"The day that retires, he'll smoke himself to China." This really does ring true for eastern Kentucky. We do love our good greens here, but some of us give it up to provide for our loved ones and break our backs in the process, and ain't no better way to relax and enjoy yourself after a hard day than a cold beer and a few hits from the pipe. Thank you Tyler. You spoke truly here.
@@llkjjjss I wish you could too brother. I've now since this comment, taken a traveling job on a painting crew that goes all across America, and can't enjoy the healing herb anymore either, but when you have a family, you gotta do what you can!
Rings true everywhere there are blue collar workers. I’ve been a railroad worker in the northeast for 4 years now. I had to give up smoking for the job. The guys and I are always talking about the size of the joint we’re gonna roll up the day we put our papers in!
"Like a freight train haulin' sorrow, It's moving ever onward, thru the tunnel of forever to the never ending light." Just incredible writing. Not many can do this. Great storytelling
Gahlee, never thought my generation would be able to hear this sound on a new record, considering the new junk that’s out. Nothing better than that country blues 😍 Hank would be so proud
Sometimes I'm ashamed I couldn't be accepted to serve, and breaking tradition, on account of having only one functioning eye. I tried to enlist but wasn't accepted. Still have the utmost respect for those that have served and I appreciate all that has been given. All gave some, Some gave all.
Real Instruments, Real Lyrics, Real Vocals, Real Passion, Real Subjects, Real Country! I will never get over how amazingly talented Tyler is. It’s just insane.
The zeros on the end keep pushing further to the right .... This part had me tear up. When I was a kid I saw my dad struggle with the bills and it just hits home.
Who's complaining! & count me in on that "stickin it to the man" shit!...aaron lewis said it in "it keeps on workin" on "state I'm in" album...JUST 3 CHORDS & THE TRUTH! PISS ON NASHVILLE & PISS ON POP TOP 40 SO-CALLED COUNTRY!
“Lord the zeros on the end keep pushing further to the right” So real. Especially when me and my family have struggled whith money since I was born. Me and my family love ya Tyler.
There ain’t some kind of ball game that her daughter has to cheer As she burns the eggos She sneaks menthols in the morning That heart she broke in highschool She wonders what the hell she was thinking at the time The writing to describe a struggling single mother is just perfect
I pray for Tyler Childers that he don't never lose that humbleness that you can hear in his voice l just love too listen too his music God bless you and your family
Tell me about it. Seems music these days has left me behind. This is a song a 47 year old trying to make ends meet and do right by his family can relate to.
See lots of comments lamenting that the studio version is different from the live version, and as a new fan of Tyler’s, I can say I’m glad I heard the waltz version of this fantastic song first. The true power of this song is in its lyrics, and the more measured pace of the album version really makes the lyrics stand out. I also prefer the more desperate way he delivers the message of the song. Overall I’d say the live version was him still working out what the song was always meant to be.
It’s the perfect ballad for all the men out there that give it all and get no appreciation, or shit on for it like some of us.. We don’t complain. We just do what we have to because that’s what men do. Just stay in the fight, boys. It’ll all end one day.
This song perfectly describes my past relationship with my ex fiancé who left me moved up north and moved in with a railroad mechanic and now they have a daughter and he drinks screwdrivers while I sit back and miss her and Highschool together
When your out in the mountains in the backroads. Deep in the mountain. The trees are so big and so numerous the sun don’t shine all the way down. And when it’s dark. It’s dark. If you know then you know.
This is such a go-to song. Reminds me of some friends I miss outta town. Beautiful people in a small town, yet nothing small town their lives simple but full of love, loss, selflessness and family and friendship.
Live version is more upbeat to get the crowd going...the album version...that's for us who like to get drunk/stoned and play the "records" as the used to do
I love your music man there's really nothing like it anymore and I couldn't commend you more for sticking with your sound and giving us all a break from the mainstream with every song you release keep kicking ass man I hope to catch your Georgia show in December
After hearing this song many times through a Bluetooth speaker at work and through my car speakers, I just listened for the first time with earbuds, there's a lot of production details that I've been missing. This is probably my favorite song on the album.
Jesus Christ - I wanna smoke myself to blind! This song is my ADULT LIFE! My youngest daughters name is Stella... I drink daily trying to escape my workplace; praying for the days I can return to smoke!
