Overheard | Shawn James | Flow

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  • Shawn James talks about his song "Flow" and plays it live at the Icehouse in Downtown Bentonville, Arkansas.
    Artist: shawnjamesmusic.com
    Production Company: adaircreative.com
    Studio: haxtonroadstudios.com
    Presented By: citysessions.org
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  • @jennifermullins2957
    @jennifermullins2957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1540

    Shawn James, I doubt you'll ever read this but I just want you to know that your music has helped me carry on. I'm 40 years old and I recently lost my husband of 15 years to a sudden farm accident. Worst night of my life! The night he passed, unfortunately our son witnessed it all. was so angry....so bitter.....and had no idea how to deal with those feelings. I stumbled upon your music and after some time, I started to look at the events differently. Please know that there are people out there like me who find peace and comfort in your music and in your words. I truly appreciate your incredible gift! Thank you for helping to pull me out of the funk I was in. My children needed me and your music helped give them their momma back! Thank you!

    • @samanthamills3249
      @samanthamills3249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I'm sorry for you loss and proud of you for having the courage to find some peace. One day at a time is the only way. Wishing you and your family many sunny days ahead.

    • @ohlottie
      @ohlottie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It breaks my heart to read your story...💔❤️

    • @nicnonya5239
      @nicnonya5239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I'm sorry for your tragic loss. Much love to you

    • @gebo_44
      @gebo_44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Powerful indeed! I’m pretty hardened…, but this song playing and your story got me rubbing an eye! I hope you heal and enjoy what you do have! Take care

    • @kingruk86
      @kingruk86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Good for you girl! Stay strong Mama you got this. Rest In Paradise to your husband!💙🙏🏼

  • @dawnmavrides1334
    @dawnmavrides1334 7 ปีที่แล้ว +868

    You my son are truely amazing, and you have always followed your passion. I love you for this and I support you in all you do. I love that you follow your heart and not the money and material things.........! I love you!

    • @edwardmcallister3260
      @edwardmcallister3260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Dawn Mavrides he is truly amazing. I feel bad a video game had to show me his music..But damn...He is amazing..

    • @feel.s1304
      @feel.s1304 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      why would you feel bad
      he gets little views on his videos so how are you gonna see them on youtube

    • @edwardmcallister3260
      @edwardmcallister3260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      FreshCrispyBacon Yeah, I guess you're right...I didn't even notice. Well, as long as good artists like this are getting exposure somehow then I suppose it doesn't matter..

    • @donnadrummond8627
      @donnadrummond8627 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      this was so good. Love his voice.

    • @dawnmavrides1334
      @dawnmavrides1334 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The last of us 2 Ellie is singing and playing his song.

  • @17Liberty76
    @17Liberty76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1003

    This is one of those songs you'd sit in your car a little longer to finish hearing, even though you're already home

    • @aidenkaylena1054
      @aidenkaylena1054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      ... My mom Drives around the block a couple times to listen to it a couple times lol ...

    • @patrickwalsh8191
      @patrickwalsh8191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So true..

    • @darikai219
      @darikai219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Smoking reefer makes it all the more enjoyable

    • @jonezzz5403
      @jonezzz5403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Or your late for work, but the songs like "naw they can fire me"

    • @atindergillmusic
      @atindergillmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I am sitting in my car right now and waiting for this song to finish so that I can go home.

  • @cookieceo3938
    @cookieceo3938 5 ปีที่แล้ว +631

    My son found him on you tube. He told me about him and I am in love with this music. I am 78yr old woman and this guys blues just speaks to my soul. Both of my sons are musicians.

    • @paulamarcengill3926
      @paulamarcengill3926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I saw your reply and feel the same way today.

    • @nomiet.9258
      @nomiet.9258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s awesome

    • @hathaway.1166
      @hathaway.1166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@thelonewanderer69 bet she doesn’t give a damn about your comment too

    • @connieschockelt6483
      @connieschockelt6483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thelonewanderer69 what

    • @barbarasowash9905
      @barbarasowash9905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      To read your response its so fulfilling to me because for 35 plus years i have learn so much from the people take care of and my son to does this to me all the time and am grateful for his wide variety of music. God bless.

