My Dad died tonight. I played this for him a couple times this past week while we said our long goodbyes. Goodbye Dad, I'll miss you until we meet again. I love you.
I’m a 47 year old man, the husband of one woman and the father of one daughter. I’m a veteran. I’ve buried three sisters, two brothers, my father, and my mother. I admit, most of my thoughts are unfriendly, like swimming in a cave, without light or air, and each stroke takes more away. I try to see what beauty is available each day and it’s talent like this that makes a lot of it all better. Keep writing and singing such beautiful things.
I pray for your peace. Thank you for your service. Many people suffer silently and only those that share similar pain know the true hurt that people have. My heart hurts for you.
I doubt I'd ever be able to completely relate to you, but I want you to know that you are always appreciated by someone. Hold onto hope, however you can, because it will always be worth it.
We played this song at my daughters funeral, she was 19 years old and this song described her so very much. She loved everyone and everyone loved and adored her. I miss you my sweet baby
This brought me to instant tears. I don't know you Amanda, and I didn't know your daughter - but I hope you have found some peace. I'm so glad you found this song. Love to you.
This song helped me to surrender my soul to Jesus and quit using IV meth. I run a recovery house now and I have 10 months clean and sober. Thank you avett brothers. Truly.
A little over 4 years ago my 23 year old son took himself out of this world forever. Even with a deep and abiding faith in God, my wound remains incurable, my heart shattered. On the second anniversary of his death I came across this song. I heard my son talking to me. I couldn't begin to explain the depth of the song's meaning for my particular sorrow, but I would love for the Avett Brothers to know that this piece of music, far greater than the sum of its parts,, has soothed a mother's broken spirit in ways they could never have imagined. I have thanked God so often for its personal message to me, and now I am pleased to be able to thank the ones through whom the message came.
Reading these comments is almost as healing as listening to the song. I cry every time, my heart swells with love and forgiveness. A few months ago my father died in my hometown- Raleigh NC. Then I heard this song , it was a gift. It perfectly articulates his journey. He was angry, ill, and extremely difficult to be around to our entire family, but all is forgiven now. No enemies, no enemies, no enemies. Thank you for this gift ❤️
Im so happy for you, friend. ❤I think your dad was an innocent child crying for Love. Just a cry for love. He didn’t know any other way. Just a little tricker treater in a Darth Vader costume… As I read the book (with a study group) A Course in Miracles, I found a way to forgive, come to peace and completely love my dad and my self more than I ever knew was possible. 💙💛☮️🩸never give up, you’re worth it.
I'm a trauma ICU nurse. I like to listen to this after especially hard shifts; sometimes we loose multiple patients in one day. I imagine them at peace at the end.. My small little way of saying good bye.
Never before I had heard this song, today it appeared on a playlist, and not knowing why I started playing it on repeat, so I stopped to listen to it, to see what was going on.... all hardness in my heart melted and I cried, and then came here, looking for somebody that maybe had felt the same... I found another 2,199 persons on the planet that had experienced just that. Thank you for channeling this beautiful prayer.
I lost so,so much last spring (spring of 2022) that I won’t get into specifics, but I’m a musician and usually when I’m depressed I can play and sing, but last spring I was so down that I couldn’t, and that’s when I knew I was in trouble. The Avett Brothers, John Moreland, Blaze Foley and Jason Isbell have helped me immensely with their beautiful, honest songs from their hearts. Thank you all. And to all the folks leaving comments here- thank you all too and you are not alone in your pain, or your joy. Peace, -Eric
My husband died at 60 years old and we played this beautiful song. It is so true and soulful. There is so much peace in these words, please never stop writing the songs you sing. So many of us need comforting words.
I’m a 13 year old boy and my grandpa pasted away the same time this was written and I always regretted not spending more time with him. This song helped me to forgive myself. Thank you
My wife for 43 years died 3 years ago on February 8th 2021 of COVID. She wanted this song sung at her funeral. My cousin and her husband sang this song for her. This song means a lot to me.
Aw, I’m so sorry. I hope you and your wife had a wonderful time before she died. It’s really hard to see your loved one die. I will pray for you and your wife. Rest in peace. ♥️
Real connections cannot be broken by time or space. Quantum entanglement. Youll see Lucas again. I cant promise you that but my friend, I'm quite sure of it. I'm of the same mind; I think dogs are the best of us here on this planet. I never met one i didn't like or didn't take to me quickly. They live in the moment, have no fear of death, no anxiety because of it and have that happy, playful in the here and now spirit. I dont trust people who dont like dogs. I trust a dog that doesn't like a person though. Hang in there. We will all meet again.
I heard this song for the first time today in my car. I didn't know until just now that I had heard it from the first line. My husband passed from cancer 3 years ago in his early 40s and he wanted to live so badly, and tried so hard to beat it. He wasn't ready and was scared. Yet in his last 36 hours, despite his tumor-ravaged brain, he forgave people and let go. It was humbling to listen to him. I guessed this was the Avett Bros, whose first song I ever heard was "I and Love and You", which we both liked as it was on the radio a lot when we'd drive the several hours to a faraway city for his doctors' appointments, now 4 very long years ago. I miss him so very much. This song.
My sister died very young with cancer as well. And they played this song to a collage of photographs of her and her young children during her wake. It’s funny because I love the Avett Brothers before and I love them even more.
I thank you for your share. And i hope God graces you with his comfort. I also hope we as people, following God show you love and comfort. You deserve that. With love T
My father passed away in 2020. This song makes me realize at the end that he was ready. It is finished. He is free from pain and suffering. I miss him terribly 😔 💔
Was driving last night wondering what the point of life is and contemplating wtf death is and why we exist. Then this song came on . I’m shook by it’s profoundness
My background is in R&B. I swore I'd join Boyz II Men if given a chance. My alternative friends dragged me to the Mint Museum in Charlotte in maybe 03' or 04'. I was one of maybe 3 black folks there and stood out in my hip hop attire. I didn't expect much. Then I heard these guys play and sing for the first time. It was amazing! I've since then become a man, married a sweet lady and raised 2 wonderful kids. I'm so glad to see that awesome band is still together making beautiful songs.
I agree. Truly beautiful and sad at the same time. I feel so bad for so many of them. I hit the like button on tons of them to let them know ppl are at very least acknowledging them and arent alone.
My mother passed away after a long battle with cancer yesterday afternoon. We are all still so very raw but I wanted to express my love and gratitude for this song and The Avett Brothers for writing it and putting into words so beautifully the emotions and thoughts one has as they are told the news 'it's terminal'. She was a beautiful soul and this song was played at her Life Celebration 2 weeks before she passed and it was on her playlist of music she wanted played until she took her last breath. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
I’m 70. A flower grandmother. Married two musicians. With all the music I’ve been blessed to listen to or see performed; this song by far is one of the most beautiful and profound I’ve heard, ever. 💕🙏🎶
When my wife left me for another man last year, this song helped me get through it. To me it’s a complete song of forgiveness. I haven’t forgotten, but I’ve forgiven her, and even him. This song helped me decide to not put a bullet in my head in the end. Just keep going.
I lost the best relationship I ever had to addiction. I’m still struggling. Her new husband just asked for custody of our child. But he’s better off with them right now. This song could have been my suicide song. I’ve felt so worthless. It’s also helping me stay on top of that somewhat. I’m glad you’re still here so you could tell me to stay here too.
