Ive lived in a tent, lived in a car, lived in a shelter. All were better then having my children live in an abusive home. Ive lived on food stamps and cash assistance. Ive had it all and lost it all. Ive had to tell my kids no to toys, ive gone without eating to feed my son. I kept fighting, pushing and trying. I am now in a home, i have a car, i have a great career, my kids have the things they need and want. I am off welfare I am surviving...I am a riser!
So proud of you! Wonderful story --- now write about it --or whatever you can share and publish it. That would be so uplifting for people struggling. God Bless you and your family. Your children will be stronger through your strength and their experience, too. I wish you the very best.
To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind may clarity replace confusion. may peace and calmness fill your life.
You don't have to lose someone or be homeless to be a riser. Just a reminder to you scrolling through the comments, we all have our own personal hells to walk through. Your hell may pale in comparison to someone else's, but that doesn't make it any less of a struggle for you 😘 Much love to all!
This song reminds me of my daughter, and how she started out young, pregnant and single and went to Nursing School. She was a single mother of an infant, worked minimum wage jobs until she got her Associate RN Degree, then completed her BSN (Nursing Degree), and she is now less than 2 years from getting her PhD as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My daughter is now 31 and my granddaughter is 10. My beautiful daughter is truly a RISER. Every day she works to get better and better at her career and my sweet granddaughter is learning from my daughter’s example!❤❤❤
In 2010 my little brother was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer we left home from Missoula Montana to Salt Lake City for a full year he beat cancer at 2 years old than when he was 3 he was diagnosed with it again he fought for so long getting chemo therapy, radiation and I was only 6 or 7 at the time and when he was he turned four years old he passed away he died on November 14 2012 I am 12 years old now and I have 2 beautiful sister and a wonderful mom and dad. My life was so hard and depressing not having him around and it still is. I AM A RISER
Lolopeakproductions 915 god bless you, your baby brother angel, your parents for sticking by each other, your sisters, every one of you!!! Your brother, he's a fighter...a riser...and he gave that gift to you!!! Fly high little man, and all of your friends who have to fight that monster when you're so little. Childhood cancer steals innocence, tears parents down to their core, and leaves siblings behind in the dust. My heart goes out of o you, and I pray that 2017 proves to be your family's best year yet ❤💔
Keep at it stud. Lost my momma, than my big brother, than my best friend. I have three of my own babies and i also take care of my brothers. He died a month before his son was born. I am RISER
Colten be strong and when u cant rely on your sisters and parents. U have ur whole life in front of u and to honor your baby bro be ambitious and never settle for less. God bless u and your fam lil man
reminds me when I left with my three kids from an abusive relationship. we lived in shelter and in a tent and couch hopped until I got a job as a waitress and now we have a nice house. this song reminds me how strong I am and that I can overcome anything life throws at me.
thank you! anyone can rise above their greatest weakness of life if they keep fighting for what they want and need. my strength came from my children and still continue to be. never give up!
I've lived through the poverty line. I've rescued a dog from abuse (so technically I helped her become a riser). I've fought the urge to commit suicide. I've lived through depression and self-harm without anyone but one internet friend, and two real ones knowing. My cuts last to this day, but I love God and know he will help me through it. Riser, Humble and Kind, and The Drive helped me make my way through it. Bless you, and all the country singers, who have helped me. God bless the U.S.A.
I have lived in my truck for 3 months straight went to prison and everything when my wife left me. And now this song bring s me up! to actually go through what I did! And if I can make a difference in the world I would! It does and can become better!
Believe in the lord. Put all your faith in him and he'll help you rise. Everyone becomes a survivor. Everyone is a survivor. God always has a plan. Sometimes it has to get worse for it to get better. In Jesus name.
Every time I listen to this song, I am overwhelmed with emotion. I think about how I am a survivor of my past and how far I have come. When I was 13 years old, I was forced to make a life changing choice of parenting my 3 younger siblings and myself, running away from everything to take care of only myself, or falling into the poison that my biological mother fell into: doing and selling drugs. She got involved with gang members who slowly began to take over my home beginning with our basement (stopping me from doing laundry), our kitchen (stopping me from cooking with the little food we had), and our living area (stopping us from being comfortable with our Saturday morning cartoons and such). I made the decision to take care of my three younger siblings and myself because they are my blood. I was 13 when I took on the role of a parent to them, with two of them being on the Autism spectrum. I would send the two off to school on their buses, walk my other sibling to school, then walk to school on my own, all while still trying to make it to school on time and eating breakfast from the breakfast program in classes. I would get special permission from my afternoon class teachers for me to leave early to stop at the school food room for leftovers for dinner, then race to pick up my siblings from school and from their buses. We would quickly make whatever food we got from school in the kitchen and run upstairs to our 'safe zone' (bedrooms level) before our mother, her new boyfriend, and their gang friends would wake up from sleeping all day. The upstairs, being our safe zone, was off limits to everyone else on my account. Anyone who tried to come up to use our 'nice' bathroom would be stopped by me. It was risky telling them to turn around but I essentially gained that motherly guard. There is more to my story but for shorter purposes now, there was a drug bust in our house. My siblings and I were apprehended from our mother's 'care' and have been involved in the foster/CFS system for 10 years (myself being out of it for 2 of those years as I am now an adult). Some people have the strength that others do not. My strength was my education as I learned about the typical drugs are bad, crime is bad, etc. My education was my escape and my siblings are my world. I was not about to let anything happen to them. My last foster parents who are now my parents by love took care of us and showed us a healthier and happier family life. My mom (former foster mother) said to me "your job is done, focus on you and your schooling, soar like an eagle because you deserve to be happy. You're a survivor, not a victim. Remember that." And that I am. Thank you, Dierks, for creating this beautiful song.