  • @nandete55
    @nandete55 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3464

    Sometimes, only sometimes, TH-cam takes you to a place where you want to be. This is one of those times.

  • @BesouroPreto777
    @BesouroPreto777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I woke up to find the earth was round one day
    And all around the world, now, things began to change
    Never had I ever seen the sun
    Rise that way above the day to greet the dawn
    And the earth shook beneath my feet
    And the storm raged through the night
    And I lost all that I had won
    Oh, but I flowed like the river
    Flow, oooh
    Flow, oooh
    So you think you got it all figured out
    All this money in the bank and women all about
    Well, now, whatcha gonna do when your ship starts to sink?
    Caught in a monstrous sea and you won't be able to think
    Yeah, and it's there you'll learn what I know
    That all of this world will fade
    You gotta learn to let it all go
    And flow like the river
    Flow, oooh
    Flow, oooh

  • @zionsky7761
    @zionsky7761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE THAT POST THE LYRICS IN THE COMMENT SECTION 🙏

  • @coolbeanss
    @coolbeanss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +368

    THREE YEARS! Three years it took for TH-cam to show me this gem.

    • @bethanydurham5040
      @bethanydurham5040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I jus found it this evening! I'm hooked

    • @anthonybaudino233
      @anthonybaudino233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fucking right !

    • @blainjohnson1978
      @blainjohnson1978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      At least you found it, this is the best version, welcome to the family

    • @ericvanballegooyen2087
      @ericvanballegooyen2087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Been here since well before 1 million views 😭

    • @robstamania
      @robstamania 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lynda H I just found this song and you both are beautiful wow

  • @jasonrodgers6012
    @jasonrodgers6012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    As he said "you have to let it go and flow like the river" a car passed me on the highway, with the license plate "letitgo" God is good, and energy is real.

    • @Simone-ot7gl
      @Simone-ot7gl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The preacher said miss me but, let me go

    • @hbarber1107
      @hbarber1107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      GOD is Good AND GOD is energy. When we feel the negativity drowning out anything GOOD ,GOD brings us SIGNS to tell us we are not alone and that should comfort us enough to let the negative stuff go and let GOD help US to LET IT GO FOR GOOD

    • @sweetp.e.a.8065
      @sweetp.e.a.8065 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing that

    • @jakewhitley7913
      @jakewhitley7913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God is GREAT

    • @FrankLogic138
      @FrankLogic138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯🙌🙌✊🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @defender7624
    @defender7624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The Buddha taught this very thing. Going from a drug addict alcoholic and realizing I was self medicating because I had a underlying issue of chronic anxiety/OCD and depression. I’m clean and sober for many years now and barely have any anxiety at all now. The Power of Now by Eckart Tolle is a life changing book. Peace and love to all that are suffering! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

    • @marbeach
      @marbeach ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Peace ✌️ and ❤️to you
      From a recovery addict...13 yrs🎉

    • @defender7624
      @defender7624 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marbeach Awesome!! ✌🏼& ❤️ to you as well!

    • @jacksonbuckley5826
      @jacksonbuckley5826 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Definitely going to give that a read. Thank you ❤

    • @defender7624
      @defender7624 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jacksonbuckley5826 It’s hard to understand at first because we’re so conditioned to believe that happiness comes from external things. Good luck!

    • @kristopherolischuk2986
      @kristopherolischuk2986 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you I am going to read this book. Could definitely use it

  • @Greatboldness
    @Greatboldness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    His voice sounds like roots, thick roots...so strong and sturdy.

  • @PhantomOfThePsy-Opera
    @PhantomOfThePsy-Opera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This has become that "reset" song I listen to when things seem too dark to deal with......song is like medicine for my broken soul

  • @line8850
    @line8850 7 ปีที่แล้ว +667

    thank you naughty dog ..for bring me to this wonderfull piece of music

    • @frangeek
      @frangeek 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I know right? came for through the valley and started listening to his other work. This guy is so talented.