@@fieryhotwarts Hi, I read your comment and feel called to pray for you. When I pray, I pray fervently. If you would like me to pray for anything specific, please let me know. We can keep this conversation open if you’d like.
this song saved my life. it came to me after I was diagnosed with bone cancer at 29. It's the first song I learned on the guitar in the hospital. and I feel like it's a big reason why I'm still alive and why I'm making music today. thank you for writing it and thank you for sharing it.
@@hilsinger4063 that's Awesome! So happy for you! Good Luck on the album. I will have to check it out. May you continue this road called life..happily!!
Found out I have 2 tumors in my lungs, found this song in all the fear and unknowns, the intense shattering weakness that came along with it all; brings a teary smile to my face when I listen. I feel peace.
Five years ago my husband of 32 years was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He passed away in November 2018. This song says it all. Thinking of all of you with your own struggles.
My dad died when i was 9 and im 10 he died on march 19 its alomst been a year this song played at his funreal and it makes me smile when i listen to its truly beautiful this song
My Dad passed away last March. He had Parkinson’s and his frail old body finally let him free. I’ve listened to this song a million times since and always think of him and how much I love him ❤️
When my body won't hold me anymore...this was my Dad as Parkinson's freed him to the trade winds in 2018. Hard feelings haven't done much good for anyone. No longer afraid and cold.
I lost my brother to addiction 3 years ago. I'll admit we were not close in the end. Everything was so hard.... This song is so perfect for us. I'll love him forever just as I hope he loved me with no hard feeling.
A young man mentioned this on a game show and I had to TH-cam it. It is the perfect song. Thank you Avet Brothers😍💙🙏and for posting this beautiful soul🙏
This song explains exactly how I would want to feel before I pass. More importantly it reminds me of how I can attain that incredible peace while I am still alive. Powerful message given with a gently nudge.
I lost a friend from college yesterday. The weird thing is, I discovered this song on Lex Fridman and Rick Rubin's podcast the day before he died, and listened to it on loop for hours before hearing the news. And now I'm watching the video for the first time and I just couldn't hold back the tears. Ali, you taught me how to make people happy with small compliments, and I took that with me to make more people happy, thanks to you. Farewell.
I’ve never heard this song until today and I just happened to need it today. Thank you, I’m in the process of healing from trauma and anger. This is the perfect song because I finally understand what it means to let it go ❤️ I can’t let this stuff rule my life anymore.
My best friend was killed in an accident in December, it’s almost like his spirit knew it was coming, he spent the last year of his life making sure he had no business left unresolved. This song is a great tribute to him, and his life.
I’m listening to all this for the first time because I just found these guys less than an hour ago and I am thoroughly in love with all of their music so far!! Not a single song that I haven’t loved yet!!!
As a professional singer I get asked the question, what is my favourite song. With so many incredible songs having come to my ears in my life, I have always said that it depended on the day or that it was impossible to narrow it down to one. I also get asked to learn songs for people or friends and normally smile and say I will give it a listen but cringe a little. A friend asked me to learn this for her as a gift to her. It turns out, this is a gift to me. Wonderful song. Out of the thousands & thousands of songs in my life, I finally have a favourite! 🙏
I too was a professional (well, semi at least since I worked for beer sometimes) 🥹 but I lost my 92 year old mom a few months ago. She wanted me to play Ave Maria at her funeral. Somehow I got through it. For some unknown reason, this song appeared on my Facebook page today. (Our first Easter without her) and I’m convinced it was her reaching out to tell us all she’s ok. God bless. Keep strumming.
This song helped me so much after my Dad died very suddenly and young. This song was the only thing around me through those days & nights, when I couldn’t sleep or when I had to pull over from the tears that just fell without want or warning. No family left…just me. I lost the only person in my life that ever truly cared about me. My Dad. I listen to this song every now & then…this week was my Dads Bday (6th/march)…I come here still to listen and to read others comments. To know that I’m not alone. Though I still feel very much alone. I’m thankful for this and the artist who wrote this beautiful song. And for all of you out there as well. One day at a time.
I'm saddened to read your comment. I'm crying as I type. ...maybe in part, being emotionally raw from this (and other) powerful songs. I lost my dad a little over a year ago. I'm sorry that you feel so alone. I wish I could solve that for you. Even the thing I would most want to share, my belief in Jesus, stories of sensing His close presence in some very low (and very high) moments, and the comfort He brings me can't be quickly or easily conveyed. I hope you find community, friends, and family. All the best to you, Ian.
your dad is with you. i have had the extraordinary gift of seeing members of my family See their loved ones in the hours and days before passing. the only explanation is that those we have loved stay near. may your heart be at peace, dear you.
this song came on in my car after my girlfriend and I were discussing my mom passing away from cancer at 42. I was telling her what haunted me most was my mom being scared in her final moments in that hospital room, and couldn't help but breakdown just saying it out loud. And then as if my mom could hear me, this song started playing. I absolutely heard and understood .
@ Coreleone_ Hang in there friend and know that your mom is in sooo much better a place than this earth could ever be! God Bless you and your family and stay strong!! Your mothers shining down from heaven, I'm sure she's very proud of you & never forget her and what she went through to help bring you into your life!. We've all lost Loved ones, or will one day...I miss my dad every single day and he's been gone since '03!
Coreleone _ it always gets better it took me 8 years but I'm still here if it doesn't get better I wish I could explain more but I think you already know
I found this song days after losing my mom in November. I cried all the way through it. I know my mom was ready....but I wasnt. Ive still got hard feelings even though I know she had been through so much and was ready. Ive told myself that I will keep listening to this song till I have no hard feelings and am at peace with her passing. I cry less each time I hear it but am not there yet. Love and miss you mom....every day :(
The lyrics are a gift from the Lord composed by you very wonderful men. I'm certain that they have soothed the souls of many feeling horrible, horrible pain. Myself included. I listen to this song every day as it seems to somehow quiet the pangs of grief that I carry with me daily. Thank you seems inadequate. God hold you in his hands and bless your lives.
When my body won't hold me anymore And it finally lets me free Will I be ready? When my feet won't walk another mile And my lips give their last kiss goodbye Will my hands be steady when I lay down my fears, my hopes, and my doubts? The rings on my fingers, and the keys to my house With no hard feelings When the sun hangs low in the west And the light in my chest won't be kept held at bay any longer When the jealousy fades away And it's ash and dust for cash and lust And it's just hallelujah And love in thought, love in the words Love in the songs they sing in the church And no hard feelings Lord knows, they haven't done much good for anyone Kept me afraid and cold With so much to have and hold Mmm, hmm When my body won't hold me anymore And it finally lets me free Where will I go? Will the trade winds take me south through Georgia grain? Or tropical rain? Or snow from the heavens? Will I join with the ocean blue? Or run into a savior true? And shake hands laughing And walk through the night, straight to the light Holding the love I've known in my life And no hard feelings Lord knows, they haven't done much good for anyone Kept me afraid and cold With so much to have and hold Under the curving sky I'm finally learning why It matters for me and you To say it and mean it too For life and its loveliness And all of its ugliness Good as it's been to me I have no enemies I have no enemies I have no enemies I have no enemies
For many years, I was genuinely afraid of death. For friends. Family. My kids. Myself. Hearing this song, the first time (of 100's),it was the most life changing piece of art Ive ever had the honor of hearing. Death is a beautiful mercy. Thank you for taking the fear out death. Forever a listener. If i have any say in it, I'll be listening to this song specifically when I pass. On repeat.
I'm a 43 yr old and my big boy started kindergarten this year. Such a cool kid. I've never known my dad cause he died when I was way to young, so I love my boy to death. To all the guys out there...dad's, brothers sons. We love you.
