Shakey Graves "To Cure What Ails..."

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  • @anandaom6927
    @anandaom6927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Four years ago, I fell inlove with a guy I met in rehab. We bonded over Shakey Graves and a few other bands on my MP3 player. He told me to check out his hometown someday (I was from Ohio and he was from North Carolina). I got discharged before him, but was determined to never go back to where I came from- energetically, spiritually, mentally, physically, so I rented out a motel room in his hometown- where I knew no one but him. I took a greyhound bus there and gave myself a week to find a job and a place to live. If I could do that, I’d stay in Asheville. If those things didn’t happen, at least I tried. This song was playing while the bus rolled its way through the Blue Ridge Mountains as some spark within me was lit with the awe of their magnificence and this “new direction” that was being tried.
    The guy and I did not end up working out, but I did find a job and set up a home in the new town, where I still live today. Other than deciding to continue an unplanned pregnancy I had later on that year (which is not the answer for every situation, it just was for my personal dharma), making the move was the greatest decision of my life. This song really helped me feel less alone and more brave while I strolled the city as a complete stranger to everyone and everything.

  • @frecklefacemusic
    @frecklefacemusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    i'll admit i have cried to this song more than once, it hits that happy sadness note in such a perfect way, hard and heavy

    • @titattackcatllama
      @titattackcatllama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @rhamefoster3513
      @rhamefoster3513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just had a good cry to this song and then scrolled down to to find this comment 🙌🙌

    • @5hphero262
      @5hphero262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This... Plus I just came across Billy Strings and he has a few too.

    • @LouisOrtiz-cb7gg
      @LouisOrtiz-cb7gg 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Don't cry 😊

  • @coreyyacapraro4315
    @coreyyacapraro4315 10 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    i thought, oh this song is so sweet. then i listened again to the lyrics and realized they perfectly desribe every codependent relationship i've been in and i can't express the respect i have for shakey because his lyrics are so much more than i think, every time. even if he didnt mean them that way.

  • @xSoulofsounDx
    @xSoulofsounDx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Seriously, could this song be any better? It has all the elements of perfection in music.

  • @GlobeTrailersJohn
    @GlobeTrailersJohn 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Everything about this post from the song to the stunning scenes to the story behind it all capped off with Shakey Graves lending himself to tie it all together is artistically spotless. Everything in my soul loves everything about this video. Well done. ...and I'm more than a little jealous.

  • @elisepinsonneault7847
    @elisepinsonneault7847 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    His voice reaches deep into my soul

  • @underscorejeff
    @underscorejeff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    So I tried a new direction,
    Ooh, a new mindset, a new state
    but running's what it is
    it's hard when you're a kid
    to find your place
    I know a gang of clever fellows
    we built a fort out in the woods
    we cuss and spit at all the girls
    without a care in all the world
    yeah, the living is good
    but now im supposed to grow
    big and tall
    seems like i dont get to wear my bare feet at all
    but when the storm is through
    my feet know what to do
    all roads lead to you
    I think i've grown a little thinner
    without you riding my coattails
    I will trade it in all again
    for a nice stroll in your skin
    just to cure what ails
    and I can see a palm tree
    from my chair
    so I don't really feel like going anywhere
    and even if I do
    It really is of no use
    cause all roads lead to you
    I can see a palm tree
    from my chair
    so I dont really feel like
    going anywhere
    but even if i do
    its really of no use
    cause all roads
    lead to you
    I always try to please you
    i'm never getting any sleep
    love seems easier when it comes
    but the coming's just the first part
    of having to leave
    so maybe ill die
    a happy minstrel
    or just a shadow of my former self
    I'd undo what I have done
    but lamenting's much more fun
    guilt is bad for your health
    oh, but now I'm supposed to grow
    big and tall
    seems like I dont get to wear my bare feet at all
    but when the day is through
    theres nothing left to do
    baby, all roads lead to you
    yeah baby when my life is through
    i know just what to do
    cause all roads lead to you
    Need these here so I can learn this masterpiece

  • @bingbongcentralhq
    @bingbongcentralhq 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of my favorite sound recordings of all time

  • @blikbonen
    @blikbonen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The canyon scene keeps amazing me, living in the Dutch flatlands derives me from seeing such landscaping, very fitting for this song.

