Billy Currington - Walk A Little Straighter (Official Music Video) 

I wanna say thanks to Billy for this song. My daughter sent it to me 3 years ago and I was messing up bad with drugs. This song woke me up and changed my life forever. God bless you and I thank you for this song. I been sober for 2 years and I owe it to my daughter and you Mr Currington.

This song sobered me up for my family

my Dad may be an alcoholic but he still held down two jobs to get us by when my mama left when I was a baby. Not every alcoholic is a bad person or abusive. He still taught me to respect my elders and hold my own in this world. Granted it took a turn for the worst when his dad died and I've been in the hospital sitting with him several times due to it almost killing him but is a good man regardless he just doesn't know how else to handle what HE'S had to go through. Alcoholics have their own stories too. And he means the world to me and idk what I would do without him. Love you Daddy!

I became a full time single father and I use this song as inspiration and to remind me that my two girls mean everything to me and that I must be the best I can be for them.

My dad has been a raging alcoholic since i was born 27 years ago and just a couple months ago he was in icu for liver failure but now i think things has changed i may get to see my dad sober for the first time in my life 😭 i lost my mom to drug overdose when i was 16 so hes all i have left

I've never had a song that hit me so hard and so personal

Mister Billy Currington Is one of the most underrated under appreciated classic country western singers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Billy Currington, thank you for this song! Do you have any interest in investing or owning a non-alcoholic bar with all the fun stuff of a real bar but with non-alcoholic drinks???? Just asking 😊😊😊

My father was a severe alcoholic for years. This song helped me get through it. Now he's 3 years sober. Good luck to everyone with a family member fighting the battle

I remember looking up, remember looking up to him, I remember most the times he wasn't there.

When I see my son start becoming reserved and not laughing like a child should, this song always reminds me to straighten up. I don't drink but a couple beers a year, but this song doesn't necessarily have to be about being drunk. As parents we all need a reminder to walk a little straighter.

Just awesome song it hurts the children so much but this is a Awesome song never heard it till today beautiful

This song is not about drinking, it's about how we as children observe more about our parents than they think and we can easily become what they once were.

Careful the things you say......Children will listen. Careful the things you do......Children will see, and learn.

I was an alcoholic and drug addic till my daughter was born I quit everything and started living for my baby girl

You made so emotional think of dad I am left speechless ❤❤❤❤❤❤

My dad was an alcoholic all my life. A lot of rehabs and sober homes but never got him off it. I remember we were watching this video and when the dad gave him a pocket watch he went and got me the pocket watch he always carried around. I was maybe 7 or 8 when that happened and only got a few more years with him after. It’ll be 10 years since he passed this September. Still have that pocket watch in my truck.

Makes me proud of my dad for overcoming a vicious drug addiction and never touched more than really light alcohol. He is imperfect, but my pops is amazing

This song finally got my sons father to wake up. He listened and cried thinking of our son watching him and realizing he wants to be his hero and never wants our son to look at him and be disappointed or sad. Thank God I found this sound

Perfect for this song..sweet with kind eyes.

Reminds me of my dad. That old Marine saw hell in Vietnam so I understand why he drank and sadly I do sometimes as bad as he did after my own service. Still no matter what he was always there for me.

My mom just stopped drinking. I'm just so proud of her^^

That man has eyes that cut through me.

My daddy waz the best one I could’ve gotten now he’s been with Jesus for while I miss him so much

This song hits me. Music is the only thing capable of making me cry. Makes me feel like an asshole for all the times I piss of my dad :( all he does is work hard to provide me with a good life and I act like an asshole.

So true. I was following my daddy’s 🦶 footsteps. Then I am thankful God woke me up and realize that there was more than drinking. Love your music Billy

I remember looking up To look up to him And I remember most the time He wasn't there I'd be waiting at the door When he got home at night He'd pass me by to go to pass out in his chair And I'd say Walk a little straighter daddy You're swaying side to side You're footsteps make me dizzy And no matter how I try I keep tripping and stumbling If you'd look down here you'd see Walk a little straighter daddy You're leading me He stumbled in the gym On graduation day And I couldn't help but feel So ashamed And I wasn't surprised a bit When he didn't stay He stumbled out before they called my name And I thought Walk a little straighter daddy You're swaying side to side It's not just me who's watching you've caught everybody's eye And you're tripping and stumbling and even though I've turned 18 Walk a little straighter daddy You're still leading me The old mans still like he always was But I love him anyway If I've learned one thing from him Its my kids will never have to say Walk a little straighter daddy You're swaying side to side You're footsteps make me dizzy And no matter how I try I keep tripping and stumbling if you'd look down here you'd see Walk a little straighter daddy You're leading me Yeah walk a little straighter daddy You're leading me