At the end after they sing 3 times 'I have no enemies' I always add 'And no Hard Feelings' love love love this s song as it truly touches my heart and Soul. If there's a memorial for me, I want this song played, and Reflections of my Life. ❤
I lost my husband to brain cancer few months ago. Felt this song was so true to his words. We went to see this band and he played their music all the time. Beautiful song for his last song ❤ ❤
My husband is gone too. 13 years ago when I was only 41 with a 13 year old son. My heart is reaching out to you with God's light and love. By the way, I love this song too, but it's not your husband's last song. He's singing his heart and soul out now!!!
I've been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Im rested and I'm ready for the fight and imma go out with no hard feelings and no enemies. Living with hard feelings for anyone is pointless from my point of view. Learn this lesson early in your life and you will be blessed! This I already know, I have no enemies.
You don't have to be religious to be moved by this song. You don't have to believe in life after death. You just have to be alive. The music and lyrics, the performance and video all come together. So powerful. Truly inspired.
I lost my younger brother to addiction November 2016. I can’t help but regret not telling him there were no hard feelings and that I only got angry at times because I loved him. Scott and Seth embody brotherhood and I hope they never stop making music together.
My son Joseph ended his life on Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021 at the age of 34. I was wondering why he wasn’t coming home. On Thursday the 14th I received a text from my eldest sons gf. They were remodeling the porch in the house my ex and I had sold my eldest son. She said “Look what I found behind the woodwork when I pulled it out.”It was a picture of me holding Joseph in my arms for the first time after he was born. The Lord told me, “He’s with me now, and he’s made all new again, just like on here, and now, he’s in My arms.” My eldest daughter went to his campsite where she found him. He had hung himself from his tree. Set himself free from a lifetime struggle with drug addiction. The Lord led me to this song last week when I was struggling really bad with missing him. This song is anointed by the Lord. It makes me cry good tears because he’s no longer hurting and is happy with no hard feelings. I know we will be together again someday and spend eternity in Heaven.
Thank you for sharing about dear Joseph, about your heart, the journey, and your precious family. There can never be enough words to paint the truth of the picture you painted... bless your deep heart for so much love.
My son dedicated this song to my husband, his step dad. My husband was in Hospice care in the hospital at the time. What a beautiful gift this song was and will always be. This is absolutely the most beautiful song I have ever heard. I cannot say thank you enough for the live in this song. My husband passed away later that week with this song in his heart and mine. Thank you❤️❤️❤️
I came across this song this summer, around the time my wife was diagnosed with the heart problem that ultimately took her last week. She went peacefully with me and our daughter by her side. While this song rips me up, it is perfect, and we are planning on playing it at her service.
Do you all know this song was written for our brother Andy who passed on 5/25/22. He was a kind and joyful fisherman who loved the people God put in his life. He didn’t have one mean bone in his body and no hard feelings. You would’ve loved him. Everyone who knew him did. He laughed shaking his Saviors hands....
Crying listening to this. So beautiful. Missing my husband today, this easter day, this song started playing on my iphone at 2:30 am last night when i was sleeping alone in my house? Never heard it before, or the brother’s tbh. This song just started playing randomly in middle of night. I know my husband is in a good place & he had NO ENEMIES. Now I need to learn how to have no regrets too when its-my turn
Wow! Amazing that God sent you this beautiful song in the middle of the night! Today is the first time I heard it while watching one of my watchman channels. I've been waiting for His Blessed Hope, which I believe is so very soon!❤ Can't wait for that perfect unconditional eternal love! ❤❤❤
We played this at my dad's memorial yesterday. My sister kept listening to it and it really resonated with all of us. We played it during a slideshow of pictures of his life. Glad we heard it when we needed to.
We just lost dad. My siblings made a montage, too, with this amazing song. I've been listening to it non-stop. No words to describe how deep this goes.
Most beautiful song I’ve ever heard! I’m an old man now. On my death bed I want my grandson to play two songs, forever young by Bob dylan, that’s my wish for them and no hard feelings that’s my song. Thanks guys
Great songwriting is both big and subtle... big as this is an epic song.... but also little as the ending is profound: "Good as it's been to me, I have no enemies." (present-tense commitment) then "I'll have no enemies" (notice the future tense... I WILL have no enemies.... a promise that this mindset will guide the future) and then it resolves back to "I have no enemies" (a future-state declaration that the commitment lasted). THAT, friends... is song-writing GOLD.
Just lost my brother-in-law/ best friend. He sent me this that night! Fought a short hard battle with leukemia at 40. Had some bad relationships in my life I'm working on so thank you avett brothers!!
So true. Two of my favorite quotes I've heard lately are.....1)Between the year of our birth and the year of our death lays a DASH. That's how short it is. 2) When an elderly person passes, a library passes with them.
I was watching May it Last yesterday and during the recording session for this song my 12 year old daughter walked up to me, hugged me, and danced with me during the duration of the song. I’ll always remember that moment. One of the best moments as a dad brought on by a beautifully written and performed song. Thanks guys.
This song helped me recover from a deep depression. And now I play it to remund me how I want to live, the love I want to foster and grow before my time is up xxxxx
I have never heard of you, and as a fellow musician, I am moved so deeply and fighting cancer and the effects of four years of chemo. I need you to know...I am finally moved. I needed this. Thank you so much. I mean that...thank you. You all...even silent bob over there...you are all so talented and should wake up every single day knowing that...and knowing that you are changing lives. Again...thank you. I really needed this.
Man I’m so sorry to hear that . I truly hope that you’re winning the battle. I’ve lost both my father and my brother in law to this awful disease. God bless.
My father just passed. I can't remember if I sent this to him - I wanted to, but I don't know. I'm muddled. It's been in my head since I was told. I wake up with it. I sing it under my breath. I guess I just hope my dad hears it. I love him.
My brother died January 3rd. His three daughters selected this song to be played at his funeral over a montage of photos from his life. It was perfect. Such a beautiful song. I had never heard it before. I promised my nieces I would learn it on guitar, which I have now done. RIP brother.
Endlessly expressively beautiful. The blend of trembling timbre and lyricism, timing and strings- it’s magical. A musical mountain just moved. And for a few minutes grief stopped swirling and found form. A masterpiece. My dad would have loved it With Thanks 💜
Dad died and this will be the final song I play on Tuesday at his funeral. Thank you to the Avett Brothers for gifting the world this song. Its one of the few things in life that can cut my legs out from under me, leaving me breathless on the floor in tears, only to get up off the floor in five minutes and be able to just let all the anger at the world go. I have a lot of anger so this song is catharsis beyond catharsis
I think that the lyrics to this song, as well as the way it is sung, make this one of the most moving songs I have ever heard. I have no hard feelings and am ready to meet my Savior and His Father. I do not cry in sadness when I listen to this song, I cry in happiness. Thank you Avett brothers.
After reading some of the comments I believe that my brother who died 2 years ago would have loved this song... He believed in God and was ready to go. When I make my will I plan on having this song played at my funeral
The greatest complement I can write about this song is I don't have words to describe its profundity. It is so powerful in its truth, it deserves a moment of silence and reflection. In this one song, they encapsulated the human experience in all its beauty, fears, and uncertainties. It makes me ashamed of some of my behaviors and pettiness throughout my life that I have been a part of. I listen to it everyday, several times a day, as a reminder for me to not allow situations or people to get to me to the point I am harboring resentment or ill-will just as the song says: " no hard feelings Lord knows they haven't done Much good for anyone Kept me afraid and cold With so much to have and hold. " Life can be so sweet and sour simultaneously, but the beauty is we have the power to choose how we taste and experience it. This song reminds me of this choice. In the end, with its profound lyrics and incredibly beautiful melody, if I had only 1 word to describe this deeply moving and beautiful contemplative song it would be--SUBLIME!
