Travis Meadows - Sideways [Live Acoustic Performance]
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- "Sideways" by Travis Meadows (Feat. Whiskey Jack Untz)
Written & performed by Travis Meadows
Recorded November 2017 at American Legion Post 82, East Nashville, TN
Directed by Steve Condon for The 10:10 Creative
Executive Producer: Derek Simon
Original version appears on the new album, "First Cigarette" - Stream and download!
iTunes: apple.co/2DuXVb9
Spotify: spoti.fi/2g8VPAB
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More at www.travismeadows.com
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Here after watching Michael Palmisano’s amazing reaction and analysis … and thank you to subscriber Fred S for making this wonderful song better known!
Same here. Bishop Gun and Leon Bridges fell into my collection in the same manner.
Yep.
Found this the same way.
I'm here because Michael as well! His whole album with this single is really good too.
Same here. I got 3 minutes into Michael’s video and I was balling. I bailed and came right to the song. I cried all night.
Michael Palmisano brought me here and I'm damn glad he did.
Me too! :)
Me too brother
Me to. Awful glad.
His song..."cut me i bleed the blues" with him and that harmonica legit made me tear up. This dude is as legit as they come. One of my favs
Same here
“The only man who ever broke my heart” hits me so differently. I just lost my Dad 9/26/23. He was the greatest man I’ve ever known and my HERO. He broke my heart the day he was taken from us, but he filled my heart more than I ever deserved, for as long as I was lucky enough to have him in my life.
I miss and love you, Dad. Trying my best to make you proud, every day.
Awesome song, I only wish I'd found it back in 2018. Cheers Michael Palmisano for showcasing this video.
Agreed. Thx Dave!
Same.. great tune
Absolutely, here for the same reason
City
This is a masterpiece. One of the greatest song-writers ever
Thank you
Mr Meadows thank you for making me feel again .....I have no hesitation telling you I love you for this moment...I haven't cried in 15yrs
Me being an alcoholic in recovery, this had me bawling. This was written about me. Thank you ❤️
Came here to say this. More will be revealed.
God Bless my friend
...why haven't I seen this before today? All i can say is turn it up!
The song that says what I can’t. Finally… someone understands.
My gosh Travis, I just found this song about a week ago. I've watched it at least 100 times since then, and shed tears every time. You Sir, are a genius for these lyrics. as far as I'm concerned, this is a once in a lifetime song. Thank you for persevering and writing this.
All I have to say is WOW my musical brother ! Thank you for being on my journey of life ! My Favorite of yours ! I have lived this song!
This song and performance is as good as anything I've ever heard. A masterpiece. 🙏
sad beautiful song
Well folk this is what a real songwriter sounds like.
Musician, wordsmith, poet, masterful ... Thank you for sharing your soul in this one Mr. Meadows.
Thank you.
country radio doesn't know what they're missing!! music like this should be ALL OVER country radio!! THIS, folks, is PURE COUNTRY MUSIC, not that Florida Georgia line and Luke Bryan stuff being played today. I put Travis Meadows at the top of American lyricists like Jackson Browne, Springsteen and Bob Dylan. I'm a new fan but i'm a fan for life. can't wait to see his show in September in Virginia!!
Hey Joe, I'm with you. I don't get radio Not championing Travis Meadows. Shame on those money grubbin' corporate slugs. Radio is dead to me and I was raised on it.
I had the privilege of having sung at my home concerts. Love this man and his songs.
Thank you. I agree
Hooray for clear channel!
10/10 I agree. Groing up country to me was all about the AMAZING story telling of AMAZING songwriters.
Happy, sad, angry...whatever...you felt like you were having a good story read to you.
This is that perfect song that encapsulates all the mess for those of us who have really lived. I'm 43 approaching 44. Mom of 3 boys. In recovery. Got an 11.5 year stay at the Ole Grey bar hotel and am finally free from so many chains that bound me for far, far too long. Chains of Fear. So much fear it's hard for me to even write to comment.
This song takes my breath away and makes me cry and really fu$^*ng happy at the same time. Simultaneously colors all connected through the one language all of us on earth share... really amazing music.Thank you Mr. MEADOWS.
THIS SONG IS NOW ON EVERY SINGLE PLAYLIST I HAVE!