I wish it was recorded the same way as the live version that’s on TH-cam. I just personally think it was slowed down too much on this studio version. Still love the song and album tho!
I normally don't give new guys a chance because I think they're gonna be the same bro country bs. First time hearing Tyler. I'm impressed. Great song and sound.
@@noelbishop4437 Who gives a fuck. He's new to me. Never heard of the guy. I think he's pretty good. I'm not gonna go out and buy his records though. I'll stick to Haggard and Jones.
@@bennyhead321 Just saying the dudes been at it since he was 16. Hes over a decade deep in producing quality music. Id suggest listening to some of his older acoustic solo stuff. I personally love lady may, shake the frost, harlan road. His early stuff is really raw and special. No need to be so uppity. Didnt mean to rub you the wrong way.
Man he’s done it again..This song givin me a Jerry Lee Lewis vibe ..Tyler Childers embodies the spirit of these old country legends and he is already become legendary himself.
Have loved the music for years and so glad to see you getting some broader recognition, hopefully will awaken the masses. But playing Monday morning quarter back here...not a huge fan of the slow version of "piece of mind" feel it could have been a much stronger song. But I ain't no musician so what ever that's worth in the constructive criticism sort of way. Otherwise can't wait to see you in Red Rocks! It'll be amazing! I have no doubt.
Glad to see this on an album finally. Been a fan of this song for a long time :) Can't wait to see you on the 14th man I've been looking forward to going to one of your concerts for years now
He drinks orange juice and vodka In the basement while she's talkin' To someone long distance For hours and hours on end And as he's slowly sippin' He thinks about his children And the heart attacks that youngest daughter's Always given him He ain't smoke no marijuana Since he got on with the railroad And he's been on with the railroad for A long and loathsome while But the day that he retires He'll smoke himself to China He'll leave behind his worries As he races through the skies The days are dark Down in the holler Waitin' for the sun to shine On the back You have been breakin' Tryin' to earn A peace of mind She sells Avon to her buddies And saves a little money On the makeup she's been using To hide away the years And she sits and watches TV Usually every evening That there ain't some kind of ballgame That her daughter has to cheer She sneaks menthols in the mornin' While her family's still a snorin' And as she burns the Eggos She looks back at her life That heart she broke in high school He is singin' on the Opry She wonders what the hell that she was thinkin at the time The days are dark Down in the holler Waitin' for the sun to shine On the back You have been breakin' Tryin' to earn A peace of mind Their youngest daughter Stella She's runnin' with this fella That he can not stand the thought of That he surely does despise He's told her he best never See the two of them together But it's hard to keep an eye on her When you're workin' all the time There are things he needs to tend to And the bills the bank keeps sendin' Lord the zeroes on the end Keep pushing further to the right Like a freight train haulin' sorrow And movin' ever onward Through the tunnel of forever To the never endin' light
How many of us have “ever wondered what the hell we were thinking at the time.” Brilliant song writer.
Disagree with everyone saying sped up live version trumps the studio version. The 3/4 time waltz allows for a more soulful, contemplative sound.
Jason Eady style ....love it!
That comment was articulated so we'll I fear I may have came my jorts Matthew
@@troywallace1558 LOL - I'm so happy for the assist!
Amen
Never heard the live version dont need to
the Appalachian mountains finally have a clear voice. thank you Tyler.
"The day that retires, he'll smoke himself to China."
This really does ring true for eastern Kentucky. We do love our good greens here, but some of us give it up to provide for our loved ones and break our backs in the process, and ain't no better way to relax and enjoy yourself after a hard day than a cold beer and a few hits from the pipe. Thank you Tyler. You spoke truly here.
Shit I'm on the tracks right now. I wish I could get high after work.
@@llkjjjss I wish you could too brother. I've now since this comment, taken a traveling job on a painting crew that goes all across America, and can't enjoy the healing herb anymore either, but when you have a family, you gotta do what you can!
@@rustyshackleford4876 I don't have a family but I sure do like that railroad money lol
@@llkjjjss I heard that brother! Best of luck to you in life!
Rings true everywhere there are blue collar workers. I’ve been a railroad worker in the northeast for 4 years now. I had to give up smoking for the job. The guys and I are always talking about the size of the joint we’re gonna roll up the day we put our papers in!
"Like a freight train haulin' sorrow,
It's moving ever onward, thru the tunnel of forever to the never ending light."