I have no words... thank you for this! We lost my Momma last year on Father's Day after a long painful battle with bone marrow cancer😔 Just passed the 1yr. Anniversary! My big bro and I have always kinda been at odds with one another! Even got into it a bit in front of friends and family at Ma's service! Anywho, long story short...I just sent him this song! Would also like to add that this is the kind of music that should be big label and promoted! Music with substance👍
Listen. This song was shared with me by a woman in her 60s who has now lost four of her six children. Take that in. A mother. And here am I with the loss of my adored brother thinking my pain was so terrible. I knew nothing. What a song. Thank you.
My dad passed Dec 30th 2022. I think about this song all the time. It is perfect. I love you Dad you were a good man. One day I will see you again. You had no enemy's. You always said to forget what happened yesterday and not to talk about people. You loved me. It was good to have been loved so unconditionally. This is our song xxx
There is a rift between my husband and my brother … we are not young anymore …. For 2 years I’ve been lonely … missing my family …there’s so much animosity…. My house used to be full on holidays … i haven’t had a Christmas tree in 2 years …this song brings it home … I really want my life back before it’s over
I was just at their show on the 29th and heard this song for the first time. I looked over and saw my mom choking up, wiping tears from her eyes. I know she was thinking about my cousin who just passed away. My mind went to the exact same place. It's always hard to lose someone, but I know that he's somewhere much better than here. Hearing this song helped me to really believe it. Thank you, Avett Brothers, for putting things into perspective. Your beautiful words and beautiful voices are helping to heal this pain. This song couldn't have blessed my ears at a better time. Thank you
I‘m reading a book where the avett brothers are mentioned. And now I just discovered this song. Within less than two months my grandmas and my grandpa died. Both of my grandmas died because of cancer. And now I just feel so lost. I can’t believe that I clicked this song. I started crying only by reading the comments. I just hope that they’re all together. I hope my grandma Gerda will see her husband I never got to meet again. I hope they’ll all see each other. I have the feeling that they are my angels and that they protect me. I can’t imagine everything happening without you. Christmas without you. I will love you forever. Thank you for the best childhood.
Damn if this song didn't speak to my soul and help me to work through some anger and resentment that I've been holding on to for a couple years. Love these guys.
I lost my father a few weeks ago and I will never be able to tell him how very grateful I am for him and how much he loved me and my family and the love he had for my mother is something I will never forget. A wonder human being and I’m so damn lucky to call him my dad
My Dad died tonight. I played this for him a couple times this past week while we said our long goodbyes. Goodbye Dad, I'll miss you until we meet again. I love you.
sorry for your loss brother, peace to you during this difficult time!
@@baron1249 thank you very much
I am so sorry for your loss. Glad that you had time to spend with your dad before he passed. Peace, Prayers & Love to you!!
Man, right in the feels! Be blessed.
So sorry man, I'm thinking of you & your dad, & I'm so happy y'all had that time. It's a blessing, believe me
I’m a 47 year old man, the husband of one woman and the father of one daughter. I’m a veteran. I’ve buried three sisters, two brothers, my father, and my mother. I admit, most of my thoughts are unfriendly, like swimming in a cave, without light or air, and each stroke takes more away. I try to see what beauty is available each day and it’s talent like this that makes a lot of it all better. Keep writing and singing such beautiful things.
I pray for your peace. Thank you for your service. Many people suffer silently and only those that share similar pain know the true hurt that people have. My heart hurts for you.
I doubt I'd ever be able to completely relate to you, but I want you to know that you are always appreciated by someone. Hold onto hope, however you can, because it will always be worth it.
I want a hug from you! I bet they're the best
I wish you & your wife were my neighbors. We could sit on the deck at night & listen to beautiful things like this :)
Love you my Brotherman
We played this song at my daughters funeral, she was 19 years old and this song described her so very much. She loved everyone and everyone loved and adored her. I miss you my sweet baby
This brought me to instant tears. I don't know you Amanda, and I didn't know your daughter - but I hope you have found some peace. I'm so glad you found this song. Love to you.
I'm so sorry
I am with Brenton. What he said is how I feel as well.
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That is heartbreaking. I hope you and your family are doing as well as they can with their new normal.
This song helped me to surrender my soul to Jesus and quit using IV meth. I run a recovery house now and I have 10 months clean and sober. Thank you avett brothers. Truly.
Good for you. You have overcome one of life's great trials. Your soul has grown, I am proud of you.
wow
George! This makes me so happy. Love you, brother.
another higher power miracle. :)
Another one won! One year a couple months ago,then! Happy birthday!!! 🤙🙌💯
A little over 4 years ago my 23 year old son took himself out of this world forever. Even with a deep and abiding faith in God, my wound remains incurable, my heart shattered. On the second anniversary of his death I came across this song. I heard my son talking to me. I couldn't begin to explain the depth of the song's meaning for my particular sorrow, but I would love for the Avett Brothers to know that this piece of music, far greater than the sum of its parts,, has soothed a mother's broken spirit in ways they could never have imagined. I have thanked God so often for its personal message to me, and now I am pleased to be able to thank the ones through whom the message came.
That is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your experience. You are not alone.
I am so sorry for your loss. What an incredible loss to live with. For people like you who have suffered so, I say a pray today.
Thank you for sharing ..u touched my heart ..may God fill you with peace and understanding 🙏 ❤northeast Wisconsin
God bless you, Mama .
May peace reside deep in your soul now and forever, through God’s presence and love, even in the midst of your suffering.
Reading these comments is almost as healing as listening to the song. I cry every time, my heart swells with love and forgiveness. A few months ago my father died in my hometown- Raleigh NC. Then I heard this song , it was a gift. It perfectly articulates his journey. He was angry, ill, and extremely difficult to be around to our entire family, but all is forgiven now. No enemies, no enemies, no enemies. Thank you for this gift ❤️
Yes.
Serenity and bliss in reading
I 100% FEEL YOUR WORDS AS TRUTH🦋♥️🙏
❤❤❤
Im so happy for you, friend.
❤I think your dad was an innocent child crying for Love. Just a cry for love. He didn’t know any other way. Just a little tricker treater in a Darth Vader costume…
As I read the book (with a study group) A Course in Miracles, I found a way to forgive, come to peace and completely love my dad and my self more than I ever knew was possible. 💙💛☮️🩸never give up, you’re worth it.
I'm a trauma ICU nurse. I like to listen to this after especially hard shifts; sometimes we loose multiple patients in one day. I imagine them at peace at the end.. My small little way of saying good bye.
this is so beautiful
Amy you are an angle of the earth
We need great people like you on this earth. So much respect for what you do
Damn you...I was already crying...
JK, I was crying...but thank you for sharing :)
I work in an ER and totally understand what you said.
Never before I had heard this song, today it appeared on a playlist, and not knowing why I started playing it on repeat, so I stopped to listen to it, to see what was going on.... all hardness in my heart melted and I cried, and then came here, looking for somebody that maybe had felt the same... I found another 2,199 persons on the planet that had experienced just that. Thank you for channeling this beautiful prayer.
I love this
We are not alone ❤
Similar I heard a couple years back.. my heart always takes a bath again when I hear it
😂❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Amen 🙏🏽
I lost so,so much last spring (spring of 2022) that I won’t get into specifics, but I’m a musician and usually when I’m depressed I can play and sing, but last spring I was so down that I couldn’t, and that’s when I knew I was in trouble. The Avett Brothers, John Moreland, Blaze Foley and Jason Isbell have helped me immensely with their beautiful, honest songs from their hearts. Thank you all. And to all the folks leaving comments here- thank you all too and you are not alone in your pain, or your joy. Peace, -Eric
I've come to believe this could be one of the most beautiful songs ever written
Justin DeRosa agree.