This song hits home in so many ways. I lived this as a child and watched my mother do the same things in this video. I can never repay her for all her sacrifice.
You don’t have to. She loves you so much she did it for you unconditionally. Sending hugs to you and never feel bad, us moms want to protect you it’s our job and Jesus and God are smiling down with love and rejoicing.
Dierk, I want to thank you personally for writing this song. It has gotten me through a LOT of hard stuff as a single mom. This story IS my life. Thank you again.
I love this song im a 58 year old heavy equipment mechanic.i started chemo in August 2024 for colorectal cancer.i listen to this song during my chemo.ive always worked extremely hard because that's just the way i am.i watch my 2 sons closely 24 and 38.i want them not to worry about dad.so far im ok and fighting.
This video reminds me of my mom soooo much. I couldnt tell you how many times we stayed in a car or a homeless shelter or asked a church organization to help us out when I was a kid. She worked so hard and got kicked around soo many times. I remember my little brother didnt come to our babysitters one day and my mom stayed back from work and looked all over town for him and she lost her job. She didnt blink once because to her knowing we were safe was more important than any job ever. I try my best to help others who are in a tougher situation than myself cuz i know what its like to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. I remember doing hours of detention cuz my mom worked a third shift job to make ends meet and her job ended at 7 am and my school started at 7:15 and she couldnt make it home in time to get me to school before first bell. She always apologized and felt so bad about it but I didnt care cuz I knew she was trying her damndest to make a better life for us. I would do it again and again. Love you mom.
Thank You Dierks for singing about the things that really matter and relating to real people with real problems. It is refreshing to hear songs about real life issues. Thank you so much! I'm gonna try to become riser.
Been there to but this song helped me have my scars and damage done but God got this no matter what happens been threw a lot but his not left me yet still in dangerous situation
Beautiful. My favorite song on the album. I've been waiting so long for this video. You did amazing and bless Amy and her family. My husband is our riser, he fights for our country and works hard for our family. This song means the world to me and is him in every way.
+Kathleen Sclar - God bless you and your family. Much respect to your husband as well. I grew up in a military household and know first hand that the wife of a military man needs to be just as strong as her husband. Props to you as well and I hope for a wonderful future for you and your family.
i can totally relate to this song, before i remarried my son's and i were homeless twice.,all doors were closed to us they said i made to much money..for 2 months i saved every dime i could ,got a second job and was able to afford a one bedroom. .,no furniture, or dishes but we had a roof over our heads.,Now my boys are grown and now we are closer then a parent and children can ever be.....Thank you for a wonderful song
I'm a rider! I'm a dad, husband and provider. The oil crash is about to try and trip us but I've got a war plan. We've been here before. But I'm smarter and stronger this time. I haven't slept properly in 2 months. I walk the dark halls of our home while everyone is sleeping, like a guard. Waiting for the time to fight my battle, while remembering the good times. The really good times are about to come. I'm a fighter and a survivor with one hell of a plan. To all those who read this, never ever settle for mediocrity. Cheers to all.
I used to live on the streets of downtown Toronto, been homeless twice. I decided no more. I fought to be better. Now I'm a member of the Law Society of Ontario. No matter what happens don't give up, fight!
What a beautiful video. THIS IS WHAT WELFARE PROGRAMS ARE FOR! And bless them for being here. Was moved to tears watching this - I was reminded so much of my late mother. The strongest Riser I have ever known. She left a terrible situation and fought hard for years to give me the best childhood she could. Thank you to all of the mothers out there doing their best. As children we don't remember if we had nice bedsheets, we remember the heart and soul you gave us. Thank you for a beautiful video, it brought back special memories for me.
I have a friend who decided to stand up to her abuser and leave the relationship a week later her house blew up. For the past two months I have walked through hell with her and faced her demons. She recently showed me this song and I have been listening to it multiple times a day bawling my eyes out, She says I am her riser. In truth she is the real riser. We have been friends for 20 years and the last 2 months our friendship has grown. The lyrics of this song is powerful to put it lightly.
Yes been there in 2003 my house would have exploded in Nebraska my daughter granddaughter could have been in there. Thank God. I was moved. Its never ending. As December 2017 was held by a horrid armed man said he was paid 1000 dollars per day to hold me hostage. I survived left my apt. Use wheelchair tired of it all all the years . Amazing horrid. Cost me months of my life years
It would be hard to be famous would not. Want to be but like this song been there and I am a fighter this song helped me get out of danger with my kids just never got to tell my story
We try so hard to live to be happy, content and fulfilled. When we live for ourselves and our little lives that depend on us. Things tend to fall into place. I haven't gotten there but I have the faith that I will. And so shall you :) "Get out aliver, of the fire..."
This song was played at my young friends funeral...he fell off the new Vikinga stadium in MN and lost his life...Jeremy was a great man, and this song describes him to a T...love it. Will never hear it again without tearing up, thankyou Dierks
My mom was a riser, I have no idea how often she hid her tears from us as our family fell apart. My wife is a riser. She went to school and held a job while raising two boys before I came along.