    • @izaochjag6200
      @izaochjag6200 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree, awesome music.

    • @ivanparra69
      @ivanparra69 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm here for de new trailer of the last of us too, jajaja. This music is really good.

    • @samwats43
      @samwats43 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree. This guy is incredible

    • @rafaelnahafahik7781
      @rafaelnahafahik7781 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      W for Wiener same here, I love his music! Thank you Naughty Dog indeed

  • @marier.8211
    @marier.8211 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Every musician should feel free to take the time to talk about the story behind their songs. I really enjoyed the first two minutes.

  • @armanafromla7807
    @armanafromla7807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +469

    This just helped me so much. I’ve been in this battle myself. Trying to think of a safe and secure path. You know what, after 4 years of mind screwing myself of what I should do, I’m done. I’m just
    Gonna let it go and let it flow. Whatever happens happens. It’ll play itself out. God blessed me with this video. Thanks, brother

    • @johnguevara422
      @johnguevara422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's amazing how music can really speak to your soul. Stay blessed and keep your head up bro 🙏

    • @robstamania
      @robstamania 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Arman Aslanyan Amen to that brother we can’t change the path that has already been mapped out for us we just need to follow it best we can.

    • @coltnoah4779
      @coltnoah4779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same man fucken playing the part working so hard for what? Some fake security

    • @amberheflin6057
      @amberheflin6057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I feel the same way! So thank you God, thank you Shawn . And thank you Arman. Wow ! :)

    • @justinbradford3210
      @justinbradford3210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Flow like the river

  • @michaelwoodsdale460
    @michaelwoodsdale460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    If you listen to the radio for an hour straight you won’t hear a fraction of this heart and talent...fantastic

  • @jakerich5232
    @jakerich5232 7 ปีที่แล้ว +554

    this is the music that truly saves people

    • @ChronicBreakdown
      @ChronicBreakdown 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jake Rich it plays a huge role in it.

    • @MelinWisconsin
      @MelinWisconsin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It’s like medicine when you find a song that you can really relate too!

    • @brandonr9578
      @brandonr9578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Anthony Kaufman me too

    • @crystalnchriskey141
      @crystalnchriskey141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jake Rich Music is the key!!!!!

    • @Alex-jm6fk
      @Alex-jm6fk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely

  • @applpie3090
    @applpie3090 7 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    His voice has so much power. Especially in Through the Valley. I give a small thanks to ND for helping me find such a great musician.

    • @ambrnic87
      @ambrnic87 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      aPpl pie yhggbh

    • @andeusmc2030
      @andeusmc2030 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Through the Valley is wildly and subtly intense.

    • @thiagoroser9652
      @thiagoroser9652 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      what about Hellhound

    • @JohnSmithPlaysGames
      @JohnSmithPlaysGames 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nah it's definitely Number of the Beast that brings out the most intense singing, especially when I saw him live and he was roaring the latter half it was incredible. Kind of gets drowned out in the official recording sadly over the instruments.

    • @jennifermallow6352
      @jennifermallow6352 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn kid! Love love love it!

  • @trishbenavidez5672
    @trishbenavidez5672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    thank you shawn james, your music has really helped me thru the darkest time of my life..i lost my only daughter april e. benavidez on may 5, 2020. she was only 25 yrs old, everyday gets harder but ur music gives me strength.. thank you.

    • @barbibutton9619
      @barbibutton9619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sorry, Trish. I cannot imagine. No mother should bury their child. Praying you have peace & comfort.

    • @juzagirlntheroom2692
      @juzagirlntheroom2692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My deepest condolences go out to your mother’s heart. Wish there were adequate words.

    • @gallic99
      @gallic99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's very sad Trish, so sorry for your loss.

    • @crystalcoleman1771
      @crystalcoleman1771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lost my son I understand

    • @crystalcoleman1771
      @crystalcoleman1771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I lost my son to and I have to tell you you will never forget but you will start to laugh about the good times and cry.