Agreed!
Vehmently disagree ;)
(sarcasm gone awry... we'd hug up on this number)
True that🥰
Agree
My husband died at 60 years old and we played this beautiful song. It is so true and soulful. There is so much peace in these words, please never stop writing the songs you sing. So many of us need comforting words.
I hope and pray you're staying strong.
Love to you.
My heart breakes for your loss, your husband was too young. Sending every wish that your heart is finding its way.
I’m a 13 year old boy and my grandpa pasted away the same time this was written and I always regretted not spending more time with him. This song helped me to forgive myself.
Thank you
Don't be too hard on yourself, you are a good boy.
Hope you're good Homie.
Young man, you have so much to look forward to!
Keep your head up!
Your grandpa is certainly proud of you!
@@farrell57 Well said !
He loves you so much and every moment you spent with him was a treasure. Looking back is for memories, not for regrets. ❤.
My wife for 43 years died 3 years ago on February 8th 2021 of COVID. She wanted this song sung at her funeral. My cousin and her husband sang this song for her. This song means a lot to me.
Aw, I’m so sorry. I hope you and your wife had a wonderful time before she died. It’s really hard to see your loved one die. I will pray for you and your wife. Rest in peace. ♥️
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I lost my dog a month ago and I buried him in my backyard while I played this song. Rest in peace Lucas. I loved that little dog more than any human.
So know your pain in your heart and Soul! 😢😢
May your precious memories help to ease your pain. 🐾❤️🐾❤️
I'm 58 and have lost family along the way, but nothing broke me like losing my chocolate lab of 14 years. Oh I feel you. :(
Real connections cannot be broken by time or space. Quantum entanglement. Youll see Lucas again. I cant promise you that but my friend, I'm quite sure of it. I'm of the same mind; I think dogs are the best of us here on this planet. I never met one i didn't like or didn't take to me quickly. They live in the moment, have no fear of death, no anxiety because of it and have that happy, playful in the here and now spirit. I dont trust people who dont like dogs. I trust a dog that doesn't like a person though. Hang in there. We will all meet again.
Bear Hug buddy
In my 65 years of living, I believe this song has moved me more than any other. It is beautiful!
I agree 100%.
This and one light by linkin park
💯 agreed, it beautiful and profound in it's beauty.
I heard this song for the first time today in my car. I didn't know until just now that I had heard it from the first line. My husband passed from cancer 3 years ago in his early 40s and he wanted to live so badly, and tried so hard to beat it. He wasn't ready and was scared. Yet in his last 36 hours, despite his tumor-ravaged brain, he forgave people and let go. It was humbling to listen to him. I guessed this was the Avett Bros, whose first song I ever heard was "I and Love and You", which we both liked as it was on the radio a lot when we'd drive the several hours to a faraway city for his doctors' appointments, now 4 very long years ago. I miss him so very much. This song.
Yes, this song. It's like it becomes part of your soul. Sorry for your loss 💙
My sister died very young with cancer as well. And they played this song to a collage of photographs of her and her young children during her wake. It’s funny because I love the Avett Brothers before and I love them even more.
This song brings my late husband to my mind, and it brings me peace.
#whenyouloveadeadguy
I lost the one I love too. And I see him in this somg
I thank you for your share. And i hope God graces you with his comfort. I also hope we as people, following God show you love and comfort. You deserve that. With love T
My father passed away in 2020. This song makes me realize at the end that he was ready. It is finished. He is free from pain and suffering. I miss him terribly 😔 💔
Mine too. My Dad passed in 2009
Was driving last night wondering what the point of life is and contemplating wtf death is and why we exist. Then this song came on . I’m shook by it’s profoundness
That song was meant to be heard by you in that moment; it was sent to you. No coincidence. That’s what I believe, anyway.
I was about to write the same thing Margaret did. She said it perfectly. You needed this song at that verry moment.
Welcome to existentialism, my friend.
My background is in R&B. I swore I'd join Boyz II Men if given a chance. My alternative friends dragged me to the Mint Museum in Charlotte in maybe 03' or 04'. I was one of maybe 3 black folks there and stood out in my hip hop attire. I didn't expect much. Then I heard these guys play and sing for the first time. It was amazing! I've since then become a man, married a sweet lady and raised 2 wonderful kids. I'm so glad to see that awesome band is still together making beautiful songs.
Hopefully you were able to record and write some music that you cherish as well ❤
I herald your vulnerability in your honesty. Are these brothers music not transformative? I am humbled & grateful by what they convey in music.
ITS AMAZING WHAT MUSIC THAT IS AUTHENTIC CAN DO FOR US
I love how in the comments their are people opening up and sharing they're feelings,a nd everyone reads and understands and are there for each other.
I agree. Truly beautiful and sad at the same time. I feel so bad for so many of them. I hit the like button on tons of them to let them know ppl are at very least acknowledging them and arent alone.
Crying over the loss of my dad now.
@@terrihamel2668 I'm sorry for your loss. It's always hard to say goodbye.
Most of them are probably Bullshit but nice thought
My mother passed away after a long battle with cancer yesterday afternoon. We are all still so very raw but I wanted to express my love and gratitude for this song and The Avett Brothers for writing it and putting into words so beautifully the emotions and thoughts one has as they are told the news 'it's terminal'. She was a beautiful soul and this song was played at her Life Celebration 2 weeks before she passed and it was on her playlist of music she wanted played until she took her last breath.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
After losing my father a month ago, this came on the radio randomly. It spoke to me volumes !
Thanks so much for such a beautiful song of healing !
I’m so sorry for your loss all the best 💪
Thank you for writing that, Lana.
We just lost our dad.
This song says so much.
I’m 70. A flower grandmother. Married two musicians. With all the music I’ve been blessed to listen to or see performed; this song by far is one of the most beautiful and profound I’ve heard, ever. 💕🙏🎶
lol, flower grandmother. I love that!! I would say my mom is the same!
Linda Monnett you sound beautiful! What a lovely comment.
You're probably the coolest grandmother ever!
Linda Monnett send me some good music please!
💕❤️💕
Last message from little sister. She finally submitted to Cancer. 22 yr. Survivor.She was the sharpest female I knew.I will always love her
When my wife left me for another man last year, this song helped me get through it. To me it’s a complete song of forgiveness. I haven’t forgotten, but I’ve forgiven her, and even him. This song helped me decide to not put a bullet in my head in the end. Just keep going.
I lost the best relationship I ever had to addiction. I’m still struggling. Her new husband just asked for custody of our child. But he’s better off with them right now. This song could have been my suicide song. I’ve felt so worthless. It’s also helping me stay on top of that somewhat. I’m glad you’re still here so you could tell me to stay here too.
Me too brother
@@fieryhotwarts Hi, I read your comment and feel called to pray for you. When I pray, I pray fervently. If you would like me to pray for anything specific, please let me know. We can keep this conversation open if you’d like.
@@fieryhotwarts 🙏
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this song saved my life. it came to me after I was diagnosed with bone cancer at 29. It's the first song I learned on the guitar in the hospital. and I feel like it's a big reason why I'm still alive and why I'm making music today. thank you for writing it and thank you for sharing it.
I hope you are doing well!!
@@joyceweinberger4111 i am!! Thank you Joyce! I am so grateful to be alive. Just released my first album!