Wow!! handsome beautiful wordings of this song you left me speechless

I was a functional drunk. Wasn’t till I became a single father that I was able to quit. My daughter asked me not to buy no beer one night. She had bad asthma and when I looked at her I saw her lying on the floor having one of her dangerous attacks and me in a chair drunk. I quit 37 years ago.

Beautiful, soulful song and eyes Billy..

This song hit home. Both my parents had alcohol issues. I made a vow when my children were young that I would never do that to them. Proud to say both me and their father were there for our children

Broke my heart

This video represents my childhood. My father completely broke my heart 💔. I can’t believe how much this song/video effected me....

This song really touches my heart I was that child growing up thank you for this song it really touches my soul

Good to realize that this isn’t just about addicts, nor even about parents. Everyone has influence and it makes an impact on the people who watch you. Don’t ever forget that.

My 3 kids don't know their real dad's but 2 weeks ago a man walked in to my life not as a friend but as a man that claims my 3 week old son and now my 3 kids have a dad and they will be the best father and sons and daughter I would have ever seen

Still love him to this day. Man he got talent

My dad was an alcoholic and died of severe cirrhosis of the liver, but he was never drunk. He was a wonderful father and I miss him very much.

My dad when I was growing up drank alot but he was working on the farm and raising me and my brother my mom wasn't there hardly at all but this year my dad has stopped drinking he has prostate cancer and colitis badly and he will be 62 years old in August I love my daddy so much love u daddy I will forever be your little girl

What a beautiful golden hour in Billy Carrollton walk a little stranger.

I wish I could have told him before he passed away.

My son is seven, and his dad is in and out of jail and rehab. His heart is hurting for him, he always says "My dad is in a place to get better." except hes been out of rehab for 3 months and hasnt called his son. Dayton tells people his dad loves his whiskey, and used to take him for walks to get it from the gas station. He never can be sober. i just wish he would get better for my son. Everyone needs a daddy.

its astounding how often parents forget that every moment someone is watching them. Not judging them per say, but watching and looking for guidance down the road call life. All our actions are noticed and they in one way or another influence someone else. Either negative or good someone is following in your footsteps be it your children, your friends, or a stranger that passes you by. Know that those who strive for the stars may never notice the light they shine on others, but the good you do will be noticed whether or not you do it. But unfortunately any little thing you might do for whatever reason if its seen as bad more often then not people will pick up on that quicker than the good. Because humanity is always looking for some way to destroy each other or bring them down a notch.

He has the most beautiful blue eyes

One of the best songs ever written.

I use to blast this song when I was about 10. I'd go see my dad for a weekend visitation, and I played this on guitar for him. (at the age of 10). he chose beer over his children. I love him so much, and always will. but he's not a good man. I haven't seen him in 8 years. if he had been in my life, I might not have got raped by his drinking buddy, my brother might not have drowned when he was 4, and I would have someone to call dad. occasionally, I go over to the home I grew up [my moms house] to do yard work, and I'll find an old empty Busch beer can in the woods. I always think of him, and this song plays in my head. if your out their daddy.. I love you, and always have. I forgive you. I only hope your doing well, and have managed to kick the can. if you haven't, I still love you. perhaps you'll find peace in the next life.

I heard this song for the first time in years and it brought me to tears. The line about walking into the graduation has always gotten to me because this really did happen at my graduation celebration in high school. My dad battled an alcohol addiction throughout my entire childhood and into my 20s and has been sober for several years now. I have never been prouder of anyone.

This song hits home!! I lived this nightmare 😭😭😭...

This song has so much meaning.