Just incredible writing. Not many can do this. Great storytelling
So agree!! Is it light or lie?
@@3chords6strings9lives I’ve always heard/though light since it’s in a tunnel coming out
It might be too 5 lines ever written!!! It gets me every time
@@joshjenkins9378 one of the best endings to a song in my opinion
I think that's a thing that got me too
Gahlee, never thought my generation would be able to hear this sound on a new record, considering the new junk that’s out. Nothing better than that country blues 😍 Hank would be so proud
Shut the hell up
Yeah nobody cares about your generation you bumbling bitch
Yeah just shut the hell up about your generation idiot
Do me a favor and dont talk you whale
I'm glad you're enjoying the album. Don't let the trolls get you down.
I’ve been an active duty Marine for the last 14 years and in 6 years when I retire, I’m sparking one as soon as I get out the gate!
Same brother, Army.
Sometimes I'm ashamed I couldn't be accepted to serve, and breaking tradition, on account of having only one functioning eye. I tried to enlist but wasn't accepted. Still have the utmost respect for those that have served and I appreciate all that has been given.
All gave some, Some gave all.
Don’t let the green grass fool ya
Real Instruments, Real Lyrics, Real Vocals, Real Passion, Real Subjects, Real Country! I will never get over how amazingly talented Tyler is. It’s just insane.
Anybody else sing this at the top of their lungs, too?
The zeros on the end keep pushing further to the right ....
This part had me tear up. When I was a kid I saw my dad struggle with the bills and it just hits home.
The most outlaw thing you can do now In country music is play a song in 3 quarter time. Y’all quit complaining, he’s sticking it to the man!
Who's complaining! & count me in on that "stickin it to the man" shit!...aaron lewis said it in "it keeps on workin" on "state I'm in" album...JUST 3 CHORDS & THE TRUTH! PISS ON NASHVILLE & PISS ON POP TOP 40 SO-CALLED COUNTRY!
Ooo wee. One of the first 600 to listen. Tyler took some LSD and blast off into his future.
True Country, music that means something
You got that right!
Blue grass
@@TheRick8866 you think this is bluegrass 😂😂. Even Tyler himself says he is a country artist
“Lord the zeros on the end keep pushing further to the right”
So real. Especially when me and my family have struggled whith money since I was born. Me and my family love ya Tyler.
I love listening to Tyler Childers and chillin' with the dawgs.
It's like the dogs understand.
Dang man, it takes a Kentuckian to know a Kentuckian... keep singin Tyler.... keep singin
Nc native here. I feel what you're saying, but I think it's his ability to have his thumb on the pulse of the working class. He just gets it
Kentuckian .brother
Absolutely.
There ain’t some kind of ball game that her daughter has to cheer
As she burns the eggos
She sneaks menthols in the morning
That heart she broke in highschool
She wonders what the hell she was thinking at the time
The writing to describe a struggling single mother is just perfect
Great songwriting, great voice, great sounds. This is great music. Best country artist there is in 2024
I pray for Tyler Childers that he don't never lose that humbleness that you can hear in his voice l just love too listen too his music God bless you and your family
This guy tells stories my personal experiences in life can relate to. In a plastic world, I appreciate the real.
Jason Hawkins
Master storytelling!
Tell me about it. Seems music these days has left me behind. This is a song a 47 year old trying to make ends meet and do right by his family can relate to.
See lots of comments lamenting that the studio version is different from the live version, and as a new fan of Tyler’s, I can say I’m glad I heard the waltz version of this fantastic song first. The true power of this song is in its lyrics, and the more measured pace of the album version really makes the lyrics stand out. I also prefer the more desperate way he delivers the message of the song. Overall I’d say the live version was him still working out what the song was always meant to be.
Tyler NEVER EVER disappoints. 😜
They just don’t make em like this no more. TYLER YOURE MY FAVORITE OF ALL TIME PERIOD.
The days are dark... down in the Hollar. This resonates with my soul.
A fantastic song, not many can tell s story like this.
Nose to the grindstone needs to be on a album, it's one of my favorite songs.
It is. I think it’s on vinyl sessions
It’s on Red Barn Radio I&II
Let’s gooooo buddy. Making my Friday the best one all year
Nick H fucking rights bud
It’s the perfect ballad for all the men out there that give it all and get no appreciation, or shit on for it like some of us.. We don’t complain. We just do what we have to because that’s what men do. Just stay in the fight, boys. It’ll all end one day.