Much light and ❤ from Anchorage Alaska--Danielle
Been a live music performer for 40 years… for the past 20 years I’ve been doing at least one gig per day… restaurants, country clubs, coffee shops, bars, weddings… Gave up trying to write my own songs years ago because I just didn’t want to tour to promote… just want to stay in my local area… if I could write a song like this it would be my proudest accomplishment… Brother this song just ripped my heart out… My dad left us when I was nine and man he was an abusive drunk… anyway, I somehow was able to stay away from the booze and I learned how not to treat a woman from that asshole and my wife is my princess… Man this is a hell of a tune… ❤
I'm struggling for the words to express my love and adoration of this song! This song hits like a hammer to my soul!
Thank you Travis , thank you , my heart is fuller to hear your beautiful music x ❤️
That line about his father being the only man who ever broke his heart absolutely flooded me
Same
same here
My father unexpectedly passed away 3 weeks ago tomorrow. And regrettably we were “on a break” at the time. Wish I’d have handled things differently with him and that I still had a chance to make amends now.
Don’t wait for tomorrow to fix things with your loved ones. Sometimes there is no tomorrow.
Ya that was my truth too, just about knocked me out.
I don't know if my father is alive or dead. I don't know where he is, and I don't think he cares where I am. This song cut me like a knife.
If I could buy myself a conscience that wasn't broken
Mend every fence I drove my hard head through
Re-lock all the doors I wish I never opened
Unlearn the things I wish I never knew
And it came out through the bottle
It came out through my fists
It came out way too early
I wish it never did
Push it down, it comes out sideways
Push it down, it comes out sideways
Bitter roads turn into highways
Push it down it comes out sideways
I have days where it's just nose above water
Keep it together while I fall apart
I have moments when I act just like my father
The only man that ever broke my heart
And it comes out in my silence
Sometimes unwanted tears
Comes out disguised as anger but it's really fear
Push it down, it comes out sideways
Push it down, it comes out sideways
Bitter roads turn into highways
Push it down, it comes out sideways
These words still move me. Even without the music. They were a gift to me. The fact that they would move someone else… well that’s a gift at a whole different level.
Push it down, it comes back up
Push it down, it comes back up
Push it down, it comes back up
Push it down, it comes back up
Push it down, it comes out sideways
Push it down, it comes out sideways
Bitter roads turn into highways
Push it down, it comes out sideways, sideways
@@Travismeadowsmusic Sir, these words mean everything to me too, TYVM! Buying your album tomorrow. Here from Mr. Palmisano 10/2021
@@Travismeadowsmusic I had a kind of a crummy home life growing up with two alcoholics that tried their best to raise me and my seven siblings. I was also the middle kid so I spent a lot of time trying to be the peacemaker which caused a lot of pent up bitterness and anger that I would express at the wrong time around the wrong people just about every time. I'm also a so-so guitar player and a singer and i've written a few songs. That was a good way to channel some of that anger in a better direction. I said all that just to say this, that I can really identify with the lyrics. I had all those kind of feelings with my brothers and my sister but mostly with my dad. He passed away in 1995 and I miss him a lot but I regret never getting to really know him until the last couple years of his life. Now that I reflect on it I think most of my life has been kind of sideways. Thanks for sharing that with me and the rest of the world. God bless you brother.
@@rockinran my father died when I was 21. I didn’t even go see him in the hospital. I wish I had. One of my many trips to rehab a counselor suggested I write him a letter. Could I offer the same suggestion to
You? Write it all, make it honest and true. The good the bad. Feel all the feelings. Then throw it in a fire and let the ashes rise to the sky.
Love
T
Sure, this song sounds amazing but this has to be some of the best songwriting I’ve ever heard. Absolute wordsmith
Sorry it took so long to find this ❤ Thanks to Michael Palmisano for showcasing it!
This song broke me. Damn fine work, Mr. I'll share, play, cover and talk about it for as long as I am on this planet. Sincerely, thank you.
This song made me realize just how bad I was broken.
Man, if i had a movie of my life, this would definitely be the opening song. Song hits!
The thread to this video is a testament of how powerful this song is!! Its absolutely amazing how supportive people are throughout the thread. You beautiful people put faith back in humanity!! Mush Love 🍄 ☘️
A true poet for many sufferers.