  • @funnygirl751034
    @funnygirl751034 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You can't beat a musician that plays with his whole heart and soul. You can feel it and what an amazing voice to Express it

  • @marcosruiz8478
    @marcosruiz8478 7 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    So much good music and so much people blinded by the mainstream and the media!

    • @maartnnn0507
      @maartnnn0507 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Marcos Ruiz oh the amount of times i'd like to like this comment.

    • @jonathanleffler684
      @jonathanleffler684 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

    • @tyrbaldur5317
      @tyrbaldur5317 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. We have to end Jewish media from corrupting our youth and ourselves.

  • @elozaa
    @elozaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +662

    The people who disliked this are the ones who think the "cash me outside" girl is the best things since sliced bread.

    • @MelinWisconsin
      @MelinWisconsin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hyper Hurley absolutely. It’s truly sad that someone like her becomes famous and rich and has young people looking up to her. Looking up to her because why? Cause she’s a terrible person with no real talent. Pathetic. I’m so thankful my kids don’t have shit for brains and cold black hearts.

    • @johnm.ungerleider5870
      @johnm.ungerleider5870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This made me laugh and sad at the same time

    • @knockoutcustoms7477
      @knockoutcustoms7477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use that phrase to piss off my wife.......she hated that illiterate bitch.

    • @kalebbarnes5219
      @kalebbarnes5219 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I honestly feel like the people that dislike the video just do it for the memes.

    • @Chad_214
      @Chad_214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Or it's the "Flat Earth" Conspiraest..smh 😂

  • @tylerpaul933
    @tylerpaul933 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is one of the last songs my best friend sent me before he passed away recently. Just listening to it now. Thank you so much ❤️

    • @KellyAnnRobinson
      @KellyAnnRobinson 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m truly sorry for ur loss! My thoughts and prayers r with u and ur family! 😘

  • @drippinhippie7893
    @drippinhippie7893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    2:30 am my girls asleep im solo smoking a joint facing my demons with a good cry thank you man also #BigLobeGang

    • @aidenkaylena1054
      @aidenkaylena1054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love you g, idk you but I love you homie. Keep strong keep pushing. If you really love that girl open up to her 💯tell her 💯💯💯💯

    • @andrewbusenbark7106
      @andrewbusenbark7106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quit crying and do something about it.

    • @sweetpeach7993
      @sweetpeach7993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andrewbusenbark7106 don't kick ppl when they are down Andew. Wtf is wrong with you? To sit there and act like you know him.. Smh.

    • @andrewbusenbark7106
      @andrewbusenbark7106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sweetpeach7993 men shouldn’t cry.

    • @sweetpeach7993
      @sweetpeach7993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andrewbusenbark7106 you sound more dumb the more you post. An this is where I'll end it on my half. Have a wonderful day.

  • @sneeriousgrinch1311
    @sneeriousgrinch1311 7 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I don't buy music anymore but I'd buy this guys album. all of them. take my money. glad I found this

  • @Dorkasaurus234
    @Dorkasaurus234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love that you can do 3 instruments all at once!!!! This song is so inspirational 💙😌

  • @paperklutzify
    @paperklutzify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So incredible. I wonder if this man realizes what a gift he created for the world. I hope he reads these comments at some point and sees the impact he has had on thousands of people.

    • @Kala-ck7il
      @Kala-ck7il ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I believe they do ,,which only gives more courage to the one writing it all ,, I believe truly in my heart that in which I just said
      TRUST ME ^^^ ^^^
      I WOULD KNOW !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!
      . .
      (( ))
      !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @michaelbrumbaugh8125
    @michaelbrumbaugh8125 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just read your reply and my friends wife suffered from a farm accident as well and I'm saying God bless you all. I wish I would of had kids and that would be a blessing as well. Nowadays I drink,sit outside and listen to songs like this and cry yet God is good😊

  • @derekisazombie39
    @derekisazombie39 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Shawn, You're a role model bro. Lead the modern blues charge. I'm so fucking ready.