This is my new favorite song. Tyler never ever disappoints!!! This is what needs to be playing on the radio. For sure!!!
When a song punches you in the gut so hard you feel it your heart .....
I like the change up of speed my dude. But I do like the faster live version of this. Hope you put out the faster version too
This could be an awesome Music Video, I think.
This song perfectly describes my past relationship with my ex fiancé who left me moved up north and moved in with a railroad mechanic and now they have a daughter and he drinks screwdrivers while I sit back and miss her and Highschool together
When your out in the mountains in the backroads. Deep in the mountain. The trees are so big and so numerous the sun don’t shine all the way down. And when it’s dark. It’s dark. If you know then you know.
This might be the greatest song I've ever heard
I appreciate you greatly and will always cherish You, I am always here for You
This is such a go-to song. Reminds me of some friends I miss outta town. Beautiful people in a small town, yet nothing small town their lives simple but full of love, loss, selflessness and family and friendship.
Small town folks is our chosen way of life
Live version is more upbeat to get the crowd going...the album version...that's for us who like to get drunk/stoned and play the "records" as the used to do
I love the symbolism of this album cover
I love your music man there's really nothing like it anymore and I couldn't commend you more for sticking with your sound and giving us all a break from the mainstream with every song you release keep kicking ass man I hope to catch your Georgia show in December
Dude he's like a magician that can spell your life out in just a few short words, the days are dark my brother
I played this song for my grandma who's in her 70s and she said that it reminded her of Hank Williams.
After hearing this song many times through a Bluetooth speaker at work and through my car speakers, I just listened for the first time with earbuds, there's a lot of production details that I've been missing.
This is probably my favorite song on the album.
Jesus Christ - I wanna smoke myself to blind! This song is my ADULT LIFE! My youngest daughters name is Stella... I drink daily trying to escape my workplace; praying for the days I can return to smoke!
This dude is interesting. This picture is FILLED with alchemical symbology. Whoa!
I love all of your music. I was so sad i missed you in Galveston in July. Wont happen again bud
I wish it was recorded the same way as the live version that’s on TH-cam. I just personally think it was slowed down too much on this studio version. Still love the song and album tho!
Havent heard the live BUT if it's any better I just don't hardly know if I could bear it, lol👋👍
@@carlramsey1117 The live version is much better. Go give it a listen.
Different strokes, I prefer this version.
@@jessicarister3700 I'll get back to you on that, lol
I think the album version fits the mood of the song so much better.
Tyler and Sturgill are such a breath of fresh air for real county music
Great job from all and I've always liked the sound of a steel guitar.
Far as I’m concerned, this redeems the genre. You speak volumes sir. I tip my proverbial hat!
Absolutely pure mountain music I love it thanks Tyler!
Up to this point, I’ve tolerated country for sake of my wife… yet this is my favorite song now. I’d like to find more Iike this. I love it.
I love this one..I was so sorry he did not win the grammyhis time will come..
Good song hand, I love to hear your music sitting on my porch burning a the fattest of joints😁
Been listening to the live version of this for a long time!! So glad you put it on this album.
Love you Tyler!! A Kentucky girl that’s been listening to you for years!!
I normally don't give new guys a chance because I think they're gonna be the same bro country bs. First time hearing Tyler. I'm impressed. Great song and sound.
honestly hes not a "new guy". And hes amazing either way.
@@noelbishop4437 Who gives a fuck. He's new to me. Never heard of the guy. I think he's pretty good. I'm not gonna go out and buy his records though. I'll stick to Haggard and Jones.
@@bennyhead321 Just saying the dudes been at it since he was 16. Hes over a decade deep in producing quality music. Id suggest listening to some of his older acoustic solo stuff. I personally love lady may, shake the frost, harlan road. His early stuff is really raw and special. No need to be so uppity. Didnt mean to rub you the wrong way.
@@bennyhead321 you'll change your mind. Shits fukn fire!!
I've been listening to Tyler and Arnold for a long long time. But there are few better story songs as this one.
To the tunnel of forever to the never ending life! Brilliant
A masterpiece
Tyler just gets us. We love you sir.
Awesome stuff! So different than the same ol crap you hear that is labeled “country”
This version is perfection.
This man performed this live , found the groove, and after crafted it into a masterpiece. 100% respect Tyler Childers.