@@hilsinger4063 that's Awesome! So happy for you! Good Luck on the album. I will have to check it out. May you continue this road called life..happily!!
I am glad you are still here. I will check out your album
@@OPUSBooking thank you 🙏🏻💙☀️
Found out I have 2 tumors in my lungs, found this song in all the fear and unknowns, the intense shattering weakness that came along with it all; brings a teary smile to my face when I listen. I feel peace.
Good luck👌
@@adamburgins441 thank you.🤞✌
Enjoy every remaining moment as if it is the Last, beit 1 week or 1 year or ?
And then you will truly LIVE.❤️
Sending HUGS and comforting thoughts…
Ty you all. I'm sending warmth and gratitude to you all.
Sending you a prayer and a hug. So glad you have peace.
Five years ago my husband of 32 years was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He passed away in November 2018. This song says it all. Thinking of all of you with your own struggles.
This song makes me cry every time I hear it and I've heard it a thousand times. It comforts me and I lose all fear of dying. Their best song ever.
Makes me cry too.
One day Jesud will wipe our tesrs away. Blessings
I couldn’t agree more. Hauntingly beautiful.
This is probably one of the greatest songs ever written.
Agree. It is absolutely beautiful.
Heard it on a Lex Fridman podcast. I was driving and had to pull over to listen to it again. Incredible, powerful, and beautiful song.
My brother closed his eyes forever 4hrs ago❤Fly High Angel🕊
Bless you sweet one..
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Years later, this is still the most powerful song I've ever known.
Words to live by.
My step dad died this morning. He was good to my mom..a nice guy. I'll miss him. Just cracked my first beer..gonna put this on repeat...
You are loved.❤
@@RickFoster2024 💔💔❤️❤️🙏🙏
please don't let the alcohol numb it forever. be careful. xoxox- an alcoholic
@@ImBareKnuckleBoxingLife He’s right you know. A temporary fix that can do a world of damage. I’m on the team.
@@RenaAgee todays a new day. Hopefully the habit is kicked 😢
My dad died when i was 9 and im 10 he died on march 19 its alomst been a year this song played at his funreal and it makes me smile when i listen to its truly beautiful this song
Dear Shirlee-I just came across your comment. I cannot imagine how hard the last couple years have been but I hope you’re getting through.
My Dad passed away last March. He had Parkinson’s and his frail old body finally let him free. I’ve listened to this song a million times since and always think of him and how much I love him ❤️
When my body won't hold me anymore...this was my Dad as Parkinson's freed him to the trade winds in 2018. Hard feelings haven't done much good for anyone. No longer afraid and cold.
I’m so sorry. I will pray for you and your dad tonight. hope you see him soon! ♥️
I lost my brother to addiction 3 years ago. I'll admit we were not close in the end. Everything was so hard.... This song is so perfect for us. I'll love him forever just as I hope he loved me with no hard feeling.
Out of all of the comments, this one got me Amy xxx I hope you're ok. Such an incredible song
A young man mentioned this on a game show and I had to TH-cam it. It is the perfect song. Thank you Avet Brothers😍💙🙏and for posting this beautiful soul🙏
😢😢 made me cry, beautiful!
One of the absolute most beautiful songs ever
This song explains exactly how I would want to feel before I pass. More importantly it reminds me of how I can attain that incredible peace while I am still alive. Powerful message given with a gently nudge.
I lost a friend from college yesterday. The weird thing is, I discovered this song on Lex Fridman and Rick Rubin's podcast the day before he died, and listened to it on loop for hours before hearing the news. And now I'm watching the video for the first time and I just couldn't hold back the tears. Ali, you taught me how to make people happy with small compliments, and I took that with me to make more people happy, thanks to you. Farewell.
I’ve never heard this song until today and I just happened to need it today. Thank you, I’m in the process of healing from trauma and anger. This is the perfect song because I finally understand what it means to let it go ❤️ I can’t let this stuff rule my life anymore.
My best friend was killed in an accident in December, it’s almost like his spirit knew it was coming, he spent the last year of his life making sure he had no business left unresolved. This song is a great tribute to him, and his life.
Aw I bet they think about you if heaven is real
I saw them live yesterday, and they finished with this song. They just have the most beautiful lyrics!
I’m listening to all this for the first time because I just found these guys less than an hour ago and I am thoroughly in love with all of their music so far!! Not a single song that I haven’t loved yet!!!
As a professional singer I get asked the question, what is my favourite song. With so many incredible songs having come to my ears in my life, I have always said that it depended on the day or that it was impossible to narrow it down to one. I also get asked to learn songs for people or friends and normally smile and say I will give it a listen but cringe a little. A friend asked me to learn this for her as a gift to her. It turns out, this is a gift to me. Wonderful song. Out of the thousands & thousands of songs in my life, I finally have a favourite! 🙏
Non-love songs are truly the best.
I too was a professional (well, semi at least since I worked for beer sometimes) 🥹 but I lost my 92 year old mom a few months ago. She wanted me to play Ave Maria at her funeral. Somehow I got through it. For some unknown reason, this song appeared on my Facebook page today. (Our first Easter without her) and I’m convinced it was her reaching out to tell us all she’s ok. God bless. Keep strumming.
This song helped me so much after my Dad died very suddenly and young. This song was the only thing around me through those days & nights, when I couldn’t sleep or when I had to pull over from the tears that just fell without want or warning. No family left…just me. I lost the only person in my life that ever truly cared about me. My Dad. I listen to this song every now & then…this week was my Dads Bday (6th/march)…I come here still to listen and to read others comments. To know that I’m not alone. Though I still feel very much alone. I’m thankful for this and the artist who wrote this beautiful song. And for all of you out there as well. One day at a time.
I'm saddened to read your comment. I'm crying as I type. ...maybe in part, being emotionally raw from this (and other) powerful songs. I lost my dad a little over a year ago. I'm sorry that you feel so alone. I wish I could solve that for you. Even the thing I would most want to share, my belief in Jesus, stories of sensing His close presence in some very low (and very high) moments, and the comfort He brings me can't be quickly or easily conveyed. I hope you find community, friends, and family. All the best to you, Ian.
your dad is with you.
i have had the extraordinary gift of seeing members of my family See their loved ones in the hours and days before passing. the only explanation is that those we have loved stay near.
may your heart be at peace, dear you.
This song is a big comfort after losing my dad two days ago. Appreciate it
The tears keep coming. What a cathartic song!
this song came on in my car after my girlfriend and I were discussing my mom passing away from cancer at 42. I was telling her what haunted me most was my mom being scared in her final moments in that hospital room, and couldn't help but breakdown just saying it out loud. And then as if my mom could hear me, this song started playing. I absolutely heard and understood .
@ Coreleone_ Hang in there friend and know that your mom is in sooo much better a place than this earth could ever be! God Bless you and your family and stay strong!! Your mothers shining down from heaven, I'm sure she's very proud of
you & never forget her and what she went through to help bring you into your life!. We've all lost Loved ones, or will one day...I miss my dad every single day and he's been gone since '03!
Coreleone _ it always gets better it took me 8 years but I'm still here if it doesn't get better I wish I could explain more but I think you already know
I just read your comment and got the chills.
That's beautiful. May it give you solace.
I've heard this song a hundred times and still today i listen and can't help but to feel the emotion of loss and love in my veins. I miss you mom
I found this song days after losing my mom in November. I cried all the way through it. I know my mom was ready....but I wasnt. Ive still got hard feelings even though I know she had been through so much and was ready. Ive told myself that I will keep listening to this song till I have no hard feelings and am at peace with her passing. I cry less each time I hear it but am not there yet. Love and miss you mom....every day :(
I'm sorry for your loss😔I hope it's getting better but always remember that your mum is watching you now and is proud of you...