  • @joshk7051
    @joshk7051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I love the moment when you can see the artist ascend into the gray becoming the vessel of the muse that has touched their soul. So many philosophers talk about this but very few are blessed with this awareness. Arthur Schopenhauer illustrates this as separating one's self from the egoeistic individual tendancies. May peace be upon the artists that share their gifts.

    • @kirtirajlahiry8135
      @kirtirajlahiry8135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true. I was thinking on the same lines. 👍👍👍

    • @GritzMentality
      @GritzMentality 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beautiful comment...

    • @Acoustic734
      @Acoustic734 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love it !! Thanks!

  • @oodyboocsgirl
    @oodyboocsgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Hi, wasnt expecting to fall in love today but here we are. 🥺👌🏼

    • @SvenKolb
      @SvenKolb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel you!

  • @AdventureAwaits1111
    @AdventureAwaits1111 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2024, still coming back to this beautiful masterpiece. You nailed it Sir James.
    The opening dialog makes it real, and relatable.
    Thank you for your art!

  • @ibrahimparker4229
    @ibrahimparker4229 7 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    This guy has one of the most badass beards I have ever seen.

    • @minksrule2196
      @minksrule2196 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      mmmmmm hhhhhmmmmmmmm

    • @dustinvanhoose6186
      @dustinvanhoose6186 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mine is similar, I have to cut a couple imches off a month or it will take over the world like Pinky and the Brain!

    • @drkrueger1
      @drkrueger1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Goes along with his voice

    • @aaronmccann973
      @aaronmccann973 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup. He has a few badass fuckin songs too. He's just an all around badass guy haha

    • @win4777
      @win4777 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has a crazy Woolly Beard! Sexy

  • @Blacklabel003
    @Blacklabel003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This guy has absolutely one of the best voices I've ever heard...

  • @melaniekosiba884
    @melaniekosiba884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love this song so much! I felt like I always had to be in control of everything because I had no control of my life when I was young! I just started working on letting go and just letting things flow! Then I came across this song! Synchronicity is a beautiful thing! When I heard ain’t no sunshine I fell in love with the power of his voice! Today I fell in love with his soul because it spoke to mine!

  • @SuperCuteWombat
    @SuperCuteWombat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I found this song last night and this morning i found out my dog passed away.. so i came back to remind myself to flow like the river.. ♥

    • @featherpayne
      @featherpayne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so sorry. I lost my cat of 17 years about a month ago.

  • @onad1452
    @onad1452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Let's Go
    I woke up to find the earth was round one day
    And all around the world, now, things began to change
    Never had I ever seen the sun
    Rise that way above the day to greet the dawn
    And the earth shook beneath my feet
    And the storm raged through the night
    And I lost all that I had won
    Oh, but I flowed like the river
    Flow, oooh
    Flow, oooh
    So you think you got it all figured out
    All this money in the bank and women all about
    Well, now, whatcha gonna do when your ship starts to sink?
    Caught in a monstrous sea and you won't be able to think
    Yeah, and it's there you'll learn what I know
    That all of this world will fade
    You gotta learn to let it all go
    And flow like the river
    Flow, oooh
    Flow, oooh

    • @sidraMPatty
      @sidraMPatty ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, lyric fairy! You're just the YT hero we all wanted 😁

    • @tedcooks1788
      @tedcooks1788 ปีที่แล้ว

      Word up shawn
      Word is born
      Love yours brother.

  • @josephinebrown6631
    @josephinebrown6631 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s 6:35 am & my 15 year old with autism, who I am waiting to have full fledged conversations with, woke up & said Flow- cause he wanted to hear this song💖Thank you kindly

    • @kane6529
      @kane6529 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s amazing my sons 5 and non verbal and on the spectrum, what I would give to have a conversation with him 😢

  • @sambor7433
    @sambor7433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    TRUE TO THE LIFE WE LIVE, FLOW WITH IT AND LOVE IT EVERY MINUTE OF IT EVEN IF ITS HARD, LOVE IT!