John S. Jackson a poet for those coming out on the positive side of suffering. He tells about the sufferings and let’s you see the breath of hope that awaits.
“Push it down, it comes out sideways!” Travis, your lyrics in this song are so powerful! They explain exactly how I feel at times ,
before this I had no words that really explained how I felt. Your music and lyrics move me in ways that were previously foreign to me and have now created understanding where previously there was none.
My best friend introduced you to me and I am so grateful for him, for you, your music, and listening to you authentically share your life story with the world.
God bless you and your family and thank you for making my life a little brighter.
I came across this (and Travis) thanks to Michael Palmisano last week. My father died 25 years ago and I’ve got to say - this song just put me on the floor from the first listen - it’s really got to me like nothing has before. Even days later, it’s still hard to get through. Lyrics that come from truth, honesty and life speak to you like nothing else does - and you can feel that in the song.
Makes me cry every time. Miss my folks.
Just discovered this masterpiece, what a sensational song. 👏 good job Mr. Meadows
Touched my soul with this. Makes a grown man cry.
Had the HONOR of running into Mr Meadows at RDU Airport (NC) and ecstatic to say he is a genuine nice man. I mention I was a big fan and he was very appreciative. They say be careful of your heros, but I was soooo pleased to learn this is a good man who loves his fans. A great entertainer and a very nice man who deserves all the accolades his fans know are coming. Country radio is missing a gem
PHILLIP AYSCUE got that right
I remember that!
Every time I hear him I think the same thing. Why isn’t he a radio star. I think it’s time to put some stuff like this in the mix. Had enough beer and pick up.
Everybody has a story to tell. I am so glad Mr. Meadows found the words to tell his. Respect.
Travis is beautiful writer. This literally the best written song I've ever heard, truly!
You have mastered the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique of songwriting.
Found this through Michael’s utube - omg this is an amazing song. Brilliant- how we all share similar stories-
I don't know if you read this, but Mr. Meadows, I am praying for your complete recovery from your health scare. The world needs your voice and your talents make it a much better place.
I found your music about two years ago. It speaks volumes to me in the simple language of my people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
thank you. I’ll take all the prayer I can get. I really am grateful for you
@@Travismeadowsmusic I'll only add that all your songs touch me in some way, but this one and Old Ghosts are at the top of my playlist. In fact, my top 5 are "Moonlight Motel" and "Racin in the Streets" by Springsteen, this song and Old Ghosts by you, and "Junktown" by Ian Noe.
This should have 100 times the views.
"Fred S" done started something good!
Yep saw Michael do his thing with this song, had to come here. Very stirring song, heartwrenching.
WOW -- this is why AI will never replace singers with talent -- what emotion and power in his voice. Pure magic!
Travis this is one of the best written and performed songs I've ever heard in my life. Your voice delivers the song right to my heart and your acoustic songs so crisp and perfect and Whiskey Jack nails the lap steel. Thank you for all that you do. My prayers are with you and your loved ones. God Bless You. Tony in Florida
Your music hits home more than any other artist I’ve heard. Keep it up Travis!
61 next week. Decades filled with anger, anxiety, hopelessness.
I'd seen more empty bottles than hours of peace till I got sober in 2014.
Alcohol was never the culprit, just fuel for the holocaust.
Trying to figure out how to smile and mean it.
one of the most powerful songs i ever heard the vocal the guitar the whole setup is mind blowing your amazing man
Trying to swallow this broken heart is like trying to swallow glass. It keeps cutting on the inside and falls out on the floor. It comes out sideways alright. I don’t want it to callous, but I don’t want to hurt anymore either.
Outstanding. Thought I was listening to Foy Vance at first. Pure fire.
Good on ya Travis. This hits very close to home.
Someone reacted to this song and brought me here. A new fan!! This song hits home. In a way we’ve all been there.
Michael Palmisano? :)
Certain songs reach so deep and touch so much….this is one of them…Just perfect!
Just happened on Travis after watching Michael Palmistrano’s analysis and review. Fred S. …. Thanks for recommending he listen.
I really love Travis; his voice, the words, the sound! Keep up the great work.