Can't wait to see you live at red rocks!
Sept 29 & 30 2021....doin it!
I hope the fame doesn't consume him like other great musicians, I'm looking forward to some more gems from Tyler.
I just hope we don't lose him to drugs.
Fuck yeah🤘🏻 Can’t wait until October 25th. Seeing this dude in Seattle😎
Sipping some whiskey listening to this new album is hitting the spot on this Friday evening in a beautiful August!!!!!
West Virginia railroader here ✌️
Man he’s done it again..This song givin me a Jerry Lee Lewis vibe ..Tyler Childers embodies the spirit of these old country legends and he is already become legendary himself.
i love this song but I the earlier version is my favorite.
UpN the volume from commy California,tyler your music is great.come to cali when you can.🇺🇸
Have loved the music for years and so glad to see you getting some broader recognition, hopefully will awaken the masses. But playing Monday morning quarter back here...not a huge fan of the slow version of "piece of mind" feel it could have been a much stronger song. But I ain't no musician so what ever that's worth in the constructive criticism sort of way. Otherwise can't wait to see you in Red Rocks! It'll be amazing! I have no doubt.
I like that song too
Days are dark down in the holler
Dang you have to be a fellow kentuckien if so what part you from I was born and raised in jenkins ky and god bless love your music
Thank you for some good ole country
Hands down my favorite (and they are all pretty great) from this new album!
Glad to see this on an album finally. Been a fan of this song for a long time :) Can't wait to see you on the 14th man I've been looking forward to going to one of your concerts for years now
This is my favorite song on the album
I LOVE this song, but I wish he'd pre-release it in the style of his live version the first time he ever played it. (It's faster and isn't so waltzy.)
Well done I love the way Tyler sings this song it has so much more meaning to the song..Keep on keeping it on Tyler.
That's great. Thanks for your love and support, i hope you dont stop watching my videos. How long you been a fan of mine?
“Packs bowl pours whiskey”
Drink it from the bottle like a man
Big mood bro! Smoking song for sure
Gemini too with the used to take the time to load it in a bong
Big facts, names Tyler as well.
*Bourbon
Love it! Thanks Tyler
😍 I love his voice..
Another great one from this amazing artist ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Preferred this in 4/4 but a great song nonetheless
ONEIDA!!!!!
The version of this song he should have put on this Album is the live version (it is played at a faster temp)
Idk I like the slower version but that's just me
He drinks orange juice and vodka
In the basement while she's talkin'
To someone long distance
For hours and hours on end
And as he's slowly sippin'
He thinks about his children
And the heart attacks that youngest daughter's
Always given him
He ain't smoke no marijuana
Since he got on with the railroad
And he's been on with the railroad for
A long and loathsome while
But the day that he retires
He'll smoke himself to China
He'll leave behind his worries
As he races through the skies
The days are dark
Down in the holler
Waitin' for the sun to shine
On the back
You have been breakin'
Tryin' to earn
A peace of mind
She sells Avon to her buddies
And saves a little money
On the makeup she's been using
To hide away the years
And she sits and watches TV
Usually every evening
That there ain't some kind of ballgame
That her daughter has to cheer
She sneaks menthols in the mornin'
While her family's still a snorin'
And as she burns the Eggos
She looks back at her life
That heart she broke in high school
He is singin' on the Opry
She wonders what the hell that she was thinkin at the time
The days are dark
Down in the holler
Waitin' for the sun to shine
On the back
You have been breakin'
Tryin' to earn
A peace of mind
Their youngest daughter Stella
She's runnin' with this fella
That he can not stand the thought of
That he surely does despise
He's told her he best never
See the two of them together
But it's hard to keep an eye on her
When you're workin' all the time
There are things he needs to tend to
And the bills the bank keeps sendin'
Lord the zeroes on the end
Keep pushing further to the right
Like a freight train haulin' sorrow
And movin' ever onward
Through the tunnel of forever
To the never endin' light
Just found tyler.. I am a 22 year old welder. This makes the work days easier, and getting home to my wife faster.
like will be given.
Finally
I FINALLY FOUND IT
"She wonders what the hell that she was thinkn at the time"
Days are dark down in the holler
Legand
Maybe Merle Haggard could writer songs like this one. Wow.
So fucking good
I don't see why people like the live version do much better...maybe that's just what they're use to but I think this sounds and fits so much better
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