  • @tinahickman6300
    @tinahickman6300 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    His voice just grabs you by the soul, that link deep within you that rivets your mind to all those feelings that take you back to all those memories

  • @theogkaleb4150
    @theogkaleb4150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    1:50
    For those of us listening on repeat

  • @bornirish420
    @bornirish420 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    my man. love your shit. dont stop. shout out to your video producer #mint

  • @kuttguitars2378
    @kuttguitars2378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It is always a blessing to find that exact musician to relate with. Its always best to let go and let flow as Shawn says. If you always keep yourself close-minded you may never get to achieve the dreams you have inside just waiting to be set free.. such an inspiration to my music. I love this man. 💯

  • @MsYTcommentator
    @MsYTcommentator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    every time I listen to metal music nonstop, I usually pause and randomly look for indie acoustic music.. this was one of those nights I discovered you Shawn, now I'm hooked to your music :)

  • @samzak8986
    @samzak8986 7 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    I'm hear because of a video game trailer , what a shame I didn't hear of this musician befor

    • @Olivialivia
      @Olivialivia 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      sam zak HEY, YOU DISCOVERED IT THE SECOND BEST WAY A HUMAN CAN. no shame.

    • @edwardmcallister3260
      @edwardmcallister3260 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sam zak it's all good, mee too bro..He's an amazing artist.

    • @sugarhoneyicetea461
      @sugarhoneyicetea461 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      sam zak what game trailer

    • @juliesunshine1146
      @juliesunshine1146 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out JELLYROLL

  • @shaneevans7246
    @shaneevans7246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A beautiful friend who has helped me in so many ways lately, played this song for me last week. I felt the words that night so deeply. So much truth in this song.
    As for my friend, she has no idea how much I appreciate her, she is a true gift and she keeps on giving. Like this song, it will be another tool of hope

  • @jackstone690
    @jackstone690 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Me and my best buddy used to sing this all the time. Acapella sometimes lol. He's gone now and this song will always live with me.

  • @suzysmith7280
    @suzysmith7280 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow!!!!! Amazing soulful voice and so spiritual 😊♥️ just what humanity needs especially now. We are all in this together and if we don't start realizing this and helping each other it's only gonna get worse. to the light side🕯️♥️✌️ Thank goodness I was turned on to his music. 🥰💐

  • @frankmiles9016
    @frankmiles9016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I stumble upon a Blessing for a song an I have been listening to all his music every since , This Guy has a real raw talent an you can hear everything in this mans voice !!!

  • @poartpoeticartists1232
    @poartpoeticartists1232 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love this song, I'm a Poet and this song just gives me the writing vibes... 😃so brilliant

  • @kimmgraves2028
    @kimmgraves2028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When anyone is having a hard time in life and struggling between a choice. I always send them this song.

  • @user-we3gr4vi6d
    @user-we3gr4vi6d 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    shawn james.....you change every thing in my life.when i was in my darkest days of my life your music was the one who make me bellive in life.....

  • @honeyhahn
    @honeyhahn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've lived in Bentonville, Arkansas most of my life and this is the first I'm hearing this 4 years later...

    • @harvey4385
      @harvey4385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Listen to his album Shadows. Itll change your life bro. My favourites are The Shadow, The wanderer, this and No Rest

  • @jamesstover1747
    @jamesstover1747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God works in mysterious ways My Friend...

    • @angelacook7310
      @angelacook7310 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen ❤💯❤️

  • @janistear4183
    @janistear4183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can't believe I've not heard it before now... absolutely beautiful song and oh so very true..Jesus loves you and so do I

  • @nyteturtle24ify
    @nyteturtle24ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Angry with myself..I could have been listening to this wonderful artist for years. He is a true artist..he uses words to paint a picture that goes straight to our heart and soul. ❤️

  • @Clary518
    @Clary518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This dude is dope

  • @JohnB-fd8he
    @JohnB-fd8he 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Shawn James' music changed my life and made it more positive, easier to let go and simply easier pick up an instrument (Piano and Guitar).