How can anyone give that a thumbs down? I totally respect what you have done here. More should take the risk, to be the voice of the forgotten. Thank you, bless this lady and her family.
Thanks for your utmost love and support has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this, but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and i truly appreciate all. It's the season of love for me & so i decided to put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through old posts on my official page and hitting up random fans, So i can get to relate with my fans better through discussions of depth and humour, listening to compliments and criticisms on my career work.😍🙏🏻🌎💜❤️💕
Our 3 year old daughter was diagnosed in March 2015 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Every day I am inspired to be a better husband, father, friend, and person by this little girl. Despite the hell that her little body is going through, she wakes up most mornings with a smile and desire to play and be silly like any other 3 year old. I'm not sure where she gets that from, because I cannot honestly say that I would have that kind of strength or resiliency. This song has really been speaking to me lately. In honor of a recent milestone in her treatment, her strength, her courage, and her resiliency......I am dedicating this one to you, Kennedy. You are truly a fighter and a 'Riser'. Love, Daddy
Belinda 007 Pray your on your way up! I think inside of us all there’s a riser but it takes loosing everything to find that out! Left my abusive husband took our son and still trying to be the riser of our life..
My favorite song on the album. I'm a riser, constantly pushing through and fighting with my depression, anxiety and self harm. This song gives me a purpose and hope that I'll be okay and that I'll just keep fighting. Thanks Dierks for being such an amazing and inspirational human, love you!
you keep on pushing and moving forward , this song is for you and everyone else who needs a reminder that we are all here to rise against the wall of life we all face
My son played this song for me saying it reminded him of when I left his dad. We lived in a car for six months with his younger sister. I was that mom in the car with the police telling us to move along becaue we couldn’t sleep there. It was the worst time of my life. it was hard. But we made it . And I’m grateful my life turned around and I was able to provide for my family - have a great job a wonderful husband and our family is thriving now. to all those riser - have faith. Things will get better
This song is so special because my great grandpa died a couple months ago and he was a survivor got run over by a bulldozer on his constriction site pronounced him dead then they found his fingers moving and he was alive but his eye popped out when he was run over so he lasted like 10-15 years with only 1 eye and always wore an eyepatch he was a us veteran to I cried at his funeral miss you 😰😥😢
I love LOVE this video! Dierks Bentley is great! I struggle every day but some people are more in need! I have had many poor people help me when I was stranded and they gave me great help! If I ever witness some sweet Mother struggling to buy food for her children then I will happily take her to the store and lets her buy necessary supplies and pay for everything. The good people on earth outweigh the negative people. Send love whenever you can!
5yrs ago lost my marrige and myself 3yrs ago after 2yrs being homeless,broken jaw,living in vehicle with my dog.was able to find myself again .today i can say im on the path of success in the music indusrty production and stagehand.today i am proud to have been picked to work youre zhow in myrtle beach this year.u have been a strong encouragement for me to pick myself back up.not ashamed of my story but more proud now that i look back and succeed in anything i do aswell as lift others on thier journey. .i know i will not meet you when there.but god is showing me resy the journey by putting me in nesr presence of someones music that has literally hands down saved my life with poir thoughts of a easy out..so by chance you ever read this and thier is that one HAND that says 2 words as you walk by .those words Thank YOU cause i made it to where ive gotten to so far in 2 yrs time with youre words of music.best part of this story is .im not stopping here on to the next level.SAFE TRAVELS
love this song to my core -- single mom with a 2yr old...on our own since she was 4 months old....every day of her life i would not trade the struggle without emotional support, financial or physical to be there and give her the very best life i can. i want her to remember i put her first always
Thanks for your utmost love and support has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this, but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and i truly appreciate all. It's the season of love for me & so i decided to put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through old posts on my official page and hitting up random fans, So i can get to relate with my fans better through discussions of depth and humour, listening to compliments and criticisms on my career work.😍🙏🏻🌎💜❤️❤️
I lost my sister to cancer, I also was diagnosed with it and fought t for 7 years, I have been homeless and still managed to work to support my little girl, I lost both of my kids after my son was born to the court system. I went homeless again and was diagnosed with a heart condition. All this and I never gave up. I now live with my niece and her family and I am getting my life back on track and getting ready to go to college to learn about animation to make animated movies. I always admire people who fall down but NEVER give up. Life can be hard. This I know but it will never keep you down unless you let it. BE A RISER
groceries for his kids was a victory, i swear , it makes me so mad to see that there are people that torment people and belittle them to the point that a few bags of food is a accomplishment. she did it though, she is a tough ass woman
I survived Breast cancer last year on my own with my daughter and face now problem with housing... after a very abusive childhood and really difficult life. I am on Welfare now and keep trusting in the Great above that after the Cancer it wont let me down again. I am writing right now a book about Breast Cancer and Spirituality and in general life and spirituality and hope to inspire as many women as possible.. i am a survivor and definitely a riser .. again and again and again..
I lost my job and my place of living. I spent the holidays sleeping in my car. Going out applying for jobs. Life was hard and it just gotten hard. And this song was playing constantly on the radio and every time I would cry not knowing what the music video was about ! When I first saw the music video I cried so much because it was exactly what I was going through on a daily basis. Now I have a job a place yo sleep and going to school to become a makeup artist and I can honestly say that it was this song that help me though my hard time
Might be a strange opinion, but... I love the Black and White theme through the video. I think it adds tremendously to the video, and the message behind it.