This is why the Avett brothers will always be special to me. They sing to reach your soul. And they don't ever disappoint. ❤
my god, these lyrics are perfection. melody too of course, but who could possibly think to write such words?
The lyrics are a gift from the Lord composed by you very wonderful men. I'm certain that they have soothed the souls of many feeling horrible, horrible pain. Myself included. I listen to this song every day as it seems to somehow quiet the pangs of grief that I carry with me daily. Thank you seems inadequate. God hold you in his hands and bless your lives.
Graciously n aHumble Way ..PeaceSuits Every Occasion
When my body won't hold me anymore
And it finally lets me free
Will I be ready?
When my feet won't walk another mile
And my lips give their last kiss goodbye
Will my hands be steady when I lay down my fears, my hopes, and my doubts?
The rings on my fingers, and the keys to my house
With no hard feelings
When the sun hangs low in the west
And the light in my chest won't be kept held at bay any longer
When the jealousy fades away
And it's ash and dust for cash and lust
And it's just hallelujah
And love in thought, love in the words
Love in the songs they sing in the church
And no hard feelings
Lord knows, they haven't done much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Mmm, hmm
When my body won't hold me anymore
And it finally lets me free
Where will I go?
Will the trade winds take me south through Georgia grain?
Or tropical rain?
Or snow from the heavens?
Will I join with the ocean blue?
Or run into a savior true?
And shake hands laughing
And walk through the night, straight to the light
Holding the love I've known in my life
And no hard feelings
Lord knows, they haven't done much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Under the curving sky
I'm finally learning why
It matters for me and you
To say it and mean it too
For life and its loveliness
And all of its ugliness
Good as it's been to me
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
Thank you for the lyrics. The song means so much more to me…✅🩷☮️.
❤
Thank you!
For many years, I was genuinely afraid of death. For friends. Family. My kids. Myself. Hearing this song, the first time (of 100's),it was the most life changing piece of art Ive ever had the honor of hearing.
Death is a beautiful mercy. Thank you for taking the fear out death. Forever a listener. If i have any say in it, I'll be listening to this song specifically when I pass. On repeat.
I'm a 43 yr old and my big boy started kindergarten this year. Such a cool kid. I've never known my dad cause he died when I was way to young, so I love my boy to death.
To all the guys out there...dad's, brothers sons. We love you.
*“And it’s Ash and Dust, for Cash and Lust”*
Powerful lines right there
At the end after they sing 3 times 'I have no enemies' I always add 'And no Hard Feelings' love love love this s song as it truly touches my heart and Soul. If there's a memorial for me, I want this song played, and Reflections of my Life. ❤
I lost my husband to brain cancer few months ago. Felt this song was so true to his words. We went to see this band and he played their music all the time. Beautiful song for his last song ❤ ❤
My husband is gone too. 13 years ago when I was only 41 with a 13 year old son. My heart is reaching out to you with God's light and love. By the way, I love this song too, but it's not your husband's last song. He's singing his heart and soul out now!!!
Sending love. 💔
I've been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Im rested and I'm ready for the fight and imma go out with no hard feelings and no enemies. Living with hard feelings for anyone is pointless from my point of view. Learn this lesson early in your life and you will be blessed! This I already know, I have no enemies.
You don't have to be religious to be moved by this song. You don't have to believe in life after death. You just have to be alive. The music and lyrics, the performance and video all come together. So powerful. Truly inspired.
DragonInferno99 Ω false* sense of meaning
DragonInferno99 Ω
Demolition Man edgy
prove it. you said it. prove it.
Hard to see how an atheist could get much of anything from this song. Avetts have always been pretty clear that they believe in a higher power.
I lost my younger brother to addiction November 2016. I can’t help but regret not telling him there were no hard feelings and that I only got angry at times because I loved him. Scott and Seth embody brotherhood and I hope they never stop making music together.
So sorry for your loss Ryan
He knows, it's not linear anymore, he knows everything now, including and especially how much you loved him He is at peace.
My son Joseph ended his life on Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021 at the age of 34. I was wondering why he wasn’t coming home. On Thursday the 14th I received a text from my eldest sons gf. They were remodeling the porch in the house my ex and I had sold my eldest son. She said “Look what I found behind the woodwork when I pulled it out.”It was a picture of me holding Joseph in my arms for the first time after he was born. The Lord told me, “He’s with me now, and he’s made all new again, just like on here, and now, he’s in My arms.” My eldest daughter went to his campsite where she found him. He had hung himself from his tree. Set himself free from a lifetime struggle with drug addiction. The Lord led me to this song last week when I was struggling really bad with missing him. This song is anointed by the Lord. It makes me cry good tears because he’s no longer hurting and is happy with no hard feelings. I know we will be together again someday and spend eternity in Heaven.
I am so very sorry for your deep & profound loss. I'm happy this song brings you comfort.
Thank you for sharing about dear Joseph, about your heart, the journey, and your precious family. There can never be enough words to paint the truth of the picture you painted... bless your deep heart for so much love.
Much love to you and your family ❤️
Amen sistet..love u so srry
My momma heart is breaking with yours. Universe, hold this momma and her child's spirit in deep peace.
My son dedicated this song to my husband, his step dad. My husband was in Hospice care in the hospital at the time. What a beautiful gift this song was and will always be. This is absolutely the most beautiful song I have ever heard. I cannot say thank you enough for the live in this song. My husband passed away later that week with this song in his heart and mine. Thank you❤️❤️❤️
I came across this song this summer, around the time my wife was diagnosed with the heart problem that ultimately took her last week. She went peacefully with me and our daughter by her side. While this song rips me up, it is perfect, and we are planning on playing it at her service.
Do you all know this song was written for our brother Andy who passed on 5/25/22. He was a kind and joyful fisherman who loved the people God put in his life. He didn’t have one mean bone in his body and no hard feelings. You would’ve loved him. Everyone who knew him did. He laughed shaking his Saviors hands....
Crying listening to this. So beautiful. Missing my husband today, this easter day, this song started playing on my iphone at 2:30 am last night when i was sleeping alone in my house? Never heard it before, or the brother’s tbh. This song just started playing randomly in middle of night. I know my husband is in a good place & he had NO ENEMIES. Now I need to learn how to have no regrets too when its-my turn
Wow! Amazing that God sent you this beautiful song in the middle of the night! Today is the first time I heard it while watching one of my watchman channels. I've been waiting for His Blessed Hope, which I believe is so very soon!❤ Can't wait for that perfect unconditional eternal love! ❤❤❤
oh my goodness if ever there were a sign from beyond this is it. What a special thing to have received.
We played this at my dad's memorial yesterday. My sister kept listening to it and it really resonated with all of us. We played it during a slideshow of pictures of his life.
Glad we heard it when we needed to.
Bennirae 💛, he’s at peace now
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We just lost dad.
My siblings made a montage, too, with this amazing song.
I've been listening to it non-stop.
No words to describe how deep this goes.
I can't get through this song without tears
Probably one of the most beautiful songs on TH-cam
Not probably.
Most beautiful song I’ve ever heard! I’m an old man now. On my death bed I want my grandson to play two songs, forever young by Bob dylan, that’s my wish for them and no hard feelings that’s my song. Thanks guys
Yes, sir. Two of the very best songs I've ever heard.