  • @maryragsdale3
    @maryragsdale3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This song was a recommended song by TH-cam. So glad I clicked on it. This is one of those songs you just absolutely feel. An amazing song.

  • @jamesstover1747
    @jamesstover1747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Jesus is lord seek him.

    • @dustin-ni5gh
      @dustin-ni5gh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He seeks me. Hope he will find you as well

    • @Slazza
      @Slazza หลายเดือนก่อน

      our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ is coming soon ❤️

  • @SweenyTV
    @SweenyTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Literally sitting on a riverbank in Tennessee right now, contemplating life

    • @chrisbrown5823
      @chrisbrown5823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too..dont do it or did you?

    • @SweenyTV
      @SweenyTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chrisbrown5823 I didn't and neither should you

    • @billhawkins192
      @billhawkins192 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you are both safe and well brothers. We're with you.

  • @moewilkins2785
    @moewilkins2785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wonderful song. Couldn’t stop listening to it.. got it on repeat

  • @kariannecrysler640
    @kariannecrysler640 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The freedom of choosing to be you & knowing it’s right.

  • @helzz73cottrill32
    @helzz73cottrill32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So chilled ...... I feel like I'm sitting around a camp fire listening to him sing to my tribe, mmm 🤗💜💜💜

  • @rupertrozells5816
    @rupertrozells5816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a unique voice, he sings with so much emotion, passion & it feels almost spiritual. His singing touches something deep inside of me. It is simply divine. Will have to check his music out in greater detail.

  • @D.TruthRaven
    @D.TruthRaven 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    WTF did I just watch, Legendary!

    • @roberte.johnson8982
      @roberte.johnson8982 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has been in time.dang things come like at where thats from.

  • @jcd3656
    @jcd3656 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    always,,,,, be like WATER!.... powerful force that gets through anything.... always finds a way

  • @JNoelVelazquez
    @JNoelVelazquez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm glad I found you man... truly truly

  • @charleswhite5482
    @charleswhite5482 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how they recorded this having him explain where he was in life when this song was created it makes it feel so much more personal like your watching over his shoulder.

  • @CelestrialSeasonings64801
    @CelestrialSeasonings64801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I listen to this every day and always when I feel the pressure of daily life. I feel this in my soul. I remind my son we just got to flow like a river and let it go. ♥️

  • @jamesjung839
    @jamesjung839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Didn't know who Shawn James was until 2 days ago. I only wish I had heard of him sooner.

    • @bloombloom4245
      @bloombloom4245 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right!! I'm hooked though...he's awesome. Just in 20 minutes if discovering

  • @angelanosler946
    @angelanosler946 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That voice knocked my socks off, Bravo!

  • @montecoholley4398
    @montecoholley4398 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I jam 🎸 to this almost every day that how much I like it one more time play it

  • @angierobertson1368
    @angierobertson1368 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shawn James You have an amazing voice! You got alot of soul alot of yourself in your music. ❤️🎶🎵❤️🎶🎵❤️

  • @aliciasmith1708
    @aliciasmith1708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stumbled across this while feeling sorry for myself. I actually smiled. Amazing what a song can do.

  • @cencalcoach4075
    @cencalcoach4075 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh My!!! This guy is AWESOME!!! please release more.... much more!! We want to listen to that story telling voice!!! Thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @Arendhar
    @Arendhar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Great perfomance and great video. You are fucking great, Shawn

  • @chrisrider74ify
    @chrisrider74ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So, so meaningful to me, at this stage in my life...damn good stuff man, thank you for sharing

  • @brittneylapyrne2605
    @brittneylapyrne2605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I had chills throughout this, especially the chords in the beginning.. I’m glad you went down by the water that day. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @l8er
    @l8er 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found this song a day after I felt like my source of happiness was about to slip away. This keeps me hopeful. Thank you Shawn James.

  • @josiahsdays
    @josiahsdays 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    wow, this is probably one of the best songs I've heard in a long time!