I survived Breast Cancer completely on my own with my daughter, no family help, opposite they are so toxic anyway and now having an eviction over my head and no houses in my area available, big huge housing crisis in Ireland where I live. But Cancer was the best what happened to me, taught me to let go of the toxic and focusing on the positive and finally giving me the courage to do the overdue changes which were sooo necessary! The Great Universe helped me and never left my side so it will guide me also on the path to a stable home.. I DEFINITELY AM A RAISER AND SURVIVOR!!!!
I am grateful that I have never been homeless, but I know what it's like to have to leave a toxic situation and completely start over. This video has me in tears because I know how hard it is to start over with no money. We want what's best for our children and will shield that at all costs. I am a riser because my son saved me. He gave me the strength to walk away and the motivation to build a new life.
I need this one this week. I know you have Panama City Friday Night. Let you know Sunday if I have not been killed before then. Have a great tour. ❤️🤠🎵😘
this is the first time i listened to this song and it reminds me of my youth and not in a good way. i had an alcoholic dad and he was nasty. and my saint of a mother and her sister took care of us cuz they had to. cuz they're the biggest survivors ever and now im grown up and im still a survivor cuz i have to be cuz theres no one there for me but me. i guess in away im a riser
This song will probably give some woman the strength to get out and start over again, the video is very powerful, brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it, brought me back 30 years ago, but never mind me, I hope it helps other women be fighters !!! great song !!!
I don't normally listen to country music, but this came on a channel I had on and this song came on and honestly brought me to tears... life is so hard and it can change in a flash. Just have to have faith and don't give up... have to believe 😢☝🙏🙌
You are a Riser there , you have all it takes to keep moving. Thanks for your utmost love and support has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this, but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and i truly appreciate all. It's the season of love for me & so i decided to put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through old posts on my official page and hitting up random fans, So i can get to relate with my fans better through discussions of depth and humour, listening to compliments and criticisms on my career work.😍🙏🏻🌎💜❤️
Ive lived in a tent, lived in a car, lived in a shelter. All were better then having my children live in an abusive home. Ive lived on food stamps and cash assistance. Ive had it all and lost it all. Ive had to tell my kids no to toys, ive gone without eating to feed my son. I kept fighting, pushing and trying. I am now in a home, i have a car, i have a great career, my kids have the things they need and want. I am off welfare I am surviving...I am a riser!
+B Gull You are awesome. :)
Many people need to see this,congrats to you.
So proud of you! Wonderful story --- now write about it --or whatever you can share and publish it. That would be so uplifting for people struggling. God Bless you and your family. Your children will be stronger through your strength and their experience, too. I wish you the very best.
+B Gull I cannot just read your comment and just pass by. You're so strong. With all my respect.
that's amazing, keep going.
I know someone like you, that still need help.
To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind may clarity replace confusion. may peace and calmness fill your life.
I pray that for you and so many more too❤💪🙏
Thanks for kind words who need them
You don't have to lose someone or be homeless to be a riser. Just a reminder to you scrolling through the comments, we all have our own personal hells to walk through. Your hell may pale in comparison to someone else's, but that doesn't make it any less of a struggle for you 😘 Much love to all!
It’s true, but very kind words!❤️
Especially today....
Even though it was a year ago oh, very well said young lady. Right back at you a year later
Love this comment!
@@Krisjodwayjodway Thank you starshine ❤️
This song reminds me of my daughter, and how she started out young, pregnant and single and went to Nursing School. She was a single mother of an infant, worked minimum wage jobs until she got her Associate RN Degree, then completed her BSN (Nursing Degree), and she is now less than 2 years from getting her PhD as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My daughter is now 31 and my granddaughter is 10. My beautiful daughter is truly a RISER. Every day she works to get better and better at her career and my sweet granddaughter is learning from my daughter’s example!❤❤❤
Much ❤❤❤❤
In 2010 my little brother was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer we left home from Missoula Montana to Salt Lake City for a full year he beat cancer at 2 years old than when he was 3 he was diagnosed with it again he fought for so long getting chemo therapy, radiation and I was only 6 or 7 at the time and when he was he turned four years old he passed away he died on November 14 2012 I am 12 years old now and I have 2 beautiful sister and a wonderful mom and dad. My life was so hard and depressing not having him around and it still is. I AM A RISER
Lolopeakproductions 915 god bless you, your baby brother angel, your parents for sticking by each other, your sisters, every one of you!!! Your brother, he's a fighter...a riser...and he gave that gift to you!!! Fly high little man, and all of your friends who have to fight that monster when you're so little. Childhood cancer steals innocence, tears parents down to their core, and leaves siblings behind in the dust. My heart goes out of o you, and I pray that 2017 proves to be your family's best year yet ❤💔
Keep at it stud. Lost my momma, than my big brother, than my best friend. I have three of my own babies and i also take care of my brothers. He died a month before his son was born. I am RISER
God bless you brother. He's up there smiling at how hard you're working. Never quit the fight😎
Keep going son and live for your brother and his fight
Colten be strong and when u cant rely on your sisters and parents. U have ur whole life in front of u and to honor your baby bro be ambitious and never settle for less. God bless u and your fam lil man
This what our country needs to do ! Wake up !
reminds me when I left with my three kids from an abusive relationship. we lived in shelter and in a tent and couch hopped until I got a job as a waitress and now we have a nice house. this song reminds me how strong I am and that I can overcome anything life throws at me.