This song is so soulful Its almost impossible for me to watch without crying

My brother Paul Deloach got to work with his dad or step dad and showed me this song before he passed from covid to years ago now that he's passed I've had a nother kid a son and it kills me he wasn't able to meat him like he did his niece and kills me even more that I've taking drinking up to much hearing this song and thinking of my kids and my brother it's like he was telling me something 💔 until we fish again love ya brother.. MRM

Such a powerful song. Story of my life... Just lost my father on June 1st, he was only 54. Will always love and miss the man. DLR

Been fighting addiction issues since 16 years old. 30 now, 9 years clean from pills and herion but the past 2 years have been drinking. I have 2 weeks 100% sober and have a 2 year old so this song hits me with a passion

Never met my dad sober I'm 26 .... he wasn't a drunk he did pills. I'm an addict. I cleaned up because I dnt want my kids to see me like I see my dad ..... xoxo one love . Keep pushing life is what u make it

YES.... BEEN THERE DONE THAT........

Our children will follow our lead.....be careful of how you take that lead..... thank you Billy.....

the day my dad showed me this song it changed my life alot and started crying when i heard it im like love you dad i hope you see this soon love you

This song is filled with Truth for so many!! 💜✝️🎶

This song has been my favorite because my friend Josh went through it and his dad stumbled in at the Christmas play and all us kids saw and knew what he was going through.

This song really shows what it's like living with an alcoholic. My stepfather is an alcoholic, and even though he has made many mistakes I have never stopped loving him. He stopped drinking about a year ago, and by the Grace of God he's stayed sober. I think a real turning point for him was when I came home about two years ago and he was lying, unconscious, on the back porch. I had to drag him inside and give him water until he recovered. It was hot outside and he was drunk, and passed out on the stairs. He was there for three hours before I got home. Something about having your 13 year old stepdaughter drag you inside tends to show you that you need to change. It took several tries, and many nights shivering under the blankets, hoping against hope that He would make it till morning alive, but he's now one year sober. Through all that, we still love him and I know he loves us. to all the alcoholics that think you can't get sober, you can. Don't let alcohol be the reason your life ends too soon!

His eyes Are Amazing 🙏🏽👌🏽

I love this song and it makes me miss my daddy so very much ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

My father got sober when I was 5 years old and than stated drinking again when I was 17 im now 21 he thinks just because we're all grown up it don't hurt us however it does that why I don't like going to visit anymore because he an asshole when he drinks and he never known how to show love and affection even when he was sober you don't know how bad all my life i just wanted to cry in my dad arms and felt like i never can especialy when he drinking

this song reminds me so much of my life.. dad was never the great guy i wanted but i look back now that he passed away and i am glad for the little moments he was what i needed...

This is kind of how it was with my dad m happy hes finally turning his life around ,first time I heard this song I cried cuz it really hit home I still adore him though ❤

So I have a three month old daughter I'm twenty three years old and my wife left the other day and this song hits home I'm so scared

This is for my nephew who Daddy has become addicted to pain pills until your daddy gets better I'll always be here for you no matter what you do just know I'm proud of you and its ok if you fall buddy because I'll always be there to catch you at least till your daddy can go back to leading you buddy.

My son stood up to his abusive father after 14 yrs of taking more than any child should. (He was protecting myself & his lil sister). Though his father didn’t drink all the time, it was enough. More than enough. And of course he had an abusive father too. But my son ... I was so proud of him going chest to chest w him, telling him HE HAD ENOUGH. He said to his father the exact same words he’d heard so many times before: “If you ever touch me or my sister or hurt Mom again, I WILL beat YOU within an inch of your life. You always said you were bigger, meaner, tougher than me but truth is you’re NOTHING! Go ahead dad, bring it on”! ✋🤚My son said, shoving his chest toward his father. (I had been extremely ill w Lupus since my pregnancies but now miraculously in remission). His dad turned around & left, FOREVER! We just finished a 3 year divorce which he fought me for custody! (this guy is a great actor, would win an academy award). He APPEALED our divorce to the Supreme COURT & I just won 3 weeks ago. Now I am trying to help my teens.

I love country music, it's just so amazing and sad

Heartbreaking

My dad just passed away and always walked crooked and I now think of this as my song to him

no fair ya made me cry like a baby....❤🎸🎶

This song definitely goes to my dad. He's gone now and now my daughter is keeping me from this path.