Stuck on step 5. This song helped me so much. Thanks brother Travis. I mean that
Thks mr Palmisano…this is a gift
some songs have the ability to have their audience anticipate the next lyric. It's intuitive and engaging. They evoke such a natural sense of understanding and are easy to relate to. Some songs are objectively, not subjectively good. This is one of those songs. They speak to human condition and are songs that anyone, anywhere can understand and appreciate. I don't typically leave comments on videos, but I hope you read this Travis. I too, am a musician, the music I write aims for these ^ very traits. Thank you for tending to the seed that was once just the idea of a track and turning it into this.
As a songwriter for decades, it takes something special to "get me!" This... Got me! Wow!!
Youre the only artist whos songs have ever made me break down in tears. Thank you for your music!
I hope he's not the last!
Yes, thanks Michael! This may be one of the best songs I've heard in years!!!
I love reading all the comments on this beautiful piece
This song caught me way off guard, don't know how it came in my recommended but it hit me right in the feelings. Got hard to keep it together for a minute, especially the lines about your dad because it was relatable, beautifully written and performed.
Maybe I should put a warning label on it. :)
@@Travismeadowsmusic WOW, that's all i can say. it hits home Beautiful Song Travis
Pain comes through, healing as well. Inspiring life. God loves Travis Meadows, thank you, sir!
Good ole post 82 miss that place✌🏻🤟🏻🤘🏻 good song man 🤘🏻
Why the hell is this man not on the radio?? He is incredible!! So much feeling goes into his singing.
Absolutely
A friend recommended this singer and wow
Because mainstream commercial media in general is not interested in anything but the shallowest content.
What a fabulous tune! I wish my dad was still alive so I could play it for him. This would have been right up his alley.
Wow this hits the soul, what an amazing piece of music ♥️
One thing i noticed n really love thats rare now a days is the raw emotition n heart you put in this song n the other song what we aint got
Thank you.
Hits like a hurricane. Thank you.
This man has had a difficult journey and I sense it, feel it, know it in my bones-- so he has lived what his words reveal and what fabulous words they are. This song should be an anthem in every rehab center in the world and Travis Meadows you are one very big emotional talent.
Thank you. I feel very grateful.
We all have demons, this song helps a few escape. And it does help
Great song Thanks Bud.
'I have moments when I act just like my father
The only man that ever broke my heart
And it comes out in my silence
Sometimes unwanted tears
Comes out disguised as anger but it's really fear'
Been a while since I've been moved to the point of tears by a song.
Such a beautiful and honest story.
Thank you.
When you remember when & where you 1st heard a song-even what you felt & what you were wearing....Just amazing!
I was sitting on my back porch, listened to it 4 times and cried my eyes out the whole time.
Thank you for believing.
@@travismeadows101 😊
Timeless.
You're holding up a mirror in front of me, Travis, thankyou.
Michael sent me.... outstanding sir!
Mr Meadows, thank you for this song. I had a rough childhood, joined the military and saw the ugly side of the world. I sank to a dark place, cost me my marriage. When I heard this song I felt like you wrote it just for me. I’m a self taught campfire guitar player, even still have my guitar I used in Afghanistan, when I heard this song I learned it right away. Every time I play it I feel better.once again, thank you.
❤
Caught this video as a result of Michael Palmisano......and it spurred a marathon of watching Travis's body of work.....i am blown away at his talent, rawness, pitch, timbre, control and perhaps some of the best phrasing i have ever heard. I heard about his recent health issues and I join others in support and prayer for this amazing soul who touches lives with his gift. Godspeed Travis!
Thank you so much. I’m glad you made it here.
I found Travis Meadows on Michael's TH-cam channel and I love Travis ' songs especially learning to live alone. Travis you're my mew favorite. Tha KS Michael.
I love how the out of focus shots the bokeh is in the shape of guitar picks.
Guitargate sent me here. This song is fiiiiire. You have yourself a new fan sir.
I just listened to that for an hour on repeat. Luv it
"I have moments when I'm just like my father, the only man that's ever broke my heart" daaang... Here comes those unwanted tears...
Gets me every time.
Love this guy !! I felt that !! First time I ever heard of this guy
You got, soul brother.
Push it down it comes out sideways. Words cannot express how thankful I am for your music. I am in the worst season of life I have ever been in. Your music and the words to the stories has a healing and cleansing effect in my soul. I prided myself on always doing what's right. I always done what I was told to do for 54 years now. I forgave with sincere forgiveness. Thank you so much Travis.
Goosebumps!