+Jenna Rosier Definitely a riser! Great job mom!
thank you! anyone can rise above their greatest weakness of life if they keep fighting for what they want and need. my strength came from my children and still continue to be. never give up!
You're inspiring. I wish I could give so many people in my life that kind of courage
hopefully, two years later, you make better decisions before laying down with a man. Hopefully you've rised above that and are a better person.
Strong woman! Salud
I've lived through the poverty line. I've rescued a dog from abuse (so technically I helped her become a riser). I've fought the urge to commit suicide. I've lived through depression and self-harm without anyone but one internet friend, and two real ones knowing. My cuts last to this day, but I love God and know he will help me through it. Riser, Humble and Kind, and The Drive helped me make my way through it. Bless you, and all the country singers, who have helped me. God bless the U.S.A.
UNited we stand divided we fall
A momma will do what a mommas gotta do.
Amen to that ! We always figure it out
So true❤️
Love my momma
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A father and son sacrifice everything.......
Thank God for good friends family
I have lived in my truck for 3 months straight went to prison and everything when my wife left me. And now this song bring s me up! to actually go through what I did! And if I can make a difference in the world I would! It does and can become better!
Believe in the lord.
Put all your faith in him and he'll help you rise. Everyone becomes a survivor. Everyone is a survivor. God always has a plan. Sometimes it has to get worse for it to get better. In Jesus name.
Amen.
Amen!
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Every time I listen to this song, I am overwhelmed with emotion. I think about how I am a survivor of my past and how far I have come. When I was 13 years old, I was forced to make a life changing choice of parenting my 3 younger siblings and myself, running away from everything to take care of only myself, or falling into the poison that my biological mother fell into: doing and selling drugs. She got involved with gang members who slowly began to take over my home beginning with our basement (stopping me from doing laundry), our kitchen (stopping me from cooking with the little food we had), and our living area (stopping us from being comfortable with our Saturday morning cartoons and such).
I made the decision to take care of my three younger siblings and myself because they are my blood. I was 13 when I took on the role of a parent to them, with two of them being on the Autism spectrum. I would send the two off to school on their buses, walk my other sibling to school, then walk to school on my own, all while still trying to make it to school on time and eating breakfast from the breakfast program in classes. I would get special permission from my afternoon class teachers for me to leave early to stop at the school food room for leftovers for dinner, then race to pick up my siblings from school and from their buses. We would quickly make whatever food we got from school in the kitchen and run upstairs to our 'safe zone' (bedrooms level) before our mother, her new boyfriend, and their gang friends would wake up from sleeping all day.
The upstairs, being our safe zone, was off limits to everyone else on my account. Anyone who tried to come up to use our 'nice' bathroom would be stopped by me. It was risky telling them to turn around but I essentially gained that motherly guard.
There is more to my story but for shorter purposes now, there was a drug bust in our house. My siblings and I were apprehended from our mother's 'care' and have been involved in the foster/CFS system for 10 years (myself being out of it for 2 of those years as I am now an adult).
Some people have the strength that others do not. My strength was my education as I learned about the typical drugs are bad, crime is bad, etc. My education was my escape and my siblings are my world. I was not about to let anything happen to them. My last foster parents who are now my parents by love took care of us and showed us a healthier and happier family life. My mom (former foster mother) said to me "your job is done, focus on you and your schooling, soar like an eagle because you deserve to be happy. You're a survivor, not a victim. Remember that."
And that I am. Thank you, Dierks, for creating this beautiful song.
Wow you are an incredible inspiration! Your siblings are so fortunate to have someone as strong & loving as you
This song hits home in so many ways. I lived this as a child and watched my mother do the same things in this video. I can never repay her for all her sacrifice.
You don’t have to. She loves you so much she did it for you unconditionally. Sending hugs to you and never feel bad, us moms want to protect you it’s our job and Jesus and God are smiling down with love and rejoicing.
That's why I am I am the way I am. The struggle
2:12 I thought he was holding the gun for a second. 😂 Great song!
Dierk, I want to thank you personally for writing this song. It has gotten me through a LOT of hard stuff as a single mom. This story IS my life. Thank you again.
Travis Meadows wrote it. Travis also recorded it. His version is great as well. Beautiful song.
Me too 🙏❤️
I love this song im a 58 year old heavy equipment mechanic.i started chemo in August 2024 for colorectal cancer.i listen to this song during my chemo.ive always worked extremely hard because that's just the way i am.i watch my 2 sons closely 24 and 38.i want them not to worry about dad.so far im ok and fighting.
Thank God for the RISERS! They inspire other people to rise! I love this song!
I love it.he tells how it is and is true is.
Single dad of 4 kids….all grown now. I think of them and our life as they were growing up…..
May you
Always have a place to be safe
Wherever, however,
We are here to support you!
❤❤🎉🎉 Braveheart
thanks christopher for the love and support..much love
you never know when circumstances beyond your control will almost kill you but keep your Faith. God is good and He sends folks to come alongside.
My life .... Literally in many a ways .
The absolute most powerful song ever. This one is incredibly underrated!!
