ends, I'm not saying quit, its good to resist the scum and degeneracy. Jesus will handle it in the end. pray for your enemies....
No it's not. It's about intelligent people vs redneck dumbsh**s.
Great breakdown John. Our hope is in Jesus, and justice will be served in God’s time.
The last time I saw a story teller just stand play their guitar and sing from their soul with no gimmicks or fancy backing about the desperation of living in abject poverty and trying to escape it was Tracy Chapman in her song Fast Car. She became a super star because it resonated with so many people and she was the real deal. Oliver / Christopher has taken it even further, exposing the dark side of our men and women in suits rulers who have sold their souls and wish to crush our spirits. That is why this is an across the board smash hit, he sings the truth from the soul and has brought the evil ones into the spotlight of the masses. God is speaking through this man with the Holy Spirit and everyone can feel it, that's why we cry when we hear this song and we have to hear it over and over and over.
Check out Billy Bragg he has been singing songs like this 40+ years. Hear Bragg's positive answer to Oliver Anthony "th-cam.com/video/qGNFR7pgxDY/w-d-xo.html".
Amen, Brother🙌☝️💜
Red Sovine was also a great storyteller. His song ''Teddy Bear'' still brings tears to my eyes.
Very good analysis, in fact this guy sings what we all feel in these troubled times and I live in France but the situation is the same.
It's not a bummer to feel one's heart ... and this song touches open hearts and brings an instant connection to every other open heart, just in the listening.
Love how you structured this video with Oliver’s reading at the end, our Hope is in the Lord
Yes, well spoken!!! We are in serious trouble.. 😧 Drawing closer to GOD every day!!!☝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏
I'm thinking God is about to drop it hard. I think he gave Oliver his incredible voice and talent to all of us as a respite.
It REALLY is
"The End of the World as We Know It!"
I thought I was alone in discovering this song. I felt it immediately. Don't apologize, Lovell. Call it like it is.
That's precisely how astroturfing works.
We do THANKS GOD for instilling in Oliver Anthony such a talent, deep down truth-telling emotion that he elegantly shares with his audience. Thanks Oliver for such heart-tearing song in so enriched display. May God Bless you and your Family richly.
I love this song. So much truth so much soul sucking sadness. I had this on repeat the past few days. His other songs are good too. This is the type of music my soul has been seeking for a long time.
Heard this song yesterday; gave me chills. He's got a lot of great songs on his youtube as well. "I've gotta get sober" will bring a tear to your eye.
Thanks John. You will always have a friend in me. Blessings and love to you and fam❤
Damn this song hits home for me.
By all means, it's not a bummer. It's an eye opener to your mind and SOUL for what needs to be done for the good of mankind.
Chages are coming. This man singing this song from the bottom of his heart to the heart of his SOUL! He inspires hope and change. Now, it's just up to us not to talk the talk and walk the walk!