  • @EmphamousMe
    @EmphamousMe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When that bass drops........
    🎵🎶💆🎶🎵
    💙💙💙Heaven💙💙💙

  • @FunnySunflower-jz1vy
    @FunnySunflower-jz1vy 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was losing myself in life and then I found you and your music and been listening ever since brotha this song, in particular, has had a huge impact on my life. I wanna say thank you.

  • @martincadena5579
    @martincadena5579 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You can tell Shawn, sings from his heart and passion not just to make the top ten list. Keep it up, you have inspired me to do more and be more. I love it!

  • @SuperSweardown
    @SuperSweardown 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man is my saviour in some very dark days. Thank you! Not sure how I would've done it without yaaa

  • @theresajones168
    @theresajones168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never heard of this guy before. Outstanding!! Love his voice 🔥

  • @rohittamidapati6506
    @rohittamidapati6506 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The air of Tennessee has eternal love born out of anguish. May lord bless and keep the land safe. ❤️‍🔥

  • @FaithGoodrich231
    @FaithGoodrich231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I don't know if you'll ever even read this Shawn James. However, your voice and the words in this powerful song helped me try to let go of the storm I'm facing this christmas eve. This is the second christmas without my pops who unfortunately lost his battle with heroin. I found him that tragic day. As my luck would have it I almost lost my mother that same dreadful night. My best friend was there to help me grieve over my father and save my mother. That best friend lost his fight with heroin only 4 months ago now. This is my first christmas without him and my heart is heavy with all the memories of turmoil. Your voice and this song help ease the raging waters. Please don't ever stop sharing your talent. Xoxo merry christmas.

    • @joegreerii3223
      @joegreerii3223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The strength in this comment is impressive. Im glad that you have this song to help you through the heavy times. I hope your christmas wasnt as dreadful as you were expecting it to be when you wrote this comment. Good luck and good fortune.

    • @FaithGoodrich231
      @FaithGoodrich231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, life hits us in the throat when we think the fight is over. My mother has now gone on to her next chapter as of 3/14/2020, losing both parents no matter what age is a critical hit to life. I will say however music is a healer, I am rising from the rubble and ruin I thought these loses would keep me and good things are in my future. Godspeed good sir.

  • @cauansousa2694
    @cauansousa2694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Quando vc menos espera tem um BR assistindo um video depois de 3 anos do seu lançamento

  • @deadmanx6013
    @deadmanx6013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was goin thru a tough time feeling like I had no one or nothing left after my mom past away. This song really gets me thru. Anytime I feel nothing this song helps me feel something. Helps me feel like I can pull thru, move forward. Thanx

  • @ashleykenney2493
    @ashleykenney2493 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am hearing this for the first time and I think I am in love. Your voice is haunting. I feel it and the story through my whole body.

  • @SM-mj8sj
    @SM-mj8sj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Perfection! This song and the way Shawn sings it, gives me chills everytime!

  • @lizv.anderson4308
    @lizv.anderson4308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the most beautiful songs I've heard and definitely a talented voice.

  • @sethgriffin763
    @sethgriffin763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HOT DAMN!! Did not expect that voice to come out of you! Thanks youtube for bringing me here.

  • @roxanne9980
    @roxanne9980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Golly dude. This just filled me up. What a simple message expressed in such an soulful way, made me feel good. His voice is gorgeous.

  • @takeshi_oghino
    @takeshi_oghino 7 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Thanks Naughty Dog!
    I'm addicted hahah

  • @dominicbreedlove5656
    @dominicbreedlove5656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of those songs that's in my personal gospel...saving music, always helps in times like now, ya know?

  • @leeshichi2805
    @leeshichi2805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You got another new subscriber..your voice is one of a kind..i truly enjoyed every bit of it my brother from another mother ♥

  • @murtazaanwer1184
    @murtazaanwer1184 7 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    #ThankyouNaughtyDog

  • @jeremyh2888
    @jeremyh2888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One man band. Keep rocking and making great music!