  • @MrDavearseneau
    @MrDavearseneau 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Shakey Graves is a fucking genius! Love his music!

  • @corylattanzio2922
    @corylattanzio2922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I needed this. Thank you for coming through time and time again Shakey Graves.

  • @victoriawiegant9498
    @victoriawiegant9498 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I listen to this song on repeat when I'm sad

  • @jardstaff
    @jardstaff 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    this video looks like everything this song sounds like

  • @mullarky
    @mullarky 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    that's one of them jazz cigarettes

  • @DillHurley7
    @DillHurley7 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shakey Graves never ceases to amaze!

  • @tommyvercetti9974
    @tommyvercetti9974 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is some crosby stills nash n young shit right here!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fuck YAAAAAAAAA

  • @cconstantin7
    @cconstantin7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Dan Johnston tribute. Good man shakey.

  • @LouisOrtiz-cb7gg
    @LouisOrtiz-cb7gg 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this band perfect for chilling out at bomb fire

  • @umbra88
    @umbra88 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was invited to see this boy play tonight so I looked him up.... definitely going :)

  • @NukeAllNoobs
    @NukeAllNoobs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    0:02 shout out to Daniel Johnston tape

  • @PascaleBourgeois
    @PascaleBourgeois 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video... serves well the song! And I love this song! I love you man! Thanks for your amazing sounds! And I can't say it enough : come to Montreal!!!!

  • @jaychilders7712
    @jaychilders7712 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i will be at shakey's concert june 21st, and 22 in columbus and lakewood ohio, i am probably on of his youngest fans because i know most teenagers cant appreciate talent such as this. my idol for sure. thankyou shakey for your contribution to life and music as a whole.

  • @B0ssMom
    @B0ssMom 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so loving this Shakey!... A good name always sticks.. Ssssshakey Graves :)

  • @kashoovibes
    @kashoovibes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite song from him

  • @cloudsurfingchaddy4964
    @cloudsurfingchaddy4964 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ultimate freedom song

  • @denverm4x
    @denverm4x 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sept. 20th at A&R music bar, shovels and rope w/shakey graves. really cool show. come check it!

  • @forfun4038
    @forfun4038 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just found this. I like!!!!

  • @ikoikjji5548
    @ikoikjji5548 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All roads lead to you

  • @TheTonialadd
    @TheTonialadd 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! Welcome to my Montana!

  • @DerekEveroski
    @DerekEveroski 9 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I would road trip with this wolfpack any day

    • @maxclemence301
      @maxclemence301 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Derek Everoski stfu

    • @maxclemence301
      @maxclemence301 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have a cool name.

    • @busbystandup1337
      @busbystandup1337 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would be a blast... but watch out for the hangover

  • @dirtyjeans1854
    @dirtyjeans1854 ปีที่แล้ว

    lyrics:
    So I tried a new direction
    A new mindset, a new state
    But running's what it is
    It's hard when you're a kid
    To find your place
    I know a gang of clever fellows
    We built a fort out in the woods
    We cuss and spit at all the girls
    Ain't got a care in all the world
    Yeah, the livin' is good
    But now I'm supposed to grow
    Big and tall
    Seems like I don't get to wear my bare feet at all
    But when the storm is through
    My feet know what to do
    All roads lead to you
    I think I've grown a little thinner
    Without you riding my coat tails
    I would trade it in all again
    For a nice stroll in your skin
    Just to cure what ails
    And I can see a palm tree from my chair
    So I don't really feel like going anywhere
    But even if I do
    It really is of no use
    'Cuz all roads lead to you
    And I can see a palm tree from my chair
    So I don't really feel like going anywhere
    But even if I do
    It's really of no use
    'Cuz all roads lead to you
    For always trying to please you
    I'm never getting any sleep
    Love seems easier when it comes
    But the coming's just the first part of having to leave
    So maybe I'll die a happy minstrel
    Or just a shadow of my former self
    I'd undo what I've done
    But lamenting's much more fun
    Guilt's bad for your health
    But now I'm supposed to grow
    Big and tall
    Seems like I don't get to wear my bare feet at all
    When the day is through
    There's nothing I can do
    Baby, all roads lead to you
    Yeah baby when my life is through
    I know just what to do
    'Cuz all roads lead to you