This video reminds me of my mom soooo much. I couldnt tell you how many times we stayed in a car or a homeless shelter or asked a church organization to help us out when I was a kid. She worked so hard and got kicked around soo many times. I remember my little brother didnt come to our babysitters one day and my mom stayed back from work and looked all over town for him and she lost her job. She didnt blink once because to her knowing we were safe was more important than any job ever. I try my best to help others who are in a tougher situation than myself cuz i know what its like to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. I remember doing hours of detention cuz my mom worked a third shift job to make ends meet and her job ended at 7 am and my school started at 7:15 and she couldnt make it home in time to get me to school before first bell. She always apologized and felt so bad about it but I didnt care cuz I knew she was trying her damndest to make a better life for us. I would do it again and again. Love you mom.
Thank u for sharing. I hope one day my children are like you.
That's a real MOM...no complaints even in her eyes... missing my mom....
Thank You Dierks for singing about the things that really matter and relating to real people with real problems. It is refreshing to hear songs about real life issues. Thank you so much! I'm gonna try to become riser.
It's in you, girl. You got this ❤️
Been there to but this song helped me have my scars and damage done but God got this no matter what happens been threw a lot but his not left me yet still in dangerous situation
Beautiful. My favorite song on the album. I've been waiting so long for this video. You did amazing and bless Amy and her family. My husband is our riser, he fights for our country and works hard for our family. This song means the world to me and is him in every way.
+Kathleen Sclar same this has been my favorite on the album from day one
+Kathleen Sclar Please thank your husband for his service
+Kathleen Sclar ... God bless our troops
+Kathleen Sclar - God bless you and your family. Much respect to your husband as well. I grew up in a military household and know first hand that the wife of a military man needs to be just as strong as her husband. Props to you as well and I hope for a wonderful future for you and your family.
+Timothy DeMarco
He does indeed. One case in particular, he gifted 50K to a military family in need. And his music inspires.
His music helped save my life
Perseverance,determination & discipline.
Stay strong! 👊😉
Best song ever
i can totally relate to this song, before i remarried my son's and i were homeless twice.,all doors were closed to us they said i made to much money..for 2 months i saved every dime i could ,got a second job and was able to afford a one bedroom. .,no furniture, or dishes but we had a roof over our heads.,Now my boys are grown and now we are closer then a parent and children can ever be.....Thank you for a wonderful song
Stand. Proud!
he is the best I relate too
You inspire me
My little sister is named Amy she's a riser for others she's a fighter.
I'm a rider! I'm a dad, husband and provider. The oil crash is about to try and trip us but I've got a war plan. We've been here before. But I'm smarter and stronger this time. I haven't slept properly in 2 months. I walk the dark halls of our home while everyone is sleeping, like a guard. Waiting for the time to fight my battle, while remembering the good times. The really good times are about to come. I'm a fighter and a survivor with one hell of a plan. To all those who read this, never ever settle for mediocrity. Cheers to all.
You're a good daddy!
My father died about the same time my wife's mother died so we walked the same dark hallway and stand tall enough to teach our kids how to stand
Probably some of the truest words I live by...thank you to the person who wrote them
thanks carla for your love and support to good music.much love
I used to live on the streets of downtown Toronto, been homeless twice. I decided no more. I fought to be better. Now I'm a member of the Law Society of Ontario. No matter what happens don't give up, fight!
Just wish we could get more meaningful songs like this on the radio. Would make my commute to work and back a lot better.
always a "riner".. miss u always love u forever...xo
What a beautiful video. THIS IS WHAT WELFARE PROGRAMS ARE FOR! And bless them for being here. Was moved to tears watching this - I was reminded so much of my late mother. The strongest Riser I have ever known. She left a terrible situation and fought hard for years to give me the best childhood she could.
Thank you to all of the mothers out there doing their best. As children we don't remember if we had nice bedsheets, we remember the heart and soul you gave us.
Thank you for a beautiful video, it brought back special memories for me.
that's true. My Mother is the Same Way!
job j km no
thank you! my 12 year old daughter told me this song reminds her of me, warmed my heart and soul to the core!
summer brown woah now, hold up on the welfare programs. They actually make things worse, not better
True the country we live in had people who fought and won those benefits. They and we dont want to see thousands dying in the street.
🎉Thank you😢❤for the bittersweet beautiful 🎵song! 🎶 😢😊❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🐦⬛✌🏼🐦⬛✌🏼✨️🐈⬛️🙌🏽🎵🎶
Keep listening and being a fan ❤️ Have you ever been to my concerts?
I have not yet attended. Peace
@@lyn-dellwood6577 Where are you watching from?
Nash Vegas
@@RilieyGrreenmusic-l6q Nashville 😃
I have a friend who decided to stand up to her abuser and leave the relationship a week later her house blew up. For the past two months I have walked through hell with her and faced her demons. She recently showed me this song and I have been listening to it multiple times a day bawling my eyes out, She says I am her riser. In truth she is the real riser. We have been friends for 20 years and the last 2 months our friendship has grown. The lyrics of this song is powerful to put it lightly.
Yes been there in 2003 my house would have exploded in Nebraska my daughter granddaughter could have been in there. Thank God. I was moved. Its never ending. As December 2017 was held by a horrid armed man said he was paid 1000 dollars per day to hold me hostage. I survived left my apt. Use wheelchair tired of it all all the years . Amazing horrid. Cost me months of my life years
Im glad she has you. We wouldnt make it in this world with the system without our own faith and at least 1 good soul... U r her one good soul...
she is very lucky
It would be hard to be famous would not. Want to be but like this song been there and I am a fighter this song helped me get out of danger with my kids just never got to tell my story
I'm a survivor and pray God will send me someone to love me like this.
i wish it to you! good luck :-)
i did alot of that as a single dad along time ago.2 girls now there in early 20s. and gone away...and hey Im free,just a thought.