Doesn't get much better than this. Awesome
Under appreciated classic right here.
I would tip my hat...but my hat's off!
What a brilliant song, so relatable and catchy, as a musician its the type of song you ask why didn't I write that song, those feelings were inside of me anyways... this man is talented
As a fellow addict, amputee, and man in general. Thanks for the great tunes! Keep ya head above the water , anyway possible. Sometimes you need a lil help but you have to keep on goin!! No shame in that!
Listening for the 100th time in so many days. Why does this take my heart and soul and wrench them dry. Brings up childhood memories, some better left forgotten.
You know, no matter who sings your songs, they're never going to be sung as well. Its not just your words that reaches people's insides, its the sound, the inflection, the tone of your voice that makes us weep. Its days and nights, months and years of living, that come through your voice and your lyrics. You touch people's souls in a way no one else can because your genuine. And we feel it. Music, at least yours to me, isn't just the words or the nice tune. Its how you make us feel to our core.
Thanks isnt enough.
But thank you.
Amazing.
i am primarily a metal music guy. I play guitar in a metal band and live for heavy groove guitar riffs. But, my mind is always open to hear a good song or catchy melody. i was introduced to this artist and song from a youtube guitar teacher, Michael Palmisano, who talked about this song on his channel. He is right, this is an absolute masterpiece of a song. If there was such a thing as a perfect song, this would have to be a top contender. It's so soft, yet hits so hard with the lyrical content. The melody haunts me... in a good way. Thanks for bringing this song into the world
Just happened to come across this song from another channel. What a deep , powerful song. Well done my friend. You are quite the talent.
A friend turned me onto This song and Mr Travis Meadows. 'My storey now written bold' You sir are a gift, thanks for being amongst us, just for today!
I cried over my morning coffee, it’s such a powerful song. I’m really at a loss for words other. Bravissimo!
Love it, my Pops and I never met eye to eye...I Love him to death, although, I remember one day he literally turned his back on my little brother, well, needless to say, I put my arm around my little brother and we left his home. he was bawling, and i was choking on my tears, but had to be the level headed SOB. He was a great Father and husband to his new family, we were just collateral damage, I suppose. Looking back, I cain't blame him for doing what he had to do for his new family, my brother and I had a stronger bond after that. Our father passed and we were there, he was a Vietnam Veteran, Bronze Star recipient amongst other accolades, and was a man of few words, a Strong presence, and his eyes spoke more than any words can say. We knew he loved us, but never said those words to us, but we knew he did. I remind myself to always tell my loved ones, family and friends that I Love Them, every Fucking Chance I get, and say it genuinely...I digressed, This song hits home...Love IT!!!!
Travis, I came across this song thanks to Michael Palmisano's channel. I hope it's not offensive when I say you remind me a little of John Hiatt. I've been a fan of his for many years, and I hear that kind of Americana Blues honesty in your stuff too. This is a great song. Well done, brother!
Same here!!!
Same!
thought it was Hiatt when i first heard this. He's great too
John is a friend. That is a huge compliment. Thank you.
He's amazing ❤❤❤😊
This song just hit me like a brick wall. I want to share with someone, that this made me just start crying. Someone who i highly look up to started helping me discuss my PTSD and this song just fully opened a floodgate that was being held shut by a rusty chain. God is so good. And i thank Him for giving people like this some tiny connection to my life so a moment like that can happen. People are all connected and when someone sings your pain and deepest emotions...its something very hard to describe. And something i can only really describe by saying its all just God. Thank you Travis Meadows and God bless you and keep you as you gain your voice back.
Thank you for sharing this.
This song hit me harder than any I’ve ever heard. My dad passed a year and a half ago and this song makes this 50 year old man cry every time I hear it. It’s one of the greatest and truest songs ever written. Thank you Travis.
I appreciate you
Dropping by to say these kind words. I’m very to heard about your dad. All the best to you.
Love love love your passion, style, voice, inflection, writing, tone, rhythm guitar abilities and above all else, the storytelling abilities to hit every single person that listens to this, right in the feels. You have the gift of creating the ‘Mona Lisa’ of emotion in a Retrospective/Nostalgic masterpiece that touches the soul of anyone who happens upon it. Thank you so much and thank you Michael for the low-down on a new favorite artist!
Wow. Thank you.