  • @peterlamarre8192
    @peterlamarre8192 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    guys! Awesome music video! I like alot of the transitions

  • @GCody13
    @GCody13 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love it

  • @mozmbkn6544
    @mozmbkn6544 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT MR. GRAVES

  • @dragonballRNM7
    @dragonballRNM7 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    pure genius

  • @ofabioa
    @ofabioa 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely song !

  • @RyanLHansson
    @RyanLHansson 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next time I'm in Austin we'll have to gig.

  • @sixsixtwelve
    @sixsixtwelve 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    such an inspiration

  • @andrewkravmaga1833
    @andrewkravmaga1833 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If Jack Johnson were to write a slow-tempo Folk song, it would sound like this.

  • @Omnyn
    @Omnyn 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    holy cows, i wish i could find one... haha this video is great too, but the daniel johnson tape is gold

  • @cesilystewart2382
    @cesilystewart2382 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    is shakey the alejandro lady gaga sings about?

  • @toto9799
    @toto9799 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great music video, especially for that song.
    Also looks like an advertisement for cigarettes

  • @MrEwny
    @MrEwny 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I don't even smoke but I wanna smoke...

  • @mollypeters7712
    @mollypeters7712 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    looooove

  • @SILENTFACE
    @SILENTFACE  11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    found it for five bucks at a shabby record store in Portland.

  • @robertshampine9344
    @robertshampine9344 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Woooo Daniel Johnson

  • @KM-jx2rx
    @KM-jx2rx 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeezus. I wish I was a young un again...Still, got a ticket for May, so... :)

  • @tommygungd
    @tommygungd 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Daniel Johnsthon, Hi, How Are You Tape!!!

  • @alanmalcheski8882
    @alanmalcheski8882 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just realized Shakey looks bohemian. that explains the gusto.

  • @charl3782
    @charl3782 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is this song not on Spotify....?

  • @Iwritewithbottles
    @Iwritewithbottles 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sooo anyone got chords for this?
    I'd really love to play this masterpiece!

  • @Iwritewithbottles
    @Iwritewithbottles 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you c:

  • @jackoc167
    @jackoc167 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One way to play it is Capo on 6: C Dm; C F G...

  • @IsabellaSisti
    @IsabellaSisti 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    hi, how are you

    • @ZozoRevolta
      @ZozoRevolta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yeah bell. Nice catch for us sept 83 aliens

  • @georgiamayjay
    @georgiamayjay 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think i love you

  • @MJoshification
    @MJoshification 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    daniel johnston!

  • @Pr0n1s
    @Pr0n1s 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this looks like montana

  • @53192666
    @53192666 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    is this a cigarette commercial?

  • @dylangriffee8019
    @dylangriffee8019 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want anyone and everyone's interpretation of this song and it's lyrics.

    • @williamadele1864
      @williamadele1864 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dylan Griffee i think its the feeling after a breakup of trying to be your own person again but still missing/wanting your past love. Just my interpretation, cheers

    • @taladepth7860
      @taladepth7860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i think of it as an internal struggle w urself. "all roads lead to you" no matter what happens to you or changes your perspective, you're always gonna have the same past mistakes that you can't erase

    • @patrickfox7000
      @patrickfox7000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its basically about being hopelessly drawn to a situation that is toxic. No matter how much he tries to change and get away from it he eventually returns because he’s addicted to it. Like a codependent relationship.

  • @Mclittlebigmac
    @Mclittlebigmac 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    lammme

  • @ohko3892
    @ohko3892 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is nothing special about trying not to conform. At all.

  • @charl3782
    @charl3782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why is this not on Spotify????