We try so hard to live to be happy, content and fulfilled. When we live for ourselves and our little lives that depend on us. Things tend to fall into place. I haven't gotten there but I have the faith that I will. And so shall you :) "Get out aliver, of the fire..."
Chris Wallachy beautifully put. Keep the faith,your day will come my friend.
I finally made it, hun....
Love this song I went threw everything in this song worse thing to go threw especially 5 kids hard to believe so many women go threw this
This song was played at my young friends funeral...he fell off the new Vikinga stadium in MN and lost his life...Jeremy was a great man, and this song describes him to a T...love it. Will never hear it again without tearing up, thankyou Dierks
My mom was a riser, I have no idea how often she hid her tears from us as our family fell apart. My wife is a riser. She went to school and held a job while raising two boys before I came along.
Fans, How are you doing? Thank you for being a great fan and liking my TH-cam music videos. Hope you enjoy listening to my songs? 💖💞
How can anyone give that a thumbs down? I totally respect what you have done here. More should take the risk, to be the voice of the forgotten. Thank you, bless this lady and her family.
Thumbs up
Thanks for your utmost love and support has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this, but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and i truly appreciate all. It's the season of love for me & so i decided to put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through old posts on my official page and hitting up random fans, So i can get to relate with my fans better through discussions of depth and humour, listening to compliments and criticisms on my career work.😍🙏🏻🌎💜❤️💕
Our 3 year old daughter was diagnosed in March 2015 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Every day I am inspired to be a better husband, father, friend, and person by this little girl. Despite the hell that her little body is going through, she wakes up most mornings with a smile and desire to play and be silly like any other 3 year old. I'm not sure where she gets that from, because I cannot honestly say that I would have that kind of strength or resiliency.
This song has really been speaking to me lately. In honor of a recent milestone in her treatment, her strength, her courage, and her resiliency......I am dedicating this one to you, Kennedy. You are truly a fighter and a 'Riser'.
Love,
Daddy
This song hits home in so many ways. I thank God everyday
I can hear you so that makes you just as special
I'm trying to be a Riser...and a survivor
Belinda 007
Pray your on your way up! I think inside of us all there’s a riser but it takes loosing everything to find that out! Left my abusive husband took our son and still trying to be the riser of our life..
Hello Belinda
Thank you for everything God bless you
My favorite song on the album. I'm a riser, constantly pushing through and fighting with my depression, anxiety and self harm. This song gives me a purpose and hope that I'll be okay and that I'll just keep fighting. Thanks Dierks for being such an amazing and inspirational human, love you!
you keep on pushing and moving forward , this song is for you and everyone else who needs a reminder that we are all here to rise against the wall of life we all face
I have lived on the streets in Nashville Tennessee and it wasn't fun at all
To all the Amy's out there, never give up hope.
True thank God after this song gave me courage to get out
524 people who give this song a thumbs down obviously don't know what good music is.
+Chasity Foster they probably mixed up the buttons cuz they couldnt see through their tears
Or they know that he took this song from Steve Moakler.
Lmao really I didn't know that
Now it's 803
835 smh
My son played this song for me saying it reminded him of when I left his dad. We lived in a car for six months with his younger sister. I was that mom in the car with the police telling us to move along becaue we couldn’t sleep there. It was the worst time of my life. it was hard. But we made it . And I’m grateful my life turned around and I was able to provide for my family - have a great job a wonderful husband and our family is thriving now. to all those riser - have faith. Things will get better
This song is so special because my great grandpa died a couple months ago and he was a survivor got run over by a bulldozer on his constriction site pronounced him dead then they found his fingers moving and he was alive but his eye popped out when he was run over so he lasted like 10-15 years with only 1 eye and always wore an eyepatch he was a us veteran to I cried at his funeral miss you 😰😥😢
I love LOVE this video! Dierks Bentley is great! I struggle every day but some people are more in need! I have had many poor people help me when I was stranded and they gave me great help! If I ever witness some sweet Mother struggling to buy food for her children then I will happily take her to the store and lets her buy necessary supplies and pay for everything. The good people on earth outweigh the negative people. Send love whenever you can!
Why hasn't this song gone viral already. I love it
Cesar Rojo thank the bullshit hip hop they enjoy playing on the radio constantly now...smh
We are all surviors keep strong 💪🙏
definitely deserves more recognition
Love this song got out alive but they got hold before could leave damage done just waiting on justice thank for this song
this video is exactly what me and my children went through. thank god we survived those hard times.