When I first heard the song, I gasped for breath. I wondered if whoever wrote the song heading on me personally, and had known my dad. I also waited by the door for him to come home. He would also passed me bye go straight to the refrigerator, grab his bottle and sit down in the chair. He pretty much disappeared after that. He was there, physically, but not mentally or emotionally. My entire childhood was this way. I was never able to get close to him. I was the oldest, and my brother and sister halfway through their childhood got to know him sober. Because eventually he did quit drinking. We get along and I think you trying to make up for lost time. I don’t hold a grudge and I let him try to make up for it. At least he quit drinking. And I’m proud for that because so many don’t I know this because I’m a hospice nurse. I see many people dying of cirrhosis.

I'm going through substance abuse treatment right now and this was the first song i thought about. it reminded me of how i watched my father go through his addiction (with no help) and how it affected me Tank you for havig the courage to go beyond the limits of normality and include us; the children of addiction; into how life evolves from one aspect to another without your music i wouldntt have been able to cope

This song makes me think of my father. I grew up without him in my life .

I'm so blessed to have two wonderful parents, so idk why I'm reading through these comments and crying rn 😭 There's just so much pain in the world. But then, I'm so encouraged by all the people who wanna do better for their own kids ❤️

I sent my dad this, wish me luck! And I hope he gets a better understanding of how his decisions affect me

Billy struggles with depression that's why he pours his heart out into his songs

Good message for all to think about... done so beautifully.

One thing I learned from her, my kids will never have to say... 💜

I cannot relate however I do feel this song so strongly alcolhism from the parents being saw by the kids can definitely influence them to not wanna touch it and wish their parent would straighten up definitely a great song ❤

Hits home really bad.....it hurts

Billy Currington has the most beautifully blue eyes ever

this song makes me wanna cry

he has got talent in the song is so full of raw emotion

My daddy was an alcoholic all my life, but he still was someone i admired greatly. He was there when i graduated high school, and university, he walked me down the aisle when i got married. He was there when i had my two children and when my daughter had two boys. I never drank when raising my kids. He passed away two yrs ago and it completely broke my heart. Later in life he became one of my greatest teachers and best friends. I hated yhe alcohol but loved my daddy very much.

Alcohol kills relationships no matter how you think you have it under control you hurt your kids the most they deserve your full attention

I love your amazing voice 😍 thank you for sharing it with the world ❤️

This song hits me on so many levels. My daddy isn't completely in my life. I love him so so much but he's never really been a father figure to me. He missed my high school graduation & didn't wanna be at my wedding (he never said it but I could tell). We barely speak now & it hurts me. When I have children I'll never treat them that way. Daddy I love you, nothing will ever change that. I know we'll never have that close bond & I'll never be a daddy's girl (even though I'm your only daughter). It kills me knowing that, but I guess we were never meant to be close. I'm sorry.

Love this song hits me hard my dad died from achool 😢

I proud of the fact my mom pulled me away from this type of life when I was only 2. Lord only knows where I would be and what I would be doing. I am thankful to this day for the 22 years i got to call the man she remarried my Dad. He helped me become Who i am today. Even though I was an angry teenager and still fight with these anger issues. I put that man through a lot but I am thankful he didn't stop loving me. I love you daddy continue to lead me from heaven.

Not all alcoholics are like this my late father in law was a hard core alcoholic but was always sober and present and was always willing to help someone out he just had his own demons when alone R.I.P Billy

this was my 1st time hearing this song on the radio. literally brought me to tears. it touched home. one of my brothers still fights at this very moment and its like a torture why my dad was never there for us. he was there but not all there. im glad he turned into a great young man. i always tell him be proud of who you are becoming. you will not be like him. even though we love him. and he is your dad you dont have to be or live like him

This was exactly my dad but my dad was worse. I don’t know where I would be today without God. I would have committed suicide by now if it were not for God in my life. I’m so thankful Jesus is in my heart and He saved me ❤️

My dad never spends much time with me so this makes me think of him.

it makes me cry

Drinking && listening to this kinda song doesn’t mix...

My Mom left when I was 8 n chose drugs and alcohol over me n my dad! So, grateful I had my Dad! This song reminds me of my mom so much!

My father is now a recovering alcoholic but I still love him. He was abusive and mean but after 13 years he finally got help. There are times I still wander if he really loved us back then....