Great songwriting is both big and subtle... big as this is an epic song.... but also little as the ending is profound: "Good as it's been to me, I have no enemies." (present-tense commitment) then "I'll have no enemies" (notice the future tense... I WILL have no enemies.... a promise that this mindset will guide the future) and then it resolves back to "I have no enemies" (a future-state declaration that the commitment lasted). THAT, friends... is song-writing GOLD.
Just lost my brother-in-law/ best friend. He sent me this that night! Fought a short hard battle with leukemia at 40. Had some bad relationships in my life I'm working on so thank you avett brothers!!
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This song has opened my heart knowing we are here such a short time and let go of the pain, hate and strife. God continue to Bless these boys!Amen
So true. Two of my favorite quotes I've heard lately are.....1)Between the year of our birth and the year of our death lays a DASH. That's how short it is. 2) When an elderly person passes, a library passes with them.
Played a my niece's funeral. It really hit home for everyone. Thank you for this beautiful song.
Such a mighty, mighty song. My heart soars every time I listen to it.
I was watching May it Last yesterday and during the recording session for this song my 12 year old daughter walked up to me, hugged me, and danced with me during the duration of the song. I’ll always remember that moment. One of the best moments as a dad brought on by a beautifully written and performed song. Thanks guys.
This song helped me recover from a deep depression. And now I play it to remund me how I want to live, the love I want to foster and grow before my time is up xxxxx
I have never heard of you, and as a fellow musician, I am moved so deeply and fighting cancer and the effects of four years of chemo. I need you to know...I am finally moved. I needed this. Thank you so much. I mean that...thank you. You all...even silent bob over there...you are all so talented and should wake up every single day knowing that...and knowing that you are changing lives. Again...thank you. I really needed this.
God bless you!
Hope you are well
You hust hang in there, you hear? Hang in there.
Man I’m so sorry to hear that . I truly hope that you’re winning the battle. I’ve lost both my father and my brother in law to this awful disease. God bless.
I hope you are feeling well ..as I know in reality you actually are 💜
My father just passed. I can't remember if I sent this to him - I wanted to, but I don't know. I'm muddled.
It's been in my head since I was told. I wake up with it. I sing it under my breath. I guess I just hope my dad hears it.
I love him.
My brother died January 3rd. His three daughters selected this song to be played at his funeral over a montage of photos from his life. It was perfect. Such a beautiful song. I had never heard it before. I promised my nieces I would learn it on guitar, which I have now done. RIP brother.
Endlessly expressively beautiful. The blend of trembling timbre and lyricism, timing and strings- it’s magical. A musical mountain just moved. And for a few minutes grief stopped swirling and found form. A masterpiece. My dad would have loved it
With Thanks 💜
One of the most meaningful songs i have ever heard. Everyone should hear this song!
Dad died and this will be the final song I play on Tuesday at his funeral.
Thank you to the Avett Brothers for gifting the world this song. Its one of the few things in life that can cut my legs out from under me, leaving me breathless on the floor in tears, only to get up off the floor in five minutes and be able to just let all the anger at the world go.
I have a lot of anger so this song is catharsis beyond catharsis
Agree
Here from the show "Love"... and now im crying because this is beautiful
Abby Fellows me too!
Abby Fellows same here
Funny, I've known this song way before that show but I was watching Love again tonight and it brought me to this song again also!
Same!
same!
I think that the lyrics to this song, as well as the way it is sung, make this one of the most moving songs I have ever heard. I have no hard feelings and am ready to meet my Savior and His Father. I do not cry in sadness when I listen to this song, I cry in happiness. Thank you Avett brothers.
After reading some of the comments I believe that my brother who died 2 years ago would have loved this song... He believed in God and was ready to go. When I make my will I plan on having this song played at my funeral
The greatest complement I can write about this song is I don't have words to describe its profundity. It is so powerful in its truth, it deserves a moment of silence and reflection. In this one song, they encapsulated the human experience in all its beauty, fears, and uncertainties. It makes me ashamed of some of my behaviors and pettiness throughout my life that I have been a part of.
I listen to it everyday, several times a day, as a reminder for me to not allow situations or people to get to me to the point I am harboring resentment or ill-will just as the song says:
" no hard feelings
Lord knows they haven't done
Much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold. "
Life can be so sweet and sour simultaneously, but the beauty is we have the power to choose how we taste and experience it. This song reminds me of this choice.
In the end, with its profound lyrics and incredibly beautiful melody, if I had only 1 word to describe this deeply moving and beautiful contemplative song it would be--SUBLIME!
I have no words... thank you for this! We lost my Momma last year on Father's Day after a long painful battle with bone marrow cancer😔 Just passed the 1yr. Anniversary! My big bro and I have always kinda been at odds with one another! Even got into it a bit in front of friends and family at Ma's service! Anywho, long story short...I just sent him this song! Would also like to add that this is the kind of music that should be big label and promoted! Music with substance👍
My wife passed in June, this is first I heard this song and second song I have heard by Avett Brothers. I thank you and it helps.
Murder in the City should be the next song you listen to
@Julie Garland so very sorry for your loss. Moms are within our 💖💖 forever. May this song bring you comfort, it has for me. 💙
Listen. This song was shared with me by a woman in her 60s who has now lost four of her six children. Take that in. A mother. And here am I with the loss of my adored brother thinking my pain was so terrible. I knew nothing. What a song. Thank you.
My dad passed Dec 30th 2022. I think about this song all the time. It is perfect. I love you Dad you were a good man. One day I will see you again. You had no enemy's. You always said to forget what happened yesterday and not to talk about people. You loved me. It was good to have been loved so unconditionally. This is our song xxx
There is a rift between my husband and my brother … we are not young anymore …. For 2 years I’ve been lonely … missing my family …there’s so much animosity…. My house used to be full on holidays … i haven’t had a Christmas tree in 2 years …this song brings it home … I really want my life back before it’s over
I was just at their show on the 29th and heard this song for the first time. I looked over and saw my mom choking up, wiping tears from her eyes. I know she was thinking about my cousin who just passed away. My mind went to the exact same place. It's always hard to lose someone, but I know that he's somewhere much better than here. Hearing this song helped me to really believe it. Thank you, Avett Brothers, for putting things into perspective. Your beautiful words and beautiful voices are helping to heal this pain. This song couldn't have blessed my ears at a better time. Thank you
Love you forever. I'm so grateful our paths crossed on this earth. RIP my dear friend Jumpin Jack ❤
I love this song.I listen to it over and over and over again it makes me cry
This is beautiful. My wife is slowly fading away from cancer. I cry about once a year. Now I can't listen this song for a whole other year!
God speed
Why not? Sometimes a deep boohoo, frequently Cleanses us and we have more energy to bring to the present. Blessings friend.
How have I only just come across these?! Immediately loved their music, that doesn’t happen often. Brilliant.
I‘m reading a book where the avett brothers are mentioned. And now I just discovered this song. Within less than two months my grandmas and my grandpa died. Both of my grandmas died because of cancer. And now I just feel so lost. I can’t believe that I clicked this song. I started crying only by reading the comments. I just hope that they’re all together. I hope my grandma Gerda will see her husband I never got to meet again. I hope they’ll all see each other. I have the feeling that they are my angels and that they protect me. I can’t imagine everything happening without you. Christmas without you. I will love you forever. Thank you for the best childhood.
Damn if this song didn't speak to my soul and help me to work through some anger and resentment that I've been holding on to for a couple years. Love these guys.
Agreed
I lost my father a few weeks ago and I will never be able to tell him how very grateful I am for him and how much he loved me and my family and the love he had for my mother is something I will never forget. A wonder human being and I’m so damn lucky to call him my dad