5yrs ago lost my marrige and myself
3yrs ago after 2yrs being homeless,broken jaw,living in vehicle with my dog.was able to find myself again .today i can say im on the path of success in the music indusrty production and stagehand.today i am proud to have been picked to work youre zhow in myrtle beach this year.u have been a strong encouragement for me to pick myself back up.not ashamed of my story but more proud now that i look back and succeed in anything i do aswell as lift others on thier journey. .i know i will not meet you when there.but god is showing me resy the journey by putting me in nesr presence of someones music that has literally hands down saved my life with poir thoughts of a easy out..so by chance you ever read this and thier is that one HAND that says 2 words as you walk by .those words Thank YOU cause i made it to where ive gotten to so far in 2 yrs time with youre words of music.best part of this story is .im not stopping here on to the next level.SAFE TRAVELS
love this song to my core -- single mom with a 2yr old...on our own since she was 4 months old....every day of her life i would not trade the struggle without emotional support, financial or physical to be there and give her the very best life i can. i want her to remember i put her first always
Thanks for your utmost love and support has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this, but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and i truly appreciate all. It's the season of love for me & so i decided to put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through old posts on my official page and hitting up random fans, So i can get to relate with my fans better through discussions of depth and humour, listening to compliments and criticisms on my career work.😍🙏🏻🌎💜❤️❤️
nice post and agreed
3:24 great smile
We need more songs like this and more people need to hear them
I lost my sister to cancer, I also was diagnosed with it and fought t for 7 years, I have been homeless and still managed to work to support my little girl, I lost both of my kids after my son was born to the court system. I went homeless again and was diagnosed with a heart condition. All this and I never gave up. I now live with my niece and her family and I am getting my life back on track and getting ready to go to college to learn about animation to make animated movies. I always admire people who fall down but NEVER give up. Life can be hard. This I know but it will never keep you down unless you let it. BE A RISER
Best country artist in these days
Dirks is amazing ❤❤❤
groceries for his kids was a victory, i swear , it makes me so mad to see that there are people that torment people and belittle them to the point that a few bags of food is a accomplishment. she did it though, she is a tough ass woman
I survived Breast cancer last year on my own with my daughter and face now problem with housing... after a very abusive childhood and really difficult life. I am on Welfare now and keep trusting in the Great above that after the Cancer it wont let me down again. I am writing right now a book about Breast Cancer and Spirituality and in general life and spirituality and hope to inspire as many women as possible.. i am a survivor and definitely a riser .. again and again and again..
Cried like a baby. Poor little child, crying. It breaks me that people go through this
One of the best songs ever written. Means a lot to me. It was our song. She’s gone now and I feel like I have no purpose without her.
We all have a purpose it’s just up to us to make it happen ❤️
I lost my job and my place of living. I spent the holidays sleeping in my car. Going out applying for jobs. Life was hard and it just gotten hard. And this song was playing constantly on the radio and every time I would cry not knowing what the music video was about ! When I first saw the music video I cried so much because it was exactly what I was going through on a daily basis. Now I have a job a place yo sleep and going to school to become a makeup artist and I can honestly say that it was this song that help me though my hard time
@Friderk Dierks Bentley I am doing much better thank to jesus!!
I thank him for this song say a lot people do saved me thank God for his music
what a powerful message ...makes you realize how fortunate a lot of us are....
This world is cold and getting colder... but Jesus ❤️💫
memories this brings. the craziest roller coaster. im the product of a riser! love you mom!
I've been through a lot now I am rising up the right way as long no one break me down from the top as I earn it
Might be a strange opinion, but... I love the Black and White theme through the video. I think it adds tremendously to the video, and the message behind it.
I thought the same thing.
I survived Breast Cancer completely on my own with my daughter, no family help, opposite they are so toxic anyway and now having an eviction over my head and no houses in my area available, big huge housing crisis in Ireland where I live. But Cancer was the best what happened to me, taught me to let go of the toxic and focusing on the positive and finally giving me the courage to do the overdue changes which were sooo necessary! The Great Universe helped me and never left my side so it will guide me also on the path to a stable home.. I DEFINITELY AM A RAISER AND SURVIVOR!!!!
I am grateful that I have never been homeless, but I know what it's like to have to leave a toxic situation and completely start over. This video has me in tears because I know how hard it is to start over with no money. We want what's best for our children and will shield that at all costs. I am a riser because my son saved me. He gave me the strength to walk away and the motivation to build a new life.
@Dierks Bentley Thank you so much for this comment!! This song means so much to me. ❤❤❤
This video makes me cry everytime.
I don't have words to described this song. Deep and striking? ! That Jesus bless all who are in this situation, and all the risers!!
I need this one this week. I know you have Panama City Friday Night. Let you know Sunday if I have not been killed before then. Have a great tour. ❤️🤠🎵😘
this is the first time i listened to this song and it reminds me of my youth and not in a good way. i had an alcoholic dad and he was nasty. and my saint of a mother and her sister took care of us cuz they had to. cuz they're the biggest survivors ever and now im grown up and im still a survivor cuz i have to be cuz theres no one there for me but me. i guess in away im a riser
Outstanding man
This song will probably give some woman the strength to get out and start over again, the video is very powerful, brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it, brought me back 30 years ago, but never mind me, I hope it helps other women be fighters !!! great song !!!
Thanks for keepin' it country!
I don't normally listen to country music, but this came on a channel I had on and this song came on and honestly brought me to tears... life is so hard and it can change in a flash. Just have to have faith and don't give up... have to believe 😢☝🙏🙌
Though I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil 🦸♂️🐻🙏💯❤️✝️🫶🦅🇺🇸
This song reminds me of what I have went through....I hqve always struggled but I keep going.
I am a riser!!!
Keep ur head up momma I know how u feel and this song speaks volumes on life when it tries to hold u down keep risin hun :)
You are a Riser there , you have all it takes to keep moving. Thanks for your utmost love and support has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this, but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and i truly appreciate all. It's the season of love for me & so i decided to put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through old posts on my official page and hitting up random fans, So i can get to relate with my fans better through discussions of depth and humour, listening to compliments and criticisms on my career work.😍🙏🏻🌎💜❤️
Lived it, but there was no comforting, loving man to turn